The next day I went to work early. Even though I wasn't doing anything yet, my body seemed to be mentally beaten. "Jazzie!" Ken greeted me warmly as I entered our workers' room. I immediately frowned at the enthusiasm he showed. "Are we receiving our 13th month pay already??" I asked "It's only September, Jazzie. Are you having a hard time?" he replied sarcastically and then pulled me towards somewhere. "But with the amount of food sent to you, it's like you're celebrating Christmas," he said and pointed to the table we were using. My lips parted as I stared at the food served there. There’s rice, marinated chicken, fried eggs, bacon, hotdogs, pasta, salads and... "Lechon?" my tone rose slightly when I saw the cooked piglet. "A man brought that earlier," Ken said. I turned to him and forced myself to act normally

If before I was full of fear for my son, now my chest is beating with nervousness as we enter my ex-husband’s mansion. I didn't think he would take us here, I thought he would take us home to the condo so I didn't hesitate to go with him earlier. He was still carrying Erom who until now was silent and hugging him. As the minutes passed, I gradually thought of an idea regarding what my son was doing. It was as if my heart was being caressed as I looked to both of them. I raised Erom with a recognized father so that he would not feel jealous of others, but maybe not everything will be solved with a simple solution. We silently sat on the couch. Valjerome simply motioned to the scattered maids and staff. At that point, there was a little joy inside me at Valjerome’s decision not to openly show his world to my son. Yes, Erom is smart, understanding and a good observant but that doesn't mean he has to deal with everything at his young

"Please, Mommy," Erom pleaded for the nth time. "Jace Erom," I called with a warning tone. He pouted then bowed his head. We are now in the room, preparing for our bed when he begged me to call his father and put him to sleep next to us. I sighed when I saw the sadness in his eyes even though he wasn't looking at me. I moved forward then carefully touched his jaw to look at his face. "Son," I said softly. "I understand how you feel. I know you want to be with your Daddy every time but...Erom, it’s because...your Daddy and I are not married. I don't know if you can understand this but we shouldn't sleep next to each other, "I explained slowly. "Why? I mean...we are family," he said. I bit my lower lip and then pulled him into a hug. "Yes, he is your father. I am your mother and you are our son, but...Erom, we already separated six years ago. Yes, we are

"Mommy, Daddy? Why are you lying on the floor? It's dirty." My mouth parted when I heard my son. I quickly stood up from Valjerome’s chest and fixed myself. I could even feel my cheeks burning due to the embarrassment. Unlike before when the mall was exclusive to us, now went to the mall in normal days with other people around. I could feel the stare of others who saw us in that position, there were those who were thinking as if it was a romantic scene, and there were also those who were judgmental. "Oh my! I'm sorry, Miss. My child was so excited to push the cart, you almost crashed," said a lady while caressing a child's shoulder. "I'm sorry, Ma’am" he apologized and firmly grasped the large cart, perhaps in fear. It was only then that I realized what had happened. I immediately smiled to reassure them. "It's fine, I'm not hurt, I guess. Let's just be careful next t

It's been an hour since we got home. It was also that long since I secretly watched Valjerome and the woman downstairs from the second floor where I was standing. Jaime was also there. Based on what I see, it looks like the woman is very close to them. I bit my lower lip when Valjerome smiled at her, then lowered his gaze to her tummy. Even though I was far away, I could see his gentle stare there. I feel like my stomach became hollow. Elle... That's her name. When Valjerome introduced him to me earlier I immediately felt fidgety. I admitted I waited for something else he would say next; whether she is his friend, a co-worker, a partner or... the mother of his future child. But that didn't come. I'm also not sure if I'll be able to hear it in case he confirms my suspicion so I immediately bid goodbye and said that I would take Erom upstairs to rest. I exhaled deeply and decided to g