A/N: Hi, guys! Sorry for the late update. I've been sick these past two weeks but i am finally fine now. Thank you for all the 'get well soon' comments and messages that I've received from you! I appreciate it! Anyway, i made this chapter extra-longer to make it up for you all! Don't forget to tell me what you think. I hope you like this update! 

If it will reach 100 comments, i'll update on Tuesday! 

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STEPHEN TYLER's POV

I couldn't understand what I was feeling while walking my way out of there. I heard Kelly's grandfather asking me why I was leaving right away without going inside the house but I just said that I remembered something important that I needed to do.

It was too much for me to handle what I've heard that I felt like I needed to get out of there right away.

I went out of the gate all the while thinking about Kelly and Syril. I couldn't bear the pain that I was feeling in my heart. I felt like my chest was getting stab a thousand times. Is that it? Did Kelly really choose Syril over me?

If I haven't heard it with my own ears, I wouldn't believe it.

But did I really hear everything right? She was actually loving him until now? Then what about me? What about what we have? Was I just a substitute while Syril was recuperating? I mentally shook my head, couldn't accept that at all.

I felt my eyes brimmed with tears. I opened the car door and got inside.

"Are we going home now, sir?" I heard my driver asked. I looked at the house again. The urge to go back was so strong. There was something that was telling me to go and fight for my right, for my love. I clenched my fists.

You're a coward, T! So what if she said that she loves Syril? So what if she chose to be with him?! You should go and fight! Don't let this end like this without doing something to prove to her that you're more deserving to be with her than anyone else! You already gave way to Syril once! This is your chance to be happy as well! This is not what you promised to Kelly! What about your little princess who's waiting for you?

My heart began thumping faster upon remembering the most important thing that I needed to do! How did I ever forget about her?

"Sh*t! You're nothing but an as*hole and a coward!" I hissed to myself and then opened the car once again.

"Just wait for me here. I need to take back what's mine" I said to my driver before I strode my way back to the house while gritting my teeth. New found determination was boiling inside of me. Enough of all the 'what ifs' and my cowardice. I need to get what's rightfully mine from the beginning! I'm sorry, S, but Kelly's mine! Even if she chooses to be with you, I'll do everything to fight for us and get her back from you!

When I arrived at the main door, I was surprised to see Mr. Knight still standing there. He looked like he was waiting for me.

"I thought so. I knew that you would come back" he commented.

"I was wrong, sir. Kelly is mine and I am willing to fight for her no matter what. I won't give her up just like that. I've already did that once and I won't do it again" I answered full of determination. To my surprise, he smiled.

"Go and show me what you can do. Show me the real man that she had been bragging to us these past months" I was surprised of what he said but I didn't comment. He opened the door for me and I went inside without hesitation after thanking him.

Then I saw Kelly and Syril, still at the living room. Syril was holding her hand while they were talking seriously. My jaw flexed in anger and before I could stop myself, I strode my way towards them briskly and then pulled Kelly's hand away from his.

"Hands off, S. Kelly is mine!" I growled. I heard Kelly gasp in shock upon seeing me while Syril's eyes widened when he recognized me.

"H-Honey, you're finally here" I looked at Kelly and I saw the longing, happiness and lots of emotions on her face. I didn't expect that. I thought she would push me away but before I could react, she threw her arms around me and then buried her face on my chest.

I could feel her body slightly trembling. He arms were tight around me as if she really missed me a lot.

I saw how Syril's jaw tightened upon seeing us like that. I could see the anger and jealousy in his eyes. I met his gaze bravely. I was wrong. I shouldn't feel guilty because my love for Kelly is pure and strong and I would do anything to fight for that love even if I needed to fight the only family that I have left.

I already did my share of giving way because I wanted Syril to be happy. Now, it's my time to be happy as well. As long as Kelly wants me by her side, I would never leave her. She's mine to keep especially now that we have our little bundle of joy that connects us.

I looked at the big picture that was hanging on the wall. I couldn't help but to feel emotional as I tightly hugged back my beloved woman.

This is where she belongs, in my arms.

KELLY's POV

I didn't know how to react when I realized that the person in front of me wasn't Tyler. I got rooted on my feet and I was at lost for words. The excitement and happiness that I was feeling just now, faded. I gulped inaudibly while I remained staring at him in shock. I couldn't believe that he was here in front of me right now!

He looked way different now compared to the last time that I saw him. He looked a lot healthier. Even though his body was a little bit thinner compared to years ago, I knew that he would get back to his full health in no time.

His hair was almost shoulder length now but it was undeniable that he was indeed Stephen Syril. This was really one of the differences between the twins. Syril was more on the rock star style when it comes to his looks and clothes while Tyler was on the rugged and bad boy side. He doesn't style his hair using hair gel while Syril loves using one.

Now, I could finally set myself from any doubt because my heart was the one who already confirmed it for me. Yes, I was sure of my feelings ever since I chose Tyler more than a year ago but I couldn't help but to feel scared that I would feel something towards Syril the moment I see him again but I was wrong.

When I hugged him a while ago, my heart remained beating normally and it didn't skip a beat just like it does everytime I see Tyler. The overwhelming love that my heart has for my man wasn't there.

Now, Syril here and even though I didn't expect it to happen, it was a good thing because we needed to talk about us and put an end to our past.

"W-What are you doing here?" I asked when I finally found my voice.

"Is that how you greet your boyfriend? I bet you already knew that I wasn't the one you saw outside the bar kissing Ingrid more than four years ago. In short, I didn't cheat on you just like what you thought" my lips hang open. I looked down.

"Syril, please..." I heard him chuckle. I tilted my head and stared back at him. Even though he was smiling, I could see the sadness and a tinge of anger in his eyes while staring at me. I could feel his overwhelming emotions while staring at me.

"I'm just kidding" he heaved a sigh and then stared at the big picture that he was staring at a while ago. He raked his fingers through his hair.

"When I came here, all I had in mind was to get you back. I've been trying to regain my strength these past few months because I wanted to see you and take you back. I was so mad of my situation because I knew that it was preventing me from going to you right away. I was determined to get better because I wanted to show everyone that you're still mine no matter what" he paused. His lips stretched in a pained smile.

My heart tightened upon seeing him like that.

I could see the pain in his eyes while still staring at the picture.

"But seeing your reaction just now when you recognized me, it was clear as day that I don't have your heart anymore---that you're not mine anymore" his eyes brimmed with tears. He looked up in order to prevent his tears from falling. I wanted to tell him something, anything to make him feel better but I didn't know what to say.

This isn't what I've expected for him to react the moment we talk again. He looked miserable but surprisingly calm. I could see the resentment as well.

"I've been harboring hatred towards my own brother ever since I heard about your relationship" I bit back a gasp.

"W-When did you learn about us?" I asked with a trembling voice.

"Months ago" I slowly nodded my head.

"I've never talk to him ever since I've discovered that he stole you away from me while I was in coma because I felt like he betrayed me. I felt like he took the chance he had back then to get you from me. I wanted to fly into a fit of rage everytime I remember that he had you whole I was lying in the hospital bed, in coma" he said those words while gritting his teeth. His face was full of frustration.

"Please don't be mad at him. I'm sorry if you felt like he betrayed you but believe me, he had been regretting that. He did everything in his power to control his feelings towards me but he couldn't restrain his feelings. I saw how miserable he was while trying to avoid me because he was thinking of you. He didn't want to hurt you.

"But then, our feelings got the best of us. Even though I was mad at him before because I thought he was you, my ex-boyfriend who cheated on me before, I couldn't help but to fall in love with him" to my surprise, he suddenly held my hands.

"Aren't you just confused? Maybe you're only saying that because you thought that I was him. Can't you see? We're two different people. I am here now and I am willing to take you back. Just tell me you still love me and---" before he could finish his sentence, I stopped him.

"---No, Syril. I am not confused right now. I'm sorry if everything needs to end this way but I love him not because I thought he was you but because my heart wants him and only him. Ever since the first time I saw him, my heart already reacted differently to him. It was crazy but that was what happened.

"In the past, I was so happy everytime I saw him that when he left, my heart almost stopped beating also. When I thought that he came back after a month, I couldn't feel the same feelings that I felt towards him. I couldn't understand back then because I wasn't aware that Tyler wasn't the one who came back but you.

"When you asked me to be your girlfriend, I said yes even though my heart was confused. I tried to teach my heart to love you and I did" his eyes lit up with happiness.

"See? You managed to love me back then. You can do it again if you just give me a chance to show you that I'm the one who is right for you" I smiled faintly while shaking my head. I pulled back my hand from his grip.

"No, Syril. We can't go back to the way we were before. I admit, I've loved you before that's why I got hurt when I thought you were cheating on me. But when I discovered that you and Tyler are two different individuals, I realized something. My love for him was different than what I've felt for you" he swallowed hard.

"W-What do you mean?"

"I realized that I've loved you as a brother...a friend and not as the man who owns my heart" I saw the raw pain that passed through his eyes upon hearing what I've said. I couldn't bear looking at him like that so looked the other way.

My heart was clenching for him painfully but I needed to tell him everything. He needs to hear the truth.

"While my love for Tyler is different. From the very beginning, he was the only one for me"

"What does he have that I don't have? You managed to love him this deep but you couldn't do it to me. Why?" he asked. A smile broke across my lips and met his saddened state.

"I don't have an exact answer to why I chose him aside from the fact that he's the only man that I love. He owns my heart and I feel like I won't survive life if I lost him again. That's how much I love him" I answered truthfully.

I saw how his jaw tightened but then his eyes turned sombre. He was about to say something when his phone beeped. He took it out of his pocket and checked what it was. Then his eyes widened.

"I don't think he deserves your love" he uttered after a couple of seconds while staring at his phone. My eyebrows creased.

"Please, don't say that. We love each other and---"

"---look at this" he interrupted me and then gave me his phone. I gingerly took it from him and then stared at the screen of his phone.

Then my eyes widened when I saw the picture. It was Tyler and Ingrid and they were hugging each other. It looked like the photo was candid. My heart tightened upon seeing that scene but then I shook my head. Even though I got hurt of seeing that picture, I didn't let myself think of anything negative.

A picture screams thousands of meanings and I shouldn't just jump into conclusion without talking to Tyler first.

"Is this the man you want to spend the rest of your life with? Just a while ago, I already thought of giving up because I knew that you love him but now, I didn't expect this. Whoever sent me this picture clearly just wants to tell us the truth, of what kind of man my brother is when you're not around" I shook my head.

"No, Syril. Whoever sent you this picture clearly wants the situation to get more complicated. I don't have any idea what's their purpose of sending you this picture but I will never believe in it until I talk to Tyler and hear his side of the story" Syril's lips parted in disbelief.

"You really love him this much?" I smiled and then nodded my head vigorously.

"Yes. I love him this much that's why I need to trust him" his shoulders slumped down in defeat. His hand was obviously tightening around his phone. He closed his eyes and then drew a deep breath. I could see that he was trying his best not to breakdown in front of me.

"I can't believe that I've never had your heart ever since the beginning. I thought you're mine but I guess, I can't compete with real love. Maybe this is my karma. I stole you away from my brother and this is what it got me. I thought I could fix things between us the moment I recover but I was wrong" he said as if he wasn't himself. He stared at the picture on the wall again.

"She looks so cute. She looks just like her father. Much as I want to think that I'm her father, I know that it's impossible for that to happen. Truth to be told, I want to kidnap you and hide you from T but I know that you would never love me whatever I do. You'll just end up hating me if I did that. Besides, I don't want to hurt you. My love for you isn't that selfish and low. I don't want to hinder you from your happiness"

"Thank you, Syril. I appreciate that" I answered.

"Can I ask you one last favor before I go?"

"Sure. What is it?" I asked curiously.

"Can I hug you one last time?" I smiled and then nodded my head. He hugged me tightly.

"I love you, Kelly and I'm sorry for all the lies and pain that I've caused you. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me" I patted his back.

"I already forgave you. When I decided to accept Tyler in my life, I've decided to forget about the past too"

"I don't know how I can be happy after this" he uttered.

"You can do it. I know that you will find an amazing woman for you who will love you back the way you love her. Just let go of the past and start anew" he nodded his head.

"Thank you for forgiving me and loving me even if was just a brotherly love. I am grateful because I experienced to be with you"

"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 like a brother. Now, we can finally move on" I let go of him. He forced a smile and then approached the big picture of my princess and then touched it.

"I can't believe that I have a niece now. T is so lucky to have the two of you. I just hope that he is not cheating on you because I will get you back from him if he hurt you"

"He's not cheating on me, I'm sure of that"

"I hope so" he answered and then held my hand. He opened his mouth to say something when a strong hand suddenly pulled my hands from Syril's grip.

"Hands off, Syril. Kelly is mine!" he growled possessively. My lips fell open upon seeing the love of my life. He looked jealous and angry while staring at Syril with his darkened eyes.

"H-Honey, you're finally here" the longing that I've been feeling for him resurfaced but there was overwhelming happiness as well. Mixed emotions surged within me and before I could control myself, I hugged him ever so tightly.

My body was slightly trembling because of so much emotions that I was feeling.

"I missed you so much" I voiced out. I felt him hugged me back tightly. I could feel how much he missed me too.

"I missed you too, xuxu. I didn't expect this kind of reaction from you though" I slowly let go of him when I heard his sullen voice.

"W-What do you mean by that?"

"I heard what you said to Syril a while ago. You still love him and I almost ran away because of it but then I realized that I couldn't just give you up just like that. Even though you decide to choose him over me, I will do everything in my power to get you back because you're mine, xuxu! Mine!" my heart swelled with happiness because of what he said.

Even though I got confused of what he was blabbering about, the last thing that he said registered on my mind. I cupped his face and stared at him lovingly.

"Silly. You really thought that I chose him over you?" he nodded his head. Pain was visible in his eyes. I couldn't control myself anymore, I tiptoed and then kissed him passionately. His body stiffened in surprised.

"I love you and you're the only man for me, honey"

"B-But I thought---"

"—shhh" I interrupted him by putting a finger on his lips.

"You thought it wrong. I just told Syril that I love him as a brother" his eyes widened before he stared at his brother.

"Is that true? He asked him.

"Before I answer that. I have a question for you and make sure to answer it honestly" Syril said and then took his phone from the pocket of his pants.

"What is the meaning of this? Are you cheating on Kelly?" he said dangerously. I could feel the radiating anger in him. I swallowed hard as I waited for Tyler's answer.

"Where did you get that?"

"Someone sent it to me a while ago" Tyler heaved a sigh and then met his brother's gaze.

"I am not cheating on her because I love her. I just helped Ingrid because she fell on the ground. I don't know who sent you that picture but they clearly want to use you to destroy our relationship" happiness overflowed in my heart upon hearing his answer. I knew it! I knew that he wasn't cheating on me!

Syril put his phone back inside his pocket.

"Make sure to love and take care of Kelly, T, because I will steal her away from you if you messed up" Syril warned his brother before he turned his back on us and started walking away.

"S, wait" Tyler said. Syril stopped on his tracks but didn't turn around.

"What?"

"Why did you come here without telling me?" Syril didn't answer right away.

"Because I wanted to take back Kelly. I wanted to prove to you that I was the one she loves but the moment I saw her again, the truth slapped me on the face. Truth to be told, I was mad at you ever since I've discovered about your relationship. I wanted to hurt you because I felt like you betrayed me. I felt like you used my condition to steal what was mine but after I talked to Kelly just now, I realized that there's nothing for me to take back because she was never mine from the beginning.

"I was the one who stole her away from you first that's why I don't have any right to get mad now. I came here without informing you because I was afraid that you might stop me from seeing Kelly. Until the last moment, I wanted to be selfish and destroy what you two have but I couldn't. Especially now that there's an innocent child involve. I can't hurt my niece like that.

"Much as I want to see her right now, I don't have the face to show to her. I am not ready yet. I don't know but I have to get away from everything to forget" Tyler let go of me and then approached Syril. He put his hand on his brother's shoulder.

"Thank, Syril. Sorry that you got hurt. I'm sorry because I wasn't a good brother to you"

"No, T. I should be the one saying that. You've been a good brother to me but I deceived you by stealing the woman you love. Even before I came here, I wanted to steal her away from you again. I'm sorry for being a selfish brother. I will go back to Germany and try to forget about all these. Let's meet again when I'm ready to come back" he answered and then went out of the house.

Tyler slowly faced my direction. I could see that he was sad because of Syril but when our eyes met, I saw the happiness in there. He opened his arms for me and I didn't need to be told of what to do. I ran towards him and let myself enveloped by his strong arms. 

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