Diana Rose POV-As a professional and as a woman, I did not sabotage Isabelle’s make-up. I also did not hold back from doing her makeup since her makeup artist was not there. I still did everything I could to dominate her beauty even more.“Wow, you’re superb at makeup, Diana. No wonder—nevermind.”I think Isabelle was about to say in admiration of how I did my makeup during our senior high days.“If only I knew I would see you on my wedding day, I would make you my bridesmaid. I’m still your friend, right?”How could she ask that after she saw how I begged before because of her?“About that, little cute girl, Miracle, right?”“Close your eyes first.” I ordered coldly.After I sprayed the settings spray it dried and it was done.“You can go to the pictorial.” I said.“Diana, is Alex the father—”“No.” I cut off her question.Miracle might hear and wonder why Isabelle asked that.“Good.” Isabelle seemed to feel better. “She looks five years old. I thought I had ruined a family.”I clu
Diana Rose POV-THREE DAYS HAVE PASSED since Isabelle and I talked.I apologized to Isabelle for what happened to her because of what I did to her before, that she got involved in the hasty step I took.Isabelle, forgive me for what I did. She even thanked me because if she hadn’t been here in Europe, she wouldn’t have met the one he married.We even exchanged contact numbers. Also she made sure that she won’t tell Alex that I’m here, even Andrew and Zennie assured me they won’t tell Alex that I’m here because they don’t want to interfere.“Mommy, I want that milk.”Today is our grocery day. Ronald should be with us when we go grocery shopping because it is also one of the three of us bonding.We actually set aside a day for this day, but Ronald had an emergency meeting, so he just drove us here. He made sure that he would fast up so that he could still bond with Miracle.“Let’s buy your snac
Alex POV-I stopped reading the business proposal and looked at my secretary, who caught my attention.“What did you say, Erwan?” I ask him while glaring at him.I noticed him swallowing and breathing deeply, a sign that he was nervous. He should be, because I didn’t like what he said.“I have to reschedule your flight this coming Friday and make it Saturday morning because you have an urgent meeting, sir.”“Cancel that meeting or re-schedule that meeting. You know, going to Europe every Friday until Sunday morning is my only rest.”“But sir—”I looked more closely at Erwan.“Copy sir. Cancel or reschedule the meeting. There should be no schedule from Friday to Sunday morning. I will go first, sir.”When Erwan came out, there was another person who entered. I didn’t even bother talking to Andrew. I have to finish all my work now.I don’t know if I should be grateful that Andrew h
*[FIVE YEARS AGO...]*......Alex POV-I waited for Diana to tell me her secret, too. I waited for her to trust me like how she trusted Andrew but it ended up that I did everything to make her feel I can do everything for her, that I can gamble everything for her until I gave her last chance at the white night holiday ball.As I expected that day, no other students went to the garden, so I carried out my plan. I decorated the garden with many lights, a table for two, foods that I often see her eating. Above all, I even bought fresh strawberries from Baguio, Philippines.When the night came I stayed here in the garden to wait for Diana but it didn’t take long, I went to the entrance and as I was going to the close gymnasium I saw Diana, her beauty was not the only thing that caught my attention if not as well as what she is holding. That’s why when he went inside and no one was looking, I took what s
*[FIVE YEARS AGO...]*...Alex POV-Months ago, after the school camp, I heard the conversation between Andrew’s parents and my parents about Andrew’s engagement with Diana Rose Soleta. After hearing that, I rushed to my room to check if my suspicions were correct. My mind went blank for a moment and it occurred to me that Andrew could not marry Diana. I know the woman Andrew loves and if Andrew marries Diana, then Andrew will not love Diana. I am sure of this.I thought Diana should marry me. I love her. In my desperation, I did everything to get the arranged marriage transferred to me. I set up meet Diana’s father, to convince him to cancel the arranged marriage between Diana and Andrew. Mr. Soleta did not agree to my offer to transfer the arranged marriage to me. When I saw the face of Mr. Soleta already decided, I didn’t mean to tell the truth about Andrew. I convinced him to cancel the arranged marriage
Alex POV-I was with Isabelle in Europe for TEN MONTHS to accompany her in her recovery. Somehow we became closer, and we were almost always together for about a year. My parents were right when they said about Isabelle that she is kind and has a jolly attitude. There is no reason not to love her.“Thank you for the ten months, Alex. Sorry if I bother you for ten months.” Isabelle said, laughing.“I’m happy to be with you for ten months, Isabelle. Believe me, you’re fun to be with.”Isabelle’s condition is not that good yet, but I think Isabelle and also she told me she doesn’t need me to heal her because she has found the person who will help her continue her treatment and build her up.Today, I will leave Isabelle with someone I know will take care of her more and love her more.I look at Paulo. Isabelle met Paulo at the hospital owned by Paulo’s family, where Isabelle was recovering or checking up.
Alex POV-I DID NOT DO THAT THING IMMEDIATELY. I can’t even find out where Diana is, or even find her. I can’t do it yet. In this situation, I could not face her. I don’t know if I am being punished or if all the opportunities I was given before to be with Diana are being taken away from me?One order to our family private investigator is that I am sure he will find Diana, but not yet. I can’t face Diana that what I will bring to her is a problem and I don’t want her to blame herself. But I don’t know what to do. I fucking need her presence right fucking now. Dammit.“Alex, my deepest condolences.”I stood up to meet Andrew with Zennie.Zennie, hug me. “My sympathies, Alex. Be strong, okay? We’re all here for you.” Zennie released from the hug and she forced me to smile for me.“Thank you.” I tried to show them my gratitude.I sat down again. At this time, it seemed as if all my strength had been abso
Alex POV-AFTER I PACKED some clothes, I took a picture that had printed on it, the picture of me and Diana and Miracle where we went to the water park. I have many copies of it digitally and print.Tonight I will fly to Europe where I will rest while looking at my family from afar.When Diana left with Miracle and with Ronald, I thought I could lose them again and leave Diana and Miracle to Ronald. But less than a day after they left, I looked for them and my private investigator found them, from the country they went to the address where they live. By the time I found out that they were in Europe, I booked a flight with only money and a passport. In a panic and excited to see them, I didn’t think of bringing other things, but after I saw Diana and Miracle happy with Ronald, I looked at them FIRST from a distance.It’s been three months since they moved to Europe and it’s been three months since I’ve been flying to Europe to s