CHAPTER 48M I R A N D A Hugo chuckles. "That's a problem then." He answers so calmly then suddenly calls out to someone from his background. "No, don't touch that. The files are on the other folder. Thank you."My brows creasing, "Where in hell are you?""I arrived in Germany yesterday morning because I was suppose to meet with some people related to work today.""Oh. I see. You've been really busy." I replied in a soft voice."Yes. Kind of. But I'm on my way to the airport right now since you told me that Ben's worrying about my absence, I'm coming back home for the three of you." He states those words seriously.And my heart swells in a split second."But you said you had some people needed to meet with?" I asked."They can wait." He says reassuringly."No, Hugo.” I answered firmly. “You have to go back and meet those people. I know how important work is to you and anyways Ben would just understand and--”"Rose it's fine.” He cuts me off. “I'll be back in London maybe in a few hou
CHAPTER 49M I R A N D ALandon: I would love to go so badly but I'll be working late here at the studio. I'm sorry love. I hope you and the kids will have fun with Hugo tonight :) I'll try to catch up if I can. I love you. xxI reread Landon's text as I sit on Hugo's passenger seat while we are on our way to the art exhibit. Bethany was on her carrier while Ben was next to her in the backseat. It was our first ever family date together and I'm a bit nervous to be honest. I know that I don't need to be worried about this because I've got Landon's consent, yet I'm worried about what the people are going to say when they'll see me with Hugo. I know how the people's doubtful minds go and how those gossipy mouths will say about this.I reminded myself not to get distracted about the issues that will come tomorrow as long as Ben will enjoy his time spent with his father, that is all that matters to me and nothing else. Also, it would totally matter if Hugo will also spend time with his kid
CHAPTER 50M I R A N D AWhen the auction event ended, Hugo signed some papers affiliated with the painting and paid the amount he bid for the auction. He got the £10,000 worth of painting and talked to the event coordinator who mentioned that he will send it first thing in the morning. Hugo talked to Mr. Hawkins for a while and I think they exchanged a very healthy conversation filled with thank yous and all that.Hugo smiles at me. "What's with the long face?"I haven't even noticed that if he didn't mention it to me. "I'm fine. I'm just surprised that you bought that painting." I answered softly.From the corner of my eyes, I see Melody walking up towards where we were and I swear to God she has been annoying the hell out of the entire night. And I on the other hand, feel myself being so petty for even being this childish.But in the back of my head, I hate that she's clearly very happy about what just happened today especially about the painting that Hugo bought. I know Hugo clea
CHAPTER 51M I R A N D AI sigh heavily.We went completely quiet for a while and neither of us wanted to speak.Hugo decides to drive again and as he drives me back home, I feel like I don't want to go home yet and spend the night with Landon because my selfish thought still wants to be with Hugo. But I try to stop myself from thinking like that, because I don’t need to make another mistake against Landon. Just thinking about it is even a sin.My heart is really hurting right now from those words that Hugo said to me it's because I wanna do those things with him too even though I have Landon. I wanna be with him as well as much as he wants to be with me. My heart is yearning for him. My heart is really cluttered. My heart is really messed up.Sometimes I love him and there are times that I force myself to forget about what I feel for him but I still think about him. When I don’t see him for a long time, he is all I think about. My mind tells me that my feelings for Hugo shouldn't com
CHAPTER 52H U G OMy mind swirls into the thoughts about how Rose said those words to me. “I love you”, something that I have been wanting to hear from her but even though she said them, my heart is still hurting. It sounded so sad and so painful for the both of us.Hear you are again Hugo, trying to hurt Landon without him knowing it. Are you really even his friend after everything you have done to him?I was pulled out from my distracting thoughts when my phone beeps.It was a message from Detective Johnston.Detective Johnston: Mr. Saintclare, I'm truly sorry for this bad news. My men didn't catch Mr. Stoner and Miss Chamberlain. They found out the cops were heading to that bar.I groan in frustration because I was expecting them to be caught already but this has been taking way too damn long. Moreover, why did Ridge and Audrey know that there were cops in the bar?Hugo: It's fine, Johnston. I want you to still continue on hunting them down. The sooner the better. Thank you.M I R
CHAPTER 53M I R A N D A"Are you really making a big deal about what happened a while ago?" I quizzed."I'm bothered about it. That's it. I'm not making it a big deal."“People were already giving us the looks.” I answered. "Those people wanted to take photos with you and not with me in it. It's that simple. Did you see the way they looked at me?" I'm pissed that he's pissed.He gazed at me. "You're just being paranoid. I think you don't really want to be with me today. I think you were just forced to be with me for the kids.""Forced? Well if that's what you're thinking then I won't force you to figure out what I really came here for!" I exclaimed loudly as I look at him."You don't know what they were possibly thinking about but I could tell what they had in mind just by the way they looked at me. It could've been bad things about me Hugo. It's a female's instinct." I breathe.I looked out of the window and crossed my arms together against my breasts. I'm mad that Hugo is being sel
CHAPTER 54H U G OWhile Ben was busy flying his kite, I was watching Miranda from afar and this has always been going for so long now and I guess I am getting used to it already. Watching her from afar already makes me happy. At least I can see her and I know where she is. She was playing with Bethany and made funny faces just to make her smile and it makes me wish this day was real. I love how she sits there under the shades of the tree and effortlessly look beautiful as the wind blows through her hair while she carries our baby girl. I love how Rose's white dress looked really lovely on her and here I am falling more in love with her all over again."Dad?" I hear Ben.I moved my head to him. "Yes buddy?""Do you still love mommy?" He asks.I stare at him while he kept flying his kite."Do you, daddy?" He asks again."Yes. Of course, I do." I answer Ben."Do you love mommy more than daddy Landon?"I sigh at his question.Sometimes I wonder how he gathers these mature questions, I m
CHAPTER 55M I R A N D AOur kiss grew even more passionate and we were going deeper on kissing each other as our tongues were very busy. We continued to kiss each other as we walked towards his bed and damn this is really happening. We stripped each other's clothes off and we were throwing them to the floor while his hands were quick enough to grasp my breasts and then carry me effortlessly over his arms.He walks me to the bed before he lays me down. He shifts on top of me while he flexed his elbows and put his weight there. He was already naked and I was too. My legs spread open for him while he begins to kiss my neck.My mind is blank because the only thing I want is Hugo.I bite my lower as soon as his lips moved down to my breasts while his skillful mouth and tongue play with my nipples. "Fuck.." I moaned.His hands rubbing my inner thigh and in the next minute, he inserts two fingers inside me causing me to moan against his ear.He kisses my lips briefly."God. I hope Landon fo