Rhezi felt like it was the question that she couldn't answer in her whole life. It was the hardest despite it having the simplest answer. The woman just couldn't bring her lips to utter and let go of the words that would change everything."What?! Are they my kids? Is this the reason why you left?" he fired question after question. "Answer me. Damn it!" Kraius frustratedly snapped. Rhezi was frozen on her feet, not even functioning enough to take a step. Her feet seemed to be stuck on the floor she was standing on while her eyes lingered at Kraius' mad expression. She couldn't even manage to blink, and as she watched Kraius holding Dos' little hand, she realized that she couldn't deny it anymore. She couldn't prolong the truth from reaching him. The woman was hurt by the fact that after all of the suffering she had gone through, in the end, she's still lost. That after trying her best to hide through the past years, it couldn't erase the truth. For truth is like a smoke; it will fin
Rhezi could clearly hear Jericho cursing from her position. She followed him after the fight with Kraius which happened inside Dos' room. The lady was a little hesitant if she should approach him or not, seeing that the man was looking pissed whilst his left hand was holding his right cheek. Nevertheless, she decided to go and check on him."I'm sorry," the woman started, walking towards the man. "You you got hurt," she finished the statement.Jericho halted and faced Rhezi. He smiled bitterly. "I've been hurt for a while now," he hinted, not even blinking. Rhezi felt guilty because of Jericho's words. He wasn't really much a part of her messed up life before, but now she got him involved. She dragged him in a situation that she wasn't even prepared to encounter. And probably never will."I'm sorry," Rhezi said apologetically. She lifted her hand and touched Jericho's face. Her expression softened as he held the back of her hand. Just like before, he still closes his eyes whenever th
“You can't do this to me!”A loud exclamation from Rhezi resonated inside Kraius' office that afternoon. She was pacing back and forth in front of Kraius' table while the latter was looking at her with a mocking smile plastered on his lips. He was obviously teasing and playing her to his content. She was busy taking care of Dos when she received a letter from the firm. Her resignation was declined, and along that paper from the firm was another paper which contained the possible cases that can be filed against her for her indolence at work.She had gone mad. She did not waste any time and went straight to Kraius' office. Dos was better so she let their maids take care of him. Her strides were fast while gripping the paper in her fist when she entered Montreal firm as she was shocked to hear what the man said.Kraius definitely tricked her. The paper stating about the work was just a front. It was obvious from the way he looked at her. "And why is that?" Kraius said mockingly and sh
Rhezi and Jericho silently drove back to the Bailey mansion. The drive was smooth as the road was free of traffic. The man occasionally glanced at the lady, who was quietly looking outside the window.Jericho wanted to explained what Rhezi saw but the latter stopped him from doing so. She didn't want to hear a word from him not until they reached their own home. She didn't want other people to see them argue, although she really couldn't forget what happened.Hasmet Montreal smirked and left after she asked the both of them, not even bothering to answer Rhezi's question. He lightly tapped the woman's shoulder before walking away with authority, clad in his expensive suit and tie.Rhezi's mind was clouded with a lot of thoughts. She knew that Jericho's family is well-off. They actually came from a wealthy family in Germany, but his father established his business in Istanbul. He owned the most famous restaurant there.She once saw Jericho's parents when they visited them in Dubai. It w
Rhezi froze in her place as she stared back at Kraius. She wanted to say words to him but her mind seemed shut that she couldn't even think straight. She didn't know what to do or what to say with her heart erratically beating. So in the end, she let herself fall into the deep stares of the man.It's been years since they last stood together in that special place. They even wrote those words that became the only decoration of the place. The words that Rhezi almost worshipped everytime she heard it being uttered by the man.SENI SEVIYORUM"It's been a while," Kraius spoke which snapped Rhezi out of her reverie.Rhezi blinked and shook her head, nodding as a response to the man. "Yeah," she answered, trying to keep herself calm, even if she was hurt to see them together in one place. The place they once called their safe haven."Sit," the man commanded.Rhezi mindlessly obeyed him. She nodded and walked slowly towards the couch in front of her, the man also doing the same. For Rhezi, t
Rhezi was smiling while watching the little boys playing around the vast garden of the Bailey mansion. Dos was swimming in their huge inflatable pool while his brothers were sliding on the huge slide that was connected to it. They were cheerfully giggling while playing with bubbles."Momma!" Dos called.The boy was already fine and treated after Kraius offered his bone marrow for him. After the boy was confirmed to have leukemia, Kraius didn't hesitate to do what he did. He also volunteered to give blood which the woman felt grateful for. She owed him a lot even though they were still not in good terms after they devoured each other that night. It has been two months since everything happened. Two months since Kraius and her have talked about what happened in the past. It has also been two months since they last talked to each other, only acting casually. Two months of accepting and healing. Two months since everything changed. "Momma! Do you want to join us?" Rhezi exhibited a lig
Rhezi didn't know how she managed to arrive at Monterio Hotel. All she knew was that she desperately needed to be away from Jericho's mansio after he confessed his romantic feelings for her. She didn't see that coming. She was flabbergasted and along with that was the bitterness that swallowed her heart because of the betrayal of someone she trusted so much.She never thought that Jericho would trick her like that. Rhezi was completely believed that he was gay. She was lost when he was with her. She was vulnerable and broken. She ran away after he found her. The immense pain she felt made her forget the anger. Then, she ran away with him and ended all of her connection to her friends and family. Rhezi sighed as she remembered the memories. She was still unwell but she needed to keep herself sane. The woman was spaced out for a few minutes, just staring at the elevator button inside the building. She didn't know if she should go to that place, but in the back of her mind, she thought
Kraius was busy reading papers when her secretary entered. The man immediately shifted his attention to her with furrowed brows. As usual, his secretary still looked very formal as she walked towards his table. She stopped in front of the table and the man raised his brows. "Someone wants to talk to you, Mr. Montreal," she informed.Kraius' forehead creased. He didn't expect any visitor so the confusion was evident in his face. He looked at his Piaget watch afterwards and smiled lightly. He felt excited and happy at the same time. His tiredness from the continuous work suddenly disappeared.The truth was, he was very eager to go home. It's been a few weeks since he brought his kids in his house, and he could say that there were no problem with the situation. They were a little bit not used to things but they eventually adjusted.His kids were all smart. When he told them the truth, they kept quiet and accepted him as their bioligical father. He cried when they first called him Baba.