Aurora’s POVAs soon as I stepped out of the company building where I work, a black limousine stopped in front of me. When a man wearing a black suit opened the car door, that’s when I saw Mrs. Lockwood smiling at me.“Hello there, sweetie. Can we hang out for a while?”I smiled at her and bowed my head. “M-Mrs. Lockwood.”“Just call me mom. Come on, hop in.”“O-Okay…”I thought we would be going somewhere, but it turns out we would only go to Timothy’s house.“How was your vacation in the private island? Did you have fun there?”“H-Huh? Oh, yes. We had so much fun there. It’s so beautiful there, actually. Timothy also told me you are the one who gave them that as a gift.”She drank some lemon juice and looked at me again. “That’s true. I bought that for him because I know he often wants to be alone. You know how introverted my son is. Also, he is the kind of guy who always work, so I think that would be the best place for him to unwind and have some fresh air.”“You are such a sweet
Aurora’s POV“Good morning. I am looking for Mr. Liam Hamilton?”I asked the information desk at the management agency.The receptionist looked at me from head to toe before speaking again. “May I know your name? And the reason why you’re looking for Mr. Hamilton?”“I’m from KLC Group. I am the PR leader and I am here to talk to Mr. Hamilton for the upcoming opening of Lockwood Shopping Mall.”“Oh, I see. Just wait at the conference room for a bit. I’ll just call him.”I nodded my head and smiled. “Thanks.”Liam Hamilton is a famous celebrity known for his great acting and singing skills. Many young people admires him and so I proposed to have him as the guest on the grand opening of Timothy’s mall.I have never seen him in personal yet, but I heard he is a mischievous man.The moment the door of the conference room opened, I saw a man just my age wearing a blue denim jacket under a black t-shirt and black pants. He also got a black earring on his left ear, making him look the pop star
Aurora’s POV“Congratulations, team!”Just after the company event, all of us went to a restaurant to celebrate the success of the project.“Mr. Lockwood really is generous, isn’t he? He really treated us here, although he didn’t come here with us.”“Well, for sure he’s not interested to celebrate with us since he is such a workaholic man.”“Oh, have you seen Liam Hamilton? He is so handsome!”“You’re right! Although Mr. Timothy Lockwood is far more handsome than him.”I was just sitting there staring at the food in front of me while listening to my colleagues who were talking about Timothy and Liam. I still can’t get over about what happened last night.Is it really that big deal for me to see that sketch? It’s not as if I have stolen anything from his room.All of a sudden, my phone started to ring. I immediately stood up and went to a corner as I answered the call from an unknown number.“Hello?”“Have you forgotten about our dinner already?”“What dinner are you--“I’ll be waiting
Aurora’s POVNo one was talking between me and Timothy while we were having our dinner. After that night he scolded me, he didn’t talk to me again. He really got mad when I told him about the sketch of a woman inside his room. I didn't expect him to react that way just because of that, but maybe that must be really important to him. “By the way.”Speaking of, Timothy suddenly looked at me and spoke.“H-Huh?”“I’m sorry if I raised my voice last night. I just don’t like it when people go through my things. I didn’t mean to be rude.”I shook my head. “No, it’s actually my fault. I’m sorry about that. I shouldn’t have asked you those things.”“By the way, Liam Hamilton went to my office this morning.”That guy again.“You already signed the contract.”“Yes, and he asked about you.”My eyes widened in surprise. “W-What?”“He asked me if you already have a boyfriend.” Timothy said without any emotion on his face.“That pervert…” I mumbled.“Look, if he is trying to do something bad to you
Aurora's POVShit! Why did I even forget about time?! As soon as I arrived at Timothy's home, I saw him sitting on the couch with his arms crossed as if he was a father waiting for his daughter."T-Timothy. Why are you still awake? You didn't have to wait for me.""Where did you go?" he asked without any emotion on his face.I paused for a while, trying to think of a very good alibi that I could use. "Me and my colleagues went on a dinner together. We didn't notice the time, so--"Really?""H-Huh? O-Of course. That's the truth." He looked straight into my eyes. The way he stared at me made me feel so nervous. "Then what are those?"Suddenly, I saw some photos on the center table. I looked closer to see them clearly, and I was surprised when I realized that it was actually me and Liam. "W-Wait, where did you--"That's Liam Hamilton, right? Are you going out with him?" he asked again. This time, the tone of his voice sounded mad. I shook my head. "W-Wait, I think you misunderstand
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
"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