In the moments that I wait for Cristiano's arrival, I fight against my sleepiness and fatigue. I haven't had much of a break yet because that was also the day I returned home from America. My nervousness and fear prevailed so much that no matter how heavy my eyelids were, I could not close them. More than half an hour has passed, and I'm sure Cristiano is close. I stood up from my seat and looked out the window again. The men guarding there still didn't leave, so I just held my breath. Aren't they tired or sleepy? I just shook my head, and I was in agony. I just hope Cristiano brought enough men because Mike has too many men. I was standing there for a while when I felt the watch in my pocket vibrate, so I quickly took it out to look at it. Cristiano was calling, so I didn't take too long to answer because of the nervousness I was feeling earlier. "We're here. The house has three floors. What floor are you on?" Cristiano asked me immediately. "Second floor," I answered. "Alright.
And lastly, I thought I would finally have freedom and happiness in my life. I thought I wouldn't be miserable anymore, and I wouldn't feel any sadness, but I was wrong. I thought wrong.It's hard to wake up every day, and you don't remember anything, and you don't even recognize yourself. I don't know how it happened, but I just woke up one morning feeling like everything had changed. I just woke up one day, and I don't remember anything.I was sweating profusely while walking down the long stairs. I feel a pain in my stomach, and I can't explain how much it hurts. Until I looked at my thigh, and I saw a lot of blood coming out there. At the same time as the blood dripped on my thigh, my tears also fell."Lily! Lily!" a cold baritone made my eyes open.I almost took a deep breath when I finally woke up. I felt my hands trembling, and because of the fear I felt, I immediately covered my face. My tears flowed because I still felt the fear and pain in my heart."Lily, it's just a dream.
FLASHBACK!I wiped the tears that ran down my cheeks and took a deep breath to regain my courage. So much happened, and until now, it's still hard for me to sink it into my mind.The night Cristiano was shot, I thought I would never see him alive again. I thought he would never hear from me that I had forgiven him for all the sins he committed in our past. I thought I would lose him forever.Everything I thought of for Cristiano went to someone else because Mommy disappeared that night. She died because of the ambush that happened in our house while celebrating my father's birthday. I blame everything on me because if I had not returned to the Philippines, that incident would not have happened. I hope Mommy is still alive, and I hope Dad didn't get sick because of Mommy's loss.I'm sitting in front of Mom and Daddy's grave today, and I can't believe that the two most important people in my life are gone."I'm sorry if I failed to give you a grandchild from me," I said, holding Dad's g
Cristiano and I returned to Manila, and Sabrina was very happy when she found out that we had returned with my memory. I don't know how I should feel now because, since I can remember, I've been sadder. I was sad because I feel like Mom and Dad died just yesterday.I looked at the wide garden of our house while our maids were busy arranging the long, big table in the middle. It was noisy there because of the shouting and laughter of Sabrina's three children. My two arms were crossed over my chest while standing in front, and I couldn't help but smile because of my nieces and nephews.Sabrina is preparing here at our old house for my homecoming. I don't know why she had to prepare such a dinner, even though we could have eaten outside."Lily."I looked at Cristiano, who stood next to me. He was wearing long white sleeves and black pants. I glanced at him because it looked like he meant to wear that so that what he was wearing would match the white mini dress I was wearing."Are you all
CRISTIANO'S POV."You should come to the event, Cristianous. Your brothers are expecting you tonight." It was my mom who's forcing me to come to the Scott Family event.I finished the whiskey I was drinking before I sighed and answered Mama."Alright. See you later."I know Mama is very happy because I agreed to join them at that event because I haven't been with them for a long time. She has requested me several times, and even once I did not accept her invitation. Maybe it's time. It's time to show up for them again."So, you're coming home to Manila to attend the event?" Andrew asked me, who had been by my side for a while.I nodded as I answered him, then poured whiskey into my glass again."Well, that's good. It's only right that you go home to be with your family," he told me.Andrew is also right. Now that I'm with him and I've trained him in my jobs, he's the one who rarely has meetings with my clients. He also sometimes takes care of my other businesses when I'm busy, so I ha
My face almost exploded with heat when I read the letter in front of me. My hand almost trembled with anger, and I almost crumpled it because of my grip."This is not what I need!" I shouted, then tore it to pieces.I'm breathing fast, and I feel so pissed off. I spread the torn paper inside my office and immediately picked up a bottle of wine there. I don't want my day to be completely ruined because I have dinner today with my friends here. I took a deep breath and sipped the wine I was holding, but every time I remembered the letter I read, my mind warmed up."Let's try it another day, Lily. Maybe he's just tied up.""Tide up! He just didn't want to receive the papers I sent for him!" I shouted when I interrupted my friend Stella.He should be ashamed! How could he do that to me? I can't believe that he would just write to me through his secretary! Until now?! Until now, there has been no change in him!"I'll try to contact him as much as I can. Just chill out, okay?" Stella told m
I don't know how many shots I've had, but the alcohol that hit me wasn't that strong. I almost didn't feel any dizziness or heat in my body, but my other companions were already dizzy and said goodbye to using the comfort room."Lily!" Stella called me from the crowd while laughing and carrying two cocktail drinks."Try this!" she added as she approached me and handed me a cocktail.I don't like things like that, so I immediately shook my head, but Stella shook her head even more and tried to put it in my hand. She seems to be drunk because of the alcohol; that's why I just rolled my eyes at her."It's just a cocktail! Just try it. Come on," she insisted to me."What are you making me drink, Stella? I complained to her, but I also took the cocktail drink from her."No. Let's drink it together," she said, cheering me on.I didn't do anything other than follow her and accompany her to the bar. I almost closed my eyes when I tasted it, and instead of stopping drinking, I just continued.
"Are you all right?" Saint asked me when we left the dance floor. We are now back at our table and I see that Marcus and Caroline are also there with our other friends. "Hey! Where have you been?" Caroline immediately asked me when she saw us already there. I took a deep breath before answering him. "On the dance floor," I answered then turned to Saint. "I'm alright, Saint. Thank you. Are you alright?" I answered and asked him. "Yeah of course. I'm worried about you. Are you hurt?" he asked me again. I took another breath and nodded to him. I sat in the empty seat there while my friends were busy doing what they were doing there. Saint followed me. "Yeah don't worry about me, Saint. I'm fine. Mike was just drunk that's why he reacted like that," I said then just laughed at the annoyance I felt because of what happened. "It's obvious that he's really drunk. He might come here and disturb you," said Saint and I could see the concern in his eyes, which is why I shook my head. "