31Stares“Are you okay? You’ve been silent since earlier.” Alexis said.We’re all going back to our room as my friends are really drunk especially Jessie that made me think why because she has a high tolerance.“I’m fine, just tired. We’ve done many activities since we arrive.” I said that he believed.After my encounter with Arthur I left him there. I still can’t believe I let him go after what I’ve been through but I guess that’s the right thing to do because it’s the truth that I’m the other woman and even though I want him for myself I know he still loves Flora and they’re meant for each other.**The few days were not as wild as the first day. It was more of relaxing and just chill days with friends. So, now that we’re going home I can’t help but think what will happen to me now. Do I continue getting to know Alexis? I actually don’t know what will happen to me for the first time in a while.I always know what I want but right now I’m lost and I’m scared for me because what if I

33ChaoticLast night, I did some thinking and I think Flora is ready to fight me. No, the fight is already starting and I can’t go down like this especially that this is what she wants for me to stay silent for people to think of her a victim.Yes, in some point she’s a victim but why is she only attacking me? She did things to that hurt their marriage, why didn’t she mention that? To make me the bad guy and to make it seem that I’m the one who broke their marriage but the truth is it was already broken and I know that. She just doesn’t know that I saw them at the parking lot that time when I wasn’t in an agreement with Arthur.People are already assuming I’m the worst because what’s worse than being a mistress, right? But they haven’t seen me in my best. So I decided to show up at work today like nothing happen. I smirk as I think of the married couple’s reaction.After using me, Arthur wants me gone and that’s the case for his wife too. She even tainted his name just to get rid of

35FaceI look at dad who’s calling Flora’s dad for the appointment we set for today. I kind of feel nervous seeing her after all of the articles and all of the fights.I under estimated her capabilities. It is really true that you can do anything when it comes to love and she’s desperate because she’s not just losing the love of her life but she’s also in the verge of losing their business due to bankruptcy.I don’t know the reason for their business to fail. I don’t know if it’s really because of us but either way she chose the wrong fight to pick just to save their business.I gulp as I heard dad mention Flora’s name. It’s nothing serious as I saw him laughing on the phone but I’m nervous because I’m really going to see her and confront her.“Are you sure about this?” Mom asked that made me look at her and I nodded. “I don’t feel at ease.”“Mom, I’m a big girl now. Don’t worry about me. Just think of this as like sending me to work. Just trust me on this one.”Dad is approaching us

37HealIt’s been a month since we arrive at the US and day by day I feel so lonely. When I first arrive here I always cry which made my parents worried. I can’t explain the emotion but I long for him and I keep remembering his face when we lock our eyes at the airport.“If you’re going to continue this you might put the baby in danger.” Mom would always say.I don’t know if I should be grateful because they didn’t comment about me being pregnant and choosing to keep the baby. I think they are also relieved that I’m not planning to tell Arthur.My parents aren’t always here. They just came with me when I moved here but after a week they left to came back for work and to also clarify the incident I’ve been part of.The media has calmed down and I’m hoping they will forget about it forever. I don’t want to remember that memory again and even though I’m angry at Flora for what she did I chose to forget about it and let her be because I don’t want her to find out that I’m pregnant not bec

39ConfrontationWas it all a dream? That’s what I keep asking myself the moment that I woke up. Arthur isn’t beside me and I’m all alone in my room. I scan the room but there were no sign of Arthur that made my heart beat fast.I hurriedly went out of the bed and went down to the stairs with a panicking pace but all of it immediately vanish when I saw Arthur in the kitchen topless and cooking.He’s facing the other side and he still haven’t notice that I’m here. I was about to approach here when I heard him talking to someone.To someone that I don’t like. “Flora. Just shut up. You owe me this after what you have done.” He said that made my eyes wide.What is he asking to Flora? I wanted to hear more but he put the phone down and face me that made me jump. He was also surprise to see me but he smiled and greeted me good morning.“Good morning. I thought you were gone.” I bit my lips and walk near him.“Why would I leave you? That won’t happen again.” He said and kiss my forehead. I s