CHAPTER 40: REJECTED SHANBRI POV "Ayiee, answer sir, ma'am!" "Yes, that's it!" "Congratulations right away!" I remained silent despite the noise of my companions. They were all smiling and all they wanted to hear from me was my sweet "Yes" to Benedict's question to me. "Answer immediately, bes! Don't think about it anymore, okay?” I turned to Trish and she gave me a thumbs up. I could see the concern on her face because she knew me better than anyone in this room right now. She is the one who knows my true feelings best and I am also sure that she knows that I don't like Benedict from the beginning and it is unlikely that he will get the answer that he is most hoping for from me. Not at this time and certainly not forever. I took a deep breath and looked at Benedict seriously. I helped him stand up from his knees and caressed his handsome face. He smiled because of what I did and even our companions cheered. “Ben, I just want to say, thank you very much for the effort you
CHAPTER 41: ONLY YOURS THIRD PERSON POV After Kenji Yael married Kate, her daddy fulfilled his promise and Kenji regained their company, but all their businesses were merged with Kate's family company because of the marriage that took place. But Kenji assured that he will still remain the CEO of KY Villamor's Corporation and he will still manage their company so it should still be his decision that will be followed. With each passing day, Kenji spent his time and energy running their company to make up for all that was lost and get it back to normal. He couldn't take a long break because he was too focused on work and the company. That's why he rarely gets to spend time with his wife because he is not giving time for her. Because of Kenji's cold treatment of his wife, Kate is always moody and like a leech when she is with Kenji even though he doesn't pay attention to her. "Baby! Can we go on a date today, please? Since we got married, we haven't been on a date or even gone for
CHAPTER 42: FIRST DATE THIRD PERSON POV Kate is very happy now because Kenji finally agreed to go on a date with her today because it's the weekend and that's why they don't have work. This is the first date of the two officially since they got married. That's why it's a very important day for Kate but for Kenji it's just a normal day to take a break from stressful work. "Are you enjoying the movie, baby? Why are you so silent? Talk to me, hmm?” Kate responded softly to her husband as they held hands inside the cinema. "I'm fine, just focus on watching. Don't mind me," Kenji simply answered as he looked directly at the big screen but something else was running through his mind at that moment. After a few minutes, the movie is in the steamy part and the scene now is the bed scene of the movie stars. Kate's body immediately heated up because of the hot scene while it seemed to have no effect on Kenji because there was no emotion on his face. You wouldn't even see the joy in his
CHAPTER 43: MYSTERIOUS GUY THIRD PERSON POV Twins Yaj and Bri just finished class. They are currently at the gate of their school waiting for their mom because the security guard cannot let them out without their guardian to fetch them. "What is taking mommy so long? I want to go home already, brother," Bri complained to her brother Yaj because until now their mommy is still not there to pick them up at the daycare center where they are studying. "Just hang on there a little bit, Bri. I am sure mom is already on the way so she will arrive here to fetch us as soon as possible," Yaj replied to his sister to make sure that she would not worry and get bored while waiting. The two looked at their schoolmates who were happily being fetched by their daddy and almost all of them had their fancy cars. The two suddenly felt sad but they just ignored them. Even though they are jealous of their fellow students, they know that they can't do anything about it because their daddy is not with t
CHAPTER 44: DAD'S DUTY SHANBRI POV I am here today at a cafe near the daycare center where my children attend. I would like to try to apply here so that I can have a part-time job at least because I also need to earn for our daily expenses. I chose to apply to this Cafe so that I can be closer to my children's school and I can easily pick them up and we can also go together whenever they go to school and I am here at my part time job. I was just a little worried because I knew it was time to pick up the twins from their school but I was still here at the Cafe and was told to wait for their manager for my interview. As a matter of fact, I'm sure the twins are safe at their school because I know they won't be let out there without their guardian to pick them up. I just let out a sigh of relief and quietly waited for the manager inside his office. A few minutes later the office door opened and it spat out a stunning man who I think was in his mid-twenties. I immediately stood up a
CHAPTER 45: FAMILIAR SHANBRI POV I woke up the twins early because we were leaving the house together today. It's the first day of my part time job at the Cafe and I want to go to work early so I can have a good start. I just took my children with me because their school is close to the Cafe where I will be working. I told the children not to go out with anyone again, especially if they don't know them. I don't want a repeat of what happened yesterday.So I told the security guard of their school that if possible, they should not be allowed to go with others again and not let them leave the school until I pick them up. After dropping off the twins at their school, I went straight to the Cafe and it looks like I'm early because it's only 7:00 am and my work here starts at 8:00 am and the Cafe opens every 9:00 am. I saw that the door of the Cafe was open so maybe someone was already inside. Maybe it's one of the caretakers who come from the Cafe every morning or maybe my boss, S
CHAPTER 46: TWINS' BIRTHDAY SHANBRI POV My twin children's 4th birthday has arrived. As per my plan, we prepared a simple birthday celebration for my children so that they can also be happy on their birthday. Here we are now in the VIP room of a restaurant that Benedict rented for the twins. I didn't want him to spend more for the twins because they could have celebrated at home, but Benedict didn't agree and said that it was also a gift for the twins. I let him do what he wants and Trish is also here to join us in celebrating. My parents are not present today because their residence is far away from where we are staying now.That is why I just called them earlier via video call so that they could talk and wish the twins on their birthday even though they are far away from us. "Hey, it's a pity that I don't have a child yet. We don't have any guests other than the twins. It would have been more fun if there were many children with us today," commented Trish with a sigh while arr
CHAPTER 47: END OF LOVE STORY SHANBRI POV “Come outside with me, Kenj. We need to talk, right now.” I looked at Trish and Benedict. I signaled to them that if possible, they should take care of the children first. They got what I was trying to convey and Trish immediately took action to get the twins from their father. I looked at Kenj seriously and headed outside first. I felt that he followed me so somehow I breathed a sigh of relief. "What do you want to say? Why do we have to go out? Don't you want them to hear what you have to say?" Kenj asked mockingly and I saw him smirk a little. I looked at him more closely and I feel that he has changed a lot. His gray eyes were very cold as he looked at me. As if the old flame of the times when our relationship was still good is gone. But what else do I need to expect? Maybe he really lost his love for me and he doesn't feel the same for me as before. I think someone else owns his heart. And that was none other than his wife Kate
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