Novels by Claire

“ My mum chose my father over me so, why should I choose my father over my man? “ Gwen asked the jealous Ricardo as she dragged him and they entered the car. “ Who did you say I am to you again? “ Ricardo asked her while driving with one hand and squeezing her hand with the other one. He stared at her and he made sure that she didn't look away. “ My man “ Gwen replied as she became shy and he smiled at her. Gwen noticed that they weren't heading home. “ Where are we going? “ She asked him. Not that she didn't trust him but she was just curious. “ You don't trust me? “ Ricardo replied but didn't turn to look at her. “ I do trust you but I am just curious, that's all, “ Gwen said. She blinked her eyes twice and pouted her lips. She knew the next thing he was going to say so she decided to say it along with him. “ Curiosity kills!! “ They both chorused it and began to laugh. He always says that when he is about to keep a secret. He drove into a hospital and parked his car. Gw

“ You used my weakness against me. You daughter of a bitch!!!. I will never forgive you, live with the guilt for the rest of your life “ Gwen stood up and wiped her tears. “ Gwen, please forgive me. I didn't know what came over me and I love you genuinely. If only I could turn the hands of the clock “ Kathy said as she tried to hold Gwen but couldn't reach her. Gwen cried and trembled, she remembered what Ricardo said to her. “ Don't let your emotions get the best of you “ “ I wish you a painful death, “ Gwen said and left the prison. She used her face towel and covered her face because she already had a swollen face. She rushed out in a hurry. Immediately Ricardo saw her coming and got out of the car and opened his arms as she ran into his embrace. “ shiiiii!! Don't be so emotional. Don't cry “ He said as he began to pat her back as he always does. “ I didn't know she would hurt me this much. I have dedicated half of my life to this friendship and she ended up betraying me.

“ Don't let me call the police on you. Leave now that I am being polite “ Gwen lashed out angrily. Ricardo stood at her back and touched her. She turned to him and he smiled at her. She understood him and decided to let her father speak. “ What lie do you have to tell us? We are all ears “ Gwen said to him. “ Can we at least go inside and talk things out? “ Gwen’s dad said. “ Gwen, he has been coming here every day to beg for our forgiveness but I haven't given him a listening ear. Let’s go inside and hear him out “ Mrs Bautista said and Gwen listened to her. They all went inside except Ricardo who was standing outside. “ Come in, you are a family now, “ Gwen’s mum said to Ricardo and Gwen dragged him in. They sat down for about fifteen minutes but Mr Bautista couldn't say anything. He was thinking about how to start and he took a deep breath. “ Gwen, Laura, I am deeply sorry for everything that I have done to you. I don't have anything to use and defend my outrageous attitud

“ You used my weakness against me. You daughter of bitch!!!. I will never forgive you, live with the guilt for the rest of your life “ Gwen stood up and wiped her tears. “ Gwen, please forgive me. I didn't know what came over me and I love you genuinely. If only I could turn the hands of the clock “ Kathy said as she tried to hold Gwen but couldn't reach her. Gwen cried and trembled, she remembered what Ricardo said to her. “ Don't let your emotions get the best of you “ “ I wish you a painful death, “ Gwen said and left the prison. She used her face towel and covered her face because she already had a swollen face. She rushed out in a hurry. Immediately Ricardo saw her coming and got out of the car and opened his arms as she ran into his embrace. “ shiiiii!! Don't be so emotional. Don't cry “ He said as he began to pat her back as he always does. “ I didn't know she would hurt me this much. I have dedicated half of my life to this friendship and she ended up betraying me. Ma

It's been days and Gwen has recovered fully. Her mum always visits her, including Mrs Yolanda and Arya. Gwen was sitting down in the sitting room with Ricardo when they noticed that someone was inputting the password to open the door. “ It can only be Arya, “ Ricardo said as he frowned his face immediately, Gwen couldn't help laughing at his childish attitude. “ Hello, poor people!!! “ Arya screamed at the top of her lungs as she walked in with her mum at her back. Ricardo wanted to curse her but he kept quiet the moment he saw his mum. Gwen stood up and embraced her but Ricardo behaved as if he didn't notice anyone. “ Welcome Ma’am, “ Gwen said cheerfully. “ Thank you!! I would appreciate it more if you had called me mum “ Mrs Yolanda said as she sat down next to Ricardo. “ Hey, mum! “ He greeted her and stood up to go in but she held his hands down. “ I came here to see you, why are you trying to escape? I wonder how Gwen will cope with someone like you “ Mrs Yolanda said a

The doctors became afraid and they began the treatment immediately. They drove off and other vehicles followed them. Kathy entered the police car and she was taken to prison. They got to the hospital and brought out the stretcher. Gwen was placed on it while Ricardo held her hands as they dragged it inside the emergency ward. “ Please, everyone should wait outside the theater, “ The doctors said but Ricardo would never give in to it as he followed them. Gwen’s mum sat on the floor and wept bitterly. Everyone was consoling her but she couldn't stop crying. What would become of her if Gwen died? They should get ready to have two funerals if anything happens to Gwen. She looked at David with so much anger and grief, for a moment she felt like strangling David. “ Where is your mother? She must be aware of your sister’s hatred towards my daughter and don't form ignorance because you also have a hand in this “Gwen's mum began to pour her anger on David. “ Mum, please. “ “ Shut up!!