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
In the mansion…Around five in the morning Cherry woke up to a strong contraction wracking below her belly, it wracked her back, belly, going all the way to her head and spreading to other parts. The discomfort from the pain caused her to throw the covers away and smack Rex accidentally in the face where he laid.“Ow…” Rex mumbles and turn away from her, hugging his pillow and sinking deeper into his sleep.“Reeeeeex!…” Cherry screamed in agony pulling on his shirt desperately.“Uhhhh…” Rex drawled out tiredly, unbothered by the noise. His mind isn’t very prepared for anything neither did it want to wake up from the slumber but Cherry’s strong grip ripping his shirt was enough to smack the sleep off his eyes.“Rex! Help me!.” She begs and he jolts from his sleep staring about confused.“What? What’s going on? I thought I was dreaming.” He said while staring giddily at Cherry and scratching his jaw.“The contractions- the’re- the’re back- hooo… it’s worse!.” She manage to let out as sh
A week after Kayla’s visit to Rex’s office, Kayla's bedroom…Because her encounter with Rex had failed and she is not able to express herself freely, Kayla had a minor depression which made her lock herself inside her room for a whole day without communicating with anyone. Its past a week and she still chose to stay indoors to cry her heart out for not listening to her mother and because Rex insulted her, but then her eyes found the cream paper-like card sticking out from one of her books.Kayla frowns when she thinks about the paper, she left her bed to get the paper from the book, it was no paper but a complimentary card, just like the one Ivy gave her. Kayla confirmed the source of the card by checking the back for the phone number but she sees an address of a place at the bottom.‘how come I didn’t notice this before?’ she ask herself and turn the card around but it split in half making the other part slip to the ground confusing Kayla even more.She bends to take it and read Ivy’
One evening…Maria and Gerald just ended the second date they were having that week. Gradually as they spend some time with one another Maria is starting to have a soft spot for him but she also like another person which isn’t wrong. Maria sees it as a good thing they weren't in a relationship, it will only complicate things. Gerald offered to take her home but she turned him down saying she brought her own can and can make it on her own. Gerald was a little persistent giving excuses about the time and how late it but Maria stayed by her own decision.They both said their goodbyes and Gerald waited until Maria was in her car before going to his car. Gerald had thought Maria already left when he reaches his car that was parked at the other end of the lot and drove away while Maria on the other hand thought Gerald already left but she was checking her purse for her phone before leaving the lot. She wanted to call Rex and check on Cherry but somehow her phone got lost in her purse.Just
Another day…Yesterday’s sighting of the stranger posed no threat to Rex or the mansion but he received another message from the security room not quite long about that same figure lurking around the perimeters. Rex ordered them to sound the siren and let out the dogs. As the siren wailed and sound of dogs filled the quiet forest the figure got distressed and ran off from the camera view. Since then Rex has been asking the security team for updates if the stalker came back.“Sir, Ray Angelo is here to meet you.” Garth spoke from the entrance of the discussion room.“Ray? What’s he doing here?” Rex ask himself with a cringy expression.“I am not sure sir.” “You let him in?” He asked.“Yes sir, he is not among the forbidden list you gave me, sir.”Rex looks around a little uneasy with his cousin being in the mansion. He concern was mainly for Cherry, so many times that potty mouth had her confused with him and if Ray manages to stay in the mansion then all hell will break loose someday
In the morning…“What a fool I was to trust her! I knew it! I suspected she was only using me to get what she want! Oh damn- mom and dad are going to kill me when they find out what I did. Rex especially, he will destroy me if he discovers I had been following him all along and revealed his location to Susanna. He’ll hate me forever…” Kayla wanders uneasily in the living room regretting her decision and the errors she had made.“Kayla, is everything okay?” Hannah asked when she meets her wandering about with worry.Kayla stopped moving, spun around in the direction of her mother and felt dread over take her but she masked it.“No, nothing is wrong.” She answered in a controlled manner.“Are you sure? You look really pale and tensed.” Hannah responds and Kayla’s hand automatically touch her face. “Are you sure you are fine? Are you sick?” Hannah starts to come closer but Kayla was more afraid she might discover the truth about she is hiding.“I’m fine mom, really! Maybe it’s the weathe
For more than two weeks Susanna have been gathering her supplies and the information needed for the date of the attack. She only intend to attack the mansion when Rex is not present so she can burn everything to the ground with Cherry in it. James is already dead and there is nobody wanting to claim Cherry which means no one will care if she was gone, it made Susanna so sickly pleased knowing no one will miss Cherry after she is dead. To make her plans work she have to carefully study all the activities going on inside and out of the mansion to avoid compromise of the mission. By chance she was able to know when the next supply truck was going to the mansion and checked out the staffs expected to be seen.From the little she already knew, she is expected to meet heavy security on all corners and technology she’s never known. The scouting she made days ago already alerted the security so they must have increased their security level.“I have to find a way to get inside that mansion wit
Another day…Ne’s change mansion…Just as scheduled, the supplies have arrived and the workers immediately got into unloading everything from the truck into the mansion. In this scene only Marvi was present with the others to deliver the goods. It is a big purchase that required many hands so she tries to buy as much time as she could. Poor Marvi was tasked by Susanna to check what cameras are in the mansion and to check the control room, to see how many guards are in there, where is he nearest exit and how to get inside. Everything that is needed to know to avoid being caught and Susie also threatened to kill her family she she gets caught.Marvi is very nervous to spy on the mansion she worked many years and served loyally, but with her family held hostage by Susanna she had no choice but to do what is necessary for their safety. They had just begun unloading but Marvi is very tensed, a little sound made startles her, and her fellow colleagues stares weirdly.“What are you looking
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