QUIVAI want ice cream. I suddenly want to eat ice cream. It's late at night. It's past midnight but I really want to eat ice cream. I left the room and went down to the living room. The house was quiet.I'm wearing a crop top shirt, but I covered my stomach with my pajamas. My stomach is not that big yet. Though I can notice it grew a little. It's now rounder. Unlike before when my abs were quite a bit evident. I work out sometimes, that's why I had abs. But the past months, I didn't anymore, especially now. I can still do workouts but not like before. I need to be careful.Our parents left us. They separated from us. Have vacation somewhere else. I knew this would happen. I knew they would leave the four of us here. That's why I'm alone at home now. My sister left.Jane was supposed to stay here with me but I don't know where she is. I don't care if she doesn't want to come here. As for me, my place here.I searched inside the fridge to see if there was ice cream, but there was none
QUIVA"Are you still mad?" Trev asked me. I didn't gave him any attention. I'm still angry. He didn't buy me sherbet!We are now in the kitchen. When I came down from my room, I found them here in the kitchen. Nicholas cooked breakfast. I didn't even eaten yet, but I think I'm full.The smell of the pancake makes me feel giddy. I didn't realize earlier that I was holding Nicholas' back while he was flipping the pancake! I was smiling while staring at the pancake. My smile only disappeared when I saw Nicholas looking at me with a smile. It was like I was burned by him then left him there.I cursed at myself. Why did I do that? And why was he smirking like that? I'm smiling at that pancake, not to him."Don't talk to me. I don't want to talk to you." I flatly told him.Jane was sitting in front of me, eating some grass, I mean, she's eating vegetable salad. Is that what she eats for breakfast?"Are you on a diet?" I asked her. She was surprised I suddenly talked to her. She slowly nodde
QUIVAWe went to Vigan, since its still morning we didn't found any street food vendors unlike last time when Trev and I looked. We'll just go for a walk.I don't cling to Trev even though sometimes I want to cling to him especially when we meet a lot of people. Some stare too much. Like they want to eat you alive.It's a good thing that Jane and I are in between the two brothers. I somehow feel that we are safe from the maniacs.But I'm still irritated at Nicholas clothes. People are looking at us because of him and also because of Trev. I know they are very handsome, it's not new but it's new in the eyes of others. That sticky looks from other girls are annoying. Shamelessly screaming. Some girls even asked to take a picture with him and Trev but the two refused.They couldn't really talk to me anymore if they agree to take pictures with them."Keep your eyes calm or someone will be killed." I heard Trev whisper. Teasing me. I glared at him. I thought I would enjoy this outing. My h
QUIVAI didn't commented about his hold on me. I looked around, looked at the goods. He also looked around so he had to let go of me and moved away a little from me but was still next to me.I stopped what I'm doing and looked at him. He bends down to reach the small keychains in front of him. And because of bowing, his top was deviated. His handsome body was peeking out. I frowned. I damn want to pull his shirt so his body won't be seen.I was pissed when I saw other girls nearby enjoying themselves while looking at Nicholas. Because of my irritation, I couldn't stop holding his hand and pulling him upright. He turned to me in shock and stood up properly."Are you enjoying being peeked at?" I told him coldly. He looked at me like he didn't get me but after a few seconds his smile started to emerge. I rolled my eyes.I walked a few steps away from him and pretended to look around at the things in front of me. I busy myself with these little stuff toys. But when I heard the horse's foo
QUIVA "Quiva. Baby wake up." I heard a man say with a sweet tone."Quiva," I heard him say again. I felt him lightly shook my shoulder.I opened my eyes. I blinked many times because I couldn't believe who I'm seeing right now.Nicholas is in front of me. I'm still inside his car. The car door is open and he's crouching. Half of his body was inside the car as he's staring down at me. His one hand on my side and the other was still holding my shoulder that he was shaking earlier. Did he really call me baby? Or was I still asleep and just dreaming?"Wake up. We're here at the resort. You can continue your sleep inside the house." he said softly.I rubbed my eyes. I can't believe it was his handsome face I saw first right when I woke up. And I didn't even realize that I fell asleep while traveling. Did I sleep too long or just for a while? Our journey is not far.I streched a bit, he noticed that. Smiling, he left in front of me and stood properly outside. I fixed myself before lazily g
NICHOLASShe made me cook food for her but look at her now. She's sleeping on the sofa. I stared at her for a moment before going near her. I don't feel comfortable with her position. I fixed the pillow and slowly moved her, making her lay on the sofa. I heard her small moan but didn't wake up.She's always sleeping these days. Is she sick? Could she just feeling tired, or just lazy? But I saw her vomiting this morning. I wanted her to eat a proper breakfast why I decided to cook breakfast in their cottage this morning. My brother didn't complain. Jane was just silent. Like she always does.I combed her hair. It's blocking my view from her beautiful face. I watched her face, so beautiful even on her sleep. Earlier, I also watched her sleep first. Didn't wake her up right away. I just miss her so much. But I can't do anything. I want to talk to her. About us, about what happened last time, about what I said last time. But it seems like she doesn't want to talk to me.Trev even told me
QUIVAI sat next to Trev. There was a tree fallen on the ground, I sat there instead of on the blanket on the sand. Nicholas was in front of me. We canned and bottled beer, some snacks and barbecues that they bought. Other people in our age also joined us. So it's quite lively.I was just silent, even Jane was just silent. She's sitting beside Nicholas. She didn't refuse when they gave her a bottle of wine. They gave me one too. I was surprised and just looked at the bottle of beer I was holding. I can't drink it. Pregnant women shouldn't drink alcohol.I was reading the beer label when Trev suddenly snatched it from my hand. He has a serious face. He moved it away from me and put it on his side. "You're not allowed to drink that." He said strictly. I was happy. Even though he was busy getting close with the people I think he knew before that Jane and I only met tonight, he still remembered me and is taking care of me.
QUIVAI did move to the other house to check on Nicholas. I'm nervous. He might be mad at me or something. Im afraid if we might argue, he could find out my secrets. I took a deep breath before going inside. I didn't knock anymore.I heard the sound of the water coming from the kitchen. Followed by a sound of a person who's vomiting. I quickly went in there.I saw him topless while vomiting in the sink. His hand movements are clumsy. His hair got wet from washing his mouth. He glanced my way, frowning. I, on the other hand, do not know whether to approach him. I don't want to come near because he's vomiting. I'm a little disgusted. I might smell something and then vomit as well. He will totally wonder when he sees me throw up again.And hey! I'll let him vomit in there. He only throw up sometimes. I do often. He can take care of hisself. He didn't say anything. He cleaned himself and his vomit on the sink. I gulped. His sexy back was on display in front of me.NICHOLASWhy is she he
QUIVA"Full moon, bedroom, stars in your eyes.Last night the first time that I realized.The glow between us, felt so right.We sat on the edge of the bed and you said."I never knew that I could feel this way"Love today can be so difficultBut what we have I know is different'Cause when I'm with you the world stops turningCould I love you any more?"I smiled ever brighter and sweeter than before. Yes, I could love him any more. I know I will fall deeper to him after today. Every day of every hour of every minute, the more I get to know him, the deeper I fall. I will never get out of this hole. This deep hole in my heart filled with love for him.After all the challenges we've faced. For all the pain, resentment and anger caused by misunderstandings. There are people who tried to ruin our love for each other but they didn't succeed and will never succeed. Nothing, no one can break us apart.I know we will face more challenges, bigger problems, but I also know we'll get through it.
QUIVA "She was my fiancee because my family knew her family. It was just an agreement between our families. I did not choose her for me. And yes, you two are different from each other. I'm in love with you. And Jane is just a friend for me. You are the one I want to marry.""What about your parents? Do they like me?""They will. They do.""They met me as Trev's fiancee. What will they think of me? I hid that we were in a relationship. And I got pregnant early. They might think I'm a flirt–""They don't think like that. And I already explained everything to them. I told them that we had a relationship before you and Trev met, and before we knew the truth.""I'm just worried. What if they don't like me for you?""Mom likes you for me. She wants us to be together."I stared at him carefully."I'm really close with our Mom. I always open up to her. And one thing I always tell her, is our story. I've told her about you before. Even before you two met in person. I didn't tell her your name
QUIVAA smile stretched on my lips when I remembered the conversation I had with my father earlier.We talked, just the two of us."Do you really want to marry him?" He asked, looking stern while staring at our garden."Yes, father." I answered certain. Even though I knew that he will let us marry, I still got nervous when he called me to talk alone."Are you going to be happy with him?" He asked, this time staring into my eyes.I break down. Suddenly, I don't see the strict father I grew up with. The man I see in front of me, has soft eyes, gentle face and modest tone."Yes." I cried.He nodded slightly. Looked sideways. I saw how his eyes sparkled because of forming tears?"Then I have no reason to oppose."I then totally broke down in tears."Father," My voice cracked. He looked at me softly. His lips stretch forming a small smile.I ran to him to embrace him. He hugged me back, so I cried harder."Thank you." I said crying. I feel him stroking my hair."Anything for my daughter. A
THIRD PERSON POV "I can talk to my parents, Sir. If you will let me marry your daughter I can–" he cut him off."What about the family of Jane? Isn't she your fiancee?""I'll talk to her parents.""Do you think I will let you marry my daughter?""Sir... I love your daughter.""Does my daughter love you too?"Nicholas tongue was cut off by that question."Does she love me?" Nicholas asked to himself in his mind. He isn't sure. He doesn't know."No answer?" Marius mockingly asked. Nicholas gaze stayed glued on the floor. Swimming the depths of his mind if Quiva does love him. They haven't told their true feelings for each other yet. He is not sure if Quiva loves him too. If she's ready to be in a serious relationship with him. If she's ready to be in a relationship again."You don't have the answer?" Marius asked. Nicholas was apparently confused. He smirked."You don't know if my daughter loves you?" He taunts. Pressuring Nicholas further. Increasing the questions in his mind."If yo
QUIVA "Kalle?" I called him. I remember something from their conversation earlier."Hmm?" He answered."You talked to my father before?"He didn't answer right away. I could feel the loud beating heart so I raised my head to looked at him. He licked his lip, and gulp."Yes." He answered. It is I whose heart is pounding now."When? Why didn't you tell me? What did you two talk about?"He was about to answer but we both heard footsteps coming from the kitchen towards us."Krist? What are you doing here?" I asked surprised when I saw him walking out of the kitchen. I was astonished to see them used to his presence. I glance at Kalle, he is also surprised.Third Person POV"I recall, my brother never dreamed to become a professor. Why do I suddenly have a proffesor brother?" Trevor asked mischievously to his older brother. Nicholas smirked shaking his head. While pouring beer into their glasses."And why did you suddenly bought a school? What are you going to do there, Brother?"Nicholas
QUIVAMy mouth dropped, so as my heart. What the f*ck is this?! I told you so! This is what I fear! This is the reason why I want to run away from him! This is what I knew he would do! He will put Kalle in jail! He will be imprisoned!"You don't have to choose. Remember you promised me you'll stay with me forever. It's not too late to runaway, Kalle." I whispered to him, trying so hard not to let them hear what I said to him.He didn't answer me nor looked at me. They didn't cut their intense gaze at each othe."Kalle? Baby?" I tried to get his attention. I pulled his hand, pulled him towards me and almost grabbed his face just so he could look at me and listen to me."Leave my daughter? Or be imprisoned?" My father repeated. Tapping his fingers on the chair and shaking his feet."Kalle? You don't have to choose. Runaway with me like what we planned." I whispered to him. I kept trying to get his attention but he's not giving me any."I will not run away." He said low.I stilled. Stopp
QUIVAHis two men stayed. My shoulders dropped. He knows I was planning to run away."Calm down, Q. You're gonna be fine. Think about your baby. Don't panic, okay?" My sister said. Stayed here with me."How can I calm down?! He might do something to Kalle, or order him to do something out of his will!"She could only look at me."Hey... I'm going to be fine. We're going to be fine. Calm down. I'm not going to disappear. They can't take me away from you. Okay?""Let's go inside. So you can sit down." Said my sister. "First, you calm down. Have a rest then we'll go home. Nicholas take her inside.""Okay." Nicholas obeyed. He sat me down on the sofa. Didn't let go of my hand and eyes on me."You didn't check your phone. I warned you we were on our way!" She said bringing a glass of water for me.Kalle assited me in drinking even though I can do it by my own."I didn't know." I answered to my sister."Anyway, there's no use on lying right now. He already knows about the two of you. And do
QUIVAI swallowed hard. I look at him. His green eyes intently looking back at mine. In my head I asked him if he's sure. Is he really going to follow what I want? He didn't even hesitate at all in my decision. He read my mind."If that will make you feel better and safe. We'll runaway, but we'll come back. And promise me you'll let me talk to your father when time comes."Whenever he says he'll talk to my father I get nervous. I will never not going to be nervouss for that."Okay. I will.""Alright. Don't think about that post too much. Trev is now taking care of it.""Okay. We should start packing right now. We need to move fast. My father might be on his way, looking for us.""Alright baby. I'll get my things first, and call someone to prepare what we need. You take a rest."I nodded. He called someone to get the car ready. Then he contacted someone else to have a house cleaned up for our arrival. It seems like he's prepared. It's like he really prepared for our escape. Seeing how
QUIVAHe caressed my hand and looked at me intently. He was silent for a moment. I could see in his eyes that he was thinking deeply. I noticed that he still had a booger in his eye.Did he just wake up? Hasn't washed yet 'cause he was immediately greeted by a problem? Perhaps he couldn't even have time to drink water. I sighed to calm myself down.I'm hot headed right away its just morning. I still don't know what the problem is, yet I'm already in rage. "Who were you talking to?" I asked calmer. He kept looking into my eyes. He was still deep in thought. His mouth slightly open as if he wanted to say something but didn't."It's Trevor." He said huskily. Something is really going on."Tell me the problem. Before I become your problem because I will loss my cool if you don't tell me what I just heard."He laughed a little. I'm serious about that. If he won't explain for too long, I don't think I will be patient and cool, instead I would start yelling."I will, but let's have breakfa