Paige’s POVI hid baby Asher from the world. I don’t wanna let Noah know about him. I don’t wanna lose my son. If Noah found out about his existence, he would surely take him away from me as it was his original plan. I already lost so many precious people and losing another one, especially my child, will make me go mad and broken beyond repair. I’d rather live in a lie than live a miserable life without my son.“Paige, are you sure about this?” Ares asked, staring into my eyes. Achi is just standing beside him, watching me.After the pediatrician allowed Asher to travel, I informed them about my plans. I will leave this country. I will follow Alex overseas and will live with him. I’m also planning to use my college degree. I can get a better job abroad and there are so many opportunities abroad.“Paige, working abroad isn’t easy. Besides, who would look after Asher if you’re going to work there?” Achi finally broke his silence.I smiled at him. “I’m not saying I’ll work immediately. O
Noah's POV"Noah, you can't do this to me!"I gritted my teeth and looked at Thalia. "Don't start with me, Thalia. I'm not in the mood."She picked up the magazines and threw them on the floor. She even turned the coffee table upside down, totally messing up my office."You're always not in the mood! You're always not in the mood, Noah! What's happening to you? What are you planning to do with me and the baby, huh?"From her face, my gaze shifted to her 8 months baby bump. I didn't know I'd get her pregnant. It's a baby boy. I should be happy but I can't. I lost a son. Paige killed our son. It hurts. It hurts so much and I feel like I'm dying every minute of every single day. Paige killed my son. My poor son. I don't wanna believe that she did but I know what an angry person can do. I know better. I've been through that and I regret it. I'm regretting everything."THIS IS BULLSHIT!" Thalia screamed and kicked the couch. She grabbed the vase and threw it on the floor.I roamed my eyes
Paige's POVWatching your child grow is one the best moments in my life. I witnessed his every first. His first word. His first walk. His first giggle. His first smile. His first laugh. Baby Asher filled the empty hole in my heart. He filled my life with love and happiness. He painted my life with so many colors. Asher is my salvation. He saved me when I was drowning."Mommy, I got a star!"I smiled and kissed Asher's cheek after he showed me the star on the back of hand. My 5 year old son is smiling sweetly at me. He's wearing a black buttoned polo and slacks. His hair was disheveled again just like the other day, so I ran my fingers through his hair, fixing it."I see, my prince is studying hard," I said smiling.He smiled arrogantly and I swear, I just saw his father in him. God! He's a little Noah. Speaking of Noah. I wonder how he is now. I bet he still hates me. I also bet he's already married to Thalia. I never heard anything about them after I left. I avoided magazines and TV
Paige’s POVMy jaw almost dropped as I stared at Alex. “What? What do you mean sick? How sick? I mean, what kind of sickness? Is it cold? Does he have a fever? What happened?”He shook his head. Tears are visible in the corner of his eyes, making me so nervous. What is this? I thought our bad luck had ended? I thought…“I-I don’t know how it happened, Paige. He’s… He’s HIV positive and it’s in stage 3 already. Achi called after he found out about Ares’ sickness this morning. Paige… Paige, my brother…”I felt my knees weakening. This can’t be. I’m certain he got it when he saved Aunt Precy’s house. He sacrificed himself. Oh God! I can’t lose another important person. I can’t… We can’t lose Ares.“Paige, how did it happen? I’m so confused as fck. How did he get infected?”I pressed my lips together. Up until now, Alex doesn’t have any idea about what happened when he left to work here. Up until now, the darkest part of our lives remained a secret between me, Aunt Precy and Ares. I want
Paige's POV"I won't ask what happened, Ares. I just wanna know one thing," I started as I stared at my eldest cousin.We're in the lanai, talking. It's almost midnight, but I couldn't sleep. I was planning to drink a coffee when I saw Ares here.He nodded. "What is it that you wanna know?""Are you getting treatment?"He smiled at me. "I haven't given up on my life, Paige. Yes, I'm getting treatment. Since day one."I squeezed my eyes closed and chewed my bottom lip."Are you, perhaps, blaming yourself?"I opened my eyes and looked at him again. "It was partly my fault. I was unable to help you.""I didn't regret anything, Paige. I did that for this family. I don't wanna lose this house. This is your home. This is our home."I shook my head and walked towards him. I hugged him as I silently cried on his shoulder. "You guys are my home, Ares. I don't need a house if I'll lose you in exchange."He caressed my arm and chuckled. "You're ruining my rugged image, Paige. Don't cry like that
Paige's POV"You can just use my car instead, Paige. You don't need to buy another one."I nodded at Ares. "That was my plan, actually.""I'll just take a cab to go to work."My forehead creased as I stared at him. "Work? You're not working anymore, Ares. You're gonna focus on your treatment.""I agree with Paige." It was Alex, who's going down the stairs. He's combing his hair while walking down the stairs."Am I handsome, buddy?" Alex asked Asher, who gave him a thumbs up while giggling.I just ignored them and looked at Ares again. His forehead is now creased while looking at me."You're not working anymore, Ares. You stay in the house and focus on yourself. Let us do your responsibilities this time.""Paige—"I pointed a finger at him. "I let you do things on your own five years ago. Now, you listen to me and do as I say."He heaved a sigh and squeezed his eyes closed. When he opened his eyes again, I knew he would fight for his principles but I slowly shook my head while staring
Paige’s POV“Thanks, Neo,” I smiled at him and slightly bent my body forward to thank him after closing the car’s door. He really sent me to work after we went to the hospital to check on my forehead. Luckily, I didn’t hit my head that hard.Neo playfully saluted me. “No problem, Paige.”I was about to leave when he cleared his throat. He looked at the Hotel Monroe before shifting his gaze back to me. “So, this is where you work?”I nodded. “Yeah.”“I see. Can I pay a visit some time? I wanna know what happened to you. We didn’t run into each other again for five years. You seemed to have changed a lot. I’m curious.”I smiled and nodded at him. “Sure, Neo.”His eyes squinted. “Really? I guess, I’m no longer a stranger to you.”I chuckled. “You can say that.”He chuckled and waved his hand at me. I waved back before leaving. I didn’t know I'd meet him again. I didn’t know he would be my friend. Speaking of friends, I suddenly thought of Steve. I’m curious about him. We actually met thr
Paige’s POVI hold onto the closed door to support myself and prevent myself from falling into my knees. I looked into his eyes, meeting his anger as I spoke with a hoarse voice. “W-What are you doing here, Noah?”I feel like I'm about to pass out. It's been five long years but my love for him, together with the pain, is still here. Here, in my heart, buried, hidden.He rose from the swivel chair and laughed without humor. He pushed his hands inside the pocket of his slacks as he walked towards me and stood in front of me. He looked down at me with nothing but coldness. “Care to welcome me?”I can’t do this. I can’t withstand the rage in his eyes. I can’t stand in the same room as him. I shook my head and was about to open the door to leave when he pushed the door closed and moved closer to me. Our bodies almost touched, so I rested my back on the closed door, nervous and helpless.“No more running away, baby. You’ve run enough, It’s over.”I looked at him, trying to keep my courage.