3rd Person’s Point of ViewHe was now back at the boarding house, pacing restlessly around the living room as Mirabelle’s words from earlier echoed in his mind.“I’m pregnant, and of course, you’re the father. I haven’t slept with any other man—only you—so I’m absolutely sure you’re the father.”He ran both hands through his hair in frustration at the situation unfolding before him. Liliana could never find out about Mirabelle’s pregnancy.Pulling out his phone, he immediately tried calling Liliana, but just like his previous attempts, she didn’t answer.Then suddenly, his phone chimed—a text from Mirabelle.“Good night. Baby and I are going to rest now. Love, Daddy Gerald.”His eyes widened in shock as he read the message.How on earth did Mirabelle end up pregnant? She was always diligent in taking her pills to avoid exactly this.Without hesitation, he dialed her number. But she didn’t answer, not even once.“Dammit!” he cursed under his breath, throwing his phone onto the couch.-
Liliana’s Point of ViewWe had just finished eating at the famous restaurant when Grandpa suddenly excused himself, saying someone had called and they needed to go somewhere. I completely understood.But I still couldn’t stop thinking about what happened earlier because of what Asher did.> “Asher! I’m not going to take all of your money.”> “Wife, you’ll be the one to handle the budget for everything. I’m not the type to spend a lot just for myself.”My jaw dropped at his words.I placed my hand on my head, feeling a slight wave of stress.> “Hubby, don’t give me everything. What I mean is, don’t spend all your money on me. You have to budget for the future.”> “I’ll work hard, and don’t worry about expenses because I’ll handle them.”> “Waaa! No need to stress yourself, hubby!”> “I’m not. I don’t even think of it as a burden because I’m used to it.”Sometimes, I really can’t understand him.> “Don’t talk to me for now.”I crossed my arms, thinking about what I should do.> “Wife, a
Liliana’s Point of ViewI looked at him, sensing that he was still carrying something heavy. I could see the pain in his eyes, but I couldn’t quite understand why he felt that way.“Wife…”I stood up and stretched, catching everyone’s attention.“I’m hungry,” I said casually. “Let’s eat.”They all stared at me as though wondering if I’d heard anything they’d just been saying.“Hubby, I want that one in front — the light pink gown. It’s my favorite color. Come on, I’m starving.”I took the lead, walking ahead before glancing back at them.“What are you waiting for? Let’s go, so I can also buy groceries later.”They exchanged glances before following me. In the back of my mind, I wondered if the secret Asher was hiding was the reason things felt awkward between us lately. That’s why I decided not to ask — not yet. There would be a time when I’d find out.“Wife, wait.”I turned around to see him jogging toward me. A small smile tugged at my lips, and I reached out my hand to him. He stop
Liliana’s Point of ViewI bit my lower lip as we stood on the second floor, which looked like a small lounge area. We were waiting for my grandparents, who, according to what I’d been told, would be coming here any moment now.“Hasn’t this shop been here for a long time? So it’s been Grandpa’s for years?” I asked, still scanning the place in disbelief.“I don’t really know. I just found out today myself. Your grandfather said he wanted to bring you here so you could choose some beautiful clothes,” came the answer.I let out a long sigh and fixed my gaze on him.My eyes then shifted to the manager standing quietly to the side, listening in without saying a word. A few salesladies were there as well, all with their heads bowed respectfully.“How long have you been here, Mr. Manager?” I asked.“Milady, I’ve been working here for ten years.”See? That means the shop has indeed been here for a long time.“So my grandparents have been running this place from the very beginning?”“Yes, milad
Liliana’s Point of ViewI lowered my phone, my mind still loading—trying to process what just happened. Maeve? That’s what he called me. The man we saw at the ground floor. The same man everyone warned me to stay away from. He was the one who sent that message.Asher’s mood noticeably shifted when he first saw that guy, and I didn’t want to ruin our day, so I chose to ignore the message and put my phone away.We finally arrived at a stunning boutique, and I couldn’t help but gape in awe at how beautiful everything looked.Asher stepped out first and gently assisted me out of the car. We were about to walk in when someone suddenly called his attention.“Wife, go on ahead inside. There’s air conditioning there.”I nodded slowly and walked in. I was still distracted by the interior—glittering displays, luxurious fabrics, and elegant lighting. Everything was breathtaking.A saleslady quickly approached me with a practiced smile.“Good morning, ma’am.”“Ah, good morning,” I replied politel
3rd Person’s Point of ViewTheo was in his condo, and several well-known designers were currently gathered in his living room, presenting their latest designs.He had something special in mind—he planned to surprise Liliana with a beautiful dress and a pair of heels for her birthday tomorrow.“She likes light pink shades. You have something in that color, right?”“Yes, Sire,” one of the designers replied politely.Another designer approached, holding a portfolio of dress designs. He opened it and presented the collection to Theo.“Hmm... I want all of those. She’s also open to other colors, especially the ones that suit her natural glow. I’ll leave that part to your expertise.”“May we see a photo of Madame?” one of the designers asked. “So we can better visualize which styles and colors would suit her best?”Theo simply signaled with his hand, and someone brought out Liliana’s photo to show them. The designers studied it with admiration.“Wow, Madame is absolutely gorgeous,” one of t