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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Engulfed by the height of fearLoud creeping mantra I hearIn the midst of blowing windWithin the huge prison I sealA butterfly knocked on my empty gardenSprinkling gold dust on my dim denNevertheless, I shunnedFrom the colors offered in her palmsBecause I need healingFrom the monsters I was dealingYet embraced by the wings of easeMy world is now at peaceShe is my healingShe is my cureShe gives me feelingMy pain I succeed to endureI found my remedy in her eyesA cosmos as wide as the skiesA place infinite far from lieA home with no more silent cry-Xander Evans🔸🔸🔸The End.
3rd Person's POVBribery, embezzlement, tax evasion, and murder are the crimes announced by the judge under the defendants, Clyde Evans and Jameson Nicholson. They cannot get away with those crimes because strong evidence was passed to the court. Until the very end, the two partners in crime are two partners in prison.Xander was the one to submit it all on that night when he knew about the real cause of Gabbie's miscarriage. The case lasted for two months but in the end, Clyde and Jameson didn't win. Eight months ago, during Xander's medication that seemed like a siesta for his nemesis, he gathered information about how Clyde manages the company with the help of his driver that also became his only assistant left. Worse luck, Clyde, that smarty-pants took advantage of his power to gain more profit even if it's going illegal. The doctor who was bribed to hide the true cause of Gabbie's miscarriage was also penalized and his license was cut off for good. Xander couldn't spare it, he j
3rd Person's POVGabbie waited for him patiently on that green couch that didn't share some peace of mind. She wanted to be succored in the therapeutic environment of the house but she just can't get any. It is now getting dark and Xander is still nowhere to be seen. She called him many times though she isn't sure if the number is still working or maybe Xander destroyed it already six months ago.Eternal later, the door finally unlocked and Gabbie stood up to welcome Xander with so much worry in her eyes. The man's bearing now is a lot more eased than how he was when he went out.They stared at each other, wearing the same look that they totally understand without any words spilled. Xander was the first one to step towards her as she stood there still, waiting for the man to come close. Their eyes did not leave each other until they are now a foot apart. Xander held Gabbie's cheek and caressed it softly. "It's my fault," he started and Gabbie quickly shook her head in retort. "They ki
3rd Person's POVGabbie continued her steps towards him, carrying the most usual look she can gather. "I was worried you've left already," she sighed out of relief."W-What are you doing here?""Me? I'm fetching you, what else?" She then grabbed his polo and reached it to him. She is cognizant enough that she's too natural to be true as if this isn't the first time they saw each other after six long months. But she cares less about it, she will act this way.Xander observed her demeanor for some time until he snatched his polo from her and continued his outfit change in her front. He was not saying anything.Gabbie then attempted to help with his buttons but Xander looked away. "I can do it," he faintly stated."Yeah, sure. Uhm, then I'll just get your shoes," she offered again and tried to get them but Xander was fast enough to take them first. "No need," he is still sounding austere.Gabbie can do nothing now but wait for him while she continued her tales and TMIs. "The weather is so
3rd Person's POVThe days went so fast. It's like a fleeting time but it's actually a fleeting world. Xander resigned from his position as Clyde took over. The Evans Company now experience a new birth since the temporary mishap that happened due to the Chairman's imprisonment. Somehow, it's going back to its normal flow but gradually.Gabbie also resigned from her position as she was offered by a publishing company to work as a writer. It was the company that Kiel talked about on that last phone call they had before he left for Finland. Like the situation of the Evans Company, Gabbie is also being born again with a fresh start, a new life.They were divorced. They took all the process leniently and didn't even spare a chance to talk about it any longer. It was decided, they are done. Xander though refused to take back all the properties from Gabbie's family as per part of the divorce document he requested from his lawyer. As a settlement, the house and lot that Gwyneth and Garry are li
3rd Person's POV"You are the most amazing person I have ever laid my eyes on. You are a gem of this universe, unparalleled. I never wanted to own you because I was just a mere security guard who could not even provide you security. I even became your most cursed being and I loathed myself for years and will continue to loath myself for the rest of my life. But I had to stay alive to catch your anger and grudge. I had to experience the pain in this world to pay for my sins. Never once in the hours of my life that I never felt guilty about my crime. But I cannot turn myself in to protect and guard your happiness and peace. I cannot turn myself in until I was sure no one will ever harm your safety again. I know you truly love your family and all I wanted was for you to be with them forever. That is the least I could do for you. I know whatever I say will not be enough to patch my wrongdoing but I would still want to apologize for being the greatest despair of your life. Please forgive m
3rd Person's POV"You'll end up like me!""You'll kill her!""You're not in love, you're obsessed!""You're obsessed!!"Xander opened his eyes abruptly as if catching his lost breath. He stared at the ceiling to try to calm his nerves and to recall what made him this uneasy again. It was a dream.He lifted his head to the side of his bed and saw a tranquil angel sleeping soundly. He observed her for quite some time until he finally got back his stability. But what comes after is fear of something else. Gabbie is innocently lying beside him like a precious soul that need not be hurt or touched. But the danger is not from far away; it's beside her right now.That's him.Xander climbed down from the bed after checking up on his wife long enough for him to realize he has drowned again--in his fancies, fantasies, and dirty thoughts. He should restrain himself from any set-off so he went straight to the balcony to gather some fresh garden air.That dream of his is created by a demon, it is
3rd Person's POVThe police captured Xander's father without him resisting. But the way he looked at his son speaks a lot—disappointment, rage, and grief. Xander didn't bat an eyelash since he expected it that way though he cannot face him directly. After all, he is his father. The police all went out meeting the enthralled press. The reporters and other scoop-diggers were just too many that the path was almost blinding due to nonstop flashes of cameras.Xander and Jameson were the only ones left inside the room and they are still looking at each other. Until Xander walked near him, "You happy now?" he gritted his teeth."You think I am? I never told you to do that for me. I should be the one to capture that darn man! Why did you block my way? Why?!""I didn't do that for you. I did it for myself coz I am a victim, too. Yet, unlike you, I didn't use anyone else to claim the justice I want because if appeasing my pain would result in the pain of others, ain't I the same darn man, then
Jameson's POV"Make sure everything is burnished. You hold the program's flow, you understand?" I am now on the technical team, giving final words before the anniversary commences. The sound engineers nodded to me to manifest assimilation of their job's importance in today's event. I took that as aplomb before I stepped out of the room.By the door stood five guards who are stolidly attentive to their assigned space. But why are security guards looking so manly these days? This is giving me some treat, you know. Unluckily, it's not in my bag this time. I have some life-death matter on my hands and giving an eye of duty to the one guard standing on my right is one step of the plan. The guard responded in kind with my unnoticed eyes on him and it tells something around the word trust. He should be taking care of these other bunches of handsome guards upon cued or else I'll be banned in Clyde's bed. This is it, this is the final show.Since Xander planned the program, I have also been