CELINE POV-“Here”Tristan handed me a brand new phone.“That’s complete. For that reason, it’s open. Additionally, I already saved my phone number there, and I also saved your new phone number on my phone.”“But...”“You didn’t like the phone? I can change that.”“No. Not like that. How much did you spend on the phone so I can pay for it?”“What? No. I’m not making you pay for it.”“But this phone is expensive. Right, the cost of this phone is almost five thousand dollars?”“It’s okay, don’t worry about that.”“But, Tristan. It seems like this is too much for you to help.”“Celine, I don’t count what I do to you and our children. As long as I see you and our children happy, I’m happy too. And your smile, as well as the smile of our children, is the best pay for what I do.”I don’t know what to say and what I should do for how much Tristan has helped, not only me but Skye and Sunny as well.“Anyway, how are Skye and Sunny doing? Are they still mad at you?”I nodded sadly. “They almos
CELINE POV-As soon as I left Tristan’s office, I saw Ashley being taught by Bianca how to greet a customer.“No offense. I’m just curious. Like in a volume, is that the loudest volume of your voice?” Bianca asked Ashley.“I don’t know...” I heard Ashley answer when I got close to them.“Goodness gracious.” Bianca said, stressed.I think Bianca is running out of patience with Ashley. Bianca has a lot of patience, but in this situation where people are just testing her patience, her patience is short.“Just like this… hmm…”I laughed a little after Bianca paused talking. She seems to have run out of ideas on how to cheer Ashley up. Even if Bianca’s patience runs out, she will choose to teach Ashley in a good way.“Guys,” I called them both to grab their attention. ““Celine,” Bianca almost cried, as she approached me.“I called Sebastian to talk to him,” I said to Ashley.“Why?” Bianca asked in surprise.Before I could answer Bianca’s question, Sebastian arrived and politely asked wha
CELINE POV-THIS IS THE DAY, the opening day of the Heavenly hotel and restaurant.I can’t help but feel nervous, thinking that I will face more people and others are sure to influence people. I am not sure how I will deal with people later and how to talk to them.At Stellar restaurant, when I talk to customers I often know what to say because I will be called and let them know first what the customer will say, whether they will complain, thank you for the good service and delicious food, and ask for an available seat. Now, I will face people who I don’t know what they might say and ask me.“Mummy, you look pretty.” Sunny praised me.I’m wearing a light blue formal long dress. The style of the dress is bodice with a gentle v-neckline, draped pleats across the front, has a thin strap that wraps around my shoulders to a lace up back. Also has A-line silhouette, short train on the back of the skirt and has stunning floral design on tulle fabric. I pair a three-inch color beige platform
CELINE POV - My heart beat faster, every breath I took became heavy, and the blood flowing through my body seemed to disappear. “Mummy, why is your hand shaking?” When I heard Sunny’s voice, it seemed that someone slapped me hard and brought me back to my senses. I hurriedly looked at Bianca. “Take Skye and Sunny inside the kitchen first. Don’t let them out of the kitchen, don’t let anyone else see them.” I panicked. “Huh? What?” Bianca asked, confused. “Why?” “Just do me a favor, please.” I almost cried to Bianca. “Okay. Okay.” Bianca also answered with an awkward smile. “How about the event?” “I’ll take care of it. Never let my kids out of the kitchen until Tristan and I take them there.” I bent slightly to look at Skye and Sunny. “Go with Bianca first. Play with her first.” “I want here, mummy. I want to be with you, mummy.” “Later, Skye. Follow what I said.” I removed my grip on Skye and Sunny, and then I gave them to Bianca. “Please. Don’t let anyone see them.” I remi
CELINE POV - “Sir Yuichi has gained a reputation in the business world for a long time. Until now, Sir Yuichi has been recognized as a young multi-billionaire.” I explained to Tristan then I looked at Sir Yuichi. “Tristan’s family is known in the business world, so perhaps you recognize Tristan’s last name.” Sir Yuichi just nodded at me once. Sir Yuichi is the type of person who is not talkative. As Christine told me before, the way Sir Yuichi were to speak, it would seem like every word that Sir Yuichi uttered would be worth a million dollars. “Maybe so. In the events that I used to be with my family, I heard the name Yuichi.” Tristan agreed. The smile on my lips slowly disappeared when I saw familiar faces approaching our direction while they looked into my eyes. “Tristan...” I almost whispered out of fear. Why are my parents here? “Celine, why?” Tristan came in front of me and looked at me from head to toe to check on me. “Why are you pale?” “Celine.” Tristan turned to my
LANCE POV-I followed Celine with a sharp look along with the d*mn Tristan. I clench my fist and tighten my jaw. I want to wrench the hands or not be able to remove Tristan’s hands so that he can no longer hold Celine’s hand. Celine should only hold my hands and not any f*cking man’s hands.D*mmit. I need to talk to Celine about that stupid thing, f*cking Tristan announced. I need to make sure what this man announced was not true.“Lance,”I looked closely at Hanna after she grabbed my arm. For this reason, I paused following Celine when they got off the stage. “What?” I asked, irritated. “Make sure what you say is more important in your life.”Everything in my eyes now is meaningless until I talk to Celine.“Freya is coming here.” Hanna whispered.“What? How the f*ck did she know about this event?”I didn’t intend to tell Freya about this, but I knew she would know this soon. The only thing I don’t want is for her to go soft opening. Maybe if she sees Celine, what she will do to Ce
LANCE POV-Albeit, I saw Celine and Tristan together inside a car and went away. I let them go. I will also see Celine here tomorrow and I can talk to her.After leaving the car where Celine was, I was supposed to go back to the party hall to say goodbye to Christine and Yuichi, however I saw them going in my direction and ready to leave.“Thank you for coming.” I said to Christine and Yuichi.“No problem.” Christine answered. “Also, you know we came here because you said Celine was here and you know that’s the only reason we came.”“I understand.” I replied.“It’s too bad we couldn’t catch up for a long time. By the way, her boyfriend is quite nice.” Christine said with a grin that she definitely wanted to tease me. “I think you will have a hard time winning back, Celine.” she commented with a laugh.“And I will not stop until Celine comes back to me.” I am determined to admit it.“Then good luck,” Christine said with a smile. “We have to leave. Our children, especially our son, are
CELINE POV-“How did Lance see you?” I asked Bianca.“Skye and Sunny are looking for you, and Skye suddenly runs as I prepare them for food. I didn’t catch Skye right away because I grabbed Sunny. I don’t want to leave Sunny alone and I don’t want to run Sunny. Then I caught Skye sitting on the floor and saw Sir Lance in a hurry. It was as if Sir Lance had just looked at us,” Bianca explained.“Didn’t Lance ask you? Or, didn’t Lance say anything?” I asked again.“Nothing. Sir Lance didn’t even look at us for five seconds.”I was in tears to look at Tristan. He smiled softly at me. “He didn’t seem to know yet, and he didn’t suspect.” Tristan whispered.“I hope.” I answered, full of hope that our suspicion is right.I did not think about that first. A sense of relief washed over me as I knew my children were out of harm’s way.I bend down to give my children a kiss on their forehead, now sleeping. I gave Sunny a kiss first next to Skye, but I was stunned when my lips applied to Skye’s
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