Rafaella inhaled profoundly and forced herself to hold back the tears that threatened to fall down her cheeks.She combed her younger sister's long wavy hair with her fingers as Cindy lay down and pillowed her thighs."Rafa...""Hmm...?""What if we ever part ways?" Cindy asked her with a frown."Oh, what the heck are you talking about?"She emphasized, "Just pretend...If that day comes, be strong and assist Mommy to be strong as I'll be as strong as I can. And try not to be sad, Rafa. I know deep inside you is a strong woman. And I rely on your instinct.""Of course," she said. That's what we ought to do.:Cindy regarded her and asked, "You promise that?""Yes, I guarantee that nobody will be able to bring the two of us down. But why are you talking this way?" Are you planning to leave us?""No. But just in case things happen, that's unavoidable. Be ready for the outcome just in case….""Hmm. I wouldn't say I like talking about parting. That's the sad part….""Yeah, you're right, but
"Why don't you come here and bring the pizza?" She offered, laughing. "I have many things to bring, so I need your help. So, it should be you to come here instead." Rafaella remarked, "Never mind the pizza. I'll try to console you right here. Watch for me. I'm going to the window." "You're crazy, woman," he said with laughter. "Console me, huh, but through the window as If I need one. Have mercy…" She tried to suppress her laughter so her sister's sleep would not be disturbed. "No, I can't. Through the window…." She insisted with that puckered mouth. Alexus stopped her, "No, hold on. Not the window; I have a better idea. Why don't you come over here? My idea is better than yours." "No. It's almost nine o'clock, and I'm too sluggish to leave." She realized she was making a lame excuse because they used to hang out even when it was late at night—sometimes, driving into town for something to eat. "I'm tired, too, with valid reason. I've done several things in the office, which mad
The shock in Alexus' eyes was also reflected in the contact of their lips. But when he heard the approaching footsteps of the familiar sound of shoes, he ultimately kissed Rafaella's lips. He felt the shock of the girl's reaction to his audacity. Alexus slowly lifted his face, and Rafaella's eyes widened as he could see the fear in her gaze. "Just nod whatever I have to say to her," he whispered as their lips parted. He didn't wait for Rafaella to answer. "Oh, Sandy! What are you doing here?" Alexus answered casually. His hand slipped on Rafaella's waist. He almost burst out laughing because he could feel the stiffening of Rafaella's body from what he had done. "H-how could you do this to me, kissing her!" "Why not, Sandy? What is it with you if I kiss her? She's my girlfriend already. Haven't you broken up with me so you can flirt with whoever you want? And Rafaella is my new girlfriend..." "You can't do this to me, Alex! I said we need breathing space." "Not for me, Sandy. I'm
When Alexus personally took Rafaella to their front door that evening, she could not sleep the entire time. And she remembered too well as she was about to get in last night, he clutched her hand, seemingly scared to let her go. He moistened her lips as he pressed them together, then walked away. Her eyes were following him as he left her stunned. He then waved at her while turning around. She entered after receiving his indication to do so. Since he had gotten to know him, that was the first time he had brought her to their door. She thought it was cute! A message from Alexus chimed as she got to her bed. Think of me before you go to sleep, it commanded. Rafaella had a restless night thinking about the whole thing in her head. It made her brain float until the breaking of dawn. It was the reason that she was still in bed at that moment. She stared blankly at the ceiling until a splitting headache hit her. When she heard someone knocking, she just ignored it. She felt weak to get
Rafaella was speechless, in a trance, when their lips parted, and their eyes spoke.She swallowed silently. Their eyes still connected in silence, yearning.Alexus' hand moved his index finger, underlying the movement of her throat, which she gasped with that tingling sensation.She held his hand to stop that caress that brought her indescribable reaction, an awareness of wanting something beyond words."What are you doing here?" She said in a low voice. Her chest was heaving badly. And her gaze widened when he put his palm right in the middle of her chest."Please, calm…" he said quietly. He was watching her flushing face.She gulped and nodded."I want to know you're doing fine. And, of course, I wanted to see you after last night," he whispered."Yeah, me too…" she smiled shyly."Why are we whispering?""Well…they might hear us. They don't know yet..." She continued to say in a low voice."Your mom told me to check on you, so she knows I'm in your room right now.""What?" Her voice
Rafaella could see every movement of the two men as they entered their yard, thanks to the starry sky. When Sophia noticed them bouncing in their yard, her rage increased even more. Rafaella watched a man hit a dog in the head with a stick he was wielding and covered her mouth to hold back her tears. The dog then collapsed upon the grass. There didn't seem to be any more life. And then she turned to face her bedroom door once more. It was fortunate that the light in her bedroom was off. She was ready to shut her door with her heart racing when she thought about her mother and decided to leave the hallway to find her. She also heard the yelling from downstairs. Mrs. Wood's screaming voice was heard, and then there was silence. She forced a hard swallow as she struggled to see in the pitch-black. She hoped their governess was doing fine. Do I do something? Her thoughts were racing as she strolled. Before she could make it to her mother's room, two hands seized her. And put her mout
"Can you leave us alone, Marla?" Alexus pleaded after pocketing his mobile phone again. "I want to talk to Rafa privately first?" "But is it true? Are you two married?" Marla asked in disbelief, seemingly confused by the turn of events. Alexus gently nodded at his younger sister. "How come you married her when Sandy is your girlfriend?" "Not anymore," Alexus confessed. "When she broke up with me, I married Rafa with her father's consent before he passed away..." "Then why is it hot news about you and Sandy?" "Sandy manipulated what happened last night, and what she says is baseless that we are going to get married because she is not convinced that I married Rafaella." Marla nodded as she gradually understood what had happened. She looked at Rafaella, who at that moment was confused. "Why don't you seem to know what happened, Rafa?" Rafaella glanced at her boyfriend. She didn't know what was going on. Alexus extended his hand without hesitation and held hers. "I'm sorry, the si
"What? I'm going to live here with you guys?"Alexus shook his head, "Ours, babe. You're my wife, remember?'" Alexus reminded her as he got out of the car he was driving. "Yes, I want you to live with me from now on. Especially since your mother is in the hospital. I don't want you alone in your house since what happened last night. Rafaella also got out of the car when she saw Alexus step closer to her. He wanted to clear one thing at this minute. He had a gut feeling that he would lose her before she was secure in his house. And he had to stop that from happening."B-but you said...""Hmm. I know what you're trying to say. We'll take it slow, okay? And as I promised your dad, schooling first..."She nodded with a smile. "That means I won't stay in your room, right?""Aw, come on. You used to sleep in my room...""That was before you discovered I'm old enough to be your bedmate..."He pulled her to his body and pinched her nose's bridge while his arm was on her shoulder."Bedmate, hu