While everything inside me was struggling to unlove you, this universe determined to change the dais, compelling you to do the things you never wanted.This delusion was revealing. I have discovered the more I love you, the more it worsens the wound inside me.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ARLET~When I woke up, Ruben was sleeping like a baby. It’s a beautiful day today, and everything in me was committed up to pull off the plan for Raya’s birthday. First, I thought not to wish her for the entire day and welcome her to the place I had proposed for her, but then she was just seven years old, relatively young for this trick, and might not feel good about it, so I dropped this plan.I don’t know what childish thought it was when I shelved this thought on her eleventh birthday. How stupid I was to think I would be there. Well, I didn’t want to drown myself in future probabilities, so I decided to act on what was in my hand. I woke up and prepared myself to bake cupcakes for my little one. I strictly

That silent whisper in the back of your mind could unlock a new rhythm. You never know if it will transform the way your heart beats and change the meaning of every song you have ever listened to.AUTHOR’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The crowd settled in a dark room, a stage highlighted with rainbow lights, and the kids were excited to know what was coming next.“Mommy, is this a show?” Raya grabbed Arlet’s hand.They were sitting in the front row, and Raya was super excited, like the other kids. This was the best birthday so far. Everyone settled, and the limelights circling the stage and drum rolls started raising the heartbeats of these little ones. “What?”“It’s a clown show?” Toby hopped from his place.“No, I think some characters will come,” Gabriel assisted.The music went on, and Arlet’s eyes were skimming for Ruben. He was nowhere to be found. Roselin and Ruben entered the door when she tilted her neck to look back. She was smiling at him, grabbing his shirt.Whatever was goin

You’ll never know how fascinating your story can end if you keep living the same chapter. Turn the page and see what life offers.~ARLET~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I heard somewhere when it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump. Otherwise, you end up staying in the same place your whole life.After Raya’s birthday, I jumped into this unknown scary feeling with Ruben.To become the one; he can trust on.We all have a choice to count the blessings or estimate the misery we have been through. Sometimes we all have to make a decision that will break our hearts but will give a sense of peace to our souls.Like others, I preferred peace and stood by his side. I don’t know my destiny, but I would do it if he needed me to strengthen him for Raya.Trust me, when you started seeing the blessings, something changed in your inner soul, and that is where you want to hold on.You didn’t want to let go of that small portion of happiness with the person.As the days passed, Raya seemed happy, but

Real love doesn’t meet you at your best. It meets you at your worst.While he was in denial, she was holding onto the last few breaths of her love life.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Author’s POV~It’s not anger. It’s the awareness behind that chaos.It’s not love. It’s the denial of his restlessness for her.Since when did her voice matter to him?It shouldn’t have. Arlet has won his heart when he sees the happy tears in Raya’s eyes on her birthday. He would have never imagined gifting Raya such a spectacular surprise. At that moment, everything he had against her washed away. He respected her like he never did. But he hid that appreciation and respect under his words when he thanked her and promised to set her free.Something was going on between them, and he felt relieved with her.He started observing her smile and how she played with her hair while reading a book. Anyone can refer to the entire book on her facial expression; sometimes, he used to steal glances. She has a glimpse of his favorit

He didn't realize she had painted him with the colors of her love when he saw himself as gray.~AUTHOR'S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~Breakfast brought a serene sense of comfort that started the day so well. Arlet got up and prepared breakfast. Now that they have returned to the mansion, she must keep her things on track. She needed to find more work to engage her mind and stay attentive to her future. She could not think of her life back with William and Debbie again. Being with Raya and Ruben would be a time-being rendition, but after that, she decided to leave this city for good. Everything in this city will remind her of Ruben; she cannot live the rest of her life in his memories. She is still trying to figure out why life brought them together when they were meant to get separated. It was time to enjoy the present moment with pancakes, scrambled eggs, and orange juice with her cooking partner Raya and Magda. The fresh batter and buttermilk aroma complimented more when Arlet filled Raya's pl