I was feeling guilty because I never answered Kyra's questions. The reason why was because those were very personal. My mouth was unstoppable whenever I was mad, and so I kept myself kinda far from her anytime I felt she was about to ask me. Her asking me was already predicted me.
Of course, she was a daughter. There were lots of questions in her head. Something was bothering her, also, and it's obvious she was trying to stop herself from sharing it with me. I did not try her to confess because I even could not be totally honest with her.
"Mom, you are not taking your medicines."
I snapped out off my thoughts when Kyra appeared holding pens. Thing was, she studied inside this cute little house. Her learning were blended one since she was answering her modules and attending online classes at the same time. It was tiring for someone like her but she never complained.
"Mom..."
"Oh, yeah." I sat on my bed. The funny thing was that I was now having
Neil promised to take care of my business in the City. Yet, I also made sure to contribute a lot because it was my responsibility to handle that business since it was mine. Neil was handling a lot of things, that was why when he said he would help me, I also said I would try my best not become a pain in the ass.Kyra became too aggressive. What I meant about that was that my daughter was being spoiled by Neil. She did not get tired pursuing me to have a date with Neil. I told that Neil and I already had one before, but this was the first time my very understanding daughter cried because I kept disagreeing with her favors."You do not have to say something like that. You could agree. You could say you agree to date with me even if it's fake," Neil said firmly. Thing was, Kyra got fallen asleep in too much tiredness. I would really talk to her once she would wake up. This was not easy for me, too. "Now, look at her. She fall asleep with a lonely heart."Nothing ca
We used his yacht to go to the hotel he recommended to me. He said it was the nearest one from our location. He did not manage that structure though he was sure we were safe to roam around in there. He also commanded his ten men to take a look of me always without making me feel their presence. I debated no more because what he thought was surely for my safety.He was standing just beside me as we watched the minimal movements of the clouds above. I realized even more that this was I needed. That me being resided in an island also deserved a moment like this.What I liked to see in the sky were the birds soaring so high without problems and worries. Their wings captivated me in a way only them could make me close my eyes."Do you like this?" I heard him, his voice so smooth, like the air I was breathing right now. "If Kyra is here, she would be really glad. I am hoping we can do this next time, if you would like this to happen again...""We should. You ar
"I am sorry, Mrs. Sandoval, but he doesn't want to continue the call anymore. Should I give the phone back to him--?""No. Do not." I caught my own breath. "I have a favor. Please, do not tell about this to Neil. Please, do not say to him that I have just talked to Daniel."She hesitated at first, but at the end, she assured me she would be silent. Truth to be said, the conversation I had with Daniel was not enough at all. I thought a phone-to-phone call one would be enough but I was wrong. It never calm me down. It did not set aside my worries. When in fact, now that I knew he really still loved me, I could not help but to overthink.I did not want myself to choose between my relationship with him and my family's. Undeniably, he's my savior before, but, he was not the one I knew before. Because when I talked to him earlier, I heard how his voice changed. Before, it used to comfort me to tell me everything was going to be alright, but earlier, it seemed like he
They acted so differently. Mom even tried to ask me if I forgot something or not. Cluelessly, I did not. I brought nothing when we went into the hotel aside from my own phone and that was the only thing I thought had the chance to be forgotten."Mom, are you okay?" What's bothering you?" Kyra asked me as she hugged me from behind. We did not have any maids in this place that was why I was the one who was doing the households chores. Mom could not even waste a single energy and Marixa was always busy in her lovelife. It's also impossible for Marcus to voluntarily helped me so I did not bother to ask for his help."I am okay. I am just confused at everything. You all are acting so weird."She was frozen, and her small laughters echoed. Okay, there was really going wrong in here without me knowing what was it."Kyra, tell me what's going on here." I stopped the faucet from running so that I could turn around and face my daughter who was still hiding her cute
"Hi, Ma'am! How are you? Can we ask when will you come back in here?" one asked me while waving her hands."I am not sure. I will wait for Neil's decision. Somehow, we are not being damped in here and we all can eat three times a day."They blushed. "Speaking of that Neil, Ma'am, we can't believe that he is really handsome! I only see his pictures in the internet but as he was the one who called our service, all of us almost collapsed."I again, was confused.Why did he do that? Was there an occasion for him to exert lots of efforts?"Did he tell you the reason why he called first?"Shooking their heads while grinning, they answered, "We do not know, Ma'am."I really believed that something was going on in there. I connected all the dots I had but I still failed."The sales maintained their usual amount. So we really
They all laughed, until I heard them counting from number one. While thinking for the possible reason why we were doing this, I bit my lip and remained not moving for Kyra not to be hurt. Even though, Jesus, I was baffled at what was happening now!"Mom, this is your day with Dad..." Day with Neil? "Happy anniversary for the both of you! Please, stay strong!"They took off the handkerchief in my eyes, and my eyes were blinking while watching the big tarpaulins wherein I read 'Happy Anniversary with us, baby!'. Below it was our picture taken together earlier. Marixa cheered so loudly, as if Neil was about to propose to me even though he was not!"Is today our anniversary?" I confirmed again. Well, I had loved him before but years had already been passed. I even forgot that anniversary existed in life, to us. "T-Thank you,anyway. Seems like you really prepared this thing."To my surprise, they al
But he shook his head. "No, you should stay here. I can handle many things. Just promise me you will be safe in here. The securities are all alive, still. Also, you can go the hotel where we were in hours ago. I am sure you are safe in there."Okay... But what would happen now? Why did he sound like he was about to go to another place?"And, I need to say my temporary goodbye. Leaving abroad is my one and only choice right now, Sydney. I will pursue and send some proposal to some businessman who happened to be my friends. Hoping they would consider me again.""Is this all about Daniel again?"His head tilted into another side, and I could only see his side profile. His eyes were gazing the water. "Maybe. Since he is the root why Ambrosia is dead, making her parents not to stop attacking us."I felt uncomfortable. I expected this moment to be full of awkward scenes, unlike this th
No, Neil, you should not apologize. You were actually sacrificing your happiness for her future so, please, consider yourself as hero."I...." he breathed. "I will miss you. A lot. For sure."I did not answer."I am not sure if you feel the same way, though.""I will. Of course. We are friends.""Friends... Alright." Then, he pointed his hands on mine. "Friends are doing this thing..""Friends do holding hands.""Well..."I chuckled. "Just be safe in there. Contact me if you need to talk to Kyra.""I will contact you from time to time, then.""Sure. And please, focus on your own goal. I can take care of my own business.""I have... Something to confess about, anyway."My eyes furrowed. Aside from his love to me, what was the something he was talking about?"Mom, what did Dad tell you?" Kyra snapped me out from my overthinking. I stood up, panicking. I forgot I was cooking a rice and now I wond