"GOOD morning!" I greeted Kelly and Jeff when I got to work that morning. "Morning, Bianca!" Jeff greeted me back. I smiled. "How was Rory's birthday?" "It was fun," Jeff smiled at me. "But it would have been more fun if you were there." I pursed my lips. "I'm sorry again, guys." "Rory liked your gift, Bianca. She said she'd visit here to personally thank you." I smiled. "I'm glad she liked it." I gifted Rory a vintage vinyl player. Kelly went to me. "You're gorgeous last night, Bianca! You looked so elegant in that black dress." My lips parted. "H-how did you know–" "I saw you and Gideon in a business tabloid. Here." I didn't notice the newspaper in her hand. Kelly showed it to me. My lips parted when I saw Gideon and I's faces on the paper. "Henry Corporation celebrates its 30th year in the industry; CEO professed his love to his wife," the caption read. "So, what does it feel like to have a husband like Gideon?" Kelly asked me, her face in a giddy smile. "Gosh, he'
"DOES he always go here?" Gideon asked the moment we got into the car. "Martin?" "Who else, Bianca?" "No." "Did that man already tell you that he likes you?" He scoffed. "It's obvious, Bianca. He likes you. The moment I first you him that night, I already knew that he likes you." I frowned. "He's just being friendly, Gideon. That's all." I glanced at Denver in front of us. I swallowed before my eyes moved back to Gideon. "Besides, he knows that I'm already married." "Yeah. But that doesn't stop anyone from liking you." He smirked. "And I bet he also knew that you're planning to divorce me, right?" I couldn't answer… because at that moment, I knew Gideon was right. "He's obviously making a move on you, Bianca. And you're letting him." My lips parted. "N-no. I was just being friendly to him. What you saw earlier… he was just helping me remove something on my face." "But do you like him?" My brows furrowed. "What are you talking about, Gideon?" Me, liking Martin? Wher
"NO." I shook my head. "That couldn't happen, Helen. I couldn't… I couldn't be in love with Gideon." My lips parted. "I hated him… He's the one person in this world that I hated the most. He… he ruined my happiness. I couldn't be in love with him." "Then why did you kiss him, Bianca? And most importantly, why did you enjoy that kiss?" "I… don't know, Helen." I stood up from the bed and panickedly circled around the room. "But I couldn't be in love with him. I'm in love with Charlie!" "And how are you sure you're still in love with Charlie?" Helen probed. "When was the last time you've thought of Charlie?" I stilled. I realized that I hadn't been thinking of Charlie for the past weeks. He didn't even cross my mind except when Gideon and I attended the company's anniversary party. "I may not have been thinking of Charlie these past weeks, but that doesn't mean I'm no longer in love with him… and that I'm already in love with Gideon." "Really? Or you're just still in denial unti
IT was before lunchtime when Penny arrived. I was in the mini library of the house when Gideon informed me of the woman's arrival. "Mrs. Henry," Penny greeted me. The woman was wearing a black and white pinstriped suit. Her hair was in a French bun, and her face was in perfect make up. Like I said when I first saw her, she looked more like a model than an interior designer. I couldn't help but look down on myself. I was only wearing a white dress shirt and cotton shorts. Even my face was bare and pale. Damn. I should have changed before I left the room. But it was too late for that now. I glanced at Gideon who was wearing a polo shirt paired with khaki shorts. I was the only one who looked out of place. "I'm sorry I arrived a little bit earlier," the woman said to Gideon, glancing at her wristwatch. "It's fine, Penny," Gideon said to the woman. "We've been expecting you, anyway." "Do you want to see first the designs I made for this house?" Penny asked. Gideon turned
"YOU'RE so obvious earlier, Bianca," Hanna said beside me. She volunteered to wash the dishes and stayed here with me in the kitchen while Gideon walked Penny out. The woman said she had another appointment this afternoon. "What are you talking about?" I asked, not looking at her. "You're obviously jealous, Bianca." "Me? Jealous?" I dried up my hands and cocked my head to her side. Hanna raised her brows at me. "It's written all over your face, Bianca. It wouldn't require a genius person to figure that out." She sighed. "Now, are you going to deny that you're in love with your husband?" "I…" I wanted to deny Hannah's claim but my own mouth was failing me. Was I really jealous of Penny earlier? "See? You can't even deny it anymore…" "But how…" I muttered, my voice almost a whisper. "H-how could I fall in love with someone I hated so much?" If I was indeed in love with him, how did I fall in love with the new Gideon when I hated the old him? Hannah's lips curled up in
"ARE you okay, Bianca?" Kelly had a concerned expression on her face when she looked at me. I cleared my throat and gave her a small smile. "Yeah. I'm fine." "Really?" She pursed her lips. "But I noticed something's bothering you. You didn't even smile at Jeff's joke earlier." "Did something happen at home?" Kelly continued to probe. "Did you and your husband fight?" This time, I didn't deny her suspicion. "Not really fight," I gave her a small smile. "Just a little misunderstanding. It was my fault." I bit my lower lip. "Oh. Have you apologized to him already?" I shook my head. "We won't see each other for the next few days." "He's out of town?" I just nodded at Kelly even though she wasn't really right. Kelly smiled at me. "Just apologize to him when he comes back. Your husband's so in love with you, you know. I'm sure he'll easily forgive you." She even sighed dreamily. "I wish I'll find that kind of man." I looked at Kelly. I wished that was just the case. But it wa
I BLINKED. It was really Charlie. He was standing near the counter and checking out our collection of bestseller books there. He was wearing a black short sleeve polo shirt and faded jeans. His black hair was a bit longer than the last time I saw him. His skin got tanned. What was he doing here? All along, I thought it was Gideon. But of course, why would he fetch me when he won't come home to his house? Our house. "Oh, there's Bianca," Kelly announced on the counter. Charlie's eyes automatically snapped at me. "Hi," he greeted. A smile appeared on his face. He put down the book he was holding and then slowly closed the distance between us. "Bianca." I gave him a small smile after I recovered from my shock. "Charlie, I didn't know you're already back." "I just came back yesterday." Yesterday? Does it mean he and Gideon saw each other at their parent's house? "Oh… uh." I noticed Kelly was watching us. "This is where I work," I said to Charlie. "And this is Kelly, one
MY shoulder-length hair was blown by the wind as I stood in front of the Henry mausoleum. I ran my fingers through my hair before I crouched in front of my daughter's tombstone. "Hi," I whispered as I caressed the marble tomb. "I'm sorry I haven't been able to visit you often." A sad smile appeared on my lips. "I came here to apologize, baby." I remembered what Helen and I talked about last night on the phone when I called her. "You're right, Helen. I'm in love with Gideon…" I shut my eyes. "Charlie and I met yesterday…and I finally realized my feelings for Gideon. I… I'm in love with him." "Finally, Bianca," her answered from the other line. "But I'm guessing you haven't talked to Gideon yet." Helen could really read me, huh? I let out a loud sigh. "I don't know if I'd act on it, Helen. Yes, I'm in love with him. But he's the person who ruined my relationship with Charlie. He made me suffer, Helen. He hurt me. He made my life a living hell." "He's a different person now,