When Mariz left the shop, she immediately went straight to her car and couldn't stop crying because she had been holding back for a while. She admits that she really wanted to get away from her difficult life and get away from her two sisters because she thought they would never get rich if they depended on other people. She also admits that she liked her new life in America, with many friends, dating, and being able to buy everything she wanted but when she returned to the Philippines, she couldn't deny that she also wanted to see her two sisters, Amanda and Marla."Bullshit! I shouldn't have felt anything for them, I cut them out of my life a long time ago!” Mariz shouted angrily inside her car. "Should I change my voice too so I won't really be recognized?" she asked herself while tugging at her hair because she felt annoyed by what happened.While inside the shop, Amanda still couldn't get the woman in front of her out of her mind. She also noticed that except for the woman's voic
On a normal day, Amanda's shop became more and more popular. Besides the delicious products they sell, the surroundings of the shop are also beautiful. Thanks to Lucille because she made all her efforts, even though she didn't like Amanda. She did it for Byron anyway because she thought Byron would be happy with her.Suitable for students who like beautiful backgrounds, the surroundings are also quiet sometimes when their only customers are employees of various companies that are close to the cafe.***Inside Byron's office, he was quietly reading papers and signing until his father entered. He immediately stood up and greeted his father. "Dad, what brings you here?" Byron asked as his father sat down again."How's everything in you, son?" asked his father.Byron was surprised by his father's sudden question, he didn't expect his father to come to the office to ask that first. "Everything is under control, Dad. Did something happen?" Byron asked."Nothing. I just noticed in the past f
Amanda came home early that day, Byron wasn't there yet so she was surprised. Byron also texted him that he had to go through something so he sent Amanda home first. "Lina, hasn't Byron come home yet?" Amanda asked the assistant who passed by. "Not yet, Ma'am." She bowed to say goodbye after answering Amanda's question. Amanda took her phone and called Byron several times but she didn't get an answer, she got worried. The two of them had a good conversation with Byron before he went to the cafe. "That's a long time, go home." Amanda immediately turned to the speaker, it was Paul. Amanda bowed for a moment, embarrassed that Paul caught her waiting outside the house. "He didn't call, I was just worried. I know that his work is done, because I also called his secretary but he didn't answer my call either," explained Amanda. Paul didn't show any emotion to Amanda, he knew where Byron was. "It's going home too, just rest..." Paul answered seriously and turned his back on Amanda witho
Amanda immediately stood up because of what Marla said, her knees seemed to be weak and her tears were slowly falling. "Mariz? Really? Our sister?” she said, crying.Marla nodded and went to hug Amanda. "Yes, Amanda. Our sister Mariz called…” Marla said softly.Amanda faced Marla and grabbed both shoulders. "Where is she? What did he say? Can we call her again? When will he come back to us?” Amanda asked continuously.Marla's face suddenly became sad when Amanda asked them. "She didn't say anything about those, Amanda. She just called me and said she is Mariz, after that, she hung up the call,” explained Marla.Amanda was surprised by what Marla said, she wondered why Mariz would do that. “Why would he do that? Does he not want us anymore? Does he not want to see us and be with us anymore?" Amanda asked tearfully. He couldn't understand why Mariz called but he didn't seem to have any intention of showing them."I don't know either, Amanda. When I called the number she used, I couldn't
When Amanda and Paul arrive at the place where Byron is, in a private office of Byron's lawyer. Byron immediately stood up when he saw Amanda. He glared at Paul because he didn't follow through on what they talked about."What is she doing here? Didn't I tell you not to tell him and especially not to bring him here?" Byron whispered to his brother Paul.But Amanda heard that so instead of Paul answering Byron, Amanda spoke. "I forced him to come to see you, Byron," Amanda said sadly.Byron looked at her full of concern for Amanda, he didn't want Amanda to know what was happening to him. "You are not allowed to be here, go home now—""No, I want to be with you, especially now that I know you need me." Amanda said seriously.Byron turned for a moment to his colleagues inside the private office and said goodbye to go out first to talk to his wife, Amanda. Byron walked out of the office holding Amanda's hand."Amanda, you need to go home. I'll have the driver take you—”"Why don't you wan
Chapter 1At a young age, I experienced hardship, to be the child of people who have a lot of debt. There are many enemies. There were times when I struggled to find out and understand why people have so many problems, especially my family. To this day, as I grow up, I include my two siblings who are also struggling. I always ask my parents why we still have to borrow from so many people."Aren't you going to work?" I turned to Marla, carrying her child. I picked up the child so she could get ready for school."My shift is later tonight," I replied while still looking at my cute niece. I am twenty-seven years old, Marla is seventeen years old, she gave birth when she was sixteen years old. We didn’t know who Mia’s Dad was, my niece. One day, Marla came home crying and with her clothes torn. We asked her why, she also did not speak for several months until we found out she was pregnant and she admitted someone raped her. She didn’t know who did it so we didn’t go to jail and we also di
It's getting late so I arranged my things for work, I've fed Mia a lot and now she's sound asleep. It's only been an hour since the two of them arrived so I cooked their dinner as well. I always do it every night during my work shift. I also didn't have time to eat with them every dinner, so I just prepared something for them. So that after they eat they can immediately do what they should do as students.I stood up when I heard the sound of the door, a sign that someone entered. Marla came in first frowning. "What's your problem?" I asked, I looked behind her when I saw that Mariz did not follow. "Where is Mariz?" my additional question, she looked at me obviously mad."Earlier while we were going out we saw Mom, she was waiting for us and took Mariz. Mariz really didn't want to come but Mom was completely embarrassed in front of many people." I closed my eyes firmly, holding back again. That came from here before, I will follow her to tell Mariz to go to their house. Why does she ev
"What's the matter with you? You broke Sir Byron's plate, you weren't careful."I ignored Ms. Lucy. I understand why she is mad at me, but if I tell her why that happened to me earlier, will she understand? The answer is vague. They don't understand because they are not in my situation, my family is involved here. What I heard before, the mention of my Dad’s name was the collapse of my world again. Debt? Getting married to pay off our family debt? For their son Byron to have a child, which is obvious from his previous behavior, it is no longer good. I can't agree, whoever they give Father to our siblings, I can't agree — wait, Mariz!I don't know if many people are looking at me now while I am removing my uniform, I want to go home."What's going on? Your shift isn't over yet," Jenny whispered to me as she also helped me get dressed."I have to go home, I'll talk to my parents.""How did this happen before, you might lose your job?" traces in her voice the worry. I looked at the perso