It was already dark when Carlos's car pulled up in front of Miriam's residence. She was outside taking out her laundry from the lines to take inside the house when he briskly got out of the car before running in her direction. "Miriam?" He called as she turned to stare at him with a scowl masked on her face. She carried the basket of clothes to leave but he was fast to stop her."Miriam, I know that my mother had spoken to you!" He said as she stood stagnant while staring at him. "You know what Carlos? I can't believe that you still haven't told her about us." Miriam spoke. "I'm sorry!" He simply said. "I seriously understand why you did that, I know that your mother doesn't like or approve of me. I mean, how can you possibly present me as your Fiance to her when you aren't even proud of me Carlos." Miriam said before shrugging dismissively."I swear that I wasn't even thinking of that, I was only just waiting for the perfect time to tell her the truth about us!" Carlos said and M
"What's going on Miriam? I honestly don't know if what you did to Carlos was right but I just have to tell you that I don't think this would be good for Henry!" Eleanor told Miriam carefully not to hurt her sister's feelings."Eleanor, Henry would only suffer more if I continue the plan to marry Carlos, I know that he has been a very big part of our life but Henry would forget him soon enough, especially when we leave this place." Miriam blurted out, she indeed didn't want to stay anywhere close to Carlos. She had always wished that they lasted longer but fate wouldn't want that for them. "We are leaving? Where are we going and where exactly are we going to stay?" Eleanor implored."Also, what would you do about your job?" She asked yet again. "I don't know because I just don't want to be close to Carlos's mom, I honestly wanted to prove to her that it's truly not their money I'm after but it's hard," Miriam said as the salty liquid lingered down her cheeks. "Even if it is hard, I
It was late evening and the thunder was bringing in lightning and making loud noises. Soon enough, it began to rain heavily. Miriam had trudged to her son's room to check if his windows were closed but became shaken when she saw him sobbing and scattering pieces of papers all over the floor. "Henry, what's wrong?" Miriam asked all caring as she sat beside her son. "Why are you doing this mummy? I thought you said you loved my uncle Carlos? He said to me that he wants to be our family but you seem to be pushing him away, why don't you like him anymore?" He asked in a weep and cracked voice while his collarbones kept popping up. Miriam's hands slowly caressed her son's shoulder. "Henry, I know how much you love him and I know how much it hurts so much but we need to avoid him now!" Miriam said yet again. "Why, don't you love him anymore? How come he loves you very much?" Henry asked with red and swollen eyes"Common Henry, of course, I love him too but I love you more because you ar
Carlos said nothing else as he grabbed his cup of coffee before getting up from the chair he had been seating on. He trudged towards the window before sipping from the cup that kept accentuating fumes! "Carlos, don't you think that she would have felt bad because of your actions?" Miriam inquired further."You know what? I'm not even thinking about that!" Carlos bluntly said. Soon, a hand wrapped itself around his waist before hugging him from behind. "I'm affected by this new development between you and your mother because you both are very close and now you have been separated for the first time because of me!" Miriam said, plopping her head close to his back. "You have nothing to worry about because mother and I would be just fine, I even know that she would come to like you eventually!" Carlos assured before twirling around to hug Miriam into his broad chest. "One more thing, I'm honestly worried about you because you might not be able to survive alone. You have a lot to lose!
Gina was sitting on the expensive and well-decorated dining chairs while deep in thought, she glared at the variety of food in front of her lostfully. "Madame," The uniformly dressed maid uttered, placing the cup of milk on the table beside Gina. "What's wrong with you? I never asked for milk, rather I asked for juice." Gina yelled before shoving the whole content away. "Clean this mess and get out from my face!" Gina blurted out. "I'm so sorry!" The maid said before leaving but that only ignited a memory. "I said get back to work! You all should work when I give you instructions. You all are stupid robots." Gina yelled at her maid in annoyance."Mother, that's enough okay? You are getting a wrinkle on your face right now if you don't smile." Carlos teased as a smile soon flashed on her face. "Oh Carlos, it's honestly hard to deal with this housemaid but it's a good thing that you are here with me because I feel relieved right now," Gina said to her son before adjusting his hair
The next day, Miriam and Henry had gone to the accessories shop to get rings for her wedding. "We have local and imported Items but these are the only collections we have on display. I can go get the other samples from the back of the store if you want?" The store owner asked and Miriam nodded. "Uhhh___ alright, let me see them please," Miriam told her with a small smile. "Excuse me for a few minutes then!" The lady said to Miriam before leaving. "Henry, this is the exact place that I'm going to buy my wedding ring with your Daddy Carlos!" Miriam said, patting her son's hair proudly."Wow, really? I thought he was coming, where is he?" Henry asked, staring keenly at his mother. "Oh yes, he's coming but maybe he is just stuck in traffic. Why don't you stay here for a while, I do like to check around for a more pretty ring at the further end of the store. Promise me that you will be careful and that you won't break anything!" Miriam warned her son who nodded. "Yes, mummy," Henry sa
"This is my surprise for you and right after our wedding, this is where we would live!" Christian voice echoed in Miriam's head as she sat beside Carlos deep in thought. She was brought back from her trance when Carlos's hands intertwined their hands together."Miriam, what's it? Are you alright? Tell me, you don't like this house we have chosen or do you prefer a bigger one?" Carlos asked her but she scoffed before giving a forced smile. "It's not that, it's honestly not that at all. You truly don't have to buy a big House for us to live in because what is more important is that we stay happy and love each other!" Miriam told Carlos who edged closer to kiss her. "Thank you!" He said afterwards with a big smile across his lips. "Thank you for what?" Miriam asked curiously with a confused stare."I'm thanking you because you gave me another chance even after all that you have been through and thank you because you gave your heart to me." Carlos simply told her. "It's because I know
"So, Christain told you that he was still in love with you and it took him six good years to realize that?" Doris asked Miriam as they strolled down one of the secluded streets of New York. "How stupid of him, that guy isn't bright at all. Is he?" Doris asserted yet again vexed. "I honestly don't understand him but even if he kneels down in front of me. I still won't be able to forgive him." Miriam told firmly. Of course, you shouldn't forgive that guy because if that ever happened to me. He would only end up with a black eye and bruises every time I see him! My goodness, that man has no shame at all!" Doris uttered with a frown."I truly don't understand why he keeps on bothering me," Miriam said. "Maybe he wasn't that happy when he left you and fled the country because karma was a bitch indeed. I mean, after what he had done to you. Who leaves someone at the altar on their wedding day and comes back for forgiveness after six years?" Doris asked. "Why would he even think that you