Maria Gift Novels & Stories

I grinned like an idiot and took the stuffed flower bouquet from Elayne. "Thanks." Then I went quiet, eyes glued to my phone. Elayne slid her hand over the screen. "Don't look at that." I shook my head. "It's fine. I'm not mad." The camera zoomed in—Mom and some girl in the pic. Caption: [Valentine's Day with my daughter, Tia.] Elayne gave me that look—like she was trying to read my mind. I forced a smile. "I know her. Tia was in the bed next to Dad. She's an orphan. Got better thanks to donations.

"Hannah, look—so innocent yet alluring. It's perfect for me, isn't it?" I had gifted it to her because she loved it. My hands shook as I picked up the delicate, nearly transparent cloth. My throat closed up, and my head spun. The doubt I'd buried deep inside finally broke free. Confusion and pain crashed over me. Before I could even think, the violent sound of colliding cars split the air. Then, blackness swallowed me whole.

Trying to maintain her composure, she urged Maria to continue. With a mischievous glimmer in her eyes, Maria confessed, "I decided to gift him a company, Sabor Estavez, to win his affections. However, to acquire the company, I had to get rid of the original owners and their daughter." Li-lah's breath caught in her throat as the memories flooded back. The pain of losing her father right before her eyes, the fear that consumed her when she realized she was the next target, all because she was the rightful heir to Sabor Estavez. She clutched her bag even tighter, fighting back a surge of emotions threatening to overwhelm her.

The night Helen Kerr's first love proposes, I stand on the 33rd-floor terrace, holding my terminal stomach cancer diagnosis. Through the glass, I watch the man drop to one knee. They exchange rings, and she slides the ring meant for me onto his finger. I stay hidden outside in the excruciating pain, refusing to ruin their moment. Then Helen spots me. There is no panic or guilt, just pure disgust in her eyes. She sneers, gestures toward the ledge, and mouths through the window, "Jump, if you're gonna jump. Stop acting just to ruin my night. If you actually die, maybe I'll believe you." Right then, the last flicker of life in me goes dark. I look at the woman I've loved for a decade and

Braden whispered to me. I watched as Maria blushed,”you know my name?” She asks Aurora. “Of course I know your name and I know why you haven't been taking any calls, congratulations,” Aurora pulled her into a hug. “Now that's been human,’’ looking at Katherine who just kept rolling her eyes. “You wanted to call me?” Maria asked her. Maria is a brilliant makeup artist. She has made the most stunning makeups of celebrities all through her career only stopped because of her pregnancy. “Yes of course, I wanted to….” Aurora said but I decided to cut her off.

"No, not today...let them finish enjoying today...we'll tell them tomorrow." After dinner, Madre took the girls to her place, so that Maria and I could have some "us" time. We exchanged gifts, mostly clothing. I had gotten Maria jewelry of course, even a new knuckle ring that said "BITCH", which she loved. She bought me a few new guns and knives, which I'm sure Marco ordered and wrapped for her. "I have one more gift for you, Baby." I said as I handed her a large box. "Be careful, its fragile."

He said while huggingMaria pull back. Maria was dragged to the bed by him, had to say, "You let go, I'll see for myself." Ripley don't let go, pretend to say, "Missopen it, i hug Missneither Missaffect the hand Missopen presents." Maria didn't pay any attention to him, Missstooping,Ripley together Missstooping, MissRandomly opened a few boxes, there were antiques of luxury value, jewels, watches, notebooks, music boxes, and art supplies, it was indeed a random purchase, but each gift box inside. inside there is a small handwritten card, full of words of love,Maria arbitrarily flipping a few sheets, there are nauseating words, there are words of affection, but it is enough to see the heart of

"Thank you," Teacher Maria then closed the door and opened the gift. It is a set of Caratcube Sapphire Blue Heart of the Ocean Titanic Austrian Crystal with 24K White Gold Plated Necklace Pendant Set with earrings. Ariane almost dropped the gift set when she saw what was inside. "Hi, Maria you look perfectly fabulous with this tonight," A message from the small card inside the box. When she read it was a gift from Mr. del Fuego. Suddenly her mobile phone rings... "Do you like it?"Echo sweetly asked her over the phone.

“Thank you, Maria.” Her expression hinted at a secret, a gift she had yet to present. “I’ll give you my present later,” she said with a mysterious smile. A spark of curiosity ignited within me. “You have a gift for me?” A mischievous smile danced on Maria’s lips. “Of course, I do, you silly girl,” she chuckled, leaving me eager with anticipation. “I can’t wait to see it,” I cheerfully replied, my curiosity piqued by Maria’s promise.

But Mari pushed me away, shaking her head. “Not so fast...” She gave me a darkened glare, one that was feigning some form of anger. “I want to see what they brought for me. Maybe an eternity ring? Or something exciting for staying with you and having your kids? I certainly deserve a medal for putting up with you!” Her eyes twinkled with mischief. I offered her the gift bag, feeling more than deflated. Opening it, the same deflated look took over Mari’s face. “It is a pregnancy test.” She whispered, and I found myself laughing. That had to be the worst gift ever... and, to be fair, she probably did deserve a medal.