Chapter 71I felt what I didn't feel when I kissed Brian. For four years that have passed, I felt like this is what I was longing for, to feel his lips placed into mine. I felt the softness of his lips again and it hasn't changed at all. I remember every detail of the days we kissed. It still feels like this as if those days were only yesterday. My heart was pounding so fast as if I was being chased. I felt his hand traveled on my waist and it flashed back all his touches to me. The warmth of his hands filled my entire body. I felt that volt running through my spine again along with the countless butterflies playing in my stomach. I don't know how long we have been kissing. Because for me, it was long as if time suddenly stopped. It seems like all the people around us became invisible and we were left alone in front of the ocean. All I know is that I don't want to stop kissing him. When he moved his tongue, I responded immediately, accepting his kisses. I want more as if I was so th
Chapter 72I went to the restroom just to fix my make up. I had to cover my eyes with it to hide from Elijah that I cried with the conversation that I had with Brian. Until now, I could not erase from my mind his image earlier, wearing all the pain from his eyes. I know that I wrecked him, I ruined him. But I can't do anything aside from apologizing endlessly. I breathed heavily before I opened the door of my hotel room using my extra key card. “You're here,” I paused right in front of the door after I came in when I found Elijah in the kitchen, cooking. He was fucking topless and I can see his bare muscle vividly. If it was not for the apron, I would have seen his abs that feel like stone when you touched. Well, I touched it before and right now, I can't help but to remember all the details in my head. Am I having a dirty mind? Damn it. “What are you cooking?” I asked. I began to search around secretly, making sure if Lily was still there or not. Did she leave already? I feel bad.
Chapter 73“It's Brian,” My brain just stopped from processing right after Lily brought up Brian's name. “Brian is the father of my child, Faith.” I don't know if my world just crumbled. I was too stunned to speak and I felt like there was a lump stuck in my throat, refraining me to speak. I couldn't move as if I had turned into a statue. I was only staring at Lily who was crying a river right in front of me. How should I react when my brain suddenly froze as well? I could not easily absorb what she just revealed. “I'm sorry, Faith…I didn't mean to…please hear me out,” she was holding both of my cold hands while trying to beg me to forgive her when I don't know what to say and feel with that news. “Wait,” I uttered and pulled my hands away from her. I stood up and created a huge space between us. I began to walk endlessly while biting my nails. I realized that I was already shivering as I absorbed everything that Lily said. I can still hear her crying while I was thinking. I was
Chapter 74“It's what you think it is, Lily. We're back together,” I don't know how long it took Lily before she was able to process everything. Elijah and I remained standing in front of her with our hands together. I never once thought that this would happen. It is the biggest twist that I never anticipated. “What do you mean that you're back together? I mean, how?” I almost laughed because of her reaction. It was like a replay of how I reacted last night when Lily just appeared and told me that she was pregnant and the father is Brian. I asked the same to her as well. “I thought you hated him?” She asked. Funny, isn't it? Last night, she told me to forgive them without having any idea that Elijah and I reconciled already. “We made up yesterday,” Elijah replied. She tilted her head while looking at the two of us. Her index finger that was pointing at us hover and froze in the air with her mouth left open in awe. “Bloody hell,” she mumbled unbelievably while processing everythi
Chapter 75Just like what I anticipated, Brian didn't become a coward to Lily. He took responsibility for their baby that Lily is carrying. I was never wrong when I told Lily that Brian won't turn his back to them. “Are you here to apologize, too?” I smirked because Lily did the same thing when she told me about everything. Judging Brian's face right now, I can tell in one glance that he's sorry.“I feel like I cheated on you even though we're not in a relationship,” it could be like that. But I know that the two of them are surprised with this as well. They were as shocked as me. “I treated you as a best friend, Brian. Besides, why would I be a hindrance to you and Lily? I'm actually glad that it's you and not just any men out there,” that's the truth. I am relieved to know that Brian is the father because I know that Lily and her baby are in good hands. I might be surprised at first, but I think Brian is much better than anybody else. “I actually don't know what to do. Both Lily
Chapter 76I was biting my nails the entire time. I could not calm myself down on the passenger seat. Elijah was already driving swiftly, making the car fly for us to reach the hospital as fast as we could. My chest is pounding heavily and it seems like someone was choking me on the neck to the point that I could not breathe properly. “Calm down,” Elijah commented as he kept checking me out there. He held my hand on my lap to stop me from trembling. I thought I killed the love I used to show to my parents. I thought I was just filled with pain, grief and hatred in my chest. I thought I don't care about them anymore. But why do I feel my conscience eating me up right now? Why do I feel anxious and terrified? As soon as we stopped in the hospital, I didn't waste any time and I didn't wait for Elijah to open the door for me. I quickly got out of the car and rushed inside the hospital to look for my mother. Do you know what I was thinking? What if my mother died and we haven't fixed ou
Chapter 77“Chemotherapy is optional. It is your choice to make, but it is what I recommend right now,” the doctor said to us. My father's eyes were swollen. I caught him crying last night while we were all asleep. Yes, we spent the night in the hospital last night as I didn't want to leave my mother's side with her condition. “Would it not worsen her condition?” Elijah asked. I was a bit dubious with what the doctor was suggesting. “Is there no other way?” My father now asked. We are all aware that it would make my mother weak. “Medicines? But it would not extend her life, too. Pain relievers are the only thing that we can offer,” meaning to say, chemotherapy is the only choice we have. I washed both of my hands on my face, unable to decide for my Mom. If I can meet Genie or all the gods, I will ask them one thing: to heal my mother. Just this once, can God please grant my wish? I never asked for so much even before. This is the first time that I am asking for something big. I onl
Chapter 78“They found him dead,” And in one snap, everything just froze. My lips were parted and my eyes were widened. I was indeed stunned with the news that Elijah just delivered to me over the phone. I could not move a little while I was standing there. I just found my hands shivering and I felt my knees becoming feeble. “W-What?” Luckily, I was able to utter that and find my voice when I thought I had a lump stuck in my throat, forbidding me to speak. I didn't know how to absorb that. How can it be? How did it happen? He was just trying to dig up everything to unleash the truth that has been concealed for a long time already. And yet, this is what happened. The detective is dead. “It's all over the news now. I think the culprit found out what the detective was doing,” I slammed my chest a bit when I was having a hard time breathing properly. I was shaking right there and I felt so weak that I couldn't take another step. “Where are you now? We should go and check everything,”
Chapter 88Brian and Lily are getting married. The preparation was a bit chaotic and hectic. Lily is having mood swings every day but I salute Brian for not raising his voice once towards Lily. Everytime that Lily would lose her temper, Brian would always stay calm and make sure to comfort him. I couldn't help but feel happy for both of them. I can see that their relationship is really working. Brian is memorizing Lily and that is the same for Lily. “You really let Lily get married first before you and Elijah?” My mother asked while I was feeding her. Elijah was working on his laptop on the small couch inside the hospital bed. “Mom, me and Elijah got married first before them.” She became silent and I knew that she got what I was trying to imply with that. I heard Elijah chuckled when he heard what I just said, too. “You're a brat, Faith.” My Mom almost glared at me after realizing that. What? Elijah and I got married first. The only problem is that we are also divorced. “You tw
Chapter 87I do not remember when was the last time that I loved mornings. Back in New York, I despised every morning. I hated to see the sun rising again when I wanted to die. I thought I would not be able to swim in the ocean. I thought I would be drowning forever until I sank. It feels like just a blink of an eye and here I am, staring at the sun that was coming through from the balcony in our room. For the first time, I got enticed by the beautiful blue color of the sky. There were no clouds made yet, but the sun was shining brightly as if it didn't have a problem. I watched the birds flying and embraced the breeze that was coming in and gently touched our skins. What a peaceful day. This is what I call serene. “I love you,” I turned beside me and was faced my Elijah. He was sleeping at peace. Until now, he can still captivate and dominate me without exerting effort. Even when he's sleeping, his handsome face does not vanish. How can a man look this good? He seems to be just m
Chapter 86“Hey, that's foul, Lucas!” I heard Elijah shouted. They are playing on the court and a lot of girls are cheering them on. Lucas and Elijah have the most number of girls who are screaming for them. They even prepared a banner to cheer them up. “Elijah’s mad,” Lily commented to me and Freya. “GO MY ELIJAH!” My sister yelled with her soul out. It was so loud that it captured the attention of everyone. My gaze was locked at Elijah. I was watching him keenly and I couldn't help but smile everytime that he would be able to shoot the ball without failing. Lucas was showing off his skills, too. They are both good at basketball and they are the most feared players on their team. “My Elijah?” Lily questioned and gave Freya a confused look. I didn't mind that at all. I have noticed that Freya’s eyes have been at Elijah. I don't know if she likes Elijah or not. But I can feel that she does. I would not deny that I also like Elijah. I knew that in myself for a long time ago but I
Chapter 85 Perhaps, the world didn't curse me this time; Faith was saved. However, it's been one week since the accident happened and Faith is still not waking up. I didn’t leave the hospital, not even once. I want Faith to see me first the moment she wakes up. I want her to know that I would never leave her side no matter what the situation is. Beyond that, I am too afraid that the culprit might chase for her life again. This time, I am not letting her out of my sight. “If she doesn't wake up until next week, this would be a comma,” the doctor told us. There was Lily and I in the room. Faith's father went here, but he can't stay long because of his wife who is undergoing chemotherapy. It took out the strength I have. I held Faith’s hand tightly as I locked my gaze at her. I planted a soft kiss on it, praying the world not to set us apart. Please, Lily, wake up. Fight for me, fight for us. “Are you sure she's okay?” Lily asked. “She is. But the accident was serious, I think
Chapter 84 Elijah’s POV When Freya died, I thought I was cursed. Why do I always have to lose the people that I cherish the most? I thought the world hated me so much for taking the life of the woman I saw my future with. “What? Try stepping on it again! What the fuck?! Where are you?! Faith!” My heart was pounding heavily. I was on the verge of sinking again and again. When Faith didn't speak anymore, my world was starting to shatter. “Faith! What the fuck! Faith!” That was all I could do, scream. I kept screaming her name because I couldn't do anything to save her. I was trembling entirely. I was losing my mind again. When I heard nothing from her, I grabbed my car keys and quickly ran out of our house. But then, before I could even reach my car, I heard something that I feared the most at that moment. I froze in my position, couldn't move. I heard it loudly as if something was hit over the phone. “F-Faith,” I mumbled. For a moment, I felt like I lost my oxygen in the b
Chapter 83His question was playing in my head. Our gaze were locked to each other. My heart was fucking screaming as if anytime, it would jump out of my chest. His eyes were confessing how much he loves me. Those eyes were soft and they were conversing with me, persuading me. I knew from that very moment that the Elijah I gave everything for is now back. This is him. This is my Elijah Luciero that I fell in love with when we were still young. “When we got married before, it was not because we love each other. I insisted to be your husband because I hate you and I want to see you suffering…” he let out a chuckle. Regrets were still fulfilling his captivating eyes. “But right now, I am sure, Faith. I want to marry you because I am madly in love with you. I wouldn't know what to do if I see you leaving again,” even if he doesn't say it, his eyes tells me that how it drove him crazy when I left for four years and didn't show up not even once. I couldn't say a word. A lump was growing
Chapter 82“Faith,” he called my name. Our faces were still near each other. “Hmmm?” “Clarify what you're asking me,” my brows met and I now created a small distance between us. I tilted my head while my eyes were still glued at him. “Huh?” “Clarify it before I misinterpret it. You want me to sleep with you? In my mind right now, I think you'll be pregnant soon again,” my jaw dropped after realizing how he interpreted what I had just said. My entire face burned and turned into a hot tomato. What the fuck?! He thinks I am asking him to do that thing with him! “Fuck you!” I cussed aloud and hit his arm. I regretted it too when I felt like I hit a damn wall with his broad and tough muscles. He laughed so hard when he saw how I reacted. I only glared at him, killing him through my gaze. Until now, my face is burning! “Stop laughing! You assh*le!” He was enjoying seeing me getting annoyed by him. Damn you, Elijah. “Don't worry, Faith. I'm all yours. You can have me whenever you wa
Chapter 81“Don't have sex with him yet,” I was stoned when Lily said that while helping me pack my things. The boys are in the living room, probably catching up or having the ‘boy’s talk’. “What the hell, Lily?” I can't believe she's being that blatant! How can she think of that? Her brows only arched as if she was anticipating the possible thing that might happen as I moved back to that house. I never thought that I would be coming there, really. I despised that house so much as I cried a million times under that roof and yet, here I am, going back with Elijah. Well, he never leaves. He stayed there all along. “What? You're not kids. You are both adults and it's not like you didn't do that before,” she shook her head. It got me thinking, too. I almost forgot that I got pregnant and he was the father. She shut me up with that. I raised both of my hands, surrendering. I accept my defeat over her. “Just enjoy everything and don't think of anything else, Faith. Think that there are
Chapter 80 “Are you out of your mind?” That was what Lucas said the moment I told them that I am moving back to the house where Elijah and I used to live. I felt how Elijah held my hand tightly as we both faced Lucas in front of us. I know that all the information that he heard is putting him in so much distress right now. I would not blame him for that. If I were him, I would definitely just pass out after hearing all these revelations from us. “Are you seriously moving back to that house?” He smirked unbelievably as he eyed me. “Have you forgotten what memories you have there and yet you want to go back to that house?” I was somehow anticipating that Lucas would remind me of those dark memories that I am trying to forget now. I will not deny that I haven't deleted it yet in my head. I still remember every part of it and every detail of what happened there. “Lucas, enough.” Lily said, trying to stop Lucas. “What? You said you came back to avenge, Faith! What happened now?