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My fingers curled around the doorknob—and I chastised myself upon giving away seconds of hesitation. Really… After saying that I had enough, that one statement was all it would took for me to swoon and reconsider talking to him?“Okay..” I breathed, not taking my eyes off him. “Let’s hear it.”Let’s talk about it. This will prove my weak resolve when it comes to him, but I wouldn’t pretend to be unbothered and uncurious. He wanted to talk about it suddenly like he owe it to me? Okay. Afterall, I had been dying to hear the answers from him. Why did he cheat on me with Elizabeth? Was it truly because I wasn’t enough?Agreeing to hear him out was pure stupidity. But I didn’t care.“Elizabeth and I started even before you find out. Even before the two years you know…” His throat bobbed as he swallowed, his hands clenching at his sides. I kind of saw that coming. Of course. Elon’s turning eight now. I knew they had been a thing probably after she gave birth, or maybe even before. I expec

Was I really thankful? I probably only said that to fake composure— so he’d know that even if it affected me, it wouldn’t be enough to break me down which would be quite a stretch to comprehend considering I had been playing dumb for two whole years just so Damian wouldn’t leave me, and my family could keep being my family.Now, when I thought of that, it always reminded me how much of a big decision confronting them was. Yet, even if I turn back time, I knew with certainty that I would done the same. Not just because of Elon, but because of the personal growth, lesson, and courage I earned along the way. I had to stand up for myself, and making that choice helped me alter my course from a more heart-wrenching dilemma. I just knew it would be more worse as time went by and it would probably keep going until nothing was left of me. Not even Elon.After that talk, I buried myself in work. I forced to kept my mind occupied with something more valuable, something that I knew didn't have

I woke up to the cheerful voice of a little kid calling my name. Then I felt a small hand nudging my arm. When I tried to open my eyes, my head throbbed— which forced me to recall what happened last night. I groaned.The alcohol’s dull and heavy in my skull. I squeezed my eyes back shut to ease it. But the voice was persistent—gentle. I wouldn’t say patient since he kept dugging his fingers softly at my arm. "Mommy, wake up. Your food’s gonna go warm."I breathed and fluttered my eyes open. Blinded by the rays of the sun coming from the left window, I raised my hand to block it. Then my sight started to adjust.My eyes landed on Elon who was sitting beside me. His round face filled with boredom. I couldn’t help but notice at that brief moment how his dark eyes looked so much like his father. “Mom?”I was going to ask, what food? But turning my head in front, I saw a breakfast tray placed at my feet, standing in balance on the mattress. As if on cue, the scent of warm toast and eggs

The scorching heat of Dubai generously welcomed me. It was thick and golden, and it pressed against my skin the moment I stepped out of the airport. The sky was stretching in an straight sheet of blue— completely in agreement with the the sun’s blazing, and sleek skyscrapers that gleamed like sharp glass.We rode a minivan taxi to get into our hotel. On our way, I was too excited about the view outside the window car. It was indeed the city of with wealth and movement. It had this quiet of grandeur that demanded to be admired. It didn’t feel like a show-off and felt naturally attractive instead.Abby and Alicia were talking loud on our way back. They talked about their dresses, shoes, this famous Dubai chocolate they squealed over just thinking about it, whilst I stayed silent in the back with Mike, listening with music as I dream about the place we where in.And by the time we arrived at the hotel, exhaustion was already beginning to tug at my limbs, but there was no time to rest. Ou

We left the camp as early as four am to get back to our hotel. With a long day ahead of us, we didn’t get back to sleep when we arrived, and instead indulge ourselves on the buffet included on the package we paid for. Afterwards, we all got ready.What happened yesterday was extreme. A lot had happened— I was guessing today too… probably tomorrow too as we thought of extending our stay for two more days— which I honestly wanted to agree to.The problem was I haven’t told anyone about it, and if I did, I knew he wouldn’t like it.“You coming? Or still looking for that perfect dress?” I heard Mike asked from outside the door.I chuckled and didn’t respond. I put on the outfit I have decided to wear, then pair it with jewelries I thought it would look best with. When I went out of the door, Mike was there waiting for me, and I learned that Abby and Alicia were already in the lobby.“They get each other so much…” I commented, shaking my head a little.“Hmm,” Mike nodded his head. “They’re