DadIt took me a while to calm down and compose myself. I can just pretend we're strangers, right? After all, that's what he did when we first met. Besides, I bet it's about work. That knowledge reassured me. Even though I am still so embarrassed about what happened a while ago. I should still be given the benefit of the doubt because I just started here.But now that I am in the position, I have to take responsibility for everything. Had I known that something was wrong, I would have done something right away. Maybe I was too confident with the idea that the deal had been closed months ago."If this is about the report, I will take care of it and proceed with the initial plan.""And your team? What are you gonna do about them?" He scoffed."I still have to sort things out, Mr. Lopez so I will call a meeting today. Rest assured the project will not be affected."I looked him straight in the eyes. I must say I would have applauded myself for not wavering in front of him.He really chan
EngagementI tried to brush off what Callar had said last night. I reasoned out in my own head that he was asleep at that time and doesn't really know what he was talking about. Even when my fear and apprehension are too much.I was mindful when I brought my son to the academy. He would normally talk about random things but today is different. He's silent and continues to look out the window."Baby, is there something wrong?" I asked to get his attention.He looked at me briefly then resumed his gaze outside the window. I can't help but worry. It’s the first time he’s acting like this and I'm scared."Is there a problem, Callar?"He shifted on his seat and looked at me for a moment. I can feel something is wrong."Mommy, do I have a dad?" He asked reluctantly, sadness etching his voice.I lost focus for a moment that I almost stepped on the brakes in haste. I immediately returned my attention to driving even though my hand was shaking from the sudden nervousness. This is it. The day I
MineEverything happened so quickly that I wasn't able to react that fast. My brain is still trying to process what I just heard. Most of the guests are shocked too. Who would not? Xander was with someone else when the old madame of the Del Rio’s suddenly announced it.I held my temple with sudden dizziness. I can't think of anything else but to go home and forget what I just heard. I just want to go home to my son.I was just distracted when I noticed the faint commotion on Xander's table. He was trying to get away from his parents. Aurora is no longer at their table. I didn't even notice her disappearance."Did you both know it was going to happen?"That's what I immediately asked Mom and Dad when we got home from the mansion. It was a relief the party ended peacefully despite the announcement of Donya Esmeralda. Only a few noticed the tension in Xander's family. The old madame didn't even pay attention to her grandson who left the mansion in the middle of the party.I feel bad for
GirlfriendI clung tightly to his arm. His kisses are slow and soothing. I didn't feel any anger at the way his lips grazed mine. His kisses went deeper and I lost myself. I didn't realize how much I missed him until now. Now that he was holding me and kissing me, the feelings I thought I had buried in the depths of my heart prevailed again. That no matter how angry I feel, I still love him.I gasped for air when his kisses went from my lips to my cheeks, down to my jaw. I tilted my face to give him access. I feel like I'm going to suffocate from the heat that his lips bring to my skin. He pulled me closer to his body."Answer me. Is it still him? Hmm?" He asked between his kisses.I groaned in protest when he stopped kissing me and his grip on me loosened slightly.Realizations poured on me like cold water when passion build up in me. I pushed him but he held me tighter. I looked up at what he did. His eyes were soulful and gentle, entirely different from the anger he showed earlier.
So BadIt took a while before I calmed down. I took my hand back from his grasp when we got out of the mansion."What was that all about?" I spat.He breathed hard and it took him moments before he finally faced me."What do you mean?" He asked, feigning ignorance."Will you stop fooling around? If this seems like a joke to you then it's not funny at all!" I said angrily."I am not kidding around," he said grimly."What are you doing here in the first place? And what girlfriend are you talking about?"He was taken aback by my remark. But he immediately returned to being serious. I know he's provoked but I don't intend to do that. I'm just being realistic here."Damn, we made love and all that and you're still not my girlfriend?" He whined.
BelieveI can't remember the last time the two of us were calm together. We seemed so comfortable with each other that I want to get used to this.Then I snapped back to reality when his phone rang and I accidentally saw who it was.So they're still seeing each other, huh?He canceled the call as if it was nothing and looked at me again. I gave him a cold glare. The cold thing in my stomach resurfaced."Answer it. I don't mind," I said coolly as if it was nothing even when my head screams otherwise."It wasn't important, Cian-"His cell phone rang again which only irritated me more. I stood up and headed toward my table. He also stood up when I started to walk away."I'm done eating. Answer the damn phone and get out of my office. I still have work to do."He groaned painfully and picked up his phone but he did not leave. I crossed my arms as I looked at him, confused. I just raised an eyebrow at him without backing down."Yes, Ivory?"I gritted my teeth upon hearing the name. I clenc
DaddyI had already prepared the costing plan that needed to be given to Santi even though my appointment with him was still at nine o'clock. I keep pacing back and forth inside my office thinking about it. And all I remember is what happened last night.He might think I am foolish and inconsistent because what I say is contrary to my actions. Oh god, why is it that my own body always betrays me?I was spacing out while going to his building. I cooled down in the car for a few moments before finally getting out. I strut my way toward the information to ask for the floor of Santi's office."It's on the 10th ma'am."I just nodded at the girl and headed toward the elevator. And while staring at my reflection in the elevator door, I always had a flashback in my mind of what happened last night. We didn't talk about it. Maybe that's why I'm like
FearsSanti picked up Callar and hugged him tightly. I can't look at them directly. My chest tightened at the sight of them. I want to reach out to pat my son's back who is crying so hard but Santi is already doing it."Where have you been?! I waited for you!" Callar cried.Santi is whispering things to him I can't understand. I couldn't take it anymore and I came closer and rubbed my son's back and tried to calm him. Santi didn't even move when I approached. They were focused on each other.I tried to suppress my tears once again as I looked at them. I never thought this would happen. I was so prepared and sure Santi would never know about our child. Seeing this hurts me. Not for myself but for both of them. I have been so selfish, I know.I held Callar's back as I whispered my apologies. I just realized how selfish my decisions were. I di