THIRD P POV"What is it?" his older brother suddenly ask him. He forgot that he was right next to him and seemed to have heard what he said.He was going to lie to his brother but he thought of asking him. He might know a place or someone where they could buy sherbet. Q doesn't like ice cream that can be bought at a convenient store. Even if it's branded expensive ice cream, she doesn't like it because she's really looking for sherbet."Do you know where I can find sherbet? You might know someone who sells sherbet at this hour bro?" He asked his brother.He might ask who is he buying it for but he doesn't mind. He also wants to stress his older brother on thinking where to buy sherbet at this time because he should be the one who is stressed about Q right now.He is the father of the child Q is carrying but it is Trev who is having problems in Q's conception. He is itching to tell his brother the truth but he is not because he wants the truth to come from Q. He doesn't want to be the
QUIVA "Maybe she doesn't like the taste of soju." Trev said. We looked at each other. He was helping me."She's the one who introduced soju to me." Gina said. I bit my lip. You can't fool Gina Trev, when it comes to me. And its true, because of me, Gina started drinking soju."Is that so?" Trev said. "Maybe it's a different flavor, that's why she doesn't like it? Or maybe the person who made it isn't good at mixing it. I don't like it either to be honest." He said casually. I immediately looked at Gina because she was the one who made the mixture, I knew she would be upset."Don't drink it if you don't like it! You should have made the mixture. Make your own if you don't like my mixture!" She said flatly.Told you she will be annoyed. I signaled Trev not to annoy Gina. Trev moved closer to me, crouched down so he could whisper to me."You and your friend are both crooked." He whispered. I was immediately annoyed. I glared at him. The fool laughed."Your debt, huh? You might have forg
QUIVA"Bro, what kind of question is that?!" Trev shouted to his brother.I can't stop the tears falling down my cheeks. My heart fucking hurts. His question hurts me. His words are like arrows shot right to my heart.My whole body is shaking. If I hadn't leaned over and held onto the sink, I might have fallen. I saw Trev looked at my hands. He saw them shaking too."Shhhh. Calm down, Q." He tried to calm me down. I was startled by Nicholas' loud shouting."Shit!" He cursed loudly then stormed out. I was sobbing."Nicholas?!" I tried to call him out, stopping him from leaving. But I know he didn't hear me. Even for me, my voice is very weak."Where is he going?" I asked Trev. I want to chase Nicholas but I'm so weak, I can't move my body. My insides are panicking but I can't move. I feel too weak.I felt Trev caressing my back. It calms me down. Gina was standing still. Also shocked with what's happening. She looked at Trev's side, I don't know what she signaled to him. She quickly we
QUIVA"What did he say? What did you say to him?" I wiped my tears and stood up. I saw the doubt in Trev's eyes.What he said repeated in my mind. Give him some time? Time again? Those words came from Trev but Nicholas words and voice echoed in my head. Like the way he said that to me when he found out that I knew that Trev was my fiance.He's asking for some time again. Damn it! It's always like this! He always waits for me! Anger built up inside me."What do you mean give him some time? What? He doesn't want our child? He couldn't accept he got me pregnant?!" I asked angrily. But a tear fell from my eye.I saw Gina tried to come close to me. She wanted to calm me down and was surprised by the sudden change in my emotions."Q, it's not like that." Trev said calmly."You don't need to sugarcoat your brother Trev. If he told you he doesn't want the baby, you can be honest to me. If he doesn't want her, we don't want him either." I said firmly. But deep insdie my heart was beating painf
QUIVA "He might be drinking right now, while thinking."It got me thinking. It's impossible there's no woman wherever he goes. He's attractive. A woman will probably approach him. Plus he's drinking."But don't worry there's no girls around. And I'll go check him and make sure that he's fine, so do rest now."My blood warmed up and I was agitated. What if he's entertaining a girl? Or the girls try to flirt with him. Criselda's words suddenly came to my mind. That's another thing that Nicholas and I didn't talk about because I didn't let him come and talk to me earlier.It's my fault why we didn't talk. We really need to talk. I don't know what to think anymore."I'll go with you." I said firmly."What?!" They asked in unison. They were immediately looking at me sharply."I want to talk to him." I said determined."No. It's getting late Q. And that's a bar, something might happen to you there. And we've talked about this, you two might fight. You can talk tomorrow. I'll talk to my br
Third P POV"Are you calm now?" Trev asked to his brother. He saw him drinking in a bar that they used to go to often. But when Nicholas started taking up the career as a professor, they rarely came here."Yeah." He exhaled. Trev gestured the bartender for a drink."Is she okay?" Nicholas asked, referring to Q. Now he realized how hurt she must be by his words."She cried and got a bit angry."He massaged his temple and bit his lip. Regretting what he said. And he regrets that he left like that and didn't talk to Q properly. But he couldn't go back. He's still confused."Actually, she wanted to come here with me, to talk to you." Nicholas turned to his brother. He got the courage to talk to her after hearing that. He stood up and was ready to go but before he could move his brother stop him."Where are you going?""I'll go and talk to her." Trev shook his head."Tomorrow bro. She must be resting now."He went back to his seat. Remembering Q's condition. She should be resting right now
QUIVA On the way to the hospital, my mind was filled thinking about my sister and Krist. They only left mind when my sister mentioned that her former doctor would also be my doctor."Female?" I asked."Yes.""That's good." I said. If its a guy doctor I won't go to get checked. I'll ask for another doctor. A girl doctor. It's just uncomfortable when it's a male. Won't he have to see me down there? I don't want to show whats down there even though his intention is purely health related."Does he know?" Sis asked. I didn't understood. "Huh?""Nicholas, does he know you're going to have a check-up today?""No." I answered quickly. I averted my face from them so they wouldn't see the sadness I was feeling."Gina told me you're planning to run away with your child." I immediately turned to her when she said that. "Run away?" I asked loudly, laughing a little because that was the term Gina used."It's not easy to raise a child alone Quiva." Her tone made me nervous. She sounds so serious."
QUIVA "Do you want me to come with you?" I immediately shook my head at my sister's question. I'm sure that's what Gina wanted to say. My sister only asked it first. "It's okay. I'll just ask Trev to drive me home---" I stopped. I don't know if Nicholas and I will be okay after this talk. Trev might not be able to take me home because he sprained his ankle. I'll just get a taxi."It's really fine. AA might be looking for you. Thank you, sis." She nodded and gave me a hug."Call me when there's a problem." She said worried. I nodded. I bid goodbye to Gina. I know she has problems with Krist too so I won't drag her to my problem."Text me." She said before she went inside my sister's car."What happened?" I greeted to Trev. He was walking around with a bandage wrapped around his ankle. He's wearing a pajama that I think belongs to Nicholas as well as the top he's wearing."Where's your brother?""He's in his room. Still sleeping." I frowned. Its already noon he's still asleep? It's al
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