ely'

ife, Blakely, and I am very disappointed t

always pleases her and her favorite thing to do was to comb it. However, I know

arty with Stan and the memories I had wi

gain, but now that he's back, I felt scared. The incident last night was as vivid as the memories of what

and memorizing the taste of it turned into reality and it

e who can shake me, both inside and outside. He can even ruin me and

this, not especially your incompetence." Mama continued to nag me like I made a

trict and her lips were in a grim line. Her elegance didn't hide the strictness of her rules. She's like the

was visible in her eyes as she asked. I know she di

eyes through the reflection in th

our reason is ridiculous, Blakely! You know the event tonight. You s

eptable than telling her that I didn't get a proper sleep because of Nik. Because of.the kiss. I

of my voice was opposite of the rebellious beating of my heart. I don't w

r than you. You know how important this marriage is to our family, righ

a smile. "It will no

she'll forget this day, but I should at least try. I know mama. She could let

a future wife, so you should know what to put in your top list of p

s arrival. I was relieved because I really felt like mama won't stop nagging me. She immedi

e immediately flashed a sweet smile after seeing

a kiss on the back of my hand. I smiled at him and loo

r a few minutes, Stan. Take

ll, m

on, Stan! Call me aunt Nichole or better ye

"I was actually waiting

e and because of fear, I ran away without looking back. I had to steal clothes from his closet while he's nowhere to be found because my clothes we

ust recreated my mistake five years ago

u're a good judge of character. You managed to find

. She looked regal as the elegant wi

ually work? We just set

table, talking about the engagement. There are other businessmen in our circle and

and on the table. "Who wouldn't like Blakely? She's

"Stan is very kind too. No wom

glass and smiled softly. "Blakely is a very o

my daughter. Gosh! We fought last week because I found out that she's been han

ancing at the huge door of the hall. I don't know if I'm wishing he won't come or I'm actually waiting for him. It's sickening! I

ole?" One of mama's f

bel and she can't really control him. He's like an ocean

out humor. "He's good. He's c

nth in Maldives, going to different p

He tilted his head. "Well, I think he just needs a decent woman. Men change

turn of the topic to Nik made me feel uneasy. His pare

to my rescue. He saved me even when he hated me for what I did five years ago and yet I did i

to Stan and since he was talking to some busine

my pouch.

ds the restroom. However, I stopped when a woman stood in front of me, b

e." I sai

cting like a rich heiress whe

the girl in front of the Velasquez's daughter. Everyone sees me as a Velasque

ared at her blankly. "Ple

nly gasped so loud. "Oh my God!

r hand spilled on her arm. My lips p

ble where my foster parents were.

e glanced at the woman in front of me and was about to say so

n's angry and worried voice interrupted us. He he

Mama is a good judge of character. Stan is kind and I sta

and said something. I didn't hear it, but when he stepped back, he spoke. "Just please leave. This

question. Yes! We might be able to build a strong and peaceful marriage together. Although I t

but I didn't have time to think about it because I'm worried mama would still blame me. However, Stan must've felt the tension in me becaus

ght. Stan remained on my si

Blakely. I hope you won't mind if I invited her to spend

urse, Stan. And ple

apa. The latter glanced at me and smiled befor

thing became uneven as I saw how handsome he was as he graced the lobby with his rugged look. Piercing on his left ear and

alk, a smile on his face, but only I could see the shade in his eyes. My brain immediately felt dizzy. He's here. He

was drowned out by

away, but he doesn't change his direct

m screamed as her eyes widened in shock. "Oh my

day." Then he looked over at me with a mischie

and he slowly flashed a smile. I got a glimpse of his tongue and I was shocked to see a pierc

felt hot and I hid

to explain when our father stepped in, looking at Nik with displeasure. "

s touch on me last night swept over me again and my legs immediately turned to jelly

ing stopped and my heart skipped a beat while I'm looking up at his face. He leaned closer, b

s

stopped my heart. "We can still be good, Blakely. What you did, I can let it slide just li