I must be going crazy again so I just covered my head with a blanket rather than see this man and my cheeks turned into a tomato from blushing so much."Yeah, but you still said I was handsome." itgrowled "Whatever! Go home! You're disturbing my rest!" I snorted under the blanket.I felt Bennet walk closer to my bed. In a moment, he unfolded the blanket that was covering him. I turned to him, no choice."What?!" I'm hungry "I was told not to disturb me! My head and throat hurt! And I'm irritated by---" I replied annoyed"Do you want to eat?" Bennet asked."Eh?" I was stunned and stared at Bennet."I asked if you wanted to eat?" when it repeats,I immediately sit on the bed. "Is that still being asked? Of course! Are you going to feed me? If so, hurry up because I'm hungry. Remember, you're in arrears with me. You're the one to blame for why I'm sick today, so it's your obligation to feed me- --"Bennet covered my mouth with his palm. "Shut up, wife. You're being loudmouth again."I w
Cole's POVIs it New Year's Eve yet? Why do I hear those raging and thundering fireworks from above? Or maybe, those fireworks didn't come from the sky... but from inside my heart.My heart... it was beating four times than the normal beatings. I'm starting to palpitate a little bit. Iwant to speak, but my mouth is being held captive by Bennet's masterful mouth. His lips were moving in wonderful motion it made my stomach churn. Bennet pinned me against the door, and one of his hands crawled from my arm to my back and the other wrapped tightly around my neck.Wow! He's strangling me! I mean, it's like he's choking me because I can't breathe. The feeling is indescribable. I've never been kissed before the way Bennet kissed me now.Knees jelly.Bennet's kiss was getting deeper and deeper, and he was also slowing down. No wonder, he's a good kisser. That's what I heard from my twin, Nicky.When I remembered my twin, I suddenly twitched. Guilt rushes inside me like running water. I rememb
Cole's POVBennet pushed Caroline away, but the girl won't budge. He is still wrapped around my husband."Ehmmm!" I can't stop tasting it. Phyton is testing me. Caroline is the new version of Anaconda. Not obvious python."Uhmmm!!" I can taste it stronger. 'The kind that makes my throat pop out from the intensity of the force.It's effective. Caroline turned to her.I immediately smiled at him... with plastic. Wave together. "Hello!" I congratulate you.With Caroline's attention on him, Bennet was able to push the girl away from his body. Very good. That Caroline is venomous, my husband might be killed.The phyton woman was surprised when Bennet pushed her. Her lips parted, but even so... she was still beautiful.Slap!But of course, I'm not affected that she's beautiful. I'm only half-insecure. Hehe."Er. I know you!" Caroline pointed to her as she clung to Bennet's arm again. "You're that Maintenance Girl from RedSphere, right? The one who caused trouble! I thought you've resigned a
The new guy winked at me. Eww."Long time no see, mi amore!" BENEDICT greeted cheerfully despite my shock. The man bent down and grabbed me by the arm to stand up but I swatted it away."Mi amore? You're disgusting, dude!" I snorted in his face. Yay! I'm terrified."Tsh! You really amused me to no end, Nicky. The NEW you is refreshing!" said the man softly but emphatically. I sensed danger behind his words and saw a glint of doom beneath his blue sapphire eyes. I don't know, but his eyes convey a strange message."BENEDICT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?! IN ALL PLACES, AT MY TERRITORY?!"Bennet's voice echoed throughout the universe. My eardrums almost cracked from the loudness of his scream. You're the best, he's just behind me. I think all the decivels caught my ear.Awww!After a while, it was Bennet who pulled me upright. His face was evil when he turned to me."And you! Why are you so lazy?!" he snorted in my face."Sorry. I think I'm lacking in calcium supply..." I just said. Bennet
We stopped walking when we came across an open door.I immediately saw President Gunford in the room talking to some members of the GTE Board and RedSphere. But he turned to the door and saw Bennet and me.When our eyes met, I was surprised when the President smiled. It was a kind of warm smile. A smile I used to see from my father. My heart fluttered as I returned the smile. This time it's real. Not a fake. Whatever the fight that happened to me before with President Gunford, I think it's gone."Bennet, come over here," called the old man next to me.I heard Bennet jump lightly before removing the arm that was around me and turning to face me. He stared at my eyes."Wait for me here. We'll go home together. It's easy, okay?"I nodded. "I'm just here," I answered.And Bennet entered the room. I was left at the door. I sat by the door and just looked at Bennet talking to old Gunford.Hmmm. I think something is missing. I wonder where the phyton had gone. Caroline. Is he still shocked t
We no longer interfered in Bennet's nephew's affair. My husband and I just went for a walk again. This time on a mini-safari.We saw lots of dry land animals like giraffes, lions, cheetahs, etc. I'm enjoying myself to death. I also missed the outside world. For the past three months that I have not been with my National Geographic Team, I have missed a lot. I am too amused by things. I used to think that I wouldn't be able to leave the iguanas, tigers, zebras, hippopotamus, and others that I take care of at work.Well, I guess, Bennet is a more interesting animal than all of them.Bennet Leofwin is a roaring lion, king of the concrete and modern jungle. And I was like a tiny mouse, smitten by his power, scared at first but loving him as the time went by, not afraid to die even on his deadly paw.Tch. Mahal. The irony of it. So dumb."I'll go buy some food," Bennet said after a while when we finished looking at the Safari."Stay here," he added.I just nodded. I can't say anything. Fir
Nicky expertly held the tiger with the help of some Animal Control Unit officers."Where did this albino come from?" Nicky asked the officer."From the jungle of Zambia.""Zambia?" Nicky repeated as he slowly injected the tiger with medicine. He used to be a professional."Yes. She was caught by the locals and brought in by the black market. Luckily, she was saved and delivered here in California just a few days ago," explained the officer."So... it's a girl! Geez. So ferocious, I thought she's a boy," Nicky said with a smile, patting the tiger on the head that was now slowly closing its eyes. Effect of sleeping pills."Thank you for your help... Miss Nicky Alphonse, right?" the officer also said smiling.Why is that? Does the officer know Nicky's name? No. They seem to have known each other for a long time."No sweat. I suggest you transfer this little fellow to a cold weather environment with lots of natural trees. Not these bunch of trash," Nicky pointed to the trees. "It would be
I roamed around the dark hallways of the house until my feet found its destination...Nicky's room. I'm standing right in front of her door.I slowly turned the door lock and opened it.Amidst the darkness of the room... I can see an outline of a figure lying on the bed. A figure of a woman I long to touch at night.Due to the rush of warm feeling inside me, I looked around the room. I stepped my feet into Nicky's room.Her room was small. I purposely let her use the smallest room because I know Nicky is used to luxurious rooms. Her discomfort is what I want. Because I want to give back.But I was surprised that I didn't hear a single complaint from him. Sometimes I even saw him sleeping on the floor as if he was more comfortable lying there than a soft bed.That's when I started to wonder who the real Nicky was. Which to this day still amazes me.Just like Nicky... the room is simple. He didn't even bother to put up decorations or anything. I just saw two picture frames resting on th
"I'll try... what..."Bennet stepped closer to him with one eyebrow raised."Which?""What... I'm going to try scuba diving in the Bermuda Triangle after I give birth to find out if the rumor that the Lost City of Atlantis is there is true!" I answered breathlessly.It was as if a question mark suddenly appeared in Bennet's head because of what I said. The next thing I knew, he just put his arms around me before saying... "You're really hungry! Whatever you're saying! You should be ashamed of Mommy. She might think, I'm marrying a crazy person."Mistress Vanessa was laughing heartily. He only laughed loudly as if he was being held back but his shoulders were shaking. The lady was very happy because she knew that I was planning to do something for her daughter."One more thing, Atlantis was not even in the Atlantic Ocean," Zehel added, pulling me out of the room. "Mom, I'll feed it first," he said goodbye to Mistress Vanessa who just nodded while laughing."How can you tell?" I will as
Cole's PoVMy stomach churned. It's almost lunchtime. I left the Hospital in the morning but it took me midday on the way because of debating with myself.Part of me didn't want to go. Saying I should let Bennet do what he wants. I don't want to go away anymore, it's tiring to always run away.So, what happened was that I just went back and forth all over the place with no plan. I can't call Thurstin, he's sure to yell at me. Especially Nicky, he definitely wouldn't want me to go away.Urgh.I can't come up with the best plan so I decided to stay at Mcdonald's and eat. Really hungry. Especially now, I have a double gut. If I'm hungry, my child is more hungry.My wound is aching. It seems like a bad decision to leave the Hospital without my wound healing.I was eating a burger when I saw some figures standing in front of Mcdonald's. They looked familiar, so familiar I think...Wait!Is that the MIB? My bodyguards in California then?! What are they doing here?The MIB looks out of place
We looked up when the sliding door opened and a Doctor came out who removed his facemask when he saw us.Bennet and Mistress Vanessa approached the Doctor while I remained in my seat. I could hear them."Doctor, how is she?" Bennet asked breathlessly. "And the baby?"Mistress Vanessa quickly turned to Bennet, her eyes wide. But the son ignored him.The Doctor sighed and... smiled."She's safe now," answered the Doctor. "Wife can handle it.""And my baby?""Your baby is stronger. He didn't leave his mother. Despite the trauma and shock, the baby remained strong. He wants to live. Congratulations, Sir."I stood up when I saw that Bennet was about to fall. I took his arm and held him. Bennet's facial expression looked like a thorn had been pulled out. He keeps on uttering 'Thank God!'"The patient will be moved to the private room so we will just wait there," said the Doctor."What about Nicky? The other twin?" I will ask."I'm okay," suddenly said a new voice.Nicky arrives. The real Ni
Cole's POV"Why are you a male partner? You're just a boy! My legs are shaking waiting for you. I almost went inside and got on the plane!!" I shouted immediately when Thurstin, who had just gotten out of the taxi, appeared to me.He frowned when he heard me. Pulling his luggage, he came to me."Who's to blame?! After you ordered me to find you a mangang buffalo even though it's not in season, you're just going to yell at me that I'm late?!" he said with a frown as he reached for the bag with raw mangoes.Oh crap! I automatically salivated.I took the bag and immediately sat on a nearby bench. Then I poured the mango.We are here now at NAIA Terminal 1. An hour from now is our flight to London. JM and I were together, but during the stop over in Dubai, he would get off, because his boss's office is there. Yes, Thurstin and I must be working on the same company but we have different bosses."Are you pregnant?"I was stunned by Thurstin's question. My eyes also widened when I turned to
Fuji POVI vowed gently when Attorney Ben Carlos bid goodbye and walked out the door. He's an efficient man, I only told him to dig something about the "signature" and he dug more than that. He also researched about Cole.We he he.I closed the door and turned to the man who must have been stoned from sitting.Bennet's expressions are similar from those in horror movies. He was pale and looked like he was being chased by zombies."You okay, Bennet?" I asked as I approached.Bennet looked at me but in a way that he didn't seem to see me."My marriage was invalid. Null and void, Fuji," he said as if he couldn't believe it.I sat in the chair opposite Bennet and watched him. Feigned ignorance of the scene. lol "How did it happen?""Well..." Bennet frowned. "I married a different woman. Not Nicky! But the name's Cole who took the name Nicky and..."I raised an eyebrow at him. "Didn't I tell you that before?""Huh?" Bennet frowned even more."I told you that the woman who spoke to the Lega
After I finished eating, I went to the porch and sat on a wooden chair that was there. Shortly after, Nicky followed me and sat next to me before hugging me.She's been busy and clingy these days. He always wants to be hugged and kissed. He also sleeps next to me. It was okay with me, but now I'm starting to get confused I want to stay away from him.I removed his arm that hugged me and then I folded my arms. I saw Nicky frown."I'm your wife, Bennet. Why don't you want to stick to me?""You know why I married you, Nicky. You're well aware of the fact," I answered."Right, Kelly.." she muttered.I didn't speak. A car parked in front of the house caught my attention. I stood up when I saw Mommy's familiar figure getting out of the car."Mom?" I said.I hurriedly ran to the gate and opened it. It was the first time ever that Mom visited me at my house."Bennett!" Mommy smiled when she saw me before hugging me. "It's been ages since you visited me and your Dad so I decided to pay a visit
"Hey! Bennet! Bennet!"I stopped eating when I heard the old man's voice. When I turned around I saw President Gunford running towards me.Bennet stopped laughing and also looked at the nearby old man. "Yeah?""Bennet, thank god you're still here! The drinking party! We're going there!"I was stunned. Drinking Party? So there are still parties after this?"Sorry, Nicky dear, only for boys," the old man turned to me.oh, Only men? Just them?"We won the event, so you don't have to worry. You have a prize," the old man added, patting me on the shoulder.My eyes widened. "We won?! Really?!""Yeah!""What's the prize? Is it a house and a lot? Million pesos? What?""Crazy," Bennet interjected.I frowned at the man. "Why? Bad dreams?"He didn't speak.President Gunford laughed. "Silly. Nothing like that. It's my gift to you for being a cute partner!"Wow. I'm shy. They say it's cute. Oh hey.I see that Bennet seems relieved by the situation. His eyes roll around and his eyebrows rise and fa
President Gunford's aura was different. He looks happy. The old man was wearing a simple polo shirt, black pants, and rubber shoes. And he has a cute scarf on his head like Benedict.He pulled me until we reached the tent where I saw Bennet earlier."Here! Here!" that old man "I want you to meet someone!"huh?"Ms. Pola!" greeted President Gunford to a woman holding a board."President!""Here! Meet Mrs. Leofwin! She's the one I told you who suggested this event to happen!" said the old man smiling."Really?!" that girl called Ms. Pola. "Nice to meet you! I'm Pola, head organizer of Manila Outbreak."I was relieved. He was the organizer of the Manila Outbreak?! The famous Zombie Running Game back then."Wow!" I said. "That's you guys!""Yeah. And I was also surprised that the head of the Gunford Foundation called us to organize something like this for them. Turns out, it was your suggestion. Thank you so much!"I smiled. "It was nothing. Your event was fun!"President Gunford was smil
Cole POVI put a glass of water in front of Nicky. "Stop crying, drink this," I said.Nicky wiped away a tear before pouring water into the glass.Nicky's face is all red because of crying. Maybe he was shocked to learn that Bennet only married me (her) because of arrogance."I... I... I have no idea that Bennet could do that! Well, I know that he loved Kelly all his life..."Ouch."... but did that just for revenge? And here I thought he loved me when we were together!" Bennet snapped.I know Nicky and Bennet's relationship was not that long. In fact, it only took months. Based on the e-mail my twin used to have with me, Bennet ended it up because he said it's not working, their relationship is as cold as ice. Is Nicky that numb to fool himself and say that Bennet loved him? Rubbish.Or maybe it was Bennet's fault. Bennet made my twin feel loved then dumped her. A cruel man he was.Thank you! But it seems... that's not the Bennet I knew. In fact, he's warm and caring. Yes, he will ye