ADAM’S hand moved to touch the corner of Ruby’s eye. His jaw tightened when he felt the wetness on her skin. Is she crying? But why is she crying? "Are you crying, Ruby?" Ruby shook her head violently. "Why would I cry? You're nothing but the father of my child. I only came here so you could see her. So, don't think otherwise, you mean nothing to me. I don't care about—" His blood boiled at her words. Out of anger, he roughly pressed his lips against hers. There was no emotion in that kiss except anger. He wanted to punish her for leaving him. He wanted her to feel the pain he felt when she left. But as their lips met, he immediately forgot his intentions. He cupped Ruby's face and passionately kissed her. All the anger he had harbored for the past five years vanished as their lips moved together. And when Ruby kissed him back, he felt content. He felt complete. "Mommy?" "Daddy?" Adam froze upon hearing that voice. He quickly released Ruby's lips and looked towards the source
ADAM accompanied them from the park to the hotel where they were temporarily staying to get their belongings. The faces of Adam and their child showed extreme happiness. While Ruby was observing the two, she didn't feel any regret about returning to Philippines, and she introduced her child to Adam. The only thing that annoyed her about Adam was his smile whenever he was facing Ava, but when it was her turn, his expression couldn't be read. From the hotel, they went to his condo. Adam introduced them to his two maids and their family nurse. They were slightly surprised after seeing each other when the nurse recognized her. Although she wondered why the nurse was there, she really wanted to talk to the nurse if who’s sick in the family. But she was afraid that she might just annoy Adam more, so she just smiled and nodded at them. "Mom and dad will visit here tomorrow. I told them that you would stay here in my condo and not in the mansion." Her lips parted in surprise u
UPON waking up, Adam immediately headed to the bathroom.As usual, he still had a lot of piled-up work in the office that he needed to finish. He furrowed his brow when he didn't see the towel behind the bathroom door where he usually placed it. His eyebrows furrowed even more when he saw the towel on the sink, all wet. He was about to call the maid to scold her when he remembered what happened yesterday and last night. Adam rubbed his temples and left the bathroom to scold Ruby. He was sure she was the one who put the towel on the sink. Adam stopped his steps when his sight settled on Ruby. She was sleeping soundly on his bed. He stared at Ruby's beautiful face. He wanted to run his fingers on her straight nose. He wanted to touch those sexy lips of hers, but he knew better than to do those things. He shook his head and went back to the bathroom. He didn't want to wake Ruby up, afraid of what he might think, like what happened last night when he almost tied himself up just to r
ADAM kept looking at Ruby while they were at the dining table having breakfast. He couldn't explain the feelings he had. He wanted to be with her, but his mind held him back. And there was a fear in his heart that she might leave him again. But she wouldn't do that, right? They have a child, and Adam was sure she wouldn't do anything to make their child sad. "Dad, why do you keep on looking at mom?" Adam was startled when he heard Ava's voice. He saw Ruby looking at him with a suppressed smile on her lips. He subtly averted his gaze. He turned to Ava. "Eat up. Daddy bought you a new Barbie doll." He changed the topic of conversation. “I have new barbie doll?” Ava’s round eyes were sparkling with happiness. “Dad, can we play with my new barbie doll?” “Of course!” He smiled at her. "Your grandpa and grandma will be arriving this afternoon, and we can also invite them to play with your new Barbie doll." Ava smiled cheerfully. "Yay! Can we play outside?" Adam smiled at his
ADAM's car almost flew as he drove home to his condo. Manang Cora called him and informed him that his parents had arrived. She said they were already talking to Ruby and Ava. It was Amethyst's fault that he took so long to get home. If she hadn't splashed champagne on him, he would have been home earlier. He even bought a new polo to replace his white one that got soaked in champagne. But maybe he should thank Amethyst too. Because of buying the new polo, he saw an item that would surely suit Ruby. He bought it, of course. Upon reaching his condo, he quickly parked his car and hurried inside. He saw his father playing with Ava while his mother was having a serious conversation with Ruby. They were even surprised when his daughter called out to him. "Daddy!" she called out loudly. With a big smile, she ran towards him. He widely opened his arms and gave her a hug. “How was your day, baby?” Ava pulled away from his embrace and then looked at him. “I’m okay, daddy. I played w
RUBY moaned when Adam snaked his tongue inside her mouth. She couldn’t control herself in responding to Adam’s kiss. She kissed him back with the same ferocity. But when Adam’s hand started to move from her navel to her breast, she summoned her self-control and gently pushed him away from her. “Stop. Adam.” She said, turning away. "Let's talk first." Adam hugged her from behind and whispered in her ear. "We can talk later." He started kissing her neck, causing her to push him away forcefully. "No!" she faced him. "Adam, we have to talk! Don't you understand that?" Adam's expression turned serious, and after a moment, he released her. "What do we need to talk about?" She looked into his eyes. "Amethyst." She paused for a moment. "We need to talk about Amethyst." Ruby saw the shock in Adam's eyes. Perhaps he didn't expect that they would discuss Amethyst. She forced a bitter smile. "I called you earlier. Amethyst answered your phone." She exhaled loudly. "Adam, it's fi
"THE same reason why I met with her earlier," he sighed deeply. “I was going to tell her to stop following me because I’m in love with you. But when you confronted me about Amethyst when we were in the hotel room in Japan, I was afraid to tell you the truth. I know you don’t love me. You keep rejecting me, which was why I got the idea that you didn’t want me—” “Idiot,” she muttered under her breath, and Adam heard it. “What? I’m not an idiot—” “Yes, you are a freaking idiot.” Ruby said. "Do you know that when we were on the plane going to Japan, I had already decided to give you a chance. I kept rejecting you because I didn't trust you enough to take care of my heart. I can't blame you for why I don't trust you. You never gave me a reason to trust you. And I thought you were just playing around with me. So, when I overheard your conversation with Amethyst on the phone, I just lost it. And you're not explaining yourself didn't help either. But even though I rejected you sever
RUBY woke up with the thought of kissing Adam but when she turned to him, he wasn’t there. Her face crumpled when she didn't see Adam beside her. Where on earth could that man have gone? Irritation coated her being. But the irritation she was feeling towards Adam slowly disappeared when she remembered the memory of what happened last night.God, I can’t believe Adam proposed to me! She felt so giddy all of a sudden. She had a broad smile as she gazed into space, thinking about Adam's handsome face. She happily got up and fixed herself before leaving the room.Upon stepping out of her bedroom, she quickly looked for her child. She found her in the dining room, eating breakfast. "Good morning, my angel!" she greeted her cheerfully."Good morning too, mommy," her child greeted her back with a smile.“Hmm, mom, you look happy?” She smiled at her."Well, of course! We are finally here at your dad’s house. We’re happy together. So, mommy should be happy too, right?" She approac
AVA has been messed up since earlier. She's not happy after knowing that Amethyst and Allison got into a car accident. She can't accept the fact that they died so easily. She want them to suffer in jail but that would never happen again.She didn't even acknowledge the other employees who greeted her in the hallway. Until now, she hasn't gotten over what happened yesterday. She had an argument with Trevor because she insisted on returning to the company that made her more irritated."Ma'am Ava, have some coffee first. You've been out of it since earlier. You had coffee at home, but it seems like it still has no effect." Trisha said after placing the black coffee she brewed in front of her. It's still steaming, and the aroma is really enticing. So without hesitation, she immediately took it and savored the delicious smell."Drink it, don't just smell it!" Trisha insisted while watching her with the coffee."It's still hot, how can I sip that?" she complained."Tsk... that's why it's ca
WHEN Trisha left, Trevor suddenly arrived."Why are you here again?" she asked."Tell me...are you pregnant?"She stared at him blankly."What kind of question is that? How can I get pregnant if I don't have a husband? What? I did it all by myself?""Tss, don't answer me with such nonsense words. I'm seriously asking Ava!""Gosh! I'm not.""Then why are you acting so weird lately?"She burst out laughing. "I used to be weird. Is that still surprising?""Ava! I'm serious here!" he insisted, obviously cringing at her."I know. Leave now! I want to work here alone." she pushed him away."I won't leave until you do not confess!""Hey, I don't have anything to confess!""Gosh! You're getting on my nerves! I'm really going to kiss you if you still don't answer sensibly.""Oh, I'm scared!" she still teased him.He gave her a threatening look. But she had the courage to resist his gaze.Eventually, he also gave up and left his office without saying a word.So, she couldn't help but to smile a
ITS been one month since they got back in Fairbanks, Trevor continued to coax her and visit her at the house. At first, her dad was mad at him after knowing that Trevor disrespect and cheated her wife but this time she had no idea what he did to make her dad suddenly be kind to him again.She was just surprised one morning when she woke up. They were happily talking on the terrace while they both had a cup of coffee.Ava didn't bother them anymore so she just went back to her room. But while walking back to her room, she was surprised to see her mom smiling from ear-to-ear."What's with that smile mom?"She burst out laughing before answering her with another question."Why? Aren't you happy that Trevor and your dad are okay again?""Mommy!""Hmm, of course, when they're okay, there's a possibility that you and Trevor will be okay as well," her mother insisted."Gosh! You ruined my day again!" she complained and left her."Have breakfast so you can take your vitamins." she yelled
WHEN she woke up the next day, Trevor was no longer by her side. She suddenly felt fear. Ava thought that maybe he left her after what happened to them last night."Trevor!" she called his name, but she did not receive any response from him.She went out of the nipa hut and called him again. She looked around, but she still couldn't find Trevor.Disappointed, she sat on the edge of the bench outside the nipa hut. Until she didn't notice that there were tears running down her cheeks."What if he goes back in Fairbanks? What if all the good things that he did to me in this resort were all just a lie? What if he did that just to satisfy his needs?" all those questions came together in her mind, causing her to start crying.She buried her face on her knees. Insolently, she cried out loud. Because Trevor is the only thing on her mind right now.A few minutes passed and still no Trevor showed up.He left me.After a while, it seemed that the weight of her chest was reduced. That's why she e
THEY both gasped in breath as their lips parted."You responded to my kiss! Now tell me that you didn't love me, Ava! Tell me!" he said bitterly."Tss, that's not important, Trevor!" she snorted in disgust and immediately stepped back to get away from him."Ava!" he shouted, but she just kept stepping back away. "Stop! Let's talk properly while—”Trevor didn't even finish what he was going to say because suddenly Ava groaned in pain."Ouch!" she shouted and she was surprised when she lifted her foot. Even though it was dark, Ava could feel a liquid dripping from her foot. And she was certain it's blood."Hey, what happened?" he shouted worriedly and ran as he was approached."I stepped on something sharp. I don't know what that is."He immediately touched her foot and it's actually bleeding. "Calm down, okay? I'll treat this wound." He said and she was surprised when he again carried her back to the suite. But this time she didn't complain anymore. The only thing on her mind was to st
VA stayed in her suite all day. Because Trevor didn't leave either. He was like a dog tailing her at every move she made."Gosh, will you please get out of here? You have your own suite, right?" she snorted at Trevor, who had been lying on the bed while busy on his cellphone."Yes, I have. But I prefer to stay here.""Tss, Trevor, you're just wasting your time. You had better go back to Fairbanks!""No! I will stay here as long as you are here!""What? But how about, Allison? Does she know this nonsense thing that you're doing?""Allison's left me!"She burst out laughing after hearing what he said."Really? So, that's why you're here, so I can fill in the—”"Shut up! I mean you are here, okay? Don't bother Allison because she's in Singapore now!"Ava laughed again. "Why? Is it because she has lost hope of getting all your wealth? Did she think that I would never come back and that I would not be able to sign our divorce papers?""Ava, I'm sorry for everything, okay? I didn't know tha
SHE experienced extreme delight that day while spending time with Ernest. All day, they spent in the water. They went scuba diving first thing in the morning, and when they got bored, they went fishing. This time, they are giggling sharply and making seawater splashes like children."Gosh! I don't want it anymore! I'm about to go deaf! My ears are full of water." she complained, but she continued to splash the water on his face.When they were tired, they both sat on the beach."Thanks, Ava! You really made my day!" Ernest said."Tss, I should be the one who said that. You really made me happy all day.""Hmm, wait a minute! I thought of something and I should have done it earlier," Ernest said, as he left in a hurry."Huh? Where are you going?" he shouted, but he was running so fast.Ava just let him leave and waited for him to come back.He was smiling from ear to ear when he returned. And to her surprise, when she turned around, he suddenly pressed the capture button of his camera.
MORE than a week has passed since she spent alone her vacation in this resort. After the event in their company, she decided to went on a vacation to at least calm her mind and heart.She found scuba diving to be such a fun activity that it really helped her to forget about the issues she left in Fairbanks.While she was busy meditating on the beach, a tall and handsome man approached her."Hi, can I sit here?" That voice made her stare at him. Sounds familiar."Uhm...Ah..." Ava stuttered in answering. So, the man noticed that she was becoming anxious."Oh, sorry if I scared you. By the way, my name is Ernest," He said as he extended his right hand.She was too embarrassed not to accept it, especially since he even bothered to kneel in front of her just to make their height equal."A-Ava.""Ava!" he repeated her name. "Hmm, sounds familiar, but I can't remember where and when I heard it.""Sir, there are a lot of names like Ava in the world, so, it is not surprising that my name is fa
AVA and Trevor were quiet in the car until they reached the company. As Ava was about to enter the office, Trevor grabbed her hand, surprising her."What about the interview? Did you do that for Allison to see?" he asked.Ava burst out laughing. "Of course, she'll probably watch that. The whole world has already seen it," she said, still laughing.Trisha looked at them with a frown."Ava, I know you did it on purpose.""Wait a minute! Instead of saying thank you, coz I covered up what you were doing with your mistress, but look at you, you're still mad at me! Gosh! You don’t know how to appreciate my efforts for you.""Liar! I have a feeling that you had some other reason for why you did that.""It's up to you what you want to think of. I don't want to explain to someone who doesn't want to listen to my explanation. Please, go to your office and calm down. And if you did not stop accusing me, I might change my mind, and you won't see me at the event later. ""Don't you dare to include