The day of dread happened too soon. Funny how fate played on me again. Looking back, I realized that I should have not let my fear and doubt got on my way. I have always proven that letting them seethe in you will only jeopardize things just like what is happening now. It was just a fraction of a minute but it’s enough to make me shattered inside.
It’s also my mistake. I have not been cautious enough. I should have thought this would happen. I let my guard down that’s why the fucking way of things had seen a weakness and it did not waste any time to use it against me.
So now I am looking at the two men in my life inside my office who is busy talking to each other like Zeus was never a toddler. Trevor was on the floor together with Zeus who was grinning from ear to ear while looking at his father in his usual glow of joy every time he sees me coming out of the car after work.
I blinked my eyes to prevent my tears from falling o
“Is that the reason why did you disappear?”I nodded and stood up to get a drink. “Partly. The other one is for my mother. She told me that day that she has a terminal illness. On that unlucky but lucky day, I realized that everything is really just a cycle. I have a life in my stomach while talking to a dying mother while on a distance is the man I love looking so happy with his bride.”I drank the liquor form the bottle and wiped the excess liquid off my mouth using my hand. “So tell me, Trevor, if you were in my position, will you have really done what you wanted me to do now? It’s easy to say those things when you are not in one’s position.”I heard his footsteps behind me. I saw him raise his hand as if to touch me but he lowered it down as if he just realized something.“You have years to tell me about Zeus. It’s not that I am do not want to understand you. I do. I know how hard it is and how I wish I was there by your side during those times protecting
"Zeus is really happy. Look at that smile. Jill, I think it's the happiest smile I have ever seen from that little boy.""I know and I don't how I would feel about it. I'm partly jealous and happy seeing my child like this. I never saw him beam like that to me."I retracted my gaze at Trevor and Zeus who are playing in the yard and flipped the meat in the griller. Zeus requested for a grill party as what he coined because he said he wanted to welcome his father in the house."Now you know that it's not that hard to tell the truth. I think you got the best deal here. Zeus is happy because he has finally seen his father. Trevor is obviously too happy for knowing his son so you should also be happy now that everything is falling in its right place."Cathy forked a meat on the griller, blew on it, and put in her mouth."You mean I should be more cautious. I'm happy for my son but it's a different story
His words felt like an ice bucket on my head. I broke free from his arms and wiped my mouth. My heart is beating erratically and even if I can't see my face in the mirror, I know that I am red in embarrassment. I gave in to him. I gave in to my desire to him. He's right. Until now, my body is still a slave to him.Shaking, I combed my hair using my hands and tried to bring back my lost will because of that mind-shattering kiss."Shit," I muttered and walked out of the kitchen into the powder room to calm my raging hormones. I'm turned on by him. There's no denying that. It's been so long since I had a sexual relationship since Trevor because I was never turned on by the other guys I have went out with. For that, I hated myself because my body seemed to have a bias towards Trevor.When I thought that everything is under control, I went out of the powder room only to be surprised again because Trevor is waiting for m
I looked at Trevor in my back who is now approaching me. I just nodded at him and turned my focus back to the pictures."Your stint here is over. You can leave. Leave it to me to give an alibi for Zeus.""No, I will stay until dinner. I promised my boy that I will tuck him to bed later."I sipped on my wine and transferred into another corner of photos. This time, it's Zeus' corner."Your boy. Kind of possessive.""My boy and you're my woman too."He followed me and looked at the collection of photos of our son."That will never happen again."He did not said anything. He just stared at the baby photos of Zeus."How was he as a baby?"I smiled when I went down the memory lane."Zeus is such a kind baby. He didn't give me any hard time. Maybe because he knows how h
“Trevor, I am getting tired of this conversation. Can we just act like two civil individuals who can agree to disagree? Please, this is getting a toll on me, too. I got a whole empire and a son to take good care of, okay? Please don’t add with my headache. I have had enough of it.”“Okay, I agree. My apologies again. I will not bother you about it for now.”My eyes widened. “For now? Well, can you please not bother me forever?”He shook his head and emptied his glass. “No, Jill. Not for a long time.”“You are really an asshole.”“Thank you.”I have no other choice but to sigh again. I almost forgot how strong-willed he is as a person. He would not come to his position now if he is lackluster.“How’s Sandy? I forgot to ask about her.”I felt his energy died down when I switched the topic.“She is back in her therapy again. Her panic attacks are back. I don’t know what happened to her but I know that Brad triggers her a
“Excuse me, Madam, Ms. Sandy is outside. She said she wants to talk to you.”I did not look up to Katy from being buried in piles of papers to. I just adjusted my glasses and continued reading the contracts that have been sitting here in my table for quite some time now.“Katy, what did I told you about her? I don’t want to waste my time with her. Tell her to go. I don’t have time for some catfight now. I am not in the mood.”“Uhm madam, she had been causing quite a scene outside the building.”“Then tell the guards to drag her away. Katy, do you think I need to tell you that? You know what to do for god’s sake.”I reread the last paragraph of the document because I was not concentrating enough. I see to it that every paper I put my name and signature is always flawless. I don’t want people to be using it against me.“Right away, madam.”I put down my fountain pen beside my cup of coffee and sipped with my latte. Katy is still standing
“No! I would not go until you agree to give me your son and Trevor.”“You are insane. I will never give my son to a lunatic like you. Get out while I can still hold up my anger. You have no idea how I was itching to rip your face from your body.”But she remained there just looking at me with those shy eyes that I hated so much now.“If you give me your son then you will have time for yourself and the company. Please, Jill. Give him to me. I need him so that Trevor will not leave me anymore. Please. Don’t be selfish. You have everything in your life. You are beautiful, wealthy, and powerful. All I am asking is your son.”“All you are asking is my son?! Are you out of your mind? My son is my life. You take him from me, I am as good as dead. And Sandy, you forgot that you are one hell of a manipulative person. You should go see a doctor. You need help. You are right, I am wealthy and powerful so you better be
But Trevor did not come that night.We were both waiting for him to show up but he did not. Zeus cried because he wanted to see his father so I have to assure him that Trevor is coming until he fell asleep waiting. I ordered the maid to fix the table because our guest is not coming.I tried calling him on his phone but he is not picking up. I called his office and his secretary told me that he went out at four p.m. which leads me to my second thought that he is with Sandy or something had happened to him. My heart beats erratically at the thought of Trevor being involved in an accident.“Rose, keep an eye for Zeus. I have something to attend to.”“Yes ma’am.”“And just in case he wakes and asks for me, tell him I need to get his dad.”“Alright, Ms. Jill.”I took out my car and drive into the darkness. I don’t really know what I am doing or why am I doing this. A