I gently rested my forehead on his neck after his warm palm caressed my thigh. I was almost out of breath when his fingers slowly traveled between my thighs.I clutched his jersey shirt tightly when I felt his finger directly touch what was in between my thighs."You have been bad, Sweetie. Why bring Arkan here?" He murmured as he gripped my thigh.I rolled my eyes, even though he couldn't see."You enjoyed.""Hm, but still. I don't want him to get exposed to this industry yet. I want him to enjoy his childhood and play," he said before one of his hands slowly traveled inside my blouse."He can play here instead of being alone at home. I'm not used to leaving him, Aldo."Even then, I was actually bringing Arkan to my workplace. Even if he is with a trusted person, I prefer to see my son all day."Point taken," he whispered before he bit my ear.I moaned with the sensation and with the heat rushing down in between my thighs, making me wet and aching for more."Aldo!"I harshly bit my l
I was shy when we were about to go home. I didn't leave the room until he called me. I think I just slept the whole day after what happened at the table. Arkan woke up before me, who was already outside. Aldo, on the other hand, slept for a while before returning to work. I think he finished what I was reading earlier. He also fixed the things he broke on the table.I sighed and picked up the clothes that Melani had given me earlier. I just asked Aldo to get it because I was shy! After my awesomeness, now I'm ashamed! I just want to swear!I slapped my cheeks softly before deciding to go out. I gently closed the door and tried to look serious. I looked straight at Aldo, who was facing the table while Arkan was on his lap writing something on paper. It seems like just a while ago I was on his lap and the table—Oh, shut up, Mayu! Replay or rewind is not possible!I scolded myself and returned my serious look. That's why it's hard to stand after seeing the strange smile on Aldo's lips.
"Behave, Mayu. Just listen and take down notes," he reminded before holding the door knob in the conference room.He glanced at me from his side, so I raised my eyebrows and folded my arms."I know my job description, Mr. Castellanos. I know how to act accordingly."He grinned and completely opened the conference room door. His steps are continuous, and he doesn't care about the eyes that follow him. I also quickened my steps but bowed my head and was shy around the people inside.But when I felt the eyes on me, I immediately looked up, only to meet the painful stares of my Mommy and Daddy's family. I was stunned after seeing that Mommy's husband, Frank, and Daddy's wife, Cora, were there. But I was even more surprised after meeting the emphatic gaze of Don Frederick Castellanos.I was bitten by a snake after seeing that conference look like a family reunion of those with a black conscience. But who cares? Even though Stella and Addison's stares were sharp, I tried to raise my head an
"I'm fine." I gently shook his hand that was holding my shoulder, but he immediately returned it."Are you sure you weren't hurt?"He stared at me so intently that I shook my head. Physically, I was not really hurt because Mrs. Cora wasn't able to slap me. She did march away because of Aldo."I wasn't hurt physically. But in my heart and emotions... it hurts," I confessed softly.I know he doesn't care about my feelings, but I can't stop saying that. It's because of the weight that Arkan got involved in all of this. Add to that, my whole personality is being judged, even though they have no right to.The surroundings were quiet for a moment, and I understood that. It's okay even if he doesn't comfort me since we don't have anything."Uhm, I'm out first. I'm just going to drink some water."I bowed a little and was about to leave the bathroom, but he stopped my wrist. His palm immediately went to my back and touched my waist."I honestly don't know how to comfort you, but I want you to
"Alice!!!" I screamed as soon as she answered the call."Calm down, Mayu! You look like a pig about to be slaughtered! Inhale and exhale first."I stupidly followed what she said. Inhale and exhale. I just can't help but be thrilled, even though the only label I'm holding is that of a bed warmer. Aldo's actions and words are confusing me, but at the same time, they are waking up the butterflies in my stomach."Aldo is—""You're pregnant?! F*ck, Mayu! You should have used a condom!"I immediately rolled my eyes at what she said, and if I had been in front of her, I probably would have pulled her hair."What pregnant? I'm taking pills that he gave himself. I just want to say that Aldo said I wouldn't be alone anymore—""It's probably because you have Arkan and you're still in his house," she interrupted, which made me narrow my eyes."Listen first, Alice! You keep on interrupting me and talking!"I quickly went to the window and saw Arkan driving his car in the garden while Yaya Karen w
I felt so betrayed. I don't want to accuse or think badly, but when I saw Yaya Karen carrying a dish, I felt furious. I think that she spread what I cooked on the floor just to pay attention to it. But why would she do that? That's the biggest question I have right now.I want to scold her, reprimand her, or even bully her. The case was that Arkan was staring, and I didn't want him to see that, so instead of confronting Yaya Karen, I walked out and marched upstairs. I locked myself in the room and took a shower again. Put on jammies and jump on the bed.My heart doesn't want to calm down in annoyance. It's terrifying, but I can't help it. I just buried my face in the pillow. I don't want to go down anymore, and I might not be able to stop my anger. I just hope Aldo feeds Arkan.My face lay on the pillow for half an hour before the door opened. I turned aside and ignored Aldo. I heard his footsteps and how he took off his watch."I cooked and fed Arkan. He doesn't want to eat Yaya Kare
Every breath I take is heavy, and I don't know whether to close my eyes or watch his sweaty body move non-stop on top of me."Aldo," I murmured softly.I can't stand the heat of his gaze. His green and silvery eyes were burning and seemed to want to drown me in the heat.When his phase became too fast for me, I wrapped my leg around his waist and gripped the bedsheet. I gasped as my lips formed an "O" when I felt my nearing release."More, A-ldo."But knowing him, he stopped and watched me glare at him."Freak! Move!" I ordered, but he just smirked at me.I don't know what he was planning or why he didn't continue, but I felt like a gifted child after seeing him reach for the glass of red wine on the side table."I badly need a drink, Sweetie," he murmured sensually as he poured a small amount of wine into my chest.I breathed again and held his arm. I was cradled in heat even more after his lips came down and he sensually ran his tongue between my breasts.He let his tongue work its
My chest was pounding incessantly, and my whole body was shaking with anger. I was getting angry with Karen, who was in front of me, and I wanted to slap her. Alice just stopped me, so I couldn't do it.Arkan is also angry that he is looking at Yaya badly."I saw it, Mommy! She put white powder on the drinks; that's why I threw all the glasses on the floor!" he stated.Fortunately, my son is smart, and I know he is not lying. That's why the weight of my feelings earlier is heavy because this will happen."Who ordered you? Who is your boss?" I asked loudly.She stepped back and bit her finger. She turns pale and is in tears, but I don't want to feel sorry for her."Sorry, Ma'am. It was just an order."Her lips trembled, and even her body was shaking, but I didn't care."Order? Then, who ordered you?!" I shouted again.She didn't answer, which made my head even hotter. If Arkan wasn't here, I might have hurt Yaya Karen."Girl, tell us now. I called Apollo and the police. If you intend t
Aldo Hendrix CastellanosI still clearly remember Mayu, whom I saw in the party's garden. Honestly, the first time I saw her, I was sure she was definitely not my type. Glancing at her gown, I knew she would be one of the candidates. That's why I myself went looking for Addison to give me the box that I secretly took from Grandpa.I don't like this plan either, and I have no intention of getting married. And who would be happy in an arranged marriage? No one. And so, as much as I could, I tried my best to give the box to the person I somehow liked.I didn't know, and I was unaware that fate played me so very well. I didn't have a plan for the first night either, other than to scare her, but it seems that fate has a better plan for the two of us and will let something happen and make me crazy about her.I scolded myself every hour for that. And I almost cursed myself for not being satisfied for a night when it was on my mind almost every night and trying to mess up my system.And I th
My nervousness never stops for fear that he might have another bad plan. I didn't even realize I had dialed Addison's number. It was too late, and I couldn't end the call after hearing her artistic voice. I lost focus on Stella and switched to my cellphone."Now, you called me. What, Cheap Bitch?" I think she is still working on the other line.I also started crying, "I just pressed the call button. As if I were going to call you. Bye—""Wait! Don't hang up yet!" She held back, so I couldn't press the end button."What, Bitch?" I tried to mimic her.I heard her whisper, but I also cleared her throat."I'm sorry."My forehead knotted, and I seemed deaf. Did I hear her right?"What?""I said, I'm sorry!" Her loud scream made me wince and hurt my ears, "I'm sorry, but if you don't want it, then don't!"I shook my head. How can I accept a sorry like this?"Not forgiven—""Who cares? I'm just saying sorry because I don't want Mommy to leave us again. Tss," she said, raising her voice, whic
"Aldo, that's enough!" I protested after he didn't stop.But he didn't listen and just continued making me laugh."That's enough! I can't breathe anymore; I'm going to eat." I snorted and grabbed both of his hands, but he just laughed softly from behind."You're bad! It will be your fault if the baby gets dislocated," I threatened.He was stunned for a moment and moved in front of me, asking, "What? Is there a thing called dislocation in pregnancy?"He frowned and seemed confused. I voluntarily groaned and shrugged my shoulders."There is now—""You're bluffing," he said, coming closer and aiming at my side."Aldo!" I glared at him, but he only smiled back at me."I'm hungry. If you had fed me last night, we wouldn't be in the kitchen today, even at dawn.""You could have stopped me from making love to you earlier in the night. You shouldn't have scolded me now. I am just being a professional lover, Sweetie," he boasted.He came and effortlessly lifted me to the kitchen counter and re
"It feels good when it's like this," Daddy uttered absentmindedly while eating the ice cream he was holding.I stared at the avocado ice cream in my hand. Where was it?"Hopefully, I've been a father since then," he added.He bowed, and I could feel the weight of his feelings. I looked away and sighed."It's still possible, just not now," I murmured softly."I will wait, Mayu. I will wait until you accept me as your father. I have many shortcomings, but I am ready to make up for them," he said, his voice almost shaking.I swallowed. I know they have the same motives as Mommy. They both like me now because Aldo is my husband, but even so, I want to think that Daddy is real.If parenting is just a basis, Daddy is always there and updated in my life, even though I don't get to be with him on important occasions in my life. I appreciated the times he rented clothes for me so I could go to the parties they would attend. I will not deny that he cared more about my studies then. He always mo
"What do you mean, Mommy? How is it just Addison?"I'm confused, and even though I have a conclusion in my mind, I want to hear it right from her mouth.She closed her eyes tightly. When she opened her eyes, they were full of regret."Sad to say, I took care of someone else's child while I neglected my own child," she said with regret.My lips parted, and I felt pain in my chest. I blinked several times to keep my tears from falling, but I was not victorious. They fell silent.Instead of being happy that I am her only child, I am more hurt that she was able to choose someone else's child over me.She immediately reached for my hand after seeing my tears fall."I'm really, really sorry, Mayu. Sorry if Mommy neglected you. I didn't want all of this to happen to you, even if I was the one who caused your other ailments in life. I just don't want to blame you for my betrayal of Frank," she continued to explain as her tears slowly fell."If you weren't ready for the consequences, and if yo
I don't know if Aldo is really determined for us to go abroad, but I'm more determined to talk to Mommy again. I waited a long time for her reply. I thought it would be rejected, but, um, yes.Aldo warned me several times not to leave the house in case my desire to explain to my mother prevailed. My only problem is where to leave Arkan. I don't want to bring him with me; there might be danger around later."Mommy, why are you leaving me with Aunt Alice?" Arkan asked with a doubtful tone.I raised my eyebrows and held his hand."I'm just going to buy something, Baby. I'll be right back.""Without me, Mom? Does Daddy know about this?" His tone is investigative.I coughed before laughing hesitantly."Of course, Baby. Your Daddy is always updated," I lied."Really, Mommy? Then why are you leaving me here? Or maybe we should call Daddy and ask him to get me here."My eyes rolled slightly. After that, I winced and slightly knelt in front of him."Your Daddy told me to leave you here for now
"Leave the country? But I don't want to leave, Aldo." That's what I immediately opened when we entered the house.I really don't want to leave. This is not the case now. I want to talk to Mommy in depth. Suddenly, I want to discover and find out what she said about Daddy being her first love."I doubt if we can really have a peaceful life here after everything. I don't want to risk your pregnancy—what's that?"He stopped and looked at the corner of my lips. My eyes widened slightly, and I immediately covered them. I was about to step back, but he immediately grabbed my elbow. When I turned to him, his gaze turned cold, and he gently removed my hand from covering my lips."Did she do that to you?" His cold voice sent nervousness through my body.I was out of breath and afraid to speak. I'm afraid to say that Mommy slapped me fearlessly earlier. I don't want him to get angry at Mommy, not right now."Tell me or I'll find it myself," he threatened.I closed my eyes and looked away, "N-no
I wiped the side of my lips with restraint. I don't want to be angry on this day, but if this is how I am greeted, my patience is over."What a worthless son of yours! I wish you hadn't lived—""I hope you didn't flirt with others so that I didn't develop!" I answered with annoyance, which stopped her."I wish I didn't live anymore if my parents just left me like a cat," I uttered coldly.Even though it hurt to say that, I tried to steady my gaze. I don't see the point of her venting her anger when I have a lot to blame her for.She narrowed her eyes at me, "How dare you?" she uttered in disbelief."Is that what money did to you? You now talk back to your parents? Why? Did Rosario raise you like that too?"I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth."You're wrong. This is how you raised me," I said with emphasis, "One more thing, don't involve Mother Rosario here. For all I know, she's the best mother in the world. No one can compare to her. Not even you, Mrs. Smith."Apart from the par
I don't think this day will end; the skin will mix with the body. Even though I tried to calm myself down, I shuddered every time I caught a glimpse of Addison.I smiled and untied Aldo's arm from wrapping around my waist."Let's go, Arkan. Let's go swimming. Your Daddy is going to fix something," I said coldly before standing up and trying to reach for Arkan's hand, who stood up and held my hand.But before I could even step away from the table, Aldo grabbed my wrist. I was stunned and let go of Arkan's hand."Alaric, get my son, please," he ordered his brother coldly.Alaric followed quietly, picking up Arkan. My son didn't even complain.I turned to Aldo with wide eyes."I'm leaving too, Aldo." I tried to pull my hand away from him, but his grip tightened slightly."Stay here. We'll leave here together," he promised, so I calmed down a little.Just then, Addison slammed the table down, causing my attention to go to her. I simply glanced at Aldo, but he was only looking at me."Aldo