Eleven

When Elena and her mother left the house, father immediately assisted me and let me eat my favorite cake. “You should not have come here,” he said, causing me to look at him while munching the cake. “Why would I? It’s my house as well,” I jokingly replied. Damara and Madam Olivia were not here, father gave them money to go shopping. Those insolent mother and daughter, they leave father here alone with those b1tches? How could they do that!? They really are mother and daughter. They’re exactly alike! The same personality!“I am kind of feeling guilty from everything I have given you. I adopted you so you could live a good life yet you’re the one saving me in this life I have ruined,” father spoke. I stared at him while he was frowning looking down, afraid to look at me out of shame. “We have already talked about this before, father. It is fine. If there is something I can help you with, I will help you,” I replied and smiled at him. “Let us change the topic now, okay?” I added.

Twelve

The examination has passed and it’s finally my freedom to do what I want! We currently have no classes for three days straight because of some reason. I am here at the garden with Madam Therese. I guess Lacrus does not have any work to do since I saw him earlier this morning reading a book, just chilling inside his room. “Madam Therese, I have a question,” I spoke as I watched her cutting the flowers to decorate it inside. “What is it?” she responded. “Does Lacrus have an ex-girlfriend or anything? I am curious.” She looks at me and thinks. “Hmm, he doesn’t have one, I guess? Lacrus is so private about his love interest. No one knows about anything like that in this house.” “I see,” I replied. “Why do you ask?” “I just want to know. It seems like Lacrus does not have any interest in women. He’s just the type of person who only loves money and business.” Madam Therese laughed. “You can’t say that. People tend to change if they truly have someone they want. And as for Lacrus, h

Thirteen

I am looking around confusedly. I did not expect a VIP like him to want to go in a public mall like this. Is he not worried about his safety? That someone might grab him and try to take all of his money?It does’t matter, he wants this anyway. We already parked somewhere safe where a guard is visible to check the big bike that he has.“This is where you want to go?” I asked him when we started walking. “Yeah, the last time I went here was when I was a kid with my parents.” I immediately turn to look at him. About that, his family is something rarely to talk about. It was as if it was intentionally hidden for people not to talk. “If you don’t mind, where are your parents, by the way?” I speak. He did not answer and went silent for minutes, an act that he doesn’t want to answer this kind of question. “I’m sorry,” I added. “I highly suggest that you don’t ever ask about my personal information again. What you hear and what you see about me, th

Fourteen

I just keep on watching both of them having a staring contest. Lacrus’ eyes were furious while for the other guy— he seemed enjoying watching the guy in front of him getting irritated. I wonder what their relationship is? Yes I know it is so obvious that they look like enemies but, what's the deeper reason behind that? “Ehem.” I faked a cough however the two didn't seem to hear me. “Ehem!” I faked a cough once again that made their gaze turn to me. I raised my eyebrows. “Having a staring contest there?” “Oh, sorry Madam Valencia. I forgot that you are still here, your husband caught all of my attention. I hope you can forgive me,” he sarcastically responded and faced me. Without further ado, Lacrus just immediately grabbed my hand and walked away from him. He did not let me even reply to him.I looked at him to ask some questions in my mind but I stopped when I saw his eyes, blazing like fire.“If ever you saw him without me, don’t talk to him nor respond to any of his questions.

Fifteen

We waited for hours until the store was closed. When everyone finally left, Lacrus stood up and took the opportunity to speak with the staff. At first, the staff said no since they must not decide on their own. Lacrus asks for their boss' number, causing me to slap my forehead. It is already 12 midnight! Of course, the owner of this shop is probably sleeping or resting! “Sorry, sir. We really can’t call them at this hour. We are prohibited to call unless it is urgent,” said the guy that seems to be their manager or what. “This is urgent,” Lacrus insisted but the guy just kept on rejecting him. “Sorry sir, we really can’t call our owners at this hour. There are valuables inside our store, we can’t just let anyone hold these keys,” said the guy and showed the keys that he was holding. I think Lacrus thought he could always get what he wanted. The guy in front of us is right, even I would never let anyone sleep inside the store where I work and call the owners to ask if I could make

Sixteen

I could feel my cheeks blushing, sleeping in his arms. I want to scream or even push him away, but I can’t! “Why are you so clingy tonight?” I ask, causing him to open his eyes. “I am not being clingy, dummy. I was just trying to heat you up. It would be a mess if they found out you died because of a cold,” he responded. I raise my eyebrows at what I have heard. “You are too dramatic,” I say and push him away harshly. “Stay away from me and don’t touch me, will you?” I added. I could hear him sigh heavily but I just secretly rolled my eyes. “Now I can’t sleep,” he complained. “It looks like you are blaming me,” I responded while my eyes were closed. “I did not say that.” “Yes, you are. We’re the only ones here.” “Women.” “Men.” I heard him get up from lying down. I did not try to check on him and just cover myself with a blanket. Even though I wanted to sleep, I couldn't. I miss my father. “Hey,” he called but I did not answer. “I know you’re not sleeping so get up,” he