“No. You don’t mean that. Why are you saying that?” She reached for him again, but he took a step back.Ciara’s heart broke at seeing him avoid her. The dam of tears flooded her face, and she grabbed him again.“I won’t ask you to wait for me. You’ve already waited long enough. If you meet someone better, don’t hesitate. I only want the best for you.” To be honest, he’s still not sure where he’s going with this. A part of him is telling him he’s crazy for hurting her like this. A part of him is also telling him that this is one way not to drag her down with him. He held her at a distance.No, he won’t. She would beg him if she had to. All she thought in that moment is how to make him stay. Her legs felt weak and as she slumped down on the floor, she reached for his leg. She held it tightly.“You said you won’t leave me. As long as I love you, you will love me. Are we going to break up like this? Do my feelings mean nothing to you? I don’t care about what’s happening right now. I’m sur
It was as if things were in slow motion. At least, to Renzo. He watched as her hold on his shirt tightened. From what he knew, pregnant women are emotional. Sometimes, they’re emotionally unstable. They laugh, then they cry. In Ciara’s case, she kept crying. Because of how he acted last night. No wonder it felt like her reaction was somewhat exaggerated. He held her hand in his.“What . . . what did you say?” He felt like he needed to hear it twice to make sure he heard it correctly.Ciara sniffed, then blew her nose on her sleeve. It was both disgusting and endearing to Renzo. He chuckled as he pulled her closer. Somehow, he truly felt lighter today. He could even chuckle and laugh.“Did you say you’re pregnant?” He asked again, tilting her chin so she would look at him.“I know this isn’t a good time, but . . . do you want a child?” That’s how she replied as she teared up again.“Of course. Do you?” He wasn’t sure why she asked that question, but Ciara was relieved to hear it. If he
“I’m sorry about what happened to you. It was someone I know, and he said he was jealous when I confronted him about it. I don’t think he understood that we’re only friends, and that people of the opposite sex can be friends. I already told him what I think about what he did to you, and to others as well. I would never have thought . . . I’m really sorry. I apologize for what you’ve been through. I know it must’ve been hard.” She paused as she bit her lip.“I don’t know if I can convince him to . . . I mean, I already told him . . .” She looked as frustrated as he felt. What she’s saying is starting to make sense to him now. He thought she was merely rambling earlier. So, she’s actually the reason behind all this? He wouldn’t have thought. Wasn’t she someone who lost her memories? Having a starting point and knowing where and how his troubles came to be gave him a sense of direction. If
A few days passed and Ciara still couldn’t shake off her feeling of insecurity. Renzo still seemed to be waiting for something on his phone. He was trying to earn using other means, but she also knew he’s not satisfied with the current results. On her own, she’s also thinking of how she could help him. When she tried asking her boss if he could hire Renzo when her contract was over, he clammed up. Wouldn’t say anything about it.Eight days after he talked to Lee, someone did come to talk to him. He stood tall and confident, but he did look awkward. He has the same expression as Lee when he met her last time. That guilty look. Well now, if he’s feeling that way, maybe things are looking up for him. He could get his jobs back.“Can I invite you for a drink? Or a meal?” It was nearly time for dinner.“You are?” Renzo raised an eyebrow. This guy didn’t even introduce himself.“Oliver. Oliver Ta
Renzo took a deep breath, looking up at the sky. Well, now . . .He can finally smile and feel relaxed again. And he’s got a job . . .A regular employment at Taylor Industries. It was once his goal to get that type of employment. He already gave up on it. Who knew it would come to him like this?He couldn’t stop the grin on his face. First, he went to the bank to deposit the money. When he saw the content of the envelope, he was shocked at first. Wait, he was only jobless for over a month. Does that guy even know how much he actually earned in that period? Even if he added something extra, it shouldn’t be this much. Well, he’s already here. He’ll deposit them first. He doesn’t want to walk around with that much money. He decided to keep a few bills on his wallet. Maybe he’ll take Ciara out to celebrate. He’s got his life back. He’s got money. He’s got a job. Life is looking up. He couldn’t wait t
He carefully reached into the bouquet of flowers. He hid the box in the middle of it.“What are you doing?” Ciara was intrigued.“I got you another gift.” His voice was shaky, which she easily noticed.“What is it?” She looked at how he carefully inserted his hand between the roses. Did he actually put something in there? She chuckled.“Uhm…” Renzo slowly took the box out and Ciara stared at it.“Hmm? What is it?” She reached out to take it from him. He did say it’s his gift for her.Renzo watched as she grinned. She teased him with a glance before slowly opening it. She caught her breath at its contents. She didn’t think he would get her a ring. Wait, there are two. She almost squealed, realizing what they were. Couple rings!“You got them for us?” She quickly took them out to see. She liked hers. His is good, too.“Here. Quick, we
Renzo went to Oliver’s company the following morning. The man assigned to receive him scrutinized him in a serious manner.“Mr. Taylor left instructions. Anyway, each employee’s files are private so only managers and up will have access to them, if they so desire to check. If you want to maintain a good relationship with your co-workers, best not to let them know that you lack certain qualifications. Also, I expect you to perform well. Prove it that you deserve this position.” His immediate boss didn’t mince words. Renzo liked him instantly. He’s frank, direct with his words.“Yes, sir. I understand.”Though he only planned to check if the job is real, after the paperwork is done in the morning, he was given a tour in the afternoon of areas assigned to him. He was also given a manual and watched others to see how the job was done. It did take him a full day. Unexpected, but the work made him excited. The environmen
Renzo bumped into Lee on a Saturday on his way to get groceries. They talked for a few minutes at a café and he told her in person what Oliver did for him. He was grateful but Lee didn’t look like she’ll forgive the man soon. She even asked if Ciara got jealous of her. He recalled that she did, but as he explained to her that Lee’s only a friend and nothing more, she didn’t seem jealous anymore. In Lee’s mind, she asked herself is she should’ve reassured Oliver the same way Renzo did to his girlfriend. Still . . . that guy wasn’t even her boyfriend.Renzo told her his thoughts on the matter, mentioning that Oliver reacted strongly when he told him not to play games with her, insisting he wasn’t.“I think your man is just feeling possessive.”Lee snorted at his statement. “I’m not a possession. I am my own person.” And he’s not my man, alright? She thought to herse