LOGINMARK“Is there anything else?” I asked Reyna after she was done with what I asked her to do.I glanced at my watch and saw that it was almost time for me to close up for the day.“Nothing more, sir,” she responded, but she didn’t leave.“What is it, Reyna?” I asked her.“I know I shouldn’t be prying, but you have been sulking all day, sir,” Reyna said. “Is anything the matter?” She asked.“No, there isn’t,” I responded.“Are you sure?” Reyna asked more deeply.If she wasn’t very competent, and added to the fact that I knew that she was simply being caring, I might have been upset with her because I didn’t want anyone prodding me like this.“Yes, Reyna, I am sure,” I responded. “Well, what about the chef I asked you to find?” I asked her.Earlier in the day, I had spoken to her about hiring a chef for Alexa because I wanted her to be well fed and taken care of.Thankfully, the doctor was kind enough to give me a list of foods that might help her get better, and with the help of a paid
ALEXAI stayed in my dad’s room, which had now become my room, to get some rest, and after a while, my phone rang.I was shocked to see that it was Noelle.For a moment, I stared at my phone screen as though I couldn’t tell who was calling, and that was because I was utterly stunned that she was calling.Noelle hadn’t called me in days.Ever since I found out what she did and I tried to reach her by calling and texting and she never responded, I simply stopped trying.So why was she calling me now?I contemplated whether or not I should pick up, and I was still on it when the call ended. I noticed that my heart was beginning to race faster. I was still upset with her.Then she began to call again, and I just found myself picking up.The call connected, but we were both silent for some seconds, and I knew I wasn’t going to say a word until she did.If she called to simply stay quiet, then I would also stay quiet.“Alexa,” Noelle eventually said, her voice in a whisper.“How could you,
MARK“Excuse me, what did you just say?” I asked Mona, hoping that I either didn’t hear her correctly or I didn’t understand what she was saying.“I said I am suffering from early pregnancy sickness,” Mona answered more emphatically.My heart began to race faster.She couldn’t be serious!Did she mean what she just said? I was a hundred percent certain a few seconds ago that she had gotten rid of the pregnancy, judging from my interaction with her receptionist at her gift store and her housekeeper downstairs. What the heck was she talking about?“Most women have it during the first weeks of their pregnancy,” Mona added.But I didn’t care for her damned explanation.I wouldn’t know this because I wasn’t present during the first weeks of Alexa’s pregnancy, and it just dawned on me that during her dad’s funeral and the fair, which were good chances to see her but I didn’t, Alexa was already carrying my child.I had to mentally shake off the thought from my head because it wasn’t import
MARKI arrived at Mona’s store, which used to be Alexa’s store, and I didn’t help because I was reminded of Alexa all over again; each time I came here, I was always reminded of Alexa. Anyway, I parked and got down.“Hi, good day, Mr. Mark!” Her receptionist greeted me with cheerfulness.It was expected because she knew that Mona and I were seeing each other.A lot of people knew after the fair, actually, and it was a good thing that they didn’t make such a fuss about it because it would have put me in a very uncomfortable situation. I wasn’t ready to show anyone to the city as my partner.If Mona wasn’t so clingy that day, no one would have guessed.“Hey, good day,” I responded. “Is Mona in?” I asked her.“Um, no, she is not,” the receptionist answered. “She hasn’t been here today,” she added, much to my surprised.“Oh, is that so?” I asked. “Yeah,” she responded. “When was the last time she was here?” I asked.“A few days ago,” she answered.“Do you know why?” I asked carefully.M
ALEXAWaiting for Mark to finish up whatever he was talking to the doctor about really upset me, and I wanted to call a cab, but I recalled that I had left my cell phone back at the house, and so I had to wait for him.Painfully so.My phone was right on the table in the living room where I had kept it, but I noticed that it was in a different position; as though someone had shifted it.Usually, I wouldn’t have even thought about it, but I did, especially with Ivy in the house.Angrily, I grabbed the phone and hurried upstairs to Ivy’s bedroom. Without knocking, I barged in.“Alexa, goodness, what is it?” Ivy asked. “I didn’t even realize you were back,” she added.“Did you touch my phone?” I asked Ivy.She blinked for a few seconds before regaining her composure.“What?” She asked, sounding bewildered to be asked that kind of question.“Did you go anywhere near my phone?” I asked her again through clenched teeth.“But you only just got back. How is it possible that I would have gone
MARK“Is anything the matter?” The doctor asked me as soon as Alexa left us alone.“Yes, and I intend to be quick because I don’t want to keep her waiting,” I responded.“Okay, what is it?” He asked me again.“Alexa looks really pale and unhealthy,” I started.The doctor sighed deeply, and it was enough for me to know that he also noticed it. “Although I am glad that it didn’t affect the health of the baby, but I am also worried about her,” I continued.“What is your concern?” He asked.“What is wrong with her?” I asked worriedly.And he sighed again.“You see, Alexa has been through a lot, Mark Ronaldo. She is also dealing with a whole lot, and from what I gather, she might be financially unstable at the moment. All of these are affecting her health,” the doctor said.“I think I know about the money part,” I told him. “But how do I help her get better?” I asked with deep care.This wasn’t only because Alexa was carrying my child. It was also because I truly cared about her. I tried
ALEXAMy heart was beating rapidly. “I can’t breathe, Noelle,” I managed to tell her.My chest was heaving so fast that it was almost impossible to breathe. It was as though the movement in my chest was too fast that my lungs couldn’t take in air.“Hold on, Alexa!” Noelle said.She hastily got out
ALEXAWe arrived at Brent’s office a while later and we were asked to wait because Brent was in his office with a client.“Could it be Mark?” I couldn’t help but ask out loud.I had meant to ask the question in my head because I didn’t want to get Noelle more frustrated by constantly worrying about
MARK“I wish I was there to see the reaction on his face!” Vector said after I told him what transpired between Donald and me.He had returned from his short trip and as I narrated everything to Vector, his mouth fell open in shock.“His reaction is something I will never forget either,” I responde
ALEXASeeing Mark Ronaldo after a really long time shook me to the core, more than I even expected.As I walked away from Gerald’s small company, my chest kept beating rapidly. I had thought that I wouldn’t be moved. Heck, I never even imagined that I would have to set my eyes on him again.Seeing







