KIA
"Oh, you're here! Ah, ah—" When someone spoke from behind her, Kia turned her head abruptly, almost slipping. She shut her eyes, bracing for impact, but Ares caught her by the waist. "Are you okay?" Ares asked, concern in his voice.
Kia was too shaken to respond at first. Ares gently released his hold on her waist and helped her regain her balance. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize the floor was wet. Don't worry, I'll clean it up."
"Ahh, I'll just be more careful next time. Thanks."
Why does he have to make it so dramatic when he catches me? It's like something out of a soap opera with a bossy President. You're being ridiculous, Kianna Myst Saavedra!
I've been replaying that moment in my head for what feels like hours. Am I losing my mind? I've tried to sleep, but fatigue seems to have abandoned me completely. Despite the comfortable bed in Ares' room, sleep eludes me. Maybe I won't be able to sleep if I keep ruminating on things like this.
"Sh*t! I have class in the morning! What am I going to do?" Suddenly, it dawns on me that it's already Monday. I glance at the clock hanging above the door.
"What?! It's 4 a.m.?! " I gasp, covering my mouth in shock, then rub my eyes to make sure I'm not seeing things. How did it become four o'clock so quickly? It feels like I just entered this room.
*flashback*
"Ahh, I'll just be more careful next time. Thanks..." I whisper, and for some inexplicable reason, I feel a pang of longing.
He pulls me closer, which surprises me once more. "How about we get some rest?"
"Ah, um... Can we sleep together?" He suddenly smiles. He must have noticed my anxiety and the way I nervously swallowed.
"Relax, I won't force you if you're not comfortable with that. For now, I just want you to feel at home here. This is your home now, our home," he says softly.
His gaze is so commanding that any woman would be captivated. He tenderly kisses my right hand. I just want to hold and snuggle his hand because it's so warm.
Thump— Thump— Thump—
My heart races as if I'm being chased by a dog down the street. To break the silence, I ask, "Where should I sleep?"
"Right here," Ares points to the first room. "The bed is ready for you, so take a shower and get some rest. I just need to finish some work," he says, and I nod in response.
*end of flashback*
Since I've been lying in bed, all I've done is replay that moment in my mind. I still have a few hours left to sleep, so I'll try to force myself to rest. I hug a pillow, inhale deeply, and exhale slowly, repeating the process to calm my racing thoughts, eventually drifting off to sleep.
…
Kia woke up at noon and hurried to get ready. She skipped taking a bath and just applied some perfume. As she left the room, she noticed that Ares was no longer there. She headed straight to the kitchen to grab her tumbler from the fridge when she spotted covered food on the table along with a note.
The note read: "I had to leave early. I forgot to inform you last night, so please accept my apology. I didn't wake you up because you seemed to be sleeping well. Eat the breakfast I prepared for you! I love you. Love, Ares."
"He's really going the extra mile to cook for me," Kia said, smiling. She sat at the table and followed Ares' instructions, quickly devouring the meal he had prepared.
She didn't have time to clean up the dining area and hurriedly left the house. She rushed to the jeep waiting outside. Luckily, there were two empty seats, so she hopped on board immediately.
Meanwhile, at school, Kia's classmates were busy gossiping. Lunchtime was almost over, and their friend hadn't arrived yet. They huddled together at the back of the room, discussing Kia.
"It's strange... Kia hasn't been absent from the start of class... I haven't received any message from her saying she'll be absent today," Miaree, Kia's half-Japanese best friend, remarked.
"Oh no! Our next teacher is a real nightmare. Once she finds out Kia is absent, she'll definitely scold her. Ma'am will think we're skipping her class out of fear," their class president, Marc, fretted.
"Do you guys really have time to worry about her? You know, if Mrs. Ramos scolds her, it's her problem. So please be quiet and return to your seats. You're all so noisy, like a bunch of chickens," Vera said angrily and groaned. She was Vera Eunice Ventura, the self-proclaimed campus crush at their university.
Miaree's blood began to boil upon hearing Vera's words. She approached Vera's seat and confronted her. "Could you just mind your own business, Vera? You're not part of this conversation, so you should be the one to be quiet," Miaree stated, pointing at Vera. "Don't you have friends to chat with?" she added.
Vera's face turned red rapidly, as if it might explode at any moment. "How dare you?! You're nothing compared to Kianna! Don't act like we're on the same level!"
"Yeah, you're absolutely right. I shouldn't even be talking to you because we're not on the same level. You haven't reached our level yet, Eunice," Miaree playfully teased with a smile.
"Argh! Don't call me by my middle name, you filthy mutt!" Vera shouted so loudly it almost echoed in the room. She grabbed her book and hurled it at Miaree, but luckily, Miaree swiftly dodged it.
"You know what, Vera? You look more like a dog right now with what you're doing. Stop barking as if you've lost your owner's leash. What an angry little dog!"
"Hey, everyone! Sorry for being late." A voice from the door grabbed everyone's attention. Kia smiled at her classmates and apologized for her tardiness before entering the room.
"What did you just say, Kianna? You're calling me a mad dog?!" Vera's anger was almost palpable, and a few classmates stepped in to restrain her. "Wow! I didn't expect the 'mad dog' to react so quickly. How amusing!" Kia grinned, her expression as if she had just encountered an adorable kitten. Clearly irritated, Vera picked up her tumbler as if to throw it at Kia. "You!" Classmates rushed to her side, trying to prevent her from doing anything rash. "Calm down, Vera! Ma'am Ramos is on her way, and if you do that, you might get into trouble." Vera reluctantly released her grip on the tumbler and took a deep breath. She sat down in her chair, seething, and muttered, "Fine! Stop touching me! Let's see if the previous professors don't reprimand you for being late..." She said this in a low voice. "What are you talking about? Don't expect me to be scolded because I talked to our teachers and requested a leave of absence due to my unexpected marriage," Kia explained, defending herself.
The hotel room was bathed in the gentle morning light, with the sun's rays warming their faces as they woke up. They rubbed their sleepy eyes, greeted by a serene and sunny morning. Fluffy white clouds floated across the sky. "You know, I've spent a lot on Kia, but she won't even let me touch her hand. Not once. She's so reserved," Vincent remarked. He turned to Asteria and continued, "You, on the other hand, are much more accommodating, even allowing me to be intimate in my office." "You know me well, honey. Does that mean I'm the only one you're involved with?" Asteria asked, her curiosity piqued. Vincent was taken aback by the question. He hadn't expected Asteria to inquire about this. "Right, Vincent?" Asteria pressed, repeating her question. "Yeah, honey, you're the only one," he replied, although it wasn't entirely truthful. "In that case, I have something to ask you," she said. There was a moment of silence, during which Vincent tried to mask his nervousness with a smile.
"Kianna, I finally found you! You didn't answer my calls or texts, so I had to come here. Tell me the truth, are you married? I'm your boyfriend, your fiancé! You can't treat me like this!" He looked upset and tried to approach Kianna, but the guards stopped him. "Shut up!" Kianna shouted angrily, silencing the crowd. "Kia, what's wrong with you?" he asked nervously, wondering why Kianna was acting so arrogantly. "Don't tell me... she knows about Asteria and me. No, that's impossible! I've been keeping it a secret from her!" Vincent thought to himself. "Don't call me that! You disgust me! I blame myself for not realizing what kind of person you are," Kia said, feeling repulsed by her ex-fiancé. "You can't treat me like this! We've been together for five years! I can't believe you'd be so heartless and marry someone else soon!" he stammered, struggling to maintain eye contact with Kia. Kianna was furious. She never expected to see the person she had loved for years behave like thi
KIAThe bell rang loudly, a sign that the class was over. I grab my things and put them in my bag. Most of my classmates were rushing to go home while some were just talking and laughing, minding their own business. I was about to get up when suddenly Miaree approached me, “Kia! Wait! Are you free today? I wanted to see your new house and also your husband. Can we come over to your house?” Miaree said, twinkling her small eyes. I saw Marcy rushing towards us. Look who has an ear like wolves, “Can I come too? I’m very curious about your new home. Is it big? More extensive than your dad’s house?” he excitedly said. “Uhm— I’m sorry, but I can’t… We are too busy today to clean the house. We have a lot of things to do so maybe next time, and maybe it’s better if I let him know first before inviting you guys since it’s his house in the first place… I’m sorry…” I murmured and a fake smile formed on my lips.Their lip corners were pulled down, and misery was written all over their faces. T
KiaI'm now laying in my bed. Trying to make myself fall to sleep. But I can't stop thinking about the fact that there should be many women who have a crush on a man with an excellent appearance like Ares. I don't want to owe him, let alone to be obsessed with… besides… to fulfill the duty of a wife. We were not born yesterday, we clearly know the real duty of a wife. Gosh! I can't sleep! Suddenly I heard someone opening the door. He seems back from work. I got up and went into the living room. Seeing him sitting on the couch. It seems like he is really tired."Good…Good evening," I said, greeting him."It's getting late… Why are you still awake?""I can't sleep…" I suddenly noticed that there were pillows and blankets beside him, "Did you sleep on the sofa these last two days? Why don't you sleep in the guest room?"He scratched his head and smiled politely, "The room hasn't been occupied for a long time, and I don't have time to clean it up.""The sofa is too small for you, it mus
"How did you look like an angel even when you're sleeping?" Ares mumble while closely staring at Kia. She is sleeping peacefully.He blinked as his eyes adjusted and his eyes felt scratchy. The sun was beaming through their blinds causing Kia to stir. She slowly opened her eyes and took a glimpse of her surroundings. At that point, she saw Ares seriously staring at her. She wasn't sure about what she saw so she took a glimpse for the second time.He is really staring at me… I thought it was just a dream…She closed her eyes once again and let her sleepiness lead her body. Usually, waking up was a simple task for Kia; she was a morning person after all. She groaned when the first beam of sunlight hit her face.A minute later the clock started ringing. Ares picked up the alarm clock on their nightstand and looked at the time. "What is the time?" Kia innocently asked her husband."Hmm? Oh— it's already eight in the morning—""What?!" Kia hysterically asked and began to sit up. She put h
KIAIt is a breathtakingly beautiful day outside. The blooms and leaves on the plant are moving very slowly because there is only a slight breeze. My mind is not at ease, despite the fact that today is a rather quiet day at school. After eight of these drawn-out intervals, our mental processes have become sluggish. Particularly taxing are the times immediately after the short breaks that are provided. The last phase is something that we are looking forward to with bated breath. During class, many of us are guilty of not paying attention to what's being spoken. They are having trouble remaining seated due to their restlessness. While the peon makes his way towards the bell, the boys prepare themselves by gathering their belongings. The last bell rings, and with that, the school day has come to an end. There is an opening in the gate. The boys leave in a flurry, much like the rapid waters of a mountain torrent."Kia! Kia!" I turned my head slightly to the left and heard her soft voice b
Nate became more attentive to her, touching her face and focusing his gaze intently on her. Kia finds it to be an unsettling experience. She shoved his hand away and pushed him away from her while screaming, "Get off of me!" Stop pretending to be nice and then taking advantage of me all of a sudden. Do not lose sight of the fact that we are still in the classroom! I'm going to ask for help!"He cocked his head to look more intently at Kia before bending his neck forward. “Oh? You slutty little pig! I can't believe you have the audacity to threaten me!Kia retreated a few steps before responding, "No, I don't..." I… I had to use the restroom, if you don't mind... That being the case, the sign that was posted outside didn't bother me in the least. I'm sorry to have bothered you and forced you to witness that... There is nothing in this that interests me. And I am well aware that you are Nathan Zac Ramirez, so..." Her speech became stuttering, and all she could manage to say was a string