Chapter 37

Flashback four months ago

Someone's POV

Vince is supporting Daniel in his room. He is sorry for his cousin and former best friend. He couldn't imagine what happened here.

'Bro, take a rest. I'll take care of trixie. I will make sure they won't be released and be free anymore' He said to Daniel as he sat on the couch and held his forehead.

He was very depressed about what happened. He can hardly eat anymore, that's why his weight has decreased a bit. He almost neglected himself.

'Bro, hows Aaliyah and Lian?' He asked Vince sadly. Vince looked at him pityingly. Despite what happened, he still worries about Aaliyah and his daughter.

'Don't worry about them, they're okay like Nik always updates you' Vince replied calmly.

'When will you be back?' Daniel asked.

'After the problem here." Vince answered.

.'just don't say anything to her for the meantime. I don't want to surprise her. She might be depressed again if we let her know who killed Liam. She just gave birth to our child. I don't want to stress her too much. Just, just take care of her bro' he begged Vince sadly.

Vince was silent for a few moments and then nodded at him.

'I'm just going to get some wine outside' said Vince who decided to go with Daniel first because he felt that they still had a lot to talk about.

One more thing, he feels sorry for his old friend. At its end. In his mind, if he was the one in this place, he would be running to Aaliyah right now to tell the truth. But he was impressed by Daniel's courage and his love for Aaliyah.

Daniel's nod at him and then he left the room.

.....

'What are you going to do about her? He needs to know that you didn't cheat on her to get rid of her trust issues and reduce her depression.' Vince told him as they sat facing each other on the couch in Daniel's room. He joined him for a drink today because he knew he needed someone to talk to. Also, he is the one with Aaliyah and their daughter in the state's.

'I know. But not right now. I need to make sure that no one will hurt them when they come back here. I'll make sure they won't be in danger anymore'

'I'll get it. Just update Nik and me when your decision is complete so we can bring them back here' said Vince.

'And one more thing, I know Aaliyah, she will feel guilty because you are the person she trusts for now, you helped her for so many times. Maybe she will think of giving you a chance because she knows you still like her. And that's all she can give back for what you did for her.' Daniel told him directly.

'I expected that. I know Nik will tell you that. Lately she's very kind to me. She even cooked me breakfast. And she wants to say something before you call me. Maybe I'll just tell you now. That time I don't know that she's the girl you're looking for a long time. I like her the first time I laid my eyes on her. And when I found out that she was the girl you were looking for, then you had a child, and she had your heart. You don't know what I was feeling at that time, if only I can erase those feelings, I will. But I can't. Maybe now when you disappear from her life, she can come to me. But bro, I don't want to claim her without her heart for me. Right now, she is very important to me. ' Vince said emotionally as he poured wine into his glass. A bitter smile appeared on his lips as bitter as he felt at this time while releasing the resentment that he had hidden for a long time. Daniel just looked at him seriously.

'You met her first. And one more thing, no matter what I do, you are the only man she loves. We all know that, I don't know what you did to her but bro, she's so fucking crazy, madly, deeply in love with you. There's nothing we can do about it' added Vince who was able to see a simple smile on Daniel's lips.

Daniel's shaking his head while smiling.

'I'm sorry bro' was Daniel's only answer to him and then he poured his own wine.

'Tsss' Nik said as he smiled and cheered him .

For him, it took him a long time to accept the fact that Aaliyah will not be his woman because her heart is only for Daniel.

'But bro? Do they know uncle and aunt? That your marriage with Trixie was fake?'

'Yeah. Dad was surprised. But my mom was very happy.' He answered here.

They had been drinking for a long time and they talked about many things, talked about Aaliyah and their daughter. Also the plans that they should carry out so that Trixie and her people will not be able to find a way to get out of jail.

Daniel reached for a similar ring that he gave to Aaliyah when he proposed to her. And now he intends to propose to her again using that ring but through Vince.

Daniel came up with that plan that Vince immediately agreed to.

Now they were able to get along with each other because last time their friendships became a bit of a mess since they both liked Aaliyah.

.....

Three days also passed before Vince was able to return to the states. They had to take care of a lot of things so they couldn't free Trixie.

Before she went home, she went to a restaurant owned by their family here in the states. This is where he plans to propose to Aaliyah using Daniel's ring.

He likes Aaliyah but he has no intention of claiming her because he is not the content of her heart.

.....

It was three months before they returned to the Philippines. He immediately went straight to their mansion because his mother was worried about him and was eager to see him.

That same day, the plan suddenly changed. They hadn't planned to tell Aaliyah the truth, but Daniel's mother suddenly showed up, so Nik immediately called them.

Nik said that Aaliyah already knew the truth.

He was suddenly worried so he thought of going to Aaliyah at Liam's grave because he knew she would go here. He knew at this time that the woman he loved was crying again, so he went to support her.

It was as if his heart was being stabbed while looking at Aaliyah who was in Daniel's arms.

The memories of them back in the states where she took care of him so much, before going to work Aaliyah fixing his clothes, cooked for him, and every time he came home someone would greet him. Someone will text and call asking him to eat and not be too tired at work. The times when Aaliyah went with him to drink. They also went to the mall several times, and ate outside. At that time, during the three months that Aaliyah was engaged to him, he knew that his heart was really close to her. And even though he knows that he is just pretending to be his finance, he is very happy.

In a short time he experienced being a priority for Aaliyah. That at least sometimes he was the only one that Aaliyah has been focused on.

But now he suddenly woke up to the truth.

In Aaliyah's heart, it was only Daniel.

.....

Time passed quickly Aaliyah and Daniel's wedding was approaching. They have taken care of everything that needs to be done and they have conspired with everyone who will attend Aaliyah's wedding. One of them is his family friends, and Aaliyah's family. They secretly made wedding invitations and they also secretly distributed them.

Everything is fine. Including the wedding venue, with the help of Lyca, they found out where Aaliyah wanted to get married. And since Lyca know everything about Aaliyah's life, they all asked her what they should add to her marriage.

Just one week later, the girl he loves is getting closer to get married.

He thought of drinking and left his office early when suddenly he bumped into someone on the way out of the company.

Jho, a friend of Aaliyah and Lyca.

He didn't expect to be able to drink with her tonight.

At first his impression was different. He fully thought that this is an easy to get and happy go lucky in life because she also stayed in another country for a long time.

It turns out everything is wrong.

As they talk, he gets to know more about jho's mischievousness and being a kind person. Happy and like Aaliyah, every hour will not be boring because it never runs out of life stories.

Until they were both hit by alcohol and something unexpected happened to them both.

His expression was surprised to know that she was still a virgin. At first he was still a little guilty but since they were already in the middle, and jho also liked it and begged him not to stop, he just continued.

In an instant they suddenly became close to each other. A sad night for Vince turned into a fun one.

A few days passed and he hardly noticed that Aaliyah and Daniel were married in just a few sleeps.

Every day since something happened to him and Jho, they always eat together. He always sees her in the company, that's why they spend almost every day together and talk. One day when they went to his condo, they should have just had a coffee but when he was fascinated by her sexiness when she wore a dress that almost exposed her soul while placing the coffee in front of him, he couldn't stop himself. He immediately put it in his own room and Jho almost slept there all night.

Jho was the answer to what he was feeling in his heart. It was as if in an instant, his sadness and pain because of Aaliyah disappeared. There was a time when he almost didn't think about or think about Aaliyah because he was busy finishing his work so that he could have lunch with Jho early.

...........

After the wedding

One month Later

Vince Pov

'Where are you? I didn't see you today?' I said to Jho while I was talking to her on the phone.

'Ah, because Im with lyca we are here at the mall'

'Which mall?' I asked.

'Why?'

'What why? I'll pick you up. Are you with Nik?'

'Y--yes, but why---'

'Just tell me where you are!' I said a little irritated because she doesn't want to say where she is.

Tsk.

'Okay I'll text you where we are' she said and hung up.

I don't know but shit, I think, I'm addicted to her! I haven't seen her here at the company for a few days and I haven't been able to call her. I don't know why I seem to miss her! Damnit.

Tsk.

I quickly read the text from her.

I still have work that needs to be done,I also have a meeting at 2pm but I don't care.

I'll come to her.

Really fucking missed her!

I quickly left the office and I told my secretary to cancel my meeting now.

.....

'Hey! Why did you just answer my call now?!' I said to her angrily when I entered the restaurant.

She didn't speak. Why?

'What? What's your excuse? You didn't show up for four days, no calls, no chats, what are our plans to go out of town?' I just kept talking but she was dumbfounded.

I thought why she couldn't speak, damn everyone is next to her!

Aaliyah, Lyca, Nik and Daniel were all with her in the chair.

I freeze. I was suddenly ashamed of my behavior. Then I looked at Aaliyah with a shocked expression on her face.

'Woaah!' Lyca's temptation while laughing at me.

'is that you bro? What the!' Nik was also shocked. Because they don't know how close Jho and I are to each other.

'That's why you're always busy,' Daniel grinned at me. Shit.

'Sit down. We really should call you now because we just saw you again.' Aaliyah said and pointed to the seat next to Jho.

'Ah, thank you' I said smiling at her and sat next to Jho and Nik.

I looked at Jho who was blushing a bit now. Maybe because we are now a hot spot for them.

'Hey what? Are you guys.... dating???!' Lyca insists but I hesitate to answer.

I also saw that Jho was hesitant.

Several times something happens to us, and we're almost doing the things of a couple but we haven't reached the point of commitment yet.

'Hey, let's leave them for now. It's still private so don't ask!' Aaliyah restraining her best friend.

I just smiled while seeing Jho laughing at Lyca.

'Let's order now' said Nik as he handed the menu to Daniel.

We started talking and saying hello because lately I can't go to them because I'm also busy with the company because my brother is out of town.

And one more thing...

That's why I don't want to go to them because I know I'll see Aaliyah. And I know when I see her, I will be in trouble again. And I will be hurt again.

Maybe I'll take time to heal myself first. Because it's hard to love someone who loves someone else. And I didn't expect this to happen to me.

But I accepted everything.

And now, I stared at Aaliyah. On her face while smiling at Daniel.

I suddenly wondered at myself.

Then I looked at Jho, who was also staring at me now.

I can see her sadness, while staring at me.

Maybe, my eyes were like that when I was staring at Aaliyah.

I looked at Aaliyah again.

I don't know, but it's like...

It's like I can't take a weight off my chest, even though she's smiling at Daniel now.

What's this?

Have I moved on with her already?

What is this? Why does it seem normal?

'I'll go to the bathroom' I was surprised when Jho suddenly stood up. She was walking fast and I knew something was wrong so I immediately followed her.

She was walking fast, I thought she was really going to the bathroom but we had already reached the parking area.

'Jho' i called her she was near her car.

'Jho, please' I called to her while holding her arm as I approached her. But I was surprised to see her crying.

Now I felt the weight I was looking for earlier.

'Why? Why are you crying?!' I asked her worriedly. But she just withdrew her hand from me.

'I hate myself! Ali is my friend, and I'm disgusted with myself because I'm hurting right now while you're looking at her!, I know! You still haven't lost your love for him and I can't match her in your heart! So now I'm leaving and don't stop me because you know the pain I'm feeling right now! You really know why I didn't go to work? And can't even answer your calls?! because I love you so much that Im so scared to get hurt more so I'm walking away right now!' She said to me while crying.

I was not surprised that she became like this. Maybe she thought I was looking at Aaliyah because I still loved her.

'Shhh' I hugged her and kissed her forehead.

'Don't do this to me! I came to you because I love you, I gave myself to you because I love you! And it hurts me that your hurting for others! I'm in double pain! That's why I make you happy. I'm not asking for anything in return, just don't let me down! Sex is sex! It's fine, but don't do this! Maybe I hope to have a place in your heart! Don't hurt me too much Vince!' She said.

I hate myself. She is crying because of me now.

I don't know why I feel hurt that she is like this. One thing is for sure.

I pulled her closer and kissed her passionately.

'I don't want to express my feelings for you in words, I hope you felt that in my kissed' I whispered to her and kissed her again.

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To be continued..