LilyWords couldn’t explain what I’ve felt standing right outside where I knew my twins were, waiting for Wade to permits us to enter. It feels more miserable to know where exactly Evan and Zoey were, but powerless to even defend them.If it weren’t for Wade's help, finding them would nearly be impossible.“Calm down, Lily. Everything’s gonna be fine,” Mandy kept on assuring me again and again seeing me getting more anxious as minutes had gone by.I was walking back and forth by the side road, praying Wade would finally come out safe with my twins.“Lily.”With a single word of my name, I quickly looked back at the trance of the abandoned warehouse where Matthew was standing.He motioned me to come inside with sweat all over his face.I didn’t even look back if Mandy managed to walk after me as I rushed inside. The first thing that my eyes landed at were to see them both on the floor, unconscious as their hands and feet both tied.My lips began to tremble as I dash to reach their pla
LilyThe warehouse was filled with Iris’ painful sob. And although I thought of not leaving her alone, Wade pulled me out as he stepped out of the warehouse like nothing happened.“How about her?”He chuckled, “Are you for real? After what she did to Evan and Zoey you still care that woman?”“I feel bad for her,” I admitted, bitting my lower lip as Wade threw me a concerned look. It took him a couple of seconds before lifting his right arm to caress my left cheek with his palm and leaned in, whispering, “Don’t.”Wade walked past me to hop inside his car while I was left right outside the warehouse. My feet decided to slightly turn around while my head tilts to take a quick peek inside.Iris was still on her place, hugging both her knees with her face buried in between them.No matter how bad I wanted to talk to her, not as a friend but at least as a woman, I knew she would just push me away.A loud honk coming from Wade’s car that I didn’t notice was already in front of me, interru
LilyWade doesn’t seem to mind whoever that it behind that door as he just ignored it, still embracing me into his arms tightly.Another knock appeared, but this time was rigid as if whoever that it seems to be in a rush.Upon realizing Wade won’t have any idea on attending to that person outside, I tapped his shoulder.“I think I should attend whoever that is.”“No,” he firmly said until I felt him sniffing my hair.“It could be the nurses, you know,” I replied.He blew out sigh before finally letting me go. I almost burst out into laughter seeing his sulky face and pouted lips as if his favorite toy had just taken away.“What?” I couldn’t help but giggle.“Whatever.” He rolled his eyes, walking back to the couch.I shook my head once before attending to the door. I opened it widely, thinking it was a nurse checking on Evan and Zoey. But it isn’t. Mandy was behind the door and I caught her rubbing her wet eyes that just turned red. There was no hint of glee on her face which I’ve
Lily“Yes, I’m coming immediately,” I said before ending the phone call.I removed my apron and searched for my bag to leave. When I got out of the break room, the usual number of customers were still the same. I tried searching for my manger to inform him that I will be leaving early today, but he’s nowhere around to be seen.My heart was pounding, worried that Evan and Zoey might be in danger once again. I promise myself I won’t make the same mistake I did that resulted in them getting kidnapped.Left with no choice, I just ended up asking Sarah to tell our manager that I need to leave early because of some important matter.She just nodded with her eyes still focused on the cashier monitor as if she wasn’t paying attention to what I was saying.But since I’ve got no time to argue anymore, I just thanked her and hoped she’d tell our manager.I arrived at the school within fifteen minutes. I directly made my way to their respective rooms and saw Zoey sobbing so hard while Evan was be
LilyBefore I could even respond to Wade’s question, Hannah, the teacher, had already got her eyes fixed on the ground as she bowed down.I was just about to wonder why she’s acting like this all of a sudden when I remembered who Wade truly was.He is well-known and respected by many because of the blood of the royalty running through his veins.And the only fact that I was the best student of the university back then made me know him in the first place.“Hey, I asked you,” he interrupts, waving his hand right in front of my face. “What is happening here?”“I should ask you that, right? What are you doing here?”“I’m here to pick up the twins. You know, I didn’t allow them to wait by the school gate anymore. Instead, I went early and got them to their rooms,” he delightedly answered.He seemed to be happy about something.“It was me who has no idea you would be fetching the twins from school today,” he added, chuckling.“Well, I was called by their teacher saying Evan and Zoey got int
LilyWhen we got out, Evan and Zoey were still seated outside, patiently waiting for us. As soon as seeing me, Zoey leaves her seat and rushes to give me a tight hug.“How did it go, Mommy?”I cupped her cheeks and forced a smile. “The teacher's gone.” “What do you mean gone, Mommy?” Evan then asked. “Are we having a new teacher?”Having no idea how to explain things to the both of them, I just remained silent. Wade seemed to notice my trouble in finding the right words to say so he held Evan’s wrist and pulled him with him as we made our way out with Zoey on my arm.We reached Wade’s car and the same feeling of guilt was still present like I was expecting it to vanish after leaving the school. But it didn’t.“What happened to teacher Hannah?” Evan repeatedly asked.I was sitting in the passenger seat watching Wade carefully drive. His eyes appear to notice me staring at him as he looks back.I slightly shrug, asking him for help to answer Evan’s question which he understood right a
WadeBy the first time meeting them, I had this weird feeling of attachment to the twins. Although I already knew since before that I was into kids as I just love being with them, Evan and Zoey hit a different spot for me.Even without having the knowledge they were Lily’s children, I had already liked them.Perhaps that’s why, upon knowing Lily was their mother, there was a huge part of me that wished they were my kids.Right before directly asking Lily the huge question, funny it may sound but I myself already assumed Evan and Zoey were my children too.I thought Lily left because she was pregnant and couldn’t attend the university anymore. I spent a couple of hours acting like I didn’t know her, while I inwardly blamed myself for being the reason Lily failed to finish her studies.Knowing her, I know how big she dreamt of getting her college degree. That’s why when she left, I just knew it was because of a big reason. She will never chose to abandon her biggest dream if it isn’t fo
WadeAlthough I didn’t like what I am seeing in front of me as it felt nothing but betrayal, I still stayed in my place. There was something pulling me in that I cannot resist.“I cannot afford to be jobless, Aiden. How can I fed my twins and their expenses?”“I can give you the money if that’s what you’re worrying about, Lily.”“Thank you, Aiden. But I am afraid that money cannot sustain our living. I mean, please don’t get me wrong. I am more than thankful for your offer. But I think having a new job would better.”Her eyes were red and swollen while her shaking hands were gripping Aiden’s wrist as if he’s the only hope she’s got left.“What about the you were offering to me before at the Packhouse? I will accept it now, Aiden. I am willing to work at the Packhouse.”I am trying to convince myself not to get jealous as for sure Lily chose to open up to him with this matter because she was certain he can help her. Aiden will definitely help her. This guy had been helping her since I