“Sign it, your work is done here,” Diego flung a divorce paper at his wife’s face, Camilla eyes filled with tears. “What…” lost of words, she couldn’t believe 4years of marriage is going to waste just like that. “Just sign the damn papers!” He yelled and out of fear, Camille took the paper and sign on them. Diego took the paper with a scoff and was walking out when he stopped and looked at her, “That thing you called pregnancy that’s in you, get rid of it and leave my house,” With that he walked out. Camille packed her bags ready to leave when three luxurious cars stopped at her front, “What’s happening?” Two huge men came out of one, “We are asked to come get you by your father Leonard Guevara,” Wait, Camille blinked at the name they just called. Guevara? The multi-billionaire?! Why is he suddenly my father???
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“You killed Grandma! You hungry looking buffalo! ” A slap followed on Camille’s cheeks, it left hand-prints on her cheeks. That was Shania Rodrigo, Camille’s mother-in-law. Tears streamed down from Camille’s eyes, her heart was racing. How did things happened so fast? She wasn’t crying because of the slap but cried at the sight of the woman placed in the coffin. Rina Rodrigo who was the only person one that loved her in the family… now, she’s gone. Rina doted so much on Camille, she even promised to give her grandson to her whom Camille had a crush on since little. “Please mother, not today.. grandma is gone. Don’t, don’t…do this,” Camille told her in a breaking voice. Shania scoffed. “Stop playing the victim card! I know you’re a snake! You poor filthy thing!” Shania didn’t care about the guests present, she pushed Camille to the floor. Camille’s heart ached, she’s a nobody so everybody treats her like a dirt including her husband, the mommy’s boy. Diego Rodrigo. “Grandma!” Diego stormed into the funeral with a fierce look, he ran to where they had placed his grandma, his eyes reddens and he balled his fist, with rage, he matched towards Camille. Camille struggled to get up but instead, Diego pulled her up angrily, he grabbed her neck, “What did you do to grandma! I left for only two days!” Diego yelled while Camille tried to breathe as he’s choking her. “I..I..can’t breathe…” She managed to say but Diego didn’t listen. Fury and anger was the only thing that filled him. Shania brought out some papers, “Look what this poor thing planned with grandma! She made grandma signed a contract to marry you! I knew she’s a fraud! I never wanted her into the family!” Shania told her son, Diego let go of Camille’s neck and took the papers. Camille fell weakly to the floor, tired and restless, her vision became so blurry but she could still hear Diego’s conversation with his mom. “You signed a marriage contract?! Tsk, what for?” Diego yelled not minding if Camille was dying on the floor. “Your grandma—“ Camille tried to defend herself, She loved Diego so much that when Rina offered her the contract, she accepted instantly. “You have nothing to say! You ripped grandma off, you witch! You took advantage of the poor old woman! You should be sent out!” Tiana chipped in from the crowd, she was the wealthy girl Shania wants her son to marry. Tiana came closer to where Diego stood, locked her arms around his, “I’m here for you, Diego,” She whispered. “Tell me Camille, did you freaking kill grandma because of this contract?!” Diego yelped but Camille was too weak to reply him. A sharp pain crept into Camille’s stomach that she started crying and holding her stomach but none of them cared not even Diego. “Look at her shedding crocodile tears!” Tiana mocked moving closer to where Camille is, kicked her stomach so hard. “Send this evil girl out of this house! She deceived the entire family!” Shania added “Go die!” Tania added kicking Camille’s stomach harder, Camille gasped for air and the pain became so unbearable that she started bleeding between her legs but she was too weak to scream for help. Her baby is dying. Slowly, their voices became echo to her ears, Camille eyes started shutting slowly till she could no longer hear them. She fell unconscious. ** Camille’s eyes peeled opened, a very unpleasant smell ran to her nostril, the scent of a hospital, she was right, she landed on the hospital bed after she had passed out. A doctor came in, “Finally you’re awake,” The doctor said while Camille managed to sit upright, she rub her stomach. “How is my baby? Please tell me it’s okay? Please…” Camille almost cried as she saw the look on the doctor’s face. It can’t be what she’s thinking, this baby is her only chance of survival, the Rodrigos will never let her know peace. “I’m sorry Camille, Your husband told us to remove it since you were in Coma for two days, the baby was dying too,” The doctor announced. Like Camille had lost her hearings, what did she just heard? Diego had them remove her baby?! Tears formed in Camille’s eyes, her heart was fuming, “You should have let me die with my baby! You should have just..” Tears didn’t let her finish her words. ** The cab man stopped at the Queen-way villa, Camille alighted from the cab, the nurses had told her Diego paid for her discharge in advance but didn’t bother checking up on her. Camille angrily stormed into the house, it was back to normal like nothing happened, Shania and Tiana were at the living room, watching a movie when she walked in. “Look who has crawled back in here? Lovely!” Shania sarcastically said. Camille rolled her eyes, if only her rage could tear down the whole house that moment, “Where is your son!” “And who do you think you’re to ask for him?! You bewitched grandma to take sides with you but now, no one wants you!” Shania fired back. Camille scoffed throwing away the fears she once had for her mother-in-law, “ I’m still his wife! Get me Diego! We need to talk!” Camille raised her voice. “Tsk, imagine her guts!” Tiana whispered with a sneer but instead Camille ran towards the staircase. “Diego! Diego! Come out!” Camille called and Diego appeared at her front, “You filthy jerk! Diego..you-“ “I don’t think I have anything to say to you other than the divorce,” Diego interrupted and Camille jaw dropped. What’s he saying! Camille was taken aback completely, what sort of heartless jerk is he?! “W—what?” “You heard me Camille, I’m divorcing you,”(A YEAR LATER)Camille gazed down at her newborn son, ensconced in the soft blanket she had lovingly prepared. His tiny fingers curled around hers, and she couldn’t help but smile. He was indeed a handsome baby boy, with tufts of dark hair and a peaceful expression that filled her heart with an overwhelming sense of joy. Next to her, Xavier sat, his eyes gleaming with pride as he took in the miracle before them. “Isn’t he so small and beautiful?” Xavier asked, his heart fluttering.Together, they had built a life filled with warmth, laughter, and now, the beautiful chaos of parenthood.The little family was nestled in a snug corner of their home, a small but welcoming space that’s decorated with lots of love. “He’s my new bundle of joy…my peace,” Camille found herself muttering, the small boy grabbed her hand.“What am I, if he’s your peace? I’m here too… I should be your inner peace as well!” Xavier chipped in teasingly, Camille laughed out loud and slap him playfully on the ches
THE DAY OF UNION.The sun rose on a clear, bright morning, casting a golden glow on the beautiful room of the Guevara’s. Time seemed to be so fast on Camille’s side…Wasn’t it just last month when everything seemed it was never going to better?Camille stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her veil and taking a deep breath. The day she’s always dreamt of…her wedding with someone she loves. Her satin gown shimmered under the soft light, reflecting the excitement bubbling within her. “You’re looking beautiful,” Irene muttered coming into the room, her hair packed in a loose updo, her silk mint dress flow beautifully on the floor.Anyone would have mistaken Irene for the if she was putting on white. Camille’s face softened, the tension she was feeling earlier melt away when she saw Irene’s face.“I’m grateful you’re here, I’m so nervous Irene.” Camille laments, Irene move closer and took her hand.“It’s your big day! Don’t let that anxiety ruin your look. You’re damn beautiful, ma’am
(THE FOLLOWING WEEK)Camille sat at the waiting room, her breath caught in her throat as she took in the sight of Tiana. Camille had decided to visit her today but TianA was totally different, the once-vibrant woman she’d known now looked like a shadow of her former self. Dark circles clung beneath Tiana's eyes, and her skin, usually radiant, now appeared hollow and sallow. Her hair is a total mess.“How have you been, Tiana?” Camille called softly, that was then Tiana lifted her gaze, only to meet Camille’s.“What do you want, Camille? You’re the least person I’d thought of seeing today! ” Tiana’s voice was flat, echoing with the weight of unspoken pain.“Not like I’ve got a choice? But I felt like if I don’t say these words to you, I might never fight peace too,” Camille said, resting her back against the chair. . “You look... exhausted.” She hesitated, searching for the right words. “You can’t keep going like this. You need to find peace too.”Tiana laughed, a harsh, manic soun
After weeks of camping her at the hospital, Camille was finally home. Her small heels clicked on the floor as she stepped into the main building, spreading her hands wide into the atmosphere, her nostril recognized the sweet scent of her home. God knows she has missed this!“You miss home…that much?” Xavier asked behind her, she turned. “Yea! I missed it! So much!”“Camille!” the excited voice of her father reverberated through the house. His figure moved swiftly towards her, arms wide open as if he were preparing to catch her in a warm embrace that had been too long in coming. “You’re finally back! We’ve missed you so much!”As he enveloped her in a bear hug, Camille felt all the worry and fear that had clung to her for so long begin to melt away. She returned the embrace with equal fervor, her heart swelling with joy and relief. “That’s so random coming from someone who visited the hospital everyday…” She teased.Then she heard a sound from behind, she turned. Irene was already i
————————Camille's eyelids fluttered as consciousness slowly seeped back into her weary mind, and she blinked against the harsh glare of the fluorescent lights above. Her blurry vision adjusted, she caught sight of familiar faces anxiously waiting by her bedside. Xavier's eyes, usually so full of life, were clouded with worry. He reached out instinctively at the sound of her shallow breaths, his hand gripping hers with a mix of relief and fear. “I’m here, I’m here. You survived, my queen.” He had mumbled happily.Beside him stood her father, his expression a blend of worry and gladness. His expression became something comforting to Camille, she was not alone.Then her eyes caught the doctors standing beside her, for some minutes, the doctor examined her thoroughly before turning to Leonard, “She’s fine now. All she needs is to respond quickly to the treatment,” The doctor explained.“Thank you Doc.”“If there’s any issue again kindly reach out to me as soon as possible,” With that t
(2 DAYS LATER)Days passed in a blur of paperwork, phone calls, and late-night strategy sessions. Xavier made sure Leonard was out of jail in no time, Theo and his brother has been arrested and put behind bars with a desirable sentence each.Xavier waited outside of the prison in his car, his gaze were fixed on the prison gates, “When-” before he could even say a thing, Leonard stepped out of the prison.He adjusted to the bright light that shone upon him. When last did he see the atmosphere so bright? One or two weeks ago?Then he spot a white car outside. Xavier came down from the car, Leonard’s eyes glimmered as he approached him. “Thank you, Xavier,” Leonard mumbled, a tiny smile on his lips.“There’s no need…just consider it as something I should have done. I’m glad everything went just as I hoped,”Xavier said, apprehending the intensity of the moment.Leonard nod, got into the car and drove away.And—the rest of the ride to the hospital was practically in silence.————————Xavi
June 27, 1996, THE GUEVARA’s Holding.“How can you tell me we lost to Ronald Huston?! Why the hell did you about the investors!” Leonard snapped at Theo smith, his personal assistant.Leonard ran his hand through his hair, frustration sets in, “Have you suddenly lost your tongue? Didn’t I warned you about this?” Leonard yelled.“I’m..I’m sorry, I thought I could double the profit shares higher than the Guevara. I’m sorry sire,” Theo apologized immediately—he’s on his knees.Leonard shook his head, “Sorry? I’ve just lost 15million dollars! Sorry can’t apprehend what you just did. You’re Fired! Fired Theo!” Leonard announced giving Theo an heart attack.Theo ran up to Leonard trousers, “Please, don’t fire me. I swear, I will pay back with everything but don’t fire me, my mother is at the hospital…She’s currently sick…I need still need this job to keep footing the hospital bills,” Theo quickly said but Leonard has already made up his mind.(Hospital)Theo stopped the cab when it got to t
(NYC PRISON)- The following day.(MALE PRISON)“Good morning sir,” Kenneth muttered to Leonard who was led by the two guards to the visitation room, a large room with inmates who has one or two people visiting them. Leonard finally sat, the guards stepped back but their glances felt like a warning to all of them, keeping a close watch on them.“Did you find him? Tell me you find him already,” Leonard asked immediately he sat. Kenneth swallowed and presented a file on the desk for him.“Ethan Smith, 45years old. Missing for about 3years now-““What does it have to do with me? Just tell me where Theo is! He’s the one who can testify…I need to get out of this cramped place, 25years is not a joke!” Leonard protested in anxiousness, Kenneth. “This was the driver of the truck. He’s the one driving the truck the day of the accident. We have to find him if we must find Theo, it happens to be they are siblings,” Keneth announced while Leonard rested his back against the chair.“Fuck it! Who
(THE FOLLOWING DAY)The muted sounds of the hospital buzzed around Xavier as he use wet towels to clean Camille’s hand and foot. “Remember that special recipe I recreated for you? I’d love to try it again….and you have to wake up if you want to taste out of it, Camille,” He added talking to Camille who laid on the hospital bed.The antiseptic scent mingled with anxiety lingered in the air, heavy and unyielding. Xavier finished cleaning her hands, he sprang up on his feet so he could discard the dirty water but just as he stepped out, he met Diego on his way out."Xavier," Diego's voice punctuated the silence, a low murmur that pulled Xavier from his spiraling thoughts. Diego approached cautiously, his face lined with concern.“Diego,” Xavier responded stiffly. “Give me a minute, I’ll be right back,” Xavier told him and went off to discard the water, he came back in a minute.“Here. I got you sweats and under-wears. Mike told me specifically to bring this to you, he said you haven’t
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