"No, I'm not. I want some grapes," Arkan answered him calmly.I bowed slightly and just listened and watched the conversation between the two of them. The lady was wondering what I was doing, but she didn't scold me.I don't even care if the lady keeps glancing at me. as long as my full attention is on Arkan and Aldo."Who's with you?" Aldo asked directly.That caused Arkan to look up at him, and they both stared at each other. I saw the parting of his lips after staring at Arkan. Baron's approach to Arkan and his staring at my son also caught my eye."Oh hell, this is not real," Baron couldn't help but exclaim. "Did you get someone else pregnant, Mr. Aldo?" was his curious question.My chest is no longer heaving with fear, and I just want to drag Arkan out of there after seeing Aldo kneel down a little so that he and my son are equal. I saw his jaw tensing and his eyes staring deeply at Arkan."We have the same eyes, Mister," Arkan said innocently to Aldo.I saw how Aldo's eyes narro
"You don't want to tell me your mother's name? Fine. Just tell me your name, young boy," he gently asked Arkan.Arkan stared at him for a long time before speaking."I'm Arkan. Just call me, Arkan," my son answered simply.Aldo nodded slightly before standing up."I will remember you, Kiddo."That was the last thing Aldo said to Arkan after Baron forced him to leave. I hadn't even moved when they turned around. I waited for them to disappear from my sight before I quickly approached Arkan. picked him up and rushed out of the market. I also immediately stopped a cab and asked the driver to send us to the resthouse."Good job, baby. Don't just give any important information to strangers. Alright?"but he didn't seem to listen to me. His attention was on the grapes in his hand."Mom, why do we have the same eyes?" he asked suddenly, which made me stop."Oh?""That man, Mommy. I look exactly like him. His stares, his eyes, and his looks Is he my other uncle? I look more like him than Dadd
Out of fear, I didn't buy anymore. I immediately returned to the store and took Arkan there. I didn't even pay attention to Max's surprise.I swallowed several times, unable to look at my son, who was staring at me seriously."Mom, are we in a hurry?" he asked curiously.I took a deep breath and stopped for a moment."Uhm, I think I need a new hair color, baby. What do you think will work for my hair?"I pretended to raise my eyebrows to release the tension, and he wouldn't think there was a problem."Blue?" he answered uncertainly."Blue? What about dark ash blonde?"He smiled a little and immediately nodded."Are you an artist, Mom?" It was an innocent question that made me smile.I immediately picked him up and kissed him on the cheek before we went to the store that sells hair coloring. We go home quickly after that. That was taken care of, and even though it was difficult, I insisted on dyeing my own hair. facing the mirror and trying to reach some strands."Mom, when are we goin
"Do we need to hide again?" I asked Apollo hesitantly."You don't have any choice. If it was possible to send both of you to different places, I would have done it. But I am thinking of Gueco's state right now. For now, go back home."In the end, Arkan and I went home with slumped shoulders. Arkan kept asking why we went home so early, but I couldn't answer. I just cooked something for him to lose his temper.The next day, my head hurt more after watching the news on TV. My photo is on the screen again. I couldn't stop calling Alice."How are we going to get out of this if it's so messy? Alice, he wasn't even content to put my favorite in the newspaper; he even actually put it on television!" I'm hysterical.I walked around the living room several times. I even caught a glimpse of Arkan frowning as he followed me. He's ready to go, but I don't want to leave the house yet."Silly, the whole Philippines already knows that," she said simply, and I stopped."What?""I said, the whole Phil
My breathing was knotted with anger, especially after I caught sight of the shock on Max and Divine's faces. I tried to calm myself down, even though I was angry with Aldo. I want to erase the smirk on his lips. "Calm down, Mayu. He doesn't know you," I murmured to myself. I tried to regain my courage and slightly raised an eyebrow. I walked straight to the couch and grinned at him as he frowned. "I think you are mistaken, Mister?" I held out my palm for a handshake, and he just stared. "Castellanos. How did you forget, sweetie?" He pretended to be sad. I blinked and was about to withdraw my palm, but he immediately grabbed it tightly, making my eyes widen. My lips parted from the tightness of his grip, but I was more shocked by the electricity that suddenly traveled there. I can't even speak in shock or describe how it feels. "I have been looking for your whereabouts. It took me several years to see you again, and damn Gueco for keeping you here," he said through his gritted
Every step I take out of the jewelry store is huge. My chest was heaving and my hands were shaking as I took my cell phone out of my bag and dialed Alice's number.Now I don't know how to go home. I'm sure Aldo will follow me.I looked behind me several times, and my eyes almost squinted after seeing Aldo's smile while entering his car. Because of that, I immediately stopped the oncoming cab while waiting for Alice to answer the call."Alice! How long does it take for you to travel here?" I immediately opened the door when she answered the call.I heard a deep sigh on the other line, which made my lips freeze."What's the matter, Mayu? I can't go there. I've been bombarded with work."She protested from the other line, which made me close my eyes tightly. I rubbed my forehead and just hung up.What about Arkan?My head hurt more after seeing that Aldo's car did not leave the car I was riding in; he kept on following. Nervousness enveloped me again. I am afraid; it is not unlikely that
I was left stunned. I don't even know how I got home. After arriving, I hugged Arkan tightly. He almost sobbed, even though he was fine."Mom, are you okay?" he asked with such concern.I sobbed even more after feeling his gentle caress on my back.I immediately wiped the tears from my cheeks. I took a deep breath before picking him up."I'm fine, Baby. Don't worry about me. How's your day, by the way?" I asked him before thanking Mr. Ruben, who immediately nodded and signaled to leave."It was fun, Mommy! But I don't want to be left alone again," his voice was sad at the end.I forced a smile and made him face me. I stroked his hair and kissed him on the forehead."Never, Baby. Mommy will never leave you again. Can you please promise something to me?" I asked gently.Surprise poured into the different colors of his eyes as his thick eyebrows furrowed."What is it, Mom?"I swallowed and closed my eyes. Opening my eyes, I looked at him seriously."Baby, whatever happens, don't leave me
I want to fight for my rights and for my sufferings, but I can't open my lips knowing that Aldo is furious.We went to the resthouse. Baron handed me the robe before he and Mister Ruben went out with Arkan, who had been watching Aldo and me in surprise. He was still peeking before the door closed."Am I stupid, Mayu? No. You made me f*cking stupid!"I was startled by his scream. I lost all courage and just clenched my fist. My grip on the robe tightened so that I couldn't wear it."I kept searching for six freaking years! But all this time, you have been here at my home, living life with my son," he uttered in disbelief.I still heard his lackluster laugh and saw him shake his head. He pulled his hair in annoyance, frowned, and looked up while closing his eyes tightly."It's not my fault; it's yours. It's your own decision to search," I had the courage to say, even in a low voice.He stopped and immediately looked down at me. I braced myself, especially when he approached."Right, it'