Themis' POVI couldn't help smiling as I stare at Winter who was driving as we were heading to the mall. She asked me to watch a movie with her today since we still have so much time before fetching Elisse from school."And why are you staring at me? Don't tell me you're fantasizing about me inside your head while I am driving here?" she suddenly said.I just shook my head while smiling. Why is she so straightforward? Actually, I never expected to fall in love with her. I thought I was still in love with Belle, but I realized it all when she went missing and everything inside my mind just went blank. I forgot all of my plans and all I ever cared about was saving her and bringing her back to me.Yeah, I know there is a high possibility that I might regret all of it, but I love her. When I entered this battle, I had nothing to lose so I made moves recklessly, but now that I have her, I finally have something I want to protect."We're already here." she suddenly said as she unbuckled her
Winter's POV"You have something to tell me?" grandpa kept on looking alternately at me and Matthew as soon as we arrived at his office. I called him this morning saying there is something we want to inform him about.I glanced at Matthew, who was just sitting next to me with a serious expression on his face. "Mr. Wesley, know this would surprise you. But first of all, I would like to make it clear that I have clean intentions toward your granddaughter.""Yes, of course, I know that.""Matthew is my boyfriend now, grandpa." I straightforwardly blurted, with a smile on my face.Grandpa looked so surprised, then he suddenly spoke. "Boyfriend? Isn't he your husband?""Grandpa, we all know that marriage was fake. What we mean right now is that we have a genuine relationship. I love Matthew, and he loves me too.""Mr. Wesley, I know it's—"Oh, you two. I know it already. You don't have to tell me about your relationship when I already knew from the start that you're going to fall in love
Winter's POV"Woah, I think it's been a while since we had coffee together. I thought you have already forgotten me." I teased Ian while we were having coffee inside our favorite coffee shop.He glared at me. "It's because I don't want to bother you and your cowardice boyfriend.""Hey, don't call him like that!""Fine, fine. Defend him all you want.""You should be happy for me. You know, we can't stay single forever. We're not getting any younger. We need to find someone we want to settle down with. It's nice being single, but having romance feels different, too. You better find a girlfriend already. Don't worry, I'll arrange a blind date for you.""Ah, stop meddling with my romantic life after rejecting me for the second time. You'll see, I'll have a girlfriend in no time. And when that happens, I will never show my face to you again."I laughed. "Come on, you're being too loyal. I know you can never find someone like me, but for sure you'll find someone who will love you, too.""I
Themis' POVIt was already ten in the evening when I got home. Elisse was already asleep while Winter was probably taking a half bath. She usually does that before going to sleep. I wasn't also able to fetch her from work since I had a lot of meetings to attend to. I had to finish all the pending jobs I have left when my arm got injured.I just decided to change my clothes before heading to the kitchen again to make some coffee. I still have lots of paperwork to do, so I decided to bring some of them at home. Winter said she's going to a talk show next week, and I want to be the one to accompany her there."Pumpkin?"I put the cup of coffee down on the island and turned around to see Winter who was already wearing her pajamas. I smiled upon seeing her. "Hello, there. Want some coffee?"She stared at my face with her eyes blinking. She was pouting as she started walking over to me. "I missed you so much...""Me too."Winter stretched her arms lunged at me. I didn't expect her to do tha
Winter's POV"Oh, preparing lunch for your husband?"I smiled at Ian as I closed the lunchbox and wrapped it in a handkerchief. "I don't have a lot of things to do today, so I think I will just bring him some food to eat. He said he often skip eating lunch so I'm worried about him.""Just bring that to him already. I don't even care about that man.""Fine. Then just stay here and look after my office.""What do you think of me, your personal secretary?"I walked over to him and pinched his cheeks. "Actually, you can be one if you want to. By the way, I have to go now. See you later, Ian!"He just glared at me as he waved his hand goodbye.***"Is Matthew inside his office?" I asked one of the employees when I finally arrived in front of Matthew's office.She smiled shyly at me and lowered her head. "Yes, Miss Winter. Sir Matthew is inside.""Thanks."With a smile on my face, I reached for the knob of his office door. I got surprised upon opening it when I saw Belle laughing with him a
Winter's POVMatthew and I have nothing to do, and since Elisse insisted she want to invite her friends over to our house, we agreed with her. And now, five of her friends are here. I thought Matthew and I could finally find a way to sneak out and be together, but it turns out he became the nanny of the kids. He did nothing but play and entertain them."Pumpkin, can you make an apple pie for me?" I asked him while he was reading a book for Elisse and her friends."I'll make one later." He just said without even looking at me.He's really like that whenever he's with somebody else, even when he's doing something related to work. It's as if I suddenly disappear and don't exist at all. I crossed my arms over my chest and glared at him before finally standing up and reaching for my phone above the center table.Since he's busy doing something, then I might as well do something too.I dialed Ian's number and called him. "Hello, Ian?"I noticed Matthew glanced my way when he heard Ian's nam
Winter's POVMatthew and I were both panting when he finally moved away from me. He leaned his head on my shoulder while both of his hands were at my sides. That was the longest and most passionate kiss I have ever done in my entire life and I didn't know could really kiss like that, knowing that he's never had a girlfriend before."Don't do that again..." he suddenly murmured. "H-Huh?"He then raised his head and looked directly into my eyes. "Don't just drink like that and talk about some other guy."I could feel my whole face getting hotter while looking at him. His ears were also bright red, his eyes looked misty. I bit my lip and nodded my head. "I-I promise... I won't talk about some other guy when you're around."He tapped the island, which made me surprise. His brows were furrowed. "Even when I'm not around. You can't talk about them...""O-Okay... I promise."I saw a glimpse of a smile on his face before he helped me go down. "I'll lock the door. You probably forgot to lock
Winter's POV"Do you think I did great with the interview?" I asked Matthew as soon as we left the studio where I was interviewed.He wiped the sweat on my forehead with his handkerchief before handing me bottled water. "You did great. For sure, the audience missed you so much.""Do you think so?""Didn't you hear how loud they cheered for you a while ago? They were so happy to see you.""I know it's so awkward for me to say this, but I think I somehow miss being in front of the camera."Matthew looked at me and smiled. "It's normal for you to feel that way, anyway.""I wonder what Ian is doing right now. He was so sure that he would come to that talk show to accompany me, but then he cancelled it last minute and told me he had something important to do. Also, I haven't seen him for so many days now. The last time I saw him was when they went to our house.""Maybe he's having a new movie project? Or he's busy with his restaurant?""Perhaps that is the reason.""Why, do you miss him?"