"Done," Chang returned the phone to Phoebe. Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Woo, that easy!" He smiled, appreciating her innocence, and then looked away, noticing how dark it was outside."Phoebe, it's pretty late for you to be out here alone," he said, concern etching his features.Phoebe felt the weight of his words. She forced a smile, even though her heart stung. She couldn't take back her earlier declaration of not loving the man in front of her. Once again, she realized she'd made a wrong decision.She cared about him deeply. After a near-death experience, her emotions had intensified. She stepped closer and hugged him. "Thanks for caring about me, but you don't need to worry. I can take a taxi and head back."He pulled her back gently, patting her head. The unexpected touch startled Phoebe. "You don't have to tell me that," he said softly. "I already know how capable you are."They giggled, the tension easing. "But I still insist, let me take you home," Chang insisted."H
NOTICE: Contains sexual acts please read with caution.They were trapped in their own desires. Unable to hold themselves. Eric slowly took his clothes off exposing his broaden chest and masculine body.Startled, they halted their kiss and smiled at each other. He cupped her cheeks and kissed her nose and and eyes. "It tickles.""I know"He slowly undressed Phoebe. Subtle kiss on her neck and shoulder made Phoebe froze and red. It wasn't their first but she was conscious of what she was doing and that made her more nervous than ever. Her loose and curly hair was tossed to one side. Her brown skin was exposed. A subtle music was playing smoothing the atmosphere. She drew closer to him as they both stare at each other on the bed. Suddenly she took the initiative and pushed him, letting him rest on his back.Atop him, she straddled his chest and lean down. "Unbutton my bra" she whispered in his ear.He twitched and tensed involuntarily. He was caught off guard by Phoebe's brazenness.
Phoebe’s POV:My body feels heavy, aching, and I struggle to lift myself. Worse, I sense something inside me, rendering me unable to open my eyes due to the severity of my pain.As I slowly open my eyes, memories of last night flood my mind like thunder cracking.I try to shut my eyes to stop the memories from resurfacing, but my attempts fail.With no other option but to escape, I try to pull myself from the sheets, but it feels impossible, as if someone is holding me down.The sensation intensifies, and my left breast feels heavy. When I look down, I'm surprised to find it resting in Eric's palm."Seriously?"Not only that, but he's still inside me. Could this day get any worse? He has trapped me in the worst possible way.There's no chance of running away, just as I feared. He anticipated I might try to escape once I woke up."Just my luck."With my back against his chest and his long legs entwined with mine, there's no escape.I feel his breath on my neck, tickling me. Despite wan
Eric’s HousePhoebe’s POVIt feels odd to realize I slept with Eric for the second time. I'm not sure what I was thinking.Finally, I managed to get up and get dressed. I sat near the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of him returning.It's only been an hour. "Wait, am I really thinking about him?" Oh no, I'm feeling hot. "Am I really falling for him?" I questioned myself.I can't fall in love again. It was hard for me to accept that I can't have anything with Chang and now Eric. When will my heart and mind learn?Sighing won't get me anywhere. I've been searching for my phone for some time now, but nothing.I must have lost it while daydreaming about Chang. Will my days ever be peaceful? Let's just get something to eat, I console myself.I went downstairs to the kitchen to get something to eat. The maids were also in the kitchen, gathered at one side and whispering to each other.I didn’t want to interrupt their conversation, so I tiptoed and grabbed whatever I found in the fridge.M
Phoebe struggled to comprehend what she had just heard, taking a step back and exhaling heavily."Eric, if this is some kind of joke or prank, I'm really not in the right headspace for it," she said, her tone serious.He stared at her intensely, without blinking, and then spoke. "It's not. I'm in love with you, Phoebe," he confessed.His words, carried by the wind, caused Phoebe, usually strong-hearted, to shiver, fearing she might inadvertently reveal her true feelings.Meanwhile, Mrs. Daisy was displeased with the news of her daughter being in a relationship with an Asian man. She decided to visit her daughter in Singapore, despite Jonathan's attempts to dissuade her.Despite their lack of funds, Mrs. Daisy was determined to carry out her plan. On a hot afternoon, she surprised Ella by showing up at her house unannounced.Startled by the unexpected visit from her best friend's mother and brother, Ella welcomed them in, but received only cold glares and unwelcoming vibes in return.M
anticipated her difficulty in responding to my confession, yet I hoped she wouldn’t perceive it as a joke.I knew she was too kind to seize this opportunity without hesitation, but to my surprise, her kindness seemed to be her own undoing.She has been silent since we left the garden. While I expected my confession to be shocking, her silence is agonizing.I despise driving. If I were seated next to her, perhaps I could have drawn something out of her.Though she sits beside me, I cannot engage with her as I drive. It pains me to admit, but I am still haunted by the trauma of the accident involving my parents.It's safe to say I fear distraction leading to another accident.After a long ride, we finally arrived home. Exiting the car, I hurried to her side, but as expected, she brushed off my help.“I can get out by myself.”“Yes, ma’am,” I squeezed my fingers. I couldn’t believe I said that.She smiled and cleared her throat. “Well, I got her to smile.”“I think we should rest for the
Grandfather Hong’s office.Grandfather Hong stood in front of a portrait. It was a picture of his family from years ago.In the portrait, they looked happy. A painful smile escaped his lips. He knew those days were the happiest days he had ever had as a father and a grandfather.He wished he could have those days back. But time waited for no man.A knock on his door interrupted his thoughts.“Mr. Hong, a man who claims to have personal dealings with you requests your attention,” his secretary announced.He sighed and asked to see the man. The man in question entered and greeted with his head down.“No need for formality. Just tell me what you found,” he ordered.“Yes sir. Just as you expected. She is an ordinary girl from the slums. Nothing to her name. Her mother works in the streets and her brother goes to a third-class school,” the visitor revealed.“Tsk, just as I expected. She is a nobody who wants to use my naive grandson to climb the ladder. That will never happen as long as
Phoebe's POV "What's happening? Can't he gauge the atmosphere? This man never ceases to amaze me. How could he kiss me in this situation? I can't move; he's holding me tightly." I gently nudged him to allow us to catch our breath, but I wasn't the only one upset. My Mama was consumed by rage, and when that happens, nothing good follows. My words were cut short when my Mama suddenly yanked Eric's hair. Everyone was startled by the sudden attack. "How dare you kiss my daughter in front of me? Can't you read the situation?" she yelled, and Eric winced in pain. I had to intervene, but Eric glared at me, indicating I shouldn't interfere. 'Huh.' He grasped my Mama's hand and said to her, "It doesn't hurt as long as I have her with me." For a moment, I hoped he would say something wise to quell my Mama's anger, but instead, he continued to provoke her with his words. I sighed, feeling lost for this man. I simply watched as my Mama unleashed her fury on Eric. Andrew and the ot
Eric’s POV Aunt Greta told a story about my grandfather and his father. She said we were quite similar in many ways. Just like my father, we were both stubborn children. Grandfather fell in love as a kid while traveling with his father. Unfortunately, the girl in question was an ordinary Thai girl. She was beautiful, he said. His father wasn’t interested in creating such a connection. In times of war, a love that was supposed to bring people together instead created a rift between a father and a son. His father led to his first love’s death, and on his dying bed, he asked for forgiveness, but my grandfather refused. Aunt Greta wanted my help to convince my grandfather to visit his father’s grave. So here I am, standing in front of his door, hoping he would open up, since I have been coming for a week now. “Grandfather, you don’t need to act like this. I just want us to talk. This is your last warning.” No response from him. This was my only option. “If you don’t c
Philip's POV Everything feels like a dream. I'm trying hard to be friends with Eric, but it’s difficult, especially since he got married. He’s a changed man. He’s always smiling now. I heard he loves visiting Phoebe’s home country. The point is, he’s happy, and I’m just here in my office, drinking alcohol. We found out who attacked Eric—guess who? Rachael Li. I expected that. She’s unstable and needs help, which is why I sent her to a psychiatric hospital, since I’m technically her husband. But things are clear now. No hard feelings. She claims she has changed, and who am I to judge? I’ve changed too, but not entirely. I still lack the courage to confess and apologize to Diana for being a jerk. Six months should be enough to get my act together. "Ping!" "Who the hell is disturbing my..." I pause when I see who’s calling. "Diana," I mutter. I clear my throat and answer, "Diana." "Can we meet?" "Yeah..." "Someone wants to see you. Can you make it right now? I’m in front of th
A Few Hours Ago… Phoebe’s POV It was high time I faced my fears and made things right. I decided to visit my father. Mama accompanied me, and the moment we entered the police station, I asked her for some alone time with him. She nodded in agreement. I approached the officer at the front desk and politely asked to see my father. He directed me to the waiting area, where I took a seat and waited for him to be called. Soon enough, he appeared. He seemed to be doing well, smiling as he took his seat. “Is there something you need? You haven’t visited for a while now,” he said. “Been busy,” I replied. “Yeah, I can see that. You’re getting married.” “Huh!” I exclaimed, surprised. He chuckled softly. “Don’t be surprised. Your marriage to Eric is everywhere.” “Hmm. I just want you to listen. Will you do that for me?” He nodded. “I’m sorry.” “Huh?” “Don’t be surprised. It was bound to happen anyway,” I giggled. He chuckled again. “I’m sorry for being a bad father, for
Phoebe’s POV As expected of the most famous family in Singapore. Mr. Hong makes our unprepared marriage London to the public. Everywhere is flooded with the news of the number one bachelor’s marriage, ERIC HONG. It’s not easy being his soon to be bride. The hate is as equal as the love. People think king i don’t deserve to be with him. He is too precious for me. Catrina snaps at me interrupting my thoughts. “Girl where is your head. You can’t be distracted when you have a big wedding at hand. More importantly you are the bride” she points out. “Exactly” “Huh!”she exclaims. “What are talking about?” Ella asks. I sigh. “I haven’t you guys seen the hate comments on the news. No everywhere. It’s hard to be the bride when you are the only one who seems to be happy” I explain. They stare blankly at me with a frown. “I didn’t think you care about what others think about you?” “Me too, guess people do change” “That is not it. I feel like it’s being rushed. We are not
Phoebe’s POV Mama has all the reasons to be upset with me. I did tell her I was not having sex with Eric, and now it turns out I am pregnant. She keeps dragging me along. I don’t know where we are heading. She probably doesn’t know either. “Mama, mama, mama!” “What?!” She finally pauses and lets go of my hand to face me. “What? Do you have anything to say now?” “No I don’t, but I need to know where we are going l, we have been walking and it’s getting dark. We are a few steps away from the hospital I think it’s best we..” “No, we are not going back to that place. I know what you are trying to do here and it won’t work on me this time around” “Mama, listen please” “No, I am not going to listen to your lies anymore. I have had enough of you trying to act smart with me. Yes may not be the best mother in the world but, I did want you to end up like me. I am trying here Phoebe. I wish..” her voice breaking. “Mama,” I call, softly. “No don’t say a word. I am not done yet. You tol
Eric’s POV “Congratulations, you are pregnant,” hearing the doctor announce such news, my eyes widen. I can’t believe it. She is really pregnant. I blink, trying to grasp what he just revealed. Forgetting that I am not the only one surprised. “What!!!” “Doctor, you must be mistaken. There is no way my daughter would be pregnant. She hasn’t been with a man before, please do your checks well.” “Huh!” I exclaim, and Grandfather Hong and Aunt Greta exchange glances. They are in shock. The doctor is the most shocked. He glances at Phoebe and then to me. “Mama, calm down. It’s probably a mistake, right, doctor?” She winces at the doctor. Unfortunately, the doctor seems to be an honest man. He still insists on the fact that she is pregnant. Honestly, I have been hoping for such news. The last time we made love, I didn’t use a condom. She passed out, so she hardly remembered what happened after. And that is good news. She would probably have my neck if she finds out I am the cause
Phoebe’s POV “Hello, little brother, do you miss me?” she smiles. Little brother? Mr. Hong is not the eldest? I can’t believe it. She is pretty and rich; it makes sense if she is related to the Hongs. I pause and stare at the two people who are arguing. Instead of being surprised, Eric is smiling like he knows what is going on. I wonder what is happening. I didn’t know Mr. Hong had an older sister. Eric isn’t the only one who seems unfazed. Her presence interrupts everything. Everyone is staring at us now. I thought it was supposed to be a birthday party. My stomach groans. I am still hungry, and yet I can’t even eat anymore. I draw too much attention to myself with the way I am eating. This isn’t like me at all. I don’t understand why I am like this. “What are you doing here?” Mr. Hong asks. “Is that how you welcome your older sister?” she answers. “I ask again: what are you doing here?” “And I say again: is that how you treat your older sister?” He glances at Eric. “Did
A four years ago… Nairobi… “It has come to light that Ben Hong and Randall Meyers are involved in the deaths of Frank Hong and his wife. “ new anchor read. “What the hell is going on. A brother killing a brother, that is not the family I left behind. What did you do little brother” a woman in her early seventies said while watching the news. She took the remote and threw it at the television damaging it. “Kale!” “Yes boss” a tall black man, well built resounded behind her. “Find out what is happening in Singapore. Contact me if you find anything. Two years ago.. Thailand.. Kale visits the woman in a five star hotel. She sat in her corridor and awaits his arrival. “Took you longer than I expected” “Sorry Miss Greta. Here is the information you want” “If it here” she grabs the envelop and scanned through the documents and pictures in it. “Wow, all this drama behind me. She spots Phoebe’s Picture. She oddly looks familiar, don’t you think so Kale” K
Eric’s POV I hated to ask favor from the man who wanted me and my family dead. Unfortunately he suddenness in killing my parents. It disgusted me to know he is related to me by blood. “I need your help” I said to him. “My help?” “Hey don’t ignore me. Can’t you see we were talking?” “We are done talking you can leave “ he said to his son. “But…” “No buts, you can leave” “Ok” he said and left but he actually leave. He is so cautious of me that something I feel he is a little intimidated by me. “Why do you need my help? I never thought you will come and see me after.. Not now Mr. Ben Hong. I am not here to listen to your story. It went do me any good. Besides the real murderer is under trial,” he cuts him off. Ben smiles. “You nothing like your father, do you know that. You more like your grandfather than any of us,” “That is something I disagree. Anyways he is the reason I came. Chang told me you know something or someone who can break Grandfather” “Hahah