Chapter Fifty Five
I blinked for a seconds before getting up to bed. That's when memories last night flashed back in my mind. I fell asleep while crying in grandma's lap. I wonder if she's awake by now?
I stood up and walked towards the window, I saw few raindrops on it. The sun was rising now, live and bright. I sighed and arranged the white curtains.
Guess I need to live this new life. I need to prove that I can live without them, that I can be independent...
I started fixing the bedsheets. My eyes darted to the picture frames on the drawer, there's a lot of mom's portrait, grandma and grandpa's picture, them, being together. A picture of a happy family. I took one of it and stared.
Why does things need to be left this way? Why does they needed to leave that early? I wonder how grandma dealt with all the pain by herself. I'm guilty. I'm not even there to mourn with her,
Chapter Fifty Six I was busy sipping a tea when the windchime clicked, sign that someone have entered."Congratulations, Ms. Arnaez! Bella Amélia is the top bestselling boutique nationwide as of now!" Yuna, my secretary spilled the latest news happily.I stopped, still processing everything."I... haven't read articles yet.""You should now!" Her usual wide smile was more radiant today.I turned around my swivel chair and typed on my desktop. My eyes traveled to the list of the most popular business shop from the past months and there, I confirmed it. I drank the tea and wiped my lips."Call Hera. We're going to have a big sales and discounts starting now. Also, tell that to our current customers inside." I declared.Her jaw dropped but she immediately nodded."Copy that, miss!"I scrunched my nose
Chapter Fifty Seven"Welcome to Bella Amélia, Sir!" Yuna interrupted, that's when I realized we've been staring at each other for too much.I, slowly, looked down. He imemdtely looked away. My heart was pounding loudly and I really hate it. I just hope it's because I'm nervous.Okay, where's my guts now?"What are you looking for? I can guide you!" I'm wondering a bit why she became more energetic all of sudden.Yukenzo's eyes darted to me again and I wanted to punch myself for buying his every gaze. He matured but I don't know why I feel like he's still the same Yukenzo I left years ago. From wearing a complete uniform to an expensive corporate attire. I can't deny how gorgeous he is. From the past years, yes, I admit, I've never resisted taking news from them on the other side. And based on my sources, he graduated with a degree to be proud of. He's a successful l
Chapter Fifty Eight"You take care here, Yuna. Just update me later when I got home, 'kay?" I fixed my handbag and went out the shop.Yuna accompanied me 'till here. She nod her head continuously."Got it, ma'am. Take care!""Alright!"Since the boutique's just a few meter away from grandma's house, I can walk it through. She's the one who suggested it though, to make it easy for me to go home because I still don't have a car. But I'm planning to buy one, once my income is complete. But for now, I'm giving the half of it to her, for her medicines and for our daily source of food.On my way home, I noticed that the door is locked and it seems dark inside. I don't need to worry though, I have a spare key. But when I entered, it's confirmed. There's no trace of grandma inside. My heart pounded fastly. Shit! I need to calm down! Calm the fuck down, Vanez!That'
Chapter Fifty NineI'm not moving even so, the maids opens the gate for us. I swear, I don't know what to say right now! This whole thing is shocking the shit out of me.Should I retreat? Should I go back to the car instead and let Yuna there?But on the other hand, why? Why, Vanez? Why you seem so bothered? Why does it affects you, still? Like the old times, huh? Many has changed now. What if it was all coincidental? That they forgotten about your existence since the day you're gone? We never knew.So, I composed myself and breathed deeply, fixed my suit and held my purse tightly. I shouldn't get bothered. Let's bring back the unbothered me."You're from...?" One maid asked after she opened the gate.My eyes found those curious and longing ones. I felt a bit uneasy as Anya and mine met. She's beside her co-maid, staring at me like I'm some unknown specie
Chapter SixtyI looked at him, unbelievably. Even how much I contain my tears not to show up, they still did. I'm feeling a sting in my eyes after hearing those words from the first man who broke my heart.I laughed sarcastically."What? Is that some kind of joke, Dad? Please, don't make me laugh." I said in a monotone."Goodness, Daddy! She's still the same brat we knew!" Akira testified."Akira, shut up!" Innov growled at her.I hate to admit that my father's sorrowful eyes were affecting me. Big time."But that's the truth, Vanez. There's no day we forgot about you... there's no chance I accepted that you'll never come back to us anymore... I'm always hoping you'd come back, because I know you're just being blinded by your hatred towards us. I'm hoping for a chance, I'm aware of how asshole father I am to you. I regret everything I did, every decision I
Chapter Sixty OneThe justice have served. Months after I decided to leave everything behind, Anson Cabrera, Yukenzo's father, was sent to jail. That's when a big lump inside my chest slowly faded because I know, mom will be at her peace already. She deserved justice after all."It's okay. It was a tremendous relief." I made a small smile.Dad made me stay. I gestured Yuna and Henry to sit again so am I. After that intense moment, we are now calm. Though Akira bid her goodbye to us, she said she have a work to do in her room and they let her. I'm not expecting for her warm welcome and treatment though. I'm not assuming things will change between us.He held my hands, looking at me like it's unbelievable I'm here in front of them, calm and approachable."You don't know how happy I am. Thank you for being a good daughter..."That made me laugh."Oh please, da
Chapter Sixty Two"Oh. I gotta leave now..." Innov whistled and tapped my shoulder.I blinked, realizing what he's doing."H-hey!" I tried to stop him and make him stay here but the jerk just waved his hand on me along with his smirking face.Grr! Damn, Innov! I thought we're allies here? Annoying!I slowly faced Yukenzo. His hands were inside his pocket, he didn't even blink after meeting my gaze. Now, how will I deal with this? I need to act calm and still. Things have changed already. It's all different now."What are you doing here?" Thank God, my voice agreed with my terms."I was about to meet Mr. Martin Arnaez..." Oh. I looked away and cleared my throat.Shit! I thought... I just thought...That's so assuming of me. Stupid! Stupid! Of course, you're not the reason of his appearance here! Idiot self,
Chapter Sixty Three"Is that all?""Yup." I nodded at grandma after she asked few questions about what happened earlier.She loosened her apron and faced me."Hmm, why did you not forgive him?""Huh? I already forgave my father, grandma." I reasoned out, a bit confused.She chuckled and shook her head."Silly. I'm not pertaining to Martin, I mean, your ex-boyfriend. That... what's his name again? Lorenzo?"I put down the bowl I'm holding."Yukenzo." I corrected her."Oh, yeah! I'm happy you can now forgive the people around you. You have learned not to get stuck in the past. But why can't you do the same to this particular boy..." she trailed off.I sighed heavily. I know where this will go. I get her point, too. It's just that... I can take all the risk so fast, like before. I can't be impulsive again. I ne