"This is going to be a big scope. My brother will surely go crazy if he finds out the truth," he uttered again.I pursed my lips before looking at him. He has those same features, similar to Aldo and Alaric, and now I wonder why he is doing this."What are you doing here, Apollo?" I simply asked.I don't want to sound ungrateful, especially since it was because of him that Aldo still can't find me."I tracked you down. It's funny that you didn't use my card. I had a hard time finding you. and you're just here. Of all places, why here?" He smiled a little, as if to laugh at himself.I pouted a little and couldn't answer. I also don't know why my feet brought me here. Finally, I glanced at his hand, which was still in my stomach. I slowly removed it, which made him glance at it again."Aww, I'm sorry. I got excited about my nephew," he meaningfully uttered.I quickly shook his hand. I cleared my throat and looked back in the distance."What if I say that this is not your nephew?" I glan
I grinned at what he said and remembered Aldo. In fact, Aldo just wanted the heat of the body."Because your brother is such an asshole that he only cares about his carnal cravings. By the way, why did you help me? You're betraying your brother."I turned to him and caught his mischievous smile. He seemed to be thinking of funny things. and I doubt if I would like that."Nah-huh. Let's just say I love this game. Hide and seek, huh? Let my brother go crazy trying to find you. Anyway, are you available tomorrow? Let's shop."That was the last thing he said before he left. I didn't even nod at his offer. I immediately called Alice to report that.She was giggling from the other line, as if she were so happy with the news."What's exciting about that, Alice?" I asked sarcastically, which made her stop: "Nothing good is happening, Alice. I mean, Aldo can easily find me—""Silly! That means you have captured two Castellanos! Ayiiee! You might never know that Alaric and that old Castellanos
Nothing could be stronger than my heartbeat. It was in vain that I clung to Apollo's leg out of nervousness."Why don't we eat lunch together with your girlfriend? Don't worry. My treat," Aldo offered.My grip on Apollo's leg tightened. I was already pulling his jeans, so he was holding it at the waistline.He glared at me and slightly pulled his leg back. I widened my eyes at him and pulled his jeans more."I'm waiting, Apollo," Aldo impatiently uttered.Apollo laughed out of tune and forced his jeans to lift. He even tried to pull back his leg."Bro, my new girlfriend is shy. She doesn't want to face anyone." He laughed again at the end."Really? I thought she was being aggressive since she said yes to you. Anyways, what are you doing on this baby's section?" His tone became doubtful.Apollo laughed again and presented the cart full of baby gear, so I pinched him again in the leg. He's putting me in the worst situation!"Can you pay for these? I forgot my card, and my girlfriend nee
I was stunned and could not move from my place. It was as if I was just waiting for Aldo to turn around because I knew the hide-and-seek game was over. Gradually, the cellphone I was holding in my ear dropped along with my tears. I could still feel Arkan's slight kick, which made me cry."Are you excited to meet your father?" I asked softly and even glanced at my baby bump.I smiled bitterly, especially after seeing the pair of black shoes in front of me.The hiding is over, Mayu. My brain murmured that."It's late at night. Why are you still outside? The baby might catch a cold."My eyes widened at that low baritone voice. I blinked and immediately raised my gaze just to see Gueco grinning in front of me."You thought it was Aldo?" he asked, confirming my thoughts.My lips parted as my forehead knotted, and I turned to look behind him to confirm that Aldo didn't follow him. My tears flowed back after seeing that he had not been behind him."I asked him to get inside when I saw you. I
I wanted to be angry with Alice for what she had done, but the nurse came back to say it was already my term. In the end, I looked at her intently. She bit her finger as she looked remorseful.I took a deep breath and gave my trust to God. I tried to calm my heart during the operation, even though I wanted to scream. I don't even know how it ended or if I heard Arkan cry. All I know is that I want to get up, go back to the room, and rest. I'm not sure if I fell asleep. As far as I know, I was awakened by Alice's voice and another male voice."Is she alright?""I'm not sure. Maybe. Wait a minute, how to hold a baby?""I don't know. I have never held a baby in my whole life. We'll call the nurse.""Crazy! You're going to disturb others—""Of course. We can't be careless about holding Arkan. That's my nephew we're talking about, the heir of our empire and my brother's firstborn. We will all die if something bad happens to Arkan. Not just to Aldo, but I am sure my grandfather Frederick wi
We were both puzzled, not knowing how to hide from Aldo when he called again and said that he was near Apollo's cellphone location."Maybe you should leave first, Apollo?" I suggested.Arkan had never stopped crying, so we were more panicked."Where else is there a baby crying, Miss Selvestre? He will still look at this place." He rubbed his neck and cursed.Alice and I looked at each other. I don't know what to do."You have to move to the other room first. Maybe they have a baby too," Alice suggested. "Shoo Greek with a dark conscience! Come on!" she pursued.Apollo's eyes squinted at Alice before he decided to leave the room.We took a deep breath after he went out. Alice carefully took Arkan and danced with him a little."Would I still be wondering if Aldo is here tomorrow?" Alice's eyebrows raised.I sighed and gently held Arkan's smooth leg."We should go home tomorrow. Check again if Arkan's birth certificate is okay, Alice."She nodded and took care of Arkan carefully. We chec
"We will leave, Apollo—""Don't. If you are thinking about Aldo, he will not come here. He's busy."I don't know, but a bitter smile appeared on my lips. "I know. "He's busy finding a fiancée—""Yeah, his runaway fiancée," he added, which made me stop after what he said had sunk in to me.Why is he referring to me?"It was his fault that I ran away—""Silly, I was just kidding." He chuckled softly before he became serious: "Please don't go anywhere, Miss Selvestre. Arkan deserves all of this."That was Apollo's request before he left us at home. Now, I don't know if I will stay in the rest house or run away."Let's just stay here, Mayu. It's tiring to move around," Alice murmured, leaning back on the soft sofa."What if Aldo suddenly appeared here?" I asked worriedly.Alice got up from the sofa and looked at me tiredly."Don't think about that, Mayu! He's busy. Busy! Okay, I'm busy," she explained.I couldn't help but worry and watch my son. I can't even understand why my heart seems
"Are you crazy or just plain stupid?! That's your son, Mayu! That's not a dog you can just give to anyone! Think about it!"After that, she just hung up. With a slumped shoulder, I threw the cellphone on the bed. I closed my eyes tightly and massaged my temples. When I woke up, I glanced at Arkan, who was innocently looking at me.The color of his eyes is very clear to me, and I think they will get brighter as he gets older."I can't take care of you, Arkan," I said more weakly.Even though my heart is being torn apart little by little, my decision to send him to an orphanage is still intact.Someone else can take care of him better.Others will love him more.He will be given more attention, and...He can have a whole family.They kept going back and forth in my mind. So the next day, even though I could feel the tears in the corner of my eyes, I decided to look for an orphanage.I carried Arkan and waited patiently for the car. When I got on board, I noticed the driver took us to th