Velia ran. She hurried when the clock struck seven, but she could not anticipate the unexpected traffic jam that made her late to the apartment. The elevator seemed to move slower than usual. Velia panicked, with all the worst possibilities spinning in her mind. Is Lucas looking for me? Velia checked her phone. Strangely, there were no messages or calls from Lucas. Not like before when he would always inquire about her whereabouts. Her anxiety escalated. Velia could not calm down and immediately rushed out when the elevator door opened. With trembling hands, Velia entered the password. She quickly entered and spontaneously called out Lucas' name. “Luc?” There was no response for Velia to hear. She rushed to the workspace, but it was empty. There were no signs of Lucas being there. Now Velia headed to the bedroom, but it was the same. The room was silent. “Lucas hasn't come home yet?” The oddity followed Velia. As she placed her bag and shoes in their respective places, an une
Maybe Velia is not feeling well. Lately, she seemed more tired than usual. At least that's what Mecca noticed. “Are you okay, Ve?” Velia smiled and nodded. “I'm fine, just feeling a little tired. Well, maybe a bit low on energy.” “Tired? Have you been working too much lately?” Velia rubbed her neck and rotated it a few times. She considered that possibility, but she was not too sure. “Maybe. It seems like I've been working more than usual.” Mecca sighed softly. She gently patted Velia before returning to her desk, not forgetting to give her a piece of advice. “You should get enough sleep, Ve. Don't let yourself get sick.” Enough sleep? Velia paused. It seemed that she could not achieve that. Getting enough sleep was beyond her reach. Isn't Lucas acting a bit strange? Thanks to Mecca's words, Velia realized that there was something different about Lucas. These past few days, Lucas had been initiating intimate moments with her more frequently. Before, there would be breaks of
Velia's eyes widened. The words Lucas uttered successfully brought a blush to Velia's cheeks. Along with the stiffness and annoyance that never failed to silence her. Silence. Velia could only stand there, stunned, as she gazed at the increasingly changing Lucas. The air around them seemed to be affected as well. No words were spoken. Lucas could not find any response. However, he interpreted Velia's silence as an alternative for the word 'yes.' Lucas could prove that his prediction was correct. As if he could foresee the future, he found Velia's fingers welcoming his hand. Little by little, the distance between them diminished. The gap grew narrower with each passing moment. Two gazes locked in a straight line, leading them to meet at a single point. They paused momentarily in the falling warm water. Droplets poured and landed, seeping through and leaving moisture. They imprinted and left traces on their clinging clothes. Lucas blinked once. The water droplet hanging from his e
Lucas decided to reconsider his decision from earlier. Perhaps asking Velia to accompany him to work was not the right thing to do. In reality, Lucas found his concentration easily distracted by Velia's presence, just like what was happening now. For the umpteenth time, Lucas glanced across the room, specifically at the sofa where Velia was lying comfortably. With a plate of fruits and a magazine, she looked so relaxed, in stark contrast to Lucas who had to work. Lucas took off his glasses and stood up with a thought in mind. Saturday is part of the weekend, right? So, it's only fair for me to join in the relaxation. Velia's concentration was disrupted as the sofa sank. Lucas sat beside her and glanced at the magazine. “What have you been reading all this time? You look serious.” Velia smiled. “Just reading an article about color coordination in clothing.” The article immediately caught Velia's attention when she saw the H&
Vlora looked uncertainly at a pill on Lucas' desk. “Do you know what pill this is?” Vlora blinked once and shook her head. “I'm sorry, Sir. I don't know.” “It's a birth control pill.” Vlora's face lit up with a spark of surprise in her eyes. She glanced at her boss, and Lucas nodded. “You're right,” Lucas said, as if he could read Vlora's thoughts. “So, you know what you need to do? I want you to find fertility pills that look exactly like this one.” Vlora understood what Lucas wanted. “Or at least something similar in appearance. She won't notice.” “How much should I prepare, Sir?” “As much as you can get and as quickly as possible.” “Alright, Sir. I will do my best today.” Lucas nodded in satisfaction. A mischievous grin appeared on his face as soon as Vlora left. It was quiet and still, and he did not immediately resume his work. Instead, he filled his mind with the beautiful face of Velia.
The night had struck eleven o'clock as Velia yawned for the umpteenth time. She set her phone on the nightstand and glanced at the door, wondering when Lucas would arrive.Is he going to work late again tonight?The thought crossed her mind as Velia remembered what happened after dinner. She wanted to accompany Lucas while he worked as usual, but he insisted that she rest in the bedroom.Could it be that Lucas thinks I'm still menstruating and not feeling well?It's possible. Regardless of that possibility, Velia did as Lucas instructed. She rested in the bedroom after getting bored with watching television. She thought that keeping Lucas company while he worked would be enjoyable.Velia decided to go and see Lucas. However, the bedroom door opened just as she was about to get out of bed.“Luc! You finally came.”Lucas's arrival widened Velia's eyes. The weariness and drowsiness that had clouded her face
Velia quickly glanced around to ensure that Lucas had not come out of the bathroom yet. The coast seemed clear, and without hesitation, she pulled open the vanity table drawer.Her hand reached inside and retrieved a bottle that she had always hidden there. It was the only thing that could calm her during her time living with Lucas.Velia took out a pill and quickly returned the bottle to its original place. She closed the drawer, then grabbed a glass of water from the nightstand and drank it hastily.“What did you drink, Ve?”Suddenly and unexpectedly, Lucas emerged from the bathroom at just the right moment.Velia choked. She nearly spat out the pill and hurriedly drank as much water as possible. The pill that had been stuck in her throat successfully went down.“L-Luc.”Lucas approached Velia with a towel wrapped around his waist. He looked at the glass in Velia's hand and repeated the question.&ldqu
Ricardo squeezed his phone. Sandra's command left him powerless. Quick and thorough, those were the two absolute things that needed to be prioritized right now. “Boy.” Ricardo immediately contacted Boy. Just like Sandra, he did not waste any time and got straight to the point. "I'll pay you double. I want you to get rid of Velia before the end of this month." That was it. Afterward, Ricardo ended the call with a panicked growl. * A faint breath of relief escaped Velia's chest. Faintly, a smile curved on her face, right after the call she received had ended. “How is it?” Mecca could not contain her curiosity upon learning that it was the hospital who had contacted Velia that afternoon. Considering Harry and the surgery, it seemed to be good news, given Velia's smile. Velia nodded. “Everything is going well, and Harry will undergo surgery next Sunday.” Now it was not just Velia who smiled with relief, but Mecca as well. As someone who knew the exact problems and misfortunes the