"Rich people thingy. Insurers," I joked, rolling my eyes."I should be. It's a huge amount of money after all. It really needs a hands on job. I might even lose the billions."I laughed weakly at what he said. "With that wealth of yours, you are still afraid of losing billions?! Well, I'm pretty sure your wealth and net worth are more than bigger than that billions worth deal.""You know my net worth?" he asked."Nope, I just heard my colleagues talking about you. They said you were featured in the Forbes' young billionaires' list magazine, so you must be really rich.""Well, it's 8.5 million USD, to be exact."My mouth formed and 'o'. "8.5 million USD?! Wow!""Yup!"The size of his net worth is just so huge. He seems to be hard to reach. He is the out of my league type. I suddenly felt myself as the lowest kind in this world."Anyways, have you eaten yet?" he asked, changing our topic.I was holding my stomach. I haven't even had lunch and dinner yet.I was very full from what Vish a
"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? I might just be 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 office and the view of the city."Yeah. You could just sit there...." he pointed to the long couch. "....And watch anything you like. I'll let you borrow my Ipad. You don't have to do anything in your condo either. Might as well stay here. You can have someone else with you." The young man came to the table and took the Ipad from the drawer and handed it to me. "Here!"I accepted it with a smile. "Okay, thanks.""Enjoy yourself. I'll get back to work now," he promised.I quietly walked over to the couch and sat there. I took off my blazer. Vish also started working. I opened his Ipad and Vish's tuxedoed and handsome face
"We both knew there's nothing wrong with what we're doing. We're also not stepping on anyone. I never became a married man and you're single as well. Let's just let them think whatever they want if ever they find out. I'm pretty sure they won't though. It was only you and me who knew what happened during our wild nights together. Nobody will know. This will be our kinky little secrets...." he reached my face so I could lift my gaze and make our faces equal. "....You are my kinky little secret," he then kissed my lips. His voice is so gentle and sweet.I smiled slightly at him when he parted our lips. "Is there an end between us?" I dare to ask.I don't know where those questions come from. They just come into my mind and come out of my mouth.Is there an end between us? Why am I afraid of what he will answer? My heart was pounding. Is there an end? What if there is? Why am I afraid that it might possibly happen?What am I feeling this way?He was caught off guard for a second because
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
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.