Novels by May Ardiente

Brent Damien Davis"Okay, smile!" the photographer was busy capturing our moments as mom organized a wedding celebration in the back garden of our house. She wanted to have it because they were not able to witness our simple ceremony in Scottsdale.Same as our supposed matrimony celebration three years ago, our visitors were composed of our family and closest friends which are not more than twenty people. I was only wearing white long sleeves and Kelsie on her simple white dress which we felt comfortable with.Kelsie was on her third month of pregnancy and I felt relieved that no problem had occurred since we got home. Mom said it would be better to have the event before her belly protrude because it would be hard for her to move if we chose a later date.Our little boy was exhilarated playing around with his grandfather and his new truck when I heard voices from the back.When I turned to see it, Hunter was on his knees proposing to Hailey. He

When Hailey interrupted us because she was able to wake up, I gave them the time. I texted Hunter that his girl has woken up and he needs to come back quickly. After a few, he was panting in excitement on the progress of the woman he loves.That next day, I was informed by the investigator that she's leaving again. He followed her to the train station and found out she's bound to Arizona. I wasn't happy that she's leaving again but I needed to find her location. I wanted to know where she's hiding or what kind of life she has in that place. I strictly instructed the investigator to not let her out of his sight and keep me posted from time to time.When he disclosed that Kelsie is living in Scottsdale, I told him to dig in more. He found out on that same day that she's living with an old woman. When he revealed that she has a two-year-old son, I was extremely surprised. I thought that she adopted a child because of the depression she acquired from losing ours but when I

Honestly, I wasn't convinced by her reasoning because she frequently having a nightmare. But she was good at concealing it whenever I pushed on asking her about the thing. I was worried that she's bothered by something and eventually get sick because of it.A day before our wedding, Mom expressed that she never encountered a problem with Kelsie on the preparation. She said that my woman is very polite and appreciative whenever she wanted something to change in the wedding organization. I felt glad that they got along well and that's the most important thing for me between my mother and my future wife.That night before our union was unforgettable. We were so happy indulging in a simple gathering that Mom prepared for us. My feeling was indescribable on the thought that finally, Kelsie will be my wife in a few hours. But on that dawn when Hunter rushed to inform me about Kelsie's freaked out, I was alarmed.Though it was a belief that a groom and a bride sh

Brent Damien Davis“Make me a cup of coffee” I ordered Kelsie via intercom. I heard her sigh before saying okay. When I dropped that call I grinned because finally, I could have her near me every day.I’d been waiting for that moment to get close to her. I knew that she’s working in that restaurant for a couple of years already. When the owner decided to sell the establishment, I immediately made an offer with a hefty amount they couldn't refuse.Since that day her father died, I have always wanted to protect her. But it didn’t happen because my parents sent me to Massachusetts to focus on my Master's and Doctorate in Business Administration at Harvard. I couldn't refuse at that time because I don't have the authority to defy their orders.Right after my graduation, I looked for her and found out that she already moved to California. But again, I caught up with problems in our business which need my attention the most.

When I opened my eyes, I was lying in a hospital bed with a machine beeping beside me and an IV attached to my hand. I looked around and I saw Aira standing and leaning on the wall wearily. When she noticed that I'm awake, "Kelsie!" she exclaimed worriedly."How are you feeling?" she asked hastily. "Hailey! Kelsie is awake," she called and I heard Hailey responded from the bathroom before she pushed the door open. "Thank goodness!" she murmured."I'm thirsty," I said weakly. Aira opened a bottle and put in a straw for me to sip conveniently. "Why am I in a hospital bed?" I asked but recalled that I wasn't feeling well before I fainted."Hailey, call Brent that she's up," Aira told her and she complied. They said I was out for eight hours because the doctor infused medicine for me to rest that long to recuperate from exhaustion. They informed me that Brent is coming shortly from the precinct with Hunter on the investigation of the fight that happened the previous

Brent told me that his mom is about to speak to everyone and thankfully, we got back to our table right before she was called up the podium. All of the guests gave her a round of applause as she paced to the front.Right at the beginning of her speech, she thanked each and everyone for coming and for celebrating her 55th birthday. She gave some words of wisdom and encouragement which was a good inspiration to take in. As she talked at the podium, you could tell that she's a warmhearted person. Her class and personality are like a match made in heaven. I felt so lucky to have her as my mother-in-law.When she was about to end her appreciation, she called her husband up for a clink. My father-in-law Sebastian stood up with Louie whose arms are wrapped around his neck."My friends, my birthday celebration is extra special today because of my grandchild," the elation was evident in her tone. "And I would like to take this opportunity to introduce my daughter-i