Claire and I were both clueless about what was going on but didn't do anything as we were pulled towards a nearby bar where the music was softer and less crowded."Thank you brother!" said Whiteney and blew a flying kiss to the bouncer with a poker face.We found a table near the dancefloor, so sightseeing among the handsome guys became the target of my companions. He looked for them while I simply checked my phone to see if there was a new message."You've been an idiot for a while..." I said to Nina who was sitting next to me."A-Ah... Just thought of something...""Who did we see on the dancefloor earlier in the other bar! You have liver disease, you're a girl!"Bettina squeezed Nina's arm."Who did you see?""Who else is that... Ah hehe... I haven't forgotten anything," Whiteney suddenly retorted."Who?" I repeat my question.Claire shrugged while Nariza smirked."When you answer why we moved bars, I'll get the next pitcher of mojito for free-"Nariza answered before I finished."
I had a headache when I woke up. The part I hate the most. Can't I just drink without a hangover?Oh shit!I rolled out of bed and breathed a sigh of relief because I was in the penthouse.I thought I would wake up in a random stranger's room again just like the first time. I don't know if I can handle it.I checked my clothes. My white top and skirt are gone, replaced by a pajama suit with green avocado prints.Who brought me home?I glanced at the bedside table and only then remembered the aching head.There was a bowl of steaming soup, medicine and two glasses of water sitting there.I took the note on the food tray.'Eat this and drink the meds for your hangover. I'll be back.'I rolled my eyes coz even the note sounds so bossy.I don't have to think about who wrote it because apart from the familiar clean hand writing, only one person will write it.I started the soup first, which is no wonder I finished. Hello, I feel like I threw up everything I ate last night. My stomach is ch
He seemed to breathe a sigh of relief because of my answer. "Did something happen last night, Nina?" "What happened? What could have happened last night?" I rolled my eyes at her. Obviously, she got my question wrong based on her anxiety and reddened cheeks. What I mean is whether he confessed or beat him because I could clearly see his hatred for Lawrence yesterday. "Anyways, Lily, I'm sorry this is what happened on our first night out after years. I didn't expect it to turn out like that." "It's fine... I wanted to get drunk." His forehead was wrinkled. Concern immediately appeared on his face. "Is there a problem?" "Nothing... I just feel like drinking last night. Taste of freedom," I lied. He let out a breath and grabbed my hand to hold it. "Lily, I can't imagine a life without you. You are the one who is always there for me... So if anything is bothering you, you can comfort me..." I smiled sparingly. Not now, Nina. "I'm fine. You know that Mama has been running my
I went down to cook, but the bodyguards helped me with that, so I let it go. Edmund was still in the bathroom so I just watched TV. I almost choked on my own saliva because suddenly there was a commercial break for a showbiz gossip. Mocha was posing on a large flat screen television. That's an exclusive interview. It looks like he just came from an event but was mobbed by the press. There was a lot of noise around but he only answered one specific question. "Mocha, how true is it that you are dating someone new after calling off your engagement with Mr. Blake Morris?" She stopped walking and smiled slightly at the camera, as if shy. And when did this witch has some shame? Last I knew, if there was anything she lacked it was shame and good manners. "Uhm... I'm dating someone right now," she said simply, causing more questions from the reporters. The bodyguards immediately came to his aid. In the back I saw some security guards. "We want to keep it private because he's a busine
When I was satisfied with the arrangement of the table, I then went up to the room to take a shower and get dressed. I made sure I smelled good and my maroon bodycon dress was tangle-free. I applied light make up and sprayed an expensive perfume just to make sure I look pleasant. "Miss, why are you having a candlelit dinner? Is it your birthday?" I smiled sparingly at a bodyguard before shaking my head. "It's our third wedding monthsary. I just want to relax and celebrate." "Oh, ma'am, we're going to bring out the food. You can just stay here on the balcony." I hummed my thanks and let them return the food to the kitchen to arrange it on the terrace. I texted Edmund about what time he would be home but I didn't receive a reply so maybe he is on his way home. "It's all here, Miss," Roy said like a supervisor checking all the details. He is the one I lit the candles in the penthouse. And of all, he was the most tired. "Get some rest, especially those off duty. I'm fine here...
I arrived safely at the mall with Roy alone. Edmund was speechless. I also turned off my cell phone so that no one could contact me. Nina and I talked about meeting at a restaurant inside the mall so I went straight there, of course Roy was a tail. "Hey!" From the menu, I looked up at Nina who looked intrigued. "Do you have any help?" he asked and pushed Roy to the other table not far from us. "Leave it alone, what are we going to eat?" When our food arrived, only then did I remember that my stomach was empty since dinner. "Are you hungry Edmund?" I just grinned at Nina and looked back at the food, why didn't I eat last night? "How are you and Lawrence," I tried to open another topic while we ate dessert. "Usual..." "What is usual?" He bent down and stirred the multilayered ice cream. "He's with someone else I think..." "But... He picked you up last-" What I was going to say hung in the air when I heard her soft sobs. "Mommy just ordered him, Lily... He doesn't really w
I put the cellphone aside and continued to shower. It took me a while because there was only a little bit of shampoo left. Good and I found something in the cabinet.After getting ready, I lay on the bed and stared at the ceiling."Dad?" I said weakly when I saw Dad at the foot of my bed.I got up to hug him but immediately backed away when his eyes suddenly lit up."Why are you here?""You are absolutely worthless! What are your grades?" he yelled at me.I immediately felt a tremor in my chest when I remembered one of my majors that was not the highest grade. Everything passed, but my parents can't just pass.I was so nervous."I'll do better next time-""No more next! Don't study!"The strength of his voice made my brain more confused. I don't know how to explain that our laboratory exam is difficult so my grades are not that high.I didn't do well in the microscopic research that was our biology exam because it was at the same time as other subjects, but like our teacher, my mother
"So, Kendrick what do you say marshmallows that are hard?" I asked him seriously even though I was holding back my laughter. We are about to finish eating. I only had float and fries in front of me and hers had pasta. After the rice meal, we still managed to eat, so we had an early lunch, and it was time for lunch. He frowned, looking clueless as to what I was saying. This man! He forgot immediately. "What?" "Pft... No hard mallows!" I exclaimed then started laughing my ass off. I laughed not because of the joke but because of his very epic face. The poor man got it bad. He was confused for a long time before nodding his head which made my laughter even more intense. "Okay Lily. What do you call a skinny cat?" said brother. I stopped laughing, curious about his question. "What?" "A cat on diet," he said accompanied by a cute smile. I winced before laughing. Hell! I was gasping for air when he spoke up again. "What's the cute ship called?" I raised my eyebrows. My grin c
Edmund’s POV Love is an endless battle between choices and their consequences. Just one wrong move and you will lose everything. One misunderstanding and it's over. I stared at my phone's screen. I used to be too lazy to touch it, now I'm just grinning like an idiot because of its beautiful wallpaper. My wife and daughter. Right. This is what you call heaven. "So what do you think of our proposal Mr. Moriarty?” I was startled when the person in front of me suddenly spoke. I sat up straight because she was staring at me, noticing that I wasn’t listening. I sipped my wine. A bit unethical but I had no choice but to join her here at a French restaurant inside the hotel. I canceled our meeting last time because I was working from home and if I were to work, I would be too busy to insert the conversation with Mocha into the schedule. Her family's hotel is one of the biggest and we can't deny the fact that they make millions annually but they are not doing well these days. I only s
When I got up the next day, I was shocked. For a brief moment I wished that everything last night was just a dream, a nightmare perhaps. But I know it wasn’t. It was all real. The door opened suddenly and I was still blinking when I entered there as the people inside my mind followed one another. Kendria's hair is done, it looks like Edmund has taken a bath as well, wearing a white v-neck shirt. It was close to the chest and stomach so that every movement made his muscles scream. I immediately looked away when our eyes met. "Mimi! Breakfast in bed!" Kendi kindly stated. The little girl climbed onto the bed and was still jumping on it. "Don’t jump sweetie, the food will spill." I was still shocked when I heard Edmund’s voice. It was a sweet yet authoritative thing that made Kendria obey. She stopped jumping and sat on the bed facing me with a smile. "What is that?" I pointed to the bed tray that Edmund was carrying. And he wasn't alone, behind him was Edna with more food. "G
In my head I imagined this a couple of times, we are in a fancy restaurant wearing formal clothes then I'll introduce Edmund to our daughter. Not like this, it's the middle of the night, it's storming outside and Edmund's mood is worse than the weather. Deep inside me I know that even though I'm not ready, it had occurred to me before to introduce the father and daughter to each other that's why I was led by fear. I don't want another rejection. I am afraid not only of the possible pain I will feel but also of the effect it will have on Kendria. Maybe I was selfish. Maybe I was a coward. Maybe I overreacted. But God knows I only want the best for Kendi. Because what if Edmund doesn't want to? What if he doesn't accept it? What if he doubts? Up until now he lives like a bachelor, jumping from one woman to another, is he ready to be a father? "Dada... sleepy..." Ken said in a small voice and yawned. A small smile crept on Edmund’s face. Still carrying Kendria, he stood up not even
I looked at him then took another step towards the door but before I could open it, Edmund was already there. "I can open it, I'm not disabled," I promised flatly. I heard him chuckle but he didn't say a thing. I went inside and folded the umbrella before facing him. "Go home Edmund, I'm not joking even if it's stormy I'll drag you to security- what are you smiling about? You find this funny?" He smiled and shook his head. "Even if your nose is smoking from irritation, you're still beautiful." My heart skipped a beat then it went back, thrice than it's normal bear. "Thank you for the concern but don't be too concerned with me, I am strong but you are fragile." "Stop me with your brats! I said without being concerned- wait you're shivering! I told you to go home!" "But I'm cold and I might get cold because I've been soaked in the rain for a while," he said. Because the light inside the house was on, I could clearly see him screaming suddenly at the sudden blowing of a strong
I rolled my eyes for the nth time. I've been in and out of the office a few times because I can't get home. Edmund is watching me like a crazy stalker.I'm already irritated because I can't go home, he will surely follow. Kendria is always waiting in the doorway, surely one look will tell her.And I won't let that happen. Over my drop dead gorgeous, sexy, awesome, brilliant, and all the good praises bodyI was thrown back in my swivel chair when I heard three consecutive knocks from the closed door."It's open! Push the door," I answered loudly.Next, Dallia's strange face appeared there. I can see that he has changed his clothes because he is no longer wearing the baby pink staff uniform."Miss? We've closed the cafe, are you going to stay?" he asked.Oh shit! Did I sleep?"N-No Dallia, are you still cleaning the kitchen?" I asked confused."Rara is also finishing."I nodded while gathering my things.I put back on the blazer I was wearing when I came in, covering the sweetheart neck
Is it possible for a person to forget in just a short period of time? I think it depends on the situation because right now the only thing I want is to get away from him."Thank you," I said in a flat tone before snatching the napkin pack out of his hand.I walked away pushing the grocery cart like nothing happened."What? That's it?" he asked while still following me.I rolled my eyes and pretended like I heard nothing.My eyes widened when I saw my daughter Ken, happily hopping in the grocery's entrance. Behind him is Erna carrying a big teddy bear."Lily-""You know what? I changed my mind..." I nervously glanced at his back trying to find some escape. "Just help me, I forgot something at the end. Can you take it? My foot hurts.""Where?" he asked eagerly."Uhm... In the detergent powder section, you can choose any brand as long as it's maroon in color, the dark one right? It's at the end," I flashed a smile.His eyes widened like he's shocked.I simply looked for Kendria again, go
"Great!" Inna clapped in glee, "Come with me, Harry and Vince are here, they miss you!" I didn't do anything when she pulled me out of the bathroom. I treated them like my real friends after all. It's a bit sad that my brother disappeared from their group. Maybe because of me or because of many other things that he and Edmund couldn't agree on. Whatever it is, a few years of friendship is also disappointing. Kendrick doesn't talk about that anymore and we are very careful with Kendria. If she heard it from her uncle, for sure she'll go nuts and I don't want that. The jaws of the two men we met at the table dropped. Harry immediately asked if he was dreaming while Vince stared at me like a weirdo. I found out that Gem was also here earlier but went home with her twins and Vince because the children were sleepy. "Calm down, guys, it's just me," I said jokingly and removed a few strands of my hair that had escaped from the updo bun. "Well... it's Lily!" Vince finally exclaimed. I
I did endless shopping before leaving Kendria with Erna. My daughter is not used to sleeping alone so I asked Erna to sit next to him first or maybe watch over him until he falls asleep. I said goodbye to Kendi but I know her tantrums are different when she wakes up and can't catch me. I still don't know what time I will go home exactly because the party starts almost at midnight, at nine o'clock. Actually, I'm late because it's nine thirty, but Kendrick said the only important thing is that I show up there, I don't need to be late. "I'll take care of it Ma'am," said Erna. I glanced at Kendria who was sleeping peacefully in her bed and then patted Erna to say goodbye. "Just lock the door when I go out, okay? I have a duplicate key so I'll take care of it when I get home later. Ken's milk is on the bed side table and if there's a problem, call me-" "Ma'am calm down, you'll only be gone for a few hours. It probably won't take you a decade at the party," Erna cut me off. I sighed a
"Let's talk later sweetie, alright?" I kissed her cheek and stood up. "Erna, stay inside for now, I'll just go to the home owners. Don’t let Kendria go out or I’ll kill you.”As soon as the two entered the house, I left. Our house is only walking distance from the office that Erna was talking about, so I just walked. I also have no choice because I don't have a car.The fat woman near the door greeted me politely, the opposite of what I found inside.Heads turned to me almost at the same time so I went inside with my head held high.There are five people in the room. The woman sitting on the swivel chair, a sophisticated woman and a man next to her. The other two women were standing on the side of the one on the swivel chair."Good afternoon, sorry I'm late because I just came from work..." I said softly and sat to the chair across the couple."No wonder the child is neglected," the sophisticated woman scoffed immediately.I cleared my throat and pretended I heard nothing."Miss Clark