I woke up without Elijah beside me. It feels cold right now as it was raining outside. I decided to take a warm shower before I locked Elijah's unit and went back to my condo. And there, I saw my brothers, William and the Ferrer twins having their breakfast.
Rash was unusually quiet today. His hands are on his head as he looked down. His twin was just observing him. William on the other hand, was on his phone with a smirk plastered on his face.
I faked a cough to get their attention. Rash immediately stood up and guided me to sit beside them. Dash make a coffee for me. I muttered thanks before I glanced at Rash who's giving me a sad smile.
“What?” I arch a brow. He looks like he has a problem.
“Nothing, I just miss you...” He smirk and kiss my forehead. “How's your baby?”
“We're fine.”
“I'm sure it's a girl. I can feel it.” He suddenly smirk at me. “I will spoil her everything she wants. Everything.” He then looked excited.
“Do as you please.” I said as I caressed my tummy. I am already in my third month. I glanced at Dash who put a cup of coffee on the table. I sipped on the coffee he made for me. It taste good, I must say.
I glanced at William who's texting someone. It's definitely Ziena. I just shook my head and put my head on Rash's shoulder. I felt him stilled but then he just caressed my back then play with my hair. A minute of silence and he didn't opened up anything. He's still secretive as before.
I looked up to him and he just stared at nowhere. I hold his arm and he suddenly flinched. He glanced at me.
“You want something?” he asked.
“You have a problem.” I muttered as I stared on his brown orbs. He just smiled and mess with my hair. I just pouted before I glanced at Dash who's silently sipping on his coffee.
“Dash.” I called his attention. He looked up to me with his cold gaze. “How's Carmienne doing?”
“She's recovering. Next week will be her check-up to the OB-GYN.”
“She's pregnant?!” I exclaimed. He frowned at me and rolled his eyes as if I'm stupid.
“Yeah... You're so noisy.”
I heard Rash laughed at his twin. “True. Even William can't handle her.”
I glared at him but he just pinched my cheeks.
“I'll inform you if something bad happen to them.” I heard Dash muttered which made me rolled my eyes. While Rash chuckled again.
“Really, Dash? You can just check on them. No need to report it to me.”
“Why not? You're always worried.” He scoffed.
“Whatever.”
William who's just texting earlier, stood up. “Hey. I need to leave. Ziena is waiting for me.”
I nodded. Rash whispered leaned near my ear and whispered. “He's whipped.” I nodded.
“I heard that!” William said but Rash shooed him away.
“You want to stroll around?” Rash muttered as he stood up. I nodded. Dash also did the same and we three left the unit. “Your boyfriend left earlier. He said that he needs to meet someone.”
“Maybe to talk to his mother.” I uttered as I remember what happened last night. We're already at the elevator when we bumped into someone. She has a luggage with her. Some of her files that she's holding we're already on the floor. Fortunately, Dash was fast to help her picked them up. I smiled at her when she said thanks and went to her unit. We entered the elevator with Rash teasing his twin who was just coldly looking at him.
“Gentleman,” Rash uttered and laugh.
“F*ck off!”
I just shook my head at them and waited for the elevator to tinged. We got off when we're already at the lobby. Dash motioned me to get into his car while Rash just shrugged. I thought we will stroll?
“We will visit someone.” I heard Dash said as soon as we got inside his car.
“Where?”
“Daniel's house.” Dash quickly manuevered his car. Rash who's at the passenger seat played Paramore and Coldplay songs while we're on the drive. While I settle myself at the backseat and silently looking at the building we're passing.
I can't help but to get worried at Elijah. Maybe he's at their house right now together with his family. I remember him telling me that his father was just nearby. Elijah probably followed what I said to him last night. I hope their talk will end up well.
We stopped at the house that Dash's is telling me. We entered and a maid guided us to one of the room. She knew already that we'll visit his boss. The room was quiet. Only the ceiling fan was making any noise.
I noticed a woman on the bed while Daniel's beside her. Our friend noticed us and he gently smiled at us.
“Who's she?” I asked and sat beside Daniel.
“Phoebe Khione Arevalo.” Rash answered as he looked around. “Why didn't you put an aircon in this room?”
“She doesn't want to.” Daniel said glancing back at Phoebe. She looks pale. “She's afraid of the cold.”
“Cryophobia.” I heard Dash uttered.
“She was locked up by The Hawk in their basement. Our tracker found out that she was punished badly when she didn't follow their orders.”
“She's one of the targets, right?” I asked. I remember her now. She was the one Noah told me about. He said that she was taken as a hostage.
“Yeah.”
“She's under our care, now. She might be a helping hand about The Hawk's other members.” Rash crossed his arms as he stared at the lady. “I'll let you take care of her for a while until she recovers.”
I sighed. Even after two months have passed, we still couldn't have any lead about Jake. His members are also hiding. Carmienne is not yet fully recovered and we can't forced her to talk.
Daniel's offered us to eat breakfast in his house. We gladly said 'yes' and stayed there for a while until Elijah called me. Rash offered me a ride back to my condo while Dash decided to stay at Daniel's house. It was already ten in morning when we arrived at Madrigal Towers. I bid goodbye to my brother and immediately went to my unit.
As soon as I entered, Elijah immediately showered me with kisses. He stopped and slightly smiled at me. He gently guided me to the sofa and assist me with everything I need. It looks like he's in a good mood.
“Sean Elijah,” I called.
“Yes, love?” He sat beside me and give a peck on my lips. “I suddenly miss you.”
“What happened?”
He pursed his lips and just hugged me. I just sighed and didn't pushed my luck. He put his head on my left shoulder. His hair tickles my neck. After a long silent, I was surprised when he spoke up.
“I talked to her... It was okay, I guess?”
“What do you mean by 'okay'?” I furrowed.
“Well... I slightly shouted at her and told her the things that I kept to myself. I just told her everything.” He sighed. “I felt guilty when I saw her eyes.”
“What happened after that?” I asked, caressing his hair.
“She's sorry and already explained everything to me. I don't feel anything but relief when I already heard it. It's like a heavy baggage was removed from me.”
“It's good that you already talked to your mother.”
“Yeah, I feel light-hearted right now,” he whispered. “I quite understand her now. Maybe, if I was in her shoes, I will also do the same to my beloved. It may takes time to forgive her. She's still my mother after all.”
“I'm glad that you chose to let go of the pain you have since childhood, Elijah. It will help you move forward.”
“And I'm going to be a father.” He smiled genuinely.
“Yeah,” I chuckled lightly. “What name would you prefer for our baby?”
“Hmm... I want a girl. Just like you.” He smirk playfully. “Then we will make a dance troupe after her.”
“Elijah!” I hissed. He chuckled loudly and snuggle to me even more.
“Just joking, love.” He was still laughing. “Maybe we can make twins? Or you choose.”
“Are you the one giving birth, huh?” I arch a brow at him. He shook his head but I can still hear his chuckles. After he's done laughing, he suggested few name that he wants.
“Or... Khianna Elize R. Dela Fuente. If it's a boy, hmm... Rhian Lincoln R. Dela Fuente...” He smiled.
“That's cute.” I said.
“Just my suggestion. You're still the one to choose what you want. You're the mother and my soon-to-be wife.”
He kissed my neck and gently caressed my arms down to my hands. Then he kissed them softly. “I love you, Arabella Rielle.”
He didn't missed saying 'I love you'. Everytime he says this, I can still feel butterflies in my stomach. Just like the first day I saw him. I smiled and kiss his forehead. I chuckled as I answered him back.
“I love you too, Sean Elijah.”