Eric hugged Jane for a long time. He stayed on her side, until her tears dried and she calmed down.Now, the problem is that they don’t know how they’ll separate from each other. No matter where they look, they feel awkward if they suddenly move away from each other. Nonetheless, it’ll be more embarrassing to stay hugging for a long time.“Did you calm down?” Eric asked in a low tone with a liquid voice resounded like the prelude of a flute.Jane nodded her head. “Y-Yeah. So you can let go of me now.”Gradually, Eric loosened his grip and moved away from her. As he stepped backward, he couldn’t bring himself to look into her eyes, as well as Jane.She was so embarrassed that she sobbed loudly like that in front of him. Eric, on the other side, felt so shy after hugging her.They stayed in their place, neither knowing what to say or the right words to express themselves.Jane was sitting on the couch while taking a deep breath. Eric stood in front of her while looking around the apartm
The next day, Jane sent Eugene to his new school. “Even though that 4th grading will end, we can make way so Kevin can transfer here without difficulty.” Jane nodded her head while listening to Eugene’s new teacher. Then he looked around and noticed how Private school differs from public school. She sees no one from their town. It is because private school families come from a wider radius and more actively choose to attend school. There are more secluded groups, given that only few can afford paying large amounts of tuition fees just to invest in their children’s future. The large facility of the school also caught Jane’s attention. It is bigger and more organized. Every room has AC, and that’s why Eugene’s new uniform has long sleeves. “You don’t need to worry about the kid’s lunch. We will provide clean and healthy snacks and meals for Eugene,” the teacher reassured. “I heard the situation that happened to the kid.” Jane flinched. She knows that the teacher is talking about t
Valerie Desmond was watering the bonsai tree inside her room when she heard the knocks from the door. “Madam. It’s me, Gabriel.” “Come in,” she allowed. A man named Gabriel went inside her room. “How is it? Did you find the woman behind the rumor about Cyrus?” she asked while sprinkling water on the plant. Gabriel bowed his head to show respect. Then he answered, “I got the CCTV footage from the inauguration party. From the video, Madam can see the woman who Sir Cyrus approached with. Unfortunately, the woman’s name is cleverly hidden. It looks like the staff were told to keep their mouths shut.” Valerie stopped what she was doing and then turned her head to Gabriel with stern stare. “You failed to buy the information with money?” “I am sorry, Madam. I tried to offer them but it seems they are highly observed. And they feared losing their jobs. It seems Sir Eric already talked to them beforehand.” “Eric? My son? Does it mean he directly invited that woman to the party?” “Yes,
Lance was on his way back after getting a screwdriver, when suddenly, he heard screams and loud cracking sounds from the shop. With widened eyes, he turned his head towards the direction where he heard the commotion.“Sh*t,” he cursed as he ran towards the place.As soon as he arrived, he saw two women sitting on the floor. One is Haidee and the other one is the florist of his shop, Jane.Lance was so shocked that Eric’s fiancee is here. But he has no time to worry about this anymore. Instead, he focused on Jane's situation as her shoulder is bleeding.“Jane!” Lance shouted. He knelt down beside her and checked her arm.Haidee lifted her head to see Lance. Then she looked at the woman who saved her life.Wincing in pain, Jane stared at Haidee and asked, “Miss, are you okay?”That’s only when Yel had the time to look at Haidee.Haidee nodded her head. “I’m okay. But your arm…” she pointed at Jane's bleeding arm.“F*ck,” Lance cursed as he observed the wound on her arm. “Let’s go to the
Every time secretary Byron goes inside Eric’s office, he sees her boss in different positions.Sometimes, Eric was sitting in front of his desk while looking at the blank space.The next time Byron came back, he saw Eric watering his plants.The third time, he saw him standing by the window while looking at nothing.Byron sighed while observing his boss.Instead of putting all his strength, time and effort to his works, Eric just toured around his office while being out of space.What is really the reason behind his odd actions?Was it because he heard the news about the investors backing out from the Geelq company?It was indeed one of the reasons. But there is more than that.“Byron,” Eric finally spoke after a long time of being quiet.“Yes, sir?” Byron replied.“Know what Cyrus is doing right now. Where he goes, whom he’ll meet and his current projects.”“Yes, sir. I will.” Byron replied.Eric sat on the chair and roughly washed his face with his palms. He was wary ever since Cyr
I was so certain that Eric would not leave his fiancee. But here he is, standing in front of me while catching his breath as if he ran a marathon. “What are you doing here?” I asked a question that seemed so stupid, but somehow it made sense. It is weird to ask the owner of the house why he came back home. But, the reason behind my inquiry is to know why he left Haidee and came here so fast. ‘Did he really hear about me from Haidee?’ But instead of giving me the answer, Eric only asked, “Where?” What? What is he asking?” Eric's eyes scanned me from head to toe. Then, his gaze fixed at my arm which was wrapped with a bandage. “F*ck,” he cursed. “Why weren’t you careful?!” he even shouted. My shoulders flinched at his reaction. I know he became cold, but I wasn’t prepared to hear him curse like this. I was used to hearing Lance’s curses. But when it comes from Eric, it sounds very different. I wanted to hush him and say that he shouldn’t be too loud because he will wake up Euge
Saturday.This is the day when Eugene will go to stay together with his grandparents.Valerie and Chase are excited to see the boy again. But Eric felt the opposite. Weekends means that Jane will stay in her apartment and Eric will be alone in his house again.He was used to being alone for many years. But now, it feels odd. If only he could change the deal and say that he wanted them to be with him everyday, he would. Yet, he knows that is impossible.“Sir, I came here to get Eugene. Your parents are waiting for him,” Secretary Byron said.Sitting on the couch, Eric said, “Alright. Wait a bit. They are…”At the same time, Jane and Eugene came out from their room. When Eric looked at their sides, his mouth parted. He was stunned at Jane’s appearance today.Jane was wearing a pink dress with laces on the hemline and doll shoes. Her curly jet black hair was laid down and she’s wearing pearl earrings. On top of that, she’s wearing light make-up today.While looking at her, Eric remember
Lance and Jane looked at the beautiful man who went to their side. The first one who smiled at the woman was Lance. “Oh, hi,” he greeted. He raised his hand to signal the girl that she could sit down on the seat across him and Jane. The confused woman blinked her eyes as she sat down. Her parents told her that the heir of D&E corporation agreed on this blind date. That’s why she was so puzzled why that heir, Lance, brought a girl on this blind date. On the other side, Jane was shaking in nervousness. It is a good thing that there is a table between them so she can hide her trembling hands. ‘This is to repay my boss' kindness and for… money,’ Jane cheered herself. Aside from repaying Lance’s kindness , the only thing that gives Jane extra strength and courage is the prize that she will get after all of this. Praying inwardly, she tightened her grip around Lance’s arm. Lance noticed her grip, and he gulped his dried saliva. “You are Kate Morral, am I right?” Lance asked. The g