"Am I pregnant?" was the incredulous question that escaped my lips when the man who introduced himself as Marius released me. I didn't know and couldn't pinpoint what had come over me. As I gazed into Marius's eyes, a feeling seemed to accelerate the beating of my heart. His eyes were incredibly beautiful, his dark eyes. And as those eyes were fixed on me, I couldn't deny the magnetic energy that seemed to drain all my strength. "Yes, and the baby is mine," he said without hesitation. I couldn't believe what I had just heard, and I couldn't control the tone of my speech or the words that escaped my lips. "What did you say? Why, who are you in my life?" I asked in rapid succession. The pain quickly registered in Marius's eyes because of what I had said. I thought and had to admit that I was genuinely concerned. I was worried that I might have hurt him with what I said. He might get angry and leave me or never show up again. I didn't like that idea. So, I quickly apologized. "I'm so
I didn't know how to explain what I was feeling in those moments. It's like my entire body was paralyzed. I couldn't move. That's why Marius had the opportunity to deepen that kiss even more. "Sam," he whispered as he momentarily released my lips. He then traced my face with his gaze. I groped my chest, trying to find even a small trace of discomfort in the audacity of the young man. But I failed to see it. Instead, a sweet smile played on my lips. I couldn't help it. "Your kiss tastes familiar," I couldn't stop myself from saying in almost a whispering tone, similar to what Marius used on me. Marius couldn't speak anymore. Instead, he hugged me tightly after I said that. It wasn't the first time he embraced me since I woke up from my coma, but I could say it was my favorite among all the new experiences. "Come with me, Sam. I'll take care of you, I promise," he said as he released me from the embrace. My eyebrows furrowed as my eyes questioned Marius, whom I stared at intently.
I subtly pushed Marius away from me. I felt like I was melting like ice cream because of the warmth of the kiss he gave me. Given the reality that I wanted to subtly convey that his proposed idea was not a good one, I thought of a way. "I think I heard a knock on the door," I lied. Marius' eyes questioned me, staring at me intensely. Then he moved and headed towards the door. I quietly watched Marius approach me. As he did, I noticed the increasing pace of my heartbeat. I was nervous, and I knew why. Why did I even ask him how the baby was conceived? In reality, I already knew the answer. And because he claims the child, it's only natural that something happened between us. "Do you know that we filled your house in Baguio with passionate moments?" he asked me. My face immediately warmed up at his statement. I wasn't sure if he was asking in a way that he wanted me to remember everything we did or if he was just saying it because he wanted to. Because I initiated the conversation
I remained silent for a moment after hearing Marius confess that to me. I felt pity for him. Despite his strong demeanor, it seemed unbelievable that behind his very manly aura was a story that couldn't be proudly shared. "Is that so? I'm sorry if I asked and became pushy." Those words slipped from my lips involuntarily. Marius just smiled before his eyes sparkled, kissing my forehead. "It's okay. I should have told you that a long time ago. So, you don't need to apologize, okay?" he gently pinched my chin. I responded with a smile to Marius's words. And since I didn't speak, he opened his mouth again to continue what else he wanted to say. "The truth is, my mother and father are not married. You know," Marius said, shrugging his shoulders along with a heavy sigh. "Yeah?" I replied, strengthening his resolve. Even if Marius didn't admit it, I felt the intense insecurity in his tone. But as the woman in his life, I knew it was my duty to give him strength and help him overcome suc
"I don't think so. Do you think, after what you did to my sister, I would allow her to be with you?" Andrew said, followed by mocking laughter. "I think that matter should stay between me and your sister," Marius replied. Andrew raised his thick eyebrows and stared sharply at his opponent. "I might not know or have no idea about what happened. But Sam is my sister, and as her brother, it is my duty to protect her!" he emphatically stated. At that moment, it became even clearer to Marius how serious his mistake with Sam was. "If not for you, my sister wouldn't be in this situation now. I entrusted her to you because you are my wife's best friend. But I was wrong," Andrew continued, his firm words resonating deeply in Marius's thoughts. "But I love her. So I want to make amends. I want to correct my mistake," he added, followed by a deep sigh. Andrew fixed an intense gaze on Marius. After a moment, he spoke again. "No, my decision is final. My sister and her future child don't need you,
When I opened my eyes, I saw Marius's handsome face. His eyes were speaking, gazing at me with admiration. I couldn't help but blush; his admiration was evident in the way he scrutinized every angle of my face. "Sorry, I dozed off," I replied, quickly fixing myself. I straightened my posture and tidied up my disheveled hair. "Come on," Marius responded, his gaze still fixed on me. At that moment, I moved to unbuckle my seatbelt, but it turned out we had the same idea. We both reached for the buckle of my seatbelt simultaneously, causing our hands to accidentally touch. A jolt of unexplainable electricity surged through every fiber of my being. "Sorry." I heard Marius apologize as my breath escaped me with an unintentional gasp. I didn't respond. Instead, I just smiled at him, unable to hide the slight avoidance in my gaze. Tension quickly enveloped the interior of the car, and I could feel it. Wanting to avoid the discomfort the situation brought, I made my movements appear eff
As beautiful as the exterior of the house was, I could say that it paled in comparison to what awaited Marius and me inside. It felt like I had been transported back to the times of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo because of everything I saw. There was no TV in the living room, but there was a beautiful grand piano. An old grandfather’s clock and numerous antique furniture pieces captivated me. "Wow" was all I could utter while freely taking in the breathtaking surroundings. "Do you like it?" Marius asked, pulling me back to the present as if a rope had tugged me. I turned to him and looked up, smiling. "I love it. I mean, I love everything about this house," I honestly expressed. For countless times, I saw the glint in Marius's dark eyes brighten due to what I said. I couldn't deny that there was something about those eyes of his that made me lose myself every time our gazes met. Not long after, we heard the approaching footsteps heading our way. I immediately smiled when a
I didn't resist the deepening of Marius's kiss; it was too intoxicating to resist. The way he kissed was like an art, and even without words, I could feel that this was Marius's way of drawing me into his world. "Sam, I miss you so much," Marius whispered those words and the sentiment hung in the air. The way he said it, without explicitly admitting it, conveyed a depth of emotion that resonated with me. I understood the unspoken language of his longing. I parted my lips to respond, but Marius seized the opportunity to reclaim my mouth. This time, he was more daring, and it became increasingly challenging for me to hold back. Marius didn't offer me a chance to reciprocate; instead, he took control, leaving me willingly lost in the warmth of his embrace. I succumbed completely, attempting to match Marius's intensity, knowing full well that I couldn't compete. At that moment, I realized I couldn't measure up to him, but my longing to experience the magic of his kiss once more overshad