LOGINCALIX'S POV 🍃
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I nodded. I swallowed my food. “Yes, mom.”
“Don’t follow in your father’s footsteps,” she said sharply as she stood up. “I’m done eating. Enjoy your dinner.”
I continued eating. I drank some water first and when I put the glass down again, I peeked at the instant noodles. I took the fork that had been prepared for my wife, which was intended for her use.
I grabbed a bit o
CALIX'S POV 🍃–“I’m going now,” I said laconically.Veronica smiled again. She tiptoed, took hold of both my arms, then gave me a kiss on the lips. I nearly pushed her, had she not gripped my arms firmly.“Don’t go overboard and get too exhausted to your work, babe.”I gave a restrained nod and answered equally reservedly, “Hm.”I slowly released her grip on my arm. “I have to go. I might be late for my breakfast meeting.”“I understand. Give me a call or even just send a quick text when you get to your breakfast meeting. I just want to make sure you’re there safely and not be worried.”“Sure. I'll go now.” I bid farewell once more, and stepped away from where she stood.I was already holding the door knob when Veronica called me again.“Babe!”I made an effort not
NATHALIE'S POV 🍃-“Yes,” I answered without hesitation. “I am sure.”“Are you still sticking to that answer?”“Certainly.”“Nat, we’re still friends, right? Same as before?”“Without a doubt.”“In that case, why lie?” he let out a chuckle. “After all, it’s nothing new for you to come to me first and open up about your real feelings for the one you love.”I frowned. “Me? Lying? I’m not.”“Perhaps you aren’t aware of it yourself.”“Which one?”“There is a spot reserved for him in your heart.”“Who? Tyler?”“Sadly, yes.”“Ty is my friend. Or rather, a special friend.”“Did you notice in yourself, that sweet smile you had when I asked you about him?”“W-What?” I asked in a panic.I touched both ends of my lips at the same time.He laughed out loud. “Why are you so nervous?”“Just go ahead and cook!” I said in annoyance.I wasn’t smiling.What I wasn’t sure about was what he was saying, about my sweet smile...Harrison and I didn’t talk about that anymore because he needed to focus on c
NATHALIE'S POV 🍃-“Ouch!” I yelped as I cut my finger while slicing the cabbage.“Nat!”Harrison moved to my side in the blink of an eye.He gently held my hand. “Are you alright?”“Yes. I’ll wash it first.”I rose and walked over to the sink, Harrison still by my side, as he opened the tap.“Do you have a medicine box?”“Yes. It’s in that cabinet,” I then pointed to that cabinet.“I’ll take it first.”I nodded my head then looked back at my finger.Right after I turned off the faucet, Harrison returned to my side, carrying the medicine box.“Let me treat your wound in the living room.”“I can do it.”“Who’s the doctor here?” he asked in a tone was both authoritative and playful.“I give up, Harrison!” I said with a big smile, just laughing at him.Then we headed to the living room.We came upon Xander as he was enjoying a lively talk with Ty and Sapphire.It wasn’t until we got close to the sofa that my son noticed us.“Mommy!”Xander stood up, walked over to me, and gave me a hug.
NATHALIE'S POV 🍃–“No, mommy. Cause you weren’t with me, Mommy. I called you so many times and you didn’t answer. I thought you left me behind.”“Sorry, little one. I fell asleep in the living room. And besides, I won’t leave you. I love you.”“I love you too, mommy.”“I’m just about to cook our breakfast. Let’s go to the kitchen?”Xander nodded happily.I picked up my son and we went downstairs.“Xander, what do you want for breakfast?” “Hmm... Mommy, is it okay if we skip the broccoli this time?”Upon reaching the bottom of the stairs, I stared at my child. I blinked repeatedly, yet he is a smiling.“Please, mommy.”“Okay, son. But, what about broccoli shake?” I joked.“Mommy, I don’t want it.”“Just kidding, little one. Okay, no broccoli for today.”“Ye-hey!”I was about to head to the kitchen when at the same time my phone on the sofa rang and the door bell also rang.I made my way to the door, and seeing Harrison through the digital viewer, I didn’t hesitate to open it.“Harr
NATHALIE'S POV 🍃-Calix stooped down and held my arm tightly but carefully to keep me from losing my balance.My expression melted as I looked at him, gazing deeply into his handsome face and his captivating gray eyes.I have many things I want to say, full of reproach and blame, but even though I try to open my mouth, the words just won’t come out.I feel a heavy weight inside me and I am completely worn out.“I’m sorry...”He brought my head to his arm, I felt his other hand rubbing my back.Everything came to mind all at once: all that we and my kids went through starting over four years ago, when he suddenly vanished just when we needed him the most.“C-Calix...” I called, hoarsely. My tears completely giving way and I cried.“Y-You... Y-You... h-had n.. n-no i...i-idea...”I was crying so hard that I couldn’t utter a single word.He stopped patting my back and held me close..I’m not sure how long I cried, how long my mind went blank, however Calix didn’t let go of me the enti
VERONICA'S POV 🍃–“Hahahaha! Holy crap, Harrison! Hahaha!”I couldn’t stop myself from laughing loudly. Yet, every laugh was mixed with annoyance and rage at him and even his friend.My voice echoed throughout the parking lot. I almost fell over laughing.I glimpsed at Harrison. His serious gaze only made me burst out laughing even more.”“You’re so funny. HAHAHAHA!”“Veronica,” he called my name threateningly.I breathed in deeply and looked right back into his serious eyes. “Wow! Listening to you, aski about what happened to me? I could almost believe your concern is genuine.” A soft chuckle slips out at my lips. “I find this hard to believe.”“We may not be friends, but we practically grew up together. That’s why I still concerned about you.”“Stop repeating that, don’t say it ever again—it’s just hilarious. You? Concerned... to me?” I let out a small laugh, then quickly switched back to a serious tone. “If you’re genuinely worried about me, tell me the truth about where Calix is
NATHALIE’S POV-“Baby, let’s check your temperature again.” I told her.She nodded with a smile.I took the body temperature using a gun-style thermometer.“Baby...” I said sweetly. “I’m going to put this on your forehead,” I reminded her. This morning she was scared of this body temperature. Aft
NATHALIE’S POV-I’ve been sitting quietly for hours, watching Brianna.I can’t even bring myself to shut my eyes, not for a single moment, until she wakes up, until I’m certain she’s alright, and most importantly, until her fever subsides.On the other side, Sir Calix is sitting on the sofa a li
NATHALIE’S POV-Upon Sir Calix’s immediate receipt of the discharge papers, we departed from the hospital. Currently, we are en route to the mansion.Brianna and I were both in the backseat, she was wrapped in a jacket and sitting on my lap while I hugged her.Inadvertently, my gaze drifted to th
CALIX’S POV-“Oh my gosh, Calix!” Veronica exclaimed joyfully upon entering her office, noticing me standing before her office table.She dashed towards me, ready to embrace me, but I swiftly raised the envelope I was holding, which instinctively stopped her in her tracks right in front of me.“Wh







