With that, the wedding ceremony finally began. Ruth was the one who would walk Madison down the aisle. As they ushered in front of the center, Madison did not take her eyes off the person who inspired her to be the best woman he deserved, who gave color to her world and the one she loved the most.Madison was ecstatic at this point and now understood why Dylan had missed her graduation—he had been planning this wedding for her and was waiting for her at the altar. When the song started playing, she and Ruth began to walk. Madison grabbed her arm and couldn't stop crying."Don't cry anymore, Honey. Your makeup will be ruined, which will make you ugly," Ruth jokingly warned her, which made Madison cry even harder."I can't help it, Mom. If you are the one who would marry such a perfect guy, I'm sure you'll cry too," Madison whispered back as tears flowed from her eyes.The venue was perfectly arranged, combining white, black, and red as its motif; it truly enhanced the hall. Madison cou
For Stanley Robbins, life had always been and should always be in perfect sync. Being a top businessman in the huge and bustling city of Newark, he knew that he should never waste his time on something not business-related. He would never let any business competitors take over his place. He wanted Robbins City Wide—his trading company—to always be in the highest position.That was the plan Stanley was more than willing to do.That was the plan until he had a baby, and his supposed-to-be wife left him—to pursue her acting career—to raise her all alone.Now, he changed the plan. And that was to keep his company at the top for his daughter's future."Heather was looking for you when she woke up, Stanley. Now, she won't stop crying. Why do you have to leave that early? 4 am was unacceptable!" Lisa, his mother, was somehow yelling over the phone.Since then, Lisa had been Stanley's main support and help in raising his child. Sure he knew everything about the business, but nothing about bab
Everyone gathered for Heather's seventh birthday party. Everybody has a smile plastered on their faces while they sing Heather a happy birthday song. But among all of them, Stanley had the most precious one. He seemed unable to believe how fast the days and years went by. His baby, Heather, was now seven years old, and she turned out to be a real pretty girl. He knew that even if she didn't have the guidance of her birth mother upon growing up, they managed to raise her well—not just a girl with a beautiful face, but also a girl with a kind heart."Make a wish before blowing the candles, Heather," Lisa said after they finished singing the song. Everyone was clapping as they waited for Heather to tell her birthday wishes."I wish for my dad and Abuela's good health. I hope they stay with me forever. I also wish to see my mom," Heather said as she blew the candles on her cake. Upon hearing what his daughter had said, Stanley couldn't help but feel sad.While the rest were enjoying the p
That night, Maxine was not able to sleep well. Her encounter with the Robbins kept on running through her head. And the fact that she could be a mom—a fake one—in an instant, completely made her wide awake. More than that, she could earn a lot of money if she accepted Stanley's hard-to-resist offer. She then sat on her bed and took the calling card Stanley had given her. "I want to hire you as my daughter's mother." His words were on repeat in her mind. "Oh God, please tell me what to do! Give me a sign!" She screamed as she lay back on her bed. Maxine was on her own and currently living in a small apartment in Newark, downtown. She makes a little money by being a waitress at a local diner. Although she could survive her everyday life, Maxine couldn't deny that it was really hard. She sometimes couldn't pay her bills on time, and sometimes, she needed to starve herself just to make enough money for it. She was a rat and Newark was a big city for her. And so when Stanley gave her
What Velma had said and what Stanley did leave a few questions over Maxine. Was it possible that the Maureen she was talking about was Maxine's mom? What if she really was Heather's mom and she decided to come back into their lives?'Will I let her?''Do I still love her?'Upon going back to their seat, it was obvious that Stanley's mind was occupied, and he looked a little bothered. It was written all over his face and gestures. Maxine badly wanted to ask him some questions.Still, she chose to remain quiet. Thinking that she was just an employee and he was her boss, she knew that shutting her mouth was the best thing to do. She does not have any right to know anything about their personal lives or anything that happened in their past unless Stanley allows her to.By this, Heather's mom's disappearance remained a mystery to her.Lost in her thoughts, Maxine felt a warm touch around her shoulders. She froze in an instant upon knowing that it was Stanley's arm. There he goes again, mak
At this very moment, Maxine and Heather could be seen in the playroom, where the kid was occupied with her iPad. When Maxine took a quick glimpse at the screen, she noticed that her friend was playing the classic video game Plants vs. Zombies."At what point are you currently?" Next, with her gaze fixed on the monitor and an air of undeniable interest, she inquired."Already engaged in combat with Doctor Zomboss, Mother! This zombie doctor gives off a creepy vibe." She responded to me with a cheery smile. Her focus was unwavering, as shown by the fact that she had not taken her eyes off the screen. The way that this child, who was only seven years old, was able to skillfully play this challenging game astonished Maxine. While there she was, a woman of thirty years of age who was unable to even edit her PowerPoint presentations correctly on her low-cost laptop.She immediately thought of her close friend Laura and mused, "The world is unfair." It had been quite some time since they had
"Hurry up, Mom and Dad! We don't wanna be late for the family day's first game!" Heather excitedly shouted as she ran down the stairs. "Careful, baby. You don't wanna attend the family day with a foot injury," Maxine warned Heather as she followed her.It was Heather's Family Day at school, the first time Maxine would show up there, standing as her mom, and the first time in many years that Heather's classmates would see her with her family, complete. If there was someone who was so excited about this, it was the child. "The car's ready. Come on, my babies." Stanley gleefully said. It made Maxine smile while double-checking everything that they needed to bring. Upon arriving at the school, Heather went straight to the field, where she saw her classmates and teachers. The place was full of colorful buntings and happy families in their different colored shirts. It made Maxine's heart full. She, too, was very excited about how this day would go."Hi, teacher! Hi classmates! Look at my
Maxine woke up at the beaming sunlight hitting her face. Beside her was Stanley, who was still sleeping soundly. A bitter-sweet smile unconsciously appeared on her lips as she looked at his gorgeous face. She stared at him while reminiscing about what had happened between them last night. It felt surreal, knowing it was her first time and she had given it to someone like Stanley, an ideal man. But upon remembering Maureen, she couldn't help but feel guilty. It was a fact that she still had slept with a married man. She was brought back to reality when Stanley gave her a hug, his head on her chest. "Good morning, love." He said in his groggy voice. He was about to give her a kiss when he noticed how blank Maxine's expression was. "Was there a problem?" He then asked as he leaned his head on the bed's headboard."We- we- had," Maxine could not put into words what she wanted to say. "We did it even if you were still married. Stanley… all of this was wrong." She finally managed to let o