Give Me Love

17

Victoria

What the hell is wrong with me? I ignored him after he kissed me. It's just the forehead. Is it a big deal? And what the hell got into my mind that I shouted at him. I shouldn't do that. I should be thanking him for the kindness he showed. For the goodness he offered but I'm such a f*cking idiot for shouting at him. I want my mum to scold me for what I did to him.

We arrived at his house exactly 9 in the evening and I'm very hungry. He brought me to his kitchen. "I only got," he check his fridge but he can only find some fresh meat, "I'm sorry guys but we still have to cook." he apologized. I came nearer to him, "I'll cook." I flashed him my sweetest smile. I guess. We stared at each for a little while, "Alright, I'll just show them their rooms." I nodded.

I was about to cook when Veronica pulled my shirt a little bit, "Can I sleep with you and daddy tonight? I'm afraid that maybe the bad guy is going to scare me again." I look at Arthur who is already staring at me, "Of course, honey. You can sleep with us." I say without leaving Arthur's gaze. He smile when I agreed that Veronica can sleep with us.

I started to cook some dish. My favorite dish. Chicken Adobo. It's a Philippine dish. My best friend used to cook Chicken Adobo for me. Whenever I'm sad, she cooks it for me. I miss her already. She went back to the Philippines with her family. If she was still here with me, she'll be helping with me with this.

Suddenly, Kenneth's presence came into my mind. What does he want from me? He wants his daughter? Or someone that could serve him? In other word, me. There's no way on earth that I'm going back on his hand. Mistakes is lesson that everyone should learn something from it. And accepting his invitation was my biggest mistake. Veronica might be a mistake but when I delivered her already, I didn't mind who she is anymore, what she is anymore. I don't want to throw my hatred onto my child. She's mine. I choose to be with her biological dad.

"You need help?" I turn around and saw Arthur, "I'm fine. Thank you." he smiled. "It's Chicken Adobo isn't it?"

"How did you?"

"How did I know? Simple, Lily is a Filipina and she used to cook this for me." he smiled. Why I felt something different whenever he smiles? Is it I felt warm? Or there's really something on those eyes? He has the most beautiful eyes. It's so stunning. I'd like to stay in his eyes. Every woman would like to. Whenever he smile, I just not focus on his lips but also on his eyes.

I averted my stare before some hearts would fall.

I'm wandering, what would I wear? I left all of my clothes back to our house. I have my wallet and my phone here.

"Arthur?" I ask as he prepares the table for us. He looks at me. That look. "Uhm," sh*t. "Just to know, what would we wear? I mean, we left our clothes back to our house." he flashed a smile. The god damn smile. A smile that would make every girl could fall in love.

"Don't worry," he serves the plates, "Jessica is on her way with lots of clothes. I let her order some clothes awhile ago for the three of you." "Oh." was all I got. How could he order a clothes and then he'll have it already? Rich people. Really.

I serve the Chicken on the table for us as he calls my mum and my daughter. Suddenly, the door bell rang. It must be Jessica. I open the door to let her in and she's bring some bags. "Hello there," she kissed me in the cheeks as I help her with what she's bringing. We settled the bags on the living room and let Jessica join us to dinner. She's a little bit noisy and Veronica is enjoying her company.

I look at my mum who's seems so happy to see her granddaughter so happy. "Are you daddy's friend?" why do these little girl loves to ask some question? Well, let me answer my own question. At this age, a child like Veronica is so curious about things. "No, I'm your daddy's sister." she answered.

"What is sister?" Jessica laughed at how my daughter asked her lots of questions.

"Well, a sister is a girl who grew up with you and she's a daughter of your parents."

Veronica process what Jessica said, "Can I have a sister, mum?" I spit the water from my mouth. Jessica is holding her laughter. Same as my mother. "Daddy, please?" she uses her puppy eyes. Arthur looks at me with a grin. What is he thinking? "We will discuss it about later, darling."

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Jessica and my mother helped me by cleaning the dining table. Mum offered that she would wash the dishes.

I walk with Jessica by the door because Arthur is busy with Veronica. "I never thought this would come into Arthur's life." she sighs, "I'm thankful he found a girl like you even you already had a daughter. I never thought he would be like these." what does she means? "Victoria, please take care of my step brother. Take care of him the way he takes care of you." she added. What happened in Arthur's life? "Good to see you, again." she waves at me. "Take care, Jessica." then she drove off.

I went back in and I'm still thinking about what Jessica just told me. Maybe Arthur had a miserable life before I came. I'm now curious. I want to know every detail about him but I know he doesn't want to talk about it. Not at this moment. Same as me, he's not yet ready to talk about it. I though a person like him worries only about business, how to raise money. That's all but Arthur is different. That's why, don't judge a book by it's cover.

I watch him playing with my daughter. Veronica should be sleeping by now. "Veronica, time to sleep." I interrupt their bonding moments together, "And it's a time for you two to come with me." she ordered. But before I follow her order, I called my mother first and she follow us after. Veronica bring us to a room. To a room where the three of us should be sleeping. She opens the door for us to enter. But before we can enter, my mother called Arthur.

"Arthur?" he turn around, "Take care of my treasures." and she flashes a smile.

"Good night, mum." I ran over her and hugs her. "Good night, mama." Veronica kiss her on the cheeks. "Good night, Mrs. Adams." Arthur hugged my mother then we entered the room. The room is big. One king sized bed. Walk in closet and a terrace outside.

I didn't waste anytime and I change immediately. What happen today will be left today and I still can't believe that Kenneth found me. Us. I hope he can't locate us.

The two is already waiting for me on the bed, "Good night, sweetie." I kissed Veronica, "Good night, sweet heart." Arthur kissed her.

"I'll be having a sister tomorrow."