Aurora’s POV I took a deep breathe as I grabbed my bag. This is it. I’m going to tell Timothy that I want our fake marriage to stop. I just want to live a peaceful life. “You can do it, Aurora.” I mumbled to myself. As soon as I stepped out of my apartment, many people holding huge cameras welcomed me. My eyes widened upon realizing they were all from media. What are they doing here? How did they know I live here? “Miss Aurora, is it true that you and Liam Hamilton are dating?” “Where did you guys meet?” “Did you pursue him?” “Is he your first love?” “Miss Aurora!” All of them were blocking my way that I don’t even know how to escape. “Miss Aurora, please answer our question!” “Miss Aurora!” “Please, I have to go. I don’t have time to answer your questions.” I said, hoping that they would finally stop. But instead of doing that, they just ignored me and kept on taking photos and asking me questions. “So, that means you really have a relationship with Mr. Hamilton?” a bl
Aurora’s POV“Dad, why are you doing this to Timothy?” I asked dad while looking at Timothy who was busy making a pot out of a clay. That has been my dad’s business ever since. I already told him to stop making pots and just enjoy his life since I can just give him some money, but he always refuse.“That’s his punishment for making you cry last night. Also, if he wants me to trust him, then he must show me that he could protect you when I am not around.”“But he’s not used to making pots. He is a CEO of a huge company.”Dad frowned. “Come on. He can do it if he has patience. Who cares if he’s a CEO? By the way, you still have to go to work, right? Go now.”“Dad, don’t make him work too much.”“Fine, fine. Go on now.”Before leaving, I walked over to Timothy who was busy molding a pot that kept on getting ruined.“Timothy, aren’t you going to work already?” I asked him.He looked at me. “It’s alright. Are you going to work now?”“Yes.”“Goodbye and take care.”“Thanks.”***“You mean,
Aurora’s POV“I can’t believe you really agreed to stay at our house. Were you even able to sleep properly last night? We only have one bed since dad usually wants to sleep on the floor with a futon.” I said as Timothy and I were heading to the market to buy some ingredients for our lunch. He really took off a vacation just so he could continue molding a pot.Timothy just shrugged. “Well, I wasn’t able to sleep immediately, but I find it more peaceful here to be honest.It’s like a small city far from the noisy streets of New York.”“You’re right. That is also one of the reasons why I always spend my days at my dad’s home whenever I can.”“You and your dad surely get along well, don’t you?”I nodded as I smiled. “”Yup. Ever since I was a kid, dad was the one who takes care of me. He’s the one who attends errands at school and prepares breakfast for me. He is the best dad a daughter could ever ask for.”“I can see that. I can see that your father is a good man.”“He is.”As soon as we a
Aurora's POVBoth of us looked away when Timothy moved away from the kiss. "I-I'm sorry. I-I'm just a bit tipsy. I didn't meant to--"It's alright. I guess we have to go to bed now." I said as I stood up. Timothy stood up too and started cleaning up. "Go ahead. I'll take care of this.""O-Okay..."As soon as I stepped inside my room, I leaned against the door and covered my face with my palm. I could feel my cheeks getting hot while remembering what just happened. "You're already drunk, Aurora. You should go to sleep now." I mumbled to myself. I lay down on my bed and tried to sleep, but I can't. My body feels so hot and I can't help thinking about Timothy and the taste of his lips. Wait, what am I saying?I shouldn't have gotten drunk with him! In the end, I just decided to go out and get some water from the fridge. Or maybe it's just an excuse to check if Timothy is already asleep or not. I felt a bit disappointed when I didn't see him. I poured some water in my glass and dra
Aurora's POVI woke up hearing my dad's voice from outside our house. "Here, just put that here, Timothy!" he said.I squinted at my clock and realized it was already eight in the morning. I was about to stand up when I suddenly saw my reflection on the mirror just across from my bed. My eyes widened when I realized I was actually naked. Right. I didn't even notice Timothy leave my room because I already fell asleep after we did it. Something happened again between us. I shouldn't have let myself be drunk again. After taking a shower and making my bed, I already decided to go out. "Dad, you're already here." I said as I went outside the house, seeing dad and Timothy carrying boxes of new tools used for pot molding. "Yeah. I arrived here early in the morning. I saw Timothy already inside the pottery."I then shifted my gaze to Timothy, but then looked away when he looked back at me. I can't look at him after what happened last night. "I-I just wanted to practice, that's why."
Aurora’s POV“I heard you are already married. How come you didn’t tell me?”mom asked.It was break time, so I just decided to go to where she asked me to go since she will surely make a scene if I don’t show up.“Mom,he’s--“Don’t you see me as your mother anymore? You haven’t even informed me about your wedding.”“Mom, it’s not like that.”“I know I’m not living with you anymore, but that isn’t enough reason for you not to invite me to your wedding. Am I that bad as a mom?!” she said as she started fake crying.I heaved a deep sigh. “Mom, dad didn’t attend too. T-The wedding was a private one. In fact, only the two of us were there. His parents weren’t even there.”“Really?”“Uh-huh.”She wiped the tears even though there weren’t any, then looked at me. “Then introduce me to him.”“H-Huh?”She folded her arms over her chest and spoke. “I want to meet your husband, I want to know if he really is a good man.I heard he is a CEO. He must be really rich.”“Mom. He’s always busy. Also, ju
Aurora's POV"Oh, you are so handsome! My daughter really knows how to choose!" Mom began throwing compliments at Timothy as soon as she saw him.Timothy really invited my mom for dinner at his house. I already warned him about my mom, but he kept telling me it's alright.Timothy nodded while smiling at her. "Thank you, Mrs. Winters. I really appreciate your compliments. You and Aurora really look alike. No wonder you both look beautiful.""Oh, you're so sweet.""Please wait here. I'll just prepare some food for us." Timothy said as he stood up."Timothy, I'll take care of that."He shook his head. "No, it's alright. You're mom is here, so it would be best if you stay by her side. Just please, feel at home."As soon as Timothy went to the kitchen to prepare some food for us, mom looked at me. The smile on her face didn't fade. "This house is so big and luxurious! You are so lucky to live here, Aurora! Feels like you hit the jackpot!""Mom! Can you lower your voice? Timothy might hear
Aurora's POVI woke up not seeing Timothy on the couch anymore. I took a shower in my room and went downstairs to see if he was there, but I didn't see him. "That was tiring!""Yeah. But it was fun."To my surprise, mom and Timothy suddenly arrived wearing sportwears and wiping their sweats. "Where did you go?" I asked them.They looked at each other and smiled before Timothy answered me. "We went for a jogging. We actually went out five in the morning.""J-Jogging?""Uh-huh. I saw Timothy in the kitchen drinking water early in the morning, so I asked him if he wants to go jogging with me." mom said.I nodded. "I-I see. I'll prepare our breakfast now.""I'm sorry I didn't wake you up because I didn't want to disturb you." Timothy said to me."No, it's alright. I'm just surprised how you look so close already." "Your mom's actually a cool one. She told me a lot of things about you."I widened my eyes at mom who was already laughing. "Mom, what did you tell him?""Well, I just told h
"Mommy, you look so beautiful!" Thera said to me as I was standing in front of her, wearing my wedding dress."Really? Mommy looks beautiful? Am I as beautiful as you?"She nodded her head and smiled. "Yes, mommy. I think you're more beautiful than me.""Of course, not. You are the most beautiful. You're even way beautiful than mommy," I said as I pinched both of her cheeks."Well, you're both beautiful. Stop acting like you don't look exactly like each other. Also Aurora, you need to prepare yourself now because we're heading to the church and you'll finally meet your soon-to-be husband," my mom said to me which made all of us laugh.Today is the day I will be marrying the love of my life. Who would have thought that I will actually end up marrying the brother of my ex-boyfriend? The huge door of the church went open and I stepped inside. As I raised my head, I saw so many people standing on each side while looking at me with huge smile on their faces. I saw Dennise standing there
It's been a week now since I introduced Timothy as Thera's father. They've been so happy together and Timothy keeps on going to our house to see Thera. His parents also knew about it and they were so happy when they saw Thera, too. All of my fears suddenly vanished when I hugged Timothy's parents. I have realized that maybe I was just overthinking when I thought they would take my daughter away from me if I told them about her. "Mommy! Daddy is here!" Thera told me while I was washing the dishes one morning. "Really? Okay, you can play together then."Suddenly, Timothy showed up. He was wearing a black turtle neck and pants and he looked handsome as ever. "Aurora, can we go to the amusement park together? I mean, the three of us?""H-Huh? B-But I still haven't taken a bath.""It's alright. We can wait for you. Right, Thera?""Yes! We can play outside while waiting for you, mommy!"I smiled. "Really? Then alright. I'll just finish washing the dishes then I'll take a bath." ***"Mom
Aurora's POV"T-Timothy?" both mom and dad were surprised upon seeing Timothy with me. Timothy looked at each other then I nodded my head at him. "It's been a long time, Auntie and Uncle.""What is happening here, Aurora?" Dad asked me. "Dad, I already told Timothy about the truth. He already knows it," I said. "Y-You already know?" Mom asked Timothy.Timothy nodded his head with a smile on his face. "I already knew it since the first time I saw Thera. I was just waiting for Aurora to admit it."I thought mom and dad would be mad at me, but then huge smile appeared on their faces the moment they heard what Timothy just said. "That's good to hear then. You don't know how long Thera had been waiting for this day to come. Wait, does that also mean the two of you are back together again?" mom suddenly asked. Timothy looked at me, so I immediately spoke. "N-No.""Oh, I see. Wait, should I call Thera now? Are we going to tell her now?" "Can I go there and introduce myself to her?" Tim
Timothy's POVI am definitely sure that child is my child. I know Aurora and I know she was lying when she told me she had a relationship with somebody else. I kept waiting outside the school of Aurora's daughter until I finally saw her. I was about to go near her, but then Aurora suddenly appeared and held the child's hand. She really made sure I wouldn't be able to get close to our daughter. "Good afternoon!" I said to both of them with a huge smile on my face. Aurora's eyes widened upon seeing me. I smirked at her then I knelt down in front of the child. "Hello there, Thera, right? My name is Timothy, but you can call me Uncle Timothy if you want to.""Hello, Uncle Timothy! It's nice to meet you! What are you doing here?" she asked me.God, she looks exactly like Aurora. She is so beautiful, just like her mom. "Well, I'm here to--"Let's go now, Thera," Aurora suddenly said as she started walking away together with Thera but then I followed them again. "W-Wait, I'm just wonde
I was about to drive away together with Thera, but then Timothy suddenly blocked our way. I tried to escape, but he was too stubborn and didn't really leave. I rolled down the window of the car and yelled. "Can you just please leave?! Get out of my way!""I won't leave unless you talk to me, Aurora!""There is nothing we need to talk about!""There is! Especially about that kid!"I tried making him leave again, but still, he didn't listen to me."Mommy, why don't you talk to him? Are you mad at him?" Thera asked me confusingly. "Honey, I can't talk to him. I-I don't even know him," I lied."But he won't leave, mommy. I think you need to talk to him."In the end, I had no choice but to give up. I looked at Thera who was sitting beside me. "Honey, just wait for mommy here. I'm just going to talk to that man for a while, okay?" "Okay, mommy. I will wait for you here.""Thank you, sweetheart."I took a deep breathe before finally getting off the car. "Now, what do you want to talk abo
'Aurora's POV I let out a deep sigh as soon as I stopped the car in front of our house. I still haven't gotten inside and was just staring into a blank space inside my car. I just saw Timothy a while ago. He looked a bit different, but more handsome than ever. When I met his eyes, my heart started beating so fast. I didn't even know how I would react, that is why I just decided to leave him there alone. How can he still have the same impact to me after all this time? The way he looked at me and the way he made me feel nervous is still the same. I thought he already found someone new, but based on how he acted a while ago, I don't think he already did. Does that mean he really waited for me to come back? "Mommy!" Thera welcomed we with a warm hug as soon as I stepped inside our house. "Hello there, sweetheart... Why aren't you asleep yet?" I asked while patting her head."I was waiting for you, mommy..." I touched her on the cheek then lifted her up in my arms. "Oh, my sweet b
Timothy's POVI can't be mistaken. That was really Aurora. I really saw Aurora at that mall!Too bad I wasn't able to follow her because of the crowd. I just saw her step inside a car and drove off together with the kid. B-But who is that kid? I-Is she her child? But with whom? Is she married already? Who did she end up? So, she has forgotten about me already?Ugh! I can't stop thinking about her! I have to find her as soon as possible! I was massaging my temples when my phone started ringing. It was a call from Dennise."You're thinking about Aurora again?" Dennise said as soon as I answered her call. "I just can't help it. I need to confirm if that was really her.""Then why don't you confirm it yourself? I invited her for dinner tonight. Why don't you come, too?"My eyes widened in surprise. "Y-You invited her?""Uh-huh. But I just did that to confirm if she's really back. If she answers me, then that means she's back. Oh, she just texted me. She said she would come.""A-Are y
Aurora's POV"Thera, where have you been, huh? I have been looking for you,' I said to my daughter when we were finally inside the car off somewhere"I'm sorry, mommy. I just wanted to see the huge teddy bear..." she said while playing with her fingers.I patted her head. "It's alright. Just promise me that you won't do that again.""Yes, mommy. I promise."I pinched both of her cheeks and kissed her on the forehead. "That's my girl. I also want to applogize for letting you be alone by yourself. Will you forgive mommy?""Of course, mommy. I will always forgive you.""Thank you, my sweetheart...""Mommy.""Huh?""I bumped into a handsome man a while ago before you found me," she started narrating. "A handsome man? Really?"She nodded her head as if she actually found the man she was saying handsome. "Really, mommy! He is so handsome like a prince!""Oh, he must be so handsome then. Did he help you?""Yes, he helped me stand and asked me if I am okay."I nodded my head. "Then he's a go
Timothy's POV"Congratulations, Timothy! Our company is now the highest earning in the country! That is all thanks to you and your dedication!" dad said to me while we were having dinner in their mansion. "You are right, honey. Timothy really did a great job during the past five years!" mom added.I shook my head while smiling. "You know that wouldn't happen if not also because of our employees and investors. I'm not the only one who is to be thrown those compliments of yours.""Well, you are at the top. I never really regret assigning you as the CEO of our company.""Thanks, dad.""I wonder when you will be getting married, though. You know, you are not getting any younger. You have to have someone who will take care of you. Also, we already want grandchildren from you," said mommy. I laughed. "That would be most unlikely to happen. I am not planning to have any relationship with anyone. I just want to focus with the company.""What do you still want to focus in the company when yo