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 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 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 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 1: DATESHANBRI POVToday is Sunday and Kenj and I are here at the mall. We are going on a date because we didn't see each other for two days because he was busy at the office and I was also busy at work.I work in a company here in California. Kenj wanted me to work at his company but I didn't want to because we might get caught there and people would gossip about him.Our lives are simple. We are not rich and we are not exactly poor either.My parents are both public teachers but I didn't follow in their footsteps because I wanted to take a different path.Anyway, Kenj and I held hands while walking around the mall. People look at us, especially women. What's new? It's always like that when I'm with Kenj.There is no denying that my boyfriend is really handsome. Tall, dark, elegant body, piercing nose, thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, red lips and my favorite of all, his gray eyes. I just heaved a sigh, my boyfriend is really perfect, I don't know what made him like me heh
CHAPTER 2: THE CONFRONTATIONSHANBRI POVI entered the apartment and dropped my small bag on the sofa in my living room. The size of this apartment is just right for me. I'm the only one living here, but sometimes Trish, my only best friend, spends the night here. Because I'm not very friendly.Trish has been my friend since college. We are in the same class and we both interned before at KY Villamor's Corporation, the name of my boyfriend Kenj's company. Because his full name is Kenji Yael Villamor, his parents' company was named after him and later it was bequeathed to him. His nickname is Yael but I want to call him Kenj so he agreed.I drank some water before entering my room and lying down. Today was tiring but happy because Kenj was with me.I was about to close my eyes but suddenly my cell phone rang.Has Kenj arrived at his condo so quickly? I was surprised and looked to see if he texted.My eyes widened when I read the text message, it wasn't from Kenj.Unknown Number:I kn
CHAPTER 3: GOODBYE, MY LOVESHANBRI POVIt's getting late at night and I've been here in the park and sitting on a bench. After my conversation with Mrs. Villamor, I stumbled upon it.I was just stunned and seemed to have used up all my tears because nothing was coming out of my eyes.What will I do? I don't want to go home yet. I wanted to call Trish but she might be asleep. Maybe tomorrow I will tell her about what happened earlier.I let out a deep breath. Is Kenj really getting married? How about me? I thought he loved me. I asked myself. I feel so bad right now.Maybe Kenj's mom is right. I'm just a bad influence on him. Because of me he neglects his work.I might even be the reason for his downfall, especially when people find out that he has a relationship with someone who is not the same status as him in life and that she used to be an intern.I don't want Kenj's name to be tarnished. I know he has worked hard to get to where he is now in life. I don't want to embarrass hi
CHAPTER 4: NEW BOSS*FOUR YEARS LATER*SHANBRI POVI just got home from work. I got into a company here in Sta. Luna, a small province in California.It's just a small town and far from the city, but it's already developed so there are already a few companies located here. Mom grew up here before she met dad and settled in the city.It's been four years since I left the city and came out here.It's been four years since what happened to Kenj and me that night.It's been four years since I left him and we don't really have a formal closure.Maybe we won't see each other again because he is far away. Maybe he is already married and has a child. He must be happy with his own family now."Mommy!" called my daughter.Yes, I have a child, they are actually twins. Girl and Boy. I got pregnant after what happened between me and Kenj that night.I admit that I haven't moved on from him until now. Some guys wanted to court me and say they are ready to be the father of my children but I don't en
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