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Chapter 38 - Jealousy
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Silent Cry Chapter 39 - Thoughts
3rd Person's POVThe film majors went for a night party after the successful program. But Gabbie was not feeling very well so she was sent home early. Also, the fact that her classmates' glares are darting at her big time, she just couldn't feel comfortable. Leia was so pouty when she knew her friend was not gonna join the celebration but couldn't make her stay either, especially when she knew about her friend's pregnancy.Gabbie went home but didn't stay in her room, instead, went to the dock where she might find some peace of mind. The sun is beautifully seen in that area and is about to set now.The girl knew this plan to meet up with Nicole will tear her heart to pieces. But she wanted to know the truth that she's been deprived of ever since day one. Why was she forced to marry Xander?What is the mission she needs to accomplish?Who is Nicole Smith for Xander?The answers to the former two questions might not come from Nicole but the last one is sure she knows. Asking that would
Silent Cry Chapter 40 - Wicked
Gabbie's POV"Congratulations! You're pregnant," the female doctor exuberantly stated, showing me the screen of her computer that has my ultrasound result.This is it. It's official. I plan to finally announce it to Xander tonight but I made sure of it first. I came to the hospital in the early morning of Saturday, making an excuse of going to Leia for a hangout. I even barely succeed an approval from him. Xander has been very strict these past days. He would always check if I'm home on time, if I am dressed properly, if I eat healthily, and anything else.I always obey him, that's not even new. He is venting out good things for me anyway even so sometimes it is getting too much. Just this morning, I didn't surmise him to say no because Leia's been my friend and I've talked about her to him many times. That conversation with him was too tangled whenever I think about it.*Flashback"What are you gonna do there?" he asked while forehead frowning."Just...simple hangout. We didn't have
Silent Cry Chapter 41 - Money
3rd Person's POV4 YEARS AGOA splash of cold water had awaken Niki from a temporary knock. She was running out of breath and couldn't even realize where she is until a man in his clean suit appeared in her front."How was that?" he asked the girl.Niki tried to move but her hands are tied up behind the chair she was seated on as well as her feet. She looked around to see familiar faces of men in black suits. Damn this formal kidnappers!"That was cool. Woah!" She made fun of her situation. Well, she is not your typical victim who would play her role in a dramatic way."As expected. You really have a thick skin, huh." Niki smirked to that which heightened the kidnapper's anger."Says the one who audaciously kidnapped someone. You think your skin couldn't be thicker than mine?" A hard slap was then thrown on her cheek."See? That hurts." The old man wiped his palm, pretending to have maimed after slapping her. "How can you not see how shameless you are when you took all my money and no
Silent Cry Chapter 42 - Lost
3rd Person's POVIt's been four hours since Xander went out of the ward. He stayed by the hallway silently but his mind has been so loud and he cannot assuage even a second. He wanted to see Gabbie, hug her, and give her comfort. He knows she is hurting right now and the scene he saw before he came out of the room has been fretting him so much. But he can understand why Gabbie reacted that way, pushing him away. She probably hates seeing him. It's his fault and he is not denying that. He is vexing himself for not knowing her situation all these times.That day when he received the pictures from an anonymous sender, he cannot succor himself but to lose his mind overthinking everything that could have happened. Niki knew enough of him and she would lose nothing at all if she decides to pour it all in one natter but Xander has so much to slide out of his hand. He might fail to hold Gabbie to stay in his life and it would be equal to losing his life. So he's afraid, so damn afraid that in
Silent Cry Chapter 43 - Battle
Gabbie's POV"I've got my diplomaaa!!""Ahhh!!!" I and Leia held each other's hands while shrieking and jumping in the air. Finally, I've got it after long summer nights of continuous hard work. Now, I am a graduate and that feels so nice.We had a small celebration in the house. The guest is only Leia and Josh. Of course, Gwyneth and Garry are here, too. They cannot possibly miss this important day of my life.I have lived my life to the fullest. I was blessed with so many precious moments together with my family and friends. These moments never cross my mind to pursue anymore since I married, but no, they still came through and I couldn't be happier.My father could wake up very soon, says the doctor. Leia and Josh were hired by a big entertainment company and they're now rookie filmmakers. Garry is about to start schooling after a two-month vacation. He even joined the football varsity of the university. Gwyneth and I had so much time to know each other more. Some nights, we would
Silent Cry Chapter 44 - Revision
3rd Person's POVEarly morning at a classy restaurant, Xander is waiting for Gabbie to come. He has been internally shaking after two months of separation. Just like yesterday when his wife called, he got so electrified that his heart was not beating the whole time they talked on the phone. But today is different since they'll be able to see each other again. He couldn't be more scared of the something she wants to tell him but also couldn't be happier to finally meet his wife again.It was not so long when Gabbie entered the place. She wore her casual look on clothes but her cast is not the same as before. Xander saw her roaming her eyes around. She must be finding the man. He stood up immediately and it was at the same timing the woman finally glanced in his direction.They met eyes. Gabbie stopped for a second there but returned in a haste to the aura she brought with herself. She strode the remaining distance between them while their eyes are still fixed on each other. Breathing d
Silent Cry Chapter 45 - Work
3rd Person's POV"We will be making Ms. Nicole Smith the product endorser," reported Jameson."What? Who suggested it?" Xander could only frown his forehead."Sales and Advertisement Department, Team 3?""Gabbie?""Yes, Sir. Ms. Sanchez wanted it," Jameson emphasized the formality if ever his boss is forgetting again."Call Ms. Sanchez here, now." Thankfully, he got the hint. Gabbie has been working in the company for a month now. As the contract indicated, she was hired as manager in the sales and advertisement team. No one dared to question that since everyone knows she's the first lady despite her wanting to be called Ms. Sanchez. However, there are always the ones who would roll their eyes at that, thinking that inequality existed again in this trying to be fair world but fails.Gabbie had undergone a proper process of hiring. She submitted a job application letter and curriculum vitae, went to an interview, and passed. But no one will believe that it was fair at all, instead, a
Silent Cry Chapter 46 - Inequality
3rd Person's POVQuinn came back to their unit with her crestfallen look. No one asked her anymore since they all heard about the upheaval in the right corner of the large room. Their office is an open space that enables everyone to see other units, sundered only by 2-meter tall dividers. Quinn just passed a proposal to the finance, but not the commercial project with Nicole Smith, only to receive shouts and mocks from Mr. Dave who found the format so wrong.Gabbie approached Quinn when she sat down to her desk to redo the whole process. "What was wrong about the format?" she asked. Quinn looked at her with a guilty expression because she, somehow, knew she botched up this time."There is actually a company's standard format that we have to follow but I find it so confusing so I tried to change it this time with something convenient for me since it would make my work faster," she explained. "But I guess it's a big no since the company should stick to rules." She sigh deeply after that
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