I stirred in my sleep. The memories of the night before came rushing back. I didn't feel his presence so I turned around to check if he was gone. But there he was staring at me, with a smile on his face. His cheek was resting on his left hand.
"I love you, Nina", he pecked my lips.I smiled. "Good morning, Amar.""Morning, merge Khushee", he smiled.That was what he used to call me even after returning to India. But he stopped calling me the moment Lakshmi took in. I didn't know but I figured it out on the day of Damien's 10th birthday when he was supposed to come to America and he didn't.When he called to apologize and told me Lakshmi went into labor, I did some calculations and I figured out he stopped calling me his happiness after copulating with Lakshmi. It was exactly 9 months since the last time he called me that and it broke my heart."You thought I was gone?" He questioned and I shrugged as he pulled me close to him. "I'm not going anywhere agDaisy's POVI was in my room trying to write the first chapter of a book. I got a new inspiration the day before when Nina and Amar were arguing and I thought of writing something close to that. I felt like writing about adult romantic fiction, but I had the intention of chipping in a few things that were real...such as what was between Nina and Amar, and also my father and mother.I really wish and hope Nina and Amar would get back together. They loved each other so much and none of them could deny it. I knew Nina was trying to deny the fact that she still loved him.Even though my first book was rejected and we haven't gotten a response yet on the second book I submitted to the publishing company in the Philippines, as Nina asked me to, I wasn't discouraged. I felt that writing another book before the response come, whether negative or positive, will not discourage me at all from writing, just like it happened when my first book was rejected.I intended t
Daisy's POVI was in my room typing on my laptop after I finished cooking dinner around 6 pm, without letting Nadia enter the kitchen when my phone rang.Nadia complained of headaches after spending some time with me in the room and I asked her to go take a nap. When I was almost done cooking, she came into the kitchen and gasped when she saw that I was already done with everything."Hello", I said into the phone, without checking the caller. My eyes were fixed on the laptop.I had achieved my aim for the day. I was able to finish up my first chapter and I was on the second when the call came in. I was trying to finish up the second chapter before going to take a shower and get ready for my outing with Stanley."I'm outside, Daisy", I heard Stanley's voice and I gasped."You are outside?" I questioned."Don't tell me you aren't ready?" He asked. I checked the time on the laptop and cursed under my breath. It was almost 8 pm."I'm s
Daisy's POVI woke up the next day with a throbbing headache. I figured my screaming the night before led to a heavy headache.I got out of bed grudgingly and pulled out a pill for headache before going downstairs to get some water from the fridge. I had the intention of going to check up on Stanley but since I was having a headache, I decided to just stay in bed all day.I walked briskly into the kitchen and was about to bring out a bottle of water to take the pills when my eyes landed on the pack of cereals on the kitchen counter, probably the one Ellah took. My stomach growled at that instant.I took the water out from the refrigerator and poured some cereal into a bowl. I added water into the bowl and began to scoop it into my mouth with a spoon. I finished it in minutes before dumping the pills into my mouth, then swallowed with large gulps of water which I poured into my mouth directly from the bottle.I knew I needed to sleep to overcome the hea
I slept for two hours after leaving Nina's room before getting prepared to go and pick Daisy up from school.I couldn't believe Nina and Amar had sex. To say I was happy was an understatement. I knew it was good news to have another beautiful thing springing up between them. I hoped Danny wouldn't take it bad. I was already feeling bad for him.I tried as much as I could to cheer Nina up. It wasn't the end of the world. She shouldn't feel sorry for something that wasn't her fault. I told her not to let go of Amar for the second time, so she doesn't end up regretting it.I wore a white turtleneck and a black leather skirt and was about to leave my room when my phone rang. It was Stanley."Hey babe", Stanley called."Hi, Stanley, I was just about to call you", I lied. "How are you feeling now?""I wasn't sick", I imagined him rolling his eyes."You had a broken nose", I reminded him."I took care of that already, so I'm fine.""Now yo
Nina's POVIt was already a week since I last saw Amar. I had no idea whether he had gone home to India like I asked him to or China or if he was still in America. I was worried and I hoped he was fine. I felt stupid for talking to Daisy about him, I felt like a teenager who was in love. But Daisy was a good listener and counsellor.I couldn't muster up the courage to call him. But when I couldn't take it anymore, I called Damien."Hello mom", he greeted softly."Damien, how are you doing?""I'm fine, mom", he replied."Are you ok? Why are you sounding that way?""Nothing." He said."Are you sure?""Yes, mom. I'm good.""Ok. I just called to hear from you. When are you coming home?""I have a few more things to round up. I hope to finish by next week." He replied."Ok." I murmured and kept quiet."We'll talk later, mom", he said."What about your dad, Damien?" I finally asked."Isn't he in America?" He
Nina's POVI was having a wet dream. It was Amar and I, and we were making passionate love. I stirred in my sleep when I felt someone's hand on me. The arm circled around me, rested on my stomach and I flung my eyes open. I turned around to meet the blue crystal eyes of Amar in the dark.Before I could stretch my hand to switch on the light, he took my hand and kissed it. I perceived his scent and inhaled it deeply as my hand found it's way unconsciously into his lovely, curly hair that always drives me crazy."Amar", I whispered as I peered at him in the dark."Nina, I'm sorry", he said. His hot breath fanned my neck and I shuddered."I'm sorry too", my heart thumped wildly in my chest as I felt his hard gaze on me. His breath was intoxicating and making me breathless.We kept staring at each other, with my hand still in his hair and his hands on my waist. He was above me and his face broke into a smile.He crashed his lips into mine i
Daisy's POVNina already informed me that there was going to be a dinner party organized by the firm that night. The previous day was a book festival day that took place in Manilla city where I met a lot of young authors and poets.At first, I thought I was going to be the youngest at 20 but I was wrong. There was a particular boy that caught my attention. He was brown-skinned and had black shiny hair with an American accent. He was a poet and when he was asked for his age, he said he was 10. I couldn't believe it. His looks and appearance as well as his words were too mature for a boy of 10.I was already dressed in my room with Ellah so I picked her up, my purse, and phone before walking over to Nina's room which was opposite mine. She got out of the room all dressed too before I got to her door."You look good, Daisy", she complimented me. "And you too, my baby.""Thank you, granny", Ellah's little voice muttered."You look good too, mom", I said and
Daisy's POV"I disowned James when he married Vera", my grandmother explained with a teary face when we got to the house.I couldn't believe what I was hearing. First, I was shocked to see Aunt Vanessa in Philippines of all places. Secondly, she was staying with my grandmother. I still couldn't believe the woman was the one who birth my father.When Nina heard that she was my grandmother, she stood up from where she was seated with Ellah in her arms and asked us to follow her. She was looking tired and it was so unlike her to be tired, without doing anything all day, other than getting dressed for the dinner.Nina asked grandmother, Aunt Vanessa and her son who appeared before I could get over the shock that the woman before me was my blood, to get into the car. The driver drove home and I was glad for the type of mind Nina had.It was a family issue that ought to be discussed in the confines of a home, not in public."Why did you?" Aunt Van
Nina's POVI was in the bathroom when I heard Damien come into the room. I heard him asking of me and Amar told him I was in the bathroom. I was having difficulty bending down to wash my leg and private part because I was heavily pregnant.I thought Damien was out until I began to hear him whispering. Amar did the same too and I couldn't comprehend what they were talking about. I rinsed the soap off my body, washed my hair, and allowed the to water wash through me once more before putting off the shower and tying my towel around me. The towel was different from the one I was using before my pregnancy because the one I was using was too small for me. I had to get a bigger one.I opened the door slightly to see Amar and Damien still whispering some words to each other. The only thing I was able to grab before they looked up to see me staring at them was "Daisy."My curiosity got the better of me. "What are you two talking about?"Damien gave me a boyish
Damien's POV"Happy birthday, darling", I scooped Ellah up in my arms and kissed her on the forehead."Thank you, daddy" she grinned. "and thanks for the gift", she held onto the doll I got for her tightly and I smiled. I was glad she loved it. "I love you.""I love you too, sweetheart.""Ellah, you love your dad? What about me?" Daisy questioned with a pout, folding her arms."I love you too, mommy", she chuckled and I laughed softly."What about me?" My mom also appeared from nowhere with her protruding belly."I love you, granny.""I love you more", mom said as Ellah struggled to get out of my hold. I dropped her and moved close to Daisy. She was busy cutting Ellah's birthday cake and distributing it amongst Ellah's classmates who came for the birthday party.My hand found it's way to her waist and she looked up at me."Let's get away from here", I whispered close to her ears. She began to shake her head in disagreement.
Damien's POVShe was like a magnet. I couldn't get enough of her. She was still as tight as I could remember and that pulled me over the edge. I lost control and made love to her over and over again till we both fell asleep.When I woke up, I saw her staring at me with loving eyes. I knew I had earned her forgiveness and I was hoping I won't mess up again. It hurt to see her hurt. There was no doubt about my feelings for her. The feelings I tried to deny when I saw her on the staircase that evening. The fact remained that I was still in love with her."I missed you, Damien", she whispered.Her voice alone turned me on. I wanted to respond but I couldn't. The only thing on my mind was making love to her again. I wish we would stay there all day long and forever in each other's arms. I took her lips, bit her softly and caressed her cheeks. She moaned and it turned me on. I tried to straddle her so I could take her again but she pulled away. I couldn't read her expr
Damien's POVI hadn't seen Daisy since the night she slapped me and I was filled with nothing but remorse and guilt ever since the night. I felt it was necessary to ask for her forgiveness. When I got into the house, I went straight upstairs to her room."Your boyfriend...." I heard mom saying to her as she giggled."Boyfriend?" I demanded, entering the room fully. I was with a frown on my face. I wondered who the boyfriend was."Yes, her boyfriend", mother said vehemently. "She's going out with him tonight. Any problem with that?" Her arms were on her waist with her belly poking out."Nothing. I just came to ask for Daisy's forgiveness. I'm sorry for whatever I must have done to offend you, Daisy. Find a place in your heart to forgive me."She nodded in response without uttering a word. I guess that was her way of saying my attention was not needed so I turned back to move out, without any further word or looking back.I got to my room and s
Daisy's POV"You shouldn't have slapped him", aunt Vanessa queried me when we got home. Ellah was asleep in Nina's arms and Damien was nowhere to be found."He deserved it", Nina remarked. It almost made me smile.She was a great woman indeed. If it were other people, they would have turned to support their son but Nina was different. She stood by me.....for the truth, even though he was her son. I was sure she would have done the same thing if it were someone else. She was amazing and I loved her more."She shouldn't have done that in the presence of Ellah", aunt Vanessa insisted. There was no reply from Nina. I guessed she agreed with aunt Vanessa on that. "The poor girl wouldn't stop crying until her father said something into his ears that got her grinning from ear to ear. I'm sure it was the name of chocolate that made her happy again."None of us replied. I sat on the chair beside Nina and closed my eyes, rubbing my finger over my forehead, hoping the
Daisy's POVWe watched as Aunt Vanessa jumped into Danny's arm with tears streaming down her eyes. Danny didn't recover from the shock until aunt Vanessa kissed his lips and called his name again. Nina looked at me with a puzzled look, and I nodded at her with a smile, hoping she got the message.I was happy for aunt Vanessa but when I remembered what I was doing before then, sadness engulfed me as I watched Nina dragging my box back upstairs."No, mom. Please." I pleaded with her and tried to stop her from dragging the box."Please what?"I shook my head. "I can't stay here anymore. I can't." I sniffed."Daisy, you've been here for four years......""Please, this is what I want. I can't do this. It's torture.""Daisy", Amar called.I kept shaking my head. I didn't want them to convince me. I didn't want to stay. I was tired of holding onto lost hope...it was just like being hopeless. I wanted to be far from Damien. Being close to h
Daisy's POVA week after arriving from the Philippines, I went back to school. The house was unusually quiet. I was no longer comfortable and I was finding it hard to continue calling Nina my mom. I barely go out of my room, except when I was going to school or when I want to go and pick Ellah up from school whenever Nadia wasn't around.I saw Damien once when he was going out in his father's car and Richard was driving inside the house with me. Our eyes met for a brief second before he looked away.It is obvious I mean nothing....absolutely nothing to him, I said to myself. He seemed fine to me like nothing happened, like everything was fine and normal but I wasn't feeling that way.Knowing we live under the same roof was pure torture, seeing him was hell, and knowing what we had was nothing to him made me feel miserable. For the first two days, I cried myself to sleep.I hated myself for thinking and holding onto what we shared that night and I hated
Nina's POV"You mean you were the one that had sex with Daisy all along?" I queried Damien."What do you mean all along? It was just a one-night stand." He replied and I gasped at his bluntness."One nightstand? You had sex with her twice.""She told you that? How did you even know her?""Are you seriously listening to yourself? She gave birth to your child."He scoffed. "How am I even sure the baby is mine ?""Damien", I called and moved closer to him. Then I slapped him. Tears were streaming down my eyes already.Who would have thought I took in my grandchild? I asked inwardly. What would have happened to Daisy and Ellah if I hadn't taken them in? Daisy suffered alone because of my irresponsible son.I was disappointed and his statement increased my disappointment and anger. The memories of my past came rushing. How I had to fend for him, care for him alone without his father."Mom, you slapped me?" He questioned.
Daisy's POV"Who the hell is Lizzy?" Grandmother lamented.I shook my head. She was too choosy when it comes to her association with other humans. I was sure she doesn't like Lizzy just from the name. Grandmother was insisting that we get the company back. That was when I told them about Lizzy.I stayed back in the Philippines because my grandmother insisted I stay. Aunt Vanessa supported her. We discussed a lot, including Aunt Susana.I also got to meet Fred, aunt Vanessa's son. He was an intelligent and smart kid. When aunt Vanessa told him I was his aunt, he hugged me fiercely asking me different questions about where I stayed and about Ellah."Dad had an affair with her and she got pregnant. She informed me about the bankruptcy and that Susana wants to sell the company. Nina wanted to help me but I refused. I didn't want her to waste her money for nothing. Lizzy later called to inform me that she bought the company already."