At 5 am, Cassandra gets into the cab. Greg discreetly followed the cab to the airport.
Greg phoned Marty when he saw Cassandra entering the airport.
"Sir, Madam is at the airport now"
Considering that two weeks from now will be their wedding, Marty thought that Cassandra was going to talk to her parents.
Marty is confident that two weeks from now, they will tie the knot. He was unaware that there was already a huge gap between him and Cassandra.
The 5 hours flight seems like an eternity for Cassandra. The faces of her grieving family kept popping out in her mind. She wanted to hug and comfort them.
During their trip
Everyone started whispering to each other when they saw Cassandra and Graham. Cassandra's mother and Maureen didn't say a word to Cassandra, they didn't want to make a scene in the wake of their deceased loved ones. Nevertheless, they look at her with much hatred. If that look could only kill, Cassandra would have been six feet under. Ben approached Cassandra and patted his sister’s shoulder. "I'm ashamed you're being treated like crap." Ben voiced his frustration. “I understand them, Ben, if it wasn’t for me, dad is still alive today.” Cassandra held Ben’s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "They ought to be grateful to you. Daddy's life was extended for another five years because of your sacrifice. I know you were forced to accept those roles in the film for Dad's sake and to gi
Tears, wailing and sobbing filled the air as soil slowly covered the coffin. Cassandra’s body trembled as she looked at the coffin now completely covered with dirt. If she could only bring back her dad to life. Guilt, shame, pain and anger filled her heart. She’s blaming herself for the death of her dad. She has disgraced her family and her family is living in shame because of her. Now, the people she loved, hate her. Cassandra hates herself as well, if she didn’t let herself fall for Marty, her dad will still be alive today. Graham, who stood beside Cassandra, linked their hands to give her the strength she needed. Cassandra looked at Graham and mouthed ‘thank you”. Graham lightly squeezed Cassandra’s hand as he looked solemnly into her eyes. Cassandra rested her head on Graham’s shoulder as she felt light headed.
"Come in," Marty said upon hearing an urgent knock on the door. "Sir Marty, there is a rumor about Madam Cassandra over the internet." Luke, Marty's assistant nervously informed him. Marty, who is busy reading a document cocked his head and furrowed his eyebrows. Luke handed the iPad to Marty. The news is about Cassandra having a new lover. According to the news, Cassandra's father passed away and her new lover accompanied her to the southern city. The story is supplemented by several photos of Cassandra and her new lover, whom Marty instantly recognized as Graham. Photo of Cassandra and Graham stare at each other with their faces a few inches apart. There is also a picture of Cassa
A few seconds elapsed and Cassandra did not fall. “Open your eyes, everything is fine.” Graham caught Cassandra in the nick of time. He pulled Cassandra up and pressed her head into his chest. Cassandra could feel Graham's strong heartbeat. “Graham? What are you doing here?” “Well, I was invited. You don’t want to see me here. Do you?” “Thank God you're here.” Cassandra whispered. “I made the right decision to come here.” Graham The red carpet photographer did not miss the opportunity to photograph the apparent intimate relationship between Graham and Cassandra.
"Well, I wasn't expecting this. So, I didn't prepare a speech. Please bear with my sloppy speech." Cassandra chuckled and a roar of laughter from the audience reverberated the hall. When the audience quieted down, Cassandra continued. "My father once told me that flowers bloom when showered with care and love. A person surrounded by love will also bloom like a flower. I am what I am today because of the people who loved me unconditionally. I won't mention your name one by one, you know who you are. I love you and cherish you all." Cassandra bowed and left the podium. The audience gave a round of applause and appeared to be satisfied with her speech. Graham held Cassandra's hand as she descended. Jealousy filled Marty's heart. It shoul
Graham carried Cassandra in his arms and laid her on the couch. Her friends were all worried sick, their complexion turned as white as a sheet."I told you not to tell her." Jean blamed Jack."Hey, it's not time for us to argue." Jeremy spoke to stop the argument.In view of the fact that Jean is also pregnant, Jeremy did not want her to get upset because it would not be good for Jean and her baby."Fighting and blaming each other won't make the situation any better'." Jeremy proceeded."Aren't we going to take her to the hospital?" Jeremy asked Graham.Graham carried Cassandra in his arms, strode to his car and drove off to the hospital. Cass
"Hey, let's celebrate" Jeremy blinked back his tears. "Indeed, let us celebrate!" said Grace. All heads turned towards Grace. Cassandra's eyes lit up when she saw Grace. "Miss Grace, you are here," Cassandra said enthusiastically, walked into Grace and hugged her. Grace hurriedly drove off to the countryside when she learned from Corrine that Cassandra had spoken. "Cassandra, did you know that your movie was a huge box office hit?" Cassandra glanced at her friends. Cassandra's friends, including Graham have all nodded concurring with what Grace said.
Five years later. "Mr Jacobs, it's such an honor for you to visit me here." Justin grinned, Marty looked coldly at Justin. "Have a seat, Mr Jacobs." Marty sat and said "I have come here for our collaboration. I have some questions regarding the designs." "Oh, you want to talk to the iron lady." Justin lifted his eyebrow. "Yes, I want to talk to her." Marty's curiosity was piqued hearing the "Iron Lady". He wondered why she was called the iron lady. '"It's one thing I can't guarantee Mr Jacobs. The Iron Lady never met anyone who requested to meet her. Even those who are under her tutelage never met h
Christmas Eve New Zealand Jacobs Estate After dinner the children excitedly went into the living room waiting for Marty to read a story for them. He sat at the love seat beside Christine, before opening the book he kissed Christine’s forehead. He placed the book on his lap, then placed his left arm around Christine’s shoulders and she leaned her head on Marty’s shoulder. And then he began to read the story for the children. Christine looked up, admiringly at her husband who was reading the story. As usual he switches voices to suit the character. After finishing the story the children went to kiss both Christine and Marty. “Grandpa, thank you for reading the book for us,” the 7 years old Jackson, their eldest grandson said and kissed Marty’s cheeks and then went to Christine and kissed her cheeks also and hugged both Christine and Marty telling them “I love you both to the moon and back.” That is what his mom, Cassie and father, Jared always tell him. Cassie and Jared got married
The doctor and nurses silently watched Marty grieving. They heard every word Marty told his wife. Their hearts go to Marty, seeing how broken he was. While Marty sobbing, Christine gasped and simultaneously opened her eyes. “Babe, you’re alive!” Marty shouted with joy. The doctor and nurses came running to them and attended to Christine immediately. Marty's tears didn’t stop welling up. “God, thank you,” he said while watching his wife. When the doctor was certain that Christine’s were fine they wheeled her into her suite. Marty stayed by her side and didn’t want to leave her. “Babe, how are the babies doing?” Christine asked when she didn’t see the babies in the room. “They're fine, they’ll be here after the newborn screening,” Marty brushed his thumb on her cheek, Marty’s vision became blurry as his tears pooled in his eyes and tears rolled down. He bent forward and hugged her tightly. “Please, don’t leave me babe,” he said incoherently while crying. Christine could feel his
Corrine went to the airport to pick up Jeremy. She was really pleased to see Jack and Jared. "Hey, little man, you're here to surprise your mom?" Corrine asked Jared while he ruffled his soft blond hair. "Yup," Jared answered her with a smirk. Corrine chuckled at his expression and said, "You really look and act like your dad." "Of course, he is good looking and smart like me," Jack said with a smug face. "Your son is an even better version of you. He's a lot more handsome and smarter than you." "He doesn't have that look and that brain if I wasn't his dad," Jack retorted while Corrine snorted. The next day, a limousine came to fetch Christine's best friends from the hotel. Christine was pacing back and forth in the living room while she eagerly awaited her best friends' arrival. Marty was worried about her condition and held her arm and said, "Babe, sit down, don't strain yourself.". He directed her towards the couch and sat down. Christine w
"No doubt she is Stella's daughter, she is the spitting image of her mother.” watching Christine attentively, her eyes soft. She and Stella were best friends. Whatever Stella had, she also had. Stella treated her like her own sister. Looking at Christine, Lorna reminisces the happy moments she had with Stella. After a couple of moments of reminiscence, she took Christine's hand and said, "My uncle had sought you out all these years. I am so pleased that you are finally here." Christine smiled feebly, she didn't know how to answer Lindsey's mother. She is trying to digest the fact that the woman who wanted to destroy her marriage was actually a family. And she's kind of baffled by the difference in attitude between Lindsey and Lorna; they're like the south and north poles. One has a trashy attitude while the other is gentle and kind. Are they really related to each other? She shudders at the thought that Lindsey is actually her cousin, that Marty meeting Lindsey is in
Señor Dela Vega squinted his eyes and gave Lindsey a side glance and said, "Are you even trying to manipulate me?" Lindsey trembled when Senor Dela Vega spoke to her in an authoritative tone. He didn't speak to her the way he did. He always doted on her and spoke to her gently. "I'm sorry, grandpa," she whispered. Senor Dela Vega ignored her and stared at Marty and said, "I want to meet your wife.". Everything Lindsey said to him was exactly the opposite of what he heard from Marty. And he was intrigued and wanted to see Christine. Senor Dela Vega stood up from the couch and refused Lindsey's assistance. He was disgusted with everything he had learned from Marty. He thought she was an innocent and pure girl, but she was quite the contrary. Marty came near Christine and whispered something in her ear. Her heartbeat began to pick up as if it's like a racing horse. She took a slow breath to calm down. Christine lowered her head as she was still nervous to meet Lindsey's grandfather.
Rather than being weakened by what Lindsey did, their relationship strengthened. Marty has proven to Christine that he has not cheated on her and her trust in him was fortified. The deed that was meant to tear them apart drew them closer together and made their marriage stronger. "Are you okay?" Marty asked her while they were heading to the fashion show. "I'm nervous, the last time I performed was the Awards Night five years ago," Christine ruefully said. Marty remembered her performance and said, "Yeah, you danced like you weren't carrying our baby." "I couldn't back out at the time because I only learned that I was pregnant two weeks before the Awards Night and can't think of a plausible reason so that they will replace me. And I can't disclose that I was pregnant," Christine explained. Marty felt culpable and said, "I'm sorry." Christine cupped his face and told him, "Babe, you have already said sorry a thousand times over. It's happened before and there's no undoing the past
"Welcome back!" Matilda joyfully welcomes Marty and Christine as they step out of the car. "Mom!" Christine exclaimed happily while she walked quickly towards her mother in law. "Christine, daughter," Matilda hugged her tightly. "How was your honeymoon," Matilda asked as they broke their embrace. "It's great, mom," she answered, her eyes bright and sparkling. Matilda chuckled and said, "I believe you, it's written all over your face." Christine blushed at her mother in law's remark. Is it really obvious that she and Marty had a great time together? She pondered as she held her blushing cheeks. Marty's lips curled up at the sight of his wife. "Mom," Marty kissed his mom's forehead and speak again, "Aren't you gonna ask your son about the honeymoon?" "No need, I could see on your face that you really enjoyed your honeymoon," Matilda answered her son, laughing. Marty burst into laughter. Christine shook her head, watching the mother and son laugh. They had a chat with Matilda i
As they were enjoying their red wine and their conversation. Christine caught sight of two familiar persons entering the bar. Her eyes went wide as she saw the two familiar figures coming their way. She was sure that they hadn't seen her. She couldn't contain the excitement of seeing them. "Graham, Karen," she excitedly called while waving her hands. Marty was startled by the names she called. Graham and Karen were equally surprised to see Christine. They never thought of her being here. Graham wanted to ignore her, however, it was already too late for him to ignore her since she was already approaching them followed by Marty. "How are you? Such a small world, I wasn't expecting to see you here, but I'm glad to see you both," Christine said just to ward off the awkwardness. She wanted these feelings to be gone because she missed them. Karen hugs Christine and giggles, "It's such a small world, great to see you again." "I guess there are no more tables available, let's go back to
"Are you tired?" Marty asked her while they were seated in the backseat of the car. "I'm dead tired," she answered and leaned her head on his shoulder. Marty sat her in his lap and said, "Take a nap, I'll wake you when we get to the airport." They had a large number of wedding guests, with whom they should at least have a photograph. After dinner, they went from table after table to have a photo with the guests. They were careful not to miss any table because they did not want to offend any of their guests. And that made Christine exhausted, walking around with her stilettos. Plus the dancing and other stuff they did at the banquet. Forty-five minutes later, they arrived at the airport and the car came to a stop within meters of Marty's private jet. Marty woke her up and he held his breath, seeing her thick long lashes flutter as she slowly opened her eyes. His wife is so beautiful, even as she tries to open her eyes. "Hi," said Christine with a blushing face when she opened