Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Andre whispered into his wife's ear, "Sleepyhead, time to rise and shine. Gift card time!" With that, he gave her earlobe a quick peck. He couldn't quite grasp why he was so head over heels for her, but he was. The moment she heard the words "gift cards", she was up like a shot. "Are we talking big bucks here?" She asked, glancing at her husband.

Andre replied, "Well, they're handpicked by me, what do you think?"

She was not the kind to get spooked by a gun to her head but if gift cards coming her way, Mia's only ask was, "Throw 'em at me, the more the merrier.!"

She sat up, clutching the duvet, reaching out for the cards, "Hand them over."

Andre said, "Give me a kiss first."

Mia gave him a look. If it wasn't for the gift cards, she wouldn't kiss him. But for money, she could play along.

Hansen was also on the gift card mission, "We should give more to our daughter, and our son's wife, she's our daughter too. A bit for Leo, Bruce, and Andre should do. Don't forget."

The butler was busy jotting down names on each card, "Don't you worry, Mr. Hansen. All set."

A rare scene unfolded in the Cedillo family's living room that morning.

"Mia, here's a gift card from your dad. Merry Christmas! Give me a grandchild this year, will you?"

"Mia, this is from your brother and me. Merry Christmas! Be good with Andre."

"Mia, this is for you from me. Merry Christmas! We are all expecting your babies."

"Mia, this is from your husband."

...

her hands, her

visit all their relatives

It was roomy and had no zippers. "That way, when people

our son. That's way more than

could already see herself

at the old house, they'll notice you taking our son's gifts and money. But if we move to Maplewood Estates, I can cover for you. So, how about it?" Andre

you're tricking me!" Mia nodded, then realized she was

"Too late, you

tricked me!"

secrets in the world, but you need to learn to discern what can be made public and what needs to be kept confidential. Come with me to Maplewood Estates, and I'll cover for you. I'll even be your partner in crime, helping you take our

Mia was tempted again.

take her son's money. Perhaps Andre, the successful man, was too persuasive. Mia had forgotten she didn't

spent the whole day collecting gift cards. Coming home, Mia was all giggles. She dumped all the gift cards from her handbag onto the couch in the living room, "Molly, Leo, come help me count.

and came back with even more gift cards, "There's still some in

Molly went to help.

huddled on the floor, opening gift cards, all excited.

gift cards, "Five hundred, eight hundred, plus

all down, Leo

aside

Naomi appeared in the living room, she said, "Mia, Molly,

are still counting the

and

her full safe, caressing the gift cards, "Marriage is a money-maker. I feel like getting married again this year." Molly was intrigued, "I want to get married

with reverence, gave the envelope a kiss, and opened it. "Empty?" Mia looked at the blank check. She glared at her husband, "You

"Yours, darling, is for