HANNA'S POVWe were planning to go out of the country with Gino for our honeymoon. Just the two of us. But it seems unlikely to happen because now that he can speak, Rain doesn't want to be separated from him. Since we were at the reception in a well-known restaurant here in Greensouth to celebrate our wedding and his birthday, Rain didn't want to let go of Gino. He didn't want to come down. He wanted Gino to carry him all the time and kept asking questions. He wouldn't stop asking questions. Gino was running out of answers because every time he answered, Rain would ask why again. "Dayyie, where are we going?" "Yes, baby." "Where?" "To another country, baby." "Why, dayyie?" "So we can talk." "Why?" "Because I want to talk to you. And I want to tell you I love you and I miss you." "Why, dayyie?" "Because I love you." "Do you love mommy too?" "Yes. Very much. Both of you." "Why?" "Of course." "Why didn't you tell me and mommy right away that we're going to another country?" "Because I w
GINO'S POVNine months later......This is the second time I've seen Hanna give birth. She has now given birth to the carrier of my bloodline. And I think I fell in love with her again, even though she looks extremely tired. She's still the most beautiful woman on earth for me, and of course, my Rain. Speaking of the second most beautiful girl on earth, she is being taken care of by Janice. They are at Greensouth. We took Janice back one week after the wedding so that she could help Hanna take care of Rain. Because of me, I can't be a full-time stay-at-home dad to help her because after the wedding, dad asked me to work in the company. He said that no one else would inherit it but me and my future children, so I should prioritize that over my bar and resort. But the bar and resorts are still open. I hired someone to manage them and report to me. I still visit them when I have time. "Because our child is a boy, Rainbow doesn't suit him," Hanna said as she looked up at me. The doctor wa
“After everything that we have done for you, it is time to pay your parents back. Marry Mr. Morrison at all costs; it is your only contribution to this family after all!” My father’s words resonated; I was being pushed inside a room in an unknown unit.“Dad, I am your daughter. I can help you in another way; this is not how to do it. Please spare me! Be my dad even only for this time.”I begged as my tears began to fall. I am shivering in fear; I can't imagine what will happen in the next few minutes after they leave me in this room. I am too young for this. I am too young to pay back my parents for their sacrifices. After all, I have been a big help to them since I was 10. I did housework. After I turned 16, I had several jobs-part times just to help them, but how could they do this to me suddenly? How bad is their financial crisis that they had to push me into this?So, do these kinds of stereotypical things still happen in my generation? All I thought about was how liberation is t
The familiar voice has woken me, and it aroused the fear that I feel.I was too quick to open my eyes and look at him, who was standing by the door. I got up and fixed myself at the edge of the bed and did not say a thing. After a few more minutes, two women came in.“Fix her and make sure that she looks like what the boss likes.” It was his only words before he turned around and left the room, leaving the two women beside me.The other one smiled politely while she approached me while the other one was busy taking out a thing in her bag.“Miss, I am sorry, but you have to take your shower so we could prepare you. By the way, we have already ordered a meal for you, so after you take your shower, you can eat while we prepare your attire for tonight.” The woman said as she tapped my shoulder. I felt like she was sorry for me, or maybe I was just too sentimental at the moment.I just noted and gestured to walk in the washroom when she spoke again. “I am Nadia. You can call me Nadia, beca
All their kindness has suddenly turned into a nightmare for me. They obviously know something that I don't know so I pulled courage and answered back.“Did you mean that it was not only me who was taken here? What happened to those women when the big boss didn't like them?”Before they were able to answer, the door was pushed open, and a familiar man came in.“Come on, the big boss is waiting for you in his room!” I clearly heard him say that the big boss is waiting for me, so this means that I am ready to be served to a monster.I heaved a sigh before I turned to him and faked a smile. I don't know what will happen, but I will do all my might to escape from the hands of the big boss!I stood up and followed him towards the room where he was headed. While I was taking every step, my heartbeat raced. But I am adamant to my plan. However, we suddenly heard a loud scream from a man at the door fronting us. It came from a man who seemed to be in pain. My eyes were wide open because I wa
I quickly nodded as soon as I heard Arnold, I didn't want to offend him. My only goal now is to be able to get out of this building and find my way from that.“I promise I won't run away. You can send me your man if you don't trust me. They can tail me all they want.” I added just to convince him.“That is not the order of the big boss. You are free to go because we have your family as the collateral just in case you think of running away.”I smiled in my heart when I heard him. For me, that is an indication that I can finally set my feet off at this place and disappear!“The big boss doesn't want to see you in your old clothes, so he ordered that he take everything in that closet with you.”I know that before he gestured the two ladies with me to pack the clothes. I didn't disagree because I just wanted to get out. That's it.After a few more minutes everything was ready, so the driver showed me the way to the vehicle and drove me home. When we arrived at the driveway, I asked the dr
Not only me, but even me, Celestine was scared that her employer would arrive in 30 minutes. I cannot think of a way to help her make an alibi for my presence, so I slumped on the floor and held my head. My brain is so empty that I couldn't think of a solution.“OK. Your arrival is just in time. Anyway, since you didn't come last summer and I was not able to go home to the Philippines, I will tell my boss that you will be here in replacement for me. What do you think about that?” Miss Celestine suddenly suggested. That surprised me even more. If that's the case and our employer will agree to her, then that means that I couldn't go to the Philippines as well. And my very main purpose for hiding here is just to buy some time to live as soon as possible.“Madeline, tell me something… We have to go out and meet the sir once he arrives.” She urged me so I nodded abruptly. What can I do if I don't say yes rather than I will be sent out of this mansion, then I don't have any place to go.“OK
“Sir, please don't be mad at me. I decided without informing you, but of course, you still have the say in this matter. There is an emergency back home and I had to call Miss Madeline to substitute for me for three months because I have to go home. I hope that I get your approval.” Miss Celestine’s voice was shaking, but I know that she was used to the boss already, so she already knows how to speak with him in a convincing manner.“Even if you had to go home, who gave you the permission to choose on my behalf? I don't even know this woman.”The sir in front of us was a little bit frozen when he turned his gaze toward me. Our eyes met. I was frightened, so I quickly withdrew my eyes from him and stared at the floor, bowing my head. I am praying in my heart that he will agree for me to stay here. Miss Celestine has already taken the sacrifice of volunteering to leave for me. Although she has an important matter at home, I didn't expect her to lie about the emergency that she has to att