I WANT to hug him tightly and lock him in his arms as before, as before when he still loves me. I wanted to ask him a lot about how he survived and why he married someone else. If he even tried to find me? I wanted to know even more about why he didn’t know me. Maybe he noticed my repeated glance so, he turned to me again. "I'm Gabriel Magnus, and the woman behind us is my wife, Alessandra Magnus." He barely glanced at the rearview mirror where his alleged wife was in the car. I can't help but shake my head repeatedly, I don't agree with what he said. His wife? That's bullshit! "Why?" he chuckled. I quickly glanced at him with a frown. "Ah, nothing. I'm Emory Meredith Grant." There was a sore throat I said before averting my gaze. "Hmm, nice name." I looked at him with shock in my eyes. I wanted to speak again but the car stopped. We are already in the hospital. I was also observed for about half an hour. I also underwent X-ray and CT scans. The wound on my arm had to be stitched up because of the deep wound. It's good that I didn't take anything serious about my body, only a bruise on my hip. "Doc, thank you so much!" I heard the woman say to the Doctor who at the same time entered my room. "No problem, Mrs. Magnus, the patient can be discharged at any time. Just be sure to take her medicines properly so that there is no infection happen," he said and they both glanced at me. "Ah – I'll just talk to her, " she said goodbye to the doctor who had left. "How are you?" She started when we were the only ones inside. "I'm fine, thank you," I uttered without looking into his eyes. "I'd like to apologize for what happened. It's my fault I didn't pay attention to you right away." She was finally close to the side of my bed. "It's fine, I'm also at fault because I didn't look at the road before crossing." It was silent for a moment, as if not knowing what to say, I also noticed that she first gathered air in her chest before opening her lips. "I'm really sorry for what happened, if you want to file a case against me, fine, I'm ready to face the case." There's a trace of sincerity in her voice. "Don't worry I have no intention of filing a complaint against you," I sparingly answer. I saw her face light up at what I said so I quickly averted my gaze. "Can I go now?" I asked. "Let's just wait for Gabriel. He's at the cashier area, where do you live?" she asked, trying to make a long conversation. "Just near in the city." I have a weak answer. "If you want we'll take you, or you'd better stay with us tonight." She offered politely. "Oh, isn't it too much of a hassle for me to do this? No, thanks, I can do it myself." I was embarrassed to say. Just when the door opened it made my heart jump. "Love!" My lips parted as she greeted the newcomer with a hug and a kiss. "How was she?" I heard his question to the woman he thought was his wife. "The doctor said she can go now." "That's good to hear that, so can we go home now?" He planted a simple kiss on the shaft of the woman’s neck that didn’t escape my sight so, I quickly bent down to hide the drawn pain in my heart. "Can we invite her for dinner? After all, her house is close to us so we can take her home?" The woman said to his husband. Instead of answering, he glanced at me, and I quickly avoided hanging the hair on my ear before bowing. "Let's have dinner together before we take you home." It wasn't an invitation but a command that I knew I couldn't refuse. "Ah, I'm fine, I can go home alone." I straightened my gaze on him as if deep in thought while staring at me. "Come on, promise to take it home after we ate dinner." The woman interrupted our conversation. "S-All right..." I finally agreed for many reasons. Although this was not my plan in the beginning I did nothing but agree. Perhaps heaven has set our reunion. I couldn’t help but be amazed at the beauty and size of the house. This is not so typical of a house you will find near the beach. This is a modern yet simple house that I rarely see today. Every detail of the house is obviously amazing. Some walls are made of pure stone and the declared wood is specially designed on the ceiling, even the granite flooring in different colors added simplicity but with a firmer look to the house. "Come on, don't be shy! I'm sorry because I haven't been able to take care of some things yet, because we just moved here a few months ago." It was Alessandra's voice that had left me to go to the kitchen. I looked around the house, I'm right, some things are a bit messy, even the paintings aren't very well arranged.
"Nice... I love the party..." His one hand was inside his pocket while the other was holding the glass of cocktail juice, sipping on it coolly. "I wanted it simple and solemn. I didn't invite big names and personalities," I said. "Is he invited? Did you inform him?" He asked smoothly. But before I could even answer him, my eyes caught that man walking inside the entrance of the gate. My heart was frozen by his surprise appearance. Looking so magnificently hot and seductive in his navy blue long sleeve polo that folded up to his forearms. He never failed to clutch my heart out and leave me breathless. I watched him cross the crowded people while his eyes never left mine. I wanted to stare at him more, but it was cut off when I heard Ellwood clearing his throat beside me. "Whatever speech you have boiling, I don't wanna hear it," I said through my tight lips. I heard him chuckled lowly before leaving me alone and greeting Hezekiah. "Dude, long time no see... I'm glad you came." E
I realized a lot of this when Alessandra and I had a talk. I left her with a light heart and there's no anger left inside. Even before, I already forgave her.I halted from my tracks when I felt something wet gushed on my thighs. Then my stomach rumbled in pain."Oh God!"I quickly walked to the car. My delivery seemed earlier than the due date? I thought I could still drive but I can't take the pain.I was left with no choice but to call Ellwood."What?! We... wait, where exactly are you?!" he frantically said.I told him the exact place and after only a few minutes, I heard his car nearing.I woke up in a child's loud cry. I slowly opened my eyes and looked for the baby."Hey, wonder woman."My eyes lifted to Ellwood. I can't help but to smile.Beside him was a man carrying a child. My tears started forming at that scene."You're here?" I uttered in my low and weak voice.Ellwood glanced at Hezekia
"Were not yet through, my wife," he spoke in a rough voice, making sure he has control over me."Please just fucking let go off me..." I thought it would come out as a hard tone, but it came out almost like a whisper in the wind."I know you've been dreaming of me last night, every fucking minute of your night. I know deep there inside, you wanted this much to happen as much as I want you..." His soft tone vibrated all over my nerves."No. I don't... I can't!" I sterntly said. Tears formed around my eyes but I didn't let it fall."As much as I wanted to be near you or being with you. I just can't... I couldn't, Hezekiah." I slowly shook my head."It's not that easy. Alessandra is alive and your child... your child you chose over me!" My voice already cracked but I still my managed myself."No, Sweetheart," he whispered softer now."Please..." I struggled to get off of his hold but he didn't let me."Just one more chance, sweeth
"What time is the ribbon cutting again?"I was talking about the opening of the Jewelry shop Hezekiah built. He also invited me to the mall in Manila that just got finished, but I couldn't go because it's too far. I decided to just go to the new branch of the company because it doesn't sit right that I couldn't attend this event, too."10 am in the morning, so may you still have time to think about it again." She rolled her eyes and stood up."Come on, Zuay! I know it's not you..." I teased. Even if she said that she hates Hezekiah, I know she's still hoping for us to get back together again."Tss... I better go back to work." She turned around and and left my office.After she closed the door, I leaned my back against the chair. I gently caressed my baby bump and closed my eyes.He shouldn't find out about my pregnancy. Not because I don't want to give him his rights as a father, but because I'm scared of the result once he found out.
I chuckled lightly, "We already talked, he went to Galla a few days before I flew black here. He asked for my forgiveness and a chance, but–""No, no, wait... you mean, you two talked and you didn't even mention your situation?"I slowly shook my head.My gaze lifted to him when he held my hand above the table."You should've told him that you are pregnant."My lips quivered while staring at him. I didn't expect him to say that. I know he didn't like Hezekiah for me even way before. Why does it seem like the world just turned upside down?"No, I can't..." I shook my head again.His eyes lingered on me. He slowly caressed my hand and looked darkly at me."I want to show you something..."We didn't finish our food because we quickly walked our way to his car.I didn't ask where we were going, but based on the path we're taking, I think I know where it will be.When his car stopped in front of Cervantes
Carrying the bottle of wine and long glass, I walked my way to his cabin. I know the risk of taking this chance, but I have to do this to clear things out. What's about to happen may exceed my expectations, but I don't want to worry about it now. Clad with the tiny speck of courage left in me, I raised my hand to knock on his door. The door opened and I saw shock registered on his face when he saw me but composed himself right after. "Uh, I–I ah..." I quickly raised the bottle of wine and the long glass. Instead of saying anything, he just got the bottle and glass from me. He pulled the door close which made me step back... "Didn't you enjoy your wine?" His voice flowed calmly. My breathing hitched as he stepped closer, not wanting to be inches apart. "Yeah, we need to talk." I finally said. We're now facing each other in front of the small table of his cottage. He poured himself a glass of wine and took it all in one g