JUNEI stared at my phone, puzzled and scared at the same time. The text was so formal. It was unlike my uncle. He has never sounded this way. And what is so important that he has to speak to me outside our home? Could it be about my pregnancy? “What's wrong?” Mark came up behind me, startling me from my thoughts. I almost threw my phone on the ground had he not caught it on time. He took the phone and read the message, creasing his brows in concentration. “When did he send this text?” he finally asked after what felt like an eternity. “Just now,” I replied, trying not to think about the message and the meaning behind those words. Mark returned the phone to me with a sigh, “Seems like there's something he wishes to speak to you about.” He tried to make it sound like it was nothing to be worried about. “What if he doesn't want the baby, Mark? What should I do? I don't—”“Shh,” he hugged me. “I will go with you tonight. You don't have to worry. I will always be with you.”I leaned
KRISTEN The night of the pregnancy announcement went in a blur.The minute the statement rolled out of June's lips, my heart flipped. A vibrating cold rocketed through my body, almost making me crash to the floor.Fear followed shortly after.I wasn't scared of the pregnancy, 'cause I would gladly accept it. The fear came from my thoughts which centered solely on seeing June freak out or rejecting the baby. From the sadness seeping out of her soul and the tears on her face, it wasn't hard to gather such thoughts.I was speechless from shock. After wiping her face and comforting her, I had my dinner and went upstairs to sleep. What happened during the entire night was in no way related to sleep or rest. I tossed and turned throughout, my mind flying in all directions, conjuring images of the worst thing that could happen.June's mood already showed that she didn't want anything to do with the baby. Hell, she looked scared! I can swear I saw regrets in those beautiful orbs of hers. W
KRISTEN My cup of coffee came with Edith.Just as I was preparing myself for a verbal attack, she dropped the coffee, muttered a greeting and started for the door."Edith?""Sir?" She turned back, her brows raised in questioning. Her expressions looked so formal that I knitted my brows. "You called me?"I was just trying to see why she dropped the coffee without a word. And I couldn't say that."Errm..." I sat up and cleared my throat. "Is there any file I am yet to attend to?""Yes, but not a lot. A sealed letter came in from Dija this morning. It's under your monitor stand."I followed the directions of her hand and saw a sealed white envelope slid beneath the stand of my monitor just as she said.I tore it open.It was a letter from her stating that she would like to terminate the contract with me and withdraw all her support.I wasn't surprised.Dija or no Dija, my company would firmly stand. Already, we have our name established in Seattle."Did you read this?" I waved the letter
KRISTEN The location was just perfect...I stood on the balcony of the suite and stared at the sky. Perfect...After my bone-breaking orgasm—and clean up as well—I started making findings.I know a lot of hotels and restaurants, but I wouldn't go to anyone without having my name seductively leaking out of the lips of whores.Yes, I used to be a very bad boy... A popular one.The venue was just perfect.From the outside, it looked like a small restaurant. Actually, it is a restaurant, but the noise-proof suites romantically arranged in an attached building behind the restaurant made me think otherwise. It was just the perfect spot, cosy, and very confidential.I looked around the room I picked. As per my orders, flowers decorated the entire place; even the sheets had fresh rose petals resting on them.The balcony glass doors were wide open, letting in the night air. It wasn't enough to cause a cold but I was shivering, mainly from what was to come.The lights were slightly dim, with t
KRISTEN "Stop looking at me like that," she chuckled and stared into my eyes. "I wasn't going to suggest getting rid of the baby, relax." At her words, I exhaled in relief, "You don't know how good that makes me feel." "Did you do all these for me?" She finally acknowledged the decorations in the room—and the room itself. "Oh, yeah," I cleared my throat when she pulled away to stare in fascination at the bed. "What's the occasion?" "Come on, let's eat." I led her to the set table. After ushering her into one of the chairs, I sat opposite her. "This is much," she said after scanning the table. "How many people were invited?" "Just you, baby." "I guess you must think I have suddenly grown two stomachs overnight." I opened the dish before me with a smirk, "Well, you have." It took her almost a full minute to understand what I was referring to. "No, you didn't!" she laughed maniacally, almost falling out of her seat. I don't know how long the laughter lasted, four seconds. Si
JUNE “Geez, why do I feel like something good happened?” Mark wrinkled his nose when I entered his car. “Because it did," I said as I tossed my bag to the back of the car and turned to face him, barely keeping the smile off my face. He's putting on orange cotton shorts, which he paired off with a black polo. He didn't rub any gel on his hair; rather, he left it natural. “So, what happened?” He placed his hands on the steering wheel. “And while you are at it, can you tell me why you sent me back last night with just a few words?” Though his face was neutral, I could tell he was not happy about the call I gave him last night. “Come on, I'm sorry,” I pouted and made baby faces. “I was just carried away. That was why. Don't be angry with me, okay?” I made to touch him but recalled the diamond weighing my finger down. I kept my left hand hidden, not ready for him to see it until I broke the news to him. I want him to be stunned enough to gape at me when he finally sees it. “And you
JUNE I had decided to march over to the ones sitting at the table next to mine to inquire about the reasons for their insult but Mark suddenly appeared, smiling as he placed the bowls of ice cream on the table. “I got your favourite, June. It's just a pity they don't have the coconut-flavoured one,” he said with a pout as he sat opposite me. The moment he sat down, the mutterings from the girls increased. “What's going on?” He turned to look at the girls, who immediately shut their mouths when they noticed his attention on them. “Do you think they are talking about us?” He focused on me. “I don't know,” I shrugged, opening the bowl, so I could see the goodies in it. I just can't wait to have my ice cream. “They seem to be looking at their phones,” Mark pointed out, discreetly looking around. At his words, I turned to look around. And sure enough, those girls were looking at their phones. “What else will they be looking for if not gossip?” I scoffed, turning once more to co
KRISTEN My morning was nothing short of boring. I started with a hot cup of coffee. People say that starting the day with a good coffee helps the day to go better. I can't help but agree. But when I realized that I had little to nothing to do, my spirits fell. Edith seemed to have attended to all my emails, and even sorted the files that needed signing, putting them to the side of my table where I could easily grab them and sign. God help me, I went through the files slowly and signed them one after the other intending to take more time than necessary. Just when I thought my day wasn't going to have any form of action, Edith walked in, flanked by someone on the side. "Hello Kristen, Miss Himaldila is here to see you." Dija stepped in smiling. "Thank you, Edith. Please close the door behind you." Edith shot me a questioning glare as she walked out. I could only shrug before the door closed behind her. "She is a great staff," Dija said, smiling at the closed door. "It's not