"I'm begging you, Dannie, please let me go back to work," I pleaded with Dannie.He just shook his head in response.I've been trying to convince him to let me go back to work for a while now, but he just won't budge.I glared at him and stormed off to the far side of our bed, plopping down with a huff."Anastasia, look at the baby!" he exclaimed in surprise.I ignored him, but inside I felt guilty for not being more careful."Please be more careful, Anastasia, don't let your anger get the best of you, think about the baby," he calmly advised me.I could feel my eyes starting to water, so I decided to leave our room and head to our living room upstairs.That's where I cried my heart out. I felt even more guilty after Dannie's last words.I could feel someone hug me from behind and say, "Sssshhhh stop crying," in a gentle voice."I just want to go back to work, I'm getting bored being stuck here in your house," I said through my tears."You know that I only care about your safety, righ
This is one of the happiest days of my life. I couldn't imagine something like this happening to me. I thought that as long as I'm with him, we could keep it a secret from everyone. But not anymore. I looked around and realized that everyone on the last floor, including my department, knows about us. It's fine though, at least the ones who know are okay with it. I thought his work wouldn't be affected by what he did today, but I was wrong.I was so relieved when he carefully took me to the front. I was ashamed to walk because everyone was looking at us. Once we were at the front, he took the microphone."Good morning everyone," he said into the microphone. "Let's make this quick so we can eat. Thank you for your cooperation this morning. We succeeded - we got my wife," he announced on the microphone. I blushed and couldn't lift my head because I was so shy.Then I heard gasps and laughter from the employees. "My wife is working hard so I can live with her and our baby, Ayuko, when she
I am sitting here in an unfamiliar restaurant near my workplace while waiting for my mom. I escaped from work just to see her because I really miss her. She just called the store near our house to meet me there. Even her cell phone is not allowed to be held by my dad.I am not sure if I should tell her about what I did to Dannie. I have been working for a month now in my husband's company and because some people in the office know that I am Dannie's wife, my job has become easier. Dannie wants me to work on his floor or become his secretary so he can always be with me and see me. But I don't want that, I don't want his secretary to lose her job. Besides, I am already used to my job.He didn't agree with my decision, but he couldn't do anything about it because he always follows what I want. Oh, isn't it funny that the CEO who everyone is afraid of is following me because of our baby?I shook my head thinking whether the baby is really the only reason he is treating me like this. I als
Dannie and I were on our way home, but I couldn't stop thinking about what my mother said."Anastasia, are you listening to me?"What could her reasons be?"Hey, are you okay?"What's with the surname Walton, and why is Mom so secretive about it?"Anastasia,"I looked at Dannie as he shook me."I've been calling you since earlier, don't you hear me? Are you okay? Do you feel any pain?" Dannie asked, worriedly.I exhaled and shook my head at him."I'm fine, Dannie. I'm just thinking," I said."Are you sure? What are you thinking about? You've been like this since we left the office. Did something happen at work that I don't know about?" he asked again.He's asking a lot of questions. I don't know if it's just my hormones, but I'm getting irritated with Dannie. But I'm holding back because I might be snappy with him again. I'm not in the mood to sweet-talk him now."I'm okay, Dannie, and whatever is on my mind will pass, so just ignore me," I said gently to him."That kind of thinking m
DANNIE'S POV I woke up feeling cold and held my head as it started to ache. I remembered drinking the night before. I opened my eyes and looked for Anastasia, but I stopped when I saw her sleeping soundly with her head resting on the bedside table while I was lying on her legs. We slept on the floor. Did I drink a lot? I slowly got up to lift her and put her comfortably in bed. I also lay down again because my head was hurting.I smiled when she snuggled her head under my armpit as she always did. I closed my eyes while touching her small tummy and fell asleep again.I woke up early and went downstairs to have coffee to get rid of my hangover."Did you wake up early today?" Jea asked as I went down and headed straight to the kitchen."Coffee for hangover, please," I ordered Jea.She laughed, "Okay, drink up, and later in the morning, you'll have a hangover again," she said.I just rubbed my head. Jea was the only one who talked to me like that because we were childhood friends. She wa
DANNIE'S POVI felt a lightness in my heart as Anastasia and I held hands while driving. I was so happy because we had just found out the gender of our baby from her doctor. Our baby is already five months old, so we decided to find out if we're having a baby boy or a girl. We just left her doctor, and I decided to head straight to the mall to buy some things for our baby. I'm excited to see our baby. In fact, I'm secretly thinking about what we should name him or her."Dannie, this is not the way home," Anastasia said when I turned left instead of going straight, which would lead us home.I forgot to tell her that I wanted to go shopping for our baby. "Let's go to the mall and buy things for our baby," I said happily."Isn't it too early, Dannie?" she asked."I'm excited," I said, embarrassed.I heard her soft chuckle. "I'm excited too, but it seems like you're more excited than me," she said happily."Hey, baby, Daddy is so excited to see you," she talked to our baby.I rubbed her b
ANASTASIA’S POVI woke up late feeling very heavy. I thought my morning sickness was over but it suddenly came back every time I woke up, so I decided not to go to work anymore. Dannie was no longer beside me, and I assumed he had gone to work since it was already nine in the morning. I glanced at the food on the side table and closed my eyes again because I was still sleepy.I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I reached for it and answered without checking who was calling. I waited for the person on the other line to speak while my eyes were closed.“Tasia, Sir Dannie has been talking to a woman in his office for almost two hours,” the person on the other end said quickly.I got up suddenly but lay back down as I felt dizzy. I tried to figure out who was calling, so I didn't speak yet.“Hey, Tasia,” Blessy said on the other line. Since when did Blessy become a snitch?“Who is the woman?” I asked as I slowly got up.I rubbed my head while leaning on the headboard of our bed.“
DANNIE'S POVI've been pacing back and forth for a while now. How did my parents find out about Anastasia and our baby? I immediately called my grandma and told her about it, and she came to my office to accompany me."Dannie, can you please stop walking? You're making me dizzy," Grandma irritably said.She's also in my office because I called her right after I talked to my parents about coming here to discuss what they learned about Anastasia and our baby."Grandma, how did they know about them?" I asked grandma as she sat on the sofa."I don't know. I was also surprised when you called me and told me that. I don't tell your parents anything when they visit me at home or when I visit them," Grandma said.Who could have told my parents about them?"Dannie, relax. Sit down, you look like a pregnant cat pacing back and forth," she scolded me.I sat down because I was tired of walking. My heart was pounding so hard, and I was nervous about what Mommy would do to my little family.I was s
Ate let my straight hair down. She was busy fixing my eyelids and lightly applying blush on my cheeks."I'll put those earrings on, alright? It'll enhance your beauty," she said.I nodded slowly and didn't complain. I wasn't used to wearing jewelry on my body. I feel uncomfortable with those things. I don't know why.She smiled and then applied pink lipstick to my lips. I parted my mouth and closed my eyes."Finished. Stand up, lady. Let me see the result," she happily said.I grinned and gave her a confident aura. She winked and clapped."You look really beautiful," she exclaimed.I looked at the mirror to see myself. I wore a red sleeveless dress that suited my fair complexion. With a smile, I gently touched my face and couldn't believe what I saw. Only a few things were done by Ate, but why? It seemed like I became more beautiful."Yes, I am beautiful!" I exclaimed and winked.She handed me her black clutch bag."It matches your outfit," she said with a hint of joy.I accepted it.
I slowly got uncomfortable with his presence. "What brought you here?" I sheepishly asked. After he called me, I immediately said goodbye to Benjie and Lavly. Though they seemed puzzled, they allowed me to leave. Actually, Benjie even drove me back to Manila. I'm really thankful to them for trusting me, at least to some extent.He just shrugged off my question. I carefully placed my bag down and approached him. "Where's Pa?" I wryly asked. A tray with snacks was already set on the small, fragile table between us."I'm glad you're here! I just need your company tonight," he muttered. I rested my elbow on the armrest of the sofa and messily ran my fingers through my hair."You need me tonight? And then what am I supposed to do there?" I skeptically asked him. He was wearing tokong-shorts and a fitted white polo shirt, resembling a model from famous magazines."Be my date," he casually replied."Why me? I have a lot to do right now. You're insane," I said through gritted teeth.With his
"You're late." I almost swallowed all my saliva when he started speaking.He pretended to sit on the mahogany chair and it was obvious that he had just arrived. He was wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a necktie and black slacks. His physique was even more pronounced. He looked at me seriously from head to toe.I raised an eyebrow."Have a seat! Why are you late?" he coughed.I avoided looking at him and quietly sat on an empty chair.I glanced at him again and rolled my eyes. He silently read the menu placed on the table."What do you want?" He glanced at me. I stared intensely back at him. A smirk played on his lips."You disappeared for days! Just when I was about to take a break, you show up." I added irritably.He slightly loosened his necktie."I just wanted you to know that I haven't forgotten about you." His response was cold.I sighed."Can we stop? It's not really my fault, right? You're the one who claimed that I did something wrong to you, right?" I answered sharply.
The next morning when I opened my eyes, I immediately felt a headache. I sat on the edge of the bed and massaged my temples.I didn't know what time I fell asleep last night. When I woke up, I already felt the headache.I redirected my attention to something else to ease the pain a bit.Earlier, after we ate, Manang gave me a paracetamol. I took it and immediately drank it.Afterwards, I took a walk by the beach to at least sweat a little and alleviate the burden I was feeling.I found out from Shara that Xahel left early for Manila. She said he had a lot of paperwork to take care of and projects scheduled for this month until the fourth month.I couldn't understand why he left so suddenly. He only stayed for a day. Maybe he lost interest after seeing his ex!I also contemplated teaching him painting every weekend! I'm not really sure about it?But how can I back out now when I promised him that thing? He might get even angrier at me and make things more difficult for me."Zhanea, how
"What's your drama there? Why do you need filters and effects?" I said. The corner of my lips slightly lifted.His mind seemed like a video, so chaotic! The other day, he said he liked a girl who didn't like him back!We're walking along the shore now. He looks frustrated. His hair is messy, and his face is slightly scowling."She's pestering me!" he muttered.It's already eight in the evening, and the moonlight is our only source of illumination on the path we're taking."Huh? She's actually beautiful. As a sign of courtesy, couldn't you just talk to her?" I almost got nervous with what I said. I even emphasized it. It's like damn.He raised an eyebrow and gave me a stern look."What?" he asked, pretending to be innocent."Do you want me to repeat it?" I said.He sarcastically glanced at me."Shut up your mouth," he muttered.I raised an eyebrow and shrugged. When I got into his car, I glanced briefly at the girl. I saw her wiping her cheek.At that moment, I felt like slapping Xahel
I took a deep breath and raised my hand. It's getting a bit numb from the four hours of painting.I'm lying down on the hammock now, feeling the breeze brushing against my skin. Eventually, I lowered my hand from its raised position.I just wanted to enjoy my vacation and paint, but why did that guy have to come here? Hasn't he forgotten what I did to him? Huh? That was last week, for crying out loud. He has quite the memory.I closed my eyes, trying to let go of my worries caused by the cold wind. Well, also the view.I'm just really thinking about what Xahel said! Yeah, what's wrong with us having a meal together? But when we meet, all of that turns into a fight.It's also my problem, being clumsy like this. I don't want to add more problems with him, especially if it's about the woman he's with.It's hard to be jealous! I'm not used to having enemies. I may be talkative, but I don't know how to catfight. That would be embarrassing for me.Especially since I'll be a teacher. What wi
"In the next morning? I had a long sleep. No sound of cars and no neighbors shouting!The only things you can hear and feel are the cool breeze and the sound of waves on the shore.I held my head. It doesn't hurt anymore, unlike last night. Maybe it was just a migraine.I got up from my bed and walked towards the window. I pushed the curtain aside and partially opened the two windows.The blue ocean greeted me. The sun was beautifully positioned above, and a few fishermen were sailing in the distance.I smiled peacefully and took a gentle breath. It's such a really good start to the day. I rested my elbows on the windowsill and let the wind play with my loose hair.A wide smile appeared on my face as I glanced below. But before I could close my mouth, I couldn't help but be surprised.Under the shade of a coconut tree was a handsome young man. He was looking seriously at the accompanying woman. Every movement of his jaw and lips was like a hair-raising melody.I closed my mouth and sl
If that is how fast the world rotates? The journey of the day was also easy.I've been back and forth in the Echavez family mansion! I'm just grateful and Xahel didn't mess with me.I learned from Shara that one week she was on vacation with friends!Is that how he really is? No goodbye to me and if I go home? Don't know the right day and month! The world just revolves around itself.I also found out that he used to be Xahel's friend! But when they had each other's lambs he stayed away.I would have asked her about it? But don't. I don't want to care. Atleast I'm not kidding Xahel! So my brain is peaceful and there is no variety of thought events today. I wish he had been there for a long time and he would never remember my fault with her! That's okay!I turned around and followed the couple. We are here today at the rest house they bought in the lagoon. The wind is fresh because it is the beautiful sea! There is no vehicle in. No to poll! Yes to Fresh. Kidding.Thanks and they though
"I'm Xahel Royce Echavez. And you are?" He said while lifting the edge of the lip."Zhanea!" My answer is heartbreaking.He was even more sorry."You're suffering from a rare disorder!" I scolded and shook her."Really? Then prove it, Baby!" She was waking up.I want to rock her with this paint brush I hold! Then we could encounter each other. He pulled me over and never finished eating. My jaw dropped before I could speak he immediately suspected me. Its still tight in my arm."Go ahead!" I will invite him.We are here today in front of their infinity pool! After he hugged me earlier he brought me here.He sat in the non-cement chair and then whistled."Paint of me, baby. Paint!" He was a scout.She convinced me to paint for her! According to me I pay for everything I did wrong to her! Whack what!"Don't try to run away from me again!" He said after I took my left foot.I nodded at him. His strength to be able to concentrate ha? Proud that he is, what?She was weak in front of me.I