I felt a relief when he answered that."Fatima?""Ev, help me, please! I need you! Help me!" I begged him sobbing."Where are you?" I heard the concern in his voice."I don't know! Please! Help me! Please! He's here! Please!" I can't rest anymore. I am panting and I am having trouble breathing."Turn on your location. I will be there," he then immediately ended the call.My hand was shaking as I followed what Ev said.Then I stood on one side and hugged myself.I looked around while praying that Ev would come very soon.Just over five minutes later, I immediately saw Ev. He was still wearing his doctor's robe.I immediately ran to him and hugged him tightly. Then I started sobbing loudly.He hugged me back and rubbed my back. "It's fine. It's going to be fine," he said.The next thing I knew, I lost my consciousness and fell on my knees.EVROUS' P.O.V"Fatima! Stop it!" I shouted at her while I was trying to snatch the fork she was holding from her hand that I don't know where she got
"Yeah, yeah. I can. I'll pick you up. I'll be there in ten minutes. I'll hang up now." He then ended the call.I smiled and sat on one side and waited for Vish to come.It seems that his mood changes quickly after talking to me. He didn't ask me about what happened earlier.But after a few moments, I quickly leaned against the wall closest to me due to a sudden stomach ache. I held my stomach.I choked and wrinkled my face when the pain suddenly intensified. My face can hardly be painted."Ahhh!!" I scream in too much pain.It feels like something is squeezing or tearing inside my stomach.Suddenly I was sweating profusely. It really hurts.I inhaled and exhaled air and I did it again and again.I stayed in my position for a few minutes and waited for the pain to go away.When the pain subsided, I stood up straight and used the hem of my blazer to wipe the sweat from my face.I faced the road. I immediately spotted the familiar car and followed it with my eyes.It stopped right in fro
I drooled while staring at the food. "Are these all Italian dishes?" I asked while looking up at him.He nodded. "Yes, they were the first three dishes that I learned from my mom. They were easy to cook, that's why I chose to make them for you."One of my eyebrows arched slightly. "Just for me? Aren't you going to join me?"He shook his head. "I still need to finish my paperwork. It will be quick. I'll do it while you eat and after that, let's do stargazing.""Where?""My veranda. The space there is wide.""Okay," I then smiled. Then I took the spoon. I was about to take a sip of the soap he made but I noticed he was still standing in front of me so I looked up at him. He stared at me. "What? Do I have dirt on my face?" I asked with raised eyebrows."You kept smiling."I raised an eyebrow at his answer. "And? You have a problem with my smile?"The young man quickly shook his head. "No, just eat," he said before he left in front of me.I just ignored him and started eating.He is actin
First we went to a nearby cafe to order cupcakes for Mary.Vish insisted on paying. It doesn't cost a lot though so I didn't stop him.We walk towards the floor where Mary's room is. Vish were carrying the cupcakes.I knocked on the door several times. Immediately the door was opened and a woman appeared in front of us who looked like she was in her 50's because of her wrinkled face. It was also obvious that she just woke up because of her red eyes."Are you Mary's friend?" The woman asked with a smile.I smiled back at her. "Hi, good morning. My name's Fatima," I extended one of my hands to her.She accepted it. "Louisa, call me aunt Louisa. I'm Mary's mommy," the lady suddenly turned her gaze on the person standing beside me.Our hands parted. "He's Vish by the way, a frein–""Her boyfriend, ma'am," he replied while offering his hand.I stared at him because I didn't expect him to say that."Nice to meet you, hijo," said the lady."Same here," said the young man. He handed the cupca
"Go pick whatever you want," I told Mary. She immediately nodded then let go of my hand and approached the medium-size teddy bears.Suddenly my phone rang so I picked it up. Its Ciano.I stood on the side before answering the call. "Hello!""Um… Hello?" It wasn't Ciano's voice on the other line."Who am I talking to?" I politely asked."Uhm.... This is Chris, Ciano's brother. Am I talking to Fatima? She's my brother's friend.""Uhh, yes. This is Fatima. Nice to know you. How may I help you?""It's nice to know you too. Uhm…. I know you already knew about my brother's condition.""How is he? Is there any problem?""As of now, h-he is severely ill. He asked m-me if you could come here to New York as soon as possible? H-He does really want to see you," I heard him sob. He's obviously crying."Of course. I can," I said immediately. Well, that's not really a problem for me. I have nothing else to do anyway. You could say that my life is a little bit boring. "But, the flight will be long. I
We went to what looked like a tent with a single bench. There are several hollow blocks around it.Chris placed Ciano on the side of the bench before facing him. "I'll come back in an hour. Please, take a very good care of him."I give him an assuring smile. "I will. I promise."He smiled bitterly at me before leaving the rooftop.I sat on the bench, next to Ciano.He's looking at the dark sky where there are many stars."You like stars?" I started a conversation with him.He didn't look at me. "I love them. And, pretty soon, I will be one of them," the tone of his voice was weak but he still tried to speak.I feel like my heart is suddenly squeezed causing it to hurt now.I also looked up at the sky. "You're going to be one of them. So pretty and shining. Giving light to the dark and freezing night.""Will you always look up to the sky when I'm gone?" I felt his deep gaze at me.I turned to him. "Once you become one of them, then I will never miss a single night without staring at th
"Using vulgar words again! What's with the street manners?" I mocked him and even stuck my tongue out. I pushed in front of him a tupperware with only rice and calderita. "Eat that. Don't worry. It's not poisonous," I then rolled my eyeballs.He looked at me badly. "Why did you cut your hair? You look ugly.""They started falling off so I cut them off. I'm just waiting for me to go bald," I answered indifferently and took a bite of food.Ev didn't speak anymore and just started eating.Then we were both silent while eating.When we were in high school, we created a rule that each of us was not allowed to talk when we were eating.And in fact, if neither of us talks while eating, we have to free treat each other at Starbucks every day for a month. It's really just a trip for us to do that.Until it became a tradition for the both of us.Neither of us wants to treat each other at Starbucks even though we can afford the food and drinks there.Until we finished eating.I was putting away
I patted the top of it first before unlocking and opening it.Many tape recordings, small pictures, and two pink notebooks that I made into a diary appeared to me.These are recordings from when Fritz and I were children and our grandparents were still with us.I used to save up just to buy tape recordings and diary notebooks.I intend to give them to Fritz. Remembrance of us by our grandparents. So that she won't be able to forget us.I left the window. Then I patted the floor and squatted there.I also put the briefcase on the floor.I was about to start listening to the recordings when suddenly I could no longer control the movement of my arms. I can't even feel half of my body anymore.I was immediately struck with fear. I immediately took my cell phone out of my pocket before the feeling got worse.I turned on the location of my phone and called Ev.After three rings, he answered the call. But I let go of the cell phone so it fell on the floor.My arms have lost strength.Until I
Vish's P.O.VI had the feeling that it was really her. My heart tells that it was her. She is back. I paid someone to investigate. The first time I saw her, I already knew that it was her.After many days of waiting for the result, the investigator that I paid finally called to meet me.I am casually sitting inside this mini cafe where there isn't much people around.I was hurt when she didn't recognize me the first time we met after all these years. My heart ache so much after she asked who I was.And my doubts disappeared when I kissed her. Her lips tasted the same as before. It didn't even change a bit. Her lips still taste sweet. It's making me crazy and vulnerable. I wanted to have her in my arms so bad. I wanted her so much that I am paying someone just to do an investigation to make things clear.When I saw that bastard who was her former doctor, I already knew that it was indeed her.One thing that kept me out from believing that it was her was her grave. I saw her dead body g
I am standing in front of one big house. This is his house. I've been here.Liah no longer lives here. They moved out after the divorce. Vish provided them one expensive condo so that he and his son could live there.It has been a week. A week had passed before I thought of flying back to the Philippines just to see him. Maybe there is hope for both of us.Or even just closure for our son. I wanted him to personally meet our daughter. Four years of Xyrie's life passed without knowing her real daddy. I want to make it up to her. I want to give him a complete family.I wanted her to feel all the love I could possibly give her, the kind of love that I never experienced until Vish entered my life.My heart's beat went fast as I slowly moved the small gate to get inside. I slowly walked towards the door.I stood there for a moment. I hesitated whether to knock or not. Until my palm moved on its own and knocked on the door.A few minutes passed, no one answered so I knocked again. But still
I fell asleep again after I laid my body on the bed when we got back from the place where Ev said me and my daughter lived.The house where I came from last night was our house. That explains why I had pictures on the wall together with my family and friend.When I woke up, the child was fast asleep in my arms.Suddenly, in a snap, everything that happened came back to my mind. I realize that this is Xyrie sleeping on my arm. I remembered everything.Everything became clear in my mind now. Most of the questions that have been on my mind for the past years have been answered.I smiled as I gently stroke my daughter's hair. I kissed her forehead. I heard his soft and cute snoring.Ev said she was crying because she didn't see me last night. She must've been frightened because I wasn't there with her.I noticed that Ev had just woken up as well. He was sitting on a long couch with his eyes rubbing.He turned to us. He noticed that I was awake. He got up and stepped forward towards our di
I can not take it anymore. My head hurts so bad and my brain seems to be glitching.I pushed him hard. I even heard him hit a house hard to make noise.I quickly opened the door and ran out. I even heard him calling my name but I didn't listen or even look at him.I took the exit where there were no people. I was glad when I didn't see anyone else there so I went straight out.I looked left and right, finding which direction I should take just to escape from this place.I just want to get away. I just want to disappear so I can process everything that's happening. I don't care anymore on what consequences will happen because of what I am about to do.My mind wanted to be alone.I was glad when a taxi passed by. I quickly got there and then delivered to my condo.I don't care what happens next. All I want now is for people not to see me in this situation.How am I supposed to face those people with this state of mine?After more than ten minutes, the taxi stopped. I went out and the st
Someone dragged me inside a mini room or a warehouse. Judging by his scent and strength, I could tell that he is a man.He shut the door and pinned me on the nearest cold wall. He blocked his big body from me. Even though it was dark, I can say that he is a few inches taller than me."Shhh..." He hushed me. His face is close to mine. For some reason, he sounded familiar.I tried to pushed him away from me. I pushed his chest but he violently grabbed my palms and pinned them on the wall, up to my head.He also pinned his body on me which makes it more difficult for me to move. He has a huge body and I could also feel his friend from down there poking my abdomen.I'm so scared. My heart almost came out of my chest because of the fast pace of that beat. I can also feel the softening of my knees.More than five minutes of my struggle passed but nothing was happening and he didn't even move. He was also silent while waiting me, as if he was just waiting for me to stop what I was doing.Unt
I looked at myself in the mirror. I am wearing a beige maxi dress that reaches up to a foot high. My hair was dyed into a light brown and it was semi curled.I'm currently in the fitting room, getting myself ready. My lips were pink. The makeup on my face is thick to ensure that my pimples and eyebags are not obvious.I was not having enough sleep for the past few days causing pimples and eyebags to be present on my face.After putting on my makeup, I proceeded on wearing my jewelry. They were all made of silver. I'm also wearing the necklace I bought when my mom and I went shopping together. It was so beautiful it perfectly matched with my outfits.Tonight is the night that we had been waiting for. Thousands of guests have already arrived and they are all wearing elegant and high-class outfits. 70 percent of our expected guests came and others are still coming. After ten minutes, the party will begin.My palms are a little cold from the nervousness. Too many people. I'm afraid of mak
We are back in Canada. Xyrie is entering her school again. I am fixing the problem regarding the upcoming event.While working something on my laptop, I kept looking at Ev. He is also busy doing something. He took a one week leave from the hospital he's working because of the upcoming event.I couldn't stop thinking about everything that had happened during our stay in the Philippines. Especially the confrontation between us and the man that Ev fought.I couldn't stop thinking about him. Not because I have some personal reason to do so. It was because of what he said that made me question Ev's kindness towards me and Xyrie.I have the feeling that Ev is hiding something from me. I kept on talking a quick look at his face.If what that man said was true, this would be the first time Ev lied something to me. But I can't think of a right or exact reason for him to lie to me.I just shook my head trying to get that problem out of my mind. Then I just focused on what I was doing.The truth
Until I got back to our hotel room, I still couldn't get the events out of my mind.I found Aya sleeping on the long couch so I woke her up to send her back to her room.Then I went to my room with Xyrie. My daughter is still sleeping soundly.I took off my coat and lay next to her. We face each other.I gently caressed my daughter's hair. I watched her gentle and innocent face.As I was watching her, I realized she resembles someone. But, I cannot point out who. She looks like someone I saw from before.I just kissed her forehead and proceeded to close my eyes.And just a few seconds later, I immediately fell asleep.***"We're here," the young man announced when we got inside. "Welcome to my office.""Are you sure it's okay for me to be in your office while you work? Maybe I'm just a nuisance?”It was also a bit dark around the office. 'Only his working table has a bright light. And it's not just his door made of glass. The wall is also made of it so I can see the people outside his
We are supposed to stay here for another day but dad called me earlier and is sending us back to Canada. They said there was a problem with the food catering for the event.I booked them a month ago. And I am briefly glad that they announced their backing off days before the actual event. I still have time to find a replacement.Our flight will be tomorrow and then. Xyrie's currently in bed. It's already seven p.m. My son fell asleep early. She was tired these past few days.He even beat me to work more than ten hours a day.I've been waiting for Ev to tell her that we have to go back to Canada.I've been calling him the whole afternoon but his phone is switched off. I'm a little nervous because he's not like this. He is usually the one who calls me first.I leaned against the door of our room, waiting for Ev to arrive. I've been looking at the door of his room which is right next to ours for a few minutes.I chose to enter our room first to check my phone. But I still can't call Ev.