Two weeks before Christmas, Imman's children have already prepared their gifts for their father and their grandparents on both sides. They also bought gifts for the little one who is now five years old and is very much excited to see his mother again who will spend the vacation with them. Imman, as usual, is not in the good mood. It will be the third time that he will spend the holiday without his wife.
"Grandpa, can you please help me put these little socks on the Christmas tree, please? Mom will come and she will put something inside my socks, I know that!" said his grandson whose eyes were the same as his and all of his other children. He lifted him and kissed his cheeks before putting him down on the floor.
"Thank you, grandpa! I'm going to dad and ask him to give me more socks so I can have more gifts from uncle and auntie!" the boy ran away shouting the name of the twins. If only you are here, Cassandra, then life cou
Imman went inside the kitchen unnoticed by his former mistress. He held her waist from behind and hugged her tightly. Ella was startled, turned around, and saw the handsome features of the lawyer. "Imman, I didn't see you coming..." He was pressing her hard to the wall, kissing her forehead, her lips, then on her neck. He stopped when he heard little footsteps coming from behind, then he heard a little boy calling him, incessantly. "Daddy, daddy! Where are you!' the boy was running hard and gasping for breath. When he saw his father, he pulled his arms and said. "Dad, please stay with me in the playroom, mom is still cooking, so we could stay play...then later please help me choose what to bring for my older siblings tomorrow...come now, please!" He did not resist his son's demand and let him be pulled away from his mother. Ella grinned at her son who is so comfortable being with his father. She knows later on that Imman will stay with her the whole
The wind was blowing hard, making it very hard to travel on foot.,the howling sound of the clattering roofs. Tthe outpouring of rain, children happily dancing on the street, the thunderbolt that created light on the already dark skies - those were witnessed by the young boy of seven, wet and chilling all over his body, he kept on walking, carrying a small bundle of clothes, not knowing where to go. His small feet were already aching, he had been on the road for a long time, crying his heart out, tears were flowing from his emaciated face. The young boy looked up to the skies and asked desperately, "Where am I to go? Nobody wanted me, hu!...hu!...hu!...How I wished my father didn't leave me!" Only the howling wind and the unceasing rain seemed to hear the plea of the young boy; no one bothered to even look at the sight of the pitiful creature. He trod and trod until he got tired and hungry. Sitting at the bench, he saw a young girl look
The fine weather had made Cassandra's mood even better; the young woman of twenty-six, with a well-proportioned body and with an angel-like face, is about to meet the man that her parents wanted to be her husband. She did disagree or dislike the idea, for her, marriage is just a business that does not involve any emotions, though, for her family - it was a big deal. Unlike her cousin who was engaged with the man she loved, Cassandra has never fallen in love yet, despite her age. She had been busy with her career, and she always wanted to be independent, no matter what. Being an heiress like her cousin, many young men who came from rich families have been wooing her, wanting to win her heart, but none of them succeeded, even the one whom she was supposed to marry. She was almost near the parking area when the phone rang, it was her mom who was already waiting for her at the restaurant, together with her future husband. "I am coming, mom!
Living alone in an apartment is not a difficult one for Atty. Immanuel Gonzales; got used to it ever since his foster father died of a heart attack a few years back. He has been a top-notched lawyer, most sought after by the wealthy and powerful. With his looks and charisma, most of his clients took a liking to him. Some of them were amazed how this man of twenty-seven had made a big impact in the law industry. He had a high rating of success, notwithstanding the case. Mostly, he had clients who were accused of fraud, tax evasion, and even murder. One such case was that of Mr. Ernesto Lopez, a rich oil magnate and airlines owner who was accused of killing his own wife so he could marry his own lover. He hired Atty. Gonzales, as per the recommendation of his former client who was a friend of the suspect. Their first meeting did not as intended by both parties as they did not appear to trust each other. When he was being ques
The following day, Cassandra, with her mother, went to a boutique to check on a dress that she is going to wear on her wedding day. Her mom would like to see her wear the most expensive and most elegant dress ever worn by any other brides. Amelia was busy talking to the designer when she noticed her daughter who was keeping her silence, quietly waiting for her mom on the corner, watching her conversing with the designer. She called her daughter to discuss with them the design she wants, specifically the color of the dress that she would like to wear. Her daughter replied by saying, "Mom, whatever you want me to wear is okay with me, you have a good taste in fashion. It doesn't matter which one, you could decide on my behalf." "Well, it seemed like I will be the one to decide my daughter's wedding dress. Miss Lyn, could you please show us the latest trend in wedding fashion? I would like to see her wear the most fabulous gown that
It has been several weeks since the lawyer and the heiress started their secret relationship. Their refuge was a small house outside the city where they built their dreams together; the place where only themselves exists. Both knew that it would be hard for Cassandra's family to accept the lawyer because of his poor background. One night, while they were talking about their respective work at their offices, Imman mentioned about his father, who was a convicted criminal. The heiress was surprised and a bit disappointed but she tried to hide it from her lover, not wanting any misunderstanding to come between them. At first, she thought that she could not go on with their relationship but she changed her mind when she was introduced to the poor old man. One sunny morning, the lawyer brought her to his father's abode. They were welcomed wholeheartedly by the old man, which in return, was given hugs and kisses by the couple. The
As expected, Jane's wedding was a success. It was attended by wealthy businessmen and personalities belonging to their social circle. Present also were their friends and relatives from both families. Her cousin, who was her maid of honor looked amazingly gorgeous that day, making lots of men turn their heads. Some guests were gutsy enough to compare the cousins where the bride failed in comparison with her cousin. Nonetheless, the atmosphere created was good enough to make the wedding one of the finest ever held during that year. A toast was given to the couple hoping for a blissful life together. Most of the guests stayed and enjoyed the magnificent food and wine that were served to them. Chicken dishes, beluga caviar, lobster, seafood of different varieties, steaks were some of the food that was served to the visitors. The newlyweds were a picture of happiness throughout the ceremony, being given blessings and toasts on all corners of the hall. "Lo
Two weeks before the anticipated wedding of Cassandra and Greg, Amelia had never been busy as before. She had been checking on the guests' list, the reception area which will be held at a luxurious hotel, the restaurant, the souvenirs, the ten-foot-tall cake, and other things that would definitely be needed for a successful wedding. She even booked a flight to an island country for the couple where they are going to spend their honeymoon. All seemed to run smoothly as she intends to. For her, only a blissful life is waiting for her only daughter - the one thing that matters to her. She was surprised when she received a call from her daughter, wanting to talk to her. They agreed to meet after working hours at their favorite restaurant. Dressed in a simple black and white shirt paired with dark grey pants and wearing sneakers, Cassandra looked very pretty and gorgeous but something seemed to bother her mother because her eyes looked sad and there was s
Imman went inside the kitchen unnoticed by his former mistress. He held her waist from behind and hugged her tightly. Ella was startled, turned around, and saw the handsome features of the lawyer. "Imman, I didn't see you coming..." He was pressing her hard to the wall, kissing her forehead, her lips, then on her neck. He stopped when he heard little footsteps coming from behind, then he heard a little boy calling him, incessantly. "Daddy, daddy! Where are you!' the boy was running hard and gasping for breath. When he saw his father, he pulled his arms and said. "Dad, please stay with me in the playroom, mom is still cooking, so we could stay play...then later please help me choose what to bring for my older siblings tomorrow...come now, please!" He did not resist his son's demand and let him be pulled away from his mother. Ella grinned at her son who is so comfortable being with his father. She knows later on that Imman will stay with her the whole
Two weeks before Christmas, Imman's children have already prepared their gifts for their father and their grandparents on both sides. They also bought gifts for the little one who is now five years old and is very much excited to see his mother again who will spend the vacation with them. Imman, as usual, is not in the good mood. It will be the third time that he will spend the holiday without his wife. "Grandpa, can you please help me put these little socks on the Christmas tree, please? Mom will come and she will put something inside my socks, I know that!" said his grandson whose eyes were the same as his and all of his other children. He lifted him and kissed his cheeks before putting him down on the floor. "Thank you, grandpa! I'm going to dad and ask him to give me more socks so I can have more gifts from uncle and auntie!" the boy ran away shouting the name of the twins. If only you are here, Cassandra, then life cou
The day of the wedding has arrived. The church was decorated with an abundance amount of flowers of different species. Guests have come to witness the union of two people who have met fifteen years ago but only had the chance to pursue their dream of becoming that fateful today. Isabella looks very pretty as one of the flower girls while her twin brother, the ring bearer was the cutest boy in the crowd. Even Elijah, his father's best man, looks so happy to realize the dream of his parents. Now they could properly be called a family and be with his father every day. When he first saw his father on the beach, he started to believe that his parents will stay together, and after the accident that he was involved in, it became real. They have planned their wedding but his dad goes missing and marries someone else. His mother did not know that he cried a lot when his father got lost at the sea. At a very young age, he had to care for his mother who was als
Arriving home with the twins, Cassandra already saw the lawyer's car outside their mansion. He was already inside, waiting for them. Her mother, Amelia was the one who opened the door for him(she did not work that day because of her migraine). It was a relief to see her mother home and she decided to talk to her later on when the lawyer goes home. The children were delighted to see their father waiting for them. They kissed him both and his young daughter pulled him to the living room, wanting to play with him after they changed their school uniforms but their mom told them that she wanted to talk to their dad in the garden and they should finish their homework first before spending time with their dad. "But mom, can you please give us snacks? You are so quiet in the car that I could not tell you that I'm starving!" said Isabella as she keeps on observing her mother's sad face. "Of course, dear! Please go to the bath
Ella called the next day to inquire about his injuries and calmly told him that he is in his apartment and taking a rest. "You don't have to worry, Ella, the doctor said I'm okay. How about you? Did you sleep well? Is the baby awake now? I wished I could come to your mansion today but I could not, my whole body is aching a little..." the attorney said to her. "I could come and visit you, I will bring our son with me if you want. What do you think, darling? If you don't want to see me, it's okay, I will just call you every hour to check on you." "You can come and cook for me, Ella! Today may be the last day that we could be together, after that, I could not promise that I could even visit my son in your mansion..." there was sadness in his voice which was felt by his mistress but she tried to ignore it. "I will come now, darling! I will take care of you as much as I want
Ella was awakened by the cries of her son the following morning. She hurriedly took him from the crib and quickly breastfed him. His tears were all over his face and his mother wiped them away. "I'm so sorry dear, mom slept well and forgot that she has a baby to feed..." After sucking milk from his mother, the infant smiled at her which made his mother very ecstatic and happy. She placed him on his crib and put a pacifier on his little mouth. She was about to go to the bathroom when she heard her phone ring and saw that Imman tried to call her twenty times last night. The person who is calling her is the lawyer. She immediately answered her phone and was asked by the attorney why she did not talk to him yesterday evening. "I'm sorry, darling, I slept early! Maybe because I got so tired yesterday, do not worry about me, okay?" she replied while looking at her infant who was playing by himself. "I will come tonight, Cassandra
Just after thirty minutes, a car stopped in front of the Schweitzer's mansion - it was Cassandra's. She was wearing a dress that vividly show her hourglass figure and she had a little make-up on her face. It was the nurse who opened the door for her and told her to come inside but before she even made one step inside, she confronted the nurse and pushed her making her stumble on the floor. "Are you the one who hit my child, huh?" she asked, with her eyes full of anger. "How dare someone like you, hurt my kid! As far as I know, you are the nurse who is in charge of the infant, and I bet you have already hit him too without his mother seeing it" she added. Cassandra is already inside the mansion and heard the voices of the twins coming in her direction. "We are not yet done, nurse! You'll see whom you are dealing with!" The nurse got up and pushed Cassandra on the wall, which shocked the heiress terribly. "I'm not afraid of you, ma'am! Your daughter sh
The night before Imman took his children to his mistress, he called his eldest son to join him in the garden and asked him to spare some time for him. His mother was also there, sitting beside the lawyer. Their teenage son was smiling as he approached his parents. The couple grinned back and commanded him to sit between them. "Why do you want to talk to me, dad? I have been doing great at school and I don't have any problems with my siblings and tomorrow, I'll see the little one again, what is this all about dad?" the teenager was perplexed for he had seen no reason why his father, along with his mother had to talk to him alone. "Son," the attorney said. "Dani told me that you broke up with Amanda, is it true?" his son's head bowed down in shame, not wanting to reply to his father's question. "It is true, then. Well, you are still young to even have a serious relationship with Amanda but you can still be friends with her right?" he asked the young man agai
At the attorney's law firm, one visitor has come whom he did not expect at all. It was his former wife - Daniella. She greeted him with a kiss on his cheeks and hugged him lightly, the way friends do when they meet. "How are you Imman? Is everything ready for the wedding next week?" asked the ex-wife. "I'm fine, Dani! How about you? I heard you are dating the CEO of the Aguirre Corporation, I hope that you'll marry him someday." He chuckled as he said this to his ex-wife who only smiled at him. Then she replied, "It's not true, Imman. We are friends and the one whom he is dating is also a friend of mine" "Your dad told me the other day. I do hope that you'll marry someday and forget me, Dani, you deserved to be happy..." Imman said seriously. They were sitting in front of each other, barely talking but when Daniella's eyes met his, an old feeling rekindled again on the woman's side, which didn't even go even after the