CHAPTER 72“Come on, sis, let’s eat.” Winchester was the one who asked.Anne came over and sat down. Winchester was the first to scoop up the food. He said he was hungry too.“Your cooking is delicious, sis.”“Winner. Winchester said“Of course good cooking is in our blood.” She said.“Hmmm. You’re just in a good mood, sis.” He saidAnne just smiled. She doesn’t really cook for them even at home. She is an only child so her mother is hands on with her even though she is older and has a job. When she comes home to them, her mother still does their housework.Her cousin is her partner, especially in heavy tasks. She is a princess to be treated in their house. Even though their lives were not that comfortable, they were content with what they had. And her parents did not train her to be materialistic.“What you cooked was really good, sis. Especially this beef soup you cooked.” Praise of WinchesterShe almost spit out the soup she was just sipping. She laughed at her friend’s last words.
CHAPTER 73“Please repeat what you said, sis?” He asked back“Which one is there?” I told you so much, sis.” She answered“You mean Jefferson and his wife are now separated and divorced?” He asked.“Didn’t I tell you that before, sis?” She asked.His friend frowned.“Are you sure you told me that? It’s like I don’t know or I don’t remember anything, sis.” He said.“Did you really talk to me?” He asked back.“Isn’t it Jefferson's sis, Jenny? Meet me before and we talked about Jefferson’s situations with his wife. And that’s about their divorce because Jefferson found out that the one his wife got pregnant with was not his child. She was already pregnant when she and Jefferson met and let’s just say that Jefferson became a victim of the problem his wife was facing before.” She said.“The girl has a boyfriend and the girl’s parents don’t like the boy so they are trying to separate them. The guy ran away and didn’t fight for their love and didn’t know that Jefferson’s wife was pregnant.”
CHAPTER 74“I didn’t understand the movie we’re watching anymore. I hope the movie is still good.” Winchester said.She was relieved by that friend’s joke because the movie they watched was “Mr. Bean” and that’s not serious or about love life. It was a comedy they watched so that the temperature around them was not too serious and Anne looked serious about the story she was going to share.“You really don’t understand anything because you don’t understand what Mr. Bean said and any characters in the movie except for the word “teddy” sis.” She said laughing.“It’s that, by the way. I thought it was because my ears we’re have something, sis.” He said to Anne.“Have a look at your ear too, maybe there’s something inside.” She jokes him back.“I can have a look but I’ll be home right away. Because I didn’t say to have check up in it.” He answeredShe laughed even more at her friend’s answer. No matter where he takes it, her friend is really upset. Its indifference is contagious.“Be the
CHAPTER 75 Anne did not realize what time Richard left her apartment. Maybe the young man didn’t wake her up. Maybe she really slept too much and she didn’t awakened. It was eight o’clock in the morning and she was still sleepy. Since she didn’t have work that day and so did Winchester. She closed her eyes again and was about to go back to sleep but her cellphone rang. She took her phone and read the message. Maybe it was Richard. “Good morning sister. Do you have work today?” It was Mariz who messaged her. She’s replying to Mariz’s message while her one eye is a little bit closed. “No, sister. I am on leave and Winchester has a day off now.” She replied to Mariz. In less than a minute, Mariz responded immediately. “Maybe we can go swimming. Because Gerald and I don’t have work today and we plan to go in the swimming pool.” Mariz replied. “Okay. But I will ask Winchester first if he has nothing to do today.” She replied. “Okay sis but we will go in the afternoon. No worr
CHAPTER 76They enjoyed that afternoon very much. They don't swim in the pool. They just stood in the pool and talked about something.Mariz and Gerald are a game to the two of them.Even matters that are below the belt, there is no get offened to them. They just considered it a joke.No one took that conversation seriously."The water is good because it's not cold." Anne said."That's why, I don't want to go up because it's still windy. Maybe it made me cold." answered Mariz."The pool is hot and cold. To balance the temperature of the water. So there is a bit expensive here because the water is hot and cold. And swimming resorts rarely have hot and cold pools.” Gerald said."This theme of the pool is like a big Jacuzzi, Gerald." said Winchester."Just like that." He said."Is your friend a bachelor?" Winchester asked."Yes. But he has a girlfriend.” He said"What the heck. Bachelor but has a girlfriend. Can you tell me when he and his girlfriend get break up so I can apply.” He said
CHAPTER 77Gerald didn’t even bother to ask what they were talking about because the three didn’t have a sensible answer.He just smiled to one side and kept eating.FAST FORWARDAfter they ate, they helped put away what they ate and they just threw away the leftovers.So that when they agree to leave, they will not leave anything else except the clothes they used to take a bath.They spend another one hour on the swimming pool before they go home.And after an hour they went up together. Both of them just dressed in dry clothes and they were going to shower in the apartment. Since the resort is also not far from their apartment.And they left the resort.When they arrived at the apartment, Anne and Winchester said goodbye to the lovers to head to their pad.The two went to their pad and when they arrived at their unit, each went to their room to take a shower and change their clothes.After an hour of fixing herself, Anne left the room and headed to their small living room.She caugh
CHAPTER 78Her plan to call her parents was forgotten from her mind when the young man arrived.“Are you not going home early to fix your things?” She asked.“It’s okay with my things, I will just bring a few. I can buy in Singapore to wear. I don’t like bringing lots of things and then if I come home it’s doubled in my luggage.” He said while smiling.“After all, you’re right. Another thing is that you can buy your things.” She said.He only smiled.“I just give myself a budget every time I travel because I don’t bring a lot of my clothes or stuff.” He smiled again.“How is your day?” when he changed the subject.She shrugged her shoulders.“Fine. Tired and enjoyed.” She said.“You didn’t miss me?” he asked.She suddenly blushed at Richard’s question.“Do I?” She answered.The man just smiled and then hugged her.“I’m spending more time with you because we don’t always see each other. Sometimes I’m busy with work. I also forget to say hello via mobile. Because I’m so busy. Because I
CHAPTER 79“I will go now so you can sleep back okay” He said.She just nodded at the man.Then he kissed her lips and moved down on the bed and wear on his clothes and left her apartment.FAST FORWARD….Early that morning she’s calling her mother because she forgot to call her last night and she just remembered it.“Mommy… how are you there?” She asked.“My daughter. How are you? Something wrong happened there? Why are you calling?” Her mother asked.“Nothing mom. And everything is fine here. I just miss you there.” She answered.“How are you there, mom?” she asked again.“All is well dear. Nothing to worry about.” She said.“Few days and it’s my off. We will see each other again mom.” She said.“I just miss you, mom.” She said repeatedlyThe mother smiled at what she said.“Oh no!. You need to learn to separate from us because you are not getting any younger my dear. Any time you will get married and have your own family. You can’t be like that anymore.” Said her mother.“Mommy. Wha
CHAPTER 133“Swear I am not married sweetheart. I might not show you how much I love you because I was scared that you would left me just like my ex girlfriend did. “ he said.“And when I prove that you are different from other woman, I decided to surprise and propose a marriage to you so I invited my family for a vacation here and witness my proposal to you. “ he said.“Really? “ she said.She is now crying.“But because of your jealous, all canceled and even the expectations of my family as well. “ he said.“Can we start again? “ he said.“Let us forget what was happening. And start again. “ he said.“Are you sure? “ she asked.“Of course sweetheart. “ he said.She is now remember Marcus.Her child will not grow without a father. Because he will meet and see his father soon.“I have to show you and introduce to you. “ she said.“W… what is it? I mean who? “ he asked.“They will coming now. “ she just answered.She chat her mother to bring Marcus where she is right now and her mothe
CHAPTER 132His WhatsApp notification pop up. And since he is busy on his office work, he didn’t mind it.He focused on his work. It was a busy day and as usual it’s always a busy day to Richard.He doesn’t want to have free time so he will not think again and again about Anne.His mom and family went back to U. S already. After having a long moth vacation on Pines.He invited his family to a long vacation on Pines to meet and introduce Anne to them but Anne just disappear and never comes.His family feel sad of what had happened and felt sorry for him.His mom choose to stay with him so she can take care of him but he refuse. He can take care of himself and he ha siblings in the U. S as well.ANNE'S PARENTS HOUSE……After charging her old phone. For how many days after charging of it she just now remember to open her old phone.And she open the Wi-Fi so she ca open some apps.Nothing is interesting on her old phone aside from YouTube.She just left her phone on the table and leave the
CHAPTER 131 A year past and Anne continuing her life with her baby. And she is very happy when her baby comes into her life. She knew that having and raising a baby alone is very hard but she doing her very best for her baby Marcus. Her business is doing good and she manage it well. Her mommy watch for her baby Marcus when she’s on her shop and she’s taking care of him after the shop. And her friend Winchester never leave her. He acted himself as the father of Marcus. Every day off, he went to Anne's home and help her mother watching the baby. She is very thankful to have her friend in her life. Even Mariz and Gerald didn’t know where she is now. She stop communicating with them since Jefferson is Mariz cousin and she doesn’t want him having a news to her. Winchester transfer another apartment also. Though a bit far to his working place but it’s nearer to her shop. Jefferson is already the OIC of Sandra's parents properties. With the talk of Sandra's parents, they are now li
CHAPTER 130 Jefferson and Sandra are nervous. This is the moment that they will tell to Lexie about his real father and to see also her other family, Christian's family. “Mommy, Daddy… who are we waiting? “ she ask. They will tell her that they have someone to introduce to her. And she is excited who are they. Sandra felt more nervous when she see Christian and his family coming inside to the restaurant where they wait. “Sandra, how are you? “ said Christian mother when she see her. “Hello Auntie. “ she only answer. She also greeted Charice. Only his father not there. He has work and assign in other place. But his mother is not knowing what will be happen. Charice and Christian didn't tell her yet. “And who is this pretty girl? “ his mom ask to Lexie and she's kissing Lexie on her cheek. “My name is Lexie and this is my daddy Jefferson. “ said Lexie and introducing her daddy to her and she's holding her daddy's hands. Christian jaws growled and Jefferson saw his reaction.
CHAPTER 129Anne was in their house, that’s Sunday and the shop is close.But still she’s also receiving orders and updating inquiries online.When she smell the bad thing in the kitchen.She goes to the kitchen and see what is the bad smell.“Mom, what are you cooking? Smell bad. “ she complain.“This is garlic and o.. onion. “ her mom said and she’s looking at her daughter.“Did your period comes already? “ she asked her.“N.. No… Why? “ she asked and confused.And she remember that she’s delay for a month.“I don’t want to think but maybe you need ob-gyne. Only pregnant women don’t want the smell of the garlic. “ her mom said.“But mom… “she said and she didn’t continue.“Is Jefferson the father? “ she asked her.“No mom. And I am not pregnant. “ she said.“Then who is the father? “ she ask Anne again.Her mom stop of what she’s doing and walk going to the living room.She covers the pot and leave the work.Anne follows her to the living room and they seated.“Mom. Let’s not jump t
CHAPTER 128“By the way, Jefferson was there in the apartment before I came here. And he asked me about you. “ he said.“And then? “ she asked“I told him that you are not living with me anymore and you are assigned in other place.” He said.“Good sis. Thank you for hiding me from him. “ she said.“Enough the drama. They are only men. Nothing to tie your self from pain. “ he cheer her up.“Thank you sis. You are really my best friend. “ she said.She hug him.“I am always here for you. “ he said.They are hugging.THE NEXT DAY….Anne change her number. And buy new sim card.She also change her name in all her social media account and use other pictures instead of her own photo.She even block Richard's number.She will start a new life without the shadow of the men who only hurting her.She makes herself busy looking for some garments to buy for her own business. And how to buy bulk orders.“Dear, you have visitor. “ her mommy calling her.She is in her room. Her mommy is outside her
CHAPTER 127She can’t understand what she felt. Her heart is in pain. She can’t imagine how Richard lied to her.Why he lied that he is already married.She is in her room and she didn’t even the door when Winchester knock and told her that Richard is there.Even Richard who is knocking the door, she didn’t listen and didn’t entertain him.She doesn’t want to talk to him. She doesn’t want to confront him. She is scared that he might lied again.What she did is to pack all her things and she want to go back to their home.She doesn’t want to see or talk any one of Jefferson and Richard.She decided to go back to her parents house.She will explain everything to Winchester while she will leave him on the apartment. And she know her friend will understand her.The two respect her privacy and no one knocks again.She is not going to go to work for tomorrow and she will file resignation to her work.She decided to use all her savings and started a new business.And for not any of the two w
CHAPTER 126 Anne was already in her apartment and just came home from her work. She is sitting in the living room while waiting for Winchester to finish the dinner he makes. “Knock… knock… knock… “ She heard knocking from outside. She stand up and open the door. She thinks it was Richard. She excitedly opens the door. But to her surprise it was Jefferson. “Good evening Anne.” He greeted. “I… I think you went on a wrong place. “ she said and close the door. But Jefferson's hand is fast and he put his hands between the door. Anne can’t close it. “Can we talk? “ he ask. “Please? “ he added. She took a deep breath and let him come in. “For you. “he said. And he gives the bouquet of flowers to her. She doubted to receive the flowers but as of respect to him she take it. “T… Thank you. “ she slowly said. “Please sit down. “ she said to him. Jefferson seated. “What you want again? We already talk, right? “ she said and controlling her anger. But there is still a feelin
CHAPTER 125Christian knew everything about Lexie and he was blackmailing me to win us back to his life.He wanted us to be a family. Leave you and officially introduce him to Lexie as her real father.And if I am not going to do that he will reveal in public about the child and my lie about the DNA test result I fake.“I am scared of my parents to know all of this Jefferson. “ she said.She looking at him.“We can hide everything for long Sandra. We better make a right move first before Christian’s plan will success. “ he said.“I.. I don’t know how to start Jefferson. “ she said.“I am scared that Lexie might hurt from all of this. I know I was wrong but I didn’t mean all those things. I only want for her not to be criticize by people especially that my parents are public servants. “ she said.“I don’t want to give embarrassing situation to my parents. It can be end of their political career. “ she continued.She bowed her head.“Don’t worry Sandra. Everything will be alright. “ he