"Uhm, just taking a breather outside—""With a bag, Miss Selvestre?" he raised an eyebrow before snickering at me."Next time, weave a very effective lie," he uttered.I nodded and just ignored him. That would be better than being forced to say that I planned to let someone adopt Arkan.I almost fainted after remembering what I had done. I must have been a very bad mother and thought of doing that to my son. I went limp and could barely walk.What if I didn't change my mind?What if I can't be with Arkan? Can't keep track of his growth? Then he will end up in a bad family? How?My throat hurts thinking about them. Tears welled up in my eyes, and my heart was slowly breaking."Are you okay?"I blinked at Apollo's question. That's when I realized what I was thinking. We stopped in front of the resthouse. When I looked down, Arkan was staring at me, which made me nervous."I'm sorry, Baby," is all that I can utter inside my mind."I'm fine, Apollo. You can leave me here."But he shook hi
"Did he say Da, as in Dad?"Apollo asked several times. I think he was still smiling big while asking that question. as if he were the father."No. You just misheard—""Oh, come on. I know what I have heard—"I quickly hung up and closed my eyes, feeling the nervousness. I held my chest and shook my head several times. When I opened my eyes, I was able to stand up while carrying Arkan."Baby, say Mommy first before saying Daddy," I muttered softly.He giggled, which made me sneer even more. I don't think he will take my side and will still choose his father's grass!That didn't just happen once. Many times. I don't think I ever heard him say Mama. even when he was already one year old. He rarely speaks. He was still looking mysterious, and sometimes if he stares, he is serious."Alice, I'm really going to sulk! Arkan is over a year old, but he still can't pronounce Mommy," I protested.I'm almost in tears. This is a very big deal to me."Crazy! What can you do if Arkan only pronounce
Even though I wanted to listen to Apollo's reasoning, I didn't. I quietly entered the villa. I just want Arkan not to make any noise, or we will be seen here.I quietly turned the door of the villa and entered without a sound. I closed the door and leaned there to hear their conversation, but it wasn't close to my ears."Your father has different feelings, Arkan. We haven't been able to enjoy the sea yet, but here he is right now!" I resented.He snorted a little, and I thought he understood me. I blew him a kiss before looking around inside the villa. But I was also bitten by a snake after seeing some expensive items, coats hanging up, and some long sleeves.My lips parted. I don't want to think that the villa belongs to Aldo, but I can't help it. Maybe there are still rich tourists who can go to the resort, right?I looked around again. The bed was unmade, so the guest must have just arrived. Even if Aldo doesn't occupy it yet, I'd rather make sure he doesn't see us.I planned to tu
"You accepted it?!" Alice was hysterical after I told her everything.I nodded like a good puppy. Biting my lip, I looked at him innocently."Because his offer is good. I don't want to spend any more on Aldo's card. I also want to earn my own money and, of course, save for Arkan."She glared at me and shook her head awkwardly."Stupid, Mayu! What if it's a trap? A trap to make it easier to catch you?"My shoulders became slumped. I also sadly looked at Arkan, who was fast asleep in bed."Maybe not? After all, he has seen me a few times, but he's never surrendered to me. Maybe that person is just being kind—""No one is sane in the world, Mayu. That Apollo pretends to be nice, but the truth is, he's planning something else!" She placed her hand on her waist and pointed to nowhere.I frowned, looked up at her, and stared at her deeply."Why did you bring up Apollo? Alice is already quiet in his villa. You just had a dinner date, and you already miss him," I teased her.She immediately f
"This is too much, Apollo."I can't stop saying that. He gave Arkan a toy remote-controlled car again. That's already the tenth piece this month."I'm just spoiling my nephew, Miss Selvestre." He grinned and gently ruffled Arkan's hair. "Even so! Don't train my son in luxury. Let him learn to be content with what I can give," I begged meaningfully.I know that he had no bad intentions in giving Arkan a gift; I just don't want my son to grow up in luxury. Maybe one day he will look for it, and I won't be able to give it right away.Apollo sighed and released Arkan. He watched as Arkan returned to the sofa before he faced me. If earlier he was mischievous, now his eyes are serious, which makes me nervous."Aldo is back here, and I wasn't able to stop him. He's been stressed lately," he opened the conversation.I quickly looked away. I know what he wants to happen, but I'm not ready yet. I am not yet ready to introduce Arkan to anyone in their family."We'll be the ones leaving then. I'
"No, I'm not. I want some grapes," Arkan answered him calmly.I bowed slightly and just listened and watched the conversation between the two of them. The lady was wondering what I was doing, but she didn't scold me.I don't even care if the lady keeps glancing at me. as long as my full attention is on Arkan and Aldo."Who's with you?" Aldo asked directly.That caused Arkan to look up at him, and they both stared at each other. I saw the parting of his lips after staring at Arkan. Baron's approach to Arkan and his staring at my son also caught my eye."Oh hell, this is not real," Baron couldn't help but exclaim. "Did you get someone else pregnant, Mr. Aldo?" was his curious question.My chest is no longer heaving with fear, and I just want to drag Arkan out of there after seeing Aldo kneel down a little so that he and my son are equal. I saw his jaw tensing and his eyes staring deeply at Arkan."We have the same eyes, Mister," Arkan said innocently to Aldo.I saw how Aldo's eyes narro
"You don't want to tell me your mother's name? Fine. Just tell me your name, young boy," he gently asked Arkan.Arkan stared at him for a long time before speaking."I'm Arkan. Just call me, Arkan," my son answered simply.Aldo nodded slightly before standing up."I will remember you, Kiddo."That was the last thing Aldo said to Arkan after Baron forced him to leave. I hadn't even moved when they turned around. I waited for them to disappear from my sight before I quickly approached Arkan. picked him up and rushed out of the market. I also immediately stopped a cab and asked the driver to send us to the resthouse."Good job, baby. Don't just give any important information to strangers. Alright?"but he didn't seem to listen to me. His attention was on the grapes in his hand."Mom, why do we have the same eyes?" he asked suddenly, which made me stop."Oh?""That man, Mommy. I look exactly like him. His stares, his eyes, and his looks Is he my other uncle? I look more like him than Dadd
Out of fear, I didn't buy anymore. I immediately returned to the store and took Arkan there. I didn't even pay attention to Max's surprise.I swallowed several times, unable to look at my son, who was staring at me seriously."Mom, are we in a hurry?" he asked curiously.I took a deep breath and stopped for a moment."Uhm, I think I need a new hair color, baby. What do you think will work for my hair?"I pretended to raise my eyebrows to release the tension, and he wouldn't think there was a problem."Blue?" he answered uncertainly."Blue? What about dark ash blonde?"He smiled a little and immediately nodded."Are you an artist, Mom?" It was an innocent question that made me smile.I immediately picked him up and kissed him on the cheek before we went to the store that sells hair coloring. We go home quickly after that. That was taken care of, and even though it was difficult, I insisted on dyeing my own hair. facing the mirror and trying to reach some strands."Mom, when are we goin