LYZZA kept looking at her cellphone while waiting in the waiting lounges of Vesarius airlines. It was past five in the afternoon, and she’d been waiting for Gideon’s driver, who had picked her up for the past three days.Nelson didn’t send her a text saying he couldn’t pick her up, so she wondered why he hadn’t arrived until now.“Lyz!” Quincy Mae waved to her, dragging her suitcase while running towards her.“Hey!” She glanced at her.“Are you going to the anniversary?”“I do not know. Isn’t it going to be a night party? I’m afraid Summer will look for me.”Her friend was referring to the airline’s foundation anniversary that would be held on Saturday. Earlier that morning, Ms. Helen informed them that interns were all invited to that party. In fact, all employees were always invited whenever the company held anniversaries. They were told that this year’s party wouldn’t be just a simple party as an auction for charity would also be held by the Vesarius family.“Why don’t you take Sum
GIDEON stopped his car in front of a huge house—no, it was a mansion—in an exclusive subdivision. Summer, who was still on her lap until now, peered excitedly through the car window.“Daddy, your house is big!” Summer said, almost shrieking, and pressed her face even closer to the window.“Do you like it?”She turned to her father and nodded quickly, which made Gideon laugh softly.Lyzza could only suck in a deep breath. It was supposed to be an amusing laugh but came out sounding so sexy in her ears. She almost shivered when her hair stood on end because of that sexy, tempting laugh.“Our house is beautiful too, but this is more beautiful, isn’t it, Mommy?”She stared at her little daughter and gave her a small smile.“Yes, but didn’t I tell you to be happy with what you have right now?”The little girl nodded kindly and kissed her on the lips. She also planted a soft kiss on her daughter’s forehead before looking at Gideon.“Do your parents know that I’m coming? I mean, we’re coming
‘GIDEON has a wife and I’m her mistress…’It was the first thought that came into her mind when she saw the wedding picture hidden in the drawer. The lady in the photo was beautiful—no, extremely beautiful. And she was not that dumb to deny the obvious fact that it was Gideon’s wedding.She quickly returned the picture frame back to its own place when she heard the doorknob move. The timing was just right when she reached the bed and lay beside Summer as the door opened and Gideon came in.He was in his gray pajamas and shirt. His hair was messy and looked like it was done on purpose to add more to his appeal. His deep brown eyes bore on her and she instantly looked away. She secretly bit the insides of her cheek when he caught her stealing glances at him.Yes, she was shy even though Gideon kept giving her glances too.She slightly raised the blanket up to her shoulders before she faced Summer’s direction and gave her a hug. She closed her eyes and listened closely to the steps of th
WITH the bouquet in her hands, Lyzza walked down the red carpet that led to the altar, where Gideon was standing in his gorgeous white tuxedo while staring directly at her.“You have a very handsome husband-to-be, sweetheart. My granddaughter really has his eyes,” her mother whispered silently while walking beside her.“Mom.” She giggled and held her arm more tightly. “I’ll only get married. It’s not like I will get out of the country and we won’t see each other for ten years.”Her mother gave her a tiny pinch from behind. “You’re silly!”She didn’t respond because she knew her mother must be really happy for her and her daughter. Summer waved cutely at her when they passed by the kid, sitting right beside Gideon’s parents. The little girl even gave her a flying kiss that made her laugh.Her daughter looked extremely pretty in her blue-colored dress, which was also the theme of their wedding. Her hair was tied up just like hers, which made her fair complexion stand out. Her cheeks wer
GIDEON couldn’t take his hands off Lyzza’s waist even though they were already seated at the center couch made specifically for the newlyweds. He couldn’t stop himself from giving her tiny glances from time to time. Her eyes were glowing—she was glowing. The wedding gown he chose really suited her beauty. Carollette even got mad at him for choosing a different dress for Lyzza to wear.His sister wanted Lyzza to wear an off-shoulder dress; he didn’t have any idea what the girls called it. All that he knew was that the dress would flaunt her shoulders once she wore it. He strongly disagreed with his sister’s choice and chose a more decent-looking gown instead.The program just got finished, and the visitors ate their meals right after. Lyzza was eating her slice of cake and feeding her daughter at the same time. Her baby sat on his lap as she ate.“Sweetheart, should I get you a cake for yourself?” he asked her daughter when he noticed how Summer ate all the cake she had for his wife.H
HE could feel the force in his friend’s hand pressing the cigarette against the concrete wall beside him.“Al-Sharique escaped from the prison. Someone is backing him up.”Al-Sharique was one of the two leaders of the group he got involved with four years ago. It was the same syndicate that left him in a coma for a month—an international syndicate that was based in Colombia. The group kept exporting tons of drugs into the country, and he was the one tasked with dealing with the group as part of the mission. The drugs were brought to the rivers behind the public’s back. He then eventually found the laboratory where the drugs are being fabricated.The other leader of the syndicate, Us-Mahid, tried to kill him. The man ambushed their group along with his men. Gideon killed the bastard and his men, while Al-Sharique escaped and flew out of the country. He hid in Afghanistan, where he originally came from, but the Colombian government held him captive when he went to their country in order
THE gentle brush of the cold breeze of air against her skin awakened her from her deep sleep. Lyzza was drained and exhausted. She had no idea when Gideon stopped doing her last night, right after they left their wedding reception.Needless to say, she and Gideon got some of their intimate moments back. She had no idea why his touch made her feel different in so many ways. It was like all of the memories between the two of them from four years ago came rushing back, lingering in every corner of her mind and making her feel hot around him.She opened her eyes and looked for the blanket. It was right below her lower body, so she moved a bit to reach it. She was about to pull the blanket up to cover her nakedness when she noticed that her husband’s space was empty.A figure was standing in front of the glass wall, where the whole city could be seen. Gideon silently stared at the skyscrapers with a serious expression on his face. The glistening city lights peeped through the glass wall an
LYZZA rolled her eyes as she and Summer saw Gideon sitting comfortably on the couch in their living room. The little girl waved her hand to her father before turning to her curiously. Summer then glanced between her and Gideon.“Mommy, why are you rolling your eyes at dad? Are you mad at him? Summer asked her innocently, pouting her lips.She rolled her eyes at Gideon once again before she smiled at her daughter. “Let’s go, baby. We’re going to fit some gowns.”She then showed her the clothes she had on hand. Those were her mother Gerona’s gifts to them. They would be wearing it at Vesarius Airlines’ anniversary.“Daddy, you should come with us!” Summer suggested, gesturing for her father to come with them.Gideon’s gaze found them. He offered her an intent look before his gaze went to their daughter.“No, sweetheart. I want you to surprise me with your princess dress. Come on!”“Yes, Daddy!” Summer exclaimed excitedly and then ran towards her bedroom in the penthouse.His eyes went b