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
It's 7:00 a.m and I woke up with the sound of the kettle already boiling in the kitchen. I immediately got up to turn it off and saw Caroline. "Oh you're here, Miss Sushmita, I miss you," she said while hugging me. "Caroline! I miss you too," I said as I hugged her back.She never changed, but she looks glowing, she must be in love. "I'm so glad you're here!" she said with excitement. "Yeah, but I need to go back because my husband will return today from Chicago. I only accompanied Debbie last night because she's going through something. Can you take good care of her for me?" I pleaded as I held her hand. "Sure Miss, I also make sure that Ranz is having a good time everyday here playing with us." She said, "That's good, thank you Caroline. By the way, I already turned off the kettle. You should prepare for breakfast," I said. "Are you gonna join them for breakfast?" she asked. "Yeah, sure." I said as I excited my way to the kitchen, I turned on the TV in the living room and sa
I woke up in a familiar room. Our bedroom, I directly grabbed the alarm clock on the side table to know what time it was. It was 6:00 p.m, my eyes opened wide and I immediately got out of bed. "Rodney?" I yelled but I didn't get any answer. I tried to find him but he's nowhere to be found."Mrs. Xiu finally, you're awake!" Daniel said as he walked towards me. "Where's Rodney?" I asked. "He has something to do so he left me with you. By the way, we're going on a party tonight, so wear this," he said as he handed me a big box. "What is this?" I asked. "Open it," he said while smiling at me. I shook my head and opened the box and my jaw almost dropped when I saw the silver evening dress. It was very gorgeous. "Wear that tonight, you should prepare by now. We're leaving at exactly 8:00 p.m. but eat first if you're feeling hungry," he suggested because he knew that I haven't eaten anything since the incident that happened. "Where's Aunt Cecillia's body anyway?" I asked. "In the m
I got up and took a bath. I did my make up and put on a nice black chub dress paired with a black headband and black high heels. I was heading on the stairs when I suddenly heard Rodney continuously yelling and complaining about something, so I immediately went downstairs to know what was happening. "You bunch of imbeciles! What did I say about this?! Who ordered you all to change the curtains huh?! Are you even thinking straight?! Do you realise what you have done?! Look at that! It's too many lights! Do you have a fucking death wish? huh?!" Rodney complained to the households as he was wearing sunglasses because the sun is shining directly to our house and it's the most beautiful thing ever."I did," I said as I walked towards him and held his hand. "I'm sorry, please don't get mad at them. I'm the one who ordered them to do that. I thought that you'll be surprised, and glad that I redecorate the house but it's alright, we will just gonna bring back the old designs, I'm sorry, "
RODNEY'S POV: It's been two weeks since Aunt Cecilia died, and I still blame myself for what happened. I was late. She needed me but I'm nowhere to be found. If I did not catch Sushmita on time, she would have faced the same fate. I was standing facing the shelf that I have in our bedroom. I press play on the button of the cd player to play some soft music, it's morning and my wife is still sleeping. I was about to go back to bed again when something caught my eyes. It was a picture frame, two girls on the beach. Wait. The girl in the picture is so familiar. Erin? I grabbed the picture frame and walked towards Sushmita who is still sleeping, I glanced into her and into the picture. Is it her? But her hair seems different. Suddenly, she moved and was awakened by me. "Sorry, did I wake you?" I asked. "It's okay, what are you looking at?" she asked and immediately grabbed the picture frame that I have in my hand. "Oh, this is me and my sister Deborah. We were in El Nido, Pa
It's my first time to accompany Rodney to his whereabouts. We fly to the US to do some negotiations and businesses as well. I never thought that it would be so hard. My feet hurt because of the pointed high heels that I'm wearing but Rodney is talking to a mob and was really negotiating very well while I was sitting beside him. There are so many guards, I can say that this person was really powerful. "How many do you need?" the mob said as he was talking to Rodney. "Not that much, only enough for just a night," Rodney said,I don't know what they were talking about. It looks like it's something big and dangerous. "What are your plans?" the mob asked him. "He's being way too far and greedy, we cannot let them spread like that in Las Vegas many people will get hurt," Rodney said,"Sure, but how do we hunt him down?" the mob asked. "I know what he wants and you have what he wants so, I will lure him into negotiations with me and kill him," Rodney said effortlessly, it seems like my
"Mita, honey, wake up. Breakfast is ready," Rodney said as he held my hand and pulled me on the terrace. "Wow, you prepared this?" I said as I glanced at the table. It's full of delicious breakfast meals and the place is scenic. We were somewhere in California and facing the beautiful and relaxing view of the Big Sur Coastline. It's my first time to see the view at the terrace because we immediately headed straight to Bryce when our plane landed. "I just ordered it," he said."Oh, this is nice," I said and he helped me sit on the chair. He's starting to be gentle to me. I hope this will not change. Rodney sat on the other chair, we were face to face now as we dug in and ate breakfast. "Somethings missing, where's your phone?" I said as I noticed that he's not holding his phone now. He always brought it anywhere, even if he was eating but now, it is different. "Oh, I turn it off. I don't want my business affairs to distract my time with you," he said. I smiled at him. "That'
6:00 a.m I woke up having a weirdest dream ever. I saw Rod in my dreams and he turned out to be Rodney and he said that he was waiting for me. I shake my head so that I could erase it in my mind but I just can't. I walked towards the refrigerator to get some cold water because I'm sweating really bad because of that dream. "Hey, you alright?" I almost jumped when I saw Rodney in front of me. "You startled me," I said and his eyes narrowed. "I'm sorry, you suddenly get up. I was worried and you're sweating too much," he said as he noticed that I was still trembling."Yeah, I'm fine, just a bad dream," I said. He hugged me tight as I said that. "What kind of dream?" he asked. "Rodney, can you promise me that you wont leave me again?" I pleaded to him. "Mita, you know what kind of job I have, there are times that I won't be around you that's why I gave you a gun to save yourself, just in case but I will do everything I can to keep you alive," he said. "Rodney, I'm not afraid to
SUSHMITA“We’re were you last night, pale face?” Debbie asked as soon as I went inside the house. “I get laid,” I said and headed directly upstairs but her eyes were still shocked by what I said earlier. “Oh my god! with whom?! So you're a wild woman now?!” she said and followed me. Damn. My sister can't really hide anything from her. “What’s the matter, Debbie? I’m old enough and I’m single, so?” I said and checked my baby when I reached our room. Baby Romita is still peacefully sleeping, so I smiled. “Oh god! I can’t believe you’re saying these things to me right now!” “If you’re jealous then get laid too,” I said and laughed at her. “Tell me about this guy! Tell me! Tell me!”“Sorry, but I didn't get his name but he’s hot,” I said and lied to her because I don’t want my sister to know that I’m seeing my dead husband on that guy. “Oh, what a waste! I can see now that you already moved on,” Debbie said and closed the door of my room. I’m still in pain but I looked at Romita
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.