This is still the past.
"Why are you so quiet today?" Rod asked as we entered the resto."What? Of course I’m n-not….," right. He saw it through.He took my hand but his looks did not change. He looks serious as if he is no longer happy with my behavior.I've been quiet for weeks because I've been thinking about what Miss Tanya said to me."Is there something bothering you?" he asked again."Don’t worry, I’m fine Rod,”"Are you perhaps bothered to what Clarissa has said?” I shook my head and looked ahead.I can't say yes, that it's really bothering me. Even though it hasn't gone away from my mind.I am guilty of the accusation that I am indeed a slut—a mistress."Why should I worry about that?" I lied so much."Well yeah, you shouldn't be." He said."It's my first time here," I changed the topic when we entered the resto.Then from where we are, we heard laughter from the group of men in the corner.“Congratulations, Engr. Caseres,” That’s what I heard from them.I looked at Rod. “Why did you invite me here
(Back to present) "Why are you here?" The dislike in his voice was melodious as if he really hated me. His face was devoid of any emotion. "I'm here to take care of you," I said calmly. But he grinned. It’s full of sarcasm. "Are you kidding me?" I didn't answer him. I approached him while holding the plate but he purposely stomp my hand causing the food to spill and the plate to break along with the glass. "Go away because I don't need you," he said. I didn't listen. I picked up the broken plate. "ARE YOU DEAF? GO AWAY!" He was so angry. I remained seated and picked up the broken glass. Every time he screamed, I was hurt. But I’ll stay cause I still like him. Even if he does this to me. "HEY! ARE YOU IGNORING ME?" "Hate me, but I'm here to take care of you." I said He looked at me. I didn't move. How can Rod glare at me like that? But I don’t care about that now. His recovery is more important to me. "I want to crush you," he said. I know, I can see it in his eyes. "Cru
"Where is he?" Atty, Manilou asked me after I opened the gate for her. It's only six o'clock in the morning and she's here. "In his room," I answered. "How was yesterday?" I looked down. I don’t how to tell her what happened between us. "You don't have to answer," she said when she got the answer from my reaction. "Please have patience with Rod, hija. He’s always irritable after the accident.” "I understand," I will understand, attorney. "Come on, come with me to his room," I nodded and joined her in Rod's room. We caught him without any shirt. "Mom," We looked at each other, but I was the first to take my eyes away because his deadly gaze was there again as if I had done something wrong to him. "Rod, your servants and your private nurse have resigned," Atty. manilou said. "For the 10th time, son," "I don't care," he answered coldly. The attorney sighed. "It doesn't matter, March is here. She will take care of you so please be kind to her." "Tss.. Where did you get her,
“Rod, I just wanted to show you this. Is this alright?” I showed him the documents I was preparing that he said he needed to submit to the chairman.He quietly took the laptop and checked it before saving and closing it.My eyes were half-closed because I'm really sleepy. I didn't even talk to my children earlier because of what he ordered."I need water," I nodded."What else?" I said but he turned his back on me.I didn't do anything about his rudeness. I went down to the kitchen to get a glass of water and when I came back, he was already asleep.My lips parted at what he did. So he really just want to tire me?I stared at his face.He is sleeping soundly now.I put the glass on the table and approached him. I stared at his face."You really, you made me tired," I said softly.I gently combed his hair.I miss you, Rod. I hope you can forgive me for leaving you.My eyes dropped onto his hand and saw the ring there. I smiled bitterly and left the room.Even if he forgives me, we can’
Clarissa's eyes widened at what I did. Her lips even parted in shock but I can't forget what she did to Rod."HOW DARE YOU!" She screamed loudly but I slap her first before she could lay a hand to me."I'm not the wife but what kind of woman are you? Why did you leave him especially now that he needs you? And I can’t believe that you’re mad cause he blocks all your cards."I am really mad at her. I can’t forgive her for what she did to her husband."So you and this slut are okay now, Rod?" she asked Rod.I slapped her again for calling me slut. She touched her cheek."I was never a slut."I defended Rod but after I slapped Clarissa, Rod grabbed my hand hard."What are you doing?" he frowned when he asked.I was stunned."Rod, that girl is hurting you!" I said."You slapped my wife,"I was stunned and feel embarrassed. I saw a smile on Clarissa's lips."Oh so what now?" Clarissa, obviously mocking me."Apologize to her," Rod said. Tears are about to fall from my eyes."I don't want to
Rod became more gruff and quiet. But most of the time, he ignores me.I've been with him for a week and I'm still doing my job. To support him at all times."Rod," I called him when I entered his room."Do you want to walk?""I don't want to," he answered simply.“The weather outside is good. Let's go outside so you can exercise your legs."He gave me a deadly look."Are you tired of taking care of me? So you're so excited that I'm cured? Why? Do you want to leave? Leave if you want.”My lips parted at his anger."You don't need to be angry. I'm just asking you. If you don't want to, that's fine.”When I closed the door of his room, I just let out a deep breath.I've been wooing him for days, he doesn't want me to be near him. Has his heart turned to stone? Am I an enemy in his eyes?He can able to stand and walk even without the crutches but still needs support.I am going to buy groceries tomorrow. I would like to take him with me but he might get angry with me again.I looked at th
"What are you doing here, ma?" RodThe attorney snorted. "Why so cold son? Stop pretending like you hate, March.”Rod just looked at me."Stop bluffing ma," he said."What's the problem, Rod? If March leaves, you will be miserable again.”Rod is looking at his mom badly, but the attorney, ignores him likes she’s not bothered at all."I don’t care if she leaves. She's already married, isn't she?” Rod"If ever that March is single, will you tie her then?" Atty. Manilou chuckled.Rod's face crumpled."Oh, I gotta go. Bye you two," before she left, she glanced at Rod once again."How’s your leg, Rod?” Atty. Manilou grinned. “I think it’s okay now,”"It looks fine but the pain is still there. I'm not good yet," Rod said while looking at me."Oh. Looks like you're going to take awhile taking care of him, March since he said, he’s not okay yet."If only I could take the pain he was referring to, I would."By the way, next week I will visit the school again. I would like to take you with me.”
I opened my eyes when I felt something touch the side of my lips. And I caught Rod sleeping peacefully on my lap.Who was that?"Rod," I tried to wake him up.He slowly open his eyes and shut it again.I bit my lip hard.Does he have no plans to stand up?"Rod, I need to cook."His face was frowning as he sat on the sofa."Are you feeling well?""I'm not sick," he said.Here he is again. I think we're back to normal."I’m planning to cook some Lomi, do you like it?""Lomi? Not that quick chow, right?”I chuckled. Does he still remember that?"Quick chow is delicious," I said, holding back my laughter.He hates quick chow.He glared at me.Oh. Did I overdue to tease him?"Uhm, I think you take shower first while I’m preparing for our breakfast," I said."Help me to go upstairs," he ordered. I nodded and help me to go upstairs to his room.When we entered his room, I stared at him for a couple of sec. "What? Are you planning to watch me to take a bath?”I blushed and looked away. "I'm n
"Is this it?" Rod said while holding my hand. Ironically, I was the one holding his hand because I felt he might get lost here in the cemetery. "No, it's this way," I said as I pulled him in the right direction. Rod and I were heading to my mom's grave. And because there were many twists and turns along the way, we were having a hard time navigating, especially since he's a big guy. "Excuse me," I kept saying that at every tomb we passed by. "Why are you saying that, babe?" Rod asked. "To prevent your 'eggs' from swelling," I said, laughing. What's wrong with Rod, he's oblivious to any superstition. Actually, since earlier. When we were entering, he was talking so much that I asked him to be quiet since we're in a cemetery. I guess he was wondering why I wanted him to be quiet, so he bombarded me with a lot of questions. As we passed by a large cross, I caught sight of a woman's face that was very familiar to me. Miss Tanya? I looked again, but because of the large blades of
I squint as the drops of water hit my body. After rinsing off, I peeked into the room and saw Rod putting on his watch. He had showered before me, so he's all dressed up now.I stepped out in my bathrobe and caught Rod eyeing me up and down. He quickly averted his gaze when he noticed me looking at him."What are you doing, babe?" he frowned. I chuckled, slapped his arm, and went straight to the vanity area."What are you talking about?""You're seducing me! Can't you see I just got dressed!""Heh! Stop it, Rod! Aren't you tired? It stings!" I said to him. The kids weren't home; they were with the chairman since it's weekend.So, Rod freely does things he can't do when the quintuplets are around.I saw him walking towards me. He held me by the shoulders, and I closed my eyes as I felt his lips on my neck.He's going to the US in the next 2 days. I'm gonna miss him."You're dressed now," I told him. He just groaned and continued kissing me.I closed my eyes and held his head as his lip
When Rod and EJ arrived home, we immediately greeted them outside the house. Eya was still here with us."Hi, baby," Rod said and kissed my cheek. He put his hand on my waist and kissed me again on the neck.I chuckled and pinched his nose. He's so clingy even though his children are watching us. But our children seemed happy about it."Hi, Aunt Eya!" EJ approached Eya to kiss her cheek after he came to me to kiss my cheek and lips."Did you have fun, EJ?" I asked. He nodded and smiled. "Yes and I learned a lot, mom. And I'm excited to learn more," he said.Earlier, he asked if he could accompany his dad because he wanted to see how Rod works. I didn't agree because he had school, but his siblings convinced me, so I relented."Papa! How was it?" CJ asked his dad. I furrowed my brow."Big brother is good!" Rod answered and even gave a thumbs up. The smiles on the kids' faces widened as they looked at EJ."Wow! I'm so proud of you, big brother EJ!" AJ said and even clapped her little ha
"Have you heard about Rod's wife, March?" Eya asked. We were at the coffee shop near the school, and I was with Eya. We were waiting for the four kids.EJ didn't go to school today but went to his dad's office."I don't know where attorney hid her. But one thing's for sure, she's with her child," I said while munching on fries. Eya nodded."What about Tanya? I was shocked by the revelation. So she's the reason why you and Rod got separated? Unbelievable!"Even I, was extremely surprised by what happened."I heard the chairman wants to have her jailed. But you didn’t agree? You feel sorry for her?"I shook my head. I just really don't want us to be stuck in the past anymore. I want to move forward and let Miss Tanya do whatever she wants.But I won't ever approach her again."But you know what, because of what happened with the Malaques, the topic about your Quintuplets with Rod wasn't discussed much. The made-up scandals about Rod's involvement weren't given much attention because eve
"I still can't believe it!" Rod said. We're together now and the quintuplets are already home, Arian brought them earlier."Do you know about this?" he asked. I shook my head. "I just know now. Ralph told me."He fell silent."So that's why. That's why Clark was so hot-headed towards me. And Tanya, her mother?" I felt sorry for Clarissa, but I couldn't help but laugh at Rod. He looks really cute while saying that.He was so mind-blown by the revelations at the party earlier. He could hardly speak. He was stunned when Tanya said Clarissa was her daughter, and he was even more shocked to find out that Clark was Clarissa's lover."If your mom wasn't there earlier, things might have gotten out of hand." I leaned on him.Earlier, when Clark was trying to get Clarissa to go with him, the attorney arrived and intervened. The attorney brought a bunch of bodyguards and personally escorted Clarissa out of the venue. All you could hear was Clarissa crying.Meanwhile, the Malaque family was force
"Clark?" I asked in surprise.I looked ahead, and Clarissa had a light smile on her face as she stood beside Rod, guiding my children."Are you joking?" I asked, waiting for him to say, 'just kidding.'"No," Ralph replied. I looked at him, and he took Punn from me when he saw that Punn wanted to go to him."Why are you telling me this?""Because I want to ask for your help. Protect her. She's going to tell her parents about Punn.""What? Shouldn't she delay that?" If her father finds out about her child, he might hurt her."No. She wants to be with Punn now. She's already decided that even I can't stop her."I bit my lower lip and looked at Rod in front.The quintuplets were already introduced. As usual, many were surprised and angered by the introduction of my children.They couldn't criticize Rod because they could see Clarissa, his wife, supporting him, along with the chairman and attorney Manilou.The venue was filled with applause while my playful children were, smiling and wavin
After a week, the party that the chairman mentioned finally pushed through. I'm with the attorney right now, and we're getting ready with the makeup artists they hired."Mama, look at me. I'm a princess," we all chuckled upon hearing AJ words. Actually, Clarissa is also here with us.Attorney and Clarissa are still not okay with each other, but they're civil.Attorney knows about Rod and Clarissa's conversation about divorce, and other than that, we haven't told anyone else. So at some point, I know attorney understands Clarissa.During the past week, Clarissa visited the house with Punn, and my kids played with her child."I'm nervous, March. What if dad hurts Punn?" she whispered."Punn's with his dad, right? So don't worry," I said, but her expression didn't change."Is everyone from Malaque invited here?" she asked. I nodded because all the elites were invited by Rod and the chairman."Maybe Clark will come," she said. Her brother? Aren't they not on good terms?"March, I'll take
It's been three days since I found out about Clarissa's child in the hospital.Inside the restaurant, we're waiting for Clarissa to arrive."Do you think she'll agree?" Rod asked."She's here," I whispered as I spotted Clarissa approaching us."Hey," she greeted, giving Rod and me a kiss in the cheek. Unlike before when she was so radiant, now she's not. She looks pale."Are you okay?" I asked with concern.She nodded. "I'm fine. I'm sorry for being late," she said.I looked at Rod, and like me, he's also worried about Clarissa."We can reschedule this if you want. You look so pale," Rod suggested."It's fine, Rod. Let's proceed. Is this about the divorce?" Clarissa asked."I'll agree to the divorce. Don't worry," she added.Rod sighed and sat back in his chair."Yes, but I don't want to give you any part of the Chavez estate," Rod said bluntly.Clarissa nodded, not even surprised. It's as if she expected it. She didn't get angry either."I understand. I'm not after your wealth, Rod,"
"After the wedding, Rod and I didn't live in the same roof. Rod left and went back to the Philippines while I stayed in the US for 2 years."I remained quiet as I listened to her."I didn't go back because I was so angry that I got married to him.""I thought you used to like Rod?" I asked. I still remembered how clingy she was to Rod back then."Why would I like him? He has a bad attitude, he's arrogant, and conceited," she said, furrowing her brow.I chuckled.That's Rod. That's how Rod was when I first met him."And he's disgusting. He’s kissing different girls at the bar, so why would I like him? But that's what dad said so who am I to say no?"I met her dad. Her dad is the type of person you wouldn't dare disobey. Even I felt scared when he visited earlier. I wouldn't dream of him becoming my dad."But while I was in America, I got pregnant," Clarissa said, looking at her child who was now peacefully sleeping in bed.I looked at her child, whom she named Punn. That's why this chi