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"Mateo, you're late again---""So? What now if I'm late?" He cut me off.My husband's answer to me made me swallow. Little by little, tears formed in my eyes due to his cold treatment of me. I lowered my gaze down and closed my eyes to stop my tears.We have been married for five months, but Mateo doesn't seem to have learned to love me during that time 'till now. For the counting months, it appears that his feelings toward me are still dominated by anger and disgust. And I hate to admit it to myself.I raised my head a little and observed him take off his shoes. The haziness in my eyes caused me to bite my bottom lip and blink several times.How long will I beg for attention from my own husband? Why does he dislike me so much that he hardly recognizes me as his wife? But seriously, when did I ever start to feel like his wife? I wasn't even treated like one by him.I shook my head and simply sniffed."Ahm. It doesn't matter to me but it seems like you're always in your office. You als

Last Updated : 2023-01-04

Chapter 01

"Why don't you want to leave that Vejar, Fayra? Are you really that numb and martyr?"I snorted at Lyden's words. The annoyance in her tone was obvious.This line of her is not new to me, ever since she found out that Mateo and I are still not good as a couple, she has always encouraged me in this situation. I can't blame her if she's annoyed with my husband. Of all the people in my life, Lyden is the one who notices Mateo's true treatment of me.And that started at our wedding reception.The day after I received my college diploma, my parents made the decision to arrange my marriage to one of Don Madeo Vejar's grandsons. And that is none other than Mateo Alarkin Vejar.At the reception He didn't move closer to me, he didn't even support me since my gown was so long. When Mateo became heartless toward me, Lyden saw everything. She confronted him, and they both got into an argument. Fortunately, the guests were too busy talking to notice what they were discussing."You know. If you val

Last Updated : 2023-01-04

Chapter 02

"Would you mind if I sit here?"I gave Morgan a simple smile and gently shook my head. I didn't try to answer him because I felt like I had no intention of talking right now.While I was watching Morgan sit next to me, I was constantly sipping my coffee. When I saw that he was fine where he was sitting, I returned my sight to the rough sea and let my eyes watch and enjoy the beautiful morning grace of the sky for me today. Add to that the strong breeze that gives the perfect composition to this morning.I hope this is how I always wake up. This part of nature is what calms my troubled mood and troubled mind.We are in a restaurant---open restaurant near the sea, so the view is very beautiful. It's also quiet, even though more and more people are coming, which I think will be taking their food in the morning."Just a cup ofcoffee?""Yes," I answered and looked at his order.He has a lot of food. Different types of French bread and two types of coffee were laid out on his tray, a baraco

Last Updated : 2023-01-26

Chapter 03

I sighed and sat down on the sand. My tears are falling on their own again. Why is it painful to love? If only I could drop them on the Vejars maybe I wouldn't be crying now. But to think that Mateo will be more angry with me, I feel weak. I don't know where else to go. I don't know what else to do. What decision will I take and can I still live the life I have. "M-Mommy..." I called out to my mother as if she could hear my complaints now. I seem to want to come back to us and let my whole being feel real comfort first.I want to return to my parents, where I can experience real love and feel deserving of it. To experience the unadulterated affection that only exists in my family, I want to return.I want to go back to my mommy's arm and cry like a toddler again to ease my pain...If only could. If only I could, I would do it right now. I will cry on my mother's shoulder as I tell the world my grievances. I want her to calm me down by rubbing my back and humming a song she used to l

Last Updated : 2023-01-26

Chapter 04

"Are you happy, Fayra? Are you happy that they fought last night because of you?" I simply rolled my eyes when Rose said that. We are both at the buffet today. From the corner of my eye I could see her serious expression while choosing her food.Two days since we've been staying here, it's only now that the four of us have eaten at the same time. But it was interrupted because the two had a sudden meeting and were still at the hotel, so Rose and I were left alone. This is the ugliest morning and breakfast I've ever had.When I finished choosing what to eat, I went to the table prepared for us. I didn't bother to give Rose a look because I feel like my blood is about to boil for her again, as the scenario of her being together with Mateo last night comes back to me."You've got Mateo, yet you're still want them to fight for you? What do you really want to happen, Fayra, huh?" She asked even more.I didn't answer even more. I don't feel like talking to her. I don't care what she thinks

Last Updated : 2023-01-27

All Chapters of Second Time Around (English Version) : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

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Chapter 01

Chapter 02

Chapter 03

Chapter 04