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
Cameron has been in the ICU for a week now since he was brought back. The pilot is still claiming that he doesn’t know what happened and keeps denying that he’s part of an organization or syndicate. The police are doing their job in investigating, but me and my brothers are also conducting our own investigation. I am currently here at the ICU, wiping Cameron’s face with a wet towel. “When will you wake up? Our daughter is waiting for you. You have to wake up now and name our little angel.” I’m stressed about everything that is happening but I can’t just sit back and do nothing. Ava needs me and Cameron needs me. Being weak at this moment is the worst thing I could do. I keep on wiping Cameron’s arms and hands when suddenly I saw one of his fingers move. I thought I was hallucinating but I saw it again! I quickly look at his face and there, I saw his eyes slowly opening. “Cameron! Oh my gosh!” I pressed the button on the wall to call the doctors and nurses. I felt tears running thr
We all settled down inside the secret room. I closed the door before talking. “I feel like the house is bugged so I’m not comfortable talking in there.” I saw the shock faces of Vester and Skyler. Stefano didn’t react, or maybe he expected it? “Did you really regain your memories?” Stefano asked. I sighed and leaned on the couch. “No. I don’t remember any fucking memory from the past. Not even a single bit!” “Then why did you say that to the man?” “Everything about that man is suspicious. He is suddenly confessing his sins right after Cameron’s accident? He is probably hired by the culprit to deceive us. Cameron knows who the suspect is, and the suspect will take advantage of Cameron’s situation to deceive us at all cost.” “So, he hired that man to pretend to be the suspect and is expecting us to close the case since the culprit confessed?” asked by Skyler. “Exactly. I had to lie, and if the house if really bugged, the suspect heard everything I said. He will panic and will try
“Do we really have to do this?” Vester asked. We are now inside the car in front of Irene and Jackson’s house. We are preparing to sneak in and find evidence against Jackson. “I went to visit Irene the other day and they have no security. I asked her and she said that Jackson is uncomfortable with other people inside the house so they didn’t hire helpers or bodyguards to stay in.” “But I’m sure there’s CCTV cameras around! What if we get caught?! We’ll be in trouble!” “Just stay here if you’re scared! Stop whining and being a scaredy cat.” “Enough of that. Are you guys ready?” I asked them as I wear a mask. “I’ll stay here and lookout.” Vester tried to make excuses but Stefano pulled him out of the car. I also step out of the car. “Give me a lift,” I said preparing to climb the wall. Skyler and Vester lifted me and I climbed and landed perfectly inside the yard. My brothers also did the same and climbed one by one. We quietly sneaked at the backyard as we plan to enter the back
The next day, I decided to bring Ava with me as I pay a visit to Cameron. He is still in the hospital, and can be discharged in three days. I entered the room and saw Cassandra with Clarisse. “Savannah!” Clarisse runs to me and hugged my legs. “Clarisse, Savannah is carrying baby Ava. Come here, don’t block her way. You might trip her,” Cassandra said. Clarisse went back to Cassandra and I walk towards Cameron. I smiled at him. He looks confused while looking at us. “Cameron, I know you still don’t remember anything but I thought bringing our daughter here might help. Do you want to hold her?” “I don’t think so. I don’t know how to hold a baby and I’m scared to drop her.” I chuckled as I slowly lean towards him to hand him Ava. “It’s okay, you won’t drop her. I’m sure she’s also excited to meet her dad.” I assisted him so he could hold our daughter properly. Cassandra also helped me. Cameron is now holding and looking at Ava. I can’t help but be emotional as I look at them. I don
It’s been two days, and there is a general cleaning happening today at our house as a preparation for Cameron’s arrival tomorrow. The general cleaning includes finding the spy cameras, microphones or any apparatus. I am staying and supervising everything to make sure that everything goes well. I also prepared the nursery room next to our room. While I was fixing some things of Via, Stefano came and approached me. “Why are you here? I’m busy, let’s just talk later when I get back on the mansion.” “Irene and Jackson are having an engagement party tomorrow night. Are you coming?” “I don’t know. They want to keep Cameron’s condition as a secret. It would be a mess if the public founds out. So, attending a public event is not a good choice, plus Cameron will just be discharge tomorrow.” “Really? But we could have a plan tomorrow.” I faced him and glanced at him confused. “What do you mean?” “Well, Skyler did mention ‘right timing’ to investigate. This could be it. No one will be at
“We’re here! Welcome home!” I happily said. I just arrived home with Cameron and Via. “It’s smaller than I expected. I mean, we’re both billionaires anyway.” “It’s because you want simplicity in all things. You don’t want a big house to the point that we don’t see or even bump to each other. You want a house where we have no choice but to see each other every day. You get what I mean? You also want a family with a strong bond and not just a wealthy family with a big house.” “I’m relieved.” “About what?” “That I’m not some wealthy cold-hearted CEO or something like in the movies.” We both laughed as we take a sit in the living room. “Somehow, this place feels familiar.” “It’s because you live here.” I stood up to walk to the kitchen. “Do you want to eat? I’ll cook and you can just stay there with Via. You can go around the house. Move freely, this is your house anyway.” I went to the kitchen and started cooking and preparing our food for lunch. I peek through the kitchen counter
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