Inhaling the fresh breeze of air on the window of the bus felt so refreshing and calming while the sun rays slightly squinting her eyes. Compared to the fast-paced urban life, the sound of horns of vehicles in the streets, the stress and traffic roads in the city, it just felt so relaxing feeding her mind and body with this changing environment. The familiar sweet refreshing smell of trees and meadows and the combination smell of damp moss and wildflowers filling her nostrils was so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. How could she ever forget the smell of home? The place she used to grow and the place she left behind for a new life. After staying for almost 8 years in France, she finally decided to come home and visit her hometown. She was afraid to come home but her sister is expecting her to attend and be a part of the most special event of her life. Last month, she just send her the invitation to her wedding day with a message that she was expecting her to come home and attend her upcoming wedding. Although she didn't understand why her sister end up marrying a different man when all along she thought she was in love with her best friend Kyle, she still chose to support her decision. She just doesn't understand why Alexa can easily throw away the relationship she had with Kyle and decide to marry another man? It makes her wonder what happened with them after she left the country.
She suddenly remember how she met Kyle two weeks ago. She accidentally met him in a bar in Paris and he looked so devastated and miserable. Funny because he has mistaken her to be her twin sister and kissed her fully on the mouth because of his drunkenness. He apologized in the end after realizing she was not Alexa. Meeting him that way after 8 long years was kinda painful and heartbreaking. Kyle was the first and only man she ever love in the past and seeing him in that condition couldn't help her to get mad at her sister. That night Kyle confide to her how he was so lost and miserable because Alexa was getting married. Out of drunkenness, he even asked her to help her forget her sister and date him which of course is a big obtuseness. Funny because for a moment, she think twice about what if she accepted his offer? After all these years, she still finds herself having feelings for him. She let him stay in her apartment that night and when he was sober the next morning, he apologized for the trouble he caused and then left. Too bad she never see him again after that. She's not gonna lie one of the reasons she decided to come home is to take a chance on him. Who knows he will eventually learn to love her and realize that he was the right woman for her?
She could remember the last time she decided to leave the country and pursue her dreams in Paris. One of the reasons she left is when Kyle rejected her and then her sister betrayed her. Funny because the first time she confessed her feelings to her best friend is the first time she had gotten her heartbroken and felt bitter because he happens to be in love with her twin sister Alexa. She doesn't understand? They have the same face but how come he chose her sister over her? She was Kyle's best friend, they share the same passion and she cared so much for him but why did he choose Maria Alexandra over her? Sometimes, she doesn't understand if it's a blessing or a curse to have a twin sister. She loves Alexa so much but there are always situations that they tend to compare the two of them and it feels like it was always a competition with her and she can help but get jealous or get bitter because it was always her twin sister they choose over her. Alexa used to be her parent's favorite. She was the kindest, the smartest, and sweetest so everyone seems to be fond of her. It feels like she was living in her shadow and people expected her to be like her when she have her own personality, her own identity. Alexa is very good at academics and she was expressing her will to run the business while she loves painting and arts but her parents were against of it because they thought she will gain nothing in that career. She always loves to have a course related to painting and arts but her Dad wanted her to take Bussiness Administration just like Alexa so that's what's she took in college. Since it was not her passion, she end up failing and turned out to be a disappointment to her parents. For her parents' painting and arts is a complete waste of time.
Although with the differences and comparison, Alexa managed to be a good older sister and a good friend to her. She knew her hidden feelings to Kyle and she supported her all the way. Unfortunately, she didn't know her silly sister has hidden feelings as well to Kyle and just manage to keep it to herself so she won't hurt her feelings. How she wished she just chose to become honest about her feelings than lie to her. She would gladly appreciate that than feeling betrayed by the person you trust the most. They both met Kyle in elementary because he used to be their classmate plus he lives in the same subdivision they live. Kyle is much closer to her because they both love painting, arts, and music while Alexa hates Kyle because she feels like competing with him for her attention. All along she knew they hate each other but she realized they just make her believe that way to hide their true relationship. Unfortunately, on the same night she confessed and got rejected by Kyle is the same night she found out that the woman he loves is her twin sister. She caught them making out in Alexa's room because Kyle secretly used to sneak at her sister's room. That they have been hiding their relationship for months and she don't have any clue about it. The feeling of betrayal, the sense of being lost, and feeling alone is what she felt at that night. It feels like she also lost the one person she can run with beyond Kyle. Alexa betrayed her not because she had fallen in love with the man she loves but for keeping a secret and making a fool out of her. They both talk to her and explained how they love each other. She understood of course, but they can't just expect the pain will go away just because they apologize don't they? Knowing they love each other and not wanting to be a bother, she gave way to them and decided to leave the country and study in Paris, France. She had lost her best friend anyway because she chose to confide what she truly feels so there's no sense of hoping to build back the friendship that they lost. Whether she likes it or not, what happened also created a gap between her and her sister's relationship so it felt nothing was left in her the reason why she decided to leave. Her parents tried to go against her plan. Her Dad even threatened her to stop his support and not sustain her studies if she leave the country. It has always been a dream for her to study and mold her talent in France. Actually, she share the same dream with Kyle but realized she will start her journey alone after what happened. So despite her parent's disapproval, she left everything behind to pursue her dreams. After all, it is the only thing she got after being betrayed and losing the two most trusted people she has.
Settling in France was never easy at first. It was hard living in a strange country. She was well aware that she came from a rich family so it's a major change for her to cope and stand on her own feet. Being used to having a good and comfortable life in her own country, it's not easy for her to work double shifts while sustaining her studies and rental bills at the same time. She works hard to sustain herself in a strange land without the help and support of her parents. There are times she was losing hope and just wanted to give up. Being lonely and being alone in Paris without a family she can rely on was never been easy. How she missed them and hoped at the back of her mind that soon they will call and make her come home but unfortunately, that never happened.
Sometimes she was thinking if her parents had already forgotten about her or is she that a big failure for them not to even call and know her condition? How they can just disown her and stop their support without remorse and guilt feelings? Maybe because they think she'll realize she made a wrong decision but she never did. It's the best decision she has ever made in her life. Then she came to a point she stop hoping she will be soon be understood by them. One thing for sure, there is not a single day she prayed for their good health and happiness. Life has been good for her somehow because with her experience and how life made her strong to the test of time, she was glad she never gave up because her hard work and pains were paid off when she finally graduated and established her name as an artist in Paris. She even launched successful exhibits and recently established her dream Art gallery. Everything happened just exactly how she planned her life and she was thankful for that.
She became more happier when just a month ago, her sister reached for her by sending her an invitation to her wedding to finally end their long gap. Although she didn't know how she found where she live, she was happy somehow that she never forget to invite her to the most special event in her life. She said her parents are no longer upset and they were expecting her to come home and attend the wedding. The truth is she has been long anticipated for this to happen. To come home and be accepted by her parents again. Although she didn't know how Alexa end up marrying a different guy, she was somehow happy for her sister and wish her nothing but the best.
After clearing her schedule and leaving the gallery with her trusted friend, she took the flight two days before her sister's wedding and expected to arrive at her hometown the night before the wedding. She called Alexa the day of her arrival and requested not to be picked up by the driver to surprise their parents. She decided to ride public transportation while traveling home to enjoy her trip and she was glad she did it because she had fun and enjoyed traveling alone. She planned to stay in the country for a month before coming back to Paris. Or might as well stay for good if she gets along well with Kyle. From the back of her mind, she is secretly hoping to have a chance with Kyle when she comes home. Who knows he will learn to love her and give her a chance this time.
While on the way, she couldn't help to get emotional as the bus passes each and every place she had missed. There might have been a few changes because she noticed the town became more developed and structures and establishments were added but the vibe and atmosphere are still the same. She suddenly felt nostalgic while reminiscing those bittersweet moments and events of her childhood by seeing those places. It felt so good to finally come back to the town she used to call her home. She just couldn't wait to finally arrive in the mansion and see her family. She was silently praying a warm welcome to her parents because at the back of her mind, she was hoping that they'd been longing for her to come back. Hoping that they had missed her the way she missed them.
When she woke up, her body was sore she couldn't even move in the bed. Her eyes roam around and realized she was not in her room. She rubbed her eyes hoping she was dreaming but she was not. Her naked body was being covered by the blanket and the sensitive part between her legs was indeed sore and a bit aching. She tried to arise in the bed but she only winced when she felt the pain down there. Her legs are still cramping and her breasts are a bit stinging especially her nipples. She pulled the blanket and cover her naked body. A gasp escaped her mouth when she saw the blood stain on the bed sheet- the evidence of what happened last night. Seeing Zeke all in his naked glory sleeping so comfortably in the bed, she couldn't help to jerk her eyes away from him. It was five o'clock in the morning, and the sun was not rising yet. She forced hersel
They tried kayaking and snorkeling that day. It was almost dark when they come back. The first thing she did when they came back to the suite is to take a bath and pamper herself in the tub. Soaked her body in warm water, spends almost an hour in the tub then shower for like fifteen minutes. She changed into a white maxi dress and let her long hair loose. She was expecting that they will have dinner at one of the restaurants near the beach but when she came out of the room, her attention was caught by the sound of a violin being played somewhere on the porch. Being intrigued, her feet brought her there, and saw Zeke waiting for her- all dressed up with his loose long sleeve cream button shirt and white capris beach pants. To her surprise, the porch was magnificently decorated for a romantic candlelight dinner with a man playing the violin and a uniformed crew holding a bottle of wine in his hands. "Hey..." she call him showing her presence trying to make herself calm and relaxed. She
"Good morning!" Zeke enthusiastically greeted her the moment he saw her enter the kitchen."G-Good morning!" she replied stunned by his presence in the kitchen.He was wearing an apron while setting the table. It looks like he just finished cooking and now preparing the food he just cooked. She never expected to see him in the kitchen because he has usually gone to work every time she woke up. She suddenly remembers that it's Saturday and he has no work in the office during weekends."I've cooked us breakfast. Come on, let's eat." To her surprise, he comes near her and gives her a peck on the lips.She was stunned for a moment and stared at him, it seemed he didn't mind her reaction because the next thing she knew he pulled out a chair for her and hand her a bouquet of tulips that she doesn't know where he took from. He must have hidden it when he saw her towering down the stairs.
It has been a very busy and tiring day. Friday is one of the normal days she often chooses to volunteer in charity events, she manages to do it twice a month as much as possible. Feeding program and relief giving for the people impacted by typhoon Vinta was held at the center that day. The activity went well and it's a good thing they manage to give enough food and grocery bags for the victims. Helping and participating in this kind of event makes her feel worthwhile as a human being so she never lets an opportunity pass whenever she has time to participate. After bidding goodbye to her colleagues, she was about to leave when she caught the sudden presence of Zeke in the parking lot leaning on his Lamborghini car."What are you doing here?" She told him."Isn't it obvious wife? I'm picking you up." He replied with that attractive smirk he usually give her.She would understand if his Mom was around unlike the first time he pick her up but she was not
After the night they had dinner at her parent's house, she started avoiding Zeke. He goes out early for work and she wakes up in the morning without him but often prepares her breakfast which he doesn't usually do. She try busying herself by volunteering in charity events and finding inspiration to start new paintings to avoid him so they can seldom see each other but she always failed because he often come home early in the evening. His kind and caring treatment was still there and he had been acting this odd since the last time they had dinner in her parent's house. She was fine with them not eating together before but it's kinda odd because he always comes home early and eats dinner with her. She has a feeling he is intentionally doing it. She realized that the more she avoids him, the more he makes efforts to be with her.During dinner is the time they usually see each other but today, she never expected him to come home ear
He could still remember their first night in the hacienda when they needed to share a room in his parent's house. He has to admit he got mesmerized when he saw her wearing a skimpy nightie. He drool over her sexy cleavage and slender pair of legs so he resorted to teasing and upsetting her. She was cute when mad and when her cheeks are flushing, he finds her even more attractive.Being a jerk, he conceals that attraction to anger and violence so he ends up drastically grabbing and kissing her fully on the lips. She tried stopping and pushing him but he kept on kissing her roughly trying to punish her, trying to intimidate her. Tasting her lips was like being fall and lost in a deep trance he couldn't seem to stop. They were so addicting he can't get enough of them. He must admit he had gone too much so when she pushed him hard to get away from him, he got stunned as if he lost himself for a moment. He didn't know what went to hi
It was a marriage for convenience, alright. He never want this from the very start but he was left with no choice. It was actually a promised wedding that was supposed to be between the descendant of his grandfather and his best friend Bienvenido Saavedra. Since the two were both blessed with an only child and both were sons, they decided to pass the agreement to their grandchild. When Don Buenvenido Saavedra passed away, his grandfather void the agreement and never try to insist on the arranged marriage since his dear friend was gone already. But when Don Gerardo Saavedra's Company got into big financial trouble, he use that agreement to gain help from his grandpa. Feeling pleased his grandpa never hesitated to promise help just as long the arranged marriage will happen and the two families will finally unite.He was against of this marriage but his grandfather manipulate him by using his inheritance as a threat. Not that he was scared to get poor,
Since he was young, he has become aware that he will be fixed to be married to a chosen woman for her. It was actually a promised wedding that has been long overdue between the two families involved. His late father and his grandfather never failed to keep on reminding him of that as he grows old. When he reached his teens and started to get interested in women, he never got into a serious relationship not until he met Nicole Saltzman. Nicole is a smart and very attractive woman. She was practical and confident. She was this type of girl who knows what she wants in life and knows how to get them. She used to be a flight attendant at a big Airline Company that is owned by his friend and he met her on one of his friend's private planes and started to flirt with her at first. It started with a one-night stand and then it followed with another and another. She had told him his dream to be a model until a talent scout found her and offered her to be her manager. She is an ambitious and care
"You're not close with your Dad aren't you?" she heard him ask when they were at the car. Surprised, she never thought that he was that very observant of her situation a while ago. "You were uncomfortable and silent all the time. Are you always like that whenever you were with your family?" Annoyance and bitterness crept inside her chest because he hit the right spot. Not in the mood to explain or weave a lie, she managed to be silent and disregard his questions. "Why are letting them treat you that way?" Is she not mistaken? Is she hearing a tone of concern in his voice? With this man, how come it seems like he knew what she feels and seems like he's very attentive to her demeanor? Knowing him, he should have been insulting her because he saw another flaw in her not this way he was acting like he's worried and concerned about her feelings. "They were my parents, you want me to talk back and disrespect them?" she replied sarcastically. "You know that's not what I'm trying to s