CHAPTER 32: BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSHANBRI POV "Mommy, I'm so excited to go to the party because finally, we will see daddy again. Yey! I'm so happy!" Bri said and she looked really excited to see her daddy again tonight. Here we are now at the apartment of Trish, my one and only best friend. We stayed here immediately after we arrived in Manila and she was very happy because she said she misses us, especially the children. "I'm so excited to see daddy again too but I am also excited to see their mansion because I am sure it looks so beautiful and expensive because I know that daddy came from a rich family. That is what I noticed when I saw grandma for the first time because she really looks so classy and rich," Yaj said seriously. I just shook my head because he already knows a lot at his young age. I mentioned to them that Kenj's birthday party will be held at their mansion tonight and it's the first time for all of us to go there. "Oh, I'm so excited because there's sure to be a
CHAPTER 33: THE ENGAGEMENT SHANBRI POV The people here at the party applauded at the same time when the two reached the top of the stage and all the people were amazed and had sweet smiles on their faces because of the joy. But here I am now, I don't know what I must feel and my face looks like Good Friday because it can't be painted with so much fear that my heart might break the moment I hear the announcement of Mrs. Villamor. I turned to my two children that Trish was now holding in both of her hands and like me their faces could not be painted and their minds were obviously full of questions at this moment.While Trish was all tired of Kate's behavior and seemed to be irritated by the girl's presence. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! First of all, I want to thank you all for your presence here tonight and giving time to attend my son's birthday party." "Secondly, I am so happy and excited to share with all of you a big announcement and good news and I am sure that you wi
CHAPTER 34: THE DECISION SHANBRI POV The cellphone fell from my hands while I was stunned into nothingness and my hands were cold and my legs were numb. "Hey! Are you planning to destroy my cell phone huh? I will leave you here now, pathetic b*tch!” Kate snorted and bumped my shoulder before leaving with a smirk on her lips. I just hugged my own arm and raised my eyes to stop the impending tears that wanted to escape from my eyes. "Come with me," I heard a cold and baritone voice from the man I had been looking for. I returned to my trance and let myself drift while he held my arm tightly. I don't know where we're going but my body can't resist because it's like electricity is flowing from his body and my veins are on fire when he just touches my arm. "What are you doing here? Who is with the children at home? Why did you leave them there alone?” he asked one after another when we arrived at the garden of their mansion. I didn't answer his questions and I just stared at him f
CHAPTER 35: NEW LIFE SHANBRI POV "Oh Shan, it's too early for you to come back here to Sta. Luna. How was your trip in the city? Did you talk to Yael?" Mama asked me a question when we got home. They immediately greeted us and carried the two children because they were both sleepy. "Then I'll explain to you what happened, Mom. Dad, please take the twins to their room first so they can sleep," I simply answered in a tired voice. Trish did not come back here to Sta. Luna because she still has work tomorrow in Manila but she made sure that we can get back here safely and safely. I didn't eat dinner because I didn't feel like eating. I'm currently lying on my bed here in my room but I can't close my eyes. There's a lot going on in my mind right now but I only want one thing to happen. That is to get us out of this place as soon as possible. We can't be at peace in this place from now on because Kenj knows this place but I don't want to see him again so I plan to just go away to a
CHAPTER 36: TOYSTORE SHANBRI POV We are here today at a small Daycare Center here in the area where we live now to enroll the twins because they want to study and they don't want to be buried inside the rest house. Trish came to visit us because she said she was off work today so she thought to visit us and see about our situation here. She is with us now here at the Daycare Center. "Are you going to enroll the two of them, Ma’am? Are they twins? Their eye color is very beautiful. Do the children have a race?" The school administrator asked me with an amazed face."No, my best friend's genes are just really good. HAHAHA!" Trish answered for me with a laugh. "Ah, is that so, why are you alone? Aren't you with the children's daddy? Where is your husband, ma’am?" the lady curiously asked us again. "Hey, ma'am. It's disrespectful, but could you just take care of the children's application instead of asking about personal things," Trish answered rudely and secretly rolled her eyes a
CHAPTER 37: THE WEDDING SHANBRI POV It was late and we got home. After we ate dinner, I helped the twins wash and clean their bodies before going to bed. My children are now fast asleep in their room. While Trish and I were talking in my room because we weren't sleepy yet. "Great, we're very lucky today. We even won a special promo at the toy store in the mall. That's why the twins are so happy with their new toy," Trish told me happily. "Yes, even though the events were a bit weird earlier and I really felt different, but I just ignored it because the important thing is that my children are happy," I answered simply. "What do you mean weird, bes? It's normal for stores in the mall to have special promo and I didn't notice anything unusual earlier." "I think you're just too paranoid because of the events lately," Trish commented to me. "Oh, maybe I'm just paranoid. Maybe I just imagined those earlier. That's already happened so let's not talk about it anymore," I only answere
CHAPTER 38: SUDDEN SURPRISE SHANBRI POV After everything that happened, I can say that we are living peacefully in this place. Even though I notice that sometimes the children remember their father, especially Bri, I am still thankful because they do not insist on returning to Sta. Luna and see their father again. I think Kenj is happy with Kate and I know he will be a good husband to Kate and a good father to their future child. Although it's sad to think that this happened to us, I'm still happy for Kenj because I know he's doing well in the city and I also heard that their business has gotten stronger since they merged with Kate's company. Even though it was painful to accept that we had no hope and it was unclear that he would come back into my life and the lives of my children, I still accepted it with ease. Maybe this is the end of our story. Maybe all stories are like that, they have an end and you can't avoid that the end of your story will be sad. The twins are going
CHAPTER 39: SUDDEN CONFESSION SHANBRI POV AT THE RESTAURANT "Good morning, ma'am/sir. Welcome to our restaurant. Do you have any reservations for today?” We were immediately greeted by the staff here at the restaurant when we entered. I looked around the inside of the restaurant and I can say that it is a very expensive restaurant because of their equipment which is almost all gold and silver. The ambiance here is also nice and quiet and what I noticed is that there are only a few people eating here today but you can see that they all have a luxurious life. I'm holding my children in both hands and they too seem to be amazed at the restaurant where we will have lunch. I suddenly felt ashamed of Benedict because I'm sure our bill will be big later and unfortunately I don't have a lot of money with me because I'm saving and I only have a little savings left for my children and I's expenses. I think I need to find a part time job so that I can somehow earn some money. I'm also as
CHAPTER 61: HAPPY ENDING KENJI YAEL POV "Hey, what are you planning to do, huh? If my bride won't show up at our wedding, I swear to kill each of you. I am not kidding here,” I asked my friends, obviously losing my patience. They keep on communicating with Shanbri's best friend and all I know is that they are planning something to give this wedding a plot twist. However, I am clueless about their plan and they are not willing to inform me about it either. "Just relax there, dude. I am sure that Shan will come but of course her entrance needs to be a bit dramatic to make your wedding more memorable," Josh said with a little grin formed in his mouth. "I agree with that, bro. Make sure your cameras are ready huh. This special moment needs proper documentation," Vester seconded. "Hey, hurry up so we can eat," said Justin. I don't know why I have a friend who is always starving. It's like he is not eating at all. "What kind of nonsense are you thinking? Who is planning this again?"
CHAPTER 60: BIRTHDAY PROPOSAL SHANBRI POV "Ahhh!" I turned over in my bed because of my bad dream. I immediately got up and went to my children's room. These past few days I've had a really hard time sleeping and I don't know why I'm always having bad dreams like I had right now. "Kids, are you awake?" I wondered immediately after I entered my children's room. Both of them were not in their bed and I noticed that their bed was still messy so they must have just woken up. I headed inside the bathroom because maybe the twins were there but they weren't. I can't stop the nervousness and my chest is pounding immediately. I hurriedly left the room and looked for the children in the whole house but I couldn't really see them in any corner of our home. "My God, where are my children?" Shaking and full of fear I said to myself. I am afraid that my bad dream will come true and I will never be able to be with my children again. I can't handle that. They are my life so if something bad
CHAPTER 59: THE RIGHT TIME THIRD PERSON POV Shanbri still can't believe what she has found out about Kenji Yael and Kate's fake marriage. She did not think that such a scenario could happen in real life because she had only seen it in books and movies before. Despite being informed, Shanbri remained silent and has not yet taken any action regarding this. She wanted to think about her decisions before she talked to Kenji Yael. The latter also does not show up to her and their children because until now he has not visited their home again. Maybe he is busy with his work in the city and Shanbri understands this. "Hey, Shanbri. You are zoning out. Are you thinking about something?” Shanbri didn't realize that her boss, Tyrone, was right next to her. She is currently in the staff room because it is time for her break time here at the Cafe where she works. “Oh, sir. You are here. I'm sorry, I was just thinking about something but it's nothing," Shanbri replied simply and immediatel
CHAPTER 58: FAKE MARRIAGE SHANBRI POV "Hi, Shanbri. How are you doing? Can I talk to you?” I didn't expect Kate to come here. Yes, it was Kate who came and I don't know how she knew the house we were staying in. Whatever She was planning, I immediately felt bad about what was going to happen next. “What are we going to talk about, Kate? If it's still about what happened at the Cafe, I'm sorry again but I don't want to talk about that anymore," I replied firmly. "Don't worry, it's not about that. Can you let me in first?” I'm hesitant to let her into the house because I don't know what's really going through her mind right now. I know Kate's temperament and it is not impossible that she will start trouble when I let her into the house. "Who is that, Shan? Do you have a visitor?” I lost my attention on Kate when Benedict suddenly came to the door. I feel the nervousness I had earlier come back and I can't help but be afraid of him after what happened just before Kate arrived.
CHAPTER 57: UNEXPECTED SAVIOR SHANBRI POV It's my day off today, that's why after taking the kids to their school, I decided to clean the house first. Things have been a bit heavy these past few days, especially between Kenj and me. I am also thankful because after what happened to us the other day, he has not visited us at home again. Maybe he is busy with his work in the city and I think he also needs to make up for his wife because of what happened at the Cafe in the past. Good thing I was given two days off from work so I had an excuse to avoid my colleagues at the Cafe. It's embarrassing because what happened was also because of me, so I don't have the courage to answer their questions yet. "Shan! Long time no see!” I was about to get the cleaning materials for the house but I was shocked when the door suddenly opened and I saw Benedict with a big smile on his face. "Are you okay? It's like you have seen a ghost. I'm sorry if I don't knock anymore. I was excited to see yo
CHAPTER 56: TEMPTATION THIRD PERSON POV The two couldn't hold back their feelings anymore and shared a warm kiss with each other. It's like they're on top of a cloud and both don't care about the consequences of their action. All they know is that they both miss each other's kiss so much and even though they control themselves, the screams of their hearts still prevail. "Damn, you don't know how I missed your kiss, babe. I missed everything about you. How I wish that we can come back to what we used to have.” You can trace the sincerity mixed with sadness in Kenji Yael's words after he let go of the lips of the woman he loves. You could tell he was craving Shanbri's kisses but he had to stop himself because he knew what would happen if they continued it. “Kenj, this is wrong. We shouldn't be doing this. You are already married to Kate, so no matter what angle we look at it, what we are doing now is betraying your wife," Shanbri replied sadly and hopelessly to her beloved. "I
CHAPTER 55: HOLD ON SHANBRI POV I felt bad going into the staff room. I feel as if my heart is breaking because of the overwhelming grief that the truth has caused me. "Accept it, Shanbri. You are done and will never be able to return to what was before." I just tried to convince myself to reduce the pain I feel now. I didn't realize that there were tears already falling from my eyes so I quickly wiped them away with my finger. "Are you okay, Shanbri? Why did you leave?” I was surprised by Kenj's sudden arrival in the staff room. I frowned at him because I didn't know why he followed me here, especially since he knew that his wife was also here. He might see us again and start another trouble. “What are you doing here, Kenj? Go back to your wife." I immediately pushed him away and secretly rolled my eyes at him. "She's gone. I mean, I asked Tyrone to escort her to the nearest hospital so that she can get checked by a doctor," it was a simple response that raised my eyebrows.
CHAPTER 54: SECRETLY HURT SHANBRI POV "Whatever you are planning, don't go ahead with it. I have to go down because I might be late for my job and if I lose my job, it's your fault, Kenj," I answered rudely and immediately avoided his eyes because I might not be able to handle it and I suddenly gave up. I just left him inside his car and immediately entered the Cafe. It's only a few minutes left and I'm already late for my work and I don't want that to be the reason for my salary deduction. "Hi, good morning, Shan!" “Morning, Shan!” I also greeted and returned a smile to my work colleagues Gelo and Jason. Both of them are in their respective stations and I'm the only one waiting. I immediately went to the staff room and changed my uniform and then started my work. "Hey, where's Tyrone? Is he already here?” I heard Kenj ask Gelo. He is always like that every time he comes to the Cafe. He looks like he owns it because he even surpasses the boss in his speech. “Good morning, sir
CHAPTER 53: SHUT UP SHANBRI POV A week has passed since the children's school fair. Kenj often visits his children even though he is busy with work. I don't know how he is able to combine his work in the city and coming here to a distant province to see and be with his children. But I can assure that he is also struggling with this set-up but even though it is tiring, he doesn't show it because he still manages to be naughty so I am always annoyed because of him. "Hi, good morning! How are you doing?” That's it and suddenly Kenj appeared in front of us. He was standing in front of our door and his smile was ear to ear. You'd think that he doesn't have any work to attend to that's why he's still able to do what he wants. "What are you doing here again, dad?" Yaj asked sternly and immediately lost his mood when he saw his father again. Until now, the two have not reconciled, but I can see how Kenj is making an effort to win back his son's heart. "I'm here to drive you to your