Eric loosened the bow tie he was wearing and threw it on the side as soon as he entered inside the fitting room where no one can see him anymore.Standing straight while catching his breath, he looked at his reflection through the huge mirror in front of him.He is so damn mad, and Lance played a huge part for stirring his patience.[“We will have an overnight trip. I will camp together with my employee.”] “Overnight camping?” Eric let out a slide-splitter snort with voice that sounds like a creaking of the gallows-chain.If he has a list of men whom he cannot trust no matter what happen, then the name ‘Lance Theodore’ will be second to his step-brother, Cyrus. But did he get mad just because he can’t trust to leave Jane with Lance?Eric looked at his blue eyes which are flaming in madness. He leaned his right hand towards the mirror. Then he closed his cobalt eyes, hoping it will help to ease the burning heat he felt. But as soon as he closed his eyes, the memory from the past cam
Althea Theodore, Lance’s older sister, looked at her phone for quite a long time after talking to Eric.Until now, she couldn’t believe that Eric would come to her house just to get the wine.‘I couldn’t believe that he’ll personally come here just to get this,’ Fatima thought inwardly.The first time Eric visited her house happened years ago. Eric visited her to give his wedding gift to Althea and her husband. After that, ever since they became neighbors, they never interacted with each other.Althea knows Eric. He is a snob and cold.Eric also knows Althea. She is shy and not into socializing.If they will have the chance to talk, then it is when both families decide to eat dinner together, since their fathers are friends.Knowing Eric for years, Althea believes that it is impossible for Eric to voluntarily come to her house just to get the wine that he had to give to his parents. That was why Althea called him to say that she will go to his house and give the wine.“But he said he
“Pfft…!” Eric sprayed the water she was drinking on Jane’s face. Jane clearly heard that Eric allowed her to go in the camping. But when she got sprayed on the face like a water hose watered her, she doubted if Eric was sincere. With her jaw dropping on the floor, Jane looked at the man. Eric was also surprised. He didn’t mean to do that. It was just he was so bewildered. Lance told him that they will camp this Saturday. So, when Jane that it will be tomorrow, Eric felt like he was stabbed behind his back. Not only Jane will go with Lance tomorrow, but that would also mean that Eric and Eugene will be alone tomorrow night. “Wow. That was kinda warm,” Jane uttered before she slowly wiped the water on her face. Then, she glared at him. “What was that though?” “S-Sorry,” Eric apologized. He wiped his mouth and placed the bottle of water on the side. He peered at her and explained. “I was just… well… I mean, my heart wasn’t ready yet.” Heart? A scowl marred on Jane’s forehead.
Eric is sensitive to sounds. Therefore, when he heard the faint sound outside his room, he woke up but stayed on his bed while looking at the ceiling. He knew that it was Jane, who was preparing early in the kitchen. He does not want to go out and meet her because, for sure, he might stop her from leaving. Eric stayed awake until Byron came inside to fetch Jane. When the surroundings became quiet, Eric went out of the room. He went to the kitchen to drink water and quench his thirst. Actually, he’s been thirsty since the moment he woke up, but he endured it. After drinking water, Eric closed the elevator and saw the notes that Jane left. [“I could not cook for breakfast but I prepared lunch boxes.”] His curious eyes tended at the two lunch boxes sitting steady on the top of the dining table. He went closer to the two lunch boxes and saw two small notes on each of the Tupperware. The first one has the “Eugene” label on it. The second one has “Eric”. To make sure he did not rea
Eugene didn’t ask for Eric’s help when he was preparing for school. He said that he can prepare himself. Eugene proved it when he washed and wore his uniform all by himself.In fact Eugene prepared faster than his father who stayed for a long time in front of the mirror just to choose which clothes to wear.“Why is he so slow?” the bored kid murmured while sitting on the sofa and waiting for Eric. “He’s slower than my mom,” he complained.After minutes, Eric walked out of his room.Eugene lifted his eyes to see his father’s appearance. Eric just shaved his beard, so his face looks very smooth right now. He’s wearing a gray suit with a light yellow v-shape collar shirt underneath. He styled his black hair upward which made him look even more manly and handsome.But instead of noticing how handsome his father is, Eugene sharply stared at the bright yellow t-shirt.Then, the little kid remembered that she prepared a yellow jacket to wear for her outing. Seeing that his dad wore the same
“I am Eugene’s Father,” Eric announced with his head up high while looking down at the kids who are bullying his son.Eugene lifted his head. When he saw the tall man in front of him, his mouth parted.Kids always bullied Eugene. And Eugene was so used to this situation. No one will help him anyway, and he does not want to trouble his mom. That’s why, this is the first time an adult stands up to protect him from his bullies.‘And that person is the father who I hate,’ Eugene told himself while gaping at Eric.Eugene could not explain his emotions. For a very long time, he had no father. Yet now, Eric suddenly appeared and told everyone that he is his dad.The kids who were bullying Eugene stared at Eric while gulping. Aside from fearing the drastic difference in height, they were frightened at Eric’s glare too. Grown-ups have the aura to subdue children. But Eric exceeded the word ‘subdue’. He was looking at them as if he’ll gonna eat everyone.However, Eric’s eyes softened when he lo
Eric tried to call Jane to let her know about his plan to move Eugene to another school. He didn’t mean to decide by himself, but things just happened. However, Jane did not answer the call. He guessed that it was because she was still in the middle of hiking. ‘With Lance,’ Eric reminded himself and felt annoyed. Since he had no choice but to do it as soon as possible, Eric asked his secretary to start preparing the documents needed for Eugene to transfer to a private school. There, Eugene’s background will be kept hidden, and everyone will treat him with respect. Eric would make sure Eugene won’t be bullied again. He promised that. When Byron left to do the task right away, Eric went to the convenience store and then took his son to a park. The grown up guy is wearing a suit while the kid is wearing his uniform. They are both sitting on a bench, as if they have no plan of moving up. “Did you cry a lot?” Eric broke the ice by asking. Eugene, who has soggy red eyes, shyly rep
Jane’s POV“This is so tiring,” I gasped, catching my breath.Mentally, I am the oldest in the group. But physically, I am the youngest.I looked at the two men who were hiking forward. They are walking up to the top of the mountain without a hitch.Then, there’s me who was limping as if I was on the verge of my death.‘I think I just saw the grim reaper passing by and waving his hand on me.’If only I knew it would be this hard, I wouldn't have come.‘I wanted to go home and rest!’ I silently cried without tears.Stopping for a bit, I leaned my hands on my knees. The distance between me and the two went farther as I made a stop-by.Lance looked back and saw me hanging my head like a thirsty horse. Then, he walked back to my side.“Are you okay?” he asked.I barely stood up and pressed my hands to my aching sides. Surely, my body will be in so much pain tomorrow onwards.“A little,” I answered. “Is it okay to slow down? My legs are giving up.”Lance glanced at my legs and the huge bac