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I woke up to a gentle tap on my cheek. I moved the hand away in my face and groaned, “Let me sleep,” I muttered irritably, as I extended my arms to touch something, only to realize it wasn’t as soft as a pillow. Slowly, I felt around, wondering if it was a pillow or were these ribs I was touching? T raised my hand, is this a neck? It didn’t feel like my neck either.

Are y

you done? a deep voice from the man asked.

I opened my eyes and glanced beside me. Oh my goodness! A wave of embarrassment washed over me as I realized I had my head resting on his shoulder.

He looked at me coldly, his jaw tensing, I quickly moved away from him and adjusted my posture.

I wish I could just disappear right now. Why did I fall asleep and start dreaming that I was in my room? “Sorry,” I mumbled softly to him.

“We’re here,” he said icely, and he was the first to exit, leaving me behind.

I covered my face with my hands and internally screamed. Why did this have to happen? I didn’t know how to face or talk to him tomorrow. I stayed in the car for a few minutes before getting out, following the path he had taken until I reached the back door.

He was really mad, and who wouldn’t after what I did. I let out a sigh of relief knowing the door wasn’t locked. Consequently, I walked into the hallway, then made my way to the stairs. It was eerily quiet inside.

And I entered my room. My phone vibrated, and when I checked, I saw three missed calls from Steven and five from Abigail, who was currently calling me.

I answered the call and opened the door to the walk–in closet, which was almost empty. “Lili, are you okay?” Abigail’s concerned voice came through the phone. It was already 2 AM, and it seemed like she had woken p and read my text.

“I’m fine,” I replied I was tired of thinking right now and just wanted to sleep. I yawned,

“Sorry, Lili. I just read your text. Have you been to the hospital! I’ll come over if you still need a ride.”

I left to get what I needed and headed to the bathroom. “I already went earlier. Your cousin gave me a ride, and he also brought me back.”

1 placed the phone on the side, a bit far from the sink, putting it on loudspeaker. “Really?” There was a hint of surprise in her voice.

I washed my face. “Yes”

I took the small towel from the side of my belongings. “Why? You seem surprised

“It’s just that I didn’t expect him to do that. He never even gave me a ride, even his two sibli

two siblings.”

“He probably felt sorry for me, I explained, remembering how I cried in front of him. Embarrassing! “Who wouldn’t if you’re crying like that?”

Abigail chuckled. “Why are you laughing!” I scolded while wiping my body.

“He’s not easy to make feel sorry. You have to persuade him and have a lot of patience before he agrees. Oh Lili, if you only knew how many times 1 insisted and begged him back then that you should be one of the prospects,” she explained, and I heard the sound of water being poured into a glass.

I also pondered on what she said, maybe Davin really felt sorry fo

for me.

“Let’s talk tomorrow, Abi. I’m going to bed,” I said while drying my wet body with the towel

“Alright, sleep well,” she said, and she ended the call.

After cleaning up and getting dressed, I went out while combing my hair. I was thinking about Mama’s condition even as I lay down.

I was startled by the light, and when I looked, it was Dayna opening the window,

“Good morning Miss, she said with a smile and opened the adjacent window.

“Morning”

I reached for my ph

phone on the nightstand and checked the time. I got up when I saw that it was already 2 in the afternoon.

I received three missed calls and six texts from Abigail. Steven also made two missed calls.

“Dayısı, what time is it?” I asked to confirm Maybe I got the time wrong

She walked over to the

soclock, Miss. Your food is ready downstairs. I should let you sleep umil you wake up.”

When I knocked on your door at right this morning for breakfast, Sir sand

leaned on the bedside table, still feeling a bit sleepy

py but needing to visit Mama,

“Sieven came by this morning, looking for you since Sir was here. They talked and he left afterward,” she added. “Miss, would you like to eat here! I can bring your food.”

I shook my head and got out of bed. “I won’t eat.” I replied, heading to the bathroom.

I didn’t hear what she said next..

When I arrives at the hospital. I found Zera inside. She hugged me immediately. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Sorry for what happened” she said with tears in her eyes. “I wish I hadn’t left Auntie Rose last night.”

“It’s not your Exult, Don’t you have work today? Lasked after the hugs your mom with you?”

“My mom was here earlier and went house with Papa. You’ll be taking care of your mom.m?” she asked.

My attention was drawn to the fruits in the two baskets. “Did you bring a lot of fruits?” I asked.

“No. Sis. Two handsome guys came here. First, one with a basket, and another handsome guy in a suit and tie brought the other basket,” she replied. taking out my favorite Blueberry cupcake from a cardboard box.

I wondered who they could be..

“Sis, Moin baked it our favorite, she happily said, handing it to me.

My stomach growled, realizing I hadn’t eaten yet. Zera chuckled and asked, “Sis, have you eaten?”

Blushing, I admitted. “No, I rushed over here. I woke up around two. Did they tell you where it came from or who they are?

I took

ka bite of the cupcake and sighed, “I miss this. Auntie’s baking is still amazing.”

“The one guy said you’re friends. His name was Seven…”

“Steven, 1 corrected.

“Yes. Steven, Sis. Are you friends with him?”

I nodded. “What about the other one!”

Zera took a seat beside the bed. My mother was still unconscious, At that moment, I lost my appetite of the thinking she might not wake up again.

“Sis, he’s handsome. He could be your boyfriend, she teased, but I brushed off her teasing. She continued. The other guy, he didn’t say something. It’s like he didn’t even see me— ignored. While I was just staring Starstruck, as my jaw dropped.”

I told her, “I’m just friends with Steven. I don’t know the other guy. I glanced at my phone. “It’s almost three, and you have class. I’ll take care of

Mean

“ts Steven single?” she asked with a mischievous smile.

Thinking about Steven possibly bring in a relationship made me feel jealous and hurt. “I don’t know, I have no idea. With his looks, it’s unlikely he’s single,” I replied, even though I hadn’t asked Steven if he had a girlfriend, but I had a feeling he did,

“You have a point, Sis. Okay, I’ll be back later tonight. I’ll take over since you’re busy with your work,” she said with a smile, hugging me before leaving

I couldn’t bring myself to sell her about being a surrogate. I wondered how Zera would react when she found out, and what Uncle and Auntie, and especially my parents, would say Thad a feeling is wouldn’t be good.

I sat d

down and held my mother’s hand. The corners of my eyes began to warm up again. I couldn’t hold back my feelings, and tears welled up, And in that moment, I prayed to God to wake my mother

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4:10 PM

Chapter 12

Abigail briefly visited to check on me and Mom’s condition. After she left, I didn’t expect a food delivery to arrive for me.

food might be

“Who sent this?” I asked the delivery man. I couldn’t trust this food; who knows if someone had an ill motive with me and the fo poisoned.

“Maam, it’s from the D–Ace group the delivery man said, furrowing my brow. I had no idea who this group was.

“I don’t know them” I admitted, hesitant about whether to accept it or not. “You can just return it. Sir.”

The delivery guy nodded and left. It was only now that I remembered I hadn’t eaten properly. I touched my stomach

“I will eat later.” I muttered and sat again to the chair.

A few minutes passed, and the door opened again, revealing the delivery guy.

“Maam. the sender said if I couldn’t deliver this, I’d lose my job,” the delivery man said, looking troubled.

Only one person could pull something like this. He was really trying to make me feel guilty.

In the end, I accepted it.

Before the driver left, he thanked me.

I picked up my phone from the side table and texted Davin.

“Are you serious?”

I sent it. A few seconds later, I received a reply from him.

What are you talking about?”

Π

He was pretending like he didn’t know. I still hadn’t forgiven him for what he did the other day. How could he accuse me of doing such thing with Steven like that?

I was irritated by that memory.

“What’s this food? And you’re even threatened the delivery man if I don’t accept it?” I texted, waiting find our

ng for a

a response. She probably thought I wouldn’t

1 opened the container and suddenly salivated as I found my favorite chicken inasal and empanada along with rice inside.

Then I began to eat. I moaned. This is so delicious as always.

Then my phone rang, and I received a message from her. ‘What food? Didn’t you eat before leaving?”

‘Don’t deny it. This is from you.

He quickly replied. Why would I delivered food for you? Who are you, anyway for me to do that?”

This was getting out of hand.

“Isn’t this from you?” I stopped eating, waiting for his response.

“Stop texting me, will you?

You a

are so annoying. I told you, I am not

1.what

I dropped the spoon, which clattered against the plastic container. If it wasn’t from him, then