I woke up because I felt the weight on my body. I could barely open my eyes properly because I felt so tired. I thought I was just dreaming, so I closed my eyes again, only to open them again when I remembered what happened.I turned to my side and saw Roswell beside me as he hugged me. He was still fast asleep, and even when I moved there, he still didn't wake up. My cheeks almost felt hot when I remembered what happened between us last night. I couldn't believe we did that, and I still can't believe he was sleeping next to me with his arms around me."Oh my gosh. What did I do?" I whispered to myself as I looked at Roswell.He was fast asleep, so I took advantage of that to stare at him. From his thick and neat eyebrows down to his closed eyes. You can also see how thick and long his eyelashes are. My gaze moved from his sharp nose down to his red lips.My lips lifted, and I raised one of my hands to touch his cheek. I feel the nervousness in my chest until my palm touches his cheek
"For real?! My gosh, Kali! I'm so proud of you!" Eunice said to me with a thrilled voice.I almost frowned at her as she hit my shoulder because she was so happy to hear from me.I told her everything that happened in Japan, and I thought she was going to judge me because of what happened to me and Roswell, but instead of judging what she did, she seemed to be proud. I just shook my head because that was not the reaction I expected from her."What makes you proud? Are you kidding me?" I asked her, then laughed sarcastically.She burst out laughing while shaking her head before speaking."No, no. I'm just happy for you, Kali. You finally feel the thrill again," she said, then stopped laughing.I sighed and looked down."What kind of look is that? Why do you seem so deep in thought? Aren't you happy?" she asked me one after another, then laughed a little.Eunice looked up again, and all I could do was hold my breath."Of course, I'm happy. I just can't help but think because I'm sure th
Roswell and I had a great dinner with Eunice and Phil. We enjoyed that night, and I'm glad because I feel like they won't have any trouble getting close to Roswell. He knows how to socialize, even though he has a mysterious type when you haven't talked to him yet.A few days passed after that dinner, and I finished my work. I did not renew my contract because I had already decided to work at Roswell. Not because I want to be with him twenty-four hours a day, but because he has a good offer for me for Agatha. Since Anthony and I met and he was bothering me because of Agatha, I had second thoughts about whether to continue enrolling my daughter in school. I knew she wouldn't be safe there, so I told Roswell that Agatha should go to home school again.But Roswell offered me that he would take care of Agatha and enroll her in a private school that we could make sure was safe for her. I know Roswell has a lot of influence, and I trust him. Another thing is that I really want Agatha to go t
Roswell's mommy joined us at dinner, and I found it even more difficult to swallow my food because of the way she stared at me."Since you're already here and I haven't set up for another meeting, I'll introduce you to Kali," Roswell said.I looked at Roswell and smiled at him. He held one of my hands that was resting on the table before turning to his mother again to speak."Mom, this is Kalila, my girlfriend." Rowsell started to introduce me."Kali, this is Rochelle, my mother," he added.Since Roswell's mother sat down in front of me, we haven't been able to meet each other formally, so I smiled before standing up to extend my hand in front of her."Nice meeting you, Ma'am Rochelle." I greeted her energetically, even though I could feel the nervousness in my heart.She just looked at my hand in front of her, which made me even more nervous because it looked like I would be embarrassed in front of Roswell."Mom," Roswell called his mother.Her eyebrows were slightly raised until she
"I'm sorry about Mom. Don't think too much about what she said," Roswell told me.We finished dinner, and now we are just drinking on their spacious veranda upstairs with Vera. Agatha has already fallen asleep, and a nanny is watching over her there, so I feel safe."I really can't stand with her anymore, Roswell. She thinks too highly of herself!" Vera said with annoyance still in her voice.I found out that their relationship with their mother is not quite good because she is with another man. I also found out from Vera that the Beatrice she was referring to earlier is the daughter of their mommy's husband."And I'm so sorry for whatever she said to you earlier, Kali. Don't worry, I won't let that happen again," Vera added, then she looked at me.I just smiled at her and nodded because they were saying sorry to me earlier. I told them that it's okay, even though I was hurt by what their mommy said. Well, there's nothing I can do because they themselves said how cruel it is to them;
"Why did it take you so long? My gosh, I've been waiting for a while," Vera said when we got to her house.The same reaction I had when I saw Roswell's house was the same when I saw Vera's house. It is also very big, and of course the design is different."We just woke up late, so we just arrived," Roswell replied to his sister.I saw Vera raise an eyebrow when I nodded, as if she were not convinced by Roswell's reason. I just avoided looking at her and looked at Agatha, who was quiet next to me while looking around her. I'm guilty because Roswell and I didn't really wake up late."Whatever," answered Vera, then approached Agatha."Agatha, are you excited for today?" she asked Agatha while smiling."Yes! So excited!" Agatha answered, then jumped further.The three of us laughed because of Agatha's answer. I have already explained to her that I will be working, so she will go with Vera first today. She seemed to understand our situation, and when she found out that there were many kids
My two eyes almost rolled again when I sat down at my table. That's what I almost forgot when I agreed to enter Roswell's life. Well, I can't take away that arrogant man as his friend."Kali, what did you do? Don't you know who you're talking to?" Miss Karen asked me."Miss Karen, it's only my first day here. So, how can I know that man?" I asked, even though the truth is that I really know him.I saw Miss Karen's eyes widen, then she lightly patted my hand."Lower your voice, and maybe someone will hear you. Sir Damian is also our boss, and he is a friend of Sir Roswell," she told me.I held my breath because I just realized that that man is also my boss. Well, I don't care because I work for Roswell and not him."This is all you have to do. After doing what Sir Roswell asked you to do, do some research about the company so that you become familiar," she added.I nodded because she had a point. That's right, and that's exactly what I'll do when I finish the task that Roswell gave me
Next time, don't do that again. Maybe they'll tell us we're in a relationship," I said to Roswell.The two of us have been talking for a while now about him buying me clothes because I didn't bring any extra.He raised an eyebrow at me as he sat in his swivel chair. His two arms were crossed on his chest while I was standing in front of him."Why not? It's true that we really have a relationship," he said, then shrugged his shoulders.I breathed a sigh of relief and rolled my eyes at him, causing him to laugh at my reaction."I'm just kidding. I only ordered Karen to buy you clothes because you might not be comfortable in what you're wearing," he explained.At some point, I understood him, so I nodded."Don't do that again," I repeated to him.I didn't stay long inside his office, and I went back to my work outside. Miss Karen also oriented me, and when the lunch break came, I entered Roswell's office again because he called on the telephone."What do you want for lunch?" I asked him.
"I don't want you to cry, Kali. I'll be okay. I promise," he said as he continued to wipe the tears from my cheeks."I-I'm just worried," I answered, then sobbed.He nodded at me."I know. That's why I had a hard time telling you because I didn't want you to worry," he told me."Are you crazy? You're important to me, Damian! That's why I'm really worried for you," I said to him, annoyed.He laughed a little and nodded again before hugging me again. I don't know how many minutes we cuddled there, and I have to admit that I will miss him when he leaves.We sat on the beach, watching the sunrise. We were quiet there, and no one spoke, so I took a deep breath and looked at him."Can't you extend your days here? At least two more days so I can prepare for your departure," I said to him, then I snorted.He laughed a little and shook his head, but immediately his face turned serious when he looked at me."I can't do that, Kali. My treatment is already scheduled," he answered.I held my breat
I was exhausted when I came back outside, as if nothing had happened. Roswell didn't follow me right away because I got out earlier than him. The boys and girls are together at a table, and it looks like the boys have already had a lot to drink. I also noticed that Vera joined in their drinking."Are you drinking with them, Vera?" I asked her, then I laughed a little."Yup! Perks of not being pregnant!" she replied, then laughed to tease.I was snotty because Eunice and I couldn't drink alcohol for a long time, but that wasn't a problem for me because I don't really like drinking alcohol."You should also get pregnant, Vera. When do you and Felix plan to have it?" Eunice asked.I grinned and sat in a chair while I started eating Roswell's cooked salmon. I looked at Vera and waited for her answer because, until now, I still didn't know what her plan was. "We didn't plan it. We're just waiting for it to be given to us," she answered, then shrugged her shoulders.I nodded because that w
Another week has passed, and we are still the same as before. Roswell is still elusive to us, and I notice that he avoids me.I was very happy when Vera, Felix, Eunice, and Phil visited us. They brought a lot of stuff and food, and I have to admit that I missed them. They were only there for three days, and tomorrow they will be going home. That's why we are having a barbecue outside."How are you doing here? Aren't you bored?" Eunice asked me.The boys were drinking and seemed to be enjoying themselves, not far from us. We girls were just sitting on the lounger while talking."Not really. I'm having fun with Roswell and Damian. They don't let me get bored here," I answered, then shrugged."Do you think they're okay now? Doesn't Damian like you?" Vera asked.I grinned and shrugged my shoulders."Gosh! The two of them are really best friends. They just always like the same girl. The same thing happened to them with Kylie," Vera continued to speak.I frowned and looked at her. I never h
I felt the wind whipping my whole body and let my long hair blow. I bent down and looked at my feet being hit by the waves of the sea. It was peaceful here, and I want to stay here for a long time, but I know that's not possible.A lot has happened in my life, and I can't put it all together. What's important to me now is that I know my son and I are safe. No one will do anything bad to us because Anthony is already in jail."Kali."I looked up when I heard Roswell's voice from behind me, so I turned to him. He was wearing a black t-shirt and gray sweat shorts. He was also wearing shades, and he removed them when I faced him."I ordered Manang and Kuya Lito to go grocery shopping at the supermarket. Do you want to buy something?" he asked me.Ever since he found out I was pregnant, he didn't agree that I shouldn't go with him for my safety. We're on an island now, and that's the place I've chosen to forget for a while while I'm still not giving birth. I just requested that he maybe ta
Damian and I just ran away from there, and I just followed him because I didn't know the way outside. He got in here, so I'm sure he knows how to get out too.I was gasping for breath while holding my stomach and almost trying to hold back when I heard a series of gunshots."Oh my gosh!" I said worriedly."I think they're here," Damian told me.I frowned and continued following him while he was busy looking around. I feel so scared, especially when the gunshots don't stop."What do you mean? Who are they?" I asked him curiously.He didn't speak and immediately pulled me away because I was surprised."Stop asking and keep your mouth close," he told me.I couldn't stop the pain because of him sticking to me, so I just kept quiet. He signaled to me not to make noise, and we walked slowly. Even though it was noisy outside because of the gunshots, I could still hear my heart pounding out of fear.I don't know to 'whom' he's referring, but I hope it's Roswell. I can't help but worry because
"You know? If you had just kept calling, we wouldn't have been here before!" I complained to Damian.Instead of being able to help me get out of here, he felt that Anthony would take him. I just lost hope of ever getting out of here!"Wow, Kali! Are we really going to blame each other now?" he asked sarcastically, which made me cringe.I didn't speak anymore because I was feeling tired. We weren't tied, but we were locked in there, so I approached the door to see if we could find a way to get out of there while Damian remained quietly sitting on the floor.I held my breath, and both of my palms fell when I realized that there was really no other way for us to get out of there. The door was locked from the outside, and the window was barred, so we couldn't get out."You're pregnant. Why didn't you tell us?" Damian asked from behind me.I sighed again and faced him before answering."What for? There's no need to let you know because I'm not part of your life anymore," I replied flatly t
Eunice and I were so happy that we hugged each other. I am happy for us because, even though we lost something, we were still given new blessings."Congratulations to the both of you, but Eunice, I still have something to discuss with you and your husband. I'll discuss the dos and don'ts," said Eunice's OB."Oh, alright, Doc!" Eunice said excitedly, then she looked at me.I smiled and nodded at them because the doctor had to explain that to them."Take your time. I'll just use the comfort room," I told them.Eunice immediately nodded to me, so I let them enter the room before I left there to go to the comfort room.I was wearing an oversized sweater and maternity leggings. When I wear that, my baby bump is not obvious. That's the first thing I wear when I go out because I'm afraid they'll find out I'm pregnant. I don't want my baby and I to be harmed.I quietly entered the comfort room. I was the only person there, and I changed because it was very quiet there.I went into a cubicle a
"Kali, it can't always be like this. Let's ask Roswell for help," Eunice told me.I looked up at her and quickly shook my head. I'm just lying in bed now, hugging Agatha's favorite stuffed toy. I didn't feel like getting up, and all I did was cry, especially when we got back to Manila.It's been five weeks since Agatha passed away, and I still can't accept it. Every night I sleep, it haunts me. I know Agatha doesn't deserve to be gone so early. I still have a lot of dreams for her. I still want to see how she will become a teenager and how she will introduce her boyfriend to me.After what happened, my mind and life were no longer peaceful. I always get death threats, and I know Anthony is behind it. I don't know what he can do by threatening me, but he doesn't really stop me.Since I got back to Manila, I haven't seen Roswell again. Beatrice was also imprisoned, and we fought hard against her. That's why I'm happy that I got justice for Agatha. Vera keeps calling me to ask how I am d
"Roswell, what?! Don't touch me!" I complained to him to get out of his embrace.He didn't speak, and he didn't remove his hug from me. That's why my tears flowed. This is all I need now—his hug! But I know this is wrong because he is already married."Can't you see? I'm not Kylie! I'm not your wife!" I told him one after the other, then I tried to push him away from me.I heard her sobbing as she hugged me. I can feel the weight he feels because of his crying."I-I know, and it hurts me so bad, Kali. I'm so sorry," he said while crying.I bit my lip and closed my eyes. I could barely speak because I was crying."Vera told me a long time ago that she discovered that you're not Kylie, but I didn't believe it because I thought she was just making a way to keep you from coming back into my life," he started telling the story."I believed you were Kylie because I had no other idea that she had a twin. I thought you'd lost your memory, so I was happy because the Kylie I met has changed. Yo