I don’t know if what I felt was right, but I really felt like something inside me was crushed. What he said was valid. I don’t think I have the right to be mad. But still… I couldn’t help but feel a little hurt.After that night, I stopped waiting up for him to come home. I didn’t try cooking again either. I didn’t want to end up disappointed. I know he’s busy with work and all, so I chose not to tell him anything. I didn’t want it to start an argument. I know being honest about our feelings is important, but I just really struggle with that. Maybe if it happens again, I’ll bring it up then.We also haven’t had much time to talk these past few days. We’re both busy with work. Daisy and I are getting closer to finalizing our partnership plans. We’ve already found a building that can be turned into our office. We also have pitch presentations for the designs. There’s so much going on that I haven’t even had time to dwell on my frustration with Zandrey.As for the wedding, we still haven
"There’s no room for the joy I felt when I found out," Mommy Emily said. She had been going back and forth between smiling and tearing up. "You are both so lucky," she added.She held my hand with my engagement ring."I never thought I'd witness this beautiful memory," she added.It has truly been a roller coaster ride for all of us. From thinking she was already dead, to finding out she was alive, to discovering that she’s Zandrey’s stepmother, and so much more. So many things happened that sometimes I can’t help but think what a plot twist this all is.I’m happy that she gets to witness this. And there’s no room for my own happiness too, knowing that we are supported by our loved ones.And most of all, my kids will finally have the complete family I never thought I’d have. Ever since Zandrey left, he was no longer part of my plans. I was content with being the only parent. I knew I could raise my kids on my own. I could support them. For years I convinced myself that I would be enou
"I told you this would be over," Dad said to me with a smile. When he found out about Engr. Aragon’s plan to make a retraction, he immediately came home even though his vacation hadn’t officially started yet. He said he’d rather celebrate with us than be away on vacation. It felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. That problem was so heavy, it felt like it bent me out of shape. But thank God, the burden is finally gone now. Everyone’s here at home today. We decided to celebrate because this is something truly worth celebrating. Everyone was so happy. Even Daisy, who was busy with her business plans, made it here right away. She took care of the last-minute planning – the catering and everything. It almost feels like I brought the firm here too because nearly all of our Engineers and Architects are here. Even Jelyn, the employees from other departments, and Janine came. Everyone came together for the celebration. "So now you didn’t get to enjoy your vacation," I s
"Good morning, Mommy," Andrei greeted me with a smile. The kids were already awake. I could even see Zandrey carrying Andrew. It's his day off today, so our family is complete here at home. I automatically smiled at the sight. There really is no better view than seeing all the people who matter most to you all in one place. "Good morning. Why did you wake up so early?" I asked as I got out of bed to wash my face. "Mommy, it's almost 9!" When I looked at the clock, it was indeed past 9. I winced. I really did sleep longer than usual. It was, so far, the most peaceful sleep I’ve had since the Engr. Aragon mess. Speaking of that, we’ve already filed complaints against him. I really didn’t want to do it, but I had no choice. He pushed me. If only he had talked quietly and settled things properly, we wouldn’t have reached this point. It’s a different kind of battle when the firm’s reputation is at stake. If it were just me, maybe I could take it. But not the firm. "Good morning," Za
"Wow, are we that thirsty?" Daisy asked when she saw the bottles of alcohol I bought.I don’t really know what I want to drink. I just grabbed whatever. I just really want to get drunk, just for today.My brain is exhausted from my conversation with Engr. Aragon. Just when things were finally going smoothly, he had to stir things up. Now I can’t even tell them that I’ve agreed to marry Zandrey."Is it okay if we drink tonight?" I asked. She might be busy, or maybe she and Dominic had plans, and here I am suddenly showing up like this."I should be the one asking you that. Are you okay to drink tonight? Who's with the kids at home?""Mommy Emily is there with the nanny," I answered. "I already told them I might not come home tonight." I just really need this. Tomorrow, I’m back to reality again. Tomorrow, I’ll gather my strength to face my problems."Okay," Daisy murmured. "But before that, let’s eat, alright? I don’t want to get drunk right away. I want you to go first," she grumbled.
Because of everything that’s been happening, sometimes I just think of giving up. However, many people are depending on me, so that’s definitely not an option.We tried to do a lot of things to stop this problem. We even resorted to talking to Engr. Aragon personally just to know where he’s getting all this hate from, what’s fueling him, and what we can do to make him stop ruining our name. I feel like we’re at our lowest point for doing this. But at this time, if I need to humble myself, I’ll do it, for the sake of the firm and the people under me.I was supposed to bring our lawyer to face him, but he didn’t agree. When I offered to see him just by myself, I was quite surprised that he agreed. I thought he’d be more stubborn.“We’re here to settle whatever we can settle with you,” I said. There was nothing in his expression. He just sat there, looking at us calmly, but maybe he’s just hiding how proud he is because it’s come to the point that I had to approach him like this just to