All Chapters of VOWS OF DESIRES (DS1): Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

"This is my peace offering," he said, and before I could even react, he kissed me. I think I know where this peace offering is headed... But the scenario I was thinking would happen didn't seem to be in the cards, because when Bryle's phone rang and he saw who was calling, he quickly left my room without even saying goodbye. As if someone was calling him – someone so important in his life that he had to prioritize them over me. I sighed and looked back at my painting. You wanted to be alone, Eli, didn't you? Why do you feel disappointed?Subsequent to that night, our communication ceased. I returned home due to my parents' arrival. Their previous visit coincided with the day I made the decision to reside with Bryle. Presently, I am beset by pangs of guilt stemming from a decision I have withheld from them."Eli, Grandma and Grandpa want you to join them in Chengdu because the Lee’s have an important business event. It's happening next week, so be prepared

Is he going to kill me for getting close to another guy? Is this what Jacob meant by Calix being possessive?I don’t know how to calm my thoughts, there are too many things running through my mind as Bryle inches closer to me with his piercing gaze.“Why did you let Blood kiss you?” His tone is aggravated.Blood? Is he referring to Jacob? Wait? He didn't kiss me…Was it because of what Jacob had done? He just leaned and whispered. It seemed he kissed me from Bryle's angle.“Wait… he didn't—” I tried to explain but he cut me off immediately.“Don't you have any shame on yourself? I'm your husband but you dare to flirt with some other man? Is that how you play, huh? What? Was there another problem in your company, and that's why you approached him? Why didn't you ask for my help then? Why do you need to ask someone else? Do you have to approach a man for them to help you solve—” I don't know what got into me next, my hand flew suddenly and slapped him which made Bryle stop from talking

"Hey babe, you've been quiet for a while. Is everything okay?" Haze asked curiously, eating fries while holding a shot glass with his other hand. "You can talk about it if there's something bothering you." "Ah... It's nothing." I lied and smiled slightly. "You know, I've managed to secure five sponsors for the upcoming launch of my new collection at my new museum. That's good news, right?" "Hmm, yes. But it would be even better if you included me as your business partner in your new museum." He winked and grinned, making me shake my head. Oh, Haze always has a way of making requests by being charming. Aeun arrived and sat beside us. She was late to our meeting, of course, since she went to work first, while I arrived early at the clubhouse to catch up with Haze. "Eli, Madam Mathilda's secretary was there. She said that Madam wanted to see you tomorrow because she has something important to discuss with you." "Huh? What could Grandma possibly want to talk to me about?" I asked, fro

"Sure." My mouth dropped open at Bryle's sudden response. I stared at him in disbelief, my reaction one of shock. Is he serious?!"Really, Cali? Oh my gosh! Thanks for letting me join! It's so boring at your place, so I wanted to get out and unwind too!" Fleur exclaimed happily. I just glared at her, not caring if she saw my reaction or not."Yeah, you can unwind if you want. But you can't join us, my wife and I already have plans, alone. So, maybe next time, when we both agree. We have to go, excuse us." Bryle quickly pulled me away from the living room, heading towards his car, and took me out of his house. I was smiling to myself, realizing he didn't want anyone to interrupt our moment together. I thought he was going to agree to Fleur joining us, but I'm glad that didn't happen. I can breathe a sigh of relief now that it's just the two of us...He brought me to a farm filled with different colors of roses. I smiled at the date he planned – th

I watched Bryle while he was immersed in his laptop. We're on the balcony now; this is where I decided to paint, while Bryle decided to work on his laptop, it appears he's doing work-related work.It's been a day since he accused me of slapping Fleur. We still aren't talking, he's still upset about what I 'apparently' did to Fleur, and he refuses to believe that was Fleur's doing. I didn't apologize either, even when Bryle asked me to do so. I am not sorry when I know I am not guilty of the act, so here we are – in the same room, but not speaking to each other. A standoff of pride? Maybe."Grandpa's inviting us to his place. We need to go there, I already told him I have a fiancée." He said without even glancing at me. Is that what he wanted to tell me the other day? "Grandpa's currently in the US. So we'll go there this weekend." Wait? Weekend?"I'm not available this weekend." I immediately objected to his plan. He looked at me right away so I glared at