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Chapter EighteenALEXI struggled through my zip and let out a frustrated growl. "Urrggh! Caiden, Can you please help me?" I ask as I tried to reach out and zip the remaining two inches."What?" He opened the door abruptly and that made me squeak in surprise."God! Don't you know how to knock?""Well, you're the one who needed help. So, what am I going to do?" I look down and tried to hide my blush. "Uhmm, I can't" I cleared my throat and continued "I can't zip it" I turned my back to him and heard him intake a deep breath and let it out loudly.An awkward silence lingered around us. The brush of his fingers on my back sent shivers down on my spine. Oh well, he's my fiancé after all, the one I love but I still can't believe it. I still can't believe that I fall in love into this jerk, cold-hearted asshole. I couldn’t remember much about the past five months and that frustrates me more than ever. My thoughts were interrupted when he suddenly lifted my chin with his finger and brushed h
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Chapter NineteenALEX“Gosh! I'm pretty sure Caiden will keep you tonight" Kathy giggled as she passed me another lingerie which I disposed back into its rack."There's no use for me to wear this Kathy, you know that. He would never take a second glance at my body""Geez, you're not that crazy are you. He's been always protective at you and the way he warned Chris. I know that he really want you. You just don’t acknowledge him that is why." I snorted at her comment and went into the other store."Hey, how about the surprise you are telling me. Where is it, Kathy?" My attention was now focus at her and not in those stupid lingerie."Well, I'm sorry but I think uh-Maybe this summer. I'll give you the surprise this summer." She grinned sheepishly at me."But why?" I gave her my cutest pout trying to make her sway."Oh, just drop it." I drop the bag and she sighed "Not that of course. The conversation I should say" "Okay" I continue to pout, dragging the bags behind. It took us the whole
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Chapter TwentyCAIDENI arrived at three in the morning. I pass the key to the valet and made my way to the elevator. I can feel my eyes slowly shutting and I am glad when I arrived at my floor. I opened the door and was surprised because there's a wet shoe beside it. "Alex?" Why is it that there's no light here? That girl, she's always irresponsible. She even left the dishes and her shoes at the living room. I made my way to my room and almost slipped "God, Alex! What have you done here? The floor is wet and my whole house was dirty!" I headed towards our room and found it clean. Well, at least not our room.I headed down to the spare room and found her sleeping on the couch. Piles of brushes were scattered, canvases destroyed and different color of paints splattered the floor.I was so angry and worried at the sight of it. First is that, it's very unlikely for her to act this way. Her canvases are treasure for her. She doesn't even want to show me what it was and another things is
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Chapter Twenty- OneALEXIt turns out that Elena was the one who bump into me. I brought Elaine with me at the cafè which is three blocks away from the apartment. I ordered a blueberry cheesecake and their special vanilla milkshake.I told Elaine to order the same and so she did. We were waiting for our order when she asked “Are you alright?”“I’m perfectly fine.” I scratch the back of my head and sigh."Don't trick me dear," She felt my head and shook his head. “Your generation doesn’t really pay much attention to your health, am I right?” She removes her coat and gave it to me."Well, it's uh, it's-""This is all about Caiden, right?" I nodded "Can you please tell me what happened? How did you both end up in this mess? I thought the both of you are alright. Please, answer me, don’t try to avoig me." she insisted when I didn't look at herAnd so I did. I told her all about it. The same conversation we had. The way I told Caiden how I feel tired of him because he doesn’t really show me
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Chapter Twenty-TwoALEXI ran into the kitchen and pulled out e ingredients I needed. I cracked the egg, put it in the mixing bowl and add some spices. I poured it in the pan and grabbed the bacon.The bacon was now coated with egg and all I need to do is grate some cheese and cook the pancake. I finished the omelet by adding the grated cheese unto it.Tada, I've got a beach omelet. It's called like that for it's a combination of bacon and cheese with the egg as it's coat.I put it in a plate and grabbed the pancakes. I poured some maple syrup and scoop a butter to put on top. I was about to bring it in the table when I notice his presence."Alex," He said in a hushed tone "I'm sorry for what I did yesterday. I hope you have already forgiven me." I looked at him as he bit his lip."No, I should be the one to say that" I look at the pancake in my hand and smiled "C'mon we'll have this whole day, I mean the whole week for ourselves so let's get going" I smiled at him and sat on the table
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Chapter Twenty-ThreeALEXMy hand still hurts because of the need to scratch off the dishes last night. I tried to reach out for the bedside table but my hand slipped off and I landed in the cold floor.I picked myself up and look at his side. He was nowhere in sight. Maybe he chose to sleep on the other room. I glanced at the clock and realized that it's just 5:30 in the morning. My body wanted to go back to sleep but I really wanted to see the sun rise until it was high up in the clouds and maybe I can have a tour around. What had happen yesterday when we go biking is great and I wanted to feel the air on my face again.I just can't get over it.I took a warm bath and smiled as the bubbles flew around me. I emptied the tub and wrapped the towel around my petite body. I walked in my closet and picked a cute blue summer dress. I matched it up with my blue converse and snatched his baseball cap which is lying on the floor.I slung my bag on my shoulder and sneaked out of my room, caref
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Chapter Twenty FourALEX✔ Cook dinner.✔ Prepare desserts.✔Clean the rooms.✔Keep Gucci out.✔ Demand Caiden to do the dishes.How about him scrubbing the floor? Hmm..,yep he's almost done."Alex, c'mon sweet cheeks my hand hurts." He groaned while stretching his arms in front of him. "It's hard to scrub this stuff. Why don't we hire a maid to do this?""No, you'll be the one to do that. Now, finish it off before your parents arrive here and laugh at you." I skipped my way through the stairs, giggling.It's just entertaining watching the devil himself doing the dishes or scrubbing the floor. He have done the dishes earlier by force. He wasn't supposed to do that but I pretended that I've got something to do. When he has finished doing the dishes, he was too angry that I imagine steam coming out of his nose and ears.Now, where am I?I pulled the midnight blue cocktail dress and my black flats. I combed my hair and braid it on the side. I applied some eyeliner and added some masca
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•••Chapter Twenty-FiveALEX"Oh! The gown fits you well. I felt like crying" The dressmaker hugged me. I smiled down at her and she helped put it back on the box. “You are just so beautiful.’I help Kathy put her dress on which is a cocktail one while Keith had a long dress that looks like mine. It was a combination of blue and white. After that we went on a salon and have ourselves pampered. I even have a free massage at the spa. Kathy was giggling and laughing like a little school girl when she tried to dip her feet on the foot spa."Hey Kathy, are the lilies and roses ready?""Yup," she smiled up at me while trying to suppress her giggle."Okay. Next stop would be the cake."•••CAIDEN"To Cade," Nate raised his shot and look at me, "For he finally settled down from his player ways and was now completely whipped over Alex" Jacob laughed while I downed my own shot."Hey, don't drink too much dude. Your wedding is tomorrow. You wouldn't want a hangover don't you?" Andre warned me bu
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•••EPILOGUEALEXI look down at the chicken I prepared. I just followed the stuffs that was in the cookbook and sigh when the outcome wasn't like it was on the picture. I slapped my hand on the book and it fell down on the floor. I did not dare to pick it up for I'm so annoyed right now.It's been almost a year after that very mind blowing prank--and surprise at the same time--Cade and Caine with the guys, have given me. It really surprises me when the guys told me that it was their entire plan including that of Cade and Caine fighting. Caiden thought it was all true but by the time he went to the airport, the twins followed him and told him about all this.I cannot forget those memories we've had back on that island. The way we walk around the streets of London, have gone to the city of love and the ancient architectures at Italy, it's all perfect. I would like to repeat that all over again."Hey, sweet cheeks" Someone kissed me from behind and I turn around to see no other than Ca
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Chapter Thirty- SixALEXI wanted to ask him for answers. Different questions swarm my mind like annoying flies as we drove away to the outskirts of the city. We entered a familiar road and my familiar hometown of Manhattan.I look at him and mumbled, 'why' against the masking tape on my mouth but he just smiled at me as he drove down. He paused for another second again as he covered my eyes. We continue our slow pace down the road and finally stopped.Hands gathered me on their warmth as spring was about to bloom. I can hear people whispering and I was curious as hell, trying to pry the blindfold but I couldn’t. I was trying to hear their conversation but someone put a wireless earphone on my ear. ‘Blurred lines’ blared and I almost cringe in discomfort, except I feel like my body was swaying with the beat.'Where am I?' I tried to pull my arms just so I can remove the blindfold, earphones, masking tape and their hands but their grip is strong. The hands lead me into a room--I don't
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Chapter Thirty- FiveALEXI sat there, trying to wrap my head around on what had just happen. I thought everything would go smoothly, that nothing in my past will bother me anymore.My exhibit has gone well, actually all of my paintings were sold out, the boys visit wasn't expected but I'm happy to have them. The one I do not expect is my encounter with Caiden. He has change, physically. His boy looks matured into that a man. His tousled brown hair was cropped short. His blue eyes were the same but it shone darkly every time his gaze transferred to me.His presence surprises me. Though as the exhibit finally finishes and we were only the people in the room, I remain there, standing, looking at him. He was also looking at me, a million words threatening to spill out of him but he was so proud to say it to me. I stood there, heart on my throat as I let my feelings rule me, “I’ve missed you. Where have you been? I am so worried that I—““You’ve missed me?” His confusion and unbelief win
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Chapter Thirty-FourCAIDEN3 years after"Signor,""Signor?"."Signor!" I was startled out of my trance by no other than Lilia."S-si?” I look at her questioningly and watch her pass the phone, "It's Signor Jake. He’s been meaning to talk to you, signor" She walks off hiding her smile to herself.I glared at the phone and answered it, "Hey bro," he giggled like a school girl and I can imagine my own eyes bulging out of their socket.Hmmm… there's something weird going on here. I've never heard him sound so ridiculous like he is right now. I look up to see Lilia looking at me behind the cupboards.I shook my head and made my way out to the patio. I listen to Jake babbling about me not spending time with them and so on. I never bothered to speak and interrupt. I just lay down here, relaxing on the wooden benches as the wind blew. The wide vineyard I have acquired 2 years ago was now fully operational. In a few months time, I could easily create a new concoction. I waited for my chance
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Chapter Thirty ThreeCAINEI was driving past the speed limit but I couldn't care less. I just wanted to see her. I look at my brother to see him asleep with his right hand nursing his left arm. A bruise was slowly developing on his right cheek and blood was gushing out of his busted lip.Well, he deserves that for what he has done to Alex.We reach the hospital and I quickly asked the nurse on what room she is currently situated in. She gave me the number of the room and I quickly rush towards the elevator, not waiting for my brother to catch up.I guess his lucky stars are with him for he was fast enough to board inside the elevator, quite unbelievable for he has a broken knee. We reached the fifth floor and the door of the elevator slide open. nThe nurses are curiously giving me a look as they gaze at me and my twin. One of them even asked him if he was okay but he just pushed them off and limped faster.He really is my brother...I arrived at the farther side of the wing only to b
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Chapter Thirty TwoCAINEI stared down at my shattered phone on the floor all because of my twin brother.That ignorant piece of shiz got them on an accident. Now Alex was on the hospital. One of the nurses informed me that Alex was in a critical condition. Dang it. I should have accompanied her. Nothing like these would have happened if I go with her. Shit.I have a flight due two hours later this afternoon. I was trying to call my twin but he's nowhere to be found. Absolutely nowhere. That piece of shit would really get it if I get a hold of him.As I pick up my other phone, a letter fell down from the table. I picked it up to see the contract. The contract we made back when we were eight years old. The one that made me yearned for her.The one that made me crazy over her that I have tried to go back even though I know that it is risky.As I hold the paper on one hand, the memory flashes itself on my mind and I found myself going back unto that momentFlashback'Dwayne, I miss you'
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Chapter Thirty OneALEXI arrived at the airport at exactly two in the morning. I asked Caine if he could track his twin and here I am entering a bar. There's smoke everywhere, bodies swaying with the music and couples grinding at each other.I spotted them in the far end corner of the room, that familiar bronze haired Adonis with a blonde bimbo on his lap. I stared at the two of them making out.Oh, how could they do this to me? How could he do this to me?I push my way through the crowd and put my hand in front of his face. He looked up at me and I can see his eyes turn into a darker shade of blue. The emotion reflected unto them were anger, longing and something I can't decipher. Was it, betrayal?Our little trance was broken when I was pulled back by no other than Tiffany. She slapped me and that made me snap. I pulled her hair and punched her. I slapped her face, while she clawed on my skin. Every inch of my skin was burning but I won't stop."Raaaa!" I screamed while launching a
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Chapter ThirtyCAIDENI stared at Alex and to that unfamiliar man. I figured that it was him, it was Dwayne. They look so peaceful and so happy with each other. I watch as the man put his arms on her back and began speaking. I couldn’t hear much so I went closer to them. “—was the main reason of their fight. I am the reason why we can’t be a happy family. I am their burden.” I listen more, intrigued. What does he mean of being a burden? What story is he trying to engrave on Alex’s mind.“—visit to the hospital came after…Mom was crying so hard, begging him not to do it. As a seven year old, I just watch them with curious eyes. Dad took me—He talked to people I do not really know. Then, the result was revealed. I was shocked—I was not his son.” What? Shizballs this is crazy. This man is really crazy.I inch closer so I could hear him clearer, “He became distant after that. He rarely comes home which made my mom cry all the time. Then suddenly, all of that changed” I couldn’t help it.
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Chapter Twenty NineCAINEIt was hard to claw my way back from the past, but it’s harder to talk about the present especially when it is very much connected to the past. I took a deep breath before I continued, my eyes still focused on her.“Do you remember that day at the park when I was crying because dad left?” Alex nodded her head, eagerly listening. “It all started then… when I was crying at the park and you saw me struggling, trying to catch up with my father who is blowing off steam by escaping his problems, specifically me.” I feel my Adam’s apple bobbed as I gulped. “I was the main reason of their fight. I am the reason why we can’t be a happy family. I am their burden.”And so I’m drifting back to the past as I retold her about everything.“The visit to the hospital came after a week long without my dad. Mom was crying so hard, begging him not to do it. As a seven year old, I just watch them with curious eyes. Dad took me to the hospital without caring at all about my mom. H
