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Higan THIRTY-ONE
×Jamie×I chuckled as I laid back into the bed while resting on my elbows. Higan continued to pack his clothes with a lingering smile on his face at the sarcastic joke that I said earlier.Everything seemed perfect but I still couldn't shake off the feeling that he was hiding something from me. What favour did he need from his mom and why could he not say it in front of me?I know that even as couples, we each have our own lives and things going on but I had an inkling that I was more or less involved."You have the weirdest comments to things," Higan said, his voice making me look at him. He stood by the closet with his hands on his waist. "I'm done. Wanna cuddle with your super hot boyfriend now?""That depends on my super hot boyfriend."His smile turned amused. "What do you mean?""Uhm...." I began nervously as I sat up and folded my legs. I didn't trust my head so, voicing out my thoughts was a better option for me. "What favour were you and your mom talking about?""It's nothing
Higan THIRTY-TWO
×Jamie×I had no idea that the stakes would be this high.Abigail Hunter, the only daughter out of four sons of a wealthy family, and Jack Parker, the first son out of three children and a popular business tycoon, were married off as an attempt to solidify the partnership between Silvress Tech and Park Investment. This made their businesses be at the top of the industry.Fortunately, it wasn't long until the couple fell in love and had a happy marriage life. Abigail's first pregnancy was miscarried because of a cervical infection and this put the family into deep sorrow. Six years later, she was pregnant again and this time, the baby was born healthy without any complications. The Parkers' only child has since been kept away from the public eye and they refuse to talk about them during interviews. Although the two parents express how much their child is loved, their child's identity and gender isn't known.The media has given up on asking about their child and wait patiently on the a
Higan THIRTY-THREE
×Higan×"Have you calmed down?" I asked softly as I reached out and stroked Jamie's cheek."Yeah," he answered, taking hold of my hand and leaning into my touch for a moment. "That's good." I sighed and withdrew my hand. "Jamie, I trust you and there's no reason for me to think that you want to leech off me. The reason I didn't tell you is because I want to be treated as a regular person. Only Adam knows about this and if you haven't noticed, my position attracts all sorts of fake people.""Aren't you already attracting such people with this fancy car and your designer clothes?" He teased halfheartedly."Being fairly well-to-do and being filthy rich are two different things. Of course, people would love to be friends with the wealthy but I'd be surrounded by ass kissers and the media would not give me peace. Some people go as far as talking down on my hard work because I have 'connections'.""I have seen you do your best plenty of times so, I can't think that way. Why didn't you tell
Higan THIRTY-FOUR
×Jamie×I groaned, stirring awake by Higan's soft kisses on my face and neck. As much as I loved the affection, now wasn't the time. I pushed him away by the jaw. "Stop it," I mumbled grumpily as I kept my eyes closed.Higan chuckled. "Happy birthday, baby."I smiled and snuggled into him more. "Thanks, babe.""Wake up. The others might be waiting for us.""My family isn't like that. If you want to eat late, no one will wait for you."He hummed. "Look at me then."I groaned loudly in protest but did as he requested. Opening my eyes to see the love in Higan's eyes made me melt so much that I thought I was dreaming. I would be lying if I said that it wasn't the best feeling ever. "What is it?" I asked, shying away from his gaze."You don't have the right to sleep more after purposely staying up late," he whispered.I rolled my eyes. "That's rich, coming from the cause.""Don't act like you didn't like it."I blushed. "Shut up." He laughed and kissed my forehead. "Your hair's grown lo
Higan THIRTY-FIVE
×Jamie×Spending my birthday with Higan was amazing. Even though it was just one addition to the party, it felt like a huge barrier had been broken. I've never seen my sisters be so friendly to someone else before and the interaction was adorable.I watched as the twins and Higan played a boardgame that Higan won twice already. The twins were focused as they discussed strategies while Higan looked like he could play it with his eyes closed.He should probably go easy on them since they are children, but Darcy would kill me if I said that out loud.My attention went to Marcy, who was still eating a piece of my birthday cake. Her eyes were on the board and her next move had Higan getting a little tense. I chuckled to myself. Having Marcy come around and actually have fun with Higan was like a breath of fresh air.I'm probably supposed to be happier than this. My family knows that I'm dating a guy and seem to be okay with it. My boyfriend and I have the chance to be affectionate in front
Higan THIRY-SIX
×Jamie×After my birthday had passed, Higan and I spent more time together and he would come over every now and then. My heart would burst with joy every time I saw him interact with my family that I sometimes preferred to watch in the background. Thinking back to how everything happened, I couldn't help but realize how blessed I was. Despite how overprotective and skeptical my mother is about everything, she accepted my relationship with Higan without much reserve.Many people didn't have the chance to experience such acceptance. Even Higan had problems with his father, but here I was, getting nothing but love despite my coming out.I let out a soft breath and looked up at the door in front of me. It's been a while since I saw Kate and after hearing that she was back from her grandma's, I had to see her. Raising my hand, I hesitated a little while my finger hovered over the doorbell.I had so much to tell her that I had to gather my thoughts first or maybe, write them down. Before I
Higan THIRTY-SEVEN
×Jamie×A gentle breeze blew into the room through large open windows that were on the wall on my right and a tall bookshelf that was neatly occupied by various books stood behind Mr. Parker's desk. The exit was on the far left - leaving me with no way to leave unnoticed.Three lantern-like chandeliers hang above us on the wooden ceiling. The walls were forest green and on his table were various books, a steaming cup of coffee and pens inside a white mug that had been scribbled over by a child with a blue marker.The setting of the room was calm and peaceful although my heart was anything but those things. My lower lip was probably swollen from all the biting it had to endure on my way here and I failed to fight the habit, especially in this situation.I was given a cup of coffee as well, but the tight knots in my stomach prevented me from tasting it. I looked up from my cup to the man seated in front of me. This was my first time seeing Higan's father and he had a strong intimidating
Higan THIRTY-EIGHT
×Higan×A few days had passed since Jamie's talk with my father and to be honest, I was pretty relieved that things had somewhat settled down. Well, that was after Jamie convinced me to put aside the anger that I had over my Dad threatening him. I was happy that Dad finally got to meet Jamie. I wasn't told what they had talked about exactly but, I was happy that their talk was not in vain and I hoped that my dad saw what an amazing person Jamie was.The holidays were slowing approaching their end and Adam, Natalie and I agreed to meet for lunch before we started our final semester of university. I parked my car in the parking lot of the restaurant that we decided to eat from before looking at my reflection one more time.I quickly ran a hand through my hair and got out of my car before locking it. I walked into the restaurant and immediately caught sight of my friends. Adam was showing Natalie something on his phone while she listened to whatever he was explaining."Hi, guys," I gree
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Higan EPILOGUE 2
×Jamie×Click!I smiled in satisfaction at how beautiful all of the pictures that I took came out. Because of the large windows that occupied one side of the room, there was plenty of light.I had finished unpacking before ten and now that I was done taking pictures of the apartment, I got a little bored. Higan left around eight to go to work and I didn't have classes today so, I had a lot of time on my hands.After sending all the pictures that I took to everyone back home, I went to make a late breakfast for myself. It would be great if I could send Mom the pictures as well but she was not allowed to have a phone. Anyway, I could always show her during another visit. Pouring myself a cup of coffee, I sat on one of the stools around the island and put it next to my plate of chocolate donuts.I hadn't even spent 24 hours here, but if felt like home. I loved waking up next to Higan and I could leave the room without worrying about bumping into Thomas. Knowing that we were in a place w
Higan EPILOGUE
2 years later...×Jamie×"Is that everything?" Higan asked and stood up straight before stretching his arms over his head. "Not really," I answered as I turned to look at him.A year after my mom was admitted to a mental asylum, my dad moved in with us and I got a little used to having him around. I would be lying if I said that I didn't hold a grudge against him, but I wasn't going to be ignorant about his efforts. Apparently, his job wasn't too far from us and he spoiled my sisters and I plenty.It took more than half a year for us to get used to living without Mom. We made sure to visit her a lot and I loved how much Darcy and Marcela looked forward to such days. The only person who I felt bad for was Dad since he wasn't allowed to see her and it will probably take a while until he can. Right now, I was in the middle of packing my stuff with some help from Darcy and Higan. I trusted that my dad would take care of my sisters in my absence, so I chose to move in with Higan . It was
Higan FORTY-SIX
×Jamie×"Wake up, babe," Higan said softly as he gently shook me awake. I groaned and pushed away his hands. "I'm still tired.""Hey, we have to join the others for breakfast after vanishing on them yesterday.""I am physically incapable of doing so because someone got too excited last night and now my waist is broken," I complained and rolled onto my stomach. He chuckled. "Don't talk like you weren't enjoying it.""Either way, I don't feel like walking right now.""I will help you down the hall. It's already nine, you know?""Damn and I have class soon." While I was in the middle of my mental debate, I flinched and immediately turned when I felt slide his hand up my ass. "What are you doing?""I was thinking of giving you an anal massage.""I'm getting up," I said, as he burst into laughter, and sat up. "But you're going to be my arms and legs."Higan nodded and proceeded to dress me up. When he was done, he gently pulled me out of bed and helped me down the stairs with his arm aro
Higan FORTY-FIVE
×Jamie×"Tired?" Higan asked as he leaned against the counter next to the sink. "Not really," I answered with a yawn and wiped the last plate dry with a kitchen cloth before putting it away with the other dry dishes."We had a long day. It's okay if you want to take a nap.""We arrived not too long ago. I can't sleep yet." After bringing the conversation home, Higan suggested that we have an early dinner so, we did. Marcela and Darcy stuck to Dad by the hip as he told them different stories about the places that he visited and the funny things that he experienced. I thought that he might have come back because he was having money problems but he seemed to be well settled. He had a cool job that paid well and even owned two cars. Although the stories that he shared sounded pretty interesting, I spent most of my time on the table ignoring him.Everything was cute and the air was much lighter, but I still couldn't forgive him. Despite that, I was sincerely glad that the others were ge
Higan FORTY-FOUR
×Jamie×The table was thrown into a trance like silence as Higan and I stared at my dad in shock. My grip around the cup tightened and I frowned at his downcast face as I grasped onto every word that he had said - still failing to believe his words."What?" I asked, the word barely slipping through my clenched teeth. "I'm sorry. I know that no amount of reason can justify the way that I-""You left us because of that!?" I yelled and he flinched at the bitterness in my voice. "Jamie-" Hig cut in, putting his arm around my shoulder but I pushed it away. "No! That was a jerk move. If you knew how hard it was when the both of you were trying to support us, how do you think she'd handle it by herself?""I'm sorry," Dad muttered with an utterly sorrowful voice and tears of frustration and anger filled my eyes at the sight. This man didn't have the right to be sad. How dare he mess things up and expect us to throw ourselves in his arms!?"You're a fucking coward! Do you know how long Mom
Higan FORTY-THREE
×Higan×"I want to go straight to bed," Jamie said as we entered his house. "I'm exhausted.""I bet you are, but you have to have dinner first.""I'm not hungry.""What do you mean you're not hungry?" Kate asked as she walked out of the kitchen. "The girls and I have just finished adding some extras to the pizza that we ordered.""I didn't expect you guys to arrive earlier than us," I said to Kate and glanced at the large red stain on her shirt. "Were you cooking or commiting a murder?""I didn't carry the gravy properly so, some spelt on me. Nevertheless, there is still enough for everyone.""Thanks," Jamie said before entering the kitchen."How are they?" I asked Kate."They have stopped crying and they didn't argue while we were cooking so, they must be feeling better." She sighed. "I know that everyone has their own share of hardships to go through but isn't this too much?""It's overwhelming.""And we aren't even in their shoes." She looked thoughtful for a moment before asking.
Higan FORTY-TWO
×Higan×My eyes quickly darted around the full parking lot, searching for a space, as I impatiently tapped my fingers on the steering wheel. I had just arrived at the hospital after receiving a distressed call from Jamie and I was trying to have positive thoughts on my way here. Finally finding a parking space, I parked my car and quickly made my way inside the building. I rushed down the hallway to the area that he mentioned over the phone and sighed in relief when I spotted him and his sisters. He was seated in between them and had them in his embrace. My relief died instantly when I noticed the state that he was in. His hair hang over his eyes and he seemed exhausted. Even though I couldn't see his face properly, I could already tell that something awful must have happened.I walked closer and gently ruffled his hair when I was in front of him. He lazily looked up at me but before I could say anything, Kate rushed towards us while breathing heavily. "Sorry for being late," she p
Higan FORTY-ONE
×Jamie×The loud and consistent ringing of my phone had me groaning as I pulled the covers over my head. Despite my many attempts to ignore it, the calls persisted and I had no choice but to see who it was. Reaching out, I grabbed my phone, which was on the nightstand, and looked at the screen with squinted eyes. Kate's name was on the screen and after rolling my eyes, I ended the call. No sooner had I cut the call, than a message from her popped up. "We are downstairs," it read and I couldn't be more confused. Looking at the top of the screen, I saw that it was past ten in the morning and I immediately stood up as all the sleep left me. I pulled on a pair of sweatpants and splashed some water on my face before rushing down. I paused at the bottom of the stairs when the sound of laughter streamed into the hall. Seeing that the joy was coming from the kitchen, I went there and was greeted with a sight of Kate, Natalia and my sisters. They all sat around the granite island, talking
Higan FORTY
×Jamie×It has been ten years since I last saw Christian Martin. Ten years of no calls, messages or visits. Ten years of being absent on every birthday, school activitiy and holiday. Ten years of watching my mom break down and lose hope each passing day as she waited for him to return. It was weird seeing him here tonight. The face that I could vaguely remember was now vivid and I didn't know what to do. Many thoughts swirled about in my mind as the hours flew by and sleep didn't have the chance to linger. My head was pounding while I struggled to put my heart together. I wish his face would completely vanish from my memory, maybe then today wouldn't have been so painful. For a moment, II clutched the front of Higan's shirt as I moved even closer to him. My head rested on his chest and his arm was over my waist while we cuddled on my bed. He was silent the whole time, so I looked up at him. His eyes were closed and his breathing was gentle."Higan," I called softly, "Are you aslee
