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JUNO's POV

I couldn't suppress the smile that broke across my face when I heard the door opened. I was currently watching a movie at the living room while waiting for him to arrive. I pretended that I didn't hear his footsteps and just continued watching the movie.

From the corner of my eyes, I saw his steps came to a halt. He remained standing on that spot quietly for a couple of seconds while staring at me intently.

"I guess, that movie is more interesting than greeting me, huh, cara mia? You didn't even notice that I already arrived." I chuckled amusedly and then shifted my gaze to him. My eyebrows creased when I noticed that something was off with him.

Even though he was trying his best to sound fine, I could tell that something happened that made him sad.

I stood up and then approached him.

"What happened? You look weird." I said with furrowed eyebrows. Instead of answering, he snatched me by the waist and then pulled me roughly for a hungry kiss. I moaned in protest because I wanted to hear his answer first but he didn't give me any chance to get away of that kiss.

He cupped my nape with his hand while his other arm was still wrapped possessively around my waist. Just like usual, the effect of his kiss to my body was instant.

My body automatically responded wildly.

Heat was quick to ablaze throughout my whole system. I responded to him with equal fervor. He was kissing me as if he missed me a lot; as if we haven't seen each other for so long.

This is what I love about him. Whenever he kiss me, I could feel the hunger, need and his intense desire for me. He makes me feel like the most desirable woman for him.

When we pulled away from that kiss to breath for air, we were already both catching our breaths.

"That made me feel better." He said playfully before he pecked my lips once again for another kiss. I pinched him on his side because of how naughty he was being. And I even felt worried about him because he looked so down and stressed out.

"You're so naughty!" he chuckled but it didn't reach his eyes. I knew it! Something really was really off.

"What movie are you watching?" instead of answering him, I cupped his face and captured his gaze with mine.

"Are you okay? I know that something happened that made you sad." Instead of answering me, he lifted me up by wrapping his arms around my waist and made me wrap my legs around his waist. I squealed in surprise because of what he did. I held onto his shoulders.

"I miss you." his voice suddenly became sweet and husky as he walked us towards the couch and sat there. I was now sitting on his lap, straddling him. I couldn't help but to blush when I felt something hard poking against my butt.

I almost moaned in need but I managed to pull myself together. This is not the time for me to get affected of his seductions.

"You're so horny! Here I am, worried about you but you can't even answer my question seriously!" I hissed at him and was about to get off from sitting on his lap when I he stopped me by the waist by wrapping his arms around me possessively.

"Don't be mad. I just can't help myself everytime you're near me, cara." He was about to kiss me again when I've finally gathered some strength to deny him and looked at the other way. His lips landed on my cheek because of what I did.

I couldn't help but to get tick off because he was trying to seduce me again so that I wouldn't ask him questions. It was obvious that he didn't want to answer my question.

I heard him sigh.

"Cara mia." He called for me but I didn't look at him. He became quiet for a couple of seconds before I heard him sigh again, this time, in defeat.

"Fine. I'll tell you what happened but first, look at me." I fought the urge to smile and faced him.

"Kiss me first." he commanded. I rolled my eyes but obliged anyway. I angled my face and then slowly drew my face closer to his until our lips met. I was only planning to give him a gentle kiss but when I was about to pull away, he cupped my face and deepened the kiss.

He really is so naughty! When our lips parted, I smacked his muscled arm in irritation. He laughed because of what I did. I was about to say something when he spoke before I even had the chance to do so.

"I saw Nadia and Ophelia at AMC before I came home." My eyes widened.

"Y-Your sister and your step-mother?" he nodded his head and then drew a deep breath. He really looked so down. He was obviously affected of whatever happened when he saw them though he was clearly struggling to appear fine.

Thankfully, I learned how to read him that's why I could tell that something was wrong. Unlike the first time we met that it was so hard for me to read every expression on his face because he was always cold and emotionless back then.

"What happened? Did they talk to you?" he didn't answer right away. He looked hesitant to say anything. I knew for a fact that Brey doesn't like sharing his personal life to anyone but I'm his girlfriend and I have the right to know what's wrong with him!

When he didn't answer after how many seconds, I felt disappointed and hurt. I knew that I shouldn't force him to open up to me if he's not ready yet but my heart was aching so badly.

"Fine. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." I said sullenly with a small voice and then got off of him. I picked up the remote and then turned off the TV.

"Cara..." he called but I ignored him and left him there. I went upstairs, to our room. I was fully aware that everything about our relationship have been rush. I knew that I shouldn't feel this way and just wait for him to tell me everything on his own accord but I couldn't help it.

Yes, we're happy whenever we're together but I felt like there's something missing in our relationship. I started to feel this way when I realized that my heart was beginning to feel this weird emotions towards him which left me confused.

I didn't want to dig deeper inside my heart in order to understand these feelings of mine because I already have an idea of what it was. I just didn't want to acknowledge it. It's too soon. Maybe, I'm just getting overwhelmed.

I sat on the edge of the bed and then started into space. I glanced at our suitcases on the floor. I already packed our things for our vacation tomorrow. Brey told me to let the household helpers do that but I decided to do it because I was bored.

I even enjoyed packing his things because it was my first time packing a guy's clothes aside from my father's when he was still alive. I didn't know why I felt that way while doing that but I just shrugged my shoulders off about it.

Now, I suddenly have a second thought if I would go together with him for a vacation to Italy. I sighed again and then lied on the bed while my feet were still touching the floor, staring at the ceiling.

I felt down and disappointed.

I heard the door open and then someone entered.

"Cara mia..." instead of looking at him, my eyes remained staring at the ceiling. I heard him grunt. He sounded like he was having a hard time dealing with the situation.

"I didn't want to tell you about what happened because I knew that you would feel bad for me and that would be the last thing that I'd wanted to happen. I don't want other people see me hurting."

"But I'm not among those 'other people' Brey. I am your girlfriend. To be honest, even though this thing between us was kinda rush, I feel happy whenever we're together. I really enjoy your company. Yes, we're compatible in bed but a relationship is not always about that.

"I disregarded my belief in terms of s*x because I wanted to be with you. Because I chose to believe that ours was special. But now, I started to feel like I'm nothing to you but a s*x buddy. Whenever I try to ask something about you, you always evade my questions and change the topic.

"Tell me, are we going to just stay like this? Will there be any improvement in our relationship? A relationship should move forward one step at a time but I feel like we're stuck in one place without any development. You don't even open up to me. I feel like an outsider. You have a wall around you and no matter why I do, I can't penetrate it." I said without looking at him.

"I've been like this way before we met." I sat up and then stared at him wearily.

"This is not the kind of relationship that I wanted. I'm sorry that I am asking for too much but I want this thing to work. In a relationship, there shouldn't be any secrets between a couple so that their relationship could work. Tell me honestly, are you serious about this relationship?" I asked bravely. Our eyes locked together. I saw his Adam's apple moved, indicating that he gulped inaudibly.

To my surprise, he sat next to me and then took my hand and kissed it affectionately.

"I'm serious about this relationship, cara mia. I'm sorry that you feel like an outsider because I don't open up to you. I'm used of handling my problems and sentiments alone without no one to confide to but I know that I could do it. Just give me time. And to answer your other questions; no, our relationship will not be stagnant because we will move forward one step at a time together. I'll try to change bit by bit just for you." I couldn't hide the surprise expression on my face upon hearing his answer.

I honestly didn't expect to hear those words from him. When I asked him if he really was serious about our relationship, I already readied myself of any negative response from him.

"Really? You'll do that?"

"Of course." A smile occurred my lips. I leaned the side of my head on his shoulder. I felt him kissed my forehead as he placed his arm over my shoulders and pulled me closer to him.

We stayed silent for a minute or so, just enjoying the calmness of the moment. But then, he suddenly began speaking about what happened.

"When I saw Nadia and Ophelia, they treated me unpleasantly again just like the last time. They even insulted me until I lost my patience and yelled at them. They said that they would tell my father about it. It's hopeless now, cara. I think everything is hopeless between us and my father's family." Upon hearing that, I pulled away from him a little bit and then stared at him worriedly. I was surprise that he actually told me what happened.

Pain flashed through his eyes before it disappeared as soon as it appeared.

"I'm sorry that I forced you to tell me what happened." I bit my lower lip in guilt. I wanted to smack myself because I just relived the pain in his chest. Even though he didn't admit it, I could tell that he was hurt.

"No, it's okay. You're right. We shouldn't keep any secrets from one another. I should've considered that I have you now and I'm not alone anymore." I didn't know if I was just imagining things or what but I saw a strange emotion that passed through his eyes upon saying that but that thought faded away when he put a finger under my chin and then sealed my lips for another kiss.

We both moaned. I moved my lips to reciprocate to him. Just like usual, the kiss was delicious and hot. His tongue teased mine for a battle. I was about to mimic the movements of his tongue when his phone rang. He ignored it and was about to deepen the kiss but it continued ringing incessantly.

"I hate disturbance." He grunted and I couldn't control my laugh. He looked pissed off. I kissed his cheek to calm him down and it worked. His face softened.

"Answer it. It might be important." He sighed before he answered his phone.

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BREY's POV

I couldn't help but to get pissed off because of the disturbance but when Juno kissed my cheek, that feeling disappeared just like that. I don't know why but everytime she does that to me, I instantly calm down.

She has that kind of effect on me and it was scaring the heck out of me. I mentally shook my head and decided to answer it when I saw that it was my father.

"What is it this time, papa?" I asked emotionlessly. Ever since that incident that happened in his house more than a month ago, he'd been trying to reach out to me. In fact, he already said sorry a lot of times because of his family's behavior that time.

He had been doing everything to make it up to me but I built a wall between us. I knew that he didn't want what happened but I couldn't help but to get mad at him too.

"Son, I just want to ask you about my invitation---"

"---Juno and I can't come because we're going on a vacation tomorrow." I interrupted him. He heaved a sigh but he didn't say anything for a couple of seconds.

"If you don't have any more to tell me, I'll hang up now."

"Wait, Brey."

"What is it?" I asked uninterestingly.

"Ophelia and Nadia told me something a while ago. Is it really true that you treated them rudely this afternoon?" I shook my head as I chuckled sarcastically.

"They deserved it, papa." My voice was stern because of the rising anger in my chest. They really told my father about what happened.

"Son, I know that how they treated you before was not good but do you really have to do that? Your sister was crying because you almost hit them. Nadia told me that she's afraid of you now because of what you did to them." that surprised me. I gritted my teeth. This is becoming ridiculous. I couldn't believe that they actually lied.

"And you believed them?" I asked with a stoic face. I heard him heave a deep sigh again before he answered.

"They never lied about this kind of thing to me before." my hand tightened around my phone.

"Then it's no use telling my side of the story to you because you already judged me without hearing my side of the story. You already believed them." I almost snapped at him but I tried to control my temper. Even though I'm mad, I didn't want to raise my voice at my own father.

"No! It's not like that. That's why I called you because I want to hear your side of the story too. Son, this is hard for me too. I know that you're not that kind of person but I don't want to think that Nadia and Ophelia were lying too. I want the three of you to compromise that's why I am doing everything I could to make everything better. I'm sorry if you feel like I don't believe you but I just want everything to fall into place. Now, tell me what really happened." I drew a deep breath.

I suddenly felt stressed out again. I felt someone hugged me. It was none other than Juno. She gave me a reassuring smile as if telling me that everything's going to be fine.

"Just like what you told me just now, I'm not that kind of person. That's all I can tell you because I don't want to talk about it anymore. Anyway, Juno and I are going to Italy tomorrow for a vacation. We'll stay there for a week or so."

"Okay, I understand, son. Let's talk when you get back then." I pressed the end call button after saying goodbye to him.

"Are you okay?" Juno asked. She looked concerned. Her arms wrapped even tighter around me.

"I'm okay. I'm mad alright but it will pass for sure." She smiled at me and a gasp escaped my lips upon seeing how lovely she is. That smile of hers took my breath away. I cursed inwardly when I realized what was happening to my senses again. Damn it, Brey! Rein in your horse!

"Ready for our vacation, cara mia?" I asked, changing the topic.

"Yes. Look, I even finished packing our things already." My eyebrows creased as I looked at our suitcases.

"You were the one who packed our clothes?" she nodded her head enthusiastically. That actually surprised me. I told her to let the household helpers to do it but she didn't.

I couldn't hold back the smile that broke across my face. After my grandmother died, no one cared enough to pack my things for me except the maids. It actually felt nice. Well, I noticed that she's such a caring woman.

She even cooks for us whenever she could and whenever she notice that I'm stressed out, she gives me massage.

"Thank you." she looked surprised of what I've said but that was just for a second or two. Her smile widened.

"You're welcome, caro." I almost groaned when I heard her seductive voice. Damn! This is getting harder with each passing day but I'll make sure to achieve my goal this time...

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