My friend was right; there's a lot to be amazed at at the property we were staying at.

Especially when I entered one of the rooms in their villa. It's more captivating. It felt like being in a jungle with its grass-like design carpet. My eyes were glued to the bed. It's not a typical bed. It's a round tree wood bed that resembles a nest. A baby wouldn't fall off this bed because it's somewhat deep, its edges are like tree roots, and the headboard seemed specially made to resemble a tree trunk extending to the ceiling, decorated with fake leaves that truly make you feel the presence of nature when lying down.

I love it.

There's also a swimming pool in the room, half of it on the balcony, which really makes you feel like you're in paradise. The swimming pool here is not ordinary either. It's a rock formation that forms a pool with small artificial waterfalls that give a unique look that blends perfectly with the nature-inspired design of the room.

It's very comfortable lying, sleeping, and waking up in this relaxing and peaceful place.

All worries in life are washed away, and you feel lighter when the surroundings are clean and peaceful.

"Good morning, pregnant lady. How's your day?" my friend greeted me as I approached the dining table, along with the other staff of the resort.

"Good morning to you all. It's a fresh and wonderful day.

"Wow, the breakfast is delicious, mushroom tocino; we're going to eat a lot of this, my babies and me. There's also mushroom tapa." I almost drooled when I saw the spread on the dining table, fresh strawberries, papaya, and vegetable salad, and of course, the oyster mushrooms were irresistible.

"Wow, ma'am, you're amazing; you immediately knew our dishes just by looking at them," a female staff member I hadn't met before complimented me.

"Don't be surprised, Andy; she's a goddess of the garden. A genius when it comes to nature but defeated in love."

"It turns out we're the same, ma'am, not blessed in the love life; the only difference is that you're in heaven and I'm on earth."

"Hey, Andy, don't turn this into a song; let's eat; the food is getting cold." Roxie chimed in just to tease.

'Okay, Roxie, lead the prayer so we can eat, please."

"Ayy, madam, you really noticed my beauty? How about Andy? She's more than willing."

"Just pray; you're so scared," Andy teased Roxie.

"It's because I'm sinful."

"Speaking of sinful, we're all sinners; no one is clean. None."

"You're right, ma'am. No one is perfect on earth, only Jesus Christ."

"Alright, Andy, you lead. Thank you.

On our third day of the staycation here, I hadn't seen the owner of this property yet, but aside from that, everything was fine.

"There's a party tonight; we should attend."

"What? That's not possible."

"Why not?"

"Look, we're just in the Philippines, and at parties, there are many wealthy people attending, and it's impossible that no one will recognize me. My pregnancy is too visible now."

"Then why did you allow Roxie to post your face on her vlog?"

"Hello, I was wearing sunglasses and a hat, and she'll remove my voice from the video by overlaying music and other audio, kind of like a blind item; that was Roxie's explanation to me."

"Ah, okay, but it's kind of the same here."

"How is it the same?"

"It's a mask party, so your beauty won't be exposed. Plus, your outfit is all set; you're the only thing missing."

"You're something else; everything is prepared, so I have no right to refuse, is that it?" I pretended to be mad at her but ended up laughing at her wink.

"There you go with your winking again; you don't even know how to do it right. It just makes your face look worse, all deformed." I held my stomach because I couldn't stop laughing.

"You really have a thing for me, Shang."

She always had these gimmicks.

She gave me a lot of instructions. But with all the things she told me, there was one very important thing she forgot to say. And it hurt my feelings.

Let's all welcome the lady behind this inspiring garden, farm resort, and campsite that will be open soon to the public. A nature-loving lady who will deliver her babies a few months from now. Our star tonight is Miss Louisa of Casa Louisiana.

I was stunned when the emcee called me out. Was it me being called, or was there someone else named Louisa or Ysa, as I used to be called here? And Casa Louisiana was the name I wanted for my soon-to-be resort and campsite, which my best friend had been keeping from me. But no one went up on stage. Then, someone approached me and helped me up on stage.

Ma'am Ysa, we would like to kindly invite you to come up on stage to deliver an inspiring speech about your journey in acquiring such a beautiful, complete property package to inspire others. Please, let's give a round of applause to Ma'am Louisa. Thank you, thank you to everyone. Ladies and gentlemen, each and everyone. Blessed evening.

"I would like to give thanks and high honor to our God in heaven on this wonderful night, especially for all the blessings He has bestowed upon me, who always strengthens me, especially when I am weak. To God be all the glory."

"Thank you to my very beautiful and kind-hearted best friends, who are always there for me no matter what. Thanks to my trusted staff and employees. I want all of you to be friends of mine. Please bear with me; don't worry, I am not a terror." Laughter filled the room. 

"This night has brought me a lot of surprises, and I thank you for all the efforts you made. I don't have a copy of a prepared speech because it was impromptu." I chuckled between my tears.