Mag-log inThat night, we made a spontaneous decision to slip into the jacuzzi. Submerged in the warm water while sipping champagne under a sky full of stars. It's the most perfect ending imaginable to our evening especially after the wonderful dinner we shared at one of the resort's restaurants.
To be honest, I'm nervous about how intimate our position is. Leaning against him while his arms are being wrapped around me, I can feel his breath ghosting over the side of my neck as his hands gl
That was all we talked about afterward. Eventually, we both decided it was time to leave. Before parting ways, Kyle suddenly pulled me into a warm, tight hug. And without hesitation, I hugged him back.There was nothing malicious or romantic about it. It was simply the embrace of two old friends who had once meant so much to each other.But before I could even pull away from him properly, everything suddenly happened so fast. Someone violently grabbed Kyle from behind and forcefully pulled him away from me. Then a hard punch landed directly on Kyle's jaw.I screamed in shock as chaos instantly erupted around us. My heart nearly stopped when I turned and saw who attacked him. It was Zeke! His face was filled with pure fury.Before I could even process what was happening, Zeke lunged at Kyle again and began punching him mercilessly. Two of his bodyguards quickly restrained Kyle, making it impossible for him to fight back while Zeke continued hitting him.
"At first, he was really mean to me. He even blamed me for Jake's death." I confessed quietly as memories of those difficult days slowly resurfaced in my mind."At that time, I had no idea what was going on. I was only trying my best to pretend to be Alexa because I had no choice. I just went along with everything for my family's sake but eventually, he became suspicious of me and had me investigated." Kyle's expression immediately hardened with concern."What did he do after finding out the truth? Did he hurt you?" he asked seriously. I slowly shook my head.There was genuine worry in his eyes, and somehow, seeing that affected me more than I expected. It comforted me to realize that despite everything that happened between us before, Kyle still cared about me."No. Actually, his attitude toward me changed after that. Instead of exposing the deception my family and I committed, he chose to accept everything. Ever since then, he's been good to me."
"Just a little while," he replied simply.There was an awkwardness between us at first, so we decided to order our food before talking about anything serious. Honestly, it worked out well for me because I had not eaten breakfast earlier that morning.Aside from waking up late, Mommy's unexpected call had completely ruined my appetite. At my request, we ate first before discussing anything. I subtly mentioned that I had skipped breakfast, and Kyle seemed to understand immediately. He quietly allowed me to eat in peace and did not bring up the topic we both knew we would eventually have to discuss.The silence between us was calm, but it carried an unspoken heaviness. And when we finally finished eating, I was the first one to break it."My parents already know that you're back in the country," I began carefully.The moment I said that, I noticed a slight tension appear on Kyle's face. Unable to hold his gaze for long, I instinctively looked away.
Because of our fight the night before, Zeke left for the office early the next morning without even taking breakfast. The silence he left behind inside the house felt unusually heavy.It was obvious he was still upset with me. Honestly, I could not blame him. Even after he left, the tension from our argument still lingered in my chest, making it difficult for me to focus properly. But instead of dwelling on it, I tried to continue with my usual routine for the day.I planned to finish the painting I had been working on for days and later call Sybil to check how things were going at the gallery. I thought immersing myself in work would help distract me from the uncomfortable thoughts clouding my mind but before I could even begin painting, my phone suddenly rang. It was my Mom so I answered immediately."Andra darling, the investigators your father hired reported that Kyle is in the country," she announced without preamble.Her voice carried both surprise
I didn’t even think about the fact that he was right behind me. Not until I felt his presence closer than before. I paused for a fraction of a second. By then, I had already taken off my bra. The fabric was gone, leaving my skin exposed to the cool air. I was only wearing my thong, my back partially turned to him. I didn’t need to look to know he was watching.But I did anyway, just for a moment. And I saw it. The way his eyes lingered on me. The way they darkened slightly. The unmistakable flicker of desire that passed through them. It caught me off guard, even though it shouldn’t have.He had seen me like this countless times before because we had been so intimate so many times and even had sex multiple times. There was nothing new about it. So why did it feel different now?I forced myself not to react. There was no point in acting shy, no reason to pretend. Instead, I simply turned my back fully to him and faced the closet, pretending to search through my cl
“I want to be angry at you,” I continued, my voice firm but not raised. “At both of you. Do you even realize how selfish you were?”“I’m sorry,” he said immediately. “I’m really, really sorry.”“Let me finish,” I said, taking a breath.“I want to hate you. I really do. But seeing you like this… seeing how unhappy you are after everything…” I shook my head slightly. “I guess it’s true. You can’t build happiness by hurting other people.” My voice softened despite myself.“I did love you once. You were my best friend and that is exactly why this pain cuts so deep… And yet… despite everything, I still find myself trying to forgive you, trying to forgive both of you because at the end of the day, she is still my sister, and in some way, you will always be a friend to me too.” I lowered my gaze for a moment before looking back into his eyes.“Thank you,” he whispered, his voice thick with relief. I could see the overwhelming gratitude shining clearly in
"If I'd said yes to his proposal back then, Zeke would never have married you. We both know the truth, don't we? That you and your family are only after the Saldivar money that's why you jumped at the chance to marry him, right?" She continued, her voice sharp. "I was focused on my career back then
Zeke was on a two-week business trip to Japan, leaving me alone in the penthouse. It had only been six days since he’d gone, but I already missed him so badly. Usually his trips only lasted four days to a week because he often came home early, as if he couldn’t bear being away from me eithe
The past days had been the happiest of my life. I never thought loving someone could feel this right. Days flew into months, and I still had to pinch myself to believe it had already been eight months since we got married. I'd decided to hire and make Sibyl as my business partner at the gallery.
"I often swim here when I'm at the hacienda. I remember I didn't bring you here the first time we visited," he said."It's so beautiful here. I love it here," I said."I'm glad you love it," he replied, his breath warm against my skin. Then he kissed the back of my ear, a soft, gentle touch, and tr







