Smiles needs to have a bath and change but she can't do that because only one room is available and she doesn't want to see Keane.She lies back on the sofa trying so hard to sleep but to no avail. It bothers her to know he doesn't care anymore. Her body is sticky and she sweats.Unable to keep on, she walks into the room. "I need a bath," Smiles said, staring at the man on the bed who was busily working on his phone as if she wasn't talking to him."I don't think I am carrying the bath with me, am I?" Keane asked not to take his eyes off his phone.Smiles stare at him, tired. She has no choice but to take everything, it's not like she chose to be stuck here with him."I need a change of clothes!" She adds."I don't have any," Keane tells her to her face.She frowns, "what do you mean by that?" She fumes, annoyed by his words."Easy, I don't have any clothes to offer you" He pressed on."Why not? "Smiles asked, she didn't know if she should cry or laugh. "no! the question here should

Keane carries Smiles out of the bath, she doesn't refuse. She let herself get consumed in his sweet and fresh scent of nature and mint.Her hands circle his neck, face buried in the crock of his neck.He placed her on the bed with so much care as if dealing with the most fragile and precious thing in the world… Well, she is his most precious treasure and possession. So yes, he ought to treat her as such.He pulls out the hair dryer from the cupboard by the side, it was as though he knew he'll need it.Smiles didn't complain, and she was enjoying every bit of what he was offering. She's missed this for a long time… five years isn't five days and only God knows how much she has been struggling with herself on those long lonely nights, keeping her cravings to herself.It sucks but she had to, she has experienced it all. Life without him is not worth calling life.Keane's long fingers run through her hair as the dryer blows on it. Smiles eyes shut close, enjoying the sensation of his fing

"Mom is back!" Smiles said over her voice, arms wide open inviting her babies for a hug.Nate and Kate were on the sofa playing, and as soon as they heard their mom's voice, they hurriedly ran to her.As promised, Nate allows Kate to take the lead and embrace their mom first before him.The feeling of having her babies in her arms warms her heart. Smiles kiss their forehead, cupping her face."How are my sweets doing?" She asked, with a big smile plastered on her face."We waited for you but you never came," Kate complains, pouting."And grandma said you went for a meeting, why did you take this long?" Nate adds eyes are all puppy-like."I'm sorry babies, mama had a lot to handle but I promise not to ever leave you guys alone, you know you are my sunshine and my moon, huh?" Smiles tickle them on their tummy.Both giggled in response, feeling happy to see their mama again.All these while, Keane has been standing silently behind watching them. The smile on his face was beyond what he

"They are so adorable!" Keane comments staring at the sleeping face of Kate and Nate."What happened?" Smiles asked, she's been thinking about the last scene that happened between him and Lisa.Keane raises a brow questioningly at her, demanding more elaboration.Smiles closed the door behind, "the day of our wedding, what happened?" She faces him, hoping to get him to say something.Keane breathes out, and in a swift movement he carries her up heading to their room." You need rest, I will help wash you off" he said, and kissed her forehead.He doesn't want to talk about it 'cause he knows the mastermind behind their unsuccessful wedding and he doesn't want to tell her knowing how badly she will react.Like his favourite poem that he knows every word and meaning, so is Smiles to him. He knows she thinks with her heart, not with her head, and when she is hurt, she jumps to a conclusion without a second thought.Smiles at the face of the one person she loves the most, without measure.

Smiles walk into the mansion, all tired. It's been a week now and she hasn't heard from her mom.Taking the advantage of being in LA, she decided to visit. At least, a simple "hi" and a hug will do.Her eyes darted around the living room, there was no one present. She frowns, even though the house sometimes is all quiet, not to this extent."Mom!" Smiles calls, making her way upstairs. The only place Fiona can be if not in the living room is her room or her studies.She knocked on her bedroom door countless times but there was no response. She pushed open the door but was greeted by an empty room.With no choice, she heads for the studies knowing it's the only place Fiona will be in.She reached out for the doorknob and was about to push it open when she heard someone's voice, it wasn't Fiona's but that of a male.She leans closer, making sure she doesn't make any noise."They are completely bankrupt, but I'm foreseeing them coming back to life, Derrick and Keane have become so close