Cherry knocked on the opaque glass door, waiting nervously for Rex to answer, she was scared and agitated at the same time that Rex would snap and send her away from his company or worse ban her for life just like her old job did.
“You don’t have to be polite when you are not.” Cherry jumped from where she stood frantically searching for the source voice. “Get in here Cherry.” Rex demanded over the speakers.
Cherry moved her feet forward, turning the doorknob gently. She stepped into the office head bent low, she tried avoiding Rex’s eyes and he noticed the strange change in Cherry, he wondered why she was acting strange all of a sudden minutes ago she was all Bruce lee on him and now she was acting like an angel.
“Did you burn down my conference room?” He asked her just to clarify she didn’t destroy one of his possessions. Something is definitely up with her she didn’t look like the submissive type neither did he know what was running through her innocent mi
Previously… “As I was saying your daily earning will be two thousand dollars or more if said otherwise.” He waited for her to respond, but she stared at him blankly having no words to say. ‘Two thousand dollars that would have been her salary for a year if she were still working at grizzly bear’. “OH.MY.GOD.” She exclaimed still finding it hard to believe. “Do I get it for real, I mean in cash not check?” She asked him to confirm he wasn’t playing around. “Yes.” He showed a small smile. “Christmas trees of bucket filled chandeliers macaroni!” She exclaimed with excitement. “Was that supposed to be a cuss?” He asked.
"Get the stinky bitch off me Rex!” Susanna yells underneath Cherry. The hallway/Cherry’s office was a disaster covered in papers, torn magazines and pencils scattered everywhere. Rex was glad none of them was hurt and other staffs were not present to see such chaos otherwise this would probably be the trending topic of tomorrow’s paper. ‘Those damned journalists have been targeting me for a long time’ one slight mistake and he is screwed by them. “I thought we talked about this.” He told Cherry while a frown was directed at the busty woman he once loved. If he’d met someone like Cherry a long time ago to put Susie in her place she would never show her face in public. Ever and Rex would worship it. “Rexy why aren’t you doing anything, this bitch is harassing me and you are standing there doing nothing!” Susanna got pissed at him for acting ignorantly. Though she still thinks she is in favor with Rex but now it is far beyond that. “Who the hell are you calling
Exactly nine o’clock Rex’s door opened and Susanna stepped out cat walking boldly till she got closer to Cherry’s desk, her hair was sticking out everywhere like she got attacked by a tiger and her lipstick smeared all over her lips, it was evident they did something really nasty behind those doors. Cherry cringed at the thought but was glad the walls were thick enough to block out the unholy noise coming from them, there was still an unexplainable pang and pain stinging her chest and Cherry was really mad about the feeling. ‘Why do I feel this way’ Cherry ask herself as she watched Susanna exit the hallway into the elevator with one victorious smile across her lips. Su
Cherry speed walked away from the G stark company fearing Rex would meet up with her. Her breaths came in pants as she walked faster home, not only because of Rex but her safety too. This only path to her apartment building was usually full of scary homeless people or robbers and Cherry did not wish to be robbed or assaulted, today she was poor in cash so she had to walk home and use her saving tomorrow. She quickens her pace when the hairs on her neck rose up, bringing fear and uncertainty to her. At last, her building came into view and she jogged all the way till she was inside. The clerk was not at his desk and no other person in the hallway aside her ‘a bit awkward’ Cherry jogged up the stairs, walking to her apartment door and unlocked it. “Home sweet home.” She whispered and let out a relieved sigh as she entered the comfort of her own tiny apartment. An eager bark came from the bedroom and startled Cherry. “Dolly?” She called out unsure of who to call aside h
Rex sat uneasy and nervous in his car memorizing every line he was going to say when he sees Cherry. For each line he stuttered terribly making him reconsider his decision to apologize. Still having the determination to make things right between them he kept practicing. “Cherry, urr- you forgot your handkerchief. No darn it, that sounds cheesy.” He sighed annoyed and upset with himself. A few minutes after Cherry left the company, Rex could not rest or go home because his guts told him to follow Cherry ‘and do what?’ He had no idea, and now he was seating quietly in his car like a creep trying to cram numerous words he would use that he hoped not to upset Cherry. “Cherry, look I am your boss and I got to check on you. Gosh I sound like a fool. I think this was a bad idea. So far, I have managed to make myself look stupid before seeing her. I wonder how much of a fool I would make of myself.” Rex argued with himself for a while before lowering the car window
Jerry sighed as if thinking of strategies on how to explain to Rex what really is Cherry’s condition which won’t result in a fire outbreak at the hospital. He needed to be tactical or Rex would put all the hit on him. What he didn’t understand was why would Rex Angelo put his reputation at stake for an ordinary girl and why did he want her out of danger? “The truth here is that there might be a fifty percent chance she might wake up and a fifty percent chance she might go into coma.” He pursed his lip. “And if she recovers normally as we hope and she wakes up there might be some slight complications with her health or just the injury.” “What sort of complications?” Rex demanded without sitting on the chair. He wanted fast answers and assurance Cherry would be better “My predictions and analysis say she might suffer severe head trauma and if that occurs she would have to be placed into a temporary coma to prevent other major crisis or worse death.” “Sp
“Rex wait up.” Maria called and ran after her friend, before the elevators closed fully, Maria squeezed through quickly and easily but Rex wasn't pleased with it. He wanted to leave the building alone and without questions from anyone or Maria. He knew Maria like the back of his hand, she could be a lot to handle and difficult to avoid when she is determined to get something from anyone. “What happened Rex? Is everything alright?” Maria looked at him worriedly. “Yes it is.” Rex replied tightly and kept his face straight looking ahead, but Maria wasn’t convinced she knew something was wrong and he wasn’t ready to tell. “Why are you in a hurry? What’s the rush? Where are you heading to?” She bombarded him with question upon question expecting an answer from him. “Why are you policing me about” I told you before it’s nothing. There is something I have to sort out that’s all.” He answered and prayed this elevator would just reach the ground floor on time.
“Mr Angelo, don’t get too defensive. You brought in a patient badly injured. We cannot let this slip because we are guided by laws too. I need more details about the whole incidence, if possible the exact reason she had that gash, this would help us know what to do.” Jerry told Rex. “Like what? Jerry is this a joke? What do expect me to tell you?” Rex asked, his tone sounding bored and slightly aggressive. “Can you start from where and how you found her.” Jerry began and Rex was quiet. His eyes roamed the room aimlessly because he had nothing to say and how to begin. Rex couldn’t tell Jerry he stalked Cherry after the little misunderstanding between them. Saying that will not only ruin his ego and image but cause bad rumors and hot news around the hospital. With years of constructing and studying the hospital’s facility Rex knew every nurse employed were gossips, they never like to mind their own business. “She works for me. I wanted to return one of
The day of the hearing…“December twentieth, we hold the case of kidnapping, attempted murder, blackmail, compromise, possession of illegal arms, and tampering with private property, charged in the name of Miss Susanna Tyler. Please may the accused stand on the witness stand.”A clerk reads her file as proposed by the court then sits back on her chair.“The hearing had been done and all the witness testimonies have been recorded… Miss Tyler…” The judge began.“Yes?” Susanna responds with a stiff attitude.“Do you agree with all that have been said in this court against you?” The judge asks.“I do know I am innocent and one day I will prove it!” She spoke defiantly.“Well, Miss Tyler, all the evidences points to you as the main suspect for all the crimes, and there are several witnesses to back up the evidences. Are you saying all these is a hoax to frame you?” The judge asked but Susanna refuses to answer. “For the last time Miss Tyler, do you plead innocent to all the accusation?”Su
~~~~~~Thanksgiving day…Rex, Maria, Gerald and the babies all went to spent thanksgiving at the hospital with Cherry. Even though she was still in coma and unable to communicate they didn’t want to leave her side, but Rex to be precise made everyone stay and celebrate the occasion with his sleeping girlfriend.“Hey baby, I know you can hear me in there. It’s thanksgiving and guess who I brought along!… It’s Mia, Gerald and Jerry.” He points at the trio stand at the foot of the bed.“Hey Cherry…I hope you miss us because we missed you.” Maria touches her foot lightly then shifts the baby in her arms.“Really, I wanted this day to be for us… so we can celebrate thanksgiving together but…” He drawls and takes her right hand. “Just get well for us, so we can finally be happy.”“She will…” Mia promised.They all stayed longer in the ward, talking and playing with the babies until evening. When it got late Jerry excused himself and Gerald announced his parting but offered to take Maria hom
November 28th two days to thanksgiving…Day two after the whole drama…Everything was back like in the old times, no more fights and yelling. Kayla had been arrested for conspiracy with a criminal and will stand trail when Susanna is ready to face court. According to Jason and his lawyer, the hearing will hold in a few days if Cherry is well enough to testify against Susanna.Rex and Maria spent more time in the new penthouse, with Rex working his ass off to make up for the lost time from work, and trying to spend some quality time with his daughters. All along, Maria had to make regularly visits to care for the babies because Rex had little trust with his staff alone with the girls. He comes into the nursery where Maria was just changing baby two diaper.“Hey…” She drawled.“I checked the kitchen but you weren’t there.” Rex told her.“Yes, I have to stay with them constantly because they are having constant diarrhea.” She reports in a stern voice.“What?” Rex moves to the babies quic
Fifteen minutes of arguing…Maria and Kayla were very lost in the word-to-word fight which had been going on for about fifteen minutes now, and with Jerry trying to separate them, nothing stopped the argument. It’s a miracle no one was trying to shoot another or knock themselves out.“QUIET!!!!!!!!!!!” Maria soon shouts angrily after having enough of the quarrel digested in her system. Everyone instantly went silent and Jerry stares at her in wonder. “We have been in this DAMN office for fifteen minutes and neither of you is ready to SHUT UP! I am sick of listening to meaningless screaming and quarrel! If you all can’t settle your differences like normal people, at least be mature to do it!” Maria expresses.“You know I didn’t want them here but you let them stay.” Rex points out to Maria.“Son, why are you referring to us as strangers?” Marcelo frowns at Rex.“You are been strangers since you and mom left!.” Rex snaps angrily.“Rex!- I’m sorry Sir Angelo, Rex is a little… confused an
At St.Angelo hospital…Cherry was immediately rushed to the ER for an urgent operation to stop the afterbirth bleeding which suddenly happened in the ambulance without any warning. Rex wasn’t allowed into the ER and didn’t fight his way inside. He let them take care of her knowing she in safe hands, and waited tensely in the hallway.Soon after he got a tip that Maria and the babies were in the hospital and being attended to. Rex waited hours for any news, even when the doctors passed in front of him, he tried asking what was happening behind the doors bu they only gave him more unanswered questions and worries.When it looks like his patience was running out and he threatens to force his way inside, Jerry comes out finally to deliver the news without a but or suspense in his words.“SO?…” Rex asked desperately.“The surgery was successful and she is stable.” Jerry announced to him and Rex instantly let out a relieved breath and sang praises under his breath. “But…” Jerry continued an
“Another one?” Maria and the others listening around all exclaim in shock.“Another baby?” Divine and her team also exclaim.Yep, no one was expecting to deliver two babies at the same time.Rex takes their daughter and lay her on the spare bed her set up, making sure she was properly secure before going back to Cherry. His heart pounds uncontrollable in his chest wondering if Cherry will be able to give birth to the other baby. He quickly grabs the radio to ask for help.“She’s having another what should I expect?.”“The same, it should be much easier since one baby has passed out-”“Okay! Maria,how far are you coming with the hatch?” He cuts Divine to speak with his sister.“Just a little more time and we are through. This things is like a freaking military tank! Our guy here is doing his best to cut through the door.”“Just hurry up please.”“We will.”Rex positions to deliver the second child and squeezed her knees to comfort her.“Cherry, I know you-”“This is your fault!” She sc
Outside the chaos ‘Maria’s point of view’…After getting the information of the possible location of the hatch, Maria, Gerald and some police officers go in search for it. Afternoon has passed and the fire burning the mansion is yet to be quenched, many local and international news have gathered to get a glimpse of the situation so they can create a juicy story to share with the public.While they divided themselves into groups in search of the hatch nobody have come up with anything yet.“Do you think we will be able to find this hatch?” Gerald ask Maria.“I don’t know but I put faith on what Rex said, and I h-” Her words were cut when she trips over something and falls unexpectedly to the ground. “Ouch!” She protests while rubbing her calf.“Maria! Are you alright?” Gerald bends low to check on her.“Yeah, I might have tripped over a tree root or something hard-” She frowns deeply and tries soothing the throbbing on her right leg.“Here, let me see…” Gerald takes her leg and removes
Inside the bunker.Rex and Cherry were safe from the danger of the poisonous smoke and burning of the fire but they can’t depend on staying in there forever so Rex tries to call Maria using his cellphone but there was no signal in the bunker. He wanted to let them know he was alright and Cherry was safe but the network was very poor and rigid. “Shit!” He cuss when he couldn’t reach anyone.Cherry’s groaning and small screams brought him back to focus, and he scoots down to her level and checked her body for burns or trauma. Her skin was clear and untouched from a single burn which relieved him.“Thank God you are safe.” He pulls her or a hug but she yells in his ear.“I think the baby is coming!”Rex cringes at the loudness but recovers to do the needful, its just both of them to deliver this baby but Cherry is counting on him to help her.“Hold on, let me prepare the bed.” He says and goes to get what is available to aid her delivery, during his search for some repellent bed sheets
Back at Maria’s apartment, eleven in the morning…Maria was having coffee and cookies in her living room when she decided to turn on the television to watch some movie. She scrolled through some channels until she came across a LIVE news broadcasting channel talking about a fire consuming a mansion. Maria didn’t think much about and scrolled past it but then again curiosity got the best of her and she channeled back to the tv station. She closely listened to the news and watched the footage shown by the police helicopter from above while enjoying her breakfast but then something catches her attention.‘the wall? Are those-’ her thoughts paused and she physically increased the volume. Maria got a little closer to the television and recognized the environment. Her heart sank in her stomach when she recognizes Rex’s massive mansion gates. Before she can have time to react to the loss her hone rang.“Hello?.” She places the phone in her ear.“Maria, are you seeing the news?” Jerry asked