INSIDE THE COURTROOM…"Are you saying that Mariano Marasigan, a widow at 68, childless, and your eldest brother… Signed the deed of transfer of the title of his properties to you, Bernardo Marasigan?" Wayne asked the defendant formally."Yes. I didn't force him. He took the initiative to sign it.""But according to my client, he doesn't remember any document he signed on the twenty-seventh of August… Exactly at nine o'clock in the evening, as you mentioned.""I don't know why he doesn't remember anything. Maybe he suddenly changed his mind. Besides, he's old. He has forgotten many things. Maybe he thought there was no one else to leave his properties to but me; I'm his only sibling. Then he suddenly changed his mind. Nonsense! He was just wasting my time here!"Wayne nodded when he faced his client, who was at his table; the disgust on his face was evident when he heard his brother's fabricated story. He turned his attention back to the defendant and spoke again, "Is it true that you
There was a smile on Wayne's lips as he parked his car in the garage of his house when he got home. At that moment, he could feel his body heating up. He does not understand his feelings and will not deny that it is because of his longing and desire to claim Leigh again. He's not too young not to feel that towards a woman like Leigh; he's old enough, so for him, his feelings for her are not shameful. It was also part of their agreement, and they both signed the contract saying that he could sleep with his ex-girlfriend. So technically speaking, it's a legal thing.When Wayne entered his house's living room, he stopped when he saw his caretaker, Yaya Fracia, carrying a small tub in both hands.He secretly frowned simultaneously as he simply looked at the Rolex he was wearing because, at that time, his housekeeper should be gone from his house.'It's already 10 PM. What is she still doing here?' Wayne asked himself. 'She was supposed to be gone, especially since she was not
"Okay. Good start, Leigh. You clearly remember what happened before you got drunk," I said to myself.Fortunately, I remembered exactly what happened before I started drinking. " But the question is, what happened afterward? That's what I don't remember! Urgh! It's annoying!" Because of my frustrations, I pulled my head and messed up my hair a bit. "Shit! Think about it, Leigh. Think more! How did you end up in Wayne's room if you drank in the living room?” Leigh still trying to remember everything. While her two hands were pulling out her hair, she suddenly heard a sound from the door closing. She automatically raised her eyes where she immediately saw Wayne.Wayne was turning his back to Leigh, so she wasn't sure if he saw that she was awake.‘Oh my goodness gracious! He had no cover. He was wrapped in a thick dark gray towel covering the lower part of his body.’ Leigh exclaimed.Leigh's eyes suddenly roamed at Wayne's sculpted bareback. Because Wayne turned his back to Le
‘It is really your fault, Leigh. I thought you would just get rid of the nervousness you felt last night, so you drank alcohol. You didn't say you were going to rid your soul from your body and your sanity too! MY GOD!'"Sit down here. Sipped some hot soup. You must have a hangover. Eat together with Sir Wayne." Yaya even pulled the chair for me and guided me to sit down. Fortunately, I didn't tie my hair, so I used it to cover my whole face.I feel like I won't be able to face Wayne now, especially, and I can't even remember what happened. Damn! For sure, Wayne has a lot of advantage in my situation. Obviosuly, he can remember anything. I have lots of questions in my mind right now.Did I initiate the kiss?Did I undress in front of him?Did I say anything while we were having sex?Am I moaning loudly?Damn! Thinking those things and questions, made me really want to disappear in just an instant. Those are some of the questions I don't know the answer! I am really concerned about wha
THIRD PERSON'S POV All of Saturday passed, and now it's Sunday. After the conversation between Wayne and Leigh, they never spoke again. In fact, that was the last time the two of them met in that house. Wayne was leaving the house without Leigh's awareness if he wasn't inside his room. When the young man leaves, she is unaware of his arrival too. Leigh couldn't help but let out a deep breath inside her room and lay on her bed. "He's really a coward," she said to herself. Her back was against her soft bed, so she was looking directly at the high ceiling of her room. "I didn't think he could get angry with me like that just because what he wanted to happen didn't happen. Besides, I really didn't mean to get drunk like that. But, of course, he definitely won't believe me." Leigh can only complain and express her thoughts to herself; her only sure ally is herself, which is the reality. Even though almost a day has passed, she still can't move on from the conversation she an
If everything is in chaos because of the shocking news about the separation of Alexander and his long-time girlfriend, Kiana, which no one knows about, Wayne stays quiet in a corner while drinking. He was deep in thought, but it was interrupted when Kai suddenly entered their room and called his name."Wayne." He was panting hard; maybe he ran or something."What?" He frowned, looking at his friend like he was uninterested."Your ex-girlfriend, Leah, is downstairs."Wayne frowned even more when he heard that claim."Stupid. It's Leigh, not Lea," Alexander corrected drunkenly."Wayne has an ex?" Ivan and Oliver asked in shock."Who?" Vince asked."It's Leigh. Are you all deaf? I just said her name." - Alexander."Are you sure about that, Kai?""Yeah. Actually, she's with someone. And it's a boy."Wayne automatically stood up because of what he heard. He was frowning when he decided to go out of their private room, where he also heard the footsteps of his friends who followed
When Leigh got home, Yaya Fracia was already gone. She also found out that Wayne wasn't there yet because she didn't saw that the young man's car in the parking lot.Leigh let out a deep breath. She decided to go up to her room. But, when Leigh was about to step up the stairs, her cell phone rang, which she immediately took out of her pocket.Leigh's eyes widened, and she was also a bit stunned when she read Wayne's name on her phone screen. Leigh's heart began to beat slowly for reasons she did not know.'Wait, why is he calling me?''After a few days of not talking to me, he will call me now?'‘What did he even eat?’‘Oh, wait! Maybe he will just nag me again, right?’'Should I answer or just pretend to be asleep?''Hays! Whatever! I'll just answer this.'"Hello?" Leigh immediately answered on the other line.[Hello, is this Leigh?]Leigh's eyes widened, and her brow furrowed when she heard the unfamiliar voice on the other line. She even looked at the caller ID, and
After Vince left, Leigh immediately confronted Wayne, who was still fast asleep in the passenger seat. Leigh just shook her head before she closed the door and turned towards the driver's seat."Whoah! Clear your mind, Leigh," she reminded herself. "Drive well and carefully; a lawyer is next to you now. He's just sleeping, but he's still a lawyer. You might even be charged with that if you hit his car," she added.Soon Leigh started driving. She was going slow because she was being extra careful since she wasn't used to driving big and expensive cars. After a few minutes of driving, Leigh suddenly heard the vibration of Wayne's phone, which was just resting on the gear shift. It's a good thing that the young man's phone is on vibrate because otherwise, he might wake up in no time.And because the vibration was still going on, she couldn't help but throw a glance at Wayne's phone, where she saw someone calling Wayne. Leigh was also stunned when she read the name on the caller ID.That'
The days passed swiftly. It's Sunday now, and I'm just walking home. It's only five in the afternoon, so I decided to walk instead of taking a ride. I wanted to save my hard-earned money. I didn't want to spend the entirety of my week's salary so carelessly.This is my last paycheck from the restaurant, so I need to be frugal. I've already bid farewell to Ma'am Sammie. I felt a bit embarrassed because I didn't last long at my job, and Pio only recommended me, but I have no choice but to fulfill the promise I made to Wayne.It's just sad because I know deep down that I'm capable of my job. It's tiring, yes, but isn't every job demanding in its own way? I also felt bad about suddenly resigning and leaving my co-workers. I had become close to them, especially Yuki, whom I considered like a younger sibling.But, as I mentioned, there's nothing more I can do. I've said yes to Wayne. Here I am, following what he wants.Speaking of Wayne... the past days between us have been quite pleasant.
"So, are you really saying that you delivered food to that kind of place?" Wayne exclaimed as I entered his house. Actually, I felt earlier that he was definitely going to bring up the topic, but he couldn't because we didn't go home together. I had to swing by the restaurant to return the motorbike, while he went back to retrieve his car, which he had left behind.As soon as I entered, he immediately asked me what I was doing in that place, and I simply answered his question. Now, I could clearly see the anger in his expression as he stared directly at me."Yes, because it's my job," I replied seriously. I didn't know what he was so angry about now, especially when he's the one with an issue between the two of us."You delivered food to a gambling den!" he repeated. "I knew it, your job isn't safe!" He even stood up from his seat on the sofa because of his frustration with me.My ears were ringing now, and my patience was running thin too. Like I said, he's the one with an issue, so
My morning began with a surge of irritation as I woke up early, preparing for my day at the restaurant. I practically tossed the comb I was using onto my vanity table. The annoyance from last night still lingered within me. It wasn't because things didn't go as planned between Wayne and me, but rather, it was because I had come to realize who called him last night.No wonder that name seemed so familiar. I couldn't afford to be mistaken; she was the snobbish woman from the charity ball. She was the one accompanying Wayne on the night that became the reason why Wayne denied me."Argh! This is infuriating! If only I had known sooner that it was her... then maybe I would have found a way to stop Wayne from leaving last night," I muttered to myself.I sighed deeply and decided it was time to leave my room. I couldn't afford to be late for the restaurant, not with all this anger simmering inside me.As I descended the stairs, I automatically stopped in my tracks upon seeing Ya
I got out of Wayne's car without looking back, clutching my sling bag tightly as he parked his car. I headed straight for the entrance of his house, not turning around. I could feel my heart pounding with every step. I wanted to turn around to confirm if he was following me or not, but I decided against it and chose to walk faster instead."I need to get to my room as soon as possible," I whispered to myself.As expected, Yaya Susan was nowhere to be seen when I entered the house. My nervousness intensified even more because of that.I hurriedly climbed the stairs, wishing I could take three steps at a time just to get to my room faster.I secretly smiled when I reached the front of my bedroom door. I didn't hesitate and immediately reached for the doorknob, about to twist it open. However, a hand suddenly rested on top of mine, as if helping me turn it. I didn't look back to see who it was, but I recognized him instantly from the scent of his perfume.I was about to pull
I feel like I've lost myself while sitting here at the back of the jeepney. I'm currently on my way to the restaurant. I'm still holding onto the handle, but I'm lost in thought. Until now, I can't believe what happened between Wayne and me last night.If only I could smack my own head right now, I might have done it. But I held myself back because I'm not the only passenger right now.I just hope that the people in front of me don't notice my flushed face. I can feel my cheeks burning, especially since I vividly remember everything that happened after what happened in the car.I felt like I was dozing off already just from Wayne's embrace as he carried me towards my room. It was only when he gently laid me on the soft bed that I slightly jolted awake.I could hear his faint, somewhat hoarse voice whisper to me, "Just sleep tight, I'll clean you."At that moment, I didn't quite understand what he meant. I just saw his back as he walked into my bathroom. My eyelids closed on their own
Wayne's hand continued to caress her thigh, moving up and down, while he maintained his unwavering gaze into her eyes."Please, tell me you're not going to work anymore. I'm offering you a secretarial position at my firm. Why can't you just accept it, huh?" Leigh bit her lower lip in response to the warmth she felt from Wayne's touch, but she restrained herself. She suppressed the conflicting impulses within her to be able to answer him."W-Wayne—"Leigh couldn't finish her sentence as Wayne suddenly kissed her. She was taken aback in those moments, finding it hard to believe that their conversation had turned into a passionate kiss. But when she noticed that Wayne had closed his eyes while savoring the connection of their lips, she involuntarily closed her eyes too."Hmmm." Leigh unintentionally let out a soft moan. Wayne's hand continued its motion on her thigh, accompanying the fervent kisses they were sharing."Tell me... you're not going to work... hmmm..." Wayne murmured between
Wayne quickly closed the folder he had been reading that evening. He also glanced at his black wristwatch and noticed it was almost seven o'clock. He stood up, about to reach for the black coat hanging on his swivel chair, when Brent suddenly entered his office without even knocking."Oh? Leaving already?" Brent asked him, carrying about five white folders, catching Wayne's quick gaze.Wayne was currently at his law firm during that time. He had initially decided not to go to the office, claiming he was still recovering from the illness he had the night before. But boredom got the best of him at home, especially since Leigh wasn't there, so he ended up showing up around noon after having lunch.Leigh had eaten incredibly quickly, almost finishing her meal in about five bites before promptly leaving after Wayne paid for her orders."Yeah. Just put the folders on my table," Wayne replied without much emotion as he put on his coat. He noticed from the corner of his eye that Bre
Leigh's eyes widened as she read Wayne's text message. She didn't know why, but her eyebrows furrowed involuntarily upon seeing the three red heart emojis from Wayne's message."Ugh! This is my fault. Why did I accidentally press the heart emoji out of all the emojis on my phone?" Leigh complained to herself. She felt like slamming her phone against her head, but she restrained herself because there were many restaurant staff around her now.She was on break along with a few colleagues.Throughout the morning, Leigh had only received three delivery orders. Not many people were ordering online, so she had some time to rest now. Since she was quite worried about Wayne, she decided to send him a text as her first move. But this is what happened; she accidentally pressed something she shouldn't have.She decided to send Wayne another message. She thought maybe she could take back her earlier message.To: Wayne'I accidentally pressed the heart... I didn't mean to.' Sent.She
Despite not having slept well the previous night due to her racing thoughts, and in addition to that, consistently checking on Wayne's condition in the adjacent room, Leigh managed to rouse herself early the following morning. The ambiance retained a lingering dimness as Leigh awoke. Passing Wayne's room, she cast another fleeting glance inside to ascertain if he remained in peaceful slumber. Squinting her eyes, she gently twisted the doorknob to Wayne's room. Inside, Wayne was still sleeping peacefully. She carefully closed the door again and proceeded straight to the kitchen. Aware that Yaya Fracia typically came around eight in the morning, Leigh realized she'd have to get Wayne's medication ready once he woke up. Taking charge, she decided to take the initiative to cook and prepare their breakfast. She opted to prepare something quick and easy. She needed to hurry since she also had work to attend to. She rustled up a batch of ready-to-mix pancakes and fried sunny-side-up eggs.