David and I immediately arrived at the nearest hospital, and the doctors and nurses attended to them immediately. They almost filled the entire emergency room, with their sheer number.“Doc, please save my wife. I’m begging you,” David pleaded while pushing the stretcher going to the operating room.The doctor informed them earlier that she needs to undergo the operation as she had a lot of fractured bones, and earned so many stab wounds. Aside from that, she already lost a lot of blood.“I won’t promise, sir. Because in her case, only a miracle could save her life. But we will do our very best to save her. Let’s just pray she can do this.” the doctor informed him. They stopped in front of the operating room.“You can wait here, sir. Because only authorized person can only come inside.” David nodded at what the doctor had just said.‘Mariane… Please live.’ David thought while looking at the closing door of the operating room.Soon, the light that was placed on top of the door, lit up,
Anastacia arrived at the hospital before dawn. David was still sleeping in a long chair across from Mariane’s bed when the door suddenly opened and Anastacia appeared with a basket of food. David was surprised, causing him to wake up.“Aunt Ana?” David frowned as he wondered why Anastacia came so early.“What are you doing at this hour? It's too early.” David asked as he looked at his watch and noticed the time was just four in the morning.“I can’t sleep worrying. How is he? I'm sorry I couldn’t come yesterday.” Anastacia apologized.“It’s alright. I’m sure Mariane would understand because you also need to take care of Diego.”“Why don’t you want to accept my offer to hire a private nurse so that it won't be difficult to take care of Diego?” David asked.“It is expensive to pay a private nurse. I can't afford to have one.” Mariane stated.“I told you, I will be the one to pay,” David said, but Anastacia still shook her head.“Mariane will be mad if I accept your offer.” David smiled
“You need this surgery, Mariane. Because if not, your face will be forever like that, dislocated. Remember. Your cheekbone broke, and your jaw dislocated. That is why you are struggling when eating and talking,” the doctor informed her.Mariane looked at David. Her eyes watered, as she was worried about what would happen to her face after the operation. And how would Jacob react if he sees her mom with her face covered with a bandage?Mariane made a hand gesture to David, she was asking for a paper and a pen. “Doc, will my face change after the surgery?” Mariane wrote in a paper as she asked the doctor.“Well, we can bring your face back, but it will take a long time. We can also change your face if you want to.” the plastic surgeon said and smiled at her.Mariane hurriedly flipped the pad paper into the next page, and write. “No, Doc. I don’t want to change my face. I just want my face back from before. My son might not recognize me if I change my face.” Mariane said.“Okay.” he smil
“Jacob,”David held Jacob’s arms to face him. But the kid did not want to look at him. David had no choice but to carry Jacob out of the room. Mariane was still asleep and after David and Mariane’s attending surgeon talked, the doctor got out of the room.David sat Jacob on a bench in the waiting area. “Son... Can we talk?”Jacob nodded as he looked at David.“Daddy, the mummy inside my mommy’s room is scary.”“Son, the mummy you are talking about is your mom. Her face was just covered with bandages but, she is your mom.” David informed her.“No, Daddy. Mommy is way much prettier than the scary ghost inside. The ghost has no face. And if it is Mommy, why can’t we remove her bandage?” the innocent child asked.“Because she had just got an operation on her face earlier. And the doctor said we need to cover her face so her wounds will not get infected by a virus.” David explained.“But why did she have bandages on her arms and feet too? Jacob asked.“Because she got bruises all over her
Months have passed, and Mariane did nothing but come in and out of the hospital for her walking therapy and her monthly schedule for the follow-up check-ups for her facial reconstruction. David was always on her side while he was sending and picking up their son to his school and taking care of his company altogether. David was as tired as hell! Like he could only have four hours of sleep. And could have an hour of rest while waiting for Mariane’s walking therapy.Marian had just come out of the room, and her attending nurse was pushing the wheelchair she was riding in. She had just finished her walking therapy when David was seen sitting on a chair in the waiting area, his eyes closed and looking exhausted. “David, I told you. You don’t have to accompany me every moment I need to come here.” Mariane heaved a sigh.“You know I can’t let you come alone.” David shook his head.“But look at you,” Mariane looked at him like she was disappointed, but she was not.Mariane looked at David’s
One year later,Mariane’s wounds healed, and she could walk properly without anyone’s help. They went back to their everyday life. Their son, Jacob, is now a grade-one student at a prestigious school. Mariane started to build her new accounting firm with the help of David. And David is back to being a workaholic aside from special occasions and holidays. He often went home late and went on business trips now and then.After a year of living together, Mariane and David’s relationship is fine. David asked Mariane to marry her for the second time. At first, Mariane refused when she let David stand up. The people around them turned silent as they thought Mariane would reject his proposal.“Why do we have to get married… again?” Mariane asked when David proposed to her while they were having a family dinner.“Because you deserve to have a proper wedding,” David explained.“But we’re already married. Plus, preparing for the wedding is just,” Mariane sighed. “Stressful and expensive.” Marian
After David announced his marriage to Mariane in a press conference, the media did not stop Mariane. Everywhere Mariane goes, there are paparazzi who are following her and she even beat a famous actress because she is always in the news. Even their son Jacob can no longer attend school properly, because of the reporters and the inquisitive parents of his classmates.One day, Mariane and Kim went out to the Salon to pamper themselves. Because it will be three days before the wedding of the century happens. Mariane and David’s wedding. But as soon as they come out of the said Salon, the reporters suddenly popped out and started asking them questions.“Ma’am, can I request your interview about your upcoming wedding with a well-known businessman, David Cruz?” “Excuse me. We don’t want to get interviewed.” Kim interrupted them, but the stubborn reporters didn’t listen and continued asking Mariane some questions.“How does it feel to be married to a David Cruz?”Kim tried to cover up Maria
Everyone is busy with the arrangements for the wedding to be held today. David is in their house and is preparing for his wedding, along with his mother Geneva, and his son, Jacob.Since Geneva apologized to them, she has recovered from her grandson Jacob. he always borrows the child from them. At first, Mariane was hesitant to lend Geneva to their son. But when he saw a grandmother's love for her grandson and a sign of sincerity in asking for forgiveness, he allowed her to borrow his son. And now they can't stop the grandmother from spoiling the child to buy toys and food.“Mom, you can go now. But can you bring Jacob with you to the venue? I have something to do here first.”Geneva frowned as she noticed David was taking deep breaths as if he was confused and restless. He was even pacing back and forth as he was feeling nervous.“Oh-okay. Are you sure you’re okay, son?” she asked worriedly.“Y-yeah, Mom.”Geneva raised her brow while scrutinizing her son in disbelief. “I thought you