The Love Club [R-18]

TLC 37

Chapter 37

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Keziah arrived at her new apartment with ease. If she's back in the country, she'll probably have to deal with fans wanting to ask for an autograph or take a picture with her. But today was different because she effortlessly made her way to her new home. Being in a foreign country where no one else recognizes you can sometimes prove beneficial.

It has already been three months since she arrived in Finland. She spent the first three weeks familiarizing herself with the city she's in. She needed to get used to it since she'll be spending the rest of the months there, all by herself. A month later, she decided to leave the hotel accommodation and look for a cheaper place. She realized that she didn't have a steady income and was terrified of the idea that her savings might run out. She was successful in finding an AirBNB lodging and stayed there for more than a month, but the neighbors kept disturbing her peace. She had to leave again.

"Ms. Keziah, here are the keys." the tenant lady said, cutting off her train of thoughts. "In case you need help with anything, you can send me a message." Keziah curtly nodded at her before accepting the keys. She took in the new sight in front of her. The apartment wasn't much. It wasn't big but it wasn't too small either.

She dropped her suitcase and other luggages on the floor, and proceeded to stare at the window in front of her. The busy street was still full of lights despite the wee hours of the night. She sighed and started to unpack, wondering what she'll do for the upcoming days. Afterward, she took her laptop and sat on the bed.

"Okay, baby. You gotta help mommy make a living." she said while caressing her baby bump. Hindi naman na bago sa kanya ang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa. She recalled doing part-time jobs while she was still in the US. While it's true that she made a lot of savings due to her acting career, she knew that time will come it won't be enough. Kelzi has also been supporting her financially but Keziah didn't want to depend on her sister forever. Now that she's going to be a mother, she wanted to be able to care for her unborn child without relying on anyone.

After hours of browsing the internet, she decided to call it a night and prepared to go to sleep. Again, she was unsuccessful in finding a job. She closed her eyes and covered herself with the blanket.

"I'm sorry baby." she whispered to herself, tears started rolling down her eyes. "Your mother is a failure. Simpleng paghahanap ng trabaho hindi ko pa magawa. Paano kita matutulungan sa mga kailangan mo pag nandito ka na?"

Hindi niya alam kung gaano siya katagal na umiyak, ang alam niya lang ay awang-awa siya sa sarili, lalo na sa ipinagbubuntis niya.

"Sorry baby kung ngayon pa lang nahihirapan ka na din. Hayaan mo, gagawa si mommy ng paraan. Kaya natin to." was the last thing she said before drifting off to sleep.

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Matapos makapagbihis, walang lingon-likod siyang bumaba ng hagdan para agad na lumisan. Pero pinigilan siya ni Ian.

"Hey babe! Where are you going?" tanong ng nobyo at akmang yayakapin sana siya nito, na siya niyang agad na pinigilan.

"I'm no longer your girlfriend, okay? Since nagawa mo nang makipaghalikan sa iba kagabi, that only means break na tayo!" Keziah declared and tried to push him off, only to fail once again.

"W-Wait wait wait -- hold up! Akala ko ba no feelings involved tayo? Sounds like you're jealous." pang-aasar ni Ian na siya namang ikinagulat ng dalaga.

"What?! No, I'm not jealous, okay? I just...I just need to leave." Keziah pleaded. How could she tell Ian, her now ex-boyfriend, that she just had sex for the first time and she didn't even know the guy? Hiyang-hiya siya sa sarili sa kagagahang ginawa.