Winter's POV"Honeymoon with your husband?! Oh my God! Is that for real?! Does that mean you are now ready to have sex with Matthew?!"I glared at Haley. "Are you stupid? And why would I even do that? I'll just go there with him because I want to know something. And also, my grandfather asked me to.""I mean, the two of you would be the only ones there. It's impossible that nothing's going to happen.""It's possible that we both don't like each other. Matthew obviously just wants to tease me too. He noticed that I was trying to seduce him, and now he's doing his best to annoy me." I said while looking at myself in the mirror."He really is smart. But you know what? I think if he would keep on teasing you, it isn't impossible for the both of you to fall in love with one another.""If there is something that is very impossible to happen, then that is for me to fall in love with that jerk. That would only happen if the world is already ending."Haley laughed. "Oh, come on. Don't say thin
Winter's POVIn the end, I just wore my yellow sundress as I stepped out of the bathroom. I saw Matthew standing by the terrace while talking to someone over the phone. I wonder who he is talking to. Out of curiosity, I decided to walk near him. I hid behind the curtains while looking at him. "Yes... We're already here. She's just taking a bath, then later on we would walk by the beach... Right. Yes... That's good then... Just inform me if you get some important information..."Information, huh? So, he's probably talking to his accomplice. And now, he's reporting to his boss about what we are doing.Just good. I guess I would be able to gather some information while we're here. When I noticed that he was about to hang up the phone already, I immediately went back to the bedroom and pretend I was drying my hair."Oh, you're finally done." I smiled at him. "Yeah. You can go and take a bath now.""Sure. Just wait here for me, I'll be quick.""Okay."***As soon as Matthew went insid
Winter's POV"Come on, Matthew! Drink some more! Let's drink until we both go crazy!" I yelled while we were inside the bar.A few people in that bar were busy dancing, making out, and drinking. The whole bar was filled with smoke, party lights, and cheers from the people having the time of their lives. And here we are, drinking together. Actually, it was so evident that Matthew's plan was to get me drunk. He just ordered non-alcoholic drinks for himself, but he keeps insisting that I drink more whiskey."No, I'm just alright. Go on and have some fun." he just replied.And you really think you can fool me, huh?I stood up and leaned toward him. "If you don't want to drink with me, then why don't we just dance together?""H-Huh? N-No, I actually don't know how to dance.""That is not an issue. I'll teach you." I said, then I grabbed him by the hand and we headed to the dance floor.Upbeat music played and so I started dancing wildly while Matthew was just standing there, watching me. I
Themis' POVI woke up with my head hurting so much. I remember drinking a lot last night because Winter asked me to. I had no choice because even the surrounding people were forcing me to drink it. I was afraid Winter would cause a commotion if I didn't listen to her. Drinking too much liquor isn't really good for me. I remember when Tim made me drink a bottle of whiskey; he told me how much I wanted to kiss him that night, thinking he was Belle. I was so embarrassed the next day. Ever since that, I never went to a bar again. I just drink in my room whenever I miss our parents or Belle.When I was about to get up, I felt a body beside me. As I turned my head to the left, I saw Winter sleeping beside me with her arm on my chest. She was sleeping so deeply that she didn't wake up when I moved a bit.What is she--right. We share the same room. I almost forgot. That was actually a part of my plan. I was planning to tease her even more, and I already told her grandfather about that. Well,
Winter's POVHow dare he say those things to me? He's saying that I am not his type?! As if he is so handsome!He even kissed me, and now he's saying he doesn't like me?"You know what? I think he just kissed you because he was drunk. It's not as if he really wanted to kiss you." Haley said. "And what are you trying to say? That he doesn't want to kiss me? Haley, who on earth wouldn't want to kiss Winter Wesley?!"She shrugged. "Matthew?""Damn him. Where did he even get the nerve to reject me like that? Does he think I'm chasing after him?!""Come on, Winter. Just accept the fact that there are still men who don't see you as a goddess even if you're the most beautiful woman in the country. And that includes your husband." she said, laughing.I balled my hands into a fist. "Let's see who wins in the end. I won't stop seducing that asshole until he becomes head over heels to me. And when that finally happens, he will take back everything that he said.""Alright. Looks like our queen c
Themis' POV"Brother, I'm so glad that I will finally get to live here with you!" Elisse enthusiastically said to me as soon as Winter left.I smiled at her. "I'm glad, too. By the way, I already asked the maids to clean your room so you could finally sleep there later. But in the meantime, I think you should take a bath and have a change of clothes before we go have dinner.""Okay!""Now, I can already feel at ease knowing that you no longer have to roam around the streets to sell vegetables and fruits.""Is it really fine for me to stay here, brother?""Of course. You know I already treat you like my little sister, so there's no problem if you stay here with us. From now on, you don't have to worry about anything anymore." I said as I pinched both of her cheeks.Later on, I asked the maids to help Elisse take a bath while I proceed to my room to take a bath, too.I'm really glad that Winter decided to bring Elisse here. She has been living the life of a total servant in her aunt's h
Winter's POVI took a bath as soon as I woke up. Then I went downstairs only for me to see the kid with Matthew helping the maids prepare breakfast."What are you doing?" I asked.Both of them turned their heads at me and smiled."Good morning, Miss Winter!" Elisse said."Winter, you're finally awake. We're just helping the maids prepare breakfast."I raised an eyebrow at them. "What for? Do you think I'll give you what you want if you prepare my breakfast?""It's not like that, Winter. Elisse just wanted to help the maids, just like what she promised." said Matthew."Oh, really? Then good for you. But don't have false hopes, okay?"Elisse nodded her head. "Yes, Miss Winter.""Fine. Let's eat now.""Can we eat breakfast with you, Miss Winter?""If you don't want to, then don't eat breakfast with me. I won't mind.""No, we want to eat breakfast with you, Miss Winter!"After having breakfast, I already changed my clothes and went to the filming location."Finally, here's the superstar!"
Themis' POVI couldn't help but smile as I watched Elisse and Winter having fun with each other. "They look like sisters, don't they?" Mr. Wesley whispered to me while we were having some wine."That's exactly what I told them. They look alike. How strange, right?"Mr. Wesley just nodded with a simple smile. "Thank you for doing this for Winter. For sure, she almost thought no one's going to remember her birthday since her parents don't really celebrate it.""It was you who had this idea, anyway.""That's not true. I just told you that it would be better if you greet her with a happy birthday, but then you decided to prepare a party for her."I smiled. "Actually, one of the reasons why is because Elisse is trying to get Winter's favor in order for her to be allowed to have her playroom.""A playroom?""Uh-huh. As you can see, she is still a kid, but she never really experienced playing with the other kids or having toys. Instead, she grew up selling fruits and vegetables. That is why
Winter's POV "Pumpkin! You won't believe who I just met this morning!" I excitedly said as soon as I entered our house and saw Matthew preparing our dinner. He turned around and kissed me on the cheek before speaking. "Who is it?" "It's Winston. My first boyfriend." His brows furrowed. "Y-Your first boyfriend?" "Uh-huh. He is my very first investor. Oh gosh, I didn't expect it to be him. He didn't change, actually. He is still as handsome as ever." "I see. So, you think he is more handsome than me?" he said as he continued cooking. I giggled as I hugged his back. "So, are you getting jealous now because he is my first love?" "Of course, not. I just hate the way you smile while talking about some other man being handsome." "Oh, Matthew. You still get jealous when you already had me first." I whispered seductively in his ear which made him immediately turn around and widen his eyes at me. "Winter! Elisse might hear you!" I cupped both of his cheeks as I chuckle
Winter's POV "So, where's your girlfriend and why are you here?" I asked Ian as soon as he stepped into my office. He sat down on the couch from across my table and looked at me. "She's at work." "Then why don't you bother her instead?" "I just went here because your boutique is much closer to my restaurant. And also..." I looked at him. "And also?" He looked so serious as he looked directly at me. "I've heard about it." "A-About what?" "About your family." When I realized what he was talking about, I averted my gaze from him. "Well, you heard it right. I'm not really a part of their family. And now, I don't even know who my real parents are." "That must be tough for you." "It is. But then I realized that there is no reason for me to agonize about it. They never treated me as a part of their family, anyway. At least I no longer have to wonder why they can never appreciate the things that I do." "Winter..." "Anyway, I still have a meeting with a p
Winter’s POVI woke up with Matthew still sleeping beside me. I couldn’t help but smile while looking at him. Something happened between the two of us last night and I don’t regret it. Although I still can’t forget about what I just found out about my family, Matthew made me feel better. “Winter…” he looked at me worriedly as soon as he opened his eyes. I gave him a smile. “Good morning, Matthew.”“Are you alright now?” “I feel better now.”He heaved a sigh of relief. “That’s good to hear then.”“You’re such a naughty pumpkin.”“Huh?”“I didn’t know you’re so good at it.” I teased him. That immediately made him blush. “D…Do you want to have breakfast already? I’ll prepare it now.”I laughed as I hugged him. “Look at you getting embarrassed so easily. You really are so cute.”“Winter.”“I finally made up my mind.”“Huh?”I took a deep breathe before speaking again. “Let’s go somewhere far from everyone. I want to start a new life; I want to find who I really am. I want to know who
Winter's POV"Here, have some hot chocolate first." Matthew sat next to me as he placed a glass of water on the center table.He brought me to an inn after what happened a while ago. I told him that I want to be away from everyone for a while."Matthew.""Hmm?""Elisse... We should have brought her with us."He shook his head. "Don't worry, I'll get her tomorrow morning. I have also told Maggie and the others to watch after her.""Okay...""A-Are you alright? N-No, I mean, what do you want to do? Do you want to eat or something?" he asked, obviously worried about me.I heaved a sigh and slowly nodded my head. "I think I'll just eat...""Okay. Wait for me here, okay? I'll prepare something for you.""Okay.."I leaned on the couch as I pulled the blanket and covered myself with it while waiting for Matthew.It only took thirty minutes before he finally brought some food and placed them on the center table."It's Almond Butter Curry.""You do know a lot of cuisines, huh?"He smiled as he
Winter's POVI woke up with Matthew hugging me tightly like a pillow as he slept.I roamed my eyes around the room and didn't find Elisse anywhere. I couldn't hear her voice from anywhere inside the room either.She woke up early today, huh?She probably went out to play with Maggie. She's really that close with our maids. That's why we had no choice but to bring them with us here in New Zealand. I turned my body to Matthew, who was still sleeping soundly. I couldn't help but smile as I stared at his handsome, innocent face as he sleeps. He really looks like a little kid whenever he sleeps. His brows were furrowed as if he was fighting with someone in his dreams and his lips were pouting. He got so tired from driving and carrying all our things yesterday, that's probably the reason why he's still asleep right now."What a sleepy head," I whispered, then pinched his cheeks. Good thing, that didn't wake him up. Instead, he turned to the other side without opening his eyes.I got up and
Winter's POV"Can I go hiking with you, guys?" Summer asked when Matthew, Elisse, and I were done preparing for our hiking that I planned the other day. We weren't able to do it yesterday since we went out with the whole family although Matthew prepared everything that we'll need and he was also able to call some staff. I shook my head immediately. "No, you can't. Why don't you just go yourself? It's a family day, so you can't go with us. Also, you're afraid of heights, right? Something bad might happen there and mom would blame me for it, for sure.""But, I haven't experienced hiking yet. That's why I thought I could go with you guys. I promise I wouldn't be a burden. I won't let anything bad happen to me.""It's alright, you can go with us." Matthew suddenly said. I turned around and glared at him. "She can't go with us. It's a family day.""She promised not to bother us, anyway. Besides, she's also a part of our family since she's your sister.""Thank you so much, Matthew! Wait,
Winter's POVAfter wine touring, we then went to South island to ski and try the Hanmer Springs.Snow-capped mountains and towering forests surrounded the place. It also has a main street filled with boutique shops, cafes, and eateries. The sun was already setting when we accomplished all the activities, so we already proceeded to the thermal resort. It has children focused swings which Elisse enjoyed, slides, and tunnels to pools with a range of temperatures.Summer, mommy, Elisse, and I went to a different pool from the boys.The warm water felt so relaxing, adding up to the relaxing, scenic view of our surroundings."Mommy, can I go to that slide thing again?" Elisse suddenly asked me."Huh? Sure, if you want to. I'll just ask Maggie and Eula to accompany you. Just make sure to behave and careful, okay?"She nodded her head with a smile on her face. "Yes, mommy!"I followed her with my eyes until I couldn't no longer see her. I was about to close my eyes to relax while dipping myse
Winter's POV"Ah, I'm so glad that you agreed to go with us." Summer said with a smile on her face as soon as we arrived at the said meeting place.She organized a family trip, including me, Matthew, and Elisse. I actually wanted to refuse, but then Matthew convinced me and said that it would be a great time for us to bond with the whole family. Also, Elisse really wanted to go."Grandpa. Are you sure it's alright for you to travel?" I walked over to grandpa who was busy talking to Matthew. He smiled at me. "What do you think of your grandpa, an old hag who can't walk anymore?""It's not like that. I just—"Ah, come on. Stop worrying about me and just make sure you and your husband, together with your daughter, will have fun there.""Fine. We'll have some fun there. That's for sure.""Mommy! Is it going to snow there?!" Elisse asked me.I lifted her up in my arms. "Of course. That is why we brought sweaters and gloves with us. We are going to climb mountains and skate there.""Skatin
Ian's POVI couldn't help but ball my hands into fists whenever I see Winter and Matthew acting sweet with each other. Why is he acting like a gentleman when he's actually a jerk? It's so obvious that he and Belle had some past, but he acts as if he never cared about her or they never had a relationship. I mean, why would Belle react so much if they never had a relationship?"Don't make it too obvious that you're jealous. They might notice it, you know." I whispered to Belle while we were walking towards the booths. She glared at me. "I should be the one telling you that. You keep on frowning at Matthew even if he's not even doing anything. Also, the way you smile at Winter reveals everything already.""Oh, so you're jealous now? You're jealous because I smile a lot at her? Huh?" he suddenly said as he put his arm around my shoulders."And why would I even feel jealous? I don't care about anything you'll do, anyway. Can you remove your arms around my shoulders already?! It's annoying