“JACOB is sick,” Michelle informed Megan over a phone call.“That sounds interesting,” Megan said, seemingly shocked. “I didn’t know that brute isn’t germ-free and still could get sick.”She shrugged and sighed afterward. Megan knew Jacob so well as they had businesses with the man. They became close and treated each other as friends.“So you’re there, staying to look after him.”“That’s right,” Michelle answered and bit her lower lip.She leaned her back against the cold fridge door, still contemplating in her mind whether it was right for her to take care of Jacob or not. Her conscience seemed to be guilt-tripping her for some unknown reason and she didn’t like how it felt.“Do you think it’s okay?” Michelle asked her best friend.“Yeah, sure. Why? Is there a problem?” Megan asked curiously. Her tone didn’t sound like she was putting malice in their situation like it was totally okay and shouldn’t harm her married life with Ethan.Or was she the only one putting malice in her effort
“BABY, what are you doing here?”Ellaine’s sweet voice lingered in the air. She closed the distance between her and Ethan, hugging the man who was standing up at the open door, gaze locked on oblivion.Ethan was holding a cane to guide him as he walked around their apartment. Apparently, the man has grown tired of sitting on the bed and wondering what his life was like prior to getting blind and having amnesia. Ellaine didn’t stop him from moving around the apartment as she was trying to gain his trust.She wanted to make him believe her version of a story, and to do that, she needed to make him feel that she understood him better than anyone else. Any form of disapproval of any of his wants could only lead to him doubting her, which she didn’t want to happen.Ellaine hugged him from behind. Her hands were wrapped around his waist, going to his firm, well-shaped abs. She bit her lower lip while she shut her eyes, and couldn’t help but feel the growing desire within her groin area.Nee
CONFUSION.It was the only feeling that kept him haunted every hour of his life. No matter how he tried to remember things so his mind could better understand himself, it was just so difficult. Even his own name didn’t ring a bell.Ethan Smith…The name sounded so perfect to his ears, but all at the same time he felt as if he was being tortured by his forgotten memories, slowly crippling him as he became different after that one unfaithful night.Ellaine continued to embrace him. He was thankful that the woman was looking after him, taking care of him even though he didn’t remember her. Perhaps she was right that they were married because if not, would she still take care of him knowing he had such unfortunate conditions? Certainly not.“Can we go eat dinner now?” Ellaine asked as she pulled away.Another thing that bothered him was his eyesight. Aside from pitch black and blurry sunlight, he could see, everything in his sight was nothing but horrible darkness.He took another deep br
SHE’D been contemplating and letting the guilt consumed her since that day she and Jacob kissed accidentally inside his bedroom; on a same bed with him.After that unwanted kiss that happened, Michelle didn’t have the courage to look after him, hence she called his mom to come over and told her alibis that she wasn’t feeling well already and that Marsha was having a tantrums at home.Guilt crept into her skin, stinging every bit of her conscience and making her realize that what had happened was unacceptable . . . and totally intolerable for a married woman like her. Countless times she hoped that Ethan would forgive her for what she had done; for the sin she committed while he was away.Two days had already passed. Michelle had decided to stay away from Jacob for the time being, at least until she was able to fix the dilemma she had. She focused her mind in taking care of herself and spending more time with Marsha. Her mind had relaxed for a little, but whenever she was alone the viv
HER EYES widened and her lips parted in surprise after hearing Ethan’s brother confession.Almost as quickly, she turned her gaze to her coffee on her hand, still trying to process everything she just heard and seconds later, she realized that none of it sit right to her situation. It wasn’t like she was invalidating his feelings, but he knew it was one hopeless case as she was already married.And she loved Ethan. . . .“Mich, I’m not trying to pressure you—”“I’m not pressured, Jacob.” She interrupted him and swallowed the lump in her throat. “There’s nothing to be pressured about. For the record, I’m married to your brother, and your confession won’t change that fact and how I feel toward Ethan.” She licked her lower lip and looked up at him, mustering her courage to draw the line as much as she could; as clear as she could. “I don’t know why you told me that but you know that I’m in love with my husband. No one, not even you, can change that fact engraved in my heart.”“But he’s d
“OH MY GOD…”Michelle covered her mouth and looked at Marsha, who then glanced up at her curiously. She pulled her little girl and engulfed her in a warm hug. She could never forget how Marsha asked for a baby brother back when she and Ethan married for the second time around, and now they were able to fulfill her wish.“Mommy, what does it say?” Marsha curiously asked, and then pulled back. “Oh, no, Mommy. Why are you crying?”That’s when she only realized that she was already crying. Michelle was so happy that she couldn’t contain her emotions. She hugged Marsha once more and sobbed quietly. After a few seconds, she pulled back and showed her the sonogram.“You already know how to read, right? Can you please read what’s written above, baby?”“OK, Mommy!” Marsha said and looked at the paper. “I-It’s a… a… b-boy… It’s a boy.” Then the little girl’s eyes widened in surprise. Marsha then shrieked and stood up, jumping in joy. “It’s a boy! Mommy, it’s a boy?!”Michelle chuckled, seeing M
SHE stood in the terminal of the mall, waiting for her father to get their car from the parking lot.Michelle didn’t know what to feel. Her chest still tightened after what happened inside the mall. The adrenaline rush that coursed through her body was unexpected. She had never felt that way before. The sheer amount of hope that washed over her upon seeing her husband on the escalator brought her familiar emotions that only Ethan could make her feel.However, she wasn’t able to follow him.Michelle did not know whether it was just a made-up illusion of her mind, but the searing pain started to engulf her heart at that moment. It stung her to think that Ethan was so close to her, yet she wasn’t able to hold him.She sucked in a deep breath. Her eyes were getting teary yet she looked up and blinked the tears away. All she could do was bite the insides of her mouth to prevent herself from tearing up.A few minutes later, the familiar car stopped right in front of her. Her father went out
ELLAINE was grinning from ear to ear as she checked the notification on her phone. She just received a huge amount of money that she’d use for them to have a comfortable and luxurious life.It was millions of dollars. She could use some of it to undergo plastic surgery, and get her face fixed. Ellaine was tired of hiding her burnt face anymore. She couldn’t live with such an ugly appearance.Humming a French song, she walked into Ethan’s bedroom. The man was sitting on the side of the bed. The fresh shower gel lingered in her nostrils, which made her stop for a brief moment. She looked at Ethan, who was undeniably gorgeous in his simple white shirt and black shorts.Licking her lower lip, she envisioned herself on her bended knees and giving him so much pleasure . . . oh, she craved him so much! But it wasn’t the right time for her to serve her lust. She needed to earn his trust.“Ellaine?”“Yes, my love. It’s me,” she said sweetly as she walked in his direction. “I just got paid from
"THE VICTIMS were sent to the hospital for proper treatment," the cops told her the moment she arrived in the area where the accident happened. Michelle could not stop crying and asked the policeman which hospital her husband had been brought to, driving immediately as soon as she got the answer she needed. She dialed Megan’s phone number and informed her best friend about the name of the hospital so she could follow because she knew that Andrew also needed her. When she arrived in the hospital, she felt nothing but the dreadful feeling coursing through her. She wanted to compose herself, but her mind was already haywire because of all the worry she had for her husband. It felt like the rest of the world stopped revolving, and all she did was run and run... "Two victims of a car accident were sent to this hospital. Where are they?" she managed to ask the front desk officer. "How are you related to the victims, Ma’am?" "I am the wife of one of them," she answered, taking a deep bre
MICHELLE walked down the stairs with Marcus in her arms. She just finished breastfeeding him and now wanted to hang out with the people in the garden.The Steinfields, her father, and Megan were all out there, preparing for the New Year’s Eve that they would celebrate that night. They all came together to welcome another New Year, and she could not be more thankful that these people came to their house to join them for another chapter of their lives."Look at that little pumpkin. He has gotten bigger, Mich," Gregory commented and immediately took his grandson from her arms.Michelle giggled. "That baby loves to sleep and eat every single time.""He looks definitely like you when you were a baby.""I believe he definitely looks like Ethan. See those marble gray eyes, Dad?"Gregory chuckled. "Well, eyes won’t lie, I guess.""Of course, Dad."She could not help but smile seeing her father try to make Marcus giggle by making faces. It was such an adorable sight, and she felt honored to wi
SHE glanced around the men's boutique, her curious eyes efficiently trying to find good clothes or anything she could give Ethan as a gift for their year-end party. Ethan already had anything; name it and anyone would find it in his vast walk-in closet. That being said, Michelle was having difficulty deciding on the best gift she could give him—that one thing that would make him smile and surprise him."There are so many designer shoes at that corner. But I don’t know which one is good for Andrew," Megan stated, and it was followed with a sigh of defeat. "God, why is it so hard to find gifts for men?"Michelle laughed a bit. She could relate, as she was having difficulty choosing too. It just so happened that they both married men who had everything, so every year they’d end up cracking their heads trying to get them nice gifts."Are you able to choose anything?" Megan curiously asked her.She shook her head, pouting her lips. "Not yet. I don’t think work suits would be a good gift. H
HE brushed his fingertips over the soft angles of his wife’s face and could not help but adore every feature she had. It was his morning routine whenever he got to wake up first in the morning, and he would find his wife still sleeping soundly next to him.Needless to say, he’d become easily addicted to her and to this kind of morning with her. Her strawberry scent that kept him enticed every single day, her soft skin that kept him warm at nights, her laughter and soft touches that kept him sated and content, and her presence that made his world colorfulHe had no idea that a man like him, who had amnesia, could be in love so hard; madly and deeply. However, he wanted to treasure that moment at all costs. This kind of beauty in his life needed to be protected and kept.Michelle’s forehead formed a knot as she lifted her head. A soft moan escaped her closed mouth, which made him smile. Seconds later, she slowly opened her eyes and met his intent gaze."Good morning," he murmured under
"YOU’RE making me crave for sex," Ethan said, kissing her neck and sucking her skin sensually.Michelle’s lips parted. She was in deep pleasure, and whenever Ethan would say things like that, a big lustful part of her was getting more aroused.Her hands traveled around his firm back. She touched the muscles he had there. A moan escaped her lips when Ethan bit her neck firmly, making her dig her nails over her bare skin. She bit her lower lip and shut her eyes, but when Ethan claimed her lips again, everything went so fuzzy.It didn’t take long before the man was able to strip her naked. The cold air brushed against her skin, making her shiver. But when Ethan pulled up to stare at—admire—her naked body, she felt the scorching heat go to her. He looked at her as if she were a piece of beautiful art. The gleaming desire to take her was evident in his marble gray eyes, and the smile of contentment that curled in his lips gave her more confidence."You’re beautiful, Mich..." Ethan said bre
The ring of her cell phone jolted her awake. With a forehead crease, Michelle rose up and quickly turned off the alarm on her cell phone. It was already 6 o’clock in the morning. She hadn’t been able to sleep for at least six hours, but she had to get up and follow the "mom on call" schedule to better take care of her little sunshine—none other than Eionn Marcus.It had been what? A month had passed when she gave birth to their second child, and Michelle could still feel the excitement getting through her whenever she would walk into the nursery room, open the curtained windows to let the sunlight lighten up the entire solemn place, and wake up her little one by planting kisses on his fluffy cheeks.It had been her morning routine. She was strictly following the "mom on call" schedule because it wasn’t only giving her much time to bond with her baby but also making sure that Marcus’ health was always a top priority."Good morning, my little sunshine..." she greeted her baby with a hea
THE CAR was filled with her whimpers, cries and screams. Her nails dug over the leather seat in the passenger seat. She was lying down there, making a few deep breaths to relax herself but the great amount of pain consuming her entire body was making her ballistic and a mess.Beads of sweat had formed on her forehead. Her legs and belly were both getting numb as the minutes passed by. Ethan was driving the car so fast, completely alarmed by her situation. He was panicking so much, and so even she was in great pain, she reminded him to drive carefully as she didn’t want them to get into some road accident.“Oh, my God...” she murmured, crying. “I think I’m going to die. He’s coming out. Faster, Ethan!”“Uhm, you just told me to slow down a bit,” Ethan said nervously.“Fuck. I swear this will be the last time you’d be able to impregnate me!” she screamed on the top of her lungs and made a push before she took a few deep breaths again. “I really swear to God—““Calm down, Mich! We’re on
AFTER A MONTH, "WILL you be fine without us?" Michelle looked at her father. At first, she thought that the old man was teasing her, seeing how he curled his lips downward, but she realized that he was actually worried, seeing the worry in his eyes. Still smiling, she took a deep breath and softened her expression as she looked at her father, who she hadn't realized had become more frail as time passed. She was so busy with her life that she wasn’t able to watch out for her father. Distracted by what life had thrown her way, she didn’t notice that her father was really getting older. "I’m going to be fine." She checked over her shoulder and found Ethan, who was fixing a chandelier’s light bulb in the living room. "Ethan will be here, so you shouldn’t worry that much. I hope you and Marsha would enjoy hanging out." Her old man laughed heartily, shaking his head. He and Marsha would go to the school where they enrolled the little girl. It was going to be Marsha’s first day in her ne
"GOSH, you have to calm down, Mich!" Megan said.Michelle shook her head, pacing back and forth in the living room. Her mother-in-law called an hour ago, saying that they would send Ethan back home. Selene did not mention whether the result of the surgery turned out well or not, so she could not calm down a bit even though the people around her were telling her to do so.Megan and Andrew came to visit as they were excited to find out how the surgery went. All of them were in the living room, waiting for her husband to arrive. Holding her pregnant belly, she didn’t stop walking around, getting very impatient as she wanted to know how the surgery turned out for Ethan."I don’t understand why Mom didn’t tell me how it went," she said and stopped in front of them, biting her fingernails. "Do you think it went bad and that’s why she couldn’t tell me?""We can’t assume, Mich," her father said, sipping on his coffee."Your Dad is right. We can’t assume unless we see it personally," Andrew ad