I closed my eyes as he kissed me swiftly on my cheeks and jaw. He even snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me closer as he covered our bodies with the comforter. I don't even know how we got to bed after what he said. All I know is that I was swayed and mesmerized by his words. I guess I was a fool to give in to him again.Why does he have to tell me to be possessive of him when I have no right? Or maybe that's the signal for me to deny him to others?I was confused, and because of my confusion, we both ended up on the bed. I felt my cheeks flushed and heated after remembering how he passionately adored my body, kissing me from head-to-toe and giving me the same intense pleasure. His lips on mine, body to body, sweat to sweat, and his moving above me while I moaned beneath him caused my throat to dry. The heat once again rushed down in my veins, and I couldn't do anything but grip on to his arm that was possessively snaking around my waist.My lips parted a little, but I immedi
"Where are we going, Aldo?" I asked after he adjusted my seatbelt."We'll pick up Arkan. I bet he misses us already." He gave a small grin that I thought was amusing.I glared at him and said, "Probably. Why did you leave him there? Maybe he will cry later."He shrugged his shoulders and maneuvered the car, "I expected us to have a heated argument. I didn't want Arkan to see us fighting, so I decided to leave him with Grandpa. They'll come to an agreement sometime."I just nodded. He has a point, and I also don't want Arkan to think that we are fighting, because that's what my parents didn't do—not show their fighting. After so many years, I still remember how they shouted at each other, their cries, and even how they left me like a hot potato.My eyes teared up a little at the memory. I never want that to happen to Arkan. I don't want my son to witness our fights because I know how it feels to see your parents arguing, shouting, and sometimes beating each other. It's not good. It's m
There are no words for how nervous I feel. My heart doesn't want to stop beating while I am sitting on the chair facing the old man's table. The fist resting on my thigh clenched as I stared intently at the floor. I know Addison is what she wants for Aldo, and I don't know how to change that when I see that he is against me."It's nice meeting you again, Miss Selvestre. Why do you look so scared?" he mocked.I pursed my lips and breathed heavily until I got the courage to look at him."I'm not afraid. I can fight for the father of my child and for my son," I uttered firmly and gave him a serious look.I saw his eyebrows twitch and shrug his shoulders as if he didn't believe it."If you say so, but that is not something I believe. Words are nothing without actions. And, based on your actions in recent years, you can only fight for your child, not Aldo," he concluded.I mumbled, "Yes, but—"He raised his palm, which left me stunned. He didn't even open the drawer of his desk.I won't de
I don't know how I faced Aldo without having a breakdown that day. He was quiet and observant, and even if he didn't say it, I knew he had an idea. It's good that he didn't bother me to come to the office; even Arkan has been left with me for the past few days.I can't be quiet about the conversation the old man and I had. I didn't even try to open the envelope for fear that it might be a check, and when I opened it, I would actually be kicked out. I was confused about what to do, so I tried to call Alice."Latest chika, Mayu? What's up?" She even giggled.I was sad, but when Arkan looked at me while playing on the floor, I tried to smile."No chika, Alice, but a problem.""Huh? Aren't you and Aldo on the next level yet?" She was confused.I sighed and sat at the edge of the bed."For Aldo, it's pretty okay. But for Don Frederick, it's vague. Very vague, Alice," I uttered weakly.When the conversation comes back to my memory, my chest tightens. I feel that my personality has been crus
"Huh?" I pretended to say, "Nothing. What am I going to hide?"He just didn't stop approaching me. I saw Arkan whispering at him, so I widened my eyes at Arkan, but Aldo caught me, so I blinked gently, trying to hide what I did."Freak, don't make puppy eyes, Mayu. It's disgusting!" Alice whispered softly again, so I nudged her gently.We both stood straight after Aldo got close. I tried to smile but was distracted by Arkan, who was grinning at me. I think my son is not helping me!"Tell me now what you are hiding before I get mad.""Huh? Nothing. What can I hide?"He tilted his head and stepped closer, which made me press closer to Alice."One," he counted, making my knees tremble.I do not know what to do. I don't even know how to get through it. I wanted to let go of the kit, but I knew he would notice it.I suddenly gasped softly after feeling Alice's hand take the kit from my palms."I got you, Sis," she whispered before hesitantly laughing when facing Aldo."Uhm, I have a dinner
At eight o'clock, after Aldo left, we went straight to the hospital. Alice is already there and may have signed up for the form.To be honest, I kind of lost the will to look any further. I don't know if now is the wrong time to get pregnant. The weight inside that I already accept, there are people who don't like it. It never crossed my mind that the old man really didn't like me, and even though the decision was Aldo's, I knew he was still thinking about his grandpa.It's hard to be stuck in the middle. In fact, Aldo can release me at any time, but he still considers me for Arkan.The rich and poor, like me, cannot really be together. I hope they make this a legal law so that no poor person makes the mistake of falling in love with a high-class person.But that is not humane! Why is it that even if everyone is said to be equal, there is and still is someone who is more powerful?"Mom, why are we here? Are you sick?" Arkan asked, holding my hand tightly.Since I couldn't carry him an
In the evening, I called Alice, and I was almost deafened by her yelling."You, Crazy! You've used me again!" Alice yelled from the other line.I bit my little finger in conscience. Now we both have a problem."Maybe Aldo won't tell Apollo right away?""I hope so! What if he told him right away? Mayu, I'm dead!" she repeated her litany again, "Aldo's your son's sidekick," she added.I rubbed my forehead and leaned against the sink in the bedroom bathroom. Aldo was just outside, so even if I wanted to scream too, I couldn't."How is it?" I asked weakly."You can tell Apollo," she answered."Shall I say you're pregnant?""Silly, no! You're the pregnant one. Tell Apollo you're pregnant, but Aldo knows I'm the pregnant one. Gets?!"I held my breath. I think the situation will get worse if I do that. Do you know Apollo? Yes, he's nice, but when it comes to his family, he is no saint."I'm not sure, Alice. As long as you don't tell anyone that you're pregnant—I mean me."She roared at my d
I don't know what happened after that. I just woke up on the sofa with a headache, and Arkan was in front of me in tears."Mommy, I think you're dying," he cried.Conscience enveloped me, and I immediately sat down, causing me to hold my forehead."Ma'am, just calm down." Rizza stopped me.After catching a glimpse of Rizza staring at me, I remembered our earlier conversation, and even though I was still dizzy, I stood up immediately."Let's go, Arkan. We're going to see your Daddy."I reached for his hand, which also held me tightly."Mom, you're not okay," he said weakly."Ma'am Mayu, don't go on. Just stay here—" "Shut up, Rizza. I can't keep quiet if I'm just here. What right do they have to take the father of my children?"She gasped as her eyes widened, but didn't ask. I didn't even ask how she knew everything or when she talked to Don. My focus is to get to Smith Corporation. I can't be stopped.Arkan held me well, and even though Rizza called us, I kept going to the gate. I do