(continuation)Flashback…(a day after Rex’s fifth birthday: Wednesday morning, somewhere in Washington)“Wasn’t it the best day ever!” Hannah groans tiredly beside her husband. They were still stuck lying in bed after last night’s birthday party for Rex. Both Hannah and Marcelo threw the biggest party Washington has ever seen, beating the record of their friends and other relatives. Hannah adores her son’s unique cuteness and sometimes forgets she wasn’t the only mother with the cutest child in the world.“Of course, after that killer birthday party you made me pay for, I deserve a week's rest.” Marcelo grumbles and turns to hold Hannah closer.She laughs mocking his misery. “You needed to, you know. Rex is your son and he deserves the best.”“No, seriously. Those kids nearly put an end to my life, sometimes I do wonder how you put up with them.” Marcelo grumbles into her hair with his eyes still closed. Hannah laughs at her husband“Who can believe such cuteness became the rainbow i
Back in Cherry’s apartment… The next day… Cherry woke up to the smell of fried potatoes and eggs, and immediately her stomach growled for the delicious goodness. It was as if all the sleep and tiredness vanished in an instant. Cherry didn’t want to waste any time and got up, ready to follow the aroma but screamed in surprise when she found Maria leaning against the door frame in her bedroom watching her. “Greasy bluffer! Stop doing that!.” Cherry yells in frustration. “Doing what?” Maria raised a confused eyebrow at her. “Sneaking up at me all the time, it’s unsettling and terrifying!.” Cherry tells her. “I’m sorry I scared you, I didn’t mean to. I was only waiting for you to wake up before I left the apartment.” Cherry sighs rubbing her waist, she then removes the blanket covering her and sat at the edge of the bed. Cherry stares at Maria with eager eyes waiting for a reply but her friend didn’t understand what Cherry wanted and rose her eyebrow in question. “Where is it?” Che
Somewhere in So-Ho… “Any leads on the kidnap of Cherry blues?” The chief executive for protocol and tracking visits the police station where he was supposed to be working on a kidnap case. He marches inside the massive structure while talking with a junior ranking officer as they made their way to the discussion table also known as the conference room. “Not yet sir, but we do have Intel from our source who managed to identify where the suspect might be hiding.” Corner, a junior ranking officer handed the duty of collecting Intel from an unknown source follows the chief with poofs of his files. “Hmm- Intel? I don’t think that will be enough.” The chief says. “Well… sir, it is, because we believe the suspect must have gone or might be hiding in a secluded area along the region the Intel was received. If we gather a search party I am sure we can trace the exact location they are hiding.” “How convenient. I want full details about the chase, I want to know how far our police got befor
ALERT!!!: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS LITTLE VIOLENCE THAT MIGHT BE UNSUITABLE FOR SOME AUDIENCES PLEASE SKIP THIS CHAPTER IF YOU CANNOT COPE! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At a motel district 45 So-Ho (the character’s identity is unknown)… Her lodging for the night has rounded up so she packs up the few items she brought in and the others she purchased a few hours before now. She grabs her shoulder bag from the closet loading it with items that should call for concern then she goes to wash her hands in the kitchen and wipes them dry with a rag which she later disposed of. After ensuring all her belongings were secure and inside her bag she storms out of the motel room holding her head high as she catwalks away from the building. The few people who lived in the motel were stunned by the aura and power she carried about, and the male gender wouldn’t keep their eyes to themselves and whistled out loud when she walked past them but the females were intimidated by the woman’s personalit
Maria reaches the apartment but something feels odd about the community compared to when she left, her nerves were jumbling like something wasn’t right. She climbed out of the car and walks cautiously to the building. Maria noticed a strange unfamiliar car parked in front of the apartment but she didn’t think much about it because it wasn’t anything fancy, she walks into the apartment and strangely there wasn’t anyone downstairs, not even the caretaker she met some minutes ago was around. ”That’s weird?” Maria mutters to herself and proceeds to the floor Cherry’s apartment is located. “Where is everybody? As Maria advances she reaches behind and wraps her hand on the solid part of the pocket knife she kept hidden in her belt just in case she needed to defend herself. The only thing bothering her is Cherry’s safety, and she believes Cherry hasn’t left the apartment. ‘is it me or is something off about the morning?’ she asked herself. Maria hasting her steps till she reached the door
At the G-Stark enterprise… Ann resumed work as usual but kept an eye out in case Cherry shows up for work. It’s only been a day since the discussion with Susanna and she can’t wait to see what message Susie promised to send out. Earlier that morning Ann received an update from her co-partner through SMS, she informs Ann that plan A was in progress, also detailing to Ann what she is expected to do after the deed has been done. So, instead of just working as usual, Ann catapults her mind into an evil machine, formulating ideas on how to penetrate Cherry without looking suspicious and risking being exposed. A moment later Ann sees Rex entering the building, she really put an effort into welcoming him, also making sure her smile was the brightest now that she started using teeth whiteners, it was time to put it to the test. Ann lifts her head high and greets him even though she knew what was coming next. “Good morning sir.” “Morning Ann.” He replies without much emotion and continues
Rex got into Cherry’s apartment thirty minutes after leaving G-Stark and seeing the entire chaos all around brought dread inside of him as he fears the worse already happened. “Maria!” He calls out from the open entrance. “Rex?” Maria asked. “Mia!” He repeats again when he heard her voice inside the apartment. “I’m in here!” Rex hastily followed her voice to the bedroom where he saw Cherry, battered, weak, and bleeding. She laid helplessly on Maria’s legs gasping for air. Guilt filled his insides and he blames himself for what happened to Cherry before knowing what actually happened. “What happened? Cherry-” Rex hurries to them and dropped to his knees shocked by the severity of Cherry's injuries. He took the poor girl from Maria cradling her into his arms. Cherry groaned weakly when Rex moved her too quickly and her breathing started to become shallow and alarming. ”Who did this, what happened to my girl?” Rex demanded strongly. “She was attacked! but I was glad to reach here o
….‘pregnant? Cherry is pregnant with my child? But, how do I know it is mine?’“A Baby? Cherry is pregnant?!” He questions the doctor and soon his eyes met with Maria’s uneasy eyes. It shows that it wasn’t new news to her because she already knew.‘she knew!’ he laments within.The doctor paused to study both Rex and Maria’s faces. He tries to understand the tension between the two of them before spilling out the bad news about Cherry’s critical condition, but the expression on Rex’s face shows that he didn’t know anything about the pregnancy.“I am sorry to interfere, but I thought you were aware?”“No, I think someone wanted to make it a surprise. I guess.” He glances at Maria and she looks away feeling guilty.“I’m sorry.” She whispered.“Go on doctor, I only hope that is the only thing I am unaware of.” Rex spoke sounding hurt and betrayed he had been kept in the dark for so long. Cherry’s secret pregnancy wasn’t the only thing that pained him but the fact that she was attacked a
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