When I decided to leave the city almost six years ago, I thought I would leave everything so that I could start a new memory. I thought I completely left my young and shattered heart along with the memories of him.I learned to be happy alone despite all that had happened and been done to me by the people I loved so wholeheartedly. I decided to be happy alone and that only changed when I gave birth to Amari.I never thought I would be completely and truly happy when I gave birth to my daughter. I didn't even think she could give light back to my whole life despite it being dark. She came to me as I was drowning in darkness. She came to me as I was slowly exhausted and consumed by grief.My Amari saved me from drowning in the lake of sorrow and rage - and she deserves a complete and happy family that I thought I couldn't give her.I sighed when I saw how Hector came down and finally knelt near the door of the room while staring at my daughter. His eyes wer
For the nth time, he didn't answer and didn't even look at me so I was completely weak while feeling so many frustrations for myself. The corners of my eyes began to heat up and I knew for one reason that I would burst into tears again."I… I was planning to tell you about her when I first found out I was pregnant. That was the day you left. That was the day your mom told me to stay away from you because you would never come back to me. I… I was just so scared. I was afraid you might not accept her and just leave as you did to me before so I didn't... I decided not to tell you. I'm sorry… Please, talk to me. I didn't mean to…" I said and kept crying while holding him on his shoulder.I rubbed one hand all over my face and kept the sobs out of my mouth because Amari might wake up. But I feel like my heart is increasingly divided into a million pieces because of the restraint not to get hurt."I-I was just scared. That she might be&hell
"Who is a fool to admit his sin, right? Anyway, tell mama, whatever papa left me before he died, I didn't ask him for that. Think about it, why didn't he leave you at least a little bit?" I asked her, and she looked back at me.It was so sharp that it seemed like she wanted to hurt me but she couldn't. "How fucking dare you! Shut your mouth or else— ""Shut it, Agatha. Remember you are in my office." Ulysses interrupted. That's when I just remembered why we came here.For a moment, I looked at Hector who remained behind me. He just smiled at me sparingly and even touched me on the shoulder. I sighed violently and turned to Ulysses.I found out that my mother had filed a lawsuit against me because of the inheritances left to me by my father. I didn't know everything about it because Ulysses said I had a big fight. Hector told me the same thing.When we finished our short conversation, I invited him to go home because I was still worried about
"Why didn't you tell him where we are going? He's worried sick, Ana," Leon said immediately while we were in the middle of our way.I ignored what he said. I picked up my cell phone when it rang and there I saw a text from the same number again.Unknown NumberAre you on your way?To Unknown Numberyes"He doesn't need to know anymore. It's not that important," I replied and looked out the window."If it's not important, why are you going? What if it's just a troll?"Then it's much better. I'd be more at peace if it wasn't true and I was just being lied to. My mind would be calmer in case it wasn't true. I have nothing to lose if I shoot."Just be mindful of your surroundings, Ana, if you don't want me to go with you inside," Leon told me when we arrived at the Aragon Estate.I nodded at him and looked up at this super-tall building. This is different from the company where I used
Sometimes, I feel the need to disappear without notice to know who my people are. I want to learn who to keep. I want to identify who really cares when I'm gone.But I'm afraid that there's really no one finding me. I'm afraid that I can't manage my expectations and get hurt in the end.It's not that I don't trust the people around me. But there were times that I wish people could just utter their eulogies before death arrives. So in that way, I'd be able to hear them. I'd be able to hear the truth from them.I couldn't feel anything besides being tired. I don't know where I'm tired. I don't know what caused me to be tired. The only thing in my mind is the urge to rest for a long time. I feel like I'm lost in a place where everyone knows me.I felt even heavier when Leon finally dropped me at the villa. I don't know but I feel like I don't want to go home first."Are you alright? What happened inside?" He asked me again.For the second time,
My whole world just stopped. That even though I knew the truth, I still seemed shocked and hurt. That even though I knew the truth, I still seemed to hope that I would hear another answer from him.The deadly silence filled the whole room. I could hear nothing but my sobs and the slow beating of my heart. But the voices inside my head are loud and strong.It was as if something suddenly exploded inside me and I was the only one who felt its aftershock. It was as if I was suddenly deaf.My mouth fell open but no words came out. My knees weakened and I sat on the floor."Solei!" Hector yelled and immediately attended to me."Don't fucking touch me," I said firmly to him and pushed him away from me. "Don't you even dare.""Solei, please. Listen to me first. I can explain everything—""I don't want to believe anything from you anymore, so stop it," I cut him off and tried to stand up.I firmly wiped away my tears and grabbed
Also, Hector could easily find and track us down when I pursued my plan to ask Leon for help. Never mind."With so much happening, I don't know where else to start," I said while still staring at the emptiness."I know what happened to you and what Ares did to you. We all know that here, Ana. What we don't know is the reason for your sudden return. Look, it's been three days since you came back here, and At least tell us what happened so we can help. Even if it's just me." Erika tried to comfort me.I bit my lower lip and violently let out the air. I sipped my coffee again. The heat it causes adds to the heat I feel in my heart."Hector was the one who shot papa ..." I almost whispered to myself because I felt like it was a knife stabbing my heart over and over again.I never heard Erika speak. I smiled bitterly and continued speaking.Dad taught me never to harbor resentment in my heart. As much as I can, I will still forgive so that I can also give peace to my heart. As long as I ca
VERAGet back home, Ana! That place is dangerous. Once Ares found out you're staying there, I don't even know what will happen to you anymore!My chest throbbed again when I read Vera's last text. I looked down at my inbox and there I saw a lot of text from Hector. I also saw Ares' name on his last text so I was forced to read that.The previous texts were purely just finding us and wanting me back but the ones that followed seemed that he know where we were.HectorWhat were you thinking? Why are you there?HectorVera told me where you are.HectorLook, Solei. I know you're very mad at me, but please, don't punish me in a way like this!HectorI know my mistake and I'm sorryHectorBaby, come back here, please. Or get the hell out of there. Anywhere is possible, just not that place!H