Williams Company SkycapresManhattan, New York, US. 10 AM"Someone told me you were married, Mike."Mikael let Linda trace his neck with her curling fingers while her sexy lips whispered softly beside his ear."Is that true?" Linda's voice came again.Mikael closed his eyes—letting the warmth flow from the friction of his skin against Linda's exotic skin.Mikael prefers women with slightly darker skin—exotic skin that looks more attractive. However, he could never get rid of the image of a pale-skinned woman who smelled as delicate as baby perfume.Damn it. When did he stop comparing all the women in his life with that woman?“In fact, you almost had a child with her.” Linda pulled her lips and forced Mikael to open his eyes, "You never told me anything, even though I thought we had a special relationship.""I'm not having a relationship with anyone."Anyone. Mikael insists on Linda to show that she also doesn't have the special relationship with him as she expected."Yes, I understan
Williams Company SkycapresManhattan, New York, US. 10 AM"Claire," A soft voice followed by approaching footsteps, making Claire realize what was happening."Do not touch me!" Claire took a step back and let out a long breath. She reached out to wipe away her tears—ignoring Mikael, who was staring at her.Claire's heart skipped a beat—making her remember every sentence she had heard from Mikael just a moment ago.She could feel her legs shaking while her mind felt blank—empty, as if she couldn't think of anything.Mikael stood before her, looking at her intently as if he didn't want to miss anything about her.Images of how Mikael had grabbed the waist of a woman in his room, how they'd kissed, and how Mikael had told her everything flashed through Claire's head.No. This is not true.Knowing that Mikael had found his new world—a new life with a new woman, made Claire feel… empty. It felt as though everything that had happened over the past year had ended for nothing. She couldn't sl
Manhattan, New York, US."What is it? Why did all of this happen?”Mikael faintly heard John's voice at the end of the hospital hall.As soon as he turned right, he could find John standing before a doctor. They turned their heads when they heard Mikael's footsteps."Mike," John touched his arm and lowered his head, "Josephine is still in her room."Michael nodded in understanding. "That's okay. She's gonna be okay,"Mikael could feel a great fear overpowering his heart, but he still tried to comfort John—trying to give strength when he knew that he would not be able to accept the worst possibility of Josephine's condition.Mikael lowered his head and muttered softly, "She's gonna be okay." He repeated his sentence and hoped that it would come true.Josephine… had a heart attack.Mikael almost loses control when he hears John crying and telling him Josephine has fainted after having a heart attack.John never cried—never showed his weakness to anyone. However, he was crying in front o
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaClaire looked down at the tiny gloves she had just finished. She has loved knitting since she went to school in the UK and took sewing classes during the summer holidays. She would spend every weekend with her pile of yarn and knitwear; when John and Josephine came to see her, she would give them her homemade sweets.John and Josephine were two rich people—well, that was what Claire had in mind at that moment. So, whatever gifts she buys, she is sure that they can buy them with their own money. Therefore, Claire prefers to make something for them rather than buying gifts. One of her gifts is a pair of sweaters, gloves, socks, and hats that she makes.However, now she wasn't knitting for them…Well, she planned it that way. However, it felt like something was missing from the changing habits, so she decided to do some other things besides knitting Cecilia's winter clothes and gear."It's going to be winter soon. You made beautiful gloves," Nancy said as she wal
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 5 Years Later…Claire had heard that the chance to see the sunrise and sunset every day was an unexpected gift bestowed by God. Sometimes someone can see the sunrise in the morning but doesn't have the chance to see the sunset. Or sometimes, some have the opportunity to see the sunset, go home, and sleep, but don't have the opportunity to wake up in the morning to see the sunrise.Time is a mystery.And Claire learns many things as the times in her life change."You're going to the hospital with David?" Nancy was tying Cecilia's red hair when Claire walked into her daughter's room.Five years passed… and Claire never stopped being grateful for the gift she received because she could see Cecilia's amazing growth every day.“He said he'd pick us up.” Claire took Cecilia's winter coat and put it in a bag and some other equipment she might need. “Which doll do you want to bring, Cecilia?” Claire turned her head and stared at the pile of Cecilia's toys beside her
Toronto, Ontario, Canada"Claire," David touched her hand while he kept his eyes focused on the busy highway after the snowfall announcement flashed on the car radio.Some people with an agenda to travel are forced to postpone their plans if they don't want to get stuck in the heavy snow.Claire was grateful that they left earlier so they could return home earlier. At least they wouldn't have to be stuck in the hospital during the snowfall."You've been quiet all along, so it worries me." David clasped her hand.Claire didn't refuse, but she didn't give a reply either."Cecilia is asleep," David glanced at Cecilia in the rearview mirror. Then he let go of Claire's hand to grab the blanket and tuck Cecilia in as their car stopped at a traffic light. "She looks like an angel when she sleeps," she smiled briefly.Claire took a deep breath.She had been in a bit of a bad mood since a while ago, but she couldn't show it clearly in front of Cecilia. However, she realized that she also could
Venice City Street, Italy. 10 p.m. “Are you nervous?” Michael took her hand, kissed it, and smiled. Claire bit her lower lip. She had never felt this nervous in her life. “What if he doesn’t like me?” Michael chuckled, “I’ll freak out if he likes you,” he smiled then kissed the back of her hand again, “he can’t like you, Claire. It’s only me.” He srictly speaking. Claire swallowed a smile. In her life, she had never found a man as cute as Michael. She was lucky—fortunate to have Michael as her fiancé, and they were getting married soon. In her head already imagined how their lives after marriage. Waking up next to Michael when she first opened her eyes is every woman’s dream in the world. Michael now looks so dazzling in the dark blue shirt he is wearing. Shiny short black hair frames his face which has a distinctive brown skin that is so exotic. The sharp nose and strong jaw emphasize his appearance, which looks perfect as if he is a special sculpture that the creator likes most
William’s Penthouse, Venice, Italy. 11 p.m.Mikael growled softly, chuckling in awe when he saw a sexy woman coming out of her bathroom using a towel that only covered her chest and buttocks. It was as if the woman was purposely making Mikael feel tormented.“I hope you don’t mind if I use your bathroom, Mike.” The woman whispered softly into his ear, tossed her blonde hair around Mikael’s neck and face, and then briefly kissed his cheek.Mikael smiled sarcastically, “I don’t mind whatever you do, Linda.” His hand moved quietly to grab her waist.Linda’s slender waist felt so right in his hands. Mikael couldn’t wait for the moment when she would lie under him with erotic sounds that teased his ears.“I’m quite happy that you haven’t forgotten my name.” She raised an eyebrow and followed Mikael’s order by sitting on his lap—pressing the sensitive point of his groin.“Didn’t we just get together two days ago?”“Yeah,” Linda nodded her head, “but I believe you’ve changed more than five w