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It’s been two days since the incident happened. Mom’s already conscious, as Eurick told me, but I never did try to visit her. I’m scared. I’m scared that she might deteriorate once more when she sees me. I don’t want her to get worse because of me.
Eujean still hasn’t talked to me since the incident. She’s been in the hospital for days and Eurick only brings her clothes to change on every day. I can’t blame her for the cold treatment, though. I honestly think that I deserved it.
On the brighter note, I am glad that Dad is not against my relationship with Kai. I don’t know what happened but I think Kai told him something that made him feel a bit more comfortable.
Meanwhile, Rachel is still on her solo campaign about her wedding with Kai. This time, she even invited Kai’s parents on the press conference.
“We are all so excited about the wedding,”
KAISSER“What the hell did you do there?” I wanted to punch Juneau when I heard from Eunique that he went there saying that he’s her boyfriend.Juneau’s eyes narrowed at me. “Chill, dude! I didn’t say I am the boyfriend,” he replied. “I just went there for a visit!” He defended himself.I wanted to punch him. Really! “Why would you want to visit her, then?” my blood is boiling.Juneau smiled menacingly. “I like her.” He replied and that earned him a hard punch. I don’t care if he’s my half-brother. When it comes to Eunique, I don’t care about anyone.“What the fuck?” he cursed as he touched the spot that I punched. His lip is bleeding but the hell I care. He likes my girl and I don’t like it! “What’s your problem, Kai?! You’re getting married to Rachel Grey! Let Eunique go!”I g
EUNIQUE“I love you.”Kaisser kissed me upon whispering those words. His voice and touch sent shivers to my spine and coldness to my skin. But I didn’t mind the hype of my nerves, I let him own my cavern the way he wants it to do.His hands caressed my cheek as he deepened the kiss. I’ve never felt this crazy before. I’ve never felt this excited before.All the blood in my body came rushing to my cheeks as he laid me on his bed, hovering on top of me. He continued to kiss me as he placed his hands on both sides of my waist.I let out a moan the moment his tongue found its entrance into my mouth, licking and owning every corner of it. I let him do what he keeps on doing and made myself enjoy it.Tonight, I’ve decided to take it to the next level. I wanted to give him my everything. It’s not that I don’t care about the consequences, but as a goodbye
EYE TO EYE“We hate to let you go, Miss James. You are one of my most prized employees,” Anthony Son, my boss, said when I handed in my resignation letter.I gave him a small smile. “I’m sure you’ll find someone even better than me, Sir,” I replied.He sighed and nodded. “Are you sure you’re ready to go back to London?” he asked.I nodded and smiled weakly. “Yes, Sir. It’s been years. I think it’s time.”It’s been four years since I left the United Kingdom for my parents’ approval. I hated leaving but I didn’t have a choice. If I didn’t go, my parents would despise me. This is their dream for me—to become successful in my own field, for greener pasture.It pained me every single day that I was away from my homeland. My heart clenches whenever I see the things he’s given me. I know I don’t deserve
IT’S OVERMonths before I decided to come back to The United Kingdom, I had the idea of how Kai and I would meet again. I imagined it normal and planned because we’re going to talk about the reasons why I left and the reasons why he stayed, if he stayed.But this…this is not what I have planned.I am caught off guard and defenseless. He’s standing in front of me with eyes narrowed at mine, eyebrows creased.My heart almost dropped on the ground the moment I laid my eyes on him. He looks different. Since the last time I saw him, his features matured. His gaze got even more intense. His jaw is even more perfectly carved. And his body…I could only purse my lips and sigh inwardly.I only stopped staring and when he cleared his throat.“What’s with the fun?” he asked but he was looking at Kris.I swallowed a big lump in my throat. I expected this. After leaving h
WAITING LISTThe intensity of the pain I am feeling right at this very moment is almost unbearable. Hearing those hurtful words from the person I value the most makes it extra painful.I was crying the whole drive home and he didn’t even do anything to calm me down. I was crying ugly inside his car, beside him but all he did was drive. No words of comfort. No anything at all.I wiped my tears with my handkerchief and immediately got out of his car the moment he pulled over our gate. I didn’t look at him, nor thanked him for the lift. I didn’t need a ride home. I needed him to take his words back. But I know he wouldn’t. And it’s all my fault.Eurick saw me as I entered the house. His eyes widened when he saw me in this state and walked to me. “Nique, what’s wrong?” he asked, worried.I smiled weakly and shook my head. “This is nothing. I’m just emotional because
THE LASTMy throat ran dry when I heard Kai’s question. An employee with loyalty? An employee with a word of honor? Why is he asking me this question? Has he not moved on from me? From us?I want to know, too. If I was only allowed to ask that question to him right now, I would’ve asked it.Miguel and Paulo looked at me, waiting for my reply.I stared at Kai who’s busy reading my resume. Did he have to read it? I am aware that he knows everything written in it.I cleared my throat. “I am true to my word,” I started and Kai looked up and stared at me, with narrowed, intimidating eyes. My heart is beating fast but I needed to defend myself. I needed to get this slot. “When I say things, I really mean them—”Kai scoffed. “Really?” He smirked.I pursed my lips in a thin line. “Yes, Mr. Bennett,” I replied. “I know myself. When I
CRYKaisser took a very deep breath when he released me from his arms. I immediately felt the emptiness in my heart. I never thought I would be this empty.He looked at me as he took something out of his pocket. “Here. Wipe you own tears,” he said in a very cold tone as he handed me a handkerchief.I looked at it and shook my head. “No, Kai. You need to hear me out first.” I wanted this to end. I’m going to tell him everything now. I want all of this to stop. If he hears my explanation and still decides to leave me, I won’t blame him.He looked at me and pursed his lips in a thin line.I wiped my tears with my palm and swallowed the lump in my throat. “It’s my parents,” I started and snorted. “They wanted me to finish my studies abroad for better chances of getting the best job in the future.” I looked at him and his eyes are on me, waiting for me to conti
WELCOMEI cried the whole day at a park I passed by when I left Nildex. I didn’t care if people give me weird glances and sympathetic stares. My heart is breaking and I don’t have anyone to blame other than myself.I have been away for too long. Four long years. All these times, I have only been thinking of how Kai could forgive me when we meet again. I have always thought of how I could have him back to me. I have always thought of how he would be able to find someone else to have apart from me.I may have hurt him a little too much for him to look for someone else to love.Or maybe he stopped loving me when I left? I don’t know. It doesn’t matter anyway.I went home very late and just thought of the best excuse to tell my parents when they woke up. At least I applied at Nildex. I’m not expecting to get hired, though. I’m even thinking twice now if I really want to work there.