Lahat ng Kabanata ng Dear Ex-Wife; Will You Marry Me, Again?: Kabanata 171 - Kabanata 180

KATERINA The memories of Bella asking me about her daddy surfaced. I saw the sadness in her eyes every time she asked me about her dad. The car pulled up at the hospital’s parking lot. I reached for the door immediately when the car stopped and climbed down and walked straight to the hospital’s exit. I headed straight for the elevator as soon as I entered the hospital, impatiently pressing the button’s, my hand shaking. Mrs Young had sent me the details and I didn't need to ask the receptionist about it. The elevator finally clicked open and I dashed in, Lucas following behind me. “Just hung in there Bella. Mom is here.” I mumbled under my breath. I stared at the glass walls as the elevator ascended. My hair was a tangled mess from running my fingers through each time our car was held back by the red lights, and eyes were bloodshot and a little puffy. “I’m right here, Katerina. We're going to fight through together.” Lucas said, locking eyes with me through the glass wal

KATERINA TWO DAYS LATER It was silent inside the dining room, the boys were sitting on my right while Bella was on Luca's lap and she looked happy and healthier. She was discharged from the hospital the other day and now she was feeling a lot better. Lucas has been taking care of her for the past two days and…I would say he was doing a good job. He always made sure that Bella remained hydrated, ate lots of vegetables and fruits as advised by the doctor, and took the medicines on time without missing even a single tablet. Bella knows Lucas is the one who donated blood for her and she was so happy. I was the one who informed her and the boys since I was preparing them psychologically for this very moment. Paula left the dining room not long ago, giving us some privacy with the triplets. I talked to her about my idea of telling them the truth, seeking some advice and she agreed with me. My heart hammered wildly against my ribcage as if it would escape from my chest the next

KATERINA Staring at the clear blue sky from the balcony, my lips curved into a smile. I couldn't explain precisely what was happening to me but…there was a slight difference in how I was feeling. My soul felt a little at peace compared to other days. The boys were sleeping peacefully in their room. I remembered the happiness and calmness on their faces as they drifted into a deep slumber. And for Bella, she would be spending the night with Lucas today. She asked me for permission and I granted her. I recalled the big smile on her face when I accepted her request. The bond between her and Lucas has grown even stronger than before after she found out that he's her dad. Perhaps she thought Lucas would disappear once again if he left her sight… Something warm touched my shoulders and a familiar strong cologne hit my nostrils, almost choking. He covered me with his white robe, “It's cold out here.” He said, joining me in watching the sky, standing on my right. It was quiet for

LUCAS “Lucas, are you even listening to what I’m saying?” My mind snapped back to the present when Adams raised his voice slightly. “Wha-what did you say again?” Adams heaved a deep sigh, completely losing it. This was the third time I was asking him to repeat the same thing and I could tell that he didn't like even one bit of it. Raking his hair backwards, he shook his head, “ We can't go on like this Lucas. You need to bring your fucking mind back in the game!” He warned, giving me one of those looks that said he wasn't joking like he always does. “This is important, Lucas. The company has invested a lot of money in this summer collection and we can't gamble on it. I have been covering for your ass the whole time you have been away, telling the investors that all is good. However, I can't cover for you if this flops.” He paused for a second, blowing a deep breath and I watched him. I didn't interrupt him because I knew damn well that whatever he was saying was true. I th

KATERINA A FEW DAYS LATER It was quiet at the balcony, the air a little chilling and unspoken words hung heavy in the air. We have been quiet for the past five minutes since we left the dining room. I asked Paula to take the triplets to bed because I needed to have a conversation with David. Just the two of us without the triplets around. I sneakily peeked David from the corner of my eyes. He was calm, sitting on the couch on my right, his arms crossed over his chest as he stared in space. The quietness was killing me slowly because I wasn't used to this side of him. I wanted him to say something. A random joke or comment about the chilly air, the clear sky or even the awkward shape of the moon. Just anything to break the silence. As though he could hear my thoughts, he turned his head to look at me and I flashed him a gentle smile. “So…I guess this is a goodbye?” The corner of his lips curved into a smile and there was this look in his eyes which I couldn't wrap