Chapter 28We stood here for a few seconds, Lazarus giving his brother a deep stare. He's intimidating. I don't usually get intimidated by Lazarus; I've faced him for hours on end. I've prepared myself for this moment since he left me pregnant years ago. I knew this time would come, that we'd possibly see each other again.Lazarus was strict, but this other man, his older brother—Law, was intimidating in a way that I couldn't look straight into his eyes for more than a few seconds.His presence sent shivers down my spine, but I wouldn't let them see it. This man looked independent, like someone who could endure pain at its toughest.I averted my gaze as Law shifted his stare from Lazarus to me. From the corner of my eye, I saw him looking at my son.My son didn't even flinch from the intimidating way Law was looking at him. Luzon's innocent, curious dark eyes weren't afraid to stare back at his imposing uncle.Lazarus still held Luzon, and he kept a tight grip on my waist."Manang Let
Chapter 29I used to think that people who get married do so out of love. Some might be forced due to responsibilities, and others agree for business reasons.An unholy marriage."I won't marry you."He seemed momentarily stunned by what I said, causing him to stop kissing the lower part of my jaw."You don't want to be tied to me. Are you afraid you won't be able to flirt with other men?" He kissed my jaw again, moving down to my neck, dominantly rough. After seconds of kissing and sucking, he tilted his face closer to mine.I'm tired of his baseless accusations. I don't care what I do.His grip on my jaw was painful when I felt his hand start to slide down my back toward my neck. I could feel the heat from his hand through the fabric of my clothes. My lips parted as I felt his hand in my hair at the top of my neck. He took a firm grip and pulled it downward. I gasped. I held onto his wrist, balancing myself.The closeness of his hard body against mine made me feel the heat, a fire
Chapter 30I heard a knock outside the guestroom followed by an unfamiliar girl's voice."Ma'am? Sir Lazarus is asking for you downstairs.""I'll be right there," my plain voice was loud enough to be heard outside. I didn't even have time to open the door for the maid because I was only wearing a white towel around my body.I was looking for something to wear now that our suitcase had been delivered. I was the one who arranged Zon's clothes in his room. The child even asked where I sleep because he wanted to sleep beside me. He used to sleep in my room whenever he got scared before our house in the subdivision burned down.My hair was wet and I hadn't dried it. Drops of fresh cold water were streaming from the squares of my shoulders to the tips of my fingers.Because I was in a hurry, I didn't bother to dry myself. I quickly wrapped the towel around me and put on the expensive slippers outside the bathroom to avoid slipping.I didn't know what to wear. It felt like my simple home clo
Chapter 31I thought he was going to pull them all the way up to cover my exposed panties, but he stopped at my thighs and added a lingering kiss to the lower part of my underwear before pulling the shorts up again.After he successfully helped me put on the shorts, he even adjusted the hem of my dress before standing up. I lowered my hand that was resting on his shoulder.Even though he only briefly touched his lips to the lower part of my panties earlier, it felt like his lips were still there. It tingled down there and the warmth of his soft lips was like a contagious sensation, making me feel warm all over the moment his lips touched it. He transmitted warmth through his kisses."Let's go, they're waiting downstairs," he said, holding onto my waist again as we walked out of the room.He's impossible, and that was close. His actions were so unfamiliar. But that's not enough to gain my trust.As we descended, I saw Zon being held by Law, and they looked deep in conversation. Even my
Chapter 32The arrival of Laki and Ruin was highly anticipated. The sun was setting, casting a twilight glow, and we were all dressed in formal attire. Impatience was palpable, everyone seemed weary from waiting.The two of them were also dressed to impress, having received a call from Noah that they were on their way. Yet, they still hadn't arrived.Law stood silently beside Manang Letecia. Surprisingly, even the men were unusually quiet. Their behavior had shifted since they stepped foot in the mansion.Back at the bar, they never ran out of things to talk about, even if they were several meters apart. Now, lined up beside Law, I couldn't hear a peep from them. They would exchange glances, trying hard not to smile.It's really different when we're in the presence of the older Cavanaughs. Maybe that's why Lazarus took over Cavanaugh Finance Corp., since Law was a lawyer. He wasn't into the family business. He held the law of this mansion in his hands."Momma! Uncle Laki's car!" Zon p
Chapter 33The writer's handwriting looked nice. But it seemed like they were trying too hard to make it look good, just for the sake of being legible.I glanced at the clock and it was almost ten. I must have finished putting Zon to sleep around nine. Time seemed to fly by.I put on the two-piece and just threw on a thick robe and slippers.I was taken aback when I stepped outside. The hallway was dim, some lights were off, but there were faint yellowish lights on the walls. The light was enough, but the darkness still dominated.I knew the way to the pool now, as Law and my son often spent time by the poolside, chatting.Even downstairs, it was dim, with only the yellowish lights on. There were no helpers around. The large glass sliding door was open when I got there, and I could hear the faint splash of water from the pool even before I fully stepped out.The mansion looked this beautiful at night.I paused in my steps when I was getting closer to the pool, observing the muscular b
Chapter 34It's warm and bright here by the pool. My cousins were having fun and decided to swim again after my son requested to swim. He doesn't know how to swim yet, but he's being guided by his uncles. He's just five years old, his birthday is coming up soon, but even so, I don't allow him to swim in the pool alone. I only agreed this time because his uncles are here.Law and Lazarus didn't join. Law is probably inside the private room, and Lazarus is pretending to sit beside me. There are wooden chairs here, but they have cushions to make them more comfortable. He's wearing a simple white t-shirt that looks refreshing on him with black shorts.Both of us are watching Luzon and his uncles playing in the pool. My son is floating in the pool because of the ring-shaped float around him, like a life buoy.Since I woke up this morning in Lazarus' room, he hasn't left my side."Baby boy, do you see Uncle Ruin's abs? Your Tito Laki's abs were embarrassed when the ladies saw this," Ruin st
Chapter 35We didn't notice Saul and Daumier arriving, wiping themselves with clean white towels. It was provided by the servant waiting on the side."He's cool, son," Augustus Cavanaugh answered, his expression unchanged. Just like Laki or maybe Ruin.I just couldn't call him Uncle Augustus, it felt awkward and I'm not comfortable. I'm more at ease when I call him by his full name, because I can't really address him as Mr. Cavanaugh. There are too many Cavanaughs here."Mom, I want a little sister. Saul's face is getting boring," Daumier requested while holding his wine glass. He still had it with him."Shut the fuck up, Daumier," Saul protested, approaching his father."Saul, how many times have I told you to call him 'kuya'?" Ms. Lauren lectured Saul, who was next to Augustus Cavanaugh."Disgusting, Ma," Saul replied as he was busy drying his hair with a frown on his face.I think Law is the only one they really call 'kuya'. He's highly respected in this mansion."Lazi, man, congra
Chapter 110"What do you want to eat? We have plenty of food, baby. Do you want me to add more so you have more options?" Lazarus' calm voice revealed impatience and desperation to find out what was wrong with me."N-No..."He seemed to finally lose patience with me, which is why he kissed me on the lips hastily, repeating it over and over. It was intense and warm despite my continuous sobbing and our lips, both swollen, pressed together.He rested our foreheads together, catching his breath from the intense kissing even though I didn't kiss him back because I was preoccupied with crying."What do you want, hm? I'll buy it," he said, then bit my reddened and swollen lips firmly."I-I want... Yubari King Melon," my voice still trembled as I held my not-so-large baby bump."What's that?" he asked quickly, seeming very eager to know what I wanted to eat so he could buy it right away."I-It's a melon, Lazi...""How much?"I hesitated to tell him the price, especially since he would have t
Chapter 109Hidden ChapterDruggedBefore Lazarus and I got married, it wasn't that easy to gain the trust of my parents, aunts, and other relatives for Lazarus.Aunt Lauren almost filed a case against him. She had found out about what happened when I was just sixteen years old, that he raped me, and that's why he hadn't asked me to marry him yet. He wanted to clear everything before he'd let me into his troubled life.I was not raped.It was my fault that it happened.The ecstasy. If I hadn't mixed the drug in his drink, then it wouldn't have made sense for him to take my virginity.He was drugged; ecstasy was irresistible when it had full control of a person's body. I knew some effects of ecstasy that a person might experience.Including paranoia, aggression, and psychosis. And more.Muscle aches and stiffness, increased energy and confidence, sweating, increased body temperature, feelings of closeness to others, dilated pupils, loss of appetite, heightened sensations. Those were th
Chapter 108I hurried to leave when I heard what he said. I left the university and entered my car which was left parked outside.Inside my car, the steering wheel almost broke because of my repeated hitting and punching.The next day I met a woman. her name was Sammantha, I lost my sanity because I immediately made her my girlfriend but after I took advantage of her and Calista moved away from me, I also broke up with her.Nothing happened between Sammantha and me.I want to hurt Calista so that she herself will stay away from me. I can't stay away from him."Lazarus. There are ten more sacks of rice outside, please bring them inside," said my old lady boss who owns a small rice shop."Is there anything else?" I asked even though my clothes were soaked with my own sweat. "I still want to work.""Don't worry, son. I'll increase your salary in two," he said before going inside.I worked. Scrape to save your own money. also one of the reasons why I don't have to work out anymore.My bod
Chapter 107"Come in," I ordered firmly without thinking and pushed him to the front seat, I opened the door for him myself but he didn't come in and his soft hand accidentally caught my tight slacks. "Come on in!"the softness and smoothness of his skin when I first touched his arm.I want to experience what happens to us in my dreams. I want to see her innocent face wince in pleasure and pain.It was amazing when he followed my wishes without complaining.My body grew hotter as if it had a mind of its own and knew that the woman I was fantasizing about was very close.I took her to the condo because it is illegal to let women into the dorm. the condo that belongs to my father but I will make sure that next time I will take him to my own condo."Lie down," my eyes lit up as I let him into the room and pointed to my bed.the bed was just behind him and he just felt like I wanted to push him begging and he looked at me innocently.Those innocent eyes. I want those eyes to look at me fu
Chapter 106special chapter...Claimed"Lazarus, son. I can see the potential in you. Business is business."I was in his study. I was standing in front of his study table while he was sitting in his chair and wearing reading glasses. Reading some files and reports.what comes out of the contour of his tongue is not funny. I think he still has plans to control my future.I have no dreams. I don't know what course I will take in college."Dad, why not Laki? O Kuya Law, he's the eldest. he should be the next one to run the company," my voice was full of fake respect. I tried to respect him.I know none of my siblings are interested in running our family business.Money could fuck our lives up."Laki don't take business seriously and Law wants to proceed law after graduating a four year course in college," he reasoned, pushing me more and forcing me to follow his footsteps."How about Kry?""She's too young... and stubborn," he shook his head slightly as he continued to read the reports
Chapter 105He's just getting started. I don't know what he can do if we stay here longer.I couldn't close my thighs because of his head.He used his sharp tongue again, slowly, teasing me. I don't know but even though it's cold here, I'm getting too hot.After a few minutes, I could feel his tongue becoming violent and angry. He was licking and sucking it as if my juice was coming out like a condense.My lips parted and I didn't realize I was moaning, calling his name.I gripped the sack of rice beneath me when I felt his tongue had found its way to get inside. My back was bent because of what he was doing.His tongue was a punisher.I gripped his soft and strong hair like how I grip the sack of rice beneath me with my other hand. I was almost there and he kept thrusting his tongue in and out of me.I felt my whole body tremble when he took me out and only used his tongue.My whole body was still sweating, panting and shaking when he climbed onto the sacks of rice that served as our
Chapter 104I saw Senyor Saturnino's expression darken. "I won't allow Laki's child to become my grandchild," he groaned.Perhaps he knew that Laki's children would be even more troublesome than Lazarus' if ever that rascal had kids. If Luzon had a delicate way of pronouncing the letter r, baby Praise had a slang way.Almost all the dishes of pork and chicken were already served on the large table in the grand dining room of the hacienda."Grandpa, can't we really do it?" I heard Lazarus ask beside me.He'd been asking about something I had no clue about since earlier. Maybe it was something only he and Senyor Saturnino knew."No, my dear," Senyor Saturnino promptly replied before taking a sip of water. "It's not allowed here in the hacienda or in your room."I have no idea what they're talking about so I just focused my attention to baby Praise, wiping some oatmeal off her pinkish chubby cheeks.Luzon was noisy and kept on calling Nayda to prepare his fried chicken for later. Was fri
Chapter 103EpilogueHeavenA white wall and ceiling, a cacophony of screams, and the smell of medicines filled the air of the mental hospital.I followed closely behind the nurse, who was leading me to a room to visit someone.I wanted to visit her. She, she's the reason why all of those bad and painful things happened to me. She's also the reason why I was where I was.Kiana had told me last week about her condition and informed me of everything she knew, including the location and name of the mental hospital where Samantha's mental health was being monitored safely.I wanted to face her now because this afternoon, Lazarus and my children and I will be leaving for Compostela Valley, to his Grandpa's hacienda.I left the three of them in our house, instructed them to pack our things, and told Lazarus where I was going. As a Cavanaugh, he insisted on coming with me, but I rejected his offer.Who knows what Samantha might do if she sees Lazarus' disturbed face. I doubt she's forgotten
Chapter 102"Call me 'tita' for now. Just tell me if my asshole, pussy, fucked up, moron husband tries to blackmail you."Unbelievable, but she treated me the same as before. Very straightforward. Initially, I had a different impression of her based on some words she said.The words a person uses can define them, but it's not always true.It reminded me of the people I encounter on the streets. Just because they're angry and not in a good mood, it doesn't mean they're bad people.I should have gotten to know them first. When I did, I wouldn't judge them based on what they seemed to be.Never judge a person without knowing the story of their past.We talked for half an hour. I fervently prayed that baby Praise wouldn't say any bad words, but unfortunately, she did. In front of Tita Ysa.I thought she might get angry and scold me for allowing my child to say those things, but no, she laughed and looked surprised instead. She even asked baby Praise to say it again. She's impossible.She