Summer’s Point of viewFive years had gone by, Devon and Stefani had, in time, grown up. Steven’s firm had blossomed, yet to remain autonomous of the wealth he worked so hard, I returned from my designer career and became a model for my own designs.We were fortunate enough to find helpers to look after Stefani and Devon, all of them generous and affable. My initial days on the job were grueling since I had never been far away from my kids nor gone more than a day without seeing Steven. I was clueless that modeling would be so demanding, especially with such a tight timeline already in place.A whole week had gone by since I heard Steven’s voice. My time had been packed, bouncing between the studio and rehearsals for this upcoming runways show. All of these late nights had kept me from the ones I care about most - my family. Now that I was back in the studio, all I wanted to do was rush home and wrap my arms around them.“Let’s go!” my makeup artist announced.As she rose to her feet,
Summer’s Point of ViewThe woman laughed out loud, as if she already knew Steven’s wife was shallow. Steven pulled me from behind him, threw his arm around my shoulders, and kissed the top of my brow. Then, he guided me to the woman.“When she found out I'm visiting you today, she insisted on coming along. So, this is Mila, my aunt.” He halted and shifted his eyes to Mila and continued, “Aunty, this is Summer, my wife.”“Why didn’t you tell me?!” I pulled the hem of his coat and whispered.“I had planned on introducing her to you back then, but she had to go back to her country because of an unresolved problem with her company. She just came back today.”The heat of shame rose in my cheeks as I felt like shrinking away from the attention. But then Mila stepped in and took my hand, her grip firm, but gentle. Her eyes were so full of compassion as she held steady eye contact with me and smiled with genuineness."I hope I'm not causing you any undue worry. The reason I so badly want to m
Summer's Point of view"Twinkle twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high. Like a diamond in the sky.""Twinkle twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are~"I was with Devon and Steven while he was singing his song repeatedly, enjoying his time with his ducks in the shower. Devon poured himself into mastering the music for his upcoming recital at school. His enthusiasm was clearly visible through every move he made and facial expression he gave. Even I, watching him from the side, couldn’t help but be enthralled by his spirit. It had only been a few months since he began kindergarten school, yet it seemed like he had already adapted to the whole new environment."Mom, Dad, promise me you won't be late. Please, not this time! I need you there to watch me!" Devon urged, his eyes wide with hope for as he splashed in the water. He spoke with a maturity beyond his years.Of course! His parents had to be present - their absence or lateness would not be t
Summer's Point of ViewStefani and Devon didn't give me attention when we arrived home. I wanted to talk to them but they seemed not ready for it yet. In the end, I waited for Steven to arrived home.I was sitting on the living room, leg crossed, and drinking alcohol when he arrived.He saw me immediately and was about to kiss me when I pushed him with all might as I glared at him. Looking at him just made my heart ache.He beholdat me with exhausted eyes as he spoke, "I told you, I can't leave and needs to—""I have a job too, you know! You can't just leave our child out of your plans like this!" I rose from my seat with fiery indignation and pointed sharply at his chest. My voice was raised in anger, every muscle tense with frustration. But he didn't budge an inch, a stoic facade hiding deeper emotions. "You always prioritize your own work over everything else! Get your priorities straight and focus on us for once!""Why? Are you any different from me? You chose to pursue work, didn
Summer's Point of ViewTime dragged on, and there was still no sign of Steven. I did not expect him to find us so quickly, however, given the fact that he was well-connected, it should have been a rather simple task for him. Could he possibly be doing this deliberately?"When are we going home, Mommy?" Devon inquired as his eye began to deteriorate.As he laid on my lap, I stared at him. I kissed his brow and gently lulled him to sleep. “Why? Do you want to see daddy?"He just nodded till he was completely enveloped in lethargy. On the other hand, I just leaned back and felt as if I were suffering from a headache. I was at a loss for what to do to keep him from constantly asking where his dad was. Fortunately, Stefani was old enough to understand things. She was just reading book and not complaining. However, I was not sure if the situation was burdening her.I wanted Steven to find us as soon as possible. Nevertheless, with no sign of him, it appeared that he bad no desire coming. Si
Summer's Point of View"Let's go upstairs."He tenderly pressed his lips to mine, as if he were handling a fragile piece of glass. I felt every gentle brush of his lips and the sweet savor of his embrace. With one arm around my waist, he carefully lifted me up, bridal-style, and walked me up the stairs."I miss your scent. I'm losing my mind without you at my side," he muffled, his warm breath on my neck, giving me a tickle and releasing thousands of volts. “Like I can go mad every time I wake up in the morning, not seeing you by my side.”With his help, I eased myself onto the soft bed, feeling its gentle support. As I settled in, he positioned himself beside me; the mattress creaking slightly under his weight. In a daze, my gaze fixed on him, my heart pounding so loudly, I could almost hear it in my ears. His face was marked by a rugged handsomeness that couldn't be ignored. Damn this face! I want him all mine.His ardent whisper hovered near my ear. "Wife, each day I wish for you
Steven's Point of ViewThe following morning, I woke up before anyone else. Not wanting to disturb her slumber, I quietly slipped out of the house without informing her. However, before my exit, I prepared breakfast for them, as I had requested the helpers to take their much-deserved vacation.The hours flew by, and before I knew it, night had fallen. Nevertheless, I still had unfinished tasks to complete. As I hurried to work, my phone incessantly rang. Despite the distractions, I made a conscious decision not to answer it. My goal was to finish my work promptly so I could leave early and head home.*Bang* While engrossed in reading the paperwork, the deafening sound of hammering on my door caught me off guard. Startled, I turned my gaze towards the source of the commotion. Just as I glanced towards the door, it swung open abruptly.The scoundrel had the audacity to walk in without so much as asking for permission. My scowl deepened because he was bothering me! I already wanted to g
Steven’s Point of View Upon hearing Celine's line, the previous peace that had settled over my heart was abruptly jolted once again. "Pregnant? Summer is... pregnant?" I asked in disbelief. She gave a silent nod, but the depths of her gaze couldn't quite hide her inner turmoil. I could sense that she didn't want to talk about it, so I hastily looked away and left her in peace.Nonetheless, before I vanished from her sight, she spoke again. "Uh... Mister Carter, please don't worry. Summer and the... baby... are not harm. The doctor simply has to tell you something that you need to know right away."She looked at me now with a reassuring smile, and I could see she was confident. The weight and thorns that had penetrated my hearts had now slowly been removed. "I am grateful to you, for staying with Summer since the beginning, Celine. I owe you a lot." "No thanks are necessary. Summer is near and dear to me, just like a sister. If a brother or sister was in peril, I assume you would