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The Rejection

WHILE holding each other’s hands, they walked towards the park. One moment, Isla was surprised by Zero’s actions—well, he never failed to do it so.Diverting her thoughts about Zero, she then fixed her gaze on the dancing fountain. They walked a little bit closer, and they stopped near the lamppost.She tried to pull her hand out of his grip, but Zero grasped it tighter, and when he looked down to meet her eyes, he shook his head. “Let’s stay like this for a while,” he said.She sighed and then nodded. For the last time, she thought. She set aside her feelings for Zero for a while and let herself be taken to the rhythm and perfect view of the fountain. She tried to delve her connection deeper towards the different lights that flashed into the water. And started to hum to the music.Zero let out a smile while he’s staring at Isla. The woman never failed to amuse him. She’s been the sudden light of his darkest world, and tonight, he will remove that light once again.Then suddenly, he w

She's Pregnant

“THIS is your choice, Zero. So, why are you still showing your concern?” It was Apollo’s voice that roared on the other line.Zero sighed as he drank his can of beer.“Is she really okay? Why don’t you bring her to the hos—”“Zero, don’t be paranoid. It was just stress. Her body badly needed a proper rest, and it’s good that you already cut ties with her. I warned you before, and I know my sister is hardheaded. However, you’re older. It was you who was supposed to move away—”“I’m doing it already, Apollo. Just call me again when she wakes up. Bye,” Zero uttered and ended the call.Apollo heaved a deep sigh as he stared at his sister, that is lying on the sofa. He didn’t bother to call a doctor since he knew Isla’s body was shocked because of the drama earlier.If only it weren’t a plan, Apollo might have punched Zero’s face.He stood up and went to the kitchen to make a coffee, and once done, he got back and gasped in shock when he saw Isla’s eyes were opened, but the most shocking p

Wanting Her

APOLLO was sending messages to Zero’s social media account when suddenly, Isla softly whimpered.Isla opened her eyes and her forehead creased as she wondered where she was. She moved her head, and her gaze darted to Apollo.“Hey,” Apollo greeted as he moved closer to her, “—how are you feeling?”She tried to get up, but she could feel that her body was weak. “W-Why am I here?” she asked.Apollo sighed and sat down on the chair. “Aren’t you feeling unwell the past few days? Are you having a hard time at school?”“What did the doctor say?”“It’s because of stress—”“Yeah, staying up late at night because of my activities is the reason,” she uttered and sighed. “Can I go home now?” she added.Apollo shook his head. “No. It’s not,” he said, which made Isla turn her gaze on him.“W-What do you mean?” she asked.Apollo looked intently at her. “I want to ask you a question. Please, answer it honestly, okay?”Suddenly, Isla started to feel jitters. It seems like Apollo found out something.“

Think A Countless Times

ISLAThree months had passed.My baby bump is getting bigger. My first trimester is already done. My morning sickness is still there, but with the help of my mom and Apollo, I always overcome it. Yesterday, we went to my OB and conducted an ultrasound, but the doctor can’t identify the gender yet. The doctor said we should wait for a month before we will find out the baby’s gender.I was praying that it should be a girl. However, it’s also okay if it was a boy. But Becca wants it to be a girl, so I am, while Apollo wants it to be a boy.Becca already knew about my pregnancy, and I didn’t hide from her that Zero was the father. Well, she knew that something was going on between us way back then, and I can’t lie about it.And here we are, talking on the phone again. “I want to tell Zero that you’re preg—”“Don’t Becca, don’t. I told you, I want to keep it a secret. Besides, Zero won’t give a damn, even if he finds out,” I replied.Knowing Zero hated commitment, I’m sure he will not acce

He Loves Her

“IT’S A GIRL!” The doctor asserted, making Isla cry. Her mom smiled at her and held her hand while she was lying on the bed. It was the day when they could find out about her baby’s gender, and nothing could change the happiness that she was feeling at the moment. Not until the door opened and shock filled her system when he saw her brother and behind him was Zero.Isla’s eyes grew bigger, and her tears continued flowing down her cheeks. Her grasp on her mom’s hand tightened. When she met Apollo’s gaze, his apology was visible.Apollo approaches the bed. “I… I am sorry—”“W-Why—”“I already knew it all along. And it was I—”“I am not talking to you,” Isla cut off Zero.Zero pressed his lips as he stared at Isla.The doctor wiped the lubricant jelly in her tummy and pulled down her dress. Isla got up and removed the blanket that covered her lower part.“E-Apollo, what is he doing here?” Her voice raised as fear and anger were visible in it. It’s her sixth month of pregnancy—her second

The Acceptance

AFTER DINNER, Isla climbed upstairs and went to her room to take a cold shower. While Zero stays in the living room, talking with Apollo.“You should talk to her, dude. And explain everything—”“I don’t want her to know that I’m a bad guy.”“You are a bad guy, Zero,” Apollo uttered and let out a soft chuckle as he laid his back on the couch. “Dude, my sister would understand that. And don’t you worry about her attitude at this moment since she was surprised by your presence,” he added.Zero grabbed the throw pillow and grasped it. “I don’t know; it seems like she doesn’t want to see me,” he replied.Apollo shook his head. “She’s happy to see you. Trust me,” he said and smiled. He hugged the throw pillow and smiled.“Did I scare her when I told her that I love her? You know that I’m not good at showing my feelings—”“Dude, I’m sure she’s being thrilled into the bones. She’s been waiting for that,” Apollo answered.Zero heaved a deep sigh. “I could really feel her coldness towards me—”

What She Wants

THE FOLLOWING DAY, the sun shone past through the window and was flashing bright towards the happy couples sleeping into the soft cottony sheets.Zero opened his eyes and smiled as he stared at Isla, who was peacefully sleeping in his arm. He lifted his hand and pushed back the strands of her hair. He runs his fingertips into her cheeks. Isla gained weight because of their child, and nothing changed. She’s still beautiful since the day they met.She heard her groan and slowly opened her eyes. “Good morning, sunshine,” Zero uttered with a smile creeping into his face.Isla thought what had happened yesterday was just a dream, but it turns out that it was real. She smiled at him. “Morning,” she mumbled and closed her eyes again.Zero frowned slightly. “Are you going to sleep again, baby?” he asked.Hearing Zero’s soft and calm voice made her feel thrilled and lucky. And damn, it still feels like she’s just dreaming.However, she knew that it was not.She opened her eyes again and met hi

For Her

ZERO can’t help but smile while driving toward the market. Ever since he came back, it’s the first time that Isla called him with that endearment.So, this is the feeling when you’re in love?The feeling that he felt when he first fell in love with a girl is different from this one. There’s something that he couldn’t explain when he’s with Isla, but he can simply put it this way… Isla is like his home—he finds a home with Isla.He will do his best to protect his family. His mom was right all along. Apollo and Becca were right from the beginning. If you love, you must take risks. Whatever it is and whatever it costs.Zero picked the green mangoes and didn’t last long at the market. Then she went to the nearby mall to buy mayonnaise and ketchup since he was not sure if they have those in Isla’s house.He asked Isla one time if she wanted to stay with him at his penthouse, but the woman refused. So, no matter how tiring it was, he always visited Isla every day after work at his company.

Careless Whisper

“HERE,” Zero uttered when he put down the plate on the table.Isla arched her brow. “Why did you mix the mayonnaise and ketchup?” she asked.Zero sighed. “It was your mom who did it, baby. Not—”“What? Didn’t I tell you that you have to—”“Come on, baby….” Zero went closer to her and sat beside her, “—please… don’t make it too—”“So, you’re giving up?” Isla cut off the hum of his words.Zero shook his head. “It’s not like that—”“Then what?”He sighed once again and was about to reach for her hand when she moved away from him.Zero let out a soft chuckle. “Don’t be childish, baby—”“You called me childish?” Isla’s eyes widened, and she stood up.He doesn’t know how to react. And he just cursed inside his head. He totally forgot that some pregnant women are sensitive.“Baby… I’m so—”“Follow me to the room,” Isla asserted and started to walk her way toward the second floor of their house.Zero frowned slightly as he followed. He was about to step his foot on the staircase when he saw t

Hope and Love

ISLA was combing her hair in front of her vanity mirror when she heard a knock on the door.She put down her comb and walked towards the door. She gasped in surprise when she saw Zero.“Hi,” he greeted and gave a peck on her lips, making her eyes widen.“I thought—”“Surprise,” he let out and smiled at her.She frowned and bit her lower lip.Then suddenly, Zero brings out the flowers that he hides on his back. “For the lovely mother-to-be of my kids and my future wife,” he asserted.Isla doesn’t know what to feel at this moment. Zero never failed to surprise her.Before a tear could fall from her eyes, she smiled to push it back and reached for the bouquet of tulips—her favorite.“Thank you,” she said and tiptoed, brushing her lips into his.Zero smiled and offered his arm. “Shall we?”Isla hit him in the shoulder slightly before snaking her arm into it. They then went downstairs.Isla’s mom is on a trip again and doesn’t know when she will come back, and she doesn’t need to tell Apol

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