Author's note.

Hello. Sorry for the late  update. I've been too busy with work lately. So I decided to do a longer update to suffice for the long wait. I hope you'll like it, please don't hesitate to vote and comment. I'm hoping to hear what you think of the story so far.

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No One's POV

"Okay kids, let's hit it from the top. We need to clean up your choreo today. You don't want to be the laughing stock tomorrow right?!!!" Aireen shouted as the kids groaned from exhaustion.

They've all been at it for almost five hours now and their teacher is cussing them for the nth time demanding to perfect the steps of Exo's Love Shot. Their teacher is an EXO-L so there's no question why every time they're to perform on stage EXO songs are used. They looked at their bubbly yet harassed adviser. Perspiration dripping on her face and body. Her body fit boxer shirt and leggings wet with sweat sticking it on her body like glue. Her long hair tied in a single ponytail making her look more like a high schooler than a teacher. Her curves, making the boys drool over and the girls envy.

"How I wish I have miss Aireen's body. She's sexy and flawless. I bet when she wears a bathing suit she'd be stunning." sighed one of the girls.

" Oh, but I heard she's already had a kid." blurted Eve, still looking enviously at her favourite teacher.

"Well that's just a rumour dummy." Bennett butted in their conversation.

" Come on kids, stop slacking and get over here so we can start all over from the beginning. " called out Aireen much to the dismay of her students.

The loud speaker started playing the song as Aireen, again lead the kids to the beginning of the dance. Her body swayed gracefully to the beat of the song. The dance will consists of two groups dancing to the same song but with different choreography making it look like a dance battle between boys and girls.

Three fourths of the practice room is surrounded with mirrors where one can see every angle of each dance moves. The glass window near the door provides the onlookers to take a peek inside and watch the happenings inside.

Outside the room, unknown to those dancing inside is the principal with a very prominent handsome guy.

Ervin watched as the woman inside dances in complete in sync with the other kids. His gaze following every step, movement of her hips. The way her hair flew sideways as she flips it in time with the beat of the music. Her body covered with sweat. He can't barely move his eyes away from her. He's not even concentrating on whatever the principal is talking about. His focus is on the woman inside.

You haven't changed one bit. You still love to dance and your body is still way too familiar for my system... Ervin thought to himself, and making a decision.

By the afternoon, Ervin is outside waiting for Aireen to come out of the school building. He saw her getting out together with the kids she's been with this morning. All of them are exhausted yet they looked happy and excited at the same time. Her pink printed above the knee dress flowing freely along with each sway of her body. Her hair untied and down her back. Eyes full of mirth as she shares a joke with them while saying her goodbyes.

He stand straight away from his car and approached her as she walks towards the bustling streets.

"Hi, Aireen. Can I offer you a ride? And...ahm maybe stop for coffee or something?" he said praying she'd accept it casually.

He saw her flinch a little and look at him with her chinky bluish eyes. Her eyes turns blue whenever the sun shines on it. It amazes him actually since her eye color is brown, and she can't explain it herself when he asked her before. She looked at him, a frown settling on her lovely face. It's like she's having a battle within herself.

Ervin was never too far about his thoughts. Aireen is having an internal argument with herself whether she should or shouldn't talk to him. But at last, her good sense and pride made her decide to go with him and end this fast so she could go home to her son.

"Okay, guess we're bound to see each other again from time to time because of your company's project. We better just talk it out so can move along. Just let me make a quick call home." she finally said calmly though inside her stomach feels twisted

She move away and call home not knowing that Ervin moved a little closer to eavesdrop shamelessly.

" Hey, is Jhayvee home? Can I talk him?" she said softly sounding anxious.

" Hi, how's your day? Really? Wow! That's a blast!!! Ahm, by the way, I'll be late coming home tonight." she talked animatedly as she listens to every word the other person on the other side of the phone is saying. Her laughter ringing like music to Ervin's ears, yet causing his heart to ache. It seems she's now in a relationship. Meaning he's already too late.

What can he expect? She'd wait for him until he comes back??? What a loser. She's a lovely woman, so there's bound to have a lot of guys confessing their undying love for her. He hates himself for all that's happened to them. Losing Aireen is the one thing he regrets the most. And coming back to the Philippines to look for her and ask her forgiveness as well as hoping for both of them to come back together is his utmost mission. But now...

" Okay, I promise honey, I'll be home soon. Love you too. Mwah." Aireen blow kisses to the phone and hang up.

"Let's go. Let's get this over and done with. I still need to go and buy a few things before going home. Jhayvee doesn't want me being out too late at night." as she opens the other side of the car.

Ervin got in and start the engine while putting on the seat belt. But before he touched the gear he wasn't able to stop himself from asking.

" Ahm, is...that your boyfriend you're talking to on the phone? " he asked, trying hard to hide the pain in his voice. He started driving towards the main road and to the mall where he saw a Starbucks Cafe as he wait for her answer.

She shake her head from side to side making Ervin let out a thankful breath, only to feel like he was slapped ten times over by her next words.  "He's my everything, the love of my life." she spoke softly, avoiding his eyes.

"H...how long have you been together?" Ervin asked, stuttering. He's face showing sadness.

" Six years." she answered again avoiding to look into his eyes.

The pain in his heart is excruciating. It's like he's been pushed to the corner without any way out. Six years...??? A year after she left the city.

Silence filled the car. Both, contemplating what will the other say or do. Each of them in deep thoughts. One, crying inside because of lose...the other crying because of the lie that must be said.

Aireen took a peek and saw the pain etched on the man's face beside her. But she can't do anything about it. She must protect her son at any cost. And mostly...she must protect herself. From this man.