After dinner, Jack doesn't like watching TV. He was pondering his situation. He was already well acquainted with his stepfather, his son, and his mother, but he had not yet bonded with his stepsister.
Should he address her as his stepsister or lover?
This thought bothered him.
When his mother entered the room, he asked her, "Mom, can I ask you a question?"
Rosita went closer to the bed and replied, "What is it?"
"How should I address Briana?" he asked.
His query baffled Rosita. "Huh? What do you mean?"
Jack sighed. "Should I address her as my stepsist
Briana was having trouble falling asleep that night because she didn't like the person Jack had become after he came out of a coma. He was acting like a different person now. She can't feel and see the old him in his new persona anymore.But she has to endure his cold and aloof personality until the old Jack returns again.Until when?Only time can tell.She checked her phone and received a message from Scott asking how her day was.Scott never fails to send her a message every day to ask how her day has been. He also told her that he already missed baby Andrew and was planning to visit them tomorrow afternoon during office hours. And he will also visit Jack.
Early in the morning, at 6:30, the inhabitants of the 5th floor of the Erros Building were already awake except Jack.Rosita sighed while looking at her son, still sleeping soundly on the bed. He slept late last night, so it's only right that he will wake up late today.She left the room and went to her bedroom. Her husband was in the living room, watching over their grandson, and she presumed Briana was already in the kitchen, preparing breakfast.In the kitchen.Briana was feeling lethargic while preparing the ingredients for the breakfast that she was planning to make. Since she was not in the mood to prepare an elaborate meal, she would just cook waffles and make ham and cheese sandwiches.
After reading the lengthy message that Briana had sent to him, Scott sighed heavily. He can feel the worries and anxiety that Briana felt while composing the message, pleading for him to keep his mouth shut if Jack asks him if they communicated constantly while he was in a coma. And she also begged him not to tell Jack about their secret deal.While reading her message laden with worries, he can very well imagine the tears shimmering in her expressive eyes.He quickly replied, 'Bri, calm down. Don't worry too much. I promise you with my life that I'm not going to say anything to Sir Jack that would ruin your relationship with him. I will do anything for you, and I will keep my mouth shut forever! I just want you to be happy. So, please start worrying, okay?''Thank you s
Scott arrived on the 5th floor, holding a folder containing his report, and was greeted with bright smiles from Rosita and Briana.George and baby Andrew were nowhere in sight."Hello, Auntie! Hello, Bri!" Scott said, beaming at the girls."Have a seat first, Scott," Rosita said. "You will dine with us tonight," she informed him."Sure! I would love to!" Scott lowered himself onto the couch near Briana. "Hi, Bri!""Hi, Scott!" Briana smiled, looking deeply into his eyes, trying to communicate with him.Scott's heart melted in his ribcage. Briana is the only woman who can evoke such tender feelings from him
In the following days and weeks, Jack's household returned to normalcy, and his condition improved tremendously. The pain in his leg was totally gone, and he can finally walk normally like he used to.On the day that Jack finally reported to work, he and Scott were having a serious talk in his office because the next day was Scott's last day at work."So... this is it?" Jack asked his right-hand man.Scott nodded his head. "Yeah, this is the end of our partnership, sir," he said in a sad tone. "I just want you to know that I am forever grateful that I met you and that I have the chance to work for your company. I will treasure those happy memories we had together while the company was still struggling and until we got our first client. And then the phenomenal growth of t
Two days later.After breakfast, Briana informed her stepmother and father that she would be meeting Scott this afternoon to celebrate his birthday at the theme park."I'll be back before 6:00 or 7:00 in the evening, Mom and Dad," Briana said, avoiding their eyes.The couple looked at each other for a brief second, surprised by Briana's statement.Rosita raised a brow. "Did my son already know about this?""Yup," Briana replied with a nod.Rosita looked at her husband."Did Jack give you permission, daughter?" George inquired in disbelief.
Briana and Scott finally arrived at their destination.The ten-hectare theme park was not crowded during that time because it wasn't the weekend.They paid the entrance fee and the ride all you can promo.They looked at each other, beaming like children on their first outing."What do you want to ride first, Bri?" Scott asked.Briana grinned. "Ferris Wheel!""Shoot!" Scott beamed.They went to the Ferris Wheel area and waited for their turn, along with other people waiting in line. A few minutes later, it was already their turn.
"Sorry, sis. I like to have my space, so my answer is no." Jack said, going to the table to put his phone and laptop.Briana's heart sank. How could he say no? She bit her lower lip as sadness and disappointment broke her heart into tiny pieces. Despite the pain, she remained rooted to the spot, not wanting to leave yet.Jack turned around and saw her stepsister still standing in the doorway. "Anything else?"Briana cried and looked him in the eyes. "Do you still love me?"Jack looked at her for a few seconds. Confusion marred his handsome face."You d...don't l...love me a...anymore?" Overwhelmed by the emotion that was painfully squeezing her heart inside her