Right there in front of Nora on her plate, was a well-cooked cockroach. From the looks of it, there was no denying the fact that the insect had been cooked alongside the food, but how that happened remained a mystery to Nora, who still couldn't believe her eyes and wished that the ground would open
“Just listen to yourself. Who do you think you are that someone will want to taint your name? What name do you even think you have in the first place? I should never have hired you. You’ve made me look like an utter fool in front of everyone, and I do not like being made to look like a fool. I’m not
"I’m so sorry about what happened, Nora. I’m sure that it was a setup.” Sean apologized as Nora and Austin got into the car. “I can’t believe this happened, Nora. No one deserves to be embarrassed like that. Someone clearly wanted to embarrass us this evening and they succeeded in doing just that,
"What do you want to do? Should we wait them out, or should we brave it and go inside? Unfortunately, we didn't bring any of our security personnel along, so we're on our own. Don't worry, Sally. These muscles that I've been nursing are not for nothing. I'll put them to good use and defend my lady.
“What’s the meaning of all this rubbish? Do you know what on earth you have done? You have disgraced me in front of the whole world. How could you create such a spectacle at my birthday party, when you knew for how long I had been planning for it? What sort of a child are you?” Frances thundered at
“The way you reason never ceases to amaze me,” Frances said at last, shuddering as she thought for the umpteenth time that evening, of the embarrassment that she had endured at what was supposed to be a night to showcase her opulence and class. Christina was still speaking, bitterly this time around
Austin’s whole mood changed when he learned from Christina that his sister had run away. He couldn't blame her, considering how awful the situation back home was, and he could only hope for her sake, that she was fine wherever she was. If only she had waited for him. He was eighteen now and had fini
“Alright, I’ll take it. There’s another thing. Austin hasn’t seen his family in close to two years now. I was wondering if it isn’t best to let him spend at least three weeks or a month at home before he comes back. He deserves it if nothing else. You can also use this time to rest. You work too muc
“You’re here again.” She states, rolling her eyes without so much as a good morning when she opens the door and sees me standing there. “Good morning to you too. Yes, I’m indeed here again. How are you doing?” I ask her, resolving not to let her hostility get to me. She has every reason to be hosti
I have not been to Nora's apartment for several months since Sally disappeared. In the first month of Sally's disappearance, I used to come here a lot, so much so that I’m sure that I must have begun to look like a desperate creep to Nora. Each time I came here back then, I would plead and plead wi
“No! I want to go with you and Aunt Sally!” He protests angrily when he sees the nanny and realizes that I’m about to leave him with her. “Honey, you must be very tired from running up and down with me these past few days. That is why I want your nanny to take you home so you can rest. Besides, you
SEAN Somehow, Sally allows herself to be convinced to come back home with me, which as even her doctor agrees, is the best decision for her right now because she needs all the help that she can get. We’ve finally been able to reach Nora and Austin, who have arrived at their honeymoon destination a
SALLY I can tell that Sean is surprised at my blunt tone and sharp words, but I couldn’t care less. I vaguely remember how I had pleaded with my boss to get in touch with him after she told me that she could not reach Nora and Austin no matter how many times she tried to reach them. I had been ter
The small bundle feels incredibly light as the nurse places it in my arms. Every single iota of sleep flees from my eyes as I hold and look down at my daughter. The nurse helps me adjust the baby in my arms while smiling at me in approval. Immense love for this tiny human floods my entire being and
I smile unsurely at the doctor, certain that I must have misheard what she just said. She doesn't smile back but instead continues to stare back at me with a measured look that says that she's not messing around. “I'm sorry but I'm not sure what you're talking about. What do you mean by expectant f
SEAN I have to admit that I am not thinking straight, but I'll blame that on the lack of sleep and the thought of seeing sadly again after all these months. Sally is lying on a bed in a very tiny room and she's being placed on oxygen. She looks so small and defenseless in the hospital bed. I appr
“There has been an emergency involving Sally and she's requesting for you.” A female voice had said over the phone mere seconds ago. “Is she OK? What's wrong with her? Where is she?” I ask in quick succession without waiting for an answer to each question. Taking deep breaths, I remind myself to be