I ALMOST looked crazy because of confusion. However, no matter how many times I created that wall, it wouldn’t change that he can quickly destroy me in just one snap.
I stayed for a few minutes before I decided to step on my feet to follow him.
I caught them talking happily the moment I entered the kitchen. Rexon was standing across the table while Lara was sitting in front of him.
“You’re good at cooking. You used to only know how to cook fried eggs and hotdogs,” Rexon told her.
“Of course, I don’t want to be confined to a box. I want to learn something new,” Lara said. Her voice was sweet and soft.
Rexon burst out laughing and lightly shook his head as if in disbelief. Lara quickly stared at him before taking back the plate she was holding.
“Remember the egg and hotdog you cooked before? Those burnt foods?!” Lara twitched her brows at him.
“Hey, that was before,” Lara
THE DAY WENT FAST. I stayed here for three weeks. I could tell that my job was easy because Lara almost helped me with everything. If she can do the work, she does it herself. As long as my focus should be on Carlson.Lara’s starting her new business as the owner of a coffee shop. But we haven’t talked about her personal life, even about Dawzon, who I know she only limits mention to me.“Cherry, please, come help me with these groceries,” she humbly ordered to me. She just arrived from the supermarket.I immediately obeyed what she said and quickly went to the kitchen to take out the groceries she had bought from the plastic.“Have you been able to cook? I just bought fresh lapu-lapu.” She told me as I was putting the fresh meat she bought.“Not yet. I cleaned Dawzon’s room earlier,” I answered while I was in front of the double-wall cabinet.I noticed that she was stunned by my answer, s
“NEED SOME HELP?” I heard a voice at my back. I turned around and looked at Jeff.I walked towards the kitchen and carefully placing the empty tray at the table. “I’m okay here, thanks!” I assured him.“Looks like you’ve adjusted to your new job?” he said, leaning his back at the sink and crossing his arms around his chest.“Yeah, I need to. I wasn’t selected for the job,” I uttered, words struggling from my mouth.He nodded. “I know it’s hard for you to pretend that you’re okay. Everyone has their limit. You can refuse if you’re tired,” he added.I started to ignore his statement, keeping myself busy and pretending an emotion I could not really feel.“I’m not against Rexon, but this is fucking out of the line!” His voice thunderously raising from the deep well.“Jeff, please,” I said, still managed my voice to
“I’M SORRY. I know you’re having a hard time,” he whispered to me as he freely smelled my hair.I tried to get up slowly but quickly realized how ditzy I was when I bite my lip to keep myself from crying.“I’m sorry, babe,” he repeated. He hugged me even tighter.He also kissed my hair and neck repeatedly. I want him to stop it, but I don’t have enough power to do that, especially what he did next.He moved his head closer to mine and kissed me tenderly. It was slow and soft, his hand resting below my ears and his thumb caressing my cheek. My brain lit on fire, and the warmth spread throughout my entire body.I could feel him powdering my remaining stability, and there was only one way I could think of—to reciprocate the kiss. So I kissed him back without thinking. The kiss was getting deeper and deeper.My troubles and my pain began to melt away, and the surroundings started to disappear
MY SMILE was wide from looking at our little house. The magical things about home are that it feels good to leave and feel even better to return.“Home sweet home!” I muttered.“Good morning!” I greeted warmly since I entered our house. But instead of surprising them, I was surprised because of the unexpected person at the table with them.“Sister Cherry!” Andrew leaps from his chair, delighted at the sight of me. He was also excited to get up and give me a hug.“Cherry, it’s good that you’re home now!” Dad glanced slightly at Rexon next to him before continuing. “Mr. Del’Torre brought breakfast. Come, join us first,” he greeted.He comfortably laid his back against the chair. His face held forward in a steady gaze. The jacket he wore over his broad shoulder had neatly polished in white color. The reflection of his entire body screamed graciously, and everything in him wa
“I’M SORRY for what you saw earlier,” I started. I tilted to looked at him.I heard a deep sigh coming from him, so I was even more nervous. “Rexon was already there, so you agreed to come with me for lunch today. Come on, you need more practice to improve your techniques.” He breathed out exasperatedly.“I’m sorry. I didn’t want to do that.” I gasped heavily. I was running out of words to explain my side. I feel like I was stuck.“I understand,” he said and glanced at me.I shook my head repeatedly. I wasn’t convinced by his answer, so I bravely grabbed his arm.“I know you think I did it because Rexon was there, but believe me, I want to be with you even just now,” I sincerely said, eyes glittering with affection.He clenched his jaw, eyes still focused on the road.I blushed, so I tightened my grip on his arm. “It’s just like that. Anywa
MY FOOT STAYED on the big gate of the Del’Torre’s house. I’ve been here a few minutes, but I can’t knock on the doorbell.C’mon, Cherry, you can do it!I whispered to myself to give myself courage.At that point, I bravely rang the doorbell, and suddenly someone came to open the gate for me. But when I saw the man who opened the gate for me, I immediately backed away.“Rex!” I pronounced. I immediately bowed my head to the floor.“Come in,” he said coldly.I didn’t even look up at him and would have gone straight in when he stopped me. “Cherry, let’s talk.”I closed my eyes before facing him. I also did not forget to check him with a look before I opened my lips. “What do you want?” I asked him sharply.“About your fucking suitor. He is not good for you. Drop that asshole down!” he ordered.“Excuse me?!&rdqu
I WAS SURPRISED when he suddenly hugged me tightly. I forced myself to get away from him and violently confronted him. “Let’s stop this! We both know that you are still madly in love with her, and I am your dumb option!” I shouted with anger. My eyes drip with tears. Gradually the tower I built between us collapsed.“I’m sorry. I’m sorry If I am using you to forget her! Yes, I almost forget her. I almost did, Cherry.” I didn’t wait for what he would say next. I immediately raised my hand to slap his cheek. I don’t mind if I break his neck because of the force of my slap. I don’t fucking care at all.His dark lashes brimmed heavy with emotion when he turned his face to me. I could see his rapid breathing, and the pain seeped down his face.“I’m sorry if your feelings got hurt. If you felt bad about this, then I’m sorry,” he mumbled to me.As much as I tried to hold in his w
I STEPPED forward to help them serve the food. But I heard Carlson crying from his crib in the living room. “Ah, Cherry, you take care of Carlson first. We’ll take care of this,” Lara ordered me, so I nodded and decided to turn around. I found him standing in the crib and crying. “Hi, little handsome!” I lightly stroked his thick hair before I carried him. I took him to the living room, where I prepared his dinner. I arranged his sitting in the high chair. “I’m going to feed Carlson,” I informed Lara, who’s still in the kitchen. “Yes, please, Cherry,” she replied. I smiled at her before she left, then I took Carlson to the kitchen. I was in the middle of my step when I saw Rexon sitting beside Carlson. Nervousness grew over me. In every step that I took toward him, the more my heart pounded fast. I also noticed the redness on his two cheeks because maybe from the alcohol they drank. “Here’s your food, little handsome.” I sat do