The moment I reached my table, I felt like my knees crippled. I should not believe it. I know Brent loves me. He will not do something that would upset or hurt me. I wiped my tears and took a deep breath.
With a trembling hand, I opened my phone and checked for the business news and gossip online. It was true that their pictures made a hot topic. They both dressed up formally like they’d attended an event. Brent was wearing his tuxedo and Olivia with a silver mermaid gown. She clung to Brent’s arm and both of them were smiling at the camera, they look good together.
I felt pain and insecurity. I couldn't hold my tears to fall. I know I was just using him for my revenge but why I felt this way? No matter how much I tried to remind myself to trust Brent, the thought that they were together was ramming inside my head. I couldn’t think properly because he never mentioned nor answered my question about Olivia the last time we were in Sa'Mare. What is the real score
Aira and Hailey gasped after I disclosed my story. They were both flabbergasted specifically in the part when I and Brent crossed our path. My story seems like an unreal one but it was the truth. “So you’re saying that Brent’s father was the reason why your Dad committed suicide?” Hailey clarified unable to comprehend everything that happened. “Yes, they sued my Dad with a crime that he didn’t commit," I reiterated to them that he was accused wrongly. “Kelsie, have you tried to study the case and gathered evidence that proves your father's innocence?” I was disoriented by what Aira said, but my thought for what happened was firmed enough. “I don’t need those proofs, Aira. I believe in my father’s words!” I insisted because my father won't lie to me. He was the most trustworthy person I've ever known. "Don't get me wrong, Kelsie. Don't you think you are quite blinded by your love for your father? I mean you are versed on how to study case
“Hey, it’s me!” I heard Brent’s baritone voice behind me. “You scared the hell out of me!” I scolded because I nearly got a heart attack. “I wanted to surprise you, but it turned out I was more surprised knowing that you're not home at this hour,” He was kind of pissed. I creased my brows because it was his fault for not telling me that he's coming back. “If only you informed me,” I turned my back and walked towards the kitchen to get a glass of water. My blood was boiling on his sudden reaction. I did imagine hugging him tight when he comes back but it was clearly the opposite. “And who was that guy who drove you home?" He was a bit loud and the exasperation in his gestures didn't go unnoticed. "Really, Kelsie? I rushed my work from another country so that I could go home with you the soonest. But I found out you are having fun and getting home late with that jerk," He frowned his face and was infuriated about what he saw. I never said anything
He was kissing the nook of my neck but I kept my silence. I couldn't believe I gave myself to him. I felt like I failed from my plan and burned by my own revenge. He was stroking my hair "I'm sorry," he whispered. "I'm not sorry that we did this but I'm so sorry about our fight. I was just jealous of that man," he added. The pain and regret were evident in his voice. "Baby, please say something," I could feel him sniffed and tightened his embrace. I stayed still not able to form a word because my mind was in chaos. In the chaos of my stupidity. “I’m an idiot for accusing you. Please forgive me," he murmured as he caressed my arms. "Olivia is just a family friend. It was a coincidence that she's having a photoshoot when she learned that I'm in Dubai and barged into my office space," he started to explain though I didn't utter a word. "It happened that she was invited to the same event," he continued and when he noticed that I'm not really sayin
“Every relationship isn’t perfect, there will come a time that conflict may arise" “What the- Brent!" I startled when he kissed me in a flash. I was too engrossed with the blog I'm reading on my computer. I did not expect that he will come back sooner. He had a lunch meeting with Mr. Tan the investor in their construction business. “What makes you drown with your computer that you did not feel my presence, huh?” he sat on my table and crossed his arms on his broad chest. A playful and questioning look on his face was evident. “I’m just reading,” I rolled my eyes at him “ I'm so bored, you didn’t even give me a workload. What Am I supposed to do here? Earning my salary without producing any single sweat?” I added with a bit of exasperation in my tone. “Baby, you need to rest I know I tire you,” He smirked making me blushed. I know what he meant. He already reiterated that he will not give me a workload, because according to him, I
That night we decided to sleep in Brent’s penthouse. He wanted to have our dinner out but I resisted because I want to cook for us. I've been in his place a couple of times already so I'm familiar with his kitchen. In fact, he gave me all the security access to his penthouse if ever I feel the urge to stay especially when he isn't around or out to another country for business errands. He persuaded me to move in with him but I defied him since I'm not ready yet. "Baby, this is so good," he complimented my creamy spinach and basil lasagna. I put some more on his plate and I felt happy that he liked it. "Thank you," he said and smiled widely at me. Brent has been extra sweet to me since the day we made love. He couldn't stop himself from being clingy. I'm not complaining though as physical touch is one of his ways to express his love to me. We made love again that night which really worn me out the next morning. He convinced me to take an off but I don't w
“Damn it! So he’s the reason why you cried again!?” Hailey cursed loudly. “What did he do this time, Kelsie? To be honest, you look like a mess right now,” she blurted out. She doesn’t know how to filter her mouth but I like her frankness. Aira on the other hand kept quiet to listen to what I would say. She's the kind of person that will check on reasons before giving her opinion. “I-I got jealous when I saw them. They're close and comfortable with each other. I felt invisible around them and he did not introduce me neither," I told them. I wanted to leap out the feeling inside me and telling them would ease it a little. “And you ran away because you’re jealous? Girl, you’re the girlfriend you shouldn’t lower your head with those bitches. You have to fight for what is yours. If you’ll act this way then don’t be surprised if one day someone will steal him away from you,” Hailey exasperated. She really has the character of overreacting but I know that she
We were done with pampering at seven and the massage really helped my body ease. The aromatic scent calmed my nerves and released my anxieties. "Let's get ready!" Hailey exclaimed and we headed to our suite. I changed to a black tube dress which Hailey bought for me. The length reached right in the middle of my thigh. I’m a little disoriented with my clothes but Hailey insisted that it looks good on me. The gay in the Salon earlier curled the lower part of my hair. He put simple makeup to enhance my beauty especially my eyes and cheekbone. “Freakin’ hot!” Aira and Hailey high five and giggled when they saw me. "I guess it's way too short for me?" I opposed but they said it was fine and I looked gorgeous. Hailey was wearing a bloody red string strap dress and five inches high heels. She looked marvelous and my lips parted at how curvy her body was. Her hair was put into a bun and her makeup rocked with her dress. She looked fantastic like a pro. My suspicion g
“W...What are you talking about?” Hailey laughed awkwardly and drunk her wine. “We’re here to comfort Kelsie, not to intrigue me” she avoided the topic. Aira and I looked at each other and we both sighed, the same thoughts had been running through our mind. We knew Hailey will not talk unless she’s ready, by her looked she seemed aloof and silent about it. I joined them on the balcony and drunk a glass of different wine. The scene with Brent a while ago flashed vividly in my mind. His gunshot brown eyes and I could still feel how his anger gazed run down through my soul. Until we got back to the hotel I haven’t received any message from him. I restricted all my incoming calls and I didn’t have any idea whether he tried to call me or not. It hurts to know that he gave up suddenly on me. It showed that his love for me was shallow as it could be. My grip on my glass tightened as I stared at it while thinking about Brent. “I knew he made you that upset, Kelsie,”
Brent Damien Davis"Okay, smile!" the photographer was busy capturing our moments as mom organized a wedding celebration in the back garden of our house. She wanted to have it because they were not able to witness our simple ceremony in Scottsdale.Same as our supposed matrimony celebration three years ago, our visitors were composed of our family and closest friends which are not more than twenty people. I was only wearing white long sleeves and Kelsie on her simple white dress which we felt comfortable with.Kelsie was on her third month of pregnancy and I felt relieved that no problem had occurred since we got home. Mom said it would be better to have the event before her belly protrude because it would be hard for her to move if we chose a later date.Our little boy was exhilarated playing around with his grandfather and his new truck when I heard voices from the back.When I turned to see it, Hunter was on his knees proposing to Hailey. He
When Hailey interrupted us because she was able to wake up, I gave them the time. I texted Hunter that his girl has woken up and he needs to come back quickly. After a few, he was panting in excitement on the progress of the woman he loves.That next day, I was informed by the investigator that she's leaving again. He followed her to the train station and found out she's bound to Arizona. I wasn't happy that she's leaving again but I needed to find her location. I wanted to know where she's hiding or what kind of life she has in that place. I strictly instructed the investigator to not let her out of his sight and keep me posted from time to time.When he disclosed that Kelsie is living in Scottsdale, I told him to dig in more. He found out on that same day that she's living with an old woman. When he revealed that she has a two-year-old son, I was extremely surprised. I thought that she adopted a child because of the depression she acquired from losing ours but when I
Honestly, I wasn't convinced by her reasoning because she frequently having a nightmare. But she was good at concealing it whenever I pushed on asking her about the thing. I was worried that she's bothered by something and eventually get sick because of it.A day before our wedding, Mom expressed that she never encountered a problem with Kelsie on the preparation. She said that my woman is very polite and appreciative whenever she wanted something to change in the wedding organization. I felt glad that they got along well and that's the most important thing for me between my mother and my future wife.That night before our union was unforgettable. We were so happy indulging in a simple gathering that Mom prepared for us. My feeling was indescribable on the thought that finally, Kelsie will be my wife in a few hours. But on that dawn when Hunter rushed to inform me about Kelsie's freaked out, I was alarmed.Though it was a belief that a groom and a bride sh
Brent Damien Davis“Make me a cup of coffee” I ordered Kelsie via intercom. I heard her sigh before saying okay. When I dropped that call I grinned because finally, I could have her near me every day.I’d been waiting for that moment to get close to her. I knew that she’s working in that restaurant for a couple of years already. When the owner decided to sell the establishment, I immediately made an offer with a hefty amount they couldn't refuse.Since that day her father died, I have always wanted to protect her. But it didn’t happen because my parents sent me to Massachusetts to focus on my Master's and Doctorate in Business Administration at Harvard. I couldn't refuse at that time because I don't have the authority to defy their orders.Right after my graduation, I looked for her and found out that she already moved to California. But again, I caught up with problems in our business which need my attention the most.
When I opened my eyes, I was lying in a hospital bed with a machine beeping beside me and an IV attached to my hand. I looked around and I saw Aira standing and leaning on the wall wearily. When she noticed that I'm awake, "Kelsie!" she exclaimed worriedly."How are you feeling?" she asked hastily. "Hailey! Kelsie is awake," she called and I heard Hailey responded from the bathroom before she pushed the door open. "Thank goodness!" she murmured."I'm thirsty," I said weakly. Aira opened a bottle and put in a straw for me to sip conveniently. "Why am I in a hospital bed?" I asked but recalled that I wasn't feeling well before I fainted."Hailey, call Brent that she's up," Aira told her and she complied. They said I was out for eight hours because the doctor infused medicine for me to rest that long to recuperate from exhaustion. They informed me that Brent is coming shortly from the precinct with Hunter on the investigation of the fight that happened the previous
Brent told me that his mom is about to speak to everyone and thankfully, we got back to our table right before she was called up the podium. All of the guests gave her a round of applause as she paced to the front.Right at the beginning of her speech, she thanked each and everyone for coming and for celebrating her 55th birthday. She gave some words of wisdom and encouragement which was a good inspiration to take in. As she talked at the podium, you could tell that she's a warmhearted person. Her class and personality are like a match made in heaven. I felt so lucky to have her as my mother-in-law.When she was about to end her appreciation, she called her husband up for a clink. My father-in-law Sebastian stood up with Louie whose arms are wrapped around his neck."My friends, my birthday celebration is extra special today because of my grandchild," the elation was evident in her tone. "And I would like to take this opportunity to introduce my daughter-i
"Open your eyes," the makeup artist which Natalia hired for me announced that we're done with the hair and makeup. She took an hour to finish applying the shades on my face and for me, that was fast. With a widened eyes and parted lips, I stilled at how she made me look splendid. She braided my hair and wrapped it around my head with a few strands left in front of my face."Do you like it?" Max asked cheerfully in his gay-ish tone. "Max, you have magic hands," I praised him heartily. I was able to attend an event in the past but the look and shades he blended for me for Natalia's birthday event is a total opposite. I mean, I was beautiful in the previous transformation but Max made it simple yet elegant."You're a standout tonight!" he exclaimed in vivid spirits. "Thank you, Max," I replied in awe. He pulled me toward the evening gowns which Hailey sent for me to choose. I thought she will only send a piece but she made three beautiful gowns in different colors.&
"Miss Olivia," she tried to intervene but the bitch warned her to stay away. "You slut, get back to your post!" she pointed to the station furiously but my anger rose at how she treated the poor assistant. "And why you allow that brat to make the office a playing ground?" she motioned at my son and I gritted my teeth in infuriation."You have no right to insult her!" I interrupted with a quivering voice. As I didn't want to distract Louie whose a few meters away from us and oblivious about what was happening around, I tried to lower my voice."Of course, you will defend her. Birds with the same feather flocks together," she taunted and that got me infuriated to the peak."Let's be clear here, Olivia!" I was firm with my words. "Why are you so angry with my comeback? What are you to Brent?" I asked her straightforwardly. She was nonplussed on my retaliation and couldn't even justify her relationship with Brent."Are you his wife?" I retorted and wait
I could say that I have a great time spending my time with Brent's family again. I never thought that I could be as worry-free after all the misfortune I suffered in the past.As we were walking towards the Land Cruiser in front of Davis's mansion, "Darling, I'll be having a birthday celebration in LA in the next two weeks," Natalia told me in good spirits. "It would be a happy birthday for me if you could come and celebrate with us," the excitement in her tone was evident.I knew that she's saying it carefully because she doesn't want me to feel hesitant. She's aware that I was aloof ever since before. As I didn't want to disappoint her, "I will," I replied calmly. After all, I needed to make up with them and to show my support for her celebration is a sign of gratification.Our flight back to LA was smooth and safe. We reached our place before midnight with a knocked down Louie on his father's nook. I set foot in relief as the torn that's buried inside m