And that's what happened. See you in the next chapter!
"Are you okay, Sarina?" I saw Dr. Miraez's face when I opened my eyes. I could feel the wetness on my cheeks, and I didn't even realize I had been crying. Maximus suddenly came closer and hugged me tightly. I felt his worry and sympathy for me. His body was shaking, just like mine. I was shaking because of fear and the pain of what I had found out. He was surely shaking from anger and concern for me."We will make him pay, my wife," he whispered as he rubbed my back gently. I felt relieved, knowing that some of my life's questions had been answered. But it was so painful to accept that the person I had first given my heart to was the one who would break and ruin me.I never imagined that Jason could do that to me, even the first time I saw him again when I couldn't remember anything. After knowing he was the first man I ever loved, I quickly felt comfortable, even though I knew Maximus was jealous of him.I told Maximus and Dr. Miraez what had happened once again. It hurt so much to re
SarinaThe next few days were chaotic. The police arrested Jason, causing an uproar on the island of Catanduanes. My parents called me, asking what was happening, but I told them I’d explain later. Thankfully, they listened to me, so I didn’t have to explain everything immediately, knowing it would only hurt them.Little by little, memories started flashing in my mind, and I felt more pain whenever I thought about Jason and me. How happy we were and how much we loved each other. I suddenly wondered why I let us separate when I knew how deeply he loved me. I couldn’t help but ask myself why I now love Maximus so much.The news was all about Jason’s arrest. At the time, he was in the hospital, the same place I often visited him. He was out of control, furiously shouting my name like he had lost his mind.I felt a deep sadness over what was happening. Even so, I couldn’t help but feel hurt for the man I once loved. But I knew he needed to face the consequences of what he had done for my o
I stood frozen in place before Maximus approached me and put his arm around my shoulders. “As I already said, it’s not the right time for my wife to talk to you, Mr. and Mrs. Satudez.”“Rina!” the woman exclaimed, so I turned around and saw my parents.“You’re really Sarina?” The couple still seemed in disbelief, but I nodded. “We just want to talk to you, dear. Your parents are here, and they know we’re not bad people.” The woman looked kind, so I nodded even though Maximus didn’t like it.I smiled at my husband because I could see the irritation on his face. He just wanted to protect me; that’s why he was like that, but since my parents were here and he was with me, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to hear what they wanted to say, even though I knew it was about Jason.We entered the house and sat down in the living room. Maximus, as always, sat beside me. The Satudez couple sat on the couch across from us while my parents were seated to our right.At first, it was silent. No one spoke as
Three Months LaterSarina"Where are we, Maximus?" I asked, confused. My eyes were covered with a blindfold that my husband put on me an hour after our car started moving away from the house.I felt the car stop, and my husband helped me out, holding my hand as we walked somewhere I couldn't guess. But I was sure we were inside a building because of the cold breeze that I knew came from the conditioner."Just wait, my wife, we're almost there." Even though he couldn't see my eyes because of the blindfold, I still rolled them at him. I don't know what came to his mind that he's doing this."Why do you have to do this? You're so dramatic," I complained. "It's hurting my eyes, you know!""Sorry, my wife. Do you want me to loosen it a bit?" he asked, and then I heard the sound of an elevator. We walked a bit more before stopping and standing still."Why don't you just take it off?" I asked, feeling his hand on my waist gently caressing my sides."Just a little more; we're almost there." He
SarinaUntil now, I still feel like I'm floating in the clouds because of Maximus' proposal. Deep inside, I know I'm just a simple person, content with simple things. I'm poor, and there's a vast gap between me and my husband. But he did everything to bridge the two worlds no one thought would ever meet.Maximus didn't even let me dress up nicely when he proposed to me a week ago. I had no idea that, at that very moment, our wedding preparations were already underway. And now, here I am at the Sarina Hotel and Casino, along with our families, for our big day.Thanks to this day's joy, all the bad things that happened in my life disappeared like bubbles. I'm staying in the most expensive hotel suite courtesy of my beloved husband. Where else would he put me but in the best because, according to him, I'm his queen, and he's offering me everything, including his life?"Wow! Is that me?" I asked the stylist after seeing my reflection in the mirror. "I look so beautiful! You're amazing!" I
A year has passed..."Are you happy, my wife?" Maximus asked as he embraced me from behind. I tilted my head to look at him and smiled."Very much, my husband. My happiness has no limits," I answered honestly. Exactly one year after our wedding, we were again in Las Vegas, this time with our kids, Chase, and our youngest, Chastity, who was almost eight months old.We were staying in a luxury hotel room. Our children and their nanny were in their room, while my husband and I were alone. We were on the balcony, having just finished an intimate moment, watching the beautiful lights of the buildings around the hotel.Unlike our first visit, we flew on our own plane. Maximus was so traumatized by what happened to me before, so he made sure we had our own aircraft. He said his fear and worry tripled, especially since we now had two children he wanted to protect. It wasn't about being extravagant, but now we could bring anyone we wanted when we traveled abroad."Just tell me anything you want
7 Years Later…SarinaI never thought Maximus would make it real— that we would have many children. After our second child, Chastity turned one, I gave birth year after year. Now, our youngest, Chandler, just celebrated his first birthday.Maximus is still the same as before when it comes to his work. So, he was even more successful, especially with the hotel, resort, and casino. He still tries to come home early to spend time with me and the kids.Everything seems fine, and I’m happy—our family is happy. But I don’t know why there is a part of me that feels uneasy. I often get angry for no reason, and sometimes, I see the frustration on my husband’s face. I don’t know; maybe it’s just me.I try to hide these feelings because of our kids, especially since I’m still breastfeeding our youngest. With the children coming one after the other, I couldn’t return to work or pursue my dream of becoming a doctor. How could I when eight children need me all at once?We have nannies, but I can’t f
Sarina"Mommyyyy!!!" screamed my seven-year-old daughter, Chastity, as she ran towards me, crying. I was in the kitchen preparing snacks for them, so I left them in the living room with their nannies for a while."What's wrong, honey?" I asked worriedly."Channing keeps bullying me…" she complained, still in tears. Looking behind her, I saw my third child, who was about to turn six and is currently in grade one, scratching his head."What did you do to your sister, honey?" I asked him, motioning for him to come closer, which he did."I just told her that she doesn't look like us." I wanted to be angry at him, but I held back because I knew he was just a child and was only saying what he observed.In truth, Chastity is my exact replica. How I looked when I was young is exactly how she looks now—very different from how I look today. Meanwhile, all seven sons look like Maximus, so maybe that's why Channing thinks his sister doesn't look like anyone in the family.I took both of them by th