The ceremony was followed by a grand reception, complete with an elaborate feast and a live band that played music late into the night.As the reception drew close, Jessica returned to the dressing room with the help of her maids of honor and she changed into a less formal outfit for the after-party. For a less formal but still stunning dress, Jessica wore an off-shoulder maxi dress in a light, airy fabric with a striking open-cut design and a high slit in the skirt. As for the colors, she didn't go against the color code as the clothes were Purple with peach-colored embroideries.Paired with this beautiful dress were subtle crystal pieces of jewelry and peach-colored pointed-toe T-strap heels to match. Her hair was rearranged into a loose updo giving her a chic effortless look that turned heads as she walked into the resort's garden which was the venue for the after-party. The garden was beautifully manicured with pristine lawns and the grandeur and opulence of the setting were st
After a long and beautiful wedding day, the newly wedded couple came back to their honeymoon suite. As they step through the door of their spacious honeymoon suite, they were immediately greeted with an inviting and cozy atmosphere. Soft, muted colors on the walls created a calming ambiance, while the sleek and modern furniture added a touch of elegance to the room. The plush king-sized bed in the center of the room beckoned to them with its fluffy duvet and sumptuous pillows.Along the wall opposite the bed stands a sleek, flat-screen TV, bordered by black lacquered shelves that hold a selection of books and magazines for their enjoyment. To the right of the TV, a long, low-slung table provided ample space for dining, with two comfortable chairs tucked neatly underneath.Even though it was dark outside, the windows that lined the opposite wall offered breathtaking views of the resort's lush, tropical gardens, along with a glimpse of the sparkling sea beyond. Sliding glass doors
"Jessica, you don't need to panic. It's nothing bad. She went into labor last night after the stress and was taken to the resort clinic. Your mom only went with them to help out since no family member of theirs is here." Cade explained, as he didn't like how his mother kept her in suspense. "Last night? Why didn't anyone tell me about it earlier?" Jessica asked curiously. "It was your wedding night for F*ck's sake! Stop complaining." Derek scolded her. "What were you going to do about it if you were informed earlier?" He asked angrily. "Well…Cruz is a doctor." She mumbled, making everyone laugh. "I'm a surgeon, not some gynecologist." Cruz replied. Jessica looked at him knowingly before whispering into his ear. "But you treated me earlier." "That was just a simple first aid. I'm sure Leah is in good hands. The resort has one of the finest sets of doctors. But honestly, were you willing to miss last night even when you couldn't do anything about it?" Cruz asked, also in whisper.
Jessica thought she knew what to expect until they arrived at the beautiful Kudadoo Resort Island in the Maldives. The small intimate resort island is located in the beautiful Lhaviyani Atoll of the Maldives and offers an exquisite experience with its pristine white beaches and crystal-clear turquoise lagoon.It was the perfect place gateway for them to unwind in its tranquil setting. They lodged at the overwater villas which had its own private terrace and pool. The villas are designed with a minimalist style, allowing for a simple yet elegant feel. The rooms are also fitted with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi.The resort was known for its world-class service and hospitality as they offer a 24-hour butler service that guaranteed personalized service. She loved everything about the resort, especially its scenery, its private dinner variety of international dishes, and a la carte restaurant and bar serving exquisite cuisine.Since it was her fi
Cruz was surprised by Jessica's reaction and just couldn't understand why she was so mad at him. Anyways, he ran after her before she could walk a few meters and he grabbed her arm, pulling her back to face him. "Let go of me, Mr. Westham!" Jessica rolled her eyes. "Mrs. Westham, where exactly do you think you're wandering off to? Getting to the gate is already enough work, you don't plan to walk out of this estate, do you?" Cruz asked cunningly. By the mention of Mrs. Westham, it dawned on Jessica that they were now legally married, and walking out of a serious conversation won't solve anything. "Let go of my hand." She sighed knowing her anger won't hold out for long and Cruz eventually let go of her hand. "I know you're angry even though I don't know why but I can't let you walk out when we come in a car." Cruz attempted to convince Jessica but ended up provoking her even more."You don't…you don't even know why I'm angry? Huh, what was I even expecting." She smacked her lips
Early the next morning, Jessica woke up very early to the blaring sound of her alarm and washed up before attempting to leave the room but Cruz woke up just before she could leave. She looked very tired and sleepy yet she wasn't in bed. "Babe, why are you already up? Where are you going?" He asked as he roughly rubbed his palm against his face. "Cruz, I have you prepare breakfast. Dave would leave early with Cade and I don't want them to go hungry." She explained, rubbing her hand on her forehead. "Are you having a headache?" He asked as he picked up his shorts, wore them properly, and stepped down from the bed, keenly observing her. "Yeah. My head is burning up but I have to go and cook now. I used to wake up earlier than this before even without an alarm but these days, it's a lot harder for me." She explained. "Seriously, Jess? Why do you find pleasure in stressing yourself out? I hired those maids for a reason but you are adamant on not using their service. Do you think thin
"JESSICA!" Cruz yelled at the top of his voice as he brought out a shotgun and shot the dog who had just bitten Jessica's leg. He had taken the gun from the security room just beside the gate and before he could walk to where she was, a guard ran towards her and picked her up in bridal style. He helped her sit on the stairs of the house, her back relaxed on the walls of the house as he quickly tore off the hand of his suit and wrapped it around her injured leg. Jessica was beginning to regain her consciousness by then and could see the face of the man helping her. She was wearing a short dress and she noticed she wasn't sitting properly so she wrapped her arm around the guard's neck to gain his support but just then, Cruz walked up to them and angrily pushed him off before bending down to inspect her leg. He removed the torn suit from her leg and carried her into the house. Once they got to the living room, Cruz quickly brought out the first aid kit and dressed her wound. Then
"JESSICA!" Cruz yelled as he pushed down the weight and rushed towards her but Hayden already turned her around and was massaging her waist. Cruz was disgusted by Hayden's action but what he cared about was Jessica so he forcefully pulled her from Hayden's arms and rushed her outside the building. He placed her in his car and attempted to rush into the driver's seat but his chauffeur was holding the car key. "The car keys!" He yelled at him. "Sir, you're not allowed to drive. I will drive…" "Shut the fuck up and give me my car keys!" He scolded one more time and the chauffeur fearfully handed it to him. Cruz quickly drove Jessica to the estate's hospital while she moaned in pain. Hayden and two other bodyguards quickly took another car and followed them. Luckily, Jessica didn't sustain life-threatening injuries. An X-ray showed her bones weren't broken as well. The pain she felt was a result of the pressure and height she fell from so they treated her and admitted her to on
Cruz Westham and Jessica Vegas's story has finally come to an end despite the bumpy ride. Thank you for following their story to the very end despite my inconsistency, you all are MVPs. Special thanks to those who left comments, gems and likes, I appreciate you and I don't take your encouragement for granted. Writing this book wasn't easy due to life's unforeseen circumstances. I know my inconsistency has affected a lot of people and I deeply apologize for that. My next book is coming soon and it would be joining the Goodnovel Reborn Contest. I hope you show your support like you did in this book. I will try to keep my promise of updating daily like Cruz is keeping his last promise to Jessica. SEE YOU IN MY NEXT BOOK!
"Damn!” Dave exclaimed in awe. “Cruz can definitely hear us.” Dr. Kang affirmed. “Now back to why he is refusing to let us take her…”“Cruz, if you want us to treat Jessica, move your finger twice, if not move it three times.” He suggested and once again, Cruz answered by moving his fingers just twice. “And do you want us to take her? If yes, move your finger twice, otherwise, thrice.” Dr. Kang suggested again and this time, he moved his finger three times.“He wants her to be treated but he doesn’t want us to take her.” Dr. Kang explained. “That means he wants her to be treated here!” Klaus interpreted. “Perfect. Call her doctor! He should treat her here. It would only make Cruz’s condition improve.” Dr. Kang suggested. “And please, no one else must hear of this!” He warned again and the men agreed with her before Dave went to get her doctor. By the next morning, Jessica’s temperature was finally down but she was still in Cruz’s arms. The family was happy she was finally getting
"C-coma?" She stuttered as a lone tear trickled down her cheeks. Dave who was standing behind her slowly massaged her shoulder in an attempt to keep her calm. "How long is he going to be in that condition?" Klaus, who was sitting beside her, asked curiously. "No one can say. Cruz might never wake up." Dr. Kang added. Jessica felt her heart thumping wildly inside her chest. Even though she was prepared for any news, she never expected it to be this bad. As long as the life monitor was on Cruz could be alive but the moment it is turned off, that would be the end of his life. Fortunately, Cruz and his family were rich enough to pay for as long as it would take for him to recover. Everyone was shocked by the news. Every news channel was now carrying the news of Cruz’s misfortune. Fortunately, Cruz was well-loved and he received a lot of good wishes from the masses.THREE MONTHS LATERKlaus's wedding turned out a lot smaller than planned because Cruz's condition had changed everyone
Cade was the first to run into the room upon hearing her shriek. Fortunately, her voice pierced the soundproofed rooms thanks to the fact that Cruz has succeeded in opening the door ajar. Upon seeing Cruz's condition, Cade quickly got the attention of Dave and Klaus. ******Cruz was admitted to the emergency ward of his hospital with Dr. Kang and his assigned doctors working on him. Cade had called Dr. Kang as soon as the attack happened. Fortunately, Dr. Kang who had already predicted this was going to happen came to Los Angeles the same day Cruz had come which was why he directed them to Cruz's hospital and was able to meet up with them in time. Outside the ward was the whole family panicking while Cruz's parents pestered Dave to tell them what was going on. "Why did you have an oxygen mask with you as if you knew he was gasping for air? What is wrong with my son? Why is he in that shape?" Cruz's mom pestered Dave and Klaus, hoping any of them would spill the truth. But none o
Jessica refused to get into the car when she was supposed to leave for her house and aside from being genuinely worried, everyone wanted to know why she was refusing to leave. "Before I leave, I want to be certain that she is nowhere near the house, or better still, I will lodge at a hotel." She finally stated her reason. "Jessica, you won't. I promise." Klaus tried to persuade her. "It doesn't matter. I don't want to live under the same roof as her." Jessica retorted. "Sister-in-law, Valeria can't leave because she was placed on house arrest. She can't even step out of the guesthouse. We can't let her off so easily after putting your life in such jeopardy." Cade added, trying to persuade Jessica to go home. "Did they persuade you to think that House Arrest will suffice? What could they possibly do to her since she is carrying their beloved boss and friends' safest child? I could lose my child anytime because of her but she's Cruz's second chance so they won't risk discomfortin
Back in South Korea, Cruz had suffered another attack after the call and the doctors went through several hours of stress to stabilize him. It was only later the next day that Cruz finally regained his consciousness. By that time, Dave, who had left for South Korea the previous night, was already there with him. Dr. Kang was so pissed with them that he refused to speak with them. It took hours of convincing to finally get Dr. Kang to join them for a conversation but he had a patient to attend to and he agreed to join them once he was done. During that time, Cruz decided to question Dave about the circumstances back at home. "How is Jessica doing?" Cruz asked worriedly as he sat up on his bed, looking a lot thinner than he used to. "Klaus is taking care of things. Dr. Kang is mad because of your recent attack. Can you please try not to involve yourself in the family affairs for now? I promise we will take care of things." Dave pleaded. "How can I when I have completely ruined my
By the time Dave was done with his call, he turned to meet Cade's confused gaze. "Whatever happens in the future, don't look for anyone to put the blame on." Dave warned before walking out on him, heading out of the hospital. Cade was confused about Dave's warning. All he knew was that his brother was a coward who couldn't stay with his wife when he needed her the most. He returned to the room where Jessica's mom was now sitting up, weeping. "I really didn't want to regret joining your family but now I do." She spoke out her mind while staring into Mrs. Westham's eyes. "Jessica really wanted to keep this baby. Now that this happened, she will never be the same again." She continued as she removed the IV connected to her hand and stood up to her feet. "We shouldn't all gather around me. Jessica is the patient here so let's wait around her room. I will take her back home as soon as she is discharged. She will no longer continue whatever this relationship is." She concluded an
"Oh God!" Cade lamented. "F*ck! How could you do this again?" Dave asked as he started at Valeria in disbelief. Jessica was as confused as Valeria was. "What on earth did you give to her, b*tch?" Cade asked as he stood very close to Valeria as if she was trying to swallow her whole. "Cade, back off!" Jessica warned but Cade wasn't ready to listen to her. "What the f*ck did you give to her?" He scolded as he pushed her, making her flinch in fear. For every step she took backwards to create a space between, Cade closed in on her. Even though Cade was young, he was taller and had a well built body and with the anger in his eyes and rage in his voice, it was no doubt it scared Valeria. "Hey…w-what do you think you're doing?" Valeria stuttered. "Cade, I'm talking to you. Back the f*ck off!" Jessica scolded as she grabbed his hand and forcefully pulled him back. Dave didn't know what to do at that time since she already swallowed the pills and the only thing he could do was run ou
Cade couldn't stop himself from crying as he saw the condition Jessica was in. He tried to run to her but his legs felt heavy so he just trudged forward until he finally reached where she was seated.Jessica spread out her arms, calling him in for a hug but Cade was hesitant so Jessica pulled him closer and hugged him tightly. "I missed you." She whispered in his ear. Cruz sniffled hard as he tried to stop his cry. "I'm sorry Sister-in-law. I really am." Cade apologized in between his sniffles. "I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise of protecting you. While I was there having fun, I had no idea you were going through hell over here." He cried as he clenched onto her. "Cade, what was our last promise at the airport?" Jessica asked as she wiped her tears with the back of her right palm. Cade was hesitant, "To stop being nosy in your marriage.""Very good." Jessica sighed as she released him from the hug and made him sit beside her on the bed. "But this is not being nosy. You're cle