MAYA
“Hurry up Maya, you’re going to be late!” My father’s voice could be heard yelling from the parlor.
“Coming!” I chirped, briskly putting on my heels. I paused for a brief moment and then I smiled not because of its beauty but my father. I inhaled deeply before continuing. I took one final glimpse of myself in the mirror. I especially focused on my belly, if one didn’t look closely they wouldn’t notice I was pregnant. I smiled at the mirror before stepping out into the mirror where my father was waiting anxiously. The first thing he did was stare at my legs rocking heels and he gave me a grimace look.
“Heels again?” He muttered with a light sigh following suit. “You should consider your status Maya.”
“Come on Dad, I’m resuming work after so long. Please let me have this day.” I pou
