I'm with Felicity now. We were in a coffee shop just near the school. We also haven't seen each other for four years. She still hasn't changed. In fact, she's even more beautiful. Earlier, in front of Atlas's room, she called me Cassandra, something that made me nervous. Atlas didn’t know my real name.I don’t know why I held on to what Hiro promised me that day. When I called him, he did not answer it. Instead, I heard a woman's voice, which was kind of familiar to me. I don’t want to overthink, but the fact that he didn’t come back here is my confirmation that he already has someone else with him abroad, that he cheated on me and Eve.I think, I'm going crazy at that time just to hide how I feel. Eve wasn't okay that time, do I still have time to be discouraged? Surprisingly, Agui was the person I always told about my pain and who saw me cry that "day."He may not be expressive, but he’s a real friend. He is the only one who knows everything because he is the only person connected t
When the afternoon came, I'm done cooking when Luca suddenly came with groceries."Hi," I smiled at him and welcomed him home."Oh! You even bothered to bring these?" I was embarrassed to tell him. He's really generous."Why are you embarrassed? I'm courting you." I looked at him and laughed. He always jokes with me like this."Have you had coffee yet?" I asked. He shook his head and immediately approached my direction. I'm currently washing the plates."I’ll help you," he said. I moved sideward so he could come to my side. He took off his expensive watch and folded the sleeves of his polo shirt."You haven't come home yet?" I asked when I noticed that he was still in business attire."Not yet. I came here to bring it to you.""Luca, you don't have to do this to me. The three of us are fine here.""Yeah, but I'd still want to do it."I just didn't answer and let it go. I smiled and thanked him. I don't know why, but all of a sudden we both fell silent.I didn’t even speak until we had
"Mommy, did Mama call last night?" Atlas asked the next morning. I shuddered because Sam couldn't call. It's Saturday, so they don't have a class. Luca texted that he would visit tonight. He's really busy. I've already told him that if he's busy, it's fine if he doesn't come here and instead spends his time resting."Why didn't mama call?" the child asked as he helped me fold the clothes I washed yesterday."Maybe your mom was tired last night and went to sleep immediately, love. Let me text her to ask why she didn't call you last night." I smiled at him. He didn't answer and just looked at what he was doing.Why didn't Sam call last night too? Did something happen?When we finished folding everything, I immediately called Shia to ask where they were now.Eve is with her now."Mamaaaa.. I'm enjoying the plants here. Don't worry." My daughter's voice echoed when Shia handed her, her cellphone.I laughed at what my daughter said. "Just don't be naughty there. Listen to Mommy Shia and Da
After a week, Sam didn’t tell me what happened to her while working with Liro. She also doesn't want to go out of the house, so I am still the one who delivers and to pick up the children from school. It's Sunday, so I woke up early to boil water because we were going to church.Sam followed. "Good morning," I said, while brewing coffee."Good morning," she replied, and approached me. "Coffee," she said, and was about to sip the coffee I made when she suddenly felt nauseous. I frowned. She's running to the bathroom. I looked at her and decided to follow her into the bathroom.I waited outside. I have a hunch, but I hope I am wrong about it."Andrea," I didn't answer. I just stared at her and didn't speak. "Andrea, sorry." She said and suddenly hugged me while crying."Why are you apologizing to me?" "I messed up everything. I'm pregnant, Andrea." "Liro is the father." She added.I immediately led her to the kitchen and gave her a glass of water. I sat down in front of her and confro
I was silent the whole trip. I was leaning against Luca's car as I thought about my encounter with Liro earlier. He's still the same. He hasn't changed even a bit."What do you think?" I looked at Luca. Is he saying anything?"I'm sorry. What did you say?"Luca looked into my eyes, then turned to the road. I bit my lower lip because of what I did. He may have felt disappointed. I'm pacing out. I can't concentrate right now.Where did my mind go?"Are you okay? Are you bothered by what that man did earlier?" he asked, and he's really worried while looking into my eyes."Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry about me." I replied to him and leaned against the window again. Luca did not speak until we got to my house.When I entered, Atlas was asleep, but Eve was still awake. She's obviously sleepy. When she saw me, she quietly approached me to kiss my cheek and then returned to Sam's lap and watched TV."Did you eat already?" I asked Sam."Yes. I felt dizzy earlier, but it's okay now." Sam answered
I went outside after I cooked. I left them inside so that they could talk. Maybe by now, Sam has already told Liro about Atlas.I picked up the laundry I was going to wash today. These are already wet. I was surprised to see the basket that Nay Rilang gave me last night. These are the snake plants that I asked her about.There are only nine because Luca threw one at Liro last night. I plan to plant it now after I wash these clothes."Good morning." I jumped in shock when suddenly someone spoke behind me. When I looked back at who it was, I saw Gege smiling at me. She was wearing a jogging attire."Gege!" I said her name. She laughed at my reaction and approached me, then hugged me."Why so early today?" I asked."I jogged." She replied."Who's with you? Or just you?"I saw she was stunned for a moment. "L-Luca," she replied. I looked around to find Luca, but I could not find him."Where is he?" I asked."He left," she said. Oh, okay."I think you wandered around here very early in the
I stayed with Snow inside until I finished shopping for groceries at home.She was a happy companion. She's talkative and very fun to be with. We talked a lot, but not about Hiro.When we were out, I watched her with Hivo. They were nice to watch. They are perfect. I’m glad to see how Hivo adjusts to Snow’s childishness."Hivo, let's go with Cassandra first." I immediately shook my head to tell them that it's fine. "Oh no! Don't. I have someone with me." I said."Are you sure?" The hesitation on Snow's face was obvious. Aweee. She's too kind."Yes, Snow. Don't worry," I said."Aright then. See you when I see you, Cas. It's nice to meet you.""Thank you, Snow." I said, smiling.She even kissed my cheek before leaving."We're going first, Cassandra." Hivo said. He's really handsome, even when I first saw him."All right, Hivo. Thank you." I said. They left in front of me. When they turned on the right side, Gege came with my daughter."Mama!!"Eve immediately ran closer to my direction.
I was outside sweeping when Liro came out. He has been here for two days, and as usual, his son still ignores him."Oh why?" I asked when I saw the happiness and sadness in his eyes.He sat in the wooden chair next to our house."I'm happy, Cas." He said. "I'm happy to know that your daughter is fine with you. I'm happy to know that nothing bad happened to you." He continued. It was only five in the morning, so the people were still asleep. Only us and Sam were awake.I sat next to him and looked at the sky where the light from the peeking sun could be seen."Back then, when we were together under the same roof, I did nothing but hurt you."I remember those days. He was right. I really tried to open myself up to him. I was thinking because at that time, I might like him and we would be a happy family. But, well, he doesn't like me. I understand that part. He just maybe loves my sister that much."I grew up with my foster parents. I thought then that Mama and Hiro died in the fire. Bef