"Won't you ask what i'd like to have here?" Regina asked in a taunting voice.Elise and i, looked into each other before i took a deep breath, keeping it all together."What would you like to have, ma'am?" I asked in a pretentious approach, trying to control the urge of becoming sarcastic all of a sudden.Regina made a fake gasp, she exasperatedly put her left hand to her lips. I remained looking at her nonchalantly."Oh no, i suddenly forgot. Can i get your suggestion, please?" She blinked her eyes hilariously in front of me. I let Elise speak up. "We have moon pies, blueberry cheesecake, various flavors of shortcakes and mousses--" but Regina intentionally cut her off."Sorry? But i'm talking to your manager here." She raised a brow at her and then, to me. I sighed heavily."B-but i'm the manager here, ma'am." Elise corrected. Regina's lips formed into an 'O' as if she fell into a big realization."Is that so? Oh my God, i'm sorry! I think i misunderstood something. If you're the m
This is actually normal but why does it have to be so painful? Damian's starting to ask about Lorcan and i can't stop myself from making promises that are uncertain to happen. Am i being a harsh mother? Because that's the only way i know to prevent his innocent little heart from breaking apart.The least thing i want to happen is for him to discover the real state between me and his Daddy, the fact that our family is years broken and too impossible to be fixed.Especially now that his father is bound to marry other woman. I feel so sorry for my son. He doesn't deserve any of this unfairness but i can't do something about it. Even how much of a successful woman i am right now, it's as if i'm still powerless when it comes to him.Because in the very first place, how can i fight for someone who dumped me for his perpetrator? How can i get him back when he was the one who was first to give up our relationship? I know it's a dead end. There are things that better to keep, and words left
"Lorcan..." I spat his name acidly and the funny part was it sounded more likely unfamiliar to my ears after long years since the last time i heard it from my mouth.Slowly, i lifted my eyes up to him until I got to see the full view of him. From his body that seemed to become more masculine and defined, to his face that clearly matured evenly along the years. His intense grey eyes that used to give me butterflies were looking directly at me right at this moment, bland and so... strange. I already expected it anyway. But to actually meet him again in this kind of situation isn't something i prepared myself for. I think it's too early... or maybe i don't really want to see him again, in any possible situations at all."Ran out of gas?" He guessed correctly. I blinked and absentmindedly clicked the car keys i was holding."Y-yeah..." Fvck. Why am i stuttering? "Let me drive you to the gas station." He then, offered in a very formal tone. As if he's just offering a new proposal to his
All i know is i have to deal with another awkward moments once again with Atticus Fauler. Him and his actions that bothers me a lot. Do i have to deal with this total change of heart from now on?"Here's for you," Atticus handed me the bouquet after i turned on the lights in the living room and we sat together on the sofa."Oh, thank you. This is unexpected, huh." I had to say that, to let him know that things are still bewildering to me."Those are freshly-picked, and what's so unexpected about it? I have already told you over the call last night. I meant it." There was a long stare coming from those dark oceanic depths."So..." I made a pause to swallow hard. "You're literally serious about the, uh... confession?" I aimed for some clarification, and he nodded firmly. Goodness gracious."I'm serious as hell, Atasha. Want me to prove it all the way to you?" There's a dare in his tone and i was like, "No, no, no. Not the kiss again!""Okay, okay! Fine, i believe you. You fell for me an
I tightly shut my eyes and my arms have their own mind to wrap around his sandalwood incensed neck. I hugged him back, like i'm surrendering all the hatreds i have for him, throwing the uncertainties away and concealing my last image of him in my memory where it broke the other part of me.Being caged in his steel-like arms is something that brings serenity to me. I can't deny it. Heck, i don't even want to. It's a natural feeling, like some kind of nostalgia, reminding me how his physical touches have always been this effective when it comes to me. Always."Hush..." He whispered to my ears then, caressed my hair tenderly.Fuck. Here's the other side of him, poking again. Beyond the ruthlessness within, there's this gentle softie part that became my total weakness. He's using it against me right now. It's frustratingly affecting me in any way but despite the unfairness of it all, i couldn't seem to complain. I'm stupidly accepting the unfairness. Because i feel safe. It has always b
"You're hiding him from me, again." It wasn't an accusation, it was a certain statement coming from him.Oh, dear. Curse the beer for making me a bit dizzy and lightheaded to push him away and regain our recent reasonable distance that he purposely engulfed."I'm not..." Still, i stood with it. His brows were near to cross one another, his smirk slowly faded."Prove me wrong then." He dared. I bravely leveled his piercing stares. Lorcan licked his lower lip and to my heart's danger, he leaned his face closer to mine as if he was still unsatisfied by the inches apart. I can already smell the intoxicating menthol in his breath mixed with rum and a bit part of cigar. All in one, it clouded my remaining rational thoughts for a second and i insanely think of inhaling it more to my advantage because of how hot he is right now.Jesus, Atasha! Get a hold of yourself! Stop fantasizing your cheater ex-husband for pete's sake! "I'll prove you nothing, Lorcan. Now, move away and let me take a n
SYDNEY'S POINT OF VIEWThe call ended with only the ringing occurrence. And this is gonna be my fifth freaking attempt! Jeeziness! What's with that girl and why can't she answer my calls? The stupid voice in my phone's system always tells me that the person i was trying to connect with, is freaking cannot be reached."The fudge, Tash? This is so not you..." I murmured to my phone as if it could hear me, or she's there actually and this is just one of her stupid pranks.In all honesty, it kinda bothers me. I wasn't considering any other disturbing thoughts but as seconds went by, i started to be open for it. Sighing heavily with my phone on my left hanging hand, i stood up still and watched baby Damian behind the glassdoor. Yeah, i know he's not that so baby anymore like the day my friend introduced him in this world, with those cute little limbs and a small face. Aww, i could still remember how tiny he was when he was born, whining unreasonably, still with a long infant's navel and
KADEN'S POINT OF VIEWMy mind is clouded with Atasha's unconsciousness as i was driving my Hilux on my way to the company. The current event is distracting me for real until it leads to a huge frustration. Yeah, i wouldn't deny that i was once a full packed asshole to her when i let my damn egoistical glands and stupid insecurities devour me. I'm not proud of my past endeavours, really. And I sincerely regret every bit of it no matter how long the time have passed.Now, i'm still making it up to her as his older sibling, the one and only big brother of the spoiled Rae's heiress mostly known for being the party brat, several years from this day onwards. I want to redeem all those chances we missed for such siblings bond. I'm still trying, but why does she have to fall in this state?Why is she so reckless to herself? That brat... she never really changed, never ever learned. Oh my impulsive careless sister, what should i do to you?"A pleasant evening, Sir Kaden!" My employees greete