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
Vivian relaxes the next day at work while listening to the sound of running water. It's hard to imagine days without Jaime by your side. Lately, she's only been with him at night. During the day they met for just a few short hours after work or when he finished school but that was before she married him.Now, there he is, basically circling her every hour of the day. She even discreetly checks her coo's phone to see if there are any messages from him. During five-minute breaks, she will call to hear his voice on the other end of the line. And when his voice came through the phone to her ears, she felt so happy, her fatigue disappeared.A week after meeting his parents turned her world upside down. She was miserable all the time without him. Loneliness, despair.If her job took him away from her, how would she feel?It's hard to imagine him becoming someone like his gruff father. Jaime is a very emotional person, always thinking about others and very gentle about it. Vivian doesn't bel
Vivian placed the banana on the table, her hands clenched to gain strength for what she was going to say. It's better to say it now than never. Jerry always listens to her because he likes her a lot."When?" He asked, his eyes still lost. He tried to maintain his usual composure."This weekend."His eyebrows were furrowed, his eyes dark with all the anger."You can't do this." He shook his head in denial, determined to get her back on track. "No. You don't love him, Vivian.""What if I still do what I want?" The question came as quietly as her breathing.Jerry scoffed. "You can not." He raised his voice. "You don't love him. He's your puppet, nothing more, nothing less.""Jerry...""Are not!" Jerry shouted. "If you do this, you'll regret it. I won't let you go down this path. You're lying to yourself. You've barely known him for three months. It's only been three months, Vivian. Are you crazy? What would Hodja think?"Vivian lowered her eyes, focusing her gaze on the tabletop. She kne