As much as I can, I try to remove all those negative thoughts since the day I saw that man who looks exactly like my dad.I know it may seem shocking. That's something I can't accept even if it turns out to be true.I know my dad. He is such a loving guy to my mom, so I can't imagine him cheating on her. I always say that if he cheats on Mom, his karma will burden me.When I woke up the next day, my brother was already here. I hugged him and kissed him on the cheeks. I love him so much! Like, he really enjoys spoiling me with anything and everything.That's why many people envy me. Having such a kind, wonderful, and generous brother is such a blessing for me."How's my youngest sibling? The most beautiful sister I have," my brother teased right away.I gave him a light pinch because there he goes with his teasing again. It has become his hobby."Claude!" I scolded him. I don't know what's with my brother, sometimes he enjoys teasing me out of nowhere."Haha, just kidding. I didn't wak
Since I had slept late, I also woke up late, probably around 11 in the morning. I had a slight headache, thanks to my brother who woke me up. And guess what was the first thing he said to me? He asked when Logan would be arriving.I tried to divert his attention because his constant pestering was stressing me out. But he wouldn't stop, so I had no choice but to call Logan.I actually wanted him to rest first. Logan had just returned from a long business trip, and I hoped he could get some much-needed rest before facing my brother. However, my ears had been hurting since earlier."Brother, it's Christmas. Maybe you can meet him some other time..." I stopped myself, realizing I was about to mention Logan's name."Who?" he inquired, as curious as ever."Just wait, brother. You'll eventually get to know him," I said, trying to put an end to the topic."Fine, I'll meet that person before the day ends," my brother declared, finality in his tone.My brother left, leaving only my mom and me i
I often hear the saying, "If the weather can change, can people change too?" It's a thought that carries both positive and negative implications. Recently, I've come to realize that people are indeed capable of changing, whether for the better or worse. This realization brings about a mix of emotions, both good and bad.Unfortunately, I find myself leaning towards the negative side of change at the moment. I'm afraid to admit that something has shifted, especially in regards to my relationship with Logan. I can't help but wonder if I've become too clingy or if he has simply become more distant. Whenever I try to make plans or spend time together, he cancels and claims to be busy for extended periods.How busy can one be for two whole months since Christmas and New Year? I'm tempted to feel angry and demand his attention, but I question whether I even have the right to do so. I don't typically seek excessive attention, but Logan's previous actions have made me accustomed to having him
Mom is on bed rest as she appears tired and pale these past few weeks. What complicates matters is that there's no one else at home. Alice went away with her family, while my brother is still on his way. He was in Claybourne earlier, but I texted him to inform him about Mom's condition and seek his advice on what to do.Thankfully, I managed to call for help, and my reliable friends Christian, Lance, and Kyla quickly arrived. I asked Kyla and Lance to stay with Mom while Christian and I went to the market as we had run out of food at home. Cooking has never been my strong suit, and I'm grateful that Kyla knows how to cook.This situation is entirely new to me. In the past, we had the means to go to private hospitals and hired maids to take care of Mom. It's an anxiety-inducing experience for me. And if you ask whether I sought help from my dad, the answer is no. I no longer trust him, even though I don't have concrete evidence. He betrayed us, and I refuse to seek his assistance."Sho
Today is the day my brother and I will be leaving. Mom will join us in a week to take care of the necessary tasks here, such as selling our house and land. We've also decided to give a portion to Alice's family, who have been dedicated servants to us for a long time.As we gather in the living room, it's clear that my brother and mom have something important to share. Breaking the silence, my brother drops a bombshell: "Dad has another family." They must be expecting me to break down in tears and feel miserable, but I surprise them by saying that I already know."How?" Mom asks, puzzled."Before Christmas last year, Logan and I went shopping for gifts at the mall. At that time, I thought I was seeing things. I saw someone who looked exactly like Dad, accompanied by a woman and a little boy. Since that day, I suspected something was wrong. It all started to make sense—the way he never visited us, his constant busyness, and his empty apologies. If he truly felt sorry for us, he would ne
-Logan’s POV-Everything changed when I received an unexpected call from an unknown number. Since only a few people have my personal number, I couldn't help but wonder who could be calling me."Hello? Who is this?" I inquired."I am finally home," a voice replied—a voice so familiar that it made my heart fall in love all over again."Krystabella?" I asked, struggling to believe my ears."There's no one else. I've missed you so much," she said, her voice filled with emotion. I was stunned by what I heard.On that same day, we met. The anger I should have felt transformed into longing. It was as if I suddenly remembered everything that transpired between us before.She looked the same, the girl I had once loved. I was confused by her return. How should I feel now that she's here? What about my feelings for Krystal Miranda?At this moment, confusion clouds my mind. All I know is that I'm happy she's here with me.We find ourselves at the back of the mansion, engaged in conversation. She
While waiting for our flight, an urgent need to use the restroom suddenly struck me. I had to find the nearest women's bathroom quickly.As I entered the comfort room and finished my business, my cellphone rang. It was my dad calling, and perhaps this would be our first and final conversation.Summoning my courage, I answered the call and put the earpiece on."Krystal..." his voice trembled with emotion.Despite the expected compassion, all I felt was boredom. It was too late for him to feel guilt. If I were a less restrained daughter, I would have told him to stop with his dramatics because they no longer amused me.But he was still my dad, even though the image of the loving father from my childhood was now dead in my memories."Why?" I inquired."Are you really leaving?" he asked, sounding pained."Yes, I'm leaving you, Dad," I replied, striving to conceal the pain and bitterness in my voice."Don't leave me alone here," he pleaded."You won't be alone. You chose her, right? You ha
I woke up from that enchanting dream. That's the kind of dream I long to experience. But in reality, would I feel the same? Would I run into his arms and embrace him tightly? Would it be as welcoming as in my dream?I myself don't know the answer. Even though I want to say no, my feelings for him haven't diminished that much, but my trust has been shattered. Not just for him, but for most guys I meet.Upon waking up, I immediately got out of bed and prepared myself. I needed to distract myself today and forget about that dream.As I drove my car, I received a notification. It was from my brother, informing me that one of the biggest and most influential investors in our company would be visiting today.I saw it as a golden opportunity. While I was confident in the success of our company, there were formidable competitors in the industry. Gaining a more powerful backer would be a significant advantage, especially in terms of advertising and securing essential partnerships to elevate ou
“You look uneasy, why?”“Because you are staring,” I replied in a barely audible voice. I didn’t know if he heard me or what, but I didn’t give a damn. The man has disturbed my peace of mind since his arrival."You didn't seem to mind your appearance before; why do you appear uneasy now?"Jordan became aware of my discomfort and was impolite enough to inform me of it. Couldn't he just close his mouth? "You make me feel uneasy!" If only you wouldn't steal glances at my cleavage, I'd go change my clothes." I stood up to leave, but he grabbed my hand quickly, and I raised my brows when he did."If you don't want me to look, you should dress decently!"“That’s offensive to say, Jordan!” I told him.After calling out the misappropriate words he uttered, he felt offended and walked away. As a man, he should be saying that kind of nonsense because respecting a woman wouldn’t depend on the clothes she’s wearing.Nevertheless, I felt it was appropriate to follow him inside, and when I couldn’t
When I joined him, he stared at me for a moment before he resumed eating. Due to my nervousness, I nearly forgot that he was shirtless! Unconsciously, my eyes traveled towards his well-formed chest, and damn it, how could he look so yummy in the morning!“You are making me uncomfortable,” he stated in a flat voice.“I’m sorry but I just realized that you are topless,” I told him.“Is this the first time you see a topless man, Krystal? I bet this is not the first time, so please stop acting.”One way or another, his statement was offensive, but still, I tried to remain calm. “I am not acting, sir,” I reasoned out.“Really, Miss Krystal Miranda?”When he called my name, I was too stunned to speak. My hands were shaking at the thought of being discovered. “You know me?” I asked him seriously.“Of course! Alice gave me your full name when she sent me the bank details,” he replied nonchalantly, and for a moment, I was able to breath. “So, going back to my request, I need a personal assista
When Alice stopped me from taking the call, I was overthinking again. What if a creditor would suddenly call and I couldn't pay? “What is it? Don’t tell me that you have changed your mind about him,” I jested about Eleazar.“No, it’s not about him. I forgot to tell you that someone booked a long term stay in Bellcana. You were still sleeping when he called earlier,” Alice mentioned.“Great! Finally, we have a guest coming! Wait, I’ll take this call, and hopefully, it’s another reservation,” I said with excitement, even if Alice didn’t mention more details about the guest.“He availed the exclusive use of the entire resort for six months,” Alice continued.In a snap, the feeling of being excited was replaced with disappointment. “Exclusive use for six months? There’s no doubt it was a prank call,” I told her.“Hmmm, he asked for your bank details where he could send the payment,” Alice added, and I arched my brows in response.“We’ll see,” I said before dashing to the front desk to tak
Instead of opening a food business, I decided to start a resort because Clayland has few resorts that could accommodate tourists. Since my marriage to Logan has been made public, Clayland has become a constant topic. Several socialites flocked to Clayland in hopes to find an old money like Logan’s family.Since I had no experience in running a resort, I attempted to copy my competitor’s way of doing business. Since the resort was built, I considered it as a start up business, and didn’t splurge on expenses.Another sigh escaped from my lips when I strolled towards Alice. She was engaged to my brother, but the bastard was smitten again by his ex-girlfriend. I groaned in frustration because I was reminded when Logan went to his ex and hurt my feelings!Men could really be dense and despicable at times!She carried my baby outside to get some sunlight and fresh air. Curly and light brown hair clung haphazardly to a pretty face. Deep into their sockets, darting brown eyes gazed smilingly
-Logan-s POV-I trailed behind Krystal as she left the Azura condo unit. To my surprise, she met with Riyu, a young businessman. But when I noticed that she seemed distressed and forced, I acted swiftly to save the woman I loved.It was all a misunderstanding. She believed that Rhaena Krystabella and I were still together, that I was already married. Little did she know that all this time, it had been her and no one else.With her forgiveness and a chance to prove myself, I regained hope. However, circumstances led to me having to attend to urgent matters concerning my younger brother, Blake Son. I had to leave her, despite it paining me deeply. Every moment apart felt like an eternity, and I missed her dearly.Whenever an opportunity arose, I would call her, checking on her well-being. And as I remained in Clayland, I pondered how to make her mine. Perhaps a proposal? I couldn't wait any longer to be with my beloved Krystal.But to my astonishment, upon my return to Azura, she was th
-Logan’s pov-I am Logan Lopez, and this is the story of how I met Krystal, the girl who became my everything. Little did I know that she would come into my life and completely sweep me off my feet once again.She had the face of an angel, still a young girl back then. Despite being attracted to her, I couldn't allow myself to develop feelings. She was just a girl, and the age gap posed an issue. Even though she was in Senior High School, the same age as my brother Andrew, I couldn't pursue her.Her face was undeniably my type, but that didn't change the fact that she was trouble.She dared to kick me where it hurt, she dared to talk back, she dared to defy me. However, she also managed to intrigue me.Many things unfolded between us. From the incident where she almost drowned because of me to our dinner where I unintentionally offended her, leading to her breaking a vase. I found a way to get to know her better, wanting to see if there was more to her than just a pretty face. I wante
"Hmm," I hummed, contemplating for a moment. "Actually, there is an issue. Everything was going perfectly, and your surprise exceeded my expectations. But here's my concern: why did you buy such an extravagant ring? This isn't even our wedding ring, and I dare you to suggest that our wedding rings will be even more expensive than this," I playfully threatened him.I am aware that I have a penchant for luxurious things, but the ring holds great significance to me. It symbolizes eternal love. I desire a simple ring to wear in public, one that proudly signifies that it was given to me by the man I adore and who adores me in return."What's wrong with an expensive ring?" he asked, genuinely puzzled. "You deserve it, and so much more. Let me indulge you," he pleaded, his eyes filled with a genuine desire to spoil me.It's as if he doesn't see me as a spoiled brat—no! He actually calls me a spoiled rotten brat. This man is truly something else."I'll let you spoil me in other ways, but not
After our passionate lovemaking session, we decided to revisit the place where our love story began. Those memories from the past still bring me immense joy, and reminiscing about them fills my heart with warmth.We embarked on a horseback ride, Logan and I, making our way towards the majestic waterfall. As we reached our destination, we noticed that the falls had undergone some improvements. Logan must have known that we might return, so he took the initiative to have it restored. It's a testament to how much our favorite places mean to him.Interestingly, we didn't opt for a traditional church wedding. Instead, we chose this enchanting waterfall as the backdrop for our special day. Perhaps I can attribute it to my love for Twilight, where Bella and Edward had their beautiful forest wedding. I couldn't resist the idea of a similarly enchanting ceremony. How bold of me, indeed!As we stood by the waterfall, we couldn't resist immersing ourselves in the cool and refreshing water. I rem
"Mom, it's not what you think, okay? We simply stayed up late last night, and as we were feeling hungry, we decided to have a late-night meal. But then, we couldn't immediately fall back asleep. We ended up staying awake, engaged in deep conversations. Unfortunately, my room isn't soundproof, so any noise could be heard," I explained, trying to clarify the situation."Well, I suppose there's some truth to that," my brother chimed in.After our somewhat awkward lunch, the food might have been delicious, but we struggled to enjoy it under Mom's skeptical gaze. The truth is, nothing happened between us last night or this morning. But if we had wanted to, why not, right?So, with that in mind, we decided to visit the mansion. It's a bit bittersweet, knowing that Logan's grandmother is no longer with us. She passed away two years ago, and I regret not being able to visit her before she left.However, Logan's grandmother had expressed her final wish for us to get married. It brings me great