SUSHMITA'S POV: Three days after… I didn't go out. I wasn't able to sleep and eat properly for three days because I'm so down, thinking about what I would do with my life now. I have a bag full of cash, a gun, a nice Villa and a broken heart. I tried to go out on the fourth day while the sun was setting high in the sky. I regretted not going out for three days after seeing the beautiful view of my Villa where Daniel brought me. I wasn't expecting that this kind of view exists. It was wonderful. The crystal clear blue sea and the vivacious sky seem to get along so well as the sun shining so brightly. I was walking on the shore when I saw an ice cream vendor selling some dirty Ice Cream. I walked towards him. "How much?" I asked the Vendor. "This would be twenty pesos, Miss," the Vendor said. "Okay," I said as I picked out my wallet and took a twenty peso bill. "What flavor, Miss?" the Vendor asked. "Uhm, can you mix it? Mango and Cheese, please," I said. "Okay," he said and
SUSHMITA'S POV: It was a beautiful night as I was drinking at a Club here in El Nido and I didn't know how many shots of Tequila I just had. I was looking at the enchanting view of the sea and the starry sky. I wish I wasn't alone here, if I have a moment, I would give up everything just for a night with Rodney here by my side but he's not around. He doesn't want me anymore. Teardrops fell into my Tequila but I didn't care, I drank it anyway and ordered another one again. "Miss, I just want to inform you that you have reached the maximum limit of Tequila shots, do you wish to extend?" the Barista asked me. "Uhm, nah. I'm good, how much?" I asked. "That would be five thousand one hundred and thirty three pesos, Miss," he said. I took my wallet and pulled out all of the cash I have. "Can you help me count it?" I asked him while he was smiling at me. He was cute but I'm not into men right now. One spineless guy is enough. "Sure, what's your name by the way?" he asked. "You're br
RODNEY'S POV: The Oycungco's were having a meeting when I reached their house. I can hear the commotion that there's someone enter the place and planted some bombs. There's a small window on their rooftop, so Mike and I go there and I command him to open the window for me. I made a loop using a tightrope and I silently wore it to his neck. "What?!" he said. "I don't have a plan of keeping you alive, adiós!" I said and pushed him on the window and the Oycungco family was shocked when he appeared in the living room where they were having a meeting. Mike is showering with his own blood. "Sir, Madam, help me! Help me, please! Help m--" his words cutted as the rope tightened into his neck that immediately took his life.I entered the front door with a gun pointing at them and horror on their faces started to begin as I looked them dead in the eyes."Did I interrupt you?" I asked them.Ryan was shaking but managed to speak to me, "Rodney, wh-what a surprise, let's talk about this," I r
SUSHMITA'S POV: It's been three months since I got here. Rod helped me in establishing my restaurant. He talked to contractors, architects and investors to build connections and partnership. He helps me in everything including the broken pieces of me that Rodney left.We were at my Villa drinking some wine in my room on the terrace. "It's a nice place you got here," Rod said, it was eight in the evening and this is the first time that I brought him here."Yeah, this is my dungeon," I said and he chuckled. "Why do you call this a dungeon? It's luxurious and the design is very modern," he said and drank his wine. "Well, my husband arranged this place for me, to start a new life, he said," I said and drank my wine while looking at the breathtaking view of the sea. "It means he cares for you so much despite what happened. He's still a good man and besides, if he doesn't let you go, I will never find you again, so I don't know if this is selfish but I thanked him somehow," he said and
SUSHMITA'S POV: I woke up the next morning to the sound of the T.V. playing in the living room, so I went down stairs and saw Rod sitting on the sofa while his feet were on the mini table. "Good morning, Beautiful," he said and looked at me with a smile on his face. "How did you get in here?" I asked because I'm sure I closed the door last night. "Uhm, sorry, your window is open so yeah," he said while pressing the remote control and faced me again, "Actually, breakfast is ready," I was astonished as he said that. Did he mean that he cooked a meal for me? "Breakfast? You cook?" I asked and headed directly to the kitchen and dining area. "Yeah, you should eat healthy foods from now on and not fast food all the time," he said and followed me to the dining area. He put a plate and served me some tuna paella and black coffee. "Come on, try it," he said and smiled at me. I took a spoonful and ate."It's delicious, thank you, Rod," I said. He then sat on the other side of the tab
RODNEY'S POV: XIU MANSIONHarold and I are talking in the living room. "What are we going to do Rodney? She can't marry Brent just for the sake of the baby, this will be a talk of the town," Harold said. "Actually, she can. Just like Pops did to me and Sushmita," I said. "It's different Rodney, you choose Sushmita for your own sake because you like the girl. Don't tell me you agree with this?! Pop doesn't want another Garcellano in the family, you know that," he said. "Well, Pops is dead, so," I said. Harold shook his head to disagree, "I can't believe you're saying that to me," "I'd rather have Brent rather than Edward in the family. That jerk has a lot of women. I don't want my only sister to live in vain with him," I said. "Well, you're right, so are you permitting their marriage?" he asked. "Yeah, it's the least that I can do to my brother-in-law and to my sister, just let Abbigael decide on her life, she's old. She can take care of herself and she deserves to be happy,"
SUSHMITA'S POV: Today is the day. This is it. My dreams are finally happening again. "A lovely day everyone, my dear family and friends, we would like to introduce to you the newest Resto-Bar in town with Filipino and Italian cuisines right in front of your tables while looking at the beautiful shores of Bacuit Bay, let's have a round of applause for The Stars Resto!" Rod announces while all of the guests applause and screams in excitement because we have an opening promo. "And especially, the woman behind it, please welcome Ms. Sushmita Erin Garcellano!" Rod added and they clapped their hands to me. Rod handed me the scissors so that I could cut the ribbon. It was one of the happiest moments in my life but also, the most tragic. I cut the ribbon but a bullet suddenly struck my right chest, it came out of nowhere. I never saw who shot me and the cold rushed through my body quickly as I was laying weak on the floor."Sushmita! No! No! Help! Somebody, help!" Rod is panicking at that
SUSHMITA'S POV: I was walking at the Garcellano Mansion. I don't know why I'm here, I guess I miss home. I heard the sound of the piano making some rhythms and then I saw my mother, sitting in front of it, she was looking at me. "Come here, Love," she said as she saw me and I walked close to her. "Mom," I said and hugged her. I never saw her in years and I'm so happy that I saw her right now but why am I seeing her? Am I dead? "You've been a good girl and I'm so proud of you, my little Mita," she said with a smile on her face. "Mom, I miss you so much but why were you here? Am I dead?" I asked her and she smiled at me. "Not yet Sweetheart, it's not your time yet, I'm here because I know how troubled you are right now," she said and she wasn't even wrong. I am troubled. I know that. "Mommy, I don't know anymore, life is so cruel, and sad these past few months," I said to her while she was brushing my hair with her hand. "Honey, try to remember the truth. It will set you free. I
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