THE NEXT DAY I woke up early, Luke was still asleep so I got up and washed up in the bathroom. I also changed my house clothes and went downstairs. I caught up with Nanny Josefa cooking in the kitchen."You should wake up in the morning." The old woman told me."I couldn't sleep anymore so I got up." I still promise.I looked at Nanny Josefa's hand while the key was dangling there. "Luke said you want to open the warehouse so that's the key." I smiled at what Nanny Josefa said. "But before you open the warehouse, eat first so your stomach is full and it won't get in the way of what you're doing." I nodded at what she said again.She took me a plate and a spoon before serving me rice and other dishes. I ate well and when I finished, I went to the twins' room.They were still sleeping soundly, they were covered in blankets because of the coldness of the air conditioner so I turned it down before deciding to leave their room.I caught up with Trina in the living room, rubbing her eyes wh

The longing for my father finally now is gone, his warm embrace made my abundant tears fall."Elle," said his father."Dad." She said between her cries."Dad." I was released from the hug because of the small voice that spoke. I looked at Daddy as he took the child and carried him. There is a trace of happiness on his face and his eyes are shining as he looks at the child he is carrying. After that, Aunt Elizabeth approached and took hold of my father's broad arms.I turned to the woman who held my hand, it was Anna and her eyes showed understanding and concern."Your brother." Daddy is silent. "Long story but his name is Eli." A smile appeared on daddy's lips when he mentioned the boy's name.I covered my mouth with my palm and quickly hugged them again. "How did that happen?" The confusion was evident in my voice."Let's get inside first." Luke said. He grabbed my hand and put his arm around my waist. I felt him kiss my forehead. I looked at him and mouthed 'thank you'but he mouthe

It's almost been weeks since we arrived in Boracay. I couldn't be happy, Luke didn't come home for eight days. No texts, no calls.I can't reach dad too, also Aunt Elizabeth. But Leo is here with us, it doesn't even give information or words about them. What happened to them? Are they okay?"Are you okay?" Sashalyn asked me."I think so.""You're pale. Does anything hurt?" I shook my head slightly."Thinking of him?""I can't help. I can not do anything.""Everything's gonna be okay, he must have reasons but I know he's okay." It encourages me."Thank you Sashalyn.""Go inside if you finish this, it's cold out here." I smiled slightly at what she said. I took the milk in her hand and drank accordingly.Sashalyn left and I was left alone. I looked out on the balcony and looked at the clear sky, stars filling the sky, accompanied by the strong waves of the sea.She felt like she was running a fever but she just ignored it and thought more about Luke.If he was here I would kick him hard

SalvadorIs this what I'm afraid of? Who cares about the step I'm about to take, it's been a week but Luke is still lying in a soft bed. Unconscious and unable to even open the eyes. I turned off his phone so my daugther couldn't contact him, I know she's worried about this but that's the only way I know. But I didn't expect it to take this long for him to fall asleep."He's brave, Salvador. Can you please just sleep? Sleep for a little while.”"How can I sleep if I know that he is in this state.""He will also wake up, it will be soon. I feel." I smiled at her for encouraging me.If I tell this to Elle, she will definitely be hurt or worse, she might not be able to handle it. I have nothing to show for it and I don't want that to happen.I would have been in his situation if he hadn't caught the bullet that should have hit me.And I can't forgive myself when something bad happens to him."Give me back my phone." I was silent and he immediately gave it to me.I dialed Harold's number

Luke's PovI woke up and saw a white ceiling. I can't feel my arms and legs but you can barely move my head."Luke." Hard voice of someone.I couldn't face it directly but I could feel footsteps approaching."He's awake! Thank you God!" The words of a woman."Does anything hurt?""Call the doctor, Eliz."After saying that, Aunt Elizabeth came out.He is crying now while looking at me. Salvador Lindsay is in front of me who you think is a child because of crying.I smiled at him then he chuckled."I thought you wouldn't wake up. I'm not crying because of you. I'm crying because if Elle finds out about your condition, she might stop talking to me and hate me."I tried to talk but I couldn't. My mouth didn't open and it was as if the words I wanted to say we're just stored in my brain."You can't talk right now because of the drugs that were injected into you. It's good that you remembered us." He said laughing while wiping his tears.I stared at the ceiling and thought of my family.How