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Chapter 33
KATE woke up with a long-stemmed red rose above Jan’s pillow. She sat up and picked up the card beneath the stem. It was the first thing that caught her attention when she opened her eyes since she was facing his side of the bed.
Good morning. I’m sorry I had to leave so early. See you tonight.
Love, Jan.
She picked up the rose and brought it to her chest. Jan’s simple gestures always made her feel extra special now that he slowly opened his heart to her. She might not be his first love, his one great love, or someone he dreamed of spending his life forever, but he would always be the one she loves. Kate hoped he would learn to love her the way he had loved Isabela one day.
Her gaze reverted to the door when she heard consecutive knocks.
“Kate, dear… are you awake?” asked Nana Talia.
“Oh. Yes, Nana.” She eased herself from the bed and saun
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KATE knew it was already morning. She heard the alarm ring a few minutes ago, but it was still dark inside the bedroom. She sat up slowly and saw that the curtains were still closed. Perhaps, Jan did not open them when he got up so she could get more sleep.She jumped out of bed and went inside the bathroom. Jan was already showering, getting ready to go to work.“Jan,” Kate muttered as she sat down on the toilet seat. “Why are you leaving so early today?”He turned off the shower and slid the door open. “What did you say? I didn’t hear you.”“I said… Why are you leaving so early in the morning?” She yawned. She had slept seven hours, yet it felt like it was not enough.“I usually go to work this early. You just didn’t notice it because you’re still fast asleep most of the time whenever I leave for work.” He went back to showering, but he kept the door open. Perhap
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SHE woke up to Jan’s butterfly kisses on her bare skin. From lying flat on her stomach, she shifted on her back. Now he was showering kisses on the top of her breast. After a few seconds, Jan was on top of her, kissing her neck.“Jan…” She moaned when his warm hand cupped her bosom.“Hmm? Yes, Katherine?” he drawled as he trailed kisses down to her chest.“What are you doing—ah!” She arched her back when his warm mouth sucked one crown. It seemed that Jan had not got enough of her from last night.He raised his head and met her gaze. “This is what couples do when they’re inside the hotel suite, Katherine.”She ran her fingers through his hair and laughed.“So, is this why you brought me here?”“Well... I—” Jan was not able to finish his sentence when his phone suddenly rang. “Damn it.” He groaned.“Go ahead.
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