When they calmed down their emotions, Harvey continued to drive the car while holding Arrianne’s hands. And from time to time, he will peek at his wife in the passenger seat.It was the first time Arrianne raised her voice to him, and he may be a masochist by enjoying it.
Meanwhile, Arrianne no longer entangled herself with what happened, as her mind is currently absorbed in thinking of the person who followed her a while ago. When she was still in the bookstore, she was distracted by her fear and did not think much about it. Now that she calmed down, was safe, and could think, she was sure to be familiar with that person. However, that person was connected to her in her past and not to Arrianne in the present.
After the call with Bianca, Ara again checked the news about Mira. She has not been able to check the whole story and what she thought was that the scandal was only related to the video that she knew Anaya had against Mira. But according to Bianca, she had multiple partners in different settings. Who made a move against Mira? Is it still Anaya as what was written in the novel? Or is there someone else behind the dark?Yes, she believes that what was happening to Mira is a bit harsh. However, she is no virgin Mary who will just shrug her shoulder when someone harms her. She admits that she holds grudges, and even if she loses in battle, she will count that debt and return it double. It is just that, this time, she has a complicated opinion regarding Mira. She has no grudge against Mira. What had happened
When Ara returned to her senses, she suddenly felt hot. She knew that her face was now crimson red. She went to the pantry and immediately drank a glass of cold water.‘He is surely taking advantage of me,’ she said to herself without realizing that it was her who took the initiative to kiss Harvey.When she fully recovered, she thought that her son would be arriving soon. Considering the rush hours, they will surely be stuck in the heavy traffic. Ara t
After Adrian left to call his father, Uncle Domeng gave her a paper bag with a box inside. Uncle Domeng motioned her to open it. When Ara opened the box, she raised her brows upon seeing its content. She doesn’t know what Uncle Domeng means by giving her this ‘meaningful gift’. She looked up with a questioning look.“It’s my gift. You have encountered some disadvantages today while you were outside. I want to apologize for my negligence, but that would only come as an excuse. So, I brought you some self-defense weapons that you can use when something happens without me; or Harvey by your side. You can at least defend yourself until we come to your rescue. You can choose whatever you like.” Uncle Domeng explained“Uncle, it’s not your fault that someone followed me when I went outside. Anyway, thank you for this... but... are you sure you are giving me a g-gun? I’m okay with the other like this pepper spray, and the others but this?” she was skeptical to accept the ‘gift’ Uncle Domeng
Ara saw a pile of papers when she opened the black envelope. She sat down on the carpet and started to read everything carefully for fear to missed something important.She then saw an old picture. It was a family picture with a young couple and a child, probably one year old. She turned it back and saw a written message. July 8A year has already lapsed that the source of our joy has arrived. It’s my baby girl’s birthday. She looks so lovely, and she looks like my beautiful wife. But my wife said that she got her bright and lovely eyes from me.When you were born, I still remember you were so tiny, and I was so afraid to hold you for fear that I might break you. Now, you were already so naughty, but I enjoy it, and I love it.I hope that you grow up happily, make your dreams come true, and live your life without anything to regret. We have chosen the name Arrianne, which means power and complete, and that is what we hope for you.I and your Mom love you so much!!!LoveDadArrianne’
The next day, after she sent her son to school, she went back to the mansion and changed her dress to a pair of shirts and jeans with a jacket. She went to the garage and picked up the motorbike. She doesn’t know how to drive a car, but she knows how to drive a motorbike, and it is a good thing that there is one motorbike in the garage. Upon inspection, she immediately knew that the motorbike was modified. Although she only used a scooter in her previous life, she still checked if she could handle it. She picked up the helmet and started the engine when she knew she could handle it.She went to the address she saw yesterday. She knew she could not go through the subdivision's gate, but she wanted to observe at least from the entrance gate. But to her surprise, when she was at the subdivision's entrance gate, the guard immediately opened the gateway and allowed her to go through. The guards even saluted her. While she found it a little strange given the circumstances that the subdivisi
When the servant appeared again with the snacks she requested, she instructed her to bring them to the room where she usually put her belongings.She knew nothing about this house. She doesn’t even know if she had her study and walk-in closet, just like where she lives now. She can only know how to pretend and follow the servant where she will bring it. After the servant put the snacks on the table inside the room and left, she immediately closed the door and looked around. It was spacious. Upon opening the door, you will see the receiving area, where there was a coffee table and sofa. On the side should be the make-up table as it has a mirror and a different set of make-up and lipstick. Then, a sliding door separated the receiving area from the walk-in closet full of different types of clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories. She looked at the clothes, which were different from her walk-in closet in the mansion. She thinks that Arrianne is way too showy in her clothing style. Her dres
When she arrived at school, her son was already waiting. It's not advisable to ride a motorbike with a child, especially on a highway. But, she was already familiar with the shortcuts of going home, and there will be no traffic enforcer who would reprimand her. Besides, her son will wear protective gear. “Mom!” Adrian was surprised when he saw his mother on a motorbike.“Hi, honey! Is it okay with you riding a motorbike? If not, we will wait for Uncle to pick you up.”“No. It's okay Mom.”“Are you sure?” she asked.“Yes. Mom is too cool when driving the motorbike.” Ara smiled at her son’s comment and ruffled his hair.“then, let’s go.”“Let’s go!” Adrian excitedly said. She pick-up the helmet and assisted her son in putting the helmet. Ara also put some protective gear on his knees and arms. She also put on a passenger belt with handholds that she bought before going to her son’s school as an additional safety measure.“Hold tight, and we’re going,” she said and drove the motorbike.
Ara was still confused when she woke up. Then she realized that she was in the hospital. But, it was strange. There is something different because she saw herself lying in bed. She was still contemplating what was happening when suddenly the nurse barged in, went to the crib, and pick-up the child. That was when she noticed the crib near the hospital bed. The nurse picked up the child and went out. At first, she never doubted whether the woman in bed was her in her previous life or Arrianne. She initially believed that the woman was her. Of course, that was because she knows herself best. But looking that there were a child and the scene had never happened in her life, she was now sure that the woman in bed was Arrianne. Although she and Arrianne look alike that she cannot deny herself. But one thing is confusing, she has never been in the hospital what more to give birth. So, even with doubt, she believes that the woman was Arrianne, and what was happening is she watched one of Arr
The next day, it was still dark outside when Adrian woke up. He immediately climbed out of bed and went to his parent’s room. He knocked softly but heard nothing, so he slowly opened the door and carefully climbed up in the middle of the bed, lay down, and hugged his mother before closing his eyes. Harvey opened his eyes. He can only shake his head but does not say anything. He carefully tugged the quilt to his wife and son and hugged them both.When Ara woke up, she saw Harvey sitting in the bed with his laptop and Adrian with his book.“Wake up?” Harvey said when he felt some movement in his wife’s side.“Hmmm, Good morning, happy birthday, baby!” Ara said when she saw her son. She got up and hugged and kissed him.“Good morning, Mom!”“What time is it? Why didn’t you wake me up?” she turned to her husband.“It’s still early. Don’t worry.”“Let me prepare for our breakfast first before we go out.”“Actually, why don’t we let Aunt Melba prepare our breakfast? You don’t have much rest
After another week of recovery at home, Adrian was finally able to return to school. And soon, Friday comes and it’s a day before Adrian’s birthday. It was planned that they would celebrate Adrian’s friend and classmates and tomorrow, the actual day of his birthday will only be celebrated by their family. When it the time for the student to return home, the class where Adrian belongs was happily chatting, while walking to the gate. When they reached the gate, they looked for their nannies or parents who picked them up, and then they looked at Adrian to ask for their service. Adrian looked around and saw his Aunt Lulu walking to their side.“Are you ready guys?” Lulu smilingly asked.“Yes!” the children happily shouted.“Then, let’s go”. There are only 20 children plus their nannies and the parents who pick up their children, so Ara rented a bus for them to fit in. Although some of the parents who pick up their children have their own car, they still ride the bus as it is a rare exp
Ara immediately went to the bathroom to wash up. When she opens the bathroom, she found no one inside the room. Harvey was not inside but heard him talking to someone on the phone. She lay down on the bed to wait for Harvey to finish his call, but before even Harvey returned to the room, Ara could no longer fight her exhaustion and tiredness. Her lack of rest and sleep this past few days had taken her the moment her body touched the bed.Harvey listened to his wife’s gradually steady and shallow breathing. He slowly lay beside her, embraced her, and kissed her forehead before closing his eyes. He was also sleep-deprived these past few days and needs to rest. After a week, Adrian was discharged from the hospital and allowed to recuperate at home. During this time, while the investigations were ongoing, the case had already been filed in court against the woman who injured Adrian. The case was also featured in the news and is trending in social media. There are a lot of video clips of
Ara confirmed first that Adrian had already fallen asleep. After waiting for him to be in a deep sleep, Ara got out of bed and tucked him in before she left the room. She went to the connecting room, which she used as her room while accompanying Adrian. The hospital really lives up to its tagline, where the patient lives like a guest in a hotel; just like the room they booked, it has its own kitchen, living area, and two rooms for the patient and the other for the one, for those who are taking care or looking after the patient.Ara picked up her notebook and wrote her ideas for her son’s birthday. She was in a good mood right now, and her ideas came effortlessly. Besides, the time is a bit tight because she only has a month to plan everything. She has a lot of ideas, and she writes them down in her notebook one by one and how they should be done. She also wrote the menus, the giveaways, gifts to give to those who will attend, prices for the games, etc. Of course, she needed to have A
After Ara’s emotions subsided a little, and after she calmed down, Harvey and Ara walked and sat beside Adrian’s bed. Harvey silently held his wife’s hand and sometimes hugged her to give her some comfort and assurance that everything would be fine and that Adrian soon woke up.It was terrifying quiet inside the ward, with only the sound of various instruments running. The wait for Adrian to wake up seems too long. But both the husband and wife did not want to break the solemnity of silence. They were comforting themselves and knowing the presence of the other was enough and having their own thought wishing for Adrian to wake up soon and his fast recovery.When the night fell, Adrian woke up, and Ara was so happy, and finally, her heart felt relieved and settled. She didn’t even realize her face was already soaked with tears from crying because of how happy she was. “Mom, I’m sick!” Adrian said while trying to look aggrieved and looking for an embrace from his mother, but Ara was too
After Uncle Domeng finished talking about the result of the investigation, she also instructed him to investigate further regarding the family of Janet and if they could uncover the mystery of Adrian’s birth. She was curious as to who is his biological mother. Uncle Domeng nodded and left the room to continue with the task. Ara picked up her phone and dialed a number saved on the phone. Her heart was beating faster as the phone kept ringing. Just the other party picked up the phone on his end, the phone in Ara's hand was suddenly snatched, and when she looked back, it was her father. She frowned and looked as if asking for the reason behind his attitude. Enrico saw the name on the phone and directly canceled the call before looking at his daughter questioning look.“Why are you calling him?” Enrico asked first, not minding the puzzled look from his daughter.“I just want to know if he knows that Adrian was not Janet’s son.” Despite the dissatisfaction of Ara, she still answered her
After Uncle Domeng confirmed that the husband and wife would keep the matter a secret, he expressed his thanks and immediately went to Ara’s side and saw Ara’s father opening the food pack.“Let’s eat first before you talk about everything. I know you want to know about the investigation, but it’s hard to think if you are hungry.” Enrico said to her daughter.“I’m not hungry,” Ara said while looking at her Uncle.“Even if you’re not hungry, you still have to eat, so you can have the strength to taking-care of Adrian. What will happen to him if you will get sick.” Enrico still tried to persuade his daughter, but Ara just closed her eyes while sitting on the bench near the ICU where Adrian was put for observation after the surgery. After looking at her daughter, he sighed and shakes his head. After a while, he called her using the tone which he usually used when he was disciplining her when she was still a child.“Arrianne Jade Lusuegro!” Ara suddenly opened her eyes when she heard her
Just after Ara hung up the phone, a nurse went to her side and introduced herself as the one from the organization and the one who would donate blood for her son. She found out that her name was Ana, a nurse in the Pediatrics Department in the Hospital, and was already aware of her son’s condition even before the organization posted a notice to the group.Ara thanked her and gave her a calling card to contact her if she needed help in the future. That was the only thing she could do for the woman as the organization prohibits members to accept payment in helping their members or their family when it comes to helping them with blood donations. So, to show her gratefulness for saving her son, Ara is willing to help in return. Besides, her husband was rich and powerful, and his connection was wide, so she believed it would not be hard to help in the future.Ana thanked her, and just as she turned around to go where she was going to draw blood; when suddenly, someone grabbed her hand. Ara
After coming down from Marinaya Mountain, Ara, and her father decided to rest at a nearby hotel before returning to the city. After they checked in, Ara checked her phone and saw that the battery was already drained, which could be expected considering that they had been staying in the tribe for almost a month. She picked up the charger and went inside the bathroom to take a bath. Although the tribe community was located in the innermost of the mountain, the tribe created a secret passage that allowed them to go in and out of the community to the town faster, but it was still exhausting going down the mountain for over half a day. Now, she only wants to have a long soak in a hot bath. She adjusted the water temperature, put a few drops of lavender oil, and lit a scented candle for a more relaxing effect. It’s a good thing that for a small town, they have such a 3-star hotel, and their services were already top-notch, and she saw that there was already tourist exploring the place. Ma