Rex Pov...I went home and didn't know what to think or what to say. My mind is in a mess whilst my heart is torn into pieces grieving about everything that happened in my life just because of Georgia.If I could go back to the day I met Georgia, I would have wrung her neck. She is not a human to commit those crimes just because of her revenge. Why does she have to empathize with all the people when she can talk to me? She is dangerous!What's in her heart is not love but obsession and that's scary! I was so lost in myself that I did not notice Samantha was not at home. I went straight to my study room and lay down on the sofa closing my eyes as soon as my back touched the soft sofa. I want this day to be over and forget what happened earlier.I woke up late at night. I went to the bathroom to take a midnight shower before going down to the kitchen. I hadn't even entered the kitchen when I noticed that a lot had changed inside the house. Curtain colors, displays, and sofa arrangements
Alejandro Pov...Where is Samantha? I need to talk to her so I can tell her what happened at Georgia's hearing. Rex needs him right now, but when she is needed, she disappears. One more thing, I can't reach Rex. Where did he go at this hour, nowhere to find him? These two make me grow older faster!That's right, maybe he's at the cemetery again now that he has found out who killed Coleen. My suspicion was right, he is here now. He is always like this when he is hurt and has a problem. If the tomb could talk, they would have given him answers, but hell no!I didn't get out of my car and wait for him to finish whatever he was up to. I got out of my car when I saw him coming back to his car."Rex!" I called him right away."Alejandro?" He blurted surprised to see me."I've been calling you for a while now, but you're not answering. This is the only place I know where you're going to kill time besides your office and your house." I replied weakly."Sorry man." He answered sadly."For what
Samantha Pov...When we arrived in the Philippines, I asked him to send me home for a quick visit. I want to see my parents before going back to Hawaii again. I finally decided to live abroad rather than to live here. This place isn't my comfort place to stay.The longer I stay here, my heart will be exhausted, unable to breathe and comprehend everything. Maybe leaving this place again will alleviate the emotional state I am in. I might also forget everything that happened, though I still can't anticipate any inevitable complications of all my decisions.Thanks to Libya for always supporting me and visiting me often in Hawaii. I also entrusted her with looking after my business in New York and Australia. Luigi has also been busy since expanding his European cuisine in Australia. Now he wants to open a Filipino cuisine with a twist in Hawaii. A lot of Filipinos live in Hawaii, I plan to collaborate with him."Samantha." He called me."Hmm! Are we there yet?" I asked as I had closed my
Rex Pov...I know it's wrong to leave Alejandro, but I don't have a face to stand in front of him. It's true what Georgia said, it's all my fault. I'm overwhelmed by what is happening, forgetting what is the most part that needs my attention. I blamed everything on her even though I was guilty too. When will this hatred engulfing me get out of my system? I kept telling myself that I didn't hate Samantha, that I just hated what she did. But that's not what I'm whispering to myself! I keep asking her out of my life and saying that I don't need her, but why does my anger flare every time I see her with Luigi? Fuck! I yelled angrily while flipping the table in front of me. All the food and bottles of wine I was drinking were thrown away. I hate this feeling!I got up to get another bottle but I accidentally stepped on the broken plates and bottles. "Aahh! Shit!" I cursed while watching the blood flow down my soles. Maybe this is what I need, to be wounded and hurt to realize, but why is
Samantha Pov...Luigi and I are already at the airport entrance ready to leave. I looked back once again before finally dragging my feet inside. I made the right decision not to live here. The place for me is not here but somewhere far away. Here in this place, my heart is like buried in the quicksand that is hard to get through it. I will leave this place again with the bitter truth that I will never have a love life. I will focus on my children. I wish I had thought about co-parenting before then nothing of this had happened, but I didn't see the big picture that I had to. Now, I need to start all over again. I will try to forget my mania that gave me a deep wound in my heart. I let Luigi carry our stuff and went into the waiting area to wait for him. We came here early in the morning even though our flight was later that afternoon. I really want to leave this place."Samantha." Luigi called me."Hmm.." I replied to him."Are you really sure of your decision?" He asked before sitt
Samantha Pov...My body was still trembling! I didn't want him to see us together because I didn't want any misunderstanding, but he saw us anyway. I felt exhausted and drowsy, so I leaned on Luigi's shoulder. I wish I had accepted what Luigi said and laid down the bag he arranged. It shouldn't have come to this.Luigi handed me water. I drink almost half a liter of water nervously. I can't help but tear up. I only need one thing from you, just one thing, Rex! It really hurts to love and fight for you."I'm sorry!" I told Luigi. I'm ashamed of him. I am ashamed that as much as he has helped me get through all the hurdles in my life, I can't repay him nicely. People are already whispering here that I betrayed Rex.That's why he was so angry when he saw us, but it's not true. But who will believe me when I explain? I already tarnished their belief. I cried even more out of pity for myself. You can do it, Samantha! You can handle it. I mumbled whilst my tears poured."Samantha.""I'm rea
Samantha Pov...I don't want to leave the hospital yet because I want to see Rex when he wakes up, but it's too suffocating and unbearable around us. I did nothing but leave the hospital with Luigi and Libya.I couldn't stop crying and couldn't say anything. Yes, they were right. It was all my fault if I hadn't left he wouldn't have had several accidents. I am the cause of all his burdens in life. I sat outside the hospital crying. It hurts when they slap you on how bad you are but you still don't understand. I love him but why did I do all this to him?"Sam, that's enough! You've been crying for a while!" Libya pleaded. I can't help, every time my brother's words echo in my ears, I can't help but cry."Libya!""Let's eat first so you have the strength to face them. See, more people are angry at you. I told you before!" She beamed. I looked at Luigi but he was just standing next to me."That's enough Libya. Don't criticize me anymore, it's too much to bear." I uttered, softly."I'm no
Samantha Pov...I went back to the hospital after we ate. Waited for Aviana and my brother Alejandro to leave before going inside. I stared at him from head to toe. This was the only time I could see him closer without fear after his multiple accidents before. I slowly walked closer to his bed and adjusted her thin sheets before holding her hand. Little by little my tears fell while staring at his hand towards his face. He looks different right now. You can see the wrinkles on his face and growing beard."Rex." I said weakly and didn't know where to start or what to say. I wiped my tears. They were right. I have no right to feel pain and cry. I caressed his face and couldn't restrain my tears from falling. This is the time I can get close to him without us fighting."Rex, I'm sorry." These are the only words that I can say even though I know that they are not enough to cure the pain that his heart went through."I'm really sorry that I did all of these things. I'm sorry that I hurt
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