Sarina is mad... See you on the next chapter. Thank you!
After I entered our bedroom, I thought about what had happened in the past few weeks. I have been happy even though Midori and Grandma are always present to ruin my day. It's because Maximus seemed different. He's still a pervert, but I could see his sweetness. I don't feel bad for his possessiveness. I mean, I don't feel like I'm being suffocated or choking in our relationship. It even makes me feel beautiful, so it's fine.His eye surgery is scheduled for next week, and I have to admit that I'm excited and a little nervous. He's very handsome, and I was worried about him seeing me and finding out I'm just ordinary. Argh! Why should I think about it? It's not like I was the one who forced him into this marriage. It's up to him; I just accepted his offer."Sarina!" I was surprised as I sat on the bed when Maximus suddenly spoke, and at the same time, the door to our room burst open."You startled me!" I exclaimed, holding my chest. What is he doing here? Where is Midori?"Why are you s
SarinaThree days later, I went to my hometown on the island of Catanduanes. If there’s something that changed in my life after marrying Maximus, it's that I got on a plane to go home and be in the province within an hour. By land, it will take me about 18 hours and will take longer if the bus I booked is the old one.My mother was waiting for me in front of our little house with my brother and sister-in-law and my two lovely and smart nieces.“Sarina!” my mother exclaimed. She looked very happy when she saw me so I smiled and hugged her. “I miss you so much, my dear daughter. Look, even our neighbors couldn't wait to see you either," she bragged, making me feel uneasy."What are you talking about?" I replied, feeling ashamed. My mother has always been proud of me, so I didn’t try to do things that might disappoint her. It’s the only thing I can do for all the hardship she had to go through during my school days. It was also the reason why I studied so hard and finished college."Nothi
SarinaThe next day, I woke up early as usual. My family would not be shocked if I woke up even before the sun started peeking because I was used to that routine when I was still living here with them. My body clock didn't change much, especially since my duty as a nurse in Manila is always early in the morning, and that didn't change even after I became Maximus' private nurse.They are already at the table having breakfast while my nieces and nephews are still asleep. That's okay because they are kids and still need more sleep. "Good morning," I greeted them. My brother quickly stood up and put a plate on me. "Don't do that for me, Brother. Your wife is the one you should be taking good care of so she won't have a hard time. Imagine if she hit her head and had her eyes open?""It's so early, Sarina, and you're teasing me already," he replied, and I'm thankful he doesn't look offended. I already took care of her first, of course. And don't stop me from doing this to you because, in the
Sarina“Jason!” I was surprised. Then, my thoughts turned to Maximus and my phone, prompting me to abruptly end the call without checking if he had already answered. "Just a moment," I said, returning my cell phone to my room. I took a deep breath before I went back to the living room."For you, Love." He said this while holding out a dozen red roses and some chocolate, which I accepted. I looked around and saw that my family was there, and my eyes widened."Ah, we're going outside first, dear.""Okay, mom." One by one, they left, leaving Jason and me alone. "Sit down,"“Thank you.” He was smiling, making him look more appealing. His dimple is his most valuable asset, and it captivates me. He is aware of this and makes sure to use it whenever we disagree or he is attempting to woo me."You don't need to bring things like this," I said as I placed his gifts on the table."You know it's my happiness to give you something like that since you don't want anything expensive." It's true. In a
His light and gentle kiss swept me away, making me respond to him as well. We were in that situation briefly until Maximus' face suddenly entered my mind. Shit! This is wrong! I quickly pushed Jason away, which surprised him."Love..." I could see the shock and worry on his face. And to be honest, I want to feel sorry for him because the hope that was in his eyes just now also disappeared quickly."Like I said, I'm already married. I'm sorry, Jason, but I feel like I'm being sinful if I keep you waiting. If we are meant for each other, let fate give us a chance. For now, it is unlikely that we will be together again. I'm sorry.” Then I turned my back on him and went into my room. I couldn't stop the tears from rolling down my eyes because of the pain and regret about our relationship.I don't know how long I just sat on my bed. Even when Mom called me, I didn't pay attention until she stopped herself and completely left me alone. They knew that I wanted to have time for myself during t
Sarina"Why are you here? I thought you had already left?" Maximus's grandmother asked angrily. I tried to keep my temper and be patient as much as possible. But with the scene I walked into, it seemed unlikely unless she stopped."Grandma, Sarina is my wife." I raised my eyebrows at his words and didn't hide it from her. Imagine, she scolded the old lady right away."I don't care!" His grandmother said angrily with her eyes glaring at me."If only I had known that you were here and with that flirtatious woman, I wouldn't have bothered coming home and would have continued enjoying my vacation.""You're talking back," and then she suddenly slapped me. I didn't expect that, so I wasn't prepared. I forgot that this is how rich people are, except for the Satudez."Grandma!" Maximus exclaimed in surprise. Then he got up from his hospital bed and approached me. I held my cheek, and I wanted to cry, but I held back, so my teeth clenched.Maximus touched my cheek and lifted my face, but I crin
"Sarina, stop now," Maximus said, but I didn't."Because our contract is almost over. After that, I'm free from your family." I turned away from them, but Maximus called me before I reached the door."Sarina, where are you going?""Let her leave, and no matter what contract you have with that gold digger, I don't care. Finish it so I won't have to see that woman's face, Maximus. Does she really think that there would be a decent family who would accept a low-life like her?" the old woman said, belittling me even more.I turned to them, saying, "Not everyone has eyes like you, and if you think that no decent family will accept me, you are wrong." I looked at Maximus before I finally turned and left the room. I could see the anger on his face, and I didn't know if the pain was true. But why would he feel that way? Why would he get hurt? Because I answered and talked back to his grandmother? Don't I have any right to defend myself when my husband didn't do it for me?From what I thought,
Maximus"Hello," I answered Aries' call."I saw Ma'am Sarina," he reported."Follow her, and don't let her out of your sight. I want to know where she's going," I instructed."Okay, sir." I ended the call and faced my grandmother and Midori. My blood was boiling out of anger, but they were still family, especially my grandmother."Midori, I don't want to see your face ever again. If you don't stop approaching, I won't let your family off the hook either. Remember that," I warned."But babe,""And stop calling me your fucking babe because I'm not!" I snapped, startling her with my outburst."Maximus," my friend Jerold, a doctor, interrupted, trying to calm the situation. He had been standing there, watching the drama, and I didn't even think Sarina noticed him."Stay out of this, Jerold," I looked at him, and he nodded in understanding."I'll leave you for now," he excused himself, which I agreed to. I didn't want him to hear what I had to say to these women."You no longer respect me,