I was following Stan to his car when he stopped. After I told Aunt Eliza that I will fix the mess myself, she saw Stan and told him to take me with him. Mama just looked at me and nodded earlier. I could see a hint of disapproval in her eyes, but we both knew that I should fix this mess, and only I could fix it.“Stan…”He faced me, and my words were drowned in the air as he stared into my eyes intently.“This is not the right time for us to talk, Blakely.”I kept my eyes on him, to show that I’m sincere. “But I want to apologize. For what happened on the island and for what happened today.”His jaw clenched. “You didn’t answer me properly when I asked you about your real feelings for your foster brother. If you’re not gonna tell me anything, then we have nothing to talk about.”He turned his back on me. He was so cold, so distant. It makes me feel guilty even more. I know I could never give him the truth about my feelings for Nik. I could never answer him properly about it and while
Nik's POVI’ve been denying my feelings for Blakely for so long. I ran away. I tried to forget the little attraction I have for her, and when I thought I finally buried it, I came back home only to find out that I didn’t succeed on forgetting my feelings. It only intensified when I saw her again after years. It only became more undeniable, indestructible. She was so high, I couldn’t reach her. That’s probably one of the reasons I hate her. Now, I finally get to hold her. I kissed her. I touched her. She let me. She allowed me to worship her body that night. It was one of the happiest sleepless nights I had. I get to watch her sleep. I get to taste her soft lips.The incident in the cave was unexpected, and I thanked the Heavens so many times for the chance given to me. Because amidst the storm that night, I found peace. I found a clear explanation of the strange feelings I have for Blakely.It was dreamy. I felt alive from that night until the day. I felt like I was complete. I felt l
Blakely's POVI feel miserable as days passed like crazy. Darkness was slowly consuming me, and I thought about running away and hiding multiple times.My wedding with Stan will happen tomorrow and it didn’t help that I’m thinking about Nik for the past few days, bothered about what he’s been doing. Why isn’t he coming home? Where is he? What happened? Is he with Serra again? I saw them together when I fitted my wedding gown. Nik will be on my wedding, and certainly Serra too. Thinking about them being together for the past days and nights that he’s not coming home is making me more miserable.Why did he try to defend me, if he’s not gonna defend me until the end? Why did he ask me to run away with him, if he would turn his back and leave eventually.What about the kiss? What about his hug? His touch? At the cave and at the grocery store. Are all those nothing? Did he just do that to make me hope? Did he just do that to break my heart in the end?Tears pooled in the corner of my eyes
Blakely's POVI was standing in front of the mirror, staring at my own reflection. My eyes were lifeless. My expression was blank. There was no hint of happiness and excitement on my face as I stood there, wearing the wedding dress that Serra designed for me.My heart was clenching inside my chest as if it was being choked to death.I'm getting married today. My parents were excited for me as if they're the ones getting married.“Miss Blakely, the bridal car will come any minute from now.”I looked at the maid standing behind me to inform me about the arrival of the bridal car. I just nodded at her and she immediately closed the door.I bit my bottom lip, staring at my own reflection again. The temptation to run away was getting intense as I remembered the conversation and argument between me and Nik last night. His words were lingering in my head like a broken CD, playing continuously, torturing me even more. The window was just a few meters away from me. I’d break a bone or two if I
Blakely’s POVI stood there frozen, unable to move even a finger as the crowd started whispering and Mama’s face contorted in anger. The fact that the woman turned my fantasy of stopping this wedding into reality somehow made me feel at ease. I want to smile and thank her even when I know this will create a controversy and will drag the Velasquez’s into an embarrassing scandal.The Velasquez’s daughter almost married a man who had a child with another woman. That would be a great headline for a controversial scandal that will surely taint the reputation of Stan’s family. The Velasquez’s will fall as victims, but it will still affect the family business and people will talk for months.Stan looked at me with a horrified expression on his face before he ran towards Elise, grabbed her wrist, and started dragging her away. His family immediately followed them as I saw Papa say something to his men. They guarded the main gate to prevent anyone from entering.“Blakely!” Rachel held my hands
Blakely's POVStan stood in front of me, frozen. He couldn’t accept what he heard, and he probably didn’t expect me to refuse him like that. His eyes flickered with evilness, gone the begging puppy earlier, trying to win me back with stupid promises. “What did you say?”“From the very beginning, I was against this fixed marriage. I don't wanna marry you, Stan. I don't have feelings for you.”“Then what about that?!” He growled. “You kissed me back. You almost gave yourself to me. You almost married me. If it wasn't for Elise, you would've been my wife already. Was it just for a show? Are you just toying with me, huh?”I shook my head. “I only agreed because of my mother, but since the wedding is already canceled, there's no way I’ll agree to another chance.”His eyes widened as I saw the rage in them. “You don't want to marry me? Was it because of Nik? Huh?”My heart skipped a beat as I looked at him with confusion. “What are you talking about?”Why did he drag Nik in our argument? Di
Elise’s POVI was lying on the bed while my back was facing Stan. I knew he had always been evil, but because I truly loved him, I endured everything. His friends are evil just like him. Bradley is hiding a mischievous and uncontrollable beast inside him and he was covering it with his friendly smile. He has strange sexual fantasies and it’s very scary.I felt my body tingling in pain. This isn’t the first time Stan shared me with his friends, but this was the first time he hurt me that much. All because of Blakely. I hate that woman! She’s the reason why I’m in this situation. If she didn’t get into the picture, Stan won’t hide me in the dark. I have always been his favorite woman, even though he has different flings. He always comes back to me, and only I can withstand his sexual fantasies. However, he changed when Blakely came. He rarely meets me now. He would only meet me if he wants to ease his sexual frustrations because Blakely is a reserved woman.“What kind of request?” I hea
Blakely’s POVI kept on biting my bottom lip and sighing while scrolling through the articles online. I’ve been reading articles about my foster family and all I could see is negative opinions from different people. My ruined wedding with Stan made it to the top news and people just kept on talking about it. It’s been two days, and I haven’t heard from Stan since the incident in the restaurant. It’s not like I want to see him, but his sudden silence bothers me.I sighed again, seeing how the scandal was affecting Papa’s candidacy. Some believe that we were victimized by Stan’s wickedness, taking our side. However, there are people who have lost their faith in Papa—they no longer want to vote for him in the upcoming election. Seeing it hurt me, so I changed the tab and opened my social media account. I was shocked to see that I was bombarded by countless messages.My breath entangled when I realized most of the messages were negative, laughing at me for what happened, and calling me na
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
Blakely’s POVHis face is getting closer, and I’m also close to pushing him away and revealing that I remember everything now. That I remember who’s the evil one here. That I remember that the story he told me wasn’t a tragic fairytale, but a terrible lie created by a mischievous liar. I could easily push him away and burst his bubbles. I could easily ruin his plans and make him pay for all he did, but I couldn’t. I couldn’t push him away as he moves his face closer to kiss me. I couldn’t ruin all his plans because I haven’t seen my baby. I need to see Blair. I need to make sure that she’s safe.“Mommy!” That made me push Stan away. I immediately pulled myself up, and looked at the little girl standing by the open door. She was looking at me with eyes twinkling in excitement.“Blair!” I immediately ran to hug, and hugged her so tight. I felt tears rolling down my cheeks as I embraced her, caging her in my arms, protecting her from any harm.“I’m sorry…” I whispered as tears continued
Blakely’s POV“Blakely!” I was horrified when Stan entered the hospital room. I got discharged today, and I didn’t expect him to pay a visit this early. He’s still fearless. He doesn’t care if people recognizes him. Fearless and careless.“What are you doing here, Stan?” It was Hershey. She helped with my discharge papers, and she also looked horrified while looking at Stan.“Shut up, woman! I’m not here for you.”“Stan, I have no time for you. My daughter is missing—”“I’ll help you find her,” he said, cutting me off. He held my hand, and smiled at me. “She’s our daughter, love. She’s mine.”My forehead creased. My insides were twitching, and all I want to do now is kill him. But no. I won’t be able to find Blair if I do that.“Cut the crap, Stan! I know for sure that you are not Blair’s father—”“SHUT THE FCK UP, I SAID!” Stan shouted at Hershey, who paled. “You’re one of those people who are against my relationship with Blakely. Shut up, or I’ll make you shut your mouth forever.”“