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
"Alice, he's going to fight Arkan's custody in court!"I sniffed and couldn't think of what to do when that happened."Shh! You're making noise. Arkan might wake up. Maybe he's just scaring you," she said indifferently while continuing to eat ice cream."No. You know that monster. He is not holy," I repeated my litany."Probably. That's why he's a monster, silly," she replied dismissively.I was irritated by her answer, so I threw the tissue with mucus at her."Mayu, right! Do I look like trash?"I cringed when she artfully removed the tissue and actually sprayed alcohol on her hands."Why don't you seem interested?" I raised an eyebrow, which made her frown."Maybe it's because he's just scaring you. Maybe he wants you to get together at his house. Do you get it?"I shook my head because I couldn't imagine that Aldo would think that."That's vague. Also, Arkan doesn't want him. You can't force the boy if he doesn't want to." I snorted but slumped my shoulders, leaning against Alice's
"Can you call me Daddy again, Buddy?"I don't know how many requests Aldo made to Arkan.We finished shopping and were in the car, but he was still talking like that. I'm almost irritated by his repetitive request, but Arkan looks more irritable because he kept on pouting."Daddy," he murmured lazily.Aldo smiled again, as if he had won the lottery. He hugged Arkan tightly, and now his eyebrows were meeting."One more—""Will you stop, Aldo? You can see that Arkan is already annoyed, and yet you don't want to stop."I couldn't resist saying that, especially since I knew Arkan was already irritated and annoyed."I'm just happy," was his simple answer.I blinked and shook my head. Fortunately, he was quiet. I thought he was nice until we got home, but I couldn't help but be nervous after he stopped me from entering the house."We need to talk—""Speak now." I folded my arms as he raised his eyebrows.He snorted a little and pouted after watching me."Are we forgetting something here, Sw
I don't know where I should go. Arkan climbed on the bed first, then called me."Mom, here!" He even tapped the place next to him.I let out a sigh and lay there. I immediately hugged him and covered him with the blanket. I didn't look for or wait for Aldo, who had been talking to someone on his cell phone."Daddy isn't done yet?" Arkan asked weakly."Don't wait for him, baby. Sleep now, it's already late."He nodded a little, but even so, I knew he would still be waiting for him, so I couldn't sleep either. I just closed my eyes, but I wasn't asleep yet. I even heard Aldo's approaching footsteps."Why are you still awake, Buddy?" asked Arkan."Shh, Daddy. Keep quiet; Mommy is asleep," he whispered.I'm not sure if Aldo answered. The only thing I know is that the bed screeched on the other side of Arkan, and someone placed a strong hand on my arm while I was hugging Arkan."Sleep, kiddo," he whispered.I couldn't help but frown after feeling his sweet caress on my arm. He didn't seem
I took courage and bravery from what Arkan said. I also threw Aldo's things hard in front of him, directly onto his chest."I don't need you. I don't need your money. I don't want someone like you in my life, so please tell your grandpa to make his own son!" I smirked and was about to close the door, but he quickly stopped me."Is this really what you want?" he asked through his gritted teeth.I raised my eyebrows and looked at him impatiently."Yes. Don't go near Arkan. Don't visit us anymore. I'll find a job, and I'll pay all your money."He stopped for a moment, as if he were thinking about what I said. Later, a small smile appeared on his lips."Fine. Let's play this game, sweetie. See you in court. No, erase that. See you in jail," he replied coldly, making my lips part.I didn't move and couldn't ask what he meant. I just came to my senses after hearing the sound of his car driving away.I covered my mouth in weakness. I closed my eyes tightly and took a deep breath."He's kiddi