"Likewise, ma," I knew how much she hates being called 'ma' by me. She was about to throw the bag she was carrying with jer but Ev quickly pulled her away. "Auntie, that's it! Let's just go!" He pulled mom away from me until they were completely already far from me. But, she kept on shouting and cursing me so people who passed by looked at her. I just watched them until they slowly disappeared from my sight. I sighed heavily and sat on the bench. Tears suddenly fell down my cheeks. I quickly wiped it off. Today was the first time I answered mom. All my life, I just let her belittle my whole being. When will he accept me as her daughter? I am also his child. Fritz is not her only child. I am too. It's not my fault that she gave birth to me. A few minutes later, Ev returned. I stood up quickly when I saw him. "See what I mean? You made me feel worse in front of her. I trusted you. You're the only person I trusted about my condition." "I just want you to be free from your pain
He didn't force me anyway.I just don't want to accept anything from him because I'm not used to it.He didn't really buy me anything before. And all the things I used to have, they were all gifts to me from my grandparents.Fritz was the only one they always took with them to the mall to go shopping while I was at home waiting for them to come home and have something for me.But that never happened."How have you been for the past few years? I want you to answer me honestly," dad said.I didn't bother looking at him. I kept my eyes on the children playing happily not far from me while my head was leaning on the rope chain of the swing."To be honest? I wasn't doing fine for the first, second and third years since you left us. My life became more and more hell," I answered lifelessly.He became silent for a while."I'm sorry, we didn't have any other option but to leave you and Fritz with your aunt and uncle," he sounded slightly regretful."They just made my life a living hell. They
I opened the condo door with a key then pulled Vish inside.I quickly closed the door then gently pushed him against it. He was obviously shocked by what I did but I just ignored it.I hugged her neck again then kissed her chin and cheeks up to her nose.Our eyes met. We could already feel each other's breath because our faces were so close."I want you to be mine now," I huskily said. I saw him stilled. "I want you to be mine tonight," I kissed the tip of his nose. "Can you do that for me?"Almost a minute had passed, but he didn't say a word.I was gradually disappointed because of his reaction. But it disappeared as soon as he suddenly touched my face and pressed his lips to mine.I closed my eyes and quickly responded to his kiss.Our kiss gradually deepened. Our lips and tongues fight as we gradually take off the coverings from our bodies.Vish was already giving in to our kiss when I tried to move his face away from mine.He looked at me curiously."This time, I'll do all the wo
"Thanks for your honest answer. At least, now I know that I am not actually the one for you," I said in a low voice.I felt a sudden tightness in my chest and a pain in my heart.It's a bummer! I was brave enough to get hurt.It's really risky what I asked."By the way, join me tomorrow," he casually said as if he didn't hurt my feelings.But he is not aware of that.It's scary to tell him that I like him, that I love him because I already know what he will answer.I might just get hurt even more."Where?" I managed to ask."At the party tomorrow night. There is a new fashion clothing line opening here in the Philippines. I told you last time. We will be the ones who will supply the fabrics they will use. And as one of the elite in the business world and as their business partner, I am one of the guests. I don't want to go there without a date. So, can you?"I just forced myself to nod. "Alright, there's no problem with me," I replied."Good. For now, let's rest. You worked so hard ea
I can see the nervousness and worry in my sister's look. "Sister! You shouldn't be here! Mommy might see you! You know what happens every time you two see each other," she said almost in a whisper.I raised an eyebrow even more. "Mom? Why? What is she doing here? Is she one of the guests?" I asked one question after another. I was suddenly nervous.Fritz stopped. She didn't seem to believe what I said. "You didn't know, sister? Who is your date and he didn't tell you where you were going?""Know what? I'm with an elite business man. What's happening?"Fritz held my hand tightly. "Sister, this is mommy and daddy's business party! This is our house!"Now I'm the one who was stopped. My heart beat more and more faster."I-Is this your house?" Fritz nodded worriedly. "Then I have to go," I said. I'm also a bit confused.I was about to take a step when I was suddenly stopped when we heard a loud voice from inside."Good evening, everyone. We are glad to see all of you here," someone said t
She was about to slap me but my palm quickly caught her hand.I stared at her. Eye to eye.She quickly pulled her hand away from me and stepped back."Now get out of here!" She shouted again.I looked into her eyes. And while I was doing that, I was trying to suppress the emotions that wanted to show up."Why did you tell him that?" I asked. I really wanted to cry already.It's like my body is running out of tears."What are you talking about?!" She shouted flatly."Why did you tell Vish about me and uncle?" I tear fell when I mentioned the word 'uncle'."Oh! So, you've been listening all this time," she crossed her arms over her chest. "It's my life, so I'll say whatever I want to say. And what do you care if I said that? Why, isn't it true? You're flirtatious. You slept with your aunt's husband. You are a gold digger. You wanted to take the wealth left by mom and dad from us!""I don't want to steal anything. I just want to take what they left to me. You abandoned me, Fritz and me,
Vish suddenly entered my mind. I want to see him. It's only been a few hours but I already miss him so much.I can't seem to stay alive without him by my side.I changed my clothes. A pair of loose jeans, a long sleeve shirt, and a hoodie. I put the hoodie cap on my head.I want to see Vish. I just want to see him but I won't go near him.I don't know how to deal with him now that he believed the lie that mom told.I can't handle it if he treats me differently when we meet again.The pain he caused me when he declared that he was going to marry Liah again was enough. I couldn't bear more.Even if I can only see his face from afar, it's great with me. The important thing is that I can see him.I called Liah. After just a few rings she answered the call immediately."Hello, why did you call, frenny?" Said the one on the other line.I was debating whether to say it or not, but my mouth opened on its own. "I-I was just going to ask if V-Vish was there?"The person on the other line was si
I want to run to him and beg him to listen to me.But he has made up his mind.It's no use if I talk anymore. It's no use if I tell him more. Nothing will change.I just lost the man that I love.I love him. He was the first man whom my heart only beat for. And until my last breath, it will only beat for him.I never knew that my first love would be my last. Who would have thought about it anyway? Definitely, not me.If only I had admitted to myself earlier that I loved him, I would have told him then.But I was afraid. I love him too late.When he gets married, when they get married, he will be carrying my heart and love that is only for him.I love you, Vish.I wish you can hear me right now. I hope both of our minds and hearts are united so that you know what is inside of meI will not ask to know what is inside your heart and mind. Because I'm sure it's not me.I didn't realize that I was slowly being pulled by sleepiness.***"I am already in paradise. And, soon enough, we're goi
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.