Chapter 5 - Living Like A Princess

"Eve, are you going to fulfill that? Is there no other way?" When I also told Luigi what would happen.

"I cannot back out. They already paid for Mom's operation." I said without emotion.

"Eve, Eve, it is not easy to be a mother." Luigi grabs my hand.

"They will take the baby after I gave birth to him. I can begin again my study after that.

Luigi, I want to tell you this for you to find a woman deserving of your affection.

It is not me!" I tapped his hand.

"I am just here! I will not leave you." Luigi said sincerely.

I am fortunate with Luigi and Ella. I am right, they will not judge me when I tell them everything.

We finally got home. I need the right timing to explain everything to Mom.

We got out of the hospital without any difficulty. We did not pay any single centavo.

Money can do a bunch. Money can seize all your troubles but it will not eliminate your distress.

"Eve, where did you get the expenditure for the hospital bill?

I know an amount of money was needed for my operation." Mom awoke in silence.

I cannot answer her. I just glanced at her. I sough!

"Eve, I am asking you," she begged me again.

I was compelled to tell the truth to Mom.

I cannot keep it from her for long.

Particularly when my belly is slowly getting bigger.

"Mom, sorry! I am sorry! I do not want to lose you!" I said crying.

"I am the one who should be sorry. You still have to go through this difficult circumstance because of my illness." she caressed me.

"Mom, please do not be stressed out. You are still regaining your strength.

Let us face it, this is a good thing.

You are still with me. I can study likewise.

I will accomplish my dreams for you.

I will acquire our house. We are leaving this apartment.

I will make you queen, Mom!" My tears kept dripping and I was drowning.

"I am just here, I will support you in everything you want.

I love you so much, Eve. And I know, because of your goodness, you can accomplish all that!

Only my purest love is all I can give you." She was already sobbing too.

"Oh! That is enough, Mom! Let us be joyous so you can recover faster! We should celebrate that we are finally home." I forced a smile.

When I saw my mom smile again, I came to be more determined.

I will attain my goals.

I will fulfill my promise!

Doctor Dani escorted me again to Doctor Angel. My test results were favorable.

I have already signed the ones I have to sign about legal matters.

There is no backing out!

"Are you ready, Eve?" Doctor Angel implored.

I am already sitting down. I took a deep whiff.

"Yes, Doctor Angel!" My answer.

I closed my eyes. And she has already commenced what she should perform to me.

This is it, Everlee!!! Nine months from now you will give birth.

You need to do your part to make this insemination victorious.

After the insemination, we proceeded to Atty. Anthony's office furthermore.

Atty. Anthony also gave me the card where will I receive my allowance and everything about money matters.

Our moving out to a condominium unit was also arranged by the desperate couple!

"I will help you move out!" When Luigi and Ella came to our apartment.

"We will only bring clothes and nothing more," I said softly.

"It is terrible, Eve! You look like a queen in what that couple was doing. They also arranged your transferring of the house. That is a condominium!" Ella exclaimed.

"Ella, your mouth." Luigi scolded her.

"Sorry, Eve! I just cannot believe that this is happening." she recovered immediately.

"It is alright! They are obliged to do this. I will bestow them a child." I said without enthusiasm.

We forthwith moved into the condominium that the couple had taken for us.

It is so distinct from where we live. Full of modern stuff. Appliances.

You can stay inside this condominium the whole day without getting out and buying stuff.

The refrigerator is full. This condominium is fully airconditioned!

"It is pleasant here. The softness of the bed." When Mom reclined on the bed.

"Mom, you can get better here," I told her as I explored the whole condominium with my eyes.

"I feel like I want to live here too," Ella said jokingly.

"You can stay with us, Ella." I consented to her.

"Mom will pinch me. I promise to visit you always here." she put her arm on my shoulder.

This is our first night to stay here.

I woke up early the next morning to prepare for our breakfast.

"I slept soundly, Eve." When Mom came out of the room.

"It is good then. Can you keep up here alone? I am getting on to the clinic." as I prepare the table.

"Of course. You should rest and go home early." Mom's order.

The condominium is closer to the clinic so I just waddled going there.

"Good morning, Doctor Danie!" I greeted him.

"Hey? Eve, why did you come here?" He asked in wonder.

"I have already taken off my part-time job. I do not want to leave you. Who will be your secretary?" I softened my words to him.

"You have to stay at home. You are still under observation if your insemination will be successful.

Do not worry about me. The daughter of our maid will come with me here first. You have to take care of yourself while in the process." Doctor Dani rationalized.

"I am not used to doing nothing." I insisted.

"Then Eve, one of my children will pick me up. I am going to Holland. He wants us to be there together." He announced.

"There are still many patients who depend on you here. Then you will leave."I cried out.

"I am aged. I am a senior citizen. I just do it as a hobby and help people.

I also prefer to be with my children and grandchildren." Doctor Dani tried to explain his point.

I cannot do anything anymore about his decision. That was a family verdict.

For Doctor Dani to be able to relax as well.

I have ratified an agreement that I will do my part to make this insemination successful.

It looks like it is going to be exhausting. All I have to do is dwell home the whole duration.

This would be best for me to be with Mom too.

I came back to the condominium. I laid my body on the bed.

Mom was right, it is nice to lay down in such a fluffy bed.

I did not even realize that I had fallen asleep.

It was getting dark when I woke up.

"Someone delivered food," Mom announced when I left the room.

"They are probably the couple. Let us eat!" I shrugged.

They are very generous. They are eager to have their child.

And because of their compassion, I will take care of myself for nine months until they can be with their child.

I will not be stressed out anymore thinking of the things that are already happening to me.

I will take care of the baby that will gradually develop in my womb.

That is what I should do.

I cannot regret it anymore.

They did not hesitate to finance my Mother so I will not hesitate to return the favor either.

I can feel that they are both reasonable people.

They are both considerate people.

They deserve to have a child.