Maybelline Walter POV"How are you feeling, sister-in-law?" The Miguel guy smiled at me, and I slowly nodded. Lily was busy gushing over him and it wasn't unexpected because she had always had a thing for cute guys."I'm much better now, thank you," I replied to him, and he nodded with a smile lingering on his face. "I'm sorry I came quite late yesterday," He apologized, and even though I had many questions to ask him, I nodded instead."Thanks for saving me," "It's my job to protect you as my brother's wife," He smiled at me, and I slowly nodded.The door opened and Miles walked in with his hands tucked inside his pockets."Adelie is making the food now. It'll be ready in a while," Miles said to me as he came to sit beside me on the bed after Lily quickly stood up. I looked over to Lily and gave her the 'Are you seeing what I've been telling you' look, but the stupid girl just shrugged."I will excuse you two then..." Lily said then came to hug me tightly."I'm sorry, but I need to
Maybelline Walter POVMy day was boring as I've been alone at home. Miles got a call from the company and he was yet to come back after he left in the morning.It was a beautiful evening and I had just finished having a cold shower when I came back into my room and found my phone ringing."Who is it?" I mumbled as I walked over to the bed where I left the phone earlier, and I checked to see the caller was my sweetheart, Lily."Hey, darling," I slumped on the bed excitedly. "I've been calling you all day but you never answered any of my calls," I whined."I'm sorry. I had to rush to the hospital after Mr. Miguel dropped me off earlier. There was an emergency at the hospital," "Oh... Hope it's settled now?" I asked her."Not really. The patient needed surgery, but the surgeon was not around, so she was transferred to another hospital," She replied to me, and I nodded."How is your husband?" She asked and snickered."We are just contracted couples...""He is the father of your baby, yo
Chapter 11Miles POV "I can't believe you made me do your dirty job on my first day here. I've been away for six years, is this how you are supposed to welcome me?" Miguel complained to me as I pulled over in front of the warehouse, and I rolled my eyes."Stop complaining," I replied to him casually as I pushed the car door open and alighted from the car. He did the same thing.Earlier today, I was in the office when I saw the video of someone being bullied online and I lost it the moment I realized that the person was May. My office was far from the park and since my brother said he was at the airport close to the park, I had to send him May's picture and the location so he could go take care of things there."Ugh! You are so annoying," He whined as he walked behind me. I tucked my hands inside my pockets as I strode toward the entrance of the warehouse, and the dark place welcomed us as soon as we walked inside."Where is he?" I turned to Miguel and asked once we were standing insi
Maybelline Walter POVI held my phone tightly contemplating on whether I should or not call Miles. Why was I worried about him, I had no idea. "It's normal to be worried. How will you get your balance if he doesn't come home?" I said to myself as I went to check the window again to see if he had already come in since I could see the parking lot from my window, but his car was not yet at the parking lot."Why is he taking so long?" I mumbled and finally dialled his number."Hey, wife," His deep voice sounded from the other end, and my heart missed a beat. I suddenly lost my voice and my breath hitched for a moment as my heart pumped hard."Are you there? May?" His voice sounded again and I pursed my lips and took a deep breath."Hmm. Sorry, I didn't intend to call you. I thought I dialed Lily's number," I rushed my words and quickly hung up."Fuck! What was that?" I breathed out and cursed as I held my chest. "You must've lost it for a moment, May. How could you have done that?" I wh
Maybelline Walter POVIt was the weekend and since I had nothing to do, I was going to sleep my ass off on the bed almost all day, but my plan was soon sabotaged by the knock on the door, forcing me to wake up."Who is there?" I groaned tiredly as I sat up on the bed."Good morning, ma'am. It's me, Adelie. Boss asked you to meet him in the gym," I heard Adelie's voice from outside and I yawned tiredly."Alright, I'll be there," I replied to her lazily and I heard her receding footsteps which I already assumed she was gone. I lay back on the bed and closed my eyes, and just like that, I was unconscious of where I was.I had no idea how long I'd been asleep until I heard a faint voice."Wife... Wake up," I was so engrossed in the sleep that I just tossed on the bed sleepily."I'm coming," I whined with my eyes closed."We need to go to the gym," I heard Miles's gentle voice again, and this time, I was forced to wake up. My jaw dropped when I opened my eyes and found him towering over me
Maybelline Walter POV"How is she now, doc? Is she fine? Does she need surgery?" Miles asked the doctor worriedly while I only stared in shock. I wasn't even feeling any pain anymore."She just needs to apply the ointment I gave her and she'll be fine. It's nothing to worry about," He breathed out after the doctor finished explaining to him."Thank you. I'll call you," He said to the doctor."Take care," And with that, the doctor left my room and Miles quickly came to sit in front of me."Are you ok? Do you need anything? Do you want me to massage your body for you, hmm?" He bombarded me with questions, but I just shook my head."I'm fine," I said to him, and he slowly nodded."Hmm..." He nodded."I wanted us to go shopping today, but we can do it tomorrow. You should rest for today," My face beamed with excitement when he said that."Shopping? Today?""Yes, but...""I'm fine, seriously. I'll go bath and get dressed so we can leave," I said excitedly as I jumped off the bed."You stil
Maybelline Walter POVI got bored of staying inside the room, so I decided to take a walk to the kitchen to get water as I was thirsty.I heard the sound of a machine coming from the kitchen as I descended the staircase and I presumed it was Adelie in there, so I proceeded downstairs."Hey, sister-in-law. How are you feeling now?" Miguel, who was in the living room and playing video games turned and asked me as soon as I walked inside the living room."Yes, I'm fine. Thank you. Miles told me you checked up on me. Thanks a lot," I smiled at him, and he nodded."Anything for you, sister-in-law," It felt really weird having him call me that, and even though I wanted to tell him to just address me by my name, a part of me felt it would be rude, so I just let it be.I strode into the kitchen to get water, and upon opening the door, I found Miles making orange juice. He paused when he saw me enter the kitchen."Oh, you're here?" He smiled at me widely like he was so excited to see me."Hmm.
Maybelline Walter POV"Thanks for the other day, Mr. Miguel," Lily smiled at Miguel."Hmm," Miguel just hummed and nodded, his face not leaving the road as he drove down the driveway. Lily was seated beside Miguel in the front seat, and I was in the backseat with Miles."Are you ok?" My heart missed a beat when Miles held my hand and asked the gentlest voice ever, and I slowly nodded. Everything he does makes my heart awkwardly flutter."Mr. Miguel...""Just call me Miguel," Miguel cut Lily off, and she slowly nodded."Miguel... Uhm... Do you mind going out on a date with me tomorrow? We could just hang out at the restaurant and you know, get to know ourselves," I almost choked on my spit when Lily boldly said that to Miguel. For goodness sake, why the fuck has my friend chosen to embarrass me in this manner?"Lily..." I whispered, but Miles held my hand firmly and when I looked at him, he shook his head for me to leave them be."No, I'm not interested," Miguel replied to her coldly,
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.