It's the day of Mateo and Isabella's grand wedding. Under a beautiful arch of roses, Isabella's standing. She's wearing a white elegant dress, her hair pinned up into an elegant bun with a diamond necklace in the back and a pair of delicate white gloves on her hands. She indeed looks stunning that every guest is awed and awestruck by her presence. Mateo who's waiting her at the altar was looking dapper in his navy-blue suit. His eyes were filled with love and admiration as he looked at Isabella. He couldn't stop smiling at her. It was almost like watching a sunrise over the sea. The way his lips curved upwards so easily when he saw she was happy and excited about marrying him."Isabella, from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one," Mateo began, his voice even seems like cracking. "I promise to love, cherish, and support you through all the ups and downs of our life together." Mateo's mother, watched the scene unfold, with teary eyes. While tears also welled up in Isa
1 year later...“Isabella, Amara really an beautiful baby!" Rose gently touched the cheek of Amara who's now sleeping peacefully into Isabella's arms. "For sure, when he grow up, plenty of girls will be trying to date her," Dalia said as she sat next to Rose on the couch. “She looks exactly like you and her dad," Dalia even added, a soft laughed escaped Isabella's lips. "Of course, Dalia. Amara is our daughter, so it only makes sense that we would look after him," Isabella said, as she stood up from sitting. "I am just going to put her in the crib. I still need to prepare some food for Mateo. I am going to visit him in the company," Isabella stated. "Oh, how sweet!" Dalia exclaimed. "We are just going to look for baby Amara while you are busy at the kitchen, Isabella," Rose suggested, making Isabella nod her head in agreement. "Alright then," Isabella gave one last smile to both girls before heading on the kitchen. It's been a year since they got married and she has been busy wi
"You're really adorable, baby Amara..." Isabella whispered as she ran her fingers through her baby's hair."You got your father's eyes and lips," she continued to whisper as she lightly rubbed his head."Ahm, what do you think is the best gift for your Dad?" she giggled a little, the same time Dalia and Rose walked towards the living room where Isabella was sitting with Amara on her lap."Isabella, here's Rose too!" Dalia exclaimed excitedly. "Thank you, Dalia. Please sit down. I am just going to put Amara on his crib," Isabella replied in a soft voice as she stood up. And as she returned she started to explain the reasons why she called both of them. "Isabella, Dalia already told me that you requested our presence to plan, Sir. Mateo's birthday," Rose replied in a cheerful tone. Isabella nodded in agreement. "I need your help with something special. My husband's birthday is coming up, and I want to surprise him at his office. Do you have any ideas?" Isabella questioned softly whi
As Mateo reached his office, he get his phone and try to dialed Isabella's number. He's planning to invite her with a simple dinner later, to celebrate his birthday and also to make it up for her since he hadn't been able to spend more time with her this past weeks because of continuous business workloads. "Hm, maybe she's trying to make Amara sleep again this moment," he thought as he tried to keep up the call. Isabella just greeted him with a sweet message before he goes at the company, but he really still want to spend this day with her more. "Mateo? Can I go inside?" He then heard Nerissa's voice. "Yes, come in please." Nerissa walked in the office and greeted him. "Nerissa—"Happy birthday, Mateo!" He stood up, the same time Nerissa handed him a paper bag with her gift inside. Mateo smiled at her, as he open it carefully."I bought that fragrance for you. It just really smell so sexy that I couldn't stop myself from buying it for you," Nerissa said, giggling."Hm, thank you
"The major problems in the company are already on its way to a full out meltdown, and I'm glad because for sure I'll get more time to spend my time with you and our baby, love..." Mateo's words came out muffled. They're now at the mansion's garden. Isabella, who's gently rocking Amara on her arms lovingly look at Mateo. "I am happy to know that love. You know that I don't want you feeling so stress because of your work. And like what I always told you, you deserve a rest also, don't set aside your health," she said softly to him. Mateo gently squeeze her shoulder. "I just really want to do all the things fastly, love. I don't like the idea of not getting enough tume for our family," he replied."I know, I understand you, Mateo. But love, you don't need to worry about me and Amara too much. I can take care of our baby and myself. I just want everything to go smoothly for you, okay?" She gave him another reassuring smile before she turned her head towards their baby who's sleeping p
Nerissa put an additional foundation on her face, and brushed out her hair while she's staring at herself on the mirror in the restroom. "You are really beautiful, Nerissa! Mateo's will never get tired of seeing your face in his office!" she said with a wider smile on her face as she walked outside and headed towards the cafeteria. ~As the morning sun filtered through Mateo's office window, his smile grew bigger when Isabella send him a picture of herself and their baby. He's about to type a reply when someone knocked the door. "Mateo?" It's Nerissa's voice, its been weeks since she started to work as his secretary."Come in, Nerissa." "Oh..." "Yes! It's for you, Mateo!" Nerissa then carefully arranged a tray of freshly brewed coffee and a plate of warm croissants. "I just heard that you like warm croissants to go with your coffee, so I also bought some for you." "You're really spoiling me with these treats, Nerissa. Thank you," he chuckled, looking up from his phone. "You
"I knew it..." Nerissa said as she face Nicholas who was surprising looking at her."N-Nerissa, have you been there the whole time?" Nicholas stuttered, now feeling tense and scared at she heard everything. "Did you—""Oh yes! I heard your conversations. So... you and Aunt Linda, how could you betray the company, Mateo, especially Aunt Cynthia who believe in you and treat you very well?" Nicholas swallowed hard as he looked around before he gently pulled Nerissa inside his office and she just let him do that. "Nerissa... I... I didn't want things to turn out this way. But my mother, she's always had a hold on me. I didn't know what else to do." Nerissa stared at him and laughed. "Come on, Nicholas! I understand that you feel trapped now, but there's no use of denying or covering up the truth. I am your friend right? Then... why would you tell me instead what's the reason why you are planning those things?" She smirked at him, and Nicholas doesn't has a choice but to sighed and tell
The city lights blurred past as Isabella sat in the backseat, her gaze fixed on the small velvet box in her hand. It's a gift she'll give to Mateo as a token for this another year together. The streets were usually quiet, on the way through the Elmer's Restaurant, their favorite place for dinner. After some time, her phone ring, it's Mateo who's calling"Hello, love?" she smiles softly and picks up the phone. "Love, I just finish settling some things on my clients, I am on my way through the restaurant," he informs her. "I'm on my way also. It's Roman who's driving me," Isabella calmly said. She knows that Mateo tries to convince his cousin Nicholas to be the one to drive me now, but then she doesn't want Nicholas to put his time for her, so she really insisted that Roman be the one to do that."Well, you insisted already. Nicholas also told me about it." Isabella sighed, she feels like Mateo's jealous when it comes to Roman, she's just thinking that maybe Mateo's just overthinking