CHAPTER 118—Waiting for HerKhlea's Point of ViewWhile I was removing the make up from my face, I couldn't help but remember the meeting Nishane and I had earlier at the coffee shop. I know, even though she didn't approach me, I know that she recognized me. It's a good thing that she herself walked away as if she had been hiding from me.As if I was going to approach her to talk. It seems that she also doesn't want our paths to cross because maybe she thinks that I might tell Clifford where she is.I washed my face. When I finished, I carefully wiped it with a soft towel. Just as I had just finished changing my pajamas, my phone rang. I frowned and was surprised to see that the caller was Allison. My chest pounded hard."Hello?" I can't answer the call."Khlea, how are you?""I'm fine. Why were you summoned?""Can we meet now?" she asked."Why?" I don't want to be harsh with her, but it's late and I have work at the office early tomorrow."I just want to see you and talk to you. I'm
CHAPTER 119—Her Husband's MistressNishane's Point of View"Flowers for you, Miss Nishane," Mirae said with a teasing look at me. I haven't even asked who a bouquet of flowers came from, I already have an idea. "Even if you don't ask, I think you already know who it's from." She still smiled at me.I stopped writing. Mirae and I were doing inventory but I left her in the stock room earlier because I went to the office first. It didn't take long and she followed me and already brought flowers. I let go of the ballpoint pen I was holding and took the card placed on top."Hanz," I said simply then let out a deep breath. "Do you have it too?"Mirae shook her head. "I've never received a flower in my entire life."I frowned. "Why?""Why? Of course no one will give it to me.""Are you sure? Isn't Hanz giving you something? As in nothing?""Well, sometimes I have things that you have. He also gives me but not always. Should I be surprised? He wants you and not me.""But..." I couldn't contin
CHAPTER 120—What is wrong... with her?Khlea's Point of ViewWHEN I entered the office, I immediately noticed that Luna was not in the mood. As far as I remember, she was fine yesterday when I left her at her office. I went inside to bring her the brewed coffee that she always makes for me. Even though she doesn't say anything, I can feel that she woke up this morning feeling bad."Your coffee, Miss Luna," I said but she didn't look at me. Even a simple nod should be done by her, but she doesn't do it.Even though I was wondering, I just ignored her. I went to my table and started doing the work I had not finished. I have a report that needs to be submitted later to Luna. Because it still needs to be done after lunch, I still have time to finish it.I hadn't started what I was going to do when I heard the intercom ring. "Miss Kazel, I need the file that I asked you the other day.""Miss Luna, I thought you needed that later after lunch?" I suddenly had a panic attack because I didn't
CHAPTER 121—Not Feelin' WellNishane's Point of ViewI felt bad that's why I didn't get up right away. I woke up at noon because my body was really heavy and my eyes were hot. This morning when I woke up, I immediately called Mirae so that I couldn't come in. But I realized that I had a meeting that I had to go to today. I can't pass that on to Mirae because that friend of mine is already doing a lot.I still took a shower so that somehow the heat of my body came out. I'm a little dizzy but I'll just take the medicine later before I leave.I feel the slowness of my every move. Even putting makeup on the face was slow. I need to put on some so that I don't look pale in front of my meeting people.As planned, I took the medicine before leaving the house. I'm in my car now. I'm not leaving yet because I'm still fixing myself. I might get dizzy while driving, I might even have an accident. I took a deep breath before starting to drive out of the garage.While I was on the way, Hanz called
CHAPTER 122—Path Never Cross AgainNishane's Point of ViewI FELT EVEN worse because of the meeting I had with the two Japanese people who will help me beautify the new branch of the coffee shop I will build. Add to that my head and chest hurt because I saw Clifford earlier. I really didn't expect that we would both meet at the restaurant. Fortunately, my meeting is over and Hanz and I are going home.I want to laugh because it seems that fate has promised that our paths will cross again every time I'm with Hanz. I couldn't help but worry about what Clifford would think about me and Hanz. I know that I shouldn't care anymore about what my ex-husband thinks but I also don't want him to think that I'm that kind of woman. I'm not like the others who looked for another man to love.I didn't have that thing in my mind especially when something bad happened in my life. I don't seem to be able to love another man besides Clifford. I mean, he's the only man I've ever loved and I can't imagine
CHAPTER 123—Have No RelationshipNishane's Point of ViewTHREE days passed quickly and I felt better. I'm not sick anymore but Mirae still won't let me enter the coffee shop. What my friend wants is for me to stay at our house so I can rest properly. It was effective because I felt better. Even the things I could work on using the laptop, Mirae didn't allow me. She really watched over me so that I could get better.I've taken a shower and I plan to go to the mall. I need to buy something and at the same time, I want to go for a walk because I've been staying at home for a few days. I want to have something new to see. Mirae and I didn't have any stock either, so I thought we'd just go shopping for food for the two of us.After getting dressed, I immediately took my bag and the key. I will ride with what I brought until I get to the nearest mall. As per my to-do list, I bought things for the house, at the coffee shop and also some food that we don't have anymore. I'm having a lot of fu
CHAPTER 124—An Invitation from Her FatherNishane's Point of View"WHAT'S that?" I asked Mirae when she was at my office. She has a paper bag with her. My friend's smile was so wide that's why I was surprised. "Is that from your lover?" I asked her. There could be no other reason for her to smile like that.Mirae's smile suddenly disappeared. "I don't have a suitor. And I don't have time for that." She placed the paper bag on top of my table. "So this gift is not for me.""Huh? Whose?""It's for you, probably!" She glared at me. "Look what's inside. I want to see." My friend smiled sweetly again.Thinking that the gift might be from Hanz again, I opened it lazily. I was just as surprised to see a small card inside the paper bag. I frowned.Mirae noticed that. "Why? Whose is that from?" My friend stood up and came to my side. "Mr. Cassiana? Isn't that your maiden surname?" she asked me.I was suddenly nervous because it had been a long time since I knew that my father was still alive.
CHAPTER 125—Meeting Her FatherNishane's Point of ViewEven though I shouldn't be nervous right now, my chest is still pounding. Just a moment ago at home, Mirae told me not to be nervous but I still couldn't help it. My heart seemed to want to come out from beating so hard.I was still in the car and in less than five minutes I was at the restaurant where my daddy would meet us. I can't remember the last time we met and talked. That's why it's not impossible that I feel this way.When I got out of the car, I immediately entered the restaurant and was looking for my father. I didn't see any of the people there, so I asked a crew member. I immediately thought that daddy might be in the VIP room, so I asked where he was.I was not mistaken and the crew escorted me to a VIP room. Daddy is drinking tea with me close to him."Dad," I called his attention, his attention went to me.Daddy smiled broadly and stood up. My brother hugged and kissed me. "It's good that you accepted my invitation
CHAPTER 169—Give InKhlea’s Point of ViewI JUST STARED in front of the laptop monitor as I tried to get what I learned today into my mind. It's confirmed! The flashdrive with the keychain that I found inside Luna's drawer does belong to La Tigresa. But Seven hasn't replied yet whether that's what I really meant.I don't understand how I should feel now. Should I be happy because somehow, I have found something that I really want to target in Luna. Or sad because it wasn't enough? I'm confused.I'm here now in my condo. I don't know how to feel right now. It's not that I'm defending Luna but what if Luna had nothing to do with the La Tigresa transaction? Because there is a part of my heart that is protesting and seems to be telling me that Luna doesn't know anything. But I also know that it is impossible that Luna knows nothing about her father's business.I can no longer understand myself. Back then, I really wanted to succeed in my mission, but now, I just catch myself laughing and
CHAPTER 168—Gun & FlashdriveKhlea’s Point of ViewI felt a hand on my shoulder causing me to look back and see who it was. “Seven!”“Hmm. Does it look nice?” he asked as if he read my mind.I faced here. "Why did you leave Allison? That might be necessary,” I said."Don't overact. He fell asleep because of the medicine that was injected into him." He bowed and thought for a moment. When he looked at me, he immediately grinned. "I know what you are thinking, Khlea.""What are you saying?""The way you look at Luna Aballos, there seems to be something different.""Come on, Seven. Even you?""I have trust in you. We. But I hope you don't destroy it." Because of the way it was pointed, it was as if someone had kicked my chest. A part of my heart seems to have been hit by his words.I didn't move. It's like even I don't know what to do anymore. What I do know is that what is happening to me is still part of the plan. I smiled at Seven. "Don't worry because I know what I'm doing.""I hope
CHAPTER 167—Allison's wordsKhlea’s Point of ViewI know that Allison is very angry with me. He is not alone because I feel the same way about it. I also feel bad that we ended up like that. I didn't expect that we would exchange words like that and he looked like he didn't trust me.I know what I'm doing and I don't deviate from the plan. If he notices that I'm getting close to Luna, he should be happy because I'm starting to fall in love with that one. I don't understand why we still have to get into an argument because of his interference in what I'm doing.I'm not young and we're not even in a relationship to explain to myself why I didn't come home. He didn't even know that I had a disease.I was stunned for a while while my car stopped because the traffic light was still red. 'It's up to Allison. It's his fault why I got annoyed with him.' I took a deep breath before waking up when I heard a car horn behind me.I shook my head to clear myself and take my mind off what happened o
CHAPTER 165—Limitation and Boundaries Khlea’s Point of ViewLUNA was carrying two bottles of ladies drink while walking near where I was. When she got close, she reached for one of mine. She sat next to me. We are now on the roof top and can freely look at the vast sky full of stars. The wind that hits our skin is also cold so it is inevitable that I feel cold."Are you cold?"I nodded. “Yes. Why did we go here?""It's better that we're here. I also miss star gazing," she said as she looked at the bottle she was holding.That is also what I did. I also looked at the sky then took a deep breath. I have to admit that I feel better because earlier, I was stressed with Allison. I just tried to accept our answer in my mind. It's up to me if it makes me angry. I'll just talk about it tomorrow when I get home and we meet at headquarters."So what did your friend say? Has it calmed down?” Luna asked when she looked back at me.I shook my head. "Not yet. I'll just talk to her tomorrow when I
CHAPTER 165—Her Real FeelingsNishane’s Point of View"WHAT do you think Olive wants to happen? I feel that she is just making a way to get her Clifford's. I mean, yes. Maybe she really likes Clifford, but I hope she doesn't feel sorry for you. You and Clifford no longer have a relationship. It's been a long time since you two broke up, so if she wants a man who was connected to you then, don't feel sorry for yourself," said Mirae.I told her about what Clifford said this morning. "For me, she is a very frustrated woman. Didn't she think she was beautiful? Rich. Many people will like her. Why does she still want Clifford, right?" Because I'm annoyed. Why Clifford?"Hey!" Mirae called me so I looked at her. "Why do you say that you don't want Clifford to be with her?""Huh? That's not what I meant. I'm not saying anything like that. My only point is, with so many men in the world, why Clifford?""There's nothing we can do if Clifford really wants it, okay? Just you, let her. My point
CHAPTER 164—Talk to him againNishane's Point of ViewI could NOT sleep at night because Clifford was still gone. He left a while ago and left The8 sleeping in the guest room. I shouldn't have waited for him but I was worried so I waited for him to come back to my house. Their luggage is still here. He said he was going to talk to someone but still nothing until I fell asleep for a while.It was four o'clock in the morning when I heard the knock so I got up and went to the door to open it. I immediately smelled the alcohol so I had the idea that Clifford had been drinking. I closed my eyes for a while to condition myself.I rubbed my eyes. The light was off in the entire living room but because of the small lampshade with a light bulb, that was the only light that provided light to the four corners of the house. I can see the bulk of Clifford's body."Have you eaten? I guess you've been drinking?""Yeah. I'm sorry if I disturbed you. Because I remembered, The8 and I's stuff is here. I
CHAPTER 163—Press Conference Nishane's Point of ViewMY heart was filled with anger because the fake news created by Olive spread immediately. I didn't think that her attitude was so bad that she could ruin my business just because she was jealous of me. I can't accept that the business that we worked hard for as friends was just ruined because of her story.I clenched my palms as I looked at the CCTV footage where it was obvious how the drinks ordered by the customers were being made throughout the day. We have experienced CCTV, police and reporters in front of us because we need to clear the name of my business. I was so angry that I had the police pick up Olive from the shop. I thought I was going to have a heart attack because I felt my neck thicken with anger."As you can see in the full video from the CCTV footage, around 8:15 to 9 o'clock at night it is obvious how the drinks are made. Olive didn't come to my coffee shop either and we are looking for the person she said bought
CHAPTER 162—Forgetting Something AgainKhlea's Point of ViewAT FIRST I was very surprised but when I saw Luna's sweet lips that seemed to be teasing me, I felt so sleepy that my eyelids closed on their own.I don't know about such things but my lips spontaneously responded to her kiss. Luna's way of kissing was intoxicating. Slowly and seemingly savoring every moment our lips touch. Luna moved and moved closer to me. I didn't object but I responded to her kiss.Luna's lips moved away from mine so I opened my eyes. Our bodies are still touching today. Luna looked at my face again and brought her lips to my forehead. It was as if a warm palm caressed my heart because of what she did. I closed my eyes. My hands are clinging to her arms."Thank you for coming with me," she said, then hugged me.I'm not sure if the heartbeat I feel and hear is mine. It's like the strength of that.I just smiled at her as she walked away from me. "You're always welcome, Miss Luna," I said. "It's just work
CHAPTER 161—She Kissed HerKhlea's Point if View"ARE you excited yet?" Luna asked me when we got dressed. When we woke up, she told me to get dressed because we had somewhere to go. She didn't say where so I really have no idea.“A bit. You don't want to tell me where we're going." She just smiled at me so I just let her. Our travel time was a few minutes before we got out of the car.I WAS amazed as my eyes looked at the entirety of the yacht that Luna and I climbed on. Luna held my hand because I was a little dizzy from the waves of the sea. There are acquaintances congratulating her. I don't know any of them. Nothing familiar to me.But in the way they dress, complexions will show the luxury of life. There were also male guests who were also talking to Luna and focused their attention on me.I just smiled and tried to hide the nervousness I felt. When a server came by to serve drinks, I immediately grabbed a goblet of golden liquid.Luna and I looked at each other. He frowned when