The weather started nicely in the morning. A gentle and warm breeze put a place on everybody’s face, except for one — Sierra.“Mom. Are you sick?” Paris asked after observing Sierra for a few minutes now. “Your face is pale as snow,” she added.Sierra shook her head. “I’m fine, honey. Just couldn't sleep properly last night.”After meeting Caleb again as her neighbor, Sierra stayed up all night wondering why fate was being too harsh on her. She wouldn’t have to worry about falling in love if it wasn’t Caleb, but that guy still had a place in her heart. No matter how much she denied it, Sierra knew she couldn’t resist Caleb any longer. And she feared for that day to come. She had to take care of the children, after all.“Is it about love?” London mumbled from behind. He noticed how distracted Sierra was in the last few days. At first, he thought maybe it was because of their finances. But having some men coming over to visit, the boy concluded that it was romance-related. “Mom, if you
“So, she’s been skipping meals every day to save food. I see now why she’s become thin,” Caleb mumbled after hearing what the kids had to say. “And what did you guys do to help her? You didn’t just let her starve, did you?”London frowned. “As if she would listen to my opinion. You should be familiar with how stubborn she can be. I tried to talk to her about it but she insisted that she’s on a diet.”“She did?” Paris joined in. “But mom’s so skinny that she doesn’t need a diet.”“Silly,” London flicked his sister’s forehead. “Of course, she’s lying. She wouldn’t admit it even if her stomach continue to make noise.”Caleb clenched his jaws. “I told her to come to me when she needs help.” He knew how hard Sierra worked back in the day when she was supporting herself in college. “I never imagined she would end up with a life like this,” he muttered. “Alright, kids. Since I’m here now, you don’t have to worry about your mom. I will take care of her while you take care of yourselves.”Pari
“Gosh! I didn’t think I’d take longer than I should.” Sierra hurried to her apartment with groceries clutched in her chest. The bag was broken and all the things she bought in it scattered on the ground. Since she spent the money left on her, she didn’t hesitate to pick up everything from the ground, thinking she could just wash them at home.She stopped in front of her apartment door when she heard a baby’s loud cry. “Oh, no! Gabby’s awake,” she said and didn’t waste any second. Sierra pushed the door open and called out for the kids. “London? Paris? Oh gosh. I’m here. Give me a second to put all these — Aw!” Sierra squirmed when her toe hit on one of the table’s legs.“Mom, are you alright?” Paris said as she helped her with the groceries. “Ah. You did it again,” she murmured while staring at Sierra’s foot.“Nevermind that honey. Please help me with these first. I’ll go get Gabby.” Sierra groaned as she place the groceries and other ingredients on the table. “Oh. I stink,” she mutte
After closing the deal, Caleb did as he promised. He went out to buy food ingredients and groceries. He felt proud doing stuff like a husband would do to help his wife. There was only one thing that kept him from being fulfilled: He and Sierra weren’t married, yet. But doing things together with her like having meals every day and watching her as she worked with house chores while he helped take care of the baby for her was enough for Caleb. To show Sierra that he was willing to become the children’s father and be her dedicated husband, there was nothing he couldn’t do… Though he would appreciate it if Sierra would change Gabby’s diaper.“Mom! Gabby just pooped again. He needs his diaper changed,” Paris announced. She was reading a storybook to Gabby when she caught a whiff of a foul smell. Paris already guessed what it was about so she let Sierra know.“Just a sec, honey. I’ll just hang these clothes first.” Sierra hurriedly went to the balcony where she improvised a drying rack that
Caleb reigned himself in as he observed Mason’s reaction. He was glad Sierra came out later after what he said. Otherwise, he couldn’t imagine what look would Sierra give him if she heard him calling her his wife. “I told you I’ll come back for your answer,” Mason said in a calm voice. He seemed shaken by what he heard from Caleb earlier but chose to confront the situation carefully. “It looks to me that you keep a boy toy around you. I already told you, Stella. I will take care of everything for you and the child. All you have to do is marry me.” ‘Marry? This dumbass. He doesn’t even know that he’s talking to Stella’s sibling.’ Caleb clenched his jaws and went in between the two. He was not the type to handle matters calmly. He was used to taking action and less conversation…Except when he was talking to Sierra of course. “You have the audacity to tell my wife to marry you in front of me, huh?” Caleb gritted his teeth when he confronted Mason face to face. He always thought he wou
“Stella! Open up!” Mason called as he knocked on the door. It had been a couple of minutes, but nobody came. To think that ‘Stella’ was inside with another man, Mason felt a pang in his chest. He was already trying his best to control himself from forcing ‘Stella’ to move to his place until she agreed to marry him, and yet another nuisance came up. “That guy… Who is he?” Mason shook his head and continued knocking on the door. His children were inside, why would he give up just because no one answered the door? “Stella!” “What do you think you’re doing?” Mason turned to see an old lady with a cane. “Young man, do you know what time is it? If nobody answers the door, then leave. It’s either the person inside is not home or she didn’t want to see you. Otherwise, I will call the police to report you. You’re disturbing the tenants in this building, and that’s unacceptable.” “That… I’m sorry,” Mason said and sighed. “Are you the owner of this building?” The old lady stared at Mason f
Days passed, and Sierra was still busy making dresses. The orders that keep coming overwhelmed her, but grateful at the same time. She had no time to complain, despite the work piling up. At these times, Sierra was glad that Caleb was there to keep the children company while she was working. Astrid promised she would do it, but for some personal reason, she called Sierra the other day to inform her that she was locked in her parents’ house. Sierra knew Astrid’s family was wealthy though she didn’t really know what they do. She could have guessed how hard it was for her friend to do what she wanted when her parents keep monitoring her though. But even Sierra thought it was normal for parents to be overprotective of their daughter, especially for someone like Astrid, who looked like a pushover and easy to bully. Sierra herself was worried for her friend. “Aw!” Sierra flinched when she accidentally pricked her finger. Blood oozed out of her wound which she quickly covered with her dres
“Hello everyone!” Astrid spread her arms, expecting the kids to run to her. “I bought some lunch!” She raised her hands with bags of food she ordered for takeouts. Contrary to her expectations, the twins just gave her a glance before going back to what they were doing. And Gabby was still busy being a baby. “I can’t believe this. They ignored me,” Astrid mumbled, pouting at Sierra who was busy sewing the dress that was recently ordered. “Not you too,” the blonde muttered and sighed. “I should not have come.” “Hey. What are you saying? I can hear you.” Sierra, who decided to take a break, said. She left her seat to greet her friend. “Thanks for coming. I’m glad you did.” Sierra smiled and helped Astrid with the bags. “Kids, let’s have lunch now.” Astrid followed Sierra to the kitchen with curiosity sparkling in her eyes. “So, what happened?” Sierra frowned. She washed her hands before placing the food on the table. “What do you mean what happened? Oh! Yes, Astrid. Finally, for som