Chapter 67"Kylie, my dear." Mommy greeted me as soon as I stepped out of our car, and she immediately hugged me. Kenzo followed me. Aria, Daddy, and Kenzo also greeted me."I'm really happy that you two decided to move in here." Only Mommy kept talking, and I nodded in agreement. We were now sitting at the dining table, having our lunch, but I had no appetite. Thankfully, I had already vomited before we left Kenzo's house."Kylie, aren't you going to eat?" Daddy asked me. I shook my head."We ate brunch before we came here, Dad," Kenzo answered, nodding."Oh, it seems like you're feeding Kylie a lot, Kenzo," Aria commented, making everyone turn to look at her. Mommy and Daddy teased me, saying that I was gaining weight. I just awkwardly smiled in response.We finished our lunch, and Aria mentioned that Daddy and Kent were in the company to divide the meetings for today. Daddy retired a month ago as the CEO."So, are you okay here?" Aria asked us after she escorted us to our room. I n
Chapter 68"Kenzo?" I called out to Kenzo. He approached me and kissed me on the forehead before heading towards the door where Kent was. They exchanged nods, and Kenzo left our room while Kent entered and locked the door."Kent, Aria..." I immediately informed him as he settled beside me on our bed."Please stop thinking about others," he replied to me."But..." His face lowered towards mine, and I felt his warm breath against my nose. I closed my eyes as our lips touched briefly before separating. He then climbed onto the bed."Kent," I called him as he laid on my lap while I sat with half of my body against the headboard. He held my hand and squeezed it repeatedly. To be honest, it felt so good and relaxing."I still can't believe that you're bearing my child," he said, caressing my growing belly. I'm five months pregnant now. Since we moved to this house, I haven't been experiencing morning sickness much, thanks to Kent.Every morning, when I wake up, he's already by my side, gent
Chapter 69"And your sister wants to see you," Mommy said with a sad tone. I looked at them questioningly, but all I received in response was a nod.Sitting outside Aria's room were Manang Renee, Jiro, and Kent. The lined-up chairs resembled a waiting area. I looked at each of them, and I could see the same emotions in their eyes—sadness.I nodded to Mommy and then grabbed the doorknob, taking a deep breath before entering Aria's room. I found her looking out the window, with sunlight streaming in."Aria," I called out to her. She turned to face me and smiled. I approached her and kissed her forehead. "How are you?" I asked, scanning her condition. She had an IV attached to her right arm and was wearing a hospital gown."I'm not really fine," she said, and then she sat down. I was about to hand her a tissue when she covered her mouth with her hand. When she removed it, I saw that her hand was stained with blood. I gasped and handed her the tissue."I'll call the doctor," I was about t
Chapter 70"Kent?" I couldn't believe my eyes as I saw him standing at our doorstep, holding a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. Kuya Santi, our driver, was also there, carrying two life-size teddy bears.We were both taken aback as Kuya Santi entered our house and went straight to the entertainment room to place the teddy bears there."What are you doing here?" Kenzo asked him, but neither of us received an answer. Kent and Kuya Santi went inside our house without a word."Kent?" I called out to him again. He calmly sat on our sofa and placed the flowers and chocolates on the center table. His gaze shifted between me and Kenzo."I'm here to court you," he said seriously, and neither Kenzo nor I could respond.-One week later-I held my growing belly as I saw Kent standing at our doorstep once again, this time with flowers and chocolates in hand. It had been a week, and he still hadn't given up on pursuing me. Despite all my efforts to push him away, he persisted."Kent, I'm already
Chapter 72"Ken...zo," I called out nervously to Kenzo as our eyes met. All I received was a cold stare. He held my hand tightly, and when I tried to pull away, he tightened his grip even more."Kenzo, it hurts," I complained to him, but all I got in response were a string of curses directed at Kent."You bastard! You motherfcker! Just because I was gone for a while, you think you can touch my wife?! You're just a fcking intruder! Godd*mn it, Pre! I even gave you a chance, I agreed to let you take her to your island!"Kenzo finally let go of me, and then he lunged at Kent, attempting to throw a punch, but Kent quickly dodged it."Kenzo! Kent! Stop it!" I tried to intervene. I was about to reach them when Kent charged at Kenzo, but he missed and ended up smashing the center table in the entertainment room.I screamed at the sight of it. I looked around, hoping someone would come and help, but no one was in sight. I couldn't even find anyone to at least check on the broken table. No one
Chapter 73Nothing lasts forever. People come and go, and no one stays permanently. Just like her. I lit a candle as I sat beside her grave."Hey... It's been a while. How are you?" I asked, and as usual, a strong gust of wind was the response. I smiled as I reached for a pack of cigarettes in my pocket. I lit one and looked up at the clear blue sky."You know what, it's going to be a very long day for all of us. I really wish you were here with us. It's their wedding day, and I'm one of their best men..." There was no emotion in my voice as I spoke to her."I'm sure you're watching me right now, so... Do I look good in this suit and tie?" I took another puff of my cigarette."I hope so." I glanced at my wristwatch. "I'm sorry, but I need to go or I'll be late." I stood up and walked away from her grave.This is it! There's no turning back. I told myself as I looked at everyone. They were all busy with the wedding, and it was about to start any minute."I've been looking for you! Wher
EndingNothing lasts forever. People come and go, and no one stays permanently. Just like her. I lit a candle as I sat beside her grave."Hey... It's been a while. How are you?" I asked, and as usual, a strong gust of wind was the response. I smiled as I reached for a pack of cigarettes in my pocket. I lit one and looked up at the clear blue sky."You know what, it's going to be a very long day for all of us. I really wish you were here with us. It's their wedding day, and I'm one of their best men..." There was no emotion in my voice as I spoke to her."I'm sure you're watching me right now, so... Do I look good in this suit and tie?" I took another puff of my cigarette."I hope so." I glanced at my wristwatch. "I'm sorry, but I need to go or I'll be late." I stood up and walked away from her grave.This is it! There's no turning back. I told myself as I looked at everyone. They were all busy with the wedding, and it was about to start any minute."I've been looking for you! Where ha
He sighed and looked at me from head to toe. I couldn't help but avert my gaze and slump my shoulders. Now I'm sure he doesn't like what I'm wearing. Sigh."Wait, I'll go change," I told him and as I was about to enter our room, he grabbed my arm. "Ero," I called out to him."I think I changed my mind, I don't want to go out and swim," he said, and I felt like the world crashed down on me. I was so excited to go swimming, and now he changed his mind. Seriously!I bit my lower lip in frustration. I wish I hadn't worn this yellow two-piece. I wish I had worn white or black instead. Urgh! Why did I choose yellow?"I don't want to swim," Ero said, and I couldn't help but pout! Fine! Fine! If he doesn't want to swim, there's no need to repeat it over and over again! It just makes me more disappointed. Knowing Ero, he wouldn't let me swim alone if that's the case."Fine! It's so annoying how you keep repeating it," I said softly, but he heard me. He suddenly lifted me up like a sack of rice