Is it possible to let the person who once destroyed your life enter your life again for the second time? The probability that you will be destroyed and shattered is as high as the skies; however, why do we keep on accepting the people who we know could bring nothing but harm to our lives? Why do we keep on sacrificing our peace, in trade for uncertain and short-lived happiness?I don't know.Because if I do, I won't be replying to Ethan's message at me, allowing him to call me in the middle of the night, even after all that he had done to me."Hello," his husky voice conquered my ear so much that I almost fell asleep because of how peaceful it sounds.I cleared my throat and shifted in my seat. My heart is pounding my ribcage as I hear the sound of his deep and heavy breathing."Hi," I answered with my small voice. I was pinching my legs as I waited for him to talk; however, as the seconds passed without him talking and only breathing huskily, I think I just wanted us to stay this way
It's almost lunchtime when I finished all the proposals I needed to run a thorough check. I let out a deep sigh as I massaged my temple, closing my eyes and relaxing a bit, trying to concentrate and give myself a break for all the paperwork I had reviewed and signed today. When I opened my eyes, I caught a glimpse of another batch of papers under my table. Whispering my groan, I sighed heavily and stood up to avoid the piled papers."Are you okay, mom?" Jared's soft voice lingered in me as I massaged my hands as well as my fingers.I take a look at him, still sitting on the chair beside me, sketching different designs on his sketch pad. I smiled at him and nodded, showing him that everything was okay. He pouted and narrowed his eyes a bit, checking me from my head to my toe, analyzing if I was telling the truth that I was okay or not. In the end, he nodded his head and smiled a bit."It's lunch time. What do you want for lunch?" I asked, caressing his hair while taking a look at the d
"Bitch," she whispered, and tears started to form around her eyes. Watching my employees around, I gave them a knowing look, which made them immediately go back to work. On the other hand, Jason, who was looking troubled as he watched the two of us here, didn't know what to do.I sighed and calmly looked at Elyse, despite my heart burning with anger. I am not going to lose my dignity and class for this kind of woman. The last thing I want to see and hear is my name being dragged into this kind of issue. I am more than this, and I won't stoop that low to prove a point.I shook my head and turned my back at her, not saying anything, even though my heart was screaming for a million words."Miss, you can't..."I knew by now that Elyse was trying to follow me. I stopped Jason from completing his remark by raising my hand. I faced them and smiled assuringly at Jason, not minding Elyse, who was giving me a dead look and was trying to follow me inside. I don't care about her. Whatever she wan
"J-Jared," I whispered when I heard his little sobs coming out of his small lips. When he took a look at me, I saw his tears continuously falling down his face. He is holding my legs tightly but warily; it seems like he is afraid of losing me, and at the same time, he is afraid of hurting me."What are you doing to my mother?! Why are you hurting her?!" he screamed at Ethan, voice laced with concern, anger, and pain, his tears keep on falling and his lips quivering as he grunted in front of his father."Jared..." I called to stop him from saying that, but he ignored it. Pain is written on his face and eyes; it can also be heard in his voice."My mommy is bleeding! You made her bleed! I hate you! I hate you so much! You hurt my mother!" He continued on screaming while sobbing. My brows furrowed at what he said—that I was bleeding. When I took a look at my right hand on his shoulder, I saw it bleeding, maybe because Elyse accidentally scratched me earlier.My eyes went to Ethan and Elys
But before he could treat my wound, Jared immediately got in between us, making him move a bit to give him space. He took the first-aid kit Ethan was holding."I'm going to take care of my mom's wound," he said dryly, the shuddering and aftersob in his voice were still there. I thought Ethan would insist on treating my wound instead, but it seems like he is ready to oblige for everything that Jared wants. His lips were apart as he nodded his head, letting our son take the first-aid kit in his hand and moving away to let Jared sit in front of me.However, before Jared could squat in front of me, I held his hand, and I stood up immediately. His forehead creased as he watched me stand up."Baby, it's alright. I can treat it.""But I can take care of it, too, mommy. It bothers me whenever I see your wound; it makes my heart hurt, mommy. I don't want you hurt; I don't want you in pain." He then turns around to face his father, who is watching the two of us talk, with his lips apart and eye
I quickly pushed Ethan a bit away from me. And I felt my cheeks burning as I realized we were about to kiss! I don't know if I should thank Jared for getting in between us or not.Oh damn, Pennelope! Of course, you should thank your son! Why? Do you also want to kiss him? Of course not!"Mommy, are we in our house already?" He asked in a little husky voice, squeezing his eyes as he got up from laying on my lap. Ethan's arm was still on my lap, even though Jared is now wide awake and sitting beside me! And I know he also knows he won't need to carry him! But still, his arm stayed there.I glared at him and signaled for him to remove his arm from my lap before Jared could see it. However, instead of removing it and moving a bit, he even has the guts to move near us! His car is big, yes! But with the three of us here in the backseat, I can't breathe properly!"Yes, son. You fell asleep while we were on our way, and we are being too careful about carrying you so that you won't get awake,"
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry." He apologized, whispering it over and over again, hugging me tightly like I'd slip into his arms if he loosened up. I sobbed hard as my punches on his chest got weaker, and I held his shirt to keep my balance. "I'm sorry for what I did in the past, Pen. I'm s-sorry..."I could not utter another word anymore. The pain that crossed my heart is slowly killing me, letting me feel the rage of hell. I could not understand why I experienced everything I have experienced in the past. I had never made an immoral mistake! I had always been a good daughter and person! I had never been selfish; I always gave what I could to the people who needed my help! But why am I still feeling this way?I could not remember how long we remained hugging in the living room. He was caressing my back as he uttered his never-ending apology. I have felt all the pain I went through again. All the memories came back in my mind in an instant, flashing them off like they had stayed in there for
His eyes lit up and his throat moved, indicating that he gulped. There was a ghost of a smile on his lips, and I noticed how hard he stopped himself from showing it. I rolled my eyes at him to look at Jared, who was half-smiling at his father."Let's go, baby?" I asked softly. He nodded his head, and without looking back at Ethan, I held Jared's hand as we made our way to the kitchen. I let out a deep sigh of relief when I heard Ethan's footsteps behind me. I am not in the mood to ask him to have dinner with us, and I am glad he still followed us.Our personal maid cooked a buffalo and buttered shrimp. At this time, she must be in the quarter's maid, sleeping. This is one of our agreements: once she is done with her work, she can go back to their quarters and take a rest. She shares the same quarters with securities and households.There were two plates on the table, and the dishes were well prepared on them. I cleared my throat and forced myself up to get another plate for Ethan, who