Vincaster came home late. He glanced at the coffee table and found Serina sleeping while holding her pen and ongoing dissertation.
"Such a hard-working wife. I see you are aiming for a higher position," he dropped his suitcase on the sofa. He patted her hair and saved Serina's work before shutting down the laptop.
He was staring at Serina while saying, "I'm sorry for invading your privacy. I only want to make sure that nothing bad happens to you."
"Your neck would be in pain if you keep sleeping in that position." He carried Serina to her room, and he threw one last glance before going to his room.
He stared at the ceiling and wondered how to approach Serina when the sun replaced the moon.
"You should eat more, wifey. Your family might think I'm not taking care of you since you look so skinny."'I've seen this coming,' says her mind.She recalled that Vincaster would feed her by spoon, and every time he does it, he always glances at Xavier. Back then, she accepted all those spoonfuls of food Vincaster had been feeding her.She faked a smile and uttered, "Hubby, you should eat too." Then, she scooped a spoon full of rice and Menudo, then forced it to Vincaster's mouth, before Vincaster lifted his hand to supposedly feed her."Here, you should eat a lot," says Serina while forcing another scoop of rice and dish. Then she tapped his cheeks.
"You didn't bring Vincaster with you?" Psyche asked."Why would I bring that bastard? imagine what Gregory would think I bring him here." Serina rolled her eyes."Anyway, Happy birthday, my dearest friend. Happy birthday to the girl who threw me into a tiger's trap," says Serina as she handed the gift to her bestfriend.Psyche laughed and kissed Serina's cheeks. "Thank you. I'm sure this is expensive. I have a high expectation for the madam of LV foundation," she whispered to Serina, to tease her a little.Serina glared at Psyche before jokingly spanking her friend's head. "It's cringe," she added."Alright, I'll stop teasing you. By the way, you agreed to
After dinner, the three of them head to the sala to start a drinking and karaoke session. Meanwhile, Daniel went with Psyche's parents for interrogation.She's about to accept the microphone from Gregory. Then all of a sudden Vincaster rang the phone inside her pocket, so she had to excuse herself."I am not going home tonight. I'm staying at Psyche's place, and we're drinking," she said."Why didn't you tell me?""Why should I tell you?" she replied.She heard how Vincaster cleared his throat on the other line. She rolled her eyes, "I know, you're going to tell me what if grandpa suddenly visits us. He won't visit us. Trust me."
"You will regret this, woman. Don't push me to my limit because I can't promise to behave well," says Vincaster.He groaned in frustration because he knew it was no use to warn an intoxicated person. And it felt like he was taking advantage of her, yet, despite the voices inside his head, he still couldn't find the reason to stop exchanging a passionate kiss with Serina.He was thinking of undressing Serina. However, his mind reminded him... 'You know, she might be sober any moment by now. Are you sure you still want to do it?"But before he could weigh his decision, Serina had stopped kissing back. But to his surprise, Serina was yelling, "Damn, I need to change clothes.""F*ck, she's undressing." Vincaster t
"If you don't want to come to school, you should have stayed at home and waited for the mark to vanish," says Vincaster as he handed her a tea pouch. "Drink that to ease your hangover," he added."It takes two days to two weeks to disappear, so asking me to abstain from coming to school is like ruining my punctual reputation in my faculty.""I can ask someone to fulfill your role for a while. Just hand over a letter for filing of absence," says Vincaster as he stops the car and maneuvers a little on the side of the road."I am dedicated to my work, no hickeys or what can stop me. I am conducting a grading recitation," she replied."You probably don't know what it feels to study for a lecture only to find out that it
Serina is looking in the mirror while brushing her hair before going to bed. Suddenly big drops of water from the sky kissed the glass window."Right, it was this time when a storm signal#2 strike the city," she said.She recalled that in the past, storm signal#2 had made some parts of the city experience flooding that lasted two days, then DepEd and CHED announced a one-week suspension in courtesy to those victims of floods. Then, a banquet to celebrate the 60th foundation day of LV will follow.She sighed and uttered, "It bounces back on the original order of the event. I thought the present would be completely getting out of the past influence, but it turned out that it has its way to bounce back.""I bet you enjoy toying with
"Uhm... guys, excuse me for a while. I'm going to the lavatory," Psyche stood up and left without waiting for Serina and Gregory's response.Serina was nervous and thinking of going insane as Vincaster left his table. "Why does he look so mad?" she murmured as she stopped looking behind her."What's wrong? You know our CEO always has that look of a mad cat and an aura that yells fuck off and do your jobs," says Gregory.Meanwhile, Vincaster wanted to go back to his seat, but it would be weird if he stepped back now after leaving the principal and other staff with high rank.‘That sneaky guy, he’s touching her back’—was what was running
“What are you guys talking about?” Daniel asked when he passed by Aila and Mindy, his co-secretaries. Aila was the vice-president's secretary, while Mindy worked for one of the board directors.“This fella tried to trick me by telling me that he saw that stoic tiger laugh," says Aila.“You mean Mr. Vincaster?” he asked.“Ssshhh,” says Mindy, putting her index finger on her lips.Daniel laughed and replied, “I saw him smile before but haven’t seen him laughing. Are you sure you didn’t mistake him for someone?”“I was about to stay for a while on the rooftop, but it was my first time seei
Psyche and Serina decided to study again for a master's degree as soon as their children turned two years of age. They are now celebrating their achievement on the lawn and garden of Liverteo's manor. Serina and Vincaster buy a bigger house with a wide lawn and garden because they want to build a playground and tree house for Vera, and hopefully, if there's another blessing to add to their family tree. "Congratulations on getting the degree, wifey." Vincaster kissed his wife's cheek. "Also, congrats to you Psyche," he added. "Congrats, Honey." Daniel kissed Psyche's lips, which made the Liverteo cringe, and they said in chorus, "The kids are watching." "They are busy playing, so kissing on lips is fine." Psy
Serina woke up feeling annoyed with her husband. She even hated the smell of the food he had cooked for her. “What’s the occasion? Why are there so many disgusting foods?” she asked. “You look thin, so I wanted to feed you,” he replied as he pulled a chair and helped his wife to occupy the seat. Well, it was true, she did not gain much weight compared to some pregnant women who usually gain a lot during their pregnancy. Maybe because she became a picky eater, which she had never done before. And, she suspected that the baby is likely to have inherited such a trait from his fussy dad. “It’s because I’m so stressed seeing you every day. Anyway, what’s the point of gaining weight?” she replied while scrutinizin
"Sister, didn't you just celebrate your first wedding anniversary last April, so why are you getting married again?" "Well, your sister promised that we will have a double wedding," Psyche interrupted. "I see. I also want to have a double wedding with my first bestfriend," says Savinah. "You're too young to get married! Mom, watch over this kid, she's blabbering about marriage," she scolded her younger sister but the latter only rolled her eyes. Then, Samira and Saniah only laughed. "Duh, I didn't say I am going to marry at this age," Savinah retracted. Serina was about to respond, but the bridal car had arrived already.
Serina was decluttering things along with Vincaster's wheelchair because he no longer needed it. Those things that they no longer used were stored in Serina's room. After all, it was unoccupied since she agreed to share a room with her husband two months ago because it is easier to tend to his needs if she's near him. Moreover, she had confessed her feelings to him, and there was no need to disclose what had happened after the confession; even a man with a cast on his right leg can still warm a bed. Vincaster was in the office, and Serina has no classes today because the school calendar is yet to start. She was kind of nervous about the school opening this August. Her husband told her that they should make a public appearance as a couple to clear the rumor of her being a mistress. Although such a topic had died eventually, still, they need to make it clear.
The sun cast shadows on worn gray stones, filtering through green tree leaves, bright yellow flowers pushing up through thick grass. One can hear the wind rustling leaves of nearby trees that defy the silent atmosphere, as there are no other people around the vast grassy area of Royale Y cemetery, aside from Serina and her company. Serina wore a white above-the-knee dress and paired it with white heels. She brought a bouquet with her, which she placed on the ground. Then, she scented a candle and prayed for the person lying six feet below the ground. She stared at the sky and watched the clouds move in a clear blue sky. "I hope you are at peace wherever you are," says Serina as she caresses the tomb with the words 'Rest in peace' engraved on it. Daniel patted her
Serina didn't know why she was standing in front of the door, holding her phone. She was back from the seminar only to realize that her feet brought her in front of the hotel room where she saw Vincaster with Hillary."What the hell am I doing here?" she asked while holding the doorknob of the hotel. Suddenly, a cold wind blew hard, along with a voice that said, 'it's about time'.Then, the next thing she knew was, her hand had opened the room. She witnessed the same picture from the past, whereas Vincaster was with Hillary, covered with a blanket from neck to toe.In the back of Serina's mind was cursing whatever force that brought to go to this place. It might sound insane, but she momentarily lost control of herself. Indeed there are truly unexplainable things that
Serina heaved a heavy breath while holding the printed copy of the petition to dissolve her matrimony with Vincaster."I have a week or so. I must live because my family needs you. I can't perish at this point, everything was fine in myfamily. I have a loving family who will grieve for my death, so stay focused on my goal," she said while walking back and forth.She kept walking back and forth while keeping the time in check. She was waiting for the hands of the clock to point to 23:00. Then, the moment she had been waiting has now come to the floor."Why are you still awake?"She didn't reply with words, instead, a paper did its part to tell what she wanted to say.
Vincaster finds it hard to sleep because of the stress brought by his wife, and he also could not sleep due to a wounded heart when she mentioned the divorce. Then, Chairman Vincreste's drastic deteriorating health had added rock to his head.He thought that if only his wealth could buy another year or so, to extend his grandfather's life, he would have purchased it by now.Vincaster closed his eyes and recalled the last conversation with the patriarch.~My wish is already fulfilled. I can now rest in peace, but remember to visit my tomb during my death anniversary. I will haunt you and your wife if you forsake my rested soul.~"I love her but I can't force love at all. Then, will you haunt Serina if she were
Serina was confused about why most students and even teachers were looking at her. Some of these people are even whispering among themselves. She went to the bathroom to see if there was something on her face.She's about to leave the restroom when she hears two teachers talking to each other, and they mention Serina'a name in their conversation. Instead of leaving, she hid in the last cubicle."You know Ms. Alpheus, right?" says Roxanne."Yeah, that girl who was always with Gregory?" Dionne replied."Guess who is with the CEO after new years eve." Roxanne flaunted a mischievous smile while swaying her eyebrow."You don't mean..." Dionne gasped, and she eve