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Chapter 118 - Expect the Worst
"I can't confine you to this situation and watch you struggle when I know there might still be a way for you to be free and happy. I'm scared you'll leave me, yes, I am, but I'm even more terrified of seeing you suffer while waiting for my return... for my memories to resurface. I've seen that before."
I didn't know how to react. My gaze dropped to my trembling hands on my lap, tears streaming down uncontrollably."C-Celeste…" Arik's broken voice called out to me.I quickly looked at him. My heart sank further as I saw the immense pain and sorrow in his eyes. I felt like the sky and earth had collapsed on me."A-Arik, please… Don't…" I stuttered. My own words choked me.He looked so helpless, and I felt utterly powerless. Especially when he sadly smiled at me."I'm sorry, baby, but please, if I ever forget you... don't wait for me to remember you again. Don't confine yourself and your heart to me.Related chapters
After This Night Chapter 119 - Nice to Meet You
There are stories of individuals who went missing and were later found lifeless, having met with accidents or worse. What if that happens to him? I can't bear the thought.Quietly, I slipped into Rusty's car while he was making continuous calls to Arik's friends and acquaintances. If Arik had taken his phone when he left, everything would have been so much easier, but he didn't. He left in haste, just wanting to get away from me."Have you spoken with his doctor? Maybe Arik mentioned something to him before you found out everything," Rusty suggested, offering me an idea.I cleared my throat and glanced at Rusty, who was focused on driving."Hi, doc. It's me, Celeste. Arik is missing right now. He suddenly had an episode. He can't remember me," I started.I heard him excuse the nurse before responding. I could sense his worried sigh."I had a feeling this might happen. Did he take his medication last night?"
After This Night Chapter 120 - New Beginning
"Where are you headed?" Oliver asked as I packed the lunchbox and the food I placed inside."Are you taking that to him?" he asked again, which I just ignored. I heard him chuckle, so I gave him a sharp look."You know what? If you have nothing good to say, don't bother talking to me," I retorted. I almost threw the plate at him.He burst into laughter. "What? I'm not saying anything. I was just asking you a question.""You're mocking me. Don't put words in my mouth, Ols. You'll regret teasing me," I warned him.His laughter intensified, leaving me exasperated. After packing the food, I prepared to leave but noticed Oliver's serious expression as he looked at me, sipping water."I know. You don't need to remind me again. Mommy has reminded me numerous times," I said, guessing what he wanted to convey.He shrugged and hugged me. He took the lunchbox and walked out of the mansion with me. I suppose he's also
After This Night Chapter 121 - Date
"Yes. Dad wants to see you, so come. Aunt and uncle from the States are also coming. If you want, bring a date," Rusty said, glancing at me."A date? Fucking corny. Who would I bring? Plus, I thought it was just for dinner?" Arik asked, doing something on his phone."Yeah, it is, but bring someone along anyway. I've got a plus one. You might feel left out without a date.""Fuck you, Serrano! I can pull any woman I want if that's what your cocky attitude implies," Arik retorted. He's right. He's very right because he's still not free from the ghosts of his past relationships. Damn it."Just bring any woman you want, fucker," Rusty said, sitting in front of us.Arik looked up at him."Hmm. Can I bring Celeste instead? Since you said you've got someone. Won't you be jealous? She said she's not taken yet."My jaw dropped because of that. I saw Rusty's broad grin as he looked at me. When I glanced back at Arik, he was looking at me serious
After This Night Chapter 122 - Intensely
I bowed my head, averting my gaze to my trembling hand."But I want you to know that I'll be fine as long as you're happy with him. I can't ruin your relationship. Arik is still my best friend, he will always be. But, Celeste..."I immediately lifted my gaze to him when he abruptly took my hand. His bright, slanted eyes revealed a pleading and pained expression. They were filled with agony. He licked his lower lip and clicked his tongue, seemingly restraining himself."If the pain prevails over joy, please allow yourself to be happy. It's okay to take a break. Don't immediately think you're being selfish. We're just human beings after all," he said, gently squeezing my hand. I could feel his excessive care in that gesture.I was about to speak when Arik violently pulled Rusty's hand off me and quickly pulled me up."I told you to fuck off, didn't I? What do you want this time, huh? Are you seeking revenge through Celeste because
After This Night Chapter 123 - The Article
"You think you're being funny now, Celeste?""Arik, please . . . I want . . . more . . ." I moaned and tried to reach his face so I could finally kiss him.Seemingly understanding, he immediately captured my lips. My desire flared even more as I felt the electrifying intensity of his kiss once again. His kiss was like an ocean, deep and fiery. I was gradually losing myself!"You're mine. You've always been mine from the very start, and those bitches who tried to take you away from me will always fail. We're so damn good together," he affirmed."Really?" he said with a playful laugh. His voice was utterly raspy. "Say it clearly to me."All I could hear was the heavy breaths between us. The feeling was gradually building up inside me, about to burst at any moment, but I didn't let it. I wanted more! So intensely desiring what was happening, I slid down from the counter and knelt in front of him."Fuck, Celeste! What are you . . ."He didn't finish what he was about to say. I reached for
After This Night Chapter 124 - Life Full of Lies
"There's a video clip of Tatiana's interview during her shoot yesterday. She mentioned it," Kim answered.My mouth fell open. I was immediately filled with emotions upon hearing that. All the heat and irritation I felt rushed to my head."What the f***? What right does she have to say that in her interview when even one of Arik's relatives doesn't talk about it?" I cursed."Did you watch it? You should watch it. She said something else too," Aurora suggested, taking the phone from me and doing something on it.After a while, she handed it back to me, and the video clip of Tatiana's interview they referred to was on the screen, so I immediately played it."Well, our relationship has been a secret for a long time, and I'm here to tell my side…""Celeste Fuentebella is just his stand-in while I'm in another country. We have an open relationship, so I understand, but now that I'm here…""Arik didn't want to share this with the public because he wanted some privacy, but since our fans dese
After This Night Chapter 125 - Keep Waiting for You
My mouth fell open, and I instantly recalled that day she was talking about. It was the day I saw him in the restaurant when I was with Ariah.He saw me? Was that why he returned the next day?I saw how Tatiana's tough exterior seemed to crumble into pain. I could see the hurt in her eyes as if she were replaying that day in her mind.Suddenly, I felt remorseful. But her actions of spreading lies about me to get what she wanted still outweighed my sympathy."See? Looks like you still don't know everything about him. What kind of girlfriend are you?""Stop giving me that line, Tatiana. Arik made his decision that day to return to his family. It's not my fault he saw me that day.""That's why I freaking hate you to the core! I used to really want to know you! He talked about you a lot while he was with me! He always described how brave of a woman you were, and I admired you for that because I'm not that kind of woman! But after learning how much Arik loves you, even when you weren't by
After This Night Chapter 126 - A lady
"Really?" Arik's voice quivered. I gasped, trying to suppress my emotions."Why…""Because you always came back. Every time I wait, you always return even without certainty. That's what mommy taught me. That's what mommy does because she loves you so much, and I love you too," Ariah said clearly to her father.My knees began to shake. I didn't know how to react. It felt like I couldn't move from where I stood."Why, daddy? Are you going to leave us again? Where are you going then? Can mommy and I come with you?" Ariah innocently asked her father, unaware of the gravity of his words.This is about his illness. I didn't want to accept it, but a part of me felt that this was what he meant.I wanted to hate him for speaking like that, even though it might not happen, but I guess I'm the one who hasn't fully accepted the possibilities."I can't take you with me, baby. I'm sorry…" Arik muttered and leaned to kiss Ariah on her head."Don't you want to stay here? Why do you always want to lea
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