Sihana CadenAiden got up from his sit without saying a word and walk over to where Charlotte and I were both sitting. He stretch his hand out to her, she looked at his face confusedly. She turned her head to look at me and I only pass her a small nod and smile. She got up and they both walk to the center of the room and halt. Now, they have everyone's attention on them. "Mom, Dad, I know what I'm about to say right now might be surprising to y'all but, I will still end up saying it since we have both decided to take this step. Erm.., Charlotte and I will be getting married as soon as possible" he announced. "What?!" Xander looked surprised. Yes, everyone in the room is surprise except, myself, mom, and dad. Mom looks happy? Yes, that's what I can see in her eyes. And my dad, he looks calm. Well, I'm not surprised because he's always calm in every situation even if, he's bothered or surprised, he will always look calm. "I also want to say this, Charlotte and I are expecting a baby
Sihana Caden"Just because I'm good-looking doesn't mean anyone can't hurt my feelings. You're extremely beautiful too yet, you got betrayed by the man you love the most." He said and that hit me real hard. He is right. Almost all the cute young guys want me for themselves yet, I choose Ralph but what did I get in return? He betrayed and hurt me badly. "You know, have you ever had of this saying that says; 'only those who are good-looking and has a kind heart get hurt the most in a relationship?'" he asked. I can't help but burst into heavy laughter. "What? Where did you get that from? I've never heard of something crazy as that" I said."Yeah, you might not have heard that before but I've always heard of it all the time and now you know" he said."Hmmm" I hummed. "So, what happened between you and her? Why did she betray you?" I asked but for a few seconds, he kept mum. Okay, did I ask what I'm supposed to do? Did I hit him hard on that?"You don't have to say anything if you don'
Sihana Caden"Rise and shine, it's morning two sleepy heads! Come on, wake up! Wake up!" I heard my mom's voice say but this sleep on having right now is too sweet to be disturbed. "It's morning already?" I heard Charlotte's husky voice ask. "Yes, it's morning. You two need to get up now" mom added again. "Good morning" "Morning, sweet girl. Now, get up from that bed you two"I don't want to be disturbed instead, I use my pillow to cover my ear. "Sihana Caden! You know that truck of yours is never going to work on me this morning. You had better get up from that bed right this minute before I spank that ass of yours" I heard my mom threatening voice. I hissed and sit up. I looked at my mom and glared at her. "Mom! This is unfair""Glare all you want, I don't care. You two need to get ready and come downstairs fast so we can all have our breakfast. We are going for a check-up after that" "Wait, what?!""Check up?!" Charlotte and I asked at the same time. The latter was Charlotte.
Sihana Caden"Sorry, sorry, I... I didn't mean to say that" I raised my hand, giving them an awkward smile. Charlotte, on the other hand, was busy smiling and making fun of me. They thank the doctor and we all walk out of his office. "Mom, I need to be on my way now" I announced getting their attention."On your way to where?" "You're going somewhere?" Mom and Charlotte asked at the same time. The latter was Charlotte."Hmmm" I hummed. "Mom, remember dad telling me earlier 'not to forget what we discussed'? Well, it's about the restaurant. I'm going there to meet Mr. Johnson." "Oh! That's true. So, you're going there now?" She asked. "Yes, mom" "And here I was thinking we would have some time for each other." Sophia said. "I promise, we will do. Maybe, some other time? I have to leave now. Bye!" "You're taking a cab?" "Yes, mom" "There's no way I'm going to allow that. Come on, get in the car. Lucas will drop you off at your father's company" mom said. "Mom, you really don'
Sihana Caden"Oh my goodness, Sia! Tell me this is not true" Becca said as she keep roaming around my office. They're all here to visit me because it's been two weeks since we last saw each other. I've been quite busy with work because of the responsibility shove on my head. I won't lie, it has not been easy for me. Now I know why my dad isn't always spending time with us most of the time. When one has a lot of huge responsibilities to take care of, it's always hard to find time for yourself. "You have to believe it, Becca. Her name is written here and also, you're right in her office" Johanna said, smiling. "Wow! This is so good""Oh please, stop making it look like it's the biggest achievement. You have something that's much more worthwhile than this" I said. "I don't know what you're talking about but this... Is really good. I'm so proud of you, girl! This is massive" she said again. "Well, Ms. Becca, thank you" I said, smiling before my gaze shifted to Charlotte. She has been
Sihana Caden"Don't tell me it's... It's the same man on that wheelchair?" Johanna asked with her eyes widened. Crystal nodded her head and now, it was time for all of us to widen our eyes in horror. "No way!" Becca yelled. "I can't believe this!" Johanna hissed."Oh my goodness! How could this be possible?" Charlotte said. "I know y'all are surprised, right? Yes, he is one. Two years later after he was sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment, he got paralyzed. My dad got to know about it but, it was really hard for him to forgive him. But as I grew up, I got to know about it and also, my dad was informed about his health getting deteriorated every day. Dad talk to me before helping him out and that was it, he was freed and now staying with us""Unbelievable! So, how were you able to cope with him? Don't you remember all that he did to you in the past whenever you see his face?" Becca asked. "No. I'm perfectly okay now. I told you girls, right? My dad got me a perfect therapist t
Sihana Caden"And your car?" I asked pointing at his car. "He will drive after us, don't worry about my car" he answered. I nod my head before throwing the car key at him. Just before I could walk to the other side of the car, he beat me to it and opened the passenger door for me. "Hmmm, what a gentleman you are" I said, smiling before hopping in the car. "Only for you beautiful" I heard him say. He got into the car, ignite the car engine, and drove off straight to my house. I was too tired to keep my eyes open and slowly, I drift off to sleep. •I opened my eyes slowly and my eyes came in contact with my Dad's angry face. What's wrong with him and, why is he looking at me like that?- I thought, confusedly before it now dawned on me. I'm not standing on my feet and neither am I sitting, I'm actually in someone's arms and... That person is Mathew. "Look who we have here! Mathew! How comes you're here?!" I heard my mom's excited voice say as I hurriedly get myself down from his a
Sihana Caden"I'm sorry, Sia, if you feel offended by the whole thing but believe me, j didn't mean to disrespect you""Well, you already did. Just... Just get out of my room" I pushed him away from me with all my might. I expect him to leave but instead, he sighed and moved closer to me again. He held my two hands and made me sit on my bed with me his leg. "Let go of me" I hissed at him in an angry tone as I struggle to get out of his grip but he was just too strong for me. "Sit and listen to me or, I kiss you mercilessly right this minute. Trust me, nothing is going to stop me from kissing that beautiful lip of yours. I'm sure, you wouldn't want to listen to my unending story of how I've been dying to kiss you" he said. I don't need to be told twice, I hurriedly shut my mouth up tightly whilst I get a chuckle from him."Please, allow me to explain myself to you. I... I did not come here to have this kind of conversation with your dad, in fact, I have no intention of coming into yo
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