AUTHORโS POVAfter talking to the doctor, Madison fainted due to stress and lack of strength. The doctors said that it was normal since she just woke up yet she received such devastating news. Gavin stayed with her without taking any break.Madison fainted for half a day and woke up hyperventilating and starting to throw a rampage.Luckily, she calmed down immediately once she realized what she did. Instead, she burst into tears.Gavin, whoโs been watching her all this time, clenched his fist. He wants to punch himself for being so careless. He wants to punish himself for being too arrogant to people. Because of his arrogance, Madison left him. And because of his arrogance, Froylan got obsessed with taking him down.And that leads to all of this Madison just cried there. He asked the other people to leave so that they can have a moment together. The doctors and nurses went out of the room as Gavin sat beside her.Sheโs still crying.Gavin stealthily wiped his tears off his face as h
GAVIN'S POV*Entering my room, I slammed the door shut and threw my phone and bag at my bed then went to my bathroom to wash my face.Fuck. That annoying bastard doesn't know anything about what's happening yet he dared to nag me and talk to me like he still has a right to do so.What Iโm doing is useless? What the fuck does he know to say that?! And I donโt need to tell him my plans. I donโt need to answer his calls because heโs a nobody now.Heโs just a freeloader who thinks he still has a role in my life.I'm not his son. Even if the world split into two, I won't recognize him as my father.Haa. shit. I need to calm down.Taking off my clothes, I open the shower and feel the coldness in my hand before jumping in it.What do I do now?I feel so frustrated. I know that Madison didnโt really blame me for what happened to them. But nowโฆ I donโt know whatโs going into her head. I donโt know what to do everytime she cries. I donโt know what to do when she refuses to eat.She wonโt even l
JASMINEโS POVStunned. Is the perfect word to describe what I feel after hearing what Madison just said. I stared at Madison. Sheโs staring at her tummy with such longing and tired eyes. Her face is emotionless but the corners of her mouth are twitching. I could also see tears forming into her eyes.Oh, Madison.I canโt even imagine the pain sheโs going through.Itโs the first question she's ever asked ever since we heard the news. It might be the first time she ever talked. I heard from Bennedix that Gavin looks more awful than the last time I saw him. He also told me that Gavin said that Madison refuses to eat or talk to anyone.She finally talkedโฆYet I donโt know how to answer. I feel happy yet sad that Madison finally opened herself to me but I donโt even know how to answer her question.What would I do if the thing that I cherished the most was taken away from me?Itโs the first time I have encountered a question like that.Most of the people probably find this question easy t
GAVINโS POVItโs 5 in the morning.Itโs the usual time where I wake up and get ready for work. I usually just stand up and go to the bathroom to prepare myself to go to the company but now itโs different.Itโs been an hour since I woke up and just stared at the ceiling of my room. I didnโt sleep well. After I took a shower, I just sat there in the chair in my roomโs veranda and stared at the sky. Then after that, I went to bed and stared at my ceiling, waiting for me to just pass out.But it didnโt happen so I tried closing my eyes. Luckily, I fell asleep for a bit. Aside from having a nap and staring at the ceiling, I didnโt do much. I even forgot to eat dinner. I donโt have to worry about my company since I left it to Bennedixโs hands.Either way, itโs either my company will crumble or it will be eaten by the other stockholder if I leave my position vacant for too long. Thatโs why I let Bennedix handle it since Uncle is still managing their company.After some more minutes of stari
AUTHORโS POVSomewhere far away from the city, located in a high mountain and surrounded by sea, there lies a place where most of the evil doers are falling.At the first look, it looks like a castle of a lonely princess thatโs waiting for its charming prince to come because of the high walls and tall structure of the place. But instead of a lovely princess, this place is where the evil husband of the step sister of our lovely princess thatโs been waiting for someone to blame.Dressed in orange, his hair that he took care of with expensive treatments are now shaved, his face that he used to be proud of now looks like a rotted banana. Heโs glaring at the cell gate thatโs locked.โGET ME OUT OF HERE YOU FUCKERS! DONโT YOU FUCKING KNOW WHO I AM?! YOUโRE GOING TO REGRET BRINGING ME HERE YOU STUPID SON OF BITCHES!โHe shouted but no one actually paid attention. The jail guards are used to people like him, people like him that think they can do illegal things and still be safe from the law
AUTHORโS POVArriving at the hospital after a long drive, Gavin stopped on the track when he saw someone familiar entering the elevator. โWhat the fuck is he doing down here? Did she leave her alone?โGavin rushed to the elevator that surprised the people coming inside.Jordan, whoโs holding a bunch of food, was startled when someone suddenly came rushingly inside the elevator and stood beside him.They were both surprised to see each other. The one is surprised to see him because heโs supposed to be looking after his wife, while the other was surprised to see him earlier than he thought.โDamn. I thought heโll come, like, maybe after lunch.โJordan thought. But in reality, he already knew that Gavin will come back soon. He just wished that heโll be alone with Madison for today. Yet, of course, someone came first thing in the morning that he didnโt expect.They stood right with each other. Awkward atmosphere filled the elevator that everyone present there could feel.โGirl, look at t
GAVINโS POVWhen are you going to wake up, my wife? Staring at the person in front of me thatโs peacefully sleeping, I canโt help but to wish that sheโs at least resting in her dream. Not thinking about anything else and just resting.Madison already experienced a lot. A whole lot more than anyone else. She deserves a peaceful sleep.Holding her hand, I raised it and felt it on my cheeks. My wife is really pretty, even our baby is as pretty as her. I fear that she might break down when I show her the picture of our babyโฆHaaa. I sighed as I rested my cheeks in her hand. Ugh fuck.I groaned when my phone suddenly rang. I carefully put her hand back and stood up as I picked up my phone inside my pocket and walk outside, closing the door behind me.โHello? Is this Mr. Morgan?โIt was a deep male voice that I first heard.โYes. Who is this?โโThis is the police contacting you from the base. We called you to inform you about Froylan Vandellion.โFroylan Vandellion? That fucking bastard
AUTHORโS POVThe room is quiet as the four people inside were just minding their own business. Gavin is standing in front of the window while talking with his phone. Jordan is busy peeling some apples while constantly glancing at Madison every minute.Clarisse is too immersed with the social media in her phone.And lastly, Madison, whoโs staring at the bouquet of flowers in her arms. โWhere did this come from?โShe asked in her head. The flowers in her arms were brought by the delivery man whom they spoke to earlier. After some checking if something odd or harmful is there, they let Madison hold it since the doctors suggested it to lighten her mood.There is also a note found in the bouquet. Madison slowly picked the note that caught Gavin and Jordanโs attention. She never took an interest in anything they brought. They even tried giving her a bouquet of flowers, more prettier and fragrant than the one that had been delivered.Gavin and Jordan looked at each other as they both to
It was a peaceful morning. People just came out of the church and went to their own businesses. โSylv! Letโs go there!โ โSlow down, princess! Sylv is carrying my child!โ โCโmon, Jason, donโt be too over protective!โ The pregnant woman, named Sylv just laughed as her eyes went to the beautiful lady at the flower shop. โMy lady!โ She exclaimed as she shove Princessโs hand away. She rushed toward the lady that she saw. โThank you.โ The beautiful lady in a beautiful dress said as she put the bouquet of flowers down. โMy lady!โ The beautiful lady looked at the person that called her. She beamed when she saw familiar faces getting near them. โSylv. How are you? Howโs the baby?โ She asked as she gave them a teasing smile. The couple just blushed as they looked at each other. While Princess just grinned at them. โAh! Are you alone, my lady?โ Jason asked while looking around. The lady shook her head. She was about to answer when someone pulled the hem of her dress. โMommy! Mom
AUTHORโS POVAfter that night, Madison woke up because of the knock. Gavin moved a bit to not wake her up but she woke up anyways. Gavin opened the door and saw the head maid looking at him suspiciously as she peaked behind him to see if Madison is alright. The head maid sighed and glared at Gavin.โDonโt look at me like that, Nana Beatrice. I didnโt do anything to my wife.โHe groaned. The head maid just sighed and pushed Gavin aside as she pushed a pushing cart containing foods inside.โGood morning, My lady.โโHmm.โMadison stood up and went to the table with her eyes closed. โI already bought your clothes here so you can change here.โโHmm.โโAlso, your mother dropped by here with a lot of gifts for you.โโHmm- huh?โMadisonโs sleepy eyes went wide open as Gavin just raised both of his eyebrows and went inside the shower.โShe was here?โโYes, My lady.โ โWith what?โโA lot of gifts, my lady.โFeeling surprised, Madison dazed and remembered what happened yesterday. The head maid
AUTHORโS POVMiranda was shocked by Gavinโs sudden outburst.Gavin couldnโt care anymore as he only thought of Madisonโs state. He felt mad at how Miranda acts in front of them. For him, Miranda isnโt a type of person that he could just convince with such submissive words. Still surprised, Miranda glared at Gavin but Gavin, being himself, just stared back at Miranda. Madison saw the tension between the two so she pulled Gavinโs hand as she turned around to leave.โMadison! Please, letโs talk.โMiranda tried approaching her but Gavin stood in front of him. He can feel that Madison is going to break down any moment if she stays here. For him, even though he didnโt ask Madison about her past, he still has an idea that her childhood didnโt end great.โGet out of my way!โโI canโt do that.โโYou..! Madison! Please letโs talk, my love.โMadison stopped on her track as she glanced back at her mother.โGive me time..โShe said then leave. Miranda looks devastated that her plan on approachi
What is a mother? What does it take to be a mother? People usually call a person a mother if the woman gave birth to her child. If that person took care of that baby for 9 months and painfully gave birth and loved her child. Thatโs what mothers usually do.But being a mother isn't just considered as being pregnant. There are mothers who adopted their child. Those who treated the children like their own even though sheโs not her mother. Or even an older sister that stood like a mother. A mother that sacrifices a lot. A mother that doesnโt love their child and just uses them for their own benefit. Mother that was forced to conceive a child and end up hating them. And a mother that only sees their child as an insurance for their future.No one really knows how mothers really love their children as they have a different version of how they show it. And sometimes the way they show it is confusing even for their own child. Maybe thatโs why there are children that choose to be rebellious
MADISONโS POVAfter that news, the maids and servants took pity on me even more. They stop by more often to talk to me and ask if Iโm okay. They greet me with a smile and sometimes they will bring something for me.Usually macaroons and steak flavored candies.The maid that was assigned to Chowie often put him in my room or wherever near me.I donโt find it troublesome, but instead, I am thankful for their efforts. I know that they are just trying to make me better. Although I just usually say a dry โthanksโ, they are very much appreciated. Gavin also asked me about my opinion of what happened. He was the only one that knew that I really didnโt care what happened to that house. I actually wondered if Lucia got burnt together with the house. If not, then thatโs unfortunate..But even after Gavin knowing the fact that my father sold me and used me to pay off his debts, he still observed me very carefully. Heโs like trying to see if I really didnโt care.And guess what, I do care, at le
MADISON'S POVEver since I was a kid, I fell in love with the idea of meeting someone that will truly love me and stay by my side. Living and dying together. Through sickness and in health. Just like in wedding vows.A prince charming just like my father that have good looks and wealth so that we can live in a castle. My children would run around as I drink my tea in my garden, just like how my mother is doing. And going out every weekends just what we did way back in the past.I was still unaware of what kind of status and power that my family hold because my mother took care of me without saying that we're more privileged than others. She raised me to be humble but not forgetting that there's no one that could look down on me.That's why I thought that having someone by my side, that will love and stay through everything would be easy. Maybe it's because of my naive mind that I'm expecting that everyone will have an happily ever after, just like how princesses in movies have. That
AUTHORโS POVLeaving the company early, Gavin was smiling and humming while driving his car home. The smile on his lips never leaves him as he patiently wait for the traffic lights to go green. โWill she like this?โHe thought as he glanced at the flowers beside him. It was a rare and fragrant flower that he ordered overseas. It only blooms one in decades so it is very expensive that even high ranking officials didnโt know about the existence of these flowers. Gavin remembered how the flowers that were delivered in the hospital impacted Madisonโs actions. Seeing his wife being in daze every time that heโs visiting saddens him. He remembers how energetic she was even though she sleeps for a day or two on normal days. He misses how they tease each other and how she smiles at him. Her smile means a lot to him and he just realized that he wants to see that smile everyday for the rest of his life. But the image of her smile turned to the memories when she cried. โI wonโt let that hap
JASMINEโS POVAfter I ate the desserts that Mr. Lee brought me, and I left my Dadโs office. I really like Mr. Lee. He always prepares it in advance every time he knows that Iโll be coming over. Maybe he knew that Iโd be upset.Well, he's been with us ever since he was a kid so we basically grew up together even though weโre not really close.โPlease be careful, young lady.โMr. Lee said as he opened the elevator for me. I smiled at him and uttered a โThank youโ before the elevator doors closed. But something new shocked me. When the elevator was about to close, I saw Mr. Lee let out a small smile, which was very, very rare. Heโs not really an expressive person. Even though we both had entrepreneur lessons together, I never saw him smile although weโre basically like together all day, everyday, before.I was in daze by Mr. Leeโs smile. Am I overreacting? Yes. Maybe I am but what can I do? It really is shocking. I sighed and looked at my wrist watch. Itโs already 4pm and I still got n
MADISONโS POVOnce again, the area filled with silence. The only thing I could hear was the singing birds and dancing trees. Leaves fluttering and rolling on the ground. The atmosphere became heavy as the old man beside me was just looking at me. I feel awkward with the sudden silence as well with his stares. I feel like it has gotten cold all of the sudden even if I can feel the sunlight on my skin. Itโs not right butโฆ did Gavin take his weirdness from this old man beside me? He looks so much of Gavin that I might think that it was Gavin that Iโm talking to. Even his eyes that were looking at me, feels like he can see through my mind. Just like GavinโฆThinking of Gavin and our relationshipโฆIs it right to ask this kind question to this old man? The old man beside me stayed silent for a while. I feel like Iโm asking a dangerous question that can shorten my life if I make another move. But that thought was probably because of what I have heard and read from the Morgan siblings. Beca