“Are you okay?” Asked Ruth.
“I’m fine. I just haven't had a goodnight’s sleep.” I answered, massaging my temples and feeling a headache.
I hate to admit it, but I felt guilty about last night.
Too guilty that I wasn’t able to concentrate on my work.
Just then, Ruth stood up and gave me a cup of coffee. "Someone wanted to give you this,” she said. “Gosh, the power of Sereia Philomena Isolde for boys! You really are quite a charmer that men always chase you!” She exclaimed happily:
I winced in pain, feeling the headaches worsen from her loud voice. “Who gave this?”
"I don’t know. It was just placed outside the door.” That was all she answered.
I grabbed the coffee and noticed there was a note taped on the cup.
“Don’t let yourself get hungry. I’m still waiting for your answer.”
<Well, it’s not exactly a breakup since we were not officially together but he doesn’t have to know that I lied to him about Phoenix being my boyfriend last time. “Yes.”“Did he hurt you?” He asked. I could sense his tone changing into anger. “Tell me so that I could kill that guy. I swear, I warned him that-““I’m fine, Eion,” I said, stopping him from bursting out. It’s really hard when he gets angry. He literally explodes. And I don’t want trouble. It’s partly my fault. “It’s just…things changed.” I continued.He sighed. “I see…Grandpa died and I feel bad for having a wedding.. and now you are not going to come?” He asked. Now I feel guilty.“Fine. I will come, stop making me guilty.” He sighed in relief at that and bid his goodbyes before hanging up.Since tomorrow is the weddin
I gasped at that. Before I could even protest more, he hung up on me.I shook my head and returned to our table. I saw the squad had finished dancing as they returned to their seats.Hannah noticed me smiling. “You were talking to someone? Who was it?”I sensed Phoenix staring at me but I ignored him."Just a friend," I replied.I waited for fifteen minutes and I was just surprised when I saw Theon at the door.He really wasn’t kidding when he said that he was really on his way.His eyes scanned around, obviously looking for someone... I stood up quickly and turned to them. “I better leave now. Tell my cousin I wish them good luck in their married life.”Saying that, they all just nodded and I excused myself from everyone.I was about to walk away from the crowd when I felt strong hands stopping me.I turned to look at him and wasn't surprised it wa
I couldn’t answer him and keep quiet. I feel like a child getting caught from sneaking in some candies.Phoenix beside me smirked. He grabbed my arm and locked it with his. Theon clenched his jaw at the sight, “Why are you holding her hand?”“Why? Because I want to.” Phoenix cockily replied.I shook Phoenix’s hand away from me.“I remember this man..I saw him waiting for you at the clinic…and the both of you are all over the news last night.” Theon said to me.Phoenix glared at him and turned to me, “Oh, so he’s Theon? You’re boss? Is he the reason why you’ve been avoiding me, Sereia? Because you found someone new?”Theon took a step to him and looked at him with menace, "Yes. I'm the reason. And I’m courting her.” He then turned to me, “Is he your ex?”I shook my head. &ldq
“I’m waiting for you to stop me, Sereia. One word from you and I’ll risk it all for you.” I glared at him. Theon then appeared after that and I grabbed his arms, “Let’s go, Theon.” Theon’s lips curved into a smirk at that and he raised his eyebrows at Phoenix mockingly. Phoenix looked at me in disbelief, “You’re choosing him over me?” I glanced at Theon and shook my head, “No, I’m choosing myself.” And with that, I grabbed my bag, held Theon’s hands, and dragged him away from Phoenix. “I knew you would choose me,” Theon commented as we reached his car, his chin held up high proudly. “I’m choosing no one, okay? Stop boasting about it.” I answered back and went to my own red sports car. Hopping on it, we decided that I’ll drive ahead of him, with him trailing behind me. I saw Phoenix standing outside the villa as he watched us drive away. His face was now stoic, and I bit my lip. 
I bit my lip, mustering up all the courage, and said,” It’s me, Sereia.” Silence passed for a few minutes before he asked, confused, “Sereia? Why are you calling me?” “I have something important to tell you,” I said. “You have guts for calling me after what you did to our family.” He said, sneering at me. I raised my eyebrows, “Oh, are you going to bully me, Uncle Arthur?” I asked. “Don’t you remember that I am your niece now? I’m going to tell mom and make sure grandpa will hunt you down in your dreams.” I heard him panicking, “Stop! Okay, what do you want?” “Where is Phoenix?” I asked, straight to the point. He paused, “Oh, he didn’t tell you?” “Tell me what?” “He’s already in the US. You called too late. He was waiting for you but you didn’t come for him.” Oh…I muttered a curse under my breath. Well damn. Now what? Hanging up on him, I called another p
SEREIA’S POV I watched as Amari, Hannah’s son, blew on the cake. “Awe isn’t he cute?” Emma said, taking pictures of Amari who had now cake on his face. He licked his lips and cried angrily as he couldn’t reach the rest. I chuckled at the sight. His adorable little arms were now reaching for candies but Hannah stopped him, not wanting her child to have some tooth decay. “Looks like he got you temper, Hannah.” Snow commented from beside me, holding her stomach. She’s going to be delivering next month, and I can't wait to welcome her and my cousin’s child to the world. Hannah’s son has turned two years old today. We are currently hanging out in Eion’s ice cream shop in Springfield in the US as Hannah decided it would be good to celebrate it here. Thank goodness that Hannah invited me to her son's birthday party last week so I bought myself a ticket to stay at my cousin’s place for a few days. 
I had a great view of several acres of land. I inhaled the fresh smell of the air, closing my eyes, and embraced provincial life. "You want a snack, my dear?" Lola Nanding said to me. I smiled at her and politely shook my head no. She nodded and went back to cleaning. I’m surprised that she could still walk properly despite her age. She’s really strong. I was just finished washing the clothes and I hung it up. I can’t help but stare at the mango tree planted beside the fence. It had really grown so much that it could bear a lot of mangoes now. I went to it and got a stick to reach the mangoes. When I still couldn’t, I grabbed a chair and some baskets and stood at the chair. One by one, the mangoes fell and I grinned at the sight. When I finished getting five mangoes, I was about to get down from the chair when I saw Phoenix looking at me pointedly. "What are you doing?" I showed him the basket in m
PHOENIX’S POVI inhaled the sweet scent of my wife’s hair. I smiled, still not believing how I’m so lucky. This is my life now. I can’t believe I would wake up with Sereia, the woman of my life. We have been married for years already, but every time I hold her close, it feels new again. Each time we make love, it feels so new, addicting, and thrilling. “Goodmorning babe,” I greeted, seeing her beautiful brown eyes now opened, finally waken up. My member instantly stood up and I licked my lips, kissing her tenderly. “Goodness, it’s too early, Phoenix.”I raised my eyebrows, smirking, “So? What about it, babe?”Sereia giggled, “Aren’t you had enough of me? We’re doing it every day for years now.”I pulled her closer to me, “I won’t get enough of you, my love. Why will I stop when you are finally mine? We have all the time in the world, and we’ll do it every day until I die.”Her crimson cheeks blushed and pushed me away lightly as she broke our kiss, “You’re still the same, Phoenix. S