"Oops. I'm sorry." Scott's smile faded instantly. He scratched his head. "Of course, I feel sad for Sir Jack's situation, but I also want to cheer you up. I don't want to see you looking so sad and miserable. Remember, you have a baby in your belly to take care of too. Sir Jack won't feel happy seeing you feeling miserable right now," he reminded her of her condition.
Briana breathed deeply. Due to Jack's condition, she has almost forgotten that she's pregnant.
"If you want to rest, you can go home as well. Don't worry, I will stay here for Sir Jack," Scott offered.
Briana looked at Scott for a long time. "Why are you doing this?"
"Because I care about your well-being. I can't leave you alone to deal with all these
Dr. Javier exited the ICU and saw Briana crying on the bench. He approached her. "Miss, you should go home now and rest. There is nothing you can do at the moment. As to when Jack will wake up, only God knows. Don't worry, there are nurses who were assigned to the ICU, and it's their job to make sure that all the patients there are well taken care of 24/7. Go home now and rest; that's the best thing you can do at the moment," he said."Ah, doctor, how many comatose patients are in the ICU right now?" she asked curiously."We currently have a total of six patients there as of the moment. Some of them have been in a coma for two weeks, one month, two months, three months, and six months. Last year, we had comatose patients who woke up after a year in a coma without major complications. That was a miracle, I would say. God is in
After showering and making herself presentable in front of the mirror on her dressing table, Briana wore her black blazer, picked up her shoulder bag, and exited her room.She passed by her parents, getting ready to go to the hospital."We will keep you posted about Jack's condition, as soon as we arrive at the hospital," George said."Thank you, Dad." Briana said.Briana went to the door and exited.A few minutes later, she arrived at her workplace and was immediately subjected to the gloomy atmosphere blanketing the place. The employees were looking busy in front of their computers, but she knew deep inside that they were grieving for their colleague who died
Lunch time has come.Scott promptly arrived in Briana's room and invited her to the cafeteria. "Time for lunch. Let's go!" he said cheerfully.Briana sighed. She didn't move right away; she was still contemplating whether it was safe to be seen with Scott or not. Technically, nobody knows about her and Jack's secret love affair except Rosita. But her stepmother is not here right now. Besides, they are not doing anything indecent; they are just going to eat lunch together.Scott studied Briana's face and noticed that she was hesitating to go to lunch with him. "Bri, what's wrong? I'm not inviting you on a date or to a prom, we're just going to the cafeteria to have lunch. Relax, please?" He said it with a deep sigh.
"Rosita has been googling the entire world wide web nonstop, doing research about coma. She wants to learn more about this condition that caught her son. She wants to know what to expect and what to do just in case Jack won't wake up today, tomorrow, next week, or in the coming days. I told her to stop researching because it would only stress her out, but she told me that by knowing everything about coma, she could prepare herself for the worst to come. For her, it's better than doing nothing, that's what she told me," George explained in a sad tone.Briana breathed deeply and sank into the couch, facing her father. She was at a loss for what to say to her father, especially since he didn't know yet that she was carrying Jack's baby in her tummy."How's work, daughter?" George asked."Everything is fine at work, Dad. It's a good thing that Scott chose to remain in the company because we needed him more than ever now that Jack is in a coma," replied Briana.
It was another day, and Briana woke up to a sunny morning, feeling refreshed. She got off the bed and began her daily routine, getting ready to report to work.She left her room and went to the kitchen. When she arrived there, her folks were busy preparing breakfast. "Need my help?" she asked, looking at the palatable dishes that her stepmother had arranged on the table."Nah, just sit down. We've already finished cooking everything," Rosita replied.Briana lowered herself onto the chair, put the toast and scrambled egg on her plate, and began eating.The trio ate their breakfast in silence.After they finished eating, Rosita discussed family matters regarding
When Briana arrived in the lobby, she settled on a couch near the glass wall, which offered a clear view of the street. After making herself comfortable, she grabbed a magazine to pass the time.She finished skimming the magazine, and Scott was still nowhere in sight.Sighing, she grabbed another magazine and began flipping through the pages, trying to find an interesting topic to read.Two hours later, finally, she saw Scott get out of the elevator alone, Charlotte was not with him anymore.Scott came into the lobby and settled beside Briana on the couch. "Sorry to keep you waiting for two hours, Bri," he apologized.She replied, "It's okay, there's no need to apologize.""Aren't you puzzled why Charlotte and I went upstairs?" He asked, his eyes gleaming."Fine, care to tell me why?" Briana humored him.Scott leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "We have steamy sex in her suite before we close the deal."Briana looke
That night.Briana stayed in her room after eating dinner with her family. She was pacing back and forth on the floor, confused about what to do about her pregnancy. Should she tell her parents now about her pregnancy?Or she wait after one month? Maybe Jack will wake up miraculously, and she will be spared the misery of her parents interrogation on why she allowed such things to happen to her. She was partly to blame for her condition because if she didn't reciprocate Jack's feelings for her, she wouldn't be pregnant with his child.She allowed things to happen to her, and she will bear the blame. Although she had a little bit of regret along the way, her deep love towards Jack prevailed, and now she was in this situation with no way out but to face it alone.There are several times that Scott's offer crosses her mind, but she can't use him to get out of her difficult situation because he might demand repayment for all his help.She must tell her
Dr. Abigail's smile was warm and welcoming when Briana entered her office."Hello, doc!" Briana said."Hello, dear!" Dr. Abigail replied cheerfully. "Is this your first time coming here after you discover your pregnancy?" she asked."Yes, doc," Briana answered."Great," Dr. Abigail said. "How did you know that you were pregnant?""I took the pregnancy test in my bathroom using two test kits, and it shows the same result, that's why I know that I'm pregnant," Briana explained.Dr. Abigail smiled. "Alright. Can you come to the bed so that I can conduct a physical exam?" she asked.
Meanwhile, at the Erros Building in Brisham City...Jack, George, and Rosita were already waiting for Briana's return. The table in the dining room was laden with delicious foods as a celebration of her much-anticipated return back into the family fold.The trio was in the living room, watching TV and browsing their phones while waiting for Briana's arrival.Half an hour later.Suddenly, Jack's phone rang; the caller was Briana. "Babe, where are you now?""I'm already outside the building. I hope I'm not late," she said breathlessly, exiting her car and rushing to the building."I'm coming down to meet you!" Jack put his phone in the pocket of his jeans and came running to the door. He was gone in the blink of an eye.George and Rosita looked at each other and smiled."They're really meant for each other," Rosita commented casually while nuzzling baby Andrew's tiny feet."Indeed!" George seconded. "I think our sacrifice is worth it."Rosita smiled. "I think so."Downstairs, Jack and Br
The day that Briana was scheduled to leave the farm finally arrived. Scott's house was enveloped in a gloomy atmosphere.Briana spent the rest of her morning bonding with her beloved twins.Meanwhile, Scott spent his time brooding in his room, waiting for the inevitable. His heart was gradually dying inside as the seconds passed. He was so used to Briana's lovely presence in his life that it would be hard to see her gone, leaving him alone to deal with the heartbreaks, loneliness, and difficulty of raising their twins as a single parent.He wished that this day would never come, but it's finally happening before his very eyes.It was already lunchtime when the maid knocked outside the door. "Sir, lunch is ready!""OK." He replied in a bland voice.The maid went to Briana's room and announced the same, then went back downstairs to resume her work in the kitchen.A few minutes later, both Scott and Briana exited their rooms at the same time.Their eyes met.Briana sighed heavily upon no
Three days later.It was a hot Saturday afternoon.The farm was busy with activity. People were decorating the ground floor and placing the rented tables and chairs on the lawn of the house for the twins christening the next day.Scott was supervising the whole event along with the party planner that he had hired for the special occasion.Meanwhile...Briana, the twins, and their nannies were relaxing on the second floor of the house."Madam, I'll go down and get your snack from the kitchen," Marina offered."OK." Briana nodded her head.Briana studied Nanny Dorothy's features closely. She, like this particular woman, is so mature beyond her age. Dorothy is the oldest of 12 siblings and works on the farm as a nanny to help support her poor family.'She could be good wife material for Scott!' Her inner self spoke.And she wholeheartedly agreed.She bonded with the two nannies well, treating them with kindness and respect and cultivating their trust and friendship before leaving the far
It was already 3:00 a.m. in the morning.Scott was gazing lovingly at his adorable twins, Josh and Jolie, the names that he and Briana have chosen for their children. He planted a kiss on their cheeks. "I love you, babies!" Tears of happiness sprang from his eyes.He glanced at their mother, still sleeping on the bed. He may never get Briana as his wife, but she gifted him two beautiful children that will forever seal their fate together. They will always be a family, come what may. Their bond will be much stronger now that they both have children together.After some time, Scott realized that Briana must have been super hungry after she woke up from her slumber. He pushed the button on the intercom and ordered a light meal for the mother of his children. Then he continued gazing at his adorable babies.Fifteen minutes later, Briana finally woke up from her sleep. She looked around the room and saw Scott gazing at their twins in their newborn crib on the table next to the bed. "Scott,
The months passed quickly.Despite their difficult situation, Briana and Jack maintained solid communication with each other to make sure that they were really going back together no matter what the odds.One week before Briana was scheduled to give birth, she and Scott hired two single village women in their late 20s to become the twins nannies.Marina is 26 years old, while Dorothy is 27 years old; both are good-looking ladies."Girls, you can start working the day I finally give birth to my twins. We will inform you on that day," Briana told the women. "Are you excited to work here?" she asked.The two women smiled and nodded their heads. "Yes, Madam!""Good! That's all for now. You may go home now," Briana said, feeling relieved that she found two great women who she believed were fit to be the nannies to her twins. The first time she laid eyes on the women, she knew by intuition that they were good and gentle women who were capable of taking good care of her twins. Based on her in
Scott finally arrived at the farm before 6:00 in the evening."Sir, Ma'am Briana's boyfriend, named Jack, had come here a few hours ago." The guard informed his employer after opening the iron gate.Scott's eyes widened in shock. "Huh? Briana's boyfriend?" He roamed around the area, looking for his former boss. "Where is he?""He already left." The guard replied, scratching his head.Scott's heart beat so fast in his rib cage. "Did Briana come with him?" He asked apprehensively.The guard shook his head. "No. Ma'am Briana went back to the house while her boyfriend left in his car, going back to where he came from.""OK. Good!" Scott's face brightened up like a flashlight as huge relief washed over him. For a split second, he was afraid that Briana would leave the farm and go with Jack back to the city. He was glad and grateful that she stayed true to her words that she would deliver the baby before going home.He walked in a big strid
That afternoon, Scott went to the next town to buy farm supplies. Briana decided not to tell him about Jack's coming to the farm to avoid a confrontation between the two men. It's something that she can't afford to happen. She wanted to talk to Jack alone without Scott hovering around them like a phantom in the opera. A moment of peace with Jack is all she ever needs. Scott noticed that Briana was looking tense again. Worried about her state of mind, he asked, "Are you okay?" "Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Just go now," she replied with a smile to reinforce her statement that she was fine. "If you are not feeling well, I will just stay with you today and buy supplies tomorrow. Or you can come with me if you want," he offered. "Nah, you go ahead. I'm fine," she insisted. "Alright, I'll go now. Do you want anything? I can buy it for you in the store," he said. Briana shook her head. "I already have everything I need. You may go now." "OK. Take care of yourself, Bri! Call
Scott noticed that it took Briana so long to inform him about the result. Fifteen agonizing minutes had already passed.A growing suspicion tugged at his mind. If it were negative, she would be here by now, wearing a relieved expression on her face, informing him that it was negative.Unless...Unless the result is positive! She is pregnant with their child! That is why it took her so long to come out of the bathroom after conducting the test.He pressed his head on the door and listened for sounds inside the room; he heard faint sobbing!Is Briana crying? But why?His heart starts racing so fast! It only
One month later.Briana was sitting on the balcony, enjoying the morning sunshine after eating her breakfast. Scott went to the next town to buy some supplies for the farm, and she had chosen to remain in the house instead of going out with him.She unlocked her phone and sent a message to her father. 'Good morning, Dad!'A few minutes later, George entered the chat. 'Morning, daughter!''Is everything okay there? My son is okay?''Yes, everything is okay here, but there are some problems with Jack and Charlotte...'Briana's interest was piqued. 'What do you mean?'