The next day, I left to Manila. Cole drove me again but I was alone when I got to my apartment.I didn’t expect the landlady to meet me with her forehead furrowed and holding her big belly."Two weeks ago the rent was due, hija. I'm about to give birth, I need the money, I hope you understand ..."My grip tightened on the door knob. I haven't even been able to enter, yet, another problem will confront me.I sighed and nodded softly, "I'm sorry, Celly, I'll just send it to your house when I have money.""Oh, when will that be?"I scratched my eye because I didn’t know what to answer. Honestly I have really nothing right now. I left the rest of my money with mama, I didn't spend it on the trip because Cole answered that. The only thing left for me is the fare to the Rockwell building."I'll take a look ..."As planned, I went straight to the hall after I put my things down in the apartment. I didn't even take a shower, I didn't even think about how I looked so stress of school even thou
A year after that incident my life has not been easy. Mom almost exploded in anger when we found out I was pregnant.I was always dumbfounded and didn’t know what to do. I can't believe I lost in my mind that I had the possibility of getting pregnant. I was so mad at myself, Loren, and Ella. If they get together because she got Ella pregnant .. what about me? How about our my child?I postponed taking the BAR exam. I hated myself even more because I thought I would never fulfill my dream. I had intended to work while I could, but Cole stopped me. We only cling to him when we have problems all this time. It's embarrassing but we can't do anything.I finished the last sem of law school, my tummy wasn't growing yet. I passed, but there were no special awards I should have gotten then. I am grateful to Atty. Felasco because of the consideration he gave me. He said the MALF offer is still open for me because I am still qualified. But I didn’t get that right away because I was pregnant.Mom
"For now, come with me."I almost fell on my knees when his familiar smell wafted through my nose. My knees were weakening, but when I realized what he had said I quickly turned around and saw him walking away.I wondered as I watched him not look back. God .. he's here. He's really here! I even managed to slap myself just to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. I wish it was all just a dream, my son is in danger!"Celine, stop that." Kyo stopped me when he saw I slapped myself. I turned to him."I'll be back, you're stay here first." I said and quickly turned away from him even though he hadn't answered yet.I followed Loren. He turned into a hallway and I tailed. He was a bit far away but I didn't speed up the walk. I let my eyes scan his back.There is something in me that motivates me to run and hug him. I want to cry and apologize, I want to say that I'm sorry I left him — that I didn't listen to his plea. I didn’t give him a chance no matter how many times he listened to me. I regret th
Cohen has been transferred to the recovery room after a successful operation on him. I thought he will be in the intensive care unit, but Dra. Iran that he has no chronic illness and he is also not critical. He just needs to recover from the operation.According to the doctor, six or more months will be counted before he can finally recover. For her first two months, she will need to wear a shoulder immobilizer or sling. He also recommended that I register with Cohen for a physical therapy program next to the hospital so that he could recover quickly.I was devastated to realize he had to go through it at a young age. He is now asleep in bed and I am the only one with him here in his room. I sat next to him and rested on my thigh the Envelope containing a copy of my CT Scan earlier. I haven’t slept yet and I also have no news from the firm because I don’t want to leave and take my cellphone out of the car.I thought Cohen might wake up and suddenly go hungry, but there was no food her
"How's your son now?" Atty Ismael Moreno asked.We’re talking now on the phone while I’m packing Cohen’s clothes. He was confined to the hospital for a few days so his belongings had to be fixed so that I would not have to go back and forth."The operation was successful, he's recovering now, Attorney." my answer.I called him because I was planning to say I'm taking leave for a few days. I don't want to write a written excuse since I don't have time anymore. They found out what had happened and delivered support to us."That's good to hear, are you planning to take legal actions regarding this? This is a direct assault of attempted murder, Celine."My teeth chattered when I remembered that. I took a deep breath and let go of the dress I was holding. I know very fucking well what to do with those fucktards, but the witness wasn't that of help since the suspects weren't recognized. There's no cctv cameras around the area and the vehicle used doesn't have a plate number. There are also
After less than a week of my son being confined in that private hospital, he's now finally discharged.During those days Cole never left us. Until now that we are moving to the Royal Village where he allegedly has a house, he is with us.Loren never visited Cohen's room again. Dra. Iran attends and checks on my son — which is only right because he is Cohen's doctor. But I still get frustrated every time we meet and he won't even look at me.Honestly, it was far from what I expected his reaction would be when we met. I really thought he'd lash out on me or at least ask me why did I left him for Ella's lies. Why didn't I stayed when he was begging me to. Why didn't I listened to him when he was repeatedly saying sorry and why didn't I believe in him when he said we'll figure things out. Why .. did I not chose not to understand him?My lips trembled as I remembered how he was crying on my shoulders while hugging me from behind. Moments of us inside his room before I left him came replayi
"WHAT ?! Oh, my God! Why didn't you tell me ?!"Cohen was outside and waiting for me while I was here in the kitchen to make lunch for him. Today is the start of their session at the theraphy center and I will send him there before I go to work."I'm sorry, I just don't want you to worry—""Of course, I'll be worried! Does aunt know about this? Fuck, don't tell me you won't tell her either ?!"I winced at Yana's noise so I barely moved the cellphone away from my ear. I let go of the sandwich I was holding and laid it on the clean plate."He's fine now .. he's taking sessions in a physical—""I am asking if Auntie already knows!"I close my eyes and sigh. Damn, Marchessa. "Not yet..""Oh my gosh! Her grandson was shot! She should know! And then you left your apartment, maybe you should find another—""Yes, we already moved out.""And you didn't tell me! What else happened that you didn't tell me, huh ?!"I pulled up a chair and sat down because I was running out of energy to explain. T
"Speak."I looked down as I played with my fingers. Damn this is so childish. It was as if my parents were scolding me for doing something wrong. I'm really to blame for him."Celine, fucking speak—""What?" I asked. I was still looking down. "What do you want to know?""Everything.""I don't know where to start.""You don't know? Can you fucking hear yourself right now ?!"I gasped in shock. His angry voice echoed in every corner of his office. Scary, scary."W-what do you want to know? J-just ask and I'll answer ..."I close my eyes, it's bad because I'm really look like a child now. I really don't know where to start. That’s as much as I want to say. As much as I wanted to ask, but I remained silent. I didn’t become a lawyer just to fold a doctor ?!The door opened so I looked up there, Dra. Iran so my eyes widened. I don’t know what to do, he might wonder what I’m doing here."Loren ..""Later, Iran.""Uh, do you have something to talk about?""Yes, please leave us first. I'll jus