I bit my lip. Despite the tension, I couldn't help but smile even more because Aunt Kara laughed awkwardly."Ah, is that so? Congratulations then, dearest niece.""Cousin!" Karina went straight to me.Ever since I'm really not close to relatives on any side of the family. Moreover, she grew up in Carolina, not in Seattle. If Karina and I meet, we can't talk because everyone is focused on Mocha."Hi! I'm sorry I didn't attend your engagement with Blake, I'm in Macau because you know it's vacation- Mom, what's wrong?"She artfully removed Auntie's hand that was on her arm.I chuckled. I feel better now."It's fine Karina, we called the engagement off," I also addressed Uncle Milo. "Good evening, Uncle.""Lily, good evening."He shook hands with me and Edmund while the mother and daughter continued to whisper.Auntie Kara excused them. Uncle and Karina did nothing but drag him.Edmund and I looked at each other and grinned at each other. He was still resting until we got to our designate
I fixed myself first before going out. I caught up with Edmund in the distance."What are you doing here?""You've been there in CR for a while now so..."I waited for him to continue but he didn't, instead he himself crossed the few steps between us, immediately put his hand on my waist and led me away."Shouldn't we say goodbye to your mom?"He shrugged."She's probably busy with her friends by this time."I nodded.I get it. His mom is a social butterfly. It's impossible for no one to notice it. Even if it stands in the very corner, it can't help but grab attention.With that regal beauty, powerful aura, and shiny diamonds only a fool wouldn't notice her.There were so many eyes on us that I still couldn't get rid of my nervousness. With critical looks I know many eyebrows are raised every time they look at us."Are we really going home?"Glancing at the sea of people, I caught Mocha's gaze on our behavior, particularly the one walking next to me.SH gave me a hard time when our ey
I blinked when I heard my name from the speaking engineer at the front."Uhm..."In the corner of my vision I saw some of the board members smirked as if expecting that I can't say anything relevant to their topic.Edmund and I looked at each other, he was about to cover for me when I decided to speak up.I glanced at the big screen in front and then shifted my seat to be more comfortable."The design is beautiful, modern and classic. I have nothing to say about the technicalities, I am not an engineer nor an architect but if I am a customer, I would go for the previous one. It is spacious, luxurious and very accommodating. It is child friendly, perfect for starting a family.""What about the young men and women customers? Many rich children choose to settle in our condo units. Shouldn't they be reconsidered too?"My lips formed a grim line.This old woman will never stop me."Well, ma'am it's not my job to consider them because I'm not a part of the team. You're asking my thoughts th
A staff had the courage to come and guide us to the VIP room on the second floor, where Edmund mother and Chelsea were said to be.There is a rectangular table in the middle of the room. I immediately spotted three uniformed waiters. On the far side is a kitchen where a chef and his two assistants are, expertly cooking whatever is served to us."I'm glad you arrived..." said Edmund’s mother.Chelsea's gentle face is formal even when she's smiling. A real sophisticated and fine lady.But my lips parted when I saw the tidy table.At the rectangular glass table, Madame Perla faces each other at the table so if Edmund and I sit, we will also face each other."Mom, what is it?" Edmund asked in alarm.The lady immediately stood up and despite the nervousness I saw on her face, I still saw her immortal smile."Son, calm down... Don't you want me to bond with your wife? Here..." he faced me. "Is mom okay next to you, Lily?"I nodded because there was a threat in his eyes."Um, yes I guess it’
"Where have you been?" Edmund greeted me when I entered the penthouse.I found him sitting comfortably on the soft sofa while I was almost bathed in my own sweat.How can I be irritated the whole time of the flight? I can't speak because I have a pest tape over my mouth. If we don't have to go down, I don't think they will remove it."Ask your guards!" I'm rude."Sir, I'm sorry Miss Lily is mad at us, she doesn't want to come..." said a guy who was in the driver's seat earlier.They know I'm angry?!"She’s a little naughty, aren’t you wife?" Edmund asked, the corner of his lips turned up and a hint of a smile.Just try to smile and I'll make him swallow the big vase on the center table!I stormed up to the second floor where the master's bedroom was after torturing him.I threw my bag on the bed and just took off my shoes to go straight to the bathroom.I think my body temperature is higher than normal.It only went away after a cold shower. Even after cleaning up, I chose to stay in
"Stop this Lily. Let's just eat," Edmund said sternly. I raised an eyebrow at him and moved my body closer to make sure my presence radiated more towards him. "What? Chickening out?" His jaw dropped, he had a lot to say but didn't speak. "Don't you want to know how wet I am right now?" It was supposed to be a joke but he pulled me and gave me a torrid kiss. I tried to push him away but both my arms were locked with his right hand while his left hand was holding my neck. Every movement of his lips was intense causing me to feel hot. He released not only my lips but also his grip on me so that I was almost irritated again. "You're so moody... You're happy and then later on you're like a dragon..." I looked at him hard and raised an eyebrow. "What do you want me to do?" He shook his head and turned me not to hug but to sit on the counter. "What the hell, Edmund- Hmm..." Whatever I was about to say was cut off when he nuzzled his head into my neck. I even tilted my head back
Claire and I were both clueless about what was going on but didn't do anything as we were pulled towards a nearby bar where the music was softer and less crowded."Thank you brother!" said Whiteney and blew a flying kiss to the bouncer with a poker face.We found a table near the dancefloor, so sightseeing among the handsome guys became the target of my companions. He looked for them while I simply checked my phone to see if there was a new message."You've been an idiot for a while..." I said to Nina who was sitting next to me."A-Ah... Just thought of something...""Who did we see on the dancefloor earlier in the other bar! You have liver disease, you're a girl!"Bettina squeezed Nina's arm."Who did you see?""Who else is that... Ah hehe... I haven't forgotten anything," Whiteney suddenly retorted."Who?" I repeat my question.Claire shrugged while Nariza smirked."When you answer why we moved bars, I'll get the next pitcher of mojito for free-"Nariza answered before I finished."
I had a headache when I woke up. The part I hate the most. Can't I just drink without a hangover?Oh shit!I rolled out of bed and breathed a sigh of relief because I was in the penthouse.I thought I would wake up in a random stranger's room again just like the first time. I don't know if I can handle it.I checked my clothes. My white top and skirt are gone, replaced by a pajama suit with green avocado prints.Who brought me home?I glanced at the bedside table and only then remembered the aching head.There was a bowl of steaming soup, medicine and two glasses of water sitting there.I took the note on the food tray.'Eat this and drink the meds for your hangover. I'll be back.'I rolled my eyes coz even the note sounds so bossy.I don't have to think about who wrote it because apart from the familiar clean hand writing, only one person will write it.I started the soup first, which is no wonder I finished. Hello, I feel like I threw up everything I ate last night. My stomach is ch