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
Kayla Angelo’s part…The next day Kayla prepares to hang out with some friends, she wore a gray tank top and green trousers because of the warm weather.“Kayla my dear, come have your breakfast.”“I’m coming!” She replies from her room and takes her over the shoulder bag then comes to meet her mother in the kitchen. “Morning mom.” She greets with a kiss.“Morning dear, have your seat I will just serve this.”“Mom, you didn’t have to do this. I could have helped out.” Kayla complained.“No, after what happened yesterday, I do owe you and your father an apology. I allowed my emotions to have the best of me and I took out my frustrations on you both.” Hannah confessed and served them some eggs and macaronis.“Mom, I know… it’s not your fault and you looked really stressed out.” Kayla places her hand over her mother’s own ans shared a comforting smile.“I am stressed Kayla, but your brother made me really worried.”“What happened?” Kayla asked and eats from her plate.“He’s just lost and
The next day…After breakfast and lunch Cherry was led back to the bedroom by Unn and another maid. Unn earlier reported to Rex about the difficulty in handling Cherry’s weight especially when she loses balance so he appoints another maid to help her. Cherry fought both women against going back to bed but after Rex talked to her she listened so he can let her be. As she was taken back to the bedroom Rex left for a meeting but instructed everyone to keep a close eye on Cherry while he was away. Unn told Cherry to lay down which she did in their presence but after they left she called the android robot Rex created to assist her, and used it to get up from the bed. She decided to search the room small by small for anything that could explain why she is living in a massive house and why Rex is keeping some details hidden from her.“If this is his bedroom there has to be something here I can find.” She explain to herself and searched some drawers and boxes not too high and not too low for
Inside Rex’s mansion…“Cherry, I want you to eat slowly, there is always more if you are still hungry.” Rex cautions her for the fifth time during breakfast, her eating disorder and habits are getting worse daily and slightly irritating.“But I am hungry.” She complained like a stubborn child.“It doesn’t mean you should kill yourself while eating, just take it slowly, spoon after spoon. I had prepared what you wanted earlier this morning but you refused to eat it, how do I know you won’t vomit this food you are stuffing without mercy? like you did last night?.” He accidentally rose his voice at her.“I won’t I promise.” She forgets the nagging and concentrate on eating.After the previous night incidence and Cherry nearly vomiting her guts out, Rex was very unsettled with the way she was eating right now. Cherry had woken him up very early in the morning around one, demanding to eat two medium-size twisted, roasted mackerel fish and liquid custard. At first, Rex thought it was her ho
Against her mother’s instructions and warnings, Kayla snuck out to meet with Rex in his company, she didn’t want Ivy’s help and believes one day her dear brother will accept her for who she is but deep inside she was terrified to meet Rex. Yes, she has heard incredible things about him from her parents but it didn’t really play out in her favor when he found out about her.“You can do this Kayla, just go in and talk to him, he’s your brother, he won’t hate you.” She encourages herself then look at her reflection in the mirror.Kayla then unlocks the car and open the door slightly, when her foot is about to touch the pavement she froze thinking what she is doing is a terrible idea but her stubborn side says otherwise and she gets out of the vehicle. ‘there is no turning back now’She stares at the building in awe wondering how many floors it has. After ogling the beauty of the skyscraper she shook her fears away and crossed to the other side of the road, walking straight into the buil
A few days later…At the mansion…Rex already accepted his fate with Cherry and her unpredictable mood swings which feels like an electric plug sparking in his head. He had most of his work moved into the mansion so he can be with Cherry in the last stage of her pregnancy. Cherry is nearing the ninth month of her pregnancy and he is not willing to miss anything. According to Kelly any time from now Cherry might give birth but no one is very certain when it will be with the contact on and off contractions wearing her out.“Ric?.” He spoke through the phone.“Bro! It’s a good thing you called me today.” Ric exclaim elated.“What do you mean? Did something happen?.” Rex lean forward from the chair worried something happened to his friend his family.“No, I just missed hearing your voice.” He says.“Don’t be creepy Ric.” Rex cringes.“Ha ha ha ha… I was just joking dude, so what’s up? How is your girl?” Ric asked curiously.“My girl?” Rex asked confused.“Come on, don’t act like you are i
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