**Eumerriah's Point of View**I woke up with a headache. It felt like I had been sleeping for a very long time. I was about to get up when I realized I wasn’t in my own room. I was in a room with white surroundings and some apparatuses. I tried to lift my hand but felt it being held by someone, so I looked over. I felt a surge of joy when I saw his face.“J-Jerome?” I whispered, touching his face with my left hand, even though I could barely reach. Despite everything I had learned, my feelings for him wouldn’t change that easily.I felt him move, so I pretended to be asleep. I heard the chair move, indicating he had stood up, and his grip on my hand loosened. He yawned before I heard water being poured into a glass, so I couldn’t help but open my eyes and sit up. “I’m thirsty too,” I said.“Oh? It’s good that you’re awake now. How are you feeling?” I saw Gabrielle’s face. My head spun as I looked around for Jerome. Where was Jerome? He was with me just a moment ago.“Where’s Jerome?”
**Eumerriah's Point of View**"Yumii!!" Gabrielle shouted as he approached me. I pretended to be weak to keep him from leaving. I didn't know why I did it, but I thought he might hurt Jerome if I let him out of the room."What's wrong? Are you dizzy? How are you feeling?" he asked rapidly, helping me sit on the sofa."Oh, water! I don't know who told them you were here. I think they had me followed. I can't understand what's going through their heads to do that. I'm more convinced they've been deceiving you for a long time. Did you see how concerned he was for Shaira earlier? Ugh, I hope they never have kids for what they've done!" I just watched while drinking water Manager Kim handed me. I wanted to join his rant, but I felt like I had no energy left."How are you? Are you okay now?" Gabrielle asked."Hey! Guy! Is what that woman said true? You planned all this because you've liked Yumi for a long time, huh? Let's clear this up!" Manager Kim asked, hands on his hips.Gabrielle took
Eumerriah’s Point of ViewI spent three days in the hospital. They said there was no problem with the baby in my womb. Spotting is normal for pregnant women, especially in the first three to four months, especially if they are stressed.In those three days, none of my parents visited me. I know they have disowned me, but I didn’t expect them to completely ignore me. Jerome and Shaira haven’t returned since the first day. There were no articles about my stay in the hospital. I’m still a hot topic among people, especially the media, as many are still calling my manager for a statement. I’ve read many comments suggesting that this is just a marketing strategy to get people talking about me and Jerome. I wish that were the case so that I wouldn’t be struggling right now.I know I have enough savings to raise the child in my womb, but I’m not ready for this. I still need guidance from my own mother, but she’s no longer here; she was taken by the Lord long ago. My other mom, who has been wi
R|18 Shaira’s Point of View“What do they know?” I snapped at Jerome. He had accompanied me home.“I don’t know. I didn’t understand him either earlier. I just went there because Gabrielle texted me,” he answered innocently. I was surprised why his brother texted him. “And why did he text you? Was this planned by both of you?” I couldn’t help but think about it, especially knowing Jerome's manipulative tendencies. I know he always wants to be ahead of everyone else.“No way! I wouldn’t side with my rival!” he defended. I know he hasn’t been on good terms with Gabrielle for a long time, even since they were kids.“Don’t think like that. You’re too stressed. Gabrielle texted me because he said you can’t see Yumi! He didn’t say why, but I’m sure they know something. That’s why I went immediately because I didn’t want anything to happen to our baby because of her; I might end up killing her,” Jerome added. I was touched by what he said. I felt like he truly loved us and our baby.“You sa
**Gabrielle's Point of View**"What do you mean you don't know anything- Kuya, stop it! Okay, I won't say anything." I was covering Kate's mouth because she wouldn't stop gossiping about what she knew. I looked at Yumi, who was just laughing. Thankfully, she didn't understand what this girl was trying to say."What do you want to eat? Yumi, do you want anything?" I asked both of them. I needed to bribe Kate with food so she wouldn't spill any more secrets. "There's a place with my favorite fries, but I want them plain!" Kate replied. Wow! She doesn't even really like those; she's just copying. "Really, plain fries are your favorite too? Really?" Eumerriah asked excitedly. Kate happily nodded, even acting cute."And you, Yumi, what do you want?" I asked impatiently. Whenever Kate is with Yumi, they act like they've known each other forever. I always feel out of place. "Tsk! Grumpy!" Kate commented."Kate and I will share some crisscross cut fries." Of course, they had to specify the cu
**Gabrielle’s Point of View**"Two orders to go!" I ordered what Kate and Yumi wanted. In my long reverie, I almost missed my turn."Flavor, ma'am?" the cashier asked me. "Plain only, thank you." I didn't mention the crisscross cuts because I had already pointed them out on the menu earlier.After a few moments, my order was handed to me. I quickly took it, eager to return, worried about what those two might be discussing. They never stop gossiping, especially if Yumi gets to talk to Mamala. One day wouldn't be enough for all the things they think of to talk about.Since we left the province, Kate has been calling and texting me constantly to bring Yumi back immediately. But something came up, and I couldn't take her home right away. This girl started to panic. She kept pestering me about Yumi, so I asked Mamala's permission to send her to the hospital here.I knew Yumi needed someone to talk to so she wouldn't overthink what she discovered. At first, she didn't believe what I told he
"Let me do that." I quickly took the broom from Gabrielle. Even cleaning the room I sleep in, he does it. I know he knows I grew up in a wealthy family, but I’m not lazy; I also know how to do simple household chores."Don’t. Get ready because Kate will take you to Grandma. She wants to meet you." He shooed me away.I just pouted and followed. I had no choice but to obey him because I’m staying under his roof and he’s the one feeding me. Well, I have my savings, but for now, he doesn’t want me to use them. Since he got me pregnant, he said it’s his obligation to take care of me and the baby in my belly. I know it sounds like he’s a responsible man, but that’s not how I see it. I know he just felt forced to take responsibility because a child was conceived. If not for the baby, we probably wouldn’t even know each other now."Ate Yumiii!" Kate shouted. I knew she was downstairs because her voice was faint from up here. It’s very windy here."Is kuya Gabrielle coming with us?" Kate asked
Eumerriah's Point of View"Hey! Yumii! Yumii!" Manager Kim called out, running after me while carrying two paper bags."What's the problem? Where are you rushing off to? Take these things I bought. I've been holding them for so long I can't feel my hands anymore!" I grabbed one of the paper bags and dropped it onto the sand. I did the same with the other one, seeing the shock on Manager Kim's face. "There, are you happy now? Pick them up and keep them away from me. I'm not going to eat any of that," I said to him like a child."Hey! Eumerriah! You're not a child anymore; you're going to be a mother. Stop acting like your mom and dad just scolded you! What's wrong?" I wiped my tears."It's Gabrielle! He made it seem like I did something terrible. He said I made him look irresponsible and useless!" I complained.Manager Kim walked away with hands on his hips, but I caught up to him. "No, don't mind him. He shouldn't be scolded. He has a high opinion of himself." I pulled him towards a co