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
David went to his hideout to see Agatha. Agatha was smiling from ear to ear when she saw David. “David! What a pleasant evening you had. What brings you here to my cell? Did you miss me?” “Tell me where your brother was hiding?” David’s voice was low, which made Agatha shiver down her spine. “Brother? I don’t have a brother.” Agatha said. She was acting like an innocent, and it made David aggressive. He suddenly squeezed Agatha’s face tightly, which earned a wince from her. “Ahh-you’re hu-hurting me,” Agatha complained while she was struggling from his grip. David looked at Agatha with his flaring eyes. David gritted his teeth as if he wanted to kill her right away. “Tell me where is George right now, before I could think of killing you this instant,” David warned her. “How would I know? You trapped me here in this cell, remember? Besides, I don’t know his whereabouts. My half-brother doesn’t want me to interrupt his plans.” David let go of Agatha as he realized that she was r
“You can take me away from you. But leave Jacob alone. Bring him back to David. Please, I’m begging you.” Mariane pleaded.“No. I will not give him back to David. He can stay here with us. We can be a happy family. Jacob is my son. I raised him, so he is mine.”“If you don’t want me to hurt him… Follow everything that I will say.” Mariane immediately nodded at him.“Good girl,” George smiled like a maniac and released Jacob. He removed Jacob’s tie and removed the handkerchief that covers his mouth.“Jacob… You don’t want your mommy to get hurt, right?” Jacob nodded.“Okay, good boy. Don’t do anything that will make me angry, okay?” he warned Jacob, which made Jacob nod.“Good. I will just go and buy food for us. Don’t go anywhere or I might kill your mom.” George said.George went out to buy food for them.“Jacob, are you alright? Did Uncle George hurt you?”Jacob shook his head. “No, mommy. But I am afraid of him. He’s not the Uncle Gorge I’ve known,” Jacob stated.“I want to go home
The night was too cold, and Mariane’s clothes weren’t enough for her to cover her whole body. The clothes she was wearing were too thin for the weather they were experiencing right now. Plus, they are in the middle of the forest. The trees make the surroundings even cooler. They live in a bungalow type made of wood house and the roof was made of nipa. “Mommy, you are hot,” Jacob said, as soon as his body touches his mother’s skin. Mariane was chilling, and cold sweats run all over her face. Her hands were still tied to the bed with chains, so she couldn’t move freely. And she still had to wait for George to come so she could use the bathroom. While Jacob was right beside her, and didn’t leave her. “Mommy, I will call Uncle George.” Jacob stood up and knocked on the door, so George could hear them from the outside. “Uncle! Uncle! Uncle!” Jacob called as he keeps on knocking on the door. George was sleeping in the living room when Jacob keeps on knocking on the door while calling h