Carson rushed towards the place, fire in his steps. June was struggling on the bed, and the vent machine was beeping in warning. The nurses gave way and he tried to rescue the situation but there was no hope. June was flatling and her struggles were reducing. Life seeped out of her in their very eyes. Carson refused to let her go. "Get the defibrillator!" He announced as a last option. "Charge!" Carson placed the iron-shaped items on June's chest to restore her to life. The electric zapped her body and the nurses watched her jolt from the impact. "Again!" Carson repeated the process until the machine signalled life. Although the sign of life was faint, it was better than death. Once he detected the life signal, he dropped the defibrillators and checked her vitals. Her pulse was weak, including her heartbeat, it seemed she was slipping into her comatose state. Carson looked over her hand and discovered something confusing. There was a swell in her vein area. It seemed like someo
Rafael stood in the dark shadows with a hard gaze on the woman who tried to decipher him in the dark. "Who's there? Show yourself!" Right in the dark, he saw her reach to the side, she had a gun. One of the men who watched their interaction from the other end of the fence moved closer. "I asked a question." Rafael stepped out of the shadows. "Who were you talking about just now?""You are not supposed to be here." The woman gritted. "Get out while you can. Liam will have your head." "And what about you?" Rafael asked. "What do you think would happen if he finds you? I'm curious to find out." Before the woman could say a word, one of the men tackled her from behind and she fell to the ground, struggling to reach for her gun. Rafael walked towards the scrambling duo and disarmed her. Soon enough, the woman was held by two strong men while she tried to escape. "What do you want? Name your price! I could get you a lot of money! Let me go!" "Didn't you say they've caught on to you?
Rafael remained rooted in his spot, June could feel his gaze on her and when Carson came to help her leave, she shook away his hand. "Do not embarrass yourself, Rafael." She gritted. "Do not come into my life and act like you care." June felt weak but she held her stance. "If you truly care about me, then leave." Her voice was cold just like her heart. "No one wants you here."Rafael felt his heart break at June's words. His throat constricted as he looked into her eyes and found nothing but hate and rage. Two raw emotions that were directed at him by the woman he loved. Liam watched the duo with interest, while Carson stood beside June, who refused to be supported. Rafael stepped forward with a sad smile. He stopped a few metres away from June and felt the sharp gazes of Liam and the others on his back. "Are you okay?" He asked, his eyes conveyed his affection and concern. June stared at Rafael with hatred in her eyes. Silence ensued as the others watched their interaction. Rafae
Time passed and soon, June was ready to return to work. Her body was stronger and she was eager to round up her stay in North City. Liam employed Carson as the doctor in charge of her recovery and he never let up with sprinkling unsolicited news about Rafael in their conversations. These days, she couldn't ignore his intentional acts of speaking random information to her hearing. The last one got her angry and she reacted. "I don't care about my ex-husband or what he does with his life." "He can get on with any woman if he so pleases. The moment we signed those papers, I was done with him. Enough already." She spoke with fire in her eyes. Carson wore an annoying smile. Unbothered by her anger. "I never said he was with women. I said he was dragged to court by-""I don't want to hear it! Darn. I don't need news of him or what he's up to. I have enough on my plate as is." June said. "Can we have the shot already?" She groaned and Carson smiled. After the poisoning, June was placed
"I regret meeting you." the young lady looked so grieved. "Both of you."June couldn't understand the meaning of her words. "What are you talking about?""You and your sister. I cursed the day I met April Rivera. I shouldn't have taken that job." She cried. "I shouldn't have taken this job." "You know my sister?" June asked with her eyes wide. "Don't act like you don't know." She snapped. "I tried to kill you. I was the nurse who your sister contracted to finish the job. I was the same nurse who killed Lucy's father." June stepped back, suddenly wary. "You are supposed to be in prison." She stated. "We put you behind bars.""That's the problem." The young lady said. "I am supposed to be paying for my crimes. I should be in prison, and paying for every bad thing I have done in the name of a job.""But why does my innocent sister have to pay the price instead?" Her words shook June."Did you just say s-sister?" "My poor sister who never did anything wrong in her entire life now pay
June and Liam were seated at the dining table, having dinner when June spoke up."Arnold deceived her," June said, pushing her food around the plate. Liam smirked. "And who are we talking about?""You know what I'm talking about." She deadpanned. "I don't believe it's fair for her sister to spend her life in prison for a crime she knows nothing about. I can't live with that.""And what am I supposed to do with that?"June cleared her throat. "I will be rounding up my project soon.""And?""I want to take her with me." Liam smiled at her words. "Was that a joke?"June pursed her lips. "You said I could get one wish." "Three." He corrected and June resisted the urge to roll her eyes."All the same. I want you to hand her over to me." June said."I'm afraid, that's not possible," Liam stated with a serious expression. "I'd think you were smarter than that.""Don't insult me." June dropped her fork. "I did my research.""Those are mere facts.""She spoke the truth.""I know people like
The next day, June left North City in Liam's private jet. Lucy was informed about her return and excitedly waited for her at the airport. Sheila travelled with her, alongside some guards there to ensure she kept her end of the bargain. Although June trusted her, Liam wasn't convinced she wouldn't run away at the slightest discomfort. "Lady!" June heard the excited squeal from Lucy who attacked her with a hug. "Welcome back!" She looked her over. "I've missed you."June smiled. "It's been a while. How are you doing?" Lucy took her baggage. "This is Sheila." She introduced herself when Sheila stood still behind her. Lucy turned around, noticing Sheila's presence for the first time. "Hey!" She greeted excitedly and her brows narrowed. "Do I know you?" She asked Sheila who looked so familiar. June intervened in the situation. "How's your mother? I need to see her! I'm so hungry.""Forgive my manners! The car is out front. Let's go!"Lucy, June, and Sheila made their way out of the air
Evelyn retired to her room and June sought out Sheila who was seated in the living room. After the situation, June helped her mother retire and returned to the living room to meet Sheila. "I'm very sorry for everything." June apologised immediately. "I promise they are not usually like this. It's just-""I hurt them." Sheila finished for her. A wry smile appeared on her face. "You don't need to apologise, I had it all coming. I did all that knowing they would hurt someone. You don't need to spare my feelings." She wiped her eyes. "Not when I didn't spare the feelings of the many people I've hurt." June felt tongue-tied. "I do not judge you for your life choices, Sheila." She said after a while. "I do not support them, but I know you were pushed to a corner."Sheila shook her head. "You don't know that." She muttered. "My twin sister is in jail. I put her there. That was all my doing.""No. That was my sister's doing." June corrected. "April put her in prison knowing she was not the
Lucy sat in the hotel room, dressed in her blue dress and texting Liam for an answer. When her phone finally rang and Liam displayed on the screen, she excused herself, and stepped out of the room. "I've been texting you for the past thirty minutes!" Lucy whisper-yelled as soon as the line connected. "What's going on? The mother's have been blowing my phone and I think June is already suspecting me.""You can leave the hotel. I arranged a car to take you both to the venue. It's a white limo." Liam said, expertly avoiding Lucy's question. "You still haven't told me what's going on! I deserve to-" Two beeps and the call disconnected. Liam hung up on her. Lucy gritted her teeth, trying to control her anger. She couldn't mess things up. Not today. She would handle him later. Summoning a smile, Lucy returned to the hotel room."We need to leave. Our ride is here." She said and June squinted, raising her head from the document she studied for the past several minutes. "Ride?"Lucy's e
June sat in her office chair when Lucy hurriedly entered her room. "We have to leave!" She said with urgency in her tone.June blinked in confusion. "Why? Is there a problem?""Yes! The president is coming to visit the South City project site with some key investors.""The president has requested you to take them on a tour on site. We don't have much time." June got on her feet, gathering her phone and some other essentials, alongside the project blueprints. "How long do we have?" She asked. "Three hours." Lucy said, "According to the news, you are to get something with the investors before heading to the site.""The president has assigned our makeovers. We need to leave immediately." "Makeovers?" June asked with a frown. "Why would we need makeovers?""We don't have time. I'll explain on the way." Just like that Lucy dragged June out of the office for a makeover. They arrived at a hotel just close to the airport and while June tried to gather her thoughts, the hired team of pro
April got into her hotel room dressed like a man. Her eyes were narrowed in anger as she threw down a lamp from the bedside table. "A surprise wedding, huh?" She gritted, blood burning with anger. "I'll give them a wedding to remember!" April flew into South City in disguise for a secret mission for the Cordel family. After seeing the press around her sister and Rafael's survival as well as her mother taking over the Lontoc and Rivera companies, she sought for an opportunity to come into South City and when the opportunity presented itself, she took it with both hands. However, due to her condition as a wanted person she couldn't go about freely for fear of getting caught as a dupe. The first few days, she spent carrying out her business with her colleagues until she had some free time. She decided to find out what her silly sister was up to and stalked her house only to find out she had long packed away. Apparently, June was living a comfortable life as the wife of Rafael while s
"You are going to be an older brother." June said to a young Luis during dinner a few weeks later. The entire family gathered for a small dinner. Evelyn, Lucy, and Carson were present alongside Mrs Beatrice who celebrated the wonderful news. "I'll be a grandmother!" Mrs Evelyn cried, "I'm so happy for you, my child."The evening was a cozy one as they all congratulated the couple on the news. "You are finally getting all the good things you deserve." Lucy said, "I'm so happy for you."The night was not over as June decided to add another joyful news to the equation. It was her mother's wedding anniversary and she hoped to brighten the day with some good news for Mrs Evelyn. "Thank you all for coming to celebrate with me." June said in a speech, "I want to use this medium to appreciate everyone for your intense support."She turned to Mrs Evelyn. "You've been the best mother to me, helping me through the hardest part of my life.""Child...""I just want to thank you. I am in a hap
The next few months were a slow recovery for Mrs Beatrice with the support and love of her family. With the constant reassurance and love of Rafael, and the entire family, she was gradually becoming stronger which was good news for the extended family who were finally in unity. Rafael returned to work and in a matter of three months, Ambrose Corporation was able to make a startling profit of over seven hundred billion, quickly retaking their position as one of the top corporations in the world. June was not left to the side, JL Architectures were making waves with the new South City project up and running and the public support. June and Rafael made their relationship public, garnering the support of the masses who followed, adored and loved the powerful couple. The news raved about how they survived the ghastly accident, their journey as a couple and their unconditional love for each other. Everything progressed well and on Luis's birthday, his parents and family showered him w
June woke up to soft kisses from Rafael who lay beside her. She smiled in her sleep as she blinked awake."Rafe-" She swooned, palming his face with a Loving gaze. "Hey, Wifey." He mused, "Good morning."Rafael proceeded to lavish kisses on her face, going in for her lips but she tactically avoided him. "I need to brush my teeth!" She said when he continued trying to kiss her on the lips. "I don't care-" Rafael mused. "Now let me kiss you." He demanded softly and she shook her head. The next second, June slipped away from the bed, successfully evading his kisses and giggling when her husband wore a duped expression. "I promise you can kiss me for as long as you want," she said, "Right after I freshen up." June hopped into the shower after taking care of her business, and halfway through it, the door opened and Rafael joined her inside. "Rafe-" June's eyes widened when she saw him walk in naked with his hard member in full display. "I'm only trying to freshen up too," Rafael mu
Liam returned to the Fernando estate and went to the dungeons where Lydia Cordel, the wife of the Late Andre Cordel was being held. "I was wondering when I'd finally see you," Lydia said as soon as she saw him at her gate. "I thought we were partners?""Do not forget your position, woman." Liam's voice was cold and aloof as he took on the aura of the cold mafia don he was. "Your life is a gift that could be taken at any time. You are advised to treasure it well." "If you wanted me dead I should be dead by now," Lydia said purposefully. "And I'm not dead.""Yet." Liam finished in a gritty tone. One of his men brought him a seat and he sat right in front of Lydia's cell, which was better than most since it had a bed and she received health care. "Tell me the truth and I might consider letting you keep your gift of life." He pulled off his black shades. "Did you or did you not kill your husband?""I did." She answered without skipping a beat. "And why would you do that?""Because he
June and Rafael spent their days together. It was like an unofficial vacation and honeymoon. Rafael made good progress on his health with June around to love and supervise him. Everything felt surreal for the love birds who had been apart for so long. One day, the doctor came in with good news, stating that Rafael was ready to leave the hospital, and scheduling him on weekly appointments to monitor his progress. June could barely hide her happy tears. It felt like everything was falling right into place. Although Rafael's legs were not strong, they were on the right path and she believed that in due time, he would learn to use his legs again. "I want to be discharged today," Rafael told the doctor, interlacing his fingers with June who sat by his bed smiling happily. "I can't spend a day more in this hospital." June laughed at the desperation in Rafael's voice. It's been a few rough weeks since she moved into the hospital with Rafael constantly trying to make love to her. They h
It was the early hours of the day and June was fast asleep when her phone started ringing. Having slept in from her busy night, she silenced the call and turned over, hoping to get some extra sleep before returning to Rafael's mansion. The phone started ringing again, disturbing not just her but Luis who turned in his sleep, disturbed by the noise. This time, June silenced the call, got up from bed, and headed out the balcony to answer the call. The phone stopped ringing before she could pick up and started ringing within a few seconds. It was Carson."You better have a good reason for calling me this early in the morning," June said once the call was connected, irritated from having her sleep disturbed. The line was flat. She could hear breathing but there was nothing. She removed the phone from her ears and checked if it was still active."Hello?" June said when she was certain the call was still connected. "Good morning, wifey." June stiffened upon hearing a gruff masculine