"Breathe in, breathe out," Sab commanded, and I followed her lead. I leaned back and closed my eyes. "Do you want me to come to you?""No," I replied without hesitation.I'm well aware of the complexities of this woman's psyche. When she discovers that Wendy is here at our place, that woman won't leave without some emotional scars. She detests the GraWen love team, claiming it's just a byproduct of our seemingly pointless married life with Grantt."What's the good news you're referring to?" I inquired, attempting to shift the conversation.I remained in my car because I lacked the strength to drive myself. In this state of physical and emotional frailty, it's best not to let my feelings get the best of me, as the results might not be favorable."They simply used voice samples of Grantt and Greel to enhance the recording's authenticity. As for the pictures, they were taken in Gomez's Practice Room. They also utilized tools to make the altercation between the two appear more serious and
He chuckled slightly and averted his gaze. "You said 'love' and not 'loved.' Present tense, right?" He met my gaze. "Where do I stand in all of this, Yongsann? I've repeatedly asked if you still love him, and now I understand how you truly feel."The tone of his speech matched mine, heavy with pain and resentment. In this moment, we both act selfishly. He's considering his feelings, and I am too. We're feeling the same emotions but struggling to comprehend each other."Do you understand the pain I'm feeling right now? No, right? You'll never understand it!" I retorted, filled with bitterness as tears continued to flow down my cheeks. It felt like I was dying over and over again."And do you think you'll understand what I am feeling right now as well? You really love him, don't you? I can't ever replace him in your heart. I understand the pain you're going through, Yong. Believe me or not, our pain is no different right now. You hurt because of Greel, and I'm hurt because of you."Befo
With nothing else to do, I decided to read Sab's books. She's a bookworm, so her mini-library was brimming with books.Now, I grasp the profound love that readers have for books. It's one of the ways to escape from reality.It's been almost a week, and I'm still at my friend's hideout. I have no immediate plans to return home, but the desire to resolve things with that guy lingers.However, it's not the right time, not yet. I'm not prepared to completely forget Greel. I still want to hold myself accountable for the wrong choices I made in the past. I'm determined not to repeat the same mistakes.My phone startled me when it rang. I reflexively glanced at the screen and saw Olga's caller ID. I hesitated briefly, contemplating whether to answer or not, but ultimately, I pressed the answer button. After all, she's not the one causing me pain."Hi, Yongsann! How are you?" she greeted me cheerfully. Based on her tone, it seemed she was oblivious to what transpired between Grantt and me.Th
"Get it together, Yongsann."That cold, commanding voice shattered my attempt to drift off to sleep. He forcefully closed the bedroom door.I had only been away for a week, but it felt like so much had changed, even though nothing had."Mind your own business, Grantt," I muttered weakly, pulling the blanket closer.I had been lying here for hours, and it had been about an hour since his friends left.I thought he'd deny everything about us, but he didn't. I saw the shock on his friends' faces when they learned the truth about us."Is this your usual way of dealing with things? Sulking when there's a problem and blaming everyone for what's happening?" he reprimanded, sounding incredibly stressed.The roles had reversed. In the past, I used to be the one scolding him, but now it was my turn to be in his shoes. He'd soon discover how frustrating it was to lecture someone who had no intention of listening.I tried to dismiss what he said. He had no idea how I felt, and I didn't even know
"Turns out there's a party at Olga's. It's a welcome party for Tristan's sibling," he informed me as I left our room.He shot me a quick glance, clearly raising an eyebrow, most likely due to my outfit. I had deliberately chosen short shorts and a form-fitting v-line crop top, fully aware that he disapproved of such revealing attire.Judging by the emotions written on his face, I had successfully gotten on his nerves. I knew he wanted to tell me to change, but he was restraining himself."Okay, let's go," I said casually and headed out.We both stayed silent as we got into my car. I took the driver's seat since it was my car.I noticed him looking at my wrist. I was wearing the watch that Kenth had given me, not the bracelet from him. He knew that this watch was a gift from my best friend. I had purposely left his bracelet on our bed, hoping he would notice it when we returned.I drove swiftly but carefully. I couldn't bear the silence between us, so I turned on my music player. Their
"Turns out there's a party at Olga's. It's a welcome party for Tristan's sibling," he informed me as I left our room.He shot me a quick glance, clearly raising an eyebrow, most likely due to my outfit. I had deliberately chosen short shorts and a form-fitting v-line crop top, fully aware that he disapproved of such revealing attire.Judging by the emotions written on his face, I had successfully gotten on his nerves. I knew he wanted to tell me to change, but he was restraining himself."Okay, let's go," I said casually and headed out.We both stayed silent as we got into my car. I took the driver's seat since it was my car.I noticed him looking at my wrist. I was wearing the watch that Kenth had given me, not the bracelet from him. He knew that this watch was a gift from my best friend. I had purposely left his bracelet on our bed, hoping he would notice it when we returned.I drove swiftly but carefully. I couldn't bear the silence between us, so I turned on my music player. Their
"Did you just leave this here, like that?" Grantt exclaimed upon spotting the bracelet on our bed.We had just returned from Olga's place, and we had been arguing the whole way home due to Xyril. What am I supposed to do when my ex-more-than-friends wants to talk to me and get close again, right? The issue is, he doesn't express himself openly. He didn't say a word when Xy was talking to me, and later, in the car, he started picking a fight, citing various reasons.I don't know, I can't understand him anymore. I can't comprehend anything anymore. I need some space to think. Perhaps, we need some time to cool down and heal our tempers. We can't keep going like this; we'll just keep fighting until it gets worse.Without a word, I picked up the bracelet he gave me and returned it to its box in my drawer.I left the house and went for a solitary drive in my car, attempting to escape my problems.I turned off my phone to avoid any contact. I just want to be alone for now.I parked my car i
"Ma'am Yongsann, right?" the male nurse attending to Grantt inquired."Yes, how's Grantt?" I replied promptly, standing up. I had been waiting outside their clinic for a few minutes."Sir Grantt will be fine. His fever was high earlier, but it's subsiding now. He just needs some rest because he's also overfatigued, and does he have anxiety?"His last question caught me off guard because I had no idea what the answer was. I hardly knew anything about Grantt, especially in recent times. However, it wasn't impossible given his job and the recent events between us."Just make sure he doesn't get too stressed. Dealing with anxiety isn't a joke. He may have suicidal thoughts. You can go in now."I took a deep breath before entering. Slowly, I drew back the curtain and found Grantt lost in slumber.While he was still asleep, I examined the bruise on his thigh that I had noticed earlier. I shook my head as I scrutinized the injury up close.What is he doing with his life? He's like a child.I
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING THIS ONE. ~~~~~~RECAP CHAPTER~~~~~~~_____________________"Let's get a divorce, Yongsann," he said rudely as he entered our room. It was still early in the morning, but those irritating words greeted me."I haven't had a decent night's sleep since your concert ended, Grantt. Do you even have the slightest concern to ask how I'm doing?" I shouted, my voice filled with frustration.This guy has a knack for pushing my buttons. Despite my enduring patience, he consistently manages to find new and exasperating ways to drain it, like a relentless mosquito buzzing around, testing the limits of my sanity.It has been two days since his 4th-anniversary concert ended, and immediately after, he left without a word, not saying where he was going.As his manager, I wanted to report him as a missing person if I hadn't seen his post yesterday morning with his non-celebrity friends and his famous singing partner, Wendy. Like, what the hell is wrong with him? Even if h
•••••••EPILOGUE••••••••————————————"Is this your house?" Grantt asked as we got off.I brought him to Sabrina's house in Antipolo. The truth is, I've been nervous since earlier. Now, I have to confess to him about Graxylla."Oh, this is Sabrina's house," I answered while trying to calm myself."Oh, can we go back to our house in Tagaytay? I talked to Mommy, and she's fine with that. She also wants to talk to you and apologize."I smiled and nodded. I received a message from his mother yesterday, but I chose not to reply yet. I wanted everyone to know about our child first."L-Let's get inside," I said and held his hand."Your hand is cold, are you okay? Are you sick, Yong?"I bit my lower lip so he wouldn't notice that I'm also trembling. I didn't expect the anxiety to be this overwhelming."I'm f-fine," I replied simply and opened the main door, guiding him inside. Sab was the only one in the living room."Oh, you're here. Auntie! Yongsann is here!" she called out to Mom. Dad went
I nervously entered Grantt's event venue, not alone but accompanied by Wendy, Judie, and Venice.Grantt was already backstage, preparing for his performance. The renowned MoonSun band, known for their collaboration with Grantt, was also set up.Feeling the gaze of the people around, my heart pounded even more.Grantt stepped onto the stage, and the band started playing."First time I laid my eyes on someone like you..."With my eyes, I quickly sought the owner of the voice that resonated. I found the main vocalist on the left side of the stage, singing."Hey, Yongsann Lim!" I was surprised by Grantt's sudden call and the way he addressed me. It felt like he was a tough guy in the neighborhood."Aish, this jerk!" I replied, forgetting the crowd around us. Laughter erupted, and I just wanted to turn into a potato."To those who oppose our relationship with Yongsann, you can leave this place freely. The door is open."Everyone fell silent except for the MoonSun Band, who continued playin
I nervously entered Grantt's event venue, not alone but accompanied by Wendy, Judie, and Venice.Grantt was already backstage, preparing for his performance. The renowned MoonSun band, known for their collaboration with Grantt, was also set up.Feeling the gaze of the people around, my heart pounded even more.Grantt stepped onto the stage, and the band started playing."First time I laid my eyes on someone like you..."With my eyes, I quickly sought the owner of the voice that resonated. I found the main vocalist on the left side of the stage, singing."Hey, Yongsann Lim!" I was surprised by Grantt's sudden call and the way he addressed me. It felt like he was a tough guy in the neighborhood."Aish, this jerk!" I replied, forgetting the crowd around us. Laughter erupted, and I just wanted to turn into a potato."To those who oppose our relationship with Yongsann, you can leave this place freely. The door is open."Everyone fell silent except for the MoonSun Band, who continued playin
"OMG, Yongsann Lim! Finally, you're back!" exclaimed Judie."Oh my goodness! So, it's true that you're back, you witch! Welcome back to the Philippines, the country with requirements higher than the sky for job hiring!" added Lou, and I even laughed at it.They weren't satisfied and hugged me tightly."Ouch, easy there," I complained because I could hardly breathe.They quickly let go."Oh, sorry! We're just really happy to see you.""Is it really better abroad? Maybe I should add it to my bucket list," Lou teased me."This is nonsense! Don't dream of living in another country. It's tough.""Really? You said so, huh. So?""So, what?""Are you going back to your career?""I don't know. Right now, I don't have any plans. I received an offer for a work-from-home position from the company I worked for in Canada.""Ohh, a different Yongsann indeed. How about you, Grantt and Graxylla?"I didn't answer right away. I haven't told this person that I'm back. I arrived last night, and I'm only v
"OMG, Yongsann Lim! Finally, you're back!" exclaimed Judie."Oh my goodness! So, it's true that you're back, you witch! Welcome back to the Philippines, the country with requirements higher than the sky for job hiring!" added Lou, and I even laughed at it.They weren't satisfied and hugged me tightly."Ouch, easy there," I complained because I could hardly breathe.They quickly let go."Oh, sorry! We're just really happy to see you.""Is it really better abroad? Maybe I should add it to my bucket list," Lou teased me."This is nonsense! Don't dream of living in another country. It's tough.""Really? You said so, huh. So?""So, what?""Are you going back to your career?""I don't know. Right now, I don't have any plans. I received an offer for a work-from-home position from the company I worked for in Canada.""Ohh, a different Yongsann indeed. How about you, Grantt and Graxylla?"I didn't answer right away. I haven't told this person that I'm back. I arrived last night, and I'm only v
"Uhm, why don't you just sleep here? I'll be in Lovi's room," I told Grantt. We went out earlier to eat and buy some clothes for him because he really didn't want to go to the hotel where they were checked in.As a sign of respect to Apple, his manager, I took the initiative to call her and seek her permission. Fortunately, his new manager turned out to be kind and already aware of our situation."Stay here," he pleaded, holding my hand to prevent me from leaving the room."Grantt...""Please? I missed you so much," he said like a child. I sighed and reluctantly sat on the bed."Fine," I said tersely.He immediately pulled me to lie beside him, closed his eyes without saying a word. He hugged me, appearing quite comfortable being next to me, as if the almost two years of misunderstanding never happened.Perhaps we were both tired, and I noticed I had fallen asleep without realizing it.I woke up early since I still had work. I got up quietly. Grantt was still asleep, too tired from hi
Lovi and I are preparing to attend Grantt's concert, which officially starts at 7:00 p.m. We plan to be at the venue around 5:00 p.m., giving us a good two hours before the event begins.As my ward sings, "This is me praying that this was the very first page. Not where the storyline ends. My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again," I can't help but chuckle. She appears more excited than I am."Enough of that! You might lose your voice before we even start jamming!" I shout to make sure she hears me over the loud music playing."Oh, Yongsann, hurry up!""Me? I'm ready. I'm waiting for you now. Don't bother trying to look too good. Kenth might not notice you later because he already has a girlfriend!"As far as I know, Sab and Grayson are officially together. Kenth shared his plan to propose to Sab this year, waiting for the right moment to reveal his relationship to his fans. I'm sure there will be tears when it happens.I laugh at her dramatic reaction on the other side. I
~ 12 MONTHS LATER~["You have Broken Heart Syndrome, Ms. Yongsann Lim. You must take excellent care of your heart. This is your final opportunity to survive."]I sighed. My pain is one of the reasons why Sab is so protective, and my parents insisted I leave the Philippines for a while.Upon learning the full story of Greel's disappearance through the letter and video Sab provided that day, my parents also discovered my illness. I couldn't return to work because they rushed me to the hospital.While I didn't want to leave Graxylla in the Philippines, my doctor advised treatment in Canada. I'm grateful for Sab's private plane, allowing immediate visits whenever Xylla wants to see me. She even celebrated her first birthday here, with Judie and Lou attending.Initially, when I was new here, visits were frequent, but as Xylla adjusted, they became less so. She's content with our nightly video calls.Except for Olga, whom I allowed to secretly visit her niece, the Gomezes still don't know a