All Chapters of GROWING UP WITH MY LOVE: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

NELINA“Nelly, don’t be compulsive in your actions. Let’s think deeply about what we have to do next. This is a serious matter, you don’t have to take it in your hands and do it alone,” Marica said worriedly as she was trying to stop me from leaving. “Marie, my family is at stake here. I know you understand my situation. Please let me do this,” I answered and then stood up for me to leave. “What’s your plan? At least let me help you.” “Marica, you’ve done too much, that’s enough for now. I’ll contact you if I need help. Besty, I have to go.” Marica heaved a sigh and was speechless as I left her. I drove

NELINABefore I even went to Royce’s company I already packed my things and brought them back to our condo. In the living room, I left the car key the one he gifted me. Making sure Royce wouldn’t have a chance to get to me after I slapped the truth on his face and I succeeded. It was fulfilling being able to execute my plan smoothly. The only thing that didn’t go as planned was seeing Royce in pain. It tore me apart. It wasn’t even half an hour when I heard a doorbell. I wondered who it could be. Even Marica didn’t know that I would be back home. My heart skipped a beat, viewing the man on the CCTV standing on my doorstep. Royce must have learned I already got all my things from his condo so he presumed I would go back home as I don’t have any other choice. My heart broke se

NELINAMy second day in Manila was nothing like in Angeles City where I had to start on my project or go to Salon to make up VIP clients. I thought I should do something productive in Manila so I started furthering the investigation regarding the death of my brother. For the first time, I took a look at the USB that Apple gave. It was all records from our former company that went bankrupt. As I am inexperienced in things as such I knew I needed someone who would guide me about the records. Dad is the best man I could ask but I was hesitant to discuss it with him. He didn’t even know if I was still interested in the incident. Mom and dad thought I already left the case unsolved. The investigator told us there was no foul play but I doubt it from

ROYCELeo and I exchanged looks, while I was trying to remember what happened that night. “After our drag race, my friends and I had a little drink and then we separated at almost 7 in the evening. The night was fine and my drive home was smooth until I saw the deformed white car on the side of the road. I drove fast so I was able to break a few meters away from the accident. I had to run back to the car as I knew the passengers badly needed help. When I arrived, the car was smoking a little so I hurried and grabbed the man near the broken window. I thought he was lifeless as he didn’t even move when I dragged him out of the car a few meters away. I ran back to the car, aiming to help the other passenger but it was impossible. The man was stuck in the car and I think he was dead by the time I tried to pull him. He didn’t have a pulse in his wrist.&rdq

NELINAI woke up at exactly 6 in the morning when my alarm rang. It was the same bed as the other night, the master’s bedroom. It became a habit sleeping in Royce’s bed. I never planned to do it again but then last night I found myself in the master’s bedroom’s door and twisted it open. It was like I found comfort in Royce’s bed. I can peacefully sleep at night with the illusion that he was beside me. I shook my head out of reverie, reminding myself that Royce was a liar. Although I kept asking myself since that day that my judgment was correct. I have to admit there was a place in my heart that screams the opposite. I squeezed one of the pillows and hugged it tightly like I was hugging Royce. That’s how badly I missed him. But I can’t be with him, my mind told me.