————(The Next Day)-Jessica parked her car at a dump area, “Phew! When last did I come here? Well, well, as long as I get what I want, I don’t care,” She hissed and started walking to the building opposite her.“Wow, look who’s here! I’m quite surprised you’re here Jess, When last did I set my eyes on you? Hmm, was it two years ago?” The guy she came to meet exclaimed as soon as she walks in.“Give me what I ask for, Santos. It’s already difficult for me to be in this filthy area,” Jessica grumbled rolling her eyes.(The guy now known as) Santos grin, “ You’re still a grumpy kid, huh? Well, I don’t know why you want this person’s fake death certificate but I made sure I took care of everything,” Santos gave her the certificate.Jessica grab it with a smile, “Now you’re talking Santos, I will tip you something,” She chirped and she was about leaving when Santos grab her arm and pushed her to the wall.He pinned her, “Why don’t you tip me off with this?” He whispered and crashed his li
Adriana’s heart jumped and fear gripped her as she ran over to him, “Scott, Scott??” She called slapping his cheeks slightly but he didn’t response but instead he was sweating profusely on his forehead.Adriana carried him on her back, running out of the house with no shoes on.When she came across an hospital on the way, she ran inside with bead of sweats coming out of her hair, “Doc, please help my child. He-he suddenly passed out after complaining of stomachache,” She cried to the doctor that came to her.“Come place him on the bed,” The doctor instructed and Adriana carefully place him on the bed while the doctor gave him a shot and took out his blood for test.“I already gave him a shot to reduce his temperature and I will carry out some test to check what’s wrong with him,” With that the doctor left.…..Few hours later, Scott has woken up and Adriana was waiting for the results and just right in time, the doctor walked to her.“So, w-what’s wrong with him? Is he going to be fin
A Week Later]~Ryan Hospital.“Ms Adriana, you should be fast about the payment before the cancer runs all over his body, don’t let it get to where he can’t survive it anymore,” The doctor said while Adriana’s face fell.“I,,,I will find the money at all cost, It won’t exceed to next week, I will bring it this week,” Adriana quickly said wiping away the tears coming out of her eyes.“Okay but be fast about it, excuse me please,” With that the doctor walked out of Scott’s ward, he has been moved into a ward.“Mummy, will Scott be okay? Please make sure Scott is okay,” Her kids cried to her holding Scott’s hand diligently, he has started to look pale and sick.“He,,he will be fine, I’m sure he’s fighting within as well,” Adriana muttered hiding her tears while Dora walked in just in time“Adriana? Adriana, how’s Scott? What did the doctor say?” She asked instantly and Adriana shrugs her shoulders. “I’m sure he’s going to get better, Hm, what did your boss said?” Adriana chipped in as sh
“The number you dialed is currently not available please try again or wait to be forwarded to voicemail,” The automated response kept saying as Adriana dialed severally then she finally dropped the call and was about going into the hospital building when she heard her name.“Adriana? Wow,” When she turned, Gilbert was already standing at her front with his face beaming with smiles.Adriana almost poke, she dislike it that she has to meet him in a place like this, “What are you doing here?” She asked walking into the building while Gilbert tagged along.“I came to visit a friend, he’s a doctor here,” He simply replied while Adriana was walking fast to avoid him but he walked faster as well, “Now, it’s my turn to ask,” He began.“I know what you want to ask but you won’t get the answer okay? Go and see your doctor friend,”Adriana quickly snapped with an eye roll.“Don’t be like that Adriana, I told you the reason I came here huh, let’s be fair,” Gilbert muttered while Adriana scoffed an
*^*^*Next day (Alberto’s Building)Mrs Alberto packed all her documents to the balcony, a dustpan was there and she threw all the research she has made on Julia into the dustpan. “I should let her go, what was I earnestly searching for?” Tears dropped.She lit up the fire and burn everything, “Bye, Julia,” She muttered watching all the paper burn into pieces.“Ma’am,” One of her staff called and she turned, “Mr Saint is here,” The lady said and went away afterwards.She dropped the lighter and walked into the living room, in there, she met her lawyer handling Julia’s will she has prepared for her.“Good day ma’am, I received a message that you want all your properties under Julia Alberto to go to the orphanage home?” The man asked while Mrs Alberto simply nod sitting opposite him.“Yes.” She replied while a lady brought two cup of tea, dropping it on the desk before leaving. The man cleared his throat, “I’m sorry if it seems like I’m meddling into your business but ma’am, why d
“Please make sure you gather all the money for your son’s sake, he’s dying,” Adriana kept reminiscing about what the doctor has told her few hours ago, that made her went to Miguel’s.She alighted from the cab and pressed on the bell at the gate, “Good day, please I’m here to see Miguel, tell him Adriana Georgia,” She said to the small camera beside the bell.Few minutes later, a voice came up, “Mr Miguel is busy and he has told us not to let anyone in, you might come back later,” Adriana face dropped immediately she heard that.“I..I will wait,” She shutters squatting down beside the gate. “I’m sure he’s going to come out for me,” she hoped grabbing her purse close.Jessica smirked looking at Adriana from the cctv, “Serves you right, Miguel is a closed chapter for you, don’t come looking for him like a fool,” She mumbled leaving the guards room.Jessica went back to her car and drove out of Miguel’s compound afterwards. Adriana stayed at the front gate but no one came out, her legs s
“Let’s get married, Gilbert,” Adriana attested once again with a very deep breathe while Gilbert on the other line, grin widely.“Thanks for giving me another chance, Adriana. I swear I will make it up to you,” Gilbert bubbled while Adriana simply gritted her teeth ended the call abruptly.She looked out through the window, a tear came out of her eyes. ***Few minutes later, Gilbert halted his car at the hospital premises and got down from the car, he was dangling his car keys happily as he walked into the building.He went to the nurses on duty, “Please I would like to pay for Scott Georgia’s surgery, can I get the payment done?” Gilbert demanded “Just a minute, sir,” The lady told him and went through the system then she narrowed her eyes, “It has been paid, few seconds ago,” The lady clarified.Gilbert had a confused look on his face, “What did you mean it has been paid?” He blurted out while the lady simply nod.“Yes. $200,000 for the surgery and $50,000 for when he’s
(A week later)-Dora’s House)“Are you sure about this Adriana? You shouldn’t be packing up your things just because Gilbert told you to,” Dora advised but Adriana has already made up her mind. She lifted up the suitcase and dropped it beside her.“Well, it is what it is, Gilbert is going to be my husband in few weeks and I should move in with him as soon as possible,” Adriana cut in arranging her kids clothes into another suitcase.“But Adriana, have you thought about his thoroughly? Hope you’re not making decisions based on what you see?” Dora added but Adriana rolled her eyes, she shook her head.“I get it Dora, I know you’re concerned about me but I’m an adult with kids. I know what’s best for my kids, they never had someone to call father and I think this is the best time to give it to them,” Adriana declared with a faint smile.“But there’s Miguel, he’s the father-“ Dora wanted to convince Adriana but a deep growl from Adriana stopped her.“I thought we already talked ab
(Three Days Later)“Mrs Alberto has been responding to treatment which has helped her recover so quickly, she can go home now but we will always come check her at home to complete her dose,” The doctor explained to Adriana.“Finally, I’m leaving,” Mrs Alberto teased from where she laid. “That’s a great news, Can she go home in the afternoon then?” Adriana asked and the doctor nod.“Yes, Please Excuse me,” The doctor left.“I should start packing up, We are finally leaving,” Adriana said going to the shelf, she started packing her own clothes into a bag.“Will you be moving into the house as from today with my grandkids? I’d be happy to have you all at my home,“ Mrs Alberto asked and it took some minutes before Adriana answered.“Er…I don’t want your husband to feel uncomfortable, you know he lost a daughter and I think he knew that’s because of me, I-““Douglas is not someone like that, I know who I married so I’m sure, he will accept you as his daughter but if you don’t want to move
****One week Later****Adriana opened the door to Mrs Alberto’s room, she dropped the fruits she got from the market on the desk, “Mom, the doctors said avocado and bananas are good for you,” She muttered softly to her mom who was still unconscious.She pulled out a chair and sat, she took her hand into hers and pat on it gently, “I know you can do it mom, It’s been a week since you’re been on that bed, please,,” Adriana sniffs preventing tears from falling.Adriana wanted to let go of her hand but it held her back instead and one of her fingers moved, Adriana quickly looked at her mom who was still struggling to open her eyes.When she finally did, her eyes met with Adriana’s teary eyes. “Mom! Thank you!” She exclaimed.Few minutes later, “Can she now walk on her own, talk, eat now?” Adriana asked the doctor in charge glancing back at her mother, who was staring at the window.“Don’t worry Ms Adriana, She responded to treatment while she was still in coma and there’s possibility of h
*** Jessica brows knitted, she couldn’t wrap a finger around it and the same goes for Adriana, “What the fuck are you talking about Mom? Julia is dead!” Jessica shrilled. Mrs Alberto shook her head and waved the DNA test results in her hand, she started walking closer to Jessica, “I don’t know why you lied about that to me but I have taken the right way to amend this between you two,” She breathed. Jessica glowered, “ What the fuck are you trying to say mom? Don’t tell me….” Jessica shook her head and averted her gaze at Adriana. “Yes, Adriana is your blood sister,” Mrs Alberto announced making the gun with Jessica almost break into pieces and looking lost. The corner of Adriana’s eyes crinkled, “Can, Can, someone tell me what’s going on here? Why am I Jessica’s sister?” Adriana asked croakily Then Mrs Alberto walked to Adriana, “I’m sorry child, I’m sorry I came late for you. You’re my daughter and dropped you with Gina and her husband, I’m sorry for abandoning you,” She g
[TWO DAYS LATER]“Guess what kids?” Miguel asked his kids as he drops a plate of pancakes and fruit juice.“Just tell it to us already, Daddy,” Scott pouted taking a slice from the pancake.“Can’t you at least guess?” He teased while the kids shook their heads.“No Daddy, all we can think about is the pancakes on our table,” Scarlett whined, Miguel chuckles.“Okay, okay, I’m taking to the amusement park after you’re done eating, isn’t that exciting?” He finally spilled the bean.“Yayhhhh! That’s going to be fun, we should finish this food quickly,” Skyler suggested happily and the other two followed him, they started rushing their foods.“Take it easy, don’t let that food choke you. The amusement park isn’t running away?” Miguel cautioned them but none of them were listening to him.Adriana walked in from the balcony, “Miguel?” She called diverting Miguel’s attention to her.“Yes, my darling?” Miguel answered her.“Dora just called me, she said she’s coming over for a visit. I don’t t
The Alberto’s)Jessica paced to and fro of her room as she kept starting at pictures and news on her social media page, her anger infuriated when she saw the hashtag. #How the rich heir of Fernandez broke into a wedding to claim his love# “Miguel! After all I have done for you? I did everything to love me! How dare you go back to that bitch?! Arghh!” Jessica screamed and threw the picture on her bed.She went to her other phone and dialed a number which picked up after the first ring, “I need backups and guns, Adriana has passed her boundaries and it’s time to end it for her,” with that she dropped the call.Jessica moved to the wide mirror in her room, her smirk could tear down the whole house, “I won’t spare you too, Miguel. If I can’t get you then no one, no one can have you,” She growl with gritted teeth.She walked into the bathroom and turn on the shower.Mrs Alberto standing behind the door that was left half opened gasped, her aim was to challenge Jessica for lying to her ab
After the long heartfelt kiss, Miguel slowly pull away and took Adriana’s hand, “She’s mine and this wedding can’t take place,” He announced making the guests almost pop out their eyes.Gilbert balled his fist, “Adriana, remember the promise you made to me? Will you like to see one of your kids gone?!” Gilbert suddenly yelled, the guests gasped.“Oh my, is he threatening the bride?”“What a selfish man! Why is he being bitter?”People started murmuring making Gilbert realize the mistake he had just made. Miguel scoffed and move closer to Gilbert, “Looks like you just dug your own grave,” He whispered with a smirk.Gilbert gritted his teeth and his face changed to a cold one while Miguel took the ring on Adriana’s index finger and threw it at his face.“If you know what’s best for you Gilbert, don’t show yourself around me ever again. You ruined our friendship the day you took Adriana forcefully, adios!” Miguel told him.Miguel looked at Adriana who was staring at Miguel the whole time
**** Royal Hospital***Miguel paced to and fro in the hospital reception after he had pleaded with Dora to give him one of the kid’s belongings.He bit his lower lips anxiously, “Mr Miguel Fernandez?” He heard his name being called and ran over immediately.“Here are your brushes and yeah, the DNA report,” The nurse handed him an envelope which he tore the seal and brought out the paper in it.His heart leaped looking at the result and tears rolled out of his eyes, “They…they… are my kids! I’m a father,” Miguel muttered to himself with his cheeks turning red.“I should have done this long time ago Adriana, I’m coming to get you Adriana,” He whispered then took out his phone and dialed her number.“The person you’re trying to call is unavailable—“ that was the response he keeps getting after trying it so many time.“Humph, that wedding can’t happen,” Miguel told himself then walked out of the hospital premises. (The Wedding Day- SUNDAY)“Are the flowers fixed properly now?”“Oh my Go
[The Following Day ]Miguel was just coming back from his usual morning gym, bead of sweats rolled out of his forehead as he walked into the kitchen, he pull out a jar filled with red wine, he gulped down.“Oh, you’re done?” Alina interrupted him but changed her face when she saw the wine with him. “There’s food and water in this kitchen as well, why that?” She snapped with a scornful look.Miguel didn’t mind, he kept drinking then Alina took it from him, “Alina!” He yelled but Alina didn’t care. “I’ve had enough Miguel, I feel like you’re back to your old self when your mother died,” Alina mentioned while Miguel’s face hardened.“Don’t bring my late mother into this Alina, you know it doesn’t end up well,” He scowl but Alina folded her arms across her chest and moved closer to him.“Adriana brought the happier side of you. What really happened? I,,,I,,(sniffs) want you to be happy like those days. That’s what your mother wanted. Miguel, fulfill that huh?” Alina mumbled as tear dropp
***(Gilbert’s New House)“Mummy? What are we having for dinner?” Scarlett asked with a puppy face as she sat on the chair in the kitchen watching Adriana cook.Adriana smiled slicing the vegetables into the pot, “A very very special delicacy, you will love it,” Adriana replied while Scarlett giggles.“I can’t wait! Mummy? Will Aunt Dora visit us here? It’s been long I saw her,” The little girl added making Adriana shrugs her shoulders.“I’m sure she will come around, you know how busy she gets with her work right? Don’t you worry,” Adriana answered.“Scarlett? Your favorite cartoon is about to begin,” Scott shouted from the living room and Scarlett sprang up on her feet running to the living room.Adriana dropped the knife and picked her phone, “It’s been two weeks since Dora called, is she mad at me? Humph, whatever. I’m sure she’s okay,” With that she dropped the phone and continue cooking.Few minutes later, the food was ready and she dished it on a plate. “Kids?” The called on h