Grief, Pain, and sadness were all that Claudia felt right now. She and Travis had just gotten back from the burial of her father and their daughter and she still couldn't believe that they were both gone. She sat on one of the expensive-looking cushions in the parlor as tears welled down her cheeks uncontrollably. "Uhm___ Claudia?" Travis called but Claudia appeared to be lost in her own world. "Claudia, we really need to talk!" Travis said yet again as he tucked his hands into his jeans trousers. "Tell me, what exactly do you want to say to me?" "Wait, you want to tell me that it's time for you to go? That, you want to leave me!" Claudia asked with a bit of uncertainty in her voice. "What happened was also difficult for me to handle Claudia. I mean, I also lost a child that I loved so much and you know that." Travis said, pushing his fallen hair backward."I don't think I know that, you are the sole reason why my daughter is not here with me right now! You and your wretched famil
Two days have passed like the swiftness of the wind. Claudia felt like heaven was on her side! Travis didn't want anything to do with her when he left her but he was here beside her like nothing had happened. She seemed to be staring at the big city through the transparent room of her husband's hospital room. Her husband was lying on the uncomfortable hospital bed with a white bandage all over his head. He was simply unconscious, the only sound that could be heard was the sound of the beeping monitor and the tiny sound it made. The cracking sound of the door got her attention. Claudia slowly turned her gaze to the man who was adorned with a white coat which she thinks was the doctor on duty. "Doctor?" Claudia called walking towards her husband. "Are you by chance the wife of Mr. Franco?" The doctor asked and Claudia gave a simple nod. "Yes, I'm his wife doctor but can you at least tell me how my husband is doing?" Claudia asked. "Hmm___ there is a contusion on the right side of yo
"Manuel?" The voice of Aunt Clara filled the air. She had also come to visit, "what are you doing standing outside, come right inside!" She said as Manuel nodded before trudging into the house and seating on the old cushion. "Manuel, tell me why you are here exactly. Is everything alright?" Jessica asked, rocking her baby softly in her hand. "Uhmm___ something bad happened to Travis!" Manuel said and Jessica's mouth was instantly left hanging open with no words finding their way out. Jessica looked stunned and at the same time perplexed. She couldn't explain the rate at which her heart was thumping hard. She simply wondered if what had happened to her husband was really that bad. "Wha__ what's it? What happened to him? Please, tell me." Jessica begged as her voice came out shakily."He was left behind in a distant place in Dubai," Manuel said."Mother, did I hear what he said correctly? Uh oh,__ father left the country and went abroad?" Rose, who had been seated close to her mothe
"It's been a whole week since I have been here Claudia! I want to see my kids," Travis said to Claudia who seemed to be struggling to cut the steaks on the plates into smaller pieces. "Tell me, haven't you heard from Manuel? Didn't he tell Jessica what had happened to me?" Travis asked. "Yes, he talked to Jessica but the thing is___ you know what? You have asked me this question so many times!" Claudia said glaring at her husband. "If Manuel has told them about my situation. How come they aren't here yet to see me? They haven't even called, not even a single phone call!" Travis said as Claudia brought the spoon filled with rice to Travis's lips but he shifted his head to the other angle not wanting to eat. "I don't understand any of that either, I've also tried several times to contact Jessica but she hasn't picked up any of my calls!" Claudia said. "Does Jessica truly know what happened to me? Tell me why she hasn't come looking for me?" Travis asked."Claudia, please help me get
Claudia had just gotten home. She needed a bath and sleep before returning to her hospital the next day. She had left a maid and a guard in his hospital room.She brought out her phone before scrolling down her contact. She smiled when she found the number she was looking for before dialing and placing the phone close to her ear. "Hello?" The voice of Aunt Clara filled the other line. "I hope you have good news for me? Tell me what happened! Has Jessica gone back home?" Claudia asked. "She is not here yet! She is still in the city, you know we still haven't found or heard anything about Travis." Aunt Clara said. "They won't get any information because Travis isn't truly there. Clara, listen to me! When Jessica gets back home!" Claudia said. "You have to do something for me!" Claudia voiced out to her. "Are we pushing through with our plan?" Aunt Clara asked. "Yes, everything is ready now!" Claudia answered back. "Now I see Claudia. Well, that's good to hear because you know wha
"How about my niece's?" Emerald, who seemed frustrated because of what Jessica had led out of her mouth, asked."Emerald, you are the only one I can depend on. Would you be able to help me please?" Jessica inquired and Emerald seriously didn't know what to tell her. "My kid truly needs their father by their side Emerald and I know that you are also bothered about your brother!" Jessica said, staring at Emerald keenly. "I truly understand aunt but remember that they also need a mother!" Emerald said smartly as Jessica stared at her lap not knowing exactly what to say next. "They will get through this. You see if I don't do anything! Then who would? No one else will look for Travis!" Jessica said already in tears as her collar bones seemed to be popping out. "Aunt?" Emerald called rubbing her back to soothe her."I truly don't know what to do now but I need to stay strong Emerald!" Jessica said in a shaky and cracked voice. "I understand you, I truly do, aunt!" Emerald said, huggin
AFTER SEVERAL MONTHIt was late at night and Jessica was standing close to a huge river with her kids hugging her tightly. "Jessica, the boat is already ready and about to leave so make your goodbyes snappy." Aunt Clara said. Jessica nodded before leaving a warm kiss on each of her kids' foreheads. She collected her daughter Sasha from Emerald, Jessica closed her eyes before leaving a kiss on her forehead. "I would miss you, Sasha, I would always think about you and your sisters," Jessica said, rubbing her daughter's back. Jessica swiftly turned before glaring at Emerald who nodded before blinking her eyes. "Remember the things I told you, Rose, keep your sisters close and take care of them okay?" Jessica warned as her eldest nodded. "Don't you worry about us mother," Rose assured. "Make sure you take care of Jessica, please call us if you need any help. Call us anytime and I will do everything I can and don't worry about the children because I would give them the care of a mothe
Claudia had sauntered into the room she had locked Travis in once again but this time around with a tray filled with food and a cup of chilled juice beside the food. "Claudia?" Travis called, adjusting himself on the bed as he touched just anything to stand up but failed inadequately. "Yes, it's me!" Claudia uttered, dropping the tray on the bed close to Travis. "I brought you food because you might think I'm letting you starve!" Claudia said, rubbing her arms together. "Claudia, I'm begging you to please let me go, let me go to Flevo land, please. Have pity on me and my family!" Travis begged. "Have pity? Did you just ask me to have pity?" Claudia barked angrily. "Tell me something Travis, did you ever pity me when I was asking that from you? Did you ever for once feel sorry for me when I lost my daughter and father at the same time?" Claudia asked but Travis seemed to be shaking nervously. "Well, you didn't! What did you do exactly? You decided to leave me alone even if you k