All Chapters of My Deceptive Heart: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

I was aware that her father was building another branch of his company in Singapore and heard he was looking for investors. It's funny that her father dared to risk expanding when their company had just recovered from bankruptcy. I'd known her father as an aggressive, cunning, and exploitative businessman. When she told me that her parents were inviting us for dinner, I sensed something was fishy. She might have noticed my hesitation to attend, so she insisted she could go alone. Not wanting to disappoint her, I assured her we'd go together. They were her family. I might not like them, but they were still my wife's family, so I had to get along and endure their presence. Though I had a feeling her father needed something from me, which is why he had invited us. And I was right when the old man shamelessly made his request.She was so excited and happy before we went to her parents' house. She looked so gorgeous and classy in her red dress. Her beauty was breathtaking. S

"W-What do you mean?" My voice came out as a whisper, cracked and shaky hoping so bad he wouldn’t utter the words I was dreading.     "You're not Maria Alexandra Hernandez. You are Maria Alejandra Hernandez. The twin sister of the woman I was supposed to marry." The words hit me like a punch to the chest. I suddenly felt like I was losing my strength as fear started to consume me after hearing those words from him. My knees began to wobble, and my body started to shake. Tears welled in my eyes as my breathing turned heavy. In this lifetime, I had learned that no one could ever help or save me from troubles but myself. I had gained friends, but I never let them in completely. I had set boundaries and never allowed myself to believe I could rely on anyone. I had fallen and stood back up on my own so many times, and yet I had managed it all alone. And in that very moment, I wished I had someone I could turn to. Someone to rely on in difficult

"I admit you might have been the most annoying and heartless jerk I've ever known but after knowing what I've done, you easily forgave me so I guess I have no reason to still hate you. I forgive you, Zeke." I honestly stated."Thanks. That matters a lot to me." I was stunned when he took my hand and held it.We started eating silently then. Although I pretended to not mind it, I could feel his glances every now and then while we were eating. It's making me uncomfortable but I tried to act normal until we both finished our food."Can you tell me about you? Your family and how come my parents and grandpa don't know about you?" He curiously asked."I-I... I was disowned by my father," I replied hesitantly."Why, what happened?" He asked, looking so curious. I bravely met his eyes, wanting to know if he was really sincere and if I could trust him. I didn't want to talk about this matter but I guessed I couldn't avoid it all the time.

"Good morning!" Zeke enthusiastically greeted me the moment he saw me enter the kitchen."G-Good morning!" I replied, stunned by his presence in the kitchen.He was wearing an apron while setting the table. It looked like he had just finished cooking and was now preparing the food he had just cooked. I never expected to see him in the kitchen today because he usually went to work every time I woke up. Then I suddenly remembered that it's Saturday and he has no work in the office during weekends."I've cooked us breakfast. Come on, let's eat." To my surprise, he came near me and gave me a peck on the lips.I was stunned for a moment and stared at him; it seemed he didn't mind my reaction because the next thing I knew, he pulled out a chair for me and handed me a bouquet of tulips that I don't know where he took them from. He must have hidden it when he saw me coming down the stairs."What are the flowers for?" I couldn't help but ask, trying t

We tried kayaking and snorkeling that day. It was almost dark when we came back. The first thing I did when we returned to the suite was take a bath and pamper myself in the tub. I soaked my body in warm water, spent almost an hour in the tub, then showered for about fifteen minutes. I changed into a white maxi dress and let my long hair loose. I was expecting we would have dinner at one of the restaurants near the beach, but when I came out of the room, my attention was caught by the sound of a violin being played somewhere on the porch. Intrigued, my feet carried me there and I saw Zeke waiting for me, all dressed up in a loose cream long-sleeved button-up shirt and white capri beach pants. To my surprise, the porch was magnificently decorated for a romantic candlelight dinner, with a man playing the violin and a uniformed crew member holding a bottle of wine."Hey..." I called out to him, making my presence known and trying to stay calm and relaxed. I saw him stare b