"Just for one week, Delton. I just want to see them," I pleaded as I tried to follow his fast footsteps inside the law firm."It's a no, Savvy. Still a no," his voice firm.I weakly stopped walking and let him alone.I can't help but feel sad about his rejection. He was mad earlier inside the car, and he didn't really have a plan to let me go. I don't get why he acted that way when, in fact, he was the one who brought me home the last time. And yet, his decision now was firm.My brows met when he didn't stop and really rode on the elevator. He didn't even notice that I wasn't on his side."Ma'am, it's already hot outside. Please, come in," the guard politely uttered.I sighed and shook my head, "It's fine, Sir. Uhm, I'll just take a walk and breathe some fresh air." I smiled a little before I turned around.Let Delton be stressed about finding me. He should regret it if I ever think of escaping now.And as if a bright idea came into my mind, I even glanced back at the building when I
"Calm down, Savvy. This is not the right time for your jealousy and sentiments—""I'm not jealous, Delton! I am pissed off! Why do you need to bring me up to this situation if you actually know how to flirt with your secretary?"He closed his eyes tightly against my voice. His jaw tightened as his lips pursed."Will you shut the hell up, Sage?" he asked through his gritted teeth.I was taken aback because of that. I blinked with fear and disbelief. Since when did he start to call me Sage? And since when did he get this angry at me?Those were the only things he said, and yet, in my eyes, he was like a different Delton.Did you really call me Sage, Delton? Did you? " I asked with disbelief.I saw him fist his hand and look away. I could still sense his anger through his expression, and that doubled my nervousness."Savvy, just fucking don't ask me anything today. Could you please take a seat over there and behave?" He motioned to the sofa, but I ignored his command.My lips remained pa
"We're in a relationship, Miss Sage," she repeated.I pursed my lips, then bit my lip lightly to stop my sarcastic smile. But I didn't win. I laughed, and that made her forehead knot.Her gaze sharpened as her smile faded."Funny, Dear. I didn't know that you're fine being a mistress." I mocked."You are young, probably wild and free. You all have the chance to look for someone free, someone who is not tied to someone." I leveled my lips on her ear, "Don't pursue a married man, Darling."I was still smirking when I moved away while she was giving me another deathly glare.I tapped her shoulder blade gently and gave her a sincere smile, "Just a piece of advice, Ashley. Don't just flirt, use your brain as well."I turned my back and was about to walk away when she grabbed my elbow."Miss Sage, what if he is willing to annul you just so he can be with me? Can you please let him go? So we can all be happy," she pleaded, making my blood boil.I was suppressing my anger when I turned to her
"Damn! What are you talking about, Savvy? Are we in this topic again? Didn't I tell you that Ashley is just a secretary—""Oh well, she thinks otherwise! Whom am I going to believe? Maybe she won't assume anything unless you give her hope and a chance!" I yelled before turning my back and grabbing almost all of my clothes."Fuck with that problem, Savvy! I never wanted her! I don't know what she told you, but one thing is for sure, she is no one to me. Please hear me out." He held my elbow, where Ashley held me earlier, and that is why I pulled it instantly."The first time, she told me you were both intimate! Now she has told me you are in a relationship! What would you think I would think?"He cursed a few times, closed his eyes tightly, and grabbed his hair, but then he glared at my suitcase.I rolled my eyes when he fell silent. I became enraged that I had harshly thrown those expensive underwear on the floor."Delton, if you can't be loyal to only one woman, then please let me go
"Miss Nenita, please tell me. What happened to Mommy and Daddy?" I was in a panic as well.My heart didn't want to clam down when Miss Nenita fell silent. I felt the warm hand of Delton, who wanted to pull my waist, but I moved away."It's because, Miss Sage," she uttered, but didn't finish her words. I heard a few movements and whispers from the other end of the line, but I'm not sure what they were.Then came the laughter of my mom, and that made me calm down. I even almost fell, but Delton was quick to catch my waist. Our eyes met again, but I'm the one who looked away and straightened my posture. I turned my back so I could talk to Mommy."Sage, we're alright. Don't worry about us, dear. We're perfectly fine. We're fine," she stated.My forehead knotted. It's weird. I haven't yet asked her anything, but she already replied."But, Mom—""I told you, Sage. We're alright. Your Dad is doing good, I am doing good," she continued."Mom—"I heard her sigh from the other line, and that ma
Did he? Who is he referring to?"I already have a plan. I know how it works, Attorney Santiago."Out of curiosity, I tried to peek at him, but my lips parted when I saw him undressing his top. My eyes grew wider, and glued myself to the wall."Just give me an update, Attorney. I'm counting on you," he ended the call.I was amazed by that. But I pouted and tried to peek again, but he was already heading towards the backdoor, and I was sure he was going to swim.I heaved a sigh and continued to get something to drink. But still, I found myself staring at him. He was swimming angrily. And when I thought he was done, I ran upstairs again and pretended sleeping.That was my routine for days. I have no grudges anymore, but I still felt lonely. Sometimes we met in the kitchen and talked casually, but that was all. I just focused on painting a happy family with him. I tried to finish it, though my back hurts from time to time.I stretched my neck and massaged my temples as I felt my head achi
"Don't stand up. I will call a doctor." He fixed the blanket on my body, then picked up his phone from his pocket."Don't need to. They are still sleeping," I groaned.But he didn't listen. He tapped on his phone, then put it near his ear."I just need some rest, Delton. That wasn't needed." I tried to stop him.But still, he didn't listen. His forehead knotted as he put his hand on his waist, and waited for someone on the other line."Hello—Fuck you, Gustavo!" he shouted, then threw his phone on the bed.I sighed and looked away when he glanced at me."I told you, no one is awake at this time, Delton."He sat down on the bed, then fixed my blanket again."He's awake. He's exercising...with his girl," he uttered blankly, but that made my cheeks flare."Uhm, you disturbed them.""That dimwit! He's enjoying his life now." I know that was just his comment to the doctor, but I couldn't help but think that he was comparing his life to him. Maybe he said that because he wasn't happy with h
"Do you know about this?! What is this, Delton? You know about this?" I screamed as I pointed harshly at the television.His lips were in a thin line; his jaw was tightening as he glared deathly at the TV screen before putting down the plate of buttered chicken on the glass table."I'll call someone to stop the media—""I don't fucking care about the media, Delton! Do you freaking know about this? Wrong. You knew about this, right? So that's why you don't want me to talk to Andres, right?" I arched my brow and put my hand at the side of my waist.He didn't respond. Instead, he gave another death glare on the television.I laughed sarcastically when he didn't speak."I'm right! My parents probably told you about this already. That's why they don't want me to come home. Is that also the reason why you don't want to send me to the mansion?!"I walked towards him and stared at him deathly. He nodded slowly and even thought twice."I just followed orders, Savvy.""Well, fuck you, Attorney!
Delton Carancho"Are you sure about this, Son?" That was the question I remember from Attorney Santiago.I nodded my head as I looked at the picture of the only Princess of the Valencia family. I pursed my lips after remembering what her parents had done to mine, and so I wanted revenge."We can fake the marriage, Son," he suggested."No, Dad. Make it real. I'm only going to get married once, and let her marry me," I uttered with determination while staring at the woman.She captivates me. And that I can visibly see that she needs saving. Her lips were curved into a smile, but her eyes told otherwise. She looked sad even though she was smiling at the camera."If that's what you want. I'll warn you, she's a spoiled brat, doesn't know any household chores. Even in business, she doesn't know anything and she only does painting," he explained, to which I just nodded.Whatever it is, I can endure everything. But I didn't know that my patience would be put at risk because of her. She is sav
My tears fell after his lips landed on my forehead. He kissed me several times there and even kissed my tears away."I am already happy to have you, but I am now the happiest man alive, Savvy," he whispered with all his heart. That made my heart happy again.He planted a kiss on my lips before hugging me tightly."I thought you were mad," I admitted weakly."What? No, Savvy. "I really want to have a family with you," he said, moving away a bit and quickly wiping my tears.I smiled a little, especially when he put our hands together and led me out of the bathroom.After leaving, he helped me sit on the swivel chair before immediately taking out his cellphone and calling someone."Dad, I'm going to be a father," he reported with a smile on his face."Congratulations, son. You deserve every happiness in the world. Send my congratulations to Sage," said Attorney Santiago from the other line, so I nodded.They talked for a while, and I thought he would only call Attorney Santiago, but not
"Won't you ask about Ashley's performance?" I teased.Ashley has been working with me for a few weeks now, and she's doing okay. I was just teasing Delton because I knew he was not in favor of what I did.From his laptop, he looked at me. His eyes are still serious."Your performance is much better than anyone else's," he teased, then smiled knowingly.My cheeks automatically turned red as I leaned against his desk. When he laughed softly after seeing the reddening of my cheeks, I was devastated. I immediately bent down and put my mouth on his ear."In bed or in the office?" I teased.He stopped and immediately stared at me. He bit his lip a little, and when he was about to pull my neck, I immediately straightened up."Focus, Mr. CEO." I grinned and walked away from his desk and moved to my desk.I acted as his secretary while he didn't have a secretary yet, but he also did all the work and I could only help with scheduling. I also want to tell you about my pregnancy, but I don't know
"Miss Sage, I'm—"I raised my hand to stop her."Please leave, Miss Ashley. I'm done with you," I responded coldly before turning away, but she immediately grabbed my elbow.A shiver settled in my chest and my eyes almost widened. I don't know what she plans, so I'm nervous. If earlier I thought she might be pregnant, now she might hurt me."Miss Sage," she called again with a cry.I closed my eyes tightly. Despite my nervousness, I felt pity for her. I want to listen, but I'm afraid."Shut up, Miss Ashley. Not now," I begged calmly, but her grip tightened on my elbow and pulled me a little further, causing my eyes to open.I want to scream, but I don't want to make a scene. I just looked around. They were all busy and didn't seem to notice me."Miss Sage, just a few minutes," she repeated.My gaze automatically flew to Delton. But he is in the group of entrepreneurs."Let me go, Ashley. I don't want to fight you right now," I begged again."Miss Sage, I just want to apologize for eve
I can even beat the lottery winner with happiness. It was my dream to have an art exhibit, but here it is, and an art gallery was provided by Delton. My heart was so happy and I almost couldn't stop painting again to increase my paintings in the exhibit itself. Daddy is strongly against this passion of mine, but I think they will be happy now that I am happy.My excitement is overflowing. I can't believe that I am living my dream. It's different when your dream comes true, it's like you're on a cloud. And if I wasn't pregnant, I would stay up every day just to finish many paintings."Done, Baby," I whispered softly after signing the last painting.I caressed my flat stomach and smiled as I looked at my finished painting of Delton's house—it was Delton's and my house."Soon you'll grow up here, Baby," I murmured."It's look alive, Savvy."I was slightly stunned by that and quickly turned to Delton. He was already behind me and staring at my last painting. I even estimated if he had hea
"You made me cry, Delton," I accused him, especially since my tears didn't want to stop during the trip.I don't even know how many times I hit him every time he laughs. He was very happy with my reaction."Savvy, I didn't mean to make you cry. Where is my tiger wife? —Aw! Savvy, it hurts," he complained after my palm hit his arm again."Throw a joke again and you'll sleep outside the room!"He immediately stopped the car on the side and sighed. He handed me bottled water while he himself wiped my tears with a tissue."Shh, Savvy. Please calm down. Don't cry too much. You might be dehydrated later when you get to the mansion," he said, frowning.I rolled my eyes at him, and drank the water. I also don't understand myself for being so emotional. Is it really like this when pregnant?I took several deep breaths until I calmed down. When he saw that I was calm, he immediately started the car."Are we going to sleep there?" I asked weakly as I leaned back in the chair."If you want to," h
Maybe I made the right decision to reduce my anger and listen. I feel better anyway. But I still can't fully accept Delton, especially since I remember the loss of Mommy.I sighed and immediately unbuckled the seatbelt after he parked the car in the parking lot."Are you alright, Savvy?" he immediately asked as I turned around."I'm good, Delton. Just don't piss me off again," I answered simply.He laughed softly before getting down and immediately opening the door for me. I was about to go out, but Delton didn't let go of the door."Why? Is there something wrong?" I asked, confused after seeing the nervousness in his eyes."Nothing, Savvy," he replied, holding my hand. "I hope you won't be angry that I'm in charge of the company," he said carefully.I raised an eyebrow and assessed myself to see if I was angry, but I couldn't be angry."Why? I thought it was yours at first?""Yes, Baby. But I don't want to invalidate your feelings—""It's totally fine, Delton. Don't mind me. Thank yo
"So I'm the exception?" I asked again the next day.He placed the plate of ham and bacon on the table before reaching down the table and holding it with both hands. He hissed a little and seemed to hide the smile that wanted to escape from his lips."You are the victim—"I raised an eyebrow causing him to stop, "Your victim, Delton. You captured—""Savvy, I told you, you are not part of the plan." He moaned softly, as if he was fed up with our conversation like this.I laughed weakly and bit my lip a little, "Ashley and you are planning this, right? Is your secretary an accomplice?" I continue."Damn, Baby," he softly moaned again, "Ashley was out of it—""So you're defending her?" I asked with a raised eyebrow before folding my arms in front of him.He cursed again and closed his eyes tightly. Stand up straight and face me. He gently touched both of my shoulders."She's just like a sister to me. I don't know everything Ashley did, and I'm not sure if she likes me. If only I knew—""I
I gasped after he let go of the kiss. I seemed to be taken out of breath and almost fainted by what he did."Please, Savvy. You can hate me, you can curse me, but please, don't unlove me," he pleaded softly as he buried his face in my neck."There's no need for that because I never loved you, Delton—"But I didn't even finish my lie when his two arms wrapped around my body and gave me a sensual kiss on my neck."Delton, what the hell!" I tried to stay away from him, but he only became more and more passionate."Will you please stop?" I was so shocked by my scream that he stopped."Am I hurting you?" It was a soft question. His breath barely touched my sensitive neck.I pursed my lips and didn't know what to answer. I was not hurt by his kisses."Savvy, I feel so low right now. I feel like you're just going to leave me alone. That you're going to ask to break up—""Shh, Delton. I'm not that stupid." I blinked even though he couldn't see, "I still need you," pretending to be my reason.