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Do you believe in fate?

“Allow yourself to be bored… As the second our brain rests, creative sparkles begin to appear.”….~ Alyssa ~Though I had a feeling Peter wasn’t ignoring me intentionally. He probably has a reason why he was staying away from me. But this knowing, or should I say feeling… did nothing to ease the ache I felt in my chest. I understood it so well. The feeling of not being good enough and being abandoned. Though it seemed like I was recovering well from my heartbreak. I knew better. Mark and Cassy’s betrayal had been a reminder of something I had always known. And it’s that I wasn’t good enough. Not for my parents, or they wouldn’t have left me the day I was born. Not for Peter, or this wouldn’t be happening. And certainly not Keren, who would probably forget about me as soon as she got a new Nanny.I managed to step out of the cafe, without shedding a tear…. But when I got into the streets, and saw happy couples… siblings holding each other closely. Mothers running after their preci

Do you like him?

“Sometimes, you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to keep putting one step in front of the other.”….~ Alyssa ~“So he had broken up with you?” Mia asked, as we both settled on a larger couch. It’s been barely an hour since I’ve been here… but I have been able to find out so much about her and her family. How she’d always wanted to be an artist and have her own studio, but never dared to… until she was hit with the news that changed everything.“Technically, yes. Turns out. He’d been dating my ex-best friend, and they were simply using me to their advantage.” I replied, though I have repeated the story several times. It never gets old. And every single time, I find myself gaining a deeper understanding of what had truly transpired. It had been very easy for me to blame their actions all on my naivety. But it wasn’t all my fault. How could I have predicted that my best friend wasn’t really my best friend? And my so-called boyfriend was only using me for his advantag

Do you like her?

“You deserve to be loved in the process of becoming, and just not when you’ve become fully formed.”….~ Austin ~“So tell me, Austin… which goddess managed to bring you back to life?” Coach Kane asked as we took a breather after several rounds on the golf course.I was drenched in sweat, and my hands felt tight and sore, but none of that compared to the sheer joy bubbling inside me for daring to return to this place, even though part of me wanted to keep my distance.“No goddess here,” I replied with a brief smile. How could I convey that this was the one place that echoed in my mind as I drove around, the place where my passion first ignited and took shape?“Alright then. How’s Keren doing?”“She’s good…”“Just good?”“Well, she’s regained her voice.”“Wait, what?” I nearly forgot about the others until their gasps cut through the moment.“Yes, yes.”“So, has she called you yet, Dad?” I shut my eyes against the reminder of the hurt… Why does everyone keep asking this? Is it that obv

Bouquet of daisies

“Some connections are meant for a season. And that’s okay too.”….~ Austin ~The drive back home was smooth, and I felt lighter than I had in weeks.If this is what vulnerability feels like, I can’t help but wonder why I hadn’t chosen it sooner. It was past Keren’s bedtime by the time I stepped into the house. But I desired to see her nonetheless. I’d just stepped into the room when it opened and… someone crashed into me. No… it wasn’t anyone. It was Alyssa… Miss Stewart, her Nanny.“You are home, Sir.” She took a step backwards, as the door widened, so I was able to see Keren’s sleepy figure lying on her bed. “Yes,” I replied, forcing myself to focus on Keren… and not on the petite figure before me. How had I missed just how stunning she was? Her beauty was the kind that made a man stop in his tracks. Joseph had fallen for it,was I falling too?“Is she asleep?”“Yup. She just fell asleep.” She replied, avoiding my gaze. I tried to, too, but failed as I just couldn’t stop stari

Is my Dad ignoring me?

“Your mindset shapes your world. Therefore, strive to have a good mindset as your bright future depends on it.”….~ Alyssa ~I hadn’t expected that I would run into Austin Hook after tucking Keren in after a long day. So I was stunned when he suddenly appeared in front of me. As if that wasn’t enough… he stalled and stared at me, which caused me to freeze. I wasn’t used to much attention from men, and definitely not men like Austin Hook, who are too proud and arrogant for their own good. But unlike other men, his stare hadn’t made me uncomfortable, nor caused me to want to flinch and hide. It had felt okay, and I felt butterflies in my belly as I walked back to my room and shut the door. “Do you like him?” Mia’s question rang in my head once again. And as much as I wanted to deny it. I couldn’t deny the fact that I was attracted to him. Though I wasn’t afraid of it blooming into something deeper, since well… I was leaving in two days, so why not enjoy it while it lasts?… The d

You can’t be here.

“Love is patient and kind.” …. ~ Austin ~ People always say love meets you when you least expect it to. And I must admit, it was indeed the same in my case. I can still recall how sparks flew in the air, the very first time I met Joanna. Being in college had its perks, one of them was the attention from girls. Even though the sport I had chosen was golf, not as popular as football, basketball, or rugby, it still had its loyal fans. There were always a few who loved to watch us swing our clubs, waiting eagerly to see if we’d land the ball in the hole and secure the win. While my friends’ girlfriends came over to cheer for them, I was always alone. Not that I needed any relationship in my life. I had a lot on my plate, and the last thing I wanted to deal with was another relationship, which would most likely end up in heartbreak. Only that it was different, and I would soon swallow my words. The day I met Joanna was like every other day, until I walked towards the changi

Austin is mine.

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning… So hold on. The tides will soon turn in your favor.”….~ Alyssa ~“She fainted from shock, but would wake up in a few hours.” The Family Doctor, whom I now know as Daniel, said after checking Keren’s vitals. I had been able to recover after the initial shock and was able to carry the latter to her room before instructing the still shaken Lydia to call the doctor. Yes, Austin had been hurt. But I couldn’t neglect Keren because of it. After all, the latter was my responsibility. “Okay… will she be okay when she wakes up?” My fears were valid, as the same thing had happened two years ago when she’d lost her Mom and as a result. Her growth stopped, and she ceased to be a normal child from then on.“Let’s simply hope for the best.” I nodded, seeing the doctor out and gently closing the door. …“He was in an accident, Aly…” Lydia hiccuped, her face covered with tears and her body shaky.“How?”“A truck crashed into his c

Am I dead?

“Home isn’t found in a place, but in hearts whose rhythm matches yours.”….~ Austin ~I was moving, not walking but floating, so fast that I was terrified. Where am I? I thought, trying to see through the thick darkness that hovers around me. My body was moving, but not my legs. Wait… my legs. I stared down, and saw them… looking healthy but they weren’t being used for movement. Yet my body kept floating, like one being shoved by the wind. Confused, I stared at my hands, which were also intact, and the rest of my body, which was in place. But I felt different, lighter and not so human.Wait… what am I? I tried to stop moving, but couldn’t as my body kept moving. I was floating, but couldn’t do anything about it. I tried to grasp onto something in the darkness, anything… but my palms felt useless. Wait… am I still alive? The question sent a chill down me. The yes or no, possible answer weighing on me and causing me to feel a bit heavier than I originally was. ….The movemen

You are not my Nanny!

“What will you do when life gets boring? You find your why for being, and you follow through by doing something out your comfort zone.”….~ Alyssa ~Lost and out of place was how I felt when the new Nanny came in the next morning. Though Austin wasn’t here… she had every right to be here, since he’d hired her and he’d also signed a contract with her agency.“I’m Elsa.” She’d introduced herself with a huge smile on her face. She looked older, which meant Austin was still sticking to his rule of always employing older nannies for his daughter.“I’m Alyssa.” Then I went further to get her settled in the guest room. And just when I thought I could leave, and have time for myself. She stopped me.“And when will you be leaving?” She eyed me, like I was a competitor. Maybe I was. “Soon,” I responded. If it hadn’t been Lydia’s insistence that I stay. I would have left first thing earlier today, even if it broke me.“Okay.” She grinned, “I need time to bond with the kid, and I can’t do that

Who am I?

“Growth is messy; not linear, not predictable and definitely not smooth. And that’s where its intricate beauty lies.”….Who am I?~ Alyssa ~“Joseph Mayas?” I repeated her words, unable to believe it.“Yup.” She grinned like a high school student who had just had her first crush. “Where did you guys meet?”“You weren’t listening?” She stared at me, hurt clouding her features. How could I blame her?“I’m sorry, I wasn’t—”“It’s okay. You know Cafe TI AMO is my favorite coffee spot. We met there.”“Oh… he goes there too?”“Yup, once in a while.”“Okay… so are you guys a thing now?”“Not really, we are still getting to know each other.”“Oh…”“He’s so loving, though.”“Really?”“Yup. He also mentioned you…”“Me?” I stared at her in shock. “What did he say?”“That you had contributed to his niece regaining her voice.”“So he told you everything?” I asked, my heart beating wildly in my chest. It wasn’t that I doubted her sincerity. But our friendship was still fresh, and… an image of Cas

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