Ten minutes earlier...
Asher feel the mattress with his hands to check if Max was beside him but the bed is now empty beside him. He quickly got up to check her to the bathroom but she's not there either.
"Why she didn't wake me up?", he mumbled while putting back his summer shorts and a white t-shirt.
He hastily twisted the knob to open and looked around to see if Russ was out or Maggie. He knew that his ex-fiance wanted him to love her again but that's not gonna happen. Yes, he loves her head over heels but it's all from the past and not anymore at this time.
After he confirmed that two of them weren't visible in his bare eyes, he decided to amble going to Max's room.
After he reached it, he knocks. He is very excited to tell her about his proposal. He wanted to tell her that he want her to be his girlfriend. He keeps stomping his feet on the floor while waiting for Max to open it.
" Sir? What are you doing he
Max got up from her bed after knowing that she's already late for the Italy Fashion Show."Sorry, sir. I'm on my way. Just give me five minutes." She told him while running inside the bathroom to take a quick shower.She can't believe that she overslept and almost forgot that today is the schedule of their collaboration for the summer collection of the Italy Fashion Show. She must not mess up this time because this is her time to shine and to be recognized as one aspiring designer all over the world.After taking her shower, she took her prepared outfit inside the cabinet and quickly wear it.She has to look nice in front of everyone since this is her first show to attend. She didn't waste any time and drag herself out of her room. She came out almost running just to come in time but when she arrived at the said venue, the model is now walking in the runaway. In their practice, she was the one to be called along with the model who are wearing
QMax took a deep breath while waiting for all the models to come out from the runway. She's now ready to show the world what she was capable of. Maggie can't stop her from doing what she wants because she doesn't want to go back to being poor again. As the models came backstage, they were shocked to see the head designer of Ace Company there wearing her unique creations. They were happy to see her there. " Wow, you look fantastic, sir!", they all praised her and Max felt like she was one important person that night. "Thank you." She said and smiled at them. Before the emcee could talk, Max bravely went on stage wearing her unique tuxedo suits designs. Everyone's eyes widened and drop their jaws to see what she was wearing. All of the people there saw her as a cool and brave man. Maggie looks shocked too and can't even look at Max on the stage. She started to get nervous and told the emcee to stop her but t
Max and the rest finally arrived at their hometown with good news. The Ace Company launching of their new black suits collections for men made the highest gross sales in the first week around Dallas and now it's a demand in New York. Max went to work with her picture and name outside the company. She became famous and even those who doesn't like her at first started to become nice to her. "Good morning, sir. I saw you in the newspaper. You are famous as a superstar. Congratulations!", one of the employees greeted her inside the elevator. She just set a smile and simply thanks him for praising her. She quickly went to her office and before she can sit in her chair, someone called her. She answered the phone and it was her boss Asher who is now her boyfriend calling her. " Hi, babe. I miss you already. Can you come here for a moment?", he told her but Max declined. " Asher, I think we can't do this here. People mi
Max has no idea that Russ followed her. She went home early to spend more time with her daughter. After going to Italy, they stayed there for four days and that made her long for her daughter. She stops by the shopping mall to buy Tally her favorite dessert, the mango ice cream. She was excited to come home since this is their first time seeing each other again after her trip to Italy to attend the fashion week. "I hope my daughter will like this." She mumbled while holding the gallon of ice cream in her hands. She was at the main door and took her keys to open it. "Mommy! Surprise!", Tally prepared a special homecoming for her mother by putting balloons on the floor and making a simple dinner for both of them. She prepared her favorite food, spaghetti. Max didn't know that her daughter did all of the surprises for her. Tears started to fall on her face as she wrapped her arms around her daughter.&nb
Asher POV What I am going to do now? Maggie was so drunk that she can't even walk on her own and it's almost midnight to get inside the hotel. What if Max knows that I was with Maggie at this moment? I don't want to hurt her because I love her. *** "Sid, good evening. What can I do for you?", the receptionist of the hotel asked Asher while looking at Maggie. Asher was tipsy too so he had no idea that he had gone here with Maggie. He saw her face as Max. The receptionist noticed that Maggie looks so drunk because she keeps whining and tried to tell him to hurry with her lazy voice. " Can I sleep now? My head hurts." Maggie whispered and Asher told her to keep quiet because it's embarrassing. "I need one room, okay?", he said and the receptionist give them the key to room 304. " Room 304 sir. It was located upstairs. Have a great night." She told them and Asher didn't dare
Max POV I check my time and it's seven in the morning. I know that Asher went to the office before us so I decided to surprise him. I was on my way to the hallway going to the entrance when the guard greeted me. "Good morning, sir Max. Why you're so early?", he asked me but I just continue walking to his office. I want to tell him that I will listen to what he will teach me. I will tell him that I will accept his offer. I will show the world my talent and to him, so he can be proud of me. I was outside his office when I heard someone giggle inside. I don't know if he has an early visitor but I didn't mind it. " Maybe he's watching movies on N*****x", I mumbled while holding the knob and twisting it. As the door swung open, Max had no idea what she saw. Is she having a bad dream or not? Did she see them or it's just her imagination? She shook her head. "No, this can't be true.
Four months earlier... Max POV It's been three days since I resigned. I decided to cut off all my connections to my boss and chose on focusing on my daughter and having a shop of my own. When I was a kid, I am dreaming to have a flower shop but I ended up being a fashion designer. I studied well when I was in college but when Greg started to show motives on me, I was turned into a foolish blind Max when it comes to curiosity. I became a mother in my teenage days and turned widowed in my twenties. I give birth to my lovely daughter Tally. I raised her well even I had to do four jobs in a day. It's hard when you're a single mom. Sometimes, you have to check your phone from time to time just not to miss your first job, and sometimes you won't sleep a wink because you have to wake up early just to work. If you're only two minutes late, you will be jobless in the next 24 hours. That was my life back then but everything seems perfect after
Asher POV I am going to my friend Russ to get some fresh air. I can't believe that my mom opposed my plans on getting married. For the past three years, I wasted my youth and happiness thinking that I am not going to love again. Max Lopez came to my life unplanned and it's the least I expect it. In her, I saw myself spending fifty years of my life drinking a cup of coffee with her. Now that I am ready to find my true happiness, she will break it? "Argghh, why it's so traffic?", I muttered this evening. I decided to call Russ if he's still awake. " Hey, can I come to your place? I want someone to drink with." I said on the other line. "Oh, sure. I can't sleep either." He told him and Asher cut off the line after. He took a deep breath and continue driving after the traffic jam. He reached Russ's apartment and he quickly let me in after I called him that I just arrived. His place
While on his way to the main road, Asher saw Russ driving his car with the police patrol following him to find Max.The only place that Claud might bring her was his abandoned apartment so Russ told the police about his address. Asher doesn't know what to do because he will blame himself if something bad will happens to her because of him."Are we far yet? Can we hurry because I know that Claud doesn't listen to anyone? I know Maggie did all of this because she wants Max out from our life!", Asher keep telling Russ and he was worried too for Max because she was very dear to him.While focusing his eyes on the roadway, deep inside he was scared because Max knows how he has feelings for her but he gives way since she loves Asher." You're not the only one who wants her safe. I am worried about her because I am her friend too," he told him while gently slowing down the speeds of his car.The police patrol park their car f
Max didn't know what to do when Claud started to point the gun in her head. She's alone and has nowhere to call to help her so she suddenly got nervous about what will happen to her when Claud will kill her. She was thinking of her daughter Tally if she will die. She was still young to be left alone in this world. She doesn't want her daughter to be an orphan just like her so whatever it takes, she will make sure that she will live. "You are a good guy, Claud. I know that and if you love her, don't let her use you. It's a selfish thing. Tell her you like her and she will have to accept that Asher doesn't love her!", Max tried to convince Claud of doing the right thing but instead of listening to her, he tightened his grip on the pistol and load the gun ready to shot her. " Enough! I don't want to hear about your lectures! Maggie will be happy if I can make you out of her life. I don't care if I'm going to jail as long as I make her wish come
As they felt that someone hit their car, Asher suddenly smash his head on the side window, and when he opened his eyes, he saw his fiance beside him with her head covered with blood."Max, are you okay? Help! Help us!", he called for help because they turned upside down, and Russ was at the driver's seat with his bleeding head too.He was unconscious just like Max.He heard her whimper and he hold her hands." Don't worry, everything will be okay. I'm here now and I won't let anything bad happen to you, okay." He promises her while trying his best to come out from the car door.He looked up when he realized that someone was standing in front of their car without even helping them. He doesn't remember how they got into a car accident and they went with Russ. Everything feels odd and he's still confused to what is happening at the moment." Honey, come out now. Hold my hand quickly!", I saw her face and she
Max quickly hid when she saw Claud and Asher's mom coming inside."I need to call Russ. He needs to know that I found him and we need to take Asher out but how will I do it when he doesn't remember anything about me?Max decided to leave the place and went to Russ's apartment.She made three knocks before someone opened the door for her." Finally, you heard me. I need your help!", she said with her calm voice.Russ didn't say any single word of disagreement towards her. He simply let her come inside and they talked about Asher."Have a seat, first. Let's talk about it." He looks so calm and Max didn't want to disturb Russ anymore but she can't go back to the Island anymore without Asher.She loves him and they will soon get married so she has to do everything just to get him back from Maggie.She quickly took his hands without hesitation while staring directly into his eyes.
Asher rubs his eyes to double-check the girl he was seeing in his bare eyes was the same girl in his dreams. "Oh, this is not right. She's real and she's standing right in front of me." He mumbled to see the girl's curious face while looking at him like she knew him very well. *** Max POV I need to find my fiance. I can search him everywhere in this whole Dallas. It's my fault why he needs to drive recklessly because he was mad at me for taking him away from me. Without the help of Russ, I will find him. I feel like I'm going to go to the washroom inside the airport when I saw a familiar face staring at me so closely. I knew it's him because he exactly looks like Asher. He was there standing right in front of me. I don't know why he's not approaching me yet. I then realized that he forgot everything from his past. His memories were erased by the accident and if it was a mild memory loss then he can get his
Maggie woke up beside Asher's arms. Last night was one of the best things that happened in her life. She was lying next to the man she loves for ten years but she left him because of her dream job. She never thought that she's still in love with him.She let Asher sleep while she was hugging him."Let us stay this way. I don't want you to leave me anymore. I will do everything just to make you stay with me. Max will never be your fiance, never!", She mumbled and wrapped her arms around his back.Asher felt her waking up so he opened his eyes and a smile escape from his lips." Good morning, honey." Maggie greeted him and Asher did the same."Did you sleep well? So how was your head? Does it still hurt?", she asked him but instead of saying yes, Asher quickly pinch her nose." I'm okay, hon. You're so cute when you're smiling." He said and then Maggie started hitting him with her pillow.Asher
Max POV" What? Can you tell me what exactly you wanted to say?", I asked Tatiana again because I think I misheard her."I am saying the truth. I said my brother can't remember anything. He just lost his memories." She said and I am thinking about what I need to do to find him.Maybe his sister knows so I asked her if her mom said his location."Please, if you know where Asher is, can you tell me now?", she asked her but Tatiana said she don't know either.Max doesn't believe her." You know and you're lying to me. Please, I beg you, tell me where my fiance is. He needs me and you know that." I asked her once again but she keeps telling me that she didn't know it."I'm just keeping this from my mom. She didn't want to tell me where my brother is because she knows that I'm at your side so if you want me to help you, you have to pay me first. You know, money rules this world." She said and I don
The brain operation on Asher was a success. Maggie and his mom Sophia felt relieved when he survived the general operation. When Asher suddenly moves his fingers at Maggie's grip, she quickly felt her heart skip a beat and she called the private doctor to check on him."Dr. Green, can you come over here? I think he's waking up." Maggie said and her Aunt Sophia heard it so she quickly went inside Asher's room."Maggie, is Asher moving his hand just now?", she wants to confirm it with her.She quickly nods her head as confirmation. She looks so happy but a bit nervous too because she doesn't know if Asher can remember or not. She was hoping that he can't because her effort will go to waste taking care of him. This is her only chance to be with him. She still loves him and if she can turn back the time when they're both in love and happy but she made those choices and she can't blame him. If they're together then rue fate will make a way and maybe
Max POV"Max, are you listening to me?", Russ asked me after his confession.Hearing him saying that Asher and that bitch went outside the bar together made my knees turn like jelly. I don't know how to react. Am I going to scream or am I going to go to him and yell at him about what he did but at this moment, he's at the hospital and I don't know where it is?I heard Russ calling my name but I feel like the deaf." What? Did you call me? Are you done talking?", I asked him and he tood me that what he said was right and he already said everything.He looks so worried about me and he has to because I don't know now what to do. Should I continue looking for him or not? My sympathy towards him turned into hatred."Max, what can you say about it? Are you going to take a risk or wait for him to wake up?", he asked me but I still don't know what to do." Wait, let me think first. I'm not feeling well I gu