Phil Pov I was drinking wine alone on the terrace and thinking about Amber. I don't know where she is at this time. Where will she sleep tonight? I know she won't go to her mother's house because her mother's second family didn't treat her well especially when she accidentally sabotaged their plan to let her step-sister pretend to be her. I was sure that she would not be welcome in that house if she went there. But if not at her mother's house then where would she go? I don't know any friends of hers that she can stay with for the time being. I just realized that I still don't know much about my wife. I didn't have a chance to know her well or I just didn't really pay attention to her. If I will be asked some personal things about her, I can only answer a little. I took a deep breath and then took a sip of wine from the glass I was holding. I know that I hurt her earlier especially since she thinks that I sided with Bovic and Karen against her but the truth is I just want to hea
Amber Pov After I left Phil's house I went to Mildy's apartment. She doesn't have a duty right now because we have the same schedule at the bar where we are both working. Mildy wondered why I came to her apartment with my eyes puffy. I have no choice but to tell her about Phil and the two of us got married for the sake of his grandfather's happiness and his ownership of the Salvatore Conglomerate. Mildy scolded me after I told her everything and also the reason why I was in this state. After I let out the anger I felt, I went to sleep thinking that it would pass when I woke up. But when I woke up after my long sleep, my chest was still heavy. So I invited my friend to go to the bar. But not to go to work but as a customer. We drank until we got wasted. I don't know how many bottles of beer I've had but my vision is spinning. And no matter how much Riley, who is Mildy's cousin and has become my friend too, tried to stop me, I didn't listen to him. And I'm glad because Mildy joined m
Amber Pov I groaned slightly but didn't bother to open my eyes. My head hurts like it's splitting. Now I know how it feels to have a hangover. I promise I will never get drunk again. Beside of my head hurting, my stomach is like a wave, turning upside down as if there's something living creature inside and it wants to come out through my mouth. I didn't want to get up but I couldn't stop the contents of my stomach from coming out. I opened my eyes and ran to the bathroom. I immediately vomited all the food I ate last night into the toilet. But I felt weak after I threw up. I feel like I'm going to die. "You're finally awake, Amber. I brought you some hot soup and medicine. Take a sip and drink the medicine to get rid of your hangover," Mildy spoke to me, I didn't notice that she was right behind me. "I think I'm going to die, Mildy. I don't have the strength anymore. Also, why is your apartment spinning? Are we having an earthquake?" I asked her in a weak voice. Mildy couldn't st
Amber Pov I decided to visit Grandpa Fidel in the hospital even though I wasn't with Phil. As Phil's wife and following the contract we signed, I have to show up to his grandfather so that he will doubt the real relationship between me and his grandson. I was sure that someone had already told him about my leaving Phil's house because of the incident that happened in his house. I know that will make him sad so I have to do my part. I will clarify everything to him and I hope that he will believe in me. "Where are you going and are you dressed up?" Mildy asked me when I saw her after I came out of her room. She was in the living room watching television while eating popcorn. "Go to work," I simply answered her. My friend raised her eyebrow. We don't have work today because there are new waitresses and they will use our time for their training. "I'm going to visit Phil's Grandpa. I'm sure what happened in their house has reached him and I'm also sure that will make him sad. I don't wa
Amber PovI often look at the clock that hangs on the wall of Grandpa Fidel's room inside the hospital. It was almost ten o'clock in the evening but Phil didn't seem to have any intention of leaving. The hospital only receives visitors until ten at night but there is no indication that he will leave. It seems that he also plans to sleep here in his grandfather's room. I hope my thought is wrong and I am just overthinking. There is only one hospital bed inside Grandpa's room other than his bed and the bed was small. We couldn't fit the two of us in that small and narrow bed. And one more thing, it would be too awkward for us to lie next to each other because we are not a real couple. Yes, we sleep in the same bed at home but his bed is big and very spacious. Enough for two people to sleep in a comfortable position. Our skin was not touching each other and besides, there were two long pillows between us."It's getting late, Phil. Aren't you going home yet?" I couldn't bear to wait if
Amber Pov I suddenly got out of bed when I saw Phil fall down the bed. I didn't expect that he would kiss me so I unintentionally pushed him. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean it," I apologized to Phil whose face was frowning and barely drawn by a great painter. "What happened, Amber? Why did Phil suddenly fall under the bed?" asked Grandpa Fidel who suddenly woke up from his shallow sleep. "The bed was too small for the two of us so he fell, Grandpa," I answered quickly before Phil could get ahead of me in explaining. Grandpa laughed out loud when he heard what I said. "I said you should just hug each other so you can fit in that little bed and not fall." Phil came back on top of the bed and gave me a sharp look. In my eyes, the old Phil I knew came back again. Earlier, he was acting like he wasn't Phil. It was like he was possessed by another spirit and when he fell, some kind of spirit that was inside his body came out so he returned to his old self. The grumpy and stern-faced man.
Phil PovThe bottle of beer in my hand was almost broken due to the tightness of my grip. I've always been at the bar where Amber works for how many days. After she left the hospital we never spoke again. Every time she goes to the hospital to visit my Grandpa she really makes sure I'm not there. I feel like she is avoiding me. She doesn't want to see my face. And my heart is heavy knowing that she avoided me purposely. I shouldn't feel this way because I don't like her. And then she does her job as my wife, which is to make my grandfather happy for the rest of his days on earth. But I can't understand why I feel this way. I feel hurt that she was avoiding me. That's why I couldn't stand it and went to her workplace to see her secretly.And now I'm back again inside the bar where Amber works but she doesn't know that I always come here because another waitress was entertaining me. And from where I was sitting I could see all her movements. I see how she talks to male customers and how
Amber PovI put on my shoulder bag before I left the staff's locker room. I couldn't stop myself from yawning. It took me almost midnight before I could go home because I covered Mildy's shift. I wouldn't have had overtime today but because my friend went under time, I was the only one who took over her time because we are lack of waitresses. Two of our waitresses did not go to work for their shift so I also need to cover for their time."Are you coming home, Amber?" the waiter Anjo asked me when I passed in front of him."Yes. I'm going home. I've been sleepy for a while," I answered him then yawned again."Be careful when you go home," he reminded me. "You should have a boyfriend so that he will always go with you when you go to work and when you're going home. If only you had responded to my flirting with you, you would have a boyfriend by now," he joked to me. A joke mixed with truth. He has been making me feel like he wants to court me but I don't take what he says seriously so h