"I've already explained everything about Precilla to the whole family, and I'm ready to explain it again in front of you now. So, I need you to listen, okay?"
She nodded like a child—submissive, vulnerable. She was ready to hear every word of his explanation and to forgive him, even before he asked to be forgiven.
Because why shouldn’t she?
Wasn’t the worry she had seen etched into his features enough? The dark shadows under his eyes, his pale complexion—weren’t those proof that he had neglected himself because of her?
And wasn’t his confession already enough?
Cayson had just told her he loved her. And not only that—he said he loved her more than she loved him. And he had proved it.
Two months later, Rome and Cayson got married again; this time, in a church. Rome’s dream of walking down the aisle finally came true. She was a glowing bride, filled with joy, because everyone she loved was there to witness the ceremony, including all of her close friends.Even Jiggy was there, now fully accepted by Rome’s entire family. Her parents eventually realized that Jiggy was more than just a friend. She was like family. Ever since that day in the hospital when they first met, they had treated her as one of their own, especially since, aside from Cayson, Jiggy had been one of those who stayed up countless nights watching over Rome.She later learned that she had been unconscious for three days after her C-section. She had lost a significant amount of blood and was incredibly lucky to have survived. Her parents recounted what happened when she was discharged from the hospital; the doctors had warned the
"I've already explained everything about Precilla to the whole family, and I'm ready to explain it again in front of you now. So, I need you to listen, okay?"She nodded like a child—submissive, vulnerable. She was ready to hear every word of his explanation and to forgive him, even before he asked to be forgiven.Because why shouldn’t she?Wasn’t the worry she had seen etched into his features enough? The dark shadows under his eyes, his pale complexion—weren’t those proof that he had neglected himself because of her?And wasn’t his confession already enough?Cayson had just told her he loved her. And not only that—he said he loved her more than she loved him. And he had proved it.
Rome woke up with a start.She felt a deep gnawing in her stomach, and it was hunger that pulled her from her deep sleep.Before opening her eyes, she tried to move her fingers first, testing if she could. But she quickly realized that something was keeping one of her hands in place, something warm and firm, and she couldn’t lift it.That was when she opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was the white ceiling above her.Well, she already knew she was in the hospital. Before completely losing consciousness, she remembered doctors injecting her with various needles. And she knew that none of what happened was just a dream, because the sharp pain she had felt in the lower part of her body was still vivid in her memory. She could even still hear Connie crying.She turned her head to the left and saw the open window first. Outside, the sky was blue and clear
Rome couldn’t understand what she was feeling.She tried to open her eyes, but no matter how hard she fought, she didn’t have the strength. And even in the rare moments when her lids fluttered open, darkness quickly swallowed her sight. When images did come through, they were vague. Blurred.She saw Cayson. Or… the shadow of him.Wait... Cayson?Oh. Right.The last thing she remembered was seeing him at Baron’s house.Then… nothing.Darkness had consumed her a
An hour later Selena and Connie heard a car arrive and come to a stop in front of the house. Selena immediately recognized Baron’s vehicle. She hurried downstairs to greet him, finding him waiting at the gate. Since Baron had arrived before Jiggy, Connie asked him to help bring Rome to the hospital.They could have called an ambulance or a taxi, but Connie preferred that someone familiar accompany her sister. Rome’s health was fragile and her anxiety was increasing as her condition worsened.Rome woke up just as Baron prepared to lift her into the car. Confused and exhausted, she tried to protest, but Connie gently explained their plan to take her to the hospital for proper care.Rome insisted on staying instead. She said she still felt able to manage, just asking for a bowl of soup to soothe her hungry
"I think we need to bring her to the hospital, Connie," Selena suggested as she stepped out of the guest room where Rome was staying. She closed the door gently behind her and faced Connie, who was now clearly growing more worried. "Her fever is back, and we don’t have any medication safe enough for her to take."Connie glanced at the clock on her wristwatch. It was only 7 PM. She let out a long, concerned sigh. "I’ve been telling her the same thing since she left her husband’s house two days ago. She hasn’t been feeling well for days, and she already had a fever this morning. But she’s refusing to go to the hospital.""We can’t take chances, Connie. She’s pregnant and her condition is sensitive." Selena crossed her arms, her worry palpable. "Pregnant women are vulnerable in every way, emotionally and phys