Ashton Philip Falcon's Point of View. The land of Villapania in their province is vibrant. All their lands are adorned with beautiful flowers. The entire environment is visually delightful, attracting tourists who intentionally visit their flower farm. Most visitors come from other cities, drawn to this scenic place. Undeniably, their business is thriving. I didn't realize their property was this extensive; it doesn't show during winter, who isn't like other affluent women. She's simple. If you don't know her, you won't fully discover her personality. When I first met her, she wasn't attractive. She typically wears old-fashioned clothes, not following trends, seemingly in her own world. She wears thick glasses, and her bangs almost cover half her face. Her hair was thick then, and it's unclear whether she brushed it or not. She didn't even know the words beauty, beauty care, efforts for herself. But in recent months, her hidden beauty seems to have suddenly emerged. Winter looks more like her mom now; she has a simple beauty. You won't notice her at first because she doesn't dress like Trixie. Trixie knows how to get a man's attention. She wears new fashionable clothes, trending bags, and accessories. She applies makeup, and her perfume carries a seductive scent. That's how I liked her before. Yeah, before. I don't know how it suddenly disappeared. Can that happen? Can a woman you used to be so attracted to suddenly lose your feelings for her? When she's with me, I can't feel any excitement like I feel towards Winter. How did I end up liking someone I used to dislike? Whenever she smiles, I get carried away. I just want to look at her when she speaks. I get jealous when other men approach or talk to her. That's what I felt when I kissed her that time we got stuck in the restroom. That's when I realized I like this girl. I couldn't control my feelings. I kept thinking about the time Daddy and I went to Negros. I distracted myself because maybe I was just mistaken. Maybe I was wrong about my feelings, and I still like Trixie. So, as soon as we returned from Negros, I immediately called Trixie. I spent weeks with her, pouring my remaining time into her. But I failed myself, like a wet charcoal suddenly losing its spark. The warmth wouldn't ignite anymore. No matter how hard I tried to convince myself that I still liked Trixie, it wasn't effective. I didn't like her anymore. Every night, I think more about Winter than Trixie. Even if I don't consciously think about her, she comes into my mind. The way she cares for me, helps with my studies, especially when she gives advice about my dad. To show my interest in the arts, it's mostly her. With her, I felt that someone actually cares about me. That a simple person can help me. She can open my eyes to where my right path should lead. I have nothing more to say. But here it is, it's here. This is it! I fell. I accidentally fell. And I hope I'm not the only one feeling this way. I hope Winter has feelings for me too.
Chapter 1 1
Winter Pov.
(Her Parents Past)
I was restless in the room while calix was telling me something about the photos he had with him today.
It was in a box as he showed me one by one.
"You told me earlier about these old photos right?" I nodded. I remained standing in front of him because I couldn't sit on the bed.
I'm thinking about Ashong there, if he's still comfortable since he's been bent over for so long.
"Just put it there, I'll look at it later.."
That's what I said to Calix who stopped rummaging through the box. He put his hand down before looking at me.
"I thought you wanted to see this?"
"Yes, but because I have something else to do, I'll look into that later.."
"Am I bothering you?" I shook my head before smiling.
"No, I'm just going to take a shower because I just got home from the farm." Calix nodded before finally closing the box on her side.
"Shall I just wait for you at the rest house?"
"Yes, just wait for me there."
He nodded again. He placed the box on the side of the bed before looking at me again. From what I could see, he wanted to say something but was obviously hesitant. He sighed.
"Can I invite you to the house?"
"Now?"
"No, maybe at Christmas. Because mommy just wants you to be at home.." I couldn't answer Calix. I also won't do anything on Christmas because I'll just stay here with my family.
But I still don't know the event that will happen next week.
Christmas is next week, I don't have a plan yet and I don't know if I will have a plan.
"I also want to be with you, it's night. I'll let you know uncle.."
"All right. If that's what you want." he smiled at me. He grabbed my hand and pulled me to sit next to him.
I don't know what to do in front of calix. This wasn't the first time we shared the same room. He was here often, when we were still in high school we used to finish our homework together here in this room.
Mama and erpats have confidence in calix. But since our status has changed now from my previous youth, I don't feel comfortable anymore.
Especially now that I know ashong is under the bed and might suddenly bump into him and make a noise.
"You gave me an early Christmas gift, wen. Im happy today.." Calix was serious while looking at me. I used to blush every time he looked at me like this.
But I don't know why I'm fine now. I am not affected by his soft voice.
What's happening to me?
"We supposed to celebrate our 3rd month this 25th of December. Do you still remember?"
I nodded.
It's been three months. It was so fast and I never thought we would reach this kind of relationship. This is what I wanted before, but I proved to myself that I feel nothing but admiration for calix.
Until then, because it's true. I'd rather we stay friends while I admire it.
No love, I don't feel that. I have different feelings for Calix.
"This is the first Christmas we are officially in a relationship. I thought we wouldn't be.."
I just smiled again. I can't say anything because I don't feel well because of Ashong.
I'm annoyed because he hides underneath and I know he hears everything calix says.
I don't know if he's laughing or maybe he's angry.
"I should have confessed to you before, I wish we had been together before.."
"It's better that you focus on your studies before we become, last year at Fatima. That's what we're going to focus on right now.."
He smiled. He squeezed my cheek before pulling me and suddenly hugging me.
I leaned on his chest. His hand was on my back while his chin was on my head.
"I can study even if I am your girlfriend. You have never been a hindrance to me.."
I didn't answer anymore. I let him hug me because I knew he was just happy.
But I didn't stay long in our embrace because suddenly someone caressed my foot. I managed to separate from calix while being swallowed by what ashong did.
Calix gave me a surprised look. "What?" He kept his gaze on me before standing up to approach me.
"M-my stomach hurts.."
"Why? What did you eat?" Calix was immediately concerned because of the reason I said. But I don't feel stomach ache.
But I'm nervous because I can see Ashong's hand on the side.
"I-I haven't eaten anything, can you just wait for me at the rest house?"
"Are you sure?" he made sure while examining me. I nodded before he opened the door.
"I'm just going to go to the resthouse. I'm just going to take a shower.." I led him out. He didn't do anything but follow but he also stopped before I closed the door.
"Take your medicine before you go down. I'll wait for you there, okay?" I nodded. I hurried to close the door but he came closer to me which shocked my system.
He gave me a peck of kiss. He placed a kiss on my lips before walking away from the door..
"Take your time, I'll go first.." he himself went to the door before it completely disappeared from my sight.
I just stayed standing while blinking. I feel that this is not right, I feel that I am lying to Calix and that there is something wrong with me.
I can't explain my feelings because I suddenly felt guilty.
"S*raulo `yon ah.." I was surprised by the sudden appearance of Ashong next to me. I easily hurt him because of the stupid things he was doing.
"Get out, ass. Can you!"
"Tsk.." he averted his gaze. His forehead was wrinkled as he frowned. Later he bit his lip before turning to me again. "Is that guy kissing too?" he frowned. He stroked his hair before caressing his chin.
"I'm jealous.."
I laughed at what he said.
"Stop it first, ashon. I don't want it anymore, fuck me first.."
"Why would I do that?"
"Because that's what it's supposed to be!"
"Do you deserve to prove what you want?" I frowned at what he said. "I know how you feel about Calix. If you just love him, you won't hesitate to go with him this Christmas.."
I looked away.
"You shouldn't even enter that, assong. You will be satisfied with your girlfriend. That's my cousin, so don't beat me anymore because we will never lose."
He didn't budge on what I said. He kept staring at me hard before laughing.
"Right now, you can't change what I want winter. No matter what you say.." he walked towards my side. He grabbed the doorknob and was about to go out but he turned to me first.
Eventually he stepped closer causing me to step back.
"What is it again!"
"I just forgot something.." I leaned against my drawer door. It stopped in front of me and did not come close to me.
It bowed. He held my chin and quickly wiped my lips with his finger.
"Your not allowed to kiss anybody else. Just me, always just me.."
He turned his back on me after he did that. He walked out and left me in disbelief at what he said and did.
I even rubbed my hair before I realized what was happening. What does that guy really want?
Is it true that he no longer has feelings for Trixie? Impossible, How can he lose his feelings and turn to me so easily?
I washed my face before getting something to wear to take a short shower. No matter how hard I tried to get Ashong out of my mind, I couldn't.
I do not like this feeling. Especially since I have a boyfriend who really loves me. Calix should be the only one, no one else.
I left the room after taking a shower. There was no one at home because they were all at the rest house near the flower farm itself. The air is fresh there, it's also windy here but it's also very sunny so it's inevitable that you'll sweat.
I walked that from home to the rest house. I caught them there talking while mom was preparing food.
Calix was also there next to erpats. But I frowned at the presence of ashong there. They put Erpats in the middle while he was saying something. The men were there and on the other side were aunt Raquel and Trixie. I approached mom who was preparing food on the table.
He looked at me before lowering his hand. "Does your stomach hurt?"
I snorted. "Not anymore, maybe I just changed from the heat earlier.."
"Are you sure? Maybe you're just hungry?"
I shook my head. "No way. I don't feel like eating.." I looked at the table where there was a lot of food prepared. Most of that is my favorite but I'm not in the mood to eat right now.
"Do you have a problem?" I looked at mom. His gaze was sure to check me, so I forced a smile before adjusting my seat.
"Nothing, I just don't feel like it.."
"I know you wen, even if you are tired and lazy you will have an appetite when you see your favorite food.." I just closed my lips. Mom is right, but I don't want to share what's on my mind.
I don't want him to be mad at me if I tell him I'm not sure how I feel about Calix.
I just now thought about the decision I made that I wish I had thought about carefully.
I held my breath.
"Do you and Calix have a problem?"
"No, ma'am. Don't pay too much attention to me, maybe I'm just really tired because it's been a long time since I worked on the farm.." mom was still staring intently at me. I smiled at him before taking a plate to eat. "Calix ma and I have no problem. We are fine.."
"Just make sure, wen. I don't want you to play with love.." I snorted.
"It's not like.."
"This is the first time you have a boyfriend. Do you know that my first boyfriend was not your dad, I had several boyfriends before I met him here.."
"What are you going to, ma? That Calix is not the one I will marry?"
"You're just turning twenty-one, Calix is twenty-two. Do you think you are still there after five years? You're only twenty-six, right? At that age, you can only think about what you want to do, you're still young.."
I folded my arms at what mom said. I even glanced at calix who was now the only one talking to erpats. Ashong is no longer there and I don't know where he has gone.
"Your cooking is delicious, aunty.." I almost dropped the plate I was holding because of Ashong's speech beside me. I looked at it. He was holding a plate while taking food from the table.
"Really? Did you like it?"
"Yes. You can be an owner of restaurant, aunt. Your cooking is high class.." Ashong said, I gasped. I don't know if it sucks or what he is saying is true. But I know that mama's cooking is delicious, Ashong just overdoes the praise that mama is happy about.
"Oh, you. It doesn't matter, when you and my niece get married, I will cook.." Ashong was stunned by what mom said. He even glanced at me but I avoided his gaze. I don't want to look into his eyes, I don't want to look into his eyes because I suddenly feel different.
I can't explain that.
"I want you to be a mom, aunt Elena.."
My eyes widened when Ashong said that. It's not enough to say "I like your son" but he goes through it in a different way, abat!
"That's possible, son. I will be your third parent. It's only natural that we become a family because trixie is your girlfriend."
"So, do you want me to be your son?" I just grabbed the felt before leaning back in my seat. It's good to kick him to turn over and hit his head to realize.
What's going on with Ashong?
"Of course, you are handsome. If I were to ask people like you what I want for my winter. But since my son already has calix, I will just support him.."
I widened my eyes at mom.
"Mom!"
"I want calix for you. The only thing is, I don't like the course he's taking because it's possible that you'll sympathize when it gets into trouble."
"The bussiness course is not safe either ma.." that was my reply as I went to Ashong's course. I looked at this man who was just smiling at me.
"Your future is safe and secured if you love a business man." I laughed at what he said. I shook my head and let what he wanted to create in his mind. Why is he inclined to act?
Mama didn't speak anymore because Aunt Raquel and Trixie came to the table. Following them were erpats and calix who immediately sat down in the empty seats.
Uncle Frank announced that he would go out first because he was talking to someone on the cell phone about his business.
They only buy and sell abroad. He is retired Army and has a lot of funds in the bank. But they still need to earn money to secure their future.
Mom sat next to me. Calix also took his place by my side and let Erpats and Ashong sit aside. Calix smiled at me before whispering to me.
"Are you feeling well now?" I nodded. I feel fine. I only made excuses earlier because I knew ashong would show up if he didn't come out of my room.
"I said goodbye to Uncle Henry, he agreed.."
"Really?" I tried to smile. I can't name my feeling because I'm having second thoughts about going with him next week. This Christmas.
But I couldn't break Calix's mood so I smiled at him again.
"Mommy will surely be happy. They will go home tonight."
"Let's just surprise them, let's not tell.." Calix smiled at what I said.
"You really like surprises, huh?"
I didn't answer. I let him smile as he stared at me. Our companions at the table also had their own conversation, but that was what piqued my interest because of what I heard from aunt Raquel.
"You are a falcon right?" he was looking at ashong. She nodded before smiling at her aunt.
"Yes, aunt.."
"Are you related in the falcon group in Manila?"
Ashong nodded again. "My father is the head of falcon business group.."
"Oh my god.." Aunt Raquel covered her mouth. "Then, your wealth.."
"Not totally, aunt. Were just having a good bussiness and museum.."
"Who is your father again?"
"Richard Falcon.."
Auntie was still amazed before she looked at Erpats who was quiet while eating, not seeming interested in what was being discussed even though mom was already getting interested.
"So, you are the daughter of Angelina Bernardo Falcon?" erpats looked at aunt Raquel, she was stunned by the food as well as mama.
It seems like they suddenly heard a big revelation because they waited for Ashong to answer.
"Yes, I am the only son of falcon group, My mother is angelina falcon, the painter.."
It would be great if aunt Raquel gave me an answer. I just got erpats reaction because of what they were talking about. I also suddenly remembered the photo I had that contained pictures of Erpats and Angelina.
I don't know if they had a relationship before or maybe they were just friends.
I haven't asked that yet but I won't interfere with their past either.
"The world is really very small, imagine that. A falcon will return here.."
"Stop it Raquel.." aunt was stunned when erpats spoke. Ashong and Trixie were surprised by his actions. Even calix was speechless especially mom.
"Why henry? The children will also find out in due time.."
"I know, but don't give too much meaning to the young falcon's visit here.."
Aunt Raquel laughed. "What is the problem? We also just now found out that she is the daughter of Angelina, your former girlfriend.."
"Told you to stop!"
Erpats stood up with his palm on the table. It rattled before it looked at aunt Raquel.
"You should respect your sister Elena. Don't mention that.."
Aunt Raquel didn't speak anymore. I knew erpats was angry before he turned and left the table completely.
Mama also stood up and immediately followed Erpats. While the five of us were silent because of what Aunt Raquel suddenly revealed.
Ashong didn't react either because the shock in his expression was obvious. Even Trixie didn't know what to do.
"Why is your father so angry wen? That was a long time ago, I'm sure he forgot.."
I looked up at aunt Raquel. I was looking without emotion because I didn't like the shape of his tongue. Grandma Perla probably wouldn't like it if she was here, but I know she'll know by the time they get home from the outing.
"Father must have a reason for his reaction. It's also not good to open the past.."
"It has already happened, it has happened. What else is he angry about?" I didn't answer aunt anymore. I don't want to prolong the conversation because I don't know anything about her past with erpats. "Oh maybe because it is still affected by Elena's sudden pregnancy while she and Angelina are still engaged?"
"Mommy.." Trixie joined the conversation. Ashong is obviously ashamed of what aunt is saying.
Even I didn't like the last thing he said. But I didn't comment because it was too private.
I'm suddenly thinking. Dad got mom pregnant while they were having a relationship with Angelina?
I turned my gaze to the side. I'm not sure if it's true but I suddenly felt ashamed in front of ashong.
"That's enough, mom. Shame on philip.."
Aunt sighed. I didn't even pay attention to their conversation because I stood up and left the table where they were.
Suddenly I thought of the warmth of Angelina's blood in me. That was the rush of blood he felt because I was the son of a villapania.
Son of the man who cheated on her and left her.
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