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Chapter 70 - Dearest
"When are you leaving? I heard you're being assigned to another place," Oliver asked as we began to eat.
I was busy arranging Ariah's food, who was sitting quietly beside me, listening to their conversation.Rusty being assigned to another place? Makes sense. It's common for the kind of work he does. He's a renowned engineer. Even more popular among women. It's surprising too because I thought he wouldn't stay this long in the country, but he's been here for months now."I declined that project. When did you and Maki start talking again?" Rusty chuckled."Your sister is my girlfriend's business partner. Don't be so surprised.""Mommy, I want more mac 'n cheese." Ariah whispered to me shyly, so I turned my attention to her.She had finished the mac 'n cheese I put on her plate, so I chuckled at how fast she was eating."I'll get you—""Here, Ariah."I was taken aback when Rusty put more mac 'n cheese on Ariah's plate. He moved so quiRelated chapters
After This Night Chapter 71 - Missing You
"Why did you bring me here?" I asked him as we entered his condo, which used to be our place of residence.The whole condo was dark. The only source of light was the lamp shade in the living room and the dim light in the kitchen."We just need to talk. Why do you not want to be here? Isn't this where we used to live?"I quickly turned to look at him upon hearing that. I couldn't believe what he said. I couldn't even see his expression clearly in the darkness where he was standing. But I could sense the heaviness and the dark aura around him."What are you talking about? Is this some kind of joke?""I saw this condo in my dreams... with you in it," he muttered.My shoulders slumped. He still hadn't remembered everything. Despite my efforts to hold myself back, that was the first thought that crossed my mind when he brought me here – maybe he's starting to remember. Maybe his memories are coming back.But no. I could feel it, he h
After This Night Chapter 72 - Affair
Arik: Why do you always leave whenever something happens between us? Is this how you'll treat me? Like a one-night stand, Celeste?Arik: And didn't you like it?It's as if a volcano is about to erupt in my head as I read Arik's text while I'm busy signing new client contracts. I feel the heat spreading from my face down to my body at that moment.Especially when I remember what happened between us last night.The way Arik held and touched me last night is igniting a fire within me, spreading like a wildfire that suddenly ignites and quickly engulfs everything. He was like a hungry beast during those moments. Eager, yet careful in touching me, as if I were a delicate object he didn't want to break.It's like I suddenly forgot all the time I've missed him. But it also intensified my longing to be with him again.It's like I'm having an affair with the father of my child, damn it. Is this even allowed?"So, the real que
After This Night Chapter 73 - Little Family
I wasn't sure if he genuinely wanted to know the answers because he's concerned about me, or if he's just teasing me."I-I'm not. Please, leave. I won't be able to come back there for a while because—"I didn't finish what I was saying as the door suddenly opened, and Arik's head appeared. My mouth fell open in surprise."I knew you'd be here," he said before ending the call.I couldn't move from my seat as he entered fully, closing the door behind him. My heart continued to race relentlessly."H-how did you know I was here?" I asked him, avoiding his gaze as he approached."You're avoiding me, Celeste," he stated.I shook my head and remained seated in the swivel chair in front, while he stood beside me, undoubtedly staring at me. I even noticed him placing his phone on the table."I-I'm not. I just wanted to rest.""Why? Are you tired? Where does it hurt, Celeste?" He pleaded, dropping to his knees in front of me
After This Night Chapter 74 - Leaving Again
"You should leave now. I don't have time for you, Yumi," Arik said firmly and coldly to Yumi.That's what I heard when I escorted Ariah to the connecting room in my office along with Pau. I stayed on one side and just observed the two of them.This woman has some nerve. She really forced herself to come into my office just to follow us. Thankfully, I was able to explain to Ariah right away, because if not and she saw or heard how violent she could be, I'd direct all my anger towards her."Let's talk first, Arik. You've been away from home for days. Where have you been? Is it because of her that you're not coming home anymore? Why are you doing this to me? I thought we already discussed this?" She said irritably, her tone full of frustration.Her frustration was clearly evident on her face, while Arik remained expressionless, looking at her."You should be the one to go home, Yumi, and don't come back here again," Arik stated firmly, but Yumi contin
After This Night Chapter 75 - Grief
"I don't want Daddy to leave... Daddy should stay here. He can't go."I just stared at Ariah as she repeated those words over and over. She was asleep now, clutching her unicorn toy tightly, tears still wet on her cheeks. She had cried herself to sleep while I softly patted her back.To make her feel that she wasn't alone.But I felt like it wasn't enough.I bit my lower lip and quickly covered my mouth as I started sobbing again. Arik was still outside this room. I knew he had heard us earlier when Ariah and I talked. I knew he had heard his daughter cry while she begged me not to make him leave.I felt like I was burning inside. Like I was being killed over and over again, only to be brought back to hurt again. When it came to Ariah, I was shattered. I knew how much she loved her daddy. She had waited for him for so long.But how could I tell her everything? That her father had been lying to us ever since the accident. That the reason for
After This Night Chapter 76 - Wonder
The next day, it seemed like nothing had happened to Arik. He woke up early, and I found him in my kitchen, busy cooking. Sometimes, I come back to this condo, so I try to keep it stocked with food. Our other belongings were also here.I kept staring at him. He was quiet while preparing breakfast that morning. Ariah was delighted to see him when she woke up, but I remained worried. I was waiting for him to talk to me or even just look at me, but he didn't.He's avoiding me, and I know why. I don't know how to broach the subject with him. I'm scared.I was busy washing our dishes when I felt his arm wrap around my waist. He even kissed my shoulder gently as it moved upward to my ear."I've got this," he said in a soft voice, still not letting me go."It's okay. I'm almost done.""I dropped Ariah off at school. Do you have work today? Can we just rest all day?" He asked. It seemed like he was carefully choosing his words.After finishin
After This Night Chapter 77 - Burden Me
"It's not that important," he shrugged, taking his seat at the long table. I was seated near the front but on the side."It's as important as those scars on your back and where they came from, Arik. You should've told me," I insisted.He adjusted his hair and looked at me gently. I noticed his hand playing with his pen."I don't want to burden you anymore, Celeste. You have a lot to deal with," he said, making me frown as I stared at him.He chuckled and took my hand. "What?""Burden me anytime, Arik. I want you to burden me all the time, please," I pleaded with him, feeling that familiar tug at my heart.We held each other's gaze for a long moment until he let out a sigh, as if finally giving in to what I wanted."I will. I'm sorry."The meeting lasted nearly two hours. After lunch, we headed to Arik's secret house. On the way there, I suddenly remembered Hannah because I hadn't seen her lately."She's in the US. Dad se
After This Night Chapter 78 - Uninvited Guest
What was supposed to be an intimate celebration of Tito Isaiah's birthday turned into a grand and lively affair when Arik's cousins and their spouses suddenly arrived.They set up a barbecue party in the spacious backyard of the Rioflorida mansion. It was an impromptu decision, and the older Rioflorida had different plans for that evening."Are you close to your cousins?" I asked Arik as he busied himself with grilling the barbecue.He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me close, not even looking at me."Yeah. I met them in the US when we left the country and lived there for a few years. They're all on my father's side because I don't have much connection with my Mom's side.""But why did they recognize me so quickly?" I asked him again.When they arrived, they immediately approached me, greeted me, and acted like they had known me for a long time. I could tell that they were genuinely good people. It seemed to be a trait of the Riof
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