Krysie checked his temperature for the nth time. Elias is sick. His body is so hot that she can't even take a nap for she's worried. She doesn't know why she's feeling this. He collapses in front of her because of a high fever. She's hesitant to call someone to help her bring Elias to the hospital. It was her instinct that drives to her put Elias on her bed. She wiped his forehead and neck with a piece of wet towel like she used to do with her children when they are sick. The thermometer made noise and Krysie was fast stood. She went near him and pulled the thermometer from his armpit to check his body temperature. It's 38.7° now, which made her feel at ease. It was forty a while ago before she wipe a wet cloth on his forehead. What is he doing here anyway? The last time she checks, he's in New York. Did he happen to follow her here? Because honestly, she doesn't believe in coincidence anymore. And he even knocked on her door. She stares at his sleeping face. Krysie took another d
Krysie woke up without Elias in her sight. The mere thought of it makes her smile bitterly. She can't understand herself why she's feeling this. Everything must be over. It's all in the past now. She massaged her temple and decided to take a cold shower. His scent is still lingering at the corners of the room. She just hope it'll vanish through the humidifier and air condition before her babies could return. Krysie changed into a comfy outfit and pursed her lips when she remembered something. She wasn't able to ask Elias about how ended up here. Then the thought of her being caught red-handed by Elias or Hunter inside this condo with her babies popped up inside her head. Damn, what was I thinking? She won't let that happen. Four years of hiding would be gone for good if she'll make one wrong move. Maybe it's a good thing that she left her babies in the mansion last night.Krysie stares at herself in front of the mirror and frowned. She tilted her head to the right and touched her n
“WHERE HAVE you been?” Hunter asked the moment he stepped inside the manor.He smirked. “Heaven.” Elias woke up early so he could leave. But of course, leaving without giving her remembrance doesn't sound so thrilling. So he put kiss marks on her neck and below her breast. He's imagining what would be her reaction at the moment she'll wake up.“Your jet left the last day and now you're returning home with a fucking smirk on your face. What's going on?” Carson asked. Hunter glared at him. “And you even permitted her to have left without telling us.” Elias roamed his eyes around the house. The house that they built for them…for her. It has her pictures hanging on the wall and her favorite arrangements all over the house. She's the only missing piece to complete the puzzle of this mansion. “I found a better plan to have her back,” he said. “but that doesn't mean it's fucking easy. My brat is cold right now.” “So you're with her?” Hunter raised his brow. He walked towards the couch
She was up all night. That freaking letter didn't let her sleep. She's just staring over the horizon while holding the envelope. Morning arrives and she is forced to move her ass to make breakfast for her babies. Even if she's not in the mood to move, she has to. She also needs to ask Noah about the invitation card he left last night on the center table. She checks the time on her wristwatch and heaved a deep breath. Krysie went to the kitchen and started doing her job. Maybe he can enlighten her. Maybe there's an explanation behind such events she's not aware of. She made a breakfast wrap, scrambled eggs, and bacon. She also prepared their milk and cereals, Haven's favorite. It took her an hour to cook everything, including everyone's breakfast. “You're early, huh.” Krysie turned around and saw Margaux. She smiled, but that didn't reach her eyes. “Hey. How's life?” “Doing great.” Margaux headed towards the fridge and pulled out some milk. “How about you? You're always arguing w
Want 66SHE HUFFED and gripped the railings tightly. Oh, God. I fucking hate this feeling. She looked up at the sky and heaved another deep breath. It's past three in the morning, and she's here. Overthinking her worth and her feelings. If she's enough to be valued or not. Everything feels like a stab in her chest. Hearing someone you love getting married and you're not the bride is heart tearing."Oh, God. What have I done wrong in the past to suffer this?" she whispered while looking at the wide sky. Noah tries to talk to her but she declines. She's done. It's all done. If he really did his best to stop the upcoming wedding, he could have done that long enough before she could know this shit. He could have told her. He could have... damn it. Krysie sniffed and looked down on the pool area where the water is glistening against the light from the corners of the pool. It's windy, the water's unstable. The same goes for her mental and emotional health, too. They're not stable. She c
"It's a long day, kiddos. You can rest. Mommy's going to cook something for you," Krysie said right after she finished putting all her luggage in their room. Haven looked around. "Mommy, is this tyu? Wey in No Yoyk?" That made her chuckle. Aw...it seems like her baby still can't believe they're here in the place where she works. Well, they should be. It's funny how she forbade her kids days ago to come with her and now... they're here. They're in New York. Kaizer was the only person who's there and who wishes them well before they left San Diego. They landed in New York at exactly eleven thirteen in the morning. Kaizer's service car takes them to this house which she thinks is owned by her brother. And yeah, he bought this for us."Are we gonna study here from now on?" Hades asked while sitting on the couch. Krysie nodded her head and winked in her babies' direction. "Yes, sugarplums. You're studying here in New York while Mommy's working." "Yehey!" Haven clapped her hands and t
Krysie bit her lip hard and massaged her temples. She checked the time on her wrist and it's almost six now. She's thinking about leaving everything for tomorrow but that would be death for her. Elias will hunt her down and come to where she lives. And it would be freaking early for them to know about her kids! She inhaled deeply and decided to come over. Elias would be mad if she won't show up. Krysie perfectly knows he's not good when mad. So she has no choice but to show up. Krysie took the quickest bath in history and changed. Simple low waist jeans and hanging blouse made her outfit. She combed her hair and tied it into a low ponytail, leaving some strands of hair near her ears. She also paired her outfit with converse shoes for an easy run.Yeah, it's better to be ready than sorry.Her phone from her sling bag rings. Krysie pulled it out to see who's the caller and silently thanked God it was her brother. “Hello, Kaizer…” “How're the kids? How are you?”She bit her lower li
“Seriously? You could have just accepted Kaizer's offer,” Margaux said from the other line. Krysie took a deep breath and bit her lower lip while looking at the sky. It's already eleven in the evening and she just confessed everything to Margaux. “I don't want him to get involved in my life again,” she whispered. “I can't accept the fact that he also hides everything from me. I'm disappointed.” “Just swallow your pride, Girl. Unless you want to be with them?”That silenced her. She's doesn't. Never in her wildest dreams dreamed to be in the siblings' arms again. But she wants to stop depending on her brother. “You can borrow money from him and pay him off afterward. There's no harm in that, Sey. Just try,” Margaux added. She huffed and looked down at the garden. “Should I?” “You should.” Krysie can imagine her friend nodding her head. She closed her eyes as the cold wind blows. The sound of the crickets is indicating her it's already nighttime. Even the cold breeze that's touch