QUIVA "The only promises I wanna hear are yours."It's cheesy and maybe corny, but isn't it corn and cheese taste good together?"I promise I'll fix everything. I'll talk to our parents. I'll ask for their approval. I'll do anything just to make them approve of our marriage.""What if my father disapproves? What if they get angry and object to us?" Suddenly my fear returned."Do you wanna grow old with me?" He asked seriously. I laughed."That's a cheesy line and your tagalog... but yeah. I wanna grow old with you.""Wherever we'll go, would you stay with me?""Yes." I answered sincerely."If I ask you to run away with me, will you come?"I was nervous. I knew he was serious but my answer will not change."Yes.""Even if its so far away?" He asked softly."Anywhere. No matter how far. I'll go with you." I won't let you go. Especially now that I know you love me too."If our parents don't want us to be together, we'll runaway. I will do everything, anything to give you a good life, th
QUIVA"I was gonna confess my feelings for you. And I wanted to ask you, to runaway with me, marry me and forget the plans of our family. But I didn't have the chance to talk to you. I thought you really didn't want to talk to me and that you were avoiding me. I don't want to ruin your day. I didn't want to force you to see me."I shook my head because that was not true. It was my father who I was avoiding."I really wanted to talk to you, but I chose to give you space. I did my duties as a brother. Trev was miserable for days. He needed me. I got busy with work. I followed everything my dad told me to do. I was trying to persuade him to change his decision. I thought it would work, but it didn't."I was just quietly listening to him. I understand him. I accept his explanation. Damn! I only hurt myself from overthink. I thought he had forgotten me because he had already met the woman he was going to marry. And there was no point in seeing me again because I thought he didn't love me e
QUIVA "I don't need to hear your promises. Make it true, and this heart will know them." I said slowly. Pointed to my chest where my heart is. I smiled when it made him smile. I went back to lying down and hugged him tightly."Why didn't you confess to me? I loved you back then too." I said. I was afraid to fall for him, but maybe at that time, I already fell for him. I just couldn't admit it, because I'm afraid of falling for him."I don't want to break my promises. It's better if you don't know my feelings for you, to prevent myself from hurting you. I've known for a long time that my parents set me up for marriage. That they will make me marry someone who they think the best for me." I feel his gentle hand caressing my arm."I didn't want to make commitments with you because I know in the end... I will break your heart if I fail to fight for us. That was my mistake." I can hear his regrets from his tone"I should've told you everything. But I was afraid you might not understand. T
QUIVA"Well, I imagine our baby calling me Dada or Daddy. But I also missed you teasing me with your endearment 'Daddy' on me.""Why? Do you like it when I call you Daddy?""I like it but I love hearing you call me baby. And call me Kalle again, I don't like it when you call me just Nicholas." He said sulky. I laughed. I was gonna tease him but I'm already salivating from the smell of what he cooked so I didn't tease him anymore."Alright, baby." I said sweetly."Love that." He said with a wide, bright handsome smile. I moved slightly away from him and looked at his whole body."Why are you not wearing a shirt?" He looked at his chest where one of his nipples was peeking out. He smirked. I rolled my eyes then adjusted it to cover his nipple."It might get stained. I only have one spare shirt left." I nodded, he doesn't have many clothes here in my condo. Just a few, the ones he leaves behind when he changes. He wanted to bring most of his clothes but we werent okay back then. I was st
QUIVA "Why did we stop here?" I asked when I noticed he stopped the car and parked. Are we going on a date here? This is really a public space, although there are only a few people here today."Reminds me of the days we secretly spent some time together. Watching the sun and eating food delivery." He said. I smiled.When we both went on our separate vacation, I remembered that we used to meet here. This is our meeting place, apart from his condo and office. It's on the side of the road, has a nice view of the sun, and cold wind. We would just sit on the hood of his car or on the cemented barricade."Let's watch the sunset together." He said seriously. I looked at him for a long time, reading his eyes.I can see that he has something going on in his head. Even though we have another plan, which is to runaway if our parents oppose to us, I know he is nervous and apprehensive. I know he is still afraid of whatever our parents' reaction and decision is going to be.I inhaled deeply and s
QUIVA "No. That's hot, and will surely gonna be amazing, but no. I won't let you do that. You don't have to do that."Instead of being annoyed, I was satisfied with what he said. Damn this man! Even though I want to taste him, his respect for me made me don't wanna do it, and had me respect my self even more."Shame." He laughed."Go back to your seat baby." He said softly and lifted me up a little. I was about to crawl back but he stopped me. I was surprised at that but also smiled immediately."But give me one more kiss." he said then pulled me in for a kiss. I left his lap after."Where are we headed to?" I asked. Again, he didn't answer. His hand that was holding my thigh only moved. Instead of being annoyed that he didn't answer, it made me extremely excited. You're up for a surprise, huh?I looked at his hand holding my thigh. I traced his veins using my finger. He glanced at me for a moment because of that. I let him rest his hand on my thigh. He never removed it."Baby?" He i
QUIVA"What are you doing here?" I asked and looked around to see if hes with someone. Thought that Jane might be here too and that maybe they are on a date. As far as I know they ar fine why I thought they might be dating."Just passed by." He answered lazily. But I noticed he glanced at his older brother. I looked at Kalle, there was no difference in his reaction. Even so it has me wondering."Really?" I asked suspiciously. He just shrugged and snorted."Are you two out of money? Why is there no food on your table?" he said cooly. Teasing again."We're just waiting for our order." Kalle answered."Alright. I'm leaving now. You know the time." Trev said then lazily stood up and left. Suddenly appeared now suddenly left."What's that all about?" I heard Trev mentioned about time."Work. Tomorrow." He answered without looking at me. Played with the arrangement of the roses in the middle of the table."You have work tomorrow?" I asked disappointed. Even though he often stays at my condo
QUIVAThe collision was strong. I was pushed back. I thought I was going to fall. I was terrified for my child. Thankfully I caught hold of a cubicle door. Kept me from falling to the floor."Hey!" I shouted angrily at the woman. Her hair was covering her face and she's looking down. Wearing a blue dress."Watch where you're going!" I said trembling. Adrenaline is still rushing in my blood. My heart pounding hard from nervousness. I caressed my tummy. Feel if something's hurting in my body, luckily there was nothing. "Sorry." She only said in a hard voice, then started running away. I didn't even get to see her face."Hey!" I called out. Her sorry wasn't even sincere. I almost fell on the floor. She almost put us in danger but she just left like that. It's like she intentionally bumped me. It was onky us inside this room. Its spacious enough for ten people. How could it that she bumped into me? Does she have hatred on me? Or could she be drunk? But she doesn't smell like alcohol. M
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