A week passed and today is the gender reveal of our baby. I’m busy checking everything at the venue and making sure nothing goes wrong. We are here in Cameron’s family private resort. The event will take place at the outside venue of the resort.“Savannah dear, you should just rest and let them do that.” Cameron’s mom, my future-mother-in-law, said as she approaches me.“No mom, it’s alright. I can do this. Besides I’m also bored when I just do nothing.” Clarisse started running towards us while holding a balloon.“Clarisse! Where did you get that?! Where’s your sister? You might end up making a mess while running!” My mother-in-law picked her up. Skyler and Vester came running.“There she is! Oh gosh, I don’t think I’ll ever babysit your kid, sis,” Skyler said while panting.“How can a five-year old kid be this fast?” Vester said while also panting.“Are you looking after Clarisse? Where is Cassandra?” Cameron’s mom asked.“Oh, she asked us to look after Clarisse for a while because
The party is still on going. We already received gifts from our friends and acquaintances.“It was satisfying to see dad and grandpa getting roasted,” Vester said as he approaches me. “Your father-in-law is cool. Should I make him my father-in-law too? Cassandra is at the same age as you, right?” I smacked his head and glared at him.“Don’t you even dare! Stay away from my sister-in-law! I’ll be the first one to object your relationship if it happens.”“I’m just kidding!” Suddenly, Skyler came and started pulling us.“Sky! Where are you taking us?”“Just come with me! Faster!” We went with Sky and he brought us to a room. As soon as we entered, I saw Stefano standing while Irene was sitting on the couch looking terrified.“Stefano? Irene? What are you doing?” Stefano turned to us and angrily glared at Skyler.“I told you not to bring her here!”“It’s about her so it’s right for her to be here!”“Stefano! What exactly is going on?!” I walked towards him and waited for him to answer.“F
Me and Cameron are now home after a long day. He is currently in the shower and I am now in bed preparing to sleep. I remembered the PC tablet Stefano gave me. I went to get it from my bag and sat back to the bed.“What’s in here, anyway?” I opened it and immediately went to see the gallery. I saw photos, I think it’s a crime scene. There are yellow police tapes so I guess it is a crime scene.I saw a video and played it. The angle is low and I could only see two people sitting, facing each other. Their faces are out of the frame. The one sitting in the left is wearing a white lab coat, which I guess is a doctor, and the other one is wearing a suite.“Is what you texted me really possible?” Huh? Is that dad? That’s his voice. Is it really him?“Yes, there is a way to erase a traumatic memory from Savannah.” Erasing my memory? Oh, my goodness what is going on?“Explain it further.”“It’s basically like a hypnosis. It’s easier for people who experienced traumatic events. After what happ
“Why are you doing this to me?!”“It’s because you think too highly of yourself.”“Do you have to go this far?”“Yes, if this is how I can make you mine.” He touches my face and I immediately moved my face away.I can’t see that man’s face. It’s blurred. But everything looks real.He pulled my head closer and was about to kiss me when a loud noise from outside was heard.“Ah!” I opened my eyes while panting. Oh gosh, it’s a nightmare. It was just a dream, I thought it was real.“Are you okay?” Cameron asked.“I need water. I had a nightmare.” He quickly grabbed and gave me a glass of water. I quickly drank it.Who’s that guy? Was that part of my erased memory?“Babe, what exactly is going on? Can’t you tell me?” I placed the glass on the bedside table before answering him.“Honestly, I don’t know what to say because I don’t know what really is happening. I don’t know how to explain because I don’t know what to explain.”“It’s okay, just please always keep your self safe and healthy.”
It’s been three days since Cameron left. I am currently inside Skyler’s room, and him and Vester are busy playing video games. I am just eating popcorn while watching them.“Don’t you have to be admitted in the hospital by now? You’ll give birth soon, right?” Vester asked, who is still focused playing with Skyler.“I’m not yet feeling any contractions. My doctor said that I should get admitted whenever I feel pain or at least two days before my due date.” Actually, now that Cameron is not around, I feel bored even with my brother’s presence. The kidnapping, the forgotten memory, the letters and packages always crosses my mind whenever I’m not doing anything. “Is Stefano at the company?”“Probably not, it’s weekend.”Oh, gosh I’m bored. I grabbed my phone to see if Cameron texted me, but no. I’m disappointed. Is he busy? Ugh! I hate this. I miss him. I want to go to him. I want to go home! Ugh! I’ve never been this impatient!Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. The butler came in an
It’s been another two days. I’m spending my time online shopping, eating, sleeping and gossiping with mom and my brothers. Suddenly, my phone started ringing and when I saw the caller ID, it instantly lightened up my mood.“Babe!” I happily exclaimed.[You really don’t look like you miss me. You answered the call in just two rings. How are you, my love?]“I’m bored. Comeback faster!”[I will, that’s why I called. I’ll be back tomorrow or by the next day.]“Really?! You sealed the deal already?”[Yes, I’m already done with my job. I’ll be back home soon. I miss you and our little angel.]“We miss you too.”[Just like I promised, I’ll be back even before you can give birth. I have to hang up now, I have some few more things to do before I’ll fly back. Be safe, and I love you so much.]“I love you too.”The call ended. I smiled widely and happily went to the kitchen to prepare myself a smoothie. After I made my snacks and smoothie, I was about to go back to my room but I heard Stefano ta
I woke up in the sound of a baby crying. Baby... baby?!I opened my eyes and saw my mom carrying my little daughter. Yes, I just gave birth to our first daughter. This wasn’t an ideal birth story, after that breaking news, but I have to just stop myself breaking down for our little angel.“Mom.” My brothers and mom turned to me. I slowly sat up and Skyler adjusted my bed. Mom gently gave my daughter to me.I can’t help but tear up looking how small she is in my arms. How can she be this tiny? She’s so precious.“Congratulations, Savannah,” my mom said teary eyed.“I can’t believe I finally gave birth. I’m finally holding her in my arms.”“She got your eyes and lips.” I am smiling from ear to ear but I know what I have to face after this. Cameron... where are you?“C-Cameron, where is he? Is there any news about him?” As I was talking, the hospital room’s door opened. My in-laws came in and approached me. They don’t look good at all. They are probably stressed about Cameron and the acc
“You haven’t named your daughter yet, why can’t you just name her?” my mom asked while I’m changing my daughter’s diaper. I’m just calling her, my daughter, Ava for the meantime.“I will let Cameron name her. He has to name her. Knowing that Cameron has to give our daughter her name, is the only way I can keep my mind sane. He has to come back to name her.”“Savannah—”“I’m okay, I’m fine. I am strong.”“I hate to say this, but shouldn’t you prepare yourself for the worst—” I angrily faced mom as I finish changing Ava.“No! The only thing I have to prepare is a meal for Cameron when he comes home. He is alive and he will come back!” I took a deep breath as I look at mom. “Can you leave the room first, mom? Ava and I has to rest.” Mom said nothing and left. As soon as the door closed, my tears started falling. I just carried Ava and hugged her. “Your dad is coming home. He will come home.”It’s been three days and I’m back with my daughter in the mansion. It’s been also three days of t
The day went fast and it’s now getting closer to midnight. Everyone is having fun chatting, laughing, eating and drinking. “This year is really memorable and fruitful, if I must say,” Cameron’s father said. “You had your first grandchild this year! You must be really happy!” Uncle Jacob said and I can’t help but smile. “I also had my first daughter-in-law this year! It’s really memorable.” I turned to Cameron who’s sitting on my left while feeding Via. “This is my favorite year,” I whispered. “We have more years to look forward to, together.” “I know, but this year is where you and Via came into my life.” “We’ll... that’s true.” We both chuckled. I sometimes feel like I’m still dreaming. It was just like yesterday when my life has no directions and all I do is party and drink, now I have Aviana and Cameron. Not to mention, me and my brothers are able to fix our relationship this year. We still fight, but we understand each other more. “Sav, pass me the salad.” I got back to
It’s been a couple of weeks, and today is New Year’s Eve. We are busy preparing for our family’s celebration later at night. Both the Harris and the Zach are together in a private resort to welcome the New Year. “Aw! Ouch! Sav help!” I turned to Vester and saw Via pulling his hair. I quickly grabbed my daughter from him and pulled her hand away. “Why does she keep on pulling my hair?! I’m not yet married but I think I’ll be bald even before I say I do!” “Let me see your scalp.” I looked at his head and smirked as I thought to play a little prank. “Oh, my gosh. This is bad!” “W-Why?! Am I going bald?!” “There are bald spots. This is a major turn off to all women. Tsk, this is bad.” “WHAT?! What should I do?!” “Well, stay single for life, I guess?” I think he realized what I’m doing. He stood up straight and glared at me. “You think that’s funny? If I get bald, you’ll have to compensate me on behalf of your daughter!” “Only your hair will disappear, don’t stress too much!” Sudde
“I’m sorry! I can’t hold it any longer! I think I’m going to fart if I keep holding my laughter!” Sylvester said while laughing. I can’t stop myself from laughing too.“You’re so bad at acting! Why did I never realize that your face is so funny! I almost lost it when I saw you squeezing Skyler!” I said while laughing. I looked at Cameron, who looks flustered and confused. “That’s what you get! You think you’re the only one who can pretend to have an amnesia?!”“You think that’s funny?! I was so worried!”“I only pretended for a few minutes but you did it for weeks! I wouldn’t lose this kind of chance to pay you back!”“That’s different! I did it for a reason!”“I did it for fun, but it’s not different!”“You two should stop, you might end up fighting. You just got married,” mom said.“You also played along, mom?” Cameron asked.“Of course. I also wouldn’t miss the chance to play with my kids. Also, I’m Savanah’s mother. She got the humor from me.” I smiled and fist bump mom. Cameron t
“Let’s start the preaching with dad as soon as we get back.” It’s been two days, and it’s the last day of my business conference. Savannah is still unconscious and is still at the ICU. I make sure to be updated on her condition, and Stefano updates me all the time.“We should just head back tomorrow. We need more information—”“You can just stay here, and let’s just do the preaching when you get back. I have to go back for my wife and daughter.”“I understand but—”“Cassandra, two days for me is enough. I’ve seen and heard enough. I don’t know what else you want to explore in this place, but you can stay if you want. I’ll head back later at the afternoon, and you head back tomorrow noon. Got it?”“You’ll leave me alone here?” I stopped walking and turned to her.“You have your secretary and security with you. What do mean you’ll be left alone?”“I mean, it’s our first business conference together ever since you publicize your position. Shouldn’t we work on this together?”“I already d
It’s been two days, and my wife is still unconscious. She’s still at the ICU and being monitored. Today, I have to attend a meeting. As much as I want to stay by Savannah’s side, I also have responsibilities as the company’s CEO.“Sir, Cameron? Sir?” I got back to my senses when I heard my name being called. I sat up straight and awkwardly faked a coughed.“Sorry, what were you saying again?”“I was mentioning the target raise in revenue for this year. I was asking if the stated numbers are ideal or realistic to you, sir.”“Oh, uhm,” I scanned the document in my hands. “We should lower it by two percent. Also, I received the investment offered by CXX in Hawaii. I never heard this company before, but the investment price they mentioned is too high for me to assume that they are an unknown company.”“CXX is an underground company, illegal for short. It’s actually CVX but they changed it to CXX when they handed us their proposal. I found the name and proposal suspicious too, like you did
It’s been about three hours and we are still outside the operating room, when suddenly a nurse came out rushing. He stopped and bowed for a bit when he saw us and left running.“Oh dear, heavens, what’s happening to my daughter?”Seeing the nurse rushing out made me more anxious. I just hugged Via, who’s still sleeping, tighter.An hour later, the doctor finally came out.“How’s my wife? Is she okay?”“Your wife had a cardiac arrest earlier, but she is now stable. She was at a critical stage earlier due to blood lost, but we manage to save her just in time. However, we still need to monitor her vitals as she could have a cardiac arrest again anytime. We’ll transfer her to the Intensive Care Unit for further monitoring.” The doctor left and I just sighed. In shorter context, Savannah is still not out of danger. She’s basically at the death’s door given that anything could happen to her anytime.“Cassandra,” I called out my sister as I face her. “Tighten the security inside and outside
We are now inside the van on the way to the hotel, and I still feel anxious for unknown reasons. Why do I keep feeling that something bad would happen anytime?“Babe, are you okay?” Cameron asked me as he holds my hand. I turned to him and smiled.“I am okay. Don’t worry.”“Are you sure? You look anxious.”“I am okay. Don’t worry about me.” I tried to calm myself down and change the topic. “Look at my shoes. My brothers gifted it to me earlier. Do you know how much this is? It’s more or less fifty-million! They bought it from an auction! I still can’t believe they did that.”“Really? Well, I can’t blame them. They would, of course, prepare the best gift for their only and older sister. Fifty-million is a just a cent for them compared on how much they love you.”“Love me? Tsk, they could have just given me a simple designer shoes and I would still appreciate it. They literally participated in an auction just for the shoes.”“Fifty-million is still cheap considering it’s from an auction
It’s been two hours, and I am now done preparing. I am wearing my bridal gown, tiara with the veil, and the shoes my brothers gave me. I still can’t believe they spent that kind of money for these shoes.I am just waiting inside the hotel room until it’s time to leave. I am holding my flower bouquet and I kept looking at the mirror, making sure that everything is perfect.Nothing can go wrong today so I keep checking even the smallest details on my overall look.Five minutes later, one of my bodyguards came in.“Miss, it’s time to leave the hotel.” I took a deep breath and one last look on the mirror before walking towards the door.There’s a barrier, made out of cloth with poles carried by my bodyguards, to protect and cover me from the media.There’s a lot of reporters and paparazzi all over the hotel, waiting to take photos of me and my wedding look. We decided that no photos shall spread on the internet before I enter the cathedral. We can’t really control all people so we just de
“So, I was right... there were girls in the party,” I said as I take a bite from my salmon.“I don’t know if Cameron was loyal or was afraid to get punched by your brothers. He didn’t even lay his eyes on the girls,” Kevin jokingly said. “Sylvester didn’t even last five minutes in stopping his urges.”“That’s why I left the room. Good thing I did,” Cameron said and winked at me which made me blush.“I wasn’t even the one who hired those girls. Sylvester really hired them for his self,” Stefano said.“Why? What about you?” I asked.“I left the room after Cameron. I even saw the two of you kissing while entering the room. Then I booked another room for myself and just slept.”“Boring,” Sylvester said while shaking his head.“What about Skyler?! Did you let my baby see that?!”“Baby? He’s old enough to make a baby!” Irene said. I glared at her but she just smiled sarcastically.“I didn’t even get to see the girls arrive. I had to leave to record a song for my upcoming album. I just retur