Aching breasts, clinging fatigue, and an unrelenting bout of morning sickness greet Me-Me in the morning. She knows that pregnancy is the probable cause of her symptoms. She knew that immediately after her wedding night, but fear has stopped her from confirming it. Now, taking a pregnancy test only verifies what she’s already accepted –…
Lia thought she’d be spending her last day in Tartosa at the beach, but the rain has been relentless. She’s on her way back to her rental when she suddenly hears a male voice calling out her father’s name. Male: *strong Tartosan accent* Merlin! Merlin! Where are you, boy? Lia turns and sees a guy…
I stay in bed as long as I can, but unfortunately, the following day is the start of my last college term. My college professors won’t care that I just got married. So I have to get up, get a bit of reading done, and get to class if I hope to graduate soon. The…
Suddenly, she’s there – standing next to her father. He whispers something quietly to her, and she smiles that smile that won my heart on day 1. My eyes begin to sting from trying to hold back tears. Finally, my bride is here – and she takes my breath away. Merlin takes her arm… Melisa:…
Ma and Lia arrive first thing in the morning to kidnap Me-Me and take her to Ma’s stylist to get her ready for today. According to ma, it’s bad luck to see the bride before the wedding, so I guess it’s lucky that I’m still asleep when Me-Me gets up to leave. I’m alone for…
Uncle M and I spend several hours on the beach while ma and Me-Me search for a venue. After they accomplish the task, we part ways and head home. Me-Me and I are surprised to see her sister, Lia, standing outside when we arrive. Melisa: Lia! What are you doing here? I thought you were…
I wake up a lot later than I intended but still manage to get a lot done in the morning before meeting ma in Tartosa. The first thing I do is re-enroll in college. I have one class to complete before I can earn my degree. Then I purchase one hen and one rooster for…
Roni approaches me while Me-Me offers to entertain Terra. Melisa: We have a swing set out in the backyard. Would you like to swing? I can push you. Terra: Can I, daddy? Merit: Yes, of course. Terra: *to Me-Me* Okay Meanwhile… Veronica: Kai, I have something to show you. Kai: What’s up? Veronica: Remember when…
Me-Me and I arrive in Henford, hours later. We don’t enter the house right away but instead spend several minutes staring out over the vast estate. Melisa: How much of this do you think belongs to you? Kai: You mean us. Melisa: *correction* Us Kai: Maybe to that stone wall Melisa: I almost can’t believe…
I wake up in a surprisingly somber mood on Ancestor Day. Thoughts and memories of Gran and Pop-Pop flood my emotions. I wish they were here to meet Me-Me. I know they would have loved her. Even my father crosses my mind. Today, Me-Me and I will be moving into the house that I inherited…
