Valjerome let out a cold laugh. "Erom is my son," he corrected.
Chaos smirked and smiled playfully. "Last time I checked, he's my son."
"You two, enough," I immediately sighed then shielded Chaos.
I will admit that I was nervous about the situation. Valjerome and I may have been separated for a few years but I know him. He's a mafia boss. In just a snap, he could kill if he wanted to and that was the last thing I wanted to happen right now.
"Valjerome, let us leave," I said emotionlessly.
He looked at me, giving me back the emotionless stare. "I have three more days to be with you, Jazzie," he said.
I clenched my jaw. "With my son, Valjerome. Not with me," I emphasized.
He licked his lower lip. "Still, you're not going anywhere. You and my son." He glared at Chaos who's standing behind me.
"What else
"Are you okay, son?" I gently asked Erom as we sat on the bed.We are now here in the condo. I've noticed his silence since we got in the car.He slowly raised his gaze to me. "I'm okay, Mom. It's just... I'm tired," he answered.I smiled thriftily then kissed him on the forehead. "Alright, go to bed. I'll just make you some milk so you can sleep easier,"He just nodded and then followed what I said. I watched my son lie down comfortably before I stood up and left the room."Is Erom asleep?" Chaos inquired when I arrived in the kitchen.He was sitting while drinking coffee."Just going to sleep," I replied and went to the sink to make a glass of milk"Are you okay?"I was stunned when Chaos asked me that.Am I okay?What if I am not? What is the reason
ALMOST three minutes have passed since the taxi driver dropped me off in front of Valjerome's mansion. And because I was with him, the guards we passed by allowed the car to enter. I remained standing while staring across the mansion. I can’t help but smile bitterly as I think of the years I have spent in this house.It's been a long time but it feels like it all happened only yesterday...I let out a sigh then walked inside. Jaime immediately greeted me. Based on his look he gave me, I could already feel the gratitude there. I then wondered if Valjerome is treating his staff so well that they worry for him this much. The hollow in my chest doubled even more because of that.I hope he was also able to treat me well before.I just dismissed that in my mind and focused on the reason why I am here. That was Manang's request, for me to take care of Valjerome. Even though I was rel
"W-What did you say?" I growled as I stared at Valjerome.He kept crying as he leaned down towards my foot. "I'm sorry, Jazzie. I'm sorry for everything."I faintly sat on the floor, dumbfounded and kept putting on my mind what he had said earlier.The person who adopted me killed my parents themself.I laughed as tears streamed down my cheeks.The one whom I considered my father was the reason I was orphaned early.I wanted to talk back, scream in pain, fly into a rage, but I couldn’t because my mind was overwhelmingly confused. I feel like I’m going crazy with what I’ve found out."I'm sorry," Valjerome pleaded again, keeping his head on the floor.I didn't pay attention to him anymore and stood up weakly. "Stop making a scene, Valjerome. Go to sleep, you're both
"Hey, Jazzie!"I flinched on my place when someone tapped my shoulder. "Ken! W-why?!" I asked as I turned my attention to him.He frowned at me. "Is there any problem, Jazzie? I've noticed that you seem to be thinking about something deeply," he claimed.I secretly bit my lower lip and continued wiping the window. "No! N-nothing, I...am just thinking of Erom.” I blurted out.I just returned back to the hotel but here I am, wondering afar and unable to do my job properly. I was already cleaning the third suite and unfortunately the two rooms I have cleaned earlier are both not tidied quite well. I forgot to change the bedsheet in the first suite while I have forgone to clean the restroom of the second one. That is why now in third assigned suite to me, I already sought help from Ken so that I wouldn't forget anything else. I slowly heaved a sigh and looked again at the black car at the bottom of
"Aren't you gonna eat that?" Chaos inquired in front of me, referring to the paperbag I had been staring at on the center table.I shyly averted my gaze and then sat up straight. We are now inside the lounge and currently sitting on the sofa.Once again, I glanced at the paperbag. I secretly bit my lower lip as I think about various things.Why did he send me food?What is his plan?What's this for?"You know, it is okay for me to eat that if I'm the one you're worried about," said Chaos who made me turned my attention on him again.I quickly shook my head in denial of what he said. "It's not like that," I defended. "It's a bit unusual," I whisperingly added.He nodded slowly. For a moment he let out a soft laugh and leaned back on the sofa."I
"Wow! Is this for me, Mommy?" my son asked in amazement and curiosity when we returned to the condo, referring to the teddy bear Valjerome had sent.We just came home from Chaos' unit because we ate dinner there. Before I went to his condo, I first left these things here at home so I didn’t need to carry a lot.I smiled raw, thinking of what should I answer to my son."Do you want it?" that's all I said instead of confirming who it was really for.Erom nodded quickly and hugged the big teddy bear that was even bigger than him. I couldn't help but laugh softly."He is cute!" he exclaimed.I raised an eyebrow and approached the sofa where he was sitting with the teddy bear. "He?" I asked. "How did you say that it is a man?" I added.Erom smiled at me then pointed something on the collar part of the teddy bear. There is a blue ribbon i
The next day I went to work early. Even though I wasn't doing anything yet, my body seemed to be mentally beaten."Jazzie!" Ken greeted me warmly as I entered our workers' room.I immediately frowned at the enthusiasm he showed. "Are we receiving our 13th month pay already??" I asked"It's only September, Jazzie. Are you having a hard time?" he replied sarcastically and then pulled me towards somewhere. "But with the amount of food sent to you, it's like you're celebrating Christmas," he said and pointed to the table we were using.My lips parted as I stared at the food served there. There’s rice, marinated chicken, fried eggs, bacon, hotdogs, pasta, salads and..."Lechon?" my tone rose slightly when I saw the cooked piglet."A man brought that earlier," Ken said.I turned to him and forced myself to act normally
In all of go-see I've been through, this is the second time I have felt nervous again. My palms were sweating and my heartbeat barely stopped."Welcome back, Ms. Zamora," one of the hairstylists smilingly greeted inside the dressing room.All the attention of the other models focused on my direction. There was the critique of their eyes in my presence. I am no longer surprised because for over the years I have been able to make my name got off the spotlight or should I say—my ex-husband. If there are people who are older than me, they are the people I used to be with.I sparingly smiled at the hairstylist. "Thank you," I said shyly.If my self-confidence before was high, now I can’t help but get upset. One of the reasons I hesitated to come back was because of my body as well. I already have a child, I don't know if my body is still that good for others. I always boast t
"A gift for your wife?" Jaime, one of my trusted men, casually spoke while driving the car.I nodded sparingly and stared again at the necklace I was holding. "For our wedding anniversary," I said lowly and forced a smile.And she'll never know..."You will confess?" he asked again.I chuckled emptily and put back the infinity necklace on its box. “You know I can’t do that right now,” I claimed.He stopped talking and focused on driving. I looked outside the car window and smiled sadly.A day from now, it's already our third year anniversary, my wife.IT'S almost 12 midnight when we reached my parents' party. I automatically snaked my arms around her, marking my wife at everyone's eyes as we took our way in.Sh
"You're wasting your time by calling him in your mind, Jazzie. I've already tricked your ex-husband's group elsewhere. But if he finds you here, you're already just corpses," Chaos spoke coldly."Why?" I asked hoarsely and then looked at him. "I trusted you, Chaos," I said weakly.He smirked. "That's the plan, Jazzie. For you to trust me," he said.I shook slowly and sighed then let out a laugh. "Is this necessary, Chaos? Does my son really need to be involved in the revenge you want¾that your family want?""My sister died in front of me, Jazzie. She shot herself," he stated."She killed herself. Your sister was the one who took her life, Chaos. Not me, not my son, neither Valjerome!" I snapped out of frustration.Chaos clenched his jaw. I also saw the instant lifting of the gun that the old Hevion was holding and pointed towards my direction again. Hi
Valjerome's men couldn't do anything when the van took me. They couldn't shoot just because I was already in the car."We already have her," said one of the passengers while holding a phone.I’m sure Chaos is the one he’s talking to. I just sighed quietly and then leaned back in the chair. I didn’t fight back or make any mess. Aside from the fact that I don’t have the energy for that, I know it’s useless if I make a scene. In the first place, I chose this.I feel the observation of the men I am with. They are watching me as if I can still do something at these times. I mentally shook my head and forced a smile.There is only one thing I can do now, that is to let Valjerome know my location.I bit my lower lip when I felt my phone vibrated on my thigh. It was hidden and I made sure no one would notice. By these times, I knew Valjerome already knew I h
"V-Val ..." I called Valjerome weakly and rasping as I entered the mansion.He immediately approached and hugged me. "It's okay, everything will be okay," he comforted as he gently stroked my hair.I shook my head. "It's my fault... It's my fault," I said repeatedly and leaned onto his chest due to weakness.My tears kept on flowing. I can't imagine that Chaos would do that to me, to our son—to the boy who considered him as a real father."I-I shouldn't have left Erom like I used to," I whispered between my sobs."Ssshh. Don't you blame yourself, Jazzie," Valjerome whispered.I shook again and then slowly let go of his embrace. With my blurry eyes, I stared at him."I can't take it anymore, Val. I can't afford to lose a child again," I said with great grievance. He looked at me softly and then pulled me again for a hug. "Don't think
"Papa!" Erom happily called Chaos as we entered his office.He ran into Chaos and gave him a hug. Chaos laughed and hugged Erom back. I just smiled and then slowly walked closer to them.Damn, it hurts.That insatiable Mafia Boss!"Did you miss me?" Chaos asked while putting Erom on his lap.Erom nodded quickly in response and then gave him a kiss on the cheek."How are you, Papa?" my son greeted.I sat on the visitor's chair and watched them talked. I couldn't help but stare at Chaos when I remembered what Valjerome had said earlier.He is an illegitimate child?In the six years Chaos and I have been together, he never mentioned anything about it. Even about his family, he does not always tell me stories related to it. I once met them when the
It was three in the morning but Valjerome and I were still awake. I was lying on his shoulder while his hand wrapped around mine. We both stared at the ceiling¾thinking and observing."Aren't you...remorseful?" he said in a low voice.I frowned at him. "Remorseful? Of what?"He looked at me softly and then gently brushed my messy hair with one of his hands. "Of what happened to us...today," he replied.I sneered at him. "You already took me six times, Valjerome. If I'm remorseful about it, then I should have rejected you for the second time."His lips curled up. "You counted it?" he asked amazingly.My cheeks warmed in embarrassment. "I-I didn't count. I just remember," I said.He let out a soft chuckle and hugged me closer. "I love you," he said sincerely."I...love you too," I admit shyly.
After scooping me from my seat, he carried me towards his room. He carefully laid me down on his bed then looked up and stared."Are you sure about this?" he asked, voice in controlled.I feel my throat dry up to answer, not because of nervousness but because of the heat I feel now as I see him staring at me."Why? You don't want me anymore?" I did the reverse card.I saw him gritted his teeth. "You are manipulating me." He then slowly crouched on my top.I closed my eyes as Valjerome ran his finger down my cheek, down my neck until it ruled my chest."Are you ... coming back into my life?" he asked hoarsely and began to remove the first piece of my nightgown.I groaned when the tip of his finger brushed on my skin. "Valjerome ..." I called desperately, eyes closed.I even overcame the burning with the heat I felt fro
It's already 11pm, yet I am still awake. I stayed up all night, locked in my room. My son fell asleep while asking me repeatedly if I was okay. I kept saying that I'm okay, but who am I fooling? I also didn't face Valjerome when he once knocked on my door to eat. I only let Erom out to follow him.My mind was messy. I don't know what to think anymore. I kept on flashbacking the memories in my mind.Why, Valjerome?I let out a sigh then decided to get up to drink some wine downatairs. There were no personnel scattered around, but even so I knew they were secretly watching. I went to the mini bar and got some wine there. Next I went to the refrigerator to get some ice, when I got everything I needed I went back again and sat down on the bar stool chair. I started pouring the wine and drank it straight away. The bitterness drew in my throat but I ignored that.I was already in the seco
It's been an hour since we got home. It was also that long since I secretly watched Valjerome and the woman downstairs from the second floor where I was standing. Jaime was also there. Based on what I see, it looks like the woman is very close to them.I bit my lower lip when Valjerome smiled at her, then lowered his gaze to her tummy. Even though I was far away, I could see his gentle stare there. I feel like my stomach became hollow.Elle...That's her name. When Valjerome introduced him to me earlier I immediately felt fidgety. I admitted I waited for something else he would say next; whether she is his friend, a co-worker, a partner or... the mother of his future child. But that didn't come. I'm also not sure if I'll be able to hear it in case he confirms my suspicion so I immediately bid goodbye and said that I would take Erom upstairs to rest.I exhaled deeply and decided to g