The next morning, Kelly woke up, to meet an empty house. Jenny and her father already left. Everyday, she goes around to see if there was phone to call her mom. But, there was none. She ate her breakfast, just some cereal. She head to the window and started looking outside to see if anyone will walk pass the house.She had no idea where she was. All she knew was that she was in the middle of no where. It looked like a private estate, but it isn't. People hardly pass the streets. It was just cars and some parents walking their kids to school on regular school days. She missed school, she missed her sister. It was Saturday, the road was empty. She leaned her head on the window glass and started thinking about her sister, crying softly. ..Pearl reported to Michelle. Since Chloe woke up, she refused to leave the bed. She sat there, sobbing, thinking about her sister also. Michelle and Christopher rushed to her while the maids went out. "What's wrong baby?" Michelle asked. "I want to

Michelle was dressed up to leave the house. She knew she was going to be busy now that her father in law has assigned the house and himself to her. The maids even got Chloe ready for school already. Michelle walked towards Christopher and kissed his forehead. "See you later babe" she said. "Hmm" he mumbled as he gently turned to the other side. She scoffed and grabbed her bag. Immediately, she left the house with Chloe. The driver started the car and zoomed off. "Bye mummy" Chloe waved. Michelle waved back. She watched her daughter entered the building before she head to the hospital. ..Kelly stood by the window, watching some parents walk pass the house with their kids. She got reminded of her mother. She wished she could go to school.Jenny walked out with her bag. "Don't get your hopes high honey, you aren't going to school. Back off from the window, it's expensive" she said and touched her make up before out of the house. She was shut in again. But, she didn't obey her

The next morning, it was finally the day most people were waiting for. Manuel found it hard to sleep. He was preparing for his speech. He made sure he warmed up his voice so he won't have any break in between the speech. He also tried not to stutter. He wanted to make it professional so the board will accept him and even recommend him to be the chairman and not his brother.Ginny ironed his suit and hung it. She was also part of the anxious ones.The family had breakfast together, hoping to forget what happened the other day. Christopher was present at the table. Manuel tried to figure out his expression but it was so hard to read both his face and Michelle's. No one could tell what they were thinking or even if they plotted anything.He cleared his throat, wanting to speak. "Are you going to the ceremony today?" He asked. Christopher raised his head and glared at his brother. "Yes, why do you ask?" He answered in a calm tone."No reason. I'll send the order of the program...""I a

After Chris took the speech, they board gave him a standing ovation. He took a bow and stepped down from the podium. He walked towards Manuel who was boiling in anger. He just wore a fake smile on his face. "You did a good job with the arrangement" Chris said. "Am I supposed to say thank you? You knew what I was after, yet you took it. Couldn't you have just let me have a taste of it?" He asked softly, still wearing the smile. Christopher placed a hand on Manuel's shoulder. "I just couldn't let you have a taste of it. You've tasted what it's like to be the chairman and it made you greedy. You can't have more of it. Hand over everything to my department, I'll be resuming on Monday. You've done a good job running the companies this long" he said. Manuel grew the urge to threw Chris' hand off his shoulder but, he tried to calm himself. Some people were watching them. They must be thinking they were so close as brothers. He watched as Christopher checked his wrist watch. "Ah! Father's

Ginny entered the room slowly few hours after dinner. She couldn't face Manuel yet because she knew she'll be scolded by him. She got in and saw it was empty. There was no sign of Manuel anywhere yet. Hurriedly, she had her bath so she could pretend to be asleep. But, by the time she got out of the bathroom, he was there... He was sitting on the bed.Ginny shrieked in fear, seeing her husband. He exchanged glances with her and sprung up. With the towel on her chest, she glued herself to the bathroom door as there was no place to go."I'm sorry Manuel. I know, it was my mistake, I very well admit it" she said, tears running down here cheek. He got closer to her but to her surprise, he didn't yell at her. He just placed his hand on her wet face. "I missed you" he said. Her eyes glowed when she heard that. Her heart stopped pounding fast. She couldn't believe Manuel just said that to her. She gently touched his hand that was on her cheek. "You do?" She asked. "Of course, I'm sorry