She was going crazy. Not only did Jaime do this to her on purpose, but she could sense that he enjoyed torturing her. Now she realized that she was crazy so she came back for Juke. Once again, she contemplates why she let Jaime persuade her so easily.The next ten minutes were spent slowly swallowing the food she assumed her mother had prepared earlier. That woman knew she was back, but why didn't she show her face to make Vivian feel bitter? Thinking of this, Vivian glanced around the quiet dining room. That woman was nowhere to be seen. Where exactly was she hiding?Finally, after eating, she cleared the table and put the dirty dishes in the sink, she stood looking at the dishes for a few minutes then turned on the faucet and grabbed the sponge.After the dishes were cleaned and put away, she realized Jaime hadn't come back to check if she had finished her food. What is he doing?Narrowing her eyes, she walked around. It was as if time had never passed in this house like everything
"It's been a while since we had breakfast together," Jerry commented.They sat at the table with two trays filled with muffins, bread, and two cups of iced coffee."That's right." She agreed."It seems like I hang out with you more than Hodja." Jerry smiled gently."It seems like he's an outcast now." Vivian joked and then asked thoughtfully. "What do you do at noon?""I have to go see a client," he explained. "How about you?"Vivian shrugged. "I wondered if we could have lunch together. Or I could help you with something."He frowned at her. "Aren't you still busy entering data into the system?"Vivian gently bit her tongue. "It'll be okay to take a day off.""Jaime will leave you alone?""Ignore him," Vivian said.Jerry looked at her blankly and then laughed. "You don't care, do you?""I don't care," Vivian said that she felt that Jerry was deliberately bringing up Jaime to make her realize that she sincerely cared about him."Okay. I'll call you if I'm done and then we can have lun
Jaime also quickly walked to the front door as soon as she entered. Like before, he didn't say anything to her but just looked at her as if he were her master and she was the maid following him."Are you two back?" A voice greeted her as she walked through the door, taking off her shoes and putting them on the shelf. Vivian felt everything around her freeze as she saw her mother - Jaime's mother - standing before her. Sunken face, big round eyes smiling as if the sun never sets.Vivian finally looked at her with a blank mind, all kinds of emotions racing through her at the speed of a roller coaster. From abandonment to seeing her again as Jaime's mother. All the anger and despair that had followed her like a shadow over the years remained unforgotten.Vivian looked at her both angrily and wondering if the woman, like Jaime, mourned her death. However, Vivian had no reason for her mother to apologize because her mother believed it was not her fault that she died.She had nothing to apo
Vivian felt uncomfortable, maybe that was what made her angry that everything was part of Jaime's plan. Vivian had loved him as much as he loved her, he would admit that. He had been a fool and so had she. They are no different, two liars with a goal in mind.He can understand her anger to an equal extent because he was upset when he found out she cheated on him, but unlike two years ago, Vivian won't be able to walk out that door again.He turned around to follow her and hugged her from behind, forcing her to drop her suitcase. He then picked her up. Vivian struggled. He threw her onto the bed more roughly than intended. Vivian was dropped onto the mattress, he held her down while she tried to stand up.She pushed her hands up against him. In a constant struggle, he fought to keep her hands pinned down on either side of her head. Panting, she rolled her eyes at him.How she pursed her lips to bite back the anger made his heart pound against his chest. Whether angry or ignoring him, s
"What do you want to eat?" Jaime asked as he drove past a restaurant. He could see black smoke rising above Vivian's head. She's still upset with him. Without answering, Vivian looked out the window.Losing patience, he asked again. "I asked what do you want to eat?"Having a bad temper, Vivian turned to him angrily. "I don't want to eat. Why don't you ask yourself?"She doesn't have to be so rude if she's angry with him like he crossed a boundary or invaded her privacy.Impatient and angry with Vivian, he bought a loaf of bread, devoured it, and continued on his way.If she was at all curious about where they were going, she said nothing. He went to a construction site that was going to be a new shopping mall.He came to monitor the plans and to confirm whether workers were following safety measures.Gravel and rocks crunched under the tires as he put the car in park and got out. The air smelled of cement, sweat, metal, cranes, and heavy machinery.A mist of rough stones flowed into
A long minute passed after he watched in horror as firefighters pulled an injured man out from underneath the rocks.Walking forward while losing his balance, he almost tripped when he discovered a girl kneeling in front of a man, tending to his wound. Her ponytail was loose and messy.Vivian wore a classic black and white shirt this morning...Jaime took a step forward but couldn't take him any further. He's scared. What if he's mistaken? What if this girl isn't his Vivian? He doesn't want to be disappointed."Vivian..." His frame trembled. "Vivian..." Swallowing, he called out louder. This time his voice came out more desperate. "Vivian."He noticed the girl turn to look at him. Through her messy hair and dusty face, she was still her, his Vivian.A sniffle escaped his lips. He felt relieved. Jaime almost cried and rushed forward as Vivian stood up.Jaime hugged her to assure himself that she was still alive. Then releasing her, he held her face between his hands, smiling tremblingl
Vivian was surprised when she looked at her in the mirror. My hair is messy like I just fought with a cat. Sand dust still clung to her face, all from the wind that blew when the building collapsed. Clothes are torn. The expensive shirt is now wrinkled.No wonder everyone acts so exaggerated. Her feet hurt from wearing high heels that are not suitable for the built environment, which makes her feel exhausted.Quickly removing her clothes, she took a warm bath, got dressed, and walked out. Jaime did not enter the room, so she made herself comfortable on the bed.As she lay there in complete silence, she thought about how Jaime had called her name in utter fear, despairing at the thought of her buried beneath the sand."For the past two years, every hour of the day, do you know what I've done? I mourn for you. I grieve for you more than I grieve for my father."Did Jaime think she was going to die? Was he as scared as he was that day when he came to find her in the burning apartment com
“You should at least let me see you off,” Vivian said."Do not need." Jerry smiled. "Rest, we'll talk later.""Sure."They will not meet. Jaime makes sure of that. As soon as Jerry finishes his case, there will be a lot of other work lined up for him. Jaime asked Aiden to prepare everything in advance."I'll see you off," Jaime suggested and received a surprised look from Jerry. After saying goodbye to Vivian again, Jaime walked Jerry down the hallway toward the front door. "How was work? Not too much for you?""Are not." Jerry coldly replied. "Vivian wasn't at her apartment this morning. I was surprised when she said she was here."Jaime turned to face the lawyer as they reached the front door. "Of course, she's here."Jerry looked at him for a moment and then said. "I'm not sure what's going on between you two, but Vivian still has a lot to figure out.""I don't think she's someone you need to worry about so sincerely," Jaime said. "I won't hurt her if that's what you're thinking."