Chapter 22
I pout as I sit on my chair, this feels really new to me. The beach is my view while I’m working here at Pearl’s office. This is actually my first time to work here and I can’t help but be distracted to the beach watching me and calling me. I suddenly want to swim but when I look at the table there’s a hundred papers stacking each other that for me to sign and that’s making me sigh.
“Is there something wrong miss?” I look at Pearl’s secretary. I smile and shake my head.
“It’s so many… can I really finish this today?” I asked doubtful to myself. I want to see Luke as soon as possible even though we only parted an hour ago I badly want to see him. It’s been a while since I get to be with him but here I am in front of work
Chapter23 Part 1 “I can’t believe we’re doing this together.”“No, I… I can’t believe we’re doing this.” Pearl emphasize the word ‘I’. “I hate you for keeping this a secret! You know I’m always so proud of you about your achievement in everything and I always told you mine but I can’t believe you’re keeping things from me!” Pearl said while I’m driving for towards her resort.“I had to, I didn’t know what to tell you about. I didn’t want our parents to know and investing in the company means that I can decided as part of it because of my shares and it brings me money so I won’t do any work… it’s a great investment.”“Fine. I’m accepting your reason but I don&rsq
hapter23 Part 2“Congratulation.” I guess this is it… the time I will get exposed… but is this a good thing? Becausesince Luke doesn’t look so angry.“I can explain.” I said seriously and he looks at me in confusion. “I don’t know where to start.”He chuckle that made me stop. “what to you mean? This is because of your hard work with your sister. The board accepted your proposal about the venue of the team building… well I made them but I saw you two both work really hard for this.”“Huh?” Oh… that was close. “Oh!” I laugh and hugged him tight. Fuck. “Thank you.” but that smile turn into relief as I hug him and lay my head to his shoulders.“That’s why we&rs
Chapter24Part 1 I scratch my eyes the moment I opened it, feeling the heaviness of my head and the heaviness of Luke’s hands on my stomach.I bit my lips as I slowly put it away. I feel nauseous and any time now I will start throwing up and before that happens here in our bed I immediately run to the bathroom and puke. Wait, I’m naked… but that doesn’t matter right now.“Fuck.” I whispered again and again as I puke in the toilet, not to mention the cold floor which where I am seated as of the moment.I was my face after puking and put on a robe before going out to the bathroom. Luke is still soundly sleeping with his under torso is covered with the sheets.I pouted as I sit on the edge of the bed as I h
Chapter24Part 2Pearl’s POV“Who’s back?” I asked Kate but she didn’t answer instead she started to make some phone calls and gave Ana an inhaler and my eyes widen seeing her in this state.What is happening right now? I’m confuse and I don’t know what to do especially that I don’t know anything about this man she’s talking to.Ana catch her breath and Kate gave her water, then Kate stares at me. “Her stalker.” She answered.I feel caution everywhere I go I feel like someone is watching and following me and I can’t even sleep at night. They didn’t talk about it and that scares me more after seeing Ana in that sta
Chapter25I followed Luke to our room when I finally regain my self from crying… crying because of the realization that Luke’s love is greater than any temptation. I love how he loves her but I feel sorry for myself. Is this where I stop? This isn’t good anymore. For me and for their marriage.“Luke.” He’s changing his clothes and he refuses to look at me even though I’m already on his side.“Not now, please.” He said closing his eyes tightly as he leaves the room after changing and once again I’m left alone feeling crazy because of the silence as I watch him leave from the verandaI couldn’t sleep after taking a shower and I feel nervous as minutes passed by. He was speeding and memories from the accident came running back to me as I close my eyes.
Chapter26Part 1Ibit my lips as Luke’s hand slide on my thigh, we’re now going home from our team building… and through out that event I think the most memorable part is when Luke and I kissed under the sunset… and maybe now?He’s giving me a dirty look while he’s driving and I can’t help but cross my legs as I felt a tingling sensation withhis touchbut he spread it again using his finger and when I gave him a look he replied with a smirk on his face… damn his smoking hot right now especially with his clean cut hair and the muscles and the visible veins on his hands that I can’t help but look at when looking at him.“Luke…” That was meant to be a warning but it sounded like a moan and enco
Chapter26Part 2Pearl’s POVI play with my hands as I interact with some people that I know because of social media but not because I personally know them… I bet Ana does as some of the famous celebrities or model know her, but what does Ana liked them? She doesn’t really interact with them which is good news for me as I’m attending an event for her, of course she couldn’t come and I just got home from the team building but the moment we arrive they immediately took care of my clothes and appearance and before I knew it I was walking in the red carpet smiling… more like giving them a fierce look to a bunch of camera from different stations.“You came my dear!” I look at the person
Chapter27 Part 1Pearl’s POV“Good morning Miss.” I nodded as I walk straight with my poker face… for some reason I find myself here in the company. All of Ana’s schedule got canceled because of the incident last week and I don’t know if that’s good news for me. I’m bored and when I’m bored I keep thinking of what happen last week and I don’t want to think about that.My heart skipped a beat when I saw Luke the moment the elevator door open… and she’s not with Ana. He raised his brows as I come inside and I couldn’t take the silence.“You’re roaming around on your own?”“Where’s my sister?” We both spoke at the same time that made us look at each other. &ldq
Chapter 105I don’t know what’s the difference. They say married life is really different and you can’t go out anymore because you have to be cautious because you have now a partner to think about and if you have kids you’ll have to make sure that they’re well taken care of before you go for a night out but actually I don’t see a difference… maybe because I’ve always experience those and Luke and I already know each other because we experience living together… maybe the only difference is that we have the papers to prove that we’re married and nothing can tear us apart now because of that paper and if someone tries to I’m just going to tear that person apart.“When will we get tired of each other?” I chuckle as I asked that question to Luke. We got home from our honeymoon a week ago but
Chapter 104Luke’s POVIt’s killing me that three months has passed and I haven’t yet proposed to Ana. I’ve been waiting for that time to come and I want to be married at her and prove her how much I love her. I know I’ve been saying those words to her everyday but there’s something about being married that makes it different because after all that’s where we started and I wanted to make it come true.“You sure about this?”“What do you mean by that? Of course I’m sure. I fucking love her and nothing is going to change my mind.”James laugh at my response and pat me at the back. “You’re so hot headed. I’m just making sure that you’re not backing out especially that Ana can be hard to handle.” I gave him a glre. Why does he ca
Chapter 103“You sure about this? We can back out if you want. There’s no need for this actually. People can be so mean and we shouldn’t care about what they think of us… because what’s important is that we’re happy together.”I’m pacing as I said those words to Luke. We’re already at the back stage of the interview that we’re having right now and I’m actually the one who’s nervous because Luke seems to be calm and just looking at me with a smile on his face.“this isn’t funny, Luke.”He chuckle and stood up from his seat and made me sit on the couch. “Calm down. Yes we don’t need people’s validation but you said we need to do this for our kids to be safe and not be bullied… so let’s just go through this
Chapter 102I can’t help but smile upon looking at Luke having fun with the kids. We’re at the playground after we fetch them from school… the same playground they were kidnapped, near our house. It still hurt thinking about those happenings but slowly we’re building memories here to buried those bad memories.“Mommy, can’t we stay a little longer?” Sapphire asked me and I raised my brows at Luke and he shrugged his shoulders.I smile at Sapphire and shake my head. “I’m sorry, baby. Let’s come back here another time, we have to eat our dinner and it’s getting dark.”Both pouted with my response and ran to Luke for help but Luke carried them and whispered something to them as we walk our way to the car and we arrive home not even long after.“Mom!&rdqu
Chapter 101 Part 2Luke’s POVHow did we ran into each other? Why does she has to see me in this state? I feel ashamed and I want to hide and seeing her face made me have the urge to go to her and hug her tight and not think of the consequence later on but I just can’t help but ran away because I’m a coward.I knew that when I left, I knew that I don’t want to see her as she will remind me of pain… and at the same time I will remind her for the pain that my mother had caused her and I don’t want to hurt her anymore… I already done enough but when I ran away from him I can’t help but look back and when she was crying on the streets I suddenly want to come back to her but I stopped myself before I could do so... because I’m still not ready.How funny bec
Chapter 101 Part 1Eating, laughing and bonding. That’s what we’re doing right now after winning the trial but I know I definitely saw him and he was looking at us and I didn’t see his reaction because of the people but I know it’s Luke… don’t know why I’m acting like this but maybe because I miss him… six months and he showed up, is he happy for me? When will he return? Is he going to come back though?A lot of thought came to my mind but I snap back from reality when I notice the twins hugs me from my legs. I smiled to both of them before squatting down.“Are you guys happy?” I whispered and both nodded as they kiss both of my cheeks.I bite my lips as I feel their embrace. Looking at them and hugging them reminds me of him… that always happen and today I’ll more emotional
Chapter 100“I’m sorry. I was so stuborn yesterday. I didn’t realize that someone might be nosy enough to take a picture of us.”“It’s already done, there’s nothing we can do about it.”He’s driving us home as our picnic has just finished and I was a little shock that he knows about the article, I’m thinking he was silent about it as he doesn’t want to ruin the picnic and the same goes for me.The kids are playing with their toys at the back seat and singing nursery rhymes while we’re talking seriously at the front seat.“But still… as you said, it might affect the trial.” He looks guilty and I can’t help but raise a brow at him.“I thought you don’t care about the trial anymore? You said that it does
Chapter 99 Part 2“Ana is officially back!”They cheered that made me laugh. We’re at the bar after the success of our photo shoot. I got to meet my former model friends in the shoot as it was a big project and now after a week of work we’ve finally wrapped up and as a celebration we went here to party and I kind of admit that I miss partying. I mean I could still party if I want to but things have change and I had other priority like the kids, and actually I am kind of wondering how they are doing but Yen and mom are home taking care of them so I feel at ease… especially that there will be no threat that Chloe is in prison.“Stop it.” We’re all laughing as we’re having our drinks and at first I thought we were tired but I guess we still have the energy as we’re dancing at the dance floor feeling the vibe of t
Chapter 99 Part 1“You were so brave.” Mom hugged me tightly and kiss my forehead, she’s teary-eyed while I try myself not to get emotional as we hugged each other. “Don’t worry too much, the end is near. I can feel it.” Mom whisper after breaking our hug and I just smile at her in response.“We’re getting good feedback after the press conference and they are really believing us because of the evidence that you hand out to the reporters.”After arriving home I was shock that they prepared something everyone is here. Mom, Yen, Dad, Evan, Ann, Pearl, James, and of course Kate. Everyone is here… yet something feels so empty… someone is missing in my heart and I may be facing a victory right now but it doesn’t feel like it especially that he’s not here to celebrate with us… because I thin