WARM HUG
The boys started to talk about business matters while we, girls, decided to sit on the side of the pool, dipping our feet on the hot water.
Janice looked at me with questioning eyes. “Are you back together?” she asked.
I looked at her and shook my head. “You know I won’t get involved with him when he’s still with Rachel Grey,” I replied. Then I narrowed my eyes at them. “Did you know he’d come here, by the way?” I asked.
The three looked at each other and bit their lips. There, I know they knew.
Ashley sighed. “He asked Kris about this getaway. I was with them last night,” she started to confess. “He said he wanted to get drunk because he didn’t know what to do.”
I creased my brows. He doesn’t know what to do? What does that mean?
“He keeps on saying he wanted to be with you but he couldn’t break u
DON’T LET GO“I can hug you, can’t I?”Kai’s soft voice enveloped my ears as he carefully wrapped his arms around me.I smiled weakly as I looked up at him. He’s looking at me with eyes so serious and caring at the same time. I couldn’t look away.I bit my lip and slowly nodded. It’s too hard to not want this hug. I’ve always wanted this hug. I’ve lived to be hug by him like this. How could I stop him from fulfilling my dream?He smiled and sighed in relief as he pulled me closer—my face towards his chest—kissing my forehead before leaning his chin on top of my head.I missed the old times because it feels like the old times once more. His touch makes me want to go back to the past and make everything right. If I could’ve done it more cautiously, then, things may have been different.Times like this, I couldn’t help but thin
HIS LAPIt’s not a new question to me anymore whenever I am asked when I will fall in love again. When I was in New York, almost all of my close friends and colleagues asked me why I wasn’t entertaining everyone who has shown interest in me. I would always just reply, “I’m not looking for love right now.”I wasn’t. I wasn’t ever looking for love. Love comes at the most unexpected time in the most unexpected manner.I still remember knowing Kaisser Bennett vividly. I was looking for a tissue paper because my stomach is really in a row that fateful day. I almost yelled at the vending machine for tissue papers and sanitary napkins because I’d already wasted a lot of my coins but it doesn’t give me what I need.“Do you need tissue?” His manly voice asked me from behind me. I could remember how he looked so worried and confused at the same time as I stared at him with
WHAT’S BEST FOR THE ONE I LOVE“You must eat lunch on time,” Kai beamed at me as he lifted the spoon near my face.I opened my mouth and ate what was on the spoon. I chewed the food before replying, “I had a lot of new applicants to interview.”He narrowed his eyes on me. I could see his jaw clenching as he looked at me. “Even so…” he muttered as he fed me another. “Damn. I should’ve asked Serena to bring you food for lunch.”I chewed the food and stared at him. Right now, I feel like it is four years over and over again. He’s here, feeding me lunch, telling me not to skip meals for anything, taking care of me so well. I could remember every minute we spent doing these same things years ago. And the feeling is so good—so good that I could actually love time to stop.“It’s fine. My members could do that for me,” I told him and
LEAVE AGAINNothing could ever matter than doing what’s best for the people we love. Yes, that might be true. But what could I do when I’m torn between doing what’s best and doing what he wants?Kai asked me to never leave him again and I promised him that I won’t. I will not leave him no matter what.“The stocks have gone down drastically.” John informed us when he arrived in our office.I looked at him as he sighed hard. I know it’s hard for him and for the rest of the employees, too. If this continues, some employees might lose their jobs.Heina and Sofia stood up and gave me a list of the applicants who I approved to start today.I narrowed my eyes at the paper. “What’s with all these cross marks?” I asked.Heina looked down while Sofia bit her lip.I stared at them and waited for them to answer me.It was not long after unt
OFFICIALI stayed with Kai in his office the whole afternoon that day. I tried to ponder on the topic about our picture but he doesn’t give me a clear answer.He sighed and looked at me as he made me sit on his desk. His arms are both on my sides, trapping me in between.I could feel his breath close to my lips. I stared into his eyes and was lost right on the spot. “I just want to know what you would do,” I told him as I bit my lip.He looked down at my lips before staring back into my eyes. “I would do everything to keep you. That’s my plan,” he said as he planted a soft kiss on my lips. “I can lose everything but you. I can’t…I can’t afford to lose you again.”My heart hammered against my chest as tears are forming at the sides of my eyes. I had an idea that he would tell me this but hearing it from him makes me feel all these pent up emotions coming t
MY BOYFRIENDI’ve always thought about being serious in relationships. I’ve always thought that it’s still better to be in a relationship where we understand each other, we support each other and we complement each other. It’s not enough that we love each other. Love is the foundation but there are many other factors that would make a relationship last long.And that’s what I learned with my relationship with Kai. I loved him too much but I still had the guts and the courage to leave him. Sure, I had a lot of regrets and I think that’s just normal.I was too much blinded by my priorities that I thought love wasn’t enough.But right now, I won’t allow any of the past to happen again. I would stay with him. I would stay with him and fight. If he’s willing to give everything up for me, then, I am, too. I am willing to give up everything for him. It’s time to show him that
ANYWHERE ANYTIMEEuron was glaring at me the next day during breakfast. I don’t even know why he’s here. He usually lives in his condominium, so, what is he doing here?I tried my best to ignore his death stares to the best of my ability. I concentrated on my food even though I’m not really hungry.My phone vibrated on my pocket and I immediately opened the message.From: Kaisser BennettGood morning! I’m on my way to your house. See you! I love you.I bit my lip to stop a smile from lighting up from my face. Damn it! Just one text and my heart is about to leap out of my chest once again.I heard someone cough. I looked up and saw that it was Euron. He’s staring at me like I’ve done something wrong.Euben, who was sitting just beside him, blinked at me. “Who texted you, Nique?” he asked innocently making all of their attention on me.I glance
RACHEL GREYMy heart is beating so fast as I walked inside Kai’s office. Serena, who wasn’t shocked to see me, let me in quickly. For once, I wanted to ask her what she thinks of me when I am entering the CEO’s office.I didn’t bother knocking because the door wasn’t closed. On the small opening, I can see Kai looking at the door boringly. His face only lit up when he saw me getting in.A smirk played on his lips as he immediately stood up and darted towards me. In one swift motion, he locked the door and trapped me in between his body and the cold door.“What took you so long?” he whispered as I felt his hands on both sides of my waist.I could shiver at the sensations that his voice is giving me. Damn it. He’s the only one who could make me feel this way. There’s no other man in the world who could make me feel any of these mixed emotions.I bit my lip and st
KAISSER“What the hell did you do there?” I wanted to punch Juneau when I heard from Eunique that he went there saying that he’s her boyfriend.Juneau’s eyes narrowed at me. “Chill, dude! I didn’t say I am the boyfriend,” he replied. “I just went there for a visit!” He defended himself.I wanted to punch him. Really! “Why would you want to visit her, then?” my blood is boiling.Juneau smiled menacingly. “I like her.” He replied and that earned him a hard punch. I don’t care if he’s my half-brother. When it comes to Eunique, I don’t care about anyone.“What the fuck?” he cursed as he touched the spot that I punched. His lip is bleeding but the hell I care. He likes my girl and I don’t like it! “What’s your problem, Kai?! You’re getting married to Rachel Grey! Let Eunique go!”I g
BLACKIt’s been two days since the incident happened. Mom’s already conscious, as Eurick told me, but I never did try to visit her. I’m scared. I’m scared that she might deteriorate once more when she sees me. I don’t want her to get worse because of me.Eujean still hasn’t talked to me since the incident. She’s been in the hospital for days and Eurick only brings her clothes to change on every day. I can’t blame her for the cold treatment, though. I honestly think that I deserved it.On the brighter note, I am glad that Dad is not against my relationship with Kai. I don’t know what happened but I think Kai told him something that made him feel a bit more comfortable.Meanwhile, Rachel is still on her solo campaign about her wedding with Kai. This time, she even invited Kai’s parents on the press conference.“We are all so excited about the wedding,”
PROHIBITEDJust when I was so sure of the choices I will make, unexpected things happen.Mom’s in a critical condition. Different tubes and lines are connected to her as she lies on the hospital bed, looking so hopeless. The doctor said she experienced ischemic stroke, the one where a clot has clogged a blood vessel near the brain.“The situation is under control, for now, Mr. James,” I heard the doctor tell Dad as we were watching out for Mom outside the Intensive Care Unit.Dad nodded. “When is she going to wake up, doc?” he asked.I bit my lip as I watched Mom inside that darned room, helpless and weak.“I am not certain of that yet, Mr. James. Her condition is still critical. For now, her vital signs are all stable. She seemed to be responding to the treatment very well. But we can’t be so sure. We’re still going to place the client in close monitoring.”
GOING DOWNIt's been three days since Kai broke up with Rachel. It's the most painful way to break up with a girl. He cheated on her and now, he's the one with the guts to break up with her. She should be hurt but I'm not even feeling guilty of what happened to her.At first, maybe I am. But right after watching her on television, I realized that she’s one hell of a lunatic who's so in love with a guy. She's too in denial that she couldn't process some facts anymore.Too pathetic if one might ask.I don’t know if I should laugh or what. Rachel Grey just announced to the world that she is getting married to Kai. For once, I know that she is lying because I am with Kai right now, unlike what she's telling the whole world.I’m not in doubt of what Kai feels for me. From everything that he has shown me, I know how sincere he is. I know that he loves me. That gets no question from me.Mom stared at me
OUR PLACEKai held my hand tightly as we were looking at the shocked Rachel Grey. She looks so shocked and devastated at the same time. I know how it feels—that feeling when someone you love rejected you. Trust me. I know the feeling.“W-what?” she couldn’t even utter that one word. She’s in disbelief. And—I don’t know—maybe, in despair as well.Kai laced his fingers with mine but he’s still keeping me behind him. I don’t really know why. Is it because he’s scared that Rachel Grey would slap me once again? I don’t know.“I said, let’s break up.” Kai repeated those same words.Tears welled on Rachel Grey’s eyes as she looked at Kai, apologetic and submitting. She shook her head and walked near us.“No…” she shook her head and held on Kai’s arm. “No, Kai. You’re kidding, right?”
CLEAN SLATEI don’t know how quick we were as we put our clothes back on. Rachel Grey is standing behind the door, waiting for Kai to open the door to her while I am here, trying so hard to fix my after-sex hair.Kai looked at me and bit his lip. I don’t know what’s going on inside his head right now that his girlfriend is there, almost catching us.“Are you okay?” he even had the courage to ask me as he caressed my cheek.I breathed heavily. I am not alright. My heart is beating like hell and I think it could explode anytime right now.“Mr. Bennett?” Serena’s voice echoed the whole room once again as we heard another series of urgent knocks. Now, it seemed like Rachel Grey is getting impatient on the other side.Kai sighed and tucked the loose strands of my hair behind my ear. “Trust me on this one, alright?” he looked deeply in my eyes.I nodded
RACHEL GREYMy heart is beating so fast as I walked inside Kai’s office. Serena, who wasn’t shocked to see me, let me in quickly. For once, I wanted to ask her what she thinks of me when I am entering the CEO’s office.I didn’t bother knocking because the door wasn’t closed. On the small opening, I can see Kai looking at the door boringly. His face only lit up when he saw me getting in.A smirk played on his lips as he immediately stood up and darted towards me. In one swift motion, he locked the door and trapped me in between his body and the cold door.“What took you so long?” he whispered as I felt his hands on both sides of my waist.I could shiver at the sensations that his voice is giving me. Damn it. He’s the only one who could make me feel this way. There’s no other man in the world who could make me feel any of these mixed emotions.I bit my lip and st
ANYWHERE ANYTIMEEuron was glaring at me the next day during breakfast. I don’t even know why he’s here. He usually lives in his condominium, so, what is he doing here?I tried my best to ignore his death stares to the best of my ability. I concentrated on my food even though I’m not really hungry.My phone vibrated on my pocket and I immediately opened the message.From: Kaisser BennettGood morning! I’m on my way to your house. See you! I love you.I bit my lip to stop a smile from lighting up from my face. Damn it! Just one text and my heart is about to leap out of my chest once again.I heard someone cough. I looked up and saw that it was Euron. He’s staring at me like I’ve done something wrong.Euben, who was sitting just beside him, blinked at me. “Who texted you, Nique?” he asked innocently making all of their attention on me.I glance
MY BOYFRIENDI’ve always thought about being serious in relationships. I’ve always thought that it’s still better to be in a relationship where we understand each other, we support each other and we complement each other. It’s not enough that we love each other. Love is the foundation but there are many other factors that would make a relationship last long.And that’s what I learned with my relationship with Kai. I loved him too much but I still had the guts and the courage to leave him. Sure, I had a lot of regrets and I think that’s just normal.I was too much blinded by my priorities that I thought love wasn’t enough.But right now, I won’t allow any of the past to happen again. I would stay with him. I would stay with him and fight. If he’s willing to give everything up for me, then, I am, too. I am willing to give up everything for him. It’s time to show him that