Novels by Syora. J

Kate’s POV The rain carried the sound of the city, blending it with the endless buzz of chatter between strangers and acquaintances alike. The restaurant had an air of sophistication, far different from the casual spots I used to frequent. It was elegant, almost intimidating. I ordered a coffee and meal while I waited for Patrick, who had invited me here. He had mentioned he wouldn’t be coming alone. A few minutes later, Patrick walked in. His familiar face hadn’t changed much, though he seemed even more handsome than before. But he wasn’t alone. His younger brother, James William, trailed behind him, looking as arrogant as I remembered from our childhood. “Hey, how long have you been here?” Patrick asked, handing me a cup of iced chocolate. “Not too long,” I replied casually. Patrick gestured toward James. “Meet James, my younger brother. Stubborn as ever,” he said with a teasing smile. I didn’t need an introduction. I already knew who James was. He was notorious for his

Skylar POV. I paced around the room, lost in thought. Why didn’t Zain come back yesterday? Why is he treating me like this? “Anty Skyler, what is wrong? What happened to you? And where is my dad? He’s not in his room,” Kai asked, his small voice snapping me out of my spiraling thoughts. He must have noticed something off from my restless pacing. “My Dear Kai, your daddy is fine. He had to attend to an emergency at his office. All we can do is pray,” I lied, masking my turmoil. I didn’t want to burden him with the truth. My pacing could only mean two things: praying or trouble. “Oh, you know how to pray? I want to join you too, Anty Skyler!” he chirped innocently. “Kai, you’re just a kid. You’re too young for this. In fact, you should be in bed. You have school tomorrow, okay?” I said, trying to dismiss him gently. “Okay, I’ll go and sleep,” Kai said, heading to his room. But I knew better. He wouldn’t sleep; he’d be lying awake, trying to figure out whether I had lied to him or

Kate POVMy way is not his way, but I know what I can do to make his love my way. The fact that he still loves me. I woke up on the bed with my ex-boyfriend's friends.We are just friends from childhood, and that has been with benefits since day one we knew ourselves. I should be the one to marry him, but I can't have one man. I'm too pretty for that.I already have it planned to make him drunk so we can have fun together. With that, his decision will be less on me, and at least he will give me more way into his home.I could see he just woke up from the bed. I can't forget how he screwed me harder last night. It's been long since I had that kind of fun, and I can see he is stronger than before.''What did you do to me last night?'' He said angrily as if we didn’t do it together.''What do you mean by what I did? I should be asking you what you did to me. I don't know how you brought me here, and I keep wondering why you betrayed your wife.''A loud slap landed on my face.''Zain, you

Zain POV "Hey, what is wrong with you? Why did you come to my house without my permission?" I asked, curiosity all over his face. I didn’t hesitate to take her out of the house when I found out that Skyler was getting angry somehow. I felt so sad when I saw Kate in my compound. It was something I could not deny since she is the mother of Kai. She left when Kai was 2 years old, and she didn’t care about his welfare or how the child would be taken care of, if not for my mother. Who will take care of a 2-year-old kid till this age? "Is it bad to visit my child? At least if we have nothing to do with each other, then I will have to be introduced to my child. And Zain, look, I came back for good. You have to understand me that this time around, I’ve changed, and I’m good to take care of Kai." "You must be joking, Kate." We sat down on a nearby couch at the duffle restaurant on the second street. The atmosphere is not speaking to my side, and all I was thinking about now is Skyler, and

Skyler’s POV Since everywhere was quiet, I decided to make Kia happy, at least to share my best moments with him."Anty Skyler, what is the stake that you will not leave my daddy?" Kai asked all of a sudden. We were outside the house, in the compound, and he began to pluck flowers where he was playing with butterflies."Why do you ask?""Nothing, I just think this will be the beginning of my dad's peace of mind. He has not been having rest of mind and always thinks of something anytime he is alone," Kia said, moving closer to me."Has he ever told you what he always thinks about?" I asked him because this was the first time hearing this."No, anytime I ask him, he doesn’t answer me, and I think it’s because he needs a woman beside him. When I was with Grandma, I told her, and that was why he called Anty Clara from abroad to come home and marry.""Ohh, so you mean that was the reason why Clara is here?""Yes."My mouth gaped. I could recall how many times Zain would just go silent and

Skyler’s POV "I bet he is hiding something, he has been so sneaky since he came out of that marriage registry," Clara said bluntly. "Tell me, Zane Hills, is there something you are hiding from me, your mother?" "What! Am I now a kid who can’t have his own privacy?" "You are my son! Zane Hills. And I have every right to know at least some important things about you." "Really, Mom! You should start with yourself, talking behind my back, and planning a marriage I do not want for myself." "That is so rude. Zane, Clara is a good woman. I picked her specifically for you, she is the daughter of the most successful vintner. Joining both families together would be huge, Zane." "That is enough, mother!" He yelled "That is enough!" "You both need to leave now!" "Then tell us what you went to do in the marriage registry." "I will tell you when you have decided not to always poke your nose in my business." Her mother said. He walked to the door, opened his bedroom door, and waited f