Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Our private plane landed at NAIA Terminal 1 and as soon as we landed, we immediately went down because I'm really tired. We put our luggage in the trolley and walked through the exit and we saw a welcoming banner for us. "Welcome back, Mr. & Mrs. Xiu. I'm Daniel Rosales, I will be your personal driver and bodyguard, Ms. Sushmita," he said as he raised his hand to perform a hand shake but Rodney didn't allow me to do it, he performed the hand shake for me. "Me? Why do I have a bodyguard?" I asked Rodney because I don't like that. I just whispered it into his ear because Daniel was in front of us while we continued walking through the lobby of the airport. "So that you won't escape from me and it's for your own safety," he said. "But I can drive myself," I said. "Yes dear, but I don't want you to get involved in accidents when going around with your friends or whenever you wish to go, so I hired one for you," he said. "Why? I can't go alone?" I asked him becau
"Rodney it's so dark in here," I complained as he toured me around the house. "Well, this is my life Sushmita, deal with it," Rodney said sarcastically without even throwing a glance at me. "You can call me Mita or Erin if you find it difficult to pronounce Sushmita," I said and he froze and glanced at me. His face described as if I said something wrong."Erin?" he asked. "It's my second name, I'm Sushmita Erin," I said to him but he looked really uncomfortable, he turned pale. "Are you– alright? You're looking kind of pale, come on, we should get some rest," I said as I grabbed his left shoulder."I'm alright, you go first, I have something to do," he said. "B-but Rodney, you've been looking kind of pale," I said and tried to touch his cheeks but he removed my hand. "I said, I'm fucking fine, Sushmita!" his voice highered as he burst in anger again, he looked so upset. "Did I say something wrong?" I asked because he got upset. "Nothing, just go to our room, I have something v
I was blinded by the sun coming from the window of our bedroom. I didn't remember that it's open and the curtains were gone. It's very beautiful and full of life. I could see wildflowers outside as I stood up on the bed. Rodney is still sleeping so I will prepare him a nice breakfast, it was 8:00 a.m and it's saturday. It's his free time today. I went downstairs and saw Daniel again passing around with a beer in his hands again. "Hey, Daniel!" I called him while I was going down the stairs. "Yes, Mrs. Xiu, what can I do for you?" He asked. I came closer to him and grabbed the beer in his right hand."Hey, that's mine!" He said as he refused. "No-uh! It's too early, cut it off for God's sake! Did you already eat?" I asked him."That's my breakfast, my lady," He said."No. I'll prepare something to eat, so don't grab this okay?" I said. "Fine, thanks. Do you need help?" He asked."No. I can manage," I said as I went directly to the kitchen but I got distracted cause he was followi
I was leaning on my lap while covering my ears because of the series of the gunshots on Rodney's car but it didn't bother him, I guess he's used to it.He was driving fast now to lose the van who we're following us. He immediately turned right and hid on the other street. He stopped the car on the side to check me. "Damn, that was close, hey, are you alright?" He said with sincerity in his eyes as he touched my cheeks. I didn't realize that I was crying when he suddenly hugged me. "It's alright, love. They're gone," he said, trying to comfort me and I guess that's working but I'm really scared."Let's just go h-home, please. We can visit them some other time," I said because I really wanna go home. I was trembling in fear and my hands were shaking. "Alright, we will go home now," he said while starting the engine to drive again. When we got back home, I just locked myself in our room and Rodney started to get worried. "Hey, come here," Rodney said as he was ordering me to go to
I woke up with a terrible pain in my body. I still can feel Rodney's hands touching me, feeling me and that always brings unexpected desires through my body. Maybe I should get used to it since I am now Mrs. Sushmita Xiu. It's 9:30 a.m and I feel so alone. Daniel and Rodney left early to fly to Chicago because he has some business meetings to attend to. He will be away for a week and I think that would be just fine but I can't help thinking about his safety so I reminded him to always call me whenever he can. Everyone was busy, except me– I'm just here with no plans ahead. It's been a month and I don't know what to do with my life. I have everything now and I can do what I want or buy everything I want but, I don't really know what I want. Rodney even gave me his black card, just in case I needed something but I haven't spent it on anything yet.I started to scan the house to find something to do. There's so many maids here so I did not bother with the house chores, however, this h
"Perhaps we should look into this store, madam," Aunt Cecilia said as he grabbed my arms to the store who has a signage: Xiu Interiors and Designs"Wait, Xiu? Does Rodney own this?" I asked. "Yes, Miss. As you can see, the designs in this store are the same from the house. From curtains to placemats," Aunt Cecilia said as she showed me the curtains. "Well, you're right. I saw this one from the living room," I said as I pointed at the thick dark blue curtains, my eyes opened wide as I saw the price, it costs ten thousand pesos. Who would buy a ten thousand peso curtains? "Okay, I'll let you explore the place madam, while I look at the kitchenware," Aunt Cecilia said as she headed to the kitchenware section. She left me at the curtains to look at something I might want to buy. "I like this one," A man in a tuxedo said as he stood right next to me. "You have a very nice taste, sir," said the sales lady beside him. I touched the thick dark blue curtains and the saleslady immediatel
I didn't reply back to Rodney's messages, nor call back because he might be angry with me. We get home by 9:30 p.m. I ordered them to just leave the curtains and other designs or equipment to the living room for me to work it out the next day. I was about to go upstairs when my phone rang. It was Rodney so I hit the green button and talked to him. "Hi honey, good evening" I said in the other line. "Are you alright?" He asked. "Yeah, I'm good, we just got home from the mall," I said."Oh yeah? What did you buy?" "It's a secret, a necessary joke," O said as I smiled "Hm, alright I'll find out when I get home, did you eat dinner?" "Nope but Aunt Cecilia is cooking something delicious in the kitchen, I'll just check it out. It smells nice, how about you? Did you eat?" I said."Alright, I've already eaten breakfast," He said. I almost forgot that it's morning in Chicago and it's evening here in the Philippines. "I miss you already," I said."Yeah, me too, don't worry just three d
I start the engine of Rodney's red Ferrari car. This is really good. It's my first time driving a supercar."Be careful, miss, just call me when you need me to pick you up, alright?" John said as he was standing beside the car. "Yeah sure," I said. "Drive safe," He said and I put on the seat belt and held the steering wheel."Uhm, I'm staying the night at the Garcellano's, so don't expect me to go home tonight. Tell Aunt Cecilia too." I said to John trying to catch his gaze. "Alright, enjoy the night Ms. Sushmita," He said as I started to drive the car. He opened up the high speed parking lot door for me and waved his hand goodbye which I ignored because seriously, I don't really like him. He has this kind of stare that I really don't like. It's sensual and I'm really uncomfortable, so when Rodney gets home, I'll tell him to fire John immediately. I smiled as I felt the wind come rushing through my face while driving the car. This is way really good and so smooth. It was 10:30
SUSHMITA'S POV: I woke up having a headache but I was astonished to wake up in an unfamiliar room. “Where am I?” I asked myself but I was shocked when I saw a man wearing only his boxers. His brown eyes met my gaze and I can't help it, my heart is racing. I think I saw those eyes before. The way he stares at me, it's full of love and sincerity.“Oh, finally you're awake,” he said and smiled as he swung into the bed and sat in front of me. I can’t understand what I’m feeling. The man in front of me is so gorgeous and my heart is beating so fast but not because he is handsome and perfect but his brown eyes. Just like Rodney’s. “Who are you? Where am I?” I asked but I felt a sudden sharp pain on my head. “You got so drunk last night when we met and… yeah this happened, I’m Rodney by the way, Rodney Chen of the Chen Group of Companies,” he said and raised his hand to perform a handshake. Damn it, his name is Rodney too. “Uhm, Sushmita Xiu,” I said and took his hand. I can feel the
SUSHMITA'S POV: ONE YEAR LATER…“You're such a badass Mita! your baby is just one year old and you're here with me, clubbing!” Deborah shouted those words as we we're dancing in front of the dance floor while holding some drinks. We were at the Fusion Paradise Bar having some tequila shots. They said that the owner of this Bar is a successful young lady at my age. The music was too loud so no one heard her but me. “What’s the problem with that?! I just wanna ease the pain, my husband is dead. I can't bring him back so I'm just gonna dance the night away,” I replied as the thoughts of Rodney flowed through my mind. Our life together. Our hopes and dreams. Our ups and downs and our happiness. Our little Romita. I guess I’m so drunk tonight but I don't care. I just don't want to feel sad. My head is spinning and my vision starts to blur but I don't want to leave Debbie so I will just dance with her until we get tired. “Party, party!” Deborah shouted so I just smiled at her. ***D
SUSHMITA’S POV: “What about Rodney?” Lana asked but we got interrupted by the waiter. “Here's your frappe, enjoy,” the waiter said as he put my frappe on the table with a 2 ply of tissue on it and immediately left. “Damn it, for god's sake, that waiter is flirting with you,” Royce said as he threw a cold angry stare at the waiter. “Just let him and don't make a scene here, Royce,” I said. “Okay, let's continue, we don't have all the time in the world,” Lana said. “You're so serious, babe, all the time,” Royce said. “Can you just shut the fuck up?” Lana said and stared sharply at Royce. “You know that Rodney just died and–” I said but Lana cut me off. “Of course Dear, I know this is so difficult for all of us, it's really hard, I know that you're grieving so much and–” she said but I cut her off because she doesn't understand what I’m trying to say. “No, Lana,” “No?” she asked. “Well yeah, I'm grieving but… actually, I want revenge. Don't worry, I’m willing to pay a large a
SUSHMITA’S POV: When we got home, Daniel already stored the baby stuff that we got to the room beside mine. “Is there anything you need?” he asked. “I’m good now Daniel, thanks for your help. I really appreciate it, oh and yeah, take care of the watch please,” I said while holding my brush to comb my hair. “Yes, don’t worry, I will start to investigate when I’m done with some other errands,” he assured me. “Okay, goodnight Daniel, I mean Don Ezekiel Xiu,” I said and raised my eyebrows and he smiled. “Do you really have to do that?” he said and giggled. “What? You're now the mafia Don taking care of Rodney's business but I still like to call you Daniel,” “Just keep it that way Miss, goodnight and goodbye for now. If you need me, I’m just a call away,” he said and waved goodbye to me. As soon as he left, I grabbed the flash drive on my purse and inserted it on my laptop. There must be something in Rodney’s computer, I want to know everything about why they have to kill Rodney s
SUSHMITA’S POV:"Sweetheart, our baby is growing well and healthy, I wish you were here," I said in front of his grave as I felt my tears running down my cheeks. That familiar pain is still lingering on me. Daniel is just puzzled beside me, I don't know why. He is emotionless, he's not even crying. "Daniel, are you alright?" I asked. "Yeah, I'm fine, Miss," he replied. "My baby is due in a month, and I haven't bought some hospital stuff yet, can you help me this afternoon?" I asked him. "Oh, which reminds me, actually Miss, Boss prepared everything the night he died. He was so excited when he knew that he was going to be a father so he contacted a personal shopper and had them buy some stuff and hospital needs for you and your baby," Daniel explained."Oh my god, really?" I said, trying to control my emotions. It's both happiness and sadness. "And I will show it to you now, shall we?" he asked. I looked at Rodney's grave and felt the cold hard ground. "Thankyou, My Love, Goodb
SUSHMITA’S POV: I can’t sleep and keep on looking at the luxurious watch that Rodney gave to me so I opened my laptop and searched for it on the internet but I couldn't find anything. It is so authentic and unique that only a few have it so I called Daniel but he’s not answering his phone. I checked the watch for some clues but I couldn't find anything. I’m kinda frustrated searching for some answers. I wanna know what’s inside of this treasure I’m holding. I kept on dialing Daniel’s number and he answered it finally after dialing it twice. “Hello, what is it, Ms. Mita?” “Can you come over? I need to talk to you,” “I’m sorry but I can’t right now, maybe some other time,” “Daniel, this is urgent,” “What urgent? Are you gonna give birth now?” “No. not yet, but I need to discuss about something,” “Okay, look. I will accompany you as soon as I can but I’m sorry I can’t right now, bye,” I was about to talk but it turned into a deep sigh when the line broke. RODNEY’S POV: “Boss
SUSHMITA'S POV: I never thought that this would come in my life. Rodney is gone forever and I left wounded. The wound is so deep that it can crush my heart and soul. I held my belly to feel my baby kicking inside me. She was growing well. I didn't have the chance to tell his dad that she's a girl. I walked slowly inside of our bedroom. I can still smell his Salvador Dali perfume all over. I opened the automatic washing machine and saw all of his dirty clothes. He didn't have the time to do the laundry so he stuck all of it there. I ordered Loreta not to wash Rodney's belongings as soon as I got here because I want to be the best wife that he ever had and do all his laundry while he was away but I can't do it now. I smelled his white polo and t-shirt. It was him, I carried all of his dirty clothes and put it on our bed. As soon as I laid down, I smelled it again and closed my eyes, wishing that he would be here beside me. I can clearly see his face now, smiling at me. His big bro
SUSHMITA'S POV: Rodney was covering me the whole time when we were in the car because of the series of gunshots that kept on destroying our vehicle. "Cover your ears Honey, it's alright, I'm here," I did what Rodney said. We were almost at the Airport, and as soon as we got there Daniel already grabbed my luggage."Come on, Miss," Daniel said and gave me his hand so that I could grab it. "B-but Rodney," I said while looking at Rodney. "Go Honey, I'll be fine, I just need to finish this, all of this, remember what I tell you. I'm sorry, I love you so much. Take care of our baby," he said and kissed me quickly and then he helped me get out of the car. "I love you too, Rodney," I said."I know, now, go! before it's too late, there's no time," he said and Daniel pulled me closer to him and had me enter the Airport. We're suddenly on the plane now going back to the Philippines. I travelled with a heavy heart again, I just watched the skies and the clouds dancing in the atmosphere.
SUSHMITA'S POV: I watched the sunset through my glass window while having a cup of maternity milk. It's like the sunset in El Nido where I met Rodney that night. I miss him. I grabbed my cell phone and sent him an email. Dear Husband, I hope you're doing fine and still alive. As soon as you read this I'm packing my things to get ready to leave. My life is meaningless without you so I'm coming home. You are my safe haven and my peace in this chaotic world. We had this right love and perfect time so I will never waste this chance again to be with you. I'm sorry for all the things I've done. I know, I hurted you a lot. I hope you forgive me. I'm in New York now. Meet me at the Time Square. I have a surprise for you. Chat me. Love,Your WifeAs soon as I hit the sent button I immediately packed my things. I love Rodney and I can't do this without him. He should know that we're having a baby, maybe this child can stop him from doing all the mob work. This is my only hope to save my h