Chapter 25: Jealous
In the following days, I was always just tailgating to my boss as well as Traise while overseeing the construction of the C-Mall and C-hotel. Both of them are hands-on and I can see how serious they are with this project. And that’s what impresses me whenever the two of them are working together. So I am trying my best to help them in the way that I can.
For two consecutive days, they did the planning together with the Engineers and Architect that were assigned for the project, and then they went for a site tour. From time to time, I get involved in their conversation especially when I am asked for ideas, and then bring them some snacks. But often, I am just beside them silently listening while waiting for them to finish.
On the third day, their schedule was a bit loose except for my boss who was still talking on the phone from time
Chapter 26: SottishIt is almost midnight and I am still wide awake. I was just tossing and turning in bed since earlier that I have eaten my dinner together with Traise. I could not fall asleep as my conscience is eating me up. It is because my boss has not returned to the hotel since he went out earlier at six.Our room is just adjacent to each other. Perhaps, he has chosen it that way so he could monitor me or what. That is why I will know if he got back already. But the other room is still quiet up until now, so I am sure he has not come back yet."Will you stop worrying, Lura Elise?! Your boss is old enough not to be worried about. He can take care of himself," I convinced myself just to calm down and then tried to turn a blind eye about him.But half an hour later, I was still not visited b
Chapter 27: Nirvana (Warning: SPG ahead! This chapter contains scenes that are too explicit for young readers. Please read at your own risk. J) I don't know what I would feel after hearing what he just said. If I will be happy because it means he likes me too—he won't be jealous of me and Traise like that if he doesn't have feelings for me, or if I will be upset because some part of my brain says he is just toying with my feelings. It is hard to believe that he is acting like this towards me when he already has a girlfriend. What does he want to accomplish? Does he want me to be a third party? No! I am not that kind of woman and I am not selfish. I won't let myself be the reason for someone's heartache. I can’t take that. So instead of believing what he says it is better for me to s
Chapter 28: ConfessionThe sun was up outside but here I am, still lying in the bed. I feel like I am dreaming. I never imagined this moment would happen—to watch my boss in his deep sleep.Far from his usual form, I am seeing him right now. His forehead was not furrowed. And his face was gentle as if he were sleeping like an angel.I smiled sweetly when he moved slightly. His long hair was tangled so a few strands of it fell into her eyes. I raised my right hand then moved it aside gently and returned it to its original position.When I am done, instead of lowering my hand, it moved spontaneously as if it had a brain of its own and caressed his face—from his thick eyebrows, sharp nose, up to his thin red lips.I swallowed hard at the same time my heart pounded erratically as I focused my
Chapter 29: Wrath1 message received from Handsome TraiseI almost rolled my eyes when Trey's contact name appeared on my phone screen. I didn't notice that he had tampered with my phone while we were on the plane so his registered name in my contacts has changed.I shook my head as I read his text while grinning. We already sent him to his condo unit because he didn’t bring his car.From: Handsome TraiseSun - 2:40 pmWhere are you, Lu? Damn! I'm so tired. Fucking jet lag. I'll just take a nap. Beep me back once you got home. Take care. :*I was typing my reply to him when someone broke the silence inside the car I am in right now.
Chapter 30: Veracity "What are you, Elise? A plumb? Come here," he muttered in a serious tone as he gestured his hand in the vacant space beside him. We are now here inside his office. He is sitting at the couch while I choose to just stand near the door so that whatever happens I can easily run away. I am a bit hesitant to come closer to him because based on his serious aura right now, he doesn't seem to be in a good mood. Perhaps, he was really mad about what I had posted on I*******m. But I don’t understand why he would be. I don't see anything wrong with that. Traise just simply put his arms across my shoulder while I smiled at the camera. So, I really don't get it why would he be furious at that. I sighed and seriously looked at him. "No, I'm fine here,"
Chapter 31: Communiqué"Damn, sweetie. You cooked so devine! Let’s get married!"I suddenly swallowed a whole piece of marinated chicken when I heard what he just said.I coughed a lot of times while I am hitting my chest because of its tightness. He was then got alarmed and immediately attended to me. He picked up the prepared bottled water from the coffee table where we were eating and then gently gave it to me while caressing my back.After a while, he clicked his tongue. "Are you okay? I told you to eat slowly," he scolded me, his voice reflecting concern.I swallowed once again and then heaved a sigh of relief when I can already breathe properly. Then I put down the bottled water back at the coffee table before I faced him and awkwardly smiled at him."I'm fine," I assured him. He th
Chapter 32: FerventI covered my mouth as I couldn’t stop myself not to sob. My tears instantly flow the moment I let them fall. I am so overwhelmed right now that I could help not to be emotional.I never thought he would love me this much that he could shout that to the whole world. He just proclaimed me as the woman he loves to the whole company and for me, that was more than enough rather than having just a label in our relationship.Because of that, I realized that he really deserves to be loved even if he is not the man I dream of. I just hope he can stand it up until the end.The surroundings became even louder when everyone applauded. I just hugged him and buried my face in his chest. I don't want everyone to see how emotional I am in this matter because it is so damn embarrassing."Hush, Love.
Chapter 33: WorriesOthers indeed say that time runs too fast when you are happy.It is now June—my birth month. It's already been three months since Gavin announced to the entire company about the two of us. During those times, he made me feel how important I was in his life and showed me how much he loved me.Since that day—even if I didn't ask him to, he started courting me. He took care of me. Every day he would pick me up every morning and drive me home after work. He always accompanies me every lunch break. And sometimes, he invites me to eat out when his schedule is not hectic.Every day that we are together, I can see changes in him. His irritability has lessened. He is also learning to interact with the other employees. I also often see him smile not only when I am in front of him but a
Special Chapter 5: Second Gen Elli Lurise POV I was about to open the door of my room to go downstairs because Mom and Dad together with my two siblings are already waiting for me there when I halted as my phone suddenly rang. I get the phone on my Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin bag and when I saw who was calling me, my eyebrows instantly furrowed. “What do you want, Markus?” was my welcome to him, no formal greetings as this is what we used to do now. I heard him hissed on the other line. “Don’t flatter yourself too much, Lurise. I only called you because Dad asked me to,” he coldly muttered. I rolled my eyes at that. “Whatever,” I mumbled and decided to go out of my room while talking to him on the phone, just to conserve
Special Chapter 4: Grae & Eris Elli Lurise POV I was about to open the door of my room to go downstairs because Mom and Dad together with my two siblings are already waiting for me there when I halted as my phone suddenly rang. I get the phone on my Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin bag and when I saw who was calling me, my eyebrows instantly furrowed. “What do you want, Markus?” was my welcome to him, no formal greetings as this is what we used to do now. I heard him hissed on the other line. “Don’t flatter yourself too much, Lurise. I only called you because Dad asked me to,” he coldly muttered. I rolled my eyes at that. “Whatever,” I mumbled and decided to go out of my room while talking to him on the phon
Special Chapter 3: Love = Pain (Ending) After we catch up with my in-laws, Tito Ron and Tita Bea, then came, just in time, together with my cousins. Just a few minutes later, the rest of our friends arrived along with their children and they were followed by the other guests, until everyone are all present. The party then started with a prayer and was led by our hired host which is also the organizer at the same time. "And now, for our gift-giving, may we call on our ninangs and ninongs to come here upfront and bring your gifts for the celebrants?" the host announced, after the dinner and magic show. First to come forward is my best friend together with her husband and then, they handed over a large rectangular box towards each of the triplets. "Happy birthday to our lovely triplets," Ly
Special Chapter 2: Hera"Hello, Cradford family! Where are the birthday celebrants? Tita pretty is here!"From the second floor of the house, I could hear that shrill voice of my crazy best friend. She hasn't changed at all. I am currently in the room together with the triplets as I am helping them dress up because their party will start any minute by now."Mommy, can I go downstairs already?" Lucien asked, looking so bored. He is sporting a prince-like attire. He was already ready to go and he is just waiting for me and his siblings to finish.I turned to him for a moment. "Just wait for a while, son,” I told him and then gazed at our two princesses again to check their outfits.Lurise is wearing a Cinderella ball gown while Lurien has her snow-white balloon dress
Special Chapter 1: TripletsLura Elise POV:It has already been five years . . .. . .five wonderful years of my life, the moment I said 'I do' to the most gorgeous man that I have ever laid my eyes on.And since then, I became more happy and contented.In those five years, I always felt that I am just dreaming. I never imagine having a life that was too good to be true. I never thought that a day would come that I will be this happy that I wake up each morning without burdens. This is the moment of life where I am already contented with what I have. Because I really couldn't ask for more when I am already been blessed with a loving husband that always makes me feel special and loved, and three adorable angels that always brighten our day whenever we are feelin
Epilogue: (WARNING: This chapter contains scenes that are too explicit for young readers. Please do read at your own risk.) The newlyweds had just arrived at their rented hotel room in Britain—the exact place where Gavin was born and raised until he reached the age of ten, and this is where they both agreed to spend their honeymoon. Elise almost held her breath when her husband immediately leaned her on the door, the moment they entered the room and then abruptly undressed her by tearing her dress in half. That is why her husband can now freely stare at her body. "Fuck! So lovely," Gavin mumbled as he caressed his wife’s nakedness through his gaze. Lura met her husband’s deep ocean blue eyes which are now pu
Chapter 80: Newlyweds (Finale part 3)Gavin got back to his reverie when he felt a tap on his shoulder. That was when he noticed that his future wife’s uncle—Ronel Millano, is talking to him.“Are you okay, Hijo? You seemed spaced out," Uncle Ron muttered to him.He quickly nodded. "I'm fine, Tito Ron. I just remembered that since the very first day that I meet your niece, I am already smitten by her," he confessed while looking intently at his future wife.Lura then blushed at what her soon-to-be-husband just said while her uncle just smiled at them."Please take care of our niece, Hijo. We will now entrust her to you,” Uncle Ron then muttered to Gavin with full of seriousness in his voice.Gavin quickly nods his head. "I will, Tito Ron,” he re
Chapter 79: Captivated (Finale part 2)Gavin admits that he is impatient as he values time. But when it comes to Lura Elise, he is willing to patiently wait for her even how long it would take. He can offer all of his time solely for her soon-to-be-wife. After all, he loves spending every minute that counts whenever he is with her.However, at this moment, he is starting to get grumpy or more likely to say agitated as the clock is ticking and his bride hasn’t arrived yet. He can’t help himself not to feel agitated. His mind is going nuts right now, thinking that his bride might bail him off."You look like shit, bro," Traise — his best man — blurted out to him, pertaining to his state right now. "Will you just relax?" His best friend then tapped him on the shoulder to calm him down someh
Chapter 78: Encounter (Finale part 1) Third Person POV: Lucio Gavin Cradford, a young multi-billionaire who got broken the very first time he fell in love. That is why since then, he promised himself that he would never lay his eyes to any woman he would encounter. And he once hated the word ‘love’ as he believes that it will just destroy him. But that was before he meets an insane woman who literally crushed into his life, one unexpected night while he is on a vacation and trying to mend his broken heart. That memory is still fresh in his mind. He was driving that time with no specific destination—in the middle of a quiet road under the night sky when a woman suddenly appeared in front of him that if he stepped on the brakes just a minute late, h