Don Kennedy had learned the unfortunate news at the comfort of his home. He just got out of the hospital a few days later and one of his trusted men informed him about the result of the divorce file by Amanda herself. And it was approved by the court on a record’s time.That grandson of his surely outdid himself again. Just when he thought that Keith would take care of the problem even without his supervision then this happened. And it all in the span of days when he’s still in recovery. How fishy?He knew Amanda quite well. Her naivety had been susceptible to other people’s subtle manipulation. Her heart was just as pure as her soul that it was now tainted with pain and betrayal, of loss and regret, of revenge and sadness. He could no longer insist her to stay with his grandson. Not when her eyes said her decision had been absolute.But he purely believes that Amanda couldn’t make it this far without someone to back her up. A fine man with a high position is a very formidable ally. I
Amanda can’t find the words to say to Don Kennedy. She’s beyond surprised to know that even that information that only a few knew already reached him. She wanted to retaliate, felt the need to protect her unborn child from the hands of him and Keith. But Don Kennedy had read her thoughts. He shook his head and told her that he’s no threat at all.“I’ve been living in the world for some time now,” the old man genuinely smiled at her. “I fairly knew how to recognize a woman who had something on her sleeves…”“And growing a baby inside your tummy was definitely changing your body, my child. And with keen eyes like mine, I can only assume and verify that you are pregnant.”Amanda sighed of relief although she felt embarrassed the way she would act after Don Kennedy exposed the truth. The old man had been nothing but good to her, she had treated her life like her real grandfather. When she needed some guidance, aside from her parents, she always asked Don Kennedy for some wisdom. And he ne
Amanda was crocheting bibs for her baby, a new hobby she had developed over the past days, while listening to the television. She was humming her favorite song while doing a cute design for the bib when a news flash report had caught her attention.The business mogul and founder of the KH Development Group, Don Kennedy Harris, had passed away at the age of seventy. The cause of death was cardiac arrest…She had dropped all her things on the floor. Amanda was beyond shocked to hear the news. Don Kennedy was dead? It can’t be! He had just visited her a few days ago…Then hot tears flowed into her eyes as she felt something dear to her had been taken away again. It’s as if it’s only yesterday when Don Kennedy talked to her. And then this happened all of a sudden…Richard came to her side and kneel before her. He wiped all the tears that strolled down her face. He came to the house just to pay a visit. “Why?” And his attention was shifted to the news flashed on the television.“What happe
It was any other ordinary day for Keith. He went to work earlier that morning to attend the monthly meeting with his executives. They are in the middle of a debate when Alan opens the door and interrupts everything.“Sir, this is something important,” Alan said, he seemed shaken.His forehead creased. “How important is it that you need to interrupt this meeting?”“Can’t that wait later?”“I beg your pardon, Sir, please…” Alan said. Keith sighed and ordered the meeting to be postponed until a much later date.Now that only the two of them were inside the conference room, Keith asked his assistant once again. “I don’t have all the time in the world, Alan—”“Don Kennedy encountered an accident,” his secretary dropped the bomb in front of his face. The gravity of the news had put him into a shock, wasn’t able to move even a bit. Alan must’ve mistook it for him to continue. “He’s been sent to the hospital but the doctors declared him dead upon arrival—”Keith abruptly stood up, putting all
“Where are you going?” Alma asked her from behind. Amanda turned around to see her best friend approaching from the main door. She hadn’t expected her best friend to arrive this late. She was utterly surprised to see her here inside the house.That evening Amanda was ready to visit the old mansion to pay her respect to Don Kennedy. She hadn’t made it out yesterday for the reason that Alma and Richard were still around. They would probably insist that it’s best for her not to go to the burial. But she can’t just miss it out if only for a few days. Don Kennedy had done so much for her and this is the only way possible to give back what was due.Since it’s cold outside, she put an extra layer of clothing and a scarf that covered her neck. She also put a beanie in the head. Amanda had got her bag when she heard the familiar voice. And right there and then she knew that she was now caught up in her plan.“I said, where are you going, Amanda?” Alma pulled her arm subtly. Now, they’re face t
Richard was talking to someone over the phone when he heard Amanda scream in pain. He looked back just to see her almost on the concrete again, holding on to her best friend Alma as pain in her from her lower abdomen. He immediately ended the call and rushed towards them.Alma turned to him, almost begging,” Sir Richard…”Richard instantly carried Amanda to his arms and put her at the back of the car. Alma followed her friend and sat beside her. He immediately got inside the driver’s seat and drove the car at his fastest speed.“Alma,” Amanda was in labored breathing, her chest rising and falling as she turned to her best friend. “It’s too painful,” She said, her mouth slightly parted as she breathed in the air.Alma grabbed her hand tightly “Just hold on… We’ll be there in a minute…”“You and the kids will be safe.”Then as they take the nearest route towards the hospital at the middle of the wide road. Something hit their car hard that made them swerve on the other line. When Alma a
Five years later…Keith Harris was reviewing some important documents inside his office when an unexpected and adorable intruder barged inside his turf.“Daddy…” Kenny, his daughter, squealed in delight as she ran towards his direction. He’s still wearing her pre-school uniform and still has her backpack on.Keith removed his reading glasses and set aside all the documents for his review to carry his child and make her seat on his lap. Kenny was just like her mother, Sarah, who got the habit to just barge inside the room without knocking first.Kendra, that he fondly calls Kenny in honor of his grandfather, was a lively and smart kid at the age of five. He already enrolled her to pre-school to start learning in a proper school design. And his daughter who always wears her hair with pigtails was enthusiastic every time she went to school. And Kenny looked extremely happy whenever she got a star at the back of her hand as a sign of herKeith stared at her blue eyes that mirrored his. Wh
He was astounded to see the Chairwoman herself, Shaina Ferrer, barging inside the ice cream shop as if in a hurry. And it seems the feeling was mutual since she mirrors the same expression as he is. But their little unexpected meet up was out to an end as Kenny, his daughter, expresses her concern."Is that your Mom? My Grandma?" Kenny was confused. Keith looked at both children, especially Kenny, with his forehead creased.The boy shook his head. "Oh no, that's my Grandma…""Do you know her? She's your Grandma too? How is that even possible?" The boy asked continuously, a genuine curious lad."Keith," Shaina caught up to them and stood beside him. “We’ve met again…”“This is rather an unusual place to meet, Madam,” he cleared his throat. He had never gotten used to calling Shaina Ferrer “Mom” even if she insisted.“I already told you to call me “Mom”, did I?” Shaina had this knowing smile on her face. “You have to practice it, son…”“Sooner or later you had to call me that…”“Grandma