"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'S POV: We were on our flight now heading back to the Philippines. We were sitting on the VIP seats while the flight attendants were preparing cakes and wines. I took a deep, bored breath and drank the red wine in front of me. Rodney was looking at me but I'm not even taking a glance at him because I was busy reading a book while playing some music. I am trying to avoid a conversation with him because I'm so upset with myself. I'm so stupid. So stupid. Why did I utter my first love's name in front of my husband while we were making love? I'm really going crazy. I tried to erase that on my mind as I noticed that Rodney was sitting beside me now, he was sitting towards me earlier and now he wanted to be near me again. He lay his head on my right shoulder as he was trying to take a nap. He was really the cutest when he's always doing that. I bet he's not mad nor upset anymore. RODNEY'S POV: "Sir, the plane is about to land, we're here," said the flight attendant in charge i
After a week, we leave the country again for Las Vegas. It's my first time there and I must admit, the place is so alive and wonderful. Rodney explained to me everything, that he will chase down a notorious drug lord so I must be with Daniel for a while. "Do you want something, Miss?" Daniel asked. "Uhm, can we order some red wine?" I suggested it because we were in a Casino. "Yeah sure, whatever you want," he said and he went directly to the bar counter and ordered some red wine while I stared at Rodney. He was with his target now making a good talk while me and Daniel were sitting on the counter now because we're not allowed to be with them. They were talking about serious matters. It's safer this way.My husband pretends that I'm not his wife in front of the investors and business partners he met, he even introduced me as his secretary to hide my identity. He's starting to turn cold again and I'm so damn sick of it. "Alright folks! Here we are again doing our annual liquor cha
I ate the pizza that Daniel ordered. It was really good but it didn't satisfy my appetite. "Daniel, I want something cold," I told him but he didn't pay attention to me because he was busy eating his pizza."Sorry, you want what? Are you cold?" he didn't receive my message clearly. "I said I want something cold, more like an ice cream," I said. "Alright, what flavor?" he asked."Strawberries will do," I said. "Okay, I'll just order," he said. I continued eating my pizza and drank some wine. I stood up and turned on the TV and I saw Netflix. "What do you want to watch?" I asked Daniel. "Are you sure you want to watch? I mean, you're tired and drunk, Miss, you should sleep this off," he asked. "Thanks but I will wait for Rodney to come home," I said. "I guess you really love him," he said while mixing the wine in a circular motion with his hand. "Actually, I don't know anymore, Daniel. It feels like I lost my life the moment that I married him but I do care about him. I love h
I'm awake but I can't open my eyes. It must be because of the liquor, and the brandy that I drank. I can feel Rodney's warm mouth on my legs as he was busy kissing me down there slowly. "You're mine now, Mita, no one can have you but me," he said as he removed my undies. His voice is echoing, I don't know why, it seems like my sense of hearing is affected. I can't even move and I feel so tired. "Rodney," I uttered his name but he's not responding because he was so busy with my softness. I can feel his big member on my erotic basin as he puts it in and out of me. I don't want what he was doing but I don't have a choice. "Please, don't," I tried to stop him but I couldn't. I'm so sleepy and lethargic. "I'm sorry baby, I'm so sorry, Erin. I hate myself right now," he said.I felt a teardrop from my cheeks, it's coming from his face. He's crying again in so much guilt. I was going to pass out but I managed to uttered the words, "I'm sorry, I love you," "I know baby, I know," he sa
I flew back to the Philippines with a heavy heart. I tried to comfort myself. I tried so hard to keep in mind that our marriage was just an agreement or some business proposal but I just can't take it. The pain is so real, I don't even know why I'm hurting. Is it because I assume too much that Rodney loves me?How can I be so stupid? All that he did was just a lie. How can I forgive him now? I don't know what to do anymore."Daniel, can we go somewhere?" I asked Daniel while we were having our dinner. It's been a week now since we got home from Las Vegas. "Where?" he asked. "A resto bar maybe," I suggested and he raised his eyebrows. "Do you want us to get killed this time?" he asked me. "No. That's why you're coming with me," I said. "What are you thinking?" he asked. It looks like he won't really allow me to go."Daniel please, I can't just be here all the time, this is suffocating, I have to go somewhere," I said, trying to convince him. "Alright, but just for a while, okay?"
I was on the terrace holding a glass of whiskey in my hand as I stared at the city lights and the perfect setting of the night. The stars are shining so bright in the sky but my vision doesn't cooperate with the view. It was blurry and doubled because I was under the influence of alcohol. "That's enough, Miss, Boss will be so mad when he finds out that you are always drunk at night," Daniel said, trying to stop me from drinking my whiskey. "Why? Would you report what I'm doing?" I asked him. "I don't actually need to do that Miss, because we have CCTV Cameras all over the house especially here in your room and he can see you now, he can see everything," Daniel said briefly. "Good for him because I'm going to drink every alcoholic drink he kept on his mini bar," I said in a drunk tired voice. "Please, don't do this to yourself, Miss, Boss will gonna be so mad, he might kill us both if he loses his temper," Daniel warned me but I'm not scared at all. "Daniel, I saw him. I saw him
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.