CELINE POV-I’ve been thinking about what Tristan told me all weekend and I still haven’t decided what to do.Tristan’s words made me think again, even though I had already made up my mind. But Tristan might be right–Skye and Sunny, especially Skye, might find out about Lance in some other way and if that happens, they might be mad at me.Tristan didn’t force me to tell Skye and Sunny right away, but he suggested I tell as much as possible so that my children don’t make a big deal out of me—if it happens.I let out a sigh. I never imagined that this thing would happen. The last time Lance and I talked about this matter six years ago, he assured us we don’t need to meet again or talk again. “Celine!”I almost jumped in surprise when Sabrina suddenly appeared in front of me.“Did I surprise you? I’m sorry, I was just excited to see you.”“A little.” I answered involuntarily.“You’re thinking about something else, that's why you didn’t see me.”I nodded. “Yeah.”Despite the incident t
CELINE POV - I extended my time to clean Lance’s penthouse, a task that should have taken forty minutes stretched to almost three hours because of his laundry. Doing the laundry wasn’t difficult because the washing machine was automatic. The only thing that took me longer was Lance adding more laundry. “Are they messing up again? You know what to do with them.” I heard Lance say to the person he was talking to over the phone. As he ended the call without saying goodbye to the person he was talking to on the phone, he stood up and looked at me. “The food I delivered is on its way. Let’s eat lunch together.” I had just opened my mouth when Lance spoke again. “Don’t refuse. Certainly, you still haven’t eaten lunch.” He smiled. Why do I feel like he planned this? “No, thank you. I’ll just eat at the cafeteria.” I refuse. I didn’t even bother to think of an excuse because it looked like I had no more excuses. Soon someone rang the doorbell from outside the door. “Wai
FREYA POV - The entire weekend passed. Lance came here only once to get his clothes, then he left. He didn’t even last five minutes and to my surprise he confronted me, but only because he gave me the annulment papers a thousand times. I tore the annulment papers into small pieces, then threw them in the trash. Even if he gives me a thousand annulment papers, I will never sign it. I’d rather cut my hands so I can’t sign the annulment papers and Lance won’t leave me. I will do everything so that no annulment happens to Lance and me. Lance should be mine alone. I should be the only one to benefit from him and all his assets. I removed the headset and approached all my targets. I am now at the shooting range. I often use guns as a hobby. I’m not that skilled yet, but I know how to handle it for now. “Dammit.” I said firmly when I saw I didn’t shoot my target lock, but at least in the days have passed, the results of using my gun are getting better. I left the shooting range. I stil
CELINE POV-After dropping Skye and Sunny off at kindergarten, I went straight to the Heavenly hotel. I’m still here in the parking lot and still haven’t gotten out of my car.I’m holding the only picture of Starr. This is the only picture of me and Starr that Tristan took when I woke up after giving birth.It occurred swiftly, leaving my heart shattered by the unexpected loss of Starr. I had no thoughts, and only stared at Starr’s face until she was buried.Seeing her picture now, I can’t help but shed tears. It still hurts and feels like it breaks my heart every time I see this picture.It feels as if it happened only recently when I gave birth to Starr, carrying her while calming her along with Skye and Sunny.“I hope wherever you are, you are happy, Starr.”I stared at the picture of me and Starr for a while, then hid it in my bag.I ensured my cheeks were dry and my eyes were not red from tears before I left the car.As I entered the hotel, Sabrina immediately greeted me in the
CELINE POV - I’ve cleaned two rooms, and it’s just a few minutes before my lunch break, but Lance hasn’t called me yet. It seems best if Lance doesn’t summon me first so I can consider giving him the picture. It’s not even in my heart to give it to Lance, especially since it’s Starr’s only picture I have of her, and I haven’t told Tristan about this. In my situation–whenever I don’t know what to do, Tristan’s permission or what he says and suggestions clears my mind. I kept the picture in my pants pocket, in case Lance calls me and if I change my mind—maybe. I looked at the time on my phone and it was lunchtime. Perhaps I will show it another day, or perhaps I will consult with Tristan about it first. I was just about to open my locker, but that was the surprise I felt when the door opened and I heard Sabrina’s voice. I galloped out to see her because it was embarrassing for my colleagues who were here. Someone even woke up from a nap, so I apologized to him. “Hey, don’t shou
CELINE POV-When we entered the cafeteria, Sabrina instantly pointed to the table where she had left her meal.“We don’t always sit there,” Bianca commented. “We always sit there...?” she pointed to the place where we always sit, but someone is already sitting there.“See? You’re probably not a bitch who’s going to kick out people eating there, are you?” Sabrina smiles, but it’s obvious she just wants to tease Bianca. “Bye.”Before Sabrina left, I noticed her eye roll I wish Bianca didn’t see.“Did you see that? She rolled her eyes at me,” Bianca said, annoyed.“Let’s go?” I invited Bianca. “We might run out of food.”I pulled Bianca to the queue before she appealed even more along with she gave Sabrina a grim look.“You know I’m not a bitchy type of person, Celine. But my bitchy person comes out with your sister.” Bianca said, as we lined up for the food.“Be patient with Sabrina. That’s really her attitude, but it looks like she’s changed.”“Looks like she’s changed? You’re not sur
CELINE POV-“Tristan…”When I approached him, he quickly closed his laptop.“Did I disturb you?” I asked, sitting across from him.“Not at all. Are the children asleep?”I nodded.“What do you want to talk about, by the way?”I handed Tristan the picture of me and Starr and the moment he saw this picture, a smile flashed on his lips.I couldn’t give Lance this picture earlier because he didn’t appear to be back at the hotel, and I believed that might indicate I should discuss this issue with Tristan initially.I told Tristan a while ago that after I put Skye and Sunny to bed, if he can stay here first, because I have something to tell him. I don’t want my children to hear about Starr first.“She’s really pretty. Starr is really pretty. You both look pretty in this picture. I remember when I took this photo, I was full of joy and happiness. I hope wherever she is, she is happy.”Tristan stared at the picture for a few seconds before he looked at me. He smiled and seseemed to waitor wha
CELINE POV-“Good morning, sis!”As soon as I entered the hotel, I was immediately greeted by Sabrina. She is wearing corporate attire, and every detail from her makeup to her hair is perfect.“I have a client meeting today, so I can’t join you for lunch, but at least I won’t see that witch’s face.”“Hey, don’t call Bianca anything.”“Whatever her name is, I’m not interested in knowing about her.”I held my breath. “I hope you two get along well. Bianca is a nice person.”“Excuse me, my dear sister Celine?” she raised one eyebrow at me. Her eyebrow was so high that it arched like a mountain shape. “Are you saying I’m not a nice person?”“You are just being a nice person, but Bianca has been a nice person for a long time.” I said playfully.She opened her mouth, then gasped. “Oh, my gosh! You just insulted me?”“No, it’s not that you’re not a nice person–”“No,” she cut me off. “Never compare me to that witch. It’s insulting to my entire humanity.”“Hey, I told you don’t call Bianca a
CELINE POV-I placed a pillow on Sunny’s back before sitting her upright and in a comfortable position. I took the salmeterol from her bag and put the mouthpiece on her lips.“Breathe quickly and deeply,” I instructed Sunny.After doing that, I removed her inhaler, then Skye counted one to six seconds.“Breath out slowly,” I instructed her again.After that, Skye held Sunny’s hand and counted again.“One… Two… Three… Four… Five… Six…”I glanced at Lance, who was on the edge of the bed. He is intently looking at Sunny, his forearm on his chest while his other elbow rests there where his knuckle was moving.“Sixty!”Once Skye’s count reached sixty, we repeated the procedure from the beginning. We did this ten times until Sunny’s feeling and breathing were normal.“She is okay now,” I grabbed Lance’s attention.His blue sea eyes widened as he looked at me. “What do I need to do?”“Get out of this room.”“What?”He asked in disbelief.“I’ll put them to sleep first,” I quickly added.“Oh…
CELINE POV-“Daddy Superhero, are you the one who will take us to our new house?”“Yes, sweetheart. I will take you to your new house.”Lance had two bodyguards with us carrying our two suitcases.“Do you want me to carry you?” Lance asked Sunny.“Yes!”I had no choice but to hand Sunny over to Lance. I didn’t want to cause trouble here and scare the kids.Lance picked up Sunny, and I carried Skye.“Does our new house have a big playground?” Sunny question as we walked towards the basement parking lot.“Do you want a playground?”“Yes! I want a big playground where Skye and I can play.”“We’re going to build a playground there.”Sunny clapped her hands in joy at Lance’s words.Once they arrived in front of a van, his people opened it, and Lance got in with Sunny.After he lowered Sunny from the seat, he looked at me. “Get in,” he coldly ordered me.I let Skye out of the car first, then we went to the second row of seats together.When we sat down, the door closed, and the driver got
CELINE POV-“Mummy, are we going to move far?” Sunny asked while I was fixing her clothes.“Not too far,” I replied.“Mummy, why are we suddenly moving?” Skye asked.Surely Skye was curious and felt that there was another reason why we were suddenly moving house, and he needed an answer.“The rent fee here is a bit expensive. Mummy found a better and cheaper apartment to rent .” My excuse.“I hope there is a park or playground where we are moving,” Sunny commented excitedly.I put on a face mask for them.I grabbed one large bag and grabbed two large suitcases. I tried to fit all our belongings into the two suitcases. I only brought the most important things.“Let’s go, sweethearts.”When we got out and got off the apartment, I immediately flagged down the first taxi I saw.“Mummy, Auntie Sabrina won’t be coming with us?” Sunny question as we boarded the taxi.“No, sweetheart. But she will visit us again like before,” I replied. “At the airport,” I told the driver as he got in.I won
CELINE POV-I pulled back the arm he was holding with a frown.I waited for him to speak, but after a few seconds, he did not clarify what he was saying; instead, he just fixed his gaze at me.“I don’t have time for this.” I broke the silence, and this is my saying goodbye to him.Before I could walk away to leave Tristan, the door opened again, and two men entered. The one with a name plate is the manager, and the one wearing the suit, I think, is the owner of the restaurant that Lucian Morgan summoned.“Sir Lucian Morgan?” The owner of this restaurant called in surprise. “I didn’t know you were here. Is there anything I can do for you?”I looked at Tristan. “Give me your resume,” he said as he extended his palm.”“Why?” I was confused.“To know why you will not get a job in this city.”I glanced at the two men who had just entered. When they stared at my face, the manager whispered something to the owner of this restaurant, who was circling with his pair of eyes after that.By tha
CELINE POV - “Thank you,” I told the tenant after she finished talking to me. Before entering, I let out a sigh. The tenant informed me that from today the rent for the apartment will be 10,350 dollars. Almost five times the rent last month. I need to pass the interview and get a job; that kind of rent is out of my budget. “Who are you talking to?” Sabrina asked as I entered. “Nothing.” “You sure?” "Hmmm,” I nodded. “Did you bring all your stuff?” I asked, changing the topic. Sabrina will be back in New York to focus on her review. “Yep. It will be a while before I get back here. I have an exam coming up, so I need to focus on my review. But—” she raised her one pointed finger as if she were stopping me from speaking. "But it doesn’t mean that if you need me, you’ll disturb my review. That’s a big no. Okay?” I just nodded. “Oh! Maybe that’s the one who will pick me up,” Sabrina said when someone rang the doorbell. Sabrina opened the door excitedly, and upon se
CELINE POV-After I picked up the kids and we were going out, we saw Conrad in the parking lot.When Conrad’s gaze caught ours, he immediately came over to us.“Boss Lance ordered me to pick you up.”“Didn’t Lance understand what I told him?”I clearly told him earlier before I got out of the car that I don’t want us to have any kind of connection and that even picking up anyone who has anything to do with him, he shouldn’t do it anymore.“I don’t know what you’re talking about, Madame. Boss Lance just sent me here to pick you up. Shall we go?”The weather was cloudy.I just nodded and went in the direction of Conrad’s car.“Where is Daddy superhero?” Sunny asked as we entered.“He’s busy,” Conrad replied.“He is just like Daddy Tristan, always busy.”I stroked Sunny’s hair and didn’t comment. It would be better if Lance got away from us sooner rather than later before Sunny got completely attached to him.The trip from school to the outside of the apartment building was quick, and a
CELINE POV-When we got down from the apartment, I shifted my gaze to Sabrina after seeing Lance here with the car we rode in yesterday.“Wow!” Skye couldn't help but marvel at the car again.“I don’t know. I’m just not in the mood to go outside.” She explained before I could ask."Maybe it was just a coincidence. Right?” I asked sarcastically.“Yes. Of course, it was just a coincidence.”I believed what Sabrina said.I sat in front of the kids. “Skye, do you want to ride in that car again?”Skye catches a glimpse at Lance. “No.”“Why?” Sunny asked. “You want that car.”“Yes.”Sunny held Skye’s hand. “Then, let’s go. We’ll be safe with him.”Skye and I both did nothing when Sunny pulled him towards Lance.“Let’s go to school, daddy superhero.”Skye looked at the ground.“I’m not here to just drop you off.”“Eh? Why?”Lance sat in front of them, then showed the car key in front of Skye. “I will give this car to Skye.”His voice is not so cheerful but not too dry either.Skye quickly l
CELINE POV - “Sunny, it looks like she really likes art,” Lance said as she stared at Sunny. We were at the Art Institute, walking around. It was surprising that apart from the four of us, no one else was here, or maybe because it was only a few minutes before seventeen o’clock, the museum’s closing time. Since there was no one else around, I let Sunny look at the art alone, of course with Skye by her side. We were about ten steps away from them so that Sunny could enjoy going here more and so that Skye wouldn’t be too nervous. Sunny held Skye’s hand wherever she went. “As she said a while ago, she’s not sure either,” I replied coldly. “Why isn’t she sure? She seems to be enjoying it now.” “Maybe because she’s just used to coming here, or because she appreciates everything she sees. In her condition, she can only go to places like this occasionally, to museums—when there aren’t too many people, the surroundings aren’t dirty, she won’t see anything that can excite her fe
CELINE POV-“Skye, are you okay?” I asked when he didn’t move or speak after seeing Lance.“I’m sorry, mummy.”“Why, sweetheart? Why are you apologizing?”“I am not brave.”I hugged Skye.I told him once that if he wanted something or wanted to do something but was afraid, he should go for it rather than regret it later.I don’t want Skye to be like me; there are many things I haven’t done because of fear of the people around me or what might happen because of fear.“It’s okay to not be brave sometimes. You can still feel scared.”“I want to go home. I want to see Daddy Tristan.”I bite my lower lip. If I had a hard time without him, I’m sure the kids have a harder time adjusting without Tristan. How many times have they looked for Tristan in me? I’m running out of excuses why we can’t be with him.I don’t want to confuse the children by telling the truth about why we can’t be with Tristan again.“Are you sure you want to go home? I thought you wanted to ride in this car?” “I’m scar