Menantu Novels & Stories

Aarya I stood in the serene pack cemetery, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves of the surrounding trees. Little Om, dressed in his adorable baby boss onesie gifted by Scott, wiggled in my arms as I pointed to the plaques dedicated to my departed family members. “This is Nanu (maternal grandpa), Nani (maternal grandma), and both your Mamu (maternal uncles). And this is where your uncle Scott is,” I said softly, my voice filled with sorrow and warmth.

Lola or Lolo, Filipino word for Grandmother and Grandfather. Manang, it is a term of respect, similar but secondary to Dad or Mom.

"I could choose not to go, but after all, he’s Maxime’s great-grandfather. I have no right to stop him from wanting to see his great-grandson." "Senna, thank you. The old man will be so happy to see Maxime," Magnus said. Now, Maxime was the only one who could help the old man hold on. "What's a great-grandpa?" Maxime tilted his little head and asked curiously. Senna smiled and said, "A great-grandpa is your father’s grandfather. Now, I need to rest. Magnus, take him to see the old man." The old man had suffered enough punishment for his actions, and holding onto hatred was painful. She didn’t want to live the rest of her life in misery.

“Also, Amelia, we also meant to ask..well.. I mean.. ugh… would you be his Elder?” This was completely unexpected and I did not know what to say. Still in bed, I rose to make sure I heard her correctly… “You want ME to be your son’s Elder?” Being an Elder was an incredible honor and a responsibility. Akin to human’s Godparents role, being an Elder in our community essentially meant you were the child’s third parent. I could not be a mother, I never expected anyone, let alone my brother, a future King and ruler, to offer this to me, to be so considerate. Tears still streaming, I did not know what to say.. How will I be an Elder to a child whose parents I was betraying?? Seeing my hesitation,

I rambled in one breath. " Don't speak to your Grandma like that." Mama interjected looking furious. " Well she isn't my grandma, she's their grandma." I said gesturing to Ruby, Rose and Junior. " You're both their grandmas not mine." I finished. " I have just one grandma." Junior said fiercely. " What are you talking about honey?" Aunty wore confused and worried looks on one face as Uncle also mirrored her expression. Junior walked up to his parents expertly avoiding Mama.

She was almost in her late fifties yet she still had a smooth face with no sign of wrinkles and she had light makeup. This woman was Flavian's mother, Mrs. Cherono Adams Namu. The mother of Juma and the eldest daughter, Camarah Candice Namu. She was the matriarch of the Namu family and grandmother to four grandchildren. She smiled when Flavian's family greeted her but her smile did not reach her eyes. "And am glad to see you all," Mrs. Cherono Namu greeted her daughter back, hugging her, her husband and the young girl. After a few pleasantries with Maya, three other children came from the living room to the door.

MENA "Now, remember, Mena," my mother began, using a fake sweet voice, "I want you to be on your best behavior because you have to impress your new father and brother. Your brother, Jude, is the Alpha heir, so you owe him a lot of respect. I want you to do everything he tells you to. Offer to clean his room and do nice things for him. Do it without question. Always serve him no matter what he asks. The bottom line is that I want you to get on his good side. Don't embarrass me."

a loud cheering of kiddos, I broke out my thinking chain and got up, wiping off the tears, which were filled into my eyes. "Hey, " I smiled seeing my nephews hugging my both legs. "Happy Birthday, Mami, " They almost shouted together. # ( Mami - Auntie. Mother's brother's wife) "Hello, " Dii is waving her hands at the entrance. "Dii, how are you?" She paced inside when I asked her. "I'm fed up with these two, " She laughed making me chuckle. "They are so naughty, " Dii added in her complaint.

Tanha grumbled and turned her head to the side of the window. Chris turned his head to take a quick glance at her, and he found her cute with the expression she had on her face. “I'm his father's mother younger sister first grandson.” Chris said. “Wow, that's really a long family line. I don't even understand it.” Tanya said. “It means I'm his paternal grandmother younger sister first grandson.” Chris explained. Tanya's mouth formed an ‘O’ as she seemed to have understood what Chris was saying. “So, is the amusement park really fun?” Tanya asked.

I opened the parcel but was startled looking at the Cover, ‘THE RED JOURNAL. Translation of the words used in the chapter: Di- Elder Sister Badi Maa(Aunt) - Wife of Father's Elder Brother Bade Papa(Uncle) - Father's Elder Brother Bhabhi - Wife of brother or brother-in-law