Aviena's POV
“Ma’am, Ms. Atasha's already here. She's already waiting for you outside,” one of the housemaids said to me. I nodded before going down.
"Good morning, Atasha!" I greeted her before kissing her cheeks.
"How are you?" she asked me so I smiled.
"I think I'm doing fine?" I asked and answered her. My life feels the same. The only difference now is the people around me. I can't act normal like when I'm in my condo like I don't have to pretend anymore. It's not comfortable even in the bedroom here. I can't even wear my favorite shirts.
Aviena's POV "Continue," he said in a cold voice. What is he doing here? I know that it was his brand but he never really shows in a photoshoot. Our eyes met so some staff looked back and forth at the two of us. I just shook my head before facing Tom who tightened his grip on me even more. “Is he here for you?” he asked me so I laughed. That's impossible. He doesn't even go home. How can he still come here just to visit me? And we're not at that level to go to each other. If it weren't for the contract we're not going to see each other. I can still feel River looking at me but the shoot is already starting so I just stopped myself from looking back at him. There's also no rule in the contract that we should talk with each other. Tom brought his face close to mine to talk to me while my eyes were on the camera. I'm very used to Tom because we've been friends for a long time. The two of us are used to this system. The scenarios are often even more intimidating. I'm also comfortable
Aviena's POV "Huh?" My mouth fell open. “I’ll wait for you here. We'll buy your gown. You're invited on my Auntie's birthday. ” My jaw dropped even more as I looked at him. “Huh? I was invited to a party and you just informed me right now? ” I couldn't believe I looked at him so he frowned at me. "They just told me earlier," he said so my brain just kept on overthinking. I don't even know if I can attend that party. It's embarrassing to show up all of a sudden. "They're already calling you," he said pointing to my Big Sister who was already waiting for me. Even when the shoot for the first scene of my teleserye started, I wasn't being myself because I was thinking about getting to know his family. Their family is known as the sophisticated family. They're kind of elegant. I can mix with them but of course, it's still different when you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth. Everyone was confused when they saw River heading towards us. Even though Direk was serious about the
Aviena's POV I just raised an eyebrow at River when his eyes landed on me. I just looked back at the fiance as well. Why am I even glancing at River? Why? Do I expect him to propose to me like that when the thing is we're just both playing? Before Sert's father could kiss his mother, Sert's loud cries were heard. He was crying so much that his parents were immediately confused. His mother picked him up immediately. “Why are you crying, Sert? Don’t you want Mommy and Daddy to marry each other?” his mother asked him. "I thought we already talked about this, Sertio?" his Daddy asked looking nervous now. Based on his face, he was anxious about what his son would say. "You don't want us to live together, Baby?" the woman calmly asked him as if he wanted to understand the child. Sert shook his head. The woman turned to her fiance before slowly smiling sadly and was about to remove the ring when Sert shook his head again. “It’s not like that, Mommy! It's just Tito River married the gir
Aviena's POV "How long is your business trip?" I asked River when he was in front of me. He didn't even tell me he had a business trip. He suddenly left without saying goodbye. They even said he took Marissa to New York. "Isn't it a basic decency to inform me?" I asked him while combing my hair. He was busy typing with his laptop. He just came home but he's already busy with his work. They said he went abroad for work but now that he looks like he has a pile of work, I can't believe it. "We said that there's no asking about whereabouts," he said with his eyes still on the laptop. I can't help but frown there. “I'm not asking about your whereabouts, whatever else you do in New York is okay. But still inform me where you at so that if anyone asks, I know. ” I could see the irritation on his face because of what I said. He seems angry at me for being talkative now. It's just that I don't know how to answer people when they're asking me especially now that I'm so busy because of his g
Aviena's POVWait. What? Did he just say the contract to someone else? I thought this was confidential. Wow.I turned to River who was also looking at me now. He seems to be watching my reaction."You know what we have?" I asked as the friendly smile also remained even though it was awkward for me. I hate River for not even telling me about this. They seem good together. Marissa was also looking at me with a smile on her face.“Yes. River told me. ” I just smiled back too because I didn’t know what to say. I just introduced myself to her.“Aviena. River's wife for a while. ” I acted nice even though I was actually surprised by the sudden visit of the person River wanted.She doesn't seem to be able to break dishes. No wonder people think that River and Marissa look good together because they do.I even saw Marissa holding him before whispering. I hear the gossip of our housemates watching us. They immediately averted their gaze when I met their eyes. I just smiled.“Is it really fine
Aviena's POVI'm done getting ready to go outside for the meeting with the wedding planner."We're going to meet the wedding planner today, Big Sister," I said from the other line because Big Sister keeps on asking.“Alright. Just let me know. Won't you even invite me there to your house?" she asked me. Recently, Big Sister keep on asking me to invite her to come here to River's mansion but I couldn't tell River yet. He was often busy at work and we were irritated with each other.“Yes, Big Sis. I'll invite you when I have already talked with River. ” She didn't say anything as if he was no longer happy with me. As I said, it's really only a month for her to be kind. Look at her pestering me now. After we talked, I went down. I thought Veron will be the one coming with me because she's the one I've been with these past few days but my lips parted when River was waiting for me outside. We were in the same room but he couldn't even tell me. Anyway, he doesn't even sleep there. I'm sure
Aviena's POVI stopped what I was doing when I saw him frown as he looked at me. His face also shouts madness. I can't help but frown at him as well.“I’m asking what are you doing? Maids keep on coming here to call you. We are waiting for you in the dining, ” he said with anger in his voice. He also just kept his eyes on the bags that were full of clothes now. It is some stuff I bought for the kids that I still haven’t given away until now.“I also told you that I’m not going to eat. And while you are here, I want to say goodbye to you. I think I'll stay at my sister's place for a while. ” He just kept his cold gaze on my suitcase before giving his full attention to me.“Why? Is it becau— ” I immediately cut him off because I felt like I had an idea about it.“No. My sister needed me. She's been crying earlier. I just want to visit her. I think spending time there won't really hurt, right? You probably won't lock me up here. This is the only time I wanted to go home. You don't have t
Aviena's POVSilence enveloped the two of us which he also immediately broke because I did not speak. I was still surprised by his sudden call.“My family will go here. My grandfather will probably go to ask about you,” he said so I just smiled to myself. Right. What do I even expect? Do I really expect him to wait for me? That he will call me because he misses me even though his beloved Marissa is there."Alright… I'll go…" I said and didn't wait for him to say anything, I immediately turned off the call. I don't want to expect from him anymore.What did they even do? They probably spend their luxury time together. I haven't heard on television that his girlfriend is different or anything so I don't think he did anything to tarnish my name. I’m just pretty sure he did something. I just smiled at the thought before shaking my head.I don’t have to care about that anymore."Who's that, Big Sister?" Marieta asked me when I returned to the table.“Hmm, I think I need to go back to Manila
River's POV"You already have a grasp of Aviena, but seems like it has become a rock," Kuya Spring said with a laugh when he saw me busy on my phone. He grinned broadly as he watched me stare at each photo of Aviena at some brand abroad.“You bought a lot of magazines again? What are you going to do there?” my curious older brother asked. I don't know either. I just like seeing her face.I just want an update from her. She was enjoying her life in Amsterdam. I told myself that I'll just let her for now. But once she came back to the Philippines, I won't ever let her go. However, I also can't bear to visit her so I simply go to Amsterdam once a year. I simply look at her. Just like how I've been admiring her in the past. I thought I was content with just that but I want to fucking wake up in the morning again to see her. I want to live with her again.I was busy with some papers when Marissa called. I didn't feel like answering her call because I haven't heard any news from Aviena so f
River's POV“Damn, Man, you’re so whipped. I won't be surprised when Aviena got scared at you,” Lake told me while laughing.I just followed my gaze to Aviena who was just going straight to our room."She will melt with the way you look at her right now," Pride said who I just heard talking now. I don't even know where the viper keeps on going because he just suddenly disappears."You all should shut up and just fucking drink when we're done here," I said, annoyed with them. The idiots laughed while Demon and I also wanted to enter our villas. These assholes want to drink more. All right, destroy your livers.I want to go in and sleep next to Aviena. Can't you believe it? She's saying that we don't even sleep in one bed. So she doesn't really care if I sleep beside her at all.I just shake with the thought. We were finishing when Ocean called me."Come on!" she look so nervous so I furrowed my forehead at her.“Marrisa's ex is here. He's begging Marissa to come back again. That fuckin
River's POV"Boss, you haven't come home yet?" my secretary asked because he wasn't able to go home while I was still bothering myself with work.“Go home. I won't be going home yet,” I said. He looked at me hesitantly so I just pushed him away.I'm just trying to do my job but I still can't believe that Aviena is actually living in my house. I'm just getting close to the idea that it's just at home now.Just like what I said I won't meddle with anything about her. I won't make her uncomfortable. I would like her to just treat me as a stranger just like usual because I feel like I will really want to stay with her when my feelings for her continue. If I can even do it, I won't talk to her at all.“Boss, your sister came here. She put a picture in your room. She said it was a picture of scared rats.” Veron was still scratching her head as if confused by Ocean.I just shook my head because Ocean kept calling, asking if I was really married to someone she didn't even know.“Are you comin
River’s POVAviena's Sister almost jumped in joy. She even asks for money for some of Aviena’s debt which I also give her. “I want the wedding to be immediately processed,” I seriously said. I want to end it fast, especially since her sister seems like have a lot of lists to marry Aviena off. “Tell her that I’ll only marry her for the sake of my grandfather,” I coldly said. Damn it. How can I fucking act like a lovesick guy?That’s how we ended our conversation. "The fucking asshole came there?" I asked Marissa with a frown when her tongue slipped about her stupid ex going abroad where she is now. She was silenced there. She's actually abused by her boyfriend so she chose to live with her parents but in the end, she still can't get rid of her good ex."Let's not talk about him at all," she said, still laughing. She even grinned at me.“So what’s Kuya Spring talking about? You're going to marry Aviena?” she asked, still unable to believe it until now. There was still a teasing smile
Aviena's POV"I said I want mango!" I complain to him."That's mango?" he asked questioningly."How did such a chin look like a mango?" I asked, still annoyed at him. His lips parted before he looked at it.“Huh? Why do you think so? That's how mango is supposed to look like?” he asked calmly so I couldn't help but look at him. He's even able to answer, huh?! I couldn’t help the irritation I felt while looking at him so he gradually shut his mouth."Are you arguing with me?" I asked as I raised an eyebrow so he slowly shook his head at me and was a little confused."I'm not… I just can't find a perfect circle mango that you want…" he said. I can't help but frown because all the mangoes he gives me have a chin.I just frowned and irritably turned my back on him."Don't be mad, Wife… I'll still look for some…" he said to me."Nevermind! You mean you don't really want to search! You are just being forced!” I was annoyed when I said that.I don’t know why I’ve been so irritated these past
Aviena's POV"What? What happened?” Veron asked me as she peeked into the bathroom. I just shh signed to her while looking at the pregnancy test that was in the sink."Positive!" I can't help but shout silently. Veron couldn't stop herself from staying still because of that. I almost threw her the pregnancy test she was holding because of her noise. She couldn't even stop herself from hugging me.“Finally! Is it a man? I hope it's a boy! I will get Pride pregnant me again so we can really be family,” she told me so I couldn't stop shaking my head at her."What? All of the eight pregnancy tests, all are positive?” she asked. I nodded there so she smiled broadly.“Your husband will be happy for sure! I saw Pride doing the prayer ritual the other day. I thought they were losing their minds because they had a candle around the hideout,” she told me so I couldn't help but laugh before shaking my head.It's been years since the incident happened. The Dark Society tried to have a partnership
Aviena's POVAfter we spend my time with our daughter, we also decided to go to rehab. Camillia doesn't want us to go, we said that we were just going to visit someone. Starting earlier she just keep on clinging to us. Only then did she agree when Seren said that they were going to take a nap because they still have plans to watch their favorite Disney princess later."Are you sure you wanted to meet your sister?" River asked so I immediately nodded. He doesn't have a choice but takes me there. We also have bodyguards who are just scattered around. Even the bachelors have sent a bunch as well.When we arrived at the rehab, Big Sister was immediately called. Big Sister came out with some who was holding her.She's wearing a uniform. I couldn't stop the tears from dripping from my eyes when I finally examined her. She looks so thin. She's just looking downwards."Big Sister…" I weakly said. She immediately looked at me because of that. Her eyes immediately widened before she immediately
Aviena's POVMy eyes immediately widened as I looked back at the speaker. Big Sister Rose let out a wide grin on me when she saw the shock in my eyes."What are you doing here?" I asked inevitably, staring at her. She's wearing a lab gown while her hair is back black now. She just let out a wide grin before approaching. I am not moving in my position. I was just looking at her. I couldn’t help the sadness in my eyes."Don't you fucking dare look at me as if you pity me!" She shouted loudly as she looked at me. I couldn’t help but cry as I looked at her. I just don't know what to feel anymore.“What happened to you, Big Sister? How… How did you end up like this?” I tried to walk in her side but she was the one who backed away now. After a while, she stopped while looking at me angrily.“What do you fucking think? I became a fucking prostitute to fucking survive but what do you think happened? I wasn't able to fucking go out. There's no end to it! They won't let me go!” she shouted loud
Aviena's POV"I will, Wife… I will…" he softly promised as he hugged me again for the second time. I cried even more because this is the first time I asked for help. I always feel like everything is just my burden to carry but right… how can I fucking forget that I have River? I have River, to begin with."I'm sorry…" I cried even louder when I said that.“I’m sorry for not thinking about what you feel at all. I'm sorry for being scared… I… just don't want my daughter to live her life being scared of the world. I'm scared that she'll kill her… I'm scared of all the decisions Big Sister will do… ” I said weakly."When did everything start?" he calmly asked when I calmed down. I was stunned there. River held my hand.“You don’t have to tell me now if you’re not fine, love… I’m sorry for asking a question. You may take your time… ” he whispered before kissing me on the forehead. I smiled at him and shook my head.“6 years ago… When I came back home from a trip, I realized I was pregnant