Gwyneth's POV
"It's my birthday. Are you coming home?" My heart almost melted when I saw Jase's sad face. "I miss you mommy."
I haven't been home for a long time, especially since Kalex and I got along. I'm losing time with my son. I was so happy with what was happening that I forgot to make time for him. It's his birthday one day and no matter what happens I'll make sure I get home.
"Of course baby, I will be there on your birthday." she cocked her head to one side and seemed to be deep in thought. "What are you thinking baby?"
"Mommy, can I go to your place?" My eyes widened at his question. She leaned forward to the phone. "Please mommy, I want to go there please?"
"H-ha? Why do you want to go here baby ? That's where we are. "I won't risk
Gwyneth's POV5 years agoI lightly scratched my nose when I felt something touched it. Then on my cheek. I slowly opened my eyes when I heard a faint laugh."Morning Babe." Kalex smiled at me. I woke up when I realized I was in bed and with Kalex."H-ha?" I looked around. I saw our clothes strewn on the floor. I immediately looked at my body."What's wrong?" He asked worriedly. I think he realized that I was surprised.I was surprised but I'm not that drunk to forget what happened last night, but the look on his face made me want to tease him. I love teasing Kalex."Something happened?""Oh come on." Kalex covered his face. I bit my inner cheek to prevent myself from laughing. "You were drunk ! fuck! I knew
Gwyneth's POVJase and I were strolling at the mall and shopping. I bought him the clothes he wanted but he seemed more excited about the toys we bought."Jase, what else do you want?" Smiling I told him as we motioned to the clothes section. He stared at it then shook his head."No mommy, I want that one." She pointed at the Go Kart race track toys on display. "I want to play that one.""But baby, you have enough toys already." he frowned."I bet daddy loves toy cars too because you don't, and lola mama said you really inherited from your daddy. That's what she always says to me. "I was silenced because of what my son said. I didn't know that Jase liked to read magazines. I feel like I'm missing with Jase growing withou
Kalex's POVI was walking at the mall to get to where Gwyn and Alex are but stopped when I saw a flower shop and decided to buy Gwyn a bouquet. I'm not a romantic type of guy but I wanted to make her feel special. I bought tulips for her and I was even whistling while walking.I'm so excited to see her. It's been two days since I last saw her and those days feels like hell. Damn. I'm so helpless when it comes to her but I don't mind.I feel like Gwyn will soon love me. Just a little and he will love me too.I went inside the restaurant where she said they were but i didn't see them. My brows furrowed, I told her to wait for me. I searched again in case I just missed them and I took out my phone when I didn't.I turned around when I heard a child crying being talked to by one of the crew ... or is it the manager? I don't know.The boy turned his back on me and
Gwyneth's POV"Is there something that's bothering you?" Kalex asked as he stopped in front of my building.I knew he noticed something was wrong with me. I just can't concentrate on being with him because I kept on thinking about Jase and my guilt of not telling him about our son. Whenever I look at him smiling I always wonder if he will still smiles at me like that when he finds out that I hid our child from him."Gwyn," He removed his seat belt and moved closer to me before he held my face for me to look at him. "You can always tell me everything... everything. I will try to understand whatever your problem is and whatever it is we'll face it together. Alright? "He smiled at me and because of that I couldn't stop crying. I don't deserve him. I am not deserving of his love and yet here he is. I should
Gwyneth's POV"Jase! Be careful!" I told him as he walks ahead of me. We just finished eating out because today is his last day with me and mama will pick him up later.It also helped that Kalex had a meeting today so I didn't have to worry that he might see Jase and me. I also told Alex to tell me updates about Kalex' whereabouts. Someday, I'll make it up to him. I know how hard it is to him to keep something from Kalex since they are really close."Mommy this ice cream is really good. Why didn't you buy for yourself?" I stared at Jase as he ate the ice cream.Earlier because he was teasing me to buy ice cream in case I was getting cold because recently it was the strength of the rain. I look at my son as he happily eats his mango ice cream, I can see traits of Kalex in his simple gestures and I can't help but to smile.
Gwyneth's POV"Jase, go home with grandma first. I'll catch up later, alright?" She nodded his head and I kissed him before he left with my mother. I could see Kalex following Jase's gaze, as well as the two of them meeting as Mama held Jase's hand away.But my son, being the good boy that he is didn't ask me any question. I walked towards Kalex and sat on the vacant seat beside him."H-How's his wrist?""The doctor said it's just a sprain. It will heal within 2 to 3 weeks." he nodded but he was still looking in the direction where Jase came out. "They'll be there in my unit first." He was quiet for a moment before he took a deep breath and asked."Is he-is he ...?" I want to struggle. I wanted to ask if he was serious about what he wanted to ask. it is very obvious that Jase is his son.&n
Gwyneth's POV"Can I take Jase out tomorrow?" A smile instantly formed on my lips as I heard him. We just tucked Jase in his bed and I can't describe how happy I am to see him like that.Jase added that he did not want to sleep because he felt he was just dreaming. I almost cried out of happiness when I heard him. I know he has been longing to meet his father, that's why he's so happy now."Of course Kalex, he's your son too." I told him as I handed him a coffee. He was silent for a while. "Is there a problem?""I was thinking," He started as he stare at his mug in his hands. There's something really weird about him, its not his hobby to stare blankly not when he's with me. He took a deep breath before he talked again. "Do you want to marry me?" I stared at him dumbfounded of what I heard.Did I really hear it right? Did he
Gwyneth’s POV"Why didn't you tell him?" Alex asked when I finally had the guts to talk to someone about what happened. I stared at the food in front of me. Why? "Tell me."I am a coward for not saying what I truly feel. I know. Maybe I was too afraid that he won't feel the same way anymore. I am so scared to hear from him himself that he no longer loved me. I don’t want to hear because I can’t accept if ever."It's not that simple." He exaggeratedly rolled his eyes and groaned."Ugh! He loves you, you love him so what's complicated there? You're the only one who makes it so complicated.” I sighed.Yes, Kalex told me that he loves me several times but that was before he knew that we have a son. Even though I wanted to marry him, I still can't say yes because he can't even look me straight in the eyes."I don't really understand you." Alex sighed and
Gwyneth’s POV"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Local time is ten past three in the afternoon and the temperature is 25 degrees Celsius ..."I can't help but to feel all the excitement as the crew announced that our plane landed. I've been peeking out the window for a while now because I really want to set foot in the Philippines again. It has only been six months, but it feels like forever since the day I've been here. I was excited to see Jase and Kalex. We video called almost every night and they also went to see me at Christmas. They stayed there for the whole holidays but it's not enough to compensate my longing for the two.The hard battle of homesickness!"Have a nice stay ma’am!" one of the crew greeted me before I went down on the plane. I gave her a smile.When I got off the plane, I went straight to a bus that the staff p
Gwyneth’s POVI woke up with the clamorous knocking on my door. I looked at my clock; it's already 11 in the evening. Who would bother to visit me at this time? I don’t even know why I was on my out to see me at this hour when in fact I still had to sleep because my flight will be early tomorrow at five in the morning. I was still yawning while rubbing my eyes as I walk to the door."Gwyn! Gwyneth! Are you there?!" My yawning stopped and my eyes widened when I heard Kalex's loud voice. I immediately ran towards the door thinking that something might have happened to Jase."Kalex?" he was sweating and gasping as he put his hands on his knees to support himself. He's wearing his usual sleeping clothes, his jersey short and a white cotton shirt. "What are you doing here? Why are you gasping?""I ... took ... the ... stairs." He said as his chest is heaving from the gasps. It took me a second
Kalex’s POV"What's up?" Demitri asked as he sits in front of me. I asked him if he could come because I needed someone to talk to. I need someone who could knock some sense out of me. "Where's Jase?""Upstairs. Sleeping." I replied before I took a sip from the glass of whiskey in my hand. I know he's waiting for me to start talking but I fucking don't know where to fucking start."It's about Gwyneth, isn't it?" He asked when I didn't say anything. My chest tightened by the mere sound of her name. I miss her. I miss calling out her name and how she smiles at me in the morning."She's ... she's leaving tomorrow." I said in a low voice as I remember what she said five days ago. I don't even know how long she'll be gone. I was afraid to ask.My mind went crazy by just the thought of her leaving with that fucker and all I ever said to her was that she doesn't need to worry ...
Kalex’s POV"Mommy you're going with us tomorrow, right?" Jase asked Gwyn again as he draws on his book. I peeked at my son's ipad to see Gwyn's face. She's as beautiful as ever."Yes baby, how many times have you asked me that already? You silly kid!" I can't help but to chuckle as I chop the vegetables for our dinner. Jase quickly glanced at me and grinned."I'm just reminding you mommy in case you forget." I shook my head. Jase just reminded Gwyn for the third time in fifteen minutes since they started talking.He was actually referring to her school activity. Since it's family day, parents are requested to attend the said event with their child at school. Jase has been talking about it since he learned that Gwyn and I are both going. I refuse to be absent on his first family day.They talked for an hour. I love hearing their voice and their funny conversations, especial
Gwyneth’s POV"Why are you so quiet?" Quir asked me as we ride the elevator. I was on my way down earlier when I ran into him and he asked me to have lunch with him."Jase is with Kalex now and I don't have anything to do because I've already made all the proposals for my next event. I just need to submit." I sighed.This has always been my problem ever since Kalex and I had an agreement. When Jase isn't by my side I can't do anything so I usually just read a book until I fall asleep. Everything's just boring whenever Jase's not at home.Quir and I decided to eat outside the company. Sometimes the food is also boring because the menu is almost always the same."So I was thinking, how about we go out tonight?" He asked as we eat at one of our favorite place near the hotel. It's delicious here in case there's majesty so we only eat here when new wages.
Gwyneth’s POV"Excellent job, Gwyn." I beamed at as he opened his arms and I ran towards him to hug him. He picked me up and turned me around."I did it!" I shouted at him and we were both laughing. "The senator loved the theme for the party ... he loved everything."They even popped a confetti for me. One of our officemates opened a bottle of wine to celebrate and gave me one. "Cheers to Gwyneth!"After months of preparing one of the biggest events of the year, I'm just so glad I finished the job. Who would have thought that I would host a politician's birthday party?I've been the event manager of big business men in the country but the aura is still different when your clients are influential in the Philippines. I met the president, the vice president, and even celebrities last night! That’s how big was the event that I organized and I'm happy to see the proud look
Gwyneth’s POV"Sorry you had to wait." Kalex said as he took the seat in front of me. I stared at him intently while calling the server to give him coffee.Short stubbles are starting to grow on his chin. There are bags under his eyes and his hair is too long. To some, I'm sure he looked fine, but I know him too well to see that he's not. That's not the Kalex I know. These past few days must've been hard for him.I was making it hard for him."What do you want to talk about?" He asked after his coffee was served in front of him. His eyes made its way to mine, but then he immediately looked away. To this day he still can’t look at me."I'll go straight to the point." He nodded as he mixed his coffee. "I heard you ... at the bar. I heard what you said to Demitri." That made him look at me.His eyes are full of guilt that confirmed that everything I
Gwyneth’s POV"Quir?" He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that I'm okay."You scared me back there." He said and shook his head."I'm sorry. She just came out of nowhere." Said a man approaching us. He seems to be the driver of the car. He helped us stand up. "I really didn't see you." The man approached me. "Are you hurt? Should I bring you two to the hospital?""No. We're fine." Quir replied with a smile and then they talked. He glanced at me before shaking hands with the driver who said goodbye."So, what are you doing here besides killing yourself?" He joked. I was embarrassed to close my eyes because of his question."I haven't seen it." Is this man like everyone who sees me like this? I looked up at him when he chuckled. Since Quir is much taller than me he put his hands on top of my head and beamed at me."Let's get some
Gwyneth’s POVI walked into the building and went straight to Kalex's office. I can sense all those stares from the people here. I know others here know me because I was once Kalex’s high school friend. Maybe that’s also the reason why some of them were staring at me.I just ignored them because I have nothing to do with them anyway. I came here because of Kalex and they weren’t my goal. I also hate people looking at me, as if spotlight was pointing at me as of this moment. It looks like I’ll be their topic once I turned my back at them. These dumb as* has really nothing to do instead of focusing on their work. Tch.While walking to Kalex’s office I came across a kid chasing a ball. He was running and not looking to where he's going so I tried to avoid but he still collided with me, causing him to fall to the floor. Awts. His back must be hurt.“A