I was staring at my laptop with a small bowl of fruit salad in front of me and a slice of tiramisu cake at its left side.

Madonna and Sheila barged into my house and sent me weird looks.

"Ano mga hanash nyo dyan, mga B?" I asked and raised an eyebrow at them as I sliced the tiramisu with a fork and put it in my mouth.

I closed my eyes as I savored the moistness and softness of the cake.

When I opened my eyes, I found them with their mouth hung open.

"Seriously, bru? Buong araw kang ngunguya dyan? " Shei asked and crossed her legs to sit in an indian position.

Madonna pulled three pieces of their bff fries which they bought from the store before they came in here.

It was my turn to look at her and gaped.

"Bru! Ang laway, tumutulo!" Shei exclaimed and put two pieces of fries on my open mouth.

I closed and chewed slowly with a funny grin on my face.

"Utang na loob! Kaya tayo nagmeeting para pag-usapan ang business hindi para magfoodtrip!" Maddie complained.

"Buntis ang nasa harapan mo, Maddie! Sa tingin mo, hindi yan maghahanap ng pagkain??" Shei commented and ate their fries. "Take note: kambal pa ang laman nyan. Technically, tatlo silang lumalamon."

I nodded in approval and this time, started eating the fruit salad in front of me.

My laptop sat at the table waiting to be used.

"Tell me the plan first. And then, let's talk about the products. And the rest will follow." I said to them.

They started talking and in a matter of an hour, we finally have a plan.

Our business will be a one-stop shop.
We put all our interests into one reality.

With Madonna's love for music, a part of the shop will be dedicated to selling cds and vintage tapes. On the other corner will be Sheila's reading nook for someone who loves to spend time reading and relaxing.

The center part will be devoted to my pastry section wherein all my recent recipes will be displayed and sold to loyal patriots.

Now, our target will be looking for a perfect corner location. Oh, especially the money needed for the remodeling and renovating the shop.

"Mga bru! Anong magiging name ng one-stop shop naten?" Sheila asked looking at us.

"Oops! Don't give me stupid names, Mads!" Sheila commented and glared at Madonna with a sly smile on her face.

"How about Winning SMASH?" I asked.

"Seriously, Clari? Haha! Nung isang araw ka pa sa palaban mong mga hirit ah." Sheila laughed.

"Hear me out. Winning came from my first name, WINona and then Smash will be coming from both of your names, MAdonna and SHaniah." I suggested with a shrug.

Both women fell quiet and soon, both nodded.

"I think it's cool." Madonna said, her lips curving into a smile.

"Yes. Now that I think about it, it really sounds like we all own the shop." Sheila said and clapped happily.

"Malamang, atin yun!" I commented and we laughed.

"Now, we will need the money and location." Madonna said and we all fell silent.

A loud fart came out from nowhere and we have to cover our mouth as well to not inhale the dirty air.

"Nak nam pota! Sino nagpasabog nun?" Madonna mumbled while pinching her nose.

"Aahh! Hindi ko na kaya!! " Shei shriked and held her tummy as she ran fast to her own unit to relieve herself.

"Sheeei!" Madonna shouted and threw the rug beneath her.

I laughed and wiped the tears coming out of my eyes.

What would I do without these girls?

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Months flew by fast and I am already in my third trimester.

I was busy editing my recent videos on my laptop when I remembered the ultrasound and the new findings Dra. Patricia told me.

I grinned and couldn't wait to reveal the good news to Matrix and the girls.

I was so used to living and surviving alone.

Yes, Kuya Winston occasionally visits me here together with Ate Thalia but the fact still remains that they have a home to go to at the end of the day.

While me, I have no one to come home to.

Matrix is still a supportive fiance as he is.

He was there whenever I have my late night cravings during my first trimester.

But lately, he seemed to be more on international conferences and conventions.

He's usually home for two weeks and would leave for a two or three day conference.

Recently, me and the girls officially launched our WINning SMASH at a vacant corner lot which was situated  almost at the entrance of our subdivision.

Both Madonna and Sheila got their loans approved and we're lucky enough to find an accessible location to start out our business.

A message popped into my screen expecting to see the girls' rants but was startled with a disturbing photo of Matrix with a woman making out in a parking lot.