Ange's POVMelo has been on my tail lately. I didn't know that he followed me back home. I was just surprised that he came knocking on our house one night. Good thing mom was here at Greg and Gracelyn's. What is he thinking? What if my sister and mom will know what happened between us?"It's Kevin's baptism next week. You should come." Gracelyn said while we are eatung breakfast. Kevin is Izzy's son."I'll see if I don't have any scheduled appointments.""Come with us dear. It can be a form of family bonding for us. Please? I rarely get to see you both and fun with you at once."Mom begged. I sighed inside. "Okay mom". I said and forced a smile.What if Melo is there and didn't fly back to America yet? I don't want to face him. That is the mere reason I am here staying with Gracelyn and Greg."Thank you." Mom excitedly answered. I immediately eat my breakfast and went out ahead of Greg. I needed to go to work early today. I have reports to finish.I was rummaging through my bag when
Gracelyn's POVThere is something wrong with Ange and Melo. It's just like they are hiding something. I just can't pin point what is it."Im off to work now love." Greg said and give me a goodbye kiss. I am habing my coffee while.sorting out my products."Take care." I said and see him off the door.Greg and I had never spend some quality time together since what happened to our baby. He became alcoholic and I busied myself in my live selling online. Thankfully my business is profitting gradually. Mom is helping me with it. I thought online selling is not that hard but It is not as easy as black and white. I need to effort and of course time is my most investment. I need to washed them, sort them and packaged properly the orders. Some reserved orders are not claimed so I need to unpacked them again and sell. I think, our worked has helped us moved on but we didn't know that we are already becoming to engross to it that we forget to have fun time together."Mom, get ready. We're going
Gracelyn's POVThe revelation from Melo shocked me to the core. I kept it to myself for the mean time. I am waiting for Ange to voluntarily confess.As for Melo, he got a scolding full of curses from me. He is older than Ange for seven years. He should have think before he let himself be swayed with temptation. He talked advantage of their drunken state? I can't believe him and when I asked him if he loves Ange he said he didn't know. "Why are you frowning? You look like someone made you angry early in the morning." Greg hugged me from behind.I am sitting on the edge of our bed."Nothing love. I am just thinking about my business." I lied."Love what if let's get married already?" He suddenly blurted out while pkaying with my hair.I turrned to him."Are you sure?" I asked."Of course I am. We've been engage for a long time and living together. I am sorry that I didn't asked you earlier it's just that the work and what happened to our baby, me moving on made me so busy. I am sorry t
Ange's POVI saw Melo and Gracelyn together again. I was in the middle of discussion with a client when I saw them. It distracted me and it pains me. I feel so jealous yet I don't have any right. In the first place, I was the one who turned down Melo's proposal of marriage. How can I accept that when he.will just be marrying me.because of what happened between us.I saw Gracelyn went to the rest room."So that will be all. See you next time." My client smiled and.I smile back. We shake.hands and go on our ways.I know Gracelyn was waiting for me but I don't want to face her right now. Not with this state. I went to the nearest seaside and just sit on the sand watching the waves come and go.My secretary messaged me that my sister.is asking for me but I didn't.reply. I stand up and drive back to the city. I went to a bar to chill out. I needed this. My mind need this so that atleast for a moment I will forget about Melo and about what I feel."One bottle of Margarita please."I gulped i
Gracelyn's POVIt's been a week since my last talk with Ange. She made so mad that I don't want to talk to her. She talks as if a baby isn't a living thing. She talks as if babies are just everywhere. She didn't know the longing I've been feeling. Longing to be a mother with a cute baby to cuddle. A baby who will wake me up midnight, a baby who will always want me. I really wanted to get pregnant but since my miscarriage I always have my period every month. Every month, seeing those one line, saddens me. I am already on the verge of giving up and if Ange will be the one to give me a child then I'll accept it as my own. I need to discouraged Ange to have an abortion at all cost.I went to my closet to change. I will visit Ange. I was rummaging through my piled clothings when a pack of napkin falls to my head.I pick it up and returned it. I went ot the bathroom and prepare the bath tub. I went to our room again because I forgot the towel. I don't know why something is bothering me sin
Greg's POVI went home right away after my shift. I didn't went home last night because of the emergency case we had to operate.I miss my fiancee and I miss home. I miss our comfortable bed with her in it."I'm home!" I shouted upon oening the door.I heard laughters from the kitchen. I went in there and saw my fiancee and her sister together with my mother in law."Greg!" Gracelyn said and give me a tight hug.Her smile is usually bright today or maybe because I didn't see her for two days and one night?"I miss you." I chirped and give her a peck."I miss you too." She answered sweetly."Before you go lovey- dovey there, Greg, sit and let's eat." Rebecca said.I sit beside Gracelyn and noticed that their eyes are all puffy . Seems like they have been crying. What happened when I was away?"What happened to you guys ?""Why?" Gracelyn asked while getting herself a hotdog."Your eyes are puffy."They all laughed which made me more confused."Well, I'll leave the story telling to Grace
Gracelyn's POVFinally, the wedding is set. It will be on Greg's birthday. Thankfully the hospital give him a week break for our wedding. The preparation is exhausting though. It wears us out. Greg said that I should leave it to them but I want to partake in it. It's my wedding in the first place."You should rest. Stress, walking and all is not good for you.""But I want to come." I insist. I think being hard headed comes with the pregnancy. I noticed my behavior changing. I'm so grateful thaty pregnancy isn't like the fiirst one. The vomiting and dizziness aren't that much.Greg looked at me sharply. He is reprimanding me silently using his eyes."Fine!"I lie down back to bed and cover the blanket to me up to my head.I heard Greg sigh but didn't say a word and just closed the door behind him. They will be giving out the invitations today and I understand that staying inside the car and walking will be tiring for me but my hormones doesn't make it easy for Greg. I always nagged him
Gracelyn's POVI glanced at myself in the mirror one last time before I walked down the aisle. I can't believe at the reflection I am seeing. Is this actually me? The make up artist has overdid her job. She made me the most beautiful woman on this day. Since I am not fun of heels, I wore my white running shoes for a change. Well, they couldn't know what I wore in this long gown, can they?I went out of the room and I entertwined my hands with my parents. They both smiled at me tears are starting to fall."You will ruin your make up mom." I whispered.She immediately dried her tears. Dad cleared his throat and smile at me. I know he was about to cry to but he is forcing himself not to. I gave them both a peck on their checks and they enclosed me with a hug. Them doing this makes me feel like a child again . Enclosed in their protective embrace. We heard the emcee call out to us so we started walking towards the hall.The church is packed with our guest and with the numbers of sponsors
Greg's POVWhen we met Gracelyn and Chris at the Disneyland it bothered me a lot that I couldn't sleep that night. I know something is off but I couldn't figure it out. I don't want Riza to know so I just acted normally. When they came here at the house, I felt like I've known Gracelyn all my life but I couldn't remember anything about her. Seeing her with Chris makes my heart ache but I don't know why.When I found out that Chris was just her friend I rejoice which it shouldn't be. I am already a married man for goodness sake. Many things were bothering me since I met them. I felt emotions I shouldn't have felt. But when my parents arrived all the things that bothered me came to light. I don't know if I should hate my parents for it. I don't know if I should follow Gracelyn when she walked out on us or stay with Riza. Due to the mixed emotions that I felt, I locked myself in the guest room."Greg, please open the door." Riza asked but I didn't dare move from my spot.I heard her si
Gracelyn's POVI walked out of their house because I couldn't face them anymore. I don't want to hear their excuses anymore or else I am gonna blame myself for what happen. I don't want to be in a hell hole of depression again because I have a daughter to take care of."Mommy, why are you crying? Why are all shouting a while ago?" Lyca innocently asked while wiping my tears.I hugged her tightly and continue crying. Chris caressed my back. I didn't know that he followed us."Let's go home." I said to him and he nodded without a word.He scoop Lyca in his arms and put his other arm on my shoulder. "Do you want to drink?" Chris propose after he lay Lyca down on the bed. She fall asleep in Chris arms. "Yes please." I said and we went downstairs."I wouldn't be asking you if you are okay because I know you are not. I wouldn't be asking questions. I want you to voluntarily express it but if you don't want to it's okay, I won't force you to. I just want to tell you that it's not your fau
Eloy's POVUpon seeing Gracelyn all the things we did in the past has scared me. It hunts me every night and it scares me that someday this would happen. I want to hide and never to talk to her but I know she needs to know. She deserve to know what happened with in the past four years. But I didn't know how to start."Eloy--- Gracelyn??" It's Tina. "Surprise." Gracelyn said."Come on here honey." I asked my wife and she sat beside me across Gracelyn."Why are you here? Why did you even show up?!" My wife said in a shaky voice full of hatred. She is blaming Gracelyn of Greg's accident. We found out that Greg has been feeling stressed and worn out due to the situation their family is in. Gracelyn isn't talking to Greg and was depressed because of her dad's demise. Greg went out of the house that night because they have a little quarrel. Gracelyn doesn't want to go for a psychiatric check up. Partly, we are also to be blame because we aren't their to guide them. On the contrary, my wif
Gracelyn's POV"How are you feeling?" Christ asked me. I look at him not knowing what to say. We are at the terrace of his house drinking wine. The view is beautiful but it isn't enough to ease the pain and betrayal that I feel right now. So this is what I get for patiently waiting. "I got their number, in case you want to call them."I went inside. It's getting chilly."I don't know if I want to meet Greg again."I replied honestly."But you deserve to know the truth. You've waited for him for four long years.""His parents buried that truth long time ago. Even if let's say Greg lost his memory, his parents didn't. They know that he has a wife and a daughter waiting for him. Why let him have a second family?""I don't know Gracelyn." I looked at Chris."I am sorry that I am venting out to you."He shrugged and smile."Maybe, I really should give them a call."I decided and asked their number. "Hi! This is Gracelyn, Christ companion. We meet at the Disneyland a while ago. We are a
Chris POVLyca woke up so early and went in my room to wake me up. "Uncle! Uncle!" Lyca shrieked in my ear."Wake up!" She said yelled at me while tugging at my blankets."Hmmmm" I just said and tried to cover my ears and went back to sleep."Wake up uncle!" She again said.I kicked my blankets and rubbed my eyes. I yawned and stretched before climbing down my bed. "Okay fine. I am awake.""Let's go to the kitchen." She cheerfully said and pulled me. I thought her mom is already awake but when we went in the kitchen no one is there except the cook. The cook is already cooking some dishes."Are you the one who requested those dishes?" I asked Lyca. She nodded and smile."I want us to go to the Disneyland early. I want to enjoy and roam the whole day." She said which made me smile at her and gently pinch her chubby cheeks."Where is your mom?" I asked while making a coffee."She is still sleeping. Her snore woke me up. I tried to wake her up but I couldn't wake her up no matter what
Gracelyn's POV"Mommy can I bring Freya with me?"Lyca entered my room with her doll. She calls her doll Freya."I think we should leave her behind honey. We should prioritize the clothes we we will be wearing there. Don't worry, I will tell your grandma to look after her.""Okay mom." Lyca said a little bit sad."It's okay honey because when we get to Disneyland you will be able to see your favorite disney princesses and of course their castle.""Really mom?" She said. Her eyes sparkled.I reached my laptop and googled Disneyland. I showed her all the things she can see there. She smile widely and exited my room excitedly."Lala! Disneyland is so cool !" She shouted going down the stairs. Lala is what she call mom, her grandma.I smile and continued packing our things. Tonight is our flight going to Tokyo. Chris said that we should flight tonight so that we can be early tomorrow to venture the place.I went down the kitchen after packing. The two is having a serious conversation they
"First honor, best in math, best in english, best in story telling, most neat and most kind, Ms. Lyca Filmore." The master of ceremony announced.Her proud grandma went up with my child towards the stage to pin her ribbons and get her certificates. Lyca proudly raised her ribbons and certificates with all smiles for me to see. I smile at her proudly and give her a thumbs up. I am the one getting their photos with her grandma Rebecca. I am so proud of what my daughter has achieved. She is a blessing to me since she was born. She is the reason of all my smiles despite what is happening between me and her dad.Mom and Lyca went back to their seats and patiently waited until the ceremony is over."I am so proud of you Lyca." Mom said and carried my baby inside the house just after we arrived home and get out of the car. We decided to just cook at home than going to a restaurant. We want to celebrate her achievements with our family and friends which were already in our house chatting and
Gracelyn's POVAnge called me that she will be the one to relieve me since mom's blood pressure is high. I went home after Ange came. I miss my daughter and I feel guilty that she needs to be transported here and there due to the situation we are in. Greg's parents will come next week and I can eventually relax knowing that many will relieve me to watch over Greg. The doctors said that he might be in a comma. I feel exhausted but I can't give up yet.---------------One year has passed but Greg is still in comma. Good thing the hospital allowed me to take home Greg to lessen the expenses. I will just call the hospital in case of emergencies. I also needed to work from home to support our expenses. Through this I can take care of Greg and our baby and work at the same time. Lucky me, my daughter is a well -behave child like she knows our situation. The hospital that Greg works also give some money but it isn't enough. Ange also organize a page for Greg asking for donations to help us
Rebecca's POVI have been here in the hospital for two days already but Greg hadn't show yet any signs of waking up. I am already getting worried for him and my daughter. His parent's flight was delayed and Gracelyn didn't come visit yet after I told her to go home. I feel pity for my daughter that troubles and problems like this seemed to love her but I am praying to God to give her strength to face this things. Doctors and nurses are going back in forth here but they say the same thing all the time. I went out of the room for a while to eat breakfast outside. They don't serve foods for the watchers here. "Gracelyn. How are you?""I am fine mom. How is Greg mom?""The doctor is telling me the same thing every time he comes by. That we should wait for him to wake up in his own." I sigh and drink a cup of water. I feel upset delivering this sad news to my daughter." I see. If it's okay with you mom can you come look for Lyca. I will be the one to watch Greg for today so that you can