Lily was so impressed with the lady staring right back at her from the mirror. It was her reflection."I think this is perfect," She muttered as she smacked her lips together after she applied lip gloss. It wasn't her first day resuming work at the hospital, but Miguel was around now and she couldn't afford to look like a mess when going to see her."One more thing," She muttered when she recalled she hadn't worn her perfume yet. Just as she reached for her perfume, her phone started ringing, so she went for her phone first. It was one of her colleagues calling her."Why the disturb this early morning?" She rolled her eyes after she answered the call."Lily, there is an emergency at the hospital. You need to hurry down here to assist Doctor Miguel," Came her colleague's masculine voice."Alright. I'll be there shortly," The call disconnected afterward. Lily didn't have time to spray her perfume again because the life of the patient at the hospital was more important than any other thi
Maybelline Walter POVMy phone rang and when I checked the caller, I realized it was my sweetheart. "Hey, babe. I'll be there with you shortly," I said to Lily on the phone, but her scoff greeted me instead."Don't keep me waiting," She said coldly and the call disconnected immediately.Just one last glance at my reflection in the mirror was all I needed before I left my room and headed outside to meet her. She was leaning against her white jeep outside the gate with a deep frown on her face."What's with that frown? Are you not happy to be here?" I teased her, and she scoffed."You of all people should know that I'm not happy to be here. For goodness sake, why are you married and yet not allowing me to find a man for myself?" She rolled her eyes as she pulled the car door open."Point of correction, I'm not married for real. We are contracted couples," I argued with her."Don't forget you are carrying his child," She reminded me as I hopped inside the car, and I scoffed sarcasticall
Maybelline Walter POV"Liam!" I called surprisingly after I straightened my back and took a step away from him."May?" He called again with a shocked expression on his face. I guess he was as shocked as I was. Liam and I were classmates back in college. We were not just regular classmates, but quite close that you could call us friends. I had a secret crush on him. I mean, who wouldn't crush on the most handsome dude in the whole college?During our third year in college, Liam won an award in school as the most handsome and neatly dressed dude in school. You can imagine the amount of hate and love it must've brought him then, yeah? His handsome face and sharp brain was the only thing he needed to attract ladies to himself and of course, I was not an exemption then, but I had to hold back because he was in a relationship then. We haven't seen each other since graduation from college, and, shockingly, we bumped into each other here."Wow! This is..." He paused and scanned me with his ey
Chapter 27"Thank you for going out with me," Lily said shyly as she sat beside Miguel on a long bench. It was a beautiful cozy night. The gentle breeze slowly swayed Lily's hair as she stared into space. The atmosphere felt awkward. The bold Lily that had seduced Miguel earlier, was seated beside him now, being all shy and jelly. Was she not the same person?"So..." Miguel began, but paused and just shrugged as he had nothing to say. He couldn't come up with anything. The atmosphere wasn't favorable. His heart kept thumping hard against his chest."Wait... I think it's going to snow today," Lily gasped sharply as she stared at the screen of her phone with her eyes widened in shock, and Miguel looked at her."I think we should go home before it starts then. It's going to get cold out here and I didn't bring a coat outside," Miguel suggested, but Lily quickly shook her head."Let's watch the snow together," She demanded, and he gave her a long blank stare before he turned his face away
Maybelline Walter POVI tossed on the bed for the umpteenth time, unable to sleep no matter how I forced myself to. It was already past 11pm and I was supposed to have been asleep by now, but the incident from earlier kept replaying in my head every time and I couldn't help myself.Why was he like that? I asked myself the same question yet again, but couldn't come up with the possible reason he was like that."Maybe he's in love with you," a part of me had that thought, but I was quick to dismiss the thought because I was sure that it was the last thing that could happen. No way Miles could be in love with me.Twenty minutes passed before my eyes finally became heavy, and I didn't try to fight the sleep as I had been waiting for it almost all day. I didn't sleep for long before my hurting stomach jolted me out of my deep sleep, and I tiredly sat up on the bed. My stomach grumbled, reminding me that I didn't have dinner earlier before I slept off. I just went straight to my room when
Change 29Miles's heart pounded hard against his chest like it was going to explode soon. His throat went dry and he swallowed nothing as he blinked his eyes. His finger in her warm mouth was supposed to help him relieve the pain he wasn't even feeling in the first place, but fuck it! Why was he feeling aroused instead? He asked himself and slowly bit his inner lip.May was lost staring into his eyes, and for a moment, she asked herself why she did that. Why did she suddenly do that? Why was she so worried about him that he would get hurt? In the end, she couldn't come up with anything."Uhm..." She quickly let go of his hand and stepped away from him."Uhm... I will wait outside..." May quickly grabbed a bottle of water from the counter and turned to rush out of the kitchen, but he held her hand and pulled her back."I'm sorry about what happened earlier... I didn't mean to get mad at you... And at the office... I was just pissed that Natalie looked down on you. I didn't mean to trea
Chapter 30Waking up to May sleeping peacefully beside him was everything he needed to make him happy. A smile formed on Miles's face as he watched her sleep like the queen she was. She looked so cute when sleeping and he could only admire her.He finally got out of bed, pulled the duvet to cover her body, and left for the bathroom. After he washed his face, he left the room for the kitchen. Miles heard the sound of water splashing in the kitchen as he descended the staircase minutes later, and he paused. Adelie was not around, so who could be in the kitchen?He proceeded into the kitchen, regardless, and was stunned to find Miguel washing the dishes."It's you? When did you get home?" Miles could still remember that he went to bed around 4am and Miguel was not home at that time, so how come he was there now?"I returned at 4:30am," Miguel glanced at him, and he nodded."You barely have time for yourself after you started working in the hospital. This career of yours is really killi
Chapter 31Maybelline Walter POVI felt so exhausted after a long ride to the company. We were stuck in a traffic jam for a few minutes before we were able to make it out. "Are you ok? Do you want to go to the hospital?" I was stunned when Miles asked with concern written all over him just because I groaned tiredly."I'm fine," I managed to reply to him."What are you going to do now that you don't have a secretary anymore? I can still take...""We agreed that you won't be working while we are married, so don't think of that..." He paused, then looked up from his desktop to me."I will do something about it in a few days. The work is not difficult for me to handle," I slowly nodded and turned my face away.My phone beeped, and I checked to see a text from Lily.'Are you there?' 'Hmm. I'm here. What's up?' 'Do you think Miguel is mad at me because I kissed him the last time? He has been giving me cold shoulders and avoiding me' I could feel the sadness in her text, but I couldn't he
Chapter 46 May POV "Aren't you coming inside? I should offer you juice to take," I bent over the car window once I alighted from the car. Lily had just come to drop me off at the front of the gate. "It's late already. Let's make it some other time. I need to head home early so I can wake up early for work tomorrow," She reminded me, and I nodded. "That's fine. When are we going to see eachother again?" "I don't know yet, but I'll find a way to see you during the week or by the weekend. Bye! And don't forget to make progress with my in-law. Stop being so guarded," I rolled my eyes as I straightened my back. "Bye," She chuckled as she wined up the glass. I turned and headed inside once she drove off. It was already 7:30pm, and everywhere was dark. I was just about to head to the entrance door when my phone started to ring, and I checked to see that the caller was Miles. This was the fifth time he was calling me in thirty minutes, asking where I was. Since I was alread
Chapter 45May POVLily's familiar car approached as I stood in front of the gate, waiting for her to show up and pick me up so we could leave already. She soon pulled over in front of me, then wined down the glass and crooked her neck out with a warm smile on her face."Have I been keeping you and my godchild waiting?""You bet," I rolled my eyes as I walked over to the other side of the car and hopped in the front seat with her."Be careful with that, please. You don't want to hurt my godchild," She gasped sharply and teased me as I struggled with the seatbelt."Thanks for your concern, but shut your mouth," I rolled my eyes at her and relaxed on the chair once I was able to fasten my seatbelt."So, tell me... What did you say you wanted to tell me? I came down here because of that, so don't keep me waiting," She turned her attention to me with an anxious look on her face like she was desperate to hear whatever gist I had for her, and of course, I knew she was desperate for it. Tha
Chapter 44After a long ride, Lilly arrived at the hospital and pulled over at the parking lot."Ugh! Finally! I thought I was never going to get here," She breathed out tiredly as she removed her car keys, tossed it inside her handbag, grabbed the small plastic bag beside her, and stepped out of the car."Hey, Lily. You look good as always," Lily couldn't hide her excitement when he colleague complimented her as soon as she stepped into the hospital."Thank you," She smiled and proceeded to her office."Hey, Lily," One of the male nurses smiled at her as he walked toward her in the opposite direction."Hey, Donald,""Wow! You're looking beautiful as always. Is there any special occasion? You look different," Donald raised his eyebrows after he checked her out. Although she has always been a gorgeous young lady, but she looked really different. Unlike every other days she would go to work with no makeup on, it was different today. Her appearance was evident that she really took her ti
Chapter 43"I know I was too harsh on her, but why would she say that to me?" Miles ran his fingers through his hair frustratingly as he paced restlessly in his room."I mean..." He paused and slumped on his bed, his fingers sinking into his hair."I'm not that bad, am I? Is she just mad at me or am I really not her type?" Thinking about everything she had said to him earlier really hurt no matter how he tried to push it away. "But I already apologized to her that I was sorry for saying those words to her. Why would she be so harsh on me?" He muttered and breathed in and out.'You started it all, Miles. You shouldn't be complaining' His subconscious mind reminded him, and he groaned as he dragged himself up to his feet and dashed out of the room.A few minutes later, Miles was standing in front of the door, contemplating on whether or not to knock on the door. What if she was still mad at him for saying that? What if she really didn't want to see him?'She already paid you back. She
Chapter 42May Walter POV'I'm resigning soon, and I need you to take over my companies as the new CEO' Mr. Williams's words played in my head as I stood at the side of the road, waiting for a cab to take me home. Many questions popped up in my head. Why me? Does he not have other kids? How could he trust me when we just met? Just because I'm his daughter doesn't mean that I'll be good to him, don't you think so?'I will have my driver go drop you off' He had offered earlier, but I declined immediately before I left his house. Maybe I should've agreed to it because it's really difficult to get a cab here since it was close to an estate.My phone beeped, and I hesitantly checked to see that it was a text from him.'Hoping to hear from you soon' I rolled my eyes and kept my phone away after I read through the text.My phone vibrated in my my pocket a few minutes later, and I cursed out silently as I reached for it, thinking it was Mr. Williams calling me yet again, but I quickly swiped
Chapter 41May Walter POV"Wife, I made breakfast. You should come to the dining let's eat together," Miles's voice sounded from outside a few minutes after I stepped out of the bathroom."Alright. I'll be there in a couple of minutes,""I'll be waiting," I heard his receding footsteps afterwards, and I presumed he must've gone back.It's been five days since we did the DNA test thing, and we were supposed to get the result today. For the umpteenth time, I picked up my phone and checked to see if my acclaimed Dad had sent me a text, but he didn't. I was grateful he didn't text me all this while just as I had demanded, but I was nervous since the result will be out today."Don't be nervous, May. You'll get over this," I assured myself and took a deep long breath before I walked out of my room and headed to the dining room to join Miles.My mouth salivated as the aroma of food welcomed me downstairs."You're here... Come have a seat," Miles didn't cease to be the sweet husband that alw
Chapter 40May Walter POVThe sound of the knock on my door from outside caught my attention, and I paused brushing my teeth. I heard the knock a few times before the sound of door opening and closing followed suit. I needed no one to tell me that the person was Miles since he was the only one living here aside from his brother who of course must be at the hospital as usual by this time."Coming..." I found Miles seated on the bed when I walked inside. He stood up and smiled at me."Good morning, wife,""Hmm... Good morning. You are ready for office already? I guess I woke up late," I muttered the last part."How are you feeling now?""I'm much better. Uhm... I'm not going to take much time in the...""You don't have to worry about coming with me to the office today. I got a secretary, and also an assistant, so you can just rest at home since you are not feeling too well," He tucked his hands inside his pockets, looking straight at me."Oh!" I only mouthed, many thoughts flashed throu
Chapter 39"Are you sure she'll be fine, Doc?" Miles asked the doctor for the umpteenth time over the phone."Yes, Mr. Miles. All she need is a good rest, and she'll come out strong,""What about the baby? Are you sure the baby is fine also?""You have nothing to worry about. I would've told you if the baby was not fine, so it's nothing to worry about," He breathed out in relief after the doctor assured him."Thank you so much,""Alright. I got to go now," He breathed out again after the call ended, and sank his fingers into his hair while sitting on the edge of the bed. "What happened to her? Was she assaulted by that bastard again?" Even though the doctor already told him earlier that it wasn't an assault, he still thought maybe it was something of such, especially as Oscar escaped and was no longer under his custody.The sound of his ringing phone disrupted his thoughts, and he quickly reached for it and swiped the answer button when he saw that it was Miguel."Shoot!""Man, I'm a
Chapter 38Maybelline Walter POV"How are you feeling? Are you ok?" Miles held my hand and patted my hair with worries written all over me, but I only nodded. I couldn't bring myself to tell him about what happened. I had no idea how to go about it."Do you want to eat anything?" He squeezed my hand gently."No, I'm fine," I slowly shook my head, and he nodded.An awkward silence assumed the atmosphere. I placed my hand on my stomach, worried about my child. I wished I could see the doctor and probably had a chance to ask him if my baby was fine, but I couldn't."I'll be back shortly. Get some rest," He stood up from the bed and left. A few minutes later, fortunately, the doctor walked inside and I was glad that it wasn't Miguel since it was their hospital I was brought to."How are you feeling now?" He came to stand beside the bed I was lying on, and examined me briefly."I'm fine. How is my baby, doc? Is he fine?" I asked worriedly as I sat up on the bed. He looked at me and smiled.