"Please excuse me. Miss, nothing happened to us that day, and I had no intention of touching you."
"F**kboy—" He didn't complete what he was about to say because I rose up and pushed him along; my steps were enormous and he was on his heels, so he had a hard time keeping up with me.
"Ouch! I'm not sure where you're taking me!" I shoved him out, and the guard stared at both of us.
"It appears that you don't intend to dine here, so simply come out here."
"You have no right to get me out of here!"
"Guard, don't let him in; he'll just make things worse." I promised and left him there, and I can see whether the guard stopped him from entering.
"Can you tell me what you did to her?" As I sat next to Nash, I bit my lower lip and gazed at him.
"I just let him out so there wouldn't be any more fuss," says the author.
"Didn't you do anything to him?"
"He yanked my wrist violently, so I don't think you damaged him."
"Don't worry about her; she's earned it."
"Who is Ate Alyana?" says the narrator. When Nash asked, I turned to face him.
"Just eat that dwarf; you're too gossipy, and that's bad."
"Tsk."
We went home as soon as we finished eating, but Nash stayed with us. When we arrived, there was no Manang Daley; it appeared that Madam Nessy hadn't finished them yet.
Someone contacted me unexpectedly, so I checked to see if it was madam.
Madam Nessy: Alyana, it appears like Tita Daley and I will be staying the night; you keep a watch on Nash till we return, thank you.
Is Sir still not home with them? When Nash is at their house and it's just him and his mother, how does he feel? Your dad, the one you're used to, is always there, but one day he doesn't show up.
"Did mommy send you a text?" I shifted my gaze to Nash.
"Yes, Manang Daley and I will be able to return to our respective homes later. Is it all right if you come here first while we wait for them to return?"
"It's fine, sister, as long as you're right next to me." I hugged him back, and he hugged me back.
"Wow, such a lovely ah! It appears that the peg is simply jowa." We both looked at Stephen, who was standing right next to us.
"Okay, Alyana, I'll just take a bath first. Please don't get too close to my girlfriend, you elf." They exchanged glances.
"Girlfriend?"
"Yes, my girlfriend's name is Alyana, so if you're desperate, please donate to Ellie."
Nash raised his middle finger, and my eyes widened.
"Nash!"
"I'm just counting, Ate Alyana, 1 2 3 4 5," says the narrator. When he counts his fingers.
"Tsk." Nash and I were the only ones left after Stephen had gone.
I heard the doorbell ring a few minutes later and looked around, wondering if Stephen would hear me if I called him from here. Nash is napping and his head is on my leg, so I can't move properly.
I just took a long breath and slowly raised Nash's head before going outside to see who it was.
"Can you tell me who they are?" When I opened the gate, he was still holding a pizza in one hand, so I inquired.
"Can you tell me who you are?" He had a question for me. Because she's an old guy, it's inconceivable that she's Stephen's woman, but why does her voice sound familiar?
"I was the first to inquire." He should have answered first, I just scratched my head.
He immediately smiled and gazed at me from head to toe, as if he remembered something. "Alyana, are you the one I spoke with on Stephen's cellphone?"
"Y-you... y-come in, Stephen's mother." Because I was so nervous, I grabbed my chest.
He walked in and shut the gate behind him.
"That'll do it." Simultaneously, he pointed to the pizza and smiled as he handed it to me.
"Can you tell me where Stephen is?" Inquire about it. I took a few moments to calm down before responding; I was so scared that my heart would definitely race.
"N-Nandon is taking a bath in his room." I'm trying not to stammer, but I'm still stuttering because I'm worried, and I'm not going to lose it.
What would her reaction be when she discovers that I am residing at her son's home? What happens if he discovers I'm Stephen's girlfriend?
When he realizes I'm just poor, he might separate Stephen and me. That's why I'm always on the lookout for situations where the person you want is wealthy and you're not.
As if, based on what I saw, their parents didn't want it to be tough for their child to stay because they were simply after money, whereas I, on the other hand, wasn't after money from Stephen.
I think I like him... but I'm wrong! Stephen is my favorite!
When he actually offered me money to keep me away from Stephen, I would hurl it in his face... I sincerely hope no one behaves in such a manner.
"Why are you so jittery? Do you have any apprehensions about me?" He burst out laughing. "Did I appear to be a monster?"
"Not me, you're stunning."
"You, too, are a lovely youngster." My cheek was lightly squeezed by him.
I was afraid he'd slap me...
He was still walking and I was simply following him when he abruptly came to a halt. He was staring at something and realized he wasn't looking at Nash, who was now sleeping soundly on the sofa.
"Oh my god, who is that kid?" says the narrator. He gave me a startled expression.
"Is that your eldest child? Stephen, is that your son?" The question caused my eyes to widen.
"She's not my child, Mom," I say. I turned to face Stephen, who had just exited the room.
"Oh, Stephen, I've been missing you." His mother rushed over to him and hugged him.
"I miss you as well, Mom." He remarked this while hugging his son even tighter.
"I'm sorry, son, I just came back to see you; your brother is in the hospital." Stephen has a brother... ah, stepsister or stepbrother, he said, and his parents have their own family.
"What? Why?"
"We took her to the hospital because she had a really high temperature." Is it possible for her to have a brother as well? Is he also attractive?
What I was thinking had just rocked me. What if Alyana is attractive? Stephen is undeniably more attractive.
"Which hospital does work at?" I just stare at them back and forth. I'm at a loss for words and don't know what to say.
"It's the hospital that a friend of mine owns."
Oh, I think I'm suddenly out of place... it's fine, I'm used to it now.
"Mommy..." Nash's voice was heard. Nash rolled his eyes and fixed his gaze on me. I approached Nash and sat down next to him, watching to see if anyone looked at us.
"Doesn't the fact that you mentioned the child isn't yours means he's your child? Are you a single mother?"
"He isn't my child—"
"Why did he address you as Mommy? Whose child is it if it isn't yours?"
"I'm my mother's child," she says. Nash abruptly responded.
"Nash, just go back to sleep, I warned you, it's not good to interrupt your older brother's chat. Come in first and sleep in my room." Before I left, I took Nash's hand and led him to the bedroom, where I laid him down and instructed him to go to sleep.
"Alyana is only keeping an eye on that young dwarf; it is her child." They were already seated on the sofa as I approached them carefully.
"I assumed I was still a grandchild," she says. Why does he appear dissatisfied? Is he interested in having grandchildren?
Stephen stared at me and patted the sofa, as if to invite me to join him.
"Do you want me to become a mother?"
I sat for a while, feeling as if one of his hands was gently creeping around my waist, and he asked.
"Don't worry, my mother is a sweetheart. She isn't going to eat you." He laughed and whispered to me, but I appeared to be even more jittery.
"I truly want Alyana to be the mother of my grandkids," says the grandmother. What Stephen's mother said startled me.
"Me?" While pointing to myself, I was still surprised by the question, and he laughed.
"Why don't you want Stephen to be your child's father?
This lovely son of mine is a little reprehensible."
Just a smidgeon? Do you know that f**kboy? Eh, your son is truly reprehensible.
"Wait, I have a question: does Alyana anak live in this town? Are her parents aware of this?" "His family didn't treat him well, mom," I said as I bowed down. "What if he found out I came from a poor family?" "I left him here because his family didn't treat him well." It's good, and that's what Stephen said, because if he says he bought me, I'll appear to be a paid prostitute.
"Oh, okay, I see... it appears that Alyana is precious to you, Stephen son, because you don't just let anybody live in your house."
"I'm very confident you were lying at the time, and someone was certainly mediating between you two." I'm starting to feel nervous again, because it's clear that we're his parents.
"Don't worry, son; you know mama is always there for you, don't you?"
"Yeah, that's why I adore you so much; you're always there for me." They're both envious... of how much I miss my mother.
"Have you two begun to plan yet?"
"For what?" you might wonder.
"Did you get married during the wedding?" What kind of wedding is it? I'm just a collage student, yes, I'm almost done, but I don't want to get married just yet, and I want to work first to make money... ahm, I can work even if I'm married, right Alyana?
I fiercely close my eyes and hide my mouth. Sh*t! Don't tell me you love me! Alyana, do you want to marry Stephen? Even though my brain denies it, my heart knows I adore it.
"Mom, what are you doing? Alyana hasn't even finished high school yet." So, when am I going to grumaduate? Do you have a strategy in mind, Stephen? Are you making any plans?
I gave him a careful look, and he turned to face me after noticing that I was probably gazing at him. "Do you intend to have your navel circumcised? This isn't a joke."
I straightened up as I sat down; I can't ask him because it's humiliating, but what I asked now is even more embarrassing. What should Alyana be circumcised with? Is there truly nothing else on your mind?! Because my voice was faint, it's a good thing her mother didn't hear me.
He said, "You're still a collage student." "Do you and your partner share a room?" It's a significant concern.
Is this going to be an interview? Seriously.
"Yes,"
Both Stephen and I were unable to talk, but isn't that also true? We've slept next to each other while I've been here.
"It's unfathomable that nothing between you two has happened." Her mother crossed her arms, which made me nervous once more.
"Alyana, where are you studying—"
"Mom, you don't belong to Tito." Stephen responded.
"Oh, it'll most likely be graduating next month! So, you're getting married next-next month, and now you'll have to plan, right?"
"Yes..." I haven't kept any of my promises. "Ayy, what?" says the narrator. I was taken aback when I realized what her mother was saying.
I looked at Stephen and couldn't tell what was on his mind because his face was expressionless.
"What happens if you fall pregnant?
My daughter should be in charge of it, and I'd prefer for you to marry before getting pregnant."
Stephen's mother's face lit up with delight.
Why is marriage and pregnancy merely a topic? Those two things aren't ready for me yet. Maybe after I graduate, I'll consider it.
"Mom, Alyana isn't quite ready for that yet..." But, whether or not I'm perplexed, I'm still concerned that if she discovers that I'm having difficulties, she'll drive me away from Stephen. That is still something I do not want to happen.
"Are you interested in marrying me, Stephen?" If you ask him and his mother, he is brave.
He gave me a shocked expression, but the shock faded and was replaced by a smile. "Yes, I hope you agree... but if you don't, I'll make you agree." It's as though my heart is squealing with delight.
Is it possible that I misunderstood what Stephen said?
"Oh, you want both," says the narrator. He was overjoyed by the promise.
"Are you still interested in me for your child despite my poverty?" I kept a close eye on his face and didn't even adjust his expression.
"What if you are simply poor?
When someone loves Alyana, the state is not founded on life. Do you think I'll give up if I discover you're just poor?" What he said seemed to give me a sigh of relief.
"T-how That's I see it."
"I will support my kid where he is happy, and I see that you are not seeking money with him. Stephen's papa and I are supporting him wherever he is pleased, and I only want to see you for the first time. My son or daughter."
"I only realized when he was playing with my son and it seemed like money, unlike when he became my ex."
"Mom never longer mentions her name."
"I'm sorry, son, I was just teasing her... then I'll tell your father and my friends about your marriage."
"Mom, I think you're a little too excited."
"Of course, my son will eventually marry, but I told you son, maybe you may find a woman who isn't as evil as Vanessa."
"Mom!"
"Yes, I'm not going to discuss it because it's the last one. Let's start with the pizza I brought. It appeals to you, son."