All Chapters of Delivery On A Mattress: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

 *ding… ding… ding…* My favorite sound was the bell, it meant that I can give my full attention to reading. Today’s lunchtime was quite a delight for me, there were no distractions in my surrounding. My classmates usually flocked in my seat and have their chitchat. But since they were busy cramming their essay, they’re all facing their paper with pen in their hands.We had to write down the things we’ve understood and lessons we’ve learned from the reading assignment. It was easy since I love reading, anyways. Right now, I’m reading ‘The Emperor’s Desire’(My Ma owns this book). She kept her books in their closet, but I discovered her secret stash about three months ago. People assumed that I’m a genius. A usual perception for people who loves reading. Well, I’d like to think so too, but my grades would beg to disagree. All

It was the last day of class before our summer vacation starts. The cicadas echoing, breeze feeling hotter, and the sun burning everyone that meets it.We passed by the Balete tree. It protected everything beneath, a haven from the scorching sun. Now that I think of it, this side of the mountain is windy, plus the ancient Balete as a shelter, it would be a great place to relax during summertime.But my daydreaming was cut off when a kid threw a trash behind the tree.Well, except for a fact that it’s a dumping place.We’re taking our final exam today and after that, we’re free! Since I learned how to read, I’ve always anticipated summer vacations and holidays. It allowed me to spend ungodly amount hours reading.“Lin! Your brothers are here again,” said Annalyn during our break. The twins entered the classroom weakly.Girls in my class looked forward for lunchtime and break time since my twin

After that festive night, most of the villagers woke up late, well not me. I needed to go somewhere and with half of the village still asleep, I can avoid half of the prying eyes.The air was still cold and the sun hasn’t fully risen yet, I grabbed my poncho to keep me warm. Toptoeing as I exited the room. I don’t want to wake anyone in this household.“Come, boy,” I said quietly. Monmon, our black puppy stood up and licked my face all over.“Shhhh… Let’s go.”Just as I thought that I would be safe outside our house, Aunt Luna— our neighbor was outside, tending her garden.“Good hunting day!” said our neighbor. She looked quite intimidating. People might confuse her for a guy if not for the huge lump of fat in her chest.“Y-yeah… Good hunting day, too.”“Where you headed so early in the morning?” she combed her finger through her hair and

5 days has passed and the girl was still unconscious. The first night she stayed with us, she had a high fever, and mother had to stay by her side. We still kept the outsider as a secret. We don’t want the Elders to take a whiff of the news. When father and I brought her here to our house, we took the long way just to avoid the prying eyes of our neighbors. “Poor soul. Her family must be worried sick,” my mother said. She was now wiping her face. The bruises on the little girl’s pale skin has now subsided. She has a small face, straight hair, thin brows, and straight eyelashes. Her appearance was nothing amazing or bad. But her lips were plump and looked like she rubbed some beets on it. Once, I scrubbed her lips with some cloth to check if there was really nothing place on it. Her nose was on the petite side, but it complements her face well. The girl winced when mother hit a wound. Rowena— who was beside mother, patted the girl’s head. “Ther

I was beyond elated when I heard that there’s another person who got to this very unlikely situation.“Can I meet that person?”  I asked.He nodded. “Maybe if you recovered more—”“I’m perfectly fine right now.”He was about to say something but didn’t continue. He just sighed and nodded.I scanned his face to study it a bit more. Gus has long lashes, thick and well-defined brows, and a high nose bridge. Everything about him was beautiful — his face, hair, and gleaming tanned skin.“You’re really pretty. Do you have some kind of a skincare routine?”He glared at me but didn’t say anything.“What? Did I do something to offend you? Perhaps your routine is a secret?” I asked, having no idea what I did.“I’m—I’m not pretty! I’m no girl,” he said. It seemed like it took a lot of effort