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
Paige’s POVMy jaw almost dropped as I stared at Alex. “What? What do you mean sick? How sick? I mean, what kind of sickness? Is it cold? Does he have a fever? What happened?”He shook his head. Tears are visible in the corner of his eyes, making me so nervous. What is this? I thought our bad luck had ended? I thought…“I-I don’t know how it happened, Paige. He’s… He’s HIV positive and it’s in stage 3 already. Achi called after he found out about Ares’ sickness this morning. Paige… Paige, my brother…”I felt my knees weakening. This can’t be. I’m certain he got it when he saved Aunt Precy’s house. He sacrificed himself. Oh God! I can’t lose another important person. I can’t… We can’t lose Ares.“Paige, how did it happen? I’m so confused as fck. How did he get infected?”I pressed my lips together. Up until now, Alex doesn’t have any idea about what happened when he left to work here. Up until now, the darkest part of our lives remained a secret between me, Aunt Precy and Ares. I want
Paige's POV"I won't ask what happened, Ares. I just wanna know one thing," I started as I stared at my eldest cousin.We're in the lanai, talking. It's almost midnight, but I couldn't sleep. I was planning to drink a coffee when I saw Ares here.He nodded. "What is it that you wanna know?""Are you getting treatment?"He smiled at me. "I haven't given up on my life, Paige. Yes, I'm getting treatment. Since day one."I squeezed my eyes closed and chewed my bottom lip."Are you, perhaps, blaming yourself?"I opened my eyes and looked at him again. "It was partly my fault. I was unable to help you.""I didn't regret anything, Paige. I did that for this family. I don't wanna lose this house. This is your home. This is our home."I shook my head and walked towards him. I hugged him as I silently cried on his shoulder. "You guys are my home, Ares. I don't need a house if I'll lose you in exchange."He caressed my arm and chuckled. "You're ruining my rugged image, Paige. Don't cry like that
Paige's POV"You can just use my car instead, Paige. You don't need to buy another one."I nodded at Ares. "That was my plan, actually.""I'll just take a cab to go to work."My forehead creased as I stared at him. "Work? You're not working anymore, Ares. You're gonna focus on your treatment.""I agree with Paige." It was Alex, who's going down the stairs. He's combing his hair while walking down the stairs."Am I handsome, buddy?" Alex asked Asher, who gave him a thumbs up while giggling.I just ignored them and looked at Ares again. His forehead is now creased while looking at me."You're not working anymore, Ares. You stay in the house and focus on yourself. Let us do your responsibilities this time.""Paige—"I pointed a finger at him. "I let you do things on your own five years ago. Now, you listen to me and do as I say."He heaved a sigh and squeezed his eyes closed. When he opened his eyes again, I knew he would fight for his principles but I slowly shook my head while staring
Noah's POVI'm sitting on the bench while reading a book. Isaiah is with me. He's winking and waving at every college girls who pass in front of us. I frowned even more when he gave them flying kisses. I shook my head. He's hopeless. I'm a womanizer but not in school. I'm also choosing the woman I'd flirt with, not like him who would flirt with every woman he sees."She's looking at you again."My forehead creased and looked in the direction where Isaiah is looking. My eyebrow automatically shot up after I caught her staring at me. She quickly averted her gaze but it doesn't change the fact that she's been stalking me ever since we bumped into each other in the library.Isaiah moved closer to me to whisper. "Cousin, why don't you entertain her? Can't you see? She's cute."I glared at Isaiah. "You know I like Thalia. And damn, cousin. Can't you see that woman's face? She's too innocent. She looked like a baby."Isaiah's laughter broke. "That's the point, cousin. She looks like a baby.
Paige's POVThis is the time I've been waiting for. After everything that happened, we're finally here. After all the pain, all the hardships, all the tears we shed, all the heartaches we felt, finally. Finally, we're here. It's making my heart jump in so much happiness.I chewed my bottom lip as I held my bouquet tight. I'm nervous. I'm standing in front of the glass house. We're having a beach wedding and this is actually my dream wedding.I smiled as I looked at the horizon. The calm sea is so beautiful to watch. I could spend my whole day watching the ocean."Paige!"I looked at Tessa. She's beautiful in her dress. I smiled and waved at her. "Hi."She stared at me while smiling. "You're so beautiful."I chuckled and caressed her hair. "Thank you. You're so beautiful too, Tessa."She giggled. "I know right."I smiled and stared at her. "Do you wanna share something with me?"Her smile faded and she pouted. She even rolled her eyes as she answered. "I'll tell you everything soon. Fo
Paige's POV"I think something is going on between Tessa and Steve," I whispered to Noah while we're in his office. I visited him here today. He's very busy. So, I visited him. I also brought him lunch.He turned to me. His eyes are tired and sleepy. His reddish lips are slightly parted and wet. I would want to kiss those lips all day. "You think so?"I nodded. "Yup!"He started massaging his temple. I smiled while watching him. I understand that he's tired. He's managing two companies and it's easy. I don't know how to help him, so taking care of him while he's working is the least thing I can do.I pulled myself up and started massaging his temple. He froze and looked at me. I smiled and crouched behind him. I kissed his nose. "Let me massage you."He smiled and squeezed his eyes closed, allowing me to do what I wanted."Paige…""Hmm?""You think the kids will forgive us when the right time comes?"I froze for a second and heaved a sigh. "I hope so, Noah."He opened his eyes and our
Paige's POV"I love burgers!" Asher exclaimed after Neo bought the twins a burger. Naomi is now eating her ice cream. They're being pampered by Neo and their uncles. We still couldn't tell the kids about their real situation, but I'm trying to make them understand little by little. I know Asher already has an idea, I just hope he will understand.We're staying in Noah's house since the renovation of Aunt Precy's house is still ongoing. It's been 3 months since the incident happened. After the explosion, Neo and Noah came out from the side of the burning house. Neo said he saw Noah entering, following Tessa who's being dragged by Wilson, so he followed.I'm so thankful to Neo. Actually, Isaiah tried to follow Tessa too, but one of the hired killers tried to shoot my dad, so he saved my dad first. I was too oblivious to what's happening behind me that night because I was too focused on the burning house."I'm back!" Tessa entered the house with a big smile plastered on her lips. She's c
Paige's POVI was entering the gate of Aunt Precy's house wearing a simple white dress. Underneath, on my legs, there's a knife. No one knows about this knife. I wanted to make sure so I prepared this and myself.I looked up at the sky. It's so dark and there's no star. It seems like it's gonna rain and the sky is also prepared for the dangerous event that will happen here later.Truthfully, I'm scared. It turns out Papa hired some criminals to execute his plans. The police confirmed that the people who put the death threat was a group of hired killers that has been roaming around the country. The police also warned us about the possibility that they knew our plans but that was just a 10 percent chance. The 90 percent were on our side."Paige, come with me. It's Noah…"My eyes widened. "Huh? What happened to Noah? And what are you doing here, Isaiah?"Isaiah shook his head and grabbed my arm. "Let's go!"I roamed my eyes around with a confused expression on my face. I even noticed a c
Paige's POV"You didn't tell me about it, Paige. What if something happened and you're alone here with the kids?"Dad continued scolding me. Noah is sitting beside, holding my hand tight. On the arm rest of the single couch was Ares, who's looking at me with furrowed eyebrows. I know he's thinking the same. If dad's not here, Ares will be the one to scold me and I'd rather have dad scold me than him. Ares is just so scary when he's angry."You can't ignore something that could bring complications, Paige. If Achilles didn't see the death threat, would you tell us about you meeting your grandfather and receiving death threats from him?"I heaved a sigh. "Dad, the death threats aren't for me. It's for you and Noah. Papa wants to harm the both of you and I'm worried because I didn't know he's still capable of hiring someone to do that."Dad laughed without humor. "Even so! What if those people break in here? Or what if they burn this house? You can't just decide on your own, Paige. You ha
Paige's POVI'm standing in front of Noah. I brought him to my room since he said he would say something to me. I even checked his crotch to make sure that it's not swollen or what. I'm really worried. It could be deadly and I'm not allowing that. Not anymore.He held my hands and stared up at me. "Paige, it was a testicular trauma."My forehead creased. "W-What?"He looked away. Confidence left his eyes as he looked down as if he's ashamed. "I got this after my first accident four years ago. T-The doctor gave me medications. I have already recovered but he warned me about the side effects. It might hurt at… times and might cause in-infertility…"I was left unable to say anything. His hand started shaking. "I-I'm sorry… I'm sorry, Paige. I know I'm being selfish again. But I don't wanna lose you again. T-Though I understand if you don't wanna be with me again because of my condition. I will understand—""Noah," I cut him off and cupped his cheeks. I kissed him on the lips with so much
Paige's POV"Ahm!" I moaned as I bit my hand. Behind me, moving animalistically was Noah. I'm kneeling on the bed while he's softly pulling my hair. My heart has gone wild and became untamed as I completely submit to Noah. My eyes rolled back in ecstatic pleasure when I felt him reaching for my left bre*st while moving in and out of me.I never thought we'd make love this rough and messy. It was dirty but so damn sexy that I think I'd become addicted. He's just so good. So good in everything he does that it's making me lose my mind.Back then, we never explored each other like this in bed. He was always gentle, patient and respectful. Though I can still feel his respect tonight, I just love how he owns every inch of my body in a way I never imagined.I sucked my breath when Noah bit my earlobe, causing my eyes to roll back in my head. I gripped on the headboard tighter. I bit my bottom lip harder. The blinding pleasure is too much to handle and it's making me crazy."Fck!" Noah cursed
Paige's POV"The renovation of the coffee shop is almost done, we can reopen it two weeks from now," Alex said while we're eating dinner. Ares and Achi are sitting silently beside him. The kids are also eating. Nate and Naomi also have their own world of conversation.Dad, on the head of the table, cleared his throat. "What are your plans, Alex? Are you gonna manage it or you'll leave for abroad again?"Alex glanced at me before he looked at dad again. "I'll think about it, uncle. But if Paige allows me, I think I'll stay to help her manage the shop."Dad turned to me. "What are your plans, Paige?"I shrugged my shoulders. "Actually, I want to go back to managing my shop," I paused and looked at Alex and Ares. "I wanna ask who can manage the Wolkzbin Empire."Ares stared into my eyes. I know he's interested in business. I'm just asking Alex since he already has knowledge about managing a business.Alex glanced at Ares. "You can manage the Wolkzbin Empire, bro. I'm fine with helping Pa