A/N: OMG! Time really flies so fast! It's the last chapter before the epilogue and i'm kinda emotional that i finally finished another story. I really thought that i couldn't update today because of what happened to my file of TWRH but i managed to finish rewriting it and so i decided to update anyway. I hope you like this chapter. Please don't forget to tell me your thoughts on this chapter. :)

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GAELLE woke up with a bouquet of flowers beside her. She didn't have to ask someone in the house to know who it came from. Well, she was certain about it because he kept on sending her flowers everyday. Maybe, their maid brought the bouquet to her room because Kellan instructed her to do so like always. She took the bouquet and then smelled it. Its scent was heavenly and it felt like her day was already complete. She opened the small card that was in the bouquet and then read its content.

'Pour la seule femme de ma vie que j'aime. J'éspère que ces fleurs te plaît. Je t'aime trop fort ma chérie.

Ton amour, Kellan'.

She rolled her eyes because of the last sentence but she couldn't help but to smile. He's really a sweet guy. He's really determined to do anything for her to accept him into her life again. She shook her head again. Who taught him that message anyway when she knew that he doesn't know how to speak French?

She got up and then placed the flowers in the vase. She looked at the five more vases at the different corners of her room. Each of them had flowers placed in them which and they're also from Kellan. Oh, my Kellan. You're turning my room into a garden with all these flowers that you're sending everyday.

When she finished arranging the flowers in the vase, she went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and then took her morning shower. Then when she finished dressing up after that, she went downstairs.

GAELLE wanted to laugh in amusement while watching Kellan who was already sweaty while planting flowering plants at the garden. He was topless that's why she could clearly see his irresistible and gorgeous body. She wanted to gulp because of the effect on her of the sight that she was seeing but she stopped herself from getting affected even though it was so hard to do so. Amusement filled her even more when Kellan muttered litany of curses when a bee suddenly appeared out of nowhere and tried to sting him.

He looked so silly and funny while fighting with the bee; trying to get rid of it. But then, she couldn't help but to get worried of him that he might get sting by that insect. She knew very well that a bee sting was painful. She was about to approach him to help him drive the bee away when he finally succeeded on shooing it away.

Later on, he resumed what he was doing. He kept on wiping his sweat from time to time using his t-shirt. She shook her head. Men!

It has been three months since she went out of the hospital and until now, Kellan haven't surrendered yet on courting her. These past few months, she had been cold towards him whenever he comes over to their house and she didn't let her heart dictate her this time. She really gave him the hard time on courting her.

She really thought that he would give up because she knew that he was hurting and having a hard time on their situation already but until now, he was still there and haven't given up on her yet.

He was doing everything he knew that could make her happy even though it was hard for him. He might've overheard what she told her mother yesterday about hiring someone to plant roses and other flowering plants in their garden. Until now, her interest with flowers haven't disappeared yet even though she was never into flowers before she got pregnant. Her pregnancy taught her how to appreciate flowers.

Whenever she looks at flowers especially those with bright colors, it calms her senses. Even its fragrance sends joy to her chest.

Maybe because of what he overheard that Kellan came over to their house and now working at their garden like a gardener. A smile broke on her lips while shaking her head.

"Why don't you bring Kellan something to drink and eat? He's been there for a couple of hours already" Gaelle turned around when she heard her maman Belinda's voice. She batted her eyelashes at her.

"This is the first that you got worried about Kellan, maman. What happened? I thought you were mad at him?"

"Oh, you. Aren't you worried about him? He's been there since early this morning. It's already 9:30. I'm positive that he haven't eaten breakfast yet. I'm sure that he's already hungry by now. He might pass out there of hunger and thirst, not to mention the heat" she said and then patted her on the shoulder. She drew a deep breath and then released it harshly. These past few months, she really saw how determined Kellan was and whether she admit it or not, her heart was rejoicing.

Just a little more push and he would surely succeed in to reopening the door of her heart that closed for him. She could feel that her stubborn heart was slowly melting because of his efforts not to mention that her love for him never faded away from the depths of her heart and now, it's resurfacing and unstoppable.

Gaelle decided to go to the kitchen to get a snack for Kellan. Even she haven't eaten her breakfast yet because she just came down from her room. It's Sunday and she really slept tightly last night.

She saw some leftover food but she didn't find them appetizing. When her eyes got a glance of the flour in the kitchen cupboard, she suddenly craved for pancakes so she decided to make some for herself and for Kellan as well.

She quickly gathered all the ingredients and then started preparing. After she finished cooking the pancakes, she poured honey on top of it to make it more delicious and then went out of the house to call Kellan.

"That's enough for now. I made pancakes. You should eat first" she said when she approached him. He obviously got surprised because of what she said. Then a smile occurred his lips.

"Really? Wow, I'm so starving already" her forehead creased of what she heard.

"You've been feeling hungry but you didn't ask for something to eat? You should've told Minda" he scratched the back of his head.

"Er, well...It's because---"

"---Because of what? Because you're shy to ask, is that it?" she didn't know why she's feeling irritated all of a sudden. She couldn't help but to get worried of him. He had been hungry since a while ago.

He nodded, admitting that he really was shy to ask for a snack. She rolled her eyes and then walked ahead of him back to the inside of the house. He followed her reluctantly.

"Are you mad, chérie?" he asked hesitantly while following her. She was about to open the door when she stopped and then looked at him.

"Why do you even have to do the gardening here anyway? Nobody asked you to do that, right?" she asked in annoyance. His eyes went sombre.

"Because I want to make you happy. I knew that you've been into flowers since you got pregnant and I want to give you anything that could make you happy no matter"

"That's why you bought flowering plants to plant in our garden? You don't have to tire yourself like this just because of me" he smiled but sadness was evident in his forest green eyes. That smile didn't even reach his eyes.

"You know that I will do anything for you right, chérie? Even if it's just a small thing like this, I'll do it. That's how much I love you and I could even give up my life in the Philippines for you" her eyes turned into slits.

"Are you trying to make me feel bad for you?" he shook his head right away.

"No. It's not like that. I'm just telling you because I've already made a decision of staying with you no matter where you go. I have a trust-worthy person that could manage the company on my stead in my absence because I won't leave here to matter what happens until I could fix everything between us" he said full of determination.

She swallowed hard because of what he said.

"What if I won't go back to the Philippines anymore? This is my home, Kellan, and yours is in the Philippines" she said while staring at him intently. She just said that what his reaction would be. She also wanted to hear his answer.

"Then I'll stay here as well. I want to be with you and our baby. Just like I've already said, I'll stay with you no matter where you decide to live"

"And how do you plan on living here? Don't tell me, you're just going to live in a hotel while you're here?" amusement filled his eyes.

"Chérie, do you really think that I am not doing anything other than to follow you these past few months? I've never mention it to you but I have business associates who lives here. They're helping me with my other business plans here. Years ago, back to those times when i used to come here to see you even from afar, I also supervise our business here. I have a few investments here as well. Besides, I am staying in a hotel because I am a part owner of that hotel" her lips parted in surprise.

She knew that Kellan's family was rich but she didn't have any idea of the extent of their wealth; of how rich and powerful they really are. Kellan never bragged about that to anyone and she admires him because of that. She opened her mouth to say something but she couldn't utter even a single word. She was at lost for words.

Well, what could she tell him? When he couldn't wait for her to speak, he chuckled. To her surprise, he suddenly hugged her tightly and then kissed her cheek. Her eyes widened.

"What do you think you're doing? Did I give you the permission to do that?" instead of getting embarrassed, his smile went even wider.

"Your reaction was just too cute just now. I couldn't help but to hold and kiss you"

"Aren't you even embarrassed that you smell of sweat but you're hugging me like this?" she asked him with a fake irritable voice because deep inside of her, she couldn't help but to feel giddy. Are pregnant women really like this? Her mood swings really gets the best of her most of the time. She's even unreasonable and handful sometimes.

But in all honesty, he still smells good. Combination of sweat, sunshine and his cologne. His smell was so manly and she suddenly had the urge to bury her face on his hard chest in order to smell him even more. She could feel how hard his body was. She bit her lower lip.

How come that he still looked neat and handsome even though he was sweaty? He still looked pleasing to the eyes not like some other men out there that already looked untidy when they're already sweaty.

"I know that I don't smell bad right now because you obviously love my smell even though I'm sweaty" she pinched him on the side and then got out of his embrace. He laughed amusedly.

"Hmp! You wish!" she opened the door.

"What? Are you just going to stand there or come in and eat?" a delicious chuckle escape his lips.

"Of course, I'll eat it. You cooked it so I'm not going to miss that for the world" he came in after he removed his shoes. Later on, they were already eating the pancakes that she made.

"Thank you, chérie" he said after a couple of minutes of silence.

"For what?" she asked confusedly.

"For these pancake that you made. And thank you too because even though you're still angry at me, you don't drive me away. You're allowing me to approach you even though you're cold and grouchy towards me all the time"

"So, you're complaining now?" he shook his head vigorously and then took her hand and held it. He intertwined their hands together.

"I gave you my word, chérie. I told you that I will do everything for us to be okay again and even though you're cold, sassy and grouchy, I'm still here for you because I want to prove to you that you can trust me again; that this time, I'll do better. I love you so much, you and our baby" He professed full of love.

Her heart jumped for joy and she suddenly had the urge to cry. She suddenly felt emotional. She was about to answer him when he stood up. He took everything that they used and was about to go to the sink and wash it when she finally found her voice.

"Let me. I know you're tired"

"Na ah. Let me do it. I am already holding them anyway. This is an easy thing to do. You were the one who cooked so I'll do the washing. It's just fair" he answered and then started washing the dishes.

"Ahm, I'll continue my work at the garden. After I finished my work, you'll like the outcome for sure" he said and then kissed her on the forehead. She was left alone in the kitchen, bewildered; didn't know what to do. Even though she was still feeling sullen and angry at Kellan, she couldn't push him away whenever he was hugging her or kissing her on the forehead just like what he did just now.

The wall that she built between them was already collapsing and she knew that anytime soon, she would finally give in to him; that he would succeed on entering in her life again. But there was still a little bit of fear and doubt in her heart.

She slowly shook her head and couldn't do anything but to just heave a deep sigh.

KELLAN worked at the garden of Gaelle's house for a couple of days. He even asked for tips from a gardener friend of his just to make sure that he would do the right thing in making the garden more beautiful than anyone expected it to be. He wanted to make Gaelle smile not because he wanted to earn her trust and forgiveness but because he wanted to make her happy.

He really likes seeing her smile but these past few months, he never saw her laugh or smile genuinely. There was always sadness in her eyes and he knew that her sadness was because of his doing. He wanted to bring back the old Gaelle who was full of life and happiness and he would do anything to make that happen.

He could tell that she still loves him but he couldn't blame her if she was still afraid to gamble in him again. He already hurt her so much but he promised to himself that he would never do that to her again.

"Why are you doing this, Kellan? Can't you see that you already look like a fool chasing and courting my daughter like this? Other people are already laughing at you because you're pursuing her in vain. Until now, she still haven't forgiven you. Aren't you tired of all this yet?" he turned around to look at the one who spoke behind him.

He stopped what he was doing and then faced her.

"I don't care about what other people say. I love Gaelle so much and I will do anything so that she would accept me into her life again. Nothing is important to me right now than to prove to the woman I love that I am worthy enough for her love and trust, that I deserve another chance because this time, I'll do better" to his surprise, she smiled.

That was the first she smiled at him ever since he came to France a few months ago. He already heard a lot of hurtful words from Gaelle's parents but he accepted it all wholeheartedly because he deserves their wrath.

There were even times before that whenever he came over to their house, they would close the door on his face but he didn't give up until he finally saw that Gaelle's mother was slowly softening towards him. Maybe because she saw all his efforts, patience and perseverance to win Gaelle back.

But Gaelle's father remained the same. He was still angry at him. He understood where he was coming from though because no parents would want to see their children get hurt especially that he could see how much they love and treasure Gaelle.

The only difference now was, he was no longer driving him away whenever he comes over to their house. He was still giving him those deathly glares but he tried his best to endure it. He knew that he was acting like that because he was just angry and afraid that he would repeat hurting Gaelle again just like what he did before.

"If you really love my daughter, don't give up. I can see that you love her very much because no man could ever persevere this long into courting a woman if his love isn't real. Even though Gaelle is giving you the hard time, you never gave up. I just hope that she finds it in her heart to forgive you soon because I know that she's suffering and having a hard time in your situation as well" he smiled.

"I promise you that I would do just that. This time, everything will be alright for sure" she nodded her head and then tapped him on the shoulder. He heaved a sigh of relief knowing that he and Gaelle's mother were finally okay.

He continued his work. Just a little bit more and he would finally finish his little project. It was already afternoon when he finally finished. He was very pleased with the outcome that he went inside the house to call Gaelle. He wanted for her to be the one to see the garden first. The back door was open so he just went in. He looked for Gaelle inside the house but then he saw her talking to someone at the living room. She looked so happy while laughing at what the visitor was telling her. It was Pierre.

How come he didn't see Pierre arrived? Maybe because he was at the backyard and busy working in the garden. He was about to strode his way towards them when he heard Pierre spoke.

"You haven't changed, Gaelle. You're still the Gaelle I used to know"

"Really?"

"Yes" he said and then took Gaelle's hand as his face turned serious. A strong wave of jealousy surged within Kellan.

"I just want you to know that I was serious of what I've said before. I am willing to take responsibility of you and your baby because I love you. I am willing to accept and give your baby my name. Just give me a chance and I'll make sure that you won't regret it" Kellan gasped in shock of what he heard. He suddenly felt like killing someone.

"But, Pierre---" before Gaelle could complete her sentence, Pierre put a finger on her lips to silence her.

"Shhh...all I'm asking is a chance, Gaelle" he touched Gaelle's face while looking into her eyes. Then his face slowly went closer to hers. Kellan waited for Gaelle to protest but he heard nothing from her. He felt like a thousand knives stabbed him in the heart because of what he was seeing. Before Pierre's lips landed on Gaelle's, he turned his around.

He didn't have the strength to watch another man kiss his beloved woman because he couldn't take it. He hurriedly walked out of the house.

GAELLE pushed Pierre away from her before his lips even touched on hers and her eyes went wide when he caught a glimpse of Kellan who just went out of the door. She automatically stood up without saying anything to Pierre.

She heard him calling for her but her mind was on someone else and that's Kellan. She must catch up to him because she knew that he saw her and Pierre that were about to kiss just now. She wanted to explain.

She caught up to him at the gate. He was about to open the gate when she called for him.

"Kellan..." he didn't look at her but his steps came to a halt.

"Kellan, let's talk" her voice was shaking because of the fear that he might leave for good and would never return to her again.

"You don't have to explain anything to me, Gaelle. I get it now" he said with a trembling voice.

"No. You don't understand---"

"What else don't I understand, Gaelle?" she felt like a hand squeezed her heart tightly when he turned around and she saw tears falling from his eyes.

"It hurts, Gaelle. It really hurts here but I need to accept it" he uttered in pain while poking his finger on the part of his chest where his heart was located. He smiled bitterly.

"I feel like my heart is about to explode right now because of the pain but I know that I don't have the right to complain and get hurt like this" he chuckled bitterly before he continued.

"I've expected too much, Gaelle. I really thought that you still love me. I really thought that there was another chance for the two of us...but it looks like I'm only making myself believe that because judging by what I've seen just now, everything is clear to me. I know that this could kill my heart for sure but I have to let you go now. I've been telling you that I want nothing but your happiness, right? If he's what you need in order for you to be happy, I'll give it to you. I'll step back and let you be happy with him because that's how much I love you. Even though it hurts, I should accept it because it's my fault" his voice was trembling as his tears continued falling from his eyes like waterfalls.

He smiled sadly before he drew closer to her and kissed her on the forehead before he turned his back on her. When he finally went out of the gate that's when Gaelle finally found her voice. Panic rose within her.

"You said, you want nothing but my happiness but why are you taking that happiness away from me now?" she uttered softly. His steps came to a halt.

"That's my reason why I'm leaving because I don't want to deprive you of your happiness. If you see that Pierre could give you that happiness that you're looking for, just go on. Don't pity me---"

"B*llshit! Fine, just go then! Go and leave me here! But remember this, Kellan; I won't be able to be happy again if you do that because you're my happiness!" at last, he finally faced her. Confusion was written all over his face.

"Don't give me false hope, Gaelle" he said in a voice above whisper but there was a tinge of hope on his face.

"I'm not giving you false hope. Do you really think that I would chase after you and stop you from leaving if I don't love you anymore? That's ridiculous! You never left my heart even for a second even after all that happened between us" she said while pointing at her heart.

"Even though I was angry and feeling sullen of what you did to me, you remained in my heart. Even though I've been treating you grouchily and coldly these past few months, deep inside of me; I want you to stay. I was really afraid of gambling in our love once again that's why I couldn't still accept you in my life until now but when I saw you just now that was about to leave, I got so scared. That's when I realized that I can't live without you; that I wouldn't take it if we get separated again"

"B-But you kissed him" there was still hesitation in his voice. She pursed her lips.

"You should've waited a second longer because I pushed Pierre away. I couldn't kiss him because I don't love him" his handsome face brightened up in happiness.

"I-I'm still the one you l-love?" she rolled her eyes.

"Yes. Don't you like it?" he shook his head vigorously. He took a step closer but then he stopped after that. He really looked reluctant.

"H-Have you forgiven me already, chérie?" her heart swelled upon hearing his endearment of her. He kept on calling her by her name just a while ago and it didn't feel right at all. She smiled and then opened her arms wide, teary-eyed.

When he saw that, he strode towards her with long strides and then enveloped her into a tight embrace before he gave her a breath-taking and passionate kiss.

"You don't know how much happy I am right now, chérie. I really thought that I really lost you already. I thought---"

"Everything's okay, chéri. Let's forget about the past and start all over again" Gaelle said. Kellan kissed her again lovingly and then stared at her full of love.

"Yes, chérie. Let's start all over again and make up for the lost times. I love you so much and I promise to love you 'til my last breathe" she smiled at him sweetly.

"You don't have to make promises beca----"

"No. I have the guts to make promises because I know I could do it this time for sure. I love you and our baby so much so please, don't be doubtful about that" she clung her arms around his neck.

"Okay. This time, I'll give my full trust in you again. Please don't fail me this time because this will be your last chance. One and only chance" he gulped inaudibly and then smiled after a couple of seconds. He tightened his arms around her waist even more.

"I am not afraid because I know I will love you forever. I've been sure about that for a long time. I love you, chérie" he said full of love while staring at her intently.

"And I love you too, chéri. So much" then their hungry lips met again while all the doubts in their hearts faded away. This time, they both knew that it's forever between them and nothing could separate them.

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