The next day, I decided to call Minda to say that I couldn't come home. I want Zellor to enjoy his time with Steven and I also want Steven to be with my son. I went to the veranda of the beach house to look for a signal. My call with Minda was cut off last night because the signal was weak. From here on the veranda, I saw Steven in the hammock with my son.I just smiled and faced the calm sea. I closed my eyes before sitting on the rattan chair. I almost didn't realize that Minda answered my call because I was focused on the fresh air I breathed. I immediately opened my eyes and put my phone to my ear."Gaga, you're so fragile, aren't you?! You haven't even shrunk a bit!" Minda laughed on the other line.I bit my bottom lip to stop myself from smiling. Steven is around and I don't want him to see me like this. I looked at Steven again who now had Zellor standing on his leg while they were still in the cradle outside. I looked at them for a long time."You're right, Minda..." My heart s
"We're going home now," I said to Steven as we headed to the room.Zellor's body was still wet because after we ate earlier, we went straight to the sea and took a bath. He stopped walking and turned to me."Why?" I asked as he looked at me for a long time.He shook his head. "When is his birthday?"I was stunned for a moment before I answered him. "December 25th."After I answered his question, I entered the room first to bathe my son. Zellor jerked his leg as I put him in the basin so I also got splashed. When I'm actually in the water, my feet become energetic."Mommy!" My son laughed and played with the water. "Yeah!""You are really happy, son, when you are put in the water." I smiled at her and applied shampoo to her curly hair. "After your birthday, we're going to cut your hair."After I bathed him, I dressed him in a suit. I also put on her the shoes I bought in the city."My son is really happy!" I praised and even smelled him. "And it smells good!"I smiled and let my son wa
The next morning, I told Minda that Steven and I had a date today and I was taking Zellor with me. But I was very surprised when he suddenly snatched Zellor from me and shook me."You're crazy! How can Steven score on you if you bring Zellor with you?" He tormented me and pushed me out the door.My lips parted and blushed at what he said. "Huh? What s-score?"He pushed me harder until I reached the door."Score! Gosh, you still pretend you don't know?" She grinned at me. "How can Steven make moves on you when you bring this curl?" And Minda squeezed Zellor's cheek."Minda-" I gasped when he suddenly raised his hand to stop me from speaking. "Hep! Don't calm down! This is for your love life and I'm helping you!" he said and my eyes widened.When I didn't answer, he pissed me off even more."Gosh!" He narrowed his eyes at me."Yes! Yes!" I agreed and fixed the sling bag.I saw Minda's triumphant smile and turned back with my son."Sho! Go forth and multiply!" he said laughing turning to
"Wow!" I said in amazement when we reached the first fall of Kawasan falls.Kawasan falls has changed a lot. Apart from the many tourists, there are also restaurants and cottages that have been built.It's a huge improvement so I don't wonder why many people come even from other countries. But I was a little embarrassed because the clothes I wore today didn't seem to fit. I lost my mind because of the excitement but now that we are here, I am worried."Shall we take a bath?" I asked him while looking down at my clothes."Yep! I already bought a swim wear for us-shit!" I was surprised when he suddenly cursed. I immediately looked up at him and he looked at me in surprise. "Why?"She ruffled her hair and looked at me. He closed his eyes for a moment before shaking his head."Why?" I asked again, worried about him."I forgot to bring the paper bag. Shit! There's the one I bought for the both of us!" He cupped his forehead while turning to me. "You stay here first, I'll be right back.""S
The swimming he was talking about didn't go on because he could barely keep up with me. I gave in to him and I could barely stand because of the pain. I was on my side while he was behind me, hugging me."Steven," I called him softly.I bit my bottom lip when his kiss reached my neck. I can also feel his hot breath."Hmm..." he murmured and pressed himself closer to my neck."Can't we bathe in the falls?" I asked turning to him.He snorted at me and hugged me tightly. My face went to his chest when I faced him."Not first." He kissed my forehead. "I'll caress you first."And I was taken aback when he ran into me again and I accidentally touched his abs which surprised me.I swallowed and looked up at him. "Steven, let's go out."And I was about to push him when he suddenly grabbed my leg and opened it. My eyes widened at what he did."Another round?" He smirked."Steven!" I scolded and hit him in the chest.I tried to put my legs together but I couldn't because he suddenly came betwee
"Happy birthday, son!" I greeted my son when he woke up.I immediately approached and showered him with kisses. I didn't think my son was two years old. What if he grew up? I can't hug and kiss him anymore because I'm sure my son will be ashamed.I smiled when he kissed me back on the cheek. I immediately picked him up and pinched his cheek."Mama, am-am!" He pointed to his mouth."Is the birthday boy hungry?" I took the towel and we left the room. "Let's take a bath first!"I hung the towel on my shoulder while my son was already clapping and stomping. We were both stunned when I saw the living room full of balloons. I saw Minda lying on the floor while writing something. When he saw us, he immediately stood up and came to us."Happy Birthday, Zellor!" Minda greeted happily and immediately kissed Zellor on the cheek.“Auntie!”My eyes widened in shock. I immediately turned to Minda who was now very happy."You're really good, Zellor! You're so easy to teach!" Minda clapped while pinc
"I'll help take care of the guests," Joel volunteered as he picked up Zellor who was eating chocolates again.I peeked outside and there were more visitors. I don't know the others, but the important thing is that we have a guest and my son had a happy Christmas and birthday.I looked at Joel. "Alright, be pushy, eh!"I approached Zellor to fix his shoes. I also got a birthday hat and put it on him."Happy birthday, son! Eat a lot today." I pinched his cheek and wiped the mess of chocolate from his lips with my index finger. "The blemish of the birthday boy.""Lechon tray!"I immediately turned around when I heard Minda's scream. I saw him running towards the kitchen. I immediately approached him and looked at him."What are you looking for?" I will ask.I was surprised when he gave me the spoon and went to the cabinet. "Hold on, I'm looking for the lechon tray! I forgot to prepare it last night! The lechon has arrived!"I just sighed and came closer to him. "What did you eat, Minda?
That's not a case for me since Zellor is his son."I also want to replace your surnamewith mine, Tori. I can't wait for that to happen."I was completely weak especially when he kissed my cheek before he pulled me towards the table.I just looked at Steven for a whilehe tries Zellor with a cake. I saw the joy in my son's eyes while he was on Steven's lap. I realized that Steven is a good father to my son."Hey, stop!" Minda laughed and scolded me. "It might melt."Suddenly I came to my senses and finished what I was eating. Minda and I were at a table while my father and I were near the cake."Steven is great, he really loves his son." He turned to me and winked. "Maybe Steven won't stop you, girl! How many people have you separated from and then you can be kept for remembrance, I won't be surprised if you give birth every year!"Annoyed, I turned to him. "It's been a while, ah! I've been sending Ethan here every day."He looked up and adjusted his seat. "I don't care about him, Tor
I breathed a sigh of relief when he said that. Is that why she seemed like crying?"But," she trailed off."Aunt?" I called, fear returning to my chest.I thought Gabriel is already awake?"Can you talk to him now, mmm? We can't stop him from disappearing and we're looking for you," he said."Alright, Auntie! Let me talk to him!" I answered quickly.I stopped walking. A few moments later I heard the disturbance of the line on the other side and Gabriel's strained voice."Qotorie?" he called my name."Are you okay? Gabriel, thank God you are awake!" I said."I want to see you, Qotorie. Where are you?" instead he said.I bit my lower lip."Someone just went. But I promised you, Gabriel. When I get home, I will go to you immediately," I assured him."Tori, I want you beside me. Qotorie," his voice softened."Gabriel?" I called because he suddenly disappeared from the line."Hello? Gabriel?" I call again."Hija, it's his mom again. He fell asleep again. He was injected with a sedative so
I almost died laughing at Serge. He is very entertaining. No wonder, he is seen on TV. Sage even added that he prepared a sexy dance performance for Calianna to the accompaniment of a popular song.Under the white lightIn the yellow moonHear my cryIn the yellow moonMy jaw really hurts from laughing. Sage is dancing like a macho dancer in a gay club."Mommy, I am going to pee," Zellor called out to me.I was about to get up to go with him but Steven made a presentation that he would be the one to accompany our son."It's me. I will have to answer a call, too," said Steven, slightly raising the cellphone and showing me that Mama Alora was calling him.I nodded to him and looked at Nina and Kalilah who were approaching me."I could never look at Sage the same way again," Kalilah said while sinking to the chair beside me."Oh, things we do for love," Nina said while also sitting next to me."Where is Davina?" I will ask."Mmm... She is with her babysitter. She's asleep," said Nina."V
I bowed my head as my tears fell. Uncle Segismundo! Is that for me?"Don't ever give up on each other. Do not be fooled into thinking that love is supposed to be easy. It is not. It will never be. Because marriage is not just an occasion if it is not a relationship that forever that you both swore before the Lord," Tito Segismundo added.Steven, are you listening to him?You will be hit!"I wish you all the best. Give me lots of grandchildren, huh?" Tito Segismundo continued to laugh. Then, he raised his wine glass and we all did the same. "Let's make a toast to the new husband and wife," he concluded.Then, we clinked our glasses with the spoon just like in the traditions, signaling a kiss from them. Sage happily kissed Calianna as if there was no tomorrow."Bro, can't wait?" Serge groined again.Then he stood up. He pulled Steven, Davin, and Dallas upright one by one then pulled them to the middle, raising the wine glass they were holding."To finally getting our asses back together
The reception followed at the resort. It was almost seven o'clock in the evening when the wedding ended. It was short but sweet and intimate. I looked around the event hall andfind it really impressive that in just a short notice, the resort staff were able to decorate the whole place grandly, it was very aesthetic to the eyes.The backdrop in front is made up of hundreds of white and pink colored flowers. The lightings around are just enough to light the mood needed by the occasion. And even though we were only a few of their guests, we were eating food.Sage really knew how to spoil Calianna.We settled on our assigned seats and waited for the mini program to start. In front was the newlywed, Sage could not get his hands off Calianna."Look at the horny man! Maybe that one is forgetting that we're still here?" I heard Serge say to Steven who was right next to me, referring to the groom whose face is now pressed against the bride's neck."Fuck yourself, Serge. Why are you so pressed
I sighed as I laid my back on my bed. It is not that I am closing my doors for love. I also said and promised myself that I will love someone else besides Steven. But then, right now, I have no interest about finding myself a man. Besides, it is going to be unfair to the man that will come my way knowing that I am still in love with my ex-husband.I grabbed my pillow and threw it over my face.Steven Oxford, how could you forget?I regretted staying up that night because I woke up at noon the next day. With quick movements, I took a bath and put on the shirt Steven told me to wear, then, a white pants, and red rubber shoes for my feet. I'm just thankful that my hair is short and it won't take any more time because I'm really in a hurry.I glanced at myself on the mirror and smiled at the red printed shirt I was wearing. I folded the sleeves once. I knotted the hem at the navel then turned around and looked in the mirror at what was written there.#TeamOxfordI was distracted when my p
One sleepover stretched into two. Wednesday and Thursday quickly passed by. We wasted no time to practice the performance we will do tomorrow. It was decided that Steven will play his guitar and on the other hand, Zellor and I will sing.It was the night before Friday when they told me to go home. Steven told me that he has to do something else. And I swear that it was the hardest. I suppressed my emotions and faked a smile while waving my hand at Zellor who was already there in the back seat of the car.I could not stop myself but go near him. The car windows on his side were rolled down and I took the opportunity to touch him. I smiled and gently caressed his cheeks."Mommy," he called me while peering through the window."Hmm?"I blinked away the tears in my eyes.Qotorie, when will you get tired?"I still don't want to go home yet. I like it here," he said as he looked up the floor above the café, my room, as he began throwing his tantrums again.We had to force a few times before
We used to do this before. When Zellor doesn't have class and Steven doesn't go to work, the three of us go here. They will help me bake breads and cakes, then together, we will eat some after with a good cup of coffee for Steven and me and milkshake for her.Good old times.My lip quivered.Don't cry.Don't you dare cry right now, Qotorie!I eventually managed to keep myself composed all the while the three of us were in the kitchen. Fortunately it wasn't what I expected. Back then, when I thought that the three of us would be together despite our situation, the feeling would be very difficult. But to my surprise, it was the total opposite. We even managed to laugh and tease.While the pastries are in the oven and while I am waiting for it to be ready for the counter, I began wiping the marble top clean. I laughed and looked at Zellor when he came out of the kitchen to play with Sally and some of my staff.I thought that Steven followed him but he was behind me and I was surprised wh
I hardly brushed the sleep off my eyes again, because maybe I was just dreaming or something.But they are really here!What are they doing here?"Daddy, we should buy Mommy the digital door locks with the censor. I do not trust this doorknob. Some thief might barge in," said Zellor while watching Steven as he was doing at my door."We will do that, baby. But for the mean time, this is a double lock first," answered Steven, giving my door another hit with a hammer in his hand.What are they doing at my door?And why are they both here so early?I feel so disoriented. I removed the blanket that covered my body and then left the bed. I hugged the blazer I was wearing as I walked near them."Mommy! Hey! You're awake!" Zellor exclaimed as he looked back at me and then greeted me with a warm hug.I squatted until our heights met.I returned the hug to him while looking up at Steven."What are you doing here?" I will ask.Zellor resigned and answered my question."Mommy, didn't you say that
I couldn't move for a few seconds because I was so shocked. And when I did, I regretted that I had not made the slightest move.I tripped shamelessly on my own feet, almost, if not because of the man's quick movement, I must have been swimming with the garbage behind me."Oops! Careful!" he said, holding me tightly by the waist.I quickly got out of his grip, as if I was electrocuted, quickly moved away and straightened up, still catching some breath.I feel like my heart is in my throat. What is he doing here? At this time?He chuckled and shook his head, the dimples on both his cheeks left me speechless.I squinted my eyes and surveyed the man. I couldn't be wrong! He is the one I saw earlier in the café! He was the one that the customers were lining up and excited about earlier!The thought of those female customers and the I'll things they have said about my café made my anger rise again.And now, in front of me is the barista and the owner, and probably the one that created the c