Evadne wanted to pinch her cheek to see if what she was seeing was real or just part of her imagination. Would the face she was seeing completely change the moment she blinked? Even her breathing momentarily halted. She couldn’t believe what her eyes were seeing. In the end, she couldn’t help but blink. But upon doing so, what she was seeing didn’t change. The man approaching her still had the same appearance. Like her, he couldn’t believe seeing her.When she recovered from her surprise, she managed to step back slightly away from Gavin, who was now approaching her. That voice was familiar. Even after five years, she could still recognize it so quickly. She secretly swallowed. “I’ve placed your order for the barbecue in your tent,” she said, trying not to let him see how affected she was by seeing him again in person. Why was it like that? Why was there a part of her that was excited to see him? Shouldn’t she be angry with him? Just as she was about to quickly turn away, he gr
Evadne mind was still conflicted—should she go back to Maine with Uncle Varenzo, or should she grant Gavin’s request for time to talk?Why was it so hard to decide?“Girl?” Varenzo called to her. He must have sensed that something was wrong because he approached her, ready to pull her away from Gavin.But why did it hurt to think of leaving white sand island without even talking to him? A part of her wanted to hear his side—why had he suddenly grown cold toward her back then?Was it worth listening to what he had to say?In the end, Evadne made a decision. She looked at Varenzo. “Can you just wait at the boat, Uncle Varenzo.”“Are you sure you don’t want to go home yet?”She nodded, and he respected her choice. She watched as Uncle Varenzo walked away. In her mind, she counted to five before finally turning to face Gavin.She could see the relief on his handsome face, as if her willingness to talk had allowed him to breathe easier.“Ten minutes, Gavin,” she told him.“Can’t we make it
“N-Negative again,” Evadne said to her husband, Orion.Orion reached for the two pregnancy test kits she was holding, his lips tightening as he stared at them, seeing only a single red line on each pregnancy test kit. Out of frustration, he threw them. “Damn! Still nothing? Evadne, we’ve been trying to have a baby for months now. And what? You can’t even give me that?”She lowered her head. “I-I’m sorry, hon.”It was not the response he expected. It seemed like a volcano about to erupt at any moment.“There you go with your apologies again. Can’t you give me a baby?”She bit her lower lip and looked up at him. “Why are you so impatient to have a baby? What can I do if I can’t give you what you want? I’m doing everything I can,” her voice quivered as tears welled up. She felt hurt by his attitude. Was having a baby more important to him than her feelings right now?She was stressed out too because she couldn’t conceive. She had been married to him for six months and had been living tog
Evadne stared at the calendar app on her cellphone in one corner of her coffee shop.It had been a week.A week of her husband growing colder to her. Her heart felt even heavier as she thought about it. He kept coming home late from work, collapsing into bed immediately, and waking up the next morning. He would have a cup of coffee before rushing off to work.She didn’t know how she could put up with him like that. Could their past happiness ever be restored?Gradually, tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at the home screen wallpaper of her cellphone. It was their wedding picture with Orion, both of them smiling brightly. They were both so happy.But now...She took a deep breath and blinked back her tears.She didn’t want to think that her husband might be seeing someone else. Surely, he wouldn’t turn to someone else just because she couldn’t give him the child he wanted.She didn’t realize that she had stood up. As she turned, she accidentally bumped into a man holding a cup o
Evadne quickly opened the door of their condo unit upon hearing the continuous doorbell ring one after another. She hurriedly walked, assuming it was her husband.However, standing at the door was not her husband but a woman with a travel bag with a smiled.Indeed, if her husband were outside, he wouldn’t bother ringing the doorbell.“E-Evadne,” Camila Everleen greeted her, a college friend.“Mila, it’s been a long time.”“Can I stay over, Evadne?” She pleaded, smiling but avoiding eye contact, seemingly somewhat embarrassed.Evadne nodded, opening the door wider for her friend. “Sure. Come in,” she invited her friend.It had been a year since they last met. Camila had been living in Buffalo.“Are you coming from Buffalo?”Camila shook her head. “From Allegany,” she replied briefly. She took a seat on the living room sofa.“Have you eaten yet?” Evadne asked again.“Not yet.”“Perfect timing, I’m about to eat. Join me,” she said, not holding out much hope for her husband, Orion, to com
Evadne was surprised one afternoon when she found Orion inside their house. He had arrived home before her, which was unusual. She was usually the one who came home first.“You’re home early today, hon?” she said, giving him a kiss on the lips.“Our meeting ended early,” he replied. There was no tenderness in his voice, unlike before.She glanced over to the kitchen and saw Camila there, cooking. Orion followed her gaze.“Tell your friend not to work too hard. She even did our laundry. And now she’s cooking dinner for us. You should be the one doing those things, Evadne. Why don’t you learn from your friend? Just stay at home,” he said before heading to their room.Evadne took a deep breath to ease the sudden tightness in her chest. Now, her husband was comparing her to someone else. It really hurt to be compared.She couldn’t leave the coffee shop she managed; it was out of the question. Besides, she was still fulfilling her duties as his wife. The only thing she couldn’t do now was
“MA’AM, are you okay?” NoraLee couldn’t help but ask Evadne when she approached her at the side of the counter.Evadne didn’t realize she was already in a daze. She regained her composure and smiled at NoraLee. “I’m okay.”“Are you sure?”“Yes. Go ahead, do what you need to do.”NoraLee nodded. “Alright.”Evadne decided to go back to her office and contemplate for a moment. However, she couldn’t take a single step before hearing the sound of the door chime in her coffee shop. It was an indication that a new customer had arrived.Evadne furrowed her brow slightly as she stared at the tall and well-built man who seemed to steal the spotlight with his height and physical charm. He looked like a model for a famous clothing brand, donning a black coat. He wore black shades, but his striking handsomeness couldn’t be concealed. He felt familiar to her, but she couldn’t recall where she had seen him.As he approached the counter and removed his shades from his eyes, Evadne finally recognized
“HOLY s**t! Oh, f**k!” Orion could barely catch his breath as Camila continued to pleasure him.Orion was sitting on the bed with his back leaning against the soft headrest. He held both his hands on Camila’s head as she moved up and down, pleasuring him. Sucking his manhood with the tip of her tongue.“Is it good?” Camila seductively asked Orion, who could only nod in response.“Continue,” he begged.Camila bit her lower lip and then licked the tip of Orion’s throbbing manhood.“Tell me first, Orion. Who’s better in bed, me or your wife?”“You, of course. She doesn’t do this for me. She’s so boring in bed. You’re more exciting than she is.”Camila’s eyes sparkled with satisfaction before she resumed her actions. She was clearly delighted with Orion’s response.They were both naked, paying no attention to their surroundings as Camila continued her oral efforts on Orion. Orion’s eyes nearly rolled back in pleasure as Camila deep-throated him.“I-I’m cumming.”“Oh, yeah, c*m inside my m
Evadne mind was still conflicted—should she go back to Maine with Uncle Varenzo, or should she grant Gavin’s request for time to talk?Why was it so hard to decide?“Girl?” Varenzo called to her. He must have sensed that something was wrong because he approached her, ready to pull her away from Gavin.But why did it hurt to think of leaving white sand island without even talking to him? A part of her wanted to hear his side—why had he suddenly grown cold toward her back then?Was it worth listening to what he had to say?In the end, Evadne made a decision. She looked at Varenzo. “Can you just wait at the boat, Uncle Varenzo.”“Are you sure you don’t want to go home yet?”She nodded, and he respected her choice. She watched as Uncle Varenzo walked away. In her mind, she counted to five before finally turning to face Gavin.She could see the relief on his handsome face, as if her willingness to talk had allowed him to breathe easier.“Ten minutes, Gavin,” she told him.“Can’t we make it
Evadne wanted to pinch her cheek to see if what she was seeing was real or just part of her imagination. Would the face she was seeing completely change the moment she blinked? Even her breathing momentarily halted. She couldn’t believe what her eyes were seeing. In the end, she couldn’t help but blink. But upon doing so, what she was seeing didn’t change. The man approaching her still had the same appearance. Like her, he couldn’t believe seeing her.When she recovered from her surprise, she managed to step back slightly away from Gavin, who was now approaching her. That voice was familiar. Even after five years, she could still recognize it so quickly. She secretly swallowed. “I’ve placed your order for the barbecue in your tent,” she said, trying not to let him see how affected she was by seeing him again in person. Why was it like that? Why was there a part of her that was excited to see him? Shouldn’t she be angry with him? Just as she was about to quickly turn away, he gr
“WHAT’S WRONG? Your face looks sad again, Darling,” Catalina glanced at her husband, Gabriel, as he approached her.She sighed. “Gavin just arrived from somewhere. I don’t think our plan to set him up with Rosalin will be successful. Your son seems completely disinterested in Friend Dina’s daughter.”Gabriel embraced her and gently rubbed her shoulder. “I told you, you should talk to our son first. Maybe he has someone else in mind, which is why he’s not interested in Rosalin.”“Gabriel, our son is already thirty-seven. Do you want him to wait until we're dead before he thinks about having a family? Everything we have now will go to waste if there’s no one to pass it down to. We’re getting older. All I want is to see our son have a family of his own, a wife to stand by his side.”“When there were many girls linked to our son, you advised him to stay away from them and not get entangled. Now that he’s avoiding girls, you’re pushing for him to get married.”“How was I supposed to know i
After Gavin finished his breakfast, the next thing he did was to take a shower. He had no intention of staying in that big house. Especially since it seemed like Rosalin was just waiting for the right moment to corner him. That’s how he felt. That’s why earlier, when he had breakfast, he chose to eat by the seaside. While his parents were sitting facing the sea.“Where are you going?” Rosalin asked curiously when she saw him coming out of his cramped room. He was wearing dark shades and even had an umbrella. It was obvious he was going somewhere.“Just around,” he replied curtly.“Do you want me to give you a tour of the island?” she invited him further.He shook his head. “I want to be alone,” he said before he walked past her. She caught him with a glance.He breathed a sigh of relief because he didn’t see his parents at the beachfront. That’s where he planned to take a walk. He noticed that the shoreline stretched straight from their beach mansion. It seemed like a pleasant walk.T
The children were sound asleep, but Evadne’s mind was wide awake at that moment. Glancing at the wall clock in their room, it was already eleven o’clock at night.She carefully got up and went to the kitchen to warm some milk. Perhaps that would help her fall asleep quickly. After preparing it, she sat on a chair by the dining table and drank her milk.For five years, despite being alone in raising her children, she managed and strived to keep going.“Mom, someone is bothering us at school. They said we don’t have a dad,” Evadne remembered Elisa telling her yesterday.One of her worries was when the time came that someone would bully her children for not having a father. So, yesterday, she went to the Day Care Center to speak with the teacher of her three children. She informed the teacher that her children were being bullied, and the teacher spoke to the mother of the child bullying them. The bully’s mother apologized to Evadne, and the child also apologized to her three children.H
That question kept haunting Gavin repeatedly. He still feels the pain every time he thinks that Isaac might take Evadne away forever from him.He let out a heavy sigh as he gazed into the distance, standing by the pool area of his penthouse.“I’m sorry, Gavin. But the truth is, I don’t know where Evadne is right now. I have no news about her. Neither do our other friends. After the sale of her coffee shop, three years ago, she vanished without a trace. I’ve tried contacting her through email, but there’s no reply.”“Isaac, you’re my only hope,” he pleaded. Hoping that Isaac would take pity on him and grant his wish.“Even if you offer me all your billions, Gavin, you won’t get anything from me. And even if I find out where Evadne is now, I won’t tell you. And if you try to find her yourself, let’s make it a race. Because if I find her first, I won’t let her see you. I’ll pursue my own interests with the woman who matters to me. May the best man win,” Isaac said, flashing a mischievous
“MR. WRIGHT?” Gavin was called by his lunch meeting companion at that moment in a VIP room of an expensive restaurant. Samuel, seated beside Gavin, cleared his throat.“Pardon?” he said, snapping back to attention.“As I was saying...” the meeting continues. How many times has he felt adrift during these close-door meetings? It’s been five years, but it feels like just yesterday.“You’re scheduled to visit UHB Leisure Club next day, Sir Gavin,” Samuel informed him as they walked out of the restaurant. The meeting had concluded smoothly.“Okay.”Samuel sighed again. Even he couldn’t help but feel sorry for Gavin because his world seemed to revolve solely around work. He no longer had time for joy or relaxation like he used to. How could he be happy when it feels like half of his heart is still missing? Gavin, too, seemed imprisoned in the past, a past without proper closure.And he knew deep down that he had no one to blame but himself for everything he was going through. Five years
Gavin remained unfazed as Samuel shut down the laptop in front of him in his Study Room.“I don’t think this is healthy, Sir. I’m sorry, but soon your parents will find out about your actions here in New York.”Gavin blinked his eyes and finally looked at Samuel. “Don’t you dare, Samuel.”Samuel sighed. “Sir Gavin, when you’re not buried in work, this is what you’re watching. You’re only torturing yourself more with what you’re doing.”He ignored what Samuel said. “Any news about her?”Samuel shook his head, knowing immediately who he was referring to. “Still nothing. Her name hasn’t shown up anywhere. Not in the bank, NBI, or anywhere a private investigator could easily detect.”“Maybe we need to hire someone better than him?”“I think you’ve already hired all the best private investigators. But still, nothing has happened. I know I’m not in a position to meddle in your personal life, but I’m the one who’s having a hard time with what you’re doing. Sir Gavin, it’s been five years. Ar
The moment Evadne snapped out of her shock, she shoved Orion with all her strength and slapped him so hard that his face nearly turned to the side.“Are you completely out of your mind, Orion? How could you?!” she freaked out.“I-I’m sorry.”“Do you think anything will change? Nothing!” she yelled.She quickly entered the open door and immediately closed and locked it. She trembled with anger at what Orion had done to her. She wiped her lips with her hand. Just wiping her lips wasn’t enough. She went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face.Her heart pounded with anger at Orion’s audacity. As she left the bathroom, she headed to the kitchen to drink some water. She took a deep breath to calm her pounding heart.Orion was left helpless when Evadne slammed the door shut on him. He was surprised by the force of the slap she delivered to his cheek.He whimpered before touching his injured cheek.He felt like he would go crazy if he couldn’t see or talk to Evadne. So, he found