When Fate Decided to Play its Part

CHAPTER FORTY-THREE;

A piece of truth and lie

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His stares were penetrating and were heated as the sun, as if they were trying to melt her along with the floor. The usual cold and stoic he always wears was gone, it was broken with only two emotions; shock and disbelief.

His green eyes were trying to focus on her and Kai but they kept on wandering whenever his mind enters that scene again and again.

That was 7 years ago, he believed that he can vaguely remember the things that happened during those times considering it was already too long- but by the mere mention of her pregnancy- his memories that were locked and buried deep in his mind came rushing in like a like a broken dam.

Sheryl finally noticed his reaction and when she deciphered and understood them- she was instantly engulfed with one strong emotion; regret. She bit her lips and cursed her loose mouth. If only she knew how to read the atmosphere and how to hold back and use her brain amidst of anger and panic- she should have not slipped like this.

‘It seems like he doesn’t really know about it.’

She wanted to stomp her feet in regret and anger again. ‘Stupid, stupid.’

“Tyler,” she called out for him, desperately trying to come up with an idea to make his mind astray from the topic she said. “We should go now- the clients must be waiting- you said this project was important right? You said it was important to the point that I had to beg so you will consider bringing me here with you. Hey, Tyler!”

‘She’s desperate.’ Althea said in her mind. ‘She’s desperate to the point that she even said something so embarrassing.’ Althea sighed for her.

“Althea,” Tyler said as if he didn’t hear Sheryl. He was originally standing with his back facing her but after that, he turned his body to face her and took a step forward in attempt to come near her, but Althea took a step back, implying him to not dare. He stopped his steps but his eyes didn’t leave her figure. His stares were even more intense after she took her steps backwards. “Are you running away?”

He also looked up at her, staring at her with his blue eyes that he got from her. They were calm, they are still and unruffled. Althea let out a small laugh before looking back at Tyler.

not running away,” she said. “Why would I even run

said. “Don’t say anything- no more nonsense!” She looked

figure for a moment before dragging them back to her. “Tell me Althea, I want the

pulling his arm to bring his attention towards her. “I was just kidding! It isn’t true! Ah- right! He’s not your son,

annoyed, Tyler shoved her away from him. His brows were furrowed and he was looking at her threateningly. “Shut up. Don’t wait for the time

refuses to back down. She shouted. “Have you forgotten that you called her

continued, “See? You yourself

crossed on his eyes , as if his own brain was

the fuck are you

words to him when

"I always thought that you were logical and not hasty,

he fall silent, it seems like his thoughts about being the father was gone, but deep down; he actually ’hoped’ it was true. For why, he himself

was silent the whole time finally opened her mouth to speak for the silent two. Tyler and Sheryl looked at her; the former’s face was solemn with a hint of hidden distress while the latter looks like she was about to spat a venom but tries to hold back. Althea was looking as calm as ever- it planted panic in Sheryl’s heart while it

feelings at all, she smiled and told them, “Sheryl’s right. Kai’s not your

relaxed a little and she once again

all. He has his brows furrowed as his solemn face turned fierce- as if he doesn’t

will surely run and hide from the mother’s sight- especially those people at the top like him,

really

tell me why did you said those words,” Tyler said, his voice and facial expression

and unpleasant especially in front of the person she used to despise and loath. There was still anger- but it was just a small fire- too small to even burn something. But- his question sparked something inside her. The question