KEISHA
I furrowed my brow due to Mama's false accusation. How could I get pregnant?"Mom, how can Keisha get pregnant when she hasn't even kissed anyone!" I glanced at my brother Keifer when he said that, always the teasing type."It's because you, Keifer, always timing! I saw you and Kevin in my room watching something rated R!" Both of their eyes widened at what I said. They're only scared of Mama."Both of you, I'm just saying if you get someone pregnant, you better take responsibility! Oh, Kevin and Keifer, you better change. I just realized what you said wasn't about Keisha getting pregnant because she knows nothing and is too innocent about these things!" I grabbed the food with a huff at what Mama said, they're always teasing!"Do you really need to know about that, and I'm still young and those things aren't even on my mind!""Well, you should know about it somehow and be aware of our world! Don't tell me, Keisha, that you have no intention of getting married and becoming a nun." I sighed at what my brother said. I never accepted any suitors because I wasn't ready."Brother, becoming a nun right away? Can't you guys not force me into that, I mean if I bring a man home—""KEISHA!" I stopped eating because of their simultaneous yell. You see, I said I'll bring home a man, and they're angry even though they're the ones pushing me to settle down. That's why I don't want to enter into a relationship yet because I'll miss them, and I'm sure I'll lose time with them.I rested a bit at home before going to work. I grabbed my laptop upstairs because aside from running my coffee shop business, I also sideline as an online seller. And besides, it's a hit with millennials."What time is your shift, Keisha?""I'm leaving now, just checking my business online.""Don't tire yourself out with work, dear. Here, take this to work and eat it there." I smiled at Mama's words. We often cook lunch together because she knows we rarely eat out since we're used to her cooking."Thank you, Mom, I'll go ahead." I kissed Mama's cheek and bowed before leaving the house. I just rented a taxi because we're not rich enough to have our own car."Here's the stop. Keep the change." When I arrived at my shop, there were already many people inside, and my employees were obviously busy. Not to brag, but my business has been recognized because people keep coming back. We serve our customers equally; there's no special treatment for people we know."Good Morning, Ma'am Keisha.""Morning," I greeted back to the people who greeted me as I went straight to my office to attend to what needed to be done. I have a lot of other businesses to take care of. I sighed heavily after finishing analyzing my earnings for the month. My shop's selling rate rose, so we added more flavors and products for additional profits. I heard three knocks that caught my attention from my laptop as I had a delivery to arrange later."Come in," one of my employees, Ella, entered. She's one of the trusted workers because she's been with me for a long time, and I really know her well."Ma'am, I'm sorry for the trouble.""It's okay. Is there something wrong or do you need something?""Uh, ma'am, I wanted to ask for permission because my son Butchok was rushed to the hospital, they said it's dengue."I let out a deep sigh. Why is dengue so common now? It's scary because of the Dengvaxia vaccine controversy; it might bring more harm than good."I understand, Ella. It's really tough having a sick child. Just tell me if you need money, and I'll take care of your bills.""Oh no, ma'am, thank you, but I've already received more than enough advance pay from you. Thank you so much!""You're welcome, Ella. Go ahead, you can leave to check on your child. Tell Butchok I said hi and to get well soon, and I'll give him a gift.""I'll let him know!" I quickly closed my laptop and left my office. Ella is a waitress, so I had to replace her as there was a surge of customers."Ma'am, we got this. You can go back inside. You look pale," I noticed that about myself before leaving the house. They were right; I did look pale when I caught my reflection in the kitchen mirror. Maybe it's because I just recovered from an illness. I took my place at the cashier's, holding the lunch box filled with cookies that my mom packed for me. It was perfect for a quick snack. Customers flooded in today because we have a promo as a thank you to our regulars.I grabbed another piece of cookie and took a bite just as my coffee shop's door opened. It drew the attention of the five blessedly handsome men. Little did I know that they were all exceptionally good-looking. And I wasn't the only one who could attest to that; most of the customers and even my workers shifted their attention to them. Their pleasant scent filled the air, and they were laughing together, captivating everyone's attention, seemingly unaware or perhaps accustomed to the attention. I felt a bit embarrassed and wiped the corner of my lips; I must have looked messy while eating. The laughter of the five men continued, and everyone's attention was still on them; it seemed they didn't know or maybe they're just used to the attention. I turned away, feeling a bit awkward, but because I was close to them, I could still hear their conversation."Fvck, I had a great threesome last night! The twins were so fvcking wild in bed!""Hey, be careful with threesomes; the girl might have a disease!""I know when a girl is clean or not; I don't fvck a prostitute, dude, and I am clean, you idiot!"I cringed at their conversation. What else would you expect from handsome men like them? Just like my brothers, they're players! They don't even think about how us women feel; they're just all about their own pleasure! Men like Crisostomo Ibarra and Maria Clara are rare nowadays."You must have had a threesome, Colten; it's great!""I already did, and it was really great. But it's hard to find a tight one."I wanted to cover my ears; their conversation was becoming too vulgar for my liking. It seemed like they had nothing else to talk about. God, what an asshole; they're all the same, just chasing after us women. Just as I was about to serve them, thank goodness they stopped talking about what happened last night and shifted the conversation to business."May I get your orders, sirs?" I let out a sigh of relief as finally, they stopped talking about what happened last night, and it seemed like the conversation was diverted because they were already talking about business."Two orders of frappuccino and three orders of caramel macchiato," I became busy attending to my customers since we were short-staffed and there was a surge of customers."Ma'am, can you please deliver these to those five handsome men? I need to be inside," one of my employees asked."Sure," I accepted the tray she handed me, let out a deep sigh before slowly approaching the table of the handsome, arrogant men."Here's your orders, sirs," I slowly placed their orders on the table. As I was doing so, I raised an eyebrow when the man in front of me with hazel brown eyes suddenly choked."You okay, bro?" I raised an eyebrow at his reaction. As I was about to place the last frappuccino, my nose suddenly itched because of the strong cologne he was wearing, which I didn't like. So, I ended up sneezing. I turned my head to the left, thinking I was safe, but I sneezed on a dark figure.His irritation was evident as my saliva splattered across his face. Because we were so close to each other, I became even more annoyed; it felt like my stomach was about to flip, and I couldn't help but run to the bathroom, feeling sick from the sight of the man with green eyes."Ohhh great, you're so stupid, Keisha!""FVCK THIS!" I couldn't help but panic as we were both inside my office. I had no choice but to bring him in, and it turns out this guy was scandalous; it seemed like he wanted to strangle me."I-I'm really sorry; I just didn't like your smell.""What the fvck! Do you mean I stink? Do you know that I even bought my perfume in Italy! It's the most expensive perfume!" I rolled my eyes at his statement; I didn't even ask where he bought his perfume, which was so strong! He was in the bathroom, and I was waiting for him to change. I just gave him a shirt, the uniform of my coffee shop.The bathroom door opened while I was organizing my thick transaction papers, almost like a ledger, and they were really heavy."I need my suit right now." Due to surprise, I turned to face him, feeling his presence so close behind me. It was a mistake to turn around because our noses almost touched."OUCHHH FVCK!""Oh, I'm sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to," I panicked because my foot accidentally knocked over my recording equipment, which was on the floor, and I knew it would hurt because it was as thick as the face of the man in front of him. He took off his shoes, and his foot was red."YOU! YOU'RE MAKING ME HOT-----OHHH FVCK, YOU ARE SO STUPID!" When I turned to him, he was sitting on the floor, holding his plump cushioned seat. Oh, I remember now, I pulled the chair; I was about to sit on it because my kit was high up, so I was going to use it for support. I was about to help him, but he left my office, seemingly unaware of what to hold onto, his seat or his red, throbbing foot.I winced as he struggled to walk, greeted by his friends with grins on their faces, trying to hold back their laughter."Let's go!" He was about to turn away, but he faced me again. "Ohh by the way, I'm going to have your coffee shop closed; it's just bad luck anyway!" Nyenyenyenye, I don't know about this guy; he's so rude."OHHH FVCK THIS COFFEE SHOP!" I burst into laughter again, did he not see the 'CAUTION WET FLOOR' sign?"Ohhh by the way, Mr. BAD LUCK, karma is a bitch! Look around sometimes, maybe you'll slip again!"KEISHA "CONGRATULATIONS Ma'am!" I smiled as I watched my employees. As soon as I entered, confetti greeted me, and they had a three-layer cake ready. "Oh, you didn't have to go through the trouble!" I exclaimed joyfully as I watched them. Every time our shop's sales and rates went up, we celebrated like this. They were all smiling at me, and the joy reflected in their eyes. We joyfully shared the prepared food. Some customers even attempted to enter the shop even though we were closed. But as we had said, we were closed, not accepting any customers. It was time for us to spend plenty of time together and have some fun. "Let's go to the bar, Keisha!" I said to them. They called me Keisha, as we were around the same age, but some still addressed me as Ma'am, especially Manang Kara. "Sure, you guys take care of it, as long as we have fun and relax there." "Alright!" "Hey, Jason, take care of Ma'am Keisha, alright?" "Yes, Manang Kara!" I had a great day thanks to my employees. They
**WARNING: The following text contains explicit content not suitable for young readers. Reader discretion is advised.** KEISHA "And now our five lucky girls are complete. Let the game begin!" I had no idea what was going on, especially not about this "body shot" they were talking about. Some girls approached us with two glasses containing alcohol and salt. They handed them to the blindfolded man, and the familiar man who had been holding onto my waist let go. But despite that, I still felt a lingering unease as I could still feel the heat radiating from his naked body. "You will love this, baby," he said smoothly. The way his lips moved was so sexy. I didn't know what was happening, but I felt a growing thirst for his touch, longing to feel his bare arms against my skin again. "Hmmmm, w-what are you d-doing?" I felt like I was going to lose my breath as his warm palm touched my exposed shoulder. I was sweating profusely from the heat I was feeling. Even though he was blindfolded,
KEISHAKnock! Knock! Knock!The rhythmic sound echoed through the hallway as I stood outside Celine's door, my knuckles rapping against the wood with a sense of urgency. Each knock seemed to reverberate through my bones, amplifying the anxiety coursing through my veins. My breath formed wisps of mist in the chilly air, my skin prickling with goosebumps from the cold.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the door creaked open, revealing Celine's concerned face framed by the dim light spilling from her room. I couldn't help but shiver, the chill of the night seeping into my bones as I stood there, still clad in the dress from the night before. Sweat clung to my skin, a sticky reminder of the hurried departure from the motel, where I hadn't even bothered to slip on underwear in my haste."Keisha? What the heck? What the hell happened to you?" Celine's voice was laced with worry as she took in my disheveled appearance, her eyes scanning me from head to toe."I... I need to come in. I
KEISHAI felt nervous as we entered the hospital. Today was my scheduled appointment with the OB-GYN, and I wanted to find out how far along my pregnancy was. I couldn't shake the thick layer of sweat coating my skin, especially since my family didn't know about this yet. I was grateful to have a best friend like Celine, who always accompanied me in times like this."Come on, don't be nervous, even I'm getting jittery! Oh, wipe off that sweat, it's embarrassing if the doctor finds you all sweaty!""Thank you." I quickly took the handkerchief she offered and dabbed at the sweat on my forehead. As we entered the clinic, the anxiety I felt was palpable, more nerve-wracking than reporting or presenting a research paper!"Good morning, Ms. or Mrs.?""Miss. Just call me Keisha." I smiled at the OB-GYN attending to me, and she returned the gesture."Okay, Keisha, lie down so I can conduct the check-up." She handed me a gown to change into, which took a while. Some cold substance was applied
KEISHA"Good morning, pregnant lady! How are you? Aren't you having a hard time because of the weight of your belly?" I smiled as I saw my friend Celine. I couldn't help but notice her chubby cheeks; I felt like reaching out and pinching them. My attention shifted to the small basket she was holding, knowing that I would probably like its contents."Hi Celine! I'm fine even though my baby bump is getting heavier," I smiled as I gently caressed my swollen belly. It's been four months since I found out, and three months since they started asking me about the father of the child. I had no answers."Wow, you're glowing! What do you think the gender is?" I let out a deep sigh at her question."I think it's a boy," I smiled as I took a bite of the apple I had grabbed from the basket. It was deliciously sweet."You look like a whale!" I chuckled at her comment; she's the one who's pregnant, and I'm not sure if she's gained weight too! I quickly peeked into the basket she was carrying, and I
KeishaThe aftermath of the mall incident left me grappling with a sense of unease, robbing me of the motivation to venture beyond the confines of my home. Each day seemed to blur into the next, weighed down by the heaviness in my stomach and the pervasive boredom that accompanied my self-imposed isolation. Months had passed since I last set foot outside, cocooned within the safety of familiar surroundings yet yearning for a change of scenery.It was on one such day, when the monotony threatened to suffocate me, that a flicker of excitement stirred within me. The mere thought of revisiting my coffee shop, a place that held fond memories and familiar faces, ignited a spark of anticipation. It had been far too long since I last indulged in the hustle and bustle of serving customers and crafting the perfect cup of coffee.Accompanying my mother on her selling ventures had become a welcome distraction, offering a semblance of purpose amidst the dreary routine of daily life. Yet, on this p
KEISHA"Casper, you're the visitor Keisha mentioned, come on in!" I smiled as I gestured for Casper to take a seat on our old couch. I invited him over for lunch at our house, especially since he accompanied me to wherever I wanted to go. It was perfect timing as my mom was already here. My family knows Casper well because we often do research together at home, so I was delighted to see him."Oh, Tita, you haven't changed a bit.""Well, of course, I'm still as kind as ever.""Yes, Tita, your beauty is timeless!" I heard laughter fill the room as Mama chuckled at Casper's compliment. He was quite the charmer. Physically, Casper might have changed over time, but his personality as a jokester and a charmer remained the same. He was still the talkative Casper we all knew."Oh, why don't you two head to the kitchen? I've already prepared the food. Kevin and Keifer might not come home tonight." Mama nodded as she spoke. When we reached the kitchen, the scent of delicious food wafted through
KEISHA"MAMA, KUYA!" The words echoed through the room as I struggled to catch my breath, releasing a sigh of relief mingled with exhaustion. Sweat dripped down my forehead, and my stomach pulsed with pain."M-MAMA, K-KUYA," I managed to gasp out, feeling like each breath was a struggle against the weight of impending motherhood."Ohh baby, please don't come out just yet," I pleaded silently, biting my lip to stifle the cries that threatened to escape with each wave of agony. The intensity of the pain was overwhelming, and I knew deep down that the moment of birth was imminent. I marveled at how childbirth, a natural process, could bring such excruciating pain; my lips were raw from the pressure of my teeth, nearly bleeding from the force."Oh my God, sweetheart! Kevin, Keifer, your sister is about to give birth!" Relief flooded over me as my mother arrived, just in the nick of time to lend support. With her help, I eased myself onto the floor, my body drenched in sweat, my distress ev