Madison wanted to treat her family to lunch in town. But knowing the cost of dining in restaurants, Ruth firmly objected to the idea. She reasoned that it would be a waste of money.The primary income earner of the family flashed a warm smile. "It's on me, Mom. Let's do it just this once, okay? Besides, I'll be returning to the city this coming week. It might take a long while before I go back here. Let me make you happy," Madison persuaded. She stroked the fold on her mother's dress as if coaxing Ruth to get ready."Oh, Honey, you are so sweet," Ruth remarked. Although she appreciated her firstborn's invitation, she insisted, "But spending a few bucks for lunch is unnecessary. I can cook a delicious meal for us, can't I? Tell me, what do my girls want for lunch? Do you want garlic chicken and sauteed veggies? Quinoa salad? Bologna sandwich? Anyone?"Penelope giggled. "Mom, Madds rarely invites us to go outside. We should eat outdoors once in a while. Come on! Let's go!" she said exci
It only took a few minutes for Dylan to find Madison's house. He asked some residents until someone gave him directions to the Lopezes' residence. He was fidgeting when he parked his car in front of a small house only to find that Madison or anyone of her family was not home. Dylan learned from the neighbors that Madison and her family left at noon. It was nearly six in the evening, so he decided to wait inside his car for a while.A taxi stopped in front of the house. As soon as Madison alighted from the vehicle, Dylan abruptly got off his car. The presence of a CEO's son in the suburbs widened Madison's eyes. She rubbed her eyes in disbelief.With a stammering voice, Madison asked, "Sir... Sir Dylan?" As if taking Madison's confusion as a cue to introduce himself, Dylan approached the Lopez family.He broke the silence with a polite greeting. "Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Lopez." He exchanged handshakes with Ruth and glanced at Madison's sisters with a smile to show them respect. He fo
Madison finished preparing her guest's room after only a few minutes as promised so she could attend quickly to him. She was about to walk back to the living room when she found her sisters keeping Dylan company. The three other girls surrounded the celebrity-looking guest, and it seemed Dylan was enjoying the spotlight.Her sisters appeared to be flirting with a man they had only met tonight, not to mention that Dylan was the son of Madison's employer. With embarrassment, Madison dashed to the living room to scold her sisters. But the presence of the eldest daughter surprisingly went unnoticed.Was Dylan that charming that Madison had to grab her sisters' attention? She pursed her lips before clearing her throat loud enough for her sisters to notice."Oh, hey, Madds!" said Penelope, seated to Dylan's left. She stood and pulled Madison to an occupied space beside her. "I didn't know Mr. Lopez is also funny," the former whispered to the latter with a giggle before turning her head back
Scarlett walked straight into the Carters' mansion unimpededly. She wanted to go upstairs but stopped when she bumped into a housemaid in the living room. Scarlett hated talking to anyone in the luxurious house but Dylan. But she was already irritated before arriving, so she rolled her eyes and asked, "Where's Dylan?"Dropping her greeting to Dylan's girlfriend, the housemaid replied, "I'm sorry, but I haven't seen him, Miss Scarlett. He hasn't been home for a few days now."The response made Scarlett even more irritated. Raising her arched eyebrow, she ridiculed, "Are you nuts? He's not in his apartment. Where else will he go if not here? Screw you!" She crossed her arms and stared sharply at the head housekeeper, waiting to hear the truth.Keeping her respect for Dylan's girlfriend, Mila held the vacuum cleaner tighter. "I'm not lying, Miss Scarlett," she said and politely suggested, "If you don't believe me, Miss, you may ask Ma'am Lorene."Irritation did not leave Scarlett's face.
Hearing only silence from Laurene, Scarlett knew that what she said shocked her future mother-in-law. She stood up and walked back in front of Laurene. "I warned you last time we talked. I'll repeat it." A malicious smile formed on her lips. "You should treat me well. Try to get along with me because Dylan and I will marry one day. Don't waste your time trying to meddle. You'll never win against me, Mother-in-law."Laurene stood. Pointing to the doorway, she yelled, "Get out!"Pouting, Scarlett replied, "What did I tell you? Don't shout at me, Laurene. You said my future husband isn't here, so I'll get going now." She was about to kiss Laurene on the cheek before leaving, but Laurene moved her face away."Are you scared of me?" Scarlett laughed. Her face went serious when she demanded, "Tell your son to see me. Remind him of what I did with the women he flirted with back then. I can easily find the woman he sees these days.""Don't you dare do anything, you nuts!" Lorene warned back.
Since today was Madison and Dylan's last stay in the suburbs, Madison felt slightly down. The two would have to return to Manila tomorrow at noon. Madison was not sure when she would have the chance to come back again.So, they decided to make the most out of it by going to the lake and having lunch there. Madison wanted to spend some time with her family today before she had to leave again. Now, as she gazed at Ruth preparing the food on the table and her siblings' joy as they heartily played with Dylan, she felt highly contented and blissful.Since her heart started beating abnormally for Dylan, Ruth didn't let Madison get too close to him lest her daughter would be hurt in the end."Join them too, Honey," Ruth suggested.Madison only smiled at her and replied as she sliced the watermelon, "Maybe later, Mom. I'll just help you here first.""Don't worry about me, Honey. I can handle it here. You won't know when you will be back again, so why not make the most out of it with your sist
During their trip back to Manila, the two were enveloped in awkward silence. Dylan tried to engage Madison in any topics that came to mind, but the latter only responded with a nod or concise words.Ever since they got home from the river, Dylan had noticed that Madison was acting distant toward him. He didn't know the reason and just thought that she was just tired.When the gate automatically opened, Dylan immediately parked his car in the garage. Then, he glanced at the beautiful woman sleeping in the passenger seat. He didn't wake her up but just silently gazed at her with his intense eyes. She looked peaceful and innocent, like a slumbering angel that the world had not tainted.Dylan muttered, "I want you to learn everything, Madison so that when the time comes, you can stand on your own feet." Dylan caressed her face as he watched her intently and vowed, "I know what I feel for you is not a simple liking. Being with you makes me feel happy and content. I will never let anyone hu
"Madison, Madam Laurene is calling you to her office," Emily said as soon as she entered the kitchen."Why?" Madison asked in astonishment."I don't know. Madam didn't say anything. You didn't know?" Emily asked her again, making Madison utterly confused. "What do you think? I was here while you were with Madam a while ago. So, how would I know?" Madison asked, making Emily glare at her."Oh my gosh, Madison. It's still early, and you're making me angry! Wash your hands and go there. Hurry up before the Madam leaves," Emily urged her before pushing her gently in front of the sink to wash her hands."Is Madam in a hurry, Emily?" Madison couldn't help but ask, as she enjoyed the task Mila gave to her. "Yes, yes, so don't dilly-dally here and go now, Madison," Emily answered before shooing her."Hmmph! Don't touch anything here. I'll finish it," Madison warned her before pointing at Emily. Emily raised her hands and helplessly said, "Okay, okay. Madam's about to leave and was just wa
It was a lovely event of their lives that most people important to their lives attended.Paris became the witness to the renewal of the vows of Stanley and Maxine a year later.They chose the five-star hotel to be more convenient for the family Maxine grew up with. The acclaimed mother sewed her wedding gown which was adored by everyone. Maxine was happy to be with the same family she loved, the real parents and the people who raised and cared for her.The love of the bride and groom can be seen in the way they look at each other and in the vows they make before God.Despite the many trials they have gone through and will yet go through, they are confident they can overcome them all because the Lord was with them. They visit the couple Leo and Isabel. Leo was happy because she knew that her best friend, the woman who had become important in her life, was happy.He’s hoping that hopefully, like the two of them, Leo and Isabel will also have a happy ending, something that seems vague y
While they were riding in the car, Maxine remembered the tragedy that happened to her. It was a nightmare for them. She thought that night was her end. She thought she would never see them again.She took a deep sigh and looked outside and she realized if that happened again, she would do the same. She will still save him. She was her twin and I loved her after all, despite their differences.She survived and she still had a chance to fix the mess with her siblings. She closed her eyes and was determined to make sure they got along. 'I am lucky because I have a sister, a twin.' her mind kept telling this sentence."We're here!" Stanley said with an energetic tone. "You're thinking too deeply, maybe I'm drowning in your mind," he winked once."Duh! Shut up." But he pulled her close to him."I love you. Thank you, Honey, you didn't leave us. Thank you because I still have a chance to be with you, to wake up every morning next to you, to hug and kiss you, and to grow old with you ." She
It's been three weeks. Maureen knows everyone hates her, and she hates herself, too.She just wasted her life. She made her own life complicated, full of hatred, instead of being thankful because as Maxine said, Maureen was blessed because she was with her parents while Maxine lived far away from them.Maureen knows she's been so bad. Something had to happen for her to wake up to the truth. She should have realized that her life was good.Maureen already has the things she should have valued long ago . Her relationship with Stanley ended because of her selfish dreams of popularity. She chooses that over her husband and daughter and now no matter what she does, She can’t get them back anymore.Her mother and father have forgiven her because that's how their parents really are. No matter how much she had done with them, still Maureen was their daughter and they loved her. Maureen was blessed with kind and loving parents that she didn’t even appreciate. She's been an ungrateful wretch,
Stanley and Mauren were outside the house where Maureen had taken the children. They've been warned not to do anything that may harm anything to all of them. So now, they're waiting for the cops to give a signal.They were anxious as they observed the house. All they wanted was to get Heather and Elaine."Hon, I hope we can get our children," Stanley remarked as he held Maxine's hands."Don't worry, Hon. Just trust Him and pray. Lord will not leave us," Maxine said and smiled a little.Stanley moved his hand to his wife's face, saying, "No matter what happens, take care of our child and always remember that I love you and our family very much."Maxine frowned at what she had heard and said, "Don't say that, Hon. Both of us will take care of our children, okay? Nothing bad will happen. Just have faith."Then Stanley gave Maxine a soft kiss.On the other hand, Leo was with them while Isabel stayed at home to look after Elija.After a short observation, a woman named Ava captured their a
After Maxine and Maureen's conversation, everything was chaotic at Stanley's house. They hadn't slept yet because they were waiting for updates regarding the children, and no one knew where Maureen had taken the two.Maxine couldn't do anything but cry and continued to pray for the children's safety."No, Max. I will not allow you to meet Maureen alone," Stanley argued with Maxine."But Stanley, it's what she wants, and there is nothing we can do but follow," Maxine bravely remarked. "Perhaps something horrible will happen to our children if we don't follow her," she added."No, you won't go there. We never know what might happen. We don't know what Maureen's plan is, and I can't let you put yourself in a situation where you will be hurt," Stanley worriedly said as he hugged his wife.While the couple was hugging, the policeman interjected, saying, "You don't have to worry, sir. We will do everything just to keep your family safe."On the other hand, in the room where Maureen left Ela
Maxine was dumbfounded at a loss, still wondering who her twin was because Tania didn't seem to want to tell her. Then, a few moments later, Maxine and Stanley said goodbye to go home immediately after receiving a call from Stacy informing them that Elaine wouldn't stop crying. Before leaving, Maxine said she would come back to the hospital the following day to visit again. Still, Diego informed her that Tania may be discharged once she was feeling better. Maxine just nodded and then left with Stanley. After a moment, Stanley drove quietly. But a few moments later, Maxine broke the silence. "Hon, do you know who my twin is? Do you have any idea about her?" she inquired. Stanley stopped abruptly, appearing astonished by Maxine's query. Maxine gave Stanley a stern look because of his behavior. She was confused. "I'm nervous, Hon. That something might suddenly change between us when you find out who your twin is, and I don't want that to happen. So, I want you to promise that you
They were siblings. No. They were twins! That thought never left Maureen's thoughts. It was not by any chance or coincidence that they looked the same!"We're fucking twins!" Maureen's anger now was overflowing.The person who made her life miserable and the person who stole the man she loved were the same person. She took it all from her. It's payback time.Maureen confronted her parents. "When are you going to tell me that Maxine is my twin?"She threw the DNA result in front of them."Aren't you happy at all? We finally found your twin sister. Why are you so angry?" Diego was confused now why Maureen was so angry."Should I, Dad? She stole Stanley and my daughter away from me! That woman got everything that should be mine!""Maxine isn't taking anything from you. You left your family so why would you blame her for everything? She took care of the family you abandoned," Diego corrected what Maureen was implementing."See? She even stole your trust from me! You're on her side right n
Maureen didn't see Stanley for weeks now. She couldn't get close to their house, especially since his mother was there. They didn't like her but she didn't care at all.It all started when Maxine came into the picture. Maureen really hated her. She thought that Maxine stole what was supposed to be hers. She was always at Stanley's office but even his shadow was not there. She was wondering what made him that busy.She was about to go downstairs when she noticed that people were going up with the helpers.She rolled her eyes when she saw her parents. She didn't know where they were and also she didn't care too."Maureen, your Daddy and I have good news for you," Tania said and she was smiling widely."And what could that be after you've been gone for weeks?" Maureen snorted out."We've already found your sister!"Maureen was dumbfounded. She couldn't utter a word for a couple of seconds. "R-Really? So your dearest child is still alive! I thought she drowned and was eaten by a shark."M
When destiny intruded, everything would fall into place. Maxine was so thankful that God grant the desire of her heart. They were now a complete family. Stanley was with them now with their twins.Maxine wasn't worrying anymore that her twins would grow up without a father."I love you," Stanley whispered just enough for Maxine to hear. He was now falling asleep.There was no room for Maxine's happiness. She couldn't imagine living her life without him. She was looking at the love of her life. She couldn't help but smile at the sound of his sleep.She couldn't blame him because he said he had a lot of sleepless nights thinking about where she was and her babies. If he didn't love her, why would he bother to look for them? It was the effort and concern that matters, and of course, the reason behind it was love, a pure and unending love."Love, it's impolite to stare at someone that was sleeping," Stanley murmured while his eyes were still closed. "Especially a hot topless man like me."