PRESENT DAY... Mia could not stop smiling because of the flow of memories. After that, she decided to put the dress back in the closet and lay down. While she still hasn't lost the feeling of Erik's warm lips that seem to continue gently caressing hers.Mia's entire face immediately warmed up.She doesn't understand herself. She knew it was normal if she felt angry about what happened, but she couldn't hold it in her chest. And if she was to be true to herself, she knew she wanted to repeat what happened between her and the man she first loved.When a possible reason crossed her mind, Mia sighed sadly.Could it be that she's just eager for that because, since Bernie's treatment of her changed, he didn't give her what she needed as a woman?It was true, and she couldn't even remember when it started because it had been so long.Well, that is not something that she should be wondering about. She knows he has someone to satisfy his needs as a man.At the thought, Mia smiled bitterly and
AREN'T you going to the office today?" Mia asked Erik that same day. Mia was standing at the door of the young man’s room with a cup of hot coffee in her hand. It was the last load of laundry in the washing machine. And because it was automatic, Mia was able to combine house cleaning while doing the laundry. Now she saw the young man in his room busy working. Erik looked at her with a smile. And because their eyes met immediately, the young lady saw the rapid flashing of his. "I informed them that I will finish my work here, at home,” Erik answered her as she placed the cup of coffee on his working table. "Thank you," he added. "I'm almost done with the laundry. What do you want for lunch?" Mia doesn't know but she has the desire in her heart that even if only in this way, she will be able to return to Erik all the goodness that he shows her. The young man's smile widened at her question. "Really? You're going to cook for me? I thought you invited me for a dinner tonight?" he ask
Mia could not tell if Erik's kisses were the reason why she lost the ability to deny all the damage he was doing to her body. But she also must admit to herself that everything that is happening now seems like the fulfillment of all her dreams and fantasies about the young man.Maybe that's why she didn't have a fair chance with Bernie. Because of the fact that her feeling for this young man remained in her heart. And that's the reason why there are times when he suddenly comes to her mind. Because it is her heart that reminds her. Or because her own heart tells her to care about him?Either way, it doesn't matter. All she knows is that she is happy now and it seems that when she is with the young man, she forgets that once in her life she made a decision she will regret. And that was none other than Bernie.Coldness enveloped Mia's whole body when she felt the cold embrace her when the young man finally did what he wanted to do with her top.When Erik looked at her. She saw in his ey
Mia did not know how to explain what she was feeling at that moment. Her chest pounded very hard while holding her breath as Erik slowly pushed his seeming steel manhood into her tunnel.She didn't know if she should be happy but even the throbbing of the young man's readiness can feel by her femininity.Perhaps the young man was like her. Maybe he was excited about her too."Oh, Erik!" she said when she felt the young man's sudden push into her by his masculinity.Mia breathlessly stared at the man whom she had previously seen amusement in his eyes. Then he bent down and kissed her."Let me in, please?"His eyes were still shining, and he tried to move again, that's why Mia immediately reacted to what the young man did."Fuck!" she cursed because of the shock.She didn't know if it was because of her cursing that she heard a soft laugh escape the young man's throat. That was the reason why she once again felt the redness of her whole face."Please? Sweetheart, let me in?" Erik looked
“STAY here and take a rest first, I'll take care of the kitchen," that's what Mia heard Erik tell her before he places a simple kiss on her forehead.Mia just nodded and then closed her eyes. A few moments later, the tiredness she felt completely swept her toward a deep sleep.It was noon when she felt a gentle caress of a hand on her cheek. When she opened her eyes, she saw the handsome face that had been making her really happy since her younger years."Are you okay? Lunch is ready, shall we eat?" Erik asked her in a kind tone.Mia just nodded and then reached for the clothes that the young man had picked up from the floor. When she noticed that Erik was still standing in front of her, she was shy to speak.“Is it okay if I ask you to, you know? I'm just going to get dressed?" she said looking meaningfully at the young man whom she think got the meaning."Okay, okay," Erik said, laughing softly and then leaving the room.Mia smiled at what Erik did. Then she started putting her clot
TEN YEARS AGO... "Mia is really beautiful, isn't she? You know Erik how lucky you are to have such a beautiful partner," said William as they rested under the Plumeria tree or better known as Kalachuchi. "You're jealous again, why am I handsome too, right?" he answered laughingly to his best friend. They didn't have class then because their practice was scheduled for the JS Prom cotillion that will happen next week. "Did I say you are not? I just said that you are lucky, Mia is simple, but she is beautiful. You know what? If only I had been as handsome as you are, I would have really courted her," William sounded so serious in what he said. Erik's eyebrows quickly met because of what he heard. "Shut up, okay? I know you and I'm warning you already," that was true inside him. After all, William was too humble saying that he was not handsome because after all, his friend was a good-looking man and so was Roy. But of the two, William is the certified playboy and that is the reason
"I-I DON'T understand you, Erik, I'm sorry?" Mia apologized to the young man in a confused tone.He just shrugged his shoulders. "Someday you will understand what I mean," he said to her.Because of that, Mia didn't say anything anymore. She heard what he said but she couldn't fully understand what he meant.Well, if he says that someday she will also understand what he means, maybe it would be better if she just waits for that time. It's also not good to rush things because she believes that everything has its right time.*****The days went by fast. The night everyone was waiting for arrived, but not Mia. Because she was really nervous."Mia, sweetheart? Are you ready?" her Nana Rosita who is now standing at the door of her room.She thinks it wasn't just the third or fourth time that Nana Rosita came back to see if she was okay. She had been standing in front of the big mirror in her room and was getting dressed. But she could not remove from her chest what seemed like many rats r
PRESENT DAY..."MIA…"Mia was a little surprised when she heard Erik's voice calling her name."Let's dance?" the young man asked her as a smile stays on his lips. And then extended his hand to her.Although nervous, the young lady still chose to accept Erik's hand. She stood up and was barely able to breathe when he grabbed her waist."I have to admit that ten years ago I really wanted to be this close to you as we dance," he said then pressed his body against hers. In such a way that even the air can't pass through them."E-Erik," she protested then looked up at the young man who now began to dance along with the familiar song."I want you to feel comfortable with me, do you understand that?" he kindly asked her after a while."Sure," she replied. "But why?" Mia also thought to ask in the end.He shrugged his shoulders and then bent down and kissed her on the lips.Mia went out of breath because of that kiss. Even though Erik was able to claim her earlier. The electricity brought to
"ERIK? It’s you, right?"Nathaniel, finally sensing the moment, approached his boyfriend."I'm Nathaniel, Mia's brother," he said without hesitation, extending his hand toward Erik.At that moment, Mia looked up at her boyfriend's face. She could clearly see the quick change in Erik's aura as he accepted Nathaniel's handshake."Oh, would you believe it, I have a brother?" Mia said, stifling a laugh. "And here you are, getting jealous without even asking me?" she added, embracing Erik tightly.That was when Erik held Mia tightly in his arms, then let go and pressed his lips against hers without uttering a word. Disregarding the people who could see them, he made her feel the intense longing he had for her."Shall we go inside?" he said with a smile, his eyes sparkling.Mia happily nodded in agreement and waved at Erik's parents before entering.*****"We're actually traveling today to bring Mia back to Manila," Nathaniel said when they faced each other in the living room."Nate has his
"Why don't you call Mia so she'll have an idea about our arrival," Fidel, Erik's father, suggested.They were already on their way to the province. The journey would take eight to ten hours, and it was only four o'clock in the morning when they hit the road."I don't have her number, Pa. Honestly, I'm not sure if she changed her number or if her phone is always turned off. I've tried calling her several times, but still no response," Erik replied."Well, maybe it's better this way, without her knowing that you're coming. She'll be more surprised," his mother chimed in from the backseat of the car.*****"We have a problem, Mia," Nathaniel said, peering through the door of her room."A problem?" Mia asked her brother, her attention focused on packing her belongings. She was about to return to Manila, and Nathaniel, along with Aunt Ising and even Elena, would be accompanying her."I wasn't allowed to skip today. I'm sorry, but maybe we can leave after my last class, which should be afte
"You can't travel to the province right now, son. It's too far, it's an eight-hour journey, to be honest," said Aurora while they were on their way home.Now he knew where Mia was, and he didn't want to waste any more time. He was eagerly anticipating seeing her. He wanted to bring his future wife home so he could take care of her, especially in her current condition."But Ma, I can't wait until tomorrow. I want to see Mia," she replied, keeping her gaze fixed on the road."But Erik, why don't you rest for a while?" Fidel interjected. "And besides, your mother and I would like to accompany you, the two of us together," he added.Erik couldn't contain the joy that quickly filled his heart upon hearing his father's words. He couldn't hide his feelings as he responded."Really, Pa?" he asked, briefly turning to look at his father.He heard his father let out a soft laugh before answering, "Of course. We also want to be there to help you sort everything out.""And besides, it's not safe f
"E-ELENA?"As Aunt Ising recognized the woman who was busy hanging bedsheets in the back part of the shelter, Mia couldn't help but feel a quick throb in her chest. Then she looked up at her brother Nathaniel, questioning him with her eyes. And as he seemingly understood the meaning behind her gaze, he simply shrugged his shoulders."I-Ising?"The woman whom Aunt Ising called Elena responded."W-Who is she, Sister Cecilia?" Mia couldn't resist asking the accompanying nun."She is the woman who left you and your brother here in this shelter many years ago," Sister Cecilia answered her with a kind smile.Surprised or astonished?Mia couldn't determine which of the two dominant emotions prevailed in her heart.She also couldn't speak immediately because she remained transfixed, gazing at the woman.Just like what happened to her earlier with Nathaniel, she couldn't remember anything about this woman. But despite everything, a part of her heart couldn't deny that it suddenly felt an eager
"Ma'am Eden, someone is looking for you.”Bernie, their housemaid, Lita, said as she found her mother busy watering the plants in their garden in Manila."Who?" she asked, turning to them and quickly freezing upon recognizing him. "M-My son?" she stammered, dropping the hose and rushing towards him, embracing him tightly."M-Mom," he managed to say, returning the tight embrace. "I-I missed you so much," he added, tears streaming down his face.After a few moments, Eden led her inside their house. "Lita, prepare some food," she instructed, gently caressing his face."What happened, honey? Why did you run away?" she asked with concern when they were finally alone in the living room.Bernie immediately looked around their spacious home. "What about Dad? Where is he?" he asked, disappointed not to see him."He went grocery shopping. Since we heard about what you did, your father hasn't been at peace. So, I let him do what he wants to distract himself," her mother explained.Her mother's w
"Mama, forgive me if I have hurt and caused you pain," Erik pleaded, holding Aurora's hand gently.In response to his gesture, tears welled up in Aurora's eyes, streaming down her cheeks. "Please forgive me too, both your father and me," she replied, tapping his hand lightly.Erik smiled and nodded, understanding the depth of her words. He stood up and embraced his mother tightly. Then, he glanced at Fidel, who smiled back at him.Though it was a simple smile, Erik knew it carried profound meaning. In an instant, he felt a weight lifted off his chest, a burden he had been carrying for a long time. And he couldn't deny that it was because of his act of forgiveness towards his mother.Yes, he loved his parents dearly. And now, as a father himself, even though he and Mia had yet to welcome their child into the world, he had gained a deeper understanding of the true meaning of life. This was why he found it easy to comprehend and accept everything his mother had done and the choices she h
"Sometimes, I imagine that if Nana Rosita hadn't died, or if I had a sibling, maybe what happened to me wouldn't have occurred. I'm certain someone would have stood up for me," Mia shared as she finished recounting her story. The weight of her words quickly took effect, stirring a warmth in the corners of her eyes. Yet, despite her longing to let the tears flow and release her emotions, she managed to restrain herself. "What do you mean?" Nathaniel inquired, his gaze fixed upon her. She turned to face him, offering a bittersweet smile. "I'm just an adopted child, Nate." Gradually, she decided it was time to disclose the truth to him as well. After all, she had already confided in him the real reason for her presence there. "I was merely found, that's the truth," she began narrating her life story to Nathaniel. She recalled her first memories of being adopted and the journey that led her to Rosita, who had become a maternal figure in her life. "Are you all right, big brother?" sh
"It's a good thing Erik decided to return to work. Even if you say that our future brother-in-law is extravagantly wealthy, he still needs to work hard. After all, why let the opportunity to earn money go to waste? Right, Rosanna?" Dahlia remarked with a strong undertone. It had been two weeks since she was discharged from the hospital, and they came to visit her."Of course. By the way, Mia, how are you and your future in-laws doing?" Rosanna replied, briefly aligning herself with Dahlia's comment before facing her directly.They were assisting her in preparing the ingredients for the Kare-Kare she was cooking for lunch. Erik had told her that he would only be working a half-day at the office today and would continue with other tasks at home.Honestly, she couldn't understand why Erik had been overly attentive to her since she was discharged from the hospital. It seemed as if he already knew about her pregnancy. It wouldn't be far-fetched since she had been admitted for a few days an
Mia's senses awakened as she freely admired the nakedness of the man she was about to marry, slowly removing every article of clothing from his body. Erik's actions were incredibly pleasurable to behold, and in those moments, Mia felt abundantly blessed. Despite the countless women who had crossed this man's path, he had chosen her as his bride.Mia's heart fluttered at the thought. When she saw Erik move closer to kiss her, she welcomed it with unrestrained love and passion. She responded to Erik's kisses as if she were thirstier for him than ever before, losing herself completely in the process.Erik's gentle caress on her chest stirred something deep within Mia, evoking a soft moan from the depths of her throat. Their lips remained intertwined, while Erik's hand, nestled between her thighs, began to provide her with indescribable pleasure.Mia moaned once more when Erik's fingers skillfully explored her intimate flower, which was now drenched with desire. "You're soaked, Mia," that