Blakely’s POV“That woman is crazy! How dare she accuse you without proof? Does she think her husband is that handsome? I don’t even like his paintings. He doesn’t have taste in arts.” Hershey kept on talking ill about Mr. Thompson. We’re at the club and the girls learned about the malicious accusation against me. Now they're ranting about it. They're angry for me, and I feel happy because of it.“Agreed!” Rachel said, rolling her eyes. “He’s not even famous.”Grace, who's eating chips, spoke. I don't even know where she got those chips when we're in a club. “What happened to your supervisor? Did she really suspend you? Even after the clarification?”I sighed and nodded. “I can't do anything about that anymore.”Hershey groaned. “Your company is unfair. It was your supervisor who sent you there, right? Does she even know that you're meeting that client in a hotel? Or she does know but she just set you up?”I looked at Hershey and shook my head. “That’s impossible. She won't do that th
Nik’s POV“You're leaving already?”My sharp eyes dropped on the woman lying on the bed, naked and hungry for more. She was looking at me with eyes screaming with desire while my gaze was empty.“Do I have a reason to stay?” I asked, staring into her eyes while buttoning my clothes.Her lips parted and she slowly sat on the bed after seeing my empty gaze. I don't like it when someone tries to stop me from doing what I want. She doesn't know it, but with a dark expression on my face, I think she already realized it.I drank the last shot of scotch and brushed my fingers against my hair before I grabbed my phone on the bed and left some cash on the bed before I left the hotel room.I was whistling while entering the house when a hard slap greeted me.My jaw tensed as I saw my mother's raging eyes shooting me daggers.“You are gonna be the reason for the family's downfall!” Her spiteful words didn't even trigger my anger.I looked at her with a blank expression on my face. “What is it ag
Blakely's POVMy stubborn heart ached again because of his words. I could take people calling me names, but why can't I really accept him calling me names and talking so rudely to me? I want him to see me as a person. I want his care. I want his respect. What's so hard with that?The embarrassment I felt earlier was suddenly washed away. It was replaced by disappointment and something unexplainable.I completely forgot that I’m all naked in front of him and he has seen my whole naked body just earlier.I looked away and wanted to walk past him to leave him here when he grabbed my arm and pushed me against the wall. My eyes landed on his hard chest. Tanned skin with muscles on the right places as if it was sculpted by a great sculptor. He has a great body. I give him that. I understand why women are crazy over him, but his attitude and behavior? That's what I couldn't understand.“Where are you going? You're leaving? You're gonna avoid me? What? Are you embarrassed to hear the truth fr
Third Person's POVThe soothing music enveloping the whole place made it impossible for the people to quickly notice the splashing of the pool water. No one but Nik, who was standing by the poolside, saw how Blakely jumped off the ground after a scared cat jumped in front of her, startling her. Nik was startled for a second after Blakely fell into the water, and thinking she would resurface after a few while, he turned his back and started walking away.He doesn't want to be here, but he attended to see what Blakely would be doing tonight, and seeing how she faked her smile just to entertain these people to please his mother irritated him to an extent.He paused. His feet paused on their own and his body turned around like it has its own brain. He stared at the pool water and horror came to him when he found Blakely nowhere near the pool. He was expecting her to be sitting on the poolside, catching her breath and mentally cursing him for not saving her. But no! He didn't see her.The
Blakely's POVEvery painful word mama threw at me stung my heart and the fact that she concluded that I did it on purpose hurts me more. Each passing seconds felt like a torture. All my life all I could care about is to give back the good deeds they did for me. To pay for raising me even in the most ridiculous way. Getting married and compromising myself. It is something, a person whose mind isn’t normal, would do. I agreed to Stan’s crazy antics just so I can compensate myself with the peace of mind I’ve been wanting to have. But then, I guess everything just doesn’t go the easy way. I had the glimpse of the past because of mama’s spiteful words and disgusted eyes.The truth behind Nik's hatred was finally rubbed on my face painfully and I finally understood the root of his anger. My biological mother did something horrible to them. I'm still not sure about what it was, but from the looks of it, and from the rage I saw in Mama's eyes, it was a grave mistake that would remain forever
Nichole’s POVBlakely walked out while I was breathing heavily in so much anger. My balled fists were trembling and my chest felt so heavy. Stan followed her and I looked outside the window, realizing it’s pouring. I couldn’t accept what happened at the party. I was so horrified when I saw what Nik was doing. They created a mess, an issue for the people to talk about. I cannot accept it. I raised them as siblings, they just couldn’t redo the past.“Why are you rude to Blakely, Nichole? You shouldn’t have said that! It was an accident!”I looked at Andrew with so much hatred. I’ve been begging for his love and attention all these years. I endured. I stayed. All because I love him and I don’t want to ruin our family. I even accepted Blakely and treated her like my own daughter when he brought her home. I did not question his decisions even once. I never did something that could ruin our family, and now he’s putting all the blame on me? I am rude to Blakely? That kid will never understan
Stan’s POVI couldn’t help but feel the electrifying rage taking over my system when I saw Blakely and her foster brother. I know that he only meant to save her but the fact that his lips touched my fiance’s lips made me so fcking mad. It annoyed me even more when dad told me to follow them and comfort the family.I followed Blakely outside even when it’s already pouring. When she got in the taxi, I received a call from my dad which I immediately answered. “Hello, dad?”[How is it?]Sighing, I shook my head and faced the mansion of the Velasquez’s. “Not good, dad. The parents just argued. Aunt Nichole hurt Blakely.”[It’s the perfect chance, son. Take advantage of the situation. Comfort them. Help them fix the problem, so they would feel indebted to you. They won’t be able to say no to anything once Andrew got the position he wanted. And that way, we’ll have all the benefits.]“Yes, dad. I will try.”[Do not just try, Stan. Do everything. Think of a solution to save their family from
Nik’s POVI know where to find her, so I’m in my car, watching her from the dark area of the playground. The rain shower just won’t stop and even if a huge part of me wanted to get out of my car and drag her in my car with me, I restrained myself so badly.I could still feel her sweet and soft lips. It was so stupid to appreciate her lips when she drowned and almost died on me but I couldn’t help it. When I saw her unconscious earlier, I felt like my world crumbled and dissolved. Years ago, I was wishing for her to disappear, but when I saw how she might disappear, I got so scared. My heart and body trembled in fear. Losing her that way felt more torturous than to see her getting married to another man.My eyes closed on their own. To kiss her is like dreaming, to lose her feels like dying. I almost lost her tonight. I almost lost her after I insulted her to the bone. Why does it feel so terrible?My hand reached for my phone and clicked one of her friend’s social media wall. I tapped
Blakely’s POVMama was combing my now short hair while I was sitting in front of the mirror, and she’s behind me. Years ago, she would always look at me with strictness, but these past few days and week, I always found her looking at me with nothing but gentleness. She’s changed a lot. She no longer gives a damn about the people who might say something about our family. She was even almost sued for pulling her old friend’s hair after she heard the woman badmouthing me. She was so angry at them, so angry for me.I smiled when Mama looked at me after combing my hair. Tonight, my friends will pick me up for my bridal shower. I actually declined because I don’t wanna leave Nik and Blair’s side, but Alicia insisted, saying I should enjoy my last night of being single before I tie myself to Nik. I know she was just teasing Nik, but my future husband, being the hot-heated Nikandreo Velasquez, almost threw Alicia out of the house that day.“You are so beautiful…”I smiled at Mama. “Do you wan
Nik's POVNever in my wildest dreams did I think that my simple irritation for my foster sister doesn't mean I hate her, but because her beauty attracts me. When my father brought her home, I was hurt because I thought my father cheated on my mother, but I was wrong. My father was in love with Blakely's mother, but they didn't do anything that could ruin their own marriages. They were friends. They were also foster siblings.How absurd! People think history will repeat itself. That I will fall in love with Blakely, and would put our family in shame. I wanted to prove to them that it will never happen to us. That no matter what happens, our family will remain intact. However, I was wrong when I thought I would never fall in love.Blakely… She's a goddess! She's so beautiful. So kind. So selfless. So smart. So hard to not notice. She is definitely a head-turner. She's not perfect, but I know there's something in her that anyone can't ignore. Something that even that evil person was draw
Blakely's POVI was panting so hard when Nik finally let go of my lips. He stared into my eyes intensely while also panting like me. His eyes were staring so gently, and I felt like he could see my naked soul right now. He wasn't saying anything, and it's as if our hearts understand each other without any explanations.His thumb gently caressed my cheeks as he pressed his lips together. I could still feel the fast beating of his heart against my palm on his chest. He was still holding my hand, and I couldn't take it off of his chest just how much I don't want to take my eyes off of him.“You're here…” He whispered painfully. “I thought…I’m dreaming again.”I swallowed hard. “Have you been…dreaming?”“I've been…waiting for you…”Tears welled in the corner of my eyes. “I’m sorry for coming back late.”He shook his head. “Oh, baby! You don't know what I could give to see you again even if it takes a thousand years.”I chuckled as tears completely rolled down my cheeks. “You just know how
Blakely's POV“L-Lucas…”“I will not imprison you in guilt, and set aside my dreams for you. I've been wanting to work with the Velasquez's, and I admit you paved the way for me…” Lucas faced me again, and I saw how devastated he is right now. His eyes were vulnerable as he looked into mine, trying so hard to hold back tears.My lips trembled. “Y-You deserve all your successes.”“I have loved you with all my heart, Blakely. I loved you unconditionally, and I became a fool for a short period of time. I can't say I’d stop loving you because I know it won't be easy, but know that from now on, my love for you will remain unconditional.”Tears rolled down my cheeks as I was completely lost for words. I couldn't understand how this good man had to fall in love with me, only to get hurt like this. If only he loved someone else…“Be happy, Blakely… That's all I ask of you. Follow your heart, and stop being guilty for wanting to be happy.”I sobbed as I nodded. “Thank you… Thank you for everyt
Blakely's POVI arrived early because I wanted to get here first, but I was shocked when I realized I wasn't the one who came here early. Inside the coffee shop, a man sitting alone was waiting. He was staring at the glass of water in front of him, and he looked problematic.The calm beating of my heart started changing while watching him. I know my feelings for him weren't more than friends, but I couldn't help but feel hurt while looking at him. He's always been good to me, and I don't know how I’ll tell him about my plans today.Swallowing hard, I walked in the coffee shop, and slowly closed the distance between us. I was behind him, but I feel like he already knew about my arrival.I cleared my throat, and spoke. “You're early…”He lifted his face, and his eyes met with mine. “I tried not to come here early, thinking of trying to keep you least of my priority, but I guess it will not be easy for me.”
Blakely's POVMy short conversation with Mama made me feel so much better. The simple sorry. The simple thank you. The simple hug. All those simple things took all the pain I’m feeling, and it felt so good. My heart felt so light and happy.“I knew it was you from the start.” Mama was caressing my hair. It wasn't the same as before. It's not long, and I know how much she loved my long hair. “You have the same emotion in your eyes when you first saw me when you're a little girl.”I looked up at her, and smiled. “How did I look, Mama?”She smiled. “You looked at me with kindness. It is something I could never forget. That even if I hated you back then because of your mother, I couldn't forget how you looked at me with kindness.”I smiled back at her. “Maybe because I felt that you’ll take care of me.”She nodded. “Who wouldn't love you? Even my stubborn and rebelliou
Blakely's POVThree days isn't enough for me to recover from what happened. I’m still thinking about everything, and I couldn't take my head off of what I talked about with Nik. He wants me to talk to his mother, and I know that I need it too. I need closure. I need to apologize. I need to tell her that I love her in spite of everything that happened. That I treated her like my real mother, and until now, I respect her more than anyone.“Will you be okay alone?” Rachel asked worriedly.I sighed as I looked at her through our reflection on the full-length mirror. “I already got my memories back, Rachel. I can be alone.”She nodded. “I’ll look after Blair.”I smiled and faced her. “Thank you.” She's the only one who's free today, and she volunteered to look after Blair. We're still in Hershey's apartment, and I’m planning to move out. I’ll visit Papa in the cemetery before searching for an apartment today.“Whatever your decision is, we’ll support you.”I stared at her. “But honestly, w
Blakely’s POVI was standing in front of Nik, and he was just silently looking at me. His eyes were glued on mine. He was almost not blinking, as if I’d disappear if he did. The tension in my heart was becoming strong as I felt the strong presence of the man I loved the most in this lifetime. I don’t think I’d ever love someone else in this lifetime.“Your hand?” His eyes remained on mine, in spite his curiosity about my wound.Slowly, I lifted my hand, showing my palm covered with bandage. “Still in pain.”“Your head?”I took a deep sigh. “I remember everything, Nik…”His eyes flickered with pain. “That’s all that matters to me.”I smiled bitterly. “Your father died.”“It’s not your fault.” He shook his head while staring deeply into my eyes. “I don’t know how I would convince you, but it’s not your fault, Blakely. No one wanted it to happen.”I looked down, tears rolled down my cheeks, but I immediately wiped them. “I feel guilty.”“I am too,” he whispered, just enough for me to hea
Blakely’s POVEverything happened so fast. Stan’s plan was executed swiftly, and we were able to trap lure and trap him easily. I couldn’t believe it could end like that. It was so fast. It was dangerous and scary, but we caught him so easily. My mind has been dwelling on it for the past hours until now.“Aren’t you tired? You should rest.”I looked at Alicia with doubts. “Is it really over, Alicia? I don’t know, but…it’s so fast. I couldn’t…get over it.”She sat on the couch and caressed my arm. “Nik has been planning to put Stan back in prison, and it’s because of his determination that the plan was executed smoothly. Also…because you’re brave enough to take the risk to find Blair.”I looked at my wounded hand. The knife cut Stan left in my palm stings, and I could still feel it throbbing because the cut is kinda deep. I got this wound from protecting myself and my daughter. I still couldn’t believe how my memories rushed back to me, as if my subconscious predicted what would happen