SAMANTHA'S POVThe days that followed got extremely worse.Nobody could reach Manuel and I had no clue how we were going to be able to track his location.So instead I poured all my energy into work,to give me an outlet to release all my fustration.It hadn't been easy dealing with Manuel's business especially when I had to constantly meet up with narcissistic assholes who deemed me unfit for business just because I was putting on a skirt and didn't have a third leg swinging between my legs.I had used up all my energy at work and once I was home I used whatever energy I had to reassure our kids that their daddy was coming soon. I groaned as I rubbed the ebbing of the headache that was slowly forming from the day's work."Are you okay?"Aiden asked.Aiden was the new temporary assistant who I had hired that was there at the right time and at the right place.He had been quite diligent this past few days I had worked with him.Olivia couldn't work overtime because of her kids and her

SAMANTHA'S POV"Let me go!"I screamed myself awake,sitting upright as the sweat dripped off my forehead.The door swung open and in came Martha with alarm etched on her face."Are you okay?"she asked."Yes,am just...It was just a nightmare"I told her,letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding."Its been a week dear"She reminded me.I ran a hand through my hair in frustration. No matter how much I tried,I kept seeing his face as he laid over me,a huge smile on his face and I just laid there paralyzed and couldn't do anything. She walked up to my bed and held me close as she patted my back."Its going to be okay."She cooed soothing my back with her warm hand."Thank you so much Martha "I said gratefully .She had been so kind for staying over especially for this long without wanting any pay.She had been taking care of the kids while I took a rest.But I couldn't stay like this any longer.I missed Manuel and we had been unable to reach him.No-one knew where he had disap

SAMANTHA'S POVWhen I woke up I was on the driveway,while my car had been broken into.I searched through the car and fortunately nothing was found to be missing.I gasped when I was spurn around to see Maeve who sent a hand flying across my cheek."How dare you humiliate me?she hissed."Point of correction..."I told her."You are the one who embarrassed yourself out there"I responded.The sting on my cheek was nothing compared to the rage that was coursing through my veins."Is this how much you think you've grown?"She mocked.I glared at her."Its always a scheme with you Maeve.Everytime!"I exclaimed throwing my hands up in frustration. "When will you ever be honest for once in your life Maeve,for once in your life!"I shouted.I ran a hand through my head in frustration.She was always doing this and it was getting frustratingly annoying with each attempt. I walked into my car and drove away before she could say anything.On arrival,I was greeted by Martha who was dan

SAMANTHA'S POVWhen my cellphone had rang that night and I heard his voice,I let the tears fall down my cheeks in deep relief."Manuel?"I asked in disbelief."Yes,its me."his deep voice caused tremors to run through me."Thank goodness you're back.I was so worried...we were so worried!"I sobbed."Where have you been?!""Its a long story.I'll let you know when I get back.I just wanted to call you.I missed you"he responded."I've missed y...""Manuel,are we almost there yet"I paused at the sound of a female voice."Who was that?"I asked.There was a giggle in the background."Baby,I'll explain everything to you when I see you.Could you come over to the hospital,I'm going to see Rdyer."he said.He sounded so far away."Did you find something?"I asked."I think I did.Could we meet at the hospital...and could you bring the kids,would that be possible?"I hesitated.When he noticed I had gone quiet he continued. "I've missed them so much.But if it's way past their bedtime th

SAMANTHA'S POVWhen I had heard the distress in his voice as he scurried around the room to get to the hospital, I knew something was really wrong but I didn't want to push.So I said nothing as he ran out of the house. After he had been long gone ,I had walked around the house to see the house and every room displayed how much thoughtfulness he had put into the house. The kids room had been decorated with durable toys and books.He got everything they needed to make their room comfortable enough for them.The kids were out back playing in the playground Manuel had constructed for them.I walked over to the door at the sound of the bell ringing.It was in the middle of the day during the weekend.There was no-one that could be around at this time and I didn't think that Manuel was expecting someone either.I opened the door to see the woman I had met last night on the other side of the door.Her smile faded the moment she saw me.She masked it with a forced smile."Hi!"She said."H