My eyes widened as I raked my eyes on him. He's not wearing his shirt, I don't know what he's wearing underneath the comforter that hugged us both.
"How was your sleep?""Y-you slept here last night?!" I don't remember letting him stay here!"Wait, I actually couldn't sleep last night. I was awake all night long..." he chuckled sexily.Damn it, I bit my lip hard. Gosh, did I slept soundly last night that I didn't even remember anything?"I don't remember letting you stay here." I averted my eyes and was about to get off the bed when he suddenly pulled me back to lay down."What the fuck, Ellwood!" My breathing hitched, I'm really panicking right now. His dominant action and his strong muscles pinned me hard against the bed.I slowly felt my cheeks heating as he hugged me. Damn you, Ellwood. You're fucking crossing of the line."You're very tired last night. You slept in my arms so I carried you to your room... And I decided to sleep here with you because youHe frowned hard while looking down at me, his perfect sculptured jaws were tightly clenched. He muttered something that I didn't get.I pursed my lips. He is already pissed.He didn't ask again because the metal door opened. He intertwined his fingers in mine and led me to the door. I wanted to protest but I can't now that he held my hands tightly.We walked inside the restaurant where we had dinner last night. He assisted me to a private room.Table for two? I pointed out when I sae the table he got for us. The waiter quickly gave us the menu to order."Uh, are we meeting with Mr. Cheng here?" I asked casually."Nope, he's out of the country right now..." he answered.I swallowed. I thought we're having a lunch meeting with Mr. Cheng? So does it mean that we're alone here? Now?He leaned onto the couch, anf because our table is round, his legs can't help but to hit me under, considering his size.I couldn't take my eyes off the table. Our space is to limi
He suddenly let me go and stood up. "Finish your food. I'm just gonna call an important person." Minutes had passed but I still can't manage to recover from what happened. I scanned myself in the full-sized mirror while wearing a red formal above-the-knee evening dress. My long chocolate hair cascaded down my back and my delicate eyelashes kissed my rosy cheeks, with lips lightly red but so alluring. I want to look simple yet elegant, and I'm happy to know that I have achieved that look. I blew out a deep breath when I heard a small knock on the door. I picked up my clutch bag and got out of the room to greet Ellwood. My lips stretched into a smile when I saw his reaction. "Hey, what's your problem?" I tapped his cheeks lightly and chuckled softly. He licked his lower lip and curved upwards in a half-grin. "You look radiant!" he muttered. I stiffened for a moment before returning to my casual face. I smiled at him sweet
My emotions are mixed up right now. Anger, hatred, irritation, and jealousy. How could he kiss his mistress in front of me?! If I could take that scene back then, I won't back down now that we are in a different situation. He already knows the truth! "I love the smell of you on my clothes..." Ellwood whispered loud enough to be heard, wanting to be sweeter than the two in front of us. I gulped and glanced at Gabriel. He remained stoic, but he suddenly looked away as I heard a clenching jaw over the table. I was relieved when the food arrived. Ellwood and Alessandra kept their conversation intact. She showed a polite interest in Ellwood's life. He was proud to talk about how successful he was in the fields of Freight and Cargo Shipping. As well as being the CEO of Rising Stone which is supposedly my position. "Rising Stone? I heard a few things about them. Are they the owners of the biggest mining company in Queensland?" Alessandra talks inquisitively.
My heart thumped erratically, knowing that the tension between us was left hanging in the air. "So, Mr. Magnus. Can we expect your presence at our engagement party?" Ellwood cracked the silence in a decisive way. "I'll think about it. I have a lot more important things to do than to socialize at the party," he replied. Ellwood emitted a smirk. He shook his head before he confidently leaned against his chair. "If you haven't had a wife, I'd think you're against our plan of marriage..." His lips turned up wide, "But because you're already knotted to another and it looks like you and Alessandra love each other, maybe I'm wrong." Ellwood's smirk became wider, having the plan of igniting the fire. I swallowed hard. Even if I don't like where this is going, I suddenly want to hear Gabriel's answer. He licked his lower lip slowly. He looked up, seemingly losing his patience. "Marriage isn't a ring worn or a pape
My heart pounded nervously against my ribs. I held my dress tightly to stop it from falling. I took a deep breath, in and out as I was held hostage by his gaze. He didn't answer me, instead, his eyes raked my body. "Get out of my room or else I'll scream!" I said in my shaking voice. His lips twitched upward and he just shrugged. Instead of being threatened by my remark, he walked even closer, until his shoes touched my bare feet. His face was pulled down, eyes were intense in a way that thrilled me. I looked away while trying to fix my clothes. "I'm sorry about earlier, I wasn't expecting that to happen..." he said gently. My jaw clenched. "What should I expect from you? You don't remember anything," I said full of sarcasm. Silence stretched between us like a rope. He eyed me carefully, watching me frantically zipping my dress up. "Let me help you with that..." Before I could even protest, he already held my sh
"Fuck!" He groaned as he pumped in and out. "Zeki!" I mewled as I could feel the wetness flow from me and spread over his hand. I was so weak while feeling the pleasure his hands gave me. "Did my wife like that?" he asked sexily over my sensitive skin. I bit my lip. He continued rubbing my clit which was still covered with juices. I rolled over and pulled him closer to me, grasping his hair so tightly and pressing a hot kiss on the lips. Hungrily, passionately and erotically. I felt his mouth stretching wider than it should. He quickly answer my kisses, the heat slowly returning in my body. I riffled him over the bed and he surrendered willfully. Now, I'm in control of everything. His hand slowly rubbed my backside as I rode at the top of him. I freely stared at him while his face was plastered with a playful smirk. "You fucking turned my world around..." he said as he cupped my breast and massaged it not so gen
I sat straight and watched the buildings and establishments from the window. The people are busy, the sidewalk was almost filled with employees going home from work. Far from San Marcelino where you can sight the ocean almost everywhere. "Villa Rosa, ma'am?" he asks. I sighed and turned to him. "Yes, Mang Carding, please don't tell Mom and Dad that I'll be staying there tonight." He nodded at me and focused on driving. I faced the window again. The earlier full of buildings, establishments, and busy people slowly changed into trees and mountains. The dusk was clearer insight. The dull orange and peach skies seemed to give me sadness. I flinched when my phone rang. I got it from my bag and stared at the registered name. "Ellie..." I whispered. I bit down my lip and cancelled his call, but after a few seconds, he called again. I cancelled his call again, I was about to slide it back into my bag when I received a message f
"Why did you tell this to me just now?" I said with my shaky voice. I wiped my tears while calming myself down. "Because I like Gabriel for my sister. I saw how he took care of Alessandra in a short span of time. He married my sister despite his condition. I know he learned to love Alessandra and I want it to stay that way." "And besides, it looks like your Mom opposes your relationship wity the old Gabriel..." he clearly enunciated. He leaned against the backrest, scrutinizing me and waiting for my reply. "He's my husband," I said with finality. He casted his gaze onto to the floor and his eyes darkened. He glanced back up with a silly smirk on his face. "You are?" he said with an insulting tone. I shifted on my seat, hand clasps into a fist. I want to punch him in the face for real, but I chose to be calm and collected. "I'm his legal wife. I'm just placing myself," I flashed him a genuine smile. "If you consider your
"Nice... I love the party..." His one hand was inside his pocket while the other was holding the glass of cocktail juice, sipping on it coolly. "I wanted it simple and solemn. I didn't invite big names and personalities," I said. "Is he invited? Did you inform him?" He asked smoothly. But before I could even answer him, my eyes caught that man walking inside the entrance of the gate. My heart was frozen by his surprise appearance. Looking so magnificently hot and seductive in his navy blue long sleeve polo that folded up to his forearms. He never failed to clutch my heart out and leave me breathless. I watched him cross the crowded people while his eyes never left mine. I wanted to stare at him more, but it was cut off when I heard Ellwood clearing his throat beside me. "Whatever speech you have boiling, I don't wanna hear it," I said through my tight lips. I heard him chuckled lowly before leaving me alone and greeting Hezekiah. "Dude, long time no see... I'm glad you came." E
I realized a lot of this when Alessandra and I had a talk. I left her with a light heart and there's no anger left inside. Even before, I already forgave her.I halted from my tracks when I felt something wet gushed on my thighs. Then my stomach rumbled in pain."Oh God!"I quickly walked to the car. My delivery seemed earlier than the due date? I thought I could still drive but I can't take the pain.I was left with no choice but to call Ellwood."What?! We... wait, where exactly are you?!" he frantically said.I told him the exact place and after only a few minutes, I heard his car nearing.I woke up in a child's loud cry. I slowly opened my eyes and looked for the baby."Hey, wonder woman."My eyes lifted to Ellwood. I can't help but to smile.Beside him was a man carrying a child. My tears started forming at that scene."You're here?" I uttered in my low and weak voice.Ellwood glanced at Hezekia
"Were not yet through, my wife," he spoke in a rough voice, making sure he has control over me."Please just fucking let go off me..." I thought it would come out as a hard tone, but it came out almost like a whisper in the wind."I know you've been dreaming of me last night, every fucking minute of your night. I know deep there inside, you wanted this much to happen as much as I want you..." His soft tone vibrated all over my nerves."No. I don't... I can't!" I sterntly said. Tears formed around my eyes but I didn't let it fall."As much as I wanted to be near you or being with you. I just can't... I couldn't, Hezekiah." I slowly shook my head."It's not that easy. Alessandra is alive and your child... your child you chose over me!" My voice already cracked but I still my managed myself."No, Sweetheart," he whispered softer now."Please..." I struggled to get off of his hold but he didn't let me."Just one more chance, sweeth
"What time is the ribbon cutting again?"I was talking about the opening of the Jewelry shop Hezekiah built. He also invited me to the mall in Manila that just got finished, but I couldn't go because it's too far. I decided to just go to the new branch of the company because it doesn't sit right that I couldn't attend this event, too."10 am in the morning, so may you still have time to think about it again." She rolled her eyes and stood up."Come on, Zuay! I know it's not you..." I teased. Even if she said that she hates Hezekiah, I know she's still hoping for us to get back together again."Tss... I better go back to work." She turned around and and left my office.After she closed the door, I leaned my back against the chair. I gently caressed my baby bump and closed my eyes.He shouldn't find out about my pregnancy. Not because I don't want to give him his rights as a father, but because I'm scared of the result once he found out.
I chuckled lightly, "We already talked, he went to Galla a few days before I flew black here. He asked for my forgiveness and a chance, but–""No, no, wait... you mean, you two talked and you didn't even mention your situation?"I slowly shook my head.My gaze lifted to him when he held my hand above the table."You should've told him that you are pregnant."My lips quivered while staring at him. I didn't expect him to say that. I know he didn't like Hezekiah for me even way before. Why does it seem like the world just turned upside down?"No, I can't..." I shook my head again.His eyes lingered on me. He slowly caressed my hand and looked darkly at me."I want to show you something..."We didn't finish our food because we quickly walked our way to his car.I didn't ask where we were going, but based on the path we're taking, I think I know where it will be.When his car stopped in front of Cervantes
Carrying the bottle of wine and long glass, I walked my way to his cabin. I know the risk of taking this chance, but I have to do this to clear things out. What's about to happen may exceed my expectations, but I don't want to worry about it now. Clad with the tiny speck of courage left in me, I raised my hand to knock on his door. The door opened and I saw shock registered on his face when he saw me but composed himself right after. "Uh, I–I ah..." I quickly raised the bottle of wine and the long glass. Instead of saying anything, he just got the bottle and glass from me. He pulled the door close which made me step back... "Didn't you enjoy your wine?" His voice flowed calmly. My breathing hitched as he stepped closer, not wanting to be inches apart. "Yeah, we need to talk." I finally said. We're now facing each other in front of the small table of his cottage. He poured himself a glass of wine and took it all in one g
From a distance, I could already see Ellwood at a corner of the restaurant. He glanced at me and slid his phone on his pocket before standing up. "I'm glad you accepted my invitation." I said formally before offering my hand for a handshake. "My schedule is not that tight today," he said and sat down. I signaled the waiter to serve the foods and drinks I reserved. "I wanna go straight to the point. I want to pay all of the Cervantes' debts on you and your family. Even the interests and your effort and swats on the company. Name it, I'm ready to pay." "I better get going, dear." Aling Sita stirred me from my thoughts. She's probably finished cleaning the vacant cottage. "Why don't you join me in breakfast?" "Thank you, dear, but I have to clean a lot of rooms. And I already had my breakfast earlier, " she said. I glanced at the cottage beside mine before turning to him again, "Is someone gonna rent the vacant cottage?"
"How are you, you went late, huh?" He put two beers on the table and sat in front if me inside the cottage."I just worked overtime. Are the kids asleep?"He seemed to not believe my reason because his eyes went to my swollen lips."Yes, they have school tomorrow."Silence ensued between us."Is it about Emory?"My jaw clenched as I drank off the bottle of beer I'm holding."You won't come here at this late hour if you're problem is not that heavy," he said.I only shook my head and continued drinking."Come on, it's just women. Why don't you leave the other one? Problem solved!" I heard him chuckle before holding his own bottle of beer .I chuckled, if only it's that easy, I would've done that before."Why? Do you love both?"I licked my lips, not knowing what to answer, "You have a lot of questions." A smile appeared on my lips because of his nosiness."I'm serious. I know you love someone more that the other."I shook my head on him. "If
I carefully sat on a chair near her and watched her sleep in slumber. My eyes went to her baby bump. If I'm not mistaken, it's her due month. I can't help but to smile bitterly. I slowly raised my hand and caressed her stomach. If my child didn't die, it's probably my due month, too. Again, the splinter of pain in my heart intensified. I could still feel here inside, digging and buried deep right into my heart. Endless, as if the pain will never stop. "Emory..." I quickly turned to Alessandra's voice. I also quickly removed my hand from her stomach. "H-Hi, how are you?" I said as I cleared my throat. She smiled timidly, "You're here..." she said in her weakened voice. I didn't answer. I also want to ask myself why I decided to come with Marcus. But when I looked into her eyes and watched how she suffered from all of this, I also wanted to question all I went through and ask if what she experienced was actually more painful than