"S-She's pregnant?" I heard my mother say.
I looked at the ceiling with empty thoughts. I felt my tears flowing down to my cheeks. I couldn't move my body properly. I felt my eyes were in pain, so is my head and chest. It felt like I was stabbed.
“Yes, Mrs. Lux. She's two weeks pregnant. Congratulations," I heard the doctor said. “Now, as for her condition—”
"Wait! Wait!” Mom cut the Doctor's words. "H-How? How did she get pregnant? She never experienced such a thing, Doc. My daughter is a virgin!”
What I feel became heavier. She doesn't know about what happened to me. She was very scared and worried when she saw me throwing up on the kitchen.
I sobbed when I felt someone caressing my hand. I know that it was my big brother, Lock. He heard everything they've said yet he was calm and focusing how to make me calm.
I've been crying for a while now. They asked me what hurts but I didn’t answer them. I am afraid that they will know what happened to me. I'm afraid that they will be mad at me and throw me out of the house. I just graduated yet but I'm already a burden to them. And now... I am pregnant, I don't know how to talk to them anymore. I'm scared.
The doctor smiled as if she realized something. "Mrs. Lux, you're daughter is pregnant because of a sexual intercourse with a man. We also cannot be lying because we took several tests and it went positive. We also scanned her body. We saw that she's not a virgin. She just lost it." I cried even more because of what I’ve heard.
They already know. They already know that I have lost my virginity. I am now dirty like a mud. I am a dirty person for being pregnant even though I am just twenty-two. I am a disgrace to the family.
"B-But..." I heard my mother's voice cracked. "I-I don't know what to say..."
I know she is very surprised, as well as Lock. It's a miracle that he didn't speak.
I know he couldn't believe what was going on with me but he kept silent. Mama didn't know what to do. She can't slap me or scold me because the doctor is here. But I know she was aching to make me feel that I am a disgusting being.
"That's not all, Mrs. Lux. There’s more," she said, but my mother didn't answer. I know she was still shocked.
“What is it, Doctor?" my big brother finally talked.
My eyes were still looking at the ceiling, waiting for the doctor to say something. I have this feeling that it will be more shocking.
“You said that your sister was always stunned and always crying. You also said that she doesn't want to eat, drink, talk, and even go outside. She's always locked herself up," she sighed. "Don't you know what happened to her before she became like that? I mean, do you know what happened to her why she's acting like that?"
"No, Doc. But the first time I saw her like that was when I fetched her when she was drunk. I was curious why she’s in trance and can’t even walk properly. I asked her what's going on but she just stared at me weirdly and didn't even bother to answer," Lock explained.
The doctor sighed again. "She's in a trauma..."
"T-Trauma? What do you mean, Doc?” Mama now asked.
"You're daughtwr was suffering from trauma because of sexual abuse. It's either she was harassed or raped. She's suffering from anxiety and depression that leads her to act like that. She's scared of everything. It also results in always being in trance, not eating, crying, going out, and not talking." She stopped for a few seconds. "That's not the only thing that will happen to her. She will be violent and lose herself if the her memories that night comes back. I'm sorry, Mrs. Lux. But the patient needs you right now. If you planning to scold your child, don't try. It will make her condition worst.”
Because of what the Doctor said, my memories of that night suddenly returned. I forgot the whole incident but I remember how the man with gray eyes raped me. How I screamed and begged him to let me go and not do those things. But he insisted and did what he wanted.
I found myself shouting and crying while I am hearing my family's shout. I felt someone holding me but I try to push it and squeeze against the head of the bed. I shouted and begged him to stop.
I heard a lot of people murmuring and even crying. I ignored them. Not until someone grabbed my wrist to stop me. I struggle and struggle to move. I shouted and shouted until I felt a sharp thing on my shoulders. After a minute, I became calm. I slowly felt weakened until I lost consciousness.
"Sleep tight, Little sister. I'll do everything to take care of you along with your child and cure you, I promise."
***
"B-Brother… it’s painful!" I cried and held tightly to his hand. I can't breathe properly because of the pain.
“Shh. You've got this, Little Sis. You can do it, for your son," he eased me.
I was moaning in pain until we're inside the O.R. Lock wouldn't have been able to go to inside, but we both insisted. I need him beside me.
I was in my room when my nine month old stomach became painful. I found out that I was going to give birth soon. I called Lock who was in the kitchen with my Mom. When they found out what happened to me, they panicked. Big brother even stuck like a statue, doesn't know what to do. I thought that I was going give birth at home, but thankfully, they were back to their senses and brought me here.
"Push! Mrs. Shut up!” the female doctor shouted so I screamed and cried. "One more!"
"Ahhh!" I held my brothers hand tightly because of pain. It's like my whole being was torn because of what I feel.
My brother kept on saying something I couldn't hear. I was doing was moaning and moaning even though it was so painful. I have to get my son out! I want to see my child!
"You can do this, Mrs. One more! Just one push, Mrs. The baby will be out!” the doctor shouted again.
"You heard that, Little Sis? Just one more push and you will be done. Come on, the prince is waiting to be born," Lock said happily in my ear.
Even though I was feeling weak, I smiled. He’s right. I need to be strong. My baby was waiting to be born.
"I will count to three, Mrs. You should push loudly, okay?” I weakly nodded. “Okay! And One… two… three!”
"Aaaahhhh!" I let out a strong Moan causing me to fall on the bed while panting. My breath was catching but I was still clinging to brother.
All of the exhaustion that I felt disappeared when I heard my son's first cry. When I looked at him. He was crying on one of the nurse's arms.
"My god... Sh*t..." I heard brother whisper.
I ignored him and just waiting to take my son on my arms. And when the nurse gave him to me slowly, I couldn't stop crying while looking at him. He stopped crying and looked at me with his ash eyes.
"H-He's beautiful..." I sobbed.
"He indeed is. He’s like an angel who came down from heaven," Lock agreed.
I smiled and touched his little hands. "My precious gem."
I didn't think the time would come when I would have a baby. In the darkest situation, there was only one thing I didn't regret. That's having a son as beautiful as me.
"What are you going to name him?" my brother suddenly asked.
I played on his hand before smiling gently. "Maxim Elias Lux."
Thank you for coming to my life, my baby. My life is now for me and you. I will heal for you, my son. Promise.
Foria’s POV."Are you going to work, Maxine?" I stopped walking on the stars when I heard my mother.I saw her downstairs while holding a lunch box, probably my lunch for today. She always packed me lunch when I was going to work, which is seven days a week. Since I don't have work on Sunday because my boss has chosen to close it so we can have our rest day.My mother was so sweet, she’s still never changed. She always took care of me even if I was old enough to handle myself. She was there when I was at my worst.I smiled and continued walking down the stairs. "Yes, Mom. But my shift will be one in the afternoon. I'm going to a company. I want to apply there. After that, I'll go straight to the restaurant," I answered when I got down.She looked at me softly. "You are going to apply to a company?"I nodded while still smiling. "Yes, Mom. I have thought that I need to use my degree. Even though I want to be a model, I am still graduated in Business administration. I think I should giv
"Foria, order table number five and nine!"I immediately walked towards the counter to fetch the orders. I hurriedly gave it to the customers before returning to the counter."Veron, is Aisha here yet?" I asked Verna, who was in charge at the counter while looking at the wall clock. "It's already ten in the evening. My shift should have ended at nine. If she's not here, I can't go home. I will finish her shift until one if she’s absent. She knows that I have a child to take care of, right?" I said with irritation.The restaurant is open from eight to one in the morning. Yes, the restaurant was open for seventeen hours. It's a good thing we have shifts or else we’ll die for not sleeping right for several months. But even though our time at work was limited, we weren’t required to take a break, we must work every second. Except if the customer was already eating and there were no more orders. But it's impossible. This restaurant has a lot of customers and we also do deliveries. There’s
Foria's POV.I woke up because of a knock. I groaned before laying on my right side, but I flinched when I felt the sunlight on my face. Someone knocked again.I opened my eyes and then looked at the door sharply. It’s early in the morning and they are disturbing me. Don't they know I'm tired? "Who is that?" I said a little louder."Good morning, Ma’am. Your Mommy said that you need to come downstairs to have breakfast," she answered from outside.I frowned. Breakfast? Right now? I'd rather sleep. I really need sleep."Just tell her I won't come down, Rowena. I really want to sleep!” I answered with my eyes closed. My eyes hurt. It wanted to close until I fell asleep again."I’m sorry, but they say it's not possible. Angelo is downstairs, he says he has something to say to you. If you don't get down, he will get you down himself," she answered, causing me to scratch my head in irritation.Argh! Angelo is irritating! He knows that I am tired from work and also from watching my son. I
Foria's POV. "Is this it?"The company was so big that it led my mouth to open. It's like watching a Korean drama with a huge company. Well, we also have a big company, but the impact is really different when it was your dream. I never thought that I would enter a modeling company. I feel like I'm dreaming.I saw a lot of people going in and out. They are making themselves beautiful and they all have papers that I think are requirements to apply to be a model. I see someone smiling, in a group, and also frowning. I was really happy looking at them because I know some of them are my co-workers in the future, I hope.Oh, yes, by the way. What were the requirements? I didn't bring anything, my gosh! Angelo didn't tell me about it.I looked at my brother who was busy finding a parking space. He was frowning because there was no more space."Brother?" I called him.He glanced at me. "Why?""What were the requirements by the way? You didn't say anything about it but a lot of applicants wer
Foria's POV. "Ms. Lux, look at here!” "Ms. Lux, here!”"You're so beautiful, Ms. Lux!”I smiled while looking at the paparazzi, left and right. My eyes were almost blind because of the flashes of their camera but I handled it. I posed confidently and even winked at them. They almost screamed making me grin even wider. I know that I can capture their eyes and heart in a few seconds.I stayed there for a few minutes posing and blinded by the lights before continue walking on the red carpet. Even so, their cameras were still following me.I'm here today at a charity ball hosted by a friend of mine. He invited me and I don't have the heart to reject it. I am in support of any charity programs such as this. Sometimes I go to other places just to help those who want to have a simple program for the poor. I am happy doing it. So tonight, I'm going to give two million pesos. Big but worth it!It's been years since I started to build my career and look at me now, I am one of the most succes
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Foria's POV.I woke up because of the noise around. I don't know where I am but I heard something beeping. I also heard my mother and brother talking, it just didn’t enter my brain.I slowly opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was light. Because of it, I closed my eyes. I moaned a little and slowly opened my eyes again. “Foria!” “Maxine!”I quickly turned to my right when I heard a lot of voices. I saw my Brother, Mother and my friends running towards me with worry written on their faces."Are you okay? Does anything hurt?"“Why are you moaning? Are you hurting?”"Where does it hurt?"They asked me questions at the same time and I just looked at them, not knowing what to answer. They kept on asking me questions and it made me suffocated. My head hurts even more.“I-I can't breathe," I said making their eyes widen.“What?! Call the doctor!” Mom said in panic making them panic too."A-Ah, no—" I was cut off when I saw Jerome already left the room. Even if I wanted to stop them an
Foria's POV."Mommy!"My forehead creased when I heard a loud voice. I groaned and rolled over. I want to continue what I was dreaming. "Mommy! Mommy! Wake up!”I sighed and faced him. I opened my eyes and looked at my son who was looking at me, smiling. He seems to be having a good day today. I feel a positive air from him. "Hello, Mommy! Good morning!”I smiled then sat down slightly and leaned on the headboard. I kissed his forehead. “Good morning, Handsome Maxim," I greeted back. He giggled.He likes to be praise him so much that we always say that to him. I don't know where he inherited that trait from because Kuya Angelo and I are not like that. And Mama is not like that also and even our late Father. But even though he likes that, it made me happy. He makes me happy. "Why are you doing here early in the morning, Son?" I asked softly while combing his black hair.He adjusted his seat. "Grandma was cooking in the kitchen and she told me to wake you up. I think that Gran