Unspoken Desires

32.) Worried Mother

Martha sits on the couch, clutching her phone tightly. Cherylene,stands beside her, trying to offer support.

"Cherylene, I can't believe Cheska still hasn't come home. It's been days since Gertrude kicked her out, and I have no idea where she is."

"I know, Martha. It's difficult to see our children go through tough times, but sometimes they need to learn, in their own way."

Martha pulls away, her eyes filled with frustration.

"But she's my daughter, Cherylene. How can I just sit here and let her face this alone? What if something terrible has happened to her?"

Cherylene takes Martha's hands in her own, trying to provide reassurance.

"I understand your worries, Martha, but sometimes we need to give them space to figure things out. Cheska is strong, just like her mother. She will find her way back to us."

Martha wipes away her tears, her expression a mix of fear and determination.

"You're right, Cherylene. I need to trust Cheska and have faith in her ability to handle this situation. But it doesn't mean I won't worry or stop looking for her."

Cherylene smiles warmly, understanding Martha's fierce love as only a best friend can.

"Of course not, Martha. We'll keep searching, making calls, and reaching out to everyone we know. We won't rest until Cheska is safe and sound."

"Thank you, Cherylene. I don't know what I'd do without you. Cheska is lucky to have us in her corner."

Cherylene squeezes Martha's hands, offering a silent promise of unwavering support.

"We'll get through this together, Martha. Cheska will come back, and we'll be here waiting with open arms."

Martha takes a deep breath, her worry still present but tempered with newfound strength.

"Yes, she will. And when she does, we'll remind her that she's loved, no matter what."

Meanwhile, Anne and Cheska entered the Castella household with a huge smile on Anne's face, her long time crush is finally her boyfriend!

She couldn't stop smiling, until she noticed Carlitos yelling from his bedroom.

His door was opened so it was clear that he was angry, she immediately turned on her converting system and recorded Carlito, turns out, he was fighting with Edgar on the phone.

Cheska was highly entertained, she witnessed more fights that includes Edgar.

Carlitos: I told you to apply Toby for a scholarship! And you said yes, and then a while ago, Cherylene received a letter and Toby's name is not there!

Edgar: I am broke and my stupid daughter is not helping around the house! Don't you know how hard this is for me?! I don't have the money! Unlike you and my other siblings who have money, that's how you learn to be greedy

Carlitos: I told you a lot of times to apply for a scholarship and you said you did and now we found out his name is not on the list, you're starting to get mad at us for nothing?!

Edgar: I fucking told you I have no money!!!

Carlitos: Don't you swear at me you little shit! I told you to apply and Cherylene will pay!

Edgar: There! It's always Cherylene, well I shouldn't be surprised! She and Mia are greedy little monsters now that they're rich! INCLUDING CHESKA'S MOTHER, MY COUSIN, MARTHA! REMEMBER THAT BITCH?! It's not my responsibility to pick a school for Toby!