Chapter 57: I Will Kill HerThird Person POVWhile enjoying each other's company with the lovable kids and Sister Rachel, they were unaware of the impending event.“I'm surprised that you thought of doing this,” Sofia said as they watched the kids play on the playground.Marcus felt happy seeing them okay; it's been a year since he decided to help abandoned kids and those without parental care.He did this because he knows the feeling of being left alone without someone taking care of. That's the reason why he made this whole up.“Their smiles are also one of my strengths to continue working,” he said with an overwhelming voice.“You didn't mention this to me one year ago,” Sofia said while taking pictures with the kids.“I was too busy at that time,” Marcus lied, though he always has time to visit the kids.Sofia thought that Marcus became busy those days because of his fling but she doesn't want to bring back those memories again and just nodded to him.One of the kids has a water g
Chapter 58: ForgetSofia’s POVI still can’t believe what just happened. We rushed Marcus to the hospital, and I just found out everything.I kept on crying while waiting outside of the operating room. I don’t know, I can’t explain my feelings right now.All this time, I’ve been so mad and angry at him. I even cursed him in my head. Now that I found out the reason why he acted like that. I’m blaming myself because of what happened right now.I should be the one to win that situation. It’s my fault.Marcus told me everything, why Marcus acted that way before. He told me that he already knew at that time that we were only faking our marriage.He never mentioned it to me because that’s what Marcus wanted.After that one year, I left him because I was in so much pain. Now that I already know the reason, I won’t forgive myself if something bad happens to him.I cried as I remembered what Michael told me about Marcus.He only did those things before because he wanted to protect me, all thos
Chapter 59: I Still Love Him Sofia's POVI want to convince Marcus that I am his wife, but I remember what the doctor said.He kept insisting on seeing Nathalie in front of me, which hurt.I also discovered that Nathalie was his ex-girlfriend. I wanted to curse him for forgetting about me."I want to see Nathalie," he kept insisting to Michael, and I can't do anything about it.Minutes later, someone opened the door, and I saw Marcus's mom.I watched his reaction, and he smiled when he saw the girl enter the room.Michael looked at me, but I just smiled at him. Marcus's mom got mad at me when she saw me."Marcus, babe," the girl went to Marcus and hugged him while I saw Marcus smile. My heart broke seeing how close and happy they were."Are you okay?" Her mom asked him, and he nodded.Nathalie kissed Marcus on his lips. Even though I wanted to get mad at her, I couldn't because he couldn't even remember me."What is this girl doing here, Michael?! He is the reason Marcus is laying in
Chapter 60: Why can't he remember me?!Sofia's POVDays had passed until that day occurred.I forced myself not to dwell on it, but even though I tried to forget, I still can't.“You're not by yourself again,” Maria is persuading me to go to his house because there's a small celebration there. She's referring to another city which I don't want to return to.“I don't know how to refuse you,” I said, making her chuckle.She knows everything that happened. I told her about Marcus's feelings towards me, and she was shocked by what happened.“So, are you coming or not?” She waited for my answer, and I didn't have a choice but to agree.“Fine, I'll go,” I said as she giggled and hugged me.I'm currently working because we have a lot of customers right now.“I told you, you don't have a choice but to come,” I just rolled my eyes.She knows I can't refuse her.When she found out about what happened, she started visiting me here, even though there's a lot of work waiting for her.I'm lucky to
Chapter 61: I'm Losing EverythingSofia's POVI stared at the divorce paper. I don't even have the strength to stand up and eat.While hugging my pillow, my tears kept falling. It was like I lost everything. I lost him.Realizing how much I love him, then suddenly everything would turn upside down.I've been crying the whole night, and I can't stop it. Why do I have to experience these things? I just wanted to disappear right now.When we were on our way home a while back, Maria kept asking me if I was okay, even when Aunt Carmina was bothered when I cried silently.They even insisted that Maria should accompany me that night, but I refused.Damn it! Why do I have to feel this?!"I'm dying inside, Marcus!" I covered myself with a blanket and cried until I slept.I woke up when someone kept knocking on the door."Sofia?" I heard Jessica's voice outside, so even though I was not feeling well,
Chapter 62: PainSofia's POVOne day has passed, and my condition is also getting worse.“Sofia, you look pale. Are you okay? I think you have to go to the hospital to have a check-up,” Jessica said. She placed her hand on my forehead to feel my body temperature.“Come on, I just feel tired these past few days. Maybe I just need a bit of rest,” I chuckled, but she was not convinced.“Jessica is right, Sofia. You don't look okay,” Maria started to get worried.I sigh; I’m not really okay. My doctor told me that I have cancer. At first, I didn’t believe him, but then things started to get clear. I was diagnosed with stage three cancer; there’s no possibility that I would survive in this situation.It’s hard to accept, but it’s already happening. Maybe this life is really for me. This is what destiny wants me to be. All I have to do is to act like it was n
Chapter 63: Longing Sofia's POV My body starts to tremble; my heart keeps rising so fast, like I am running for miles. My mouth opened. What is he doing here? How did he find me? Marcus, why still show up? Everything was done. With trembling hands, I hurriedly closed the door, but he stopped me and went inside. I tried to avoid him, but he hugged me from behind. I don’t know why he’s doing this. I thought he had forgotten me. Why is he here? “Sofia,” the way he uttered my name made me cry. I can’t help it anymore. He hugged me like he wanted me to feel that he missed me too much. I tried to get away from his hug, but he was too strong. Don’t do this, too, Marcus! “Why are you here? Did you hit your head that made you remember me?” I chuckled bitterly. “I remember you now, Sofia. I’m sorry, Baby. Fuck! I missed you,” he rested his head on my shoulder while I could feel his breath. Damn it! I loved him. I missed him. I did fucking miss you, Marcus. I waited for this day to hap
Chapter 64: I Love You Sofia's POV “Sofia, I’d rather die right now than leave you here. I loved you, Sofia, I really do. Sofia Sanders, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I don't care if you hated me; I don't care if you don't want to see me. All I want tonight is to be with you tonight, tomorrow, and the rest of the days. Please just let me stay.” He gave me a warm kiss on my cheek that gave me butterflies in my stomach. Why are you doing this to me, Marcus? You deserve to be happy. You deserve someone better than me. He tightened his hug, and I could feel his warm tears on my neck. I wanted to get away from him, but I wanted us to stay like this. I wanted to push him, but I wanted to feel his hugs. I wanted to wipe his tears, but I couldn't. “I loved you. I'm dying to kiss you and hug you like this. Baby, I'm sorry, please forgive me. Let me fix things,” he said, holding me carefully and making me face him.