February 1, 2024. 1 Chapter only. Had things to take care of today. The next chapter will be tomorrow. The song Lucky Me is updated on my Spotify.
Lily and Lucas emerged with Aiden through the dividing LED screens, surprising everyone! "Beautiful!" "Wonderful!" This time, Lily had changed into a blue and gleaming wedding dress, and Lucas wore a white suit. Aiden was in a blue suit, held by both Lucas and Lily. The family of three was smiling from ear to ear as they walked out; indoor fireworks guided their path to the center of the venue. Everyone complimented on how amazing their wedding entrance turned out to be. Just when they all thought there was no other surprise, the chorus to the song came, and suddenly, acapella singers in a group of twenty came up behind Lily, Lucas, and Aiden. The newly arrived singers were all dressed in white, and they followed the couple while singing harmoniously with the band, creating a symphony of pure vocal enchantment. Everyone felt goosebumps! The collective resonance of singers' voices made them feel the love pouring into the celebration. The same could be said with the family o
Everyone was so entertained at how Lucas took his time as if searching with no ends under her skirt. Lily's female cousins were asking, "Are you sure Lucas is just looking for the garter or doing something else?" "No, he is seriously having a hard time. I have many layers under my skirt," Lily made an excuse for Lucas. She glanced at her aunt, the same who designed her wedding dress, and confirmed, "Right, Aunt Kate?" "There's a sea of fabric down there; Lucas could be lost by now," remarked Kate, and she, along with Lily's other aunts, burst into laughter. Lucas got out of Lily's skirt eventually, but just when everyone thought he already secured the garter, he wiped his fake sweat on his forehead. Ryan came to Lucas and offered champagne. While Lily laughed, Lucas acted like he was immensely thirsty after having explored under her dress! "There better be nothing going down there, Lucas!" Lewis threatened, and yet again, laughter danced through the air. Seemingly lost under L
"Remember to send the regular reports every evening before heading home. Call me if there is any problem, and if worse comes to worse, you can call Liam or Uncle Sean for any concerns." Lily watched as Lucas gave his last-minute reminders to Ryan before they left for their honeymoon. They were at the airport, by the runway, about to get on the private jet to the Philippines, where they would be spending an entire month away from the city on a private island resort. "Hurry, Dad! I'm so excited! Mom, come on!" Aiden called as he first climbed the private jet with Evan and Shantelle. It may be their honeymoon, but they couldn't leave Aiden too long. So, Lucas brought their son and figured it was an excellent time to bond with his family. Thus, on their vacation, the entire Thompson family was flying across the Pacific. As their security, they only brought Gunner with them. "We'll join you, Aiden. Your dad has last-minute instructions for Uncle Ryan," Lily said with a smile. "Wel
"Good morning! I'm Luningning Ligaya Santos, and I'll be your main host throughout your vacation." The Thompsons received a warm welcome from the hostess upon landing on the private island's runway in Palawan, Philippines. A fleet of golf carts awaited them, along with their exclusive private driver for the entirety of their stay. "Um. It's nice to meet you," Lily paused, struggling to pronounce the name, "Lu?" "Luningning Ligaya," the smiling lady repeated. "Luning?" Aiden clarified. "Luningning Ligaya," the host said before explaining. "Luningning means a star shining brightly in the Philippines, and Ligaya means happiness. So your hostess for your vacation is not only a shining star but infectiously happy as well!" "We love your enthusiasm," Lily remarked. "It's nice to meet you, but would Luni serve as your nickname? So it's easier for us to call you?" The hostess' eyes were panning left to right as if deciding. Then she smiled eagerly and declared, "You can call me Sparkle
"I can't believe you just announced to your siblings that we are about to have sex," Lily mumbled as she walked into their villa. "So, what? We are married!" Lucas said before chuckling. He closed the villa door and wrapped his arm around Lily. He said, "Come on. Where is my naughty wife?" Facing Lucas, Lily narrowed her eyes. She said, "Your naughty wife is still here, just a little taken aback by your boldness." "Can't the husband be naughty too?" Lucas teased before leaning down and kissing Lily's lips. "I watched your ass twerking, and I got a boner. I need some love. I haven't had sex for more than a week." Lily pursed her lips. Lily wanted to make sure they took it easy with her pregnancy. Although the doctor said it was safe, Lily and Lucas agreed to have sex three times a week. The wedding preparations, however, prevented them from making love for eight days straight. "Mmmm," Lucas moaned as he continued to kiss Lily. Their kisses became heated after some time, with Luc
"Fiance. Interesting," Ryan said. He raised a brow at Luke and scoffed, "Weren't you the guy Fiona was making out with in the six-floor copy room? If she is your fiance, what were you doing swapping spits with another woman?" Ryan felt guilty for making Anna's face pale, but he figured it was better that she knew now than later. "What?" Anna asked. "Mister Kelly, you must be mistaken," Luke acted to laugh and said. "I was working overtime." "Exactly, you were working overtime with Fiona in the copy room, lips to lips," Ryan said. "No, Mister Kelly. You must have me mistaken for someone else," Luke said, slightly trembling. He turned to Anna and held her hand tightly. "It wasn't me, Kel. I swear. Mister Kelly just had me confused with someone else -" "Are you saying that I am blind?" Ryan asked coldly. "Wait," Anna said with her hands up. Her lips were shaking when she glanced at Ryan. She asked, "Mister Kelly, are - are you sure? Luke is my fiance." "I would not have bro
Anna was crying profoundly with her hands covering her face. She said, "I can't believe it. I can't believe it was that easy for him to throw away everything." Seeing Anna's pale face stained with tears crushed Ryan's heart. He wanted to comfort her, but he did not know how. At best, he said, "Pain makes you stronger. Heartache makes you wiser." Anna looked up to Ryan. Then, she looked around. He couldn't understand what she was looking for until she glanced back at him and asked, "Can I please get a hug?" "Oh," Ryan said. He sat next to Anna and offered his embrace. Anna cried some more until, finally, her tears ran dry. He had asked the hotel staff to bring them some water and offered her a glass. After Anna drank water, she said to Ryan, "Thank you so much for finding out the truth for me. I think I know what to do." With a smile, Anna took a deep breath. She convinced herself, "I know I'll get over this. The pain is still fresh." "Do you want to have dinner? Maybe it will ma
Anna felt like her blood was boiling inside. 'What did he say? I wasn't good enough for him?' She mused. His words echoed in her head. 'Watch me. I'll give Fiona the married life you have always wanted from me.' She angrily removed the ring on her finger and threw it in Luke's direction. Anna said, "Who wants a husband like you, anyway? Marry Fiona! You deserve each other!" "Damn right! Fiona is hotter than you," Luke said. "And she comes from a wealthy family, not like you. My mother would be celebrating right now that we are done." Luke picked up the ring and walked away just like that. Anna was panting, seeing Luke's back. She badly wanted to cry, but her pride got in the way. It was true that Luke's mother never approved of her due to her background. So, when Luke stood by her side, she gave everything to him: her time, attention, and her first. To give credit to Luke, he proved to be a wonderful partner during their two-year relationship. He was caring, sweet, and consi