"Ma'am, please don't tell Sir. Lucas, I showed you the list of his appointments." I sparingly smiled at Jovelle. "You don't need to be nervous, Jovelle. So go ahead, show me that." Her hand was shaking as she handed me a folder. "Thank you, you can leave me here for now." "Go ahead, Ma'am." After she left my husband's office, I turned my eyes. I opened every cabinet on his desk, but I didn't see anything unusual there. Next I approached a suitcase, but it had a code so I couldn't open it. When I couldn't find anything out of the ordinary, I turned my attention to Lucas' list of appointments. I swallowed before opening it. I skimmed the first page until I got to the fourth page. My heart beat faster when I saw the dates and times. The place was different, but my eyes focused more on his schedule the day before he went to Batanes. "Blocleaf Cafe? Roxanne Domingo?" I read in some detail. I felt weak and sat down on a swivel chair. I clutched my chest, as I continued to t
"Ahh..." "My head hurts. It's a good thing Lucas hasn't come back from Batanes yet." "Chelsea, thank you, by the way. It's a good thing you picked me up, so you saved me from the guy who had plans to disrespect me at the bar last night." I looked at her as she remained speechless. "Why are you silent about that? Did I say or do something wrong to you last night?" worried that I asked her more. "Dianna, I'm not the one who saved you from the maniac guy you are talking about. I'm not the one who took you to your house either." I leaned back in my swivel chair and let go of the ballpoint pen in my hand. "You must be kidding. You're the only one I know who knows I was in that place last night." My voice dripped with disbelief. "I'm telling the truth." "If it's not you, who is it? Could it be my husband? Did he go there for a moment and take me home before he went back to his work?" Her eyes were rolling because of what I said. "It's Dylan I'm talking about, Dianna." I laughed
"Then that's a double celebration! I am so happy for you, Dianna." Chelsea looked at Lucas who was next to me. "And of course, this Lucas' dream of having a family will finally come true. Isn't it Lucas?" "Maybe this husband of yours jumped when he saw that your pregnancy test was positive! Right, Lucas?" I looked at Lucas and then I lightly squeezed his hand that was holding me. "Yeah..." "By the way, why don't you seem happy? You must be happy because it's your first child with Dianna, or maybe it's the second that I'm just not aware of?" I saw how Lucas swallowed. I pointedly looked at Chelsea, to which she just laughed. "Oh hey, let's go! I'll talk to my other guests first. Thank you for your gifts." Chelsea kissed my cheek, before she left us again. When Chelsea was out of my sight I looked at Lucas. He kept rubbing the back of his neck. My gaze fell on our hands holding each other, I could feel the coldness of his. "Lucas, are you okay?" "Ah, y-yes! Where is their
I woke up to the light of the sun coming from the bedroom window. I opened my eyes and saw that Lucas was no longer by my side. I got up and tied my hair. I peeked out of our room when I noticed a shadow. I put on my cellphone and slowly walked. "Good! I am willing to double the money. As long as you do what I tell you to do." He hid his cellphone on the side below him. And he went down the stairs. My mind wondered who he was talking to, but another day passed without me knowing. The following days passed, I still did not receive any news from the private investigator I hired. In the quiet garden behind our house I ate another slice of mango, Chelsea did the same. We both stopped our work first, that was my own decision, while he was what Dave ordered her to do, which at first she didn't want to follow. "Your belly is already big, Chelsea. Your husband made the right decision," I said, pointing with my fork to her protruding belly. Chelsea's face glow more. She really love
I was already on my way out of our house to visit my brother Leoncio, when I heard the doorbell ring. I put my bag first inside my car and walked quickly towards the front door. "Wait a minute," I stopped right before opening the door, as I saw Dylan who was just looking at me with his arms crossed over his chest. "What are you doing here?" I asked him. "I need to talk to you, Dianna." "If it's about the old matter, just forget it. I also don't care what your opinion is about my husband and me. Besides, as long as it's only possible, I don't want to see you again." "I didn't come here to argue with you. I just want you to listen, that's it." I stared at him. I could still see him glancing at my belly. "Fine, go on! I'll give you a few minutes. I have something to visit, and I still need to call my driver." "Aren't you going to let me in first?" My eyebrows meet as I rolled my eyes. "Wow! You are so demanding , Mr. Rios." I noticed that he held back his laughter, but he als
I entered the opulent hotel lobby with my heart racing. The marble floor appeared serene, bathed in the warm glow of the magnificent chandeliers. But a storm raged within me. I needed to uncover the truth about my husband's suspected affair. Approaching the front desk, a receptionist greeted me with a warm smile."Good evening, Ma'am? How can I assist you?" I squeezed my cooling hand, trying to calm my nerves."I'm looking for a guest. It's my husband, Lucas Rodriguez.""Is he accompanied by anyone, Ma'am?" My mouth turned half open for a second, as I decided to answer her question. "Probably not. I don't think he'd bring anyone else to his room," I even sound proudly when I said that. "Can you tell me the room he checked into?" Even though Dylan had already texted me the exact room, I wanted to make sure. I didn't want to make any mistakes.The receptionist swiftly tapped on the computer in front of her. I wondered if her eyesight was failing, as she leaned closer to the screen mul
I slowly opened my eyes, confused about my location. Looking around, I realized I was in the hospital. I feel so weak, like there's something wrong within me. "Thank God, you're awake now," Chelsea said. Behind her was Dylan."M-My baby? What happened to my baby?" She approached, holding my hand, and remained silent. I placed my hand on my belly. I noticed the way they exchange glances. My heart beat faster, I don't want to think that I lost my child. "Chelsea, speak up! I'm asking you! Is my baby okay?" They exchanged more worried glances. I tried to sit up, but Chelsea restrained me."What's going on? Why won't you answer me?" I stared at Chelsea, and suddenly, she started to sob. When I looked at Dylan, he averted his gaze."D-Dianna... Your baby didn't make it." I pulled my hand away from Chelsea. I feel my throat go dry. My eyes fill with tears as my body goes numb. A sob escapes from my mouth. Chelsea move closer to me and holds me tight. I bury myself into her shoulder. My bo
Its been one week, I hired some men so that Lucas can't go near me. As the sun sank on the horizon I walked towards the door next to my room, with a heavy heart. I looked around the room. It's really beautiful, with some toys around. I smiled painfully as I picked one of the stuffed animals from the cribs and hugged it tightly, as the unbearable pain started to linger within me. I started sobbing. I thought that here in this house we would fulfill one of our dreams of having a happy family, but here I will feel the most painful part of my life. Although my knees were weak, I walked out of the room, still hugging the stuffed toy. With a numb mind I climbed to the top of our house and from here I looked up at the sky that was already dark. "Mommy will follow you, baby..." "Just wait me for a while please..." I said smiling but crying and then I put my feet on the railings here. I closed my eyes with my tears falling continuously. I was happy to be with my child but before I