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Two days went by so slowly, luckily Claire was there to accompany me and my son. Instantly my son loves her as she's a bit childish and she always plays along with all the things my son wants to do. She seems completely different from the first day she arrived in the villa. In the two days that she was here, Alexander and Claire were together most of the time. Not that I'm jealous or something. In fact I am happy. I can see Claire's wounded heart is slowly healing. Today her husband Mikhail arrived to pick her up. She seems reluctant to go with him but later on she bids us goodbye before we go to school which makes my son a bit sad and teary. "Oh my little sweet bun, don't cry, Aunt Claire will be back on Sunday." Claire knelt on her knees to hug my son who was a bit emotional parting ways with his Auntie. " Pinky promised Aunt Claire? " My son asked, pouting his lips and raising his pinky finger. Claire smiled at him and did their pinky promise. " Pinky promised my little sweetie
A triumphant smile formed on my lips. It felt so good to hear them speculate with envy. When I looked up to Clyde I felt my heart flutter when I saw him staring right back at me.God. Those thick brown brows and deep brown eyes that stare at me intently make my knee jelly. I noticed the stubbled on his face. He must have not shaved since the day he left home. What’s surprising the most is that his disheveled look just adds more charisma. Like every woman married or not, can't help but take a second look at him. Suddenly I have this urge to lift my hand and caress his cheek to ward off some bees who want to surround this gorgeous flower but I hold myself.Not in public Alec, i reminded myself beside we haven’t fixed what was left behind when he went on his business trip. I was busy with my own thoughts when I stopped walking. I glanced up and was surprised when he suddenly cupped both of my cheeks and placed a kiss on my forehead." I miss both of you, where's Alexander? " He asked
" It's ok, The doctor is coming soon Clyde, I promised I won't leave you. " I whispered to him, I curse inside my head! I can't bear seeing him so vulnerable and helpless like this.I went inside the blanket and embraced his shivering body. Maybe I can make him warm with my body.But damn it!His body is so hot, it felt like I was burning up as well.In my mind, I prayed that the Doctor would arrive soon and make him feel better.When the doctor arrived, I felt a little relievedThe doctor gave him a shot of medicine through his arm.He said that Clyde was over-fatigued, dehydrated and stressed. He even said that his immune system is low.Which shocked me the most. I mean, he looked great and strong. I never thought of him dealing with this. The doctor advised me not to stress him and to feed him nutritious food on time.I said yes to him, agreeing to all the instructions he left for me to do.When the doctor walked out, Mr. Reid knocked on the door and asked if he could talk to me.
There are too many things that's bothering me, however, first thing first I stood up on the couch and went back to the master bedroom. I dismissed Ms Charlotte and told her to go back to Alexander's room. I sat on the bed next to him and gently laid my hand on his forehead to feel if he was still feverish. I sigh in relief when I felt that it's not high anymore, though he still has a fever, it was light already. Hopefully soon it will go down, and he will be alright by tomorrow.Now that I have a chance to stare at him without his knowledge and putting malice on it. I freely trace with light fingers every single line, spot and freckles Clyde has on his face, even in his sleep, Clyde still has that strong enigmatic look. My fingertip lightly traces his soft red lips that kissed me this morning at the school.I admit. I miss it.No. Honestly, I longed for it, I dream of one day feeling those lips against mine. For the last six years I never once forget the night I gave myself to him. Lo
" Thank you for taking good care of me Alexandria, I don't know if I deserved this." I said to her after. " Hey, stop being melodramatic Clyde, I know that we're not 'love-birds' but you're still my husband. You mean a lot to me and to Alexander, and I hate seeing you sick. " She smiled at me while placing the palm of her hand on top of mine. My little kitten doesn't know yet that her simple gesture is worth millions of dollar. " Now eat your food, before it gets cold." She said in a motherly tone. She took the spoon and fed me with the soup. I didn't protest, in fact I'm enjoying this so much. It's overwhelming to know I have a special place in her heart. Though she said 'where not Love-birds' well not yet little kitten, but soon we will. I made an oath to myself. No matter what, I will make her love me back. I ate all the food she made and drank the medicine she gave to me even though I don't like taking medicine. She instructed me to stay in bed while she brought back the empty
I was flabbergasted, I could even hear our son's loud laughter from the other room. When I stared at myself in the mirror and saw how swollen my lips were. I couldn't help but mumble bloody hell. I trace my hand on my lips and I can still feel the tingling sensation when I let him kiss me. I don't know what's gotten into me, but after seeing how sick he is and how fragile he is when he's sick. I just don't have a heart to ignore him. I felt the need to nurse him and just shower him with some love and affection. Truthfully, I really don't know anymore where I should get the will to fight what I feel for him. Half of my brain is telling me to be still, and not give in, but every time Clydes is near and Whenever he tries to be close to me either by his sneaky little-trick. I can't stop my heart from fluttering. I can help but hold my breath! Damn it! I'm in a deep mess right now! I knew it! The moment I agreed and let him kiss me. I knew that the last piece of barrier was gone. I c
Without thinking, I reached for his lips and kissed him back. Fuck it all. Now I just wanted to be with him without thinking logically. Clyde seemed surprised but he kissed me back but gently pulled me away. " Kitten, I swear I want to kiss you till we're both out of breath, but I'm afraid I might share the virus with you." He explained which brought a smile to my lips. ” You should have thought about that when you asked permission to kiss me this morning.” I tease which made Clyde chuckle. " Have a good sleep, Clyde." I said to him letting him snuggle to my chest like a lost puppy seeking warmth from its owner “Hmm..thank you kitten. '' His reply before I heard him fall asleep with a smile tugged on his lips. I took a deep breath and made myself comfortable wrapping my arms around him. We woke up so early today that I also felt the need to take a nap. Slowly, I drifted away. I woke up from the warm caress on my cheek but I didn't want to open my eyes, instead I snuggled close
The next day I woke up from the sound of people whispering on the door. I blink my hazy eyes to adjust from the darkness of our room. I also felt Clyde move, but instead of going up he pulled me closer to his body. He nestled his head on the crooked of my neck while his hand was securely wrapped around my waist and his legs blocking my lower body from moving. " Clyde, Wake up, I think someone's at the door." I said to him, trying to move his face away from my sensitive neck. But then, as sneaky as he is, he starts nuzzling his nose on my neck, which made me laugh. I tried to pull him away, but it just made things worse. He didn't stop, and he even got a nerve to go on top of me and tickle me on my side, that made me breathless. I only stop squirming around when his lips touch my ears and gently bite it. Instantly sparks emit on the bite that sends shivers to my body, warm feelings envelop me but I pull him away when I see the door is slowly opening. Alexander quickly rushed insid
As we lay together in the quiet of our bedroom, the soft light from the bedside lamp casting a warm glow over the room, I turned to Clyde. His gaze met mine, and the depth of emotion in his eyes stole my breath for a moment. Even after everything we had been through, he looked at me as though I was the most precious thing in his world.“I don’t know what I would have done without you,” I whispered, my voice trembling with sincerity. I reached up to trace the faint lines of his face, my fingertips gliding gently over his cheekbone and jaw. He caught my hand in his, pressing a kiss to my palm before placing it over his heart.“You’ll never have to find out,” he murmured, his voice low and steady. His uninjured arm wrapped around me, pulling me closer until our bodies fit together as if we were pieces of a puzzle. His warmth seeped into me, chasing away the lingering shadows of fear and uncertainty.Clyde’s fingers gently brushed a strand of hair away from my face, and he leaned in, his l
As I settled back into the rhythm of Oak Hill Villa, a month had passed since returning to this familiar place. My parents and in-laws living close by provided a comfort that barely masked the heavy weight of unspoken truths. I found myself navigating my day-to-day life amidst their warm presence, yet internally, I felt like I was teetering on the edge of something profound.Morning sickness visited me occasionally, an unsettling reminder of the new life inside me. This wasn’t just any pregnancy; Clyde knew I was having a twin. The knowledge shaped our conversations, casting a mix of excitement and anxiety across our daily interactions. But even with that revelation hanging between us, there remained a pressing silence about other secrets—Clyde's hidden truths that I uncovered. Just when I thought I might steal a moment to breathe, my phone buzzed; it was Nicole, her voice filled with urgency. "I need your help. Can James represent me in my custody case?" Nicole had saved my life onc
It was a crisp autumn afternoon when Clyde, our almost six-year-old son, Alexander, and I finally returned to Oak Hill Villa nestled in Jefferson County. The golden leaves of the surrounding oaks danced in the gentle breeze, catching the sunlight as if nature itself was celebrating our homecoming. The villa, with its stone facade and towering columns, stood as a testament to the beginning of a new chapter for our family. Yet today, it wasn't just a house—it was alive, brimming with anticipation and joy.For me, the journey back was especially meaningful. Though my belly was still flat, bearing twins made me long for the warmth and serenity of the villa. The moment the villa came into view, a wave of relief washed over me. "We’re home, Clyde," I said softly, my hand resting on my abdomen. Clyde reached over, squeezing my hand gently. "Yes, we are," he replied with a warm smile.Xander, seated in the back with an iPad in his lap, looked up and grinned. “Yes, we’re finally home, Daddy, a
I woke up with a feeling that someone was staring at me. When I opened my eyes I met my husband's eyes, it was so tender and loving that my hand couldn’t resist cupping his cheek with a smile etch on my lips.“ Morning, Beautiful, I’m sorry if I woke you up. I just want to feel your warmth for a brief second but I guess I overdo it.” He spoke scratching the back of his head.” I smile as I turn my body to the side to face him while I use my hand to support my head while never leaving his sight. I don't see the light in the curtain so that means the sun hasn't risen yet.“ Did you sneak out from your nurse and doctor my dear sneaky Clyde?” I asked while my hand reached for his and wrapped it with mine.“ On the contrary of my love, they did let me go but the male nurse was outside waiting for me.” He informed me , which made me nod my head before I finally helped myself to sit on the bed. Clyde rearranged the recliner so my legs could hang while I lifted my hand inviting my husband to my
I turned my body to the side, using my other arm as a support for my head while my other hand lifted to spread to the side some of Clyde’s hair that's covering his forehead. Upon closer look it seems like Clyde had more fine lines in his forehead and in between his brows. I can even imagine how he looked when I was kidnapped and thought I was drawn when I fell in the sea. I bit my lips because I felt like crying. “ Hi, My Sneaky Clyde.” I pause and place my palm on his cheeks that have growing stubble. “ Can you feel my warmth? I hope so. You know, I miss you so much. It felt like we’ve been apart more than the years I haven’t seen you. It’s probably because I love you. That's why not seeing each other even for a few days seems like decades to me.” I took my mask off and planted a kiss on Clyde’s lips. Then I took his left arm and gently placed it on my belly.“ I have good news for you Clyde, remember when you talk about having a football team? Well, congratulations because we’re
“ We will also head out so Mom and Dad can come and see you. Amanda was so eager to check on you but decided for us to buy you fruits. So make sure you try to eat all of them ok?” Claire rolled her eyes pointing to the big basket of fruits before patting my hand while smiling at me. Guessing by her reaction my mother in law probably overreacted seeing the wide variety of fruit in the basket. “ Thank you Claire and Mikhail.” Claire's husband just nodded his head as he placed his hand at the back of his wife while his free hand was holding Yulia’s.“ Bye Yulia, let's play later.” Alexander waved his hand to her and Yulia uttered “ok.” Waving back to my son. This fast few months that the Mikhaylov Family Live in our home in Oak Hill. The two became so close like they were real cousins. A smile forms on my face as my dad and mom come closer to the bed. Dad brushed my hair while mom took my hand and squeezed it gently. I can see Mom has misty eyes so I tried to cheer them up.“ I’m ok,Th
When we reached the airport it was only then that I realized that I had already forgotten about the file that I’ve just read. When I asked James he told me he will make sure to delete it because we left the secret room in a hurry and Neo was not instructed what to do with the file. I sight and thank him for everything. When I landed in Iowa City I was grateful to see that Mr. Fred was there waiting for me. When I glance at my phone it seems like nothing has changed after I left my husband. Sitting in the passenger seat I felt a throbbing pain in my head. This fast 24 hours has been a roller coaster ride. The overwhelming stress, flying back and forth to this city but it doesn’t matter even though my legs are aching my stomach is a bit upset. As long as I can see Clyde the moment the sun rises up. I will be ok, we’ll that's what i thought but upon arriving in the hospital my stomach became unbearable that Amanda who just arrived as well notice my pale look.“ Goodness! Dear, how did yo
James looked worried about me but eventually said fine and I immediately clicked the file. It was a video compilation and It plays right away. The video looks a bit old, probably from six years ago when I was still pregnant with Alexander. I gasped when I saw myself in the video walking around with a big bump. Serving some customers who ordered my aunt's famous homemade carrot cake. The video was taken not far from where I stood . It was a scorching hot day and I remembered I collapsed from the heat but I don't remember how I ended up in the hospital without any injuries at all. But in the video the camera shivered the moment i held my head trying to fight off the dizziness that i am feeling at that moment and then everything became blank but not on the video who somehow still caught the entire event. Clyde stood behind me grabbing my shoulder with one arm making my body rest on him before he scooped me up, surprising the people around the cafeteria. My Aunt came out of the casa and
Chapter * 119 She Found The Answer *The room was huge and had a big bed near the balcony. Everywhere I look, the very walls of this room are basically filled with small or big picture frames of me while I was still pregnant, while I was working on my Aunts small Cafeteria, until I gave birth to Alexander. What caught my attention was the huge portrait I had with my son when he just turned one. I wonder if Clyde pays off the photographer to get a copy of it but it doesn’t matter. I know he was obsessed with us and somehow even though it defies practical reasoning. Deep in my heart I am glad that he was there in every milestone of our son. Even without knowing, just thinking how much effort he has to put in just to have a glimpse of us from afar. A stabbing pain fierce through my heart. I wipe the tears that slip down on my cheeks as I wonder how much pain he had suffered when he wanted to be with us and he couldn't. I glance at James whom I caught staring at me. His eye’s show sad emo