CARMELA:It was the woman’s fault because Cali’s love for me had disappeared.I hated her for that. I want her to disappear from the picture forever. But how? Cali will kill me if I do something to that woman. But was killing her worth it just to attain Calcifer’s love and attention?His world no longer revolved around me. Back then, I could always wrap him around my fingers. Whatever I said, he would always listen. He was my puppet and I used his love for me to get whatever I want from him. Bags. Shoes. Money. Calcifer was the richest person I could ever had and I did not want him to lose like that. All because of Winter.I bit my fingernails.I wanted that woman gone. I need to plan this well. Something that would not leave any evidence at all. “Mommy? Why are you crying?” Jett-Jett asked.After Cali left and went to his room, I entered the child’s room. The child whom Cali had attached to. It was unfortunate that I had to use her so that Cali would not cut off his financial suppor
WINTER:An almost kiss. Until now, I could not forget the feel of his weight pressing against mine. Of Calcifer’s scent and everything about him. If Carmela did not arrive, would I give in? Would we kiss?I put my fingers on my lips, remembering how it felt to have his lips against mine.Calcifer.Why could I not forget that man? Was he thinking about me? He never bothered to send me a text when I left. Which meant only one thing. He did not care what I would think. He just let me overthink.Damn. To think he told me he liked me. If he truly did like me, he should be asking right now if I was fine or not after what his daughter had told me.With all honesty, I could not blame the kid. Her mother was still alive so it was a given that she would prefer her mother over me. Still, I was glad that even for a short period of time, Liam and Jett-Jett were able to bond.My eyes shifted to Liam’s sleeping form. He had long fallen asleep, but me? I could not force myself to sleep.The heck.I
WINTER:Hawk loved me.It was surreal and I did not know what was happening. Or whether I would believe him.I pointed at myself. “You loved me?”“Is it unbelievable?”“It is. I’m sorry, but I am not taking your feelings for granted. But…I cannot give you a response right now.”“It’s fine, Miss Winter. You don’t have to give me your answer. Saying my feelings to you was already a great help since I was able to get rid of this heavy feeling.”“I’m sorry, Hawk.”“It’s fine, Miss Winter.”He turned his back. Just as he was about to step forward, I said, “Hawk…I haven’t given an answer yet.”“I will understand whatever your opinion, Miss Winter.”“Are you sure?”“I am fine.”He was not fine. His shoulders drooped and he was sad. I wished I could ease the pain he felt right now, but my heart was in chaos. I just could not lie to myself and tell him that everything was okay. That I would be choosing him, because right now, I cannot do anything.“You will still stay, right?”He laughed in a l
WINTER:I held my breath, as I listened to my ex-husband. “W-We never kissed, Cali. It never happened.”A little part of me wanted it to happen. To check if my toes still tingled. Or I was still lusting over him. What would happen if we kissed?If you were tlaat curious, you should have kissed him. He chuckled while massaging his neck. “Yeah. Yeah. We never. But we might when Carmela did not enter.”Well, it might be true. I might kiss him for real. “It might happen. D-Does that mean…you have feelings for me?” he asked shyly. “You can choose not to answer, pumpkin. I don't want to pressure you or anything like that, okay? I am only curious.”My eyes bulged. Then, I masked my face. “What the heck are you saying? Why would I have feelings for you? Our marriage started with a loveless one and it ended the same.” I scoffed while feeling the coldness of my hand. My heartbeat wildly against my ribcage as if it was going to come out. “I.. I don’t have feelings for you.”“If…If you don’t ha
WINTER:I could see that Calcifer was interested in listening to me. Good because this was the only time I would be brave like this. Next time, I won't be able to tell him. Cali's expression softened in the camera and I had the urge to hug him right now. If only we were not separated by the virtual world…then…I would be able to do what I wanted with him like cuddling and kissing. “Why did you leave, pumpkin? I mean, why did you withdraw and imprisoned yourself in your room?”Here it goes. “There was some incurable sickness in our family which only spread among the women. Mom was one of the victims of that sickness so the rest of her family members. When I started to get some symptoms, I got scared that I would leave you. I eman…despite being in a loveless marriage, I also liked you as my husband since you’ve been good to me. I was scared that I would leave this world without getting the chance to know you, Cali.”He sucked in a breath.“W-What did you experience?”“Dizziness. Pain
WINTER:Unknowingly, my hands went to my lips and touched them. My breathing slowed as I focused on Calcifer's lips. A kiss, huh? I nibbled on my bottom lip as I remembered the memories. He was such a good kisser and his lips were soft and always red, reminding me so much of the apples I saw on the online streaming platforms. What would it feel like if something happened between us again? It had been a long time since the last time I was with a man. Well, excluding Hawk since these past few months, he was exclusively working for me. Until Calcifer arrived. I shook my head at the train of my thoughts. Those were dangerous thoughts that should have been destroyed the moment they started to kick in. Really, Winter? You're going to be fooled again by someone like him? Then you will cry your heart out?"S-shut up, Calcifer. You're only lonely now. You can kiss your other ex-wife." If he was not lonely, then he would be talking to Carmela now. That woman was desperate to get Cali’s a
WINTER: “I never said that!” I exclaimed.“I heard it, pumpkin. You're so cute when you're embarrassed.”My nose flared. “I'm not trying to be cute!” I whispered in a harsh voice. “I know. You're not acting to be one. It's effortless,” he retorted in a dreamy voice. “Can I keep you forever, pumpkin?”“You're getting drunk.”“Drunk of happiness because of you. I wish we were always like this. I don't know talking to you is fun. It seemed like we were on a courting stage where we got to know each other.” I fell silent. Well, it was true. Back then, we got married directly. Calcifer was so busy at that time, running their business while I was also helping Dad with our company. Except for our names and family background, we did not have any idea who my groom was. “You're being cheesy,” I muttered under my breath, but was silently smiling. I liked talking to him, too, and unfortunately, no matter how much I tried to keep the hatred in my heart, it was slowly disappearing. It will only
WINTER: Are we going on a date? I wanted to ask but stopped myself. Liam had not known Hawk loved me and I did not think this was the best time to tell him about it. And if I did tell him, what would he say? Would he be against it or not?“Where would we go?”“Where do you want to go?” he asked. “I don't have anything in mind.” Right now, I would rather spend my day sleeping in bed, but this was Hawk we were talking about. “But we can go where you want. D-do you have something in mind, Miss Winter?” he asked shyly. Where I want, huh? There was only one thing I wanted. No particular place in mind but somewhere where I could be at peace.Liam raised his hands. “Me, Uncle Hawk. I want to go to the zoo!”“A zoo?” Hawk scratched his head. “If it's fine with your Mom.”"I'm fine everywhere as long as Liam wants it."The child danced with joy. "Yes! Thank you, Mommy! Thank you, Uncle Hawk!""Why don't you change first, Liam so that we can go now?""Yes, Mommy. I will change."I called t