LOGIN191The hospital was a twenty-floor tall building. Up this high, and in the night especially, the winds were strong. And today, they were specifically more noticeable."What's the meaning of this note, Lila? I'm not scared of you. Do you hear me? I'm. Not. Scared. Of. You." Fiona breathed heavily.Her body was shaking in rage. She recalled all those times she worked under her pressure. Fiona hadn't always been bad and unethical. She wasn't from those who broke rules and their oath. But Lila incited her to that path. She showed Fiona the perks of being rich. She waved bundles and bundles of cash in front of her, awakening her greed. Lila introduced her to expensive brands and made her get addicted to them.And then she offered her stuff and money saying that they were friends. Saying that she could get more if she worked for her. A tear escaped Fiona's left eye as she remembered her life growing up. She had been terribly poor. But like any other girl from a poor family, she dreamt to
190"What do you want from me?" Jasmine kept her chin high. "A few answers."Her face hardened, "I'm not answerable to you for anything.""Jasmine, please," He grabbed her hand and stopped her from taking a step back."Vince, let go." He immediately did, catching her off guard."I'm not here to bother you, Jasmine. I've done that enough and I'm paying for it. I lost everything. My mom has also been missing for months. I swear I'm not here to hurt you. But please, listen to me."Jasmine studied his face and only saw sadness no matter how long she looked at him. Although she wasn't bound to answer him for anything after what he made her go through, she folded her hands with a hiss."I heard about your mother. It's surprising they couldn't find her yet." Vince nodded, "The cops have no idea where she went. I also heard about Kyle's car's explosion.""Hmm, it happened some days before your mother went missing." Jasmine acknowledged before looking away. There was awkward silence between
189At the Coffee Shop, "Hey, Jasmine!" Mamma— Fiona whispered mamma near her ear as she enveloped her in a hug. "Any progress with Kyle? Did you tell him?"Jasmine faked a glare before she gazed at the employees around. They were busy serving the customers. Birdie was on the other side of the counter, removing new cups. Jasmine sighed pitifully as her eyes followed Birdie going around the counter. She hadn't spoken to Jasmine since that day."Come with me," Jasmine pulled Fiona to a corner, away from prying eyes and ears."Is the mission accomplished? You pulling me to the corner gives me that vibe." Fiona squealed."I haven't said anything to Kyle.""No? That's disappointing. I thought you are already on nursery room planning. " Fiona scrunched her nose."I was observing Kyle these days actually. You know, asking him about babies and seeing his reaction. He hasn't disappointed me so far." Jasmine said."What's there to observe, Jasmine? First tell him the news. That's how you'll kno
188A few days flew by but Jasmine couldn't tell Kyle about her pregnancy. And he was so dumb— in other terms, unaware of the pregnancy symptoms because clearly he hadn't been around a pregnant woman before— he insisted on calling a doctor for her every morning when she woke up vomiting."I think I wore you out a little too much, Jasmine." He said one morning and Jasmine had to stifle her grin."You didn't wear me out, handsome. The weather isn't fine." She said, caressing his worried face."What kind of weather would leave you vomiting every morning? I can't understand that."The pregnancy weather— She'd wanted to say but she just laughed about it. Jasmine hadn't yet thought how she was going to tell him. On the other hand, Kyle blamed himself for her condition. He blamed his libido and body for not being able to stay away from his wife. "Cut the crap, dude. It's not your libido!" Falcon cackled while waving a hand. "She's just tired. It hasn't been an easy ride so far. She was kid
187"Can I also get your mother's energy lemonade drink please, Mari? It's too hot today." Fiona came up with the excuse. "I was waiting when you'd ask for it, Fiona. I know how much you love it. Wait here. I'll get you your drink." "Thanks so much, Mari. You're a princess." Mari left them while chuckling. "Why did you send them in? You didn't want them here and see whatever medicines you're giving me, did you?" Jasmine yanked on her sleeve and pulled her closer. Fiona shrugged, "I feel sorry for lying but it's for your own good. You'll thank me for sending them away when I give you...." She searched in her bag. "This."Nerves twisted and twitched in Jasmine's belly as her mouth hung open. Fiona was holding a pregnancy test kit. She forwarded it towards her. "Your symptoms show you're possibly pregnant, Jasmine. Once it's confirmed, I'd suggest you come with me to the hospital and see an OB-GYN." Jasmine didn't catch on her words because her entire focus was on the little package
186"Get the spray first!" Jasmine huffed. When he left, she sighed and offered to massage Lila's back."Thanks for this, Jasmine. You're really a great person.""There's no need to thank me, Lila. Kyle considers you his sister. Anything for my husband." Lead settled into Lila's guts at that response. She bit her tongue hard, making it bleed."I want to apologize on his behalf, Lila." Jasmine's words didn't let Lila dwell over her previous remark."Why, though? I don't get it.""Kyle can sound very mean sometimes. But that doesn't mean he doesn't care for you. You'll always be his girl best friend.""You don't have to explain that to me, Jasmine. You just recently came into our lives." Lila spoke haughtily. "Whereas Kyle, Falcon and I have known each other since we're kids. You're basically an outsider (Jojo and Mari fumed at that from the kitchen) Sorry, if it sounds bad, but that's the truth.""I know. I just thought to say that as his wife. My husband is very soft on the inside bu
108Birdie's face throbbed when she opened her eyes. She flinched hard when she saw an unfamiliar face looking down at her."W-what... I... Who are you?!" She yelped and tried to sit up."Relax, I'm a nurse here and you're in a hospital." The nurse, Jennifer said and moved back to give Birdie space.
104"You finally showed your face after two days, asshóle!" Jasmine snickered."Is this the way to greet your husband, Jas?""This is not the way to keep your wife either, díck-face!" Jasmine sp
106"Henry?" Vince was puzzled. He observed Birdie from head to toe, trying to remember where he saw her before. "Henry... The man who brings vegetables to your house. Remember?" Vince's expression remained unchanged. "Stop bothering our sir, silly girl. Get lost from here." The guard pulled on
103"Doctor Fiona, why do you help Miss Lila with her bluffs if you like Mr. Kyle too?" The nurse asked."You won't understand, Serene. Lila... She's cunning but rich and influential. We may dislike her for being cunning, but she's got connections a







