LOGINThe next chapter should be up by tomorrow or the next. I already said I won't be updating daily on this book for the moment. But that doesn't mean I am going to abandon this book. No way. It's just that school work has been very stressful and hectic. I'm an engineering student and it's tough in the level I am right now because I am close to my final year. So the update for this book won't be daily for now. And my other book is updated daily because it's involved in a contest and every update counts to me potentially winning something. Thanks for understanding. Also, more truths are certain to unravel in the coming chapters. You will be stunned, or not, lol.
Ronan“Yes! Yes! I did it!”My eyes widen slightly but I don't loose my composure. Because somehow I know I am the cause of this happening. But I don't understand why this would be coming from her instead of Matilda. I have always made sure that Seraphina was loved and pampered. And my other daughter, I often put out a hard face, hiding my emotions so that Hilda doesn't suspect a thing about Matilda actually being my biological daughter. “Isn't that what you wanted to hear?!” Seraphina screams at me again and this time I narrow my eyes at her. What stupidity is this?“What?...” I stare at her and she glares at me. “Lower your eyes when you look at me, young lady. I am still your father and you will respect me. Do you hear me?” I know I need to finally put my foot down here, and it doesn't matter if Hilda continues to give me the dead stares.“Of course I didn't do it. Why would I? But you and everyone else insists on blaming me for what happened to sister. I know we've had our diffe
MichaelThe commotion continues. The fucking media won't let go of such a juicy gossip headlines for their news channels. Fuck. How did this all happen? I still hold Matilda in my arms. I feel her trembling underneath my embrace. Her face is buried in my chest and her hair forbids me from taking a look at her face. She heaves beside me and I feel her crying in my chest. My heart tightens and I clench my jaw. I don't know what to do but I know I need to get her out of here. The whole runway is filled with cameras flashing nonstop. What the hell are the security doing all these time.“We need to take her backstage. Right now.” I look up and Ronan is in front of him. But he's not looking at me. But at his daughter. For the first time I see something else other than the cold exterior look he always had on. His face is warm and he's concerned for Matilda. Or rather he's showing his concern on his face.“Yes!” I come back to my senses and I hold Matilda towards me and help her walk becaus
AmandaI can't help but feel somewhat hazy after Matilda and the others leave the dressing room. I can't stop thinking about the birthmark on Matilda's nape. It's the same as mine. My own mother also had the same bloody mole and on the exact same spot. And Matilda also has the same birthmark. I feel my head is spinning and I walk towards the nearby vanity chair and sit down. I know I shouldn't even think about it and even if I say my thoughts, to others it will all seem like just a coincidence. But such coincidences don't just exist like this. And I don't know why a part of me wants to believe that Matilda.... could be my... But then I remember the midwife informing me that I had given birth to a stillborn baby boy.I had a son and not a daughter. I should let this go but I can't. I feel more restless as the clock continues to tick. I feel sweaty despite the AC running on high. I swallow and inhale before the door of the dressing room opens and Mike walks in. “Hey, honey? I was look
Matilda“Wow, what a strange coincidence,” I can't help but gasp and look at Amanda. But I see Amanda's face is different. She's not showing her smile anymore and I wonder what's happened. “Amanda?... Are you okay?” I ask her and she doesn't respond. I have to tap her shoulder twice before she responds back to me with a blink. “Um... Did you say something?”“You completely spaced out, Ms. Amanda.” Susie replies and adds. “Or where you that shocked that you and Matilda both have the same bloody mole at the back of your necks. It's very strange indeed. Looks like you two do share some strange connection.”I smile after Susie says those words. Even I sometimes feel like I have known Amanda for a long time. We share a bond like no other. And I don't know if it's cruel of me to think like this at this moment, but I wish Amanda was my mom instead of my mom. She's always there for me and supports me. Indeed, I really love her and she's always fun and engaging to be around.“Sister, you're g
MatildaI inhale and look in the mirror above the vanity. I see a nervous wreck and I just start to pace back and forth in my private dressing room. My dress is yet to arrive and I start to bite my nails thinking all sorts of things. “Where the hell is...” I pause when the door opens and Michael walks in with a bouquet of my favorite white roses. I smile but then I frown at him again. “Where were you! And what took you so long to come here!? Can't you see that I need you and I'm literally a ball of nerves.”“Hey, relax, my love. Today is your big debut day. Trust me you are worrying for no reason. You don't need me around all of the time because you can do this without my help.” Michael kisses me and I do calm down for a moment but then I feel a tension brewing inside of me. I want today's fashion event to be perfect. It's not just me but also the designer who's quite bossy and somewhat annoying to be around. Both of our reputations will be on the line if I mess up big time on the ra
MatildaThe taxi pulls over in front of an amazing five-star restaurant. I haven't been to this place before and I wonder if it's recently opened. At first after I'd received a message from Michael saying he wants to meet me, I believed it was over for the two of us and that he is tired of my doubts and insecurities.I look at the restaurant again and I confirm with the taxi driver. He informs me that this is the right address. And I don't know why but somehow that calms me down a bit. Maybe Michael hasn't reached that decision to end things between us. I know I was wrong for what I said and was way out of line.I think about how much I have fought until now. And now I am finally with the man that I love and has always held a place in my heart. He's the same man I have always loved and fantasized for the longest of times. And now, it's not just a fantasy anymore. It's real and he's with me. I shouldn't be so stupid to loose him now after he also gave up a lot for my sake.I gently ste
Matilda I shake my head, trying to dispel all of the wrong scenarios that might happen if I think Michael is about to say what I think he's about to say. I walk closely behind dad in the hallway. I try not to seem affected because I just don't want to be responsible for what might happen downstairs
MatildaYes, my heart is broken as I enter Michael's office. It's always going to be the same. Michael will always prioritize Seraphina over me. I heard him pick my sister's call and didn't even want to hear whatever they were talking about.I know I shouldn't have done what I did, but I feel more
MatildaI don't feel like waking up but I have to. I sit up straight on my bed and I look out the window to see the weather gloomy and the clouds disappearing. The signs of an upcoming rain makes me want to lie back on my bed and pull the covers over myself once again.In short I honestly do not wa
Matilda “What the hell are you talking about? And don't you dare think to involve Sera in your little games...” I shut him up by showing him my sister's last I*******m post from my phone and he's quiet. Though Michael's eyes widens before he fumes. “What... I mean, it can't be.” “Next time, be s







