Grandpa Jimmy is fun to be with, just sometimes he disturbs a lot but Keane didn't mind. He prefers to spend time with him than with his dad who has never been there for him.The fact that his mom died with him not being there was a wound in his heart that will never be healed.His dad was never there when he was growing up as a kid, thanks to his grandparents who took the role and stood by her mom's side.Did he ever love his mom? 'cause if he did then he would have made it a priority to be there for her when she needed him most. All he ever cared for is his work and nothing else. Smiles walk back to her desk, working on the papers she was assigned to. She could feel gazes at her but she didn't burg and just kept on working. While they won't stare at her? It's not normal for anyone to go into the Boss's office and stay there for close to an hour but she did. No one knew what happened there, but it somehow made them curious but didn't dare to ask except they no longer wanted to kee
Outside the Langham Hotel in New York.Keane steps out of the car and walks to Derrick whose gaze never left the large building before him."Are you sure she's in there?" Keane asked, standing by Derrick's side with hands immersed deep in his pocket.Derrick turned to him, with a raised brow."Why would I call you if she isn't here?" Instead of answering his questions, Derrick returned the question to him. Keane didn't say anything, he was in no mood for him."Room number" came from Keane's demanding voice. "Do I look like a hotel record keeper? Go get it yourself man, this is as far as I go" Derrick turns and leaves. Keane was surprised as to what's up with him. He's never spoken to him in such a rude way before and knowing who Derrick is, he must be angry at something.And for real, Derrick was really angry because Smiles is mad at him and because he couldn't get any useful information that could lead him to his missing sister. Everything was going the other way, falling apart…all
His large arm around her made Smiles somehow feel more sure of her feelings for him, a sweet smile creeps on lips but it all came to a halt when she heard him murmuring those words that came breaking her heart into a million pieces."Please reconsider Lisa…I love you, I have always done" He said pulling her even closer.Tears came falling down her cheeks like they were already waiting for this moment. She could feel the lump in her throat prevent her voice from going out loud. Her heart was shattering into pieces, she could feel it."Why should I even care? I am not in love with him" She said to herself, comforting her aching heart.He didn't let go, and just kept on holding on to her as if she's the last thing he will ever want to lose.Her tears never stop running down her face, wetting on his white sleeve. She wraps her arms around him, burying her face in his chest, greedily taking in his sweet scent of mix sandalwood and rosewood.She's never felt this hurt before, not even when
Her hands froze in the air at the realization of what she was doing. She was crossing her limits and she was well aware of it but can't do anything about it.Retracting her hands, she pushes her hair strands behind her ear lowering her head."I-sorry…just wanted to inquire if you are burning up" she explains. He just kept on gazing at her, not saying a word. Her heart was running a rise on her own, and for some reason, she wasn't scared of him but rather she was scared of him getting mad at her."What did you find?" He asked. His voice was deep and husky, sending shivers down her spine.Shocked by his words, she raised her head, meeting his gaze. There was no anger or irritation in his eyes, it was neutral. She stares at him, lots of words."What's the result?" He asked again, jolting her from trance. She blinks twice, and pitches on her thigh,wanting to know if it's just a dream but it wasn't."Um…you are burning up a little" she tells him, playing tag with her hands."But with a war
Keane woke up to an empty bed, she was not by his side. Looking around, there was no sign of her.It was strange how he felt so deep asleep with her by his side, normally he wasn't the type to drown in his sleep but it was different with her around.Climbing down the stairs, he was met with a delicious dinner served. Manhattan clam chowder and bread with some nice french fries.He walks to his seat quietly watching the tiny figure before he walks in and out of the kitchen. She only stops when the fishes are all on the table.She quickly served him some on his plate, before taking her seat by the side, on her usual."Why didn't you stay longer?" His baritone voice vibrates, it was the first time he spoke since he woke up and the sound of his voice in her ears sends shivers down her spine as she stares at him in disbelief. She didn't expect him to say much."Sorry master…I couldn't fall asleep so I thought it wise to prepare you dinner" she explains with her head lowered. He nods and d
Derrick walks in and sits on Smiles desk, he's always like that. Seats didn't go well with him and Smiles wasn't complaining either, she just stayed quiet ignoring him."How long do you plan on ignoring me?" He asked but she didn't flint and just kept on working like no one was there.This got him angry, like no one has dared to ignore him except Keane but here she was, doing it as if being a big boss somewhere.Normally, he would have walked away or even made them pay somehow but because it was her, he couldn't. There was just someone that was different about her, she was special and had the ability to bring him to his seat without a word. Why was it that way? Is there something he isn't getting?...only unanswered questions lingered in his head."As long as it gets you far away from me!" She tells him nonetheless."Really? Is that how it's going to be now?" He asked in a dissatisfied tone, not liking her words.She flashes him a quick smile and continues working."Why not let me exp
Smiles wipes away her tears staring at the window trying so hard not to cry out. Her eyes caught sight of someone, it was the lady who bumped into her and didn't bother to say sorry but that was not her concern, the one thing that caught her attention was…Keane.He was talking to her, smiling. Strange at what she saw, she turns to Derrick checking if what she's seeing is only her eyes that's seeing it . He follows her gaze, seeing the two love birds.Keane looks very much happy and lifelier as if he just started living today. The smile on his face was something Smiles has never seen since she started living with him.Her gaze never left them, her throbbing heart was as if it would lose functioning if it continued beating.Nothing was more hurtful than the sight of him, hugging her and opening the car door for her.The atmosphere becomes even darker when she kisses him.She didn't realize her eyes were already teary until she blinked. The tears came rolling down her pale cheeks.Derric
Later that day, Derrick drove her home, she didn't resist and just let him. There was no Keane to ride her back home anyways. Sitting in the car lost in thought, Smiles was brought back to reality by Derrick's baritone voice."Here we are!" He informs me. She nods and pushes on the door."Sure you're ok?" He asked. He noticed her silence all through their ride home and it got him worried. She nods before saying 'yes' but her face says otherwise.Not wanting to bug her anymore, he nods, waves her goodbye and kicks off.She was left alone standing, her once dry eyes were now clouded with tears threatening to fall.Since she heard about Keane having a girlfriend, she's been feeling uneasy inside. She just didn't know how to feel about it, all she knows is that she's hurt by the news.When she entered the mansion, the butler was climbing down the stairs. They met but she didn't say a word and headed upstairs to her room.Only then could she cry out, not too loud though. The room was gh
Smiles and Lisa arrived at the church alongside grandma Shiley, they looked so beautiful in the all-white dress.Both girls were super happy, but Smiles was on the edge.Even though she knows things will turn out fine, she couldn't help but sweat remembering the last time her long dream wedding was ruined.As soon as their car stops, she helps herself out not minding how heavy her dress is. She rushed out and was met by Her dad and Mr Austin.Since she came back, she hasn't got the time to visit them. She was happy to see them but she didn't have the time to spend with them as her eyes darted around, looking for a certain someone.Her heart calls out to Keane, she pushes herself through climbing up the stairs."Heading somewhere dear wife?" Keane sounded from behind.Smiles could feel her heart flutter in excitement as she turns to him, without a word, she throws herself into his arms."You are here, thank God" she breathes out, tears rolling down her cheeks.She can't tell how scared
In a room with little or no light was a lady tight to a chair, as she struggled to set herself free.She didn't know how she found herself locked up, the last thing she remembered was getting into a taxi after her car broke down."Is anyone there, please help!" She cries, face twisting in pain because of the rope tied around her wrist"I need to get out of here," she murmurs to herself.As if being heard, the door flew open as a man in black walked in black followed by a lady."Who are you? And what do you want from me?" She asked in a trembling voice. She doesn't understand why they are keeping her hostage.It was dark, and the light coming from outside made it hard for her to see their faces."Please let me go!" Her cries came."Let you go? Are you serious right now?" Fiona's voice sounds as she makes her way to where she is tied up."Do I know you? Who are you?" She stutters, unable to figure out the owner of the voice.Fiona let out a sad laugh, "who am I?" She tilts her head to t
It was late in the night when Smiles and Keane put their babies to sleep."Finally!" Smiles exclaim, taking in a deep sigh of relief. It wasn't an easy tax to make Nate sleep but she did it at last."He seems to be a naughty one" Keane pulls her into his arms, circling her in his large broad chest."The apple doesn't fall far away from the tree!" Smiles said, chuckling."I know right? Only now I see how naughty and clingy I was and still am, but I love it" He caresses her earlobe. "I don't mind being naughty, so long as it's you…I will love to be a thousand more. "Smiles giggles, place her slender hands on his chest as she struggles to push him away."I've got to rest, you better be a good boy" She walks out of the room, and Keane follows her behind."I'm always a good boy," He said, Smiles couldn't help but laugh."Well, too bad…I don't see that. You always look like a devourer to me" She pushes open their bedroom door and walks in."That's harsh, but coming from you… it sounds sex
It's been a week since Smiles left LA back home, she's getting over her pain with the help of Keane and her babies.She felt, even better after having to talk with Derrick about their mom, both siblings had themselves and families to love.Smiles walk out with a tray of pastries… "Here everyone, we've got some delicious pastries made by your chef cook, Keane Austin!" She said the smile in her voice couldn't be ignored.Keane stands by the side, hands on the waist like a superhero. Well, he isn't a superhero but he is a super dad and husband to his kids and wife."Oh common now, we all know this will be a complete disaster!" Derrick jokes, knowing Keane can never cook.Smiles and Lisa laugh heartily, Derrick's face was one to die for.Before Keane could open his mouth to defend himself, Smiles beat him to it."I bet you will regret your words after tasting this delicious piece of work made by my sweetheart" Smiles brush on Keane's chin, tiptoe and kiss his lips."Don't think I will ge
Derrick stares at Fiona in disbelief. He wasn't expecting her to show up all of a sudden but most of all, he was surprised seeing her all teary with swollen eyes."Mom?" He calls out, standing up from the sofa. Lisa was long-standing, staring at the lady with a frown.She can swear she thought it was Smiles, even though it's been a long time since she last saw her, the look was the same until Derrick called her mom, then, she understands that it wasn't Smiles but rather it was Fiona, his mother. The woman he's been talking about."What's wrong? Is everything ok?" Derrick asked as he reached out to her."Derrick, my son… I'm so sorry" Fiona apologizes as he reaches out to him, and folds his face in her hands."I was so lost with my taste of revenge, I didn't know" She cries.Derrick frowns, not understanding what she's saying."What are you saying mom, what's wrong?" Derrick was worried and concerned, it hurt him to see her cry this pitifully."I did it and I'm sorry, I… I am so bad an
Smiles arrived in New York all tired and weak, luckily, Nate and Kate were not at home. They had insisted on staying behind with grandma Shiley and grandpa Jimmy, that alone was a big relief.Smiles cries herself to her room and slumps on the bed as soon as she sees it. Her silent sob intensifies, and she grabs the pillowcase and pulls it to her chest.This is the time she needs Keane the most, she can't handle everything by herself. It's like holding on to the world's load, unable to keep your balance.As if God answered her prayers, the door pushed open and Keane emerge from behind. He was dressed in his usual navy blue suit, hair combed to the back.As soon as Smiles saw him, She rushed and threw herself into his arms. She couldn't hold on to her cry as it increased.Keane was taken aback by her sudden hug but he didn't push her away, he let her hug him as much as she wanted while he stroked her hair lightly before carrying her to bed."I love you so much, I'm sorry for hurting you
Smiles walk into the mansion, all tired. It's been a week now and she hasn't heard from her mom.Taking the advantage of being in LA, she decided to visit. At least, a simple "hi" and a hug will do.Her eyes darted around the living room, there was no one present. She frowns, even though the house sometimes is all quiet, not to this extent."Mom!" Smiles calls, making her way upstairs. The only place Fiona can be if not in the living room is her room or her studies.She knocked on her bedroom door countless times but there was no response. She pushed open the door but was greeted by an empty room.With no choice, she heads for the studies knowing it's the only place Fiona will be in.She reached out for the doorknob and was about to push it open when she heard someone's voice, it wasn't Fiona's but that of a male.She leans closer, making sure she doesn't make any noise."They are completely bankrupt, but I'm foreseeing them coming back to life, Derrick and Keane have become so close
"Grandma!" Smiles calls, excitedly as she walks to Grandma Shiley who relaxingly sat back on the chair in the garden.She seems busy, staring at something she's holding. Hearing the voice of a familiar someone, grandma Shiley turns behind. Her eyes grew wide in disbelief, yet the excitement was seen."S-smiles?" Grandma Shiley calls out, voice stuttering. She couldn't believe her eyes, it's been a long since she felt this happy and here she is, experiencing it."Oh lord, I've seen it all, take me now" Grandma Shiley cries. Arms spread wide inviting Smiles for a hug, Smiles happily throws herself into her arms."I've missed you so much grandma" Smiles cries, "I'm sorry I left, I was so stupid to have done that" she continues."Let it go now child, let bygones be bygones" Grandma Shiley stroked gently on her hair, calming the crying girl.She doesn't blame her at all, if she as the grandma was hurt, then it's ok for her to feel more."All that matters is you are home with us. I thought
"They are so adorable!" Keane comments staring at the sleeping face of Kate and Nate."What happened?" Smiles asked, she's been thinking about the last scene that happened between him and Lisa.Keane raises a brow questioningly at her, demanding more elaboration.Smiles closed the door behind, "the day of our wedding, what happened?" She faces him, hoping to get him to say something.Keane breathes out, and in a swift movement he carries her up heading to their room." You need rest, I will help wash you off" he said, and kissed her forehead.He doesn't want to talk about it 'cause he knows the mastermind behind their unsuccessful wedding and he doesn't want to tell her knowing how badly she will react.Like his favourite poem that he knows every word and meaning, so is Smiles to him. He knows she thinks with her heart, not with her head, and when she is hurt, she jumps to a conclusion without a second thought.Smiles at the face of the one person she loves the most, without measure.