LOGINNEAH’S POVWhen we stepped out of the room, we headed to the kitchen to make something to eat and check on the situation outside. It was still raining, but not as heavily as it had the night before. There was no thunder or lightning anymore.“Why is there still no signal?” I muttered while staring at my phone. I had no idea how my son was doing. I knew Claire would take good care of him, but I couldn't stop worrying. I was sure he was already looking for me.“Good morning, ma’am. Good morning, sir.”I looked up and saw one of the villa staff members who had just arrived.“I came here to let you know that no staff will be able to come today. I only stopped by to inform you. The storm last night caused too much damage. Your car, sir, is still stuck on the road because more than one tree fell. The vehicle is fine, though, just a few scratches in the front. We need the rain to stop before cleanup can begin. You still won’t be able to cross the bridge because the water got too high last ni
NEAH'S POVI couldn't sleep properly because of the loud thunder and heavy rain outside. The blanket was already wrapped around my entire body. Every time I tried to fall asleep, the thunder would grow louder. With every rumble, the whole house seemed to shake.I sat up and leaned against the headboard, then hugged my knees. I looked at Dave, who seemed to be asleep already. Good for him, he was sleeping soundly. I thought he was going to talk to me earlier. He had so many chances to talk to me, but he didn't. He stayed quiet until we ended up here in the room.I studied him carefully because it looked like he was shivering. Was his blanket not enough?Slowly, I got off the bed to give him an extra blanket because he might be cold, when he suddenly groaned while trembling. Was he okay? Gently, I touched his forehead and immediately felt how hot he was.“You have a fever,” I murmured, but he was sleeping deeply. I looked at where he was lying. The sofa was far too small for him because
DAVE'S POVI kept sneezing after changing into dry clothes. It was too cold earlier when I got wet in the rain. I was forcing myself not to shiver so Neah wouldn't notice. After getting dressed, I stepped out of the bathroom. Neah had already changed as well. She was sitting on the single sofa, hugging her knees to her chest. She looked like a frightened child. She may have changed, but the things she was afraid of never did. She still seemed terrified of the dark, especially when there was loud thunder and sharp lightning."Stay here, I'm going to check the kitchen and see what I can cook," I told her, but she immediately stood up."I'm coming with you." Just like I thought, she was afraid of being left alone. I walked out of the room first while she followed closely behind me. When I suddenly stopped walking, she bumped into my back because she was standing too close."I'm sorry," she muttered. I turned around and took one of her hands. "What are you doing?" she asked irritably. Why
NEAH'S POVWhen we reached the bridge, a man wearing a raincoat suddenly blocked our path. Dave rolled down his window."Sir, you can't pass through anymore because the water is already too high. The road has also been damaged because of the sudden storm. It's better if you turn back," the man shouted over the deafening sound of the rain and thunder, making him difficult to hear."We can't go home?" I asked Dave anxiously."You heard what he said," Dave replied grumpily.I tightly closed my eyes. I needed to go home because my son would surely be waiting for me, but if I insisted on getting my way, something might happen to both Dave and me.Dave reversed the car and headed back toward the hotel. As time passed, the rain only became heavier. The sky had turned so dark that it looked like nighttime even though it was barely four o'clock in the afternoon.We continued down the road, Dave unable to drive any faster because the rain was so heavy that he could barely see the road ahead. I
NEAH’S POVI was silently arranging my things. Is there really no other way for me not to be with Dave? I have been wishing for him to have an emergency in another project so someone else could go with me, but nothing is happening.Two hours from now we will leave, but I still haven’t heard any news of an emergency. I let out a deep sigh. It feels like this will be the longest day of my life.“Mommy, are you okay?” I looked at my child when he spoke. “You’ve been holding your things so tightly.” he added. I looked at the folder in my hand, it was already wrinkled because of how tightly I was holding it.“Be good to Auntie Claire, okay?” I reminded my child even though I tell him that every day.“Yes mommy, don’t worry.” he answered with a smile.I said goodbye to my child and left to go to Sy Elite because that is where I will meet Dave.When I arrived at the lobby, I met Cassandra. I just hope she is not suspicious of me and Dave because I don’t want trouble.“Good morning, Neah,” sh
NEAH’S POVAfter we had dinner with Liam, he also dropped us off at home. I carried Kaiden and turned to face Liam.“Thank you for the dinner, Liam. Are you going home now or heading straight to the hospital?”“I’ll go home first to rest. My duty is tomorrow anyway.” I nodded.“Alright then, drive safely. Go to sleep as soon as you get home so you can rest your body. I know your job is really exhausting.” He smiled and then kissed my forehead, the same way he did to Kaiden.“Good night, Neah. Good night, son.” He said to Kaiden.“Drive safely, daddy. I love you.” My son said sweetly. Liam smiled warmly.“Of course, don’t be naughty with your mom so she can also rest, okay?”“Yes daddy, I promise.”“Bye, Neah.” I nodded and smiled at Liam. He then turned around and got into his car. When he was no longer in sight, I was about to go inside the house when I noticed a car parked not far from us.I noticed the driver was looking at us, but then he closed the passenger window. Maybe I’m jus
DAVE’S POVI had been staring at my phone for a while even though we were still in the middle of the meeting. I had been messaging Neah since yesterday, but I still hadn’t received a single reply from her. Was she okay?“Sir,”I lowered my phone when one of the people in the meeting called my atten
NEAH’S POVI went back to my parents’ house for a while because Dave would be gone for three days. Earlier that morning, he told me he had a business trip to Las Vegas. I was sitting on the swing in Mom’s garden, reading my favorite book.Maybe because I was addicted to romance stories, a part of m
NEAH’S POVI stared blankly into space, wondering if fixing our relationship was still the right thing to do when it continued falling apart little by little. I really wanted to support him and his dreams. I kept convincing myself that one day, he would finally stop being so busy. But as time passe
DAVE’S POVI wrapped up the meeting as quickly as I could. Glancing at the time, I knew I could still make it to mine and Neah’s anniversary celebration. I was about to leave when Monica, my secretary, suddenly blocked my way.“Sir, you can’t leave yet. Your car tire blew out.”“What?” I asked in d







