"Jaime." She called instinctively. When he stopped, it was too late for regrets. "I... I'll come with you."Moments later, they rushed out of the building together, and she followed him to the parking lot. Sitting in the car, Vivian twisted her hands together nervously. Juke, poor nephew. Where did he go? Is he running away?Jaime stopped the car in front of Juke's elementary school and hurried inside to meet Juke's teacher, a middle-aged woman with thick, round glasses."Juke's uncle." The teacher greeted."Are there any strangers around?" Jaime began his interrogation immediately. "Around the school, are there any suspicious people?""Do not have."Jaime took a deep breath, trying to maintain his patience. "Did Juke talk about any place he wanted to go?""No, he didn't say anything." The teacher shook her head. "When the children gathered this morning, one of them noticed that Juke was gone.""What do you mean?" Vivian interrupted. "Shouldn't teachers be around students?""I... I me
Two years ago when Vivian was still at the Miro mansion, Juke lived a free life. Now Juke clings to Vivian and won't let go. Jaime thinks it's his fault that his nephew is afraid Vivian will leave without saying a word.He was also afraid, afraid that after Vivian said goodbye, he would never see her again, afraid that Vivian would somehow leave again.Fear is like a shadow that turns people into despair, into something they have never been before. Paranoia is the worst of fear.A long-buried desire within Jaime comes to life as he watches Vivian and Juke feed each other like the family they always belonged to. If he and Vivian had children, Juke had a playmate, how happy they would be.If he had gotten Vivian pregnant two years ago, she would have returned to him because he was sure that she would not leave the child without a father. She wants her child to live the life she didn't have, she will give up her pride to return to him.If only...After eating, they went for a walk, bough
“Are you crazy?” Clinton shouted over the phone. “What do you want my wife to do?”Jaime sighed into the phone as he paced back and forth in his bedroom. "Please. I have no other choice.""You could get in big trouble for this." The friend scolded. "You said besides her there is also a lawyer.""I'm willing to accept." Jaime declared determinedly. "I believe everything worked out.""How can you be so sure?" Clinton was skeptical. "I thought you said Vivian didn't want to return because you two couldn't get along.""I need to try," Jaime said. "So what's your answer? Will you help me?""What do I get out of this?" Clinton asked."Whatever you need later, I will help."~~~~~Jaime was not at work the next morning as Vivian expected. Not minding his presence too much, she sat down at her desk, wondering when he would arrive. She wants to know if Juke is okay and plans to tell him that she wants to take Juke to the movies to cheer him up. The whole afternoon passed, and she still didn't s
Something burned in Vivian's stomach, she felt like smoke was rising. It took a lot of effort for her to suppress her anger."I heard your mother left you," Luna smirked. "Maybe in time, when Jaime sees your true colors, he will finally leave you, because I don't believe that even one percent of your feelings for him are real. "The door opened and Aiden walked in. Surprise flashed across his face when he saw that Vivian was not alone. Raising her hand to her head, Vivian realized her hair had become disheveled when Luna touched her head, pressing her hand down there."I'm going. It's nice to meet you." Luna said goodbye and turned to leave.When she left, Vivian awkwardly turned to look at the secretary, giving a small smile. "Have you heard any news from the president?""He'll come by later," Aiden replied placing a file on the desk, smiling politely before going out.Vivian sighed, and sat down in the chair, leaning back. She allowed her to relax a bit before removing the hairpin a
They both turned when they saw Juke move, Vivian moving her body forward. "Juke?"Juke was a pretty good actor, Jaime found that his eyes tiredly opened with much effort. The first thing his eyes looked at was Vivian."Aunt?" He spoke weakly. Jaime couldn't be sure if he was acting according to his plan or if it was his voice after suddenly waking up. "Aunt Vivian."Vivian quickly stopped him as he tried to sit up. "Don't sit up. Just lie down and rest.""Auntie's home. You're finally home." Juke exclaimed happily.Jaime wants to say that Vivian is finally home.Vivian smiled, Jaime was confident that she dared not be able to say no. Juke held her hand tightly, smiling cutely as usual. "Auntie, stay with me tonight. I want to watch movies with my friends, eat and play with my friends. I have many nice toys.""You're full of energy," Vivian commented sweetly. "I'll do anything to get you better.""But auntie, I bet..."As if on cue, Ciara quickly walked in, and Jaime stood up from the
The iron door opened as if someone had been watching her all along. A figure appeared under the pink sky, walked down the steps, and turned to look in her direction.Jaime.Closing her eyes, she sighed softly before he walked towards her. The way he walked towards her, those long legs, that look brought her mind back to the time when she first met him, her heart was still shaking like before. He was still so handsome, at that time she thought she was so lucky to have him.That was two years ago... and everything is still the same.Swallowing, Vivian backed up, bumping into the car as Jaime stopped in front of her. Suddenly she felt shy. Before she was brazen when approaching him, but now it's different. Instead of being in charge, she feels like she's being treated like a queen."Are you here?" Not paying attention to her awkward expression, Jaime took her luggage from her.Without thinking, Vivian stepped forward and snatched the suitcase from his hand. Her pajama underwear was in th
She was going crazy. Not only did Jaime do this to her on purpose, but she could sense that he enjoyed torturing her. Now she realized that she was crazy so she came back for Juke. Once again, she contemplates why she let Jaime persuade her so easily.The next ten minutes were spent slowly swallowing the food she assumed her mother had prepared earlier. That woman knew she was back, but why didn't she show her face to make Vivian feel bitter? Thinking of this, Vivian glanced around the quiet dining room. That woman was nowhere to be seen. Where exactly was she hiding?Finally, after eating, she cleared the table and put the dirty dishes in the sink, she stood looking at the dishes for a few minutes then turned on the faucet and grabbed the sponge.After the dishes were cleaned and put away, she realized Jaime hadn't come back to check if she had finished her food. What is he doing?Narrowing her eyes, she walked around. It was as if time had never passed in this house like everything
"It's been a while since we had breakfast together," Jerry commented.They sat at the table with two trays filled with muffins, bread, and two cups of iced coffee."That's right." She agreed."It seems like I hang out with you more than Hodja." Jerry smiled gently."It seems like he's an outcast now." Vivian joked and then asked thoughtfully. "What do you do at noon?""I have to go see a client," he explained. "How about you?"Vivian shrugged. "I wondered if we could have lunch together. Or I could help you with something."He frowned at her. "Aren't you still busy entering data into the system?"Vivian gently bit her tongue. "It'll be okay to take a day off.""Jaime will leave you alone?""Ignore him," Vivian said.Jerry looked at her blankly and then laughed. "You don't care, do you?""I don't care," Vivian said that she felt that Jerry was deliberately bringing up Jaime to make her realize that she sincerely cared about him."Okay. I'll call you if I'm done and then we can have lun