PAK!!!Suddenly everything became quiet as if the world stopped moving and only the sound of a palm landing on the cheek was heard inside the room where the unconscious David was placed.Mariane’s left cheek turned red from Geneva’s slap, while Mariane just silently accepted the anger of a mother. She couldn’t blame her. Her son was now on the brink of death after saving Mariane and Jacob from danger. And if she was in Geneva’s situation, she would surely be angry with the person who had a reason why her son was on the verge of death.“I told you to stay away from my son, but you won’t listen! Now, look at him! LOOK. AT. HIM!!!” Geneva pulled Mariane towards David’s bed.She even held her head and forcibly turned her head to look at the unconscious David, who had oxygen in his mouth.“Mrs. Cruz, please calm down,” John tries hard to stop Geneva from harassing Mariane in front of David.But the lady did not stop hurting Mariane. Instead, she continues to beat, and slap her. Mariane win
Everyone got out of David’s suite, except for John, who asked David to stay.“I’m sorry, Master for the chaos that happened under my watch earlier.” John apologizes.“What was that? Why are they fighting?” David asked while massaging his temples.“Your mom did the commotion, first. She hurt Miss Ramos-”“She, what?!” David exclaimed. But he suddenly winced from the pain he felt from his arm because of his movement.“Careful, sir.” John reminded him.”David mouthed thanks and asked John to tell him what happened. So John reported everything that had happened before he woke up.“When Miss Ramos came, the Madame welcomed her with a slap on her face. She was angry because she’s blaming Miss Ramos for what happened to you,” John informed him, which made David scoff.“She and her bad acting skills. I don’t believe in her… She was just worried because no one will give her money if I died immediately.” David stated.“Continue, what happened next?”“Mrs. Ramos came and saw your mom hurting her
Mariane arrives with food from a popular fast-food chain that is a favorite of her son Jacob. His eyes suddenly widened when he saw his son jumping up and down on his father's bed while talking to Jacob.Jacob doesn’t have school, so he has to take the boy to the hospital to keep an eye on David as well. Because David was taking care of something important at the office with John, and he didn’t want his mother to watch over him, either. After the incident of Geneva hurting Mariane, the lady was never able to step inside her hospital again because they banned her. So Mariane is the only one watching over him now.“Jacob! Get down from there! Oh, you’re really young! If you fall, you will also break a bone. Do you want that to hurt you?” Mariane hurriedly put the food she bought on the table and ran toward them.“David, why did you let him jump into your bed? He might get into an accident. You shouldn’t allow him to do that.” Mariane sighed exasperatingly, while she took her son off the
Three Days Before the Press ConferenceIt has been two days since David got out of the hospital after a week of staying there. He was in his office and signing the pending documents that needs his approval, when Johm knocked on his door.Knock… knock… knock…David turned his gaze to the door. “Come in,” he said before the door slowly opened widely.“Sir, your car is ready,” John informed him, which made him nod.John drove the car heading to their hideout, where George was waiting. After David was hospitalized, he hadn’t visited his Lion’s den to see the new prisoners, Lucas and Agatha. Honestly, he almost forgot about them as he was enjoying his days with Mariane and their son while he was in the hospital. Mariane did not mention the incident too. Maybe she’s afraid David will be filled with hatred and killed those who wronged them.It was already midnight when they arrived at the hideout. The guards immediately greeted them as soon as they came out of the car.“Where is George?” Dav
Mariane and David went together to David’s company. Before they came out of the car, Mariane took a deep breath, as she felt nervous about what other people might say to them… especially to her. Even before they just got married, only their family and closest friends knew about their marriage. The marriage was a secret until they got divorced. People in the business world and in the entertainment industry only knew that David got engaged to Stacey Lewis for twelve years. After Mariane suddenly appeared in the office, without slippers, and asked David to help her find their son. That’s when the people surrounding them found out about the existence of Mariane in David’s life. And now, David wanted to hold a press conference to tell the world that they were in a relationship and to clear things about him and the model, Stacey. Because when Stacey visited the hospital, she brought reporters to show she was concerned about him. And to let the other people think that Mariane was seducing Da
David seated as he gave the microphone to John after David spoke.“Let’s begin the question and answer. Mr. David Cruz here will answer all of your questions. Just raise your hand and let Mr. Cruz call you to answer the questions.” John announced.The reporters raised their hands. When David chose one reporter. The other reporters who were not yet called placed their hands on their laptops to type about what will David’s answers to the questions.“Sir, may we ask… You said that you and Stacey Lewis had broken up a decade ago, but you and Stacey announced the engagement. Why did you let that happen?”“First, I did not know about the engagement party. Because my mom told me that time that she got into an accident, and when I sent her home, they surprised me with the party. So,” David said as he shrugged.Another reporter rose her hand. “Go on,” David said as he pointed to the lady who just raised her hand.“Sir, why did you and Miss Stacey break up?”“As much as I don’t want to tarnish
Mariane sighed in relief after the press conference. “That was exhausting,” Mariane muttered. “Do you still have to work now? I know you’re tired because of the press conference earlier. I can approve your leave today,” David offered. But Mariane shook her head. “No. It’s fine that I already filed a half day. And I have plenty of work to do today. I still have to finish my report or Miss Matilda will kill me.” Mariane said. “They wouldn’t dare. I bet my life for it.” David said, which earned a glare from Mariane, sideways. “What did you do?” She asked. “I did a little favor for you,” David made a smug looked on his face as if he was proud of what he just did. David remembered what he did a day before the press conference. He all of his employees in the hall, to give an announcement. “Unbeknownst to you, I have a relationship with one of the employees in my company. And she's none other than Mariane Ramos from the accounting department. And I also know that rumors are spreading
David was busy with his files checking the reports that were given to him by each department when John suddenly came with an envelope. John was panting and sweaty as if he had been chasing someone outside. “What happened to you?” David asked with a frown. “Master,” John said while he was catching his breath. He handed them the envelope and put them on David’s table. “You have to see this,” he said. David looked at John as if he was trying to look for an answer to his face. Slowly, he took the envelope from his desk and opened it. He read what was written inside and his eyes widened in horror. “Dammit,” David muttered. He threw the paper he was holding and picked up his phone to call Mariane. “Dammit, Mariane! Answer your phone.” David groaned after a few rings and Mariane still not answering his call. “Prepare the car right away! Call the house, and tell them not to let Jacob out of the house!” David ordered John. John immediately dialed the number in David’s house while he w