Chapter 27: Chapter 27

“Do I look like I have another man?” I want to laugh because of what his face right now, but I just hold it back. He seemed annoyed when he said that and he looked like a child frowning.

He’s cute.

“Yeah, of course! A lot of men probably like you or have a crush on you. So it’s impossible that you don’t have--“

“I don’t have another man, I don’t have time for such things like that.” I bit my lip as he looked at me sharply.

“You don’t have time for such things? What about me? Are you saying you don’t have time for me?”

I scratch my head. I don’t have a choice. I really should give him time because I need to...? Anyway, it doesn’t matter.

“I mean, you...you are the only...” I put more emphasis on biting my lower lip. I didn’t know what to say.

“I’m your only man.” he continued.

“Y-Yeah,” I said and couldn’t look at him in the eye.

“I will just get something. Stay here, okay.” I nod and after that, he left the room.

“Happy, happy birthday Alyana...” I was surprised to see Stephen holding a cake, singing a happy birthday as he walk towards me.

He sat down next to me. “Make a wish.”

“How... how did you know that it was my birthday?” I asked as my tears slowly trickled down my face. The last person who bought me a cake for my birthday was my dad. I forgot that it was my birthday today.

I just remember when I saw holding that cake. Did he really buy that for me? For real? He made an effort buying that.

“I have my ways...” I stared at his face and then turned my gaze back to the candle. I closed my eyes and made a wish.

‘I wish that I’ll experience happy memories with my family and be loved by them this year and more years to come.’

I opened my eyes and blew out the candle. Stephen turned his gaze to me. I slowly move closer, my face to him, and kiss him a smack on his lips. He looked surprised because he didn’t seem to expect that.

“Thank you, Stephen,” I said. He smiled at me and combed my hair using his finger.

“Let’s go to the kitchen. Let’s eat that cake.” He said and held my hand to help me stand up. He made me sit down, and he sat down next to me.

He gave me a slice of cake. While eating, I noticed that he’s staring at me. He didn’t take his eyes off me. It’s as if my face is dirty.

“Y-You’re making me uncomfortable Stephen,” I muttered.

“What? Oh, sorry I can’t just stop staring at you.” He said and seemed to be forcing himself not to stare at me.

“Why? Is there dirt on my face?” I wondered.

“No, nothing. You’re just so natural... I mean, like you don’t need makeup to be more beautiful because you are already beautiful enough.” That made me cough, he quickly gave me water and I immediately drank it.

“W-What are you saying?”

“Nothing, just continue eating your cake. Your other hand is okay right?” He asked, raising his eyebrows.

“Yeah,” I nodded. Tsk, what a moody!

I’m already full so I stop eating now, I put the leftover cake in the refrigerator then I took the plate to wash it but then

my sight become blurry and suddenly I felt a bit dizzy.

“What the-- Alyana are you okay?” I just noticed that Stephen was now by my side while he was looking at me anxiously.

I looked at the plate that is now broken. “S-Sorry, I did not mean to.”

“I told you to just eat. I didn’t tell you to wash that plate!” his voice is giving me goosebumps or maybe I was just a bit fluttered? I got a feeling that he’s concerned with me and why does he look like he’s mad with me? I’m confused.

“Because you might get mad at me if I don’t--“ he didn’t let me finish.

He looks at me sharply. “Why would I be mad at you!?” I couldn’t answer him because my eyesight got more blurry again.

“Stephen,”

“Oh, why? Do you need anything?”

“I guess, you’ll think my face is really thick but my eyes aren’t really clear, I need glasses, c-can you buy me one?

I need this, I shouldn’t be shy right now! It’s for my own good.

“Only that?” He asked me, he look bored. I bit my lower lip before nodding in response.

He touched my cheek and made me face him. I blinked as he slowly brought his face closer until I felt his lips touching mine.

I swallowed when our lips were apart, he looked me in the eye. “Just go sleep in my bed, I’ll take care of this.” He said and kissed me a smack on my lips.

I don’t know but my heart has been going crazy lately, my heartbeat. I think, my heart doesn’t know how to stop beating so fast! “T-Thanks again for the cake.”

“It’s just a cake, wait!” He took something from his pocket and saw that it’s a bracelet. Wait, the pendant on that bracelet looks familiar...

“Yeah, you’re right. The heart shape you were holding yesterday. While you were sleeping in the hospital I saw it in your hand and I think it’s special so--“ I didn’t let him finish speaking because I hugged him tightly.

“Are you crying again?” He pulled me a little away from him to see if I was crying.

I’m not crying because I’m in pain, I’m just so happy very happy because of his effort. It’s called tears of joy.

He put the bracelet on me then he took me into his room.

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Stephen Wilson’s Pov.

I cleaned that broken plate after that I frowned as I noticed what I am doing right now.

Am I crazy? Why the f**k am I cleaning?! I’m not a maid, a janitor, or whatsoever, I am the boss in here!

Sh*t! All my life I was living a good life. I’ve only experience cleaning right now! When I was young I had a lot of babysitters and bodyguards watching over me, mommy never let me clean, and what now? Am I doing this all because of that woman? Seriously?! Tsk, I can’t believe this.

“So deep, what are you thinking huh?”

“Hey bro, are you thinking about girls?”

W-What are they doing here? I clearly remember that I did lock the door and then the gate.

“Oh, don’t be surprised how we got in here. Pfft, it’s a secret so don’t even ask.” John said and both of them laughed.

“Lower your voices! Alyana might wake up.” I said seriously.