"Aurora, do I look good now?" Amelie kept on asking me as we were waiting in front of her school. I looked at her with a smile on my face. "You always look beautiful. Wait, why do you want to look beautiful in front of Klein? Don't tell me you like him?" "Is that obvious?" she said, her cheeks turning red. "Oh, Amelie. He is really handsome, right?" She nodded her head with a smile on her face. "He is so handsome I can't help but stare at his face whenever I see him." "But isn't he too old for you?" "Well, age doesn't matter!" I just couldn't help but laugh because of what she said. I guess she really has a huge crush on Klein. "I am so sorry I'm late. Have you been waiting here for me?" Klein asked as soon as he arrived. Amelie and I stood up upon seeing him. I was about to speak, but then Amelie cut me off. "We just got here, Uncle handsome." she couldn't help but smile while talking to Klein. Oh, this adorable kid. "She's right." I added. Klein just nodded his head and
"Aurora, are you really leaving? You're going to leave me here now? I won't have someone I can talk to every night now." Amelie was crying as she watched me pack my things.I looked at her with a sad smile on my face. "I will really miss you, Amelie. But you know, you can always go to my place and we can hang out there.""But I want you here. Are you that mad with Uncle Timothy?""This is for the better, Amelie...""What did he do to you, huh? I will scold him for you! I will tell him to stop making you sad anymore..."I shook my head. "Oh, Amelie...""Don't leave anymore, please..."I hugged her tightly as we both continued crying. I don't really want to leave, but I can't help getting sad whenever I see Timothy. And I don't think I could still continue pretending. I don't think I could still spend a day living with him in one roof knowing that he can't and will never love me back. Timothy didn't say anything when he saw me bringing my things as I went downstairs. After he kissed me
Liam's POVI only wanted to have a coffee with Aurora, but then she suggested for us to go to a bar to get drunk instead. I think it is still because of her husband. I got surprised when she suddenly told me she wants to have whiskey instead of coffee. Every man's eyes were on Aurora as we stepped inside the bar. She looked a bit shy as if she never went to a place like this before. Well, I don't think she's the type of woman who often visits this kind of place. I couldn't help but be amazed of how Aurora was able to finish one bottle of whiskey quickly. I never saw any woman who could drink as fast as she can. I even thought she can't drink so much, but I guess I was wrong. She's even way more of a drunkard than me."W-Wow. I didn't know you're a drunkard. I thought you can't drink." I commented while looking at her. She looked at me with her misty eyes. Just by the look of her face, I already know she was already drunk. "You know what, Liam? I really love drinking...I really real
Timothy's POV"Brother, why did you let Aurora go? Don't you love her anymore?" Amelie asked me as soon as Aurora left. I looked at her as I heaved a sigh. "Amelie, our marriage is just fake. We're not really a couple. You already know that, right?""I know that. But I thought you're in love with her. She loves you, brother!""You won't understand because you're too young right now.""I don't really understand. She's the one I want for you! She's the only one who understands me!""Amelie."She then ran upstairs and locked herself in their room. I know it's such a stupid thing for me to do, but letting Aurora leave is the only way she wouldn't get hurt. I know exactly how she feels about me, but I'm afraid I cannot reciprocate the love she's giving me. I might just end up hurting her, just like what my brother did. I drove Amelie to her ballet classes before I proceeded to the company. "Guess what I brought you today? It's your favorite lasagna!" "Thanks, Dennise. But can you jus
Aurora's POV I opened my eyes and got surprised upon realizing I was in a different room. Wait, where actually am I? Don't tell me I slept with a stranger again?! "Oh, Aurora. You never really learned!" I mumbled to myself as I got out of bed. I was about to leave the room when the door suddenly opened and I was taken aback when I suddenly saw Liam stepped in wearing only a black bathrobe. "L-Liam?!" "Oh, you're already awake. I was just about to wake you up. Does your head hurts?" "W-Wait, is this your house? H-How did I end up here?" He laughed. "I knew it. You won't remember anything when you wake up. Don't you remember what happened between us last night?" My eyes widened and I covered myself using my hands. "W-What are you saying? S-Something happened between us?" I was about to cry, but then Liam suddenly laughed so hard that he was already holding his tummy. "W-What's funny?" I asked with my eyes filled with tears. "You are! I was just kidding. I already told
Timothy's POV As I went outside the hotel to answer the call, I saw Aurora and Liam. Liam guided Aurora who looks as if she was already drunk inside his car. He was about to get inside the car, but I called him. I walked over to where he was standing. "Liam." "Huh?" "Where are you bringing her?" I asked him. His brows furrowed as he looked at me. "Why are you asking?" "I just want to know if you know where apartment is. If you don't, then I'll drive her there." He laughed sarcastically. "Are you out of your mind? Of course, I know where her apartment is. I always go there." "A-Are you her boyfriend?" "What if I am?" I wasn't able to speak immediately. "Just make sure to drive safely." "You don't have to tell me that, Mr. Lockwood. I know exactly how to treat Aurora right." he said then got inside his car and drove off. "Tim." "Where's Amelie?" I asked Dennise as soon as I saw her. "Huh? She's still inside playing with her friends. You know what? Why don't we meet the oth
Aurora's POV"Hi." Timothy greeted me as soon as I arrived at the coffee shop. He asked me to attend their family reunion with him since his mom insisted. "H-Hi." I tried my best to force a smile on my face."Let's go? They are already waiting for us."I slowly nodded my head. "O-Okay."Timothy called me last night and I quickly came back to my senses when I heard his voice. And now, I'm going to a family reunion. I don't even know what I'm doing. I badly want to move on from him already, but I always end up being where he is.I couldn't help but feel nervous while we were inside his car, on our way to his grandparents' house. We weren't able to have Amelie come with us since she still has classes, so Timothy just asked Dennise to look after her."Don't be nervous. They are all nice." Timothy suddenly said as if he could hear my thoughts."I can't help it. What if they don't like me?""Are you kidding me? Mom and dad likes you so much. And for sure, my grandparents would, too.""You
Aurora's POV "I'm really sorry we weren't able to attend your wedding. We were so busy." said Timothy's grandma. I shook my head as I smiled at her. "It's alright. I know you have really important things to do." "But we promise to attend your second wedding if you want to." she winked. I glanced at Timothy and got surprised when I realized that he was also looking at me. "By the way, let's talk about your first meeting. Where did you actually first met our grandson?" "I work as a PR leader and he became my boss." She nodded her head as she took a sip of her wine. "I see. So, my grandson fell in love with you then, huh? Well, I see no reason why he wouldn't." "T-Thank you." "How about your parents? What do they do for a living?" "My dad runs a pottery business while my mother is working in her friend's salon." "Oh, I see. Why does she work in a salon? Why don't she buy herself a salon?"I smiled awkwardly as I shook my head. "W-We don't have that much money to buy a salon. I
"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