Gabrielle's Point of ViewIt's such a relief not to have anything to worry about. I'm not sure if Mommy and Daddy will like Eumerriah, but I'm still hopeful. I know they're not happy about the issue I had with my brother's girlfriend, but what can I do, right? I found happiness with this woman that I haven't experienced with anyone else in my life.Yumi is currently lying on my lap. She must be tired from what we did earlier. Of course, we went swimming. We couldn't really enjoy swimming when my friends were here because they were so hyper, but I'm happy that Yumi got along well with them.I quickly answered the call because my phone suddenly rang. Yumi was sleeping so soundly, and I didn't want her to wake up and turn into a dragon. Hahaha. Just kidding. I gently moved her head from my lap to a pillow."What's the news?" I asked Dad's secretary."Your dad is calling for you. He wasn't angry when he said it," she replied simply."Okay. I'll be there tonight." I ended the call. I'll ca
Gabrielle's Point of View"It doesn't matter what happens to her in your brother's hands. Your Daddy wants Jerome to marry her as soon as possible." Mommy's shawl fell as she explained this to me. I saw a bruise on her arm. She tried to cover it so I wouldn't notice. "Where did that come from?""What bruise? Just follow what I said. Apologize to her parents. When they see Yumi, they'll want her to—" Mom couldn't finish her sentence as I grabbed her hand and pulled her closer to me. She tried to leave the room while she was speaking."Dad is still hurting you? I thought he had stopped? I thought he had changed?" I was furious, but Mommy just avoided my gaze."You're not going to tell me? Do I have to confront Dad just to get you to tell me the truth? I thought you were okay here?!" She slapped me across the face. When I looked at her, tears were streaming down her cheeks.I rubbed my face, seeing her sit down because of her crying. I couldn't believe my own mother was going through thi
Gabrielle's Point of View"Why did you agree to this arranged marriage? Why didn’t you stop Dad?" I yelled at my brother after our parents left."Why didn’t you? Why don’t you admit that Eumerriah is pregnant and you’re the father? Or do you want me to tell them and claim that I am the father?" he asked with a smirk.I knew he was just provoking me to start a fight and make me look bad in our parents’ eyes once again."Don't involve my child!" I warned him."Why not? What can you do? Do you really think you know Eumerriah? Do you think she’s just a woman who will agree to live in a shack? You don’t know her!" he said, walking out of the dining area.There was no point in arguing with my worthless brother. All he cares about is his image and Ate Shaira. He doesn’t listen to Mom and Dad, yet he still holds a position in the company, unlike me, whom they have deprived. Rumors are strong that Kuya Jerome will take over Dad’s position if it ever happens. Besides the business, he is the bos
### Eumerriah's Point of ViewIt was already afternoon, but Gabrielle still hadn't come home. I wanted to call him, but my shyness held me back. He had said goodbye so well last night that I didn't expect him to be gone for an entire day.Lola and Kate took care of me. They didn't leave me unattended, though I wanted to help them with what they were doing, but they refused. Lola was making doormats, as she had since Gabrielle's mother was a child. She used to sell them at the market, and sometimes people would buy them in bulk. Even though they had money now and Gabrielle had his own business, she hadn't forgotten how to make doormats because many customers still liked her work."Are you getting bored?" Kate asked me."A little," I replied simply."Maybe you just miss Kuya. We felt the same way at first. Kuya grew up here. I remember he was very stern with me; he hardly spoke to me because he said I wasn't his sister. Then his mom took him to Manila to study. I was three years old the
Eumerriah's Point of ViewAfternoon came, but Gabrielle still hadn't returned. I wanted to call him, but my shyness held me back. He had left properly last night, but I didn't expect him to be gone for an entire day.Lola and Kate took care of me. They didn't neglect me, though I wanted to help with what they were doing, they refused. Lola was making doormats. Since Gabrielle's mother was young, this has been her livelihood. She would sell them at the market, and sometimes they would be bought in bulk. Even though they had money and Gabrielle had other businesses, she never forgot to make doormats because many customers loved her work."Are you getting bored?" Kate asked me."A bit," I answered simply."Maybe you just miss Kuya. We felt the same at first. Kuya grew up here; I remember he used to be so grumpy with me. He almost didn’t want to talk to me because he said I wasn’t his sibling. Until his mother took him and sent him to school in Manila. I was three years old then; he was p
Gabrielle's Point of ViewMy head hurt as I got up. I could see through the window that the sun was already high. I looked around and realized I was in Eumerriah's room. Suddenly, I remembered Yumi. I threw off the blanket wrapped around me and hurried outside."Yumiii!" I called out frantically as I stepped out. I saw her setting the table with food. She smiled when she saw me."Good morning. How was your sleep? Come, let's have breakfast. Do you want milk or coffee?" There was something different about her smile. I felt like something had happened."Good morning! Sorry, you ended up preparing breakfast. I slept well. Where did you sleep? Why was I in your bed?" I asked, scratching my head."Beside you," she replied with a smile. I was surprised. I knew something had happened between us. We were already in a relationship, but I didn't expect to sleep beside her. I didn't want her to be stressed while sleeping, especially since she was pregnant. I knew someone like that."Sorry if I s
### Eumerriah's Point of ViewIt's been about 30 minutes since Gabrielle left. He hurriedly left, and I thought his stomach might have felt bad. He suddenly stopped while I was talking.During the two days he was asleep, I learned to move around on my own. My pregnancy hasn’t hindered my ability to do simple household chores yet. It’s a bit difficult, but I’m determined to learn everything.After a while, I saw that Gabrielle had company. They seemed to be having a serious conversation, so I just watched them from the window. Gabrielle looks more handsome to me as time goes by.He’s tall, has tan skin, abs, and a perfectly shaped face. He has kissable lips and white teeth.They looked at me and waved. I didn’t know what they were talking about, but I waved back. A few moments later, the people Gabrielle was talking to walked away, and he came straight up to me in the living room.“How are you?” he asked and kissed my forehead.“I’m fine. How about you? Did your stomach hurt because of
### Eumerriah's Point of ViewGabrielle built such a huge house. It’s perfect for a big family. I’m happy, but I can’t help feeling a bit sad because of the thoughts running through my mind.Part of me still struggles to sleep these past few days because I keep thinking about Jerome. It might be called cheating, but what can I do if he still crosses my mind?I love Gabrielle; I know that for sure. I’m happy when I’m with him, and I laugh genuinely with him. He made me realize many things. With him, I experienced things Jerome never did for me.With Gabrielle, I never worried about what might happen tomorrow. With him, I wasn’t afraid to show my real self without makeup. With him, I didn’t find it hard to be honest. But with Jerome, I always had to smile, always had to look beautiful in his eyes, and above all, I always had to be a good person.I know the difference, yet I can’t help but think of him. Jerome and I shared five years, on and off camera. I admit, I was happy with Jerome,