CELINE’s POV-I accepted what Tristan offered me. Except this is a good chance that I can avoid Lance if I am in the kitchen. My twins are enrolled in a kindergarten closer to the Heavenly hotel. The travel time will only be ten minutes, unlike here where the travel will take almost an hour to get there.I signed the contract, the one Tristan gave me. Afterwards he asked me who I wanted to be there with so I said it was Bianca and the rest that I would be with was Tristan, who asked our staff.Due to the impending reduction in staff, Tristan is busy dealing with the applicants who have applied here. He wants to screen the applicants himself like before, but the problem is that there are too many applicants.It’s fine with Tristan that the applicant has no experience, however most of the girls who applied flirted with him. There’s even a woman who asked Tristan to marry him during the interview.“There are still a lot of applicants.” Bianca said, laughing after taking the resumes of
CELINE’s POV-“Are you sure?” Bianca’s concern asked me.I nodded. “I am so, so sure.” I responded.Lance returned the menu book to Bianca without removing his gaze at me. After Bianca got a menu book and left us, I put my total attention on Lance.“Good day, sir.” I smiled at him.“Your smile makes me melt.”“I hope you melt now,” I whispered.“Ha? What are you talking about, Celine?”“I said here is the menu book, sir.”I handed the menu book to Lance that he accepted and looked at. Unlike a while ago, when he was looking at the menu book with a bored look, his smile now reached his eyes.“You can sit down while waiting for me to order.” Lance stated that the smile on his lips would not disappear.I shook my head. “No, Sir. We can’t do that.” I reason.We had little strict house rules here at the restaurant, as long as we served well and there was no harm.“Your feet may get hurt while waiting for my order.”“You don’t have to worry, sir.” I kept smiling.“It’s up to you. Well, I
CELINE’s POV-“Thank you,” I told the server who helped me with what I ordered.“Ma’am, what are you planning to do here? Why did you put the table here?” he asked me.“Nothing. Suddenly, I thought. Alright, you can go back to work.” I said.He nodded and went down, though there was clear doubt on his face. He must have been curious about what I ordered for him because for the five years he was here, this was the first time I just did this kind of special treatment to a customer. Well, this is for my special VIP customer.I walked closer to Lance and, as before, a smile on his lips slowly fluttered once he saw me.“Celine.” He warmly called my name.My heart skips a beat every time Lance joyfully and excitedly calls out my name, even after all this time. I’m still not used to it. Every time he sees me and calls my name, he suddenly smiles. For three years we have been together. He barely calls me and if he mentions my name is lifeless.“Lance, I want to apologize to you for the mista
CELINE’s POV-On this new day, I won’t be surprised if Lance decides not to come back after what happened yesterday.Bianca called me last night and informed me that Lance was looking for me. She handled the situation by showing Lance on the CCTV footage where it clearly showed that I had left and never returned. Tristan was so busy with applicants that he did not notice the close time. Only then did Tristan leave the interview room.Tristan also called me last night that he was busy and didn’t notice the time. He even apologized to me because he said he didn’t accompany me to pick up my twins.“Mummy, is daddy Tristan still busy?” Skye asked.From yesterday I picked up my twins until we left and to this time they ask where Tristan was, especially Skye who is very sad that Tristan is not in our apartment when they wake up.“Sweetheart, daddy Tristan has been busy since yesterday so he didn’t call you.”Skye pouted his lips. “He is busy again.”We just arrived outside the kindergarten
CELINE POV-“Celine!”I turned to the person who called me, and when I saw Tristan, I said goodbye to Bianca.“Let’s talk again later. I need to talk to Tristan.”I almost ran to Tristan. I give him a quick sideway hug before we head to his office together.As Tristan entered the office, he asked about my twins.“How are the twins?”“My twins searched for you all night until this morning. They miss you so much. “Are they excited about tomorrow?”“Yes, they are so excited about tomorrow.”“Glad to hear that. I have already booked our flight to Florida. Also, I have already booked a hotel where we will stay.”“What? What?” I asked in surprise.Tristan stopped arranging his things on the table, then looked at me. “Why? Is there a problem? Don’t you want to go to Florida?”“No… that’s not what I meant. I’m just surprised that you’ve taken care of everything. I am about to ask you about our hotel and flight, which I would have taken care of now, but you have already done it. And it makes
CELINE POV-“My name is Tristan, and this woman’s name is Celine, my future wife.”The surrounding people applauded, following the hired ones, while I mentally let out a sigh.Tristan has been like this often, especially to people who don’t know both of us or people who praise how handsome he is. Tristan will introduce himself, then he will empathize with me to introduce him as his future wife.I don’t protest anymore because I know Tristan is doing this to avoid the people who have always had a crush on him and admire him. “So, let’s start your training.” I said and separated Tristan’s hand so I could move.———Training newly hired has been not difficult. They all follow what we teach and ask what they should do or not do.I am more glad they’re asking every detail. For me, it’s better to ask questions than to guess what to do.Sebastian and Olivia are the only ones who have experience working in a restaurant and the rest are first-timers to have a job.I think in the past few day
CELINE POV-In the end, I decided to continue our trip to Florida.Tristan is right, he is the acknowledged father of my twins and another thing is that I promised my twins we would have family bonding. I don’t want to break the promise I made to Skye and Sunny because I am sure that if I cause our family bonding not to continue, it will leave a lasting impression on the minds and hearts of the twins. And maybe at their young age the next time I promise them they won’t believe me anymore. What I fear the most is that the twins might get mad at me for breaking a promise. It was midnight when I woke up with Skye and Sunny.Waking up this early is not something they are used to, and despite my prior notification yesterday that I would wake them up at this early time, and their excitement expressed last night, it will still be hard to wake them up, especially Skye, who still has a frown on their face.One of Skye’s inheritances from their sperm donor is always frowning and being grumpy
CELINE POV-As Tristan expected, when we arrived at the hotel before the time we will go to Disneyland, we were equally tired and went to sleep again, fortunately we had time to rest before morning.We left the hotel before eight in the morning to go to Disneyland. I’m still a little nervous because maybe, no matter how wide Florida is, someone will see us who might be an acquaintance of the sperm donor of my twins.“Tristan, did you rent this car?”We were in a private car where Tristan was still the driver. I fully thought we were going to ride public transportation.“No. I bought it.”“What!?”“We can’t ride in public vehicles. It’s not safe for you and for our twin.”This car looks expensive. I mean anyway, a four-vehicle car is expensive and did Tristan buy a car during his hectic day yesterday? What if his schedule is not hectic? What else can he do?“You bought it for our weekend bonding?”“Yup. Don’t you want a Bentley? Once we arrive at Disneyland, I can buy another car. May
CELINE SALVATORE POV-I put back my gaze at the secretary. “Thank you.”I stood up and left in front of the secretary.I took a breath and it seemed heavy to know about that thing. It was clearly a work discussion, but the thought lingered–I quickly dismissed it from my mind.I shouldn’t waste time thinking about other things. Lance loves me, he loves our children, we love him–it is the important thing and above all I trust him.I was about to get in the car but I saw the man get out of the car and come towards me.“Can we talk?” Lucian asked as he approached me.I sight at the time on the watch I was wearing. “Sure.”——————————Lucian take me in a private restaurant, where he rented the entire restaurant for the entire time.I invited him to a coffee shop, but he refused. He said what he had to say was a private matter.When we arrived at the restaurant and sat down, the waitress served us food, after that, Lucian told them to leave us.“I’m sorry, Lucian. I didn’t plan on staying lo
CELINE SALVATORE POV-“What do you want for dinner?” I asked Lance after I cleared away the container. “I’ll cook dinner.”“About that.” He held my hand, his other hand caressing my knuckles. “I’m not sure what time I’ll be home. I still have a lot of work to finish, so I can finish everything by tomorrow.”He sounded sorry, as if the sin he had committed was too big.“It’s okay, don’t worry.” I said with a smile to ease his burden. “Just, please, take care of your health.” I said, almost begging. “On our wedding day, I don’t want our friends to drag you down the altar so our wedding can go ahead.” I joked.“I won't.” He said, laughing, then hugged me tightly, just enough so that my body wouldn’t be trapped in his arms. “Thank you for giving me strength. I don’t even need to drink energy drinks anymore.”I hugged him back.For a moment, the surroundings became silent as we still hugged each other.“Celine.”“Hmm?”“Can we have one round?”I pulled away from the hug. When I looked at h
FREYA POV-After I finished fixing myself, I put the final touch on my makeup, my red lipstick as red as blood. I checked my phone first. I tightened my grip on it seeing that until now, after two days, Lance announced his engagement to the whole world. They all kept talking about all this. Our wedding back then, it maybe, was grand because I pressured him into every detail but to announce to the whole world he didn’t do it. He hasn’t said who he’s going to marry yet but I’m sure it’s his pathetic ex-wife he’s going to marry.I called that stupid thing, but he still didn’t answer my call. In my annoyance, I threw my phone somewhere in my hotel room. That stupid. I cooperated with him back then because he promised he could find a way to keep Celine and Lance away. I even sacrificed my smooth face and skin. The beating me back then in the old building was our plan. No one kidnapped me. It was all a plan to make Lance believe someone else hurt me. After beating me and got hurt, I shoul
CELINE SALVATORE POV-“As soon as possible?” I asked, with a hint of doubt.“Why don’t you seem sure?” There was concern in his voice. “Didn’t you change your mind?” There was fear in his voice.“Of course not. I just don’t know if your schedule can handle it if we get married so soon.” I spelled out.The worry on his face quickly disappeared after I explained it to him.“When would you like us to get married?”“Before our kids go back to school, so they won’t be confused about which surname to use and can use your surname.”“When is the new school year for our kids?”“Two months from now.”“Two months?!” I was the one who was worried by his question. “W-Why?”“I thought I would have to wait just less than a month to marry you.” I lost my concern. I thought he was the one who changed his mind now. I wish to give back my surname to you. If possible, we will get married next week.”“That’s a short amount of time for preparation.” I explain with a beaming face. “On a serious note, when
CELINE SALVATORE POV-It’s not like it used to be that my children wake me up every morning, now I wake them up.Skye and Sunny were still rubbing their eyes when I woke them up.“Good morning, sweethearts.” I greeted them and gave them a sweet kiss on the top of their heads.“Good morning, mummy.” They greeted me sleepily.My smile widened seeing their father was still sleeping soundly. I saw that his forehead was unfurrowed, he didn’t smile widely, but his face was peaceful. He looked like a puppy sleeping. He was so cute when he slept like that.For all the years, I think this was the only time I’d seen him sleep. In all these years, I finally saw Lance sleeping without anger on his face.“Daddy!” Skye and Sunny happily approached Lance at the same time.Sunny climbed onto Lance’s tummy while Skye was on the side of Lance’s face.“Daddy, wake up!” Sunny woke up. I came closer to them, theb supported Sunny’s body when it moved.“Daddy!” Skye and Sunny woke up at the same time to th
RAYNE ‘ASHLEY’ EVANS POV-Pure happiness washes over me for my friend. She deserves that kind of happiness. The proposal alone almost made me cry with joy for Celine. How much more so when they get married? I would like to witness their wedding. Just by their smiles, I can feel the overflowing joy.“Yes, I’ll be there tomorrow.” I replied to my soon to be manager. As I ended the call, I took a deep breath. I have to say goodbye to Celine that I will need to leave.I was about to head back to the garden, but close to where I was standing, I saw Hendrix approaching Sabrina.“What do you need again?” Sabrina asked irritably.“I’m just reminding you of my proposal.”Sabrina scoffed. “You’re crazy if you think I’ll accept your marriage proposal. If you have nothing to do in life, don’t bother me.”Marriage proposal? Something seemed to tug at my heart when I heard that.At the instant Sabrina left Hendrix’s presence, I approached him before he could walk behind Sabrina.“Why?” I asked tear
CELINE SALVATORE POV-Everyone came near the table where the birthday cake was while everyone sang happy birthday and Lance lit the seven birthday candles on each cake.After Lance lit all the birthday candles, we stopped singing ‘happy birthday’.“Make a wish first before we blow out your birthday candles.” Lance sweetly reminded our kids.Skye and Sunny closed their eyes together with a smile on their lips.Lance and I looked at each other and smiled at each other while waiting for our children to finish making their wishes.“Are you done making wishes?” Lance asked our children after they opened their eyes.Skye and Sunny giggled while nodding.“Let’s blow out your birthday candles. After counting to three, we will blow out your candles together.”Our children affirmed with a smile.Lance and I moved closer to our children and then our friends and family counted.“One! Two! Three!” As mentioned the three, we simultaneously blew out the birthday candles one after the other. When w
CELINE SALVATORE POV-I just want to cry in elated. In the past few hours, our children’s birthday celebration has gone smoothly.Benjamin had prepared a short program he hosted, while he had someone take pictures while he was busy. He prepared children’s games, which everyone took part in except Don Charles, Sir Frederick, Yuichi and Giovanni.Giovanni wanted to take part in the games, knowing him he would do anything for his nephews, but in his condition, he pretended to cry on the side when Skye and Sunny looked at him.For now, we have given everyone time to rest after the games, and now I am sitting at the table with Christine and Astrid.“You should have told us what Lance did, so we burned him inside one of his hotels.” Astrid asseverate in a frustrated tone.Christine just mentioned that she had just found out from her husband about what Lance had done when I disappeared without saying goodbye six years ago. She mentioned that not because she wanted to bring up the pain I was
CELINE SALVATORE POV-“Mummy, I saw Skye and I’s cake.” Sunny said in amazement when she returned to our room after drinking water downstairs. “Our cake is so big, it’s bigger than daddy’s height.”It was our children’s day. We made their birthday an early dinner party because most of the attendees were close friends of Lance and I. My family with Ashley were coming from Italy who had just landed here thirty minutes ago and the Morgan family was coming from San Diego.“My cake is yellow and Skye’s is blue, just like daddy and Skye’s eyes.” Sunny continued with her story. “Is Uncle Lucian coming?”In six years, except Lucian was with us, he was never absent from Skye and Sunny’s birthday. So they got used to Lucian attending their birthday, especially Sunny.“Yes, sweetheart.” Lance answered. “Your Uncle Lucian is coming.”I told him yesterday that our children can look for Lucian on their birthdays, and he said he understands that. What’s important to him is that our children no longe