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A/N: For those who were asking. For now, i update this story every MONDAY and THURSDAY.

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CHRISTINE's POV

Upon opening my eyes, I couldn't help but to groan when I felt the attack of hangover. This is what I hate about drinking alcohol. It would kick you really hard the morning after. Well, this is what I get for consuming that much liquor last night. This is Jace's fault!...Wait, how did I manage to come home again?

But then, my body stiffened when I heard someone opening a door followed by a series of footsteps. My forehead crinkled as I opened my eyes to check who it was. My breath got caught in my throat when I saw Jace. He obviously just finished showering. He was topless and his towel around his waist was the only thing that was covering his nakedness.

I sat up right away and then blinked my eyes a couple of times, hoping that I was just imagining things. But then, he was still there.

"What the hell are you doing in here?!" I asked in horror and looked around me, thinking how he managed to get inside my room, just to realize that I wasn't in my room.

"Good morning, mi amor." He greeted with a suave voice and then sat on the edge of the bed. My heart thumped erratically when he kiss me on the cheek. "There's an advil here on top of the bedside table. You can take it. I know that you have a hangover." He then casually stood up and then opened the closet to look for something to wear.

My jaw slack open and didn't know how to react. I swallowed hard and then looked at myself and my eyes almost popped out of its socket upon realizing that I was actually naked under the sheets. I cupped my head and tried my best to remember what happened last night.

Then, everything came back to me. Even though it was still blurry, I could remember that a guy took me somewhere and then...

"D-Did we...did we..." I couldn't say it but I already knew the answer. I could feel the evidence of what transpired between us last night!

"Yes, mi amor. We did." My whole body trembled in anger upon hearing the confirmation. I raised my gaze, intending to yell at him when I gasped in surprise upon seeing his nakedness. The towel that was around his waist a while ago was now on the couch.

He was proudly displaying his body while holding the t-shirt in his hands.

"Pervert!" I shouted as I looked away. I couldn't believe that he would actually stand naked in front of me like it was nothing! What a jerk!

To my further annoyance, I heard him chuckle.

"Don't act like you haven't seen this before, mi amor." His voice was playful and I didn't like it. I huffed and then got off the bed with the sheets around my naked body. He was right. Why would I act scandalized just by seeing his naked body when I've seen that a lot of times already?

I gritted my teeth and as my anger flared up even more. I couldn't believe that he would actually do this to me. He took advantage of me and I was disgusted by it. My anger got the best of me. I approached him and then slapped him hard on the face.

The playful expression on his face disappeared because of what I did.

"You're nothing but a pervert as*hole! I can't believe that you actually took advantage of my drunken state and did this to me! You only showed me what kind of person you really are!" I spat at him full of anger. I was already breathing hard because of my uncontrolled negative emotions.

How could I let this happen? Even though I was drunk last night, I shouldn't've let this happen!

I shook my head while staring at him in disbelief before turning my back on him and then looked for my clothes. I was expecting it to be scattered on the floor but I saw them neatly folded on the bottom part of the bed.

I took them one by one and started putting it on, couldn't care less if he was watching me. All I wanted was to get out of there as soon as possible.

"I'm sorry, mi amor. Believe me, I tried to stop because I didn't want to take advantage of your drunkenness but when you asked me to continue and then kissed me, I lost my control." I gasped upon hearing what he said.

I shook my head vigorously. "You're lying! I would never ask you to do that to me! Don't tell me lies just to make it look like I also wanted what happened!" I answered without looking at him; couldn't accept the possibility of it. I then continued putting my clothes on.

"Yes, you did, mi amor. You know that you're my weakness and making love with you was always been my addiction. When I came here at the TBG club last night, all I wanted to do was to get you out of here; to put you in a safe place. Believe it or not, but it was never been my intention to make love with you while we were both under the influence of alcohol." My body went still when I felt him hug me from behind after he uttered those words.

I couldn't react right away. I didn't expect him to do that. I felt like my tongue stiffen and no words came out of my mouth. I could feel his naked form against my equally bare back. I only managed to put my underwear so far.

"I'm sorry that I couldn't control myself last night but I'm not sorry that I made love with you. Because of what happened, I experienced how does it feel to take you in my arms once again. I missed my wife so much and I admit that I've been missing you these past three years. It was hell, mi amor." His voice sounded like he was having a hard time over something.

My lips parted in shock. I couldn't believe that he actually said sorry! I was expecting for him to act like a jerk again, but no. His voice was mellow and his face was soft-looking which was far from the rough and hard Jace that I used to know.

I closed my eyes and cursed myself when I felt that familiar reciprocation of my body to his touch. Just a mere touch of his warm skin against mine reminded me of those long-forgotten feelings and memories. But then, reality was calling me. I shouldn't let myself get affected like this.

Jace and I were already finished three years ago and that was the fact. Even though we did it last night, that doesn't change our situation.

I chuckled bitterly. "Really? C'mon, Jace. Don't make me laugh. Don't tell me that you haven't been with other women these past few years because I won't believe you. You were even flirting with Arianne last night so don't give me this crap!" I then forcefully unwrapped his arms around me and then faced him with fiery gaze. I was beyond angry.

"You already got what you wanted so get out of my sight and don't show yourself in front of me again!"

His eyes turned somber. "Do you really think that's the only thing that I want from you? Of course, not! Do you really think that I could be with other women just because you left me? That's bullsh*t!" I raised my chin defiantly; confused why he had to act like this.

"Yes. That's what I think." I admitted without a second thought and I saw the pain that registered on his face upon hearing my harsh words. My heart tightened for an unknown reason and I cursed under my breath. That's just my imagination! He would never get affected by my words!

"Looks like your mind is already clouded by your hatred, mi amor, that you can't even see what's happening in front of you clearly. Until now, you still think that Arianne and I have a relationship? Never, mi amor. We never had any relationship aside from being friends.

"Did you really think that I could show myself to you like this if I had an affair with her? I am not like that. Even if I made a lot of mistakes in the past, I've never cheated on you and would never ever do that to you. You know what I came to realize after what happened between us last night? I've decided to be honest with myself and fight for what I want.

"That's you, mi amor. I can't go on like this anymore. Yes, I admit that I harbored resentment towards you because you left me while we were both broken that's why when we got reunited, I couldn't help but to act tough and kinda jerk towards you just to mask the feeling that I had inside. I thought of showing you that I made it out of the darkness even though you weren't there for me. But I realized that I was just deceiving myself.

"Now, I can't take it anymore. All I want is to be honest with what I'm feeling. I'm tired of concealing my real feelings because of my pride. Yes, I told you that I would sign the divorce papers if you managed to show me how important this was to you but I knew that I could never give the divorce to you. I'm sorry, mi amor, but I will never let go of you. I want you back. Please, let's fix this and start all over again." I was stunned.

I couldn't believe that Jace would actually say all those things to me. The Jace that I knew from the past would never admit his weakness nor say please. He would never declare what's on his mind openly.

I shook my head. "So, you did this to me because you were trying to trap me, is that it? Can't you see that we can't be together anymore? We did nothing but to fight and argue since we got reunited and now, here you are standing in front of me, saying that you want me back?! After what you did in the past, you still have the audacity of asking a second chance with me?"

He shook his head vigorously. "I already told you that it wasn't my intention to make love with you when I came here for you. Yes, we did nothing but to argue but for me, it was just normal because until now, you still haven't forgiven me. Until now, you still don't know the truth that's why you're putting all the blame on me. But that doesn't mean that we can't get back together anymore. I don't believe that everything is over between us, mi amor, because we've just started!" He answered and then raked his fingers through his hair in frustration. No one spoke for a couple of seconds and the silence deafening.

I slowly shook my head. "For me, there's nothing to fix anymore because we can't take back what already happened." I retorted softly before resuming on putting back my clothes on. I felt that familiar heavy feeling in my chest again upon remembering the past.

He didn't answer and just waited for me to finish. I then hurriedly put on my stilettos and then rushed my way out of there. I combed my hair using my trembling hands while hurriedly descending on the stairs. I felt like my knees were about to give in.

I didn't know what to feel that moment. I was beyond angry because I felt like Jace was trying to trap me that's why he had s*x with me knowing that I was drunk. But then, I was confused yet sad.

I looked around me upon reaching downstairs. I realized that I was still in TBG club. Now, I understood why the room I was in a while ago was familiar. It was the VIP room that only the TBG members could use.

Thankfully, no one was there so I managed to get out of the club without anyone else seeing me. I hurriedly went straight to the road and then waited for a taxi to pass by. Thankfully, I didn't wait long because I managed to hail one.

I quickly got in the taxi. I looked at the club once again and saw Jace at the entrance, looking at my direction with his jaw flexed.

He was only wearing his boxers. He was standing there like a proud Greek god. I suddenly panicked. All I wanted to do was to get out of there. I didn't want to talk to him after what happened between us. My eyes widened when I saw that he began walking towards me so I quickly told the driver the address that I was going to so that he could maneuver the car out of there.

I sighed in relief when I saw in the side mirror that Jace remained on his spot while watching the taxi go away from there.

I chuckled bitterly as my eyes watered. My emotions were out of control again and I didn't want to breakdown in front of him anymore. My whole body was slightly trembling. I took a deep breath to calm my senses.

While we were along the road, all that happened last night started coming back to me and it was clearer now than a while ago. My heart thumped as my cheeks reddened. Sh*t! What have you done, Tin?! I can't believe that you actually let him have you again! I chastised myself bitterly.

I was angry at Jace but I was angrier at myself after I managed to remember everything clearly. I wanted to cry and didn't know what to feel about what happened to us.

I couldn't believe that I actually asked him to continue when he was about to stop. What was I thinking?! I groaned inwardly, wanting to punch myself.

When I arrived home, I was expecting my whole family to be there waiting for me, but I was wrong. It looked like they were still sleeping. I went straight to my room and then removed my clothes right away. I wanted to shower. When I was inside the bathroom, my eyes bulged when I noticed my reflection in the mirror.

There were hickeys on my neck and chest area! My body suddenly felt hot. A delicious tingling sensation crawled up my spine as I remembered how he worshipped my body last night. I shook my head vigorously. No! You shouldn't let yourself get affected like this! What happened between you two last night was nothing but s*x! Nothing more, nothing less!

"Damn you, Jace!" I hissed and then went under the shower to erase his traces on my body. While showering, I wanted to bump my head on the wall because what happened between Jace and I last night kept on replaying in my head like a broken record even though I didn't want to. I should do something to end this already.

After showering and got dressed, I was about to call my lawyer but I couldn't find my phone. Sh*t! I forgot it at TBG club!

I groaned inwardly. I looked at the time. It was already 9 am and I was feeling hungry already. I went downstairs and saw my family at the living room, obviously waiting for me. I bit my lower lip. Looked like Maggie and Marco decided to come back home instead of staying at their house because they were worried about me.

"Auntie Tin!" Marky squealed happily upon seeing me and ran towards me for a hug.

"Hello, Marky boy. Good morning." I picked him up and then held him onto my arms. He then kissed me on the cheek which made me smile fondly. I walked towards my family and then sat on the couch, next to Maggie. I made Marky sit on my lap.

"Good morning, everyone." I greeted them, couldn't meet their gaze.

"Good morning, darling. What happened to you? The temperature is warm but you're wearing a turtleneck shirt." My mother asked with furrowed eyebrows.

"I-Is it warm? I feel kinda cold." I tried to act normal but failed miserably because I stuttered.

"But it's hot today, Auntie." Marky even said. I looked at Maggie and she was staring at me with a teasing expression on her face. She discreetly poked me on the side.

"So, where have you been last night, darling? Jace called me that you were drunk and couldn't go home so." My father said casually. I swallowed hard as my heart began thumping fast. He doesn't look worried, but my mother was.

"He—called?" I questioned in disbelief.

"Yes, he did. Tell me, what did he do to you last night?" He looked so serious while asking me that. I looked away and bit my lower lip. Np matter what happened, I couldn't tell them what exactly happened between Jace and I last night.

"Nothing, daddy." I cleared my throat. "Why is everyone so serious? Don't worry, nothing bad happened to me last night. C'mon, guys. Let's eat breakfast. I'm already starving." I tried to sound as normal as possible.

"I'm hungry." Marky commented and I used that as an excuse to change the topic. I put Marky on his feet and then stood up.

"C'mon, Marky boy. Let's go?" I held his hand and then we walked towards the dining room. "C'mon, guys! Let's go!" I called them and I saw that Marco chuckled amusedly and then looked at my sister meaningfully. Maggie shook her head at me.

While we were eating, I felt relieved because no one asked about what really happened to me and Jace last night.

After our breakfast, I talked to Marco.

"Marco, can you please call Jace?" His eyebrows arched. He looked surprised.

"Why?"

"I forgot my phone at the TBG club. I think, he has it."

He smiled. "Sure." He then dialed on his phone. He was about to talk when Jace picked up the phone but Maggie suddenly called for him.

"Marco, your son is calling for you. He wants to go swimming in the pool."

"Okay, coming, my queen." Marco answered and then handed me over his phone. "Talk to him. He's on the line." My eyes widened.

"But—" I was about to protest but he patted my shoulders with a playful smile on his face before walking away. I groaned inwardly but didn't have a choice but to talk to Jace.

"Hello?! If you won't answer, I'll end this call now." I heard the pissed off voice of Jace. I swallowed hard.

"H-Hello. This is Christine." I heard him gasp.

"Mi amor? Why do you have that jerk's phone?" I huffed.

"It's none of your business, okay? Anyway, I need my phone back. Do you have it?"

"Yes. I have it here."

"Leave it there in TBG club. I'll come take it later." I instructed.

"Sorry, mi amor, but I already left the club. I took your phone with me. If you want to get it, come home."

"Home? Are you crazy?! What are you talking about?!" I asked exasperatedly.

"You heard me, mi amor. Come home if you want your phone back." Before I could answer, he ended the call.

"Jerk!" I hissed in frustration. I couldn't believe that he would do this to me! My jaw flexed while staring into nothingness.

"Home, huh?" I muttered before a sad smile broke across my face.

"Damn you, Jace. You can't do this to me."

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