FOR A MOMENT, there was a silence that filled the car... Celene couldn’t help but wonder why he would ask such a question with such intensity. Did it truly matter to him? She quickly brushed aside the thought and focused on the glimmer of nervousness in his eyes. It seemed as though he was beginning to regret his betrayal. Maybe he hadn’t anticipated that she would move on so quickly, and his ego was bruised as a result.“Haven’t I introduced you to each other yesterday?” she finally spoke, breaking the silence and yanking her hand back because he was still holding it. “I never cheated on you, so don’t ever think we’re the same, that was insulting.”“Before we started dating, you know I had unrequited love, right? Well, that person was him. After we broke up, we reconnected, and he was the one who consoled me during my lowest moments. He stayed by my side constantly because your focus was always on Agnes.”Despite not needing to, Celene couldn’t help but explain herself, her stomach t
“UGHH!” Celene let out a groan as she woke up, feeling drowsy and disoriented. She tried to open her eyes, but the bright sun shining through the curtain made it nearly impossible. Suddenly, she felt a strong arm encircling her waist, causing her eyes snapped open in surprise.Her heart began beating faster, and slowly, she turned her head, only to see Noah lying beside her, naked. In an instant, everything from the previous day came rushing back into her mind, causing her cheeks to turned crimson.flashback/“Coffee or tea?” Noah offered as Celene settled on the couch. However, she didn’t respond immediately because her focus was on her phone. She held onto it tightly, her gaze glued to the screen after receiving a message from Jarred apologizing to her.She let out a frustrated sigh and flinched when Noah gently grabbed her chin from behind and pulled her face up to look at him.“I asked you if you wanted coffee or tea,” he arched an eyebrow and peeked through the screen of her phon
“MHHM~” Celene couldn’t contain her pleasure and let out a moan as Noah’s lips caressed every part of her neck, leaving a trail of kisses down to her collar bone until her body gave into his desire. “That tickles.”“This is getting dangerous, are you not going to stop me?” Noah asked, stopping for a moment to look into her eyes. His voice was filled with desire, and there was something more in his eyes–fear. Fear that he might lose control if she doesn’t push him away soon and stop his actions.“Come on, Lin. Stop me.” He begged almost desperately, but Celene couldn’t bring herself to deny him. Not when his kiss and touch provided a strange kind of comfort that made her thoughts fade away completely from her mind.She was aware that she might regret her actions later, but in that moment, she didn’t care at all. So, she acted without hesitation and grabbed his shoulders, forcefully pushing him back onto the couch. With confidence, she sat up and positioned herself on his lap, causing h
“W-WAIT, Noah.” Celene pressed the back of her hand against her lips, trying to hide the fact that she couldn’t stop moaning. She hadn’t expected it to feel this incredible without him filling her up inside of her. He was simply rubbing his shaft against her core, but the tingling sensation made her toes curled with pleasure, and she couldn’t help but make noise. “What’s wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable with this position?” he asked as he continued to move back and forth between her legs, then showered her legs with kisses while still holding them tightly together. “No, it’s just—nghh, it’s weird.” she uttered between moans and Noah reached out to take her hand, removing it from covering her flushed face. He smiled, feeling relieved that he was able to satisfy her without having to go all the way inside of her. “As much as I wanted to fill you up, I don’t have any condom and if we do it raw, there was a risk of me accidentally shooting my load inside because I was inexperienced.” he
CELENE let out a sigh of relief as she collapsed onto her bed after a long day at work. Thankfully, there were no major issues, aside from Amelia’s constant glares whenever they crossed paths. Jarred also hadn’t contacted her with a new number, so the day was rather uneventful.And as the newest member of the team, she spent most of her time doing tasks like photocopying documents, setting up meetings, and getting coffee for everyone... In other words, she was an errand-runner.Despite the treatment she received, she remained silent and let them have their way with her because it was better than her having to deal with Amelia.She released a deep sigh and grabbed her phone, reading Noah’s message asking if she was home. He had offered to pick her up earlier, but she declined. It wasn’t because she was embarrassed about what happened last night, but because she didn’t want to keep imposing on him, knowing he had a lot on his plate.She typed a quick reply confirming that she was home,
“S UNIVERSITY?” Herman looked at his daughter, who had just revealed that she no longer wanted to go abroad for college despite being close to graduating.“Yes, Dad.” She nodded eagerly, determined to attend the same school as Noah. Even though they would only be schoolmates for one year before he graduated, she still wanted to study at the same university. After all, there was a good possibility that their paths would cross since she would be taking the same course as him.And so, when she graduated, she took the bar exam and passed without a hitch.“Noah!” she called as soon as she caught sight of him entering the business building. Celene then jogged toward Noah, ignoring the way he looked at her as if she had suddenly sprouted a second head. “Hi, you already knew I was going to study here, right?”“I heard from Dad, but why are you approaching me? We’re not close.” He raised an eyebrow and kept walking; his backpack slung over one shoulder. Celene frowned; it had only been two mon
“HUH? Isn’t that the man you had a crush on?” Madelyn asked, following Celene’s gaze with narrowed eyes. Celene couldn’t deny it, her heart still fluttered a bit at the sight of him, but she refused to give him any more of her attention.“Yeah, that’s him. Noah. The one I danced with at my debut.” Celene replied, trying to sound nonchalant but secretly feeling a twinge of jealousy. It had been a few months since he confronted her during his birthday, and since then, she had been trying her best to move on from him.She let out a sigh, averting her gaze from him as she put her cup back onto the table. It was starting to annoy her that every single time she saw him, he was with a different woman. She couldn’t believe he was a player despite being so cold and distant.“Don’t pay him any attention. I already stopped crushing on that playboy.” She rolled her eyes, but deep down, she couldn’t get rid of the pang of jealousy which was beginning to eat away at her insides.They just continued
“NOAH’S HERE,” Isabelle told Celene as she entered her room. Celene then looked at her mother and nodded.“Please tell him I’ll be there in a minute.” she said, causing her mother to smile from ear to ear. “W-what? Why are you smiling like that?”“Are you two dating?” Isabelle asked, her voice had a hint of curiosity.“Of course not, Mom. I just turned 18.” she couldn’t help but blush. Just the thought of her and Noah dating sounded like a dream come true. She had been crushing on him for years, but she had already accepted that he won’t ever see her as a woman. “He might be waiting for me; please tell him I’ll be there in a minute.”“All right.” her mother giggled her which made her shook her head. After her mother had left, she put the finishing touches on her make-up before grabbing her purse and making her way downstairs.She had decided to wear a simple yet elegant white dress that hugged her figure in all the right places, showcasing her curves. Even her make up seemed to comple
“WHAT?” Noah furrowed his brow, attempting to recall the events of earlier.Once he had taken care of everything at work, he ordered himself a cup of coffee from his favorite cafe. When it arrived, he had planned to call Celene, but after taking a sip of his coffee, something felt off and that was the last thing he could remember.“Your secretary informed me of the possibility that your coffee may have been tampered with. He is currently looking into the matter.” Celene explained between sniffles. Noah then gently pressed his lips together and brushed her cheeks with his fingertips, understanding exactly what she was going through at the moment.“I’m sorry for worrying you—”“Why are you apologizing? It wasn’t your fault.” she said as she touched his hand, “How are you feeling? Shall I call the doctor?”“No, I’m feeling fine.” Noah shook his head, “So, stop crying now. I don’t like that I’m making you cry.”“How can I not cry when I almost lost you? The doctor assured us that the pois
“GOOD MORNING,” Celene opened her eyes to see Noah’s smile. It was infectious, and she couldn’t help but smile back at him as he looked at her with his head propped up on his hand, “How are you feeling?”“I’m feeling great, I feel refreshed,” she responded, closing one eye as he leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on her forehead.“That’s a relief. I was afraid that you’d be sore from last night,” he chuckled, remembering how they had made love again and again after taking a quick break. Celene’s cheeks instantly turned red as she too, remembered how wild their night was.Not only did they continue to engage in intimate activities, but they also did it without protection throughout the night.“I cooked us breakfast, let’s go downstairs before it gets cold.” Noah chuckled because he could tell that his wife was reminiscing their passionate encounter last night.Celene nodded and got up out of bed, stretching her limbs while yawning. She then made her way to the bathroom to freshen up befo
THE SOUND of the bed creaking and their heavy breathing filled the room as Noah and Celene lay intertwined together, enjoying every inch of each other’s bodies. Tender kisses covered their bare skin, leaving their lips red from kissing. Their fingers entangled in each other’s hair making them forget everything else in the world, and only they mattered to each other.“I love you so much,” Noah muttered between kisses as his lips met Celene’s. They were both completely intoxicated with passion and bliss, unable to keep themselves from moaning at each other’s touch. His tongue danced against hers before sliding into her mouth, causing her to shudder underneath his touch.“Nghh~ I love you, too,” Celene breathed out, her hips moving against his own. She wanted him desperately, she craved him constantly for the past days they were apart, and now that they were finally together, she couldn’t get enough of him.A small smile curved Noah’s lips as he lowered his mouth to her chest, gently kis
“MOM,” Celene called out when she entered the private room where her father was currently sleeping. “How’s Dad?”“He’s recovering well. According to the doctor, he should be able to go home in about a week if everything continues to improve as expected.” Isabelle replied and Celene felt a sense of relief.At least there was some good news amidst the unpleasantness that had filled her day so far.“I see, that’s good to know.” She smiled, “By the way Mom, I’ll be going back to the penthouse.”“Oh, Is Noah returning tonight?”“Yes, Mom. I just drop by here so I can tell you personally.” Celene smiled before kissing her mother on the cheek, “Tomorrow, I’ll visit again and take care of Dad so, you can go home and rest.”“All right,” Isabelle nodded in understanding, and Celene moved over to the bed to give her father a gentle kiss on the forehead. With a wish for his speedy recovery, she left the hospital, hoping to see him back to full health soon.“Let’s swing by my parents’ place first
THE SOUND of her phone ringing jolted Celene awake from her peaceful sleep. With a groan, she fumbled for her phone with one eye still closed. When she saw that it was Martin calling, she quickly answered and brought the phone to her ear.“Hello?” she greeted, her voice groggy as she rolled onto her back.“Good morning, Ma’am. I’m already on my way to your parents’ house. I’ll be there in 30 minutes.” The moment those words reached Celene's ears, she shot up and glanced at the clock on the bedside table to check the time.It was already 9:00 AM.“All right, call me again when you’re already here.” She jumped out of bed and hurried into the bathroom to freshen up before ending the call abruptly. She realized she had overslept and had to be somewhere by 10:00 am, but she had just woken up. She cursed under her breath and rushed to get ready before Martin came to pick her up.She quickly took care of her appearance, brushing her hair and changing into a new outfit. She even added some ma
“CELENE!” Celene felt a surge of anxiety as she heard the desperation in Isabelle’s voice when she saw her rushing out of her father’s room with urgency.“W-what’s wrong? Did something happen to Dad?” she asked, her heart beating faster.“N-no, but he’s woken up.” Isabelle’s eyes welled up with tears, and Celene’s previously tense expression softened into one of relief.Together, they entered the room where Herman had finally awoken after a long period of sleep after his operation.“Dad,” She approached the bed, her eyes getting teary at the sight of him awake, “How are you feeling?”“Hmm, I’m feeling fine.” Herman’s lips curled into a smile as he extended his hand to gently brush his daughter’s cheek. He then turned to his wife, who was now overcome with emotion and tears. He tenderly touched Isabelle’s face just as he had done to Celene and smiled, “Dear, stop crying. I’m okay, I’m alive.”“I-I know, I’m just glad nothing bad happens to you.” she sobbed and Celene pursed her lips, t
THE AROMA of freshly brewed coffee greeted Noah as he entered the kitchen, where Celene was already busy making breakfast for them. He couldn’t resist wrapping his arms around her waist and planting a gentle kiss on her neck as he watched her cook.“Did you wake up early for this?” he asked and Celene nodded.“Yeah, I wanted to cook for you and eat breakfast together before you leave,” she answered before turning off the stove and facing him. She then wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him down a bit so she could kiss him. “Let’s eat,”Noah gave a small nod and took a seat at the dining table. From there, he observed Celene as she finished arranging everything on the table. Once she was done, she joined him and started to eat together.“Are you going to work today?” he asked as he took a bite from his toast.“Yeah, I’m feeling fine now since I had plenty of sleep last night,” she replied, “After work,I’ll head directly to my parent’s house to drop off my bag before making a vi
“NO,” Celene’s response was firm and unwavering. She could see the desperation in Martha’s eyes, but she couldn’t bring herself to give in. After everything that had happened between her and Jarred, she didn’t owe them anything.“If that was your sole purpose for coming here, then you can go now. I have no intention of seeing your son ever again.” She added as she straightened her posture and went back to her swivel chair, “I have a lot on my plate already, so if you dare to show up here again, I’ll make sure that you and your son will never be able to escape the mess you’ve gotten yourselves into.”Martha winced at the harshness in her voice, but she remained resolute. She had to keep fighting for her son, no matter how much his ex-wife still despised them. It was a difficult battle, but she couldn’t give up.Watching Jarred struggle lately was devastating for Martha as a mother. She blamed herself for the crumbling of their family; not only she hadn’t been a bad mother-in-law to Cel
TIME FLEW BY and the false rumors about Celene and Noah’s alleged affair before their marriage were finally dispelled. Martha’s statement had a significant influence in restoring the couple’s reputation, and as a result, they were no longer subjected to any further falsehoods or gossip being spread about them.“Are you sure about going public?” Celene placed the cup of coffee on the center table and took a seat next to Noah, who was engrossed in reading some documents. However, as soon as he felt her by his side, he set aside his paperwork and focused his attention on his wife.“Yeah, I don’t plan on hiding my face from the media forever anyway,” he said as he wrapped his arms around her shoulder, “But, are you sure you won’t go to Paris with me?”“I’m sorry, as much as I wanted to be with you on your first public appearance, I have many other tasks that require my attention,” Celene said apologetically, leaning her head onto Noah’s chest.If only she weren’t busy, she would definitel