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's words made me the toughest. If I felt alone then, I don't know. Even though our relationship with Aldo is not clear, the assurance is enough that he is with her in the fight of her life."Hold on to me tightly, Mommy. Daddy, keep an eye on Mommy," Arkan ordered, who was in the middle of us while walking through the company's lobby.I slightly frowned and turned to Aldo, who was looking at me. I was so embarrassed that I looked away."You don't have to remind me, Buddy," he replied to Arkan."I'm just making sure that we won't lose her, Daddy. Because I swear, you will lose me if Mom is lost," Arkan uttered seriously."I won't. I'm keeping you two. Not because you are my responsibility, but because you stole something from me," Aldo murmured seriously.I turned to him because I didn't know what Arkan and I stole from him. When I saw his grin and mischievous look, I couldn't guess what it was.I tightened my grip on Arkan's hand and intended to speak, but a female employee approa
"Calm down, Sweetie. I'm here," Aldo whispered.Because of that, I held my head high as we entered the conference room. I feel every look of the people there. And I feel like they are disgusted with me even more."Tss, the audacity to act as if she's not just a secretary," I heard Addison whisper.But I don't care. I even grinned when Aldo pulled out the chair and waited for me to sit down before going to his chair and arranging Arkan on his lap."Daddy, do I need to listen?" Arkan asked in a whisper."No, Buddy." He turned to Baron, who immediately came over and handed him the tablet he was holding, saying, "Here. You can play games here, Buddy.""Alright, Daddy! I'll just turn off the sound."When Arkan was busy, Aldo was just there to deal properly. I saw Mommy avert her gaze after looking at him; even Daddy was frowning."Before we start the meeting, may I call the attention of Mrs. Smith?" Mommy immediately turned around and acted without fear, saying, "You have something to say
"Alice! What am I going to do?"I screamed loudly again, and she cursed from the other line. I've been trying to call her for days, but she answered only now. I have no one to share my happiness with except her."Shut up, Mayu! You look like you're about to be slaughtered!"I tried to calm down and sat quietly on the bed. Aldo and Arkan were downstairs; this was the only time they were not tailing me."That's it; just chill. Okay?" Alice uttered, "What happened to you? I don't know if you are happy or if the world is ending for you," she added sarcastically.I rolled my eyes even though she couldn't see, but I also pouted and ended up lying on the bed."It's..."She kept quiet, and I think she was ready to listen to me, so I told her about what happened over the last few days. I also said that Aldo was deliberately moving away from women, even though Arkan didn't tell him, and that he became more possessive.After I told the story, she screamed at me more. If only she were here, her v
I don't know how long I've been staring at the bottle of pills. I'm getting a headache just thinking about whether I should drink it or just throw it away. I just can't really understand why Aldo wants me to drink this pill, and yet he also wants babies. I mean, is he playing games again? Does he just intend to let me go and leave me all of a sudden?I tightened my grip on the bottle and stared at it, even though my headache was screaming. When I looked down, a pair of shoes were in front of me. When I looked up, I frowned when I saw that Aldo was staring at me."Why? Is there something wrong with the pills?" His voice sounded so concerned.I felt my feelings become heavy. I want to ask him why he is still making me take pills when he can tell me not to continue."My head just hurt a little after drinking. I guess I will have to endure it until I empty this bottle." I even raised the bottle, which seemed to be half full.But that was a lie. I haven't had a drink today, and I'm thinkin
"Are you sure, Mayu?" Alice asked from the other line."Yes, Alice. There's something odd about these pills. I doubt he's making me take them, even though he wants me to get pregnant. Then yesterday, he just threw them in the trash. What do you think?"I stared at the bottle in my hand that I had taken from the trash. I intend to see a pharmacist or doctor to see what it is. I don't know, but my curiosity is attacking me. It's a good thing I wasn't attacked by a headache; otherwise, Aldo wouldn't go to work today and watch over me like he did yesterday."Maybe Aldo won't make you drink the ugly medicine. But if you do, let's meet so you can have an excuse. I'm sure Aldo has eyes on you, Mayu." She even giggled as if something was exciting."Are you alright?" I asked sarcastically, "I'm sure Apollo is following you, Alice."I grinned after hearing her cough. Did she think I wasn't aware that she and Apollo had something?"What are you two now? You used to hate each other; now you love
"Seriously? Ascorbic acid? As in Vitamin C?" Alice asked in confusion, and she couldn't stop laughing when we got inside the car.Arkan almost frowned as he stared at her, thinking he was going crazy. I also couldn't believe that vitamin C was the medicine I was taking. I actually asked the pharmacist a few more times, and when I got confirmation, I bit my lip to stop myself from smiling. I was not annoyed, but it seemed that my heart was filled with warmth from happiness. But now I'm annoyed because of Alice."Stop, Alice! I'll stop the car and leave you here if you don't stop," I threatened softly.She tried to close her mouth, but her little laugh still escaped."Alice, stop. Arkan is not happy anymore. The driver is also embarrassed." I jokingly pinched her side, which caused her to burst out laughing even louder.If I hadn't glared at her and lightly kicked her in the leg, she wouldn't have stopped laughing again."Because, Mayu! Your CEO is such a genius!" She laughed again, "I
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