Sihana Caden"Dad!!""Zayn!!" Mom and I said in unison. "Just answer my question and stop yelling at me.""No, Dad. I'm not searching for any guy now. I feel I'm still at that stage of forgetting Ralph completely. Yes, a little memory of him still left in me and, I'm trying and will keep on trying to get everything out after then, once I meet the right man who is going to treat me like the real queen that I am, I will open my heart for him without any hesitation""Perfect! That will be in twenty years coming right?" He asked with a hopeful look. "Sorry to disappoint you dad, but I can't make a promise. It might be tomorrow. A week? In a month? A year or two. It depends on how fast I meet someone to fill in that space again." I answered but he eyed me instead. "I came here to apologize to you two. Mom, Dad..." I trailed off before taking both of their hands in mine. "I know, I've not been a good daughter to-""Don't even finish that statement, Sihana Caden. There's no way I'm going
Sihana CadenI walked into my dad's company with a broad smile on my face. I got a call from him an hour ago to meet him in his office for an important discussion I have no idea what exactly is going on. But one thing I'm sure of is, this might be connected to what we talked about two days agoGiving the restaurant to me, I think. My dad's workers begin to greet me one after the other immediately after they saw me. I answered them politely even though, some faces are new to me. I once worked for my dad here, though, it didn't take me up to three months before I was transferred to another branch. I smiled politely at each of them before making my way to the elevator. I pressed on the last floor and Just before it almost got closed, a hand suddenly stopped it. The guy rushed in and pass me as a small smile guy of all died down when he saw who was standing right in front of him. I widened my eyes out of shock. He is a guy from my past. I can't believe he's here"Michael? What are you
Sihana CadenNo, you're not turning into one but you're already one. Please, Sia, this is not the right time to have such a weird thought- my subconscious said to me in a scolding manner."Hey, Sia! See you even listening to all I've been saying?""Huh? What was that? Erm, I mean to say, congratulations to you. I'm so happy for you and I'm sure, your girl is so happy to have you as her man" I said. I wasn't lying though. Micheal is nothing but a good man. Maybe, if I had said yes to him months ago, I would have been his wife-to-be and not that girl!Arrrghhhh!!! Damn you, Sihana Caden for turning him down. Can you stop cursing yourself? This guy was never your dream man and you know it! Stop getting yourself worked up because of this!- my subconscious said to me again. "Sia, are you sure you're fine? You looked stressed out all of a sudden. Is this about what I just told you? You're not been responding to all that I've been saying." His voice said as he brings me out of my thought.
Sihana Caden"Look who we have here!" He said in excitement. "Mathew? What are you doing here?" I asked, looking confused. "Has someone forgotten that I'm Mr. Caden's partner business? Of course, I'm here because of work" he answered. That should be true. I must have been really stupid for asking such a question of him. I can't imagine I'm seeing him here again after the last time he came to the house another day. I could vividly remember him telling me that he would call me but to date, I haven't gotten anything from him. "Okay" I said before turning to face my dad's secretary, Melissa. "Can I go in to see my Dad?""Yes, sure you can do that" I thanked her and was ready to walk into my dad's office when Mathew suddenly block me from moving. "What do you think you're doing?!" I asked, glaring at him. "You don't look happy to see me, why?" He questioned, looking intensely into my eyes. "Am I supposed to jump up the roof and come down just because you're here? Just get out of my
Sihana Caden"Mommy! What are you doing here?" I asked sitting on my dad's desk."To see my husband, of course. And you, what are you doing here?" She asked pointing her index finger at me. "To see my daddy, of course" I answered in the same tone as her. "Zayn! I can't believe you're choosing this girl over me! I'm your wife!" She whines like a small child before taking her sit on one of the couches getting a chuckle from me. My dad and I looked at each other before making jest of mom. He hurriedly put in a serious face and walk over to her. "Come on, babe. Don't tell me you're jealous of your daughter?" He asked her. "Of course, why won't I? When you're so concerned about her these days and now forget that you have a wife to attend to" she hissed and roll her eyes. Seeing where all this going, these old folks are about to get themselves engrossed in a sweet romantic moment, I gently get up from the desk, pick up my bag and slowly walk towards the door so as not to distract them
Sihana Caden "Hey! It's me. Don't tell me you're that scared of me now" he jokes whilst laughing. I stared at him pissed, right now. "Mathew! Are you crazy?! What are you still doing here? Didn't you leave already?" I asked him."Actually, I did leave, but I forgot my phone in your father's office earlier so, I came to pick it up""You think I'm that stupid to believe your lies? You think I don't know you have been stalking me? What exactly do you want from me and, why do you keep following me about like a walking dead?""You mean, like a zombie?" He teased."I'm not joking, Mathew" I hissed with my eyes rolled at him."I'm not jobless, you know. I'm the only son of my dad and I've been handling all of his companies including mine so, I'm not stalking you. I haven't gotten feed time to do that yet" Stupid arrogant man!"Whatever! I'm leaving" I said, ready to get into my car when he said. "Do you want me to drop you?" I turned to look at him in horror. Is he blind or what? Despite
Sihana CadenI looked at their faces and tears suddenly begin to roll down my cheeks. "I'm trying! I'm really trying to forget about him but it's not working. You know, I do not want it to seem like I'm still into him but it's not working. I really love him too that I can't even see another guy again." I said. Charlotte hurriedly embraces me in a tight hug as she soothes my back. "Hey! You made a promise to yourself, remember? You won't be this down because of him. Girl! Look at you. You're a pretty girl and someone better than him is all over you already. All you have to do is to forget about him completely, open your heart to accept someone else's" she said. "Charlotte is right, Sia. Please, do not cry. We are to make ourselves happy tonight and not cry. How about we get ourselves drunk tonight? Let's forget about our sorrow and enjoy ourselves to the fullest?" Crystal suggested. "A nice idea but it's never going to work." A familiar voice said as the door burst open and he barge
Sihana CadenI walked to where Aiden's car is parked and throw my car key to his driver. He caught it immediately but looked at me confused. "You're driving my car back home. Give your boss his car key" I said to him. We are all out of Charlotte's house and now in her compound. I won't lie, I had a lot of fun with the girls yesterday night. None of us sleep all through the night. We are all awake, having fun, and celebrating with Charlotte and my brother. It was like the first time spending the night with them because it was definitely going to be a memorable one. Maybe, it's because of Charlotte's pregnancy that we found out. Yesterday was awesome. "What are you doing? Why are you giving him an order when you're not even his boss?" My brother asked me. "Because I'm your sister.""You have your car, you little witch" he hissed at me. "I know. But I don't want to drive. It's not a big deal, big brother" I replied, rolling my eyes at him. "Give her back the car key. There's no way
Sihana Caden A Year later If I will be told a day like this would come between Ralph and I then, I would have denied it. Just 6 months ago, I was still adamant in not giving him a chance. For good six months, he tried his best trying to win my heart back. He got into fight a lot of times with Matt, at some point, I got scared because I thought, he would hurt Matt remembering what he did to my ex then when we first met but, Ralph is now a changed person. He's more compassionate and caring too. I slapped him countless times, I hurt him with my harsh words, made sure to hurt his feelings just in same way, he did to me in the past yet, he took all of that without any complains. He didn't go away, he kept telling me he would accept whatever punishment I give him that he deserves everything. All he wanted was for me to forgive him. After a lot of thought and my heart betraying me whenever he's close to me, his change of attitude too made me end up forgiving him. I was glad Matt
Sihana CadenIt's been two days I last saw Ralph. Telling me he won't ever leave not until I forgive him yet, I haven't set my eyes on him again after the last time he collapsed at my door step. Well... Why am I even bothered about his presence?- I thought before rounding up the make up on my face. Matt and I are both going to this restaurant he told me he just found recently. I also realize something that, no matter how we had an argument, we end up settling the issue even before we realize it. He was like a boyfriend who understands his girlfriend. You see why I said, any woman who ends up with him will be so lucky to have him as her man? But, not me. I tried so hard to love him but, I just can't do it. And today, we're both having dinner outside. We both agreed to go out and explore most of the places I've not been to before I leave for New York tomorrow. I made a decision to go back home and, I won't be telling anyone. It will only be as a surprise.I'm sure, my friends, my f
Sihana CadenMy brother just finished telling me how Ralph was poisoned by his uncle, he inject him a dangerous poison. I can't believe he did that because Ralph helped my Dad. They've been trying so hard to find the antidote but it seems, he made sure he got the poison from a place where Ralph would never be able to find the remedy. And now, it's disturbing him according to what my brother had told me. "Sia, I believe you can take care of him, right?" He asked."What are you talking about? Take care of him? But you're here?""I need to attend to something urgent. A message just came in now""What?! But you can't just leave me alone with him here""He won't hurt you, that I'm sure of " he kissed my forehead and left the room in a hurry even before I could protest. How he can easily vouch for him now still amaze me. Just some months ago, none of them wants him for me but now, they're all close to him. Especially Aiden, he now act like he's known Ralph for years. Their closeness is
Sihana Caden Just getting up from the bed and my phone begin to ring. It's my Dad. I wonder what it's this time around. "Hey dad" I said immediately I pick up the call. "It's been 9 months already, getting close to 10th. When are you coming back home?" He asked, going straight to the point. "Dad! You didn't call me this early morning to ask me such question, did you?""Does this seems like a joke to you? From my tone, you should know I'm serious, Sia. When are you coming back home?" He asked again. "B... But. But I thought you told Aiden not to force me concerning this and that, I can decide on whenever I want to come back, Dad?""At this point, I can't help but tell you to come back home Sia. What do you still intend doing over there? Aren't you over the healing process already?""But I-""Your Dad is right, Sia. Please, come back home. We missed you so much. Your father and I, missed you a lot. Because of you, Aiden and Charlotte couldn't push through with the wedding... Don'
•Sihana Caden"It all begin while I was growing up." He begin as he caress my arms. My heart fluttered immediately due to his action. I'm glad, I was seating else, my knees would have gotten too weak and I might end up falling. "My uncle, what he told me was, my parents and my kid sister was killed by your Dad. He also told me, he did that because he was jealous of him. He made me know both our parents used to be a Mafia and at some point, they were both fighting for the leader then. And because your Dad couldn't stand my Dad taking the throne, he killed him, my mom and my sister. He told me he was glad I spent the holiday with him during that period else, I would have been dead too" "That's all a lie! My Dad would never do anything as that callous" I said as I tried to get up from his lap but he stop me immediately. "Please, let's stay like this. This is the only way I can make you understand me and how I feel" "Since when did you become this considerate about other people's fe
•Sihana Caden"Hey" I said faintly to Matt who was still sitting on my couch. I had thought he would leave after what has transpired between us some hours ago but no, he's still here waiting for me to come downstairs. What a gentle man. He hurriedly jump up from his seat and hug me tightly. I could feel his breath, heavily. "I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry for the way I busted at you earlier. I promise, I'm never going to do that again. Please forgive me" he apologized. "It's fine, Matt. You didn't do anything, okay? You were only looking after me. I... I should have listened to you but, I was so taken back by my emotions. I'm sorry too" I apologized. He broke the hug and smiled widely at me. "It's fine. For as long, you've forgiven me then, I'm okay with anything" he said."Thank you for understanding me""I will try my best to always do." He said. "So, what are you going to do about him now that he has find you again?""I don't know yet. I'm still surprised on how he found me" I sai
Sihana CadenAll the fear in me some few seconds ago are all gone and now replaced with anger. I glared hard at him before saying "what are you doing here?" In a very cold tone. The same tone he usually use. "I missed you Sia " he said as he hug me tightly, taking me off guard.This bastard did not just hug me, did he?"Get your filthy hands off me, Ralphael!" I tried pushing him away from me but, he's too stronger than me. He held me tightly like his life depends on it. "Please, Sia. Let's stay like this for a few minutes" he said, surprisingly in a very, very soft tone. "I said, to let go of me" I said again through gritted teeth. Finally, he let go of me and looked deep into my eyes instead, smiling. Did he just smile?!!!!!!Before I could say anything, he walked into my house like it belongs to him. "What the hell do you think you're doing, Raphael?! How dare you showed up in front of me like this?" I asked again. I don't know why my heart is beating crazy like this. I had
Sihana Caden8 months laterIt's been eight months I left home, my family, my loved ones and my work. I left without any traces. I also know, my parents would be hell worried sick about me when they found out I was gone. To make it worse, I left all they could use to track me behind. I know from the beginning that my father has always loved me very much and I'm sure, he would have search every crook and corner of the earth just for me before I finally call them on phone 4 months ago. Though, in the letter I left them, I told them not to bother looking for me that I will be fine but, I know my Dad very well. He has always cared and worried about me than my mom, I can't imagine how he would feel when he realized that I'm gone. Worried?Angry? Or, maybe both. I finally summoned the courage to talk to them four months ago and it was my mom who picked up. I called the house Telecom. Hearing her faint voice speak, I told her it was me. Do I even had to? Because, she called out my na
Mathew Diego Salvador"For the last time, who the hell saw my daughter leaving this house?!!!" Mr. Zayn roared in anger as he ask his guards and maids, making them all shake in fear. When I realized, I finished my work early today in the office, I decided to call Sia on phone. I wanted to ask her if she would want me to get her anything because I would love to see her face tonight before going back home.A month ago, when Mr. Zayn announced our wedding, I was shocked. I wasn't expecting such decision from him considering how he always threaten me to stay away from his daughter. I was happy though, with his decision. I'm in love with his daughter ever since we were kids and that has never changed. I will always love, cherish and respect her all my life- I made that vow to myself already.Calling her number several times, she didn't pick up and that's unlike her. I decided to give her some few minutes before trying it again but yet, same result as earlier.Her phone kept ringing but