Chapter 16"Before we start the lesson, let's check the attendance first. Let's start with the girls." I breathed a sigh of relief because at least the girls were called first, and since their last names are in the letter M, there's still a chance that Aiden won't be late if he arrives anytime soon."Arden, where's Aiden?" Jessica asked again, but she whispered it because our seats are close to each other. Arden subtly looked at Jessica to answer."I don't know, but he left home early earlier." Where could he have gone? I wondered to myself. I couldn't ask Arden for more details about Aiden because first of all, Arden doesn't know that Aiden and I aren't that close, and he'll surely wonder why I suddenly became interested in Aiden's whereabouts.I don't want him to think that I have a crush on Aiden because I don't. It won't happen. I won't develop feelings for Aiden, I'm sure of it. Urgh! Wait, why am I explaining this to myself, and how did it turn into a conversation about having f
Chapter 17"Aiden still isn't here. I sent him another message, but there's no reply again. Why don't you try messaging Amber, maybe she'll reply to you." I sent a thumbs-up to Arden since he used iMessage on our phones, and I saved Aiden's phone number. Just wait, I'll just bring my bag to my room, and then I'll message him.I entered my room and, as usual, darkness greeted me even though it was only twilight outside. Well, I requested to have thick black curtains installed in my room so that if I have an unexpected visitor, at least they wouldn't know. I could hide behind those thick curtains. But Aiden was the only one who ever unexpectedly visited!I felt for the light switch on the side to illuminate the entire room, and my eyes widened when I saw Aiden on my bed, fast asleep! He didn't have a shirt on yet, just boxer shorts!Because of his deep sleep, I could even hear his soft snoring. I cautiously walked towards the bed."Aiden." I called out to him in a hoarse voice, and usin
Chapter 18"Arden, what's happening with Aiden? He was late yesterday, and now he's absent again," Mrs. Santos said with disappointment before leaving our classroom. Our class hour was already over.Arden scratched the back of his head, showing that he had no idea what was happening with his brother.Mrs. Santos sighed. "Inform your parents that they may receive calls from now on regarding your twin's frequent absences." Then Mrs. Santos left our classroom."Arden, maybe Aiden is sick?" Jessica asked worriedly as she approached Arden just as Mrs. Santos left, followed by Xyren and our other female classmates.So, technically, Arden was surrounded by our classmates due to Aiden's absence. Since our next homeroom teacher hadn't arrived yet, I reached into my skirt pocket and took out my phone to message Aiden."You promised to go to school today, but you didn't. -Amber" I added three sad emojis at the end of my message. After just a few minutes, I felt my phone vibrating in my hand."I'
Chapter 19Confidently, I walked towards my bed, still naked, but when I reached it, I was shocked to see Aiden sitting at the edge of my bed, facing the spot where I was standing."OMG!" I shouted and covered my body with the clothes I was carrying. Since my room was well-lit, I couldn't escape his gaze, especially on my body.I quickly composed myself and walked towards him, still covering my private parts with the clothes."It's weird to look at you covering your body, especially since we both know, we had been making love for quite some time now." I pouted upon hearing him say that but still continued walking towards him.Until I got close to where he was sitting, he spread his legs apart and then held me by the waist, pulling me and placing me in the middle of his legs."Are you about to take a shower?" I slowly lowered the clothes I used to cover my breasts and the middle part of my body. I nodded in response to Aiden's question, and since he still had his hands on my waist, he
Chapter 20"I'm fine..." He said in a very cold tone. I bit my lower lip, feeling another strange sensation in my chest. I also felt the distance between us as we stared at each other."I'll still call..." Arden was about to say something, but Aiden suddenly shouted at him."I said I'm fine!" Arden raised his hands in surrender to Aiden. I looked back and forth between the two, unable to control myself any longer."Aiden, what's wrong?! Arden is just worried about you! You don't have to shout at him!" I told him, irritated. Aiden turned his gaze back to me."All these things wouldn't have happened if you hadn't climbed that old gate!" He said, his voice filled with irritation. I admitted my mistake, but I was also angry."I didn't ask you to help me, did I? You suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the first place!""What do you want me to do then?! Watch while you're in danger?!" Aiden answered back, his voice cold and angry. He couldn't control his emotions anymore, but he couldn't ex
Chapter 21I leaned against where I was standing because I started feeling dizzy. I even held my forehead and gently pulled my hair in frustration. Once the rain stops, I'll leave. It seems like I'm going to get sick out of the blue just because of getting wet in the rain.I leaned against the door and hugged myself because I was starting to feel cold due to my wet clothes. I didn't even bring a jacket. Sigh. And after a few moments, I felt even colder, and my lips were trembling from the chill. I needed to get home as soon as possible before I pass out here!Thank God, after a while, the rain stopped, as well as the thunder and lightning. However, I felt completely unwell now because as soon as I stood up from where I was seated, I immediately felt dizzy.That's why I closed my eyes for a while, while I started to massage both sides of my head, hoping to alleviate my headache. Massaging my temples felt good, and it somewhat relieved my headache, but I still needed to go home. Maybe t
Chapter 22"I guess you have no idea what that is and what it's for." I scratched the back of my head because he was right—I had no idea what he handed me and what it was for."That's what you call clever claws. You're going to use that to shred the chicken meat." I nodded at what Aiden said, and then I approached the chicken that was already on the countertop. I was about to start shredding the chicken when I felt Aiden behind me. If someone saw us, it would look as if he was hugging me from behind."Aiden-" I was going to ask him what he was doing, but my words got stuck in the air."I'll teach you first how to use this because I'm worried you might shred the chicken meat in the wrong way." I pouted at his words."Che! I know how to use it!" But he still assisted me and taught me how to use the tool properly and shred the chicken."I can do it on my own now..." I said shyly to Aiden. Urgh! I felt weird about myself. Just a small gesture from Aiden affects me. If it wasn't for my rac
Chapter 23"I saw Aiden leaving his house this morning, but he asked me for a favor. He said to feed you properly so that you regain your strength. It made me feel giddy," she said, and I couldn't help but cringe. Meanwhile, Ate Rose scratched the back of her head."It was crazy this morning because he kept speaking in English! I was about to have a nosebleed. I laughed along with him when he said that, and then I just shook my head.I don't know what's up with Aiden, even though we're in the Philippines, he talks as if he's in the US, conversing with Americans! It's really mind-boggling."By the way, where are Mom and Dad, Ate?" I asked Ate Rose with a slightly disappointed tone. There's a part of me that hoped to at least see Mom in the kitchen. I was sick all night and wondered if they were concerned about me. I'm not sure if they visited my room to check on me while I was asleep."Madam wasn't supposed to go to work today, but she had a conversation with Aiden and Sir Kent last ni