Neil and I decided to give each other a little break, and that meant of me going back to my own room temporarily to think on my own. As I did so, a news had been updated through the television. All I could feel was the relief the news caused me because it's all about my manager being arrested for hiding illegal drugs.
Some of her men even admitted that they were just being forced to work because they were threatened. Soon as I fell asleep, the idea of Neil rescuing me could not still get off my mind to the point that it also appeared on my dream.
"Maybe it's now time to visit him," I whispered to myself. I put a light make-up on my face so that I would be gonna look more presentable. I got my phone and walked towards his room.
"How are you feeling now?" he greeted me with a wide smile. We're now here in a kitchen and he was preparing something. I smelled the scent his cooking skills was creating, making me adore him for more.
"I am good. Although, parts o
"Just call me immediately if you need something from me," Daniel reminded me as he stopped the car's machine. I could feel that he did not want to see me walking away, but I should not really stay in here for two reasons.1. I was so excited to meet Neil as of right now as if we had not meet for a decade.2. I should never stay in Daniel's side because he might assume some things again."Okay, Daniel. Thanks for the drive. Anyway, take care, okay? If something urgent happens, feel free to call me as well, okay?"He let out a desperate sigh, seemingly controlling himself from talking about his feelings over me. "You are welcome, Sydney. Take care, too. Uhmm, just expect my message at nights. Though you do not need to reply. Well... if you want to, then that's still nice."I flashed my smile and got myself out of the car. Walking along the pathway, I wondered why I saw digits in my bank account earlier as I withdrew. I did believe that my mind was sh
I was not sure where was my Mom going, all I knew was that she left us soon as Neil came closer to me to say something. Me being so paranoid waited for him to explain. If this was all about Felicia again, then what's the problem?"It's hard to say this but you really need to know this thing," I heard him again. His voice weak as if he could collapse in any moment. "Sydney, I need your understanding this time. But, if you're not agreeing with your mom's decision, then that is still okay for me.""Tell me what is it," I said, popping the 't'."Felicia is now residing in the hospital."Silence fell. And soon as I did not answer, he spoke up again, "I know you two are not in good terms that's why I rejected your Mom's demand of me taking care of that woman. And if you are asking why your Mom encouraged me is that Felicia requested it."My lips were in a grim line as I nodded my head.
For our dinner, Marixa nominated herself to cook the foods, and I just let her for me to think some things on my own. Right now, even though I had lots of regrets, I still was waiting for Neil fulfill his promise about him coming in here so that we both could talk.Although until now, I did not receive any updates from him. I contacted Mom but she was out of coverage. Only Daniel exerted effort in asking about my status. Only him."Hey, baby girl. The foods are ready, we should really prepare yourself because I am planing to do something," Marixa's head showed up like a little kid's on my door. "Well, I am just planning to help about you seducing your husband. You're good at performing in stage but you really suck at charming your husband.""Shut up!" I said, and we both laughed. Both of us had fun in teasing each other, specially now that I had known her background status. Currently, she's liking someone whom also her best friend. She never mentioned a name but
I did not have any idea how I got fallen asleep that night, maybe something miracle happened for me to close my eyes. I was feeling threatened but because I was in Neil's room, I felt somehow secured.If I would say the truth, I was panicking, and so was Marixa. Unfortunately, I did not manage to message to Neil because of one thing : he was busy. Maybe I would just tell him once I found a perfect timing to."Hey, wake up, sleepy head. I have something to tell you," I heard Matixa, and I panicked at bit. What did she want to say? Was something bad happened again? Did someone trespass in here? "But do not worry, this is not all about what happened yesterday," she assured me as I sat on my bed. "Your husband in here. He is in the living room and--"I never gave her the chance to continue talking because I immediately fixed myself up and went to the bathroom. I was right at the thought that I looked like a monster. My eyes were bloodshot which was the proof that I
On the following days, Daniel and Neil did not show up because of busy days, specially Neil, news of him linking with different girls had been exploded, and so there was no doubt that he started to become very private for the paparazzi not to notice him. And if you would ask my how was my life going, I could say that I was bored to the core. I was with Marixa though I needed to do some activities to cure my boredom.Days had passed, and even Neil's shadow did not reveal itself. He's really busy, huh?On the following days, three policies looked for me and announced something. They told me that Neil asked for a favor and that's making me see the psycho guard who wanted to harass me. Marixa and I, therefore, went to the police custody, and we met a man whose physical appearance screamed for dirtiness. It was not my intention to judge him because of that but because of what he did urged me to."You are safe. You can ask him
"Thank you very much," I heard her, she's crying still, and I could not hug her because doing that also meant hurting my own self. That's it. I had said a promise I should face. Soon as my tears began to fall, someone joined in the scene, and it was mom. In her hands, she was carrying lots of healthy foods like fresh fruits. At first, her eyes were full of worries, obviously because of Felicia, but as she noticed me, her eyes widened in surprise."You are here. I was expecting Neil to be in here and not you," she uttered using her firn voice. "And what's happening with you two? I have been worrying for days yet here you adding some problems in my head again.""I am just happy, Auntie. I am because Sydney understands my situation." For some reason, that message of Felicia gave me cues to look around. "She told me that she would encourage Neil to take care of me. That's a good news, right, Auntie?"I was not seeing Mom's f
At the end, Neil just shook his own head, disagreeing at my decision. He seemed so untamable, as if no matter if I told him all the reasons existing in this world, he would not still like to let me go."I have a plan. Just go with the flow," he said and sipped on his coffee for the last time. He also invited me to take my breakfast and I just followed him. For minutes, I did not have any strength to speak."How's your day yesterday?" I heard him asking me.I stared at my own plate, finding for an answer in it. "My day was okay--""Another lie again," he cut me off. "As what as I said, I will take care of Felicia. If possible I wll visit her everyday. But that doesn't mean I will not come back you, alright?"I was still unconvinced. I could already imagined my Mom's scolds because I failed in encouraging Neil."She's sick. Why can't you just accept their favor?""How many times do I have to tell you that I do not care about her conditi
I could not blink anymore. I wanted to make sure if I was just in a terrible nightmare or what but when my heart thumped so hard inside my chest, I instantly got the idea that everything was real, and that included of Neil in my front wearing the kind of expression that reflected as how disappointed he was on me.I knew that kind of expression was all about that land. And this time, too bad, but I prepared nothing to defend my side because I myself could not even understand myself why an obnoxious idea formed in my head these past few days."Hey, you are awake. What do you want?" I asked to break the tension. Good thing he smiled a little bit."I already fed myself before I came in here. Thanks for asking," he uttered with formalism. His hands on his pockets, he locked my eyes using his. "So, why did you sell that land?""I have the right to because... That's not even yours!" Goodness! Please, anyone, gave me strength because it seemed like there's still