birthday is coming

Chapter 6

Someone's Point of View

I heard a knock. I waved my hand to one of my men to open the door. One of my men entered who I had ordered to track Zeara.

Any news? B-Boss, Zerron and his son have met"

I couldn't stop throwing the glass of wine in front of me.

Bullsh*t! B-Boss, I'm sorry if I didn't do something for You're worthless!"

I took out the gun and pointed it in the center of his forehead. He immediately knelt down and spread his palms. For a long time I forgave his mistakes. I told him to make a way or any gimmick so that the paths of Zaera and Zerron don't meet but still to no avail.

B-Boss, have mercy, I have a family"

Really? You should have thought about that first so that you don't neglect your work! Now, you're useless to me!"

I was about to pull the trigger when somebody entered the room.

Hey! What's going on?" It asked passing my staff who was now shaking with fear. "Ow, sorry to interrupt. I didn't know you were going to send something again" It was sarcastic and sat down on the couch.

He poured wine into the glass.

What are you doing here, Heiress?"

Checking on you and I guess there are no progress in your plans. Everything is sloppy" He said sarcastically to me causing me to point the gun at him.

Seriously? You're really going to focus that on me? Look oh, your stupid staff is running" He pronounced it sharply and pointed at my staff who were running away. It's irritating to hear his voice. I fired it quickly and it was right in the center of his head. It quickly fell to the floor. I signaled one of my ally to clean that mess.

How many lives have you wasted? Three? Five? Ten? You even tried to enter his company to steal the blueprint but unfortunately you never succeed. I think you have brought out all your aces, but you still have no assurance that you' I'll win against him."

She's roasting the hell out of me. Annoying! Shut the f*ck up, Heiress!"

It's just a dream. If it's no use, I probably would have killed this girl long ago. I dropped the gun on the table.

You think your plans have progressed? How about the Heirloom? Aren't you sloppy to take that from Tanda? You still haven't gotten married yet. I'm not the only sloppy one here"

But of the two of us, you're the sloppy one I was about to grab the gun from the table again when he pulled out a gun and aimed it straight at my heart. It grinned. I didn't have a choice but to heave a deep sigh. Ts

He stood up and put the glass down on the table. "Well, our wedding is coming soon. About the heirloom, I can still get it in another way"

Tsk. Do you have any plans?"

Of course I do. I will take care of that matter. How about you? When do you plan to show Zaera? I'm sure maybe if you don't show her for a long time she will forget her ex-boyfriend completely? It's teasing I sat on the recliner and took out my wallet where there was still a photo of the two of us together. We're happy before not until that bastard ruined everything We'll meet soon" I answered simply.

Yeah. Yeah. Whatever. Just make sure and please fence that girl off, she's interfering with Zerron and I's life" He reminded I have to go, I just passed by"

He drained the wine from his glass and stood up then left the room. I sighed before taking out my cellphone. I'll make my first move today.

Three days have passed since Zerron and I met again at the mall as well as Zian. I don't know but I can't forget what he said as well as the expression on his face that day.

I sighed and sat on the bed. I'm not numb to understand that he's hurting but he deserved it.

But he has a point tho. I chose my head. Don't feel sorry for him Zaera. He didn't feel sorry for you then. I just stood up to go to the veranda and watch Hather and Lovern downstairs playing with Zian.

His fifth birthday is coming up and we will be leaving the country even before that. We will celebrate his birthday in Spain. We have already talked about it. We haven't told this to Mom and Dad as well as Zian. Hi, Mom!"

I smiled when he waved at me. I just waved back. My cellphone rang so I picked it up from the bedside table. I frowned when I saw that it was an unknown number.

The first thing that immediately came to my mind was Zerron, so I declined it and turned off my cell phone. I don't have time to talk to him. I just went down to get some water.

Just then I saw Zian entering the house with Hather. My eyes searched for Lovern but it was not there.

If your looking for my sister, she's talking with Venice" Said Hather who seemed to notice my search. I nodded. Venice is one of her friends during college days Mommy!" Zian greeted and approached me. I messed up her hair Sweating a lot?" I commented and wiped his sweaty forehead.

He's not tired at all. We're the only ones who got tired of him" Hather said with a smile while getting water from the fridge. I chuckled.

He sat on one of the stools and placed the glass of water on the table.Dada, Doraemon" Zian extended his hand to Hather. Hather laughed and handed over her cell phone with a video of Doraemon. Zian ran out of the kitchen carrying Hather's cellphone. We followed him until he sat on the sofa.

You? Are you okay?" Hather asked me after a few seconds. His facial expression was serious.

I'm fine. Do I look sick?" I laugh. I stopped when I noticed that he was serious I know you, Eve. I know you're not okay"

I heave a deep sigh. Hather really knew me when I had a problem or something was bothering me. That's really what I can't hide from him sometimes. Maybe I am too transparent about myself or he's just so good at reading people's emotions Actually, Zerron's bothering me He looked away and drank water.

Why? Is he still bothering you after you've met each other at the mall last time? No. I'm just bothered by what he said to me that day" I answered with a distant look. It didn't say a word.

I turned to look at him and saw in his eyes that he wanted to say something. I stared at him for a long time and he was the first to look away.

Can I ask you something, Eve?" I know that he is serious about whatever he asks. I just nodded to him.

Do you still love Zerron?"

I blinked at his question. I didn't expect it. Suddenly my heart skipped a beat. I looked away and laughed. Is it just me or do I feel like my laughter is shallow?

What kind of question is that? That was a long time ago, five years ago, I've moved on I'm only asking for a yes or no answer, Eve I was stunned by what he said. I swallowed. I have really moved on from him. I am no longer affected when I see him. Even if he and Heiress get rich, I don't care anymore.

I've really moved on" I answered for sure. He looked away.

We didn't talk for a long time. I was shocked when he held my hand. I didn't react immediately. I couldn't even remove his hand from mine.

H-Hather, it's my hand" I promised. Instead of letting go, he held her tightly.

Will you stop thinking about him, Zaera?" I was not immediately speechless by this question. I wanted to tell him that I'm not thinking about Zero but I couldn't speak because I was nervous about the way he was looking at me I will always be here for you, Zae" He said to me sincerely. "Always remember that" He said with a smile.

I've been thinking for this for a long time and I don't want to regret something that I didn't even do. No matter what your answer to my question is, I will accept it"

He sniffed then took a deep breath. My chest pounded because I seemed to know what he was going to say next.

Will you give me a chance, Zae? Give me a chance to show you how much I love you Oh my God! Kyaaah! I can't believe it! Kuya has confessed to you! Oh My God! Finally! He's not stupid anymore!"

My arms almost fell apart as it shook me one after another. It's just a little bit and everything I'm going to circumcise will come out with the force of its screaming. And take note, he is so close to me now that I feel like my eardrum is about to burst.

So, what did you say? What did you say to Brother?" She excitedly asked while holding my both hands. He also had a big smile on his lips.

I slowly shook my head. Her smile slowly fades away. I know he was happy with whatever my answer was to his brother. Ever since, she kept teasing me about her brother, but my heart really belonged to Zero. It was only then because right now no one owns my heart "I'm sorry, Love. I'm not really ready to enter into a relationship"

He suddenly hit me on the arm. That's just weak. What are you doing! That's okay, because the heart can't be taught who to love" he said sincerely.

Suddenly he laughed. "Where is Brother?" He asked, still laughing in the kitchen After he talked to me earlier about that matter, I immediately apologized to him because I can't promise to return the love he gives me. Although I dumped him, he's still persistent to pursue me. I just let him.

Wahahaha is busted. Just a moment, Zae. I'm just going to Brother" He said goodbye to me.

I would have stopped him to tell him not to tease his older brother but I couldn't do anything as he ran out of the room "Brother!" I even heard Hather call it. It's really broken.

I just held my breath and looked out the window where the moonlight was coming into the room.

'Zae, I'm ready to be Zian's father. I will accept and love him as my own child'

I remember what Hather said to me earlier. Actually, I have nothing to criticize about Hather. He's a good man. He will be a good boyfriend, a good husband and a good father. I know that because I have seen and experienced that side of him.

Actually, I admire him because of that.

Mom, where are you?"

Translation: Mom, where are you?

I turned to the door when I heard Zian's voice. I think it's going up the stairs.

Mom is here, Zi

Translation: Mom is here, Zi

He ran into the room and approached me. I picked it up and sat it on the bed. I noticed that his eyes were a bit puffy, maybe he was tired and sleepy from playing earlier Why? Do you need anything?"

It shook its head. I caressed his head.

Are you sleepy?" I asked again. He nodded so I smiled and laid him down on the bed.

I sided with him. He hugged me so I kissed his forehead. I lightly patted his bumps and started to hum his favorite lullaby. Since childhood, I have always hummed 'Sa Ugoy ng Duyan' to him so that he can fall asleep easily.

More than a minute passed and I just kept on humming Mom, where is Daddy?"

I stopped humming when I heard this question. I looked at his face and he was also staring at me. I thought it was sleeping but it wasn't.

You mean Dada? Why? Do you want to sleep with him?" I asked weakly.

Not Dada Hather. Mi papá, mamá. Dónde está mi verdadero papá?"

Translation: My Daddy, Mama. Where is my real Daddy?

I'm not prepared. I don't know what to answer him. I seem to have lost my tongue and voice when he suddenly asked me. I hugged him tight enough not to suffocate him. What should I answer? I swallowed because something seemed to block my throat.

Mama, I want to meet my Daddy. When will he go home?"

And his question made my heart tremble even more. I never talked about his real Dad about anything else. I just told him that his dad is working far away so he won't be able to come home but I've never said that he will be able to come back Son, y-your Daddy is working far away and he w-will not be able to come back"

But I miss Daddy, Mama" I noticed the sadness in her voice. I couldn't stop my tears from falling. I didn't make any noise. I'm sorry, Zi. I'm sorry but it is impossible for your Daddy to come home because he will have his own family soon. I also apologize because I will not allow him to have you with 'me'

But he can't really come home, son" I answered him sadly. "He's really busy" I added even though it wasn't true.

Why, mom? He didn't miss me?"

H-He misses you so much, Zi" I whispered to him to reassure him.

Then, why isn't he coming back home?"

At the last question, my heart ached even more. The heaviness in the chest. I find it even more difficult because I don't know what I can answer him.

Third Person's Point of View

Zerron was sitting on his recliner and just staring at his laptop where the repeated words appearing on the screen could be seen. He took the wine glass and clinked it.

warning someone is Decipher the code"

That's just over and over again. He just sighed and shook his head because of the stupidity of the person behind him. It got stuck in his hand where he once held his son's hand. He felt a different joy at that time but it was undeniable that he was also hurt to see his son hugging someone else and calling him Dada' It was different when he saw his mother and daughter with someone else. His chest felt heavy when he remembered that scenario where he could see that they were like a whole family. He quickly threw the glass he was holding and he put both of his hands on the table because he felt poisoned. He has been locking himself in his office for more than a few days and drowning himself in work and alcohol. He didn't sleep anymore because of his many thoughts.

He shook his head before taking a deep breath. He felt dizzy in his senses. He didn't know but since he saw Zaera he couldn't get her out of his mind. It seemed like a broken record playing over and over in his mind.

He heard a knock on the door. Next is its opening and the entry of Don Fugere with his cousin Ephraim. Zerron immediately shot his cousin a bad look, who quickly looked away.

What are you doing here, Grandpa?"

Don Fugere looked at him. "Are you planning to drown yourself in work and alcohol, Zerron? Tsk. That is not your concern, Grandpa. What are you doing here?" He asked this lazily then he sighed You really don't look like a child. Fix yourself. You're the next Emperor so act like one" Don Fugere preached to him. He took out a brown envelope and threw it in the center of Zerron's desk.

What is this?"

Open what you know and give me an answer if until now you have not told me about them" Don Fugere said meaningfully so Zerron quickly took it.

He swallowed because it was crushed by the thing he was holding. He quickly took out its contents and the photos of Zaera and Zian as well as him together in the mall opened to him.

how did you find out about this, Grandpa?" Zerron asked firmly and placed the photos on his desk.

Well, it was an accident. I was after with someone else and my ally saw you. To my surprise, you're with Zaera and my grandson. What, Zeron? Are you really not planning to tell me anything?"

Zerron washed his hand from his face. Grandpa, it's not like that!"

Don't raise your voice, youngman. Why? Are you afraid of me knowing because you don't want to be separated from your girl? Zerron caught his senses because of what Don Fugere said. It was quiet but his head was hurting.

I know you don't want me to interfere with your decisions, but it's not too late, Zerron. Open your mind if you don't want to regret it" Don Fugere promised seriously. Don Fugere turns his wheelchair. "And I'm telling you, Zerron. I want you and Zaera to be together again whether you like it or not. I want you to be together under the same roof with my grandson" He decidedly ordered Zerron and he signaled to Ephraim to push its wheelchair.

Zerron immediately looked up because of what his Grandfather said.

What?! But I can't do---"

No more buts, Zerron. When you don't do that, not only will you not get my property but also the heirloom and I will disqualify you as a Del Fierro. Always remember that"

What the f*ck?!' He said it in his mind. Heaven and earth fell upon it.

Ephraim shook his head because of what happened to his cousin. Immediately Don Fugere left with Ephraim and left Zerron ruffling his hair not knowing what to do. He didn't know what his first decision would be.

He thinks about whether or not he will break up with Heiress because he regrets what they were together. And it still has a part in his heart. He also didn't know how to start talking to Zaera because she didn't want to see him. He fell down on the table because of his problem.

To Be Continued..