บททั้งหมดของ What's Love Without A Second Chance : บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

It was the weekend. I decided to spend my day with Malik while Xander took Arya with him to some child-friendly event. He wanted me to go with them but I decided against it, recalling all the speculations about us being an item and not wanting to prove the media right any further. Arya of course was always willing to go with her father because he would subscribe to her shenanigans and let her have all the treats in the world because she was his princess. Malik and I were cuddled up in bed, talking about random stuff as always. We soon ventured into business talks as we reviewed our impact in LA so far since we moved. Then he talked about me heading to Atlanta to monitor things there. I left my business in capable hands but physical supervision every now and then was important to be sure things were actually under control."I'll head to Atlanta one of these days." I said in conclusion, already planning the trip in my head."Good. Now let's leave all these business stuff and do other t

I sat there, thoroughly shocked by all he had just told me. So Tasha was the person behind everything that happened all this time?"Oh my goodness." I clasped my palm over my mouth. There was no word to express how I felt in that moment. Letting my mind trail back to that unfortunate day, I recalled that there was no explanation. I did not know what I did wrong. All this time, I felt like he used me and dumped me to go back to his ex girlfriend who gave him better sex. I told him this.He looked appalled. "Gosh Olive no, I would never do that to you. Besides, I've been with quite a number of women and I can say you're the best I've ever had."I almost wanted to blush at that. Indeed sex is different when you're in love. "That day I was so confused. I kept wondering what I had done wrong." I said, reliving the feeling of confusion that had me in a chokehold for that moment."Xander those calls you talked about was me trying to surprise you on our anniversary. You had something planne

As promised, Xander drove us to the airport on the day of my trip.The silence was awkward. He just held on to the steering wheel and replied Arya's chatters while I sat there, looking out the window.Reaching the airport, he waited until we boarded the flight before leaving. I needed this trip. Even though it was just a few days, and it was an impromptu decision to travel, I knew we needed the time apart. The elephant in the room was that I was yet to figure out what I wanted for myself. I may have said I wanted to move in with Malik but I did not really mean it. On one end I did not want to take Arya from her father, but I did not want to make the same mistake twice by letting him into my heart and letting him crush it again. The gut-wrenching pain I felt when he pushed me away like I did not matter, like I had not given him my whole heart and like every of those beautiful moments we shared meant nothing to him was yet to leave and it felt even realer in the last few days.He d

~ A week later~The supervision process went pretty smoothly even though I had to lay off one or two slacking staffs. Then I had to choose some new vendors to make our events run seamlessly. That was about it and now I was on my way to the airport, once again saying goodbye to my brother and his family who had been so hospitable as usual.We touched down LA at noon. Much to my surprise, Xander was there waiting for us. Arya almost flew out of my arms to meet him."Hi." I said as he took her."How was your flight?" He asked, squeezing on my arm slightly.I was stunned at the gesture. The Xander I knew would give me a hug, a side hug at least. Deciding not to dwell on it, I followed closely as he walked ahead and let the guards carry our luggage.We hardly said anything to each other as the drive to the house went on. Just the basics. This was awkward.~"I got your letter." I said to him the next day when I had gotten tired of the awkwardness and tension between us."Oh." He said, lo

"Surprise!!!" I jumped, startled at the confetti pop and how it all rained on me as I walked into the living room that morning.My jaw dropped as my eyes beheld the splendid decorations. "Oh my goodness," I placed my palm over my mouth, letting Arya go as she skidded off to meet her father who had a proud smile on his face. I could tell he was proud of himself for being able to pull this off without me noticing a thing."How?!" I exclaimed, marveled at my pictures all over the living room, balloons and ribbons in my favorite color (rose gold) as well as the tons of presents that were piled up next to the gorgeous three tier cake with my name on it in fine gold font. It was so beautiful."Chloe did all the work." Xander said, coming to my side to place a kiss on my temple. "Happy birthday.""Happy birthday!" Everyone else chorused."Thank you all so much," I said and turned to Xander. "Thank you."He gave my arm a little squeeze in acknowledgement of my gratitude."Come on, let's