CHAPTER 25: ASKED HIM A FAVOR
I went home early because I wanted to talk to my husband. As soon as I entered the house, not one of them was home. Ethan, who was always the first to come home from his business, hadn’t arrived yet. I was surprised. Well, as for my husband, I’m not surprised at all because he always comes home really late. That’s luck if he comes home early.
When I found out they weren’t there yet, I looked for an opportunity to cook for them both.
I quickly went upstairs to get dressed and when I put on my house clothes. I tied my long black hair in a ponytail, and then I hurried out of the room again. I was in the kitchen already. I opened the refrigerator and looked for food to cook tonight.
Exactly, when I open it, there was newly bought fresh fish. I thought of making it a fish soup. I also spotted cucumber, so I also thought of making a cucumber salad and many other food
CHAPTER 26: A WOMAN WITH THE SAME NAMEHe put a million on the cheque. "A million, oh, no, I can't accept it! It's huge," I uttered, at once back the cheque on him."Accept it; it's just a small amount for me. Don't spend on unimportant things. Remember, I don't always give away," Leonard said to me. I nodded to what he said."What else do you need?" he asked."Hmmm, can we go to grandma this Saturday?" I requested.He thought before answering. I was nervous that he might disagree."Okay, we will," he responded.I was happy with his answer that I jumped for joy.I forgot that he was in front of me, and then I saw him smiling. I was embarrassed.But even though I was a little embarrassed by him, I was also happy because even though he was strict and sometimes narrow-minded, he was also thoughtful sometimes."Go to sleep. It's a little late already," Leonard said to me. Then I nodded as a
CHAPTER 27: VISITING GRANDMAToday is Saturday; I was very excited to visit my grandma and nervous because it is the time that I will tell the whole truth about my just married.I took an early bath to finished cooking early, and when I had finished it, I just waited for my sleeping husband and my brother-in-law.After a few minutes of waiting, Leonard arrived in the kitchen. He was wearing a blue polo shirt and black jeans, paired with white rubber shoes. I stared at him stupidly.He had significant effects on me. Even though I see him every day here at home and sleep together, I still felt like he enchanted me. Especially the time when that short romance happens to the two of us. I begin to crave for more. Maybe, this is the effect if you fall in love deeply with someone.'Oh, God, he is so handsome, I really can't take my eyes off him,' I said to myself."Is the food re
CHAPTER 28: MY CONFESSION TO GRANDMAMy grandma's eyes widened as she saw me. I don't know if she was shocked because she saw me or appalled because I'm with a guy? I've never really brought a man home in my whole life because I am an obedient granddaughter.I hurried over to my grandmother and hugged her so tight and cried, "Grandma, I'm sorry, please forgive me, boohoo, boohoo, boohoo…!""Why are you apologizing? I don't understand?" My grandma asked, astonished."I made terrible mistakes, grandma," I cried.My grandmother was confused. She again asked, "What did you do tell me, and who is this handsome man with you?"I was in shock when Leonard approached my grandmother and took my grandma's hand to shake hands, and then introduced himself as he smiled at her. "Hello, grandma, It's been an honor that, at last, I finally meet you. My name is Leonard Lee."I signaled him not to continu
CHAPTER 29: I MADE THE FIRST MOVEWhen I opened the door of my room, I suddenly forgot the embarrassment I felt earlier; on the contrary, it was replaced by happiness and excitement because I was finally back in my comfort zone.I hurried in and stepped onto my bed. I rolled around like a child as I'm holding on to my favorite pillow. I even forgot that Leonard was with me; if he hadn't laugh, I wouldn't have realized that he was in front of me. "Hahahaha,…! You are so funny," he said.I immediately got up from the bed and adjusted my clothes, embarrassed. Leonard walked around my room and looked at the ones glued to my wall. "You are very childish," he said.I blushed in embarrassment as I bowed my head. He continued looking at it. I spoke, "Can we go to sleep? So we can leave early tomorrow?"He turned to me and said, "Why are you in a hurry to go home? Isn't it tomorrow is Sunday? So
CHAPTER 30: SHE FAINTEDOne month later,I was about to enter the classroom when I suddenly felt unwell. Maybe because of study stress due to consistently waking up late every night.It's my turn to defend my project today. Even though I felt dizzy, I forced myself to enter our class. I'm already in the classroom sitting in the assigned chair. But I still feel dizzy, and I still endure it. What is always on my mind is that I need to finish my report today."Ms. De Guzman, please come here in front. It's your turn to report." My instructor said.It's worsened the dizziness I felt. It was as if I could already see fireflies flying in front of me.'I can do it! It would be best if you did it, Al. It's your biggest chance today.' I cheered myself.I close my eyes and slowly stood up in my chair. Before I opened my eyes, I first felt myself, and then I slowly opened them again and slowly step
CHAPTER 31: THE RESULTLeonard came out of the meeting hall exhausted. He was the host of it, and their presentation took almost three hours to finish. He hurried into his office while his secretary was behind him, gasping as she followed him.When he arrived at his office, he immediately sat down in his office chair and hurriedly fumbled with his cellphone tucked in his coat pocket. It shows in his face that he seemed eager to use it.Looking at his cellphone, he was wondering why it flooded with missed calls from Alyssa. He immediately called it."Ring, ring, ring….!" The cellphone rang, but no one answered. He redialed the number still Alyssa didn't answer his call. He was suddenly nervous that he could not explain. He called his secretary to call one of his trusted men to come to his office.About a few minutes later, one of his men arrived. It bowed in front of him. "Find the whereabouts of my w
CHAPTER 32: SHE ALMOST SPELLS THE TRUTHLeonard did nothing to stop his younger brother as he watches him exit the room. In the tone of his brother’s speech, he knew that until now that he was still upset with him.On the other hand, Ethan hurriedly went to the nurse station to settle Alyssa’s bill and to talk to her doctor as per Alyssa’s request.The truth is, he wasn’t that furious with his older brother. Yes, he admits he got upset, but not to the point that he will resent him. He just did that earlier to pretend as if he was furious to find a chance to get out of the room.*****Leonard looked at his wife worriedly. He stretched his right hand to reach the sleeping wife’s hair, and when he got it, he gently strokes it.As he watches his wife’s pale face, he had realized how much he had fallen short of his obligation as a husband. He also noticed that her body gradually lost weight during
CHAPTER 33: ALYSSA IS HOMELeonard hurriedly stepped closer to Elena's condo. She was crying when she called him. He was already in front of it, and he immediately opened it.When he had already opened it, he saw Elena sits in the dining chair with food, drinks, and candlelight ready on the table."Surprised," Elena grinned as she said.Leonard frowned at what he discovered. He couldn't believe he left his wife confined to the hospital to give in to his girlfriend's unsubstantiated complaint.Elena noticed that her boyfriend didn't seem happy with the surprise she prepared. She felt sad. "Why do you seem mad? Aren't you happy that I surprised you? I'm making an effort for you, but you don't seem to appreciate it anymore." She said in disappointment.Leonard doesn't know how to explain to his girlfriend why he's not in the mood, but he knows whatever explanation he gives to her, she won't believe eith