"Are you a damn kid, Echo?"I asked him when I got inside his car. Because we had to pretend we were okay, I was left with no choice but to go with him. Mom and dad might think about us and they will notice what’s going on.I slammed the passenger seat door.”What will mom and dad think huh? You’re acting like a child, go the fuck up! ” I hissed.He burst the car and pulled it back immediately.”Did I say anything wrong !? You should be glad that I didn’t tell them where you got that money! ”I palmed my face. My God!“You are currently benefiting from that money! What is your goddamn problem !? ” It’s snowing outside but my head is heating up because of anger.“Wow! Thank you so much! You’re such an angel. ” he mocked me.I clenched my fist because of frustration. I looked at him dumbfounded. Is he a damn kid !? I could barely breathe with the excessive restraint of my annoyance."I'm not going home tonight." he said.Like as if I care?"I'm not going home too." I said back.I don't
"Eat."I looked at the tray he had delivered. It’s a full meal. There’s fruits, there’s three different beverages, rice meal and some medicine.He crossed his arms as he glared at me.Suddenly memories from the past passed by my mind. But that past and this present is different. I picked up the spoon by myself. And I feed myself.“Where am I?”I asked him. I’m getting conscious while he’s just standing at the edge of the bed, crossing his arms while watching me. He didn't answer me so I just sneezed.I scooped the soup and it immediately warmed my stomach as I ate it. I silently eat in there and he’s still there standing. I smiled lightly at him but that smile didn’t reach my eyes.“You still don’t believe me? That test is not yet good enough for you? ” I asked solemnly.I’m talking about the pregnancy test that I had a while ago. The doctor suggested it for the sake of his peace of mind. But he’s still here looking like I’m a puzzle piece that he’s trying to solve.“I’m not pregnant.
Hugh’s POVI clenched my fist as I watched them from afar. It’s freezing, It’s the start of winter, it’s just another season that’ll pass by but for some reason this season seems to be the coldest one in my life. So cold that even an animal wouldn’t even manage to find it’s way home.It's also been a few years since I last saw him. I made myself busy from all that’s in life just to make a life, if that life is called living at all.It’s been a few years since I last decided to leave her, but now here I am again.I clenched my fist harder as I saw him put his shoulders on her. He’s drunk and she’s living a life as a wife, waiting for her husband to come home. Take care of him when he can't.Bullshit. I told you, Hugh. This is a bad decision. I felt a stab in the chest like a dagger as she peered outside. Her weary eyes are still on her face, she’s probably worried about her husband being cold in this winter night huh?I gritted my teeth. My breathing became heavy as she slowly closed t
I was still out of my mind when I traveled home. I thought it was all just a dream.I can't help but smile every time I remember the scene we had before. When will we meet again? I'm not sure. I lost my mind to ask him about the set up we both had. Who can think correctly if he is that close to me?I admit, every time he was there I was weak. His effect on me is still there. The effect that only on him do I get. Every time he’s near I feel nervous, every time he’s around my mind is not on it’s best. Because all I can think of is his presence.Even though I’ve been through my client and all day, that’s still on my mind.I still had a big smile on my face when I got to our house. But that also disappeared immediately when I saw two people at the door of our house Echo.I didn’t even realize at first what was going on.From the gates I just stared at the two people who were making a scene. I stopped seeing Echo at the door while there’s this woman in front of him. He’s looking mad and I
I was shaking. My whole body is shaking as I hugged him still. I never experienced this kind of surrender in my life. It was as if through that hug I had surrendered myself to him.When I saw his eyes I could not imagine how I felt. Mixture of fun and pain. Especially when he met my hugs and he could almost lift me with the tightness of his hug.The way he wiped my tears, the way he brushed his thumb on my cheeks… It all felt familiar. I long for it, I long for his touch. I only realized more and more that after all this time, he’s still be the one I’ll go home into. Only in him can I experience this kind of peace.I gasped for breath as I stopped crying now. It seems only now to breathe a sigh of relief because of the moaning made earlier.I spent almost an hour waiting for him earlier outside his pad, and when I saw him there’s this kind of joy in my heart that can’t be matched by anything in this world."I'm sorry."I became so comfortable. We had already entered his pad and only s
I wondered, am I playing with this fire again? Am I ready to mess with the life that I’ve been living inside the walls that I built. In the end I realized, there’s no choice to choose too in the beginning. Because he’s always be my utmost priority."No, nobody did this to me."I deny again what he said. He shook his head.Still can't believe it. I gasped.“Alright. Let’s say I’m lying, but you can’t blame me. I just want to… live at peace. I don’t want this kind of happening anymore. I’m so tired of this. ”I explained to him. I can see the look in his eyes criticizing me.“Those people who caused me pain, there’s no reason for me to inflict them another pain. They’re important to me. ” I said again.“So please,” I looked at him in the eye. He fought for a long time but finally sighed."You can't expect me to hold back if they do this to you again."I smiled a little, I thought it would be even longer before I could convince him.“I’ll call Dr. Martinez to check on you. ”I would have
I think he was really upset. I thought he’s already awake when he said those words but when his hug loosened I knew he’s back to sleep again. I was afraid that he would wake up again, I spent a few more minutes in his room before I removed his grip on me.When I thought he’s on his deep sleep, I left. I ate the food that he gave me and I washed the dishes, and I went back to sleep again.I only slept in the living room. I woke up earlier than usual, maybe because I was new to the place where I slept. I looked up the stairs, I hadn’t yet heard any noise upstairs. Maybe he was still asleep.I just decided to cook breakfast so that somehow I would be useful. I looked for anything that I can cook in the fridge. I got some eggs bacon and some vegetables so I can make vegetable salad.After cooking those, I also made some avocado toast. To be honest, I’m not used with this kind of meals. I’m the unhealthy type, but I just thought that this is what Hugh’s type of food.I’m satisfied looking
"Grandma!"I hugged her right away as soon as I saw her. The wrinkles of her skin became more visible compared to the last time we saw each other.She seem to not recognize me at first but when she held my face her croaked smile showed up and then she hugged me again.I felt the comfort, the gentleness of her touch. It almost cleansed my soul. I never knew I needed that. I knelt in front of him in tears. She was sitting in her wheelchair, she was outside the mansion and the maid was with her. I told the maid to just go and said I'll take care of it."I missed you, grandma." a tear fell in my eyes as I look at her face.It’s been so long since I last saw her. I don’t have a lot of memories with grandma but every memory I have with her is still so clear in my mind. When the Brooks are busy she used to always visit me in this house.She always brings her dog and let me walk it. She knows how to bake, she knows how to knit. All of her skill, she all thought me. We sometimes would sit outs
Hugh’s POVI was busy doing my routine here in the gym one morning, these were the days when I have the time to have time for my self. I've only been here for a few weeks working on the pad and not at Rockwell’s.I was on my second set when I heard foot steps and sigh. I saw Angel waking her way inside the gym wearing my shirt that’s almost on her mid leg. She’s barefoot and her hair is still a bit messy, obviously just waking up.Her first trimester was coming to an end and I was slowly seeing a change in her. If then he didn't like me at all, he was very jealous and he always fought me is the opposite of all that now.She’s becoming more clingy than usual, also becoming tender and almost unable to separate herself from me. That explains why she’s wearing my shirt almost every day, it’s fine with me though. I love seeing her wear my clothes. She looks cute and I’m turned on. I stopped whatever I’m doing.Panting and sweating so hard, I came to her and smiled sexily. I saw her eyes pi
Hugh’s POV "I'm worried about you," I whispered to her ears.I’m not comfortable seeing her cook in out kitchen. Her bump is not yet that big but I’m still worried that this might cause some bad effects to her.“What? Don’t worry about me. I can do this. ”Yes. That’s your favorite sentences. I should not worry about you and you can do all things.The doctor said he needed rest. If only he could be in the hospital because he is often dehydrated, I would have done it. I want her to rest badly but what can I do when he wants it this way?"Don't worry." she smiled and made our nose touch with each other. That. Only then is she good, being tender and loving to me until I give up and give in to what he wants. I scolded him and he laughed was my reaction."Molly told me that it's okay and it's normal.""I don't care what Molly told you."”I believe her because she experienced this already. So we must listen to her. And besides, I’m the mother. I would know what’s the matter with my body. ”
I never knew I could be this strong. And now, I realized that after all, some things are not learned just by experiencing it. It can also be learned by yourself.You can dictate your own preference, you can be your own teacher. You can be your own standard, and you can be your own role model. I can be a mother without having to experience the love of a mother. Hugh is enough. I am enough.One morning when I woke up I felt a cold metal that Hugh was wearing on me. My sleepy eyes went wide seeing the fancy and sparkling stone in there. My tears rolled down my cheeks. My heart pounded as I wondered what that sin sing meant.“H-Hugh,” I stuttered when I look at him asking what’s that for."Good morning my soon to be wife and mother of my children." he smiled and kissed my lips. I could not believe what he said that time was one of the cherished moments in my life.It is not on my imaginations, I look forward for the fancy and extravagant proposal, but what he did was beyond my imagination
"P-Pregnant?" his mom asked.“Yes. Do you have any problem with the mother? ” Hugh asked innocently and drunk the beverage in front of him.I cleared my throat.“Angel? Is that true? ” she turned her attention to me. My mouth parted, I want to say something but I couldn’t find the right words.“That is not right! You two- ”"We're not." said Hugh. I held Hugh’s hand trying to stop him."I can manage."My mom is just looking at me while Hugh’s mom is really confused“What is this? I thought this is all clear? Now you’re pregnant? What- ”"Helena," my mom uttered her name.All eyes went to her. She’s looking nervous that’s all I can see beyond the strong facade she’s showing. It’s like I’m seeing my soul. It’s like I’m seeing a part of me, just like looking into a mirror."What?" said Hugh’s mom."They're not cousins." she uttered.“What !?” Hugh’s mom burst.“We’ve talked about this and you explained it to me, why-”"Hugh and I had talked already." She turned to Hugh.“And, we’ve made
The next morning was the same for that both of us. I cried again because of so much vomiting and this time it is more worst than any other day. I think I just doze off almost the whole morning.I’m not craving for any food, I just want to rest. And my stomach is like a roller coaster ride.Some days I’m not like this. Vomiting happens just in the morning but this time I’m feeling dehydrated because of too much vomiting."Baby, we need to go to the hospital now." Hugh kept no convincing me since the second vomiting.Now that he’s on his nth time and I almost can’t lift a finger I have done nothing but consent. I didn’t have the energy to travel, I think I passed out.I just woke up with dextrose. Hugh is beside me. He’s worried but I saw his sigh of relief when he saw me opened my eyes. I smiled."It's alright," He seemed to cannot find his words. I assured him with holding his hands."It's the baby, I'm alright." He sighed and palmed my stomach. He made my stomach as his pillow and ki
I was sitting on the bed while Hugh’s arm is wrapped on the lower part of my body. He’s sleeping because he said he’s really deprived of sleep for the past few days.I feel sorry for him so I just let him. She fell asleep when I played with his hair. It’s almost lunch, and now the life inside me is looking for something to eat.My mouth is salivating thinking about some strawberry that’s being deep on a chocolate fountain. I want to wake him up but I don’t want too at the same time. I played with his hair and twitched my lips. I heard my stomach grumbling again."What do you want now?"I bit my lip when I heard his hoarse voice. Shocks! He’s awake? He lifted his face and with a half opened eyes he spoke.“What does my baby want? I know you’re hungry. I’m sorry for dozing off. ” I shook my head while still pouting."You need to sleep more." He stood so he can sit.“No, I’m fine now. I was just enjoying your caress on me. ” I chuckled."I think I need lunch?" I gulped thinking bout food
“Yes Doc,” he’s speaking on the phone.I’m seated on the bed, just got done by the morning session of morning sickness."I think she is,"He’s holding my hand with his one hand caressing it. I can’t help but hide this joy now that my morning is different."I suggest she go to the hospital,"I chuckled lightly, he grabbed my attention. He furrowed his brows to me. He is really the one who wants to suggest. He was even smarter than the Doctor. He’s just over acting."I'll take her to you as soon as she can manage, alright."He ended the call and frowned at me."What's funny?" I purse my lips. So that he can't see the smile I'm hiding.“You need to eat your breakfast now. You need strength. ” he uttered and held both of my hands now.I feel like I’m in cloud nine. Pregnancy never felt this good inside my head. I thought it’s all just sufferings, I forgot that the father of my child is here. Oh, not yet sure."What do you want to eat?" he asked."Anything, except milk." I said."You hate
He stood up violently hearing my words.He’s freaking mad. He’s mad! I struggled to look at him. He stepped forward which made me stood up into my seat."Is your love for me so shallow, Angel?"My brows furrowed. How dare him judge my love for him?"Is your love so shallow that you can think of aborting our child?" his voice growled on the whole room which made my tail retreat.“Are you that inhumane !?” he’s real mad.“Yes! What do you want me to do? Keep this life inside of me and what? He of she’ll live questioning how fvcked up this world is? ”He palmed his face and walked back and forth. It seemed to be bitten but still restrained itself.“We. Are. Not. Cousins. Do you understand that? ” he said emphatically.My mouth parted."That's what you believe." I uttered with shaking voice.“I said we’re not,” he’s tired now.His tone is almost giving up.“I told you already,” I whined too.He stepped more and tried to touch my hands. But I stepped back. He looked at me with his sad eyes
Angel’s POVThis is my definition of horror if it really does exist. My face almost bled from the panic when I heard what he said. "H-how did-""Eat your ice cream," he simply said.He put his hand in his pocket, looking so lazy that everything seemed just normal. I was stoned rock. I couldn’t move. Why I don’t know what’s happening? "I said get out!""What?" he asked innocently.“Why are you here? This is my room! ”"We can just go back at out home, why are you even staying in here?" he scanned the room with the disgusting look in his face.”What? Are you kidding me? I’m not going back to you! ”"Why?" his eyes are cold.I stopped, almost backing away in horror at the sight of his eyes."C-cause, I'm not going back."I’m not making any sense."I said why?" he raised an brow.I palmed my face. I don’t know why I can’t say it with my mouth now."How did you know I'm here?"I asked slight mad. He side eyed me. He even removed his shoe and lay into my bed. Damn this man!"I'm asking yo