Chapter 64

"Maybe but I'm not sure," I said confused. What will I do later? Hmm, take Elizabeth to school and then... go back to Mike's house? That's all I'll do later.

[Why? Do you have anything else to do tsk.]

"You know, you're weird. You weren't like that before." I said shaking my head. What I mean is super jealous for him? It's obvious, the way he speaks and the way his voice changes when we get to a topic like this. I'm confused because I don't know , it's like some Xander is showing me. the stupid Xander, the cold Xander, the sweet Xander and the jealous Xander...that's a lot of personality.

[What do you mean weird huh? I was really weird to you then, right?] I laughed a little weakly at what he said because it's true that I said that to him, many times already.

"Yes, but you're weirder now, I don't know in what way you're weird, but that's it!" That's all I said.

[You're the one who's weird, I can't understand anything you're saying--] he suddenly stopped speaking and it was as if I heard a loud crash on the other line.

[Uhm, hey Elyse? We'll meet and talk later, okay? Bye.] It quickly promised and hung up on me immediately.

why does he seem to be in a hurry? So what did I hear banging?

Weird.

I put my cellphone on the side of the bed and turned to look at my son. I caressed his cheek and kissed him on the forehead. "Your Daddy Xander is weird, Elizabeth, isn't he?" I asked laughingly even though I knew he wouldn't answer.

I tried to sleep but no matter how I closed my eyes, my spirit was still awake. I got up slowly because I felt thirsty. I laughed softly because I was like this before, when I was still living at Xander's house.

I went to the kitchen and drank some water then I was about to walk back to the room but I suddenly felt like someone was talking to me. His voice was quite loud so I could hear it, that voice was coming from Mike's room. I realized that it was Mike's voice, it was angry so maybe I didn't recognize his voice.

I've never seen or heard Mike get angry. back then it was a smile and then it was friendly.

I shook my head. You shouldn't be listening to other people's conversations Elyse! Maybe what else I'll hear there, just your head is really hard!

I ran away from the door of his room and hid when I saw the door open. I saw him come out, he was holding a cell phone against his ear. His face was serious as he walked away, as if he was in a hurry.

"What time is it, where is he going?" I wondered to myself.

He stopped for a few seconds and shook his head again.

weird.

But maybe that's just air? But he looks mad at something, as if something bad happened that's why Mike's face is like that? So, it's just weird that I saw that expression on his face.

I just went back to my room with Elizabeth and forced myself to sleep.

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"Mommy! Wake up, I'm going to be late for school!" What my son said made me jump back.

He was standing by my side now and I noticed that he had finished taking a shower and that he was already dressed.

"What? What time is it?" I quickly looked for my cellphone to see what time it was but I couldn't find it, I can't remember where I put it.

"It's almost 8 am." This made my eyes widen. I got up and looked for something to wear.

"Your Daddy? Why didn't he bring you?" I asked while taking off my clothes.

"I didn't see him this morning Mommy." This is the answer. I raised my eyebrows at what he said.

It means...Mike isn't here? Hasn't he come back yet? Did he really leave earlier??

"I tried to knock on his room but no one was opening the door then I noticed it wasn't locked so I opened it then..." He stopped speaking and I noticed that he was thinking twice about telling me.

"Then??" I asked wonderingly.

"Uhm, I saw something---heheh, I didn't see anything. Mommy, yaya has already cooked downstairs, so eat first before you take me."

"No, it's just a quick delivery. I'll eat later." I promised and when I finished I took the car key. We left the room together.

"Ma'am, eat first." Nanny Menda said. He's in his 40s and I think he's been dealing with Xander for quite some time.

"Ayy, no more Yaya Mends. I'll eat later when I come back." I said with a smile before we left the house. I call her Yaya Mends because I just like it, it's better to listen to Yaya Mends than Yaya Menda no.

I made my son ride and put on his seatbelt.

I took him to their school. When my son came down, I noticed that there were three girls who seemed to be waiting for him, they smiled and waved at my son when they saw him.

I just smiled and sighed. Thank you and my son already has friends at this school. "Sweetie be careful! I'll pick you up later!" I shouted after him and he just smiled at me.

I was about to enter the car but I was stopped when someone suddenly spoke from behind me.

"Good morning," that voice...

"Xander?" I quickly turned behind me and I was surprised to see Xander standing while he was still wearing a mask.

"Good morning sweetheart!" He said softly and quickly robbed me of a kiss. My eyes immediately widened as I stared at him.

CHAPTER 124

"What..."

"You don't miss me?" He suddenly asked. He bent down a little so that our faces were equal.

"H-Huh? H-It's not like that, I'm just surprised--wait, have you been here before?" I just asked him.

"It's not...why?"

His face was so close to me that I couldn't breathe properly.

My god! I haven't even brushed my teeth yet! I wish he could smell my deadly breath!

I covered my mouth before answering. "W-Nothing."

"Let's go!" I was surprised when he grabbed one of my hands and pulled me.

"Wait, my car! Where are we going??"

"Inside my car." He only said and let me inside. This car is not that far from my car.

"Hmm? Why are you covering up?"

I bit my lip. He can't see because I'm covering my mouth with one hand.

"Remove that, you look stupid." He said that it annoyed me, but even so, I still didn't remove my hand that was covering my mouth.

"Delete it said." He said weakly and I just shook my head. He grabbed my hand and tried to take it away. I frowned when he finally removed my hand.

"What? Why are you covering your mouth?! Does your tooth hurt?" He brought his face closer to me, his eyes looking at my mouth.

"May I see?" I immediately closed my mouth.

"Hmm...nmmmm!" I shook my head.

I want to say no but I can't say it well because my mouth is closed.

"I'll just look!" He grabbed my jaw and tried to open my mouth.

"Shit! What did you say to stop!!" I yelled at him.

"Oh, f**k!" He suddenly covered his mouth.

"How many years have you not brushed your teeth?" My jaw almost dropped at his question.

How many years??! Is he serious!?

"You're stupid! I didn't even brush my teeth this morning!" I said bluntly. It's just annoying!

"Well, your mouth stinks for another year!"

I can't stop myself from being cheap. "Are you kidding huh! if you don't want a girl with a bad mouth, you can find someone else there who has a bad smell even if you just woke up!!"

I crossed my arms and looked in another direction. I looked at him and struggled, then turned my eyes again in another direction.

"I was just kidding, Elyse. I'm sorry," he held my hand and kissed it.

"Hey? I said, I'm sorry...okay?"

"After you said my mouth stinks?" I asked philosophically.

"I'm sorry. But wait! I'm telling the truth though? Why are you angry?"

"It stinks!" I brought my face closer to him and blew him a strong breath. I laughed when he suddenly coughed and covered his nose.

"Stop Elyse, you're killing me! My god you have the baddest breath, I've ever smelled---I mean..."

"Why am I going to leave if you are like that to me!" I promise straight.

I was about to leave but he grabbed my hand and pulled me to him, he made me sit on his lap and wrapped both hands around my waist.

"Sweetheart, forgive me hmm?" He even kissed my shoulder and buried his face in my chest. Hh

It's like my heart is melting because of what he's doing to me now. "Let's go on a date." He said that out of topic.

"No, it's embarrassing for you, isn't it. I don't want you to be with a woman with a bad mouth--" I was silent when he brought his finger close to my mouth.

"I'll buy you a toothbrush now so you can brush your teeth."

"No, it's alright. I'll go home to eat at home and then I'll brush my teeth." my language

"Wait, what? You haven't eaten yet?"

He asked me with a frown.

I shook my head in response to his question.

"I'm in a hurry to deliver Elizabeth so I won't eat first."

"You must have been awake for a long time...after we talked earlier, did you fall asleep right away?"

I forgot what time Xander and I finished talking. When he hung up on me, I left the room for a few minutes to drink water, I saw Mike leave the house and then I went back to the room and went to sleep.

"How can I sleep, I can't sleep. By the way, was there a problem earlier? It's like you're in a hurry or something..."

"Hmm, should we eat breakfast together? What do you think?" I raised my eyebrows a little.

Wait, did he suddenly change the topic?? I just shook my head and let him go. If he doesn't want to say no, he'll tell me when he's ready.

"Yeah, sure." I answered and smiled at him.

"Okay! Let's go grab some food then!"

We settled down and he started his car.

"By the way, what about my car?" I asked a little worried.

"Don't worry, it won't work, so we'll come back here later." I took a deep breath and nodded.

"Btw, Mrs. Ferrer, my mom was looking for you. She goes to my house the other day and keeps finding you..." I looked back at Xander.

"Really? Did he tell you something?" I want to ask.

"Well, she just keeps asking where you are or if you're coming back." I suddenly felt guilty because Mrs. Ferrer. I mean, he must have forgotten about it because it's been so long since I did it, and when I found out about it, I immediately got angry.

"Actually, I'm mad at your mother."

"I'm mad at her," we both stared at each other.

"Why?" This is a question. I took a deep breath before speaking.

"Remember? she's the one who talked to the police and even gave them money just to shut up their f**king mouth!"

My introduction.

"That's why you didn't go to jail, right? I didn't hear a single word from the passengers. I begged that we file a case but they didn't agree...and at that time, I saw your mother giving them money just to shut up as well...also she tried to talk to me."

"I guess, she doesn't remember me...who would have thought anyway that we'll meet again? In that kind of situation. I know, she's just trying to protect you because you're her son and a mother will do everything just to protect their child...but that was wrong, someone died and you can't just ignore that you know." He shrugged. I promise in the end.

"I'm so sorry, Elyse. I know saying sorry is not good enough--" I didn't let him finish speaking.

"It's all good now. I'm not that mad at her anymore...I mean, if she says sorry to me then maybe, I'll forgive her but you know it's not easy. I can't say that if he apologizes, the painful memories will disappear, that I will forget what he did, but I will try. You explained to me what really happened and why it happened." I smiled at him and held his hand.

"Then my mom told me not to hold a grudge and that I should know how to forgive. People make mistakes, and a sin because we're just human, nothing...or no one is perfect."

"I feel sorry for your parents though. maybe if I didn't run away and let my uncle do what he wanted...maybe that wouldn't have happened." There was sadness in his voice.

I immediately wiped my tears. I suddenly miss my parents, I miss the hugs and kisses from them and mom.

"You know what, I r-realize one thing. God already planned it all, I mean, everything that will happen today and tomorrow is already planned and you can't just change it because you regret it. Even if the world turns upside down that will change what happened." my language it was just a few seconds that I looked at my hand to see that he was holding it.

"What do you want to eat?"

"Hmm, anything is fine with me."

I answered but my eyes were only on both of our hands. I clasped our hands together and pressed them to my chest.

"You never fail to make this heart beat fast." He laughed and brought my hand closer to his chest.

"Yeah, you're making this sh*t pounding so loud as well." I shook my head laughing at what he said but I was a little shocked.

"I love you, Elyse." I suddenly stopped breathing for a moment when he said skain now.

"Same!" I said and looked in another direction. I was surprised when he suddenly stopped the car so I looked at him.

"What?" I want to ask.

"You didn't reply?"

His two eyebrows are meeting now so I want to laugh but I hold it back.

"Yes, I did? I said, same right?"

When I remind you.

"No, I wanna hear those words! Come on Elyse?" He's mad.

"I already said it."

I said with a shrug.

"Come on, say it!"

"I said it already."

"Said what?!"

"I said, I love you too!"

I said at the same time as I was tormented by him.

"Damn, you didn't even say it properly."

"I love you too sweetheart....is that what you want?" I can see it's like he's grinning but he's just holding it back.

"Sounds great but not enough." I suddenly raised my eyebrows at what he said.

Wow, what's not enough?! What does he want to hear?? I already said I love you too and then I even added I love you sweetheart. Hayst, there he is again, the mess he's talking to.

"You know it's just hunger." I only said while shaking my head for a moment.

Wait, I don't live at Xander's house anymore so who cooks for him? Is it just him? Because it's impossible for him to deliver food, that's not possible.

He stopped the car just a few minutes later. He took something from the back of his car, just a few seconds later, he was already standing next to me, he opened the door for me, making me laugh. "Wear this." He handed me a black jacket and I immediately put it on.

I was about to smile but suddenly when I noticed something strange on his shoulder, I saw a little blood on his shirt. I touched it suddenly and she moaned so I dropped it.

"Xander? What's wrong? Are you hurt--"

"Nothing!" I was surprised by his voice..

"Woah, calm down! I'm just asking." I said.

"Stop talking and let's just go inside."

He held my hand and pulled me inside a restaurant. When we got inside, I was surprised because they all seemed to be paying attention to me...? Did I do something?

Xander and I sat down and he ordered. When the food arrived, I immediately started to eat but I was stopped by the observation that there were eyes looking at me now.

What? Is it because of what I'm wearing? Or because I'm a bit greedy?? Tsk, it will taste good to pierce their eyes one by one.

"Don't mind them Elyse. Just focus on your food, okay?" I nodded and continued eating.

When we finished eating, we walked to the parking lot.

"Xander buy us ice cream?" I'm happy with him. Suddenly he laughed and I hugged him.

can anyone laugh?!

"You're not young Elyse."

It said shaking.

"Why? Only children can eat ice cream huh?! Tsk, you're bad for me!" I crossed my arms and frowned.

"Okay, okay. I'll buy you but before that..." he looked at me and that familiar gaze made hairs stand on end. It's like he's thinking something strange.

"Before? What?" I want to ask. We both stopped walking, he stepped closer to me and whispered.

"Let me eat you first," my eyes widened as he said.

"E-Eat? W-What?" I asked him confused.