Serena’s POVCurious about the reason why he was here, I left my table and walked towards Harry. He was talking to someone. He accidentally glanced my way while laughing. His eyes stared at me intensely so I decided to approach him but before I could see that person’s face, he left and Harry turned around and our gazes met.“Serena!” He smiled and I was relieved for some reason.I smiled back at him, “Why are you here?”He pulled me closer to him and kissed my temple. “I’m helping a friend. He couldn't make it here so I covered his shift as a bartender.”Slowly, I nodded. “Hm.”“How ‘bout you?”He pulled me to sit on a stool chair and faced me. He rested his hand on the bar counter and the other on the side of the stool chair where I was sitting. He was so close and I couldn't help but stare at his face while feeling strange emotions inside me, making me feel electrifying pleasure because of the kind of stare he’s giving me.He was looking at me as if I was the most important person i
Tyler's POVI forgot my office seal. I thought I brought it with me but I remember it was in the old villa. Now Serena's house. I remember that seal again after I realized I needed it today.I decided to go early, remembering Serena’s morning routine. She goes to work at 7:30 AM and by now, I’m sure she’s still preparing.I was casually standing in front of the door after ringing the doorbell but my calmness immediately got tested when I saw the person who opened the door.My eyes raked his whole body. Barefooted. Wearing Serena’s oversized pajamas. I can also smell Serena’s shampoo and body wash on him.My heart immediately raced in anger and my blood boiled seeing Serena’s lover comfortably standing before my eyes, looking so arrogant wearing my ex-wife’s pajamasI couldn't explain how I felt. I couldn't describe the emotion that was eating me alive while looking at his calm expression.I sucked my breath, “What are you doing here?”They’re…living together? Here?I felt like I was d
Tyler's POVSerena… Am I…in love with her?I was even more frozen in my seat after the thought that came into my mind. Serena's now with someone else. She’s happy with him. I saw how her eyes twinkled. I saw how she glowed. There was happiness in her eyes and I shouldn't think about her anymore.“You can't answer,” Catherine laughed. “It must be true.”I swallowed hard and fixed myself before I pulled myself up and looked at her, “You need not worry about that. I’m just tired.”I heard her let out an exasperated laugh. I took a deep breath and went to my room without glancing back at her.I dropped my exhausted body on the bed and squeezed my eyes closed. I didn't do much today but I felt so drained. The incident with Serena and her lover this morning still bothers me and then there's Catherine. As much as possible I want a peaceful life for my children but how can I give them that?I felt so powerless in my own battle of misery. I’m drowning and the only way to save myself is to acce
Catherine's POVI was so happy. Tyler and I finally made love and I will make sure nothing will ever separate us again. I will fight for him and will never let anything or anyone get in between us. We are destined for each other and no matter what Serena does, he will never love her.I was on cloud nine for the past few days. The time I’ve been waiting for has come. Although I could feel Tyler's restraints and sometimes he’s kinda distracted, I know that I’m starting to get his attention again. There are times he seemed distant but I know it's only because we were apart for a long time and he needs time to get used to my presence again.I’ve loved Tyler ever since and I won’t let Serena or any other woman steal him away again. Tyler is mine to keep and no matter how hard his parents tried to tear us apart, our love for each other will never fade.Someday…our intense love will be revived again and no one can ever tear us apart again. After all, I am the only woman he ever loved. Serena
Tyler's POVMillie and Andy were watching TV in the living room when I got to my parents’ house. I stood by the door frame, watching them, admiring how they get along given they’re not from the same womb.They are my children. My daughter and son. Andy is a year older than Millie. They have the same eyes and skin color. I’m even amused seeing how they get along so well as if they have known each other for a long time.My children. My heart is so full watching them together.“Daddy!” Millie’s eyes found me.I immediately gave them a sweet smile as I walked towards them.“Uncle!” Andy looked very pleased to see me here.It hurts hearing him still address me that way. I already introduced them to my family but still, I couldn’t tell him that I was his real father. I’m scared his treatment will change. I’m scared he’d get mad at me for not being there for him.I sat on the couch and hugged them both. They’re sitting on my lap. On my right was Millie and Andy was on my left.“Daddy, I want
Serena’s POV“I like your hair, mommy.”I paused while putting Millie’s seatbelt on when she noticed my hair and touched it. I chuckled and locked her seatbelt before I stared at her face and fixed her hair.“Really? I just had a haircut. Does it suit mommy?”I cut my hair yesterday and its length has reached just my shoulders. I was praised at the salon yesterday, saying short hair fits me perfectly. I didn’t believe it until Millie noticed it and I’m glad she liked it.She giggled, “My mommy is so pretty!”I gently pinched her nose. “Alright! Let’s go or we’ll be late.”“I don’t wanna be late! Let’s go, mommy!”I smiled and closed the door of the backseat before I opened the door to the driver seat. I glanced at Millie’s grandparents watching us from the gate of the house. I just bowed at them before I entered the car and drove off to Millie’s school.Today is the event Millie was talking about. It’s a family day today so Millie’s very excited. She won’t stop talking and checking he
Tyler's POVI kept on cursing myself while driving so fast. My muscles are clenching because of anger and my teeth are constantly gritting. I stayed up late and finished all my paperwork last night because Millie has an event today. I’m always confident about being responsible when it comes to time. If I alarm at 6 even if I sleep at 5, I won’t oversleep but today I did. I fcking overslept and now I’m almost flying my car to Millie’s school, disappointed in myself.“Millie, I’m sorry for being a bad daddy,” I whispered as I drove even faster.When I reached Millie’s school, I saw a familiar woman standing beside a familiar car. I parked the car next to Serena’s and immediately got out of my car without even turning the engine off.“Serena…” My words were left hanging in the air when she looked at me with nothing but coldness in her eyes.I swallowed hard, “I-I’m sorry. Where’s Millie? Can I see her?”“You’re late, Tyler,” Serena answered coldly. “Very late and very disappointing.”I su
Serena's POVI noticed changes in Mililie. She accepted Tyler’s apology and even hugged him, I can feel something is wrong. She was starting to distance herself from some people particularly from Tyler. She won’t say a thing. She’s hiding her pain and I want to slap Tyler so hard for not even noticing it. He thought if he apologized, the pain would go away but he’s wrong. He’s always wrong.Sitting on a park bench, I was intently watching Harry teaching Millie to ride a bicycle. Why didn’t I realize that Tyler failed to teach all the things a father should teach his daughter? He was always busy and the only thing he’s good at is buying Millie’s toys. He loves her. So much as he claims, but he can’t really prove it enough.“Uncle, don’t let go!” Millie screamed as she kept riding the bike.I smiled while watching them but there’s still a hollow in my heart. These past few days, I felt like I’ve become like dust in Tyler’s way. Especially after Catherine came back. Tyler can no longer ap