Serah's POV I said yes to Raphael's proposal. Finally, I would be a bride. The joy that filled my heart was indescribable. It was something I had dreamed about for so long, getting married to the man I loved deeply. And now, that dream was finally coming true. Everything in my life was finally falling into place. We immediately began making plans for the wedding. There was no time to waste, we set the date for just a month away. It felt surreal. So many things needed to be done, and we had so little time, but I didn’t care. I was excited. I was glowing. A Month Later — My Wedding Day The day was finally here, my wedding day. The day I had waited for all my life. My heart raced with happiness, nerves, and anticipation. My sister, Mia, was right by my side as I got ready. She stood nearby, watching the makeup artists work their magic on me. Her eyes sparkled with pride and joy. Each time our eyes met, she smiled so warmly, I knew she was genuinely happy for me. She had always been th
Raphael's POV After Some Weeks “Welcome home, my dear,” my mother says warmly, her eyes lighting up as she pulls me in for a gentle embrace. I smile weakly. It has been a difficult few weeks spent recovering in the hospital after the brutal attack by Brian. The blow he landed had me unconscious for days and left me with deep bruises and a fractured rib. But thanks to Serah, who never left my side, not even for a moment, I had found the strength to heal. “Thank you, mother,” I respond softly. Serah stands right beside me, her fingers intertwined with mine. Her presence has been my comfort and strength throughout this entire ordeal. I truly don’t know what I would have done without her. Brian, after all the chaos, was finally arrested and sentenced to twenty years in prison for attempted murder and kidnapping. Deep down, a small part of me feels sorry for him. He acted out of desperation and pain, pain for a son he once denied. It’s tragic, really. Now, he won’t even get to see his
Serah’s POV We finally reach Brian’s house. My heart pounds as I press the doorbell. The lights were still on, which could only mean one thing, he was home. “Who is it? I’m coming,” his voice echoes from inside. It takes nearly two long, agonizing minutes before he finally opens the door. His face is the same one I had grown to despise, cold, proud, and unapologetic. “What are you doing here, Serah?” he asks sharply the moment he opens the door. “I’m here for my son, Brian,” I say without hesitation, my voice trembling with anger. “I know you have him, so don’t pretend you don’t know why I’m here.” “What are you talking about? I don’t have Gael!” he scoffs. “He was with you. Don’t you remember? You never allowed me to see him! So I gave up. I decided to move on with my life.” “I don’t believe you. So let me in,” I demand, my eyes burning with fury. “I know Gael is inside that house.” “I’m sorry,” he says flatly. “But I have to ask you to leave my compound. Both you and your lov
Serah's POV I couldn’t believe how late I had gotten out of work today. My body was aching, and my mind was a mess of guilt and panic. I hadn’t even gotten the chance to call Brandon and ask him to pick up Gael from school like I usually would. Everything had been too hectic, and now I feared the consequences. It was already pushing past 6 PM when I finally clocked out. I rushed out of the office and into a cab, praying that Gael was still at school, waiting patiently like the good boy he was. He must’ve been so tired by now, school had ended nearly three hours ago. I kept staring out the cab window, every turn and stop making my chest tighten. I hoped and prayed that he was okay. That he wasn’t scared or crying somewhere alone. When I finally arrived at Gael’s school, the place was deserted. The compound was eerily quiet, not a single child in sight, not even a teacher or cleaner. My heart skipped a beat. My throat tightened. Panic began to take root in my chest. I didn’t see Gael
Brian's POV.It has been a month full of agony for me. This is because I could not see my son. I felt so lonely. I miss him so much, and I must soon see him. I have been busy with work that I was unable to get much time to go and see him. And this frustrated me so much. I wonder when I will make bond with my son. He must know me before he grows up. I must spend time with him while he is still a child because I don't want to miss the childhood memories of him.* * * * * * * *Today seems to be my lucky day because I finally get the time I have been wanting so badly. I was not going to work today because I was given a day off.I am so happy, and I decide to drop at Serah's town so that I can check on Gael. I know by now he was at school. Thanks to my sources, I get to know which school he studies in. So I will wait for him until he gets out of school. I will be the first person to pick him up today. And I will think of what I will do with him. I think I will run away with him. If Sera
Serah's POV.Brian's presence makes me so angry and shaken. I know he will keep his promise of taking Gael away from me. I don't know what I will do if that happens. I will be so heartbroken.“That will not happen, my love. We will protect Gael. Brian will never succeed in taking Gael from us.” Raphael says.His presence always makes me so confident. “Please don't ever leave me, my love. I will die for sure.” I say to Raphael.“My love. Please stop saying that. I am not going anywhere. Please dry your tears. There is a party going on inside. Let's pretend that this never happened.” Raphael says as he wipes away my tears. He was truly heaven sent.* * * * * * * * * *After a month.“My love, the breakfast is getting cold. What, are you not coming out of the room?"I say while placing the plates on the table. In this one month, my family has been the happiest. We spent most of the time in the house just having fun. I now feel so complete and happy. My son Gael has completely recovere