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'
Even if I didn't want to, I did what he wanted. I went upstairs and took a shower. I hurried to get back to Arkan right away, but I couldn't stop myself from lingering and crying now that I was hurting.What will happen in my son's life?I know it's unlikely that Arkan and I will be together after this, but if there's a chance to run away, I'll do it.After finishing, I knotted the towel well before going out. But when I got out, I stopped when I saw that Aldo was in front of the bed, and he was still arranging things in the suitcase that I don't know where he got them from.I quietly stepped and simply took my clothes so that he wouldn't notice, but I also felt his gaze on me."Arkan is downstairs, waiting for you. Hurry up."Because of what he said, I just took any clothes. I hugged them and hurried back to the bathroom to get dressed. I can't waste time, especially since this is what my son and I are talking about.When I came out of the bathroom again, he was holding Arkan's large
My eyes widened as I chased after Aldo when he rushed to Apollo. Apollo was calm, but not Aldo. Just one blow from him can hurt even Arkan.He uttered it again after standing in front of Apollo.Apollo lazily let go of Arkan and whispered, causing him to immediately run towards me so I couldn't catch up with Aldo."Mom, what's happening?" he asked curiously.I picked him up and kissed him on the cheek."Close your eyes and don't listen to whatever you will hear. Alright?"Though he was in doubt, he still nodded. I really wanted to get Arkan out, but Aldo and Apollo were in the way of the door.I gasped after Aldo collared Apollo, but the latter didn't budge."Why, Apollo?!" He gritted his teeth.I closed my eyes after he hit Apollo in the face. My hug for Arkan also tightened because of that."Punch me, brother. Punch me and let Arkan see how bad you are," Apollo said calmly.That's when I open my eyes. Aldo's fist stuck in the air while Apollo looked at him emotionlessly. I want to a
We went directly to the resort, and the villa where I hid before was where we stayed. I know Arkan likes the sea, but at that time, there was no smile on his lips. He was still staring at Aldo, who was talking with someone on the cellphone."Yes. Ready my penthouse or my house in the subdivision. I'll send you a copy of what stuff you need to buy," he said to the person on the other line.I sighed and just combed Arkan's hair with my hands."Do you want to swim, Baby?" I gently asked him."Mommy, I'm sad," he admitted.My heart is heavy because, like him, I am also sad. But of course I couldn't be sad in front of my son, so I smiled."I'll make some snacks, then we will swim and go boating. Alright? Do you want us to go boating?" I even waved my eyebrows to encourage him."Yes, Mommy! I want that!"He immediately held on to my hand. We didn't even change clothes. We just walked straight out of the villa."And where are you going?" Aldo suddenly asked.I was stunned. Arkan turned to me
"Huh? Is he telling the truth, Mommy?" Arkan looked at me pleadingly.I know that even if he is not looking for a father, he is happy to meet Aldo.Despite the fact that my inner self doesn't want to agree, I nodded. But I did not expect his sharp look at Aldo."I don't like you. You hurt my mommy," Arkan said, which made us part our lips.I saw how Aldo knotted his brows but then still managed to carry Arkan in his arms.Arkan and I looked at each other, and I think he didn't want to leave either, but we cannot do anything. After only two hours, we were on Aldo's chopper. He handed me the headphones while he put on Arkan's.I didn't say a word during the trip. Even Arkan didn't talk to Aldo, even though Aldo sometimes got his attention. The child still slept until we reached Manila."I'll carry him." Aldo stopped my hands.I quietly went down and let him take Arkan. I even nodded to his two male employees who carried the things."Is the limousine ready?" he asked Baron.Even though t