On the other hand, he is also a little relieved to see that Rachel had finally decided to breakaway from his wife's meddling and dominating manners with her personal life. But he also is afraid for Rachel should her decision in marrying this unknown person for the sake of getting away from his wife influences turn out to be wrong. Rachel doesn't deserved to be manipulated. What if this unknown husband is just taking advantage of her situation.
"Mother! I have put up with Harry's womanizing ways, but I don't want to be tied to a man who repeatly broken his pr
Early in the morning. It was a Saturday Cole wakes up and feel the space beside him. He gets used to feel the presence of someone sleeping beside him if they are not wrapped around in each other's arms or waking up in a spoon position a situation that progresses during the course of their falling into dreamland. But still their union was still unconsummated.Cole get up thinking that she might have waken early and started doing her exercises ahead of him. He went to the bathroom, when he saw a note on the side table from Rachel side it read that she had just need something from the pharmacy. He was thinking she must be on her period. That gets him to thinking that there are things that he needs to provide for her as her husband. His phone rang as he was going out of the room to get something to eat . Cole gets used to his wife fixing their breakfast before going to work. Even on weekends like today."Hello, Boss your wife came to her family home. And minutes later Director Harry Burt
"Rachel the way your family treated you is obviously telling me that they don't care for you and the way you look your personal attributes is far from your twin sister. No mother will treat her child the way your mother treats you." Cole declared, Rachel became quiet this is not the firstime that the idea was introduced to her. Allyson and Philimon who is her closest friends for the longest time have told her about this. She is aware of her differences ohf her looks from any of the Barnes's. But she turns a blind eye saying that her father loves her. And it's enough to cover for all the hurtful things she endured in the family. But she is also aware that there's no denying that her mother favored only Reba. Is it time to go for a paternity test will her parents agree to this? She look out of the window of the car trying to absorbed the passing. scenery,even when she felt her eyes grew heavier.'Hey Rache wake up! " She felt herself being shaken when she open her eyes she saw a hous
"No!" Without seeing the face of her new tormentor Rachel tried to wiggle and fight with her hand and feet trying to loosen the strong hold of the newcomer. She delivered scratches and kicks and anything she can do to deliver an attack. When her hands was seized , her body wiggled like a worm that fell on warm and salty water."Whoah steady wifey I'm not the enemy!" She stop her movements when she recognized the voice. "Cole?" She looked at the face of her husband who was red with her attacks."Cole...help me." Suddenly she felt weak after her struggles together with hunger she was so focus in what she is doing she forgot to eat breakfast and lunch and it's already almost four in the afternoon. What happened next she wasn't aware when her body succumb to unconsciousness. Next she wakes up back to their room in Cole's place. "Rachel you gave me a fright! What were you thinking when you set off to your apartment alone? Knowing that the landlord's son has designs on you" Cole said obvi
" Whoah! Whoah... Easy girl I was just kidding!" Cole immediately retract his words." If you're trying to pull my leg then I'm telling you it's not funny! "" Hey relax! " Cole was anxious what's her next move seeing that she take hold of the glass of water in front of her. "You don't know me that much to judge me Cole. Don't you ever try to manipulate my life ! I am fed of people trying to run my life for me. Do you hear me! I hate to be treated like I'm just a worthless piece of shit!" Rachel is at the brink of being emotional. "Rachel honey calm down, it's me I'm just kidding, I'm sorry! " Cole look at her red-rimmed eyes that tears are threatening to fall. He immediately hug her and comfort her. Imprisoned by his strong arms in a warm hug, Rachel begin to cry, feeling the safe and secured feeling that she had never experienced since her nana died. Cole allowed her to cry her eyes out until she calm herself in a series of hiccu
In the days that followed Cole was extra nice to Rachel. On his wife two days off he took her to the Parker's ancestral house. His aunt Sarah was glad that Rachel is there. Rachel learned a lot from his aunt not only lessons in life but also business, the one thing that astound her is the number of painting collection found in the house. "Are you fond of painting dear?" Sarah asked when she saw her examining each painting hung on the wall. "Yes! As a matter of fact I am painting myself but looking at this framed pictures I can tell I'm nowhere near the artist itself." She confided. "Well you can never tell as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You may have been too hard on yourself. This are my sister's earliest works." Sarah explained. "Your sister? Cole's mother?" She asked. "Oh no...! You wouldn't see Ashley holds a paint brush even for simple fence painting she hates the smell of paints as she is allergic to it. I mean my sister Libby. She is now abroad managing
The next day Ysabela went to explore the city of Cameron her parents had said that she was born here while they are still starting up with their married life and building a name on the business world. They told her that they decided to leave the city and the country as a whole to find a better opportunities outside the city of Cameron do they set their eyes abroad to Santa Rosa the land of opportunities twenty years ago. But ss a lawyer Ysabela find so many inconsistencies that makes it suspicious.She decided to make her own investigation to come up with even more knowledge why her parents left the City of Cameron and now wanted to return making her the bait for the to be able to return. As she stroll the cities streets she has a very keen observations that eyes are following her. The incident the previous day on the airport made her realized that there must be someone famous who look like her.Back home in Santa Rosa city, Ysabela is known as a top-notch and brilliant young la
Rachel expected for Cole to send the woman away or deny her as his fiancee. But she was surprised when he told her"That will be all Miss Barnes. Tell the secretary to come in." She gave Cole an incredulous glare. She can tell that her husband had a sudden attraction to Reba's look alike, and the way Ysabela Brooks gave a reaction upon meeting Cole gave her the conclusion that the feeling is mutual. She wasn't able to refused in as much as she is the wife they are at the office and aside from the two of them only Erick Johnson is aware of their true relationship.She went out of his office fuming telling the secretary that she is wanted by the boss. She cannot concentrate on the screen in front of her, she kept glancing towards the door of the office expecting it to open soon but she was disappointed.When it finally opened Cole and Ysabela came out smiling at each other as if sharing a private joke. "Was the joke on me?" She wondered quietly. Cole and Ysabela left together to her
In the days that followed the couple's relationship begin to have a set back with Rachel avoiding contact with Cole. He missed her bubbly self, and he begins to regret what he have done. He began to fear the outcome should he and Rachel will do the deed , specially the complications that will follow if his suspicions was right . He longs to tell her of his suspicions but he is afraid that Rachel will go away from him and the realization that he was wrong on his assumption only to realize that she is forever gone because his suspicions was wrong and his wife will not be able to forgive him for his impulsive actions. He went back to his aunt Sarah seeking advice , but Sarah is out of town and cannot be contacted.He went back to his home, and look for Rachel. He found her in their room crying. "Rache, what is wrong ? Why are you crying?" She just look at him angrily and dried her tears with the palm of her hand. She rose from where she is sitting on the couch and tried to go to the b
Rachel sat beside the hospital bed waiting for Cole to wake up. He had been under observation for the last fourty-eight hours. The first twenty-four hours had been crucial, but when the Doctors said he is out of danger. They breathe a sigh of relief but since he did not wake up Rachel is beginning to feel anxious. "Cole please wake up We need you. Me and our children. I don't know how to manage without you." She said her silent appeal. Her tearful eyes caught the sight of her mother Olivia. Move with compassion she hug her daughter to give her support. Olivia with Kyle and Lian flew from Tinker Town when they heard the news. Sarah and Anna together with James came back to Cameron City to be with them. The only one who was hit hard by the gun fire on their side was Cole he was hit fatally taking the bullets intended for Rachel, when Mackenzie made his last straw to kill her. When Ysa yell the absence of the babies they knew they were double crossed she and Rachel immediately enga
"I saw you confronted your cousin uncle Albert. The next time I saw him he's inside the coffin after being missing fior a few days. Not only that I suspect the others have tha same fate." Karen was shocked when her father break into a heartily laughed."Ha ha ha ha! You are truly a Mackenzie!""I am?" Karen was stupefied by her father's amsusement."Yes that means you could have raise the idea when the investigation of his dissapearance and eventualyy death was going on but you choose to be quiet. That means you could conspire with me.""But?" "No more buts, come on help me to contact the parents. I will ask for a big amount to finance our next plan. I'm sure they will give heaven and earth just to have their children back.""Are we going to return the babies Papa?" Karen fear that her father had mre plans for the babies than the ransom money."I don't know, maybe, who knows, time will tell. He he he." karen realized that her father was not serious about returning the babies
"Stupid girl! Why did you attempt to things on your own. You ruin the plans I have been concocting for a long time now! " Karen stood in front of her father the furious Hugo Mackenzie ."But Papa I thought I can pull it off since not every one knew my face. I put on a mask to disguise myself. How was I to know that, that damn Colin Anderson had allerted his bodyguards checking everybody getting out of the hospital." Karen defended herself. " I didn't break you out of prison just to ruin what I have plans. Damn you!" He walk closer to her in an attempt to slap her. Calvin immediately put himself in between the father and daughter."Come to think of it sir! Your plan might still work. It was not you or your men who attempted the kidnapping, they must think that Karen acted on her own, after breaking out of prison. She will be the target of the authorities, while you are free to make your revenge." Calvin defended his girlfriend." You are right... I guess but she will be restraint f
It has been quiet for a while after Anna were able to restored the honor of the Villaluna's of La Estrella. Mackenzie's underground group was exposed and the fraud he committed was disclosed. He is now the most wanted criminal in La Estrella.Rachel thought it's kinda quiet. It's been peaceful now. Had they totally nuetralize Mackenzie's attack or had just simply gaining or preparing for another surprised. She went over in her mind the person who may be at Mackenzie's retaliation end. her grandmother and Grandfather-in-law are doing fine. her parents are good in Tinker Town that place is like a fortress. Although in its name itself it doesnt sound like something to take serious about. she is thinking that she might ask her father to change it later.Her Aunt Sarah is safe in La Estrella with her grand parents she is reuniting or rather reintroducing her attachment with Baron who had been a widower for a long time with a grown up daughter.. Who is trying to match her father
Melissa hurriedly cross the street in time that a black car block her path and another restrict her way going back and covers the activity between the two cars, from the sight of other people around. Just as fast they block her way it was that fast that she was force to embark on the first car and both race to an unknown location. "Let me go! Just who the hell are you people?" Melissa tried to escape from the hold of the persons detaining her. "Keep still or we render you unconscious, you would not like that. " one of the man told her. Melissa restraint her movements curious as who is the mastermind of this kidnapping. She had been on the run since she left her husband Gregor Anderson. She was so fed up with his slow wit in figuring out, how to change his last will to benefit her son Calvin or maybe he doesn't have the intention to do so. She wonders, does he know the truth about Calvin's birth since the beginning? Melissa was later on blindfolded she tried to protest but she was
With Rachel's presence Cole was able to put things into perspective . He took care of his father despite his shortcomings. They both talk to Sarah heart to heart to clear and whatever complications that might came later.He also pursue the whereabouts of his stepmother and her lover as well Calvin who suddenly disappeared on the face on the earth.Sarah became more calmer after having some serious thoughts. The only thing that's worrying them is their family In La Estrella. they have not receive any news from them. Rachel was heavy in her pregnancy, but it never stop her from helping Cole to achieve his goal he wants to be with Rachel when she will deliver their second baby and be a hands on daddy. Things that he missed when Llian was a baby. Despite the changes in their lives, the return of the people they thought have gone, gave a strong impact but it was a welcome surprised.The changes in the lives of the people who contributed to make their lives difficult have been given what w
" You cheated on my mother! You even have these plans from the beginning to take her wealth! How could you expect me to believe you now that you're saying you don't have involvement in her accdent?* Cole confronted his father and hearing what his aunt said of Gregor's revelation."Cole! It's true that I never loved your mother but I don't want her to die, especially she is pregnant at the time. I only waiting for the right time to divorce her." Gregor reasoned out. But Cole had so much dealing with his father's lies that he found it hard to believed what he says. " Do you think father that you can fool me with that? My mother is pregnant. It is not the right time to leave your wife carrying your baby in her womb, or you are just totally heartless. You took her money and leave! Only a month pass after her death you married your mistress. You're disgusting! "" That is the reason why it complicate things. When Melissa learned that I cannot leave Ashley right away because she is preg
With the information Cole have, he urged further for his private investigator to look back beyond the six years he had asked earlier. He had not received any news about his half brother he asked Kian to dig in to his half-brother activities. He too wondered why Calvin never showed his face to visit their ailing father.While Gregor was recuperating well enough under Sarah's supervision. He asked his private nurse to take him out for a breathe of fresh air."It's quite stuffy inside your room Greg, I'm glad you decide to explore the grounds." Gregor was startled to see Sarah who was tending her precious collection of Roses, greeted him trying to open up a conversation.He never had the chance before to get know his stepsisters before. He was busy making money and proving himself that he is going to be a prominent businessman."I have to try to get well for the sake of putting things in order." He replied, his stay in the hospital had made him realized that there are things he had
"Come to think of it Mom, if there is there is someone who knew Mackenzie it's me! I was detained in his mansion for months. He was civil to me at that time." She said matter of fact."Sweetie the reason he was treating you nice before is because he wants something from you, like your loyalty to go against us, your real family." Olivia corrected. " I'm so grateful how Nana has raise me up despite mother treatment of me and Daddy Oscar inability to defend me most of the time. She was able to instill on me good manners and have a compassionate demeanor." Rachel reminisce."Yes I'm so glad even when I didn't know the lady I can see how she raise you to have a good heart." Olivia hug her daughter on her side as the Rachel's baby bump is growing. "Mom I wonder what Cole is doing right now he didn't call me for two straight days already . Do you think his busy at work or he is doing some monkey business instead money business.""Kylie stop, Sweetie, Cole has been faithful to you. Ev