Lifting the photo, Vivian brushed the dust from the surface of the glass. Hodja won't be coming to her wedding. She won't let him meet the mother who put them on this path. She would never introduce him to Jaime's family.She decided that after introducing him to her brother-in-law. How heartbroken Hodja will be when she discovers that they live on the streets, while their mother lives in wealth and warmth. They were forgotten, and the mother took care of two other children in their place.When Vivian thought about that, the reprehensible sadness hit her like someone punched her in the stomach with a fist. She and Hodja lived in poverty. Their mother left her difficult life behind and followed a rich man and lived with his well-off children.Her and Hodja's hearts were torn to pieces every day, that woman lived in laughter and children. When the children went to school, they had to live in an orphanage.When those children graduated from school, she had to work day and night to earn m
Vivian walked into the dining room – a spacious room right next to the kitchen decorated with beautiful things and bright paintings on the walls. A long table with five chairs was placed around it and the table was filled with delicious, fragrant dishes.Juke sat in his seat happily waiting for her with a small smile, showing off his bright white teeth. She guessed he was a clone of his dead father because she didn't see him looking like Jaime or his mother, she saw Tanya Miro in Jaime's photo.Vivian turned to look at Jaime as if asking if she could sit next to the child, he smiled and nodded. Jaime sat across from her. His mother put down a bowl of hot soup on the table. Vivian felt her eyes looking down at the table, she didn't have the courage to look at her biological mother."You cooked too many dishes today," Jaime said as the woman sat down in the chair next to him."Is that so? I don't know what my daughter-in-law likes to eat, so I cook all the dishes I can cook." She said,
Jaime was studying at his desk when Mrs. Maggie pushed the door in, holding in her hand the two towels she had just bought that morning for Vivian."Mom," Jaime spoke up as she entered."I came in to ask if you had enough towels for both of you." She speaks."I've already taken a shower, but Vivian is talking to Dad," Jaime said. "You leave it there. It's okay to have more."The woman smiled, her heart was as warm as a spring breeze blowing. She opened the bathroom door, put the towel on the shelf, and walked out.Jaime always studies hard, striving with all his efforts. She knows one day his hard work will pay off and he will live happily with Vivian. Today, his fiancée was here, so he laughed so much that Juke teased him. "If you laugh anymore, your mouth will tear in two.""You study hard." She said as she walked up to him, placing her hand on his shoulder. "It's late, you should rest.""I'm waiting for Vivian."Mrs. Maggie smiled, unable to believe this was happening, living under
Too self-conscious, she couldn't look at him, even if she peeked, she didn't dare. Because she was so shaken. She bit her lower lip as he pulled her closer to him."After I graduate, we will get married." He said, his words just whispering in her ears. "Do you believe that?""Huh?" She asked quickly and then felt like she was shrinking back. "Yes...""I can't wait until you're officially part of my family." He continued. "I think Dad is really happy to see you. Because at least he will be by his daughter-in-law's side in her final days. What do you think?"Vivian pretended to smile. "Perhaps..."Jaime gushed with joy, every ounce of happiness she wished she could share with him but she wasn't comfortable even though she tried everything she could."It happened so fast, you also feel a bit strange, right?" He asks. "Just a few weeks ago, we started seeing each other. Now you're here with me. A lot of people would call this unnatural, but I don't think so at all. A lifetime isn't enough
The door opened. The chairman and Luna's eyes fell on her before moving to Vivian next to her."I heard you're graduating next week but I was on a business trip at the time, so I came to congratulate you first." President Evans said and stood up. "This is..."The man's eyes turned round and round between Jaime and Vivian, their hands clasped together, then he looked at Jaime's father for an answer."This is Vivian, our daughter-in-law." Mr. Miro directly introduced. Looking at Vivian, he said. "And this person is President Evans, an important business partner of mine, and his daughter, Luna.""Hi." Vivian bowed her head and nodded slightly towards Luna.Luna smiled, appeared friendly, and welcomed Vivian warmly as if Vivian were her best friend. "We meet again."Jaime's eyebrows furrowed and he turned to look at Vivian. He doesn't know that Vivian has met Luna before. His attention was interrupted when his father spoke."Come to my room after you put your things away." His father gave
Vivian had just changed into comfortable clothes after putting her staff uniform in the closet. The door suddenly opened. She smiled and almost squealed expecting to see Jaime walk through the door, but instead, she recognized the girl who had been to her workplace. The wavy hair and luxurious appearance are still so familiar even though Vivian only vaguely remembers it.In fact, she still vividly remembers the girl talking to her about her marriage to Jaime as if it had just happened yesterday. Vivian got the gist of the story. She should have let Jaime go, so he could have a better life. Vivian would have done the same but now things are different. Here she was and about to marry Jaime, nothing could change the fact that it would happen soon.From the first time, Jaime mentioned this girl to her, it was clear that he was opposed to the idea of a marriage for business interests. Jaime also seems upset about Luna for some reason. Vivian is curious why Jaime doesn't love Luna when sh
Mrs. Maggie patted Jaime's arm before leaving the room. Jaime followed behind to close the door and then walked towards Vivian."Vivian." He holds her hand."How did you and Dad talk?" Vivian asked, looking up at him."Boring." He complained. "I'd rather read a book than listen to my father talk."Vivian snorted. "You should not say that.""I do not lie." He pulled her closer to him. "Did she say anything to hurt you?"Smiling, Vivian shook her head. "No big deal.""Really?""Yes." She nodded in confirmation. "Except she cares about you.""Do not have.""Have."Jaime pinched her cheek affectionately and smiled. "Don't listen to what she says.""Why? What if she tells the truth?" Vivian asked. "That she likes you, she's the only one capable of helping you with the company?"“Then trust me.” He promised. "You're the only one I need."Vivian snorted before he hugged her, she pressed her cheek against Jaime's broad shoulder to bask in his warmth.“But I need to punish you.” Jaime smiled c
A few minutes after filling the tub with water and soap, Jaime and Juke climbed into the tub. Jaime started washing his little nephew's hair. Bubbles flew into the air as Juke gathered them with his hands and blew them."Turn around, I need to rub your back," Jaime instructed."Uncle," Juke said."Huh?""Why don't you ask Aunt?""Ask what?""Bath with us.""This boy..." Jaime raised his voice.Juke laughed. "Why? It's just a bath. Right?"Jaime didn't know how to explain appropriately to Juke's age, so he remained silent for a minute. Then he finally managed it. "Juke, you can't ask Aunt Vivian to shower with you. She... she's your aunt. Got it?"Juke turned his head to look at his uncle, frowning in confusion. "Why?""I said no," Jaime said."So have you bathed with Aunt yet?"His face turned red with embarrassment then he punished his nephew by tickling his hips. Juke twisted his body, and laughed loudly, water splashed around them.~~~~~Returning to his bedroom after taking Juke t