《WIFE SERIES: THE BATTERED WIFE (ENGLISH VERSION)》


 Chapter 1: THE URBAN GIRL

    "Mina!!!" screamed our neighbor as she approached me while I was towing the leash of the carabao. "You''re really something, huh?" "Why, Lily?" I''m wondering as I questioned her.


    She rolled her eyes while she crossed her arms. "Duh? Don''t get to innocence there. Everyone already knows you''re about to marry Tranz Fernandez Ratcliffe! The sole heir of the Fernandez and Ratcliffe Groups of Companies! Does he already taste your oyster or what? Gosh! I didn''t know that Tranz would notice you. What potion did you use, girl? Look at you. You look like an eggnt exposed to the sunlight. Gosh! Are you still a virgin, huh?" What is she saying?


    "I''m sorry, Lily, because I''m still working, eh." I pulled the carabao''s rope, but she stopped me from walking again.


    "Why don''t you tell me." I really can''t understand her. "Telling the truth won''t harm you." I just stared at her. "Why? Don''t you know what I''m talking about? Gosh! Stupid!" she whispered softly, but I still heard what she said. "What did you do to make Tranz fell in love with you? Why would he marry you?"


    "Do you know him personally?"


    "Of course, why not coconut. He used to be my customer at the club. We ate suman and bibingka twice. That''s why I know that his is very, very big and very, very fat. I even choked when I ate him."


    I''m not really affected by what she says, so I don''t know why she''s telling these things to me.


    "When did you meet?" I just asked while walking again.


    I need to feed this carabao if I don''t want to spend my night here in the rice field.


    "Before he met you. I thought we were forever''s not enough, but when he met you, he has already forgotten about me." When I looked at her, she was sulking and seemed to be crying. "How much does your ring cost?"


    I faced her again. Haist. We''re in the mountains, but here she is, with her hanging tube and micro mini skirt.


    "It''s not my fault that he likes me, Lily. Tranz and I met when I was still in college. He flirted with me before, but I didn''t entertain him, but when we met eight months ago, and he courted me formally, I said yes to since I like him too. There''s nothing wrong with that, right?"


    I don''t know why I have to exin myself to her. I feel sorry for Lily, honestly. She''s alone in life because her parents died years ago, and because of that, she wasn''t able to attend school. She didn''t have the time to study, that''s why she has to work at the club.


    "It''s okay-no hurt feelings. Just be careful. I heard you''re going to Man after your wedding."


    Lily was kind but too noisy sometimes.


    "Thank you."


    "Invite me to your wedding so that I can eat something delicious. Don''t just me but all the vigers, invite them so we can eat something delicious. Is it okay?"


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    "All right."


    "That''s great. I''m leaving now. Good luck. Even though your boyfriend is delicious, I don''t like him anymore. I don''t like to be called mistress because I''m not that kind of girl. Babush."


    I just smiled as I watched her walk away from me. I pulled the rope again to tie it to the tree. I''m the one doing this because my father had an ident and injured his foot.


    It''s also the reason why I have to marry Tranz.


    Like what I told Lily, Tranz and I met at the university before. I was taking up HRM because I dreamt of working abroad. Tranz, on the other hand, took Business Administration.


    We only had lunch together once, but after that, he started to bother me. I turned him down because back then, my study was my priority. I also didn''t want to have a boyfriend since I was a schr. He respected my decision.


    I thought we would never meet again. But eight months ago, we met at the hotel where I worked. I was in a hurry at that time because I had to rece mom to watched over dad in the hospital. He offered a ride, and I never could decline his offer because it happened that there''s no taxi around.


    When my father got out of the hospital, we were in debt. Tranz offered something I couldn''t turn down, mainly that my parent''snd depended on it. He would pay for all our obligations as long as I give him a chance.


    But that was all in the past because now, I really love Tranz so much. He''s not difficult to love because he already has all the qualities you would want in a man.


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    After I finished my job here in the rice field, I went home to our hut.


    I couldn''t help but let out a deep sigh as I surveyed our hut. I still have a lot to fulfill in my life, but it looks like I won''t be able to get it right away because Tranz and I are getting married. I wish that I would be able to fix this house for my parents at least.


    I was about to get inside when someone covered my eyes.


    "Hi, Love..." I heard a baritone voice, so I smiled.


    "Love..." When I mentioned the word love, he hugged me tightly. "Love, put me down!" I screamed when my feet raised from the ground.


    He put me down and faced me to him.


    "I''m d I''ve heard youughed. What''s bothering you?"


    "N-nothing." I lied.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    He looked at our small hut. "I have a surprise for you before our wedding..."


    The next day will be our wedding so most likely, tomorrow he will tell me what''s the surprise he has for me.

 Chapter 2: LILY

    "I''m so sorry, Miss. I didn''t mean to hurt you," said the man who bumped into me.


    I''m currently doing some shopping in the market when I bumped into thisd-a 30 or so perhaps with a prominent eyebrow, which was the first I noticed to him. My eyebrows furrowed when we met our gaze. I won''t deny that the man in front of me is handsome, just like my future husband.


    The only difference between the two is that this man has clean-cut hair while Tranz has long and wavy hair, making thetter more attractive.


    "Miss, are you all right?" The man held my hand, so I snapped out. I removed the hand of the man who touched my hand.


    "Watch where you''re heading next time, okay? And please, don''t normalize holding a stranger''s hand," I hissed before leaving him and walked into the parking lot.


    I''m here at the market because I bought a condiment for the steak for our dinner. It''s a day before my wedding, so I''m making the most of the day with my family, especially Tranz and I will live in Man.


    Although it is sad to think that I will not be able to be with my parents right after the wedding, I am sure that they will be fine even without me.


    What Tranz said about the surprise yesterday, I found out early this morning. The surprise is actually for my parents. The materials that Tranz bought for our house renovation arrived.


    I called him earlier this morning. We only talked through the phone, which onlysted for how many minutes because he said he was going somewhere. He and his family are still in Man, and they will arriveter because the wedding will be held here in our vige.


    Some of the vigers still raised their eyebrows when they see me, but I chose not to entertain their bad behavior because I didn''t do anything terrible to them.


    I even heard them saying that the only reason why I wanted to marry Tranz here is to boast that I''ll be able to marry a rich man.


    Yes. It''s my choice to be married in this town not because of what they think, but because I dream of getting married in a ce that witnessed my suffering and happiness even when I was young.


    And I was too d when Tranz agreed to it.


    The thing is, it''s not a big deal for Tranz to get married here, but for me, he gave a big part of my dream fulfillment.


    "My gas! Daydreaming inside the sun?"


    Inside?


    Even though I didn''t look behind my back, I knew that Lily was behind me because of her English.


    "Oh, you''re here too?" I asked. "Where are you going?"


    She was carrying an empty backpack while carrying an umbre in one hand. Behind her were the whistling men who followed her.


    Some of them are saying awful words towards her, but she doesn''t care about them.


    "Well, I''m nning to buy some vegetables for my dinner, but." She rolled her eyes. "I would be the first to rot in here because of these dickheads behind me. That''s very stupid of them!" She rolled her eyes again before ring at my hand with her distasteful looks.


    "There are vegetables in our yard, only if you want to. You can harvest some."


    "Really?"


    "Of course. That''s not a big deal with my mother. I''m on my way home, so, want toe along?"


    "Why? Do you have a car with you?"


    "No. Let''s ride a tricycle."


    She nodded and looked at me from head to toe. "You have a wealthy future husband, but you don''t have a car? Gosh!"


    "You''re the one who said that the rich one is my boyfriend. My boyfriend is rich and not me."


    "Sus, you''re still humble, eh. Oh, can I have dinner with your family tonight? Your dinner looks delicious."


    She looked at my hand again before he grabbed the stic I was carrying.


    Lily has a life that no one would want to experience. She''s been alone for quite some time. Fortunately, this woman is strong, so even though life is hard, she did not give up.


    I turned to her because she''s silent. It''s very unusual of her because Lily is a talkative one.


    "Are you okay?"


    She turned to me, and since I was already staring at her, I saw how her sad face enlightened.


    "Of course, I''m wonderful. I am happy every day. Why are you asking?"


    "You look so sad."


    "Me? Sad? Is it obvious?" She sighed. "I just don''t like how those guys treated me. Duh? What are they thinking of me? Even though I''m working at the bar, I also have a dream!" I was d for what she said. I''m too pleased that she has a dream. "Tse! Don''t smile like you saw Santa us wearing a T-back!"


    "It''s not like that." She took something from the bag he was carrying. It''s bottled water, and she gave me one.


    "Thank you."


    "You''re wee."


    "So, what''s your dream?" I smiled as I opened the stic bottle.


    "I dream of being a mistress." Because of her answer and I was drinking the water she gave me, I almost blew the water inside my mouth into her.


    "What?!" I asked in a loud voice.


    "Tss! Shocked?"


    "I thought you didn''t want to be a hooker? You just said that yesterday, ah?"


    "Duh? Can''t my dream change? I know that I''m beautiful, but I''m only human, so my ambition changes."


    I can''t believe what she said, but I can''t believe the determination in her voice as if the decision she made in life is final.


    "What? You have a strange ambition. Is there nothing more in your life?" I couldn''t hide the sarcasm in my voice.


    "Duh? I''m Magdalena, so it means I''m wings are low. Don''t worry, okay, because I have no intention of hooking your boyfriend."


    I was just nodded and decided not to speak.


    Who am I to judge her?


    Maybe she was just kidding.


    When we got home, I immediately prepared our dinner. I arrived home with Lily. She even helped me cook the pasta and beefsteak.


    It was exactly seven o''clock when we finished cooking.


    I was about to call my father when Lily held my hand.


    "Where''s your ring, Mina?"


    I was instantly shocked by her question because the truth is, I lost the ring this morning.


    I looked for it, but I couldn''t find it.


    "You lost it, right?"


    I didn''t know what to say.


    Though the cold night breeze entered our hut, I found myself sweating.


    I don''t want anyone to know that the ring was missing because I don''t wish Tranz to know about it. I didn''t even tell my parents.


    Lily reached into her pocket and ced in my palm the ring I had been looking for!


    "W-where did you find it?"


    "In your yard early this morning. I came here before I went to the market. You are lucky that I was the one who saw it-" She didn''t finish what she was going to say when I hugged her.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    "Thank you, Lily. I don''t know what to do if it wasn''t for you."


    "Duh? It''s okay, no? What am I going to do with that, anyway?" She patted me on the back. "Don''t be too close because we might change faces." I heard her tsked. "Hey, Mina, if you''d be able to remove your cunt, you might have lost that too!"

 Chapter 3: BAD VISION

    "Thanks for the food!" Lily shouted after burping. "It''s so delicious! I''m full, but I wanted to eat more and more."


    "We''re d to know that you liked the food, child," Mina''s father said to Lily.


    "Of course, because it''s not only delicious, it''s free too." She stood up. My family and I had finished eating. "I''ll do the dishes, Mina."


    "Nah. I can handle it."


    "Duh? Tomorrow is your big day, so just rx, okay? I don''t want Aunt Magda and Uncle Berto to do the dishes, so let''s cut this nonsense because I still have to go somewhere else." "Where are you going?" I helped her to clean the table.


    "Someone hired me in town to make the groom happy-Holy Moley! What is it, Mina?"


    "My God, be merciful!" Mom even rushed to us out of surprise.


    "Why, Tita?"


    "That''s a bad vision! If the bride breaks something before her wedding day, it won''t be promising for her married life!"


    When Lilyughed, mom and dad looked at her. I remained calm and stared at the broken te.


    I was surprised when Lily answered me honestly, but I knew Tranz couldn''t do what I had in mind!


    I know that she''s talking is not Tranz...


    "Auntie, calm down. Those superstitions aren''t true. The rich will break a bottle of champagne on their wedding, but they have a good life." Lily patted my shoulder. "Hey, Mina, don''t overthink. You''d better go to bed early, so you don''t look like a zombie tomorrow." She even pushed me out of our kitchen.


    I went into my room and called Tranz.


    I called him twice. His phone is just kept on ringing but he didn''t answer his phone. I called him once again, but to my dismay, I could no longer contact his number. Calm down, Mina.


    That''s right. I need to calm down because negativity won''t help me. Tranz and I aren''t married yet, but here I am, doubting him. What more if we''re officially husband and wife?


    I need to think rationally.


    I need to practice myself to trust Tranz so that there will be no rift between us.


    Iy down and tried to sleep, but to no avail, my mind is not helping.


    I heard Lily say goodbye to my parents, so I got up and went outside.


    What are you doing, Mina?


    I just realized what I''m doing when the cold air touched my skin.


    What am I thinking?


    Am I this desperate to know the truth, so I didn''t realize that I was about to follow Lily?


    I entered the house again and went straight to my room.


    I was too d that my parents didn''t notice me because they would surely ask why I went outside.


    I picked up my cell phone and called Tranz again, but his number couldn''t be contacted, so I sat on the pallet of my bed.


    I braced myself while crouching on my knees.


    My body is shaking, and I have difficulty on breathing.


    My heartbeats intensified as I heard the hands of the clock relentlessly in action.


    I stood up and walked to the window, and looked out at Lily''s house.


    I saw her leaving her house, so my suspicions intensified.


    I stared at the girl until she disappeared from my sight.


    "Aww!" I shouted loudly while looking at my nail that''s bleeding because I have bitten it unintentionally.


    I left the room and went straight to the bathroom to wash my bleeding finger.


    I''m squeezing my wounded finger with all my strength while crying.


    I could not ept to myself what was in my imagination.


    Tranz and Lily, naked while having sex!


    No, Tranz! Please!


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    I took off my clothes and took a shower.


    I let the water flow and let my tears flowed.


    It hurts to think Tranz is betraying me at these times.


    I want to rip my heart because the pain is so insane.


    I got down on my knees and cried to my heart content.


    When I felt better, I finished my shower.


    After getting dressed, I called Tranz again, but he was still unattended, so I just went to bed.


    My nervousness did not go away even after a few hours.


    It''s ten o''clock, but I still can''t sleep.


    I''m still waiting for Tranz''s call.


    I know it may sound absurd, but I''m afraid that he''s having a good time now with Lily, especially since it''ste at night.


    It was about midnight when I heard the sound of a car, so I hurried to get up and peek out the window.


    It made me smile to recognize the ck Crosswind owned by Tranz, but immediately, my smile ceased when I saw Lily get out of her car.


    How could you do this to me, Love?


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    "Hello, Love ..." Tranz''s voice was hoarse.


    I cleared my throat so I could speak properly. "L-Love."


    "Did I wake you up? I want to see you right now. I want to kiss you because I missed you so much."


    I bit my lower lip so that my crying would not make a sound.


    "The bride and groom cannot meet on the night of their wedding because the wedding may not go well." I added a cheerfulugh, and I wanted to apud myself because I was good at hiding how I felt.


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    "What do you want me to do when we live under one roof, Love?"


    Just be honest, Tranz, I''ll forgive you for what you did tonight, I silently promised myself.


    "I want us to have three children, Love," I replied. "I''m an only child, so I want to have three children so our children can y." A long silence interferes between the two of us. "Love?"


    "Am I going to be selfish if I want you to take care of me first-me alone. I want to spend even if a few years with you so we can catch up the day we that we''re not together." "Don''t you want to have a child?"


    "I don''t want us to have children, Mina."


    "T-Tranz..."


    "I have to go. I''ll see you tomorrow. I can''t wait to see how beautiful my bride is while walking in the aisle. I love you so much ..."


    "I love you too, Love..."


    I automatically cut off the call.


    I remained standing until Tranz''s car disappeared from my sight.


    "WHAT''S THIS?" My eyes widened, looking at the pregnancy pills that Tranz gave me.


    He smiled at me and caressed my cheek. "I want you to take that pills every day, Love, to prevent you from giving birth."


    I can''t believe what he''s saying!


    Tranz and I just married yesterday, and we are here in the mansion he bought in South Ridge Vige.


    Just a few minutes after we arrived at his fancy house, he immediately gave me these pills!


    And what''s frustrating? I guess I was the only bride that didn''t have sex with her husband on the wedding night!


    He avoided mest night as if I had a contagious disease!


    And now this?! He''s giving me contraceptive pills the day after our wedding?!


    "What''s the matter with you?" I tried my best not to shout at him because I didn''t want us to fight because we had only been married for over a day.


    "I want you to remain sexy as fuck, Love..." He winked at me before he answered his ringing cell phone.

 Chapter 4: SETH

    I can say my life is perfect, even though we don''t have a child yet.


    We haven''t had a big argument even though we''ve been together for over two years.


    This is every woman''s dream to have a good, loving, and most of all is to have a faithful husband.


    I''m happy with my life, and that''s not because of the money I''m having now. I am delighted, and what I''m feeling is genuine happiness.


    I smiled as I parked my car in front of a clinic.


    Today is our 3rd wedding anniversary. My husband has every material thing he wants so I can''t decide what to give him. That''s why I''m hoping that my visit here has a positive result.


    When I got inside, I immediately went straight to my doctor friend''s clinic.


    "Good mor-" I stopped midway because of the man I saw inside the clinic.


    My friend is a girl, so I''m not expecting a man to be here inside.


    He was wearing a scrub suit while sitting in Dra Capestrana''s swivel chair. I think the guy is in his early 30''s. Clean-cut hair, fair skin, and I want to embarrass myself because of the smoothness of his face. There was not even a trace of a scar on his skin. But what really caught my attention was his hand, most especially his fingers.


    "Am I that good-looking?" The man smiled, so I had the chance to see his perfectly white teeth.


    "Where''s Tricia?" I made my voice formal so that he would not notice that I was embarrassed because what he said was true.


    I was spellbound for a second because of his looks, and I can''t deny that.


    "Why? Are you here to-" He stopped talking and looked at me.


    There''s an emotion in his eyes that I couldn''t exin, especially since it was only for a moment.


    "What''s your name?" He stood up, and now I could see how tall he was.


    A 6''7" tall, I think. He is tall. His body build can bepared to a Korean artist.


    I shook my head to erase this nonsense from my head.


    I don''t know why I had to waste my time studying his character.


    This is very unusual for me.


    This is not me.


    The door chime made a sound behind me, so I look where the door is.


    "Oh, Mina. I''m d you''re already here."


    I''m d that Tricia is here because there''s an awkward atmosphere between the two of us, maybe because we''re the only two here inside.


    I swallowed a few times before smiling at my friend. "Yeah. I tried to call you before I went here, but I couldn''t reach your number, so I just went straight here." She took me by the arm and guided me to a chair near her desk. "Seth, you can go home now."


    The man walked and came over to us - no, to me. He approached me.


    And because he was so tall, it seems that I''m looking up at the sun.


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    "I can''t deny the fact that you are beautiful in the distance, but you''re even more beautiful when you''re up close." He drew his face next to mine. "Just like this," he added with his husky voice.


    Tricia tapped the man on the shoulder. "She''s beautiful, gorgeous, sexy, and brainy, but I''m sad to drop this to you, Little Brother, Mina is already married. Happily married, so if I were you, I''d go home," Tricia said to the guy in front of me. But her words only fell into deaf ears.


    The guy named Seth stepped even near towards me, and I stepped back. This guy is giving me goosebumps because of the extreme closeness of our faces.


    I can smell his manly scent. His minty breath gently caresses my face.


    I felt my breathing stop because of the closeness of his face to mine, so when he finally steps away from me, I released my breath.


    I felt relieved by this man''s withdrawal.


    I thought he was going to stop, but he didn''t, so when he suddenly drew his face close to mine again, I back away.


    Because of the sudden step I make, I was out of bnce and almost fell if the man hadn''t been quick to catch me.


    His left hand is holding my waist while his right hand is holding my hand.


    He seems like enjoying what he''s doing because a yful smile is stered on his face while I, on the other hand, my eyes widened because I almost had an ident. "W-what the heck a-are you doing?!"


    I don''t know the reason why I stuttered-it is because I almost fell or because our bodies were closer together?


    "I was the one who saved you; that''s what I did," he whispered to my ear.


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    My eyes squinted because of what he said. "L-let me go!" I shouted at him.


    "If I let you go, you will be hurt because the floor will catch you ..." He smiled again.


    I looked to Tricia to ask for her help, so she approached us. She tapped the man on the shoulder again.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    "Stop that, Seth. It''s not polite to treat a pregnant woman like that."


    The gradual widening of his eyes did not escape my eyes. I don''t know why there was confusion in his eyes because of what Tricia said.


    Because of his reaction, I had the opportunity to get away from him.


    "Are you okay, Mina?" my friend immediately asked me.


    I wiped the notch of sweat on my forehead before I answered her. "Y-yeah... Thank you."


    "You''ll have to forgive that brother of mine because he''s less than a month when my mother gave birth to him."


    Tricia made me sit down first before she took water and gave it to me, then she approached her brother. He pinched the man on the side.


    "As for you, Seth Austin Vanguard, go home. I can''t believe you''d include my friend in your dirty tactics."


    Seth straightened up before looking at me. "What a dismay." He shrugged his shoulder. "Well, I''m still rooting for you..." I knew what he said was a joke, so I didn''t answer him. When I set my eyes on him, he gave me a flying kiss before leaving the room.

 Chapter 5: HER FEARS

    "Just bring it to boil, Remy, okay? I''m just going to answer this call," I directed our maid.


    I''m preparing food for tonight''s dinner. I made an effort because this night was special for me.


    I''m seven weeks pregnant.


    Until now, I still could hear my baby''s heartbeat.


    I can''t describe the happiness I felt earlier when I heard the tiny heartbeat of the baby in my womb.


    I can''t wait to hold this precious life, so I know I won''t be impatient to wait for a few months.


    "Hello, Mom..." I greeted my mother happily.


    I just thought, is this how Mom felt when she found out I was in her womb?


    "How are you, child?" she asked on the other line.


    "I''m okay. How about you?"


    I heard Mom sigh. I knew the reason for that, but I let her speak first.


    My lips twitched at the restraint of choking. I''m sad because since Tranz and I moved here to South Ridge Vige, I haven''t had a chance to see my parents.


    I want to visit them, but because our province is far from here, I can''t do anything about it, especially now that I''m pregnant.


    I''m busy with my business too.


    "Your father and I have already missed you. When are you going to visit us? Mina, we haven''t been together for two years, ah... We think you forgot about us." "N-Mom ..." I almost cried because of what Mom said.


    I''m guilty of abandoning them.


    Having a husband is not a reason for me not to visit them.


    I didn''t keep my promise to them, and that hurts me.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    I made a promise to them after our wedding that I would always find time to visit them, but I did not fulfill that.


    I was too busy with my married life. Add to that the fact that I was also busy taking good care of my business myself.


    "Are you crying, child? Do you have a problem?"


    I shook my head even though she couldn''t see me. I wiped away my tears and calmed myself.


    I sniffed before I answered Mom. "I''m fine, Mom. I just missed you, so when I heard your voice, I cried."


    "Aren''t you lying? Are you sure your husband isn''t hurting you?"


    For the second time, I shook my head again.


    "No, Mom. Tranz is not that kind of person. My husband didn''ty his hand on me even once. We love each other, so that''s unlikely to happen." I turned to Nana Marina when she called me. I raised my left hand to say just a moment. "Mom, I''ll call youter, okay? I also have news for you and Dad. I just need to do something."


    "Oh, it''s fine. Your dad and I will wait for your call, okay?"


    "Yes, Mom..."


    After the two of us said goodbye, I approached Nana Marina.


    "Is this all, Nana?" Despite crying because of talking to my parents, I smiled when I saw what was on the table.


    "Yes, hija. Are you sure that''s all you need?"


    "Yes."


    "All right. Take care of what you''re cooking for your husband, and we''ll take care of the rest."


    "Is it okay?"


    "What the hell is that, kid? Oh, of course." Nana Marina held me on my stomach before stroking my arm. She genuinely smiled at me. "I''m happy for you and your husband, hija. It''s nice that after a long year, I will have the opportunity to take care of the child again. s! I think I''m even more excited with you." Nana Marina was the first to know that I''m pregnant. She has never left me alone since I came here. She didn''t want me to do the cooking, but I begged her that I would be the one to cook Tranz''s favorite food, which is blo.


    "Oh, yes. We''ll take care of these flowers. Let me show you how I fell in love with your Nonong Carding back then." Nana Marina even giggled, so Iughed too because of her jolliness.


    The following hours became even more exciting because I have something to look forward to.


    I''m already done cooking the foods my husband loves.


    I rest a bit before going up to my room and taking a shower.


    I wore the red gown that Tranz gave mest week. I paired it with a pearl ne I bought the other day.


    And because this day was exceptional, I will wear tonight the red sexy lingerie I bought. I''m almost taken aback by the price, but since it''s for my husband and it''s our anniversary, I spent money to be attractive in his eyes tonight. I put the lingerie on the bed. I took another nce of myself in the mirror before descending.


    When I got down, I walked to the pavilion.


    I smiled when I saw the traces of the flower on the pathway to the main ce, which is the Pavilion.


    When I arrived at the pavilion, I immediately smelled the fragrance of flowers.


    Inside the pavilion, there was a table with candles and champagne.


    Around the ce, there are designed flowers such as lily, baby''s breathe, and various colors of roses.


    The design of the ce is simple but elegant.


    At the center, where the table is, are dangling flowers and small bulbs. The flowers and bulbs are circr in design, and in the center is a red ribbon with a white card hanging.


    I opened the card and hovered over the embossed letters with my fingers.


    You''re a daddy now, Tranz!


    We love you, daddy! Always and forever...


    I wiped the tears away from my cheeks.


    I''m happy, and I can''t contain my happiness right now.


    I was excited to see the reaction of the man I loved the most.


    I was on my way home when my cell phone rang.


    Mom, calling.


    I answered the phone and talked to my parents.


    We were in the middle of a conversation when Dad asked me something. I felt I''ve lost all my strength when I heard those words.


    "W-what did you say, Dad?"


    The sudden speed of my heartbeat and the seeming hum left in my ear were enough to make me faint.


    "Have you and Lily ever met, your Dad asked," said my mother.


    My eyes widened along with the trembling of my whole body.


    "Lily is here in Man?" I could barely open my mouth in too much tension.


    What is wrong with me?

 Chapter 6: CAUGHT IN THE ACT

    It''s not right for me to suspect Tranz because I found out that Lily is here in Man.


    Your husband is better than this, Mina.


    That''s right...


    My husband is not this kind of person. He can''t do anything like this. He is not like other men who are yful and who love to have women in their arms.


    I closed my eyes and looked up.


    I didn''t know that the sky full of stars is a sad scene, not until tonight.


    Although I was crying, I tried to calm myself down because I did not have enough evidence to prove that the two were meeting.


    "Mina, child?" Mom calls my name, so even though my heart is hurting, I forced myself to answer.


    "Mom, I''ll call you tomorrow, huh? M-my husband ising. It''s our anniversary today, eh." I tried to keep my voice warm so that they would not notice that I have a problem.


    "Is that so? Oh, sure, go ahead. Just say hello to your husband. I hope you take time to have a vacation here because your father and I miss you."


    My tears flowed one after another because of what Mom said, so before they could hear my sobs, I cut off the call.


    What is the reason why I am like this?


    I grabbed the railing and forced myself to calm down. I have to control my emotions because it might be bad for my situation. After all, I''m pregnant.


    I also spent a few minutes trying to fix myself before I called my husband.


    His phone just keeps on ringing.


    "Please pick up the phone, Love..." I said to myself as I bit my nail.


    The fifth time I tried to call him, Tranz still didn''t answer, that''s when I decided to call his office.


    The one who answered was his secretary.


    "This is Vivia-"


    "Vivian, this is Mina," I interrupted the old secretary.


    "Oh, hija, why did you call?"


    "Is Tranz still there? I''m calling his phone, but he didn''t answer." I''m talking fast as if my life depends on the speed of my speech.


    "It''s weird." Her voice was low, but I could still hear her said those words.


    "W-why?" My heart has begun to pound again.


    "Because earlier, after the meeting in the restaurant with investors, he was in a hurry to leave. I thought he was going home because he said it''s your anniversary today." Suddenly my chest heaved because of what Vivian said.


    ''Please, don''t do this to me, Tranz...


    This is making me crazy!


    "Are you having a problem with your husband, hija?"


    I don''t know why she asked such a thing.


    Is it possible that my husband is cheating and they have an idea about it?


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    "Does my husband been behaving strangelytely?"


    The line was silent for a moment before she answered.


    "Nothing, hija. As the matter of fact, I thought you were the one who called your husband earlier because after he received the call, he was in a hurry to leave." "I-Is that so?"


    "Miss Mina!" inside the house, a maid, called me, so I was distracted by the maid''s behavior.


    "Sorry for the inconvenience, Vivian. Goodnight..." I said to the secretary. I didn''t wait for her answer because I was in a hurry to know why the maid is calling me. "What is it, Nemia?"N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    "There''s a phone call," she answered, so I immediately went to the ce where the telephone was.


    "Hello?"


    The words of the person on the other line made it seem as if some high-pitched sound suddenly rang in my ear. Out of shock, my hands have begun to tremble, so I dropped the phone.


    My tears begin to shed from my eyes before I went to the garage area.


    Because I left my car key inside, I will be using our van, and I was about to hop in when Nana Marina held my arm.


    "Are you going to drive in that state, Mina? Where are you going?"


    I looked up as if it would help bring back the tears to my eyes.


    Nana Marina caressed me on the shoulder. "Calm down, child. Tell me what''s wrong with you?"


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    "T-Tranz is in the hospital, Nana..."


    "My God, be merciful!" The older woman eximed, and she said a little prayer. Like the way I reacted when I found out where my husband is, Nana Rosa did the same thing. "Rene will be driving. It won''t do good if you''ll drive. Look at you; you''re still shaking. Just stay here, and I''ll call Rene. Don''t leave."


    I just nodded even though I wanted to fly as fast as I could to Metro Hospital just to make sure my husband was okay.


    When I saw that Rene was on his way to where I''m standing, I entered the car and sat on the passenger side.


    Soon enough, we were on our way to the hospital. While in the car seat, I prayed that my husband would be in good condition.


    I still don''t know the reason why he''s in the hospital now because I lost myself when I heard someone talking on the phone that Tranz was admitted to the hospital.


    Unfortunately, we were stuck in traffic, so the 30-minute travel had taken more than an hour. So when the car stopped in the garage area of the hospital, I hurriedly ran into the hospital.


    My n to go to the Nurse Station was thwarted when I looked like a candle that had been blown out of its stand because of what my eyes are seeing.


    Why?


    I bit my lower lip just to prevent myself from crying.


    "Hey, Minakels, why are youte? Tranz was waiting for you..."


    I ignored the speaker because my attention was on my husband with a bandage on his head. I can see some scars and bruises on him.


    Why are you two together? When did you two have a connection with each other?


    "What are you doing here, Mina?" Tranz asked me. My husband throws a nce at me from head to toe-before he smirked as if he''s disgusted at my face. "And with that drees, ha?" His voice was full of sarcasm Why is he acting like this?


    Why do I have s to in his eyes the anger and...


    Resentment?

 Chapter 7: WHAT鈥橲 WRONG WITH TRANZ?

    I don''t know why I have to be the one who could only feel the awkwardness.


    Shouldn''t I be angry because I caught them both in the act? I''m the wife, but Lily was by Tranz''s side, and she''s acting like a wife.


    What should I do?


    This is a big insult to me, but what can I do?


    I arrivedte, and I didn''t even know what happened to my husband.


    "T-Tranz..." I grabbed his arm when he was about to ignore me. I looked at Lily''s hand, so she removed her hand, holding my husband''s hand. "Thank you, Lily. But I''ll take care of my husband," I said and emphasized thest word. "Okay. No problem." She said goodbye to Tranz before he left us.


    I don''t know why Lily has to be this ungrateful.


    How does she manage to calm down even though I caught them?


    "Let''s talk, Love..." I said to him while I was still holding his arm.


    "Talk?" He grinned and pulled his arm. "Get off me, bitch!" he shouted straight to my face, so I was petrified.


    My eyes widened as I looked at him. I was embarrassed because of what he said and what''s even more embarrassing was the people inside this hospital were looking at us.


    Tranz was drunk. I could smell the alcohol in his mouth every time he talks. His face is red, and his eyes are dreamy. And before they approached me, I noticed that if it wasn''t for Lily, he might have fallen.


    "Let me help you, Love..." Despite the embarrassment I felt, I tried again to help him to walk.


    This is what I should do.


    To help him and sympathize with him because of how I look at it, he seems to have a big problem.


    Although I wanted to talk to him, I think it''s impossible now because it seems that his ears are close to whatever I would like to say.


    "Tranz, are you okay?!"


    I turned where the voice came from. It''s Leticia. The daughter of my father-inw''s


    Fiancee. She''s 20 years old, and she''s close to Tranz.


    "I''m d you''re here, Lele. Do you have your car?" "Yes, why?"


    "Bring me home, please. I need to rest."


    Leticia nced at me because of what Tranz said. I couldn''t help but nod at Lele. I have to agree with what my husband wants for him not to shout at me again.


    I kept my eyes on them until they got out of the hospital.


    "Are we going home too, Ma''am Mina?" Rene asked me, and I just nodded.


    Now that I''m inside the car, I noticed that I''m heavy breathing as if I ran a few kilometers. I lost all my strength just because of what happened between us.


    This is the first time he raised his voice to me. It hurts for me to know that my husband is frustrated, and I don''t even know the reason.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Don''t you know the reason, Mina? Or you can''t just admit to yourself that your husband is cheating on you?


    I sighed deeply and let my sadness embrace me. This is the first time I''ve been hurt emotionally, so I don''t know how to deal with these feelings.


    I looked out the window when it rain, suddenly I smiled bitterly.


    I touched my belly and cried, even more when I realized that supposedly my happy night with my husband have had ended in a misunderstanding.


    "I''m sorry, baby ..." I whispered as I sobbed. "I promise that I''ll talk to your daddy for us to celebrate the day that God gave you to us..."


    Iposed myself because we''re close to the subdivision where we lived.


    This night is cold and even colder because of my feelings.


    I closed my eyes and prayed that this misunderstanding between my husband and me was just a dream.


    Everything will be fine, Mina ...


    Everything will be okay too. I know Tranz, and I will be okay again.


    We''ll go back to how we were. We will return to being a happy family.


    I just need to be more understanding.


    That''s right.


    I need to understand him now because he might have a problem. I''m just overthinking that my husband is cheating on me, and I have to stop myself from thinking about that. While the car is slowly approaching the garage area, I saw Nana Marina carrying an umbre.


    I tried to cheer up the expression on my face so that the older woman would not notice that something was bothering me.


    "Is Tranz has arrived, Nana?" I asked the older woman when I got down.


    "Yes, hija. Let''se inside because the rain will do no good to you. Prevent yourself from having a fever because it might affect your child."


    Nana supported me until we get inside the house. The maid also had a towel ready and gave it to me even though I had not been wet by a single drop of rain. "We''ll just serve you and your husband some food upstairs, hija."


    "Don''t bother, Nana. I''ll take care of my husband. Get some rest because your rheumatism might act up again, especially the weather is cold tonight."


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    I touched the older man''s shoulder before I smiled.


    "I''m going to eat with my husband. I''ll prepare hangover soup for him so that he can get better somehow. Go to sleep."


    Even though the older woman seemed hesitating, she obeyed what I said. She knows me, and she knows if it for my husband, no one can stop me.


    I went straight to the kitchen and made Tranz hangover soup. I also made a chocte drink for him. I went up to our room with the maid who brought the food I had prepared.


    When I entered the room, I immediately saw Tranz sitting topless and in his boxer shorts.


    "Thank you," I whispered to the maid and pushed the food cart inside. "It''s good to know that you''re still awake, Love. I know you''re hungry so let''s eat together." I approached him. "I cooked your favorite dish."


    I was smiling though I''m nervous because he remains silent. But when he faces me, and our eyes met, I held my breath.


    Through the look in his eyes, I just thought he wanted to hurt me, so I bit my lower lip.


    "Where have you been this afternoon?" he asked me coldly, so my chest throbbed. My heartbeat became erratic due to nervousness, so I could not answer immediately. "I''m asking where were you this afternoon?!!" Tranz''s voice echoes in every corner of our room.


    I swallowed a few times.


    "I w-went to the clinic ..." I answered immediately. "I was with T-Tricia. She was the one I met earlier."


    "Tricia, huh?" he sarcastically mocked. He took the envelope beside him that I had just noticed.


    He threw the envelope, and it hit me in the face.


    He stood up and suddenly grabbed my arm. The food tray I was carrying slipped my hands. The hot broth spilled into my belly.


    "How long have you been fooling me, Mina ?! When did you start cheating on me?!"


    "What? I don''t know what you''re talking about, Lov-" My hand caressed my cheek because of the force of his p on me.


    "I want you to have an abortion. I want you to get rid of the child in your womb if you don''t want our life to be hell, Mina!" he threatened me before he left our room.

 Chapter 8: MARTYR WIFE

    It''s been two weeks since Tranz had the ident. ording to Trevor, Tranz''s friend, my husband suddenly came to have a drink at a popr bar on the night of our anniversary. It looks like there is a serious problem, but Tranz didn''t even tell them.


    Tranz was said to be drunk when a woman approached, and if I base the description of Tranz''s friend, I can say that he was referring to Lily.


    When the woman left, my husband said goodbye to them too, and the rest is history.


    I wanted to know what caused the ident, but I couldn''t get close to my husband because it seemed like I had a contagious disease. He has avoided me since that day.


    The way he treats me right now is way different from before.


    We can no longer sleep next to each other because I''m sleeping in the guest room, and my belongings are already there.


    Every time I tried to asked him, he''d end up hurting me. And if Leticia hadn''te the other day, my husband would have pushed me down the stairs.


    I sighed as I looked at myself in the mirror.


    I have a big bruise on my cheek, and my lip still has a scar. These are the signs that my husband is hurting me. I looked up and felt the incurable bruise on my neck.


    I get the make-up kit and applied a thick amount of concealer on my face. I even used a dense amount of red lipstick so that my bruises would not be noticed by those who could see me.


    Before I left the room, I took the shawl and ced it around my neck. I cooked Menudo for our dinner, so I''m nning to give our neighbor this dish I cooked. I hope she likes it.


    I know that our neighbor is a psychiatrist, and based on the rumors I heard, she is also unlucky with having a husband like Tranz.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    Why are more and more men treating women just trophies?


    I smiled bitterly before I left the house and walked towards Dra''s house. Olive Ramirez.


    I was about to ring the doorbell when I hesitated. When I was already in front of the house, I had second thoughts. I heard that Dra. Ramirez was strict and intimidating. I''m having a second thought. The thing is, I want to save myself from embarrassment.


    It''s okay, Mina. You''re here already, I said to myself.


    Another deep sigh was released before the doorbell rang.


    The smile I practiced almost turned into an awkward smile when I saw the Dra. Olivia''s formal face.


    Haist...


    "How are you, Doctor? I brought something for you." I handed her the dish I had brought.


    He stared at me intently before she thanked me. She offered me toe in, but I declined her offer because Tranz woulde.


    I said goodbye to Dra. Olive before hurrying home.


    I was close to our house when I saw a familiar face, wearing ck leggings and a sports bra. It was apparent how big her future was, so it was inevitable that passing men would have got a second look at her.


    "Mina!" She screamed and ran over to me. She just doesn''t seem to care that her bumper is dribbling like a basketball ball. "How are you?"


    "I''m okay, thank you. What are you doing here, Lily?"


    I wonder what Lily is doing here in this subdivision, unting her almost naked perfect body.


    "I live here." I avoided stumbling because of her direct speech, even though she speaks in English.


    "In this s-subdivision?" I couldn''t hide my shock because of her answer.


    My eyes grow more expansive, and so the beating of my heart.


    The next thing I knew, my hands were shaking because of the tension.


    She held my hand before I stumbled. "Are you okay, Mina? Gosh! What''s wrong with you? Your face looks pale. Where is your house? Let me help you to get there." Where is my house?


    I avoided grinning at her question because I was sure she knew where my husband lived.


    I wanted to push her away, but because I thought it would be better for us to be close for me to know what my husband and she were doing, I let her helped me walk to our house. "Thank you. Care for a drink?" I offered her when we get into the house.


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    Her eyes roamed throughout the house as if analyzing every detail of the interior design.


    "I guess it''s quiet. Don''t tell me; you don''t have a helper?"


    "Yeah," I agree with her question.


    "Your husband is rich, and yet here you are, you don''t even have a helper. Howe?"


    I want to swear and me her for everything, but I need evidence first because it might just turn the table upside down.


    I tried my best to calm myself even though the truth is I want to wring her neck because of the thickness of her face.


    How can she ask apparent things that she surely knows to the legal wife of the man she is dating?!


    "Juice? Do you want some?" Instead of answering her questions, I offered her something to drink again.


    "Just water. I''m on a diet, eh."


    Yeah, right. You have to maintain your body for my husband to stay with you!


    Fuck!


    I nced at Lily from head to toe.


    Beautiful, smooth, and pearly-like skin, and sexy.


    What have Ipared to this biatch?


    I hurriedly walked to the kitchen before I shed tears because of the insecurities I''m feeling.


    Iposed myself first before taking cold water from the refrigerator and poured it into the ss.


    I can''t show my weakness to my rival on my husband because she''ll just insult me more.


    I went back to the living room.


    Instead of Lily, it was Leticia I saw staring outside while her arm crossed.


    "Lele, what brought you here?" I asked her.


    "Is that your friend, Mina?" Instead of answering me, that is what she asked.


    "Who?"


    "The woman I saw here."


    Nope... "Yes," I answered even though that wasn''t true.


    "Quit making friends with someone like her. I don''t like her."


    Me, too, Lele. Me, too...


    "Geez! I''m not too fond of the likes of her. She looks untrustworthy," she said. "She gives me this freaky feeling." She turned to me and smiled. "How''s Tranz?" "He''s fine," I answered her shortly.


    "Doesn''t he have a woman, Mina?"


    My brows furrowed because of her question.


    "Why? Did you see a woman with him? Where? When? Did you meet her?" I asked her one question after another, so her eyes squinted.


    "So, there is a third party? That idiot! I want to report him to daddy!" She took her cell phone, and when she was ready to call her stepfather, I immediately stopped her.


    "No, Lele. Y-Your brother doesn''t have a woman. We''re doing okay. We just had a little misunderstanding when you saw us fighting ..." I immediately exined to her. Say I am a martyr or battered wife. I don''t care. I love Tranz, and I don''t want to hurt him.


    I know he''ll go back to his senses soon.


    I know he is just bored; that''s why he''s ying around...

 Chapter 9: LELE

    I offered Leticia to stay for lunch, so I was very grateful when she agreed. I miss having with someone to eat together.


    Since Tranz fired our helpers, I''ve been eating alone because Tranz doesn''t want us to join the table.


    And it''s all my fault.


    "It doesn''t suit you..."


    From slicing the radish, I looked at Lele because of what she said. I could see the sadness in her eyes, and I knew she had it in me.


    "I beg your pardon?"


    "You look miserable, Mina." Without warning, she removed the shawl I ced around my neck. "See this? I''m not mistaken. You have bruises. Tranz is hurting you. Is it because of¡ª"


    I held her hand so she couldn''t continue what she was supposed to say.


    I don''t want to remember what happened that day.


    She shook her head and rubbed his face with both hands. "It''s all my fault. I''m so sorry, Mina... If I hadn''t just forced you that day, your rtionship with Tranz wouldn''t have been ruined..." Her shoulders were shaking from crying, so I hugged her. I patted her back tofort her in tears.


    "Shhh... It''s not your fault, all right? Forget about it. Forget what happened that day because my husband and I forgot about it..."


    I lied.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    Because honestly, I will never forget what happened that day. I can''t forgive myself because...


    It''s over, Mina. Your husband has forgiven you, hasn''t he?


    A long silence prevailed between the two of us. When she calmed down, I sent her to the living room first.


    "I want to help," she protested, but I just rejected her because she might just hurt herself.


    Leticia was born rich up to this day. She is an actress and model too.


    And I know that she doesn''t even know how to open a gas stove because she can afford even a hundred maids in her house.


    "Stay here, Lele. I can do it." I smiled at her before turning back on her.


    I am so thankful that she was kind to me. Because of her, I had an ally, especially that my parents were not here.


    "Is Tranz busy?" Ahe asked, so I stopped walking and smiled because I knew Leticia''s n.


    I felt a little excited because of the possibility that I could now catch up with my husband. I look like a teenybopper because of thinking about it.


    "I do not know, why?"


    "I''ll call him. I''ll send him home so you two can talk. Don''t worry. I''ll take care of everything. I got your back." She winked at me and gave me a thumbs up.


    Instead of going to the kitchen, I waited first to see what the two would be talking about. I just stood and watched Lele''s every move.


    "No. I want you here, Tranz." Lele gazed upon me and shook her head. "What? Psh! Fine! If you don''te home, I will report you to Tito Michael." She paused. "I have my schedule, okay? This is my first time to have favor, and yet here you are, you''re declining what I want." There''s a line on her forehead because of her emotions, but it was still nice to see her face.


    Lele is like a living doll.


    She is sweet and bubbly.


    There is a lot of spreading news about Lele''s reputation; about her temperament, but I know they are just making some fake news because of how famous she is. Lele was kind, and I can prove that.


    She considered me a real sister-inw even though her mommy and my husband''s father are not married yet.


    "Everything is fine now. We''ll wait. Goodbye." Lele put her cell phone back in her bag and stood up. "He ising, so I will help you ..."


    "Don''t bother because you might get hurt."


    "All right, all right. But let me stay in the kitchen, okay? I''ll watch as you prepare our lunch."


    We walked into the kitchen together. She sat in the high chair while she watched me while I cook.


    I can''t erase the smile on my face as I sliced the onion even though my eyes were watering.


    "I want to learn how to cook just like you so that when I have a husband, I want to prepare his food just like what you''re doing now."


    "Why? Are you nning to marry your boyfriend?" I asked, even though I was sure of what she''s going to answer.


    "I''m already nning, eh. But I still need to prepare my parents for them not to be surprised. "


    "Eh?"


    I was surprised by her answer because I know that she''s not the type of woman to marry as early as this, especially now that she is very popr. She probably loves her British National boyfriend. We met her boyfriend once. It was just Tranz and me when Leticia introduced her boyfriend because Lele''s mommy is strict.


    "I hope you help me exin to them, Mina, when the timees."


    "Why me?" I was shocked to ask her. I immediately looked at her while I was slicing vegetables, so- "Ouch!" I shouted because I identally injured my finger.


    "What happened, Love? Are you all right?" Tranz suddenly entered the kitchen and attended to me.


    Lele and I were surprised when my husband suddenly helped me.


    He grabbed me and carried me to the faucet. He put my finger on the open faucet and let the blood flow.


    When the blood stopped flowing, Tranz took me to the living room and applied first-aid to my small wound.


    "Next time, be careful, okay? I was worried when I heard you shouted in pain." His voice was full of concern, so I cried.


    I could no longer restrain myself, and I hugged him tightly. In his chest, I cried.


    I felt one of his hands caressed my back while one of his hand is hugging me.


    "I miss you so much, Love ... I am so miserable without you. So I hope we''re okay now..." I whispered to him between sobs.

 Chapter 10: BACK TO HIS OLD SELF

    I couldn''t contain my happiness, especially now that my husband is smiling from ear to ear while having our lunch. He''s serving me as if he was my ve and I was his queen. Every time I made a move from where I''m sitting, he''s always asking me if I''m okay.


    He''s holding my hand as if he was afraid of losing me. He was still teasing me, and he was taking the chicken skin because he said it was bad for my health, especially that I''m pregnant. He even peeled the prawns and crabs before putting them on my te.


    "I''m d that you two are okay now?"


    Tranz stood up and went behind me, and hugged me. "Of course. It''s normal for a couple to fight, Lele, but Mina and I love each other, so we choose to understand each other."


    I looked up because of what Tranz said, so our eyes met. I mouthed, I love you to him, so he lowered his face and kissed me. I thought the kiss he would give was just a gentle kiss, but I was wrong because his lips covered my lips, and his tongue was teasing inside of my mouth.


    I moaned at the sensation of my husband''s kiss.


    I wrapped my two arms around his neck so that he could even be closer to me while Tranz''s hand began to caress my arm up to my neck, and soon it traced my chest and stroked my nipples so I could no longer stop the moan from escaping my lips.


    When I was about to get burned by the heat brought by my husband''s gestures, we heard Lele cleared her throat. The 70 degree Celsius heat suddenly disappeared, but we kept looking at each other. I could feel that he''s longing for me, too, based on the erection of his lower part that even his wearing pants can''t hide the bulge.


    "Really, guys? Are you doing that in front of me and in front of the food? I still can remember thest time I went here, eh, you almost pushed Mina down the stairway, eh. Psh! If I know that if I didn''te that day, Mina would probably be hospitalized."


    Tranz draws his face near to my ear and whispered to me. "We''ll continue thister, Love..." He winked at me before returning to his seat.


    "I was too d that you came that day, Lele, because if you didn''t, I wouldn''t be able to forgive myself if something had happened to my wife and my baby." Tranz looked straight at Lele.


    I''m looking at Lele too, so her every emotion didn''t escape my eyes. The woman''s lips parted. She looked like that for a few seconds, and when she recovered from the shock, she smiled.


    "J-Jesus! You''re not kidding me, right?" She drank the juice before walking towards me. She hugged me. "Congrattions, Mina."


    "Thank you, Lele Lele''s ringing phone interrupted me from saying what I wanted to say.


    "Eh? Sure... Let''s meet today." Lele said to the person she was talking to before approaching Tranz. "Would you mind Mina and I go shopping again tomorrow?" "Where are you retaking my wife?"


    "Oh,e on. Don''t be too possessive there, my dear brother. We''re just going to buy baby kinds of stuff... Right, Mina?"


    I couldn''t answer, so I looked at Tranz. I want the answer will being from my husband because I don''t want him to me me if something happens again.


    "Fine." Tranz raised both his hands as a result of his surrender. "Just 3 hours, okay?"


    "What the fuck?" Lele was suddenly cheap. "Killjoy. But fine. Just 3 hours. Oh, I have to leave. I will be heading because I have to go somewhere. I need to see my boyfriend right now because I''m missing him so much." "Which mall are you going to?" Tranz asked his sister.


    "I don''t know yet, why? Want to tag along?"


    My husband shook his head before taking the table napkin and wiping his mouth. "I will take my wife tomorrow to the ce where you will meet. Is that all right?"


    Lele half smiled, but she can do nothing about it, especially since Tranz already decided.


    "It''s all right then. If you want, you can choose where your wife and I will go so that you can be sure of our whereabouts. "I could hear the sarcasm in Lele''s voice, so I smiled.


    "Sure," my husband replied with a smile, so Lele bid her goodbye to us.


    It''s their normal anyway.


    They are close, but often, they do not understand each other. Tranz has his mature side, while Lele is happy-go-lucky, and she can do everything she wants to do.


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    Now that Lele is not around, I didn''t know what to do. Even though our house was air-conditioned, I was sweating, and I was tempted by the heat in my body down to the middle of my thighs.


    In my peripheral vision, I could see my husband staring at me intently, so I took my fork and unintentionally cut therge chunk of meat. Because I swallowed arge amount of meat, I almost choked. I picked up the ss of water when Tranz handed it to me and helped me drink.


    "Take it easy, Love," he lovingly whispered while caressing my back.


    "Thank you," I answered when I felt better. "Are you still going to eat?"


    When I looked at him, there was a yful smile on his lips.


    "Yeah. I want to eat seafood. Your-" He stopped talking and looked down at me. "Fresh oysters. That''s what I want to eat." He took me by the hand and helped me to my feet. Because he was tall, I looked up at him. "You''re the one I want to eat now, Love, can I?" he said in a husky voice.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    This is what you have been waiting for, Mina. You will be making love with your husband again. This is also your chance to get along with your spouse. "L-Love..."


    I was about to grab him with a kiss when he grabbed me by the waist and carried me to the empty part of the table. He hurriedly took off my pants I was wearing and my underwear. When the oyster he was saying was exposed, without warning, he brought his face close to it and sucked it with his mouth.

 Chapter 11: SWEET HUSBAND

    My every moans filled our house because of every movement of my husband''s tongue in my womanhood; it brought thousands of electrifying sensations. He was expertly licking and sucking the thing between my thighs. My head is moving because of the sensation. He was making me happy. I even held him through his hair and pushed his face even closer to the middle of my thigh.


    Every stroke of my husband''s tongue on my femininity is making me crazy because of the mixed tickle and sensation I''m feeling. I bit my lower lip as he inserted his finger inside me. He caressed it and then inserted it again. "M-make it f-faster, Love..." I seemed to be delusional with pleasure, and when the heat rose from my stomach down to my womanhood, I softly cried out.


    From kneeling in front of me, Tranz stood up. "Now, it''s my turn..." There''s a yful smirk stered on his lips. "Come here, Love..." he said, and then he extended his hand to me. I reached for it, and he helped me to my feet. Because he was tall, I looked up at him. I sped my two hands around his neck, and he slowly brought his face closer to mine.


    He kissed me. A kiss without reservation. A kiss that was saying he''s longing for me.


    His hands began to crawl towards my chest.


    "Tsk! I really hate this kind of stuff," he snapped, referring to my bra. Our lips parted first when he took off the clothes I was wearing. "Turn around, Love," he whispered, so I obeyed hismand.


    I turned around, and he immediately took off my bra. I lost my breath when he started rubbing my chest. He''s ying my nipples between his fingers so I can feel the stiffness of my nipples. While he was ying with my chest, he was giving a little kiss on my back too.


    This sensation is giving me like I took Aphrodisiac because of the height of my sex hormones just as now that my estrogen level has risen, so it''s like I''m going crazy with every caress my husband does on my body. My knees were weakening, so I held on to the table while breathing deeply.


    Tranz stopped what he was doing to my nipples, and then his hand traveled from my nape down to my waist. He even seemed to draw his finger with each stroke of his hand intentionally gently. Tranz touched my hip then he spunks my ass. He slightly opened my two legs after he undressed me.


    "L-Love ..." I said because this is the first time we will do this position.


    I was nervous and, at the same time, excited about my new experience.


    When my husband took off his clothes, he kissed me again on the back towards my butt. Since I didn''t expect what he would do, I was surprised when he lightly pped both my buttocks.


    "Say that you want me, Love," he whispered as he started to y with my femininity again with his stirring manhood.


    He seemed to be tempting me when he put it in and out of my hole, so I closed my eyes. He spunks my ass again, and then he stroked me up and down with his manhood.


    "Enter that thing on me, L-Love..." I ordered him because I couldn''t control myself anymore.


    I tried to reach his hips so that he could bring his manhood closer to my readiness. It didn''t take any longer when he suddenly put his manhood inside my cunt.


    At first, he only makes the plunge slowly. But eventually, it became fast, and he seemed greedy to bring his long and fat manhood in and out of me. While he was doing the pleasure at my hole, he also didn''t let go of my chest. He blesses it with his two expert hands.


    "Ahh, m-make it faster, Love!" I plead as I bite my lip.


    "Happy?" Tranz asked me.


    We are here in our room and resting. We were both tired because aside from the table, we also went to the sink to have sex, even in the living room. As he sat on the sofa, I was on hisp and seemed to be an expert raising and lowering my hips to his manhood.


    I yed with his haired-chest. "So much. I''m happy, Love, because you''re happy too... "I stopped talking because I was in tears. "I''m happy, Love, because you''re not mad at me anymore." My tears flowed one after another, so he got up immediately.


    He also helped me to sit up and turned me to hug him.


    "I realized something when I heard you were hurting earlier. I love you, Mina, and whatever you did in the past, I have forgiven you. I hope what happened before will not happen again." He kissed me on the hair. "I cannot live without you. You are my life, Mina. Then and until now. You know you are the only one I have loved from then until now."


    My heart was filled with happiness because of what he said, so I hugged him tightly, and on his chest, I cried.


    "I-I can''t live without you, too. My life was empty during the days you hated me, Love. I really can''t do without you.


    35


    I cried these past few days because of the sadness and pain; now, I am happy because my husband and I are doing well.


    This is all I''m waiting for. We are back to normal.


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    Tranz let go of me. He touched my chin, and he lifted my face. Our eyes met. He wiped the tears from my face.


    "That''s enough ... I don''t want to see you crying again, especially if I''m the reason." He nted a kiss in both my eyes. "I''ll promise that I will love you more for the rest of my life."


    "I promise you that too, Love. Your child and I will love only you."


    I saw Tranz, stunned by what I said. But then he tried to smile.


    "Let''s have ate lunch, Love," he said to me. "I know you''re still hungry."


    I nodded because he was right. "I''ll just prepare our food "


    "Nah, don''t bother. We will eat outside. I will not return to thepany today so that I can have time with you."


    "Are you sure?" My eyes widened because of what I heard.


    "Of course." He slightly pinched the bridge of my nose before lifting me to the bathroom.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!

 Chapter 12: SHE鈥橲 A SNAKE

    Today is the second best thing that ever happened in my life because the first was when I found out I was pregnant. The reason now is that Tranz and I are loving each other.


    As he said, we ate outside. He is back to his gentle self again. And I know that all the good things he did to me aren''t just for show.


    It was past seven o''clock when we got home. We didn''t bother to eat anymore because we were both still full. He just gave me milk, and since I haven''t slept welltely, I was immediately visited by drowsiness and fell asleep.


    A gentle caress on my cheek was the reason I woke up.


    "Good morning, beautiful ..." Tranz greeted me and kissed me on the lips. "You have to wake up because my good sister has been calling."This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    I rubbed my eyes. "Good morning, Love. What time is it?" I got up, and he helped me.


    Because my spirit finally wakes now, I noticed that the only top he was wearing was an apron. I don''t know what''s the right word, but for me, my husband is the cutest because of what he''s wearing. And he''s a hotty, primarily that the apron didn''tpletely hide his body.


    I sat on the side of the bed and hugged her around the waist. I buried my face in his stomach. "Why do you smell garlic, Love?"


    "I cooked fried rice. Don''t you like the smell?"


    I shuddered because a matter of fact, I liked the mixture of Tranz''s manly scent and the aroma of the garlic.


    I looked up and sniffed. "I love you..."


    "And I love you too, so stand there because your lips are tempting me again. Get up if you don''t want me to eat your oyster again."


    I love the idea, but I promised Lele that we would go shopping, so I stood up.


    Tranz almost led me down the stairs to make sure I didn''t fall. I was happy, but I couldn''t exin the strange beating of my heart. Something is bothering me, and I don''t know what it is.


    I suddenly felt nervous for an inexplicable reason, but I just ignored it. It may be normal for a pregnant woman to feel this way.


    I no longer have to bother myself with bad thoughts because my husband and I are fine. I need to focus my mind on the important things even though we haven''t talked about my pregnancy yet.


    Last night I wanted to ask him if he would like to apany me to my next visit to my OB, but I chose not to for fear that he would not like what I had to say.


    I snapped out when I heard there''s a sound of Tranz pulling into the chair. He grabbed me by the shoulder and helped me to sit down. He put an amount of food on my te before he sat down next to me. "What''s bothering you, Love?"


    "H-Ha?" I almost choked on his question, so I drank some water. "Nothing, Love."


    "Nothing? I''ve been calling you three times, but you don''t seem to hear me." I heard her deep sigh. "Is it about your pregnancy?"


    It''s a good thing that he opened the topic, but my tongue stuck out, so I couldn''t speak.


    "When is your next check-up schedule? I''m going with you.


    99


    I suddenly turned to him because of what he said. "R-Really, Love?"


    "Of course"


    I hugged him tightly and repeatedly say my gratitude. He also hugged me and even kissed my hair.


    "Let''s eat..." He smiled.


    We were in the middle of a meal when the doorbell rang. I was about to get up, but Tranz stopped me immediately. He said he would take care of it, and I would continue eating. I nodded and continued eating, but it must have been more than five minutes, but my husband was still noting back, so I got up.


    I walked to the door, but I was still in the living room when I heard the familiar voice.


    Lily?


    I frowned as I walked to the door because it was as if someone was tickling her cunt when Lilyughed.


    I was about to call Tranz when I heard the words from Lily, so I hid on the wall and just peeked at them.


    "Don''t you dare, Tranz, baby, because when I lose all my sanity, I''ll kick your ass, okay?"


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    What does she mean?


    Suddenly my heart beat faster at the words Lily uttered. She''s like a superior between them. And who is she to boss my husband around?!


    My eyes narrowed, and I was ready to rush them when Lily spoke again.


    "Leave her before I mess up everything, okay? Bye, baby love... Ow, by the way, give this to Mina. I was the one who cooked that. Don''t taste, okay? Especially you have this bad habit of tasting any dishes." My tears begin to shed as I ran upstairs to our room. I locked myself in the bathroom. Inside the bathroom, I cried and cried.


    Damn you two! Damn you!!!


    I''m not that person who likes to swear but what they did to me was too much!


    When did you start fooling me, Tranz?! You animals!!!


    I was right all along. My husband is cheating on me! I hope


    I hope he didn''t bother to show me his good side if he intends to divorce me!


    A series of knocks stopped me from my tears. "Love, are you done eating?"


    Your words are deadliest than any venomous snakesbined, Tranz! I really hate you for making me feel unloved!


    "Y-yeah..." I answered him as I bite my lower lip.


    "Can I take a shower with my beautiful wife?"


    Even though I couldn''t see him, my eyes were intense staring at the door where I knew he was just outside. If the sight of evil were deadly, this dickhead mouth might burst! "I''m almost done. Can you take a bath downstairs?"


    "Are you sure you''re okay?"


    "Yeah... I just want Lele, and I go shopping early so I can get home early." I wanted to apud myself because I didn''t get to stutter.


    But God knows how I hate the man behind the door.


    "Did you see Lily and me talking, Love?"


    s! You know the reason! Amazing!


    Fuck you, Tranz! Fuck you!


    I made a long face because of his question.


    "Huh? Where?" I don''t want to argue now, so I''d better not face him.


    "A-ah ... Nevermind, Love. Just take a quick shower and don''t soak in the water, okay?"


    "Yeah..."


    "I''ll just take a shower downstairs."


    "Cool ..."


    I closed my eyes tightly before looking at myself in the mirror.


    What am I missing? Am I not beautiful? Am I the type of woman who should throw away when they get bored?


    "I-is it my fault, or Tranz only has itchy testicles?!" My eyes were sharp, looking at my reflection in the mirror. "I hate you," I uttered. For whom I said, that''s I do not know. I know there will be a time that I can make him pay. Make them pay for breaking my heart!

 Chapter 13: WITH A STRANGER IN A BED

    "What''s the matter?"


    From staring outside, I looked up to see Lele. We are here at her friend''s restaurant. I think we''ve been here for almost an hour, but I haven''t even reduced the food on my te.


    "Nothing ..." I don''t want if I will tell Lele the truth because it might reach Tranz''s daddy. As much as possible, I want Tranz and I to fix any trouble between us.


    It was our decision to get married, so it was onlymon that when there was a problem between the two of us, we were the only ones to fix it.


    What if his decision to divorce you is fixed, Mina? Can you do anything else?


    Even if I try to forget the conversation I heard between Lily and my husband, and I still can''t help myself to felt betrayed.


    I let out a long sigh. It''s tiring to meet other people''s expectations, especially when the one who wants to impress is a simple person like me. I''m not that beautiful, especially whenpared to Lily, because even though Lily only worked at the club, she is still beautiful and sexy. So it was effortless for her to seduce a man, even with a wife just like Tranz.


    "Don''t you like the taste of food here?" Lele asked again. I could see the concern on her face as she looked at me.


    "Ah. I''m still full, eh. I''m sorry, "I reasoned. All I want now is to go home and rest. Even though I haven''t done anything yet, my body is exhausted.


    "Crazy." Sheughed. "Why are you sorry? Okay, what do you want to do? So, maybe let''s go shopping?''


    "It''s even better."


    We stood up together and left the restaurant. Everyone is distracted by us, especially Lele is with me. She''s an eyecatcher because she''s an artist.


    We were about to enter the boutique where I could buy baby items when I spotted a familiar face.


    "Lily?" I uttered. What the fuck are you doing here?


    The woman was wearing a crop top so I could see her body exposed. She was wearing short shorts so that I could see her crotch. Her waist-length hair is now blonde, so she looks like a foreigner. Behind the woman followed the young men who were obviously tempted by the woman''s charm.


    This moment seemed coincidental because just in front of me was the ss wall of this boutique. I stared at my reflection, and I couldn''t help but grin bitterly. Even though my stomach isn''t big yet, I''m already wearing a maternity dress that reaches up to my legs. My hair is ponytailed, and some strands are loosened up, so my hair is a bit messy. And since I recently just regained sleep, the ck under my eyes was still noticeable. I even look like 40 years old in how I look today. "Mina, are you okay?" Lele even tapped me on the shoulder, so I turned to her. I nodded.


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    I was about to enter the boutique when in the west wing of this mall, I saw Tranz walking!


    What the fuck! What the fuck are you doing here, Tranz ?!


    "Let''s go." Lele pulled me into the boutique so I could do nothing but drift with her.


    I want to confront Tranz, but when I think about it, I already felt weak. Not even to step my feet towards him, I could not do.


    "Wait here, Mina. I have to take this call ... "Lily raised her hand holding a cell phone, so I nodded.


    I closed my eyes tightly and held the wall of this boutique because I felt dizzy. My sight is spinning, and I am nauseous.


    "Are you okay, Miss?" There was a hand held me in my arm. I know it''s a guy even if I don''t look at him because of his voice. I want to remove his hand, but this is not the right time for me to pretend to be Maria ra because I am sure I will fall when he leaves me.


    "H-help me, please ..." I begged while my eyes still close.


    I felt his hand on my side, while one of his close supporting my hand.


    "Take it easy, Miss..."


    I didn''t correct the way he called me because of how bad I felt. As hemanded, I walked slowly until he supported me to sit down.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    I also kept my eyes closed for about a few minutes until I feltfortable. I opened my eyes, and the face of the man who had helped me was exposed to my sight.


    "Have some water, Miss..." He handed me bottled water. I looked at him because I was reluctant to ept the water he was offering. "Don''t worry. That water is safe. It''s still sealed so I''m sure I haven''t reduced it yet. "I don''t know if he''s joking or what.


    Where is Lele?


    Reluctantly, I reached for the water and drank it. I drank almost half as well. And before I knew it, my surroundings were dark.


    "Ouch..." I shook my head when I woke up. My head hurts, and it feels like it''s breaking. "Where is Lele?" I no longer know what happened to me. "What time is it?" At this point, I roamed my eyes all over where I was and almost screamed when I saw the man hugging my waist!

 CHAPTER 14: TO THE RESCUE

    Who are you?!


    The man''s face is hidden, so I couldn''t see his face. All I could see was his exposed back and his arm wrapped around me.


    I couldn''t help but be hysterical because of the man next to me in bed. I repeatedly hit the man with the pillow until he woke up. He got up and looked at me. He was stunned for a moment before smirking at me. "Good morning, beautiful ..." he greeted me foolishly.


    I know this man! This is the man who offered me water when I was at the mall! This piece of shit!


    My eyes narrowed, and I immediately pped with my hand on his cheek. He even turned his face to the right because of the force of my p on him. "You are an animal! What did you do to me?!" I shouted and pped him again and again while I cried.


    I stood up and wrapped the nket I had held around my body. I was about to look for my clothes, but he immediately pulled me, so Iy down again. He directly oveid me, so I shouted. I pushed him with all my might, but I wasn''t strong enough to stop him from doing what he was doing. He kissed me on the neck down to my chest, and I was even more stunned when he tore the nket that covered my body.


    I coughed as he strangled me in the neck while forcing my leg to open with his foot.


    "P-please s-stop..." I stammered because I was having trouble breathing. Even with difficulty, I still tried to remove his hand that was still choking on my neck.


    My eyes were getting bigger, and my legs were shaking because I was having a hard time catching air. I thought it was the end of me, but suddenly the door opened so to the shock of the man who tried to rape me it stood up. "Who are you?!" he asked an angry question to the neer, and I can''t see his face yet because I''m still catching my breath. My widened eyes were focused only on the back of the man who attempted to rape me.


    But the neer did not even bother to answer the viinous man. To my surprise, he immediately grabbed the man, and in a sh, the man who was with me earlier in bed was startled.


    I froze in shock.


    "Mina, put on your clothes!" the neer seemed to be shouting angrily at me. The man''s voice was familiar, so when I looked at him, I realized that I knew the man. That was Seth. The sister of Dr. Tricia Capestrana.


    Seth and I stared at each other for a moment so I could see the burning anger in his eyes. I thought when he acted, he would approach me, but I was wrong because Seth went to the man and immediately stepped on him. All I could think was that he was done, but he wasn''t yet, because it seemed like that the bad guy was just cotton, that Seth violently constructed the man up then rained down a series of blows. The man tried to retaliate with a punch but could do nothing.


    I didn''t expect Seth to be strong, and he could easily beat the man who was abusing me because the man''s body was enormouspared to Seth''s.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    Seth punched the man in the face so hard that the man copsed. Fearing that Tricia''s sister might kill the man, I stood up without thinking I was still naked.


    I immediately approached Seth and hugged him. "T-that''s enough, please ..." I begged while crying. "Y-you don''t h-have to do this. Stop..."


    "Damn it, Mina! Get dressed!" he screamed, so I cringe in shock. I did not move immediately.


    Seth let go of me and headed to the bed. He picked up the nket and went back to where I was. His face was serious, but not once did he look at my body. When he got close to me, he carefully wrapped the nket around me. When he was sure that there was no more skin to be seen on me, he then looked at my body.


    His gaze traveled all over me, and it stopped in my neck; then I saw the tension of his jaw, and I heard his furious moan.


    "Are you okay?" Despite his furious looks, he asked me a gentle question.


    I couldn''t answer right away because of the mixed emotions I was feeling. Fear, remorse, anger, and self-pity. Those are the emotions that dominate me.


    When Seth put his hand on my shoulder, I cringed. It was unintentional. Unconsciously my body reacted like that.


    He sighed deeply. "It''s okay, Mina. I have no intention of hurting you. I''m just here to help you." When he looked up, his eyes went to my back. "Get dressed first." I nodded before I turned my back on him.


    My body was shaking, and my knees were weakening as I stepped. Due to the extreme tension, I did not realize that I had stepped on the nket covering my body. The cold tiles I expected to partake in my body didn''t happen because Seth''s hands caught up with me.


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    He effortlessly put me in his arms, and he took me to the bathroom. He put me in the bathtub and turned on the faucet himself.


    "I''ll leave you here,¡± he said goodbye to me before he finally left. When Seth disappeared from my sight, I then shed all my tears. I cried and cried as if there was no morning toe.


    The truth is I am scared.


    I''m scared of Tranz.


    I was scared for myself.


    And most of all, I was afraid of the possible consequences of the child in my womb.


    "What a fool you are, Mina!" I repeatedly pped my cheek. Strongly and unhesitatingly, I hurt myself. "W-why did you trust the man y-you don''t know?! Are you that stupid?! Where''s your sanity and how about your parents taught you! Stupid!!" I shouted and repeatedly hit myself.


    When I was satisfied, I stopped hurting myself. I wiped my face, which was now blurred with tears.


    I touched my stomach. "I''m sorry, baby. I''m sorry if Mommy was weak," I said to the little life in my womb.

 CHAPTER 15: ACCUSATION

    I''m tired and I want to go home to rest. But my fear outweighs the tiredness I feel. I had already finished taking a bath but I just stayed here in the bathroom while sitting on the cold floor tiles. I don''t have any clothes yet and my only defense against the cold is myself. I hugged my knee as my chin rested on my knee.


    I wondered what I would say to Tranz. I was thinking about how I could exin to him that for the second time it happened again. I woke up in another room, but this time, I had another man with me.


    I closed my eyes tightly and let myself release all my resentment by crying.


    Why has my life been like this? Where am Icking so I am being punished like this? What wrong with me?


    In an instant, my happy married life suddenly copsed because of my negligence.


    Am I really careless, or is there just someone behind my misfortune?


    I was aroused by what I thought and tried to remember in my mind what happened when I first woke up next to another man.


    I was with Lele at the mall then, but that time it wasn''t just the two of us because she was with her boyfriend. I was with them from morning until her boyfriend writhed in stomach ache. They left me at the restaurant for Lele to take her boyfriend to the hospital.


    When they left, I was about to leave the restaurant too when Lily came. She was with someone. Even when I suspected the two of them, I didn''t harbor any resentment towards Lily, especially since Tranz and I moved to Man. Lily and I talked for a while, then herpanion agreed to have a dessert. I declined but Lily insisted that''s why I ordered ice cream. But before the ice cream arrived, they left because of an urgent matter.


    When I tasted the ice cream I suddenly felt dizzy and just like what happened yesterday, I fainted.


    But at first I just woke up alone. I thought then there would be no problem but when Tranz changed and his dealings with me grew cold I talked to him. That was the first time I saw him get angry. But we also got along well. The situation only got really worse when I got pregnant and he had an ident.


    But my husband is too kind to fogive me. Because for the second time he forgave me.


    But the past keeps repeating itself. And this time my sin became worse. It was a big mistake to trust that nothing would happen to me.


    Hopefully, when I saw Lily at the mall yesterday, I didn''t neglect her appearance.


    I wish I had just told Lele that I saw Lily at the mall.


    If I only knew you were like this when fighting, Lily, I would have been even smarter. What am I against a cunning like you?!


    But I will not allow myself to be defeated without even resisting. I will not allow myself not to tell Tranz everything.


    Are you stupid, Mina? Do you think Tranz will believe you? Do you think your husband will listen to you?


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    I was almost depressed at thest thought. Because I couldn''t help but think that maybe Tranz was also one of the one who set-up me especially that I saw him yesterday at the mall.


    All I had to do now was talk to Tranz, then Lily. If talking to my husband''s mistress would be the cause of my family''s security I would do everything to get us back to normal.


    Because of that thought I had hope. I hurriedly got dressed and got out of the bath. But I was shocked at what I had saw.


    "Lily ordered that to me..."


    Seth held the man''s hand as thettery on the floor. The man looked pitiful because his lip and eyebrows were cracked. The blood had dried up because of Seth did to him. Most of all, Seth''s foot was on the cheek of the man I didn''t know until now.


    "Don''t lie! Who ?! Who ordered you to treat Mr. Ratcliffe''s wife like this ?!" Seth asked the man angrily but he just smiled and didn''t speak so when Seth kicked him hard in the face his teeth erupted and he lost consciousness.


    I ran over to Seth and pulled him by the arm.


    "Stop that, Seth. I think you killed that person," I gasped in surprise.


    When Seth looked at me, I saw an emotion that I could not name.


    "You''re too naive, Mina. You are not aware of the intention of those who around you. There are people who wants to hurt you. They''re just around you, but because you are so kind and trusting, you are doomed!" he shouted at thest thing he said.


    "But I don''t like what you''re doing! Instead of us handing him over to the police, look what you did! We might even get caught because of what you did!"


    "Do you think, your husband will allow that?" he sarcastically asked me so I fell silent. "What d-do you mean?"


    He grabbed my chin and lifted. "Your husband is keeping his name clean as clear water, Mrs. Ratcliffe, so he would rather have that man salvaged than be caught by the police and make a noise that will tarnish his name." "M-my husband isn''t like that," I stuttered defending Tranz. When the way he smirked made a sound, all my negative emotions were turned to him. "Oh, you! Do you think that you are very smart? What do you think of yourself? Crap! And why are you here, ha? It''s just amazing that you''re here and you know where I am and you know my situation ?! And why are you like that? You have no right to think my husband so badly! Have you meet him?!" annoyed, I shouted at him. "Whoa, Mina. I can''t believe you''re telling me that nonsense now. Is that how you thank the person who helped you?"


    Out of frustration I pped him. "Maybe you know Lily! Maybe you are his aplice so that my husband and I can break up!" He did not speak. And for a moment I saw in him the shock. "Yeah, that''s right! I am right, right? Lily is on your side! With the number of men in het life back then, I wouldn''t be surprised if you were one of his men! And because Lily likes Tranz and you like me, you two and Lily nned to ruined us! Shame on you!"


    I almost had a difficulty on breathing because of the speed of my speech, but to my dismay he justughed so I pped him hard in the face before I hurried out of that room.


    It''s not like I''m easy to judge people especially that I''m indebted to Seth, but that''s the only reason I can think of. I could suspect nothing but Lily. I also knew that Lily could not do her n alone, so I knew she had an aplice. I know that the questions in my mind will be answered soon.

 CHAPTER 16: VERGE OF DEATH

    I hurriedly stopped the taxi and rode off unconsciously. All I know now is that I am in trouble when Tranz gets to know what happened today what happened earlier because I was in bed with another man.


    I do not know what to do. All I wanted to happen was for me to go home and exin everything to Tranz. My only concern is how I will exin everything to my husband. "Ma''am, where are you going?"


    I immediately wiped away the tears when the driver turned to look at me.


    "In S-south Ridge Vige, Sir," I said despite sobbing. I am very thankful that the driver is no longer curious. I also don''t want to talk because my emotions only get worse.


    When I arrived at the vige gate, I noticed that I didn''t have my cell phone, especially my purse, so I didn''t have any money to pay the driver. So what I did was I took off my bracelet and that''s what I handed to the driver. "That''s all I can give, sir. I don''t have cash. You can sell that, "I exined confusedly as I looked out the window.


    "You don''t have to do this, Ma''am. You don''t need to pay. The ride is free for you.


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    I read no other emotions in the man''s face, rather, what I see on his face are pity and understanding.


    "But, sir, it''s okay," I insisted and handed him my bracelet. "Please ept this so I can go home."


    He let out a long sigh before he epted the bracelet. I nodded before hurriedly getting out of the car. When I got down, I ran to the gate. Good thing that the guard saw me right away so they opened the gate right away. The guard offers to take me to our house using the golf cart, so I agreed. But what I did is a big mistake, because it was as if I had just hastened my suffering.


    Outside our gate, Tranz was there and waiting! His face''s still unclear because and I''m still a long way from him.


    "K-Kuya B-Bert, j-just leave me here." I could hardly learn to speak because of my nervousness. Fortunately, the guard understood so he stopped immediately.


    "If there is a problem, Ma''am, just let us know. It''s not that I''m scaring you, butst night, Sir Tranz was very angry while was looking for you. So if you need help don''t hesitate to tell us."


    I just nodded and thanked him before getting down. I could barely step on my feet out of fear for my husband.


    But Tranz makes a move. His eyebrows furrowed as he approached me. What happened next was what I expected.


    As I thought he would do, he pped me hard in the face. When I was about to fall on the ground, he violently grabbed my arm and erected me.


    "I didn''t know that I married a slut! It was a mistake to marry you, Mina, because you can''t be trusted!" she shouted so I bowed down.


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    I sumbed to the pain and the intensity of the embarrassment gets even more, and there were people around us who started whispering. I didn''t know that these mighty people would stop on their everyday routine just to watch a scandalous act.


    "P-please, Tranz, d-don''t do this here, please. It''s embarrassing-Ouch!" I shouted while holding my hair as he pulled it.


    "Are you embarrassed ?! You are ashamed of the people here, but you are not ashamed of yourself?! That you even have created a scandal that will ruin my name!" He grabbed me by the nape and stood me upright, then he presented me to the people just watching as my husband hurt me. "Look at my wife! Look straight to her! From being a farmer''s daughter, I brought her out to poverty! But look at what this lowlife gave me in return! She cheated on me twice! She''s already hooked up with two different men! "


    The murmur grew louder. Instead of castigating Tranz for hurting and humiliating me, they keep on mocking me instead. Their allegation has no truth at all. They make fun of me even though they do not know what happened to me. Someone was still taking videos andughing at me.


    But I could do nothing. Because even to speak, to tell the truth, I have no strength. I didn''t have the strength to exin that I was innocent and I didn''t want what happened to me.


    "And did you know where my good wife came from?! From her man! He slept next to another man!"


    My sobs became intense as I cried. "T-that''s not true, Tranz, I-I never cheated on you. I-I love you. I love you so much and you know you''re the only man in my life. I-I love you, so I will never cheat on you ...


    "You''re not just a whore, Mina, you''re a liar too."


    I felt my cheek thicken because of the force of the p he awarded me. I slumped down on the floor and almost lost consciousness when blood began to flow from the middle of my thigh. I was afraid when I asked Tranz for help.


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    "T-Tranz... H-help me ..." I begged but he was like a nail driven into his position.


    I was crying as I raised my hand for help but no one tried to approach to help me.


    "M-my baby. Help me... Please, save my baby ... "I tried to stand up but I didn''t have the strength.


    I begged Tranz to help me but I saw him shook his head before he turned his back on me. "It''s better this way, Mina ..." he said. "It''s better to lose that child so we can both live in peace..."


    He started walking and he didn''t even bother to look at me.


    This is not the Tranz I know. He wasn''t the Tranz who promised in front of the altar that I would be loved. And most of all, he''s not my husband who would leave me in this situation as if he was letting me die. "T-Tranz, d-don''t do this. Don''t leave me ..."


    I almost went crazy because of the pain in my belly. But I have to fight this weakness inside me. For me, and my child.


    I tried to get up, but even to move my hand I couldn''t. I was about to give up when the guard rushed towards me. I even saw Dra. Capestrana before the darkness sumbed me.

 CHAPTER 17: LOSING HER SANITY

    I slowly opened my eyes. The first thing that I saw was the white ceiling of where I was. At first, I didn''t even know where I was. But when it urred to me that I might be in another bed with someone else, my system suddenly woke up. I was about to get up but I was stunned by the sudden drawing of pain in my belly.


    "Aw, it hurts..." I whispered while holding my stomach.


    Because what happened yesterday was like a rolled tape on a show that slowly flowed through me so I was hysterical.


    "My baby!" I shouted sharply, but I could not hear my own voice. I averted my eyes to where I was and it appears that I was in the hospital. Only now did I notice that I had dextrose attached to my hand.


    Although I wanted to get up, I restrained myself from doing anything. I didn''t make a move for fear that something bad might happen to my child. Where is Tranz?


    I shook my head at my own question. I''m so stupid to look for him at this time. Didn''t my husband just leave me in the middle of my bad situation?


    Everything is okay, Mina... I calm myself down. At least in this way, I can ease my heart.


    I closed my eyes, but I did not expect to be fell asleep.


    I woke up because of the noise I was hearing. Unlike when I woke up earlier, I didn''t feel groggy


    "Good that you''re awake..." said the baritone voice so I turned to where the seemingly familiar voice came from.


    My eyes almost widened when I saw Seth, Tricia''s brother.


    "What are you doing here?"


    The man approached me and showed me his scrub suit. "Apparently, I''m your doctor ..." he replied smiling, so I was able to see his perfectly white teeth.


    I even looked around because I wasn''t convinced by what he said. I don''t know if what he says that he is a doctor is true.


    All I need to talk to is Tricia.


    "Where is Tricia?" I want to know how the baby in my womb is doing but I don''t want the answer toe from this man himself. "D-did my husband visit here?"


    He took the chair and sat on the side of my bed. I could see sympathy in his eyes.


    "Tranz didn''te here even once, Mina ..."


    I lie down because of his answer. "You''re lying. My husband could not bear not to visit me. You can go now. And please, stop fooling out of me. I want to rest." I closed my eyes but immediately opened it again when he held my hand. I was going to scold him but I saw he was taking my blood pressure.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    "Your BP is normal, but we have to undergo another blood test for us to determine if your telet count is okay. Because otherwise you will have to undergo a blood transfusion again, Mina. "


    Despite what he said I still couldn''t believe he was a doctor.


    "Tricia is the one I need to talk to, Dr. Capestrana. " I made my voice formal, to let him know that I was serious. "I want to know from her the condition of my baby."


    Seth stared at me. I don''t like the way he stared at me, because that''s also the way the taxi driver stared at me yesterday. He pities me. And I don''t want him to feel sorry for me.


    "Don''t look at me like that, Seth. Don''t look at me like I''m some kind of a ne''er-do-well. Don''t pity me, because that''s thest thing I need from you. "


    He let out a deep sigh before he stood up. "I''ll summon Tricia here. Just wait here. And please, don''t do anything-"


    "Stupid?" I sarcastically asked. "Don''t worry because you don''t have to tell me about that. I''m using my initiative."


    He raised both his hands as if he''s surrendering before leaving the room.


    I didn''t wait long because just a few minutester the door opened and Tricia entered, followed by Seth. Like his brother she was also wearing a scrub suit.


    Tricia smiled at me, but it was just a forced smile so I was overwhelmed with nervousness.


    "How are you, Mina?" She immediately questioned me. She checked me just like what Seth did.


    "I''m fine, Tricia. Thanks to you. Because if you didn''te I don''t know what I would do. I don''t know what I would do if I lose my baby. How''s my baby?" I smiled as I waited for her answer. Her forceful smile waspletely gone. She took my hand, and barely squeezed it.


    I thought she would answer my question, but I was wrong because ...


    "Shall we call your parents so they know your situation?"


    "No," I answered immediately. "I''m fine. I''m fine. I don''t want to give my parents a problem anymore. They are old so they may not be able to cope. " I was stunned for a moment. "And one more thing, I know Tranz and I can fix the problem between us. What happened was just a misunderstanding. It''s not my fault. "I looked at Seth. "And your brother knows that. He is the one who can prove that I am innocent. And besides, the man admitted that Lily is to me for everything." "Lily?" Tricia''s question to me seemed even more confused so I nodded.


    "Let''s not talk about her, please. Can I sit down? My back is sore." Seth immediately approached me and helped me to sit up. I could almost catch my breath when I sat down. "Gezz! Why I am being like this? It''s like I''ve been lying down for a week so my body feels like this."


    "Don''t you remember, Mina?" Tricia asked me worriedly.


    "About what?" I looked back and forth between the two of them.


    "It''s better that you rest first, Mina. We will tell you everything when you are fully recovered-"


    "No, Tricia. You have to tell me right now. I''m fine! I just want to know if my baby is strong! I just want to know if he''s okay! "I cried and my tears slowly rolled down my cheeks. I was shaking tantly. I held my head as if I was going to lose my mind. "I don''t remember anything, Tricia... Why don''t I remember anything?!" I touched my stomach. "A-and w-why does it seems like" I put my hand over my mouth before I cried. "O-oh, God!"

 CHAPTER 18: NO HOPE

    I was hysterical. I banged my head repeatedly so Seth came up to me and held my hand. Tricia''s face shows that she is also having a hard time but she keeps her demeanor professional. I struggled from Seth''s grip on me, and when I could finally get out I hit him hard on the chest. I did it over and over again, but he didn''t even budge and didn''t even stop me for what I did.


    "W-where is my son! Give him back to me! Please, oh, God! " Because with each movement of my hand the needle pierced my flesh, I scrambled to remove the needle that binds the dextrose attached to me. I beg to look at Tricia. "Please, Tricia, we''re friends, aren''t we? I-I want you to tell me that my s-son is okay. I want you to tell me that he is still in my womb!" I shouted thest word.


    If anyone sees me, they''ll say I''m crazy. I could no longer control the rush of emotions that engulfed my feelings.


    I was too devastated, even though I still don''t quite remember what happened to me.


    I held Seth''s hand. My eyes begged when I looked at him. For the first time, I felt like he was the only person who could help with my problem.


    "T-tell me everything, Seth, please. I want to hear the truth. You''re my doctor, right? I will believe every word you say. Just tell me what happened to us to my baby... "I begged him.


    For now, I will entrust my life to him. As if my life depended on him. On the words he would say, my life depended.


    "I am trusting you, Seth ... I will entrust my life to you. It''s up to you how you end my suffering."


    "Mina ..." He looks at me intently. And when he looked at Tricia, thetter nodded at him so I sobbed even more.


    Tears welled up in my eyes one after another. I don''t want to ept it but I have to cope with whatever I hear from the siblings.


    "It has been a week since we rescued you from your husband''s cruelty. You fainted that day if you still remember. And you bleed too. " I nodded, meaning I understood him. "When we took you here to the hospital" The man stopped talking, but I seemed to know what he was going to say. "Your child is gone, Mina ..." He bows his head. "If only your husband had caught up with you and not left you, or if someone had just helped you, your son would have survived... I am sorry ..." He can barely speak so I can feel in his voice that he feels sorry for me. That he''s sorry for what happened to me and my baby.


    But because of what he said my ears tingled. "Sorry? You''re sorry now, huh? That''s bullshit!" I grabbed him by the cor, but just like what I did earlier when I hurt him, he just let me so the anger red up even more in my heart. "You are proud to say that you''re a doctor, but what?! What happened?! My son died because you did nothing! You didn''t do your job as a doctor! You useless bastard! Now, you''ll tell me that you''re sorry?!''


    "Mina, you have to understand that it''s not our fault ..." Tricia''s voice was understanding when she spoke. In her voice, she conveyed that she understood what I was going through.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    I burst into tears as I shook my head. "What happened was your brother''s fault, Tricia!" I shouted at the woman, then forced to stand up but Seth immediately stopped me. Seth turned to Tricia and nodded, after that, the female doctor walkout. When Tricia was gone I grinned as I stared at Seth. "You like me, right?" He didn''t answer so Iughed out loud as my tears flow in my eyes. "You like me, don''t you? I am right?! You want me!!!" My voice broke the silence of the hospital. "You like me, and for Tranz and me to break up, you and Lily have to make a way for us to break up!"


    I pped Seth hard in the face, but he didn''t say a thing.


    "Is Lily that good in bed that you gave her whatever she asked for ?!"


    "You don''t know what you''re saying, Mina." He stood up.


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    I saw him take the syringe from the table so I stood up. Even though it''s hard for me to move, I stood up and seemed crazy when I took off my hospital gown. I only had panties so my chest was exposed when I waspletely naked. I took him by the hand and faced him to me.


    His eyes widened looking at me, particrly at my naked body.


    I took his hand and spontaneously ced it on my chest. "This is what you want, right?! You want to taste me so you killed my baby?! This is it! Fuck me- "I was startled when something came out of my stomach. It seems that a bucket of blood came out from my body that caused my weakness. My eyes widened. And if Seth hadn''t rushed towards me I would have fallen to the floor.


    "K-Kill me, S-Seth." Even my voice I could no longer hear in the extreme weakness I was feeling. "I w-want to die. I want to be with my baby...


    Seth''s mouth opens but I can''t hear anything. All I hear is noise. A deafening noise that seemed to echo in my ear. The hum became shrill.


    I slowly closed my eyes but Seth did something to make me open my eyes. I saw Tricia with some new faces wearing a hospital suit. Tricia approached her brother.


    "Don''t sleep, Mina, goddamn it! And don''t you dare to die, because I will kill Tranz when something bad will happen to you! " That was thest noise I heard before the shrill noise returned to my ears.


    Baby, don''t leave mommy like this. Just take me with you... I prayed silently before the darkness engulfed me.

 CHAPTER 19: THE TRUTH ABOUT TRANZ

    A month passed quickly. I was released from the hospitalst week and I currently live in the apartment that Tricia herself took. I don''t even have a cent in my pocket because I left the money and my ATM and passbook at our home. Fortunately, Tricia owned the hospital so I didn''t pay anything.


    I''m having a hard time, especially that it''s hard to forget what happened to me. For the rest of my life, I will remember my child. I don''t even know what he looks like. This is the painful part, you know there is life inside you, and you''re expecting it, but because of some negligence, you can''t even see that life even for a moment. I''m ming Tranz for what happened. There''s a part of me that wants to get even, but it discourages me. And one more, call me dumb, but I want to talk to Tranz. I want to know his reason.


    "What''s your n now?" Tricia asked as I caressed my son''s tombstone. I am very grateful to the Capestrana siblings because even though my baby was only two months old, they gave him a proper burial.


    "I want to talk to Tranz..." I answered directly so I heard her violent sigh.


    "Are you crazy, Mina? Ah, you''re crazy! For Pete''s sake, Mina! Fix the screw in your brain! Fix your life! Have you forgotten what happened to you and your son ?!" she shouted at me.


    I shook and let the tears trickle down my eyes. "You don''t understand me, Tricia, eh..." I said as an excuse even if I''m not rational.


    "What do I not understand, huh?" This time her voice was soft.


    I did not answer. I looked at my son''s grave and caressed my chest that continued to hurt.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    What do you want me to do, baby?


    "You want to know why your husband treats you like this? Or do you want to know who your husband''s woman is?" she asked me without me answering her.


    "I don''t need to know who my husband''s woman is because I already know who she is. Even before."


    "Who? Lily?"


    "Yes. Who else, Tricia? " I looked at her intently.


    "Why is she on your mind, Mina? We know Lil-"


    My gaze became sharp on her? What the fuck is she saying? Does that mean they already met ?!


    I couldn''t believe it as I looked at her.


    "Do you know Lily?" She nodded so I smirked. "Ha! So, you''re lying to me all this time ?! I trusted you, Tricia! We became best friends despite the little time we spent together! I trusted you because I thought you were honest. But I was wrong! You too, can''t be trusted!"


    "You have to listen to me, Mina. I know that you''re frustrated and-"


    "Yes, I am! Who wouldn''t be frustrated, right? Has your husband cheated on you, have you lose a child?! And now what? I just discovered that the only person I thought was my ally in this ce was just fooling me! And what''s even worst, you sided with a woman you don''t even know very well!"


    I''m raging with anger right now. I wanted to hurt her, but I couldn''t. Because I admit it, if it wasn''t for Tricia, I probably wouldn''t be here today.


    But that''s what you want, Mina, isn''t it? You want to disappear forever because you''re hoping Tranz to feel at least a little remorse in case you disappeared?


    I pulled myself first before I turned my back on her. I will call Lele so we can talk. I will approach her first. For now, she is the only person who can help me talk to Tranz.


    When I was in the cab I called Lele. I know that she was shocked because she could not speak right away. But in the end, I was able to tell her what I want. And that was to meet her.


    I went to the caf¨¦ that was just inside the subdivision where we lived. When I arrived at the caf¨¦ I was even more surprised because Lele was already there. When she saw me, she immediately stood up and hugged me.


    "My gosh, where have you been?! I''m worried about you, especially Daddy." The daddy she was referring to was Tranz''s father. "What do you want to have?" The tension was so obvious to her that her voice almost trembled when she spoke.


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    Instead of answering her question, something else came out of my mouth. "Where is Tranz? Is he at home?"


    She was stunned for a second because of what I asked, then confusion is visible on her face when she looks at me. "He''s is in a trip. Business trip. I thought you hadmunication."


    "Nothing. I have had no news of him since I had a miscarriage. My friend said he didn''t even visit the hospital." There still seemed to be a thorn in my throat when I uttered the word friend.


    "Is that so?" Lele''s eyes weren''t focused so I was wondering why she was behaving like this so I couldn''t stop myself from asking.


    "Why, Lele? Is there a problem?"


    "I don''t want to tell you this, Mina, but you have the right to know the truth."


    I held her hand on the table because of what she said. I was so nervous. "What''s that?"


    "The news is all over the South Ridge Vige that you have a man... And..." She looked at me as if she was estimating what she would say next.


    "And what? Tell me everything, Lele. Right now, you''re the only one I can run to."


    "Tranz is filing an annulment ..."


    I almost lost my heart because of the lingering pain in my heart.


    "D-do you know the r-reason?"


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    Why am I like this? Why despite the pain I went through because of Tranz, I''m still here, trying to fit myself into him. Am I stupid, or just crazy?


    "Mina, tell me the truth... I want to know the truth."


    "About what?"


    She shook her head. "D-don''t. I don''t have the right to ask you something personal. "


    I felt irritated with the woman in front of me but I didn''t show it.


    "Lele, tell me the truth. Everything you know. And what are you going to ask?"


    A loud sigh she let out first.


    "Are you sure nothing happened to you with another man except Tranz?!"


    I stood up. And out of shock at what she said I mmed my hand on the table causing other customers to look at me, but they''re the least of my concern now. I don''t care about them.


    "What?! You know I love your stepbrother, Lele, so why would I betray him- "I was stunned by what I was saying because I remembered the first time I woke up in another room.


    How can you make sure no one touched your body, Mina?


    "But, Lele. You know me. I''m not that type of woman-"It was as if I was stabbed in the heart because of what she said, so what she said had not yet registered in my brain. "W-what did you say, Lele?" If I was brave a while ago, now all my strength seems to have been wiped out.


    "Do you know that Tranz is barren?" Lele repeated what she asked earlier.

 CHAPTER 20: LEAVING WITH A HEAVY HEART

    "Do you know Tranz is barren?"


    Those words resonated with me. My husband is not barren, because if he is barren, he can''t get me pregnant.


    I looked at Lele. Is she ying tricks on me?


    No. I know Lele''s attitude. She had always hated Tranz''s nonsense so there was no reason for her to y with me. "What are your ns now, Mina?"


    "I-I''ll just wait for Tranz. We need to talk so he''ll be able to know the truth. I need to tell him the truth that I don''t have a boyfriend, " I answered her tiredly. "Is there someone in our house? I have to go there. I don''t have a ce to stay. "Don''t go home yet, Mina ..."


    "Huh? Why?"


    "I heard that Tranz hired a man to find you. Tranz is furious with you. I''m worried that when the person Tranz paid knew you toe to your house, he might hurt you."


    I can no longer believe what I heard from Lele. Is this my husband''s personality? Why is he like this? Why do I have to suffer for sin that I did notmit? I''m innocent of the mess going on between Tranz and me, why can''t he see that? "I tried to exin everything to Tranz, Mina. I told him everything, but to no avail, his ears are close when ites to you. I am sorry. He gets mad at me too, eh."


    The sadness is visible on her face, she even bit her lower lip as if holding back her tears. She stood up and hugged me.


    "Tell me what I can do for you. Why don''t youe home to your province first? I''ll talk to my stupid brother first. And when everything is fine, I will call you." She let go of the hug.


    "I want to go home but I can''t, Lele. I don''t want them to worry about me. As much as possible I want Tranz and I to talk first before I go home. But I''ll talk to them by phone. But, Lele... "Yes, what is it?"


    I''m ashamed of her but I have to thicken my face because otherwise, someone might pick me up on the road again.


    "Do you have m-money? Can I borrow...


    "You know there is no problem when ites to money. Is that all? Or maybe you want me to take your stuff from your house?"


    I was relieved by what she said. In that way, I have my resources, and wherever I go it will not be difficult. But I also lost hope immediately because my ounts may have been frozen.


    It was as if she had read my mind when she took my hand and squeezed it. "Don''t worry. You''re still holding on to your money because I''ve already talked to Tranz about that. He listens to me." When she nced at the entrance of the caf¨¦ her eyebrows furrowed.


    Lily enters and their gaze met. When Lily''s gaze turned to me her eyes almost widened.


    I stood up and was about to start a fight when Lele took my hand.


    "Don''t make a mess here, Mina. We don''t know if Tranz''s man is just next to that itchy woman. Let''s go."


    She pulled my hand and we hurried out of the caf¨¦. I even heard Lily call me but I didn''t look back at her.


    Now is not the time for us to face each other, Lily. But that doesn''t mean I''m giving up on someone like you. Lele pulls me into her car. We went to our house, but I stayed in Lele''s car.


    "Mina?"


    "Huh?" Because my attention was focused on the house I didn''t pay attention to what Lele was saying. "Do you want me to get your car too?"


    "Can I?"


    "No problem. But just don''t go out, okay? You might get hurt when someone will notice you. Don''t worry, I''ll be quick.


    I just nodded and didn''t speak. I looked at Lele who was walking towards the gate.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


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    As I stared at the house one by one my tears flowed because of the memory of the past. Happy memories of being with Tranz. I still remember his vows, his promise of love. All of Tranz''s goodness was like water in a waterfall that slowly flowed through my mind.


    We were perfect to each other. So I don''t know why we are like this in an instant.


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    Is my fault so great that he didn''t even visit me in the hospital? I did hope that if he loved me he would have allowed me to talk to him at least. I hope he knows my side.


    Honestly, I regret all that happened to us, especially my son''s life. My son''s gone by our negligence.


    When Lele came out of the house I wiped away my tears. I don''t want her to see me cry. Soon I saw my care out. Lele even parked it not far from the parking lot of the car I was in.


    She ran towards me so I got out of the car.


    "Your belongings are already in the car. There is also cash there so you don''t have to struggle. Where are you going now?"


    "I don''t know yet." I turned my attention to our house when she turned there. "I''m leaving, Lele. Call me when Tranz arrives, okay? And please, be careful because your brother might hurt you. "Yes, Mina. Don''t worry." She kissed me on the cheek. "Be careful. Call me, okay? I want to know what is happening to you."


    "Yes."


    I hugged her and gave another look at our house before I got in my car. I turned it on and it was a heavy feeling to leave the vige which witnessed my pain and pleasure. I''ll be back... full of hatred and resentment I said. For whom I said that I am not sure.


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 CHAPTER 21: WHO MINA SAW

    The day counted the week, the week became the month until it took three months but I never received a call from Lele. If I was the one who called her, she didn''t answer, until recently I couldn''t contact her at all. I didn''t feel impatient. I''m just worried about her.


    Currently, I can say my life is fine even though I have no news of Tranz. I thought then that I would spend my time sulking, but I was wrong. I spent my time in business. I have a small boutique on the ind of Boracay.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    Yes, I was spending my days on the ind of Boracay. My first n was to just take a vacation there but when I met a native there and saw their small business I talked to Manang Laura. He taught me to make a bracelet made of shell. In just one week I had a small business, and that''s when I decided to talk to Manang Laura. With her help, I foundnd that could be bought. And ordingly, when there were negotiations, my progress was continuous. But I am not fully okay.


    There still nights that I cried because I miss Tranz and I''m thinking about what my son looks like. And most of all I miss my parents. I only called them once. They didn''t know what happened to me because I didn''t tell them the truth, especially when they were talking I heard them talking to our captain and saying that I had a well and happy family.


    I didn''t contact them. It is not the time for me to face them.


    Would you me me if I had nned to reconcile with my husband despite his actions and sins? I was raised by my parents who always told me that when I got married, no one should be able to separate the two people God has bound together.


    I believed what they say especially I grew up and saw how perfect our family was.


    I want to be like them, just like my whole family, but it is difficult when you who want to build a perfect family are gradually breaking into pieces because of your husband.


    When I got off the ne and my footnded on the cement of the airport I closed my eyes.


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    I am in Man to buy raw materials for the clothing products that I designed myself. I didn''t know then that I had a talent for designing clothes.


    I''ll be staying in Man for a while. The next day I will return to Boracay to start my new designs.


    I went straight to the hotel so that I could rest for a while before I have to deal with the traffic here in the city. I took a nap at the hotel.


    When I woke up, I cleaned myself before going down to the restaurant on the first floor of this hotel. I ordered a light meal before I went to the mall where I would pick up the fabrics and bling-blings that will be used in making my product like the bracelet and ne.


    It was afternoon when I finished shopping so I still had time to go for a walk. Fortunately, Mang Laura''s granddaughter lives in Guadalupe so she helped me with the shopping.


    I went to La Park.


    My hope for a happy outing turned into a sad scene when I saw a happy family having a good time. I smiled bitterly as I watched them.


    I spent my time hanging out in a park. Late in the afternoon, I decided to go back to the hotel.


    Just like earlier, I ate at the hotel restaurant. I was in the middle of my early dinner when the news on the TV caught my attention.


    It was Lele.


    It was interviewed by a famous talk show host. I was mesmerized by her beauty especially it''s just been a few months that we hadn''t met, yet her looks changed a lot. She became more beautiful even though she looked mature. The host was asking her about his rumored boyfriend. And when she was asked when they would get married, Lele answered soon... I smiled because for me, Lele and Michael, her British National boyfriend, fit each other. Even if I say that my love story didn''t turn out well, I never dreamed that what happened to me would happen to others.


    I was finishing my food when someone approached me.


    "T-Tricia," I was shocked when I mentioned her name. She hugged me right away. There was a look of joy on her face. "Sit down, but I''m about to finish my food."


    "Where have you been? It''s been a while. You''re skin a bit darker but you look stunning. Your skin color suits you better. Where have you been all this time?"


    I was the one who had a hard time with her because of her speed of speaking.


    "In Boracay..." Even I was surprised that I told her the truth. But I think she was even more surprised when I answered her.


    Her eyes are getting bigger and soon there''s a big smile stered on her face. "That brother of mine is crazy. That''s why he''s staying on that ind because you''re there. Are you together?"


    My eyebrows met because of what she said. "Huh? Is it S-Seth? N-no. I haven''t seen him even once in Boracay..."


    "Really? That''s amazing. As far as I know, especially with that my brother''s attitude, he''s not the type to take a ce far from civilization for no reason."


    Not knowing what to say to her, I nodded. I just drank water before standing up. She looked at me in surprise but she also stood up. "Are you leaving?"


    "Yeah. I''m tired. I''ve done a lot this day so I need to rest early. "


    "Is that so? Sure." She smiled awkwardly. "I hope we can talk so we can tell you the truth."


    I wanted to ask what she meant but I just didn''t. My life is quiet so I don''t want it to be messy again.


    But my quiet life suddenly shook again because when I got out of the elevator I saw two people I didn''t expect to see here.

 CHAPTER 22: CLARIFICATION

    What the fuck?


    All this time, my suspicion was true!This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    My suspicion that Seth and Lily knew each other was true!


    And here they are now in front of me, together! And that''s not all. Lily was holding Seth''s arm.


    "Oh my gosh, Minakels!" Lily screamed flirtatiously but I ignored her even though the truth was that my hand was itching to p her.


    I just walked straight and didn''t pay attention to them.


    But it looks like Lily is looking for physical pain because she chased after me and held my hand.


    "My gosh, Mina. It''s been a long time. Seriously, you look even more beautiful-" She stopped talking when my palm pped her face.


    Seth immediately approached us and intervened. I pointed at them both so Lily acted. I thought Lily would retaliate with a p but I was wrong because she just touched the cheek that I pped. "Ouch, Mina. What have I done to you? Seriously, huh? if I only knew you were going to p me, I wouldn''t have greeted you. Why are you so mad at me?"


    I put my left hand over my mouth. I really can''t believe what she''s up to and what she''s saying. Curse this bitch! Where did she borrow the thickness of her face and she even has the guts to face me? And my eyebrows met when Seth grabbed her and ced her in the back as if he was protecting the woman against me!


    Damn it! What? Am I more dangerous than Lily?! Ha!


    I breathed a few times because I felt like I was gonna faint. It is like someone is torturing me inside.


    Why did Ie here to Man?! Look what I got! Nothing! Just a headache! Because the people I was avoiding are here in front of me and are disturbing my quiet world again!


    "You are a bitch, Lily! Are you stupid or are you just really stupid ?!"


    "Mina, please, not here..." Seth begged and he was about to touch me but I pped his hand.


    "Don''t you dare fucking touch me, Seth Capestrana! I hate you! " I turned to Lily like a poor wet cat because of her look. "And you, you have no delicacy! We arepatriots, we live in the same barangays, but what did you do! There''s a lot of men in the world, but you chose my husband to be your prey! But you''re still not satisfied, you even broke us apart! You''re not just a hostess, you''re a mistress too!" I shouted and my tendon almost came out in rage.


    I no longer care if people passing by looking at us and talking. All I want to happen is for me to let go of my resentment.


    When Seth stepped closer to me I pped him too. He was unmoved and seemed to let me out of all my frustration in life.


    "Shame on you, Seth! I trusted you because you are Tricia''s brother, my best friend! But what, just because of that woman, you fooled me ?! "I pointed at Lily who was still looking straight at me. This woman''s face is thick because no matter what I say it won''t even affect her! "What did this woman feed you, her cunt ?!"


    "Oh my gosh, Mina, nothing like that happened, okay? Stop what you are saying. I''m terrified of you. Okay. In order to answer what is in your brain and stop using me, I will admit the truth."


    "No need, Lily!" I sarcastically refrain from what she says. "Because I already knew that Tranz was with you¡ª"


    "Lily and I are sisters, Mina... Lily is our younger sister."


    I looked at the speaker first. And there I saw Tricia. I don''t seem to understand what she means yet. And when Tricia''s words were finally registered, my world almost shook.


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    "W-what d-did you say?" My voice trembled as I spoke. I looked at Lily who was looking at me. Her stare seemed to say it was my fault because I hadn''t listened to them first.


    I cried again because I felt like I was the only one in the world. The three people in front of me did everything to ruin me.


    "T-that''s why it''s so easy for you to fool me because that woman is your sister! You sided with her even though she was doing something wrong! Your sister is a hooker, but what, instead of stopping her from what she is doing, you''re tolerating her!"


    "Mina ... Please, don''t be like that. Even though I am not rted to your family, I consider you as my family because, in the times when I thought I was alone in the world, you and your family were there. That is why I will never be able to betray you, Mina, "Lily said calmly.


    If she can fool others, she can''t fool me. How foolish to believe her angelic words!


    "Why should I believe you, eh, you liar! I heard you, Lily! I heard you and Tranz talking! You''re talking to him! You are the one who insists that Tranz break up with me! All right, deny what I say or I put your heel in your mouth!" She was stunned by what I said and even looked up as if remembering the day I said.


    "Oh my gosh! Were you there at that time?" I did not answer her silly question. "It wasn''t you I was pertaining to, Mina. The truth is that I''m annoyed with your husband because I thought he had a rtionship with Samantha ..." "Who''s Samantha?" My eyebrows rose at what I heard. What is this again?


    "She is my schoolmate and she does OJT in your husband''spany. I saw them four times I think so I thought they had a rtionship so when Ist saw them I went to your house and warned your stupid husband ... I didn''t know you would hate that."


    "And one more thing, Mina, I never had an intimate moment with your husband, okay? So I can''t be your husband''s mistress."


    Because of what she said I suddenly remembered the night before my husband and I were married.


    "T-the night before I got married, you said you were going to a stag party ..."


    She nodded and when she got what I wanted to say sheughed. "You surprised me, Mina. Why didn''t you ask? Crazy, Tantan was the groom. My ex from Man married an American. You saw me outside with your husband that night, no? "I did not answer. "He just apanied me. It was just an ident that we met. And another thing, Tranz and his friends, they''re just drinking back then and there was no woman."


    "O-on the night of the ident, why are you together?" I asked again. "Was that just an ident, huh?"


    "Even if you believe it or not, Kuya Seth was with me that night. Kuya Seth himself provided first aid to Tranz. While in the hospital, Tranz asked me to apany him. I didn''t know you fought with him, eh." "I-if s-so, who is my husband''s mistress?" I cried again.


    I thought the question would be rified in my mind, but it only got moreplicated because of Lily''s answers to me.


    "G-God knows, I didn''t betray Tranz. I have been a kind wife. I did everything for him ... But why is this happening in my life?"


    They approached me. They led me until we reached the room they were upying. Seth gave me water. They let me cry before we talked again.


    "Do you know the news about your husband, Mina?" Lily asked me.


    "About what? That he''s barren?" Her siblings were surprised by what I said. "Yes. But I don''t believe that Tranz is not capable of getting me pregnant, Lily, because he got me pregnant! And it''s not true that I have a man!" "Why don''t we talk to Samantha?" Lily''s suggestion.


    "Why?" I ask.


    "Maybe she did something out of the ordinary. Her brother is a doctor. We will not lose something if we talk to them, eh." I knew Tranz''s doctor so I asked what Samantha''sst name was. "Gonzalez." I sped my hand. What Lily says is unlikely to happen especially that Tranz''s doctor''s name is Denver Gonzalez.

 CHAPTER 23: SAMANTHA

    My n to stay for two days here in Man did not happen. In the evening, I returned to Boracay with Seth and took my purchases to the ind. The next day we returned to Man.


    And today is my third day here. I currently live in Tricia''s house, but I also n to return to our house.


    If you asked me why I am doing this? It''s simple. I want to know the truth. I want to know who is really to me for why my life has be so chaotic. I want the culprit to pay for the loss of my child.


    And one more thing, in the eyes of God and the eyes of man, Tranz and I are still married so I have all the rights. If I had lost my interest then, it is different now. I don''t know what''s gotten into me. But when I talked to those three, I suddenly regained my courage.


    I want to give back the suffering that Tranz caused me. If he wants an annulment, I won''t give it. He''s bound with me. I won''t let the two of them be happy with each other. I went through much pain so I wouldn''t give them the pleasure to be together. If holding into him will be the way for them both to suffer, I will not sign the annulment papers.


    I know someone will call me insane, but this is my decision. This is the way I want to take my revenge. We are legally married so this is all I have to do.


    "Minakels?" Lily called at the same time as she knocked on the door.


    From fixing myself in front of the mirror I stood up.


    "You''re beautiful, Mina, always remember that ..."


    Who said that?


    Ah, Tranz. The greatest husband of all. Thenst night, as I watched the stars at the veranda, Seth told me that too. When I looked Seth in the eyes, I could see how he feels for me. I saw no lust in his eyes. It''s pure love and longing. But I talked to himst night. I told him what I am up to.


    He objected, yes. But in the end, he can''t do anything especially when I told him my decision is final.


    I know they''re worried about me, but I have to do this.


    "Are you ready-? Lily couldn''t continue her question when I opened the door. She even covered her mouth with her hand as her gaze hovered over me. She looks so absurd because her eyes are getting bigger and bigger. "Oh my gosh, Mina!" She screamed.


    "Why?"


    "Dummy, you look like a mother with ten children. My God. Tell me the truth, where are you going? Is it in the paddy field to plow? My gas! You look like trash!"


    She even touched the hem of my ck dress. I was wearing a ck dress that was up to my knees. I also wore ck leggings.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    "Do you want a native hat, girl? I can''t exin your taste in fashion. You know I''m confused by your fashion, eh. I don''t know if you are a farmer or a pregnant widow. You''re beautiful, Mina, no doubt about that. But you know what''s the problem? You look SYANANG."


    "Syanang? What''s that?"


    "Provincial girl." She grabbed my hand and was about to pull me inside but I stopped hee.


    "Why?"


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    "Get dressed, crazy."


    "I''m okay with what I''m wearing, Lily. I''m not going to a party to fix myself. We''ll just talk to Denver and Samantha so I don''t have to wear makeup, "I exined to her.


    This time, I grabbed her and pulled her out of the room. She wanted to protest but she can''t do anything because I was holding her hand.


    Denver clinic is only in Makati so we''re already in front of his clinic in a few minutes.


    My head is shaking as I watched Lily''s back. She looks like she''s going to start a war because of the way she walks. Imagine a beautiful woman wearing a sexy signature dress, but the way she walks, she likes a hobo while entering the clinic. I pulled her hand.


    "Calm down. You even defeated the soldier in what you were doing. People are looking at you.


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    "Excuse me. They''re looking at us because we''re beautiful, okay? After this, call your parents so they don''t have to worry about you. Psh, because of what you have been through, you have forgotten your parents. Don''t be like that, Mina. Because even if the world is turned upside down, in the end, your family will always there to help you.


    ??


    I couldn''t answer what Lily said. I was struck by what she said.


    Why does it seem like Tranz is more important than my parents who love me?


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    I swallowed first because of what seemed to be arge object blocking my throat.


    "I will, Lily." I closed my eyes and bit my lower lip to hold back my tears.


    She stopped walking and faced me so I headed over. "Are you crying?" She grabbed my chin and lifted my face. "Seriously? My gas! You''re crying!" She pulls me to the side that is why passersby are looking at us but she doesn''t seem to care. "Can you face Samantha, Mina?"


    I hesitated to nod. "Y-yes..."


    "Psh! Yes? But with your pale skin, you look like a ghost." I heard her deep sigh. "You have to hold on to yourself, Mina, because you''re not just going to face a woman, but a mistress!" She pointed to my chest. "Your heart must be strong so that you are not immediately shattered in front of the woman who ruined your life. You need to, when you face them both, you need to show that you are brave and you will not be easily shaken by their threats. Because when they see that your are weak, they will oppress you more."


    "B-but we still don''t have proof that Samantha is my husband''s mistress, do we?"


    "Oh, you are a hopeless case, Mina." To my surprise, she pinched me. "Oh, sorry. I was just thrilled," she apologized butughed. "Come on. You know too much. But in defending yourself, you don''t know."


    I just did not answer him. We were about to walk again when in front of us we met a woman and a man.


    The guy is wearing a scrub suit while the woman is wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans yet she still looks beautiful and sophisticated.


    "She''s Samantha, Mina. A woman with a beautiful face but a rotten soul. A woman who will grab the opportunity when you''re not around. "Lily whispered.

 CHAPTER 24: WHAT THE FUCK?

    "Are you okay, Minakels? Crazy, you might fall to the ground! Get it together. My God! You''re brave, so stand up for your courage especially now that you know the truth. You pped me hard so you should p whoever that bitch harder!'' Knowing that your husband is cheating on you makes you feel even more insecure now that you are facing the woman you think he reced you with.


    Samantha is beautiful. Tall, sexy, and above all looks smart. After all, she won''t pass on her profession if she''s not smart.


    Samantha is the type of woman that a man will chase even if the man is married. So when I saw her I was sure she was my husband''s woman.


    But I was wrong ... I was wrong. Lily is wrong because despite her beauty she is not the type of woman who would like a man.


    "I''ll take it from here ..." I said to Lily.


    "Are you sure? What if there something bad might happen to you, you''re being stupid once in a while." I red at her for what she said. Sometimes this one is annoying. But I have to admit, Lily being an ally is a good thing. "Just kidding. Okay, when you need back up just call, okay?"


    "Yes. Be careful when you go home." I kissed her cheek before we separated our way.


    Aboard our car we left the restaurant we went to after we left the hospital. We spent the day at the restaurant. Fortunately, no oneined.


    When I looked at the clock, it was seven o''clock. I think it was just the right time for me to go to our house. I arrived past nine o''clock. I was stuck in traffic but it was okay because I was sure that Tranz would be home by this time.


    The guard greeted me as I entered the South Ridge gate. I''m thankful that Manong Bert is guarding the gate tonight so even though I just rented the car I''m using now I didn''t have a hard time getting in. I also talked to Manong Bert that if possible that he would not let anyone know that I havee and I will go to our house. He agreed and even said that he would take a look at the houseter, just in case I could be in danger again.


    Since it wasn''t my car that I am using, I didn''t get any attention. There were passers-by so I parked the car not far away from the house.


    I was wearing a ck hoodie jacket and ck leggings. I am wearing a mask so I probably won''t be recognized by others especially that my body change a lot after I had a miscarriage.


    I am very grateful because the gate is open so I simply entered. And to my surprise, the door of the house was also open so I could enter without difficulty. Just like I thought, there are still no helpers here although the house is clean. But the whole house was also dark.


    Where is Tranz? Why does it seem like there are no people here?


    At least I wasn''t convinced by what I said. I know Tranz. He''s not the type of person to leave the house open especially when no one is around.


    I was walking to go to the kitchen when I was stopped by what I heard talking upstairs. I could barely understand what the two people were talking about even though they were shouting.


    I carefully walked upstairs. Even though it was dark, I didn''t have much trouble walking for I also lived in this ''house'' for a few years. The voice ising from our room so I take every step carefully. The door was slightly ajar but that was enough for me to peek inside.


    The woman was standing and turning her back on my side so I couldn''t determine who my husband''s femalepanion was. My husband was sitting on the bed.


    "Just go home, please. I am tired and I need to rest. "That voice is from Tranz. I bit my lower lip to stop crying.


    All I thought that I was okay, that somehow I moved on but here I am, I just heard Tranz''s voice I was already crying.


    "Ohe on! Why do you have to do this to me, Tranz?! Look at yourself, you''ve even ovee a year of not sleeping because of how you look! Wake up! Mina will nevere back to you because she is happy with her man! Are you that stupid to wait for her!"


    I put my hand over my mouth because of what I heard. Why? Why, Lele?


    Even if the woman is not facing my side, I knew it was Lele because of her voice. I couldn''t believe the wordsing out of her mouth!


    Why is Lele insulting me? I think she was on my side? But why is this?! I trusted her but she did this in return! For what reason? What is the reason why you are betraying me, Lele?


    I thought my question would never be answered, but I was wrong. Because Lele spoke and I didn''t expect what she said next.


    "Why can''t you see me as a woman, Tranz? I love you! I am tired of pretending to be your sweet stepsister. I don''t want to be your sister. I want you to be my lover. I love you, Tranz..." Lele sobbed as she talks to him. I couldn''t believe what Lele said even though I heard what she said.


    "Stop this foolishness, Lele!" Tranz shouted at her and stood up. He held her on the shoulder. "You can''t do that because I am amarried man! Even though Mina and I don''t see each other, she''s still my wife! And one more, you''re my sister, Lele!"


    "I am not your sister!" Lele pushed Tranz hard so hey down on the bed. "I am not your sister! I am not your sister!" Lele cries as she says that over and over. It was as if she were going to lose her mind because of that reaction. "We''re not blood rtives so how can we be sibling, huh, Tranz ?!" If Lele was crying a while ago, now she isughing. "I''m tired, Tranz. I''m tired of pretending that I am fucking in love with someone else even though the truth is you are the one I love! I can''t live without you, Tranz!"


    I acted so that I could go in to interrupt their drama and tell Lele that she will die because Tranz will never be her but I was stunned again because of what Lele said.


    "If I''m your brother, Tranz, why there war so much pleasure while we''re having fun in bed!"


    My eyes widened at what I heard. What does Lele mean?


    "What happened to us was just a mistake, Lele! I didn''t like what happened between the two of us! I was drunk then and you took advantage!"


    Leleughed and pped a few times. "You are so stupid, Tranz! You''re such a jerk but I still love you. And I know you will love me when I tell you that I am pregnant and you are the father of the baby..." What the fuck?!Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.

 CHAPTER 25: THREATENING

    TRANZ


    I immediately stood up because of what Lele said. What the fuck is she saying ?!


    "What did you say?!"


    "I am pregnant, Tranz, and you''re the father of my baby!"


    Lele tried to reach me but because of my shock I immediately strangled her. My vision of her darkens. I want to cripple her because of the stupidity she did!


    "Do you think I''m responsible for you ?!" I questions as red at her. I choked her tightly and I didn''t care even though she kept coughing.


    By the way I look at it she is having difficulty breathing. But I am not satisfied yet. I pped her so hard that she fell on the bed. And because my hand was itching to hurt her I pulled her hair upright. "Do you know what you did, huh?! You will ruin my family!" I pped her on the cheek so she fell on the bed again.


    Lele is crying and begging but it seems like I already lost my sanity so I can''t even feel sorry for her. When I approached her again she blocked his two hands and begged me not to hurt her.


    "P-please d-don''t hurt me, Tranz. I don''t want s-something to happen to our b-baby..."


    I pointed at her. "I have no child with you, Lele! If this is one of your childish pranks, you can''t fool me!"This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    "I a-am not f-fooling you, Tranz."


    She hurriedly stood up and grabbed her clutch bag. She took a piece of paper inside and even with a trembling hand she handed it to me. I did not ept it. And even though I tried to ignore it, I still saw what was written on the paper. It''s the result of ultrasound.


    "You''re not pregnant, Lele!" My voice was intent and I pulled her hand.


    "I a-am pregnant, Tranz. Please, you h-have to listen to me.


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    I let out a devilish grin as our eyes met. "Maybe you''re pregnant now but I''ll make sure you''re not pregnantter."


    "T-Tranz!" I smiled even more when I saw the fear in her eyes. I pulled her so he immediately grabbed the frame of the bed as if that way I could not drag her.


    But what is a woman''s strengthpare to a man? So even though I knew she would be hurt, I grabbed her neck and squeezed her so hard that she shouted.


    "I can''t afford to lose Mina soe with me, Lele. I want you to have an abortion because I will never ept the child you are carrying! You''re a whore, Lele!" "What the hell is going on here ?!" an angry question of the new voice.


    When I looked where the voice ising, I saw Tita Mercedes, Lele''s mommy. With a sharp-eyed she looked at me before she approached her son. I thought she was the only one who came here but I was shocked when I saw Daddy. "What''s going on here, Tranz?" Daddy''s voice was soft but I couldn''t get a word to answer him.


    Daddy''s heart condition is so bad thattely I''ve been busy taking care of thepany especially that we have a problem. As much as possible, there should not be a problem.


    But it seems that Lele has no brain because she stood up and ran closer my Father. She was still crying and hugged him.


    "What is wrong, hija?" Daddy asked her as he caressed Lele''s back.


    "I am p-pregnant, Daddy, and Tranz is the father ..."


    Daddy''s calm face gradually changed. She slipped into Lele''s embrace before he looked at me.


    "What is she saying, Tranz?"


    I shuddered as my mouth tightened in anger. I looked at Lele badly who was now simply grinning at me, so I couldn''t control my anger anymore so I pulled her away from daddy. But to my surprise, Daddy approached me and punched me. He pointed his finger to my face. "Fix this mess that you made, Tranz!"


    "How, Dad? Tell me how ?! I love Mina and she is the only woman I want to be with until I get older! And I am not going to file an annulment no matter what it costs! " My voice was final but to our surprise Leleughed out loud. "Really? How about Mina? Does she still want to be with you? She hates you, Tranz! Thest time we talked, she told me she would file an annulment with you because she no longer loves you! Because she already has a man! I faced Lele but this time I restrained myself from grabbing her neck and twisting it.


    "Is it true that Mina really has a boyfriend, Lele?" She was stunned by what I said then she hugged Aunt Mercedes. "Or are you the cause of what happened to Mina? Why didn''t I immediately realize that thing? Yeah, right. I was blinded by my anger! And my anger red up for my wife because you kept burning it!"


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    Lele looked up at her mother and shook her head. "That''s n-not true, M-mommy. I swear, I-I''m not d-doing anything bad. What Tranz says is not true." Next she confronted Daddy. "Mina was pregnant, Daddy, and that''s the truth." Daddy''s eyebrows met.


    He didn''t know Mina was pregnant because I didn''t tell him that. The scandal that took ce between my wife and I did note out because of my money and influence.


    "But Tranz is b-barren, Daddy, so it''s impossible that he''s the father of Mina''s carrying. Mina had a miscarriage.


    ""


    The pain on Daddy''s face faded from what he heard. "Where is Mina now?" Daddy asked, looking at Lele.


    "He is in Man now, Dad. And ording to my informer he lives in the house of Dra. Tricia Capestrana."


    Daddy nodded before his sharp eyes looked at me. "I want you to file an annulment, Tranz, if you don''t want to lose your inheritance."


    "I won''t do what you ask me to do, Daddy. I can''t let go of my wife. And you know how much I love my wife."


    Daddy pointed at me again before he loosened his necktie as if he was short of breath. "I hope you thought of that before you slept with Lele," his voice said coldly before he left the room.


    I tried to chase him but Aunt Mercedes stopped me. She was angry but still supported her daughter.


    "I want you to file an annulment before my daughter''s stomach grows, Tranz!" There was a threat in his voice but he wouldn''t scare me any more because I knew I was innocent.


    "I can''t do that, Mrs. De Veyra."


    She approached me and adjusted my polo shirt. "Let''s see about that. Let''s see how stubborn you are when your wife is in danger ... " she said before she left with Lele.

 CHAPTER 26: WHO鈥橲 DEAD?

    LELE


    "Stop crying, Baby," my mom told me while she''s smoking.


    I sniffed before I wiped away the tears. "Why are you like that. You don''t seem to care about me, Mommy."


    We were in our own house so it was okay for us to talk about anything. I stood up and grabbed cookies before slumping down on the couch again. Gosh! I feel so sticky because of what happened earlier. But honestly, I was scared before because I thought Tranz was going to kill me. Gosh! Why is he so sadistic?


    Mommy raised the ss of whiskey she was holding and offered it to me but I just frowned again.


    "Duh? Seriously, Mom? I am pregnant, okay?" She rolled her eyes andugh sarcastically.


    "Biatch," she said thenughed.


    "Ohe on, Mom. Whose side are you really on? Hello, I am your daughter, okay?"


    "Yeah, that''s right. You are my child so I know when you lie and when you''re telling the truth."


    I almost ran out of blood because of what she told me. "Oh my gosh, Mom, do you know that I am not preggy? Oh my gosh! How did you know ?!"


    I stood up and snatched the ss of whiskey from her hand and drink the whiskey. I felt tension in my body for thinking that they know everything, especially Tranz! Oh my gosh! My effort was wasted!


    "Stop overreacting, Sweetheart. The father and son probably don''t know your lies."


    "But how did you know?"


    "Have you forgotten that you''re my daughter so even when you were still in my womb I knew you were a liar. But you''re a bad liar back there, Lele."


    I poured whiskey on the ss. "How did you know that? I am a good actress, Mom, that''s why I receive so many awards, eh. So it''s easy for me to lie, isn''t it?"


    "I don''t really know where you inherited your stupidity, Honey, eh. Your father is a smart evem though he''s just a construction worker. Take a look, and if it wasn''t for his n, we wouldn''t be able to enter the lives of the Fernandez'' "


    "Eh, maybe I inherited my stupidity from you, Mommy? You know, hereditary?" I evenughed because of what I said. "But seriously, how did you know that?"


    "If you weren''t stupid, eh. You said you were pregnant and then you said that Tranz barren is barren. "


    I patted my forehead when I realized that. "Yeah, But they don''t seem to notice that, ''do they?"


    "I don''t know. But I hope that the father and son didn''t notice that. So, is it true that Tranz is barren ..."


    I didn''t answer but I just smiled. Gosh, I love this day.


    "What should I do next, Mom? How about you? What''s your n?"


    "Nothing. I''ll just put an act in front of your uncle because I love you. That old geezer will immediately believe me. So, what are your ns?" she looked at my stomach. "how can you convince Tranz that you are pregnant if your belly does not grow?? And where did you get thoseboratories and ultrasound result?"


    "I have a doctor friend, okay?"


    "You mean fuck buddy?"


    "Oh my gosh, Mom? Stop that, okay? But it seems like that. That''s also where I get Tranz'' test about that barren-thingy, eh. Gosh! Why I am so witty!"


    "Cunning is the right word to describe to you, dear."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    Mommy stood up but was stunned so I looked at her face. It even surpassed the drinker of a bottle of vinegar because of her pallor skin so I looked to the side she was looking at.


    This can''t be happening!


    "why are you here, L-Love?" Even I couldn''t quite understand what Mommy was saying because of her voice''s vibration.


    Tito Yvo did not answer but looking at him now I know the answer. He did hear everything!


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    "I w-will exin everything to you, L-Lov-" But Mommy didn''t finish what she was going to say because Tito turned around angrily and hurried away.


    Mommy was obviously surprised so I held her hand. "Oh my gosh, Mom, w-what should w-we do?!! I can''t lose Tranz, Mom! " I shouted but she still didn''t move. I''m afraid that Tito Yvo might tell Tranz, and Tranz would find out the truth so I get the bottle of whiskey and left the room.


    "T-Tito Yvo!" I called out to him so he turned to me. He was already on the stairs but hadn''t gone far yet.


    "I will not let this pass, Lele. My son needs to know the truth¡ª"


    Because of what he said, my eyesight went dark and I didn''t mind throwing the bottle I was holding at him. He was hit in the head so Tito was out of bnce and continued to roll down.


    "W-what h-have you done, Lele?"


    Only then did I wake up because of Mommy''s question. When I looked at my hand it was shaking. I felt my head suddenly grow and my hair stood up. The speed of my heartbeat as if it wanted to get out of my ribcage.


    I was just stunned as I stared at my hand until Mommy approached me. My eyes widened as I looked at her but not a word came out of my mouth. "P-pull y-yourself together, Lele! Lele!"


    I could hear Mommy''s voice but due to the extreme stupor I had nothing to say. A loud pnded on my cheek so I woke up. I cried and hugged het.


    "M-m-mommm... I-I don''t want to be locked up ... I-I did that because I-I love Tranz. I know t-that you u-understand me, right, Mom? I don''t want to be locked up, Mom. It will ruin my c-career and I will lose T-Tranz. I don''t want that to happen because I will die."


    Mommy rubbed my face. She is crying too. But I can see in her face the how much she loves me. That she''s telling me that I am going to be okay.


    "Y-you can''t go to j-jail, Baby, okay? I promise you that."


    "B-but how about T-Tito Yvo? I-I think I killed him ... "


    "S-stay h-here, okay?"


    I grabbed her arm and almost clung to her. "D-don''t leave m-me here, Mom. I-I''m scared..."


    "I''ll check Yvo d-downstair, okay?"


    "What if he is still alive? I''m going to lose Tranz, Mom! I do not want that! I don''t want to lose Tranz! I will kill myself If I lose him!" I even red at her.


    "I will not allow that. Just fucking stay here!" she shouted before finallying down.


    My eyes were looking around because my mind is telling me that someone saw what I did. I ran to the window and looked outside. I felt that at any moment the police woulde to arrest me so I ran downstairs.


    I caught Mommy looking at Tito Yvo''s cell phone.


    "I-is he dead?" I asked even the truth screamed in front of me. Her eyes widened as she nodded. "W-what the f-fuck is he doing h-here at t-this hour, Mom? !! It''s past e-eleven! "I bit my nail. "B-maybe, maybe he knows my s-secret, Mom. M- maybe T-Tito already knows that I''m not p-pregnant!"


    Mom stood up. "Does it matter? Yvo is dead, Honey. You can calm down now ... "I don''t know why Mommy is calm now unlike a while ago. But I could still see a little horror on her face.


    "How can I calm down, M-mom ?! I identally k-killed him! I don''t want to go to jail!


    "You won''t be imprisoned, Honey, because Yvo didn''te here so you didn''t kill him."


    "W-what do y-you mean, Mom?"


    Instead of answering me s showed me Tito Yvo''s cell phone. I read the text.


    "I need to talk to you about some things, Tito. I aming to your house ... "I read the text from Mina.


    "Your Uncle Yvo died at his house..." Mommy promised.

 CHAPTER 27: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THEM ALL

    Even though I was having a hard time because of the weight of my feeling, I left our house. As quiet as I entered the house earlier, so quiet was my exit. All this time, Lele was the cause of all the chaos in my life. I must admit that she''s one of the best actresses of all times because she makes me believe in her drama. Why didn''t I think of that?


    I must have thought then that there was something wrong when we were together but she suddenly pretended to have something to do. And the next thing is, I woke up in another room. That was enough reason for me to be skeptical and suspect her.


    And she was angry when he thought Tranz had another woman. I thought she was concerned about me, but she wasn''t because she was just jealous.


    And how can I exin her reaction when she found out I was pregnant ?!


    Because of the thought, I couldn''t stop myself from thinking that maybe Lele was the reason why Tranz didn''t want to believe I was pregnant. And what if-


    What if she was the reason why Tranz was convinced he was barren?


    But earlier I was sure that Tranz already knew that she was not barren because Lele said she was pregnant and he was the father.


    We our fool, Tranz, because we believed the plot of your cunning stepsister made!


    I hate myself for falling into her traps.


    "What am I going to do now?" I talk to myself.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Even though I didn''t have a good, talking to Tranz didn''t cross my mind. Not yet, especially that I don''t want him to know that I already know about what is happening between them.


    I turned the car on and went to Lily''s house. She was still awake and really waiting for me. I told hee what I found out and as usual she was very angry for Lele.


    "Oh, what are you going to do now? Don''t you say you''re going back to Tranz ?! Oh, Mina, don''t ever do that if you don''t want to be beaten!"


    I put my elbow on the armrest of the sofa and lowered myself. My head is spinning but it''s empty. I literally couldn''t think of a n.


    "Dummy, don''t do that because I don''t have any coins."


    "Huh?" I can''t understand her.


    "I don''t have a penny for 500 pesos." she sipped his coffee first before looking at me seriously. "Minakels, why don''t you talk to Tranz''s father?"


    "For what?"


    "Studis, of course to exin your side. I heard that one is kind, eh, so for sure he will listen to you before giving you a verdict."


    Lily is right. Why didn''t I immediately think of Daddy Yvo? He''s fond of me so I won''t have a hard time telling him the truth.


    I stood up and tapped her on the shoulder. "I''m leaving, Lily."


    "Oh, where are you going?"


    "I''ll talk to Tito Yvo."


    "Gaga, at this hour?"


    "Yeah."


    "Maybe the person is resting. Instead of understanding you, he would scold you.


    I picked up my cell phone and texted him. He immediately replied okay so I walked away but Lily chased me.


    "Can I join you?"


    "Huh? Your OA. What are you, babysitter? Nevermind. I am fine, don''t worry."


    She nodded so I opened the door. I thought I could leave but she followed again and held my arm.


    "can''t you just stay here? It''ste eh. Maybe the man is sleeping."


    "Nah, he even replied, eh, so you don''t have to worry anymore, okay? I''ll be right back. I just really want to exin myself to others apart from you.


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    "All right, be careful, huh?"


    "Yes. "I promised before I finally got into the car.


    Because I was stuck in traffic again, it took me a while to get to Daddy''s house. As usual I have to go through the security guard especially that I''m not from here.


    "I''m sorry, Ma''am," the guard said before letting me in.


    Just opposite the gate of the house I parked and got out of the car.


    I rang the doorbell a few times but no one opened it so I decided to call Daddy but he didn''t answer.


    Maybe he already asleep, I said to myself before I got back in the car to leave. But I suddenly thought that maybe something had happened to Daddy so without a second thought, I rushed to the gate. It was open so I got in right away.


    I even looked around because of the unusual noise I could hear around.


    I''m worried about Daddy especially that it''s Sunday so the housemates are on day off. I was about to hold the door to open it when Lily called me and wants me toe home because my parents arrived.


    I was even more surprised because she did not say that my parents wereing so my attempt to enter the house did not continue. I ran back to my car and pulled it off. I miss my parents so I''m happy with this surprise from Lily. When I arrived at Lily''s house my parents greeted me happily. Seth and Tricia are also here.


    I slept with a smile on my face. I thought my life would be fine but I just thought it was.


    Because the next day I woke up because the police went to Lily''s house to invite me to the precinct. I seem to be a suspect in the death of Yvo Fernandez. Although I wanted to exin my side, I didn''t do much because Mom had high blood pressure. Lily immediately took her to the hospital.


    Today my life is moreplicated. But the Capestrana sibling didn''t leave my side. Seth hired a goodwyer and talked to me. He was his cousin. I exined to him everything. He said there was a good chance that I would be acquitted, especially if it was proven that I did not enter the house.


    Tranz visited me. He was with Lele and Tita Mercedes. To my surprise, Tranz pped me hard so the next thing that happened was that the two women hurt me too.


    "I''ll make sure you rot in this jail! You are an animal, woman! You killed my husband!" Aunt Mercedes would have pped me one more time but a hand grabbed her hand.


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    It''s Seth. He''s with Lily who had a bad look at the three who hurt me. "Gosh! The fish stinks-I mean the fish here! Guard, give me an alcohol because the virus here is contagious!" she pointed at the cops who were around. "You policemen are really stupid, yes! You know that they were working together to hurt my friend, but you were just watching!"


    I grabbed Lily''s hand to restrain her. Fortunately, she listened to me.


    "Remember this, Mina. I will do anything to make you rot in jail!" Tranz promised before they left.


    Somehow I breathed a sigh of relief when I said that my mother was okay. Dad, on the other hand, wanted toe here, but they decided not to let him tag along because it might hurt him.


    But the miracle happened also this day. I was acquitted. Because they didn''t see any fingerprints of mine at the crime scene because I didn''t enter the house. Tranz returned with Lele and Aunty Mercedes and face me again. Lele and Tita Mercedes even insisted that I was guilty but an unexpected evidence came.


    That was from the noisy thing I heardst night.


    It was a drone with a video in it.


    Mrs. Sandoval son showed us the content of the video. My arrival at Daddy Yvo''s house until I left.


    I filed the annulment. And after two years, the annulment was granted.


    3 YEARS LATER....


    "What can you say about the sess of your movie?"


    "How does it feel to be the most beautiful face in the world?"


    "Everyone knows you''re Hollywood''s most on-demand actress, who do you want to work with next?"


    "Is the news true that you don''t want to do a project in the Philippines? Why?"


    "Is the rumor that you are dating Prince Tyron true?"


    That question rang out to me in conjunction with the dazzling camera sh.


    Who would have thought that despite my misfortune in life I would be sessful like this?

 CHAPTER 28: NEW PROJECT

    "So, what''s your n? What they are offering to you is a big project, Minakels, the only case is in the Philippines.


    We''re currently having our dinner. Seth and my parents were just staring at me, even Adrian was innocently looking at me while eating french fries. They are here with Adrian to celebrate the sess of my recent movie. Tricia and her husband are in Paris but they''re nowing home.


    I didn''t answer first even though I had already decided what my n was.


    "But I''m sure the story is good because we already read the book version before," Lily added.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    I looked at Seth. "Let Mina decide, Lily."


    "So, Brother. I''m not saying anything, eh. I''m just saying that the story is good-"


    "I am going to ept the offer," I said. I put down the spoon and fork and wiped my mouth. "We can''t hide forever, you know."


    Lily rolled her eyes. "Duh? Who says we''re hiding, Minakels? We''re not, okay? We came here to a foreign country to take our chances. And this is where you found the chance you are looking for so why do you say we are hiding?"


    I raised both of my hands. I just didn''t answer what she said because she was probably just going to suck me up.


    "All right, we''re not hiding. As I was saying, I am epting the offer because I also want to take a vacation in the Philippines."


    "Eh, how about that one?" Lily pointed to Seth. My brother will lose his mind if you''ll meet your ex there."


    I turned to Seth. He just smiles. As usual, there is a trace ofprehension on his face. When he nodded, Lily screamed. "Gosh, Kuya Seth. You are a hopeless case. But anyway, ''you can''t stop Minakels because'' you don''t own her heart yet. I was about to say something when Seth winked at me.


    "Because I happened to know my ce, little sister. And it''s also what you called trust and confidence.


    23


    "As much as you know, Brother. Well, at least, as a manager and a best friend, don''t worry, I will watch over Minakels for you. "No need for you to do that. Let Mina do whatever she wants, as long as she doesn''t get hurt."


    "You''re a hopeless case, Kuya."


    "Whatever you call it."


    My parents and I just kept quiet while listening to the two. When I looked at my parents'' behavior, it was clear to them that they were having doubts. I know they don''t want me to go back to the Philippines anymore and somehow they are used to living their life here. But they are not the type of parents to lead me in my decision.


    "What is your decision, Mina?"


    The two stopped arguing because of Dad''s question. "What should I do?"


    "That''s up to you. But I hope you don''t forget the good manners that your mother and I taught you. We raised you well and we taught you how to forgive those who have sinned against you. In our lives, sometimes, all we have to do is allow ourselves to step away from the past so that we can live happily and contentedly. And to do that we must sincerely forgive those who have wronged us."


    I didn''t respond to what Dad said, because when I agreed with what he said it was no longer match with what I wanted to happen.


    Have I moved on yet?


    Not yet. The pain is still here, especially the anger in my heart.


    I want to crush them. Piece by piece until they run out of breath and epting this project was my first step.


    "I GUESS you''re deep in thought?" Seth said. We were on the veranda while having our coffee. It''s past midnight here but we haven''t slept yet.


    I leaned against the baluster and looked back at his habit.


    "It''s funny..." I began. "It''s funny how I ended up with so much grief in my heart. And that grief turned to anger. I am still furious when I remember my son I never even saw. I still cry and no matter how many times I take medicine, those nightmares don''t go away. I don''t know where this anger will take me, Seth ... "


    "Can I still stop you, Mina?"


    I shuddered before tears continued to flow into my eyes. "Not anymore, Seth, because I can''t just forget my past. I am sorry, Seth, I have to do this." I rubbed my face with both my palms and cried and cried.


    Seth stepped closer to me and hugged me. "Cry in my chest where in this way I can show you that you are not alone in your life."


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    We stayed in this situation for a few minutes. He hugged and supported me as I cried. When I felt better I looked up so we both met our gaze.


    I slowly drew my face closer to his and kissed him. The kiss didn''tst long. He deliberately moved his lips away from mine.


    "I will wait, Mina. I will wait for the time when you are free - when your heart is free of any emotion for Tranz." Seth caressed my cheek before kissing me on the forehead. "Goodbye, Love... I''ll see when I see you ..." he said goodbye before he walked to the veranda door.


    I was stunned. There was a bump on my chest because of what he said so I couldn''t stop myself from calling him.


    "Seth!"


    He turned to my side. As he turned around I saw the tingling of pain in his eyes.


    "W-we''ll see each other again, won''t we?"


    "I''ll assure you that, Love..." he replied so I could breathe easily. "But don''t expect overseas calls from me. But I''ll send you a card from time to time..."


    I nodded and smiled. "Surprise me."


    He just smiled before he finally left. I bite my lip.


    I hope you know what you''re doing, Mina ...

 CHAPTER 29: MINA鈥橲 KISS

    I close my eyes while listening to music. I am tired and I am having jeg now so I am not in the mood though we arrivedst night.


    If there''s anyone I want to talk to today, it''s Lily, so I know what my schedule is. But she''s nowhere to be found so I don''t know what to do.


    Though I received an email when I was still in L. A. that if possible I would go to the new hospital in Makita and check if I can lend them help. The hospital is semi-private, though it was built to help those poor people who can''t afford to pay their bills.


    When I was still in California, my decision wasplete. I am very much willing to help them, but I have no ns to go there but it''s different now and I''m bored.


    After sitting down I went into the bathroom to take a shower. Now I intend to give that check to the hospital, personally.


    For me not to attract press and paparazzi here, I just wore simple clothes. Pants and a ck T-shirt. I put on a cap and tied my hair to the hat I was wearing.


    I texted Lily before leaving their mansion. I used the big bike Seth owned to get to the hospital. I don''t mind if I don''t have bodyguards with me, especially since I know the ins and outs of this country.


    When I got to the hospital I immediately talked to the director. I gave him the amount I am donating. I also need to go home right away.


    "Thank you so much, Mina. I''ll assure you that your money will fall into those who need it." He held out his hand to me again so I epted it. "I''ll take you outside ..." said the 50 something director. But before we could get out, someone stopped him. Someone needs his attention so I said goodbye.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    But destiny was really surprising because even though my camp made no one know when I arrived in the Philippines, it was destiny itself that made it possible for me to meet two people I wanted revenge on. There was a look of shock on their faces when they saw me. The part where I parked my motorbike was near where the two of them parked their car.


    "Mina!" Lele said in horror but I ignored her. My attention was focused on Tranz who was also obviously surprised by my presence.


    "M-Mina," Tranz said as the key he was holding fell but he didn''t seem to intend to pick up the key.


    I looked at the key in the cement. I walked closer to the two of them as I yed the key of the motor using my finger. When they were in front of me I picked up the key but did not hand it to Tranz first.


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    "Hello, my ex-husband..." I whispered in his ear. I suppressed augh because it was obvious to him that his body was stiff. I handed the key to Tranz and he was about to take it but I suddenly pulled it away from him. In my peripheral vision, I saw Lele''s action so I turned to her.


    "Oh, dear, have you been here before? I''m sorry if I didn''t notice you earlier, I thought you''re Tranz''s servant, eh." Iughed. Theughter I learned in etiquette ss. Augh with a ss.


    "What the he!" I held out my hand to her so she was restrained from speaking.


    "Are you pregnant? Who is the father?" I turned to Tranz. "Are you?" I deliberately showed my gaze on his face, down his chest to the middle of his thigh. I crossed my arm in front of my chest and one hand I slowly ran down my neck and then I yed with my fingers on my lips. I also intentionally bit the edge of my lip so I could see Tranz swallowing sessively. "I thought you were barren? So, what is this, you are not the father?"


    I was brave because I knew my bodyguards were already around. Foreign bodyguards are so big. I even spotted Lily grinning big while looking at us.


    "Oh, bitch, please! Tranz is not barren because he is the father of my child!"


    "Okay," I replied while looking around at Lele''s behavior. Her nose almost heats up because of what I said.


    "What ?!"


    I ignored her. I extended my hand to Tranz. I gave him his key.


    "T-thank you."


    Iughed. Tranz looked stupid in front of me. He stuttered and swallowed as he stared at my lips.


    "Look at you, Love, you look miserable, eh? Because you were in the hands of the right person back then, but you fooled her." And even before he could speak, I approached him and grabbed him on his neck and kissed him on the lips while my eyes looked straight at Lele who''s staring at us with her shocked eyes.


    When Tranz''s lips moved I immediately moved away from him.


    "That''s how you said thank you, Tranz. Don''t be rude next time. "I winked at him before I turned away from them.


    Lele couldn''t do anything because my bodyguards protected me. Lily''sughter soared in the parking lot of the hospital.


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