Paige's POVI was reading the letter from a bank when Ares entered the house and walked towards me. He sat beside me and lazily rested his back on the couch as he spoke… "What's that?"I heaved a sigh and handed the letter to him. "A letter from the bank. We're about to lose this house, Ares."I pressed my lips together and heaved another sigh. It turns out Aunt Precy applied for a loan in a bank and used this house as a collateral when Achi got sick two years ago. We didn't know about this. I was shocked when I received this letter today."A collateral?" Ares blurted out and cursed under his breath. He looked at me as he clenched his jaws. "We can't lose this house, Paige."I nodded. "I know.""How did mom get this kind of loan?"I pointed at the date of the loan. "It was the same day Achi was rushed to the hospital."Ares squeezed his eyes closed and nodded. He folded the letter and hid it in the pocket of his pants."Don't tell Alex and Achi. I'll find a way," he said and massaged
Paige's POVI'm sitting across from Oliver, Noah's assistant. He came into my coffee shop today, saying Noah wants to say something. I don't wanna entertain him, actually, but he insisted. He doesn't want to leave unless I talk to him."What is it, Oliver?" I asked, getting impatient. He couldn't look in my eyes. Obviously, until now he's guilty."Miss Paige, Mr. Hanson wants me to give this to you."I looked at the folder that he gently pushed on the table. I was already traumatized by letters, envelopes, folders and such. I don't wanna open it, so I look at him, trying to catch his eyes."Tell me what's inside, Oliver. I'm not opening it.""This is about the conjugal properties, Miss Paige. Mr. Hanson wants to give your share."My forehead creased. "Share?""Yes. The savings, the cars and the mansion. He wants to know what your decision is."I laughed without humor. He seemed so shocked after hearing that. I rested my back on the chair and crossed my legs and arms. "Everything you m
Paige's POVAres turned his back on me and was about to enter his room when I grabbed his arm, stopping him. He clenched his jaws as he looked down at me with furious eyes."Where did you get the money?" I asked in frustration."It's none of your business. Just be glad that we're not losing this house.""Answer me, Ares!" I growled at him. I have a hunch about what he did. He already did this before when Achi got sick. He badly wanted to help Aunt Precy that he… I sucked my breath. I don't even wanna think about it.“Let’s talk some other time, Paige. I’m tired.”He turned his back on me but I was quick to grab his arm even before he entered his room. “We have to talk now, Ares!”“What do you want to hear from me, Paige? Yes! I did what I’ve done before. Happy?”I sobbed as tears cascaded down my cheeks. “No! I’m not happy, Ares. How can I be happy?”He looked away as his jaws clenched. “Forget about what you heard, Paige. Go rest.”“I told you we can just sell the coffee shop–”“You
Paige's POVOur lives continued. I didn't see Noah again. I feel like I was just hallucinating during the time that I saw him in front of my coffee shop. Nevertheless, I'm at peace and I'm happy with my life now. The coffee shop is doing very well. Alex is recovering and he can now joke again. As for Ares, he got another decent job after he was fired not long ago because of his absences. Achi and Mandy didn't reconcile because Mandy left the country with her family. It turned out Mandy's family talked to Achi and told him to let her go because he's just gonna ruin her life. I pity Achi. He loves Mandy so much that he became so cold and distant to everyone after their break up.I'm standing in front of a full length mirror in my room, caressing my belly. This month is my due and yes, I will give birth to my babies anytime now. Babies. I have twins and I'm so damn happy. They're both boys and I already named them in my mind. Asher and Liam Lopez. Actually, no one knows that they're twin
Paige's POV"Noah paid the hospital bills," Ares said and gritted his teeth. "That bastard will really do everything to get what he wants."I languidly lifted my face and looked at him. "Tell him the baby died."He froze as he stared into my eyes. It's the truth, anyway. One of the twins died. He was born dead and it's so fcking painful that I want to die too. Losing a child feels like losing my heart. I felt like a living dead."Paige…"I looked at the crib beside my hospital bed. We're just waiting for the discharge paper and we're going home. I'm going home with just one baby. It hurts so much.After a few minutes, Achi and Steve entered the room. Steve sat on the chair and looked at me. Achi, on the other hand, went to me and handed me a box."This is what you asked me to do."I nodded and accepted the box. I slowly opened it and took the necklace inside. It has my baby's ashes.I looked up at Achi. "Thanks."He nodded. "Alex is coming home tonight."I pressed my lips together and
Paige’s POVI hid baby Asher from the world. I don’t wanna let Noah know about him. I don’t wanna lose my son. If Noah found out about his existence, he would surely take him away from me as it was his original plan. I already lost so many precious people and losing another one, especially my child, will make me go mad and broken beyond repair. I’d rather live in a lie than live a miserable life without my son.“Paige, are you sure about this?” Ares asked, staring into my eyes. Achi is just standing beside him, watching me.After the pediatrician allowed Asher to travel, I informed them about my plans. I will leave this country. I will follow Alex overseas and will live with him. I’m also planning to use my college degree. I can get a better job abroad and there are so many opportunities abroad.“Paige, working abroad isn’t easy. Besides, who would look after Asher if you’re going to work there?” Achi finally broke his silence.I smiled at him. “I’m not saying I’ll work immediately. O
Noah's POV"Noah, you can't do this to me!"I gritted my teeth and looked at Thalia. "Don't start with me, Thalia. I'm not in the mood."She picked up the magazines and threw them on the floor. She even turned the coffee table upside down, totally messing up my office."You're always not in the mood! You're always not in the mood, Noah! What's happening to you? What are you planning to do with me and the baby, huh?"From her face, my gaze shifted to her 8 months baby bump. I didn't know I'd get her pregnant. It's a baby boy. I should be happy but I can't. I lost a son. Paige killed our son. It hurts. It hurts so much and I feel like I'm dying every minute of every single day. Paige killed my son. My poor son. I don't wanna believe that she did but I know what an angry person can do. I know better. I've been through that and I regret it. I'm regretting everything."THIS IS BULLSHIT!" Thalia screamed and kicked the couch. She grabbed the vase and threw it on the floor.I roamed my eyes
Paige's POVWatching your child grow is one the best moments in my life. I witnessed his every first. His first word. His first walk. His first giggle. His first smile. His first laugh. Baby Asher filled the empty hole in my heart. He filled my life with love and happiness. He painted my life with so many colors. Asher is my salvation. He saved me when I was drowning."Mommy, I got a star!"I smiled and kissed Asher's cheek after he showed me the star on the back of hand. My 5 year old son is smiling sweetly at me. He's wearing a black buttoned polo and slacks. His hair was disheveled again just like the other day, so I ran my fingers through his hair, fixing it."I see, my prince is studying hard," I said smiling.He smiled arrogantly and I swear, I just saw his father in him. God! He's a little Noah. Speaking of Noah. I wonder how he is now. I bet he still hates me. I also bet he's already married to Thalia. I never heard anything about them after I left. I avoided magazines and TV