LOGINNATHLIE’S POV 🍃-[“We’re heading straight to the hotel where Dashiell and I will be staying. We’ll leave off our things there, then Sapphire and I will head over to your place.”]“All right, Ty. Be careful. Say hello to Dashiell from me.”Then I hang up the call.Tyler brought his friend Dashiell along. We can’t all be together in this place.I haven’t met Dashiell in person yet, but I’ve talked to him on video calls when he happens to be at the apartment while I’m talking to Tyler and Sapphire.Sapphire told me that Dashiell was kind, and he was her second-favorite uncle. That put me at ease about her coming to my apartment — as long as Tyler was there too.“Mommy, why isn’t Dada and Sapphire here yet?” Xander asked.“They’ll both be here soon. Let’s set the table so we can eat with them as soon as they arrive.”“Ye-hey! I’m excited to see them!”“Me too, my Little one. I’m so excited that we’ll all be together.”My happiness doubles every time I think and mention that we will all
NATHLIE’S POV 🍃-“Harrison... your joke isn’t funny.”“But you’re smiling.” he said laughing. “But seriously, I’m telling you the truth. That’s exactly why Attorney Steel wants to speak with Calix.”“How did that happen...? It’s not legal? Does that mean they’re not really married, right?”“It seems like that.”“I don’t understand. How did that happen? Everyone knows... Calix even used to boast about it back then, saying Veronica was his wife,” I murmured, bewildered. Before I knew it, I was smiling. “How did things… turn out like this?” “Well, it’s like this, Nat...”He explained to me what Anthony had told him.“If you want to check whether I’m telling the truth, you can talk to Attorney Steel. But, it’s better not to talk to him about this matter.”“Why not?” I want to know everything.“He keeps this from everyone because of the arrangement he has with Calix. Like I said, he was forced and had no choice but to tell me about this matter.”In that wave of happiness, I felt myself
NATHLIE’S POV 🍃-“Um... I... see... oh...” I responded absently, barely registering what I was saying.“What reaction is that, Nathalie? It’s like... what... I don’t know... Are you thinking about something after hearing what I told you about their past?”“Nothing.” I lied.The truth is, I suddenly found myself wondering... during the time Calix and I were together, was there still room in his heart for Veronica? Could Brianna really be the only reason why he couldn’t let Veronica go back then?And now... I wonder if it still remains?Only Calix can answer the questions that I want to know the answer to. But how will I ever find out? I’m not allowed to call him, and he doesn’t remember any of it.“Are you sure?” Chloe asked again.“Yes.” I answered briefly.“I guess that makes s
NATHLIE’S POV 🍃-“H-Ha?” I stammered, unable to utter another word.My blood seemed to run cold, and I paled at what I heard.If they’ve had feelings for each other since way back, I could understand that. But all this time, Veronica has had a place in Calix’s heart?“At one point, Veronica became our friend, and… once in Calix's life, cared for Veronica more than anyone and he liked her so deeply.”Liked her so deeply? Yes, because Veronica, it was his first love.“At first, Veronica was kind to all of us. It just changed when...”Chloe sighed.“When she was taken to the hospital,” she continued. “After that incident, Veronica changed. It’s maddening, downright exasperating. She always knows exactly how to anger me. As for Calix, he loves her so deeply that he’s far too blind to see the tr
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-After what had happened, Chloe accompanied me to shop for the groceries I needed, and afterwards invited me to dine at a restaurant.While the waiter was setting down Chloe’s orders, I messaged Donna that I would be late home like we had discussed.She replied, “It’s okay. Take your time.”I sent another message: “I’ll be back before dinner. I’m really sorry.” then I hid my phone in my bag.When I returned my attention to the table, I was a little surprised by the amount of food on the table.“Gracious, Nathalie! We haven’t met in so long… yet you still went out of your way to avoid me when we saw each other in Florida.”“I’m sorry about that. My mind were… a bit of a mess at that time.”“It’s okay. I understand. I was hurt and a little upset, but
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-“V-Veronica...” he echoed, perfectly mimicking the way I’d uttered her name, my voice thick with astonishment and dread.She laughed softly, after a few seconds she dropped it.“Your whole face is so obvious that you feel guilty about being a hooker.”I drew my cart back just enough to maneuver it, turning to walk away from her.It was better to stay away from her.No matter what I say and do... I have nothing against to a legal wife.“Did you enjoy my special delivery?” She murmured, standing right before me until our shoulders almost brushed against each other.I came to a halt. “I’m thankful you didn’t used AI, but hired a capable editor instead. It seems to me AI could never achieve that level of quality in edited photos and videos.”“What did you say? What are you mak
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-I didn’t ask any more questions about what I heard and, went to the hospital was said to have taken the fire victim.As we got out of the taxi, holding Brianna’s hand, we entered the hospital and went straight to the nurse’s station.“Excuse me, miss. sorry to bother you.” I tr
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-Once I hopped off the bus, I walked a couple of minutes till I got to the mall.Upon entering, I dialed Harrison’s contact number.When the first ring came, I broke into a smile. “Har–”I broke off from saying his name as the phone kept ringing.It was surprising and unsettling,
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-“I want to see my mother. Take me to her.” I kept pleading.I felt so light. My whole being was so tired, that I couldn’t feel my body anymore.“I’m begging you all, save my mom.” My words came in stutters, tears blurring not just my eyes but my voice too.“If you still can’t ge
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-I’m making my way through the crowd. Many are filled with worry, gripped by fear, and overcome with panic.Many are crying with joy as they hug their loved ones. And, like me, there are also who are looking for their loved ones.“Mom! Where are you?!”I stopped walking and sear







