Novel & Cerita Mama Mie

She was moving with a clinical, focused energy, the clinking of her spatula against the pan the only sound in the room. She didn't look at me. She didn't look at Hannah. She just worked. A few minutes later, she walked over and placed a steaming bowl in front of Hannah. It was a clear, fragrant broth—ginger, scallions, and poached eggs. It was the exact recipe Hannah’s grandmother used to make for "systemic recovery." Mia set the bowl down without a word, her face a mask of indifference.

Their voices were clear as day. “Mom, these mushrooms smell amazing!” Helen chuckled. “Of course! These are termite mushrooms, perfect for chicken broth. They’re incredibly nourishing.” In front of the family, Dani always kept up her sweet, innocent act. “Well, I’m definitely having extra, then.” Helen laughed. “Don’t worry, you greedy little kitten, there’s plenty for you. Now go call your brother and see when he’ll be back.” I snorted and thought. “Go ahead, eat up. Eat as much as you want.”

Maelie shrugged, looking at the dish in front of her, which was a slice of roasted duck meat that looked dark red and tempting, especially with a little rice on a small plate, then there was soup beside it, then there were also young coconuts and a green and white dessert in a small transparent box. "I've never eaten it but it looks very delicious," she said. "Let's eat now... I'll order more if you like," replied Erland. Maelie smiled faintly, immediately taking a fork and knife and then using them to cut the roasted duck meat. "Lately, I get full easily so I'll just eat a little," she said. "I thought you would eat a lot because you're carrying two babies," replied Erland, immediately eati

Lakshmi placed the box of pizza on their table while she put her hands on her waist like super man. "I don't know. I have never had pizza before" Mia said rather too quickly. "What? And you are still surviving? That alone is a medical emergency" Lakshmi was being sarcastic which made Mia giggle a little "That's not true," Mia said in between her short laughter. "Of course not but I'm happy to see you smiling like this. Eat your food" Lakshmi served the pizza on a plate for Mia and they began to eat.

Mia made a cold face: "Hurry and go home." Dilays went to Mia's house again and brought a large bag of food, but she saw Mia sitting eating beautiful dishes, Dilays immediately threw the bag of food he bought from the store, and quickly walked over. Looking at the food with a bright look: "Oh my, this food is definitely homemade, Mia, is all this Peter's cooking?"

I hate seeing her like this. “Mia, you will never understand you are still too young.” “Mom, I'm 18, I know right from wrong, and this is wrong. Dad does not love us. If he loved us, he would never treat us like this. This… this is not love mom this is… I don’t know even what this is. Do people even have a word for this kind of living. Haven’t you had enough mom?”

I gave up and just swiftly smiled at Liam before everything went black… like everything crumbled apart. _________________________ Maja blanca* is a Filipino dessert made primarily from coconut milk and also known as a coconut pudding. It is usually served during fiestas and holidays, especially Christmas. Maja blanca has the consistency of thick gelatin and a delicate flavor, that is creamy white in color. [Source: Wikipedia]

Busy din yata sila at may kaniya-kaniyang ginagawa. Sumunod naman sa amin sina Nic at Lord Lewis. Kita kong nagbabasa muli ito ng libro. Matalino yata 'tong isang 'to. Umupo kami nina Liel sa isang table na may pagkain. May orange juice sa mga baso, ramen ang naka-hain tapos may isang bundle ng pork na hiniwa-hiwa, may dippings, lettuce, mushroom soup at rice tsaka chopsticks. Korean foods ito for sure. Maraming itniurong pagkain si mama sa 'kin before kaya nade-determine ko kung saang bansa galing 'yung pagkain. May isang stove rin sa gitna, para maluto siguro 'yung pork.

"Burger, sweety? It's not healthy. You're not allowed to eat oily foods." "And now I'm restricted to eat my favorite foods." "It's for the safety of the baby, honey. If you will force yourself to take whatever your mouth desire, it will cause trouble. Worse, it may lead to miscarriage." "What should I eat then?" "Healthy foods only. You're not allowed to eat fish meat like tuna." "I don't even eat any kinds of fish, Mommy. It's okay." I never liked eating fish meat especially the menu of Manang which is a fish with sour broth. They call it "paksiw". I don't like the smell of the fish. Even if it was Dad's favorite, it will never be my favorite.