DoubtI SMILED at mommy as I approached where she was standing by the side of the big door of our house."Hi, Mom." I kissed her cheek."How was your first day at work, darling?""It's fine, mom. I'm still adjusting right now but no worries because our employees are always been good to me,""I'm glad to hear that, dear. Oh, anyway, I baked some cookies, your favorite. Wanna try it?""Oh, I love it, mom. It's perfect cause I'm really tired from a long day's work.""Let's go inside and you get changed your clothes now. So that you can have a snack right away,"After I got dressed, I immediately went down to the kitchen. There I saw mommy and the two of our maids.The four of us had a good time. Mom and I always allowed them to eat with us. Our kind helper is no different from us, and mommy is pleased to have someone to talk to while we are eating.After we had a snack we went to the veranda of our house."Your Aunt Minerva called me this morning, dear," Mommy said when I was just sittin
Be formal[ DAMIEN'S POV. ]"SHE is cute, I mean, beautiful..."I immediately looked at my girlfriend. I wonder what she said during her silence."Who?" I ask her."Who else, your future wife... Aurora Torres."There is something else in her speech. I don't know why she opened that topic. Previously, she had always had no comment."Ah, okay... Aurora."I saw her frown slightly, but she immediately removed that and she smiled."I stalk her account. She's beautiful. That's why your parents voted for her.""Kath..." I gently reached for her hand and kissed it. "Of course, you are the most beautiful woman for me."He smiled at me. "Really, only to your eyes?""Of course, I'm sure about it. Including my Mom, you're also counted as one who's the most beautiful in my eyes."Her smile grew longer. "Enough of your words."I smiled and winked."Serious question, honey."I frowned. "Is it personal?""Yes, and yes, you must answer this one.""Okay. Go ahead."She sighed. "If ever, will you fall i
Seriously"GOOD morning, Ma'am, Sir." Jina greeted us as we entered his office."Good morning, Jina..." I replied to Damien's Secretary. "Will you please make him a cup of coffee?""Sure, ma'am..."After I closed his office, I faced his desk. I saw him already sitting on his swivel chair."What did you say to my Secretary?" he is serious while asking."I asked her to bring you coffee," I smiled in awe. "Would you like a cup of coffee before you start your work?""Do I say I want a coffee right now, Ms. Torres?"My mouth was awed because it seemed like a different behavior at that time. I still smile at him even though I am curious."That's what I know. Don't you want it?""No. I didn't say I needed it."I got serious. I cleared my throat. "Okay, I'm sorry. I'll just have your Secretary cancel it." I said, turning my back."No need. Come here and sit down. Tell me what you want to show me!""It's about business,""Of course, it's about business!" he pointed that word.I swallowed at th
DetailsI WAS in the living room doing something when I saw my mother rushing down our big staircase."Aurora, Aurora..." She repeatedly called my name."Hey mom, slow down... What's going on mom, and why you're rushing down the stairs?" I asked her when she was in front of me."You know what-""What? There, you're out of breath from your haste. Please, get mommy some water." I ordered our maid who was in the kitchen."Darling, Minerva called!""Huh?" I frowned at what my mother said. "Why? what does he need?""They say, they will continue to ask for your hands now."My eyes widened when I heard this. "Really? Is it right now?"I awed. "Now? As in, mother?" she nodded. "Tsk. Right now, look mom, I am very busy." I said but the truth is that I feel nervous.She taps her forehead. "Why do you bring your work all the way home? What you should do for now is rest because today is Saturday, dear."I didn't make mommy feel that I was nervous. Damien is not talking with me, as if he is avoidi
ApologizeI GET my phone and composed some text messages. Whether he reads it or not is up to him. After I sent the short message I dropped the cell phone on the side of the sofa.It's not my thing to send him a message, it just happened to be necessary. I saw that he read it and looked at me.I raised my eyebrows slightly. And I get his response with a simple nod."Darling,"I looked at my mother. "Yes, mom?""Your Aunt is asking you,""Huh? Um, what is it, Aunt?""I said, what do you prepare for your wedding? Is it a beach, a church, or?""Mom, we both decided on a simple wedding." I looked at Damien because of what he said. I am glad he said that."No." His mom protested immediately."And also no... I won't agree because my daughter can only get married once," my mom also protested.I sighed. I don't want to talk anymore. I also felt that Damien didn't answer and tried to convince both of our mothers.I saw that he typed a message, and I immediately felt my cell phone vibrate."You
Speak outThe day of dealing with the details of Damien and I's beach wedding is also over. From that day on, I felt that he was communicating well with me.It's not like it used to be but somehow he can talk without avoiding. We are talking, although it is formal and it's all about business-related.A knock outside my office interrupted my work."Ma'am, the meeting will start shortly." Jina, Damien's Secretary, appeared."Okay, I'll be going in a few minutes, Jina. Thank you,""Okay, ma'am."I checked the papers that I need to bring and when I gathered everything I organized myself. When I entered, everyone looked at me. I didn't think I was the only one missing from that meeting."Sorry if I'm late." I reluctantly smiled at everyone and delicately sat next to Damien."Ms. Torres is already here, then let's start Mr. Harrison," said one of the board of directors."Okay, let's proceed now. " he then stood in front of everyone.He was talking, I can't help but look at him. I didn't kno
Dinner with the CoupleI LOOKED at a private restaurant bar that Damien phoned me to, where he and her girlfriend was going to dine.That place is beautiful. It is private so maybe almost wealthy people who want privacy can dine there.I got out of my car and went to the entrance of the restaurant. The employee immediately greeted me at the entrance. When I mentioned Damien's name, he smiled and directed me to where to go.I smiled and thanked her... as I got inside the restaurant, I immediately liked it because it has a nice ambiance and a live singer who sweetly sings late 90's love songs.There is a bit of dim light around and I guessed correctly that it was good because the bare table has its privacy. It has dimension walls.When I saw the table I was taught, I immediately stared at them. There I saw Damien, I couldn't see the woman with him because her back was in my direction. I guess Damien didn't notice me so I just continued my walk. Until I was close to them."Hey, you're he
PreparationDamien and I are at a Beach Resort where we both chose the place for our wedding by next week.It was a quick preparation. A month has passed since the month and day of our wedding have been planned. My Mom and Aunt Minerva always updated us on every detail. They are ensuring that everything is perfect.The wedding gown I chose, Tita interfered with, also when I said that I want a color gray motifs, she interfered. The wedding arrangement, the wedding cake... Everything is she almost the one that decides, while my mother had no problem because she knew what was Auntie Minerva's taste, it was the best for me. So, she doesn't interfere even with my gown which they thought was the style that suits me."Do you think it's okay here?"He didn't look at me, he looked all around."You are the bride," he said and then moved his gaze to me. "I should be asking you that."I smiled. "Haller, you know that wherever you marry me— oh, I mean, wherever we have our wedding is fine with me,
1 Year LaterFamilyA BABY'S wail is trying to wake up my sleepy spirit. I slowly opened my eyes. I immediately smile as I open my eyes.Who wouldn't smile when you wake up and the first thing you see is your husband and child?I was just looking at my beloved husband, Damien. He is now standing at the open window while our precious daughter, Danniella is in his arms. He puts our daughter to rest on his chest."Shh, baby... Mommy is still sleeping. Come on, hush my love... Mommy will wake up with your cry. Mommy was awake last night," he said softly.Our daughter still does not stop her weak wail. Danniella is always like that in the morning. I think because she feels that in the morning his father will leave again and go to work."Hush, hush, my love. Daddy's here. Look for mommy later, hm? Daddy is here for you... Let Daddy cuddle you just this moment, baby." He continued comforting our daughter in her sobbing.My smile widened. It sounds like he was begging our daughter to stay and
A Promise"HMM..." I was distracted by someone trying to wake up my sleeping spirit."Sweetheart, wake up..." The soft voice trying to wake me up."Hmm..." was my only response."Sweetheart, wake up. It's already six in the evening,"As I hear the said time, I forced my eyelids to open. I immediately glimpse Damien's face."What time?""Six," he answered and kissed my forehead."W-what? Oh, God. My mom might be looking for me," I sat up suddenly, not minding my naked body. "Damien, get up... get dressed.""Take your time," he said just looking at me while getting dressed.My cheeks suddenly turned red. "Get up," I pulled him by the arm after I finished putting on my clothes.What I didn't expect is that he pulled me on top of his body."Let's skip the dinner, and let's stay here for a while.""No way. Come on, stand up." I stood up and pulled out myself from him. "Damien, please. Mom will wonder where I am right now,""Don't worry, I called her and said you were with me now,""Really?
Making Love"D-DAM..."Damien pinned me immediately on the door as we got inside the house. It was a house where we used to live together.I didn't protest anymore when he pressed a kiss to my lips. I relented as I wrapped my arms around his neck."H-hey, maybe someone will see us here." I Huskily said when our mouths parted."There are no other people in this house now except us, sweetheart." his eyes glint."S-so?" I stammered."So?" he's like teasing."U-um,""Don't worry because we are alone in the house."I blushed and nodded and swallowed a little. "G-good... Ahy—" I gasped as he suddenly lifted my body.I didn't even protest when he claimed my lips in an intense kiss.I felt him sitting on the wide sofa bed in the living room. I immediately felt the life of his member when I was right there in front of him and sitting on his lap."Yeah, good. Because I can do whatever I want to do with you," he whispered while his eyes looked at me.My eyes were also glittering as I look intent
Wedding RingsI IMMEDIATELY let go of my embrace with Damien when we heard someone knocking outside the conference room."Sir— oh... Where are those people?" Jina asked in surprise as she opened the door.I smiled at Jina because she couldn't look directly into her boss's eyes."Nice one, Jina.""Huh, Sir?""For your collusion with your Ma'am Aurora," he said seriously to his Secretary."Well, sir—""Tsk... Damien, leave your secretary, please? It was my plan. I'm the one who did the orders, that's why she didn't answer you earlier when you called her." I glanced at his secretary. "Jina, it's fine, you're pardoned now, right Damien?" I said while smiling at him.He was still scratching his head. It seems that my defense of her from his boss was not enough."I'm sorry Sir... Please?""I only just forgive you if you will leave us now, Jina." his face is still serious at that time.Jina nodded and smiled slightly. "Thank you, Sir, Ma'am..." Then she went out and closed the door again.Dam
My Wife"IT'S you, Ma'am Aurora..." She squealed and happily approached me. "Oh, it's really you." And she embraced me out of excitement."Hey, Jina." I shyly looked around because the attention of everyone in the hallway went to us."Oh, sorry... I just got carried away, Ma'am Aurora... I thought it was a model that had been lost in this area," she scratched her head. "Hey everyone... Our most beautiful boss,"The employee's mouths dropped. Perhaps they are also wondering what Jina said."Jina? Stop it...""Anyway, our very own, Ma'am Aurora Torres—""Come on, you're such a talkative." I pulled her towards Damien's office."Ma'am, you look even better today." she is still smiling widely."Oh, thank you. Anyway, where's your boss, Jina?""Oh, God! How come I forgot Sir... Shit, he will probably scold me again, for sure," she hit her forehead when she remembered her boss."Why?" I was surprised when she suddenly looked at some documents on Damien's desk."It's because Sir ordered me to
At the CompanyAS I expected, the Van was heading to the road where the area leading to our old house was. It's not the new house that Daddy handed down where mommy and I moved before I left for Spain last year.I suddenly wanted to ask my mother, I have a lot of questions for her but I respect her when she told me that she will speak as soon as we get home.I stayed silent, I also feel, Pasing and Fe are both muted behind mom and me.After we arrived at the house... the driver even helped us to support mom to her room which is now only on the first floor of the house.When I entered our old house, I was amazed. That's because something changed in that house of ours. Especially my parents' room. That room used to be on the second floor but is now on the first floor. It was a connecting room upstairs."Fe, I'll take care of mommy. Thank you very much." I said after we helped mommy change her clothes."Sit down here, daughter..." mom starts as Fe already gets out of her room.I looked a
Escape from Meetings"WOW...""The two children are right... She is truly here,""Shh... She is sleeping..."Those low voices awakened my slumbering spirit at that time.I slowly opened my eyes. I feel the gentle caress in my hair as I bend down and fall asleep. When I remembered where I was, I suddenly sat up properly."Good morning, baby..." My mother happily greeted me as I looked at her smiling face."Good morning, Aurora." Fe and Pasing who were standing at the foot of the bed also greeted me merrily."Good morning..." Then I smiled at them all. As usual, I approached and kissed their hands one by one, and also my mother."God bless you, darling." Mommy was smiling, she was happy to see me there. "When did you come, dear? You haven't told me to come home.""This morning, mommy. And I came here right away to see your situation. How are you doing? Do you still feel any pain?"She shook her head smiling at me. "I'm so happy to know that you are home now, baby... I thought when I wok
DextroseAFTER he spent half an hour in the hospital, I kept telling him to go home. He can't stay any longer because he will face an emergency meeting that will be held today.He nodded slightly at me and said goodbye to my friends that he was talking to at that time.I took him out of mom's room."You should also need to go home and rest, Aurora," he said when we were out of the room.I shook my head. "I will stay here, I will watch over mommy until she wakes up. I also need to talk to her doctor to clarify what happened to her and how her condition.""But you look tired. Rest at least for a few hours,""I can rest here, as long as I don't leave mommy."He took a deep breath and nodded. "Okay, if that's what you want. I'll be back here later after my meeting so that you have someone with you to watch over her," he said and I shook my head."Don't bother, Damien. I can do it on my own. My friends are there,""I will come and you can't stop me," he finally said.I breathed deeply. "Ok
ExplainingI Have never talked to him since he forced me to take to his private plane that will travel back to our country. I wanted to say no, but I didn't because it would make my trip home easier, and I was so eager to catch a glimpse of my mother.When we arrived at the plane, he approached me, and then he offered to sit behind him but I refused. I know that he can sense that I am avoiding him by sitting in the same seat.I still didn't take it. I kept looking into the distance and all I could think about was my mother who is in the hospital right now. I sighed looking out the window."Sandwich, chocolate milk?"My spirit returned because of that voice. I looked at him slightly."I don't feel like eating," I refuse it."Oh, come on Aurora. It's time for dinner. A few more hours before we arrive in the Philippines. So, here, accept and eat this food. You have to be strong for your mommy,"I sighed and reached for it. I feel hungry but I don't really feel like eating because I'm sti