Raphael's POV.“Raphael, will you take Elena as your wife until death do you part?” The priest asks me this question for the second time now.I look at my father who signals me to say yes. My mouth wanted to say yes so that I could continue protecting Serah and Gael from my father, but my heart wanted to say no because I simply did not want to get married to Elena. My heart craved Serah and I will not betray her by marrying another woman.I decide to go with what my heart was saying. “Can I speak something before saying my vows?” I ask the priest, who then allows me, and he hands over the microphone to me. “Let me start by thanking you all here for coming. You have come to celebrate with us and I appreciate that so much. Thank you.Wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion both for the bride and the groom. But that is not the case for me. I am not happy about the wedding, and I just don't want to get married.I am sorry, Elena. But you are not the woman of my dreams, and you know
Elena's POV.I can't believe this is happening to me. Raphael refused to marry me In front of the congregation. It was so embarrassing. This is the second time Raphael has disgraced me. I don't understand why he hates me so much. “Let's go now my dear. I am sorry this has happened to you my love.” I hear my mom says to me.“No mother. Raphael might come back for me. Please let's not leave yet." I say with tears in my eyes. My happy day was totally ruined. I just hoped that I was dreaming and that none of this is true. The congregation starts leaving. I was really annoyed at them. How could they leave so soon? It was too early for them to leave the wedding. Raphael was going to come back. I know he will not risk Serah's and Gael lives. He must protect them at all costs and one way of protecting them is by getting married to me. So I am sure he will come back to his senses and he will come running back to me.“Raphael is not going to come back my dear. It's just over.” My mother sa
Raphael's dad POV.With a lot of shame, I leave the wedding area with my wife. I just could not face Elena. So I decide to leave without saying a word to her. I know she must be terribly hurt right now. So it's better if her parents attend to her. I mean they know her better than I do so they will take good care of her.“Calm down please.” My wife says to me immediately we got home. “I am trying my best to be calm. But your son has disgraced me so much today. No one has ever done that to me. It's just so much, and I am thinking of disowning him.” I say.“But, he is our only son. If you disown him, then who will take over the company?” My wife asks me.“I just don't know. But I know my son can never do that to me. It's just too much.” I say to her.I was burning up with anger right now, and I needed to cool down so I could think because I was not thinking straight.“I told you it was a bad idea to force a woman on him, but you would never listen to me. How can you force a man to marr
Raphael's POV.I reach Serah's town and I stop my car In front of Serah's house. I had not changed my wedding suit. I just did not remember and that was so wrong of me. I don't know where I was thinking because I should have changed first before coming here. I open my car and I come out. The last time I came here, Serah was alone in the house. I hope she is there too just like the last time.I gather my courage and I walk to the house and I knock on the door. It takes a few minutes for someone to open the door. But it was not Serah who was standing on the door but Mia. I feel so disappointed.“Raphael? What are you doing here.” Mia asks. She was so surprised to see me.“I want to explain everything to Serah. Can I see her please?” I ask her.“Come in, lets talk.” She says and I follow her inside.There was no sight of Serah nor Gael. I just wonder where they are right now. I hope Serah hasn't moved on from me. I will just die for sure.“Mia, where is Serah and Gael. I don't see them
Serah's POV.I am shocked to see Raphael in my house. I had missed him so much. At one point I had thought that I lost him forever. But I guess that was not the case. He came back for me. And this time round I promise to never ever leave him. He is mine forever, and I will never ever leave him for another woman.* * * * * * *After long embrace, we finally let go of each other. I check his clothes, and he looks like he was coming from a wedding. “Rapha, this suit…” I try to speak and he shuts me up.“Sit, let me explain everything to you my love.” He says.I signal Gael to go to his room, and he slowly walks to his room. I am left with Raphael. I was so eager to hear what he wanted to say to me.“Tell me, my love. I am listening.” I say.“Well, I am sorry Serah. I was about to marry another woman today. It was my dad who forced me to be with her. But, my heart and soul is yours. I just can't live without you my love.” He says.“So, you ran away from the wedding?” I ask.“Yes my love.
Elena's POV.After some few weeks.I open my eyes and I find myself lying on a bed. I just could not feel my body. It's like I had paralyzed. I try to lift my arm, but it was so heavy for me to life. I look around, and I see that I am in a hospital. “I am I sick.” I ask myself.I just don't remember what happened to me. The memories were just blurry in my head. No matter how much I tried to remember, I could remember anything. “What happened. I remember that I was about to get married. But I don't remember anything after that. What is happening?" I ask myself over and over again.“Ooh, so you are already up, my dear. It has been a while since I last saw you open your pretty eyes.” I hear my mother say.“Mother, what happened to me?” I ask her with tears in my eyes."Don't you remember, my dear?, some man hit you with his car. You were in such a bad shape. It was only a miracle that you survived.“Car accident?” I ask with shock in my voice. That explains my pain. My whole body was
Raphael's dad POV. I get home feeling so down. I can't believe Elena did that to me. I mean chasing me out of the hospital. It was so embarrassing moment for me. But I don't blame her because she is just bitter. I know her heart still aches because of what my son did to her. So I understand what she is going through. I sit down on the chair and I lean my back in it. It has been like five weeks ever since the wedding failed and during this whole period, Raphael was nowhere to be seen. My men could not find them either, and it was now worrying me. 'Where could he have gone to? And where can I find him?' were constant questions in my head. “You are back early. Is everything ok in the hospital.” I hear my wife asking me. “Yes, Elena just woke up. But she chased me out of the hospital. I guess she feels betrayed by me. That is why she did that.” I say. The pain of being rejected by her was so much. I felt terrible inside. “Well, I think it's better if we cut ties with them as
Elena's POV.Ever since I chased Raphael's dad out of the hospital, he has never come back again. I guess I was right. His love for me was just fake. I regret trusting him. I will never make the same mistake I made before. After I am discharged. I will go back to my home with my parents. This town was filled with so many horrible moments for me. I will never come back here. I am pretty so I know I will find some other man, and together we will live a happy life. I will try my best to get Raphael out of her mind and heart. I know if I am far from him, I will move on.“How are your legs. Can you move them.” The nurse asks me.“I can move them a bit. But they are still somehow painful. Nurse, when will you release me from here? I have spent two months, and I am tired of seeing the same environment day in day out.” I say.The hospital was just making me sick. I wanted to get out of this place sooner. I know I will heal faster if I am not in hospital.“Your parents are processing your dis
Raphael's POV.“Place that here. Yes, there. It looks good.” I smile as I stare at Gael's photo. I had printed it earlier this morning. It was so big, just like him.“How is the decoration sir, do you love it?” The decorator asks.“It's perfect. I love it. Thank you for being here. Here is your payment. You may leave now.” I say to her, and she signals her team to leave.Today is when Gael was coming back home, so I had to make everything look perfect and beautiful. It has been two weeks now since he woke up from his coma and the doctors said he was doing better, and they discharged him.“I am sure Gael will love this. I want him to be happy. He deserves this.” I say.I then take my car keys and head outside. I take my car and I start driving to the hospital to pick up my family. I feel so happy and excited.I had informed my parents that Gael had a welcoming party today. But since my father was still not so well, they said that they will not make it. They just sent Gael's present and
Serah's POV Soft hands wake me up. I was so tired. Staying in the hospital was too tiring. I slowly open my eyes and I see Raphael staring at me. I slowly get up from the couch and I sit.“My love, you are back already?” I ask him.“Yes, my love. I came back some few minutes ago. You were sound asleep so I did not want to disturb you.” He says.“So, how was your trip. Did everything go well?” “Yes my love. My dad is doing so much better and he now accepts you. He asked met to tell you that once Gael is alright, then you can go see him. He has invited you over to our house. Both you and Gael.” Raphael says.“My love, why does he accept me so suddenly?” I ask. Something felt fishy to me. “He says, he feels guilty of what he did to me back then. He has also handed the company to me. So, I will be taking over the company.” He says.“That is a good thing, my love. Maybe it's true that your dad regrets his actions. I am happy that you have resolved the differences between you and your da
Raphael's POV.I am woken up by my alarm. It was already 7.00am. I slowly get up from the bed. I had had a good night sleep, and I am happy. I feel so great, and I know I will feel even better once I shower.I pick up my phone and I call Serah. I wanted to know how they were doing. Me — my love. How are you?Serah - we are ok, my love.Me — how is Gael. Has he improved?Serah. — yes, my love. He keeps lifting his fingers more often now. I am so happy for him. He will wake up soon. How about you? Did you have a good night sleep?Me — yes, I did. I have woken up now. Should I send you some food and clothes? I am sorry I won't be able to come today. I have to go to my hometown to see my dad.Serah - yes, please do that, my love. I will really appreciate. Just drive safely.Me — I will. I will inform you when I get there. Kiss Gael for me. I miss seeing him.Serah - ok, my love. I love you.Me — I love you.I get up, head to the bathroom and I take my bath. After I am done with the dress
Raphael's POV.I come back to the ward feeling so happy. At long last, my parents have realized their mistake, and they have finally decided to accept Serah as their daughter-in-law. It felt so wonderful. I just cannot believe that my father let go of his ego and he accepted Serah. It just seemed impossible, but I am glad he did. Finally, I can marry Serah and together we will be one big happy family.“My love. How is Gael now.” I ask Serah.I found her staring at her son. “I saw him move his fingers again. I think he is about to wake up. Maybe he can even hear us.” Serah says and I rush to check.“Son, if you can hear us. Can you try to move your fingers again.” I softly speak to Raphael's ear.I see his fingers move again.“My love. Can you see that? This is so amazing. I am so happy.” Serah says.“Serah, come here. I want to say something to you." I say to Serah. I take her hand and I make her sit right beside me.“What is it, my love. You are scaring me. Ever since we started
Raphael's POV.I am shocked to see my mother at the hospital. I even thought that I was dreaming. But when Serah talked to me, I now believe she was here.I wonder why she came. I hope it is not about Elena because if that is the case, then I will not listen to her. I will chase her out of here because I want nothing to do with a family that does not respect my decisions. I would rather stay alone. I take the food Serah had brought for me and I sit down to eat. I was starving and I eat hungrily. Serah always made so delicious foods. She was always the best and I will never leave her. She is mine forever. I am going to stick with her forever.After I am done, I go inside the washroom and I clean myself up before wearing the clothes Serah had brought for me. She always knew what to wear, and she had brought for me the best clothes. I smile as I stare at myself in the mirror. I now feel so fresh and full thanks to my woman. I just love her and every day I thank the heavens that I met a
Serah's POV.I lie down to sleep. This is the first time in months that I hear good news. My son's health was improving, and I felt so nice about it. * * * * * * * *I wake up, and it's morning already. When I check my phone it was already 9.00 am and I had two missed calls from Raphael. I guess he was worried about me. I mean I usually wake up so early to head to the hospital but today, I overslept. I decide to call him.Raphael — my love, are you alright? I was so worried about you.Me — I am fine, my love. I just woke up. I have slept so much today.Raphael — Glad to hear that. I Will be waiting for you here at the hospital. Me — I will come right away after preparing something for you to eat. Hospital food is not that good. I want you to eat something nice.Raphael — I will be waiting for you.Raphael says, and I disconnect the phone with a smile on my face. It felt so nice whenever I talked to him.I get out of my bed and I head to the shower. After I am done, I put on my clot
Raphael's POV.After some months, we are still in the hospital. Gael was still in the coma and that was worrying me the most. In those few months, he had received blood more than three months. His health was getting better little by little, and we hoped for good news soon.The gunshot wounds were so deep. That is why it was taking long for them to heal. It has been months of stress and agony. Serah spend most of her time crying. She looked as if she had lost hopes. But I remained strong just for her.“My love. Just go home and rest. I will stay in the hospital tonight.” I say to her.“I want to be here Rapha. Please let me spend the night here with you. Our son might wake up tonight. I don't want to miss that chance of seeing him opening his eyes.” She says.“Just go. Please, you look so tired and I want you to get enough rest. I will call you immediately something happens. You will be the first person to know. I promise you that, my love.” I say to her.“Ok, my love. Mia will take m
Raphael's dad POV.After some months.I open my eyes, and I see this bright light in the room. “Where am I?” I ask.I can't remember what had happened to me. My memory was just blank.“What happened to me. Why can't I remember anything?” I ask out loud.I hear the door opening and I turn my head to look. I recognized the face immediately. It was my wife coming in. I am glad she is here. She can answer the countless questions I had.“Darling. You are awake already?” She says immediately she sees me. She comes and gives me a tight hug.“What happened to me?” I ask her.“You can't remember?” She asks.“Yes, I can't remember anything. My mind is just as blank as a plain paper. Please clarify things for me. I might be able to remember a bit.” I say to her.“There is a time three months ago, you went for a business trip. You had promised to return the following day, but you never came home. I only got a call saying that you are involved in a greasy road accident. When I got there, you were
Brian's POV.I find out that I have a son in the most horrible way. I just could not believe Serah had lied to me back then. But I know she had her reasons if doing that. I know he wanted me to stay as far away from his son as possible.“Gael, what a beautiful name. My son, I have a son. So unbelievable.” I say while smiling in my car.I just could not believe it. But I felt bad, knowing that he was fighting for his life right now. I will do anything to make sure that he survives this. I will give him my blood.I follow Serah's car from behind. I know she must be really heartbroken. She's trying really hard to stay strong, but I know deep inside her. She was hopeless.I feel bad for judging her a few days ago. But in real sense I was the one who hurt her the most in this world and every day, I live with that guilt. I hope one day she will forgive me. * * * * * * * *We arrive at the hospital. And I come out of the car. I am shocked to see Serah and another man coming out of their car