Zack felt even more confused. “Dave, you know that you are the greatest of them all in my eyes. But, why are you comparing yourself to them?“ He asked.He was shocked by the look on the man's face! Dave was always so calm about everything. Why did it look like he was about to cry today?“Then? Don't you think that I can take good care of Mia?“ Dave asked. He had felt so bad when he saw his dad trying to match Mia with other men when he was just there.And Zack was stunned. “Dave, you have been taking good care of Mia all the time! What are you trying to say?“Dave sighed. He fearfully rubbed his hair and looked back at Dave with his red eyes. “Dad, do you remember about my request before I left?“ He did not want to waste any more time. He would better speak out what was in his mind and let every other thing fall in place.Zack pursed his lips. “I remember that you didn't ask for anything. You said you would ask for it once you came back,” he said. Those words that Dave left behind ha
In the past, when I called him that, I didn't feel like that. Why was my heart beating that fast all of a sudden?I saw Dave smile and he hugged me tightly. He moved closer and kissed my cheeks. “Honey, that feels so good. But, I still think it is not enough…”“What?“ I looked at him in shock. “Dave, you are not going to change your mind about it, right?“ I asked.Dave chuckled. “Nope, I just need one more thing, and I swear that I will dig up everything you want me to,” he said.I could only sigh. I really wanted to help Auntie Benta. It was not that easy being separated from her only child. Why was Dave making everything difficult?“What else do you want?“ I asked. He looked like he was enjoying everything he was doing. “Mmh, I want to be your boyfriend,” he said with a straight face. “Can you be my girlfriend, Mia?“I sighed. “Dave, I told you that I didn't want to think about relationships now…” I said. How badly did he want us to date?Dave was silent for a few seconds. Then he
Mari could not believe that Tony would ask for such a thing. They had met less than a week ago, and were married for only two days now. How could he be asking for a wedding knight?Tony saw her reaction and sighed. “Mari, to be honest, I feel that you are a very amazing woman. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and make you the mother to my kids. I don't think there is any need to waste more time…”“What?“ Mari asked in fear. Was that how fast men forgot about their exes? Or, was he truly smitten by her?Tony could not resist but pinch her cheeks. “Stop thinking about others. Now, this life is between you and me. Think about it, dear,” he said, kissing her forehead again, before getting out of bed.Mari was left in a stupor. He had kissed her forehead twice that morning. Why was her heart beating that fast?…The moment we walked into Dave's private elevator, he held my hand and intertwined our fingers.I tried pulling away from him. “Someone might see us,” I said in fear.
“Ah, Dave…” I called and stole a look at dad. What was he thinking? But I was surprised when dad smiled while shaking his head. “I will go to work. Tell me if you need anything,” he said.I blushed, but there was really nothing I could do when Dave was holding onto me like that. “Okay, dad,” I said.Once he had left, I looked at Dave angrily. “What are you trying to do in front of dad?“ I asked. He was getting so difficult to deal with.But he pouted. “I am feeling so uncomfortable… I want to sleep…” he said and shut his eyes tightly.…Annie was in a very bad mood when she went back to her office. She had been working for Dave for so many years. She could not understand why Dave did not love her back.In the past, she would have thought that it was because of Mia. But Mia was just his little sister. There could never be anything between the two of them.Her thoughts were interrupted when there came a knock on her door and Zack appeared. “Chairman,” she called hurriedly. She felt lik
…“I hope that no one saw you coming here,” Sofia said as she looked behind Yuel carefully.Yuel smirked and walked into the house. “Just for how long are you going to be this scared?“ He asked. “Who cares about them? They don't even know who I am…”“It is better to be safe,” Sofia said. “Anyway, we have to celebrate our victory now. Soon, we are taking down Zack and his stupid adopted son…”“Mom? Is it true? Mia ignored me the other day. I will have to give her a good lesson at her lowest,” Denny said with a smirk.She looked at the best foods on the table and her mouth watered. “Things have been so good lately…”Sofia shrugged. “To me, that idiot is as good as dead. She refused to help me after raising her for years. I have a plan for her. She has to know that she can never joke with me…”Yuel and Denny looked at her in confusion. “Are you planning something? She is still your daughter, Sis,” Yuel said. He did not hate that girl as much as the rest.“Of course! We have to find someo
WARNING: MATURE CONTENT AVAILABLE IN THIS CHAPTER“Ah!“ I gasped and tried to push him away. But Dave held my hands and pinned them above my head.He was smiling at me when he leaned closer and kissed my lips again. “I came to realize that you enjoy this, darling! Stop pretending to push me away,” he said.I was stunned for a second. Did he think that I enjoyed doing such things with him? There was something wrong with his brain.“Dave!“ I called angrily. “Leave me alone or I will scream,” I said. No matter how I tried, I could not pull away from him.But he chuckled again. “Darling… go ahead and scream… If dad comes, I swear not to stop what I am doing. He will be the one to feel embarrassed,” he said shamelessly.And I felt like I could bite him to death. “Dave! What the hell do you want from me?“ I asked. His actions at times were scary.“You!“ he replied calmly, like it was a normal thing to do. “Mia, it is you that I want every day. I want to hug you, to kiss you, to eat you up!“
…“Boss, the annual party tonight…” Fortune walked into Dave's office and began explaining.But Dave raised his hand to stop him. “I won't be attending. You should have known that,” he said.Fortune sighed. “Of course. You have never attended it! I just thought that you would have a change of mind this year,” he said.Dave did not say anything. He continued working on his computer as though he was not the person that Fortune was talking to.Fortune sighed and looked at me. “Mia, the party will start at seven o'clock. You can call me if you don't have someone to drop you…” he said.And Dave suddenly turned to look at me. “Are you going?“ He asked, as though he was shocked.I creased my brows and nodded. “It is a party for all employees. Of course, I will have to go,” I said. I wasn't like him. Even though I hated places with a lot of people, that was a sacrifice I could make only once every year.And besides, I was familiar with most of the people attending. It was only Dave who was s
Soon, the game was changed and we played truth or dare. It was fun at first, since people were forced to say some funny things about their lives.Someone was dared to do the piggy dance for thirty minutes, another one was dared to cluck like a hen for ten minutes and I was dying with laughter.“Boss, truth or dare!“ Fortune, who seemed to have a grudge against Dave, suddenly said. Once again, all the attention was turned back to Dave, who was sitting by himself on the other side of the table.He seemed stunned for a second before rubbing his head. “Truth!“ He said. He was a little outgoing that day.Fortune smiled. “Um… I thought you would choose dare,” he said, a little disappointed. “Anyway, tell us about your first love…”I was also eager to hear about that. He had never said anything about his first love. Could it be Becky?Dave sighed and threw me a look. Luckily, I looked away from him before he could catch me. I didn't want people to start questioning me again.“My first love?“
I pursed my lips and scratched my head as I looked between Emah and Little Treasure. “Um… Are you going to fight with a kid?“ I asked and winked at Emah.“Auntie Emah, why are you so annoying? Little Auntie's baby is mine,” Little Treasure said with a pout.I felt like laughing at the two of them. They were fighting over something they were not even sure about.Emah blushed. “Um, because Little Treasure booked first, I would ask you to pray hard that it is a girl. If not, you will only end up with a little brother,” she said.Little Treasure smiled. “Auntie Emah is sensible nowadays,” he said, giving me a peck on the cheek.Soon, more and more visitors came, ranging from close friends to other business partners. The party was not very formal. So, we ate, drank, and had fun.I was so exhausted when the party ended and we finally went to bed. “Aah! I am just so exhausted,” I said as Dave wrapped his hands around me.“Don't worry, we have the whole of tomorrow to rest before we leave,” he
…Dave picked the biggest piece of meat and put it on my plate. But I quickly shook my head at him. “No, I don't want to eat this much again,” I said.At that time, most of my clothes did not fit anymore. I was scared that if I ate a little more, I wouldn't be able to recognize myself.“What is wrong with her? Hasn't meat been her favorite?" Dad asked with raised brows.And the shameless Dave burst out laughing. “She is scared of getting fat,” he said. I felt embarrassed at his words.Dad and Mom also burst out laughing. And I did not know whether they were laughing at me for my fatness or something else.“Darling, don't stress yourself about the meals. It is normal for you to gain some weight when pregnant. After you give birth, you will go back to your normal body,” Mom explained.I looked at her with some doubt. “Are you sure?“ I asked. I was scared that they were just happy to see me gain more weight.“I am very sure, darling,” Mom said, and she began looking at her phone. “See, t
…I opened my eyes, and the happy voices and noises outside shocked me. Was there a party or something?I had felt sleepy after having lunch, so I went to bed. I did not even know how long I had slept.I moved on the bed and felt uncomfortable. What was wrong with me? Wait, what was I putting on?My eyes opened wide when I saw myself in a white wedding dress. Was Dave playing another trick on me?I turned around to look at myself in the mirror, but I froze. That was not our usual house.And taking a closer look, I realized that I was in the house on Treasure Island. How had I gotten there?“The bride is awake!“ Emah shouted as she entered the room. “Sigh! We were all waiting for you.“I looked at her in shock. “What are you doing here?“ I asked. Did everyone come to Treasure Island with us?“To attend your wedding, of course,” Emah said, pulling me to the bed. “Look at you. How did you sleep? We have to patch up your make-up again.““Where is Dave?“ I asked. Did he drug me to sleep so
The doctor was taken aback. He looked at Dave with questioning eyes. “Your wife is two months pregnant. Are you sure you knew nothing about it?“ he asked.Dave once again looked at the girl on the bed. His heart was beating very fast. “No wonder she has been very moody recently. Doctor, what am I supposed to do?“ He asked, his eyes dancing with joy. He was going to be a dad.“Try making sure that she is stress-free. It is always a bit difficult for first-time mothers to handle too much stress and anxiety,” he explained.…I had just woken up when I heard something about someone getting pregnant. For some reason, my heart began beating so fast.“Who is pregnant?“ I asked in a small voice. Dave was holding onto my hand.He quickly looked at me when I spoke. “Honey, you are awake,” he said, kissing my cheeks. “I was very scared.““Who is pregnant?“ I asked again. I wanted to know the answer to that so much.Dave creased his brows. “You did not know about it?“ He asked softly.And I shook
Yuel looked at Sofia with a sigh. “I think we have to stop it. Denny will be mad at you. And she might tell Mia the truth,” he said.He was still feeling afraid when he remembered the things that Dave and his men had done to him in that basement.But Sofia waved Denny's phone in her hand. “I have her phone. She can't communicate with anyone,” she said."But, siz,” Yuel tried to say. Denis had promised to help them out in the end. Wasn't Sofia going to ruin everything if she tried to harm Mia?“I am going to get rid of her like I should have done in the past. It doesn't matter anyway. Sooner, I will go back to jail.“…Denny could not just sit still when she thought that her mom was going to harm Mia. She looked around the room, trying everything to get out of there.And at last, she succeeded in breaking the window and left quietly. She was not going to allow her mom to do another harmful thing to Mia.“Sir, please, can I use your phone?“ She asked the first person she saw on the way.
Mom chuckled and nodded her head continuously. “Yes, he is trying to act sweet. Also, we all know how much Dave loves you. You have to be happy with the way he calls you,” she said.Even though I thought it would look funny if I was happy with anyone calling me stupid, I still nodded my head.The only thing I thought of was to also look for a name like that to call him by. It would serve him right.My phone on the table vibrated. I thought that it was a text from Dave, so I hurriedly looked at it. Anyway, I was never expecting calls and texts from any other person.But I creased my brows when I saw that it was a text from Becky. Wasn't she out of the country?After Dave suspected that the shares that Sofia had acquired were because of the help of Mr. Williams, he tried to approach them.But he learned that the family had secretly relocated abroad. They had not even told Dad a thing.But because of the relationship that Dad had had with them over the years, he had decided to let things
…On our fifth day on the island, things were still so fun. We spent the whole day exploring and having more fun.However, at night, we were just about to go to bed when I received a call. It was a new contact that I had not seen before.Dave was in the bathroom, so I decided to just pick it up.“Hello,” I said. It was funny that someone called me at such a time.“Mia…” I heard Denny's voice from the other side. And by the look of things, she was crying.“Denny, are you okay?“ I asked worriedly. Dave had told me that after Sofia escaped from the police cell, Denny had also gone missing.“Mia, can you help us, please?" she asked, crying even harder. “We don't have anything.“I was slightly taken aback. Denny was a princess who had been brought up with a silver spoon.“What happened? And who are you with?“ I asked. Was she trying to admit that she was with her mother?“Mia, I will be alone here at one o'clock tomorrow. Can you come over? I am a hidden warehouse along X X road."I sighed
They laughed at me again. “We are not after money. We know how to be loyal,” one of them said.I sighed in disappointment. “Is it Sofia who asked you to kidnap me?“ I asked. And I could see the look of shock on their faces. It seemed like I had guessed right.“Miss, we are not going to disclose anything about our boss,” one of the men said. “Be obedient until you meet them.“I sighed. I knew that I was never going to convince them to let me go. But I had some hope since I knew that if it was really Sofia who wanted me, it would be easy for Dad and Dave to locate me.After all, once they found out that I was missing, Sofia would be their first suspect.The phone of one of the men rang. And he picked it up immediately. “Boss?“ He said.I perked my eyes so that I could hear the voice of the other person on the phone, but it was to no success. I did not hear a thing.“Yes, we are entering the airport now. We shall be there soon,” the man speaking on the phone said.And I froze in place. A
"Boss, something bad happened." Fortune began speaking, but he stopped when he saw us.“Um, I think I am blind. I went to the wrong office. I saw nothing,” he said in fear, and the door was shut with a bang.I quickly got up from Dave's lap and looked away in embarrassment. I could never save my face again.What I did not expect was that Dave would also stand up. “Let us continue in the resting room,” he said, trying to pull me to the room connected to the office.But I yanked my hand away from him. “Not now,” I said. How could he still think of doing such a thing?“I am going to kill him!“ Dave cursed angrily. He took his phone and called Fortune. It was too late for me to stop him.“Get in here right now!" He shouted and went back to his seat. I looked at him with a sigh.A few seconds later, Fortune rushed into the office. There was a look of embarrassment on his face. “Boss, I did not see anything,” he hurriedly explained.I felt more embarrassed, and I tried not to look at him. T