I immediately ran to the bathroom because my stomach felt different. I immediately sat on the tiles and threw up in the bowl. I was weak there, and I could almost feel my body shaking. I was just vomiting there, even though nothing was coming out of it. When I finished, even though my body was weak, I forced myself to stand up to wash up. My eyes are red because I almost cried from vomiting. This is normal for me because I used to be like this when I had a fever. I just sighed and decided to take a shower because I was already in the bathroom. I took a short shower there because I was afraid that I might get dizzy there, so I just dressed in comfortable clothes and lay down on my bed again. I hardly touched the food that Mommy prepared for me, and I just slept there. I woke up immediately because someone called my phone, so even though I'm not in the mood to answer calls today, I still insisted because it might be about work. It was Janeth who was calling me, so I answered. "Hello?
My body's vitality returned, and I was able to work well for the next few days. I feel something in me, but I can't figure out what it is. I always feel tired, even though I get a full night's sleep. "Architect?" I was in the office today, and I didn't realize that I fell asleep while signing there. I don't have much to do right now, and I don't have any meetings, but I still came here to the company. "Are you okay? Do you feel bad?" Janeth asked me. I just woke up because she woke me up. I nodded to her and just washed my face with my two palms. "Yeah, I'm alright. I'm sorry," I answered. I could hardly stand there and look at the remaining papers that I had to sign. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that I was almost done. It's two in the afternoon, and even though I just ate before I fell asleep, my stomach started to growl again. I've also been disgusted with myself lately because I'm always hungry! "I'll just bring them to you after I sign," I said to Janeth. It loo
I've been feeling like that for a few days, but I put it aside and didn't tell Mom and Dad because I didn't want them to worry about me, especially since they have more work to do in the company. Sabrina and I should handle the company because that can be left to us, but since Mom and Dad can't do anything at home, they prefer to help us there. "Mangoes with ketchup?! My gosh, Lily! That's so gross!" Caroline told me politely. Today is the weekend, and I preferred to spend time at my condo alone, but Caroline came to visit me suddenly, so I didn't do anything else. I would like to be alone today, but I can't send her away. "It tastes good, Carol. What's so gross are you talking about? Why don't you taste it?" I politely told her too, then rolled my eyes at her even more. "No way. What have you been eating lately, huh? Are you pregnant?" she said, then jokingly asked. I was almost choked because of what he said, which is why I immediately drank water. "What you say is horrible. H
"So what's your plan now? When do you plan to tell Cristiano about this?" Sabrina asked me. The joy on my lips gradually disappeared when I remembered Cristiano. I think it's been more than a month since I haven't seen him, and he still hasn't called me about what he's going to design for me. Lucas doesn't even mention him to me when we meet. Maybe he is really busy with his businesses. "I don't know yet. I don't know where to look for him yet," I answered. "Why don't you ask one of his brothers? I'm sure they know that," she suggested. I shook my head because I'm sure those two will think about me again, especially Lucas. "I'll try to find him by myself. If I can't find him and contact him, then I'll just ask the brothers for help," I said one after the other. She nodded at me as if she agreed with what I said. She also took me to a restaurant to eat, even though I wasn't feeling hungry at that time. "So, when do you plan to tell Mom and Dad that you're pregnant and the father
"So, what's your plan on your birthday? Only at your house?" I asked Lucas. We are together now, and he picked me up at the condo. We are going to go to a designer he knows to shop or have something made for him to wear on his birthday. "Yup. I invited all my friends and colleagues. Mom and Dad also invited theirs. I've been celebrating my birthdays outside before. I want it at home to be different," he explained to me one after the other. I nodded because it would be better if the party was at their house. Their house is very big, and I'm sure all his guests can fit in it. "Well, that's a good idea. Are you going to bring your girlfriend and introduce her to us now?" I asked him, laughing. "What girlfriend are you talking about, Lily? I don't even have a fling," he answered while also laughing. I just smirked and nodded at him. I wanted to tease Lucas with Stella, but Stella already has a boyfriend, and he might not help me talk to Cristiano when I start teasing him again. Anot
I smiled while looking at it in the distance. I was suddenly excited to be able to give those clothes to my future child, even though it doesn't have a gender yet. I knew it wasn't the right day to buy baby stuff because Lucas was with me, but I didn't think twice about going over there just to look first. I was almost amazed at the little clothes there, and I smiled because I imagined my baby wearing them. I held the small pink dress. If my child is going to be a girl, I'm sure that dress would be perfect for her. I'm also sure that Mom and Dad are very happy because they want a baby girl now as a grandchild. I wanted to leave there, but I was tempted to take it because it might be sold out. I'm also sure that that design will be gone when I give birth. "Lily! You're just here. What are you doing here?" asked Lucas, who had just arrived there. I almost let go of what I was holding because of the shock and sudden nervousness. I looked at the clothes that had fallen and immediately
The day of Lucas' birthday arrived. Fortunately, the drone I ordered from another country arrived. That was my birthday gift to him because, besides being a good engineer, Lucas also likes adventure. I even had a hard time looking for something to give him as a gift because he seems to have everything except the drone. Lucas' birthday was from afternoon to evening, and we were even a little late at the call time due to the arrangement of the three of us with Stella and Caroline. "Liam! Where's the birthday boy?" I asked Liam after kissing him. "He's with his friends near the swimming pool area. You're so beautiful!" he answered and complimented me. I laughed a little and just patted him on the shoulder. "Thanks! You too. I'll just go to Lucas first to give him my presents." I said goodbye. Liam just nodded at me and waved because it looked like he was going somewhere too. We just met there. My two companions, Stella and Caroline, were with our other friends, including Marcus, who
I immediately swallowed hard because I saw his serious face. Well, he's always been like this, but now he's very serious, and it seems like he's hard to talk to. I don't see any boss in his face, which is why, even though I feel nervous now, I won't miss that opportunity. "I need to talk to you," I answered. One of his eyebrows was slightly raised, so I kept looking at him. I don't know how to start! "What is it? Tell me right away because I need to rest," he said to me. I swallowed again because there was something different about him now. Why does he seem to talk to me differently now? I feel something about his behavior tonight, especially talking to me just now. Because I didn't know how to start telling him, I just took my printed ultrasound from my bag. Both of my hands were shaking while I took it. I don't care if he's tired now and needs to rest as long as I don't let this night pass so I can tell him I'm pregnant and he's the father. "H-Here," I said, then handed him th
CRISTIANO'S POV."You should come to the event, Cristianous. Your brothers are expecting you tonight." It was my mom who's forcing me to come to the Scott Family event.I finished the whiskey I was drinking before I sighed and answered Mama."Alright. See you later."I know Mama is very happy because I agreed to join them at that event because I haven't been with them for a long time. She has requested me several times, and even once I did not accept her invitation. Maybe it's time. It's time to show up for them again."So, you're coming home to Manila to attend the event?" Andrew asked me, who had been by my side for a while.I nodded as I answered him, then poured whiskey into my glass again."Well, that's good. It's only right that you go home to be with your family," he told me.Andrew is also right. Now that I'm with him and I've trained him in my jobs, he's the one who rarely has meetings with my clients. He also sometimes takes care of my other businesses when I'm busy, so I ha
Cristiano and I returned to Manila, and Sabrina was very happy when she found out that we had returned with my memory. I don't know how I should feel now because, since I can remember, I've been sadder. I was sad because I feel like Mom and Dad died just yesterday.I looked at the wide garden of our house while our maids were busy arranging the long, big table in the middle. It was noisy there because of the shouting and laughter of Sabrina's three children. My two arms were crossed over my chest while standing in front, and I couldn't help but smile because of my nieces and nephews.Sabrina is preparing here at our old house for my homecoming. I don't know why she had to prepare such a dinner, even though we could have eaten outside."Lily."I looked at Cristiano, who stood next to me. He was wearing long white sleeves and black pants. I glanced at him because it looked like he meant to wear that so that what he was wearing would match the white mini dress I was wearing."Are you all
FLASHBACK!I wiped the tears that ran down my cheeks and took a deep breath to regain my courage. So much happened, and until now, it's still hard for me to sink it into my mind.The night Cristiano was shot, I thought I would never see him alive again. I thought he would never hear from me that I had forgiven him for all the sins he committed in our past. I thought I would lose him forever.Everything I thought of for Cristiano went to someone else because Mommy disappeared that night. She died because of the ambush that happened in our house while celebrating my father's birthday. I blame everything on me because if I had not returned to the Philippines, that incident would not have happened. I hope Mommy is still alive, and I hope Dad didn't get sick because of Mommy's loss.I'm sitting in front of Mom and Daddy's grave today, and I can't believe that the two most important people in my life are gone."I'm sorry if I failed to give you a grandchild from me," I said, holding Dad's g
And lastly, I thought I would finally have freedom and happiness in my life. I thought I wouldn't be miserable anymore, and I wouldn't feel any sadness, but I was wrong. I thought wrong.It's hard to wake up every day, and you don't remember anything, and you don't even recognize yourself. I don't know how it happened, but I just woke up one morning feeling like everything had changed. I just woke up one day, and I don't remember anything.I was sweating profusely while walking down the long stairs. I feel a pain in my stomach, and I can't explain how much it hurts. Until I looked at my thigh, and I saw a lot of blood coming out there. At the same time as the blood dripped on my thigh, my tears also fell."Lily! Lily!" a cold baritone made my eyes open.I almost took a deep breath when I finally woke up. I felt my hands trembling, and because of the fear I felt, I immediately covered my face. My tears flowed because I still felt the fear and pain in my heart."Lily, it's just a dream.
In the moments that I wait for Cristiano's arrival, I fight against my sleepiness and fatigue. I haven't had much of a break yet because that was also the day I returned home from America. My nervousness and fear prevailed so much that no matter how heavy my eyelids were, I could not close them. More than half an hour has passed, and I'm sure Cristiano is close. I stood up from my seat and looked out the window again. The men guarding there still didn't leave, so I just held my breath. Aren't they tired or sleepy? I just shook my head, and I was in agony. I just hope Cristiano brought enough men because Mike has too many men. I was standing there for a while when I felt the watch in my pocket vibrate, so I quickly took it out to look at it. Cristiano was calling, so I didn't take too long to answer because of the nervousness I was feeling earlier. "We're here. The house has three floors. What floor are you on?" Cristiano asked me immediately. "Second floor," I answered. "Alright.
"We've been separated for a long time since our baby was lost. So, why don't you want to let me go?" I asked him. There was a tear in the corner of my eye, but I immediately looked up to stop the tears from flowing. I told myself that I would never cry in front of him again. "I-I don't want us to separate. Forgive me, Lily. I will accept everything; just don't divorce me," he answered me, and his hug tightened even more. I got out of his arms to get him away from hugging me, but he was too strong for me. "Leave me alone," I told him. I felt him take a deep breath before he completely separated me from the embrace, but my eyes widened at what he did next. "W-What are you doing?" I stammered to him. I looked around us, and I was very thankful because there was no one there. He knelt down and held my hand. "Don't leave me. Please." His voice broke as he reached for my hands to hold them. I had to bend down to look at him and straighten him up from kneeling, but he didn't move, j
[After Flashback: Continuation of Chapter 8] *** "I-I'm so sorry to hear that, Lily. If only I knew what you went through," Liam told me. I wiped my tears and immediately drank the wine in front of me. I never thought that in a few years I would cry again. That made it very difficult for me to move on. After I asked Sabrina to help me take me to another country without anyone knowing, I started to forget everything that happened, but I still can't help but remember it sometimes. "What Cristiano did to you was wrong, but have you forgiven him yet? Are you ready to face him again?" Liam asked me. I laughed and shook my head because I could really face Cristiano. I really feel a little scared because I don't know how we will both react when we meet again. The only thing I want right now is to divorce our marriage, which is why I can't help but get angry every time he just throws away the papers I send him. Liam and I had a good conversation because I was able to explain to him eve
No one can say how much pain I feel right now. I just lost my child, and that's because Cristiano hurt me. I blame myself because if I hadn't fought him, I hope it wouldn't have happened. If only I had stayed in that room and made him hurt me. I was just stupid while sitting in the hospital bed. I've been crying there for a while now, and occasionally I'll stop when I get tired. I can't accept what happened. I can't accept that the child I was waiting for disappeared in an instant. I have never even touched her or seen her, and I will never see her as a woman with me. "Eat this so you can get some strength. I called Sabrina," said Cristiano. He never left my side, even though I pushed him away several times. I cried even more because I remembered our parents and siblings, who were very anxious for the arrival of my future child, but that will never happen. I have no appetite at all. I don't want to see Cristiano because I just remembered falling down the stairs. I'm afraid that he
"Why are you returning the words that should be yours to me? You're the one who's cheating here and not me!" I added to him. He is really the one who is cheating on both of us, not me. He returned to his ex; he was seeing her secretly. Francine's husband and I are being cheated on. "So, you're recovering? You're doing this to shame me?! Your face is thick! I only married you because I was shocked and because of the child you're carrying! I agree to marry a girl, but nothing like you!" he continued. I wiped my tears and shook my head at what he was saying. There is no truth in that because cheating is something I can never do because I know how it feels. "I'm not taking it back. I'm not fooling you-" "Stop lying!" he shouted because I stopped talking. "You know Liam likes you; that's why you're going out with him! I wish you'd just marry him! You were a bit shy at first, but you like him too!" he said to me one after the other. I almost caught my breath from crying there. I shoo