On the bus…Kristel sat at the back to hide the loneliness exhibited in her eyes.She has been telling herself to let go. But it was easier said than done. How could she?She could not get rid of her memories with Galvin because those were wonderful, and the times she spent with him had been carved into the bottom of her heart.Every day, she was like living in a dream after being able to marry the man she loved for many years now.Thus, she prayed she would never wake up. She wished that morning would never come so she could remain asleep inside Galvin’s warm arms.However, now that Fiona had returned, she would not compete with her.Fiona would only mock her if she showed to the former her pitiful side, which sometimes was too exhausting to act like she was alright.Every time she faced Fiona and even Galvin, she only masked her sadness and stifled the pain in her heart so it would not burst out in front of them.All she wants now is peace of mind and a happy life.Kristel was lost
Soon, Galvin arrived and abruptly parked his car in front of the bar, scaring the customers falling in line to get a table inside.He hurried out and ordered the Wait Staff standing by the door. “Go, park my car.”Since he was familiar by the workers as their boss’ best friend, the wait staff sprang to his feet without delay.Galvin passed through the entrance and swept his gaze throughout the hall, searching for someone.Unfortunately, he failed to find Kristel. His chest started boiling, thinking she might arrange the VIP room so no one could disturb her reunion with her ex-boyfriend.“Where is your boss?” Galvin stopped the server passing him. The server pointed to a table in the corner, and he was surprised that his best friends had gathered already.What’s more, they were peeping in the back garden.‘What are they doing?’ He still asks himself, although he already knows when they act like this — it only means one thing — they saw a woman that aroused their interest.Unbeknownst t
After the meal, Noah offered Kristel to send her home, which she agreed to.It was astonishing that they had just met that day, but they felt they already knew each other very well.When they arrived at the villa, she stayed in the car and waited for Noah, who immediately got out and jogged around the car to open the door for her.‘He’s really such a gentleman.’ Kristel thought; sadness flashed in her eyes as she realized that Galvin indeed had no care for her as he had never been showing this kind of gesture. Unfortunately, there are only a few occasions they were in the same car; most of that is when they visited Grandma Gloria in the mansion.Suppressing the sudden outburst in her heart, she looked at Noah and smiled.“Thank you for the meal and drinks,” said Noah, holding the door for her and covering her head when she exited the car.Kristel replied gratefully. “I was the one who should thank you for today.”There was a brief silence ensued. Then the two of them burst out laughin
‘I’m so foolish! I wanted to run away, but I let myself stumble halfway.' Unfortunately, she always fell in front of Galvin, who was in the way. 'I was like merely walking in circles.’Kristel, please wake up!She wanted to beat herself. However, she was still into Galvin.Kristel looked at the man at her side. Who doesn’t want to wake up with this sight every morning? Every single day in the past year, she kept praying to wake up the next day in the same bed as him.Now that they had both signed the divorce agreement, everything would soon be memories. Whereas, those scenes…She was lost in her thoughts when the man beside her stirred. In that instant, Kristel panicked. Suddenly, she felt embarrassed as she recalled what had happened last night. She was glad that the room was dark. Galvin had no clear view of her lower body when her legs spread wide before him.‘How embarrassing! We were soon officially divorced, but I still had an intimate session with my soon ex-husband!’Kristel’s
“Yes, I did. I will pick it up later.” Kristel replied in a low voice.Galvin darkened his face when he sensed Kristel’s dismissal tone. She sounded uninterested in furthering their conversation; thus, he threw his cutlery on the plate and got up sulkily.Kristel ignored Galvin’s coldness, and she continued eating quietly. She thought Galvin had already left, but he walked up to her and said,“I’ll pick you up in the store. I have an urgent meeting at the company.”“Okay.”She didn’t look up to meet his gaze; thus, his already foul mood had become graver, and his soreness was vented to the poor employees of Hudson Enterprises.Cory was at wit’s end whenever the boss bellowed when someone entered his office to submit a proposal. He felt sorry for everyone, including himself. He reflected,‘This has happened rarely in the past. But recently, the company has become the devil’s lair! The boss suddenly seemed like an awakened demon!’The morning went by quickly.Kristel waited at the store
“Fiona, who’s that woman besides my cousin? I have never seen her before,” asked Mitch curiously. Her gaze lingers on Kristel, sizing her up from head to toe.Fiona’s gaze narrowed, casting a sidelong glance across the hall. She then replied to Mitch’s question. “Her name is Kristel Pearson. Haven’t you heard of her?”Mitch shook her head, then said honestly. “If she were from the upper class, I would have known, but I don’t remember her.”Fiona was elated to learn that not all Hudson family members knew about Galvin’s marriage to Kristel.This brought absolute joy to her heart. She mused, ‘I knew it! I’m still the only woman Galvin loves.’Fiona took this opportunity to slander Kristel. She has been raking her head, planning how she could blame the latter.Fiona adjusted her facial expression. She pretended as if she was aggrieved. She lowered her head and then squeezed some tears.Mitch noticed the changes in Fiona’s countenance. Sadness exhibited in her eyes as if she was in pain.
Kristel was standing near the giant tower flower decorations in the back, and she would have to pass Mitch to leave since he was blocking her way out.“Excuse me.” She excuses herself and walks past the person to avoid unnecessary incidents.Mitch, however, spun around and caused their bodies to collide.Accident ensued. Mitch’s wine poured into Kristel’s dress. The deep red hue of the spilled wine instantaneously marred the pristine white fabric of her gown.“Oh, my god! I’m sorry, Miss... Let me help you clean your dress.”“There’s no need.” Kristel rejected her offer immediately and was ready to leave the scene. But Michelle holds her elbow, stopping her.“No! I will feel bad if I don’t take responsibility for staining your dress. My name is Michelle, by the way. I’m Galvin’s cousin, so I know the rooms in this mansion. I’ll accompany you to the washroom.”Kristel has spent considerable time exploring this mansion alongside Gloria, so she’s pretty familiar with it, too. She wanted
It was excruciating. She buried her fingers in her upper arms, hoping it would give her enough warmth to stay conscious.The chill seeping into her bones that causes her body to shudder uncontrollably is nothing compared to the searing pain creeping into her heart as it crumbles her world.Galvin, displaying his affection for Fiona by using his body as a shield, is like a hundred daggers digging deep into her chest.Kristel lowered her head and stifled her sobs. She was already looking pitiful after she was pushed into the pool. Therefore, she would not let this incident make her look pathetic, being abandoned by a husband for an old flame.“You are asking me what’s the matter?”Kristel was about to turn around to leave the hall when Gloria’s thunderous roar echoed throughout the four corners. She raised her head and stared at the older lady adoringly. She could see that Gloria was too angry at how her face turned crimson red.In the past year, she never felt wrong when she was not in