Miriam had been gazing at the stars through the window of her room for what seemed to be an hour now. She couldn't feel anything and her body was tired and numb, her eyes had been fixed on the sky as different thoughts plummeted through her mind. She was knocked out of her trance when the scent of the food her sister and friend were preparing for dinner hit her nostril. She was about to leave for the kitchen when she noticed someone outside her window."Christian?" She called as a smile stretched over her lips. She walked out of her room before trudging outside the cold night. "Christian, where are you hiding?" She asked when she got outside and didn't see him around. She walked towards the far end of her house but noticed nobody. "Christian please show yourself and stop playing games already." She yelled. Meanwhile, Eleanor and Doris were setting the table. "Miriam?" Eleanor called but got no response. She walked into Miriam's room but she wasn't there. She checked every nook and c

The new house where Miriam and her sister would be living was way different from their prior house. Carlos dipped his hands in his pocket before bringing out a key. He gave Eleanor and Miriam a smile before fixing the key to the door, he twisted the knob letting the door flicker open. "Come inside," he ushered both of them as they trudged into the well-furnished four-bedroom apartment. Eleanor was too absorbed with the beautiful apartment as her mouth was left open. "Carlos, are we allowed to set foot here? Someone might accuse us of trespassing." Eleanor let out. "Carlos, I think Eleanor is right, this house is way too glamorous for us to live in." Miriam let out as a chuckle escaped Carlos's lips. "You both are safe here and there is no one coming to send any of you away. I explained to you all yesterday that this is part of the company, Miriam is going to be working in our company." Carlos said clearly. "This is way too much, I promise to work very hard and your company wouldn't

CHAPTER 24Miriam noticed that Carlos treated her differently at the office ever since the little kiss. He would bring her sweet milk or coffee with a lot of whipping cream on the top, he would take her home every day and pick her up every morning so they could head to work together. but today was quite different because Carlos had called her on the phone telling her that he couldn't pick her up today because he had an early morning meeting."Why do you still go to work in your condition? get a break from work Miriam, look at your condition!" Eleanor let out worriedly but nonetheless, Miriam rubbed her tummy gently before giving Eleanor a slight chuckle. "Don't worry so much, I'm doing okay." Miriam let out confidently."Did you just say okay? you might get too exhausted and that isn't good for the baby." Eleanor clarified. "Eleanor, I would be fine moreover I don't lift heavy things in the office. I just seat on the chair and do the company files and documents." Miriam explained."

Miriam had agreed to take a few months' hiatuses from work to care for her son. Being hard on the child wasn't the best and she had conceded to shake off those bad experiences away and concentrate on her son's well-being.It had become a routine for Carlos to stop by at Miriam's residence to play with Henry in his leisure time and that had opened up a charm for the little boy to ask for Carlos. Carlos loved that he had to visit because it made him Alive and happy. "Carlos, I can't stop thanking you enough for always being here for Henry," Miriam said, staring at her toddler. "Miriam, would you stop thanking me, I love it here, and doing this was something I do willingly without expecting some gratitude," Carlos said. "You shouldn't feel so unhappy that I'm thanking you, you have done so much for me and my family, and saying thank you is the only thing I can say to show that I'm grateful for the kindness you have shown toward us," Miriam said, rubbing her arms together."Have you eve

It was late at night and everywhere seemed ridiculously hot for no reason. Miriam walked towards the switch to put on The fan because she was tired and ready to retire to bed but the loud beeping of her phone caught her attention. She sat at the edge of her bed before picking up her phone and sliding the answer button. "Doris?" She said adjusting the blanket on her lap. "Sorry for calling this late girl but I can't wait to hearken about your date with Mr sexy!" Doris muttered happily."Common, can you stop calling him that?" Miriam nested expressionlessly. "You know the truth that Carlos is damn sexy! Remember when we went to the beach for a fun day and he was shirtless? I mean even the sun was appreciating God's gift. You even talked about it one time when you were drunk and wasted!" Doris said. "That was a slip of tongue!" Miriam defended. "People confess that alcohol always brings out the genuine truth in a person and I agree," Doris muttered yet again. "Trust me!" Miriam mutter