Chapter Thirty-Three: Morning MessSamantha's POVI woke up with a headache. “Shit!” I held my head. Why am I sleeping on the couch? Did he just kick me last night? I stood up with my eyes half-open.“Damn, what happened?” I asked myself while standing in front of the mirror. My hair was messy, and I smelled something stinky. I looked around and didn't see Diego. I sighed before deciding to go for a shower.After I was done, I saw Diego changing the couch's cover.“What are you doing?” I asked him. He glared at me. What the heck is his problem?“Why was I sleeping on the couch last night? Did you do something, Oldie?” I asked him. He stood up while looking at me.“You don't remember vomiting on me?” he asked sarcastically. What? Wait! Shit! I slowly remembered what I did last night.I bit my fingernails. He just glared at me. I laughed when I finally remembered.“Sorry about that. I was drunk. I couldn't control it and had to puke,” I said, laughing. I walked to the bed and lay on it.
Chapter Thirty-Four: Surprise VisitSamantha’s POV“How are you, baby?” Mom asked me as I decided to visit them. She caressed my back after we separated from hugging.“I'm fine, Mom. Where is Dad?” I asked her. Dad was out of the office. I walked towards him and hugged him tightly.“Baby, you didn't tell us you were coming,” Dad said as he hugged me. It's been three days since I decided to visit them. Diego sent me here because he's going to a business meeting.“Even I didn't know I would be here today, Dad,” I told him. That guy told me to dress up earlier. He didn't even mention where we were going. I just found him driving to our house.He said that I’ll stay here for the meantime while he's working. He'll just fetch me after work. He already decided without asking me.“Oh wait! I forgot. I bought a gift for the two of you.” I went to my room and grabbed my gift for them. I bought this gift when we were abroad.“Here,” I said as I handed them the paper bags.“Thank you, baby. How a
Chapter Thirty-Five: Cooking LessonSamantha’s POVI stared at him. He’s looking nowhere while holding a cup of coffee in his hand. What's his problem? I let out a heavy sigh as I walked closer to him.Did he have a problem? I stood beside him while I couldn't contain my curiosity. I wanted to ask him what's the matter, but he seemed so serious.I faked a cough, trying to get his attention. His head turned to me. I gave him a genuine smile while he raised his eyebrows in a questioning manner. I rolled my eyes.“What?” he asked in a casual way. Is he still thinking about Jasmine? Why is he so serious?“Brokenhearted,” I murmured. I was about to walk away when he caught my hand. I looked at it, my brow raised in confusion.“What did you say?” he asked curiously. I knew he heard it.“I said, do you have a meeting to attend today?” I asked him while secretly rolling my eyes.“I don't. What do you want to do today?” he told me. My eyes focused intently on him.“Are you asking me out?” I ra
Chapter Thirty-Six: Monkeys!Samantha’s POV“Is your hand okay now?” he suddenly showed up from behind me. I jumped in shock.“What the heck?! Are you trying to kill me? You freak me out, oldie,” I said, trying to calm myself. I was about to get out of the condominium when he suddenly spoke from behind me.“I was just asking you,” he said while standing straight, placing both of his hands in his pockets. He acted like what he did was normal.After I calmed myself, I looked at him, assessing him. Is he going somewhere? My brow furrowed in confusion.“Why are you dressed up?” I asked him. I couldn't remember anything he talked about.“Buying groceries. I thought you wanted to learn how to cook?” I smiled widely as I heard him say that. He just looked at me.“I want to come. Just wait for a minute,” I told him while running to the shower room without waiting for his response.I immediately took a shower. Damn it, I forgot my robe. “Oldie! I forgot my robe! Can you hand it to me?” I shout
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Sweetest SmileSamantha’s POVI still can't get over what happened yesterday. Those two stupid brats are really making my head hurt. If only they knew how I could help them with their studies! They know how to have sex, but they can't even spell "dick!" Damn them. I really want to smash their faces with the hardest metal in the world.“Are you still mad?” Diego asked me. I glared at him. Who wouldn't be? I saw their faces again.“How could that stupid Tiffany call you old?! I am the only one who can call you that way! Have you seen their faces? They even look older than you.” I messed up my hair while leaning my back on the seat.“I thought you were going to laugh when she said that,” he uttered while driving. Why does he still have to bring up that topic again? I already forgot it last night.“I don't have time to laugh with that bitch. I really regret being friends with her,” I told him.We're actually heading to a party today. Diego was one of the invited busi
Chapter Thirty-Eight: An Unexpected KissSamantha's POV“Stop drinking now,” she whispered. Diego tried to grab the glass of drink in my hand by moving it away. He glared at me, looking mad, but I just laughed.“Why? You're drinking too,” I whispered back. I pouted. I felt my face redden. Everyone was drinking at their own tables.“Your wife is such an adorable lady,” Zania said. Zania and Merrick were at the same table with us. Merrick is also a businessman where Diego invested in his company.“Thank you, Zania. We're both adorable,” I told her. I felt a little bit dizzy but I could still manage to control myself.Merrick poured another drink in Diego's glass. He was about to drink it when I took it from him.“This actually tastes good,” I complimented. I could see Diego glaring at me, but I just smiled at him.“Sorry about her. Please excuse us,” Diego stood up and grabbed my hand. I waved to Zania before leaving them at the table. Diego kept on walking while pulling my hand.It mad
Chapter Thirty-Nine: Goodbye KissSamantha’s POVI bit my lips while looking out of nowhere. I was like an idiot thinking about our kiss last night. I didn't expect him to kiss me back. I didn't even think of kissing him passionately; it was just going to be an act, like pressing both our lips together."I'm going now," Diego said while fixing his tuxedo. I stood up from the bed when I saw his necktie wasn't fixed properly."When will you come home?" I asked him. I also fixed his hair and sword sweetly. He stared into my eyes."What? Do I have dirt on my face?" I asked him. He shook his head."Nothing. Remember what I told you, okay? No drinking. When I came back, you should already be here," he grabbed his suitcase. I nodded my head like a kid while watching him prepare his things."Got it. I'll just go to my cousin's house," I told him. He stood up and glanced at me."Any goodbye kiss?" I chuckled as my silliness started again. I was about to tell him that it was a joke when he walk
Chapter Forty: Confrontation and Confession Samantha’s POV“Why are you late?” Diego asked me as I came inside. Anna and Jane were trying to invite me for a girls' night, but I refused because Oldie, my husband, would get mad. Anyway, he couldn't do anything if I wanted to.“Looking around?” I hesitated to tell. Before I walked through this room, I made sure Andrew's condominium was close. I don't want him to see me walking. It's not that I'm scared he might find out about what I did; it's just that I'm not comfortable with that room now.We had been in a two-year relationship before, but I never knew he was actually staying here. I thought he was staying at his parents' house. That's what he told me. He made me believe his lies.“I’m asking you,” he told me. I turned to look at him. He slightly furrowed his brows while looking at me with judgment.I rolled my eyes and walked towards him. “I didn't drink,” I told him before sitting on the couch.“So you want to eat outside?” he asked
Epilogue Diego's POV I smiled while staring at my wife. She's really gorgeous. It's funny how I ended up with her—this silly girl who brought color to my life. The girl who is always irritating me, messing with me. I love her so much. I love her more than myself. I'm willing to give everything for her. I knew from the very beginning that she was just playing, the way she teased me, stared at me, and forced me to do things. How she tried to seduce me was just part of the contract. I remember how she forced me to marry her at the park. I thought she was just having fun that day, but I was wrong. She's the only woman who has ever done all those things to me. As the days passed, I started to fall for her silliness. I acted like I didn’t care, but the truth was, I was slowly falling for her. That day when we went abroad for our honeymoon, I enjoyed her company. She was so sweet and cheerful, full of energy in a way not many people are. I couldn't help but smile as she forced m
Finale Samantha's POV The sound of gunfire echoed through the old buildings. Everyone became alert. I started to feel nervous. "Get all the guns that we have!" Mr. Wedge shouted to his allies. Leo began distributing the guns to the others. "Watch her," Mr. Wedge said, glancing at me. Tiffany grabbed the gun that Mr. Wedge handed to her. She pointed it at me while the war outside the building raged on. "Please, just let me go," I pleaded with Tiffany, but she didn’t listen. "Shut up! This is all because of you!" she snapped, pointing the gun directly at me. I shook my head in denial. "Remove the leash from her hands and feet, Windy," Tiffany ordered. Windy immediately did as she was told. "Get that knife and point it at her neck!" she added, and Windy obeyed. I looked at Windy, and I could see she was just being forced to do it. "No, please, Windy. I'm begging you," I said, crying. "You want to beg? Then kneel!" Tiffany screamed at me. "Get the guns! The police are here!" I h
Chapter Two Hundred Four: Kidnapped Samantha's POV I breathe heavily, panic tightening around me. Something covers my head, making it hard to see or breathe. Fear grips me as I realize my hands and feet are tied to a chair. "Help!" I scream, struggling to move. A voice, familiar but chilling, responds. "She's awake." It's Leo. I know it's him. "Where am I? Let me go, Leo!" I shout, my voice cracking from fear. "Remove her blindfold," a monotone voice commands. My heart skips a beat. It’s Mr. Wedge. They pull off whatever was covering my head, and though my vision is blurry, I see Leo holding a gun, talking to Tiffany. I blink, trying to make sense of the situation. “The princess is awake,” Tiffany says as she walks toward me, gripping my chin. I glare at her, trying to mask my terror. I’m not just scared for myself but for the baby growing inside me. "Why am I here?" I ask, trying to stay calm. She laughs coldly, mocking me, and my gaze shifts to Mr. Wedge, who’s watc
Chapter Two Hundred Three: Stay Alert Samantha's POV We’re at Diego’s office, and I’m surprised to see my brother, Louis, here, along with his wife, Leilani, and their daughter, Anya. Mrs. Bianca is also here, and everyone is drinking and eating. Diego is sitting beside me, holding my hand. We’re celebrating my pregnancy, and I have no idea what made Diego invite everyone over so suddenly. “Congratulations to both of you,” Mrs. Bianca says, raising her glass. Ray and Elisha are also here, joining in the celebration. “Thank you,” I smile, feeling a bit overwhelmed. Anya is happily playing with the new toy Diego bought her. “Congratulations, sis, and to you too, Diego,” Louis says, giving me a tight hug. “I’m so happy for you,” Leilani adds, embracing me warmly, and then congratulates Diego as well. “Congrats, Sam,” Elisha says, hugging me before giggling. “Congratulations, Sam,” Ray joins in, and as he hugs me, I can’t help but sniff him, then glare at him playfully.
Chapter Two Hundred Two: Happiness Samantha's POV We were busy with our work at the library. Anna and Jane sat with me, but all I could focus on was eating. It seemed like that’s all my body wanted these days. "Sam, no offense, but you've been eating the same thing every day. We’ve noticed," Anna commented, making me pause mid-bite and glance at the food in my hand. She was right, but I couldn’t help it. "And you're not even gaining weight. That's the strange part," Jane added. "Do you think it's a problem? I just can’t stop," I said, leaning back in my chair. Technically, eating wasn’t allowed in the library, but I couldn’t resist. "I thought you hated those foods? Remember when we tried to get you to eat strawberries? You wouldn’t even touch them," Anna said. I remembered that. But people change. "Girl, stand up for a second," Jane said suddenly. I stood, confused. "Face the wall." I bit my bottom lip, feeling their eyes on me. "Damn," Jane muttered. I sat back
Chapter Two Hundred One: Pregnant Diego's POV Damn it! That old man is really pushing my buttons. Luckily, I got there on time, or else he would have hurt Samantha. I know he already has an idea of what we are up to. Even though he tried to hide it, I could see how furious he was. Samantha still hasn’t spoken to me since then. I regret shouting at her. I got carried away by my emotions. I hated the way Mr. Wedge looked at her, especially when his gaze shifted down to her belly. He seems to know something. Yes, Samantha is pregnant. That's why I don’t want to stress her out. I’ve been planning to tell her about what’s going on, but I hesitate when I see her acting differently. I know she’s pregnant, and I know she’s confused too. "But Mom and Dad never mentioned that to me! Damn that Wedge," Louis said. We’re in my office right now. He flew in as soon as he found out what was happening. He and his family are staying at Mr. and Mrs. Henderson’s house for the time being. H
Chapter Two Hundred: Won't Let Anyone Hurt You Samatha's POV He was about to slap him when I shouted. It made them both look at me. Jane tried to hold my hand, but I continued walking towards them. "And who do you think you are to shout at me like that?" he yelled at me. I glared at him. He was wearing a decent suit, but he couldn't even act in a decent way. "Sam," Anna said as she held my hand. But my gaze was fixed on Windy. She had bruises on her hand. "I don't care who you are!" I snapped at him. He let go of Windy, who shook her head at me. He chuckled sarcastically while looking at me. "I think I already know you," he said, walking closer. I took a step back. "Call him," I heard Jane tell Anna. She was now frantically searching for her phone in her bag. "How could you hurt someone like her?" I asked him. He stopped in his tracks and looked at Windy, who immediately lowered her head. "That's none of your business, Mrs. Presley," he said, which shocked me. "How
Chapter One Hundred Ninety-Nine: Stop Samantha's POV I looked at the calendar, my forehead knotted, while Diego was busy on his laptop. We were actually in his office right now with Elisha, Ray, Harold, and Jana. “That’s not what actually happened,” Jana said, glaring at Harold. They had been arguing for a while. “Then tell me,” Harold said. I held my head as I started to feel a bit dizzy. “Are you alright?” Diego asked, standing up and carefully guiding me to sit on the couch. “I'm just dizzy, but I’m fine,” I smiled at him, noticing the others looking at me. “What’s the matter?” I asked them. They quickly returned to what they were doing. “Just sit there,” Diego said as he went to the table to get me a glass of water. He handed it to me, and I drank it. “Feeling better now?” he asked. I nodded my head. They went back to their discussion. I still didn’t know why he asked me to be here. I had t
Chapter One Hundred Ninety-Eight: Sad Thoughts Samantha's POV Windy is definitely being duped by Tiffany. I can't believe it. “We have to talk,” I said, holding her hand and making her look at me. She stopped walking. “What's the matter?” I asked her. She suddenly removed my hand and looked at me. “There's nothing to talk about,” she said with expressionless eyes. I sighed and furrowed my brow. “No, we have to talk, Windy. What happened to you? You weren't like this before. Is it because Tiffany is the one paying for your tuition? Is that why you are avoiding us? Did she threaten you?” I asked. She just looked at me. “I don't have to explain myself to you, Samantha. We're over,” she uttered. I shook my head, biting my lower lip to stop myself from crying. She’s my friend; we have so many memories together. “No, we're not. We promised to stay with each other. We promised that, Windy. How could you say such thing