Zoe’s POVI was wondering the whole day what had happened to Cindy. I tried to look for her in the neighborhood, but she was not there. I wanted to call her number after she called, but she turned it off. An overthinker like me feels like something is going on.I waited for her at the café the next morning and speaking of the witch; she had just entered the café. I walked in front of the countertop and crossed my arms in front of my chest.I saw how her eyes widened when she met my gaze.“What happened? Don’t give lies because it means friendship is over,” I threatened. However, I don’t mean it. Cindy rolled her eyes at me and pouted her lips.“Did you have sex with Cal—” I didn’t finish my words when she dashed over me and covered my mouth?“Gosh! What’s wrong with you?” she asked as she pulled me to the counter.I frowned and pushed her away. I arched my brow soon as I let go of her grip.“I am asking—”“But why do you need to add the word—”“Sex—hmm!” I groaned when she covered m
“YOU’RE lying to me, Grant,” It was Helios’s chilly voice that roared inside Grant’s office.Grant, who was surprised, suddenly stood up. “W-What are you doing—”“So, you found her?”Grant frowned and was a little bit baffled. “What do you mean?”Helios let out a soft chuckle. It’s been so hard for him to know that Zoe is just a little bit far away from him and the worst thing was, his cousin found her, but he didn’t even tell him.“What’s your purpose? Why?” Helios walked towards Grant’s table and slammed his desk.Grant raised his hands. “Calm down, and let’s talk—”“Shut up!” Helios moved closer to Grant and pierced his glare at him. “You knew I hate it when someone is toying at me. You know me, Grant. I trusted you because—”“I… I was supposed to tell you about it, but Zoe begged—”“Zoe?” Grant could see the pain in Helios’s eyes. He felt pity at the same time, scared.“What about her?”Grant took a deep breath and sighed. “She begged me not to tell you about it. I made a promise
“What are you doing here, Chloe?”Chloe let out a soft chuckle. “Are you really questioning me about that? Of course, I am visiting my fiance,” she replied as she sat on the side of Helios’s desk.Helios stopped tapping the keyboard and met Chloe’s gaze. “We’re not yet engaged–”“Yeah, because you’re prolonging it,” she interrupted. She raised her left hand and stared at her fingernails.“Call off the engagement. I am not interested,” Helios said, but Chloe just laughed and tapped his table.“I can’t do anything about that. Don Lincoln, your father, already set everything.”Helios clenched his fist and moved his swivel chair backward. “I will talk to him.”Chloe stood up and crossed her arms in front of her chest. “Try it if you can.”“You knew that I love someone else–”“But Zoe doesn’t love you, babe. But I do. She dumped you, right?”Helios frowned. It seems like Chloe is different at this moment. She used to admire Zoe.“Isn’t you wanted Zoe–”“Yes, not until I find out that she’
ZOE is staring at the two lines on the PT kit, and her hands are slightly shaking because she knows that Cindy’s anticipation was true. Cindy walked towards her.They were inside Zoe’s room. Right after they closed the cafe, Cindy bought a PT kit at the nearby drugstore and gave it to Zoe.The pharmacist instructed Cindy to take the test early in the morning. However, Cindy was determined enough that it was positive.“What was the result?” Cindy asked.Zoe sat on the side of the bed and took a deep breath. Then suddenly, her chest started to move rapidly as her tears clouded her eyes. Cindy sat beside her and caressed her back. “Let it out. I am here. I will listen,” she said.Hearing this, Zoe cried even harder. She tried to control it, but her sobs slipped out of her mouth.It was just seven in the evening, and as usual, the two old ladies were still working at the hotel and restaurant Grant until eight in the evening.Cindy hugged Zoe and started comforting her. “I am just here,
“Fuck it, dude. Look at my face now?” Grant’s voice was filled with madness while he stood in front of the mirror and stared at his reflection.They just finished sparing, and Helios was really in a rage, making him punch Grant’s face with anger. As for Grant, he didn’t dodge and received Helios’s strength, leaving a cut and bruises on his face.“Fuck! You can punch my body, but why my face?!” he yelled as he faced Helios.Helios arched his brow as he drank a bottle of water, taking it in one gulp.“Damn it. My chicks will—”“Shut up, fucker. Just fuck your informant,” Helios said as he threw the bottle in the bin. He grabbed the white towel at the side of the ring and wiped his hair.Grant gestured a punch in the air while Helios’ back was facing him. And when Helios turned to face him, Grant whistled and walked towards the bench.He was about to grab the bottle of water when the phone on the top of his sports bag vibrated. He frowned as he reached for it.It was an unknown number.
Zoe’s POVThe following day, I was too lazy to get up from my bed, but mom went in to remind me.I’ve searched the internet about the symptoms of pregnancy since it’s my first time. The whole thing is new to me.I also don’t know when will I’m going to talk about it to my mother. I’m sure mom will get surprised.When I stepped out of the room, I frowned and covered my nose immediately when I smelled something in the air. It’s from the kitchen. My stomach stumbled down, and the bathroom called me. I dashed back to my room.I puked, but nothing came out.I closed my eyes and waited for my stomach to settle. I wished mom didn’t hear me. I’m not ready to tell her about it yet.After a few minutes, I stepped out of the bathroom and fixed my hair. Soon as I opened the door, I saw mom standing in front of it. I frowned and immediately covered my nose.I saw how mom’s forehead creased.“What’s wrong?”I smiled faintly. “Mom—”“Why are you covering your nose? Zoe, I just took a bath and—”“G
“CAN you tell me where you’re going, Helios? We’re not finished yet,” Chloe stated emphatically.Helios was invited to a dinner party at a posh restaurant by Chloe. Helios agreed because the woman has been in contact with his father and has asked for updates on a regular basis.As an added bonus, he remembered what Grant had said to him. And he’s only putting up with all of this nonsense for the sake of his scheme.“As I previously stated, I have a large number of tasks to complete.”Chloe wrinkled her brows as she wiped the inside of her mouth. She took a sip of the red wine from her wine glass and stared at it. “It’s not business hours, Helios.”Helios’s brows knitted together. “You’re familiar with my working style, Chloe.”She sipped her drink from the glass and smirked when she caught Helios’s eye. “So, what do you want me to say to your father if he calls?” she inquired.“Then tell the truth,” Helios responded, and he then walked out of the room toward the entrance.Chloe rose t
ZOE could hear the loud beating of her heart—it was deafening. That aura—she knew who owned it. She looked at Cindy, whose eyes were pierced into her.At this moment, she knew that Cindy was not joking.Cindy reached for her hand and pressed it. “Helios is here,” she whispered, making Zoe nod her head.“I know,” she replied.Zoe closed her eyes for a moment to calm her heart. She counted up to three before she felt the presence of Helios, who sat on her side.‘He knew? Does he know that I am pregnant?’ she thought.“Cindy…” Zoe muttered Cindy’s name.Cindy moved closer to her as she was sitting on her sight while Helios sat on the left.“Water, please,” Zoe said.Cindy frowned and was about to stand when Helios spoke.“I’ll get—”“Call the waiter,” Zoe said, her eyes fixed on Cindy’s. Cindy heaved a deep sigh and reached for Zoe’s hand.“Accompany me at the restroom,” she said as she pulled Zoe upward. “We can ask for a glass of water on our way,” she added. But Cindy knew that it wa