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"Who's t-that child?" the chairman asked, staring at my son."Are you the one I spoke with the last time?" CJ asked, casting a disdainful look at the chairman.Talked last time? What does my son mean?"Attorney, why is he with you?" I asked, wiping away the tears that would not stop falling.I was surprised that they were together.Atty. Manilou’s face showed confusion."He approached me and gave me this, hija," her hand trembled as she handed me a small piece of paper.There was an address written on it, Rod's address."He asked if I know this address. He s-said, he wanted to come because he has some business to do here. I knew it was Rod's address, so I brought him here because I was curious about what he would do. I-I didn't know h-he's your son... W-Wait, I'm confused."I bit my lower lip. CJ, why do you have your dad's address?"Cam, who gave you this?" I knelt down to meet his gaze.He looked at me with a furrowed brow."Your boss, mom. Who is your boss? I wanna punch him," he b
"CJ, let's go," I saidBut Rod held my hand to stop me, and I was even more surprised when I saw him bending his knees in front of me."I'm sorry…" he cried. "I'm so sorry.."I don’t know what to do. He’s kneeling and gripping my legs tightly. He's crying uncontrollably, and CJ buried his face on my neck, just to avert his gaze from his dad."Mama, is he really my father?" he asked. It was a whisper but we heard it clearly.Now it's confirmed that I'm not really married; that I just made it all up."He said his name is James. Is he my father?"I nodded while crying. CJ sobbed even more. He’s crying like the world turned against him. That he has been betrayed by fate.It’s painful for me to hear that.Ever since, CJ didn’t cry like this. He’s been acting tough and strong for his siblings.But now, it’s different.CJ shook his head, refusing to acknowledge that Rod is his father. "Mama, I don't want him to be my dad."I could still remember how much he despised his father. Among his sib
"March, we are not your enemy... Haven't I always treated you as daughter?" Attorney said. CJ was already asleep in my arms. Rod was in front, looking at our son. "Is this the reason why you suddenly disappeared seven years ago?" he asked. "I left for my child-" "Our child," he corrected me. "I don't want to argue with you. My mind is confused. I'm in turmoil and my head hurts. I was surprised to see a child angry with me earlier. Then I find out that child is actually mine." "Rod," Attorney intervened, calming him down. He closed his eyes. "It's hard for me. I don't know how to react. I'm so angry. I'm really confused. Damn it!" "Rod, set aside your feelings. Don't just think about yourself. Think about your son who doesn't want to accept you." Atty. Manilou He fell silent and looked at CJ. "He acts like you, son," Attorney suddenly said to Rod. "I see Elias as your small version at school, I never thought you had a child there who's studying," I pursed my lips. Attorney
"Eya, please don't," I whispered. I was in the room, locked by Rod. I had my son CJ with me, dozing off on the bed."We'll report that beast to the police!""Eya, it will just cause chaos. You know how powerful the Chavez is.""But that's kidnapping, March!""He doesn't want us to leave. He wants us to stay by his side.""What? That idiot is really losing it. He's already married."I know and I don't know what he’s thinking for locking us here. Even his mom couldn't stop him earlier. I knew they argue before he ordered the bodyguards to take us to the room."He doesn’t have a plan to lock me here, Eya. But he said he'll take CJ away from me if I try to leave. He's making me to choose to stay."Eya cursed on the other line."What do you want us to do?"I looked at my son.I’m dying now that they found out about CJ, how much more if Rod learn about the other?"Help me to hide BJ, AJ, DJ and EJ, Eya. I have no one else to rely on." I am so damn afraid of what the chairman or Clarissa mi
When CJ woke up, he immediately came to me. Rod wasn't with us, and I didn't know where he was. After he brought us to his room, he just left. "Are you hungry?" Cam nodded. "Mama, where's your boss?" "I don't know," I said while pick him up so we could go downstairs. When I peeked into the living room, it was filled with tons of bodyguards and maids. Where's Rod? Why are there so many bodyguards here? "Where are you going, ma'am?" the maid asked me. "To kitchen," I said. "Mama, why are there so many people here?" CJ asked. I don't know either. "Sir Rod instructed us not to let you and the young master leave," oh, it explains why. "Where is he?" "He's at the company. He said he needed to do something there," the maid said. I see. There were foods prepared on the table. CJ and I started to eat. "Someone wants to come in," I heard the security guard mumble. "Who?" the made who spoke to me earlier replied. "Sir Rod's wife," CJ froze and he looked at me. "Sir instructed no
"Bye, mama!" My son waved at me while Rod stood beside him, smiling as he watched him.When they left my sight, I let out a deep sigh.I was about to go back inside the house when I noticed Miss Tanya inside a car, looking in my direction. I glanced behind me and saw the bodyguards busy, so I left to approach her.She rolled down her car window as I got closer.As Rod's secretary, I couldn't figure out why she seemed to be personally displeased with me."Why did you come back?""Did the chairman send you here?""Is it really your talent, to ruin relationships?""What did the chairman tell you?"She looked at me. Miss Tanya was the only one I knew who had extreme loyalty to the chairman."And you really gave birth to Rod's bastard huh?!"Her words infuriated me. Bastard?"If the chairman is mad about my return, then tell him to tell Rod to let go of us, cause we'll leave voluntarily.""I warned you already Miss Yana. Now that you're back, you've only angered the chairman further more."
CJ was eager to get to school when he woke up because he hadn't been there yesterday.He didn't say anything, but I know he's eager to see his siblings, reason behind the excitement. He has a new uniform and school supplies. Rod bought them for him. He really wants to do everything for his son. It's only been a few days since he found out he has a child, and he's already willing to give everything, even the world to CJ. "My son looks so happy. I wonder why?" Rod said as he sat down beside CJ at the dining table. "Because, Papa, I missed school," my child replied with a smile. His eyes widened again as he slipped and called his father 'Papa' instead of 'Mister.' I saw Rod smile. "Really? You missed school?" "Yes, Mister," I chuckled as he back to 'Mister' again. I looked at Rod, who was already dressed in business attire. Is he going to the office? I don't know if he'll come to the school later, but I hope not. After we finished eating, CJ was excited to go out and got into hi
I nervously approached Rod and sat beside him and CJ. "Are you okay?" Rod asked me, concerned. "Yes," I smiled hesitantly. "Y-Your wallet," I handed him his wallet, but he just pushed my hand away along with his wallet full of money and cards. "Keep it," he insisted. My eyes widened. "But why?" "You can use it to buy anything, babe," he said, as if I didn't understand what the money and ATM cards were for. I scowled at him, but he just laughed. "Papa, earlier, my teacher praised me because I got the correct answers even though I was absent yesterday," CJ said, looking at Rod with a big smile. "He called me papa a lot of times," he whispered to me. CJ indeed didn't notice what he was saying because he kept calling him 'papa' now. There's hardly any 'mister' coming out of his mouth. He's too overwhelmed. I glanced in the direction of the restroom and I saw Juni. So she was the one who brought DJ here. Her eyes widened. I looked at my son who was happily eating at the next ta
"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