Antonio's POVWith tears in her eyes, Alexis glares at me and I drop to my knees to pick her up in my arms.I don't need to ask her what the problem is. I know already. I have been avoiding this encounter but now I can not avoid it anymore.Harley has been adamant about forgiving me and about coming back to the house and it is breaking me. I can't just imagine life without her.She refused to open up last night when I went there and even tonight. I had gone there from work to see if she had changed her mind and if she would give me a chance to explain myself.I was just mad and jealous. That is the only explanation I have for my stupid behavior.Still, she didn't come out and I left there heartbroken."Baby, I'm sorry", I apologize to the crying Alexis but she tries to break free from my hold, sobbing loudly now.I have been indoors since I came back, thinking of what else to do to make Harley come back but nothing is coming to my head. Instead, the memories of the nights we have spen
Harley's POVI rush past Ann who I met halfway, my heart beating twice its normal rate and I can't say if it is because of how I ran before I got a cab or because of the fear in me.The fear of losing Antonio. No matter how mad I am at him, I would never wish him ill-health or death.We might not be together again but he still means so much to me."Where is he?" I ask, taking the staircase up. She is trudging behind me, trying to meet up with my pace."He is in his room", she answers quickly and I almost run out of fright that he would give up the ghost before I get there.I had received a call from Ann but I didn't want to pick up at first because I thought she also wanted to plead with me to come back.After the fifth ring, I picked up and the tone of urgency got me running to grab the first aid box and rush out.I could hear Alexis's voice in the background. I throw the door open to see aunt Kayla beside his bed crying. Without greeting her, I run to his side and feel his temperat
Harley's POV"Harley, how is my daddy?" Alexis runs to me the moment I step out of Antonio's room. They must have been pacing right in front of his room while I was trying to resuscitate him.The worry on aunt Kayla's face is still there as well as that of Ann's."Harley?" Alexis shakes my head, waiting for me to tell her that her father is fine and alive.The way she calls me Harley reminds me of something and it stirs a sad feeling inside of me. Where has the name mommy gone? Ever since the night I accepted Antonio to be my boyfriend, she had been calling me mommy and now she is back to calling me my name."Your daddy is fine", I answer, pushing back my sadness as I flash her a reassuring smile."Really?" She widens her eyes at me as a huge relief crosses her expression. "Yes, he is fine.""Can we go see him now?" Aunt Kayla demands, the creases on her face not disappearing.I shake my head. "He needs to rest. I just came out to get him something to take before sleeping. Ann, can
Harley's POVAfter dropping off the dishes in the kitchen and washing them, I assured aunt Kayla and Alexis that he would be fine and I would stay with him till in the morning. Aunt Kayla left for home reluctantly and Ann put Alexis to bed while I entered Antonio's room and locked the door.He didn't know when I removed my hand from his grip but when I came back, I willingly let him hold me back, propping my right hand on my jaws as I watch him sleep like a baby.His breathing is even and he looks more handsome while sleeping. I stare at his full brows, his nose, and his pinks. I wish what happened between us didn't happen. I wish I didn't break up with him. I don't want to go back on my words but I can't help it.I broke up with him out of anger, not because I don't love him anymore. I rub my hands over his face, wishing I can kiss him without knowing. I miss his kisses and it makes me cry.His hand holds mine firmly, as though in assurance that everything will be fine henceforth.
Harley's POVThe doorbell rings, jerking me out of my reverie. This isn't the first time I am hearing the doorbell ring but I was too lost in thought to give it any serious thinking.Isn't Grandma in the living room? I ask within me when it rings again.Why isn't she answering the door?I have been indoors since I last came back from Antonio's mansion this morning. I took a bath and I have been on my bed since then.I am glad he is fine now even though I am still worried the flu isn't gone completely. I told him to go to the hospital if he encounters any problems or symptoms but I know he won't I don't know what Antonio has to do with going to the hospital. He hates it. He hates hospitals and I guess that is why we had a bad impression of each other for the very first time since we met in the hospital.I have been trying to get rid of what happened this morning out of my head but no matter how hard I try, no matter how hard I try to think of other sides, my mind still goes back to th
Harley's POVAlexis jumps into my arms excitedly, my heart swelling with joy at the expression of love. I thought she had stopped loving me and looking up to me as her mommy. I thought she would be angry with me and won't talk to me again but I was wrong.She squeals, her arms around my neck as I whirl her around, laughing."I missed you", she hugs me tightly when I stop twirling her.I watch her smiling face. "I miss you, more."She smiles and I drop her. "Aren't you ready?"It's been two days since Antonio and I reconciled and I have been dreading the reaction I will get from Alexis when I visit. I have been wanting to visit but I thought I should give her enough time to forgive me for what I did.I am surprised she isn't blaming me for what happened. She is indeed an intelligent girl.Antonio visited yesterday and I know he would have tried to persuade me to come back to the house if I hadn't begged him to let us take things slow now.I can see how much he misses me and I miss him
CHAPTER 119Antonio's POVAnger is an understatement of what I feel after seeing Gianna who has been gone for six years without traces.It seems as if I am not seeing right as I blink several times to stare at the person in front of me who has a smirk on her face, as though she has been gone for just a few days.Where the hell is she coming from? Where the hell has she been for six years? Why the hell is she here?"Gianna?" I call out again to be sure she is the one and not someone else."Do you know her?" Harley questions, making me realize she is also present here. I turn to her and watch her for a second before dropping Alexis who has a curious look on her face."She is Gianna", I answer her, wondering why she is asking me. "Don't you know who Gianna is?" I say in a low tone.I know she knows. I have told her times without number who Gianna is. She must be asking to be sure. Harley's expression changes into an angry one before she snaps her head towards Gianna who approaches."I'm
Harley's POVThe heavy silence that surrounded us as we drove here was disturbing. I was expecting Antonio to give some explanations about what happened, without even asking but he didn't offer any explanation and he isn't now.My anger keeps rising every minute as I watch him purse his lips together.Don't I deserve some apology and explanation? His ex-fiancee insulted me and he isn't saying anything about it.He also accommodated her like she was a friend when he should have kicked her out the moment he saw her.What the hell!I shift in my seat uncomfortably. This is meant to be our second date as couples and our first after the reconciliation. I am wearing an Asym silk gown with a slit behind. My hair is in a loose low ponytail and I am wearing silver earrings and silver heels.This restaurant is different from the first one we went to the other day. This one is more beautiful and lavishly decorated.It has a romantic setting with low lighting combined with classical music playing