"How do you want to deal with the murderer?" Denny asked cautiously as he fed Aleah. They were alone in the room as the owner of the house had already left to give them privacy. Denny did not let Aleah know anything about his relationship with the person involved. He wanted to hear Aleah's opinion decisions, and whatever she wanted to be done will tell him what to do. He was after knowing her personal thoughts about the matter from a spectator's point of view. "I wish to fight and get the justice my mom deserved," Aleah spoke firmly, but her resolute mind seemed to soften. Sadness cloaked her. "But I don't know how. I don't have the strength because the doctors said I have to rest and make sure my babies are safe. I fainted when I heard my mom's heart stop beating, and I almost had a miscarriage. I can't be reckless and let another bleeding happen, or I might lose them along with my mom," she added. Her voice was shaking in fear, even from just the thought of it. "Honey, I am here.
“I assume you are my nephew and niece’s dad?” Yohan greeted with a stern face, but a faint smile was on his face. “Yohan, I am Denny Vero. And yes, I am the proud daddy of your lovely nephew and niece,” Denny smiled nervously, but his jovial mood was so potent to be ignored.“Thank you for your help,” Yohan shook hands with Denny’s extended hand. “I will make sure to get the justice we deserve, no matter what happens. Please trust my words,” Denny firmly stated. “I just had a call from one of my dad’s former men,” Yohan’s aura became stern and serious so suddenly that the three people in front of him froze in attention to focus on whatever Yohan was about to say. “They were offering assistance if I ever want to get into Military training, but I cannot leave my sister in the middle of all that is happening right now,” Yohan frowned in frustration. “They told me I can join their next mission after a year of training if I start now, or I will have to be assigned to another troop if I
Yohan was convinced when he saw all the evidence Denny Vero showed him after asking Scott to come over and prove Denny's statements. He also saw every video clip that stood as proof, along with the documents. They even presented Yohan the footage about what happened in the airport that further explained Desmund Vero's condition, having the mental disorder. It convinced Yohan that this man is indeed mentally ill, and since they already have him in police custody, the young man was no longer worried of any threat that they would miss the chance to bring this criminal into justice, healthy or not. "I would like to ask for your help explaining things to your sister if I get into trouble since I have the same last name with the criminal," Denny seriously uttered after Yohan expressed his thoughts, agreeing with Denny being innocent in all of what was going on and what has happened. "I believe if you explain things the way you did to me, Aleah will understand," Yohan assured Denny. "But j
She looked so cute with her pouty face, looking like an aggrieved little girl. Struggling to chew the food in her mouth as another spoon of food was waiting its turn to get into her mouth next. The people around Aleah could not hold their laughter, even Denny. They could not burst into guffaws, but they could not hold their chortles as they watched Aleah eat with enthusiasm. "I can already imagine how your kids are going to look like when they get their chance to sit at the table and have their ways with their food," Yohan teased Aleah and Denny.Aleah playfully glared at her brother."I think they are following your footsteps, Yohan. You have always been a greedy eater when we were kids. I've never been like this in my whole life," Aleah stated in between her chews. It was amusing to watch her eat, that despite her speaking with food in her mouth, although they were not spraying out as she spoke, she looked so cute as she tried to defend herself.Aleah was used to Yohan making fun
"Yes, honey, we have him in custody, and he is not going anywhere without due penalties from what he has done," Denny answered gently, rubbing Aleah's back to calm her down somehow. She wasn't fretting, but her body almost jolted in excitement. Not that Denny did not want her to be happy, but Aleah has to be very careful with her condition right now. Denny actually asked the nurse about Aleah's current health state, and he found out it was pretty alarming because she bled. And with her stage of pregnancy, it can be considered as crucial. He, as the health professional, not to forget as the father of the most loved twins on the way, wanted to provide Aleah with the best assistance he could ever give. Not only for his children because he is also positive that he will not put his dearest woman's life in danger. He can't take any chances of losing a precious soul. "And it so happened we found out that he is also the same person that put your mom in the hospital. Although he was also in
"I believe Yohan is right," Don Carlo also agreed. "Had it been my Angel in such a situation, although I would never wish for anything like that to happen to her like we never wished anything like this to happen to Elaine, I am pretty sure I will not stop trying every possibility to help her survive and be back in her good health and live like nothing ever happened.""I don't know what to say…" Aleah sobbed softly. "You said you saw your mom in your dreams when you woke up at the hospital, remember?" Angela asked again. Aleah nodded. "Yes…""If she didn't mention anything that would calm your heart, can you recall how she looked like when you saw her?" Angela gently asked again as she soothed Aleah by her hand to Angela's side. "She was looking peaceful, she also told me I have to let go and live a life that will make me happy, and I should not dwell on pain so I can also feel the joy. Did she mean the same thing she said to Yohan?" Aleah asked mindlessly, staring at Angela. She w
"I can tell you are capable of doing so many things," Yohan said. "But I dare to tell you that if my sister comes to me crying because of you," he paused and gave Denny a serious glance. "I will not hesitate to come after you. I am not threatening. I am only stating an unquestionable truth," his tone turned cold. "She is the only family I have, and you might love her your way, and I am grateful for that, but I love her, too."The two seemed to stand on their grounds firmly. They were now standing face to face as Denny extended his right hand in invitation to shake with Yohan. He deliberately stood in front of Aleah's brother to express formality and respect. Not for seniority or superiority, but as a family of the woman he adores beyond words, beyond life, and maybe along with their babies on the way, nothing can ever describe accurately how deeply Denny loves and respect Aleah Silver. It showed in his facial expressions, as well as in his words and actions. Yohan was convinced, alth
Everyone came to pay respects to Elaine, although some of them did not get the chance to see her before that day, they all shared the same heart to comfort Aleah and Yohan. They were not toddlers, but everyone knew that losing someone dearly loved is not easy to cope with, especially when a mother leaves her children behind. Although unavoidable, there is no too young and too old for such an unfortunate event in life.The Silver sibling declared to the closest people in their family that they were not going to discuss the cause of Elaine's death. Everyone knew she had an accident and was in a coma state. So if anyone would ask why she died, Aleah and Yohan would just shake their head and smile sadly. Discussing the matter would keep digging the same pain in their heart that would have started to heal. They already had the person who did all of these to Elaine in police custody. The trial is also being processed. They will get the justice they deserve with or without telling people abo
“Honey…?” Denny called out carefully.Claudette was already about to enter the ward when she heard the man who introduced himself as Denny Vero called for Aleah so sweetly and concerned. She smiled. She just confirmed her thoughts that these two are romantically involved. She silently placed the food she bought and the change on a chair by the door before she lightly knocked and waved her hands to say she would be right back.Trisha bowed her head lower when she heard the knocking on the door. At the same time, Denny turned his head to look back and saw Mrs. Murphy pointing at the purchases she brought while she hurriedly exited the ward.Denny wasn’t able to say anything before the lady disappeared from his sight. He went to get the drinks and handed Trisha a cup of tea. There were two, so he supposed the other one was for him. He took a sip and just said anything. He urged Trisha to try hers, too.“Honey, the tea is good. You should have a sip while it’s still warm.”But Trisha place
Trisha turned her head away from Denny and faced her mom instead. Her tears started to cloud her eyes again. She bit her lips not to let her cries out of her mouth.She clearly understood what Denny had just said right now, but she could not respond right away. She was feeling torn between accepting or declining his offer of financial assistance. It wasn’t for herself alone. It was for her mom, most especially. He also mentioned being a philanthropist, which surely meant he was going to donate a considerable amount to get the procedure done with the best outcome. Yet, Trisha was still worried about what she might have to do to return such a huge favor from Denny Vero.When she was with Chloe earlier, and Denny was not by her side, Chloe spoke to Trisha with her honest and frank thoughts. Trisha realized that Denny did not know his parents already knew everything, the facts, not what they feared his sister, Denisse, might have told them. She was actually glad Denny accepted her suggesti
“She is so kind,” Denny moved closer and whispered to Trisha. “I like her a lot!”Then Denny moved back to look at the girl on her face with a silly smile.“But don’t let her know about that, okay?” Denny murmured again. “She might like me back. I am afraid of that happening.”The two shared suppressed laughter with their hands in their mouths, covering, as they both looked back in the direction of the door. They seemed to have the same fear that the person they mentioned was already back and heard what Denny just said.“I like her, too,” Trisha shrugged her shoulders as she giggled after making sure Claudette wasn’t back just yet. She played along with Denny’s joke not to let the lady Murphy know they liked her so much.“Kidding aside, she is awesome,” Denny cleared his throat before he made known to Trisha his honest opinion about the lady taking care of the patient.He also heard from the doctor and nurses he was able to speak with that Claudette is doing her duties more than a mere
“Thank you so much, Mrs. Murphy!” Trisha’s voice was shaky as she looked up from the other side of the bed, embracing her mom cautiously.Trisha felt emotional. She was glad even to only hear that her mom would regain her consciousness. She’s been in the hospital bed for almost seven months now. She might have seen the person driving the car when she was hit, but as she was still in a coma, they could not ask her. Trisha and her brother Yohan are still hoping to find the justice they deserve. The police seemed to have no more lead to continue the investigation, and since the Silver siblings did not have anyone influential to ask for assistance, they would have to rely on whatever they heard from their mom’s recollections.It would be tough to hold on to such possibilities, but they believe their mom is fighting within her to survive her situation. And one victory may lead to another if she could point out who caused her so much pain and stole so much of her time to stay healthy and pro
Soon they arrived at the ward where the name Elaine Silver was written on the chart by the foot end of the patient’s bed. A woman was reading a book seated next to the patient. She was reading the book aloud like a mother reading a bedtime story to a kid. She was too focused on her book as she read with enthusiasm and emotion according to the content of the story that she did not notice the two, Trisha and Denny, walking next to the patient’s bed.Denny and Trisha looked at each other with amused smiles on their faces. Denny gave Trisha a sign not to make a sound using his finger placed above his mouth. Trisha nodded her head as she agreed not to make a sound. She was beyond glad and satisfied that the lady Murphy was indeed attending to her mom’s welfare with so much dedication and sincerity. She was also happy that the man beside her seemed to have the same thoughts about letting the lady reading a book continue until she realized their presence. And so she continued to read:“A fath
Trisha smiled happily. Denny saw her serene smile in his peripheral vision, and he felt good. His idea was turning out to be successful. That was what he was hoping for, to make his “honey” smile, not the polite one that her face had seemed to be painted with the whole day, but the pure natural smile she would usually wear on her face when she is genuinely happy.Soon they arrived at the hospital. Trisha was worried he would be late with his appointment.“Honey, I can walk my way into the hospital. You don’t have to send me in,” Trisha cautiously suggested. “You might be late.”Denny chuckled.“It’s okay. You wait for me by the entrance. I will be right back after I park the car.”Trisha had no choice but to do as he ordered. She consoled herself that he should know what he was doing. He wouldn’t insist if he did not have enough time, right?“Okay, I will stand by the entrance door. You can call me if there are any changes,” Trisha raised her purse with her phone and wallet inside it.
Denny paused for a while. He could not say it was personal, but it wasn’t business either. But he did not want to explain further, so he just made his answer short, although a bit ambiguous.“A little of both?” Denny chuckled, helping Trisha to stand from her seat beside him.Chloe was not convinced. Or maybe even if she was, the mother still wanted to spend a little more time with her dear son, so she expressed her disagreement.“I can only let you go early today if you promise to visit us next Sunday again,” she bargained.Denny’s eyes widened in disbelief.“Mom, I cannot promise you that, but I will try,” the son scratched his non-itchy backhead as he replied.“Then you will have to stay until dinner today. What do you say about that, Aleah?” Chloe turned to the girl beside Denny.“I… am…” the service girl stuttered. She did not know what to say, but knowing her answer was awaited, she had to say something. “I’m very sorry, Mrs. Vero, but I do not decide things with…” Trisha could n
“Do you mean to marry this girl?” Franco Vero asked. His tone was still calm, not making his honest reactions known to his dearest son.“As of the moment, and if that is all for me to decide, I might say yes,” Denny chuckled at his sudden realization.The father was baffled by the son’s answer.“What do you mean?”“I don’t think the feeling is mutual just yet,” Denny let his weary mind off him.He felt good that his kind dad asked. He had been holding these thoughts within him. He could not freely speak about it with Don Carlo and Angela as he did not want to worry them for Trisha. But with his dad, he felt the assurance that his old man would understand where he was coming from. Denny let his heartfelt emotions flow.“I can feel this girl is purely doing business with me, and she never flirts nor misleads me to think she fancies me like a woman fancies a man. She is obedient in everything I ask and tells her to do because she is too cautious about losing her job. She has these invisib
As Aleah requested and without fear for Denny to grant them, they got dressed up with the doting Denny assisting his heart's wife; since they weren't legally married yet, in every step of getting her nicely yet comfortably clothed. "We should shop for new sizes of your underwear, honey," Denny gently suggested. "I am worried you might feel discomfort with the ones you used to wear and in your closet right now," he explained eagerly. He knew that pregnant women could be very sensitive, so he tried his best to clear any misinterpretations of his words. Angela excitedly bought Aleah different designs of pregnant dresses and others obviously needed by an expecting woman, but as she had not had the experience to reach pregnancy into a stage where her belly would swell up, Angela did not realize to include underwear in her shopping list. I have been meaning to do so, but as I was not allowed to go out without company aside from the nurse, I was just waiting when we could visit the shoppi