“Elton, I brought some snacks”“Aiya, you don’t have to bother… but thanks. I will surely enjoy this”Giving Elton the basket filled with food, Aiya then took a peek on the office.“How is he?”She mumbles soft enough for him to hear. Its been months since that incident happened. And none of them know where Lea was.“Luckily he is doing better. Although none of us speak about Lea, I know he is still thinking about her”Smiling bitterly, Elton’s cheeks was cupped by Aiya.“Everything will soon be fine…”He hold her hands and smiled.“Yes… I know it will”“And can I also share some of this with Aiden?”“Sure, why not? I prepared a bit more just in case”“You really know me well. I am so lucky to have you, Aiya…”Kissing her forehead, Aiya blushes and giggles a little.“In the forehead, really? Are you my grandma?”Even Elton let out a smile.“I am saving this-“ he caress her lips as he looks at it as if it was a sweet red apple he was ready to devour any time soon “-for that special occ
“Brylle Leonard? Isn’t he the cousin of Sir Aiden?”Looking at the papers of the one that wants to purchase in their company, a familiar name ring a bell in their head.“Hey, what is the commotion in here?”“Sir Elton… it’s just… we are checking the list of those who will purchase in us for the Gala… and we saw Sir Brylle’s name… shall we still accept his order?”Looking at the list as he pick it up from those two, he indeed saw Brylle’s name listed on it.‘Brylle? He is back?’Even Elton have no good memory with that guy. He always find suspicions in his every move. For he will always try to hurt Aiden in any single way he can.‘But Aiden is not someone to do such a child’s trick. Even if we decline him, he will surely find other shops for him to purchase…’“No, just let him be. But make sure to double the price in any of his orders. If he asks about it, then ask him to buy it in other shops if he can’t afford it”“Yes Sir Elton”Bowing their head, they dare not say any words about w
“That would surely look good on her”Aiden mumble to himself as he saw the final product of the sketches he made. Designed to fit for Lea, he did so even if he know that there is no one to wear that since she is gone. Even after all the things that happened, he can’t help but blame himself for not having the ability to protect her. He was there with her and yet he just did nothing so save her. He was useless. Just like his dear father he loathes so much.“Son, are you alright?”Standing from the door, he did not dare enter his son’s room. “If I told you I wasn’t, will it change anything? I bet not”Buttoning up his coat, he picks up the flower bouquets on his bed. Looking at the dress that was in front of him, he took a last glance from it.“Lilith, right?”He said as soon as he saw the maid not far from where they are.“Tell them to bring this on the shop. Sold it if one ever wants it”“Sir, but isn’t…”Bowing her head, she knew that’s he have no words to say about that matter. If i
“Mr. Aiden Lazarus!”Walking on the red Carpet, number of people are watching him as he walks. Wearing yet another brand-new creation, all eyes are looking at him.‘He is not with his wife, so is the news really true?’‘So Mrs. Lazarus is dead… really?’‘Hey, keep it shut. Many people are here’But none can tell if it was his clothes they are looking at or the very person whose wife is dead‘Poor him… is there a curse in being Mrs. Lazarus?’Thankfully he is from afar, he did not hear such words coming from the mouth of those who know nothing but gossip. ‘Media’ making up stories to catch people’s attention just so they would read the article that they created. Not knowing the effect it would bring to the very person that they are talking about.But not be worried, for Aiden care no less about those matters. Since he was a child, he was used to dealt with such words.“Stunning as ever, he surely is the son of Mr. Menandro Lazarus”“Yes partner, as if he sweep all gazes to land on his
Eyes locked in her orbs, Aiden can’t help but think how greatly similar she and Lea was. As if he was looking at Lea having just a different style. Even that dress that he made specially for her, that is the exact same vision he had on his mind while making those designs.“Excuse me? Did we met before?”“I also thought the same thing, she does look like Lea”Confused by what they are talking about, she can’t help but be worried. For her, it was her first time meeting them and yet there they are, speaking things that she can’t understand.“Sorry? But I don’t know what you meant to say by that. if you’ll excuse me”Wanting to go back to where Brylle was, she was surprised when Aiden hold her wrist.“Ah-““Aiden” “Bro”Stopping her, even the two was surprised by what he did.“Tell me.. what is your name again?”“A- allea…”Stuttering, she tried to remove his grip from her but he won’t let go of it.“Hey, let me go…”“No, it isn’t your name… right?”“What are you talking about?”Not want
“Hi, I am Sylphia Klein. It is nice meeting you. You are…?“Hearing her voice that made Lea stop a bit. But then a gentle smile escapes her lips as she saw the girl wearing a black and silver pants style gown.“Allea Ruie, it is nice meeting you too. Sylphia”“What a beautiful name… I think I heard it somewhere before… but it seems like… it wasn’t really. I mean.. I know someone with a name almost similar to what was yours… you also have the same facial features… I wonder if the two of you are related…”Head tilting back and forth in a slow manner, Sylphia did not took Lea’s hands in an instant. As if she was still calculating her.“Pardon?”“Oh, nothing… it just makes me be reminded of someone I know”“Hmm, your friend may be?”Giving her a handshake, a small smile escapes Sylphia’s lips.“Yea? Sort of… she was my soon to be friend”“Soon… to be friend?”A small giggle escapes Lea’s lips.‘That was cute.. oh no, I laughed at her. She wouldn’t find it disrespectful, right?’“Oh sorry.
“What did you say?”Aiden asked as soon as he heard his name. even that familiar voice made his heart stop a beat. As if it was the voice he was trying to figure out in hie every sleep. After Lea went missing and was stated dead, he have no recollection of how her voice sounds like. He have no photos of her other than those in the news. The memory he had with him was just those things she left…Even though his car’s uploaded video includes Lea there, Elton and Menandro won’t let him have access of it. Saying that it was for his own good.“Call me again… say my name…”“Aiden…”A tear started to form in the corner of his eyes..“Say it again… please… say it”The pain he had in his heart, as if something was placed on it opening the chest where he hide those feelings.“Ai… den?”“Lea… it is you… lea…. You are alive…”The liquid forming on his eyes did not held itself any longer. Starting to fall, that made Lea be surprised.‘Just… why are you hurting like this?’Seeing his face made her
“Son, You have to stop”Drinking yet another glass, bottles of empty wine can be seen scattered on the table. Staying at the nearby hotel, as soon as Aiden get his wounds treated, he did not say any words at all. Even Menandro know that something must have happened. But he wasn’t there to witness the very scene, all he know is that there was a commotion between his son and Brylle.Not listening to his words, Aiden continued to pour yet another wine on his cup. And when Menandro took it away from him, he drank directly on the bottle he was holding.“I did not raised you to be a drunkard”“You didn’t raised me at all”Letting out a deep sigh, the old man gulp the wine in the glass he was holding. That made Aiden look at him. slightly surprised with what he did.“Why? Do you think it is just you who can drink?”Heading to the cabinet on the small kitchen of the room,,, there he saw set of fine drinks that was displayed in shelf.“Alright, if you won’t stop, then drink with me then”Putti
“Lian, look, Mom and dad looks happy by just seeing the sight”Lia mumble smiling as she crosses her hand. Blessed with a family that loves her so much, she grew up to a fine woman. Inherited the company of her father that was originally owed by her grandma. And as for Lian, he took Menandro’s step. It was a shock to the world when the news about his death was announced. But he lived a long life if one can say. More than that, he died with a smile on his eyes. As if he is contented in the life he had. As if… he was glad that the time has come. As if he was waiting for that very day all his life. No one knows where he is now, as no one can really tell where people goes when they die. But there is one thing that all people who knows him too well could never deny, That old man is surely looking for his beloved. Claudia. Cladia Lazarus. Aiden’s mother. Menandro’s one and only beloved.“I think we should just let them have a sweet time. How about lets have icecream?”Lian mumbled in r
“Estrella, do you still remember me?”Waving her hand on the poor old woman, she can’t seem to remember her. Shaking her head, the other lady just shrug her hand. Not knowing what else to do after seeing her old acquaintance.She lived a life full of luxury on her hand. Getting whatever she wants for doing bad deeds. Although she did regret it after all things vanish from her sight, it was late. It was so late for her to do so. Karma is surely strong. All deeds you did will have its way to you. So if you did bad things, await that the day would come and it would hunt you… in the time you never know. In the time you never expect…“You… leave me alone! I- I don’t want… anyone! Anyone… to come near me… you fucking son of a bitch… they are all a fraud… they shall all be punished to death!!- cough ah cough”Coughing, the woman can see that the person talking to her is already gone. Indeed, no person would dare get near her. After all, she would just brush them away.Living her life with n
“ And here we present to you, the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lazarus, Lian Lazarus and Lia Lazarus!”Its been years since the two announced to the world the birth of Lea, but it was the very first time that they finally introduce Lia and Lian to the world. “You have such beautiful daughter and handsome son Lea”“It is good to see you again, Aiya. Where is Aielle?”“Elton took that kid, they will be right back here soon”Smiling, a small tap suddenly call Lea’s attention. “Mira!”She giggled in excitement as it has been so long since they last met each other“How have you been?”Friends is something you can find easily. But true friendship is the one that is hard to find, hard to build. That is why for some people, they treasures it so much. Since they value the bond they build.“I am doing good. Wait, is that you cecil?”Surprised as she saw the daughter of Sylphia and Luther together with Mira’s child, Remi. It was a surprise for her.“Hola Tia Lea, Tia Aiya” Cecil greeted
“ This is so boring, why must they have a vacation on their own? They didn’t even brought us with them”Fumming about her thoughts, Lian was reading a book while Lia is there laying her back in Lian’s bed. “They need to have time together too, sis. And with the mess you did… it doesn’t seems like you are bored at any rate”Closing the book he was holding, he pick up the pile of paper scattered on the ground. It was a number of clothes that Lia drawn a while ago. To think that she was able to drawn that many with just a small period of time, Lian can’t help but be awe in his sister’s doings. But still, the fact remains that his room is not in mess after piles of papers are scattered. Both crumbled and finely flat papers.“ I will clean it later, I told you that already ““ Yeah, but, do you really not want to show mom and dad this things? I mean, they are good”“As if it is any better than what you might have done”Looking down, he didn’t say a word. There was one time that Lia saw
“ What do you think about this? Lian? Do you think mom and dad would love this? “With her hand touching her chin, Lia is grown up like a small version Lea. But not like her, she did not get some of her talents as it was Lian who excel in those things. “ I am sure that she would think it was a disaster “Just by looking at the cake that she decorated, it was a mess. The same mess- no, it would be easier to say that it was even messier than what their father created once Lea let him join her in baking. Baking is a hobby that Lea started to taken a liking in to as there was no much thing to do in the house than read and take care of the two. And one can say that she is now good on it as she practiced every single day. Although practice makes perfect, for some people, even with an enormous times of practice, even if they practice with their whole life, there are just things that we are not good into. “What?? that is so mean of you lian. As if you could do any better than me!”Poutin
“Mr. Menandro, this is the item that you asked us to buy”Nodding his head he let those people know that it is fine if they all went back to what they are doing. Seeing the pile of boxes that was in front of him, Menandro can’t help but have a small smile on his lips. Never once did he thought that the day would come where he would see little children walking and running around the house. The very child that have his blood. The children he can call his grandchild. “I wonder of Lian and Lia would love this presents i prepared for them”Mumbling, he may be older than Mr. Augustus but the fact still remains that Menandro is really fond in children. He just doesn’t know how to interact with them.But even the head butler who have been with him and was his companion in the past years was aware of the fact that the guy he was serving do have a soft spot for Aiden, Lea, Lian, and Lia.“They will surely love anything you give them, master”Slightly bowing his head, Mr. Augustus can’t help
** The day before Lian and Lia was born **“Are you alright? Lea?”Looking at his pitiful wife, Aiden never know that it would be that hard to give birth to a child. And the fact that it was a different case since Lea is pregnant with twins, Aiden can’t help but think of how much it must have been for Lea’s body.“Yes… I think so…”She mumbled as she can’t help but catch her breathe. Her stomach is now as big as a watermelon, no, it looks as if it is much bigger than that. even her appetite was doubled. It is not an exaggeration since she is eating not for just one person but three. Holding her stomach, Aiden can’t help but held it with his hands. Thinking of how nice it must have been to finally see them at last.“Tell me if there is anything else that I can do for you, okay? Don’t push your self too hard, lea”His eyes was full of worries as he let their hands be intertwined with each other. Never once in their life did they thought that it would come to this. But life is just so m
All my life I can get what I want. I am the precious daughter of my family. I live a life like a princess. But life isn’t like a fairy tale. My life had ups and downs too. And I am lucky to have a person who was with me through all those times. “Love? Good morning…”Whispering to my ears, my husband hugged me on my back. It was but a simple thing he always do when we are alone. But lately, even in front of other people, he didn’t feel shy to hug me like this. I can’t say that I don’t want this but… it surely makes me embarrassed somehow. Still… how can I say that to him? huh? Tell me, how??“Good morning love”I greeted him as I smile. Cooking breakfast for someone you love, I never thought that a time like this would come. I am surely lucky in my life-“Ouch-“Jolting, it made Elton be surprised too. I am so clumsy… how could I burn my finger like this? It is so embarrassing. Now is the time that I would look like a good wife. Now is the time that I can show him my good sides… but…
Love isn’t something that I wished to have. In my life, it is but a nuisance. Something that would just hinder plans. Something that I know I will never felt. As I am the daughter of the man who is the most powerful in our country. Among all women living in here, I can say that I am the most powerful one. “First lady…”I mumbled. It wasn’t something that I would love to be called. It isn’t something I I even asked to have. But somehow, the day just came and I become the one like that.My mother died when I was young. I am not even sure what might be the reason behind those. But as the only women to support my father, I was named as the first lady.“There is so much works needed…”Holding my nape, I can’t help but have so much things to do in my platter. It is not that I do not wish to have it but… it is indeed tiring.“Hah…”I look at my laptop and saw a photo of Aiden and Lea. A smile then escapes my lips. I didn’t even notice. Knock knock knockIs what I heard before the door open