My First Love Cold Hearted

Chapter 1

NOVY MARIE V. BONGON'S POV

I'm busy watching other players who are just new, they just joined Coach Avemn's team last week, which is also our team. They are newbies but I can already see their potential so I like to watch them even if it's still all day and I won't get bored.

I can also see the happy reaction of Coach Avemn because he nods one after the other and he focuses on his new pets. But he's not clapping. Only when you see him nodding and hardly sitting down will you know that he is pleased and happy with the improvements he sees in practicing.

My shoulder jumped in shock when someone tapped it, who's disturbing me all of a sudden. I looked back at this just to frown because it was only my beautiful aunt.

"Aunt Mommy, eh. You are surprising me," I complained to her. Why is he here?

We are in the gymnasium and it is open field. I'm just sitting in the bleachers and my favorite aunt suddenly appeared. She sat next to me and she walked but her chin rests on my right shoulder, that made me smile.

"I remember your first day in your competition, son."

Aunt Mommy, Novyann V. Bongon, she's 45 years old and a single mother. Well, Tita's husband died when Devillaine was only two years old. But what I know is that that is not really Devillaine's biological father.

My aunt doesn't really talk much about her love life, but when I asked her about her first love which is my cousin's father, she just said that she has a family and she doesn't know where his whereabouts are. , and besides, he said he doesn't care anymore. Eh, I often see her mesmerized by a man's picture. I'm not that sure if that's my cousin's Daddy.

She said, first love is really scary because there is a saying that first love never dies. That's why I didn't have a boyfriend and I kept being a cold-hearted person because I didn't want to be like Tita Mommy.

A lot of men are blowing the air at me and as if I'm going to ignore them?

Aunt always says that it's good to love when you first feel it with someone, but nah. No thanks because I would rather be single forever than be hurt more than you can physically feel. I can endure the pain physically, not mentally and emotionally. That's what I can't do, but because I'm also cold, somehow I don't feel anything even for those two.

And also, my Mom and Dad. They also had each other's first love but where are they now? They weren't the ones who stayed because they still had their own families and I? Is it the result of their love or just a mistake?

Well, my parents just left me in the air. Aunt Mommy took care of me when I was only three years old. He is Daddy Nevo's younger brother. Therefore I don't believe in destiny either. All I believe is that you will grow old alone. Thank you

Yes, I came from a broken family. My parents only lived together for three years, then they immediately separated and Mommy left me with Tita because Dad married another woman earlier. In return, he will give me.

As if Dad will be angry with him, I don't care about that. That's why they didn't stay together forever.

However, I didn't feel alone in this world either. Because my aunt was there who stood as my mother and father. It's good for him that I also feel that I'm important and that he loves me very much. Considered a true child, and Devillaine is also there. My cousin who is super close to me.

"Are you my first supporter, Tita Mommy?" I asked because I remembered that. Who can forget right away, that was my first competition as a single tennis player who immediately became a champion.

"Yes, Novy," she replied and nodded.

I smiled back at that incident 7 years ago. I was only 19 years old at that time and fourth year college. So it was an honor awarded to me by the university I used to attend. Yes, K2-12 did not reach me.

"Are you nervous, kid?" Aunt Mommy asked me and I nodded but later I also shook my head and she laughed.

"Auntie, I've been doing this for several years, eh. I'm used to competition especially at our university. It just looks like chicken to me, eh," I said and he frowned. He grabbed my shaking hand and laughed loudly. "Mommy, eh!" I complain. Because he was laughing at me.

"Chicken? Your hands are shaking, Novy. Is this just a chicken? Hey, my son..."

"Aunt Mommy... This is normal for me, but I admit it. I'm a little bit nervous," I uttered the fact.

She caressed my face and pulled my arms to give me a tight hug. I winced because I could barely breathe but he just gently patted my back.

"You're right, Novy. It's normal to feel nervous but you can do this, son. I know you and you always win your competition. Are you still saying it's just a chicken?" he said making me smile and hug him back.

"Thank you, Tita Mommy..." She also relaxed when she saw Coach Avemn walking around.

"Are you ready, Novy?" coach asked me to which I nodded. "Now, come on."

Coach Avemn and Auntie Novyann, they have been best friends since they were in grade school. So my coach takes care of me and besides she is also my Godmother.

"Cheer up, Novy Marie!" I smiled when she exclaimed.

"Thank you, Mommy! Let's win it!" I happily exclaimed and I wasn't disappointed so when it was over when my win was announced, Tita was still teary-eyed.

"But, what are you doing here, Aunt?" I asked her when my mind returned to reality. When Tita comes here there is a reason.

"It's your Daddy's birthday next week, son. We're going," he said and stared at me intently. "Novy..." See? I didn't even remember that old man's birthday.

"Why did your brother have a birthday again, Aunt? I'm also getting tired of his birthday. There is no fun there," I said seriously. He knows that I really don't want to go to my parents' birthday because I'll just be bored.

Because they don't even remember my birthday. They will only be congratulated when Aunt Novyann tells them and then the next day they will send their birthday gift.

Mommy only gives signature bags. Whereas Dad is money and I treat my friends and bond with them.

I'm not rejecting them but I'm selling my Mommy's gift. As for Daddy, the orphanage benefits from his money. I really don't want to receive anything from them anymore. They also have no value to me, so why should I accept what they give?

I'm not extravagant, ah. Psh. They should just give that to their children who only have pride in their bodies. I'm not jealous or envious. I get hotheaded and stressed that's what happens to me when I see them.

"New..."

"Just tell me I'm busy. We have practice in one week!" I shouted and stood up.

"Son..."

"Mommy... I really don't want to see Daddy's face anymore!" I still shouted. He caressed my arm and I sniffed but he just gently pecked my lips.

"I can't, son. Devi and I will come with you. He is looking forward to your arrival," he said.

"Auntie... You really can't do this somehow?" I pleaded and she shook her head.

I took a deep breath and finally screamed out of frustration.

Coach Avemn laughed when he saw me and immediately gave his tennis players a break. She walked towards us "What is that again, Novy?" she asked and he still agreed.

"Am I now my godmother or just my coach?" I asked her.

"Okay, godmother," he answered. I smiled and approached him.

"Mom, maybe you can tell Dad that I can't come next week. Because we have overtime practice? You are strong for my daddy because you almost became his wife! Good thing it wasn't!"

"Nope. Even I was invited. Novy, no matter what your daddy did to you or even your mom. Always remember that they are still like you," he reminded and then Auntie nodded.

"I wish I was just a cat, Aunt, Godmother. "Isn't it?" They both just laughed.

I really have no choice! But to go to Dad's birthday party and wish him a happy birthday.

The hell, why can't he just celebrate his birthday in heaven, right? I will be really happy.

Novy Marie V. Bongon is the name, 27 years old, born on April 30, international athlete and a famous tennis player, I won several times in the Olympics games. They say you are a woman with a cold heart. My both parents are from rich families but what do I care about their money?

I don't have any choice but to agree to go with them. Daddy has two sons with his second wife and they never had a daughter. I don't know about them, maybe they don't know how to make a baby girl. My stepmother didn't like them. I hope my mommy taught him.

They are five and seven years apart from me but they are not bad like their Mommy. Feeling pretty, my aunt is even prettier even though she used to be an actress. I don't even pay attention to my brothers because I remember Dad from their faces. Because they have a lot of similarity, eh. But they do their best to talk to me.

As for Mommy, she had a son with her second husband. He also doesn't have a daughter because he and Daddy are the only ones who know how to do this and that is no longer possible. Psh. Maybe someone will cry when they look back at each other.

I was just lying on my bed and honestly speaking, I was too lazy to get up and get ready for our flight tonight. Daddy is already in Canada because he stayed for good with his second family. Good for him because they will distract me from what I'm doing now.

While Mommy is in London. I am really their only child who chose to stay in the Philippines because Tita Mommy is also here. But I'm often in other countries too, especially when we have the olympic games.

Tita is a hoteliers and she will be gone even for a year, which will not make her staff feel that the person she trusts can handle it alone without her. Duh, I'm referring to my cousin. She's good at business too, eh.

"Coz, Mommy said to get up!" Speaking of the devil, psh.

"I don't want to! Why do I have to be there?! Daddy has so many children!" I complained and buried my face in my pillow. Then I closed my eyes tightly.

"Let's go, coz... I want to go to Canada because it's my vacation," said Mommy. You know I'm super busy. Why haven't you helped me run a hotel yet? You graduated from HRM, right? " he scolded me.

I am an HRM graduate from Harvard. Aunt Mommy sent me to school even though Daddy said that he will take care of my tuition but I just told him that I will not go to school if he pays my tuition.

Mommy also offered but I also refused. Did I not accept it from Daddy yet? But I also receive an allowance from them. I had no choice to accept that because my aunt threatened me that she would not give me any allowance if I ignored my parents' help. That's all I received so it's okay

To Be Continued...

Chapter 2

That's why my course is the same because Aunt Mommy chose it for me. He said he expected me to help my cousin in running his own hotel but I only reached 27 years old and I was never able to manage the hotel because of my passion as a tennis player. I think I'd rather throw a ball and soak in the sun.

I got up when I heard a rustle and saw that Devillaine was already pulling my suitcase and showing me some clothes to wear.

"Devi!"

"New!" his imitation. "Mommy! Novy doesn't want to come! He's just lying on the bed and he's not ready yet!" he reported and in less than a minute the door to my room opened.

He is fully dressed and I am the only one they are waiting for. I pouted when I saw her.

"Auntie, pass..."

"It's impossible, sweetheart. Get up now. We're going to be late for our flight," he said and he walked over to me-to my bed.

He pulled my thick comforter while hitting my hip. He knows that I hate being spanked on my butt because it makes it bounce, eh!

I just heard Devillaine's annoying laugh then she came out carrying my suitcase.

Aunty pulled my arm so that I could get up completely. At the same time, he gave me my clothes that my cousin had prepared.

"Mommy, do I still need to come with you? Daddy can celebrate his birthday together with his family! Why do I still feel sorry for you?" I asked only for him to pinch my butt. "Auntie, well..." I was confused.

"Let's go, son. Get dressed, okay? Besides, you're still part of their family even if your Mommy and Daddy left you." He also left me after that.

Am I still part of their family? What?

My frown lasted until we got to Canada. Coach-Ninang Avemn is with us. She's also with her youngest daughter, Avian, who is 7 years old. Yeah, right they can even have a new child with Ninong. Because she is too young to get pregnant again.

"Do you have a plan for your nephew's future, Novyann?" mother asked my aunt.

We are at the hotel which is close to the airport and we are currently checking in. My cousin and Avian were sitting next to me. Devi is busy on her phone and chats with anyone on her Facebook account. Once again, I caught him smiling as if he was also happy with the people he talked to.

Even the boy next to me is doing the same. I also have my own account but I don't like to soak my phone. I prefer to just practice tennis all day or watch that kind of movie.

"I have a man in my heart for her. Guess who?" I heard Tita ask more. I already know that thing but I just don't pay much attention because she told me that in the last two years but she never introduced me to a man.

He will direct me to the man he likes. He thinks that he is not like Daddy. I don't know if there are still men who stick to one with a woman. From those I see around me, from my co-players, they are all brokenhearted. So I can say that there is no sensible man in the world. Daddy is really with him, who knows only good things about his life.

"I'm not a fortune teller, Novyann. Just tell me already," said the godmother.

"Do you know the Brilliantes clan?" Aunt Mommy asked her. I chose to listen to what they were talking about even though I was their topic.

"Oh, my! I know that. They are one of the biggest firms in the country! And they have beautiful breeds. Don Brill has many grandchildren. So who is the man you chose for Novy?" Why is he so excited in Ninan Avemn's voice?

What's up with that Brilliantes clan?

"Hmm... The eldest and second grandsons can't be. But Don Brill's eldest grandson has two younger brothers. I'm sure your child will get along well with that engineer. They are also here in Canada so I really meant it take Novy with you."

"Auntie, I guess you're just pimping me out with the man you're talking about, ah. You don't have a husband with me anymore?" I am satisfied with them. He just gave a peace sign and I turned to Devillaine who just shrugged. "You know that, coz?" I asked her.

"No one living in our country knows anyone from that clan, coz," he answered while not looking at me. It's just on his phone.

"Wrong. There are still people they don't recognize," I promised and that's when I got his full attention.

"What do you mean by that, Novy?" he asked interestedly.

"Of course, I'm another one there, no!" I said and then I stood up carrying my luggage.

I approached Aunt Mommy and Godmother. At the same time, aunt gave me my keycard. My cousin and I share a room because that's what we often do when we're abroad.

It's not because we're both stingy, but we'd rather you have one room. We won't last long either.

"Your daddy said that we should go straight to their mansion. But I'm just thinking about you, Novy. I know you hate staying at your daddy's house the most."

That's true. I don't want to stay there with daddy's family. I'm not comfortable. I just can't sleep well either. I feel like someone is strangling my neck when I sleep.

"Behave, Novy. You are the eldest and only daughter of your daddy. You should be proud because you are the only girl in their family," my godmother encouraged me.

"I really don't know, Godmother, eh. I'm just annoyed by Dad's face-"

"Novy," aunt said my name seriously. Mother Avemn burst out laughing because of my immediate silence.

"You're the only one who can silence this beautiful child of mine, Novyann."

"So can you, Ninang Avemn."

"Novy, you know why I didn't give you one either, hmm?" I turned to Mother Avemn when she spoke.

We are currently walking because we are going to our hotel room. They were just walking ahead and Devi and I were behind the three of them.

We still pass a lot of foreigners who look at our behavior. It took me a while so I raised an eyebrow at them. What are they looking at?

"Novy, if someone smiles at you, they should smile back," Devi softly whispered to me. I just elbowed him.

"I don't care about them," I said rudely.

I turned to Ninan Avemn again. "What is it then, Godmother?" I asked her.

"Because...someone invited you to coach a new tennis player," he replied with a smile. That's not a good idea.

"Mom, you know that my patience is short when it comes to that," I said.

Because that was true. I'm also not a good coach if ever. I get annoyed very quickly when a tennis player misses. I don't want it to get to the point where they hate me and say that I'm just a hero.

It's because I'm the more successful because I'm always the champion in the olympics game. As long as I can, I really want to be a good player, the type that will make me their role model and also give them motivation.

"I have agreed, Novy. Your daddy's birthday is still on Sunday so we can go there anytime. But of course, we will rest tomorrow," he said.

Aunt Mommy pressed the elevator and she glanced at me. "Do you want to see the man I'm talking about, Novy?" she asked me. Why does aunty love what she always tells me?

"Who wants to see that man? It's just you, Mommy, eh," I said with a sneer. The excitement was evident in his voice. Mr.

Aunt Mommy, sometimes I call her, Aunt or Mommy. I even prefer to be just Mommy, but my real mommy might get jealous if I don't label what I'm going to tell her as an aunt. I don't really care about her really.

"Don't worry, sweetheart. I know him," he said and winked at me.

"Why not just Devi, Aunt?" I asked a curious question only to have my cousin immediately complain. He doesn't want either.

"I know that too, Novy. But I don't bet on the engineer, eh. I prefer that crew of ours at the hotel-oh! It's gone, Mommy!" he suddenly retracted what he said.

Ninan and I looked at each other then Tita just glared at Devi. What crew?

"What is that, Aunt?" I asked impatiently.

"Well, I'm also not sure if Don Brill will like you as his granddaughter." Nina laughed so hard.

As if they already knew that the man that Aunt Mommy chose would not like me just because of my attitude? Well, I admit that I also behave strangely. I've been called a cold-hearted person.

"Mommy! It's only Devi's!" I said.

"No, Mom! Novy's only!" Devi insisted. I frowned.

It was Devillaine who opened the room for the two of us and her mommy even checked it just to make sure that we would both be comfortable. I just shrugged and fell down on the bed. Its softness.

"Let's eat dinner together later, alright?" Aunt uttered. "Novy, don't forget to call your Dad. So that it doesn't sulk you." I rolled my eyes.

"Yes," I just said.

"As if Novy will call that, Mommy. You know your firstborn, Mom."

This is one of the things I liked about my second family. Even Devi didn't treat me like other people. I just felt more like his brother. Hmm, I'm two months older than him. That's our only gap. He is also my roommate when we were young.

"Novy, son..."

"You want me to go see Daddy right away? Maybe his witch wife will be surprised by me," I joked.

"Do whatever you want, Novy. Alright, you two can rest," he said goodbye to us A few minutes ago I felt my cousin standing up and when I looked back at him he was already at the door. What is he planning? Is he going out somewhere?

"I will report you to Mommy," I said and she stopped. She glanced at me.

"Let's go out, Novy?" he begged but I shook my head. See? He is really planning something.

"I do not want. I'm tired from our flight earlier," I said.

"Eh, you're used to it, right?"

"I do not want to. You just go out," I said and just covered my head with a pillow.

I'm lazy and I feel tired. Just a few seconds ago I looked at him again and he was gone. That one really came out. I think he's meeting someone outside, ah.

I got up and reached for my slingbag on the bedside table to take out my phone. Even if it's against my heart to do this, I don't want to disappoint my aunt.

I looked for Dad's name in my phonebook but I was about to call him when Mommy's name suddenly appeared. It only took me a few rings before I answered his call. I always do that. Sometimes they call 3 times, if Daddy calls, then I will answer.

"Hello?" I answered the call.

"Let's meet outside, Novy. I saw you earlier with your aunt and your cousin," she said. No hello-hello at all?

"Where did you see me?" I will ask.

"You're in Canada, Novy. I saw you here at the hotel. I want to tweak your stepmom and she even invited my husband." I frowned. Why is he saying this to me? Shouldn't that belong to my daddy's wife?

"You complain to him. Not mine. What do I care about you?" I said coldly.

"I'm still your mother. Watch your language. Get out, Novy Marie."

"I'm tired, Mom. We just arrived," I just said and he sighed.

"Me as well," he promised coldly.

"The hell..." I said.

"I fvcking heard that." My mother is not really a sensible woman. I really don't want to inherit from him, eh. It's cheap.

I hung up and looked at myself first. I grinned as something suddenly came to my mind.

I changed my clothes first. Before I go out. I wore my black sleeveless blouse with only two buttons open. White shorts down, the trend worn by women. Just a little bit of my movement will show my panties.

Mommy is not conservative but she doesn't want me to wear this outfit because she says it's not enough for boys to insult me.

Whatever else he was saying to me but he also left me with my aunt, eh. He's just a preacher, he can't take care of me properly.

I chose red lipstick and my hair that just reached my shoulders I purposely messed it up as if someone was pulling it out too. But it's just a messy hair. Not obvious either, psh.

I just put on the heels I used earlier and then I went out. When I saw the elevator that was about to close, I ran closer to it so that I could catch it.

I just closed my palm and smiled when it opened. But I was about to board the elevator when I didn't expect that our eyes would meet with a man with a very serious facial expression and cold eyes I swallowed violently because I felt like I was going to melt the way he stared at me and it hadn't even been a few minutes.

Why can he look at me like that?

His eyebrows are thick and I just fell in love with a man's eyebrows, the tip of his nose and his jaw. Her lips are naturally red. Why is this one super pogi? He is also very tall.

My chest felt tight because of the speed of my heartbeat. I guess this is abnormal, eh. I cleared my throat and got on board but I seem to regret it because when it closed I was even more deafened by the force of the drum in my chest.

What happened?

Maybe he can't hear the speed of my heartbeat, ah? Why is my heartbeat suddenly like this? This is my first time. oh god...

"Maryann... No, behave," I heard him say and I also heard ngeow? What?

Got a cat? I couldn't help but look at him-at his arm. He was holding a cat and it was too small.

I held one of my arms tightly because I was excited to hold it and stroke its fur. I love cats because they are just so cute but I have to hold back.

It was embarrassing for the man next to me, therefore I slowly distanced myself and took a deep breath.

I think I reached the corner of the elevator when it suddenly lost its light. I was immediately filled with fear. I don't see anything!

To Be Continued...

Chapter 3

The cold makes me sweat and I can't see anything but darkness. I was holding on to the cold wall of the elevator just to get my balance because I felt like I was about to fall to the floor.

"Aunt Mommy..." I said softly. I don't care anymore if the man I'm with can hear me inside this elevator or maybe he didn't even hear me. Because of the weakness of my voice. Did I really say that?

My chest was pounding so hard that I was almost deaf. My heartbeat is not normal anymore. The speed is too much. Oh my gosh...

I felt that the man moved but I didn't pay much attention to it.

"Hello, what happened to the elevator?" I heard him ask. His voice was cold. A few moments later someone answered him "I'm sorry, Sir. It's just a brownout."

"Please, fix your generator power immediately. I have a company with me," he said.

"How many of you are inside the elevator, Sir?" the man asked him.

"We're three. A little cat and," he paused and cleared his throat. "A very beautiful woman," he added.

A very beautiful woman?

"Sorry again, Sir. Wait a minute. We're going to fix the system right away."

When the man said goodbye, we ate in silence for a few minutes before he spoke.

"You okay, Miss?" he asked. I'm not really sure if he was worried about me. Because it's in his voice, eh. He composed earlier.

"I-I am not okay... I don't see anything!" I answered hysterically. I didn't hide it anymore because that's what I really feel "Calm down..." his voice said softly. I grabbed my trembling right hand. How can I calm down if my fear of the dark is eating me up?

"H-How? I-I'm terrified of the dark... I can't breath... I'm h-having a hard time..." I said with a sob. My fear is consuming me too much and if I stay like this for too long I will really pass out.

"Okay, take a deep breath. Can I come close to you?" he asked and I stilled. Why would he come to me?

"W-Why?" I stammered.

"Wanna hold my cat?" he suddenly asked me.

"W-Why? C-Can your cat light up the elevator?" I asked him innocently and I heard him chuckle softly. It's like...it's like my mood is calming down.

"Nope. Silly you. Can I come closer?" he asked again. Why does he want to come to me?

"It's up to you..." I just said. This is just because of my nyctophobia. That's why I'm really like this. I was already sliding down the floor.

I just felt his footsteps approaching my direction. His presence only made me more nervous. My heart started racing and I couldn't think straight anymore.

Until he knelt by my side. "I'm sorry. I forgot my phone. Do you have yours?" he asked and I wondered if I had my phone with me but... it looks like I didn't. I don't think it's in my slingbag.

"Uhm... I forgot too," I just answered.

"Can I touch you?"

"Huh? Why?" I asked in surprise because why would he touch me?

"I promise, I won't do anything that you might be scared of something..."

"D-Do whatever you want..." I just said. I don't feel that he will do anything bad. I just let him.

I was startled when his big and warm palm landed on my left cheek. My lips parted in shock because it seemed like an electric voltage was flowing from his hand to my cheek.

"Maryann... Make her comfortable with your touch," he said and I just heard the noise of his pet cat. As if he understood her.

He moved the cat to me and I just held it. I brought it to my cheek and I closed my eyes when I felt its soft fur and its noise that seemed to be comforting me.

"T-Thank you," I thanked shyly and I was even startled when he touched my right hand that was also holding the cat.

"Why are you afraid of the dark?" he asked me softly.

"I just have... nyctophobia," I answered and told him the truth about why I'm afraid of the dark. I don't care if he's another stranger. I just don't know why I'm talking to him.

My fear of the dark changed because of his presence but my heart beat differently. The hair on my body rose every time he played with my fingers.

He is a man and I know that this kind of situation is not normal but I feel safe because I have someone with me in the elevator. That I can somehow fight my nyctophobia.

"Oh, okay. Have you ever had a check up?"

"I don't have time. I've been busy and I've been carrying it for a long time, it's hard to cure," I answered shaking my head.

"At least try it. You have nothing to lose if you try." I think his voice became serious again.

"I don't want it," out of nowhere I just said that and at the same time the surroundings lit up. I guess the light came back on and that's when I saw the position of the man I was with who was stuck inside the elevator.

We both fell on the floor and leaned against the cold wall. The little cat was in my arms and to this day he is still playing with my fingers.

Only then did I see his handsome face nearby. It's really perfect. Her nose is really sharp and her eyelashes are just cute.

I felt like I was going to throw up from the nervousness and the pounding in my chest when our eyes met. It seemed like I was going to melt with the way he was staring. I was still fighting it even though my feelings for him were strange but that was also interrupted when someone spoke.

"Is everything okay?" The man immediately stood up and I stared at my palm when he released it. I don't know why if I feel like... Uhm... I don't want to let him go? But Novy, he's just a stranger. So, why are you feeling this way?

I took a deep breath and was about to stand up when he extended his hand. I accepted that because he just helped me stand up. Even though I was heavy, he was able to pull me upright.

Because of his strength, I almost fell into his chest. Fortunately I was able to avoid it quickly.

"T-Thank you," I just said and gave him his pet. It's making noise again. He didn't take it first because he took off his American coat that I knew if I was the one to wear it, it would reach my leg.

My eyes widened because he placed it on my shoulder. I looked at him in wonder.

"Don't wear that kind of cloth next time, Miss," he promised gently. When he took the cat from me, his finger stuck to the back of my palm. I was just stunned by what he did.

I can smell the perfume he used that is now enveloping my body. He came out first and I stayed inside for a few seconds because the man was gone earlier.

I let out a sigh as I thought about going out. I looked at the contents of my slingbag only to have my lips parted in shock.

My cellphone is still here, ah! God, I just said that I'm not sure if I brought it. Eh, I didn't even check earlier. It's really crazy. Psh.

I check my phone again and I am immediately interrupted by a text message from my Mommy. He really did nothing but annoy me. When did my mother care about me? Mr.

He was in the hotel restaurant and when he saw me walking, he immediately looked at me.

"What took you so long, Novy Marie?" I rolled my eyes and it didn't escape his eyes, "And what is that?" she asked again.

He was referring to the black coat I was wearing. Does Mommy even need to ask this?

I approached her and kissed her cheek. "I'm doing fine, Mom," I promised without emotion.

"I'm not asking you that. Why does that look like a man's coat? Do you have a boyfriend and why didn't I even know? Did your daddy find out about that before or did your aunt hide it from me again?" he asked me one after another. I took the drinks he was drinking and did not answer him immediately.

"Why don't you ask me first if I'm okay? That's really what you're going to ask me, huh Mommy?" I asked him coldly. She clinched her teeth and immediately got angry at my actions.

"You really have no manners, Novy. Is your aunt that proud of you?" he also asked me coldly.

"Why don't you ask yourself, Mommy? Are you really going to judge Tita for raising me like this? Of course, you and Dad left me when I was young. You bastards," I said angrily and because he was the same, he took a glass of water and poured it on my face. I closed my eyes tightly and heard loud breathing around us.

I know that someone saw us but I don't care anymore.

"Show some respect! I'm still your mother, Novy!" he is interested in me and his eyes are really sharp. If it was possible to kill such a look, I might have been lying on the floor.

"Even though you are my mommy and you are the woman who gave birth to me, respect me too, Mommy. I fvcking need that and you've only been my mother for three years. If I could just forget you, I would have done it. Pvnyeta!" I was so tired that I stood up and walked away.

"New! Come back here!" he still shouted.

"I don't know her," I said to the people watching us.

The gown I am wearing today is STRAP and backless and its color is emerald green which suits my fair complexion better. Aunt Mommy prepared this for me because she knew that I didn't really prepare for my parents' birthday either, so she expected that I wouldn't have a new dress to wear tonight.

We only stayed at the hotel for a few days and then we went to Dad's mansion. Where his new family also lives here. I'm not bitter, because I'm just annoyed with my daddy. They and Mommy. Until now, I still blame them. Fortunately, my aunt is kind and loving. If it wasn't for Auntie, I would never really talk to them again.

Aunt also found out what I did to my mother, I knew it was wrong to answer Mommy like that and I even cursed in front of her but I didn't even feel guilty. Because I don't really care about her. It's still like how he also lost interest in me. We should both be fair.

I was about to pull my fingers through my hair when I saw Devi holding the coat of the man I met-I mean the man I was stuck in the elevator with.

I haven't seen the owner of that coat even though I'm trying to find him, but I can't find him anymore. I don't know if I'm just imagining that night, but it's not, eh. I still have evidence. Chos.

I also didn't wash her coat because I didn't want to lose the smell of her perfume. I'm curious what brand of perfume she uses and why is it so hard to find?

Don't touch it, Devi!" I shouted to my cousin and he scratched his cheek.

"That was one day ago, coz. Whose coat is that? Don't tell me, are you hiding something from me and Mommy, your boyfriend? Why don't you introduce us to our Mommy? Your love life is getting old, huh," he said and I rolled my eyes at him.

"He is not my boyfriend, Devi. It just happened that when my nyctophobia hit me, he was there to comfort me," I said and his eyes widened.

"And you trusted him?! You weren't even scared?! Gosh! You don't even know him!" he yelled at me and he looked stressed right away.

"Scared? He was just being kind enough to help me, wasn't he!" I also shouted at him and tormented him.

"I'll report you to Mommy!"

"Alright, I'll also report you that you came out of our private suite first after you answered the call on your phone!" I threatened him and he snorted. Because his reason was that we went out together and he just came along so I could meet my mommy, but who is this Devi fooling?

Well, he had a date that day. I just don't know who and why was there at that time. As if he knew very well that he was there.

"You're terrible at that, Novy!"

"What are you doing? And why do you raise your voice to each other?" We were both startled when Aunt Mommy suddenly appeared and I immediately hid the coat behind me so she couldn't see. He will also ask me a question just in case, eh.

She's fine, she's only wearing an orange wrap dress but she looks elegant and looks like she's never really aged. That's why many men still fan her. He just ignored them, even when Devillaine and I were young. Because he said he prefers to take care of both of us.

"Nothing, Mommy," Devi and I responded at the same time. He raised an eyebrow at us and shook his head at the end "Let's go. Your daddy's party is about to start, Novy," he said to which I just nodded and Devi elbowed me.

"I won't leave you until you tell me who really owns that," he whispered softly to me.

To Be Continued...