Days after the investigation…Rex reluctantly sponsored the funeral of Anna Bella Varrick. It was a sad day for most people who liked her except Rex and a few others who detested the late receptionist. Since there was no valid proof Ann was an accomplice to Susanna in the plot against Cherry and Susanna is yet to be caught to confess her connection with Ann, Rex was forced to arrange the burial settlement as requested by her niece Britannica.Rex on the other hand is much convinced Ann knew about the plot against Cherry. After watching the gruesome video he knew Ann was involved and Susanna killed her to silence the truth from reaching the public. She thought Ann might break someday. Now Ann is gone the only option left to give Cherry the justice she deserves was arresting Susanna Tyler and making her face the law.Ann had a closed casket to shield the severity of her decomposed body from the people. The whole event was guarded with police and Rex’s personal security in case of an in
A month later…It’s been more than a month Cherry spent living with Maria and they both had their moment of frustration, laughter, anger and many weird emotions. During those times Maria is able to start an online DIY class where she connects easily with her followers and students, and within the space of one month she is able to earn enough to afford all expensive needs for herself and Cherry.Maria ended her class not quite long and goes downstairs to check up on Cherry who was busy knitting a sweater on the couch.“Woah!… I didn’t know you liked knitting?” Maria comments once she was in the living room.“You discover talents you never had when you are pregnant. Don’t worry, you will know what I’m feeling when the time comes.” Cherry responds and chuckles.“Well, it’s fun to know you are busy with something. At least you don’t get to sit idle in one place since Rex hasn’t invited you for another date in days.”“Yeah, and I must confess it’s a relief for me.” “Aren’t you bothered?”
Continuation…Rex touched her neck for any pulse and sighs in relief when he finds it but he can’t explain why the contractions were terrible to make her pass out. “What’s wrong with her?” Maria asked afraid.“She passed out. I just hope Kelly can explain what’s going on when she gets here.” He said and lovingly run his fingers through Cherry’s hair. She looked so gentle and at peace.They both waited thirty minutes before Jerry and Kelly arrived and when they did Kelly goes straight to work, she examined Cherry pulse, blood pressure and hear rate, and requested she should be taken to the bed and laid on her right side.Rex carefully carried Cherry to her bedroom and laid her on her right side, just then she starts to regain consciousness but no pain followed.“Cherry, it’s okay, you’re fine now…” Kelly assures her. “Mr Angelo and Miss Santos, I will like to ask some questions… have these contraction happen overtime, in the past month?”“No Kelly, I am surprised this happened today a
Rex and Cherry in G-Stark enterprise…Rex takes Cherry to his company and carries her inside once he had parked but she already dozed off during the ride so he decided to keep her inside his office until she awakes. Rex was assisted by Gerald whom he called earlier, to make sure he is able to take Cherry inside without being spotted and it worked.“Get the door.” Rex told Gerald once they reached the top stairs.“Yes sir.” Gerald opens the main entrance and Rex enters staggering a little from Cherry’s weight. “Get the oxygen from the back.” Rex tells him and Gerald goes back to the car, he takes the tank out and followed Rex quietly. Once they were at the elevator, Gerald pushes the button, so they waited.Once it reached the ground floor they quickly enter and waited till they were up the thirteenth floor. It looked like a long ride to the floor and the tension between the men was intensive, considering that they are only tolerating one another for the sake of Cherry.The chiming of
There were muffled sounds outside the office after Rex allegedly dragged his mother out but Cherry refuses to go out to sort things out between them, so she slowly made her way to the bed Rex laid her and tries to sit without plunging hard on the mattress which served as a tough task, and at that moment Rex came inside still furious with the encounter with his mother.Cherry was unsure whether to speak or remain silent she forgot wanting to sit and stands silently at the corner. She feels really sad for Rex and the way his mother insulted her and made her own son feel worthless was another topic. Kelly and Jerry had already warned Cherry about getting too involved in matters that may cause her to react negatively so she had to be careful.“Are you alright?.” Cherry asked in a small voice after much thought.“I’m fine.” Rex replied curtly but tries to have control over his emotions now that it was just Cherry and him alone.“I think your mother is right.” Cherry said and Rex turn to fa
Maria was already done for the day after the last cooking session with her colleagues but she had to rush back to her apartment after the motion detectors sent a notification of an intruder inside, but on getting there with a hockey stick and two mace she realized it was Rex’s men taking out Cherry’s things.Maria questioned them about what they were doing and they told her the order came from Rex, which is why after they had left with everything belonging to Cherry she stomped her way to visit G-Stark enterprise. Maria was quite pissed at her friend for making a decision and storming her apartment with his men without her consent and also not informing Cherry about it.“Good afternoon ma’am.” The new receptionist greets Maria as she enters looking ready to fight someone.“Afternoon?” Maria slowed her pace to stare at the receptionist thinking it was Diana.“My name is Romilda. I- I’m the new receptionist, ma’am.” The young woman nearly stutter because of the manner at which Maria was
This chapter is based on Kayla’s part, Rex’s adopted sister.Kayla Angelo, the second face of the Angelo family and top class forum manager in her mother’s company. Kayla has spent nine years of her life living as a second child to Hannah and Marcelo Angelo but it isn’t enough for Hannah and Kayla who wants to pull Rex back into the family.A complete family with her oldest brother in role is all she wants but Rex resentment toward her gives a negative hope for the dream she desire...Around eleven in the morning Kayla went alone to have lunch in a very fancy restaurant, and just as she had finished eating and paying her bills another customer enters which she ignores and leaves, heading straight for her car in front of the restaurant.“Welcome miss Angelo, your keys, ma.” A valet watching over the customer’s cars used her keys to unlock the door and handed them back to her.“Thanks.” Kayla gave a small smile, collected the keys and got inside. The valet also closed the door after he
In the morning, inside the mansion…“Ahhhh…” Cherry drawled out uncomfortably in her sleep. She had difficulty sleeping all through the night with the constant ache in her back and the shift in her breathing, but thanks to oxygen mask still in place over her nose she survived the night.After some time had passed, Cherry began to allow her eyes open, they squint a little and changed back to normal after a few seconds. Cherry didn’t notice the different environment but she notice the bed was different than usual, and just like a bright torch, her eyes widen, the blurriness around her was clear and she was able to observe the whole room.“Where am I?.” She asked herself and tries desperately to get up from the bed. “Where is this place? Who brought me here?.”Cherry took off the covers after struggling to sit up for a while, she was able to roll herself to the edge to sit, with the support of pillows under her elbow. The past few days Cherry had difficulties sitting on any form of furni
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