I chose for Mom's burial to be held only for three days. I do not want it to last any longer; it only hurts me every time I see her cold corpse. How many times have I tried to wake her up? But still, she was in her deep slumber.When it was her last night, I didn't want to leave her side. Even though I was dizzy from a lot of smells, I kept looking at her. I tried to remember our happy memories. I just got back into reality when I felt Alice tapped my shoulder."You have visitors, Mayu," she whispered before pointing her lips at the back.My forehead creased as I followed where her lips pointed. My eyes became sharper. Anger just burst into my heart again."What are they doing here?" I meekly asked Alice.She shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes."They are here to give fake condolences, Mayu. What else? Of course your father and your siblings will be happy to see you suffer," she whispered back.I pursed my lips and looked at my father again, who was with Stella and Addison, bot

No matter how much I am doubtful about my decision, I knew I had to do it."We will move out, Mayu?" Alice asked again.I fell silent and was unable to answer. It would be nice to stay away and do what Mommy wanted me to do, but I wanted to stay home."Mayu! What are you still doing here?! The funeral is over. Leave!"Alice and I both turned our heads toward my real mother's voice. She was in a hurry and was almost stuck on the ground because of her high heels. My forehead creased, especially after seeing my real father tailing her."Am I not allowed to grieve first?" my voice became sarcastic."Come on, I'll find someone who will abort the baby—""What is this, Mayu?" Alice groaned after hearing Mommy. She even looked at us, confused."Mayu! I'll change your surname. Just let Stella get closer to Aldo," Daddy offered."Don't listen to him, Mayu. I've given you money, all you have to do is get that baby out of your womb and stay away," Mommy uttered.I seemed to be dizzy and confused

"Two months in advance, one month's deposit. Six thousand all." Landlady Glenda even showed her palms for the money.Alice and I looked at each other and at the hut in front."We'll pay two thousand dollars in rent for that? For that wood?" Alice couldn't believe it.I can't believe the value either. If a strong breeze of air comes, the hut will be knocked down in front. However, we had no choice; it was already late, and this was nearby."If you don't want it, then look for another one!"My eyes widened, and I immediately held the lady's arm, even before she had finished speaking. I laughed in awe and widened my eyes towards Alice. She laughed awkwardly and held the landlady's arm as well."Glenda, that's just a joke. This is a nice cube of your mansion! My goodness, it's passable. It's worth the price, really!" She even signaled a money sign that the lady liked."This just looks fragile, but it's tough. A lot of the storms go by, but it's still standing.""Yes. It looks like one mor

"Is it already safe, Mayu?" Alice asked as she clung to my clothes.I shook my head and couldn't speak. I'm covering my mouth and nose so as not to vomit with the smell of waste in front of us. I pulled Alice here earlier just so Aldo won't see us."Hey, Mayu! What now?" She asked again.I shook my head again. Walk away from where we were hiding and immediately vomit on the vacant lot. I could feel Alice rubbing my back. When I'm done throwing up, I just wipe my mouth with a handkerchief before narrowing my gaze inside the market."We're not safe here, Alice. Let's go back to the house hut. It's impossible for Gueco not to tell Aldo that he saw us.""That's for sure. Maybe we need to move out to another house," she suggested.I immediately shook my head and pulled her over to get a cab."Not at first. They can't easily find that. Besides, we paid Glenda, Alice.""All right. Who would have thought we would have lived in the hut? Of course not Aldo. He only knows Condominiums and hotels

"Don't be afraid. Spotting in the first trimester is normal, according to the internet."Alice focused herself on the phone she was holding and scrolled again."But you still need to see a doctor, Mayu—I mean Rio."I closed my eyes tightly and did not want to move in my seat. I was afraid that I would bleed again and lose my baby. My hand trembled as I hugged my stomach. It's not yet growing, but my baby is already in danger.With that in mind, the hot liquid fell onto my cheek. I cried softly and embraced myself."Mayu! Don't cry there! Just calm down, okay? Don't think too bad," she tried to calm me down, but her eyes were also concerned."I can't help it, Alice. What if my baby is already gone?"She worriedly nodded and approached me, saying, "Shh, don't even think about that, Mayu. You're going to see a doctor tomorrow."She rubbed my back so I could breathe, but my baby still couldn't leave my mind.The next morning, I decided to see a doctor. I could not even move my feet in fea