Chapter IX: Mars Meets Venus

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• Amidst Unexpected Misfortunes   Chapter XIX: If It What Makes Y*u Happy

  After the talk with my sister, she finally admitted that she wants the baby to be a surprise. Though, I told her that Ma would be sulking again if she doesn't tell her that she's pregnant. Just like when my sister and Kuya Nicolas, which by then was her secret fiancé, didn't tell our parents that they are already engaged. Pa was okay with it while Ma, on the other hand, freaked out big time. She even told my sister that she will never attend her wedding, but of course, she did come because Raegan did a lot of things to gain our Ma's favor again. That was a hell of a two months back then."I'm telling you, Ate. You don't have to hide things from Ma." I crossed my arms as I look at her sternly. "Let me ask you, does Auntie Adelina know that your pregnant?" I saw her nod. "See!" I stood up and put my hands on my waist as a walk back and forth in front of her.She has the audacity to hide, no, surprise our Ma with her being pregnant but she can't do

• Amidst Unexpected Misfortunes   Chapter XVIII: A Mother's Prayer

  I was stuffing my duffel bag at the back of my car when I heard light footsteps approaching me. I turned around to see my Ma in her robe holding a paper bag which I looked into and saw jars of cookies."All of these for her?" I frowned at her while grabbing the paper bag she's giving over to me."Oh shush, Niane. It's been a while since your Ate didn't visit us. And as I told you last night, these are her favorites. You don't even like my baked cookies that much because you always want me to bake you brownies."I just rolled my eyes at her. "But then you don't. Now, it's very obvious that you are playing favourites here." I eyed the paper bag and back at my Ma.I heard her sigh and then hug me. " You know I don't do that. I love you both equally." She then put both of her hands on my shoulder and looked at me squarely on the eye. "It's just that I miss your Ate so much ever since she moved out of the house to be with your Kuya Nicolas."

• Amidst Unexpected Misfortunes   Chapter XVII: In Search Of

  "Okay, time to pack up guys. Good job for today. See you all on Monday." I gave them a big thumbs up after what I just said. I look at all of them and they just happily nod.It's been a week since my Pa told me to focus in here. I'm glad that I did obliged instead of reasoning out. It's only been, what? Seven days? But honestly, I enjoyed working and helping out these people. I got to know them all better. I didn't know they had a side like this. They treat each other like long time friends. Well, aside from this guy beside me.Julian never leave me unnoticed. His eyes always followed me. He seems to be my instant body guard. How did I know? Well, Siena * told me. One time, while I was helping out with the master's bedroom's layout, Siena slightly tap my shoulder to tell me that Julian is looking at me. I looked at Julian but he just averted his gaze. But sometimes, I really do caught him stealing glances at me. I don't what's up with him but I don't mind. I'm

• Amidst Unexpected Misfortunes   Chapter XVI: Let Me Be There

  We are on our way to see the Diva Manor. Pa told me that from now, my focus is on the manor. But I know why he's sending me off to supervise that project. He just said that I shouldn't let anything like the Ellis incident happen again and to prevent that, I should officially handle the Diva Manor project first hand in exchange of his temporary return in managing the business. That's fine by me. But, of course, I knew that it was all a cover up. He only said that so that my work at 360 Degrees would not add up to what I'm thinking. What am I really thinking? Well, to be honest. It has been two days since the night that Maverick and I met. And until then, all I think about was what happened and the words I said to him.It's as if the Niane, who begged in front of him just so he wouldn't leave me and the one I tried to set aside because it's affecting my performance at work, came back. It is not easy for me to move on and forget what happened. But I had to because a lot of p

• Amidst Unexpected Misfortunes   Chapter XV: Already Gone

  I tugged at Julian's arm and told him to just go while my eyes are locked at Maverick's figure walking towards us. But Julian stayed like he didn't hear what I just said. "Listen, Davis. You need to go home now. Please." I pleadingly told him. He still stayed.I saw my best friend sprinting to catch up with Maverick but with my ex-boyfriend's long strides, he's in front of me in no time. I smelled liquor on him. Is he drunk? Jacqueline stopped on her tracks. "I told him to go home hours ago. I didn't know he stayed up waiting for you. I'm sorry Niane." She apologetically explained."Who is this guy? Huh?" I smelled the liquor in his breath as he speak to me. What the heck? "Am I that easy to replace, Niane?" He softly asked. I felt a sudden pang in my chest."She has the right to do anything she wants, Mav." Jacq said as she tried to pull Maverick away from us."Stay the hell out of this, Cassidy!" He angrily snapped at my best friend as h

• Amidst Unexpected Misfortunes   Chapter XIV: End Of The Road

  I left for office early today. I can't wait for Jacq to wake up because stayed up all night watching romantic comedy movies. I also did not bother to eat breakfast because I still have to process the necessities for one of our projects. The one I assigned at our other project is having a problem about the house design. It is said that our client is having problems about choosing a design. We already sent him a number of layouts but our client is really picky. This incident is not new to us anymore.I decided to go to Unnamed to get a venti sized Iced Cinnamon Almondmilk Macchiato. One interesting fact about me is that I can't function well in the morning without coffee. That's why Miss Palmer made sure she always prepares coffee an hour after I arrived at the office or else, my mood will affect my work or how I treat my staff. Not that I'm treating bad, but sometimes I could get grumpy. No one wants that.I opened my car window to let the November air fill my l