MARAI didn't go to work the whole week after we learned I was pregnant. Not only Jayson against me working but as well Grandpa and my father. The hard life of being the only girl in the family. They treated me like a fragile thing that I would break if they won't take so much care of me.Jayson is on another level. Even when I went to the toilet, he accompanied me because he was afraid I might slip whenever he was at home. Wherever I go, there should be someone with me. It's either Grandpa, my father, Jayson, Nana, and Cassy. They didn't allow me to be alone except when I was sleeping. Now I am in the living room watching television, waiting for my husband to return from the office, and Nana is sitting on the couch beside me doing her knitting. I'm bored to death. I cannot leave the house unless Jayson or Dad is with me. I sigh, pouting with my eyes glancing at the door, waiting for Jayson. I wanted to ask him to eat outside to see the new scenery b

MARA"Mara!!! I looked up when someone called me, and I smiled when I saw Claire with Felix behind her. "Mr. Perez, Hello, sir.""Hello, Mrs. Revira." Dad greeted back. I stood up and hugged Claire, happy I had someone who didn't hate me. It seems everyone here hated me."Mr. Perez." Felix greeted. Dad quickly stood up and shook his hand, smiling, and patted his back."I'll be back, I'll just give a small speech, and we can enjoy the night," Jayson said, standing after he kissed my forehead. Claire occupied the seats he left and grinned at me."So you two are coming out?" She whispered."I think. Jayson said he would introduce me as his wife tonight.""That's great, so that those bitches will shut up." I chuckled and softly nudged her, but she only smiled in return. I turned my eyes to the small platform in the middle of the ballroom. I watched Jayson as he welcomed the guest as well as his

MARA"Hey! Children, be careful. You might accidentally bump into Aunty Mara and hurt our little angel." Jayson said to the three children chasing in the living room.Ana and Alice always come every Saturday and Sunday to play with Gian. And it was chaos every time they were here."Uncle, we are extra careful not to bump Aunty Mara." Alice reasoned out. She and her twin are now seven years old, and Gian turned five three months ago. Grandpa gives him a big party. He invited his classmates, and Grandpa asked three hundred children from the orphanage. It was a huge party, and Gian and the twin were the ones who entertained those children. There are five clowns and a magician who gives entertainment to the children. Everyone, we're thrilled after the party. Grandpa also bought give away for the children after the party. All in all, it was a joyous party, especially for Gian. And after the party, Gian and the twin were e

LYZA13 YEARS OLD LYZAI grit my teeth, watching Gian leave the house with his friends: two girls and one boy. The girl is beautiful, not like me. I'm tall, but my breast is small. I want to grow up fast because I want to marry Gian. If I grow this slow, he might marry someone else. Gian is my future husband, mine only, and no one else. But how could it happen when I'm still in primary six while Gian is already in college? And within two years, he's going to graduate and work. In comparison, I'll be only in secondary school. My tears rolled down my cheeks when he put his arms on the shoulder of the girl and helped her into the car. A sob left my lips, and I quickly pulled my curtain close and threw myself on my bed, crying. "Gian is mine. " I cried. "He is my future husband. ""Lyza, Princess? " Dad called outside the door, but I ignored him. My heart hurt so much. "Lyza, " Dad stepped inside my room, and he quickly rushed to my side when he saw me crying. "Princess, what happened

LYZAToday is Saturday. I stay inside my room and wait for someone to call me. I have tried avoiding Gian since Dad scolded me about stalking him. I feel embarrassed when I understand how immature I am for doing it. I didn't ride with him every morning to school; instead, I asked Uncle Bobby to send me to school every day. And I woke earlier so that I wouldn't see him before I went to school.It's been one week, and I couldn't believe I could endure the whole week not talking to him. We only see each other during dinner, but I avoid looking at him. He tried talking to me many times, but I told him I had lots of homework, and I was glad he would leave me alone after. But today, I couldn't avoid him because it's our weekly routine to have a barbecue near the swimming pool behind the mansion, and everyone must be there. It's our family bonding because, during the weekdays, we only see each other during our meals. I miss Gian, but Dad was right. What will happen to me in the future if I