Backing Out...?"Then if that's the case, we're not joining.""What?!" Raf shouted loudly from the other line. I sighed. I caressed my forehead, closing my eyes tightly. I looked at Indira. I let out a loud sigh before going out of the room.When I got out, I went straight to the kitchen to drink water. I feel like a big storm passed by when Raf told me about the new venue of the Fashion Show. Oh God!"It's not possible to back out now, Trin. You know that we're one of the people who arranged this, right?"I hissed. I violently put the glass down after drinking. Gosh! I don't know but I feel so stressed now! Earlier I felt so good and then... Gosh!"Why did they change it?! It was already settled in Paris because that's where it usually takes place! Why the sudden change of plans?!" I asked, irritated of the fact that the higher ups really change it. We're one of the planner here, can't we say no? Philippines...is a great country! It's my home, of course! But...but I can't go back th
Queen has Set Foot!I fully thought that Tammy would actually pick us up. But only her husband came. He said that Tammy is pregnant...again. And being the protective husband that he is, he picked us up himself because his wife told him so, to make sure that I would actually go with him and don't back out. That pregnant woman's life is so good, huh? They said they found out about her pregnancy last night. Oh well. It's just fine. It's about time that they make Topaz a sibling. The child that Miya and I have never seen in person yet. "Please make yourselves comfortable...""Okay Uncle--""Euler, Princess. Call me Uncle Euler, "My daughter immediately smiled before nodding. "Okay Uncle Euler! Aye aye, Captain!" Euler laughed softly when he saw my daughter adorably saluting at him. Euler, huh? Not bad anymore. They've been married for three years, I guess? If my calculation isn't wrong. For those three years, I didn't really know this man. I only know that Tammy's already married. But
Tantrums"Careful, baby!"We were still at the entrance of the mall when Indie immediately ran inside with the other kids around. Actually, while we were still on the trip, she kept asking what the mall looks like that we were going to. She asked me if it's just the same in France, and I told her yes. It's still a mall. No difference. Only the people. And things, maybe?"Indie, baby, stop running!" I felt the stress dropped on my forehead. People were still looking at us and it's not helping. I feel slightly uncomfortable. Especially because they're throwing me judgmental stares. Some of them recognized me, maybe, I don't know. I'm not sure. Some were holding a cellphone, clearly taking some shots at me or my daughter."Mommy! There are so many people and so many kids!" She said with a smile as she came running back to me. She held my hand so I picked her up and started walking again."There
Island"She's a former model, right?""Wow! She owns INDI-EED BEAUTIFUL! The fast rising brand of clothes!""I salute you, Ma'am for having a long patience of your daughter!""This is how it's supposed to be, imitate it. You don't hit the child immediately when he or she is throwing tantrums.""Her daughter is so beautiful! She just looks like her mother!"I shook my head while reading the comments on the video that Miya was talking about earlier. Oh, well. I don't see any negative comments so I let it go."The comments are all positive! Everyone Commented that you're such a great Mother and how much you grew as a person already eversince you left! Damn, I'm like a proud Mama!" I smirked at Miya. This girl, really."But seriously, it's a good thing you didn't go in a beast mode earlier, considering that you guys are in public." she laughed.
HimWhen we arrived at the island, Tamia gave us a long ass of sermon. Of course, we explained ourselves because it was Miya who really wanted us to go on a road trip.After the sermon, Tammy drove us to the Ville of Cabins. That's what they call it here. If you look at it, it just looks like a normal village with houses and such. But it's not a house but just cabins, the reason why it is called the Ville of Cabins. Miya has her own cabin, just next to mine. I am with Indira, of course. I will not allow her to be separated from me.Tammy and her husband are staying on their own cabin too. It's a bit far from us because they're at the entrance of the ville near the Blue Mansion. Tammy just served us lunch there so we could rest properly. Tomorrow we will go in a swimming so we have to rest because we will all be clearly exhausted after tomorrow's activities. Indira was so excited that she immediately prepared her swimsuit to wear.We rest the whole day. The long trip was really tiring
Nightmares and SqueezesI woke up to a faint knocking from outside the cabin. I opened my eyes and gasped softly when I realized that I passed out on the sofa after I drank three can of beers. Gosh. I can't believe that I let that man affect me. Not the affect that you're thinking. Affect in a way that I was slightly afraid to see my greatest nightmare in flesh.'What a bummer, Beautrin. What a bummer.'I got up and opened the door, just to be greeted by Tammy. She looks worried and uneasy and I know exactly what's the reason of it."Hmm? Tammy? Sorry, I fell asleep. Is Indira fine?" I asked, my voice slightly hoarse.She bit her lower lip nervously. "I'll tell you something..." She then got inside the cabin. J just shrugged and followed her inside."It's a real sh-t. I don't even know why Euler invited him..." I heard her weak voice added.I shook my head. I
GoldThat night, I thought I was going to completely drown the bastard in the sea when he held my arm before I could even walk furthermore away from him.I was thankful that Miya came and immediately pulled me away from him before pulling me back inside the cottage.After I fed Indira we went back to the cabin. I just eat a little. I lost my appetite because of that man. I just hope that I won't be seeing him again tomorrow, or if I will, I hope he doesn't talk to me because I certainly hate him. As well as his whole presence.The next day will be a new and fun activity because it's Topaz's birthday. A huge activity, and of course, a huge celebration for the first born of Euler and Tamia. Yshien and Chaos also arrived and they suggested for the party to be held in the Blue Mansion."Mommy! I want to give my present to Topaz!" I smiled at Indira. I kissed her cheeks before letting her go.
Ride "I...don't even have any idea why you are talking to me, Monteserio. Have you forgotten everything you said to me before? Or maybe you hit your head badly that for some reason, you forgot every bullshit you told me and the way you treated me before like a piece of trash." I just don't understand why he is following or talking to me like this. I mean, if my memory serves me right, he loathe me to the bones And all. And now, he suddenly want to talk to me and pretend that everything is alright? Is he nuts?! He stared at me with nothing but longing and softness in his eyes, if I read it right. While me? Well, I am so proud of myself that I can finally stare at home coldly like he's a stranger to me. Before, I couldn't even look at him straight in the eyes because his eyes always made my knees weak, now I can fight him. I know I can definitely can. Almost six years had pass and that really helped me to rebuild myself again. Not just physically, but emotionally. And now I am stro
Special Chapter (The Last Chapter) Claus' Point of View "Seriously, Monteserio? You and Beautrin already have three children but...she still won't accept your proposal?" My jaw tensed at Ythan's teasing voice to me. I glared at him. Euler and Chaos just laughed. "How old is Indie again? She's eight years old. She's almost nine. And Saintesszia Coraline is already 1 year old. And now, she's pregnant with your third child, but you're still not married to her. Dang! You're so weak!" I winced at Ythan. This man's tongue is really carved differently. I gulped down a bottle of beer and slammed it down on the table. It's painful to hear Ythan say that my queen still don't want tl marry even though we already have about four babies. And do you even know what's more ironic? I don't even know what we really are. She let me touch her, kiss her, and make love with her but she couldn't even answer me even as a boyfriend first. In short, we don't have a fvcking label. I courted her, and asked
Epilogue (His Side) Saint Claus Ezekiel Monteserio POVI punched the mirror in my bathroom while looking at my own reflection with nothing but pure grief and anger. I fucking hate myself for hurting my baby. I didn't mean it! I was just forced. I have to do it to be able to keep her safe. Because I don't know what I will do when something bad happens to her! I have learned in the first place and I deeply regret not listening to their threat. They... They threatened me to break up with my love or they'll kill the baby inside her. I know. I know my queen is pregnant with our first child. I know that. I know all her moves. Because I'm not just in love with her. I am fvcking obsessed too. Someone threatened me that they'll hurt the baby inside her. But I ignored it because of my job and my position in the industry, I can't really avoid such things. That night, when she disappeared and got kidnapped by someone I didn't fvcking know, that's when I almost lost my mind. I was about to fvck
Chapter 45Earn "Shush, baby, it's fine Missus. You're safe. I'm here. I'm here." Claus' soft voice was the last thing I heard before everything finally went dark. I don't know how many hours I slept, but when I woke up, my whole body was so painful that it was as if I had been beaten over and over again. I groaned. I slowly opened my eyes and the white ceiling immediately appeared to me. Just by the smell of the surrounding, I knew I was in the hospital. "W-water..." I whispered huskily. I tried to move my fingers but it was too numb. I feel heavy and my body still feels heavy. "C-Claus..." I whispered again. When someone moved next to me, I immediately looked at the person who was crouching on my bed. Only then did I realize that Claus was there. He was sitting on a chair and was resting his head on the side of the bed where I was lying. He's also holding my hand tightly. Maybe that's why I can hardly move it. "C-Claus... Claus... Monteserio...!" I raised my voice slightly caus
Chapter 44KidnappedWe celebrated Indira's birthday in the island, indeed. We spent our days there, happily. Happy. Yes. I can say that I'm finally happy now. Well, I'm happy with those years with Indira. But seeing her 'this' happy being with his father is what makes me happy too. It makes me...completely happy. "I'll go first, baby, hmm? I really have to do something." I ignored him and kept on frowning. I don't know why though. He'll just come back to the city to fix something, but here I am, acting too much. "Don't come back." I said and turned my back at him. I heard his violent sigh. I didn't mean it...like this. I don't know why my mood is changing so much now and it's frustrating me! Sometimes I'm sweet to him, but most of the time I acts out and I'll be completely rude. "No, baby. I'll pick you up here. You'll ride a chopper, baby, to go faster. I'll go first, but you'll follow anyway." Nope. I still don't want it. Why don't we go together? Would that make any difference?
Chapter 43Baby Daddy I was sobbing real hard while staring at the setting sun. I watched as the light slowly disappeared. Just like what happened to me years ago when he turned his back at me. That's when my world went completely dark. But then, my sweet Indira came. She became the light to my world. My sunshine. She is the angel that made me rise again. "I'm so sorry, baby..." I stiffened when I felt him carefully settled on my back. He hugged me so tight and buried his face on the crook of my neck. I was even more shocked when I felt the nape of my neck where his face was buried slightly wet. He was sniffling and sobbing. He's crying! He's crying! "I made a mistake. I choose to hurt you just to save you, baby." He sobbed while I frowned. My forehead creased. I wiped my tears and tried to face him but he held me more. "I-I can't take us to be like this anymore...I'm sorry. It was my fault. I-It was my fault..." "What the hell are you talking about, Claus? I-I don't understand."
Chapter 42Sunset When we arrived in the island, we were immediately greeted by the couple, Tammy and Euler. The man looked at me for a while before looking away and grinning. I squinted my eyes at him, raising my eyebrows in the process. "Tammy, tell your husband not to tell Monteserio that I'm here. I don't want to see that bastard lurking around here again later."Tammy slightly turned to her husband and elbowed his stomach. Euler coughed but didn't complain. "You heard that, Euler. Don't do anything because I'm going to divorce you." The man just sighed and nodded. I smirked. Whipped, huh? "Of course, baby. Don't want to put our marriage at risk." I just rolled my eyes when he dipped his head and kissed my friend in front of me. "We're going straight to the cabin, Tam. We're going to rest..." I kissed her cheek. I was about to leave when she held my wrist. I looked at her with a frown. I saw her pouted. She came even closer to me before whispering. "Why are Raf and Miya in th
Chapter 41Hide and Seek But who am I kidding? How many years had passed again? Five or six? I thought he wasn't in my heart anymore. I thought I was completely over with my love for him. But it turns out, for those years, I just filled my heart with anger, the reason why I thought that I was over him. But not yet, he's still here. Still intact. I love him. I still do. I can't deny that anymore to myself because I already feel it. But then, I don't trust him. And my love for him is not enough for me to take a risk again. Especially because of the words I heard from Beatriz yesterday. "What is the problem?" I was brought back to reality when Raf nudged me. "You said we're leaving tomorrow, right? But why does it seem so early? Aren't you too excited to leave?" he asked. I sighed before adjusting Indira who is sitting on my legs. "No. I just want to make Indie happy," I said. I saw him pouted, clearly not believing to what I said. "It's not that. I know there's something else. You
Chapter 40EraseIt was as if the whole world had thrown me a huge meteorite. I was frozen. I was stuck. I was...dumbfounded. I wanted to blame myself again for even thinking of giving Claus a chance to meet his daughter, our daughter.He...planned these. For sure.I let out a smirk. Of course. As much as I wanted to believe those stupid actions that he did these past few days, it was impossible that he loves me just like what he told me. He pushed me away. He loathed me because he believed I was the one who killed our own child. I may treasure my career so much at that time because I was just starting, and modeling is my passion. It was my first love before him, but when I found out I was pregnant with our child, I didn't think about having an abortion. I could never do such a thing. And it hurts me that he believed in others more than me. He doesn't believe me. He didn't let me explain.It broke me into pieces. He broke me into pieces. I know he was hurt by what happened, but he do
Chapter 39AbortionI fell asleep in his arms that night. I just woke up because of the rays of the hitting my face. I frowned and slowly got up. I blinked my eyes multiple times, letting my sight get used with the blinding light. I'm in our unit's room. How did I...I shook my head before getting out of bed. I was still yawning while going to the bathroom.I hardly can remember what happened last night. It's just that I fell asleep after my nap. Ha! I rolled my eyes. I don't even know why I let him do the things that he's doing right now. I mean, it's obvious, right? I've moved on. Or did I, really?I rolled my eyes.I know myself better and I know I'm done with him. It's just that... I'm feeling so attached to him. And I'm even loving the way he touches me. I love his warmth. His scent. I even thought I'm addicted to it. I still remember how I smelled him last night. I even heard how he laughed at me while I was doing that.I sighed.I ignored the thoughts that were bothering me bef