RainaThe whole surroundings were quiet while we were eating lunch in the dining area. Even though Daddy wasn't speaking, I could feel that he was upset with me. Maybe it's because he prefers Evo to marry Rina instead of me. Evo's family is wealthy, so if Rina marries him, she will surely live like a queen. And that's what Daddy wants for his favorite daughter."Do you have any friends you want to invite to my wedding, Dad?" I broke the silence prevailing around us. "How about you, Mom?" I also asked my stepmom.I jumped from my seat when Daddy suddenly slammed the spoon he was holding onto the plate loudly."Do you want my friends to laugh and insult me in front of everyone, Raina?" my father asked me angrily. My good intentions suddenly became bad in the eyes of my father."Do you think everything will be okay because you are going to marry Evo Mondragon, Raina? You have embarrassed not only yourself but also your father. Now people secretly laugh at us, especially your father, beca
RainaWhen I opened my eyes, I was already inside the hospital and lying on a hospital bed. I saw Evo sitting at the side of the bed while Minerva and Rina, as well as Daddy, were all standing at the foot of the bed.I slightly groaned because the part of my head that was hit by the flower pot Rina smashed against my head suddenly hurt. Because of what I did, Evo looked at me."You're finally awake, Raina. How are you? Do you feel anything painful besides your head?" Evo asked me worriedly. I just shook my head in response to his questions. "Tell me what really happened. Did someone hurt you intentionally?""I already told you that Raina accidentally slipped while watering the plants and hit her head on one of the flower pots," my father quickly answered Evo before I could open my mouth to tell the truth. "You should be the one to tell your fiancé about what happened, Raina. He thinks we hurt you. He doesn't believe it was just an accident," Daddy said to me.There was a slight pain i
Raina"Our wedding schedule was moved earlier? Why?" I couldn't help but ask Evo. We were inside a restaurant after he picked me up outside the company where I work. Pit was the one who drove the car back home because Evo would take me home after we had dinner."I want to get you out of your house as early as possible. Pit told me how your family treated you these past few days. Living in the same house together with toxic people around you is not good for you and the baby's health," he explained to me. I didn't expect that even such things would be reported by Pit to his boss."Have you told your mother about it? She doesn't like me. Surely she won't agree with our wedding.""Don't worry about my mom. Just take care of yourself and prepare for our wedding," Evo said to me, then continued eating.Evo is such a gentleman. He was the one who put food on my plate earlier when the dishes were served. Even the juice he also served me. He ordered juice for me and wine for himself because I'
Raina"Madam wants to talk to you, Miss Cervantes." As soon as I came out of the building where I work, I was immediately approached by the driver-bodyguard of Evo's mother. She was the person who the man referred to as Madam.I took a deep breath and silently followed the man to Evo's mother's luxurious car.When I got inside the car, I just sat down and didn't speak. I let her start talking and tell me what she wanted."My son informed me that your wedding will happen in just a few days from now," Mrs. Mondragon began her purpose with me.I nodded at her to confirm that what Evo told her was true."He wants us to get married as soon as possible, so the date of our wedding was moved forward," I calmly replied to her."Aren't you really going to listen to my plea, Raina? I told you to break up with my son and stay away from him forever. Do you want me to use other means to make you follow what I want?" Her voice was threatening her.I don't know what Evo's mother is capable of doing j
RainaI still can't believe that I'm now walking down the aisles and waiting for me at the altar is the man I never thought I would marry, even in my dreams. Before, when I dreamed of getting married, Greg was the groom. Never did I think that someone else would be my groom.Close family members and friends of Evo's family are the only people invited to our wedding. On my side, only Daddy attended. Rina didn't attend because she didn't want to see me marrying the man she was supposed to marry. And of course, Minerva also didn't attend and just accompanied her daughter to console her.I couldn't help but feel nervous as I walked towards where Evo was standing. Is this excitement that I'm feeling right now? Am I excited for the new chapter of my life that I will face with Evo? I don't know. All I know is that it feels like horses are racing inside my chest with the speed of my heart's beating.Evo almost didn't blink while staring at me. I know, he is attracted to me. And I can't deny t
RainaI was too tired from yesterday's event so I woke up late the next day. I took a one-week leave from my job, so I didn't need to go to work. It's okay even if I get up late from bed.But I was startled when I heard a loud knock on my door. I lazily get up to open the door for the person knocking as if she was in a hurry to enter the room with the way she knocked."Mom? What are you doing here?" My sleepiness suddenly disappeared when I opened the door and saw my mother-in-law standing outside. She was frowning when I saw her but frowned even more when she saw that I had just woken up."The sun is already high, yet you're still sleeping. You're so lazy. You should get up early and attend to your husband's needs. And why do you sleep in separate rooms?" Early in the morning, Evo's mother was already nagging at me. She really wanted to show me that she didn't like me as her daughter-in-law."Sorry, Mom. I was tired yesterday. Also, I'm on leave from work, so it's okay for me to wake
RinaThe things that I threw around are scattered inside my room. Even broken bottles of alcohol are scattered on the floor. I can't accept that Evon and Raina are married now. I should be Evo's wife now, not that woman."Enough, Rina. There's nothing we can do. Raina and Evo are already married, so just accept this truth," my mom pleaded with me.My mom didn't attend Raina and Evo's wedding. Unlike Dad, he still attended even though I told him not to go.My father said he needed to attend because Evo wouldn't buy the land he was selling if he wasn't at the wedding ceremony. Evo just didn't want Raina to be embarrassed if no family members attended her wedding. That's what I wanted to happen, but it didn't happen.I want to embarrass Raina in front of their guests. I want the guests to think that the reason no family members attended Raina's wedding is because they are ashamed. They are ashamed because she took away the man who was supposed to marry her younger sister. That she was a
RainaI've been restless in my seat for a while. I feel very uneasy with the looks Mr. Wang is giving me. I'm currently inside a private room in a luxury hotel and eating together with some big bosses of the company I work for and our new client, Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang is the Project Manager of the newly constructed building of their company.Out of all those who bid for this project, our company was chosen to design the interior of their newly built building. And among the many interior designers in our company, Mr. Wang requested me to handle the project.That should have been favorable for me because I have a new project, but the problem is Mr. Wang. He was lusting over me. This is not the first time we've met. The first time we met, he offered me dirty deals. He would help me get a project in exchange for spending a night with him. Since then, I have avoided him whenever I see that he is also present at the events I attend.Earlier, I couldn't refuse one of the big bosses of the comp
Raina"Evo? Why are you sitting in a wheelchair?" That question barely escaped my lips. Can he no longer walk?"Why are you still in my house?" he asked me coldly instead of answering my question."W-What do you mean?" I asked in confusion. Is he kicking me out because he believed what his mother told him? Did he believe that I betrayed him?Although it stated in our contract agreement that we are allowed to fall in love with another man or woman, I still remain faithful to him."I want you to leave my house right now," he said firmly.His face was serious, and it seemed like his attitude had changed significantly. I could also feel the anger he was holding back toward me."I will explain, Evo. What your mom told you is not true. I didn't deceive you," I said to him with tears in my eyes."Didn't you hear what Evo said? Leave his house right now. He doesn't want to see your face anymore," Rina told me dismissively.When Rina pushed Evo inside the house, I immediately followed them, bu
Raina"I'm sorry, Ma'am. Ma'am Emilia strictly instructed us that no one can visit Sir Evo except her and Ma'am Rina only" The two policemen guarding Evo's room stopped me from entering the room."I am Evo's wife. Why can't I enter and visit him while other people who are not even related to him are allowed by my mother-in-law to visit him?" I asked the police."I'm sorry, Ma'am. But as I said, we are just following orders given to us. Please, don't make it hard for us," the policeman pleaded with me. I also pleaded with them that I wouldn't stay long inside, but no matter what I did, they really didn't allow me to enter Evo's room."The police have already said that you can't go inside, Raina. Why are you still insisting? Do you want me to drag you out of the hospital?" my mother-in-law angrily scolded me from behind.I faced her and pleaded. "Please, Mom. Let me visit Evo. Just for a moment," I tearfully begged her.Evo's mother slapped me and angrily pointed at me. "Didn't I tell y
RainaTired of thinking overnight about how I could make my mother-in-law believe me that I wasn't lying to her, I woke up almost noon. I immediately got out of bed and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and take a shower. I'm going to my mother-in-law's house now. Even if she throws me out again, I'll still explain to her.After taking a shower, I immediately left the house even though my stomach was still empty. But when I arrived at her house, I learned from the maid that she was not at home."Where is my mother-in-law, Adela? Where did she go?" I asked the maid.The maid's forehead suddenly furrowed as she looked at me. "Don't you know what happened to Sir Evo, Ma'am Raina?"My chest suddenly heaved with intense anxiety at what I heard. "W-What happened to Evo?" "Sir Evo is in the hospital in Baguio because they were ambushed on their way back to Manila. When Ma'am Minerva found out about it, she immediately went to Baguio to visit her son," Adela explained.My body suddenly
RainaI never tried to go to my stepmom's funeral because I knew that Daddy and Rina would chase me away again. Even when Minerva was taken to her final destination, I didn't show up for them.Although Minerva didn't treat me well when she was alive, I'm still sad that she's gone. Not for myself but for Rina. Even though we were enemies, we were still sisters. And I know how painful it is to lose a mother. I, who never got to see my real mother, still feel hurt when I think about my mom being gone for so long. How much more is my sister, who spent so much time with her mother? I'm sure that because of this incident, her hatred for me has only grown stronger. And even my Daddy hates me now.I took a deep sigh. I missed Evo. His seminar was extended by three days so he hasn't been home yet. I have no one to tell my resentment. No one comforts and listens to me. Ever since Evo and I got married, he has been my moral support. He may not have been my husband in the true sense of the word,
RainaI couldn't stay still while waiting for the doctor to treat my stepmom to come out. People who witnessed the incident helped get my stepmom into my car, and I immediately rushed her to the nearest hospital. Even though my whole body was trembling while I was driving earlier, I forced myself to reach the hospital.My stepmom didn't treat me well and had bad intentions against me earlier, but I still didn't wish for anything bad to happen to her. I prayed earnestly that she would survive. However, the Creator did not heed my prayer because when the doctor came out, he sadly announced that my stepmom did not survive.He said my stepmom's head hit a hard object, which affected her brain. Maybe her head was hit by the gutter of the road. Her heart and liver were also crushed, which were hit by the car that collided with her.I felt weak and slowly sat down on the floor when I heard the bad news. What will I tell Daddy and Rina when they arrive? I called them and informed them about w
RainaI thought of going to my mother-in-law's house. I need to explain to her about what Mrs. Mendoza told her yesterday. She is Evo's mother, so I don't want her to think worse of me.When I arrived at her house, a maid opened the door for me."Where's Mommy? Is she here?" I asked the maid who opened the door for me."She's in her room, Ma'am Raina. Ma'am Emilia is sick, so she can't get up," the maid replied to me.When I entered the house, I immediately went to my mother-in-law's room. I found her trying to reach for the glass of water on top of the small table near the bed. I quickly helped her reach the glass of water."What are you doing here in my house?" my mother-in-law asked me coldly. She was sick, so she spoke weakly and slowly. If she weren't sick, I'm sure I would have been deafened by her sermon and she might have pushed me out of her house."I came here to explain to you, Mom. You're mistaken in thinking that I'm badmouthing you to people I know or to my clients. I do
Raina"Flowers for the most beautiful lady in the world!"I was about to open the door of my car when suddenly a man spoke beside me. His face was hidden behind a bouquet of beautiful flowers. But even though I couldn't see his face, I immediately knew who he was. None other than my ex-boyfriend. Until now, he continues to pester me, asking for a second chance, despite knowing that I am already married.Lately, Greg has been acting like a stalker. Every time I leave the company where I work, he often waits for me outside with various gifts in hand, which I always refuse. But for some reason, it seems he never gets tired of following me around. It's as if he doesn't get exhausted.If back then he always followed me around and showed that I was important to him, I would have been very happy. But now that I no longer have feelings for him, I only feel annoyed every time I see him."Can you please stop bothering me, Greg? How many times do I have to tell you that there's no chance for us
RainaI woke up when I felt someone stroking my cheek. I immediately remembered the last thing I could recall before losing consciousness.Mr. Wang! I screamed in my mind. Thinking it was him touching me, I suddenly panicked. "Let go of me! You are a shameless monster!"I grabbed the hand that had been caressing my face earlier and bit down hard."It's me, Evo. You're safe now, Raina."I stopped biting when I heard the voice of the person speaking, none other than Evo. I slowly opened my eyes. I saw Evo grimacing while I was still biting his hand. I immediately let go of his hand once I was sure it was really him I was seeing."What happened? Where am I? Where is that shameless old man?" I asked Evo in succession. I got up from the bed and sat down, then panicked as I checked my body to see if that old man had succeeded in what he wanted to do to me."Calm down, okay? Nothing bad happened to you. He didn't succeed in his dark plans against you. It's good that I arrived on time," said
EvoI strongly kicked the door where Raina and Mr. Wang were inside. My vision suddenly darkened when I saw that Mr. Wang's upper clothing was off, and he was starting to undress my unconscious wife, who was lying on the bed."You're a shameless beast!!!" I shouted angrily. Then I attacked Mr. Wang, I strongly punched him in the face. With the intense anger I felt towards him at that moment, I wouldn't be surprised if I killed him."Stop it now, Evo! Mr. Wang is no longer moving. You might kill him," Tom firmly stopped me. But I didn't stop punching and kicking the person who wanted to violate my wife. Tom and Pit were forced to work together to restrain me because I might end up killing Mr. Wang."Mr. Wang is unconscious, Boss. We'll take him to the precinct to file charges," Pit said to me as I finally allowed them to take Mr. Wang away from me."He will pay for what he did! I'll make sure he rots in prison," I said to them, my face red with anger."I'll take care of Mr. Wang, Evo.