I was pouting while signing some papers as my past time.It is kind of boring since Kuya River already prepared everything. I just hope it is not that extravagant because if it is, I would probably kill him. He's using my money for Pete's sake and I still have other important things to take care of which requires significant amount of money.I glanced at the book placed by the window. It has a leather cover and has over five hundred pages based on its thickness.To think that I have no interest of reading at this moment is just too surprising since I have been with them all of my life.I stretched my body when the clock strikes at four.I took the box of my gown, as well as the necessary things and drove to my condo.Exiquel told me he'll fetch me and I can't risk telling him Vista Mansion's address. Maybe later. I put some extensions on my hair and tied it in a princess's bun. I wore a light make up for a natural look.It took me quite some time zipping my gown since I have no one t
She watched the video with her trembling hands. It was me, playing with her daughter. I dressed my niece like an angel while I was wearing an all-black outfit. I licked her daughter's earlobe at the end of the video."Don't you dare," She mumbled. "Don't you dare harm my daughter, Athijha!" She yelled while pointing the dagger at me. Then she laughed. "You can't. I know you can't hurt an innocent child."I snapped my fingers. "Remember when the both of you almost died from a road accident?" I asked then laughed. "I was the one who planned that. Sorry to tell you this but, I can.""Dad will protect us. You stand no chance against him, against us, Athijha. We have our sword pointed at your neck. Our gun pointed at your temple," She hysterically said."And I am just about to cut your head, darling. Do you want to save your daughter's life badly? Then just stand at the corner and watch me ruin all of you just like how you ruined me years ago. Watch me. Just watch me and do not join the wa
I tried to speak but the sound I was only able to make is faint.Their eyes were suddenly on me. They were panicking as if I just came back from my grave.Exiquel held my hand before my brother does while my dad was in the phone, probably calling a nurse of maybe a doctor.Clea, on the other hand, was just standing at the corner and doesn't know what to do.The nurse checked on me before letting me drink some water for hydration.I never averted my gaze to my brother. He's sitting on a wheelchair and his left eye is covered with white bandages. He smiled at me."Do you feel okay, little sis?" He asked.I tried to reach up for him as my eyes starts to water. "Kuya," I called, almost voiceless. "Kuya," I repeated in much clearer voice.He chuckled a bit then drove his wheelchair to my side.It's like I forgot about my painful back when I sat on my bed to pull him into a hug."Your eye," I mumbled as I hide my face on his shoulder."You're thinking that I've gone blind, are you?" I nodde
I chuckled the moment I let my tears escape my eyes. It was because of joy though."You lost me. I lost you. Then we lost ourselves," I wiped my cheeks with my blanket which is damn embarrassing but completely comfortable. "Just how stupid are we in this lifetime, Exiquel?"He gave me a pat on the head. "Stupid enough not to stop even if were broken, I guess."We stared at each other then laughed at the same time.I sighed at the back of my head.This reminds me of how we were when we're younger.In the clinic. I, sitting on the bed and him, sitting beside me."Quel, find yourself a great woman, okay?" I said.There is no assurance that we'll meet again. And if we ever do in the future, I am not quite sure if he still feels the same because I know it will take years, or even a decade before our eyes collides for another time.He smile and nodded.That reassured me.Now, I don't have to worry about how he will go and move forward."You know what, someday, I will introduce you to someon
"Well, the only reason I can comprehend is that you're working for your family, the Millers," He clicked his tongue. "It is damn complicated. You have four families, so..."I raised my eyebrow. "Four?" I showed him my three fingers. "I had the Alonsos, Millers, the Vistas. I only have three.""You also had the Saavedras, Assia," He clenched his jaws.I pouted. "About the Millers, I really had a temporary amnesia caused by major depressive disorder. I couldn't remember anything for one and a half week. Mr. Miller is my dad's right hand and instructed him and his wife to take care of me for a while because he was worried that my mental health might go haywire again if I am so close to violence and to the people who might remind of... uh his death.""So, you really can't remember me when we met again in the train," He mumbled."Yup, I didn't," I said and smiled a little. "I was only reminded by everything when you brought me back in that shitty mansion.""Why were you-""Why was I still
I sighed as I hear my dad and my brother whispering behind my back. When I looked at them, they averted their gazes as if they were not planning something.I squinted my eyes and pointed at them. "Don't you guys dare," I said in a warning tone?"What are you talking about, Assia?" Kuya River asked.I massaged my temple. "You guys are planning to call him, mom and Clea, aren't you?" I placed my hands on my waist. "How many times do I have to tell you guys that I don't want them to see me off?"Kuya crossed his arms. "And I still can't accept that you had me buy a plane ticket when you're just going to ride out the private jet.""We're rich and all but we don't waste money over the things we're not going to use," Dad said."I just don't want them to see me off because I know seeing their faces for one last time will just make me want to stay here.""So, why don't stay?"I was taken aback. "Wha... Dad, wasn't this the deal we agreed on? I will be handling our international branches and I
My heart melted when our eyes met. She giggled and raised her cute little hands."Mom," She said then giggled.I lifted her and then kissed her on the cheeks a couple of times while she was giggling."Who missed mommy?" I asked while hugging her and dancing gracefully.Her giggle is the most adorable sound I have ever heard in my whole entire life.She kept on saying, "Mom," while looking at me with her bluish-green colored eyes.She has this curly black hair and long lashes that I always find gorgeous. Well, she came after me, I guess.I call in this household every day to check on them, especially on my daughter, and talk to her and hear her saying "Mom," and her waves of laughter."What's your name, love?" I asked.She reached for my cheeks and laughed. "Mom.""Come on, baby, what's your name?" I asked again."Kewa Crodette Savera!" She yelled then clapped her hands, followed by a long giggle."Very good, love," I said then kissed her. "Do you want to open your gifts? Mommy has bou
As I was laying on a bed to rest for a minute, KC started to go into our things and brought out the puzzles, her iPad, and some snacks we bought after landing."Mommy, do want me to massage your back?" She asked which made me smile."No, mommy is okay, love. You can just play with your toys," I replied, but my eyes were still shut.I opened my eyes when I felt her get into the bed and the next thing I knew. She was already sitting on my back and then started massaging me."You seem tired, mommy. I can play later," She said."Thank you, love," I replied."Mom, can I ask something?" She said after a short silence."Sure, love. What is it?""I've never asked this question since it seems sensitive but I am really curious, mom," She said. I suddenly got nervous about what kind of question she is going to ask. And about what? "I have a father. May I know where is he, mom?"My breathing hitched. She got off my back then I faced her. She has this innocent look on her face."I," I bit my botto