The Unlucky Sisters

eautiful they were. Melissa Sentibanes the elder sister had all her beauty centered around her round blue coloured eyes and she was just in her early 20s. Marianah Sentiban

). They had everything on a silver plate during their childhood but as years passed life became a

lied. ( Their father walked in) Mrs Mario, " Oh my darling Mario we are really so blessed to have such beaut

er be quick because I don't have time to waste ,said Melissa. Okay ( Marianah breathed o

y to disappoint you but I just can't allow you to do that or rather wait till you make 18 years, Melissa replied her sister. But I'm in love ( Marianah speaks out emoti

fine. Okay,that reminds me your birthday is next weekend have you made the preparation already? Yes mother doing that is just a piece of cake pleas

watch TV the whole day. Marianah," why are you being rude to me? Please leave me alone and just go to whatever you are going ( showing frown face) Melissa stared at her sister angrily wondering why her younger sister would speak to her in such manner. Few minutes later

d you a lot you know and you are looking so pretty. Awwwwah thank you Theresa, to be honest I really missed you too a lot and that's why I really needed to come and see you and also invite you personally to my birthday party next weekend and you are going to help me with the preparation because I know when it comes to decorating i believe you can do it perfectly. The

a party animal. He was working with one of the most popular designing

other because they had not seen each other in donkey's years. It was already getting

her, she is just too immature and inexperienced to know what she is getting herself into, Melissa interupts. Mrs Mario," can you just spill out the beans instead of laying insult upon your sister and please don't beat around the bush. Marianah, " I'm in love with someone mother." "Holy cow! do you

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ended to be a sleep. But at last, it seemed like Melissa was getting on her nerves. Enough Melissa enough she shouted, I know you are getting green with envy on me. Just leave

lled her eyes in darkness after her sister turned off the light. Next morning Marianah leaves the bed so early but on her way out of t

nd closed the door behind her. Mrs. Mario shook her head and didn’t dare to complete her thought. Melissa, Marianah please, can we go together shopping for my birthday party. I am sure you will get some fancy clothes to wear on my birthday. I really want us to look elegant on that day. I will escort you on one condition only if you promise to not stop me from dating my boyfriend Serio, Marianah replied. What, Serio? Never mind okay. I promise. Thank you big sister love you. Melissa gave her sister reassuring look and then hugged her

went to fetch a light pink body hug dress and a light blue short dress from one of the racks and handed it to each of them. This should look good on y

room peep through the crack between the door and its frame. She saw a man resembling her boyfriend Serio with is arm wrapped around a woman’s neck. Marianah could not believe her eyes. Marianah fel

and sexy in the light blue short dress, she liked it too. After Melissa cleared the bill they headed back home. on their way

ss. Her smile could melt your eyes and her smooth skin shinned like a mirror set in the sun light. Other invited guest was already at the party except her friend Theresa and her boyfrie

this birthday party, it really means a lot to me. Mother, Father and my beautiful sister right over there thank you so much for being there for me. Theresa thank you so much for helping me, you are such a wonderful friend. The audience clapped excitedly. Please let join and cut the cake on a count of 3, said Melissa. They sun

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ckward to lean against the wall for support. Marianah clenched her fist so tightly that her finger nails dug into her palms. She wanted to hit

lain, she replied in a crying tone. Theresa in confusion turned and asked Melissa “What the hell is going on between Serio and your sister Marianah? Melissa could not reply her friend, she was not in position to do so because she ha

is cheek. Their eyes fell on each other’s face as their expression hardened. “Did you ever loved me at all? Marianah asked eagerly. You have better tell me the truth because I

Marianah listen to me. I didn’t mean to hurt you in any way I was so attracted to you and I thought things would work between us but I

ained her calm expression. Tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably “please forgive me Marianah”, S

you can both go to hell. I don’t ever want to see your face again, you disgust me, she said as te

her to notice that she had been crying. Serio turned around and walked back to the party room. Marianah’s heart was palpitating heavily. It took her a long time to calm down. Marianah smil

orner. “What a bastard!”, she muttered. She could not hold her anger seeing them kissing. She left the mother’s sight, she couldn’t help but run to the bathroom. Her mother fol

urage she could muster. “Mother, Serio has dumped me for Melissa’s friend Theresa”. “What happened? she asked in a shaky voice. “Moth

Her mother felt pity for the daughter and she wished she could help her in any way. The mother hugged her and patted her back and said Marianah, “I’m sorry that I couldn’t protect you”. Mother I already said don’t worry about me. I am happy as long as yo

o their bedroom as soon as she opened the door she glanced at her Marianah’s face. She looked so gloomy and down hearted. Melissa moved closer to the sister to comfort her. Melissa felt so sorry for the sister after. She told her what had happene

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He knew that he had to work tirelessly to give his family a better life. He didn’t want his granddaughter to lack anything becaus

de her. Hello! She answered, “I’m calling from Green light general hospital, may I speak to Mrs. Mario or any other family member”, please its Mr

rs. Mario left for the hospital as soon as possible but her heart was telling her something wasn’t right. As soon as she reached the hospital she rushed to the reception. “Are you Mrs. Mario Sentibarnes”, the reception asked. Oh yes please I am his wife. Okay wait here and let me call the doctor. Mrs. Mario was now having a bad feeling about what was really going on. The doctor came out of the emergency room and approached Mrs. Mario, Madam I need you to be strong about wh

really bad news for Mrs. Mario Sentibarnes. Madam please calm”, said the doctor. Madam we are really sorry but we lost your husband. Wha…. What? “Please tell me it’s not true doctor”, she asked with deep sorrow. Mrs. Mario beg

ouldn’t have managed to survive. I’m sorry for your loss madam. The doctor’s words hit her like lightning bolt. Mrs. Mario suffered

the door to enter and she had to gather all the strength. She has got left to see her husband. She entered and sat beside the bed where the husband was laid. She could not hold her tears. The nurses in the room looked at Mrs. Mario with sympathy but there was no

dead. Melissa, wha…what? Mother tell me it’s not true. Melissa lost her balance she was so shocked by the death of their father. Everything seemed like a dream to them. They felt as if time and space were frozen around them. It was such a sad moment in the family of the Sentibarnes. Marianah, “Mother we really need to stay strong for each other”. Few days later, they managed make all the preparation to put Mr. Mario to ret. After the burial was done, they had to mourn their father for a while after some months, t

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ook for a job. Melissa listen, I know life has not been fair to us since the death of your father, but that doesn’t mean you should make a situation any worse. I know one day our life will be better again. Precisely mother I really need to find a job beside I’m 23 already and I can take care of myself. Mrs. Mario said, “why don’t you give it time first and I’m sure you will get a job here”. No mother ever since father died our life has been moving in circles. Mother I have already made up my mind a

erio. Melissa promised Serio that she will speak to Marianah. Melissa knew her sister better than

artless bastard want from me again? Melissa asked her sister to calm down and told her to find out the reason why he is calling. Melissa said “I guess it might be something really important he wants to tell you”. I really didn’t want a

ch admiration. Her sexy body attracted dress in a blue short dress that showed all her beautiful curves with her U shaped lips painted with a red lip sticks. Serio was carried away by Marianah’s beauty

s that you wanted to speak to me about, that you couldn’t just tell me over the

e had something important to tell her. Marianah thought deeply f

hink, Marianah couldn’t keep her enthusiasm from showing, her face reflected it. She seemed to be in a state of repressed disbelief as she sat still on

share the good news with her mother and sister. She couldn’t

company hired me to represent the face of their company. I’m happy mother this is like a dream come true. Mrs. Mario said, “wow, congratulation m

jeopardize my friendship with Theresa”. Melissa relax, Serio and I are over each other it is going to be strictly professional. So don’t get yourself worked up over nothing

Marianah is acting selfish. Otherwise why would she accept the

ides it been three years since she broke up with Serio and don’t think she still has feeling

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heavily. She felt a heavy burden in her heart. Her sister Marianah opened the door abruptly and saw her crying with their father’s picture in her hands. Marianah walked to her sister. Marianah said, “Melissa I know that you and dad were so close to each other, b

will be starting work tomorrow and need to help me choose what I should wear on my first day at work”, Marianah said

pted to be her sister’s designer for the next day because she wouldn’t want her sister to look disappointing

dress with black snake print leather high heel shoes and red lipsticks. Marianah looked so elegant with

at each other and smiled. You will represent the face of this company, I must admit you look so beautiful than I imagined. Otherwise you are welcome once again to our company. Marianah thanked Mr. Pedro and proceeded

looked into Serio’s eyes for a minute without saying a word to him then she raised her eye brow and smiled. The silent stare left

alling if she was ready to set off. Melissa said,” oh yeah I’m ready. Mother will drive me to your place then we can leave together”. “Melissa’s darling, I’m going to miss you, please always call whenever you need anything and please be careful when you are there because I know there are so many notorious group of people in that city”, her mother said.

job and start her independent life and help her family to have a better life. She had always wanted the job of designing because she believes it was her talent. As time passed Melissa drop her applications to different companies. Unfortunately, none of her application was responded to. Melissa was so frustrated and stranded as life became

ely to go and check on the person he thought he had run over. Melissa panted heavily as the man approached her. Miss, Miss are you hurt? he asked sacredly. “Please I’m so sorry I wasn’t focused”, Melissa replied. It’s okay I’m fine besides it is my fault for not paying attention”. He let his hand to help Melissa get up. When Melissa caught his hand, they stared at each other for some seconds as if it was

my office, please this is my business car

iguez was the CEO of a textile design cooperation. He became the CEO after his fathe

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ad already fallen in love with Carlos. Later that night Melissa dialed the number on the business card that Carlos gave her. When she called it was Carlos himself who answered. She aw

t of thought ran in her mind wondering what possibly Carlos would want to share with her. She asked Melissa to meet him at his office,

lder with a sudden force. Not just the hand bag from her shoulder fell on the ground but also herself. Since she was wearing high heels. She lost her balance and ended up falling on the ground with her butt first “ouch, this is so embarrassing”. Melissa groaned in pain and wondered if anybody heard her. Melissa looked around quickly to see if the

miss Lina ever since his father employed her because he knows how she bullies other fellow

os faced the pale Lina who was sweating from nervousness. Melissa felt embarrassed and lowered her head down. She didn’t want to look at Mr. Rodriguez in the eye. Lina felt so jealous when she saw Mr. Carlos help Melissa get

re for? “O…oh. I’m sorry sir, miss”. And she ran to her office and jerked the door open. That jerk has got some nerve; he has the audacity to speak to me that way

e it seems as if it wasn’t her lucky day, her forehead bumped into Mr. Carlos f

llow him as he walked towards his office door. After picking her office she followed him to his office. He opens the door and went straight to his desk

ing and who she was staying with. Melissa explained everything and in the end Mr. Carlos hired Melissa a

personal assistant. Melissa’s eye widened by Carlos words with great surprise. This was the best news of the da

o welcome Melissa except Lina who showed a gloomy face. After Melissa left and went straight to Theresa’s apartment to give her the news excitedly Theresa was happy for her friend and they

she last spoke with them. Her mother was so happy to hear her voice; she even became happier when she noticed Melissa so

od news for you, I got hired by one of the designing company. I was given a position of personal as

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r first day at work. Melissa knew that waking up in the morning wasn’t her thing even during her school time, she hated waking up in the morning. So she set a minute allowance time before she goes

her natural smile with all the confidence in her. She wasn’t late, so she used the few remaining minutes to say good morning and have a little chat with other employees who greeted her. “Well definitely not Lina of course. She hated me before I even go

secretary came frowning in her door. Lina said, “I have been calling you but

the document. Lina replied, hmm it’s just document, you are supposed to look through it and hand it over to

he had finished the papers he had given her yesterday. Melissa hurriedly checked the document and she was done, after a while. she went to sir Carlo’s office. She knocked but she was welcomed by a cold voice ins

ng else Sir?” “My schedule please”. Melissa said, “okay Sir, I will bring it right away”. Afterwards she brought the schedules. Melissa asked, “anything else sir?” Mr. Rodriguez told her to leave and go back to her work, he didn’t even look at her instead his eyes were glued on the document Melissa had dropped on his desk. Meli

it was already time besides it’s my first day at work right. Melissa got her phone plus the purse and she went together with the driver and other employees to the cafeteria. “And what is it exactly?” asked Melissa. Oliver told her it was about Mr. Carlos. Melissa hurriedly covered Oliver’s mouth so that on one hears her voice except them. Melissa said, “what are you talking about?” Don’t you think that’s gossiping and to make it worse and it is about our boss” Although Meliss

heard on the phone earlier talking to his sick mother. “oh p

lissa of course he had someone but things didn’t work out between them. His ex-betrayed h

Mr. Carlos had an ex. Another employee Marcus came and joined their table, “chicken is the best dish ever”. Marcus said while unwarping sand witch on his hands. Meliss

esks. Melissa checked the time from her wrist watch after she rushed im

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there with a note pad in her hand waiting for her boss to end the call. Mr. Carlos yelled, “I didn’t really ask for your opinion because I paid you enough money to treat her and get better. Just keep monitoring her condition. He hanged the phone off wow! She mentally frowned and slight smiled as she pretended not

look on his eyes but a s soon he realized that it was Melissa his Personal Assistant standing in front of his eyes softened a little bit and let out a sigh. Melissa asked, “Anything else Sir?” Nothing more you may leave. Melissa needed her head and walked out. As she was on her

s interrupted by a knock on her door. It was miss Lina the secretary she let herself in without Melissa permission. “What do you want Lina?”. Now you listen you good for nothing bitch, stay aw

t speaking to Oliver her new friend at work about what happened and she want to get some little information what Lina and their boss. Mellissa want Oliver ‘s desk immediately Oli

kiss and hug Mr. Carlos someday. She didn’t dare to show that feeling. As they always had their lunch at the cafeteria an employee. One of the employee as Melissa if she had. He had the intention of inviting her for dinner. Oliver said.” Wait are you asking for a date?

at the large office windows just right behind his desk with both his hand folded on his chest while starring the busy street. Melissa interrupted as approached with her notepad sir your schedule!

. Carlos. Melissa asked Carlos, “I’m sorry sir?” she thought she was just playing her own ears. Mr. Carlos repeated again” Are you in a relationship? Melissa wonde

g with someone right now?” she replied. I’m sorry sir but where is all these questions

have the honor to take you on a date miss Sentibarnes. Melissa was caught with surprised she cou

She looked her in the mirror and murmured. You look beautiful and you deserve the best. At exactly 8pm, she heard a knock on her door from inside she went out to see. I think that’s hi

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tly still as the driver stopped and parked the car at the parking yard. Ms. Sentibarnes we are here?” the driver sa

rlos walked close to Melissa and unfolded her face. She was so shocked when she saw the table design with roses and red wine. He romantical

nd also how I treat my employees. Please do I beg you not to take it too personal. The thing my mother’s sickness is really waring me off. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor”. His eyes almost filled with tears so he lowered his head down in fear that Melissa would notice. Melissa felt so happy her heart was in position of exploding with happiness. However, she also felt pitiful for th

ired me but my mother and sister are living together. “Wow, I hope to meet your family someday”. Melissa you know the first time I saw you that evening when I thought I had a ran over. I knew it wasn’t just an accident. When I

his. He kissed her deeply. And said he love her so much. Melissa kept quiet all of a sudden as she stared as Carlos. She thought maybe Carlos wants to be with her to fulfill his mother’s wish and not because he loves her. Melissa stood and walked out of Carlos. Carlos tried to follow her but she insisted she wanted to be alone. She took a cab and went back home but while in the cab all she thought about was the kiss Carlos gave her. She remembered how sweet and r

. Mr. Carlos became even more and more concerned that Melissa was perfect woman for him because she wasn’t just smart but she also had a strong personality and had a brain on her mouth. MR. Carlos said,” I won’t let her go even if I have to double my effort to just convince her much I love her. I won’t hesitate to do it”. As Melissa re

e to forget about the ex. Questions kept running through Melissa’s mind. Melissa said to herself. “Ev