Minutes had passed, and I did not have any plan go back to my own apartment because I could not leave Neil being so wasted. Yes, he's already sleeping -- that his body was finally resting -- although parts me wanted to end this night together with him.
"I love you, Neil," I whispered in my weak voice, did not mind if he would hear me or not. The most important thing was that here I was staring at the most beautiful painting I had ever seen in my entire life. "I know you still can't remember me but I love you to the core."
"I like you too," I was surprised as I heard him talking. I thought he's fuly awake, but when his eyes still were closed, I sighed, waiting for his upcoming words. "I like you regardless I can't remember you. You... You are like my moon... I mean... You're so beautiful. And I used to adore you from afar."
I covered my mouth to suppressed my sobs. I hugged Neil's torso and felt his hot chest. I did not feel him throwing back the hugs I sent but
"I just want to invite you, Neil. I mean, I have been living abroad and it's been years since I first saw you. Well, it's your decision, I do not want to force you, although you are the most special guest in my birthday party."That's what I read as I opened my laptop. It came from Felicia, who happened to be an acquaintance because she's close to Auntie Trinidad. To know that her birthday was coming was already expected but to know that she wanted me to be in her celebration made me confused.I was not that innocent not to know that she liked me more than she should. Yes, she knew nothing about my relationship with Sydney, although she must stop liking me because for God's sake I had been showing lots of signs that I didn't not want her around.From Auntie Trinidad:Stop working for a while. Go on and join in Felicia's celebration tomorrow.Damn.They were really friends.I looked at the woman beside me whose hair covering her beautifu
I looked at her as she bowed down her head again, obviously trying to satisfy myself with her uncountable sorries. Although, I was not wanting her to apologize to me, I was just wishing her to directly confess to Sydney about what she did to me, to us, about her trying to ruin my relationship with Sydney.The most painful part was that Sydney thought the best from this Felicia. She idolized this girl without knowing that she's liking a snake. I was not sure enough if Sydney would believe me in saying the truth that's why I wanted Felicia to do her responsibility for the actions she had done."You're in my territory, Felicia. Do not try my patience," I warned her again because what I said was the truth. She's currently steeping in my territory. If it's not just because of Auntie Trinidad, she would not have any chance to come in here. I personally did not like to accept any visitors and so this woman, including all her damn actions, was irrit
Today was another day to be conquered. I was currently gawking at Neil who's eating his breakfast. Beside me was Mom who's observing Neil's behavior. Judging by his vibes today, I could say that he's somehow okay. Although I noticed that he was usually pinching the gap between his two eyes as if he was feeling dizzy. I did not want to ask him directly though because Mom might freak out again. She did already minutes ago that was I why I was also thankful that she was kinda calmed down a bit now."Are you not going to finish your foods? You only have eaten small amount of food," Neil told me, worrying. "Come on, Sydney. Eat more.""I am on diet," I said the truth, stoping myself from looking at him because I was afraid that he would see in my eyes how broken I was. My wish as for now was to show to him how I wanted to see him totally healed. "Mom, if you want to cook for more later, foods on the refrigerator really are available," I reminded Mom again incase she's feeli
Neil and I decided to give each other a little break, and that meant of me going back to my own room temporarily to think on my own. As I did so, a news had been updated through the television. All I could feel was the relief the news caused me because it's all about my manager being arrested for hiding illegal drugs.Some of her men even admitted that they were just being forced to work because they were threatened. Soon as I fell asleep, the idea of Neil rescuing me could not still get off my mind to the point that it also appeared on my dream."Maybe it's now time to visit him," I whispered to myself. I put a light make-up on my face so that I would be gonna look more presentable. I got my phone and walked towards his room."How are you feeling now?" he greeted me with a wide smile. We're now here in a kitchen and he was preparing something. I smelled the scent his cooking skills was creating, making me adore him for more."I am good. Although, parts o
"Just call me immediately if you need something from me," Daniel reminded me as he stopped the car's machine. I could feel that he did not want to see me walking away, but I should not really stay in here for two reasons.1. I was so excited to meet Neil as of right now as if we had not meet for a decade.2. I should never stay in Daniel's side because he might assume some things again."Okay, Daniel. Thanks for the drive. Anyway, take care, okay? If something urgent happens, feel free to call me as well, okay?"He let out a desperate sigh, seemingly controlling himself from talking about his feelings over me. "You are welcome, Sydney. Take care, too. Uhmm, just expect my message at nights. Though you do not need to reply. Well... if you want to, then that's still nice."I flashed my smile and got myself out of the car. Walking along the pathway, I wondered why I saw digits in my bank account earlier as I withdrew. I did believe that my mind was sh
I was not sure where was my Mom going, all I knew was that she left us soon as Neil came closer to me to say something. Me being so paranoid waited for him to explain. If this was all about Felicia again, then what's the problem?"It's hard to say this but you really need to know this thing," I heard him again. His voice weak as if he could collapse in any moment. "Sydney, I need your understanding this time. But, if you're not agreeing with your mom's decision, then that is still okay for me.""Tell me what is it," I said, popping the 't'."Felicia is now residing in the hospital."Silence fell. And soon as I did not answer, he spoke up again, "I know you two are not in good terms that's why I rejected your Mom's demand of me taking care of that woman. And if you are asking why your Mom encouraged me is that Felicia requested it."My lips were in a grim line as I nodded my head.
For our dinner, Marixa nominated herself to cook the foods, and I just let her for me to think some things on my own. Right now, even though I had lots of regrets, I still was waiting for Neil fulfill his promise about him coming in here so that we both could talk.Although until now, I did not receive any updates from him. I contacted Mom but she was out of coverage. Only Daniel exerted effort in asking about my status. Only him."Hey, baby girl. The foods are ready, we should really prepare yourself because I am planing to do something," Marixa's head showed up like a little kid's on my door. "Well, I am just planning to help about you seducing your husband. You're good at performing in stage but you really suck at charming your husband.""Shut up!" I said, and we both laughed. Both of us had fun in teasing each other, specially now that I had known her background status. Currently, she's liking someone whom also her best friend. She never mentioned a name but
I did not have any idea how I got fallen asleep that night, maybe something miracle happened for me to close my eyes. I was feeling threatened but because I was in Neil's room, I felt somehow secured.If I would say the truth, I was panicking, and so was Marixa. Unfortunately, I did not manage to message to Neil because of one thing : he was busy. Maybe I would just tell him once I found a perfect timing to."Hey, wake up, sleepy head. I have something to tell you," I heard Matixa, and I panicked at bit. What did she want to say? Was something bad happened again? Did someone trespass in here? "But do not worry, this is not all about what happened yesterday," she assured me as I sat on my bed. "Your husband in here. He is in the living room and--"I never gave her the chance to continue talking because I immediately fixed myself up and went to the bathroom. I was right at the thought that I looked like a monster. My eyes were bloodshot which was the proof that I
Mom and I were finally okay. She asked for my forgiveness even though I never loathed her. For all the bad things she had done to me, I still loved her. Nothing could change that fact."What is the name of this place once again, Mom?" Kyra asked curiously as she roamed her eyes around the place.A smile touched my lips. "Azucalda."We were safe to live not worrying about anything. Ambrosia's family were now settled in jail. Daniel, also, already found his life, the woman who would change the fake romantic love he felt towards me. "This is where we belong, Kyra. Be comfortable in this place, because starting from now, we will leave here, we will start new memories," I hugged her."When Dad will come back?" she asked me out of the blue. "I mean, we have been already waiting for years! Last night, Dad and I talked, but since this morning, he never texted me anymore. I am worrying, Mom! What if he alread
"If I could just turn back the time."I was used to say that statement to myself. Days and years without Sydney, I realized life was hard without her. Though I had no choice, I could not get her back because I had no right. I hurt her. I should face the consequences of my actions."Sydney has a daughter, Auntie. And she is now currently studying. She is an academic achiever," Marcus informed me. Marcus was one of my enemy before even though we were blood related, but as time gone by, we became close and decided to help each other."I have a granddaughter, then..." I whispered using my weak voice. That meant that Sydney was pregnant during the moments she was not in this country. That meant she lived without my guide. That meant she raised my grandaughter alone. "I have remembered what you told me before. You told me she has a business in this country, right?"He nodded. "She owns a grocery."&
We still lived in the same house, and I witnessed how they both loved each other. But I never liked that."Auntie Trinidad, I successfully closed the deal," Neil announced to me. To my delight, I smiled. "Thanks to Sydney, though. He pushed me to work hard."I heard a lot of news from work, especially from company employees. Because Sydney and Neil worked often at the same time... they also went home together so that caused surprise to others."I know they are both married," Marcus threatened me. This businessman had never really changed. Still ruthless. There was no sanctification. Even so, I still treated him well because we were just relatives. I know he was not gay to spread the word."Just do not let them know." I got up. I would have planned to build a boutique. Because since I was a child, that was really what I wanted to have. Now that Neil was taking care of the company, maybe
"Starting today, you are the only one I will love. Expect me to love you every day."I closed my eyes when Zimon, my husband, gently gave his tender kisses to me. To this day, I still could not believe it. We were married. We were officially legal.Our family welcomed us as well. Nothing could stop us from being together. We would also be able to form our dreams together, and one of them was having a child, or if possible ‘children’. We even wanted a girl to be our first child. But what the Lord gave us, we would wholeheartedly accept it."Zimon, here is your lunchbox. Please, do not stay up too late at work. I know you want to give us a very good future but we are already rich. I am not proud of our living condition, but I just hope you learn how to rest, okay?"That was really what I kelt reminding him of. Health was important so I wanted him to take care of himself. We would have a chi
How many times had I tried to love my child as much as many mothers like me love. But even so, I still could not bear to look at her without remembering what his Dad did to me and how he hurt me until I was exhausted.I could say that me giving her birth was the most important event in my life, but like I said, I could not... I could not afford to love her, because whenever I smiled at her, I felt like I just forgave her Dad right away. And for me, that shoul not have happened. No one could stop me...I did not know if my own child hated me. If she wanted to hate me until she voluntarily gave up, go on! I did not care. Even if it was bad in the eyes of others, I would do what I thought was good for me, for the comfort of my chest."Is the average yourself from studying? How dare you smile at me while you were showing this shit to me? How many times have I told you that this grade is not enough for me? You are stupid, really. I am still wondering why you ev
When we were at the venue, we looked around. Until the woman who invited us to be in here acknowledged us with a big smile. I immediately recognized her because of the sweetness of her smile. She talked to us and the other guests. I could say the event was really social and prepared for elites because you could just see from the guests' gowns that they were really expensive. Not to mention that Neil Sandoval was admired by many."Hi, there is still an empty table near the long table. Other guests also want to meet you. Because you know how much everyone admires you, Neil Sandoval," the woman praised him again.Neil was really grabbing attention now, not only because he was handsome in what he was wearing, but also because he looked like the girl he was holding so tightly. Just a look at them and you would know that they were blood related - the way they walked was similar.Anyway, he was no longer wearing jogging pants. Before we finally went here we also reserv
"Thank you, Sydney," said the one in front of me. Because of the bonfire, his eyes seemed to be on fire as well. You could even mirror yourself through those orbs. "I will be back. I will be back safe. I am not going to hurt myself."I knew. Because of Kyra, you would have even more reason to be safe forever. We both knew we could not afford to see Kyra struggling, so that was enough reason for both of us to make sure we were safe."Are you cold already? Do you want us to go inside?" he asked me."You? Do you want to?""Yeah, so that Kyra can lie down properly."I laughed and immediately stood up. We entered the house, and I helped him put Kyra to bed. Even though I was just helping, I could already feel the weight of my daughter."I'm leaving--"I stopped him."Just sleep here. It's okay with me."He was shocked. He looked at me with indescribable amazement in his eyes. "All right. But I will just sleep on the sofa so y
"You are really sweet, Dad! Mama must have sweetly answered you so you prepared all of these!" Kyra shouted happily at Neil. Neil, on the other hand, still looked serious, who also seemed to just chose to smile even though the truth was, just like me, he also felt a lot of embarrassment right now.Soon, the cold wind blew, and we all sat down to begin what had to begin."Kyra, darling, don't be surprised by what we are going to say but ..." Neil took a deep breath, and in the depth of it, I almost drowned. "I'm doing this for you, for your future and for your mommy's. I can't just be here forever and happy without worrying about of our business."Kyra fell silent. Her smile faded. She turned to me, and I averted my eyes. I had tears in my eyes now, and I did not want them to see me being emotional.Maybe it was just because I was so tired. Tomorrow, I would definitely okay again."Are you leaving?" My daughter's voice was full of fear. I also rarel
I almost kissed him. I meant, I almost kissed him! Marcus' appearance was really right so that Neil wouldn't think that only Azucalda would soften my heart and push me to kiss him. Goodness, I still had to control myself. It was not because I was happy with what he said that I would tolerate it. You were indeed a great fool, self."Oh, why did you two stop? Go on with what you were supposed to do and I will just quietly watch it." And as expected, Marcus never left us again. He would really use what he saw to make me die of nervousness. "It's a pity that Kyra did not see you almost kissing. I hope I was able to take a picture too!"Neil picked up some sand and threw it towards my cousin's face. I also wanted to keep laughing at him because his cheeks were red like a ripe tomato."Jerk! Get out of here! You have a business problem so prioritize that over messing with us here!" I told him. Really, right? His business was also in danger so that was what he should f