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"I can't believe this. So, you're ditching your work for me?" He asked, again, surprised. "Why? you want me to take back my words?" "No, no, no. of course, not. I was just... you know, I'm only surprised you agreed to this so easily" "That's because I don't want to look like a bad person but, if you are no longer interested then, it's fine. let's just cancel the whole plan" I said with a shrug shoulder."Come on, Sia. don't say that. Okay, can I pick you up at 8:00 am prompt?" He asked, "Why don't you just do that by picking me up at 6 am instead?" I asked in a sarcastic tone, rolling my eyes. "I can? I can do that? That will be great" he exclaimed, excitedly."Mathew!!!" I yelled out his name in an annoyed tone and he burst into a peal of heavy laughter. "Sorry, just trying to make some joke. I... I will pick you up by 10:00 am, what do you think?""10 is fine, I won't be going anywhere tomorrow except being with you." I said and shrugged off my shoulder. He looks
Sihana CadenGood morning, beautiful! Disturbing your beauty sleep is the last thing I would want to do so instead, I'm dropping you a text. I hope, you woke up stronger and healthy. Please get up and freshen up, do whatever you need to do in time because you will be having a date with me and I can't wait to see that pretty face again! Take care of yourself and see you soon!The text says. I just woke up and decided to change the settings of my phone. Whenever I'm about to go to bed, just to avoid unnecessary calls, I always set myself to silence. And now, I woke up to see Mathew's text message. This man is really working hard to creep into my heart. Well, let's see how long that last- I thought before getting up from my bed and sauntering to the bathroom to do my business. I walked out to my phone ringing. I smiled seeing the name that appeared on my phone screen. It's Charlotte!"Hey!" I said as I pick up the call. "Good morning, sleepy head. What's wrong?" she asked. "What d
Sihana Caden"Are you okay?" I heard him ask. I turned to face him. "Yeah, I'm okay. So, where are we going to?" "My house" he answered with a smile on his face. "Your house?" I can't help but ask the same words."Hmmm, my house. I want to show you around and make a delicious meal for you." He answered. I only nod my word and didn't say anything afterward. Here I was thinking, he would take me to the park or something since today is Saturday. Or even a cinema or a restaurant to have a nice meal. I guess I'm hoping for too much- I thought. "Do you have any place in mind?""Huh?" "I mean, anywhere you have in mind that we can go? You know, I've never done anything like this before. All my life, it has always been business launch and dinner so, I don't know much about things like this" he said softly. I don't know but he looks funny right now making me burst into laughter. "You can't be serious, Mathew! You mean, you have never been out for a movie date, going to the park to have
Sihana CadenI've spent 3 hours here in Mathew's house and it feels like I've spent a whole week. Out of blue, we kinda click. He has shown me around his house, and we even got in his room, he also showed me his pictures right from when he was a kid, and he also has tons of my pictures from when we were young too. He is also fun to be with. We talk about a lot of things. It still amazes me how I haven't taken anything properly since morning till now. It's almost noon and I haven't had anything yet if not the coffee I had in the morning. Now, we're both in his kitchen while I watch him prepare the meals he claimed he can for me to eat. He claimed he can cook, even more than me so, I'm waiting for him to finish so I can taste them if it's really nice or not. "You know, I can't help but think you might be right when you said, you can cook. I love the aroma I'm getting right now" I said to him."No, you can't judge now, baby girl. You have to taste the well first to know if I did well
Sihana Caden"Yes" "Yes, we do" Micheal and I answered at the same time. "You know her?" I asked, Mathew but before he could reply to me, this bitch had to beat him to it. "Yes, he does. I guess, you're the next girl he is going around with these days before he dumbs you too" "What?!" This bitch did not just say this to me, did she?"Susan, stop it!" Micheal scold her. I looked from Micheal to her she scoffed. So, this was the crazy bitch he was talking about. And he thinks he is lucky to have met someone like her when she doesn't even worth him. She was the bitch that comes in between two friends. I have no idea Micheal and Mathew have been friends for a very long time now."And I guess, you're the same Susan he ended up with after I dumb your husband-to-be, ass" I said, now a satisfied sneer plastered on my face. She seems like a bitch and I don't think I like her one bit. "What?! How dare you say that about my-""And how dare you say that about my husband to be too?" I cut
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