A/N: Hi guys! sorry for the late update. I've been sick until now. Anyway, i hope you enjoy this chapter and don't forget to drop some comments. 100 comments for the next update. :)

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KELLY's POV

I wiped my sweat as I stared at the dining table. At last, I've finally finished preparing everything. I've been cooking since this afternoon and it's already almost 5:30 pm. I couldn't control the excitement that rose within me. At last, I could finally see my Stephen. Stephen Tyler. A wide smile stretched my lips upon remembering his handsome face.

"Hey. You look tired already. Why don't you rest? Your visitor will be here in two hours but you still look like a mess. Go and prep yourself up. Make sure you make yourself more beautiful than you already are. I'll take care of everything here" I chuckled because of what my mother said.

She'd been living with me almost four months now because she wanted to take care of me especially this past three months. Well, I was against for her to come live with me here because I knew that she has a lot of things to take care of in Colorado but she and my father insisted.

I'm so thankful because I am blessed with understanding and loving parents. Before I could ask anything from them, they're already giving it to me.

I drew myself to her and then hugged her from her side.

"Thank you, mom, for being always there for me" I said gratefully. She kissed my forehead.

"You don't have to thank me, sweetie. I am your mother. Whenever you need me, you know that I'll always be here for you. Me and your daddy will always be here" I smiled and then tightened my arms around her.

"You and daddy are the best. Thank you for being the best parents ever" she chuckled.

"Of course. You're our only child. We love you so much. But now, our love is not solely for you anymore" I pouted but I felt happy inside.

"Well, I'm aware of that but it's okay. Ever since everyone saw her for the first time, I already knew that everyone would love her as much as you did to me. Look at grandpa and granny. They come here everyday just to see her" I answered full of amusement.

"She's just so precious, sweetie. Your daddy didn't even want to go home yet because he wanted to be with her for a little bit longer. If it wasn't only because of a problem that he needed to fix right away at the ranch, he would surely be here". My father went home yesterday. My mom didn't go with him because she wanted to help me into preparing for today.

It was scheduled for them to officially meet my boyfriend today and they were excited but something came up that's why my dad didn't have a choice but to go home.

"C'mon, sweetheart. Go upstairs and prepare yourself. You're already sweaty" I laughed because she acted like I smelt bad. I smelled myself.

"Well, I still smell good, mom" she rolled her eyes while chuckling. I took off the apron that I was wearing.

"I think you should freshen up as well, mom. I already finished everything here anyway"

"I'll do that later. I'll just make sure that everything is into place before I go upstairs" I nodded my head and then went upstairs to my room.

I was about to open the door when someone opened it from the inside. It was my granny followed by my grandpa.

"She's already asleep so we'll go downstairs now" my granny whispered to me. I looked passed them. My heart swelled with love upon seeing my little bundle of joy peacefully sleeping. She's just so cute. Until now, I still couldn't believe how my life changed when she came into my life.

"Thank you for taking care of her while I'm preparing everything downstairs" they both smiled adoringly.

"It's our pleasure, sweetie. We'll go downstairs now so that we won't wake her up. Don't make any noise so that she could sleep longer" my grandpa said. I couldn't help but smile.

"Okay, grandpa" I carefully closed the door when they left. I slowly approached my princess.

"Just a little bit more, sweetheart, and you'll finally meet him" I couldn't help but to feel emotional. She came into my life, unplanned but she was the best thing that ever happened to me.

Because of her presence, my longing for Tyler becomes bearable. I feel like I'm with Tyler as well whenever I hold her in my arms.

I gently touched her soft cheek. She stirred. I thought she was going to wake up but no. She continued sleeping. I planted a feathery kiss on her forehead before I decided to take my bath. I entered the bathroom and then took my clothes off.

I was about to enter the shower room when I stopped in front of the full length mirror and stared at my body. I touched my scar just below my navel. It already has been a couple of months since I got that scar.

"What might be your reaction when you finally see our princess, honey?" I asked, almost in a whisper. I could already imagine his reaction. I could still remember how he cried when he first saw her on Skype. He was so happy but kept on saying sorry because he couldn't be there with me and our little one.

I smiled to myself. I couldn't contain the exhilaration that I was feeling.

I quickly went inside the shower room and then began taking a bath while my mind was busy thinking about Tyler and our reunion later.

After my bath, I brushed my teeth and then blow dried my hair. I just finished drying my hair when I heard a cry. I hurriedly went out of the bathroom and then attended to the need of my precious little one...

After about 15 minutes, she fell asleep again. I kissed her cheek. She's literally the combined miniature version of Tyler and me.

I put her back in her crib, careful not to wake her up.

After that, I quickly dressed up. When I finished prepping myself up, I took my phone that was on the bedside table. I turned it on. I forgot to turn it on when I woke up this morning because I was so occupied.

My eyebrows creased when I saw a lot of messages that came from Tyler. I was about to open the first one when someone knocked at the door.

"Yes?" it was Marcy. She's our household helper. My parents insisted for me to move in to our new house here in New York 7 months ago and Marcy, who was a maid at my grandparent's house, transferred to our house to assist me in everything that I need. They sent her because my grandparents trust her. She had been working for them for almost 20 years already.

"Your visitor is here, Kelly" she informed me. The excitement that was within me doubled upon hearing that. I couldn't wait to see him!

I looked at my princess. She was still sleeping.

"Marcy, please look after my princess for now. Call me when she wakes up" she nodded her head. I briskly went out and descended the stairs. I bit my lower lip. I couldn't stop the overwhelming elation that I was feeling.

At last, after a year, I could finally see him in person.

I descended the stairs with a wide smile on my face. I didn't see my mother and my grandparents at the living room so I concluded that they were at the kitchen.

I went straight to the living room and there, I saw him. He has his back on me direction. He was staring at the big picture that was hanging on the wall.

"Honey!" I squealed excitedly. At last, he's finally here! He slowly turned around upon hearing my voice. It was him! I ran towards him and flew to his arms but I didn't expect the reaction of my heart when I felt his body against mine. I slowly unwrapped my arms around him and then stared at him with a scowl.

He was staring at me full of longingness. I could see the mixed emotions on his face while staring at me. I suddenly lost my voice. I took a step backwards, confused and shocked at the same time.

"Y-You?" I voiced out in shock.

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STEPHEN TYLER's POV

I kept on calling Kelly's phone for numerous times already but her number was unreachable. I wanted to throw my phone because of frustration.

I wanted to go after Syril right away when I discovered that he went home in the USA but I couldn't. Tickets were already sold out and I just got a ticket the next morning.

"Will you relax? You look like you're about to explode" Joaquin said but I ignored him. I couldn't really calm down knowing that Syril would go see Kelly. I've already sent her a lot of messages but she wasn't answering. I tried to call her mom but it was the same.

My fists tightened again. If only I could fly all the way there right away, I already did it. I raked my finger through my hair full of frustration.

"How long are they going to wait before we take off anyway?" I hissed impatiently. We're inside the airplane already but I was getting frustrated with each passing minute while waiting.

My private plane was in the USA and couldn't come to pick me up right away.

"Why? Are you worried that S already took your girlfriend away?" Ingrid asked tauntingly. My jaw flexed. I didn't want her to come with us but she insisted on coming. She looked like she was having fun watching me right now.

I decided to just ignore her.

"I can already picture it. Your girlfriend will surely be happy when she sees Syril. Well, she was her first boyfriend. It's possible that old feelings might rekindle when they get reunited" I wanted to fly into a fit of rage upon hearing Ingrid say that. Even though I kept on telling myself that Kelly loves me but I couldn't help but to feel scared. What if....No! Kelly loves me!

I was about to answer her when Joaquin spoke.

"Shut it, Ingrid. That will never happen so stop telling nonsense. You're not helping" he said sternly. Ingrid rolled her eyes at him.

After about 5 minutes, the plane finally began moving. I closed my eyes. Wait for me, xuxu. I'm coming. I'm going to finally see you both...

I tried to sleep throughout the duration of the flight but I couldn't. There was excitement in my chest because I could finally see the two most important people in my life but I couldn't help but to feel these negative emotions as well.

Because of too much thinking, I couldn't even sleep a single wink during the flight. When the plane finally landed, I quickly went out of the plane.

Ingrid kept on asking me to stay a little bit longer with them but I declined. I signaled Joaquin to pull his step-sister away from me and he did. Thankfully, Joaquin was with us.

When we finally got out of the airport, Joaquin and Ingrid went on a separate way. Ingrid was so mad at Joaquin because he literally pulled her hand away from me.

I shook my head because of Ingrid's behavior. I heard someone call me and it was my driver. I called him beforehand to pick me up at the airport.

"Going straight home, sir?"

"No. Let's go somewhere else" I answered and then told him the new address of Kelly. While we're on our way, I kept on wishing that Syril didn't go see her. That he might be at home right now but at the same time, I couldn't hold back the excitement and longingness that I was inside of me.

I chose to be positive and trust Kelly. You're being silly, T. Even if Syril asks her to come back to him, she won't do that because she loves you...

I mentally shook my head when I realized my actions these past hours. I shouldn't've doubted her love for me.

"Is this the place, sir?" my driver asked when he stopped the car in front of a big house. This was my first time seeing this place but I was sure that we were at the right house.

"Yes, Paul. Just wait for me here" I said and then stepped out of the car. I was about to press the doorbell button when I saw Kelly's grandfather at the garden from the gate where I was standing.

"Sir" I called to get his attention. He looked at my direction and approached me. He was looking at me confusedly.

"Good evening, sir. I am here to see Kelly. She's expecting me" I informed him formally but politely at the same time. Well, that was the truth. Today's our first anniversary and she knew that I would be coming home to celebrate it with her. We talked about that three days ago.

"Who are you?" I was surprised of his question. He knew me because he was my superior when I was still in the army.

"Have you forgotten, sir? I am Stephen Tyler Silva. I---"

"Then who is the Stephen that is inside the house right now?" my eyes widened. Syril really is here?!

"He's my twin brother, sir. Please, let me go inside. I need to talk to Kelly and Syril" even though he looked like he was still confused, he opened the gate for me. I thanked him and then walked towards the door in a hurry followed by Mr. Knight.

I was about to open the door when I suddenly had a second thought. I didn't know why but I was suddenly scared seeing them together.

"What's wrong? Go inside" I heard Mr. Knight said and then opened the door for me. I slowly entered the house. I swallowed hard as nervousness consumed me.

Then I saw them at the living room. My chest suddenly tightened painfully when I saw their position.

They were standing while hugging each other.

"Thank you, Kelly" I heard Syril said. I swallowed hard again. I wanted to stride my way towards them and pull Kelly away from him but I felt like my feet got rooted on the floor.

"You don't have to thank me. You're still special to me. You have a special place in my heart because I love you---" I couldn't take it anymore. Before I lost my sanity, I hurriedly went out of the house. I felt like my chest was about to explode in so much pain. I couldn't explain how much it hurts hearing her saying those words to my brother.

I felt like I went back to that time when I saw Syril hugging Kelly four years ago. All the pain that I felt back then came back to me. I felt my eyes watered. It happened again for the second time. Kelly chose him again over me and I knew that even if it hurts, I have to give up. I have to give way again...

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