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Two weeks later~Mirabelle~"Okay, dad! That's the rest of the stuff?"He jammed his booth shut. "Yeah."I sighed and moved forward to lean on the bodice of his car. "I still can't believe this is happening. I've actually moved out from your house. It's not that easy.""Yeah, we should celebrate.""We will. Doing the housewarming party, I guess. As for now, I need to get settled in. And there's a lot of things I have to change about the house. The decor, the curtains, the flowers, the shelves and some other stuffs in the kitchen too. Likewise the bedroom. Once this is all done, we'll celebrate. Together. As a family.""Yeah," He smiled. "We will."After days of searching for an apartment, we finally found one here in Glendale, twenty minutes away from our home. It was a very spacious apartment, two bedroom flat and it also came with a swimming pool. Although the interior decoration of the house was pretty nice, typical me would want to change almost everything about the house. Mom was

~Mirabelle~"...and that was how the girl ended the life of 232 men, including the life of the man she loves.""Really?"I nodded, scrubbing his hair harder with my fingers."But that's just a sad story. Why the hell are you even telling me, Belle?"I shrugged. "I don't know, maybe, I have a gut feeling that the woman you're in love with now might end you sooner or later."He laughed. "Well, you see, that's the problem. I'm not in love with anyone. I don't love."I paused to look at his reflection in the mirror which was also staring back at me. "You don't?""Nope.""Why?""I've been hurt too many times. And besides, where I'm from, we don't really do the love shit probably because we consider it a weakness. The greatest weakness of man that has ever existed.""That's not true. Love is a beautiful thing. I mean... that's what I heard.""That's what you heard? Well, what about you? Are you in love with anyone?"Was I? "Well, I was. A long time ago. But that didn't end well. I was used,

~Mirabelle~"My name is Grace Harbot. I'm from New York, California. I'm twenty seven years of age and I'm a graduate of the institute of Culinary Education, California. Studied Culinary arts.""So uh.. Grace, it says in your letter that you applied for a cook position?" I said, staring at her file."Yes yes, I did.""Why do you want this job? Yeah, I know you said you need the money but why do you really want this job? What really inspires you?""Cooking. I've been cooking since I was seven. It's been my dream to one day become a chef and you know...mix two or three and get a perfect recipe. I've been doing that for years now and I'm---""Stop, stop, stop. That's enough.""Oh. Did I um---do something wrong?""No, you didn't. Just uh...meet my assistant over there," I pointed to where Mariano was seated interviewing other applicants for other various positions. "...and finalized your application with him. You got the job.""Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you ma'am. I'm so grateful. Thank you so

~Mirabelle~"Welcome to Mira's kitchen! Free food for everyone!'' I announced and cheers filled the air."Congratulations, baby. I'm so proud of you." Aunt Kaitlyn said with a smile and hugged me."Thanks Aunt." Just then I sighted Gabriel coming in with dad. "Hey!"I scooted low and welcomed him in my arms. "Mira! I'm so happy to see you!""Me too. You're growing bigger huh?"He blushed. "Of course. Dad here is quite big so...''"You wanna be so big and tall like my dad? You wanna be like him?!" I asked playfully ruffling his hair."I think I'll pass. I'd rather be me instead."Dad and I laughed."So when are you coming back home?''"Huh..." I looked at dad, unsure of what I wanted to say. "Soon. That's all I can say for now. But you can come visit me if you want."His eyes widened."Really?""Yeah. You can even come spend the night at my place sometimes.""Wow! That's cool! Can I bring all my Spiderman toys too? And Superman? Can I bring him along too?""Sure, bring anyone you want!"

~Mirabelle~I was sprawled on the lounger, lying on my chest with my sunglasses on when Kaitlyn joined me on the next lounger."Hey.""Hey.""You didn't join the others for a swim why?""Not feeling like it.""You're not feeling too well?"I took off my sunglasses. "I think. Plus I'm not feeling like it. So how was it? Caught some waves?""Nah, I think I'll try again later. Just look how happy your mom is with your dad." I lifted my head to stare and I was fascinated by the smile on mom's face when dad lifted her up from the water and threw her over his shoulder."Yeah.. she's beautiful. She's always been beautiful.""Not like when she's with your dad.""Yeah, like you and Wesley too. Liam and Rita as well, just take a look at them," She turned to look at Liam who was unknowingly teasing his fiance under water. "It happens to everyone who's in love.""Yeah and I'm sure it'll happen to you too. Very soon." I snorted and laid my head back on the lounger. I didn't want to think about a