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
I couldn't believe he was here beside me, grinning sympathetically. He even glared at those on the side of the altar."Aldo, you're not going abroad?" I asked weakly and gently squeezed his palm.He turned his attention to me and frowned."Who told you that? Who says I'm leaving? That won't happen unless you and Arkan are with me." Suddenly, I want to cry again. Even though I don't know how we will run away from this island, I will put my full trust in him."Do you know where Arkan is? Let's not leave him here, please," I begged.The frown on his forehead deepened, and he looked around."Who told you about these? Of course, Arkan will go home with us," he said through his gritted teeth."It's Alice. Anyway, how did you escape if you were locked up?" I glanced at him, confused.I cringed after hearing his low curses."Fuck them all for making you believe that. That's not true. How can they imprison me if the island is mine?"My lips parted. I even glanced at Alice, who was sitting alo
I bit my lip harshly when he pinned me on the balcony's railings."Is it safe?" I murmured, not wanting to let go of his hard arm.He chuckled lowly as he came closer to me and showered me with sweet kisses from my head down to my ear. The warmth from his naked body is absolutely killing the cold air.Without warning, I pressed my cheek against his chest. I even gently smelled its natural scent.He laughed again, causing me to smile."Now, you are getting clingy and crazy over me," he concluded."So what? Am I not allowed to fancy my... HUSBAND?" I really emphasized the last word to remind us that we are married."Hm. I guess.. no. It should be the other way around." He looked down at me and gave me that lustful stare. I knew then that we were both creating fire again."Let me fancy you.... WIFE," he imitated my tone.I closed my eyes as my lips parted when he lowered his head to claim them. I felt his strong arm snake into my waist when he deepened the kiss.I couldn't help but clin
What game do they really want to play? I guess ruining my life is not enough for them."Don't think about that, Sweetie. Addison is just trying to mess us up," he concluded, trying to reach my waist and sit me on his lap.We did not go home immediately and are still here in his office. Even though I know that Addison just wants to mess things up, I still can't get over what she said. I don't believe she is pregnant, and I wonder when they will stop playing this game."I swear to God, I didn't bed her. Since you were away, I have had no women in my bed aside from you. They don't look as delectable as you," he explained again.He moved the swivel chair where he was sitting. He gently rested his chin on my shoulder and forced our palms together. I even felt his finger caressing my ring.I sighed and looked up at him. I also put my hand on our hands."Silly, I know that. That's not what I was thinking.""Then what? You tell me, I want to give you peace of mind." He gave me a kiss on my sh
I felt numbed. I really don't want to be affected, but I feel like they are imitating what happened to me.Pregnant? Really?It's a good thing that Aldo grabbed and hung up the call immediately, because I might have answered Addison in my annoyance.That's right; it even affected my enthusiasm to visit Mother Rosario. I'm ashamed that when I came to her grave, I was still annoyed with Addison. Aldo lit the candle, and Arkan laid the flowers.I really lost my appetite; even in the car, my lips were still pursed and my forehead was frowning. If Aldo hadn't held my hand, I wouldn't have been brought back to reality."Are you alright? I want to say don't think about it, but I guess that won't work," he murmured, caressing the back of my palm.When I turned to him, his eyes were busy on the road, and only one hand was holding the steering wheel. I sighed and turned to Arkan, who had a worried look on her face. In the end, I forced my own smile and joined hands with Aldo."I'm just annoyed,