CHAPTER 66 MetanoiaMetanoia- the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or the way of life66"Thanks for tonight Damon." I say as he parks his car back in the basement."Sure thing. Anytime Savannah."Both of us headed out of his car while I was still thinking of texting Nick back. After all these months he makes his way to me again asking if how I was. How insensitive is he still asking me that question? What could he possibly be thinking about while he was typing it asking me how I could've been these months after he left me just like that. My anger is now even more igniting again but I try to ignore Nick cos that's what he did to me.Damon and I headed inside the elevator together until we reached our floor and walked out to the hallways. My mind was still thinking about Nick and I wanted to know about all these unanswered questions I have in mind. I wanted to know where he was, why he left me and why did he just text me now. But I'm scared of his answer, what if his answe
CHAPTER 67 RevelationRevelation- usually a secret or a surprising fact that is made known: something that surprises you67NICK'S POVPRESENT DAYDecember 22"Nick!!"I see Tracy crying as she runs towards me while entering my bedroom. She throws herself at me and I was surprised why on earth she was crying. I hugged her and tried to calm her down but she was literally shaking in fear."Hey. What's wrong? Another fight with Clyde?" I asked.She shakes her head in response and continues crying on my shoulder."What's wrong baby sis?" I asked as I cup her cheeks while wiping her tears."Nick..." She sobs."What? Why are you crying like this? Did something happen to Clyde? Tracy what the hell is going on!" I exclaimed."Im sick." She muffled.My brows creasing as I try to understand what she was trying to say to me. Her eyes tells me that she looks so scared and she keeps shaking her head in disbelief."What the fuck do you mean by that?" I demanded an answer."I have..." She trails o
CHAPTER 68 RevengeRevenge- the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you68In our table, I was just studying Nick and Mrs. Devaloines' movements but I couldn't tell if they are together or not cos they aren't really that sweet. Nick was just sitting next to her while looking at the other guests with a drink on his hand. I feel like I'm going to explode any time soon cos I'm sharing a table with Nick.All of a sudden, the female wedding singer who was on stage started singing Can't Help Falling In Love while everyone was starting to gather up the dance floor. That song, I remember that song. It was what Nick sang to me while we slow danced on our first New Year's Day together. I smiled on that thought and as I move my head to him, he was already looking at me."Wanna dance baby cakes?" Kurt asked me."I would love to." I say as I gazed at Nick.Kurt offered me a hand and I accepted it. He leads me to the dance floor and he slowly position
CHAPTER 69 Drunk In LoveDrunk In Love- not intoxicated by liquor or any sort of spiked beverage; she is lit up with attraction, affinity and amor for her man. It might seem like she is saying that when she gets a little tipsy, her inhibitions fall away. But it's really her man who gets her hot, bothered and aroused.69"Work that thing baby cakes." Kurt encourages me.I turned around to face Kurt again and even though it was evident on his face that he dislikes me dancing on him, I'm glad he's still helping me with this. I know it's lame for me to do this to make Nick feel jealous but when he said he still loves me, it made me want to do some revenge on him for leaving me out of the blue, for not being here for me, for taking the money and just left without letting me know why. I want him to see that I can flirt with any guy I want now that he's out of my life and he's not the only guy I can do things like the way we used to do.Kurt and I finally sat back to our table and I was swe
CHAPTER 70 New BeginningsNew Beginnings- the point or time at which something new begins70"What?!" I exclaimed loud.Kurt laughs. "If your lips were sealed last night, you couldn't told him the truth."I hit him. "You let Nick drive me back to the hotel last night?! Talk about being best friends.""Savannah I could see the jealousy in his eyes and I wouldn't want him to hit me."I sigh."And you were the one who told him I was gay." He laughs."Oh shut up." I spit."I guess our drama last night didn't pay off. I was even making out with you which was super gross." He blurted.I sigh heavily. "Super gross? Wow. You even said I got you horny."He rolled his eyes at me."I was so drunk last night that I couldn't remember a thing. I didn't even know it was Nick who drove me here. Ugh! I hate you!" I raged.Kurt hugs me. "As much as you want to vent your anger at me, let's pack up our stuff then grab our breakfast.""My head is killing me." I threw myself back to the bed."Get up! Our
CHAPTER 71 The One That Got Away The One That Got Away- a lover from a past relationship that seems to be the ideal match who holds qualities akin to "the one", if it weren't for some force beyond your control, fate or otherwise that kept you apart.71About two years and a half had passed now, a lot has changed in my life after my internship at FMA and my graduation in NYU. My parents were so proud of me, of course, and Cameron was proud too, also Ingrid. A lot of things changed as years passed, I have gotten closer with Damon and we've been dating a lot than the usual after his internship in California. Both of us knew something was going on between us and I thank Kurt for this. We have been dating before we graduated and we're already in a commitment now, one year. He makes me extremely happy. He filled up the broken spaces inside of me that Nick left when he was gone and my parents both like Damon for me too.I haven't seen or heard from Nick anymore as well. I don't know where
CHAPTER 72 KophardKophard- when someone cuts you out of their life for good.72That night, I was on my bed inside my new apartment. I have transferred the minute I graduated and I moved to a bigger one. I bought it with my own savings with no help from my parents' cash which made me feel so proud of myself. I headed down to the kitchen and grabbed a can of beer from the fridge as I sit down on a chair. I gazed at my phone, it's already two twenty six in the morning.I wonder if Nick is already sleeping on the same bed with Dakota. Well they are married. Damn, how the things changed between me and Nick so fast. It's like, I didn't even notice he could get married. Well I can't blame him. He's already twenty eight, he should be getting married. It's like the marrying age. Maybe I was still hoping he'll come back to me after everything, that's why it hurts so much now. I expected so much from Nick that he couldn't and wasn't willing to give me and I guess this beer is the answer, it
CHAPTER 73 Wolf RingWolf Ring- A fake wedding band, engagement ring or ring set worn on the ring finger who wants to appear to be "taken"73"Can you still stand?" He asked me after opening the front door of his mansion."Yeah yeah!" I shrugged him off.Both of us entered the foyer as he lights up the entire living room. Jesus Christ this mansion is just insanely huge. I know I am drunk but I'm hella sure I wasn't hallucinating right now. I tripped over the small staircase cos I was busy looking around the house full of beautifully expensive furniture from everywhere in here and Nick quickly caught me."I'm fine." I pulled myself away."Okay. I'll walk you up to your room. We have a guest room here." He says.It aches my heart every time he says we cos his we means him and Dakota. Not him and me.I shake my head. "No. No. You know I don't want to sleep alone when I'm drunk."He looks at me intently."I-I'm sleeping with you on your bedroom." I slurred.He paused."What? You're scar
CHAPTER 97 EPILOGUE LISSA'S POV "Mom I'm going to be late for the orientation." I whined. My dad was smiling. He finds it funny when I'm rushing mom and Vance. "Vance come on!" I yelled again. I see Vance running down the staircase, as he puts on his shirt. "Stop screaming early in the morning Lissa!" "Mom!!" I whined again. I watch as my mother rushes her way down the stairs, "Jesus Christ Lissa, calm down." "It's first day mom. I need to hurry up." I answered her while she fixes her earrings. My dad was busy putting on his blazer on himself and fixes his tie while he was on the phone with someone, probably work related. It's my first day to go into college and my folks are worrying about me. Well I am nervous too cos every teenager would pass through this transition, high school to college then college to real world. But my parents are always so supportive of me and they trust me in everything I do and all the decisions I make. They're proud of me cos I always top everythin
CHAPTER 96 EternalEternal- having no beginning and no end in time; lasting forever; existing at all times; always true or valid; seeming to last forever96NICK'S POVWhen I think about the day that I married Savannah, I couldn't help but smile at every detail of it.I would always and proudly say that it was indeed one of the greatest and most fulfilling days of my life.One of the best days that I would say I'm proud of having been through.I still remember how The Plaza looked that day with all the wedding decorations Savannah wanted, I let her choose all the things she wanted because it's her dream wedding, of course I helped around with the decision making too.I still remember how her hair was done, how beautiful she was on her wedding dress and how amazing she was when she walked down the aisle.God, I still remember how she was amazingly gorgeous that day. She was perfect. Everything was perfect that day.Of course, Lissa and Dani looked pretty on their dress too since they
CHAPTER 95 PerpetuityPerpetuity- the state of continuing forever or for a very long time95NICK'S POVAt first, I never actually believed in happy endings that it exist because based from my past, I thought my happy ending ended when Catherine died. I shut myself out from people and never have opened myself to anyone except my sister and Alec. Sometimes I shut my sister and Alec too. I knew from the very beginning that reality and fantasy are two different things.But as I stand in the doorway of our bedroom and watch Savannah sleep, I knew my happy ending is already happening. She doesn't know I do this, but I do it every morning because she's the reason why I start my day, no matter how busy I am in the office.It wasn't the first incident that I've done this, the first time was the morning that I first met her. I couldn't remember much from that night before because I was wasted as hell but the only thing I actually remembered was her and how I was lying on the floor of Tracy's
CHAPTER 94 Je T'aimeJe T'aimeTranslation: I love youOrigin: French94SAVANNAH'S POV"You bought the company without telling me?" I asked in disbelief.I wasn't mad that I found out about it but I was amused for what he has done to me and my family. No wonder they still kept the house, still have maids around here and have money to buy some things. Mom and dad were even surprised for what they found out. I couldn't believe it myself after all these years, he still helped us."I'm sorry Savannah." Nick tells me."I didn't tell nearly anyone about it because I don't want all of you to feel like you're all indebted to me. Because you're not." Nick adds.God I love him too much."How did you know I bought your company back from Damon?" He asked Cameron."I asked and did some investigations. $50 million is such a huge amount Nick. I don't know how to thank you. You deserve to be the one ruling it. You bought it." Cameron says."No. I'm not suited for the position. You're more knowledgea
CHAPTER 93 MágoaMágoa- a heartbreaking feeling that leaves long-lasting traces, visible in gestures and facial expressionsOrigin: Portuguese93SAVANNAH'S POV"I'll deal with Damon after Tracy's burial." Those were the words Nick said to me.At some point, I have concluded that life really is unfair and uncertain. Unfair, because at some point the good people dies and the bad people lives. Uncertain, because we don't know how our life goes and when the people close to us will be gone or will return.After Tracy's burial, all of us felt drained by how early she left us. I haven't even talked to her when I came here. I was planning on surprising her when me and Nick would fix things between us, but it's too late. She's gone and we won't see here anymore. It just hurts me as much as it hurts Nick because it felt like I lost a sister. A person very dear to me. A best friend and a loved one.Patricia Veronica Wilde1989-2017"You'll always be in our hearts as a daughter, a sister, a fri
CHAPTER 92 LuckLuck- the things that happen to a person because of chance; the accidental way things happen without being planned92NICK'S POVDani and I started walking inside the restaurant and this place is really fancy that I think Aries had really prepared for this. I don't know what's the occasion but he really asked me to come to this place and it is very unusual of him to do stuff like this to me. I finally marched my way inside and the waiter by the door stopped us."Good evening sir. Table for?" He asked.I scanned through the entire place, "I'm with a friend. Found him. Thanks.""Let's go Dani." I tell my daughter.Both of us started walking to the table where Aries was waiting and Dani ran towards him as quick as she could. I don't know why Dani loves him so much, maybe because of the lavishing gifts he sent her every time there's special occasions, most especially her birthdays and Christmases."Uncle Aries!" Dani hugs him."Oh pumpkin. Hello. Let me take a good look a
CHAPTER 91 BrotherhoodBrotherhood- feelings of friendship, support, and understanding between people91NICK'S POVDear Savannah,Hey! How are you? I have been wondering how you've been since it's been roughly five years I haven't talked and seen you. As for me, I was busy taking care of Tracy at the hospital lately. She's been getting her meds and chemo. But don't worry, I still have time to write you a letter though and I promised myself to write you until I see you again. I just hope you're not getting tired of receiving all of my letters.A few weeks from now you're turning twenty-seven. Every time I think about me being thirty-three, and how older I am from you, it just disgusts me of my age. I am really indeed too old for you. But we all know older guys are hotter. Haha ;) My wish for you, if ever I won't see you on your birthday cos I know you won't, is all the best for your future, with or without me. I know you could make it through wherever you go. I wish that I could fina
CHAPTER 90 Scarlet LetterScarlet Letter- A visible symbol of something you have done wrong and regretted, or a stigma of a past mistake you made that follows you90Dear Savannah,Hello my beautiful! I was honestly excited on writing you my second letter and for some reason I think you loved my first one. Don't deny it, I know you did ;) It's been a month and I miss talking to you. Well, you didn't respond to my first letter so basically I'm the one doing the talking.I smile.How's Melissa? Have you received her first month present? I'm proud of those since I was the one who picked most of it. All of it, actually. I hope everything will fit her. To be honest I really had a hard time picking those since I don't know what's her size. I chose the cutest outfits I saw and I've googled some baby clothes for girls so I had a few ideas. I'm sorry for acting like a father to her, I just felt comfortable when I held her on my arms that day.I stared at the baby clothes that he sent me and m
CHAPTER 89 LieLie- statements which are untrue; to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive; to create a false or misleading impression; to bring about by telling liesOrigin: Middle English89There was a huge gift on Damon's hand and I was surprised with it. He bought a gift to Melissa but never dared to give it? Why? This means a lot to me because out of all Melissa's birthdays he never, not even once, gave her a gift. Every family occasion or special holidays like Christmases, he never gave her anything. Never.Even though I hate Damon so much because of all the cruel things he has done to me, this tiny thing he did for Melissa is huge, considering Melissa doesn't even bring his last name. It means he does love my daughter. He's at least beginning to love her. I know Damon is still a nice guy despite what he has become now, and he has his days all the time but right now I am really moved.He looks at me. "What are you doing here?""Is that a gift?" I asked. "For Melissa?"