Jack Pov...I'm watching my grandchildren play with Andrew and Almira. They look like their father, why I didn't notice this when I visited Alejandro in Cebu? I had a face-to-face with him not just a few minutes. His kids were peas in a pod. I know he hated me for humiliating him before. I can see, the annoyance in his face, but he manages to talk to me like a professional. I regretted not giving him a chance and didn't listen to his mother as well. I've been tough ever since my wife died to protect my children. They were my treasure, my billions are not worth it if my kids aren't in good shape. I tried to nurture them as fierce, a fighter. It's normal for a father like me to become tough and strict. I hope they will see each other and sort out what matters most. Three years were already too much for their hearts, but I'm still afraid things will not go as I wished them. If my wife is still alive, she can help me. She's good at communicating in situations like this. My temper always
Samantha Pov...Ughh! Why does my head hurt so much? I groaned waking up and massaging my head before stretching my arms and slowly opening my eyes. My head is spinning like hell making me dizzy as my eyes twitch. I lazily grab my phone at the lampshade table to see what is the time already. Gosh! It's almost noon, got lucky today is Saturday I don't need to rush going to my work. I can still enjoy cuddling in my bed. After an exhausting week, a whole day bed hug is a must indeed! Being a model I am pampered in everything and my business is not something that bothers me like this. I salute my brother for his wisdom to do all of this in three years adding more! It's not just an exhausting but a life-threatening battle. He said this makes him sane but how? In my case, I'm going insane! I shrug it off getting off bed when I shivered cold.Wait! Why I'm naked and my whole body hurts like hell? What the hell happened last night? I just remembered drinking at the bar, how did I get home an
Anita Pov...As we reach the entrance of Vida Resort Palawan. I feel like, I'm in front of a jury waiting to be sentenced! My hands profusely sweat and goosebumps are all over my body. The unnerving feeling is making me waver. I breathe heavily, shaking my head! God, please calm my nerves, my feet feel weak to step forward."Hey! Just relax they won't bite, but they will stare!" Van jokes."Oh god! Van, please don't joke around!" I groan still shaking entering the resort."Take it easy. Breathe noona!" Van tries to console me, but my hard-headed head can't resist the unnerving feeling creeping into my bones. What is this feeling again? I only feel like this when something unexpected is going to happen."Mam Anita?" A woman called in the elevator, turning my head to her."Lea? Is that really you?" I blurted surprised to see her."Oh my god! It's really you, thanks goddess for visiting Vida Palawan ma'am, but why only now?" She ushered pulling us to her office whilst Van suddenly keeps
THIRD PERSON'S POV..."Where is Samantha?" Rex asks entering the lobby startling the receptionist with his deep voice."Sir, Ms. Lea brought her to the hospital. She fainted while waiting for Sir Alejandro." The receptionist replied immediately."What?" He burst out.The receptionist cowers at his loud voice. The atmosphere is odd as everyone is not in a good mood affecting everyone. Rex, pulled himself running towards the office restlessly. Alejandro is not the type of person to leave his work behind! Everyone knows how strict and punctual he is!Rex Calling!....."Mam, Sir Rex is calling." Lea chirped."Just text him we're on our way Lea!" Samantha replied."But mam!" She retorted."Sir Rex, Mam Samantha and I are on our way back to the office!" Lea texted Rex.When they arrived at the office, Rex immediately greeted them anxious. "What happened?" He asks frowning. Samantha didn't have a chance to respond running to the CR. Rex chases her while Lea put her medical check-up on top o
Jack Pov..."Anita sweetheart, when are you planning to go back to Palawan?" I asked her. The uneasy feeling creeps me a lot."Tomorrow daddy, Van wants to rest for a day and he's tired from his trip!" She responded. I want to tell her what I'm feeling but I'm scared I might do something to tensed her."Okay, sweetheart. We will bring Alex and Venus to the mall today. Do you want to come?" I ask hr. She might want to breathe out."Just a minute dad." She chimed. I watch my grandchildren playing with their mother. I can't help my mind wander somewhere. I still can't forget what James said about Alejandro's life of three years."His life is not simple as you think Jack. If I could turn back time I would chase and lock them, but I wasn't in my right mind that time. I was shocked to learn those things and it was too late to find the truth, the damage was already severe! I was there watching how his life turned into a living corpse trying to survive, but everyone has their own ends, Jack!
James Pov...We were watching when I got a terrifying call from Rex. I almost got a heart attack while Lorrie couldn't stop crying blaming herself for sharing pain but what happened is an accident. The next day we book a flight going to Palawan.The atmosphere is eerie as we reached Soledad Hospital where Alejandro is confined! My wife never utters a single word from our trip until reaching here. She isolated herself the moment Alejandro turns his life into a vault. She became an ordinary woman living that others didn't expect her to be. I can't do anything but supports her. We can never force someone to be what we wanted, but at least we can help by supporting them. She's my wife, the mother of my children and I love her."Daddy!" Samantha cried screaming approaching us."How is he, Sam?" I ask immediately trying to calm the heavy atmosphere."He's still the same dad! He won't respond, but his doctor tells us to continue what we are doing. I just hope he chooses to come back dad." Sa
Jack Pov... It's been two weeks since I heard from Anita that Alejandro is comatose. I didn't waste any time to drag his children to Palawan.We book at Vida Resort Palawan for the time being we're here. Looking at this beautiful scenery, I want to buy a property and even open a Paloma Motors branch, but that can wait. Anita and her family are our major priority. Now, I know why he chooses this place. With all the torment he went through, this place can help your mind at peace. I can't blame him for running here."Alex, sweetheart, come here!" I call him."Why grandpa?" He answered softly. They are sweet and lovely kids, but their personality quickly changes when angry and unhappy. Just one stare is enough to get their point. They definitely, inherited Alejandro's temperament. "We're going to visit someone in the hospital today. I want you and Venus to behave." I explained to him. He's a smart kid and easily understands instructions."With mommy?" He asks frowning."No, sweetheart,
Rex Pov... I watched them every night. Anita never leaves him when she's here. She poured all her love, longing, and regrets talking, singing, and caressing him. She always cries begging, pleading for him to wake up. I let her have all the moments she needed. I'll just interrupt her when I give her midnight snacks or coffee, but she only grabs a coffee. She said no appetite to grab a bite looking at the man she love in pain.Alejandro has been laying there for two months. Without the devices attached to him like his liquid food and oxygen, he'll be dead, but we don't give up. We believe he will come back to us. Patience is all we have left. We all stayed for a while as Uncle James call a priest to conduct a little mass and prayer for Alejandro's faster recovery. After the quick mass, I offered to send off the priest, leaving Samantha with them. Since what happened to Alejandro I completely forgot Samantha's check-up.After sending off the priest I returned to the hospital. I'm alr
Samantha Pov... After 5 Years... Of all the things that happen in our family, we become stronger. We face everything with open hands as we know we are in this together. Just as our beautiful, unforgettable promise on our wedding day. In sickness and health. For poorer and richer, we did! Our families didn't leave us as well. We help each other and achieve each of our dreams. I thought the family I dreamed of would never happen. Fixing what is broken isn't easy, especially if trust is already ruined. You can trust again, but it wasn't the same. Doubts are always there knocking you off. Triggering your mind to suspect! I live my life believing he loves me to keep doubts away, though he shows his undying love every day so do I. We always look like a newlywed couple or a teenager who is just in love. Giggling when we see our crush. That's what we both feel. It's been 5 years but our love isn't fading. As the days, months, and years passed by, our love blossomed unexpectedly. My brothe
After the wedding, we both decided to travel locally for a month for our honeymoon since she was already almost four months pregnant with our twins again. For our first destination, I chose to go to Baguio, then Bulacan before Subic for our honeymoon. After almost two weeks, we plan to go to Boracay and back to Palawan. Then I suggested the last week staying in the Manila Marriott Hotel. Samantha supported us all the way and gave some suggestions. I did not allow her to return to Australia and New York and asked her best friend to take care of her business there while she was away. I will let her travel when she has already given birth and is capable of moving comfortably. At the moment, I'm still in bliss that I want to be with them and see them anytime, especially my lovely wife, who amazes me all the time.We are here today at the Baguio Country Club and this is our second day. It's nice to go for a walk, from around five pm onwards, feeling the chilly breeze and fresh smell of
Rex Pov...Now that the long-awaited day came, I felt nervous and my chest was going to explode, fidgeting. Samantha and I are getting married today, but I'm nervous and worried. Three days before our wedding, she lived with her parents, saying that we had to be apart for three days before the said wedding day.In the three days that I was not with her, I could not sleep well or eat. I miss her cooking and how caring she was. You just have to wait a few hours, Rex, you will see her. I mumbled to myself. My other two friends did nothing but laugh at me as well as my brother!"Buddy, just relax! You will see her in a while before you don't want to see her!" He mocked, jokingly."That was before!" I uttered, embarrassed."Then what about now, if that was only before?" He asked back."Because now, I love her and don't want to lose her again." I responded shamelessly, seriously looking into his eyes.He was my best friend but Samantha was her only sister. He has the right to ask! He smirk
Rex Pov...Our upcoming wedding is taking a toll on us but in a nice way. I can't be happier reaching this stage with her after the roller coaster incidents.Maybe if Samantha hadn't been persistent, we wouldn't have had a happy ending but only pain until our twins grew up. I always say no, not because of my pride, but because I didn't pay attention. But with everything that has passed in our lives, we have learned to appreciate each other before everything it's too late. I'm always scared she might get sick or hurt herself.Our wedding is next month and I can't wait to call her Mrs. Jimenez.Samantha is three months pregnant and we only spent one month preparing for our wedding. She was already five months pregnant on the very day of our wedding, so the balloon design of her wedding gown looked even better. Both of our parents didn't want us to get married after she gave birth. They want us to get married before her belly grows. During our one-month preparation, we didn't have any
Rex Pov...I frown when memories of Coleen are back in my head. I really can't get her out of my life. She was once a part of my life, hiding from Samantha. I met her at a meeting with my client who is a regular customer at the Diner's Pub he owns. After a few meetings, I courted her. My courtship and our date lasted for three months. Since we share the same hobby, it is not difficult to get along. I thought I really, fell in love with her but I just now realized that I didn't love her like I loved Samantha, who I hid from my heart for a long time because of Coleen. My love and desire awakened the moment I saw her with someone else. I'm very angry because of jealousy, which I don't want to accept. I smiled again at my stupidity. I already have her, but I keep on pushing her away. I also loved Coleen but I love Samantha more. Now, I can get justice for her but a little sorry for her, since my heart has always been in love with my best friend's younger sister. I chuckled, sticking my
Rex Pov...My hunch was right. We were asleep and mom woke us up. They brought a lot of fruits and vegetables so that Samantha would have something nutritious to eat. I sighed, staring at the fruit they brought. I am not starving my wife! She asked permission to take the twins - oh no, actually, she is informing me that they took the twins and they will return when Samantha gives birth."That's not possible, mom. I've only been with them for a month, why take them away?" I protested."Rex your priority is Sam. It's not easy to get pregnant with mischievous children. When she gives birth, make twins again." She responded."Mom!" I blurted out in disbelief."What? I want grandchildren." She snorted again. Samantha was already red as a tomato."You just said it's hard to get pregnant and then you want to get her pregnant again." I protested again."Why, don't you want to have a lot of children? Isn't that what you always wanted to have a big family?" Mom sneered. Samantha's eyes widened,
After our successful get-together dinner, I left them enjoying themselves as I needed to go home. I already miss Samantha. I was in the middle of the road when Alejandro called."Hello Alejandro?" I gleamed."Where are you? Dad was supposed to bring the kids back but couldn't contact Samantha." He said. I felt nervous, clutching my chest. I'm allergic to these kinds of calls! My heart wants to jump out freakingly, nervous whilst my brain becomes stagnant and can't think quickly."What?" I exclaimed, nervous."I'm here at your house right now. See you later. I told dad to keep the kids for a while." He responded."Okay. I'm on my way, bro." I answered nervously. I was so happy just now, but now my heart feels like it's going to explode with fear and nervousness when she leaves me again. I shook that thing out of my mind, driving faster.After arriving at the condo, I took a long step to get inside. I searched the entire condo but there was no Samantha. The food I cooked was also untouc
Rex Pov...I went to work with a broad smile and energetic. Since my parents took the children, I left Samantha still sleeping. Before I left the condo I cooked her favorite food and will fetch her later to go home and see our kids. Those little munchkins I miss them so much! I hope Uncle James brings the twins back and will not ask for an extension. I miss them running towards me when I come home. Those are the precious moments I can't exchange with anything. I want to cherish these little moments while they can still be cuddled. I'm growing old scared I wouldn't be there when they needed me the most. Now, that I have Samantha beside me, I can't contain my happiness engulfing me. I wish I had been true to myself before. Loving Coleen was just my scapegoat to run away from her since she was too young for me! I am still over the moon at the sweet feeling of being loved and to love her again. I loved Coleen before but it wasn't this happy and the love I had for Samantha was not reall
Rex Pov...Uncle James took Xander and Alexa home. Mommy argued that they should be the first to take my children since they had just arrived. While they were arguing on the rooftop of the restaurant, I told Samantha to go home. Fuck! I miss her so much. I didn't know how much I missed her until that kiss I gave her. I was very anxious to pamper her again after three months when something happened in my condo. Her action at home two weeks ago in the study room was out of the box, but I enjoyed it. She really hides something obscene about herself. But it's okay as long as she does that thing only for me.I'm excited to reach home as I drive so fast. I wanted to go home but suddenly I changed my mind. I turned the car around and took her to my condo. No one is there and no one will bother us. I will mark what is mine, this time with love. I smiled and looked at her who was taking a nap. Our Hills View Paradise Restaurant is in Tagaytay, so the trip back to Manila is a bit heavy. Afte