DARREN’s P.O.V.
Weeks passed. Right now I’m preparing myself for Claire and Elijah’s high school reunion. Later today, I will finally meet that guy named Gabriel. I’ll admit it, I am badly curious about him. I badly wanted to saw his face and how he act towards my wife. Yes, my wife. I’m claiming Claire as my property.
I dialed her number out of excitement. Luckily, she answered my call after a several numbers of rings. I couldn’t say a word because nervousness suddenly invaded my system as soon as I heard her voice.
“Hello?”
“It felt nice to hear your voice,” I complimented.
I smile unconsciously as I heard her chuckled on the other line of the phone.
“Are you ready? I’m gonna fetch you up later. Just wait for me, okay?”
“Yeah, yeah. Whatever, Mr. Herrera. Why di
CLAIRE’s P.O.V. Although I already knew he’s coming, I’m still shocked when I saw his face again. After all these years. I finally meet the man whom I entrusted my bestfriend’s heart, but ended up liking me. The reason why everything about me and Kate faded away. The reason behind why my previous friend loathed me the most.“Are you alright?” Darren asked, looking worried at me.“Y-yeah.”“Are you sure? You look stunned. I could take you home if you wanted.”“No, no. I’m fine. As if I’m still affected by the past. Don’t worry, Darren. I can handle this. And besides, Kate is here. I highly doubt that Gabriel could even talk to me.”“You sound disappointed.”“I am not!” I answered too quickly. Darren averted his gaze towards the stage. I saw him sent death raging
CLAIRE’s P.O.V. I look at the yellowish bruise at my arm. It’s been a week since Darren and I fought. Ever since that day, we never talked. Elijah wasn’t telling me anything about him either. I feel lost... Not knowing what do to next after that day until now.“Okay, class dismissed,” I announced after seeing the time on the clock hanging by the wall.“Bye, Teacher Claire!”“See you tomorrow!” I gladly waved back at those students who smiled widely at me while making their way out of the classroom. One of the reason why I chose to be a teacher is that because children can temporarily relief the tension and sadness. The smile on their cute little faces will make anyone’s heart melt in awe.“Claire!” I saw Elijah running towards me, looking worried.“What?” A
CLAIRE’s P.O.V. We decided to use Darren’s car instead of Kate’s. This is my first time going on a date with a third wheel. How can my old bestfriend endure all of this painful scenes? Does she really that good at keeping her feelings hidden?“So, where should we go?” Kate asked curiously.“I’ll bring my wife to a special place.” Darren reached and held my left hand. His other hand is still focus on the wheel. Though he didn’t look at my direction, I felt him squeezed my hand.“Where are we going exactly, Darren?” I asked, not wanting to waste another moment to find out the place. It was like he’s the one asking for the same exact question earlier and now I’m the one drowning myself into curiosity. He didn’t answer. He just gave a small kiss on the back of my hand he is
DARREN’s P.O.V. We decided to go home right after what happened to Kate. I don’t know why she’s being like this even though we barely even know each other. She look like a broken hearted gal, unable to control her emotions before running away from Claire and I.“So... What do we do now?” Claire asked out of nowhere.“Let’s see if she took her car from our house,” I answered as I started the engine. We drove home, still thinking about Kate. As we reached our mansion’s towering gates, I saw that Kate’s car wasn’t there anymore. Claire rushed outside of the car looking at our parking space.“Where is she?”“Don’t worry. I think she went home already.”“But what if...”“Calm down, wife.” I held her hand and she did calmed down.“Darren...&r
CLAIRE’s P.O.V. If I fall, I lose. That’s the first thing I thought when I entered Darren’s world. But if it’s him, I’m willing to take the risk. Having him wasn’t so bad after all. Playing his game is worth it, I’ll admit it. And there’s so much more possibilities that’s waiting for the both of us. But one thing is for sure... And that is I already fallen in love with him.“Where have you been?” Dad asked, as soon as I stepped inside of our house. Thank God he’s fine now.“Uhm... Work?” I answered, unsure.“And what exactly is your work, Claire?” he asked, his voice was full of authority.“I’m still a teacher, Dad.”“Then who sent us those items?” He pointed towards our kitchen table, full of goods and other stuff.“I did.”“How come?”“Dad
CLAIRE’s P.O.V. I still couldn’t believe the fact that Elijah and Darren made me believed about that accident prank. But even so, I feel relieved seeing Darren standing at the hospital’s rooftop.“What are you thinking?” he asked, cutting the steaks for me.“Nothing... I just couldn’t believe that I bought that accident prank of yours.” He chuckled, raising the fork in front of my face.“Try this.” He smiled at me. I did as he said, and he’s right. The food taste so good and the meat melts in my mouth because of tenderness.“So?”“It’s good.” He played with my hair while staring intensely at me. I couldn’t help but to blush because of his actions.“Claire...”“H
CLAIRE’s P.O.V.“I love you.” He didn’t answer me. He just caressed my back gently, planting an uncountable kisses on my forehead. Although he didn’t say anything, I have a feeling that his actions speaks louder than words. Maybe he loves me too. Just maybe. I let my tired self be asleep in his embraced. He continue to comb my hair using his fingertips as I slowly drowned myself into a deep slumber. I woke up the next day feeling a pain in my core. Then I remembered what happened last night. I smile to myself because of that. But Darren wasn’t here by my side anymore. He’s missing, though I didn’t worry too much for I withhold the assurance I needed last night. I try to look around, only seeing a note at the bedside table. I picked it up before reading it. I blushed as my mind pr
DARREN’s P.O.V. Damn it. I couldn’t see Claire this afternoon because we need to fix something about the company. Mr. Armando Frias is now selling his shares, and my Dad couldn’t accept that fact.“If only you have come earlier, Darren! This issue has been going on for weeks!” my Dad scolded me. Then I suddenly remembered the night that one of our maids told me to come here, but I didn’t because I need to come with Claire to their high school reunion.“Why didn’t you just let him sell his shares?”“Are you insane?! Armando has a very large contribution here in Herrera Corp. We couldn’t afford to lose him.”“But–”“I thought you wanted to be the CEO of this company someday?!” he asked, brows furrowed.“Yes, I do... But I realized my priorities, Dad. I have a wife... An