CELINE POV - The next morning I woke up earlier than I used to wake up. I’m also not sure if I fell asleep. All night long, I looked at Skye several times. Sometimes, I also saw Tristan coming to their room to check with Skye, so when I got out of the room, I did not wonder if Tristan was still asleep soundly on the couch. I approached Tristan to fix the blanket on his body. When I looked at his face, I couldn’t help but stare at Tristan’s face. Tristan is the kind of guy who is cute and, at the same time is handsome while he sleeps. He is also attractive while sleeping, especially noticeable with his natural long eyelashes. His naturally thick eyebrows were yet in order to make him even more handsome. Behind the fit and bulky physique, Tristan has a cute side he doesn’t show anyone. But even so he is a loving, caring and responsible man. I silently laughed as Tristan moved his lips along. I saw his dimples. In fact, except for Skye and Sunny, Tristan’s dimples are stressf
CELINE POV-“Mummy, when Skye gets better, can we play?” Sunny asked while the three of us were in the living room.Until this time, Skye still doesn’t speak, she just nods and shakes his head whenever Sunny and I ask or talk to him. “Yes sweetheart, you can play with Skye again when Skye gets better and his fever gets away,” I answered and then I looked at Skye and kissed his on the cheek.“Hey!” Sunny said happily. “Did you hear that, Skye? get well soon, so we can play.”Skye’s only answer was a nod.I’m starting to worry about what Skye is doing. I can understand if Skye is like this only with Tristan and us, and not with Sunny. Because when it comes to Sunny, no matter how Sunny annoys Skye, and even if Skye doesn’t want to speak, if Sunny will be the one to talk to Skye, he will also change his voice in lively, so that Sunny won’t worry about Skye. Sunny’s smile dwindled. “Skye, are you mad at me?”Skye shook his head in response.“Why don’t you talk to me anymore? You don’
CELINE POV-It was night when Tristan came to my apartment and as soon as I opened the door for Tristan, his head bent down and let out a sigh.“I know. Your discussion with him did not go well, Tristan.”Tristan quickly looked up at me. “How did you know?”“Bianca told me that tomorrow is our first day at the Heavenly hotel and that means that you and Lance didn’t have a pleasant conversation.”“I’m sorry. it’s my fault–”“No,” I cut off Tristan’s self-blame. “You don’t have any fault. I know you did everything to terminate the contract.”“But I didn’t do enough because of my minor mistake.”“What a mistake?” I asked in surprise.I opened the door more first and then let Tristan in. After I closed the door, Tristan and I went straight to the living room.“Where are Skye and Sunny?” Tristan asked, as sitting on the couch. “Is Skye all right?”“Skye and Sunny are already asleep. As for Skye’s condition, his body temperature is slowly getting better.”“Good to know about that. I’m sorr
CELINE POV-I was in Skye and Sunny’s room all night. I slept here to monitor Skye’s situation.Last night after Sunny called me and I ran to their room, my heart almost broke when I saw Skye crying in his sleep and he kept calling me.Forced, but I gently woke Skye up to stop what he was dreaming. When he woke up, the only thing he said to me was that the monster in his dream was chasing me.I didn’t ask Skye about his dream, so he wouldn’t remember it when he fell asleep again.Today I cooked breakfast for the three of us. Later, I will call Bianca to say that I cannot go to our first day at the Heavenly hotel.After what happened last night with Skye, I can’t leave them with Sunny until I’m sure they’re okay.I stopped for a moment while mixing pancake flour with banana when my phone rang on the table.I answered Tristan’s call, then continued mixing the pancakes I was going to cook for Skye and Sunny.“Celine, I’m on my way there. Sorry if I woke up a little late.” Tristan said o
CELINE POV-I just thought that Skye was sick. That’s he was acting at me like that. It also made me less worried that Sunny was not leaving Skye.While I am in the kitchen chopping ingredients for our lunch, Skye and Sunny were in the living room. They watched cartoons that were their favorite shows.Somehow, Sunny can talk to Skye. It’s just that it’s not like before that Skye patiently answers every question Sunny asks Skye. Now, out of Sunny’s ten questions, Skye only answers two.Maybe because Skye just got sick again. That’s why he’s acting like. this, maybe Skye isn’t used to being sick.I focused my attention on cooking first so that Skye and Sunny could eat on time. I cut quite a few small cubes of carrot that I will put in the spaghetti sauce.I cooked the fried chicken and pasta sauce at the same time to speed up my cooking. I was about to turn the fried chicken to the other side, and my phone rang again. I think it’s Tristan calling again. He has called several times si
CELINE POV - I didn’t tell Tristan what happened yesterday. I didn’t even mention Lance went here yesterday. “Are you sure nothing happened yesterday?” Tristan asked again. Today Tristan and I are eating breakfast with Skye and Sunny. Tristan came here to the apartment earlier to make sure he will cook us breakfast and lunch before he leaves and will go to Stellar restaurant. “Nothing,” I answered Tristan’s question. “So, why was your phone off yesterday?” “I... I can’t find my charger, therefore I opened my phone late.” Following his nod, Tristan continued to feed Skye. I couldn’t help but worry about Skye again. When Tristan came and he talked to Skye, somehow Skye answered, meanwhile when to me, Skye he hasn’t talked to me except for nodding and shaking his head in response. “Celine?” I looked at Tristan after I felt he held my hand on the table. “I’ve been calling you. Are you okay?” I forced myself to smile in front of my children so they wouldn’t worry about me. “Ye
CELINE POV-“Mummy, where’s daddy Tristan?” Skye asked me.“Daddy Tristan, will be back soon.”“He won’t leave us?”“No. Daddy Tristan will not leave us.”Skye leaned his head against my body. “Mummy, I’m sleepy.”“You can sleep. I will not leave you.”“I’m scared. I want daddy Tristan.”I kissed Skye on the forehead and did my best to prevent even a single tear from rolling down my eye.We are now at the hospital, where an expert doctor has conducted a mental health check-up on Skye. We are waiting for Tristan outside the office of the doctor who diagnosed Skye.When Tristan suspected Skye might be experiencing the aftermath of a traumatic event based on what Skye shared with Tristan. Tristan said Skye told him that if Skye makes noise, there is a get me and Skye and that monster will hurt us. Tristan didn’t understand what Skye said. That’s why Tristan spent the entire day seeking a doctor who could assess Skye.It didn’t take long for Tristan to exit the doctor’s office and glan
CELINE POV-Since Skye has recovered from the fever, we decided to let go to kindergarten first. We arrived at school earlier because Tristan and I had a discussion with Skye’ and Sunny’s teacher regarding Skye’s situation.“I’m sorry to hear about that. I will make sure we don’t give any reason to trigger Skye’s situation. I will also redouble the focus on Skye and Sunny, Ma’am and Sir.” The teacher said while we were talking to her outside the classroom.“Thank you so much, Teacher Agnes.” I sincerely thank her.I gaze at Skye and Sunny, who were now happily playing and talking with their fellow children.Despite the teacher’s assurance of watching over my children, I still couldn’t eliminate the fear of what might happen to them while I was away. What if Sunny’s illness will attack her suddenly? What if Skye suddenly remembers about the monster he was talking about and I’m not with them when that happens?“I’ll will call both of you right away if there’s even a little of trouble
CELINE POV - At this time we are here at the inflatable playground. We are in the part of the slide that goes straight to the sea. Lance is already in the sea; he slides first while holding a phone pointed at us. Lance slid first to catch Sunny. We are all wearing life vests, but it is still dangerous for Sunny if her vest gets stuck to her body, and she might have difficulty breathing in the sea. Sunny sat down, then raised her hand and, without hesitation, slid down. Next, Skye got ready to slide. “No!” Skye yelled so Lance could hear that Skye didn't want to be caught. “Okay!” Lance simply replied then effortlessly placed Sunny around his neck. “One! Two! Thre–” Before I could finish counting, Skye slid happily, while I almost felt my heart jump out of my body from the nervousness of what he had done. When I saw Skye descend smoothly into the sea, my heart rate returned to normal. I realized that I was next; my nervousness returned. This was my first time going into the se
CELINE POV-“Wow!” Sunny pointed to the huge playground.“Wow!” Sunny pointed at the zip line.“Wow!” Sunny pointed at the pool.“Wow!” Sunny pointed at the sea.“Wooooow!” Skye and Sunny utter in amazement while looking at the large and spacious house.From where we stood outside the house, we could see what Sunny had pointed out.Lance took us to the private villa he took me to when he kidnapped me.I didn't expect it, I didn't even know that he would bring us here. A lot has changed in this place, there have been things Sunny has pointed out. There is also a large inflatable playground in the sea and I can see a speed boat. There is a kiddie pool around it with statues of Skye and Sunny’s favorite cartoons. There is also an open area cottage not far from the sea.The area looked like a private beach resort with fun activities and more relaxing because there were a few plants around.“Did you like it here?” Lance questions the two.Skye and Sunny turned to face Lance. “Yes!” they
CELINE POV - “Good morning, sweethearts!” Sabrina greeted us warmly as we entered the kitchen. “Good morning, Auntie!” The kids greeted back at the same time. “Are you leaving?” I asked Sabrina while supporting the kids to sit down. “Wow! You are a big girl and big boy.” Sabrina complimented the two of them then turned her attention back to me. “Yep. I’m going to go to the store I saw; I might run out of that book if I did not buy it right away.” “Do you want me to accompany you with the children?” I offered while sitting next to her. “After all, it's weekend now.” “Thanks, but no thanks. Conrad will be with me, other thing,” Sabrina leaned her face close to my ear. “Maybe you have a family bond.” I don’t think so. Since yesterday, I haven’t known what’s going on with Lance. He didn’t pick up the kids; he didn’t send a message if he was coming or when he was coming. I don’t think we’ll be expecting Lance today. “Ask him if he knows anything about next week.” He was
CELINE POV - When I arrived at the hotel, I noticed that there were people working at the former Stellar restaurant's place. “Madame Celine, you’ve arrived here. I was planning to come to you at the cemetery.” “Ah, yes. I left there early it because—” Possibly he’ll tell Lance that Tristan and I met. “What’s being done there?” I changed the subject as I pointed to the former Stellar restaurant’s place. “Matthew’s restaurant is opening soon.” “Matthew’s restaurant? Hannah’s brother Dylan’s restaurant, right?” “Yes, Madame. Would you like to take a look?” “Is that okay?” I’m curious that Dylan agreed to have a branch here, from New York to Chicago. Christine and Astrid had told me before Dylan didn’t want Matthew’s restaurant to have multiple branches because it was too tiring for Dylan. “Yes, Madame. Let’s go? I’ll join you inside.” I nodded and followed Conrad. When we entered, it was no different from the main branch in New York; it was just a smaller place
LANCE POV-“Lance.” Hannah stopped me.Hendrix lifted one side of his lips.I tightened my grip on his collar. “You and your brother, you both stay away from Celine.”“Don’t forget you’re not in your territory.”He seized my hand and released my grip on his collar.“Lance!” Hannah whispered loudly and pulled my suit from behind to make me sit up. “I will let this go, as compensation for what your men did in helping Lucian during your wedding,” he said while fixing his tangled collar.I turned to Hannah for an explanation. She shrugged her shoulders, not knowing what Hendrix was talking about.“What are you talking about?” I asked him.“Lucian went to Fire-Hart Castle six years ago,” he casually answered.Six years ago, that was the time I got married there.“He is with a woman, which is why your man let him in.”He is with a woman; it’s possible that Celine was with him. That means that day she was there and witnessed it. I didn’t know she was there that day. Surely she herded every
CELINE POV-“Mummy, this is delicious!” Sunny praised what I had cooked.I made a simple spinach dish. I boiled the spinach to soften it, mixed it with tomatoes to reduce bitterness and trout fish to give it a more delicious flavor, and I partnered with brown rice so they would be full and have more nutrients in their food.“Mummy, is Lance coming here?” Sunny asked.I noticed Skye suddenly stopped eating. It seemed like he was also waiting for Lance; he just couldn’t say or ask.“I’m not sure. I haven’t talked to him yet,” I replied to them.I want to surprise them by saying that Lance and I will take them to school.I gaze at Skye. “Continue your food; you might be late for school,” I reminded him.“Yes, Mummy.”After we ate, I helped them brush their teeth, then washed our dishes and returned to my children in the living room.I eye at the digital clock next to the TV. We had to leave so the kids wouldn’t be late for school, but Lance wasn’t here yet.Not long after, someone rang
[ NEW YORK ]..LANCE POV-When I got off the private jet, my lawyer answered my call. “Have you finished everything I asked you to revise?”“Yes, Sir. Will you pick it up now?”“Yes. I’ll be there in less than five minutes.”I didn't wait for him to say anything, but instead I immediately got into the car after my personell gave me the keys. The time I stepped on the gas pedal, I wasted no time and drove the car at full speed.While driving, I accidentally glanced at the rear-view mirror, and I saw myself smiling. I didn’t notice I was smiling like this again, thinking of my own family. This day was the happiest thing that happened to me that I will treasure until my last breath.It made me realize that there is no equivalent or value to being with my own family. I want to be with them every day; when I wake up, they are the ones I want to be with and see until the end of the day.I regret everything I did to them, and I am so grateful that Celine became the mother of my children. I
CELINE POV-Our meal at the restaurant was good, and most of all, we enjoyed it. After we ate, we went grocery shopping, and since the kids were already feeling tired, it was already night when we finished grocery shopping, so we went home.“Mummy, will Lance come here again?” Skye asked after I applied lotion to him.“I think. Why? Do you want to play him again?”He nodded. “Yes.”“I will ask him when he will come here again.”I think Lance will come to see the kids every day, but I still don’t want to promise them without assurance. Lance still has a lot of work, and I’ll understand if he doesn’t come here every day.“I hope he can come here,” Sunny said when I was applying the lotion to her. “Mummy, isn’t Daddy Tristan coming here?”“It will take some time before he visits us. He was working far away.”“I miss him too.”“Let’s go to bed. You have to go to school early tomorrow.” I immediately changed the subject.As I placed the comforter on their bodies, they fell asleep in less
CELINE POV-When we arrived at the mall except for the staff and security guards, there was no one else but the four of us.“Wow! We’re the only people here.” Sunny commented in amazement.“Did you rent the entire mall?” I pump Lance.“Yeah. So that we can enjoy it. Sunny can't be with the many people in the mall.”“Yes, she is, but you don’t have to do this. What about the other people who–”“Celine, don’t think about other people first. I only rented this mall, not the entire mall in Chicago. Also, Sunny could enjoy the mall without worrying and without you worrying about what might happen to her because of the crowded people.”I watch Sunny and Skye holding hands. Sunny pointed at the playground that we can’t go to sometimes or, if we did, we didn't last more than five minutes because of the number of people and children playing there.I think Lance is right, maybe it’s not bad to be a little bit egoistic for the happiness of my kids.“Mummy, can we go there first?” Sunny asked wh