“As you wish mom,” Bill answered lazily without any interest in the matter.
In the spacious dining room, Trishia was seated beside Bill while Kelly was seated beside Adam. Arabella had no appetite, so she opted to skip the meal and went directly to Adam’s room. The presence of Kelly and Trishia in the house was just too much for her to handle.
She knew they were trying to make her feel like an outcast in the house too bad she’s the mother of Adam. She would not leave her son unless Adam would ask her to do it.As long as she could see and be with her son, her sanity would be intact. She wouldn’t mind about Trishia and Bill or Lala and Bill or all the women linked to Bill. Her main purpose in living with him was to grant Adam’s happiness and to protect him. As long as Kelly and Trishia would not hurt Adam, then she’s good. They would not hear any words from her even if they would make her a slave or make her feel unwelcome iIt was a sunny day, Arabella and Adam were very excited to celebrate for the first time Jaime’s birthday. Arabella had prepared a simple birthday celebration for her mom. She called Damien and Lira to celebrate with them. Farrah was to no avail as she was still enjoying her married life far away from the city. The last time she updated her, she was on a very beautiful isolated island with her husband, Gab.Arabella just invited the few and never had any intention to mention it to the Sky. They never had to know about it. Kelly who happened to be her mom’s best friend before turned to be a very vengeful person because of the death of her husband. All she wanted was to get rid of Arabella’s entire family from their lives, but Adam came in. Kelly hated them and the Aunt Kelly she had known before, the best friend of her mom, had completely gone.On the other hand, Bill had no room for the party. After all, he was the cause of all her tragedies in life. F
The call brought Arabella in a huge wave of surprise.‘Eric Grant is the founder of the most excellent group of musicians…’Her mind seemed still processing the information. Then, she was brought to the night in the lobby where he played the piano. Good was just an understatement for his skill.He was outstanding!She thought that night was her last time to hear Eric’s name, but she was wrong. Eric was so nice to recommend her to the group.Did he also appreciate her playing?She couldn’t help to think about it. She didn’t want to sound conceited, but she could always rely on her talent. The call made her mood bright even a little today.Today, she would be with Bill and Adam to attend her son’s school event. She didn’t know such an elegant school would have an event like a family day. In Adam’s school before, she and Damien were always present. Good thing, Damien was always there to help her
“This is my mom!” Holding Arabella’s hand, Adam announced clear and proud to everyone. He was always been proud to have a mom like her.Seeing everyone’s eyes were on them, Arabella felt shy. The group was composed of the richest in Capital Z. She noticed how well-dressed people inside the activity area even if they were just wearing their sporty attires, still had high-class fashion, especially all the mommies. Arabella couldn’t help to feel intimidated with the other mothers around. Most of them were wearing limited-edition bags and clothing from some famous international brands with matching expensive pieces of jewelry while she had only a cheap watch on her wrist. She thought it was a sport’s event so why did she have to wear jewelry?She didn’t expect that Adam’s school family event was merely showcasing expensive bags, clothing, and accessories, or should she say, showcasing who’s the richest among t
She felt her entire world crumble with the sudden news.With a shaky hand, Arabella froze. Her unstoppable tears were the only ones left alive. They showered like rain and had no plan to stop. "Mom are you okay?" Adam was quick to hold her hand."Adam, I need to go," Arabella answered absentmindedly. "Mom, say something." Adam squeezed her hand. His mom could not trick him. Her face was pale and her hands were very cold. Adam knew something wasn't right."Your grandma..." Arabella's voice couldn't hold her emotion as it was getting very dispirited. "Mom...." Without her saying anything, her expression was enough for Adam to decipher what had happened. Adam wailed while hugging her mom."I'm sorry." Jayson left Margaret's side and strode towards Arabella. He hugged her again without minding everyone around.Bill, Kelly, and Trishia were muted."Let's go. Let me drive you." Jayson quickly offered and grabbed her hand.With the
“Mom, why do people die?” Adam asked in a sad tone. Arabella knew he was thinking of his grandmother, Jaime. Adam was the same as her as he also played toughly for his mother.“Hmmm… maybe because they were too beautiful persons that they were meant to live in a beautiful paradise.” She answered remembering Jaime. Undoubtedly, her mother was a good woman. She loved her family so much that she forgave and accepted her father with his mistress. Arabella hated her mother for this. She could not see herself as forgiving as her mom and she could not accept a husband with another woman. She would rather not have a husband than someone who would just cheat on her. Now, she wanted to understand her mom. Maybe because they were people who have a bigger heart than hers that they can accommodate all the pain in the world and still they would not get tired of loving.With her thoughts, Arabella heaved a deep sigh.“I miss grandma, mom.”
Morning came, Arabella lifted her eyelids slowly. The white ceiling greeted her eyes. A bit of headache struck her but she could feel that she had a very good sleep as she felt very light. Her mind was calm and empty, unlike the previous days. She wanted to get more sleep when her eyes landed on the arm wrapped on her waist.She was quickly snapped back to her senses. She turned her head to the side to see the most handsome face her eyes had ever laid on. Bill was sleeping beside her. “What’s happening here?” She frowned while asking herself.Then her memory traveled last night’s event.“Oh Gosh!” She blurted out. She remembered walking in the hallway up to the stair but instead of turning left, she turned right. With her mouth wide open and eyes rolling, she was startled. She entered the wrong room. She was inside Bill’s room.“OMG! Arabella, what have you done?” She wanted to choke he
“If you want to continue living here. It’s just fair that you have to agree with the owner’s terms and conditions.” “You have to make a living. You will work for me. I am your boss outside and you are my secretary. Inside the house, I am your husband and you are my wife. Clear?”Bill’s words were like a boomerang.“You have a choice, Arabella.” Eric Grant‘s words cut her.The two men’s words popped out in Arabella’s mind. Then she smiled.Sky Corporation.Arabella dressed like going to a fashion show. Very elegant and beautiful. She had never dressed like that before. She even surpassed Trishia’s fashion. She walked confidently like a model walking on a catwalk. Sexy, beautiful, and confident that all men in the area could not help to turn around and give her an amusing stare.She waved at them and gave them her sweetest smile.Bill abruptly stopped in f
“Lira, why do you need to resign?” Thomas, Lira’s boss was very disappointed when Lira gave him her resignation letter personally. “You are our top agent.” When Lira came to his company their sales income had doubled up. “How about this, I will double your pay. I will give you some time to think it over again. Will you?” One could easily tell that he didn’t want to let go of Lira. “I’m sorry Thomas, my decision is already final.” Lira stood up for her resignation as she remembered her conversation with Damien over the phone.“Lira, do this for me please,” Damien begged at her.“Why me?” Lira asked confused.“You can only be my eyes in Bill Sky’s office. When you’re going to be her assistant, you can also protect her. I’m sure she’s eyeing you to her assistant. So, when she calls you, please accept the job.” Arabella had mentioned Damien