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
"Didn't you know that you put yourself at risk?" he said through his gritted teeth.We are in the car, and Arkan is quiet. I think he missed his dad more than ever, so he leaned on the latter's chest."It's your fault. You didn't show up for a week. What do you think I'm going to do?" My pronunciation is weak, but with sarcasm.He was silent, and we looked at each other in the rearview mirror. Even the driver caught a glimpse of it but also looked away."Mom, are you fighting?" Arkan asked, so I looked away from the mirror and glanced at Arkan."No, Baby. Your dad and I were just saying hello. It's been a week," I smiled, but my voice was firm.I heard Aldo moan softly but didn't say anything."Alright. Please, don't fight. And please, Daddy, don't leave us like that. Mommy and I can't even eat properly," Arkan directly pleaded.I blinked and suddenly remembered an entire week. I used to be used to just me and Arkan, but since we went to Aldo, I'm not used to Aldo not coming home eith
My hand was shaking after putting down the cellphone I was holding. Don Frederick won't stop until he gets what he wants. Now, I'm debating whether to continue or not. But I want to top it all off. I want to fight for Aldo and Arkan to stop the old man.I clenched my fists, and even though I had no idea how I was going to win, I was determined to face it.I took a deep breath before going down to the kitchen. A smile spontaneously formed on my lips after seeing Aldo cook French toast for Arkan. I am satisfied that Arkan's energy has returned; even the house has come back to life."Mom! Daddy said we're going to have a picnic!" It was his happy news.My smile widened, and I gave a thumbs up, just in time for Aldo to come forward and raise the corner of his lips."We'll just eat breakfast, then we're good to go," he informed.Suddenly, my smile froze after remembering that I also had to face his grandfather today."Is there something wrong? Don't you want a picnic?""Oh?" When I turned
I don't know if the old man is insulting me or playing with me. Did he think we were playing chess around him?My jaw almost dropped, and I immediately stepped closer to his table. He wasn't alarmed, even though he knew I was angry. Aldo captures this attitude.He calmly leaned back in his swivel chair and grinned."Aren't you surprised? Or do you want me to go with the details ASAP, Mrs. Selvestre-Castellanos?" he said as he pointed out the chair in front of his table."Is this a prank? I'm sorry, but I don't have time for this stupidity," I uttered with emphasis and forcefully placed the marriage contract on the table."I don't have time for this game. I want the truth and not jokes.""Do I look like I'm joking, Hija?" His voice became serious.There is no trace of a smile on his lips or mischief in his eyes. But should I trust him?"Is that why you don't like me for your grandson?"His eyebrows twitched, and he was lifted from his lean. "Yes. I don't like you for my grandson—"I c
I can't believe he's accusing me of infidelity with his grandfather! Out of all the men you can think of, it's actually his grandfather!I took a deep breath before walking out of the mansion. I really shudder when I remember his question. If only he knew that I came here for us, he might have been happy—maybe not.Hey! What's wrong with him coming here and visiting his grandfather? because I am not close to the old man?I stopped after realizing something. Suddenly, my knees shook. Is this another set-up?Did the old man play with us again? Was it wrong that I trusted him? Maybe this is what he really wants to happen—that Aldo thinks I'm attached to him.I'm stupid. Why would he choose to marry me to his grandson when he doesn't like me? Why did I believe it right away? Now I have to explain to Aldo since I appear to be the one who is wrong.Brilliant, Mr. Frederick! Why didn't I think of this earlier? His acting is great; I wish he'd just become an actor!I closed my eyes and could
"Is this a prank?" I whispered to Apollo, who was seriously looking out the window of the limousine that was working, that I didn't know where it was going.I don't know what the old man's plan is, and someone is kidnapped like this."Nope. This is an order from the old man—""Shut up, Apollo. Why do you keep on saying that? Aren't you supposed to be in Guimaras?" Aldo asked with a frown.Apollo yawned and leaned back in his chair, "She took my love.""You mean she took Alice?" I butted in."Yeah~""Freak! What are you doing here? Why didn't you look for her?!"He scratched his eyebrows and glanced at Gueco, who closed his eyes."What do you want me to do? Wear a Superman cape and save the damsel in distress." he asked, "Let Grandpa see that Alice and I are not together, so he will let her go."My lips parted while staring at him. Seriously?"Daddy, I'm sleepy," Arkan murmured, who was on Aldo's lap.That's where my attention went. I was going to take him, but Aldo and I looked at ea
"That's enough, Alice. Don't make me look pretty anymore. Let my makeup spread. I'm only going to beautify for Aldo, not for his grandfather."My tears don't stop falling because of the pain. Alice also never stopped wiping them and fixing my makeup."I'll be the one to blame if you don't look good. Mayu, we have nowhere to run here on the island. If you can swim in a wide sea, I'll go with you, but I know it's not possible. You're pregnant, Mayu. For now, maybe you can agree first that once we get back to Manila, that's where we'll run away," she explained.I shook my head and almost crumpled my gown. I clenched my fists there. I felt disgusted and just wanted to destroy it."Just please calm down first, Mayu. When you feel better, then we'll think of another way." She handed me bottled water.I took it and drank it. She has a point; nothing will happen if I just cry here while my father and I might both be locked up somewhere."Alice, I can't.nWhat about my children? I can't marry t