"Mama, mama wake up," my adorable child shook me gently.I smiled and slowly opened my eyes, but he wasn't there. Where is my child?"Mama, mama please don't let me go," he cried.I cried too. I wanted to find him, hug him, and calm him down, but I couldn't move my body and remained lying down."Anastasia," someone called my name.I suddenly woke up because it felt like I was falling into an endless abyss. I was breathing heavily and held my chest as my heart raced."Anastasia," he said my name and held my hand.I looked at the hand holding mine and followed it upward until I saw who it belonged to."What are you feeling? Are you in pain?" he asked, concerned.I just shook my head while gazing at his worried face.I felt him wiping my cheek, realizing that I was crying."You're so sensitive. It's okay; our baby will be with us," he said.Baby? Our baby. "My baby," I said, touching my stomach.He placed his hand on my stomach and gently caressed it.I looked at him, smiling, as he look
"We're here," Dannie's voice shattered the silence.I had been quiet for a while now, contemplating whether I made the right decision.I glanced out the window of the vehicle I was in and was amazed by what I saw.The house in front of me was enormous. I wondered who lived in this mansion-like house.I took in the sight of the huge house in front of me; it looked so simple and unassuming.I was about to continue observing when someone suddenly appeared behind me and said, "I'm tired, let's go inside," Dannie said without enthusiasm as she entered.I scowled, taking one last look at the entire house before following her inside.Little did I know that I would be even more amazed once inside the house. It was spotlessly clean and shining, everything around me sparkling. I could almost see my reflection in their shine.Scratching my head, I saw Dannie standing on the stairs, looking bored and staring at me."What?" I pretended to ask innocently.She just shook her head and gestured for me
"Good morning," Dannie greeted me as he entered my room.He has been so sweet to me for several days now, and I think I'm getting used to it. We have been together in this house for a week already.Dannie didn't allow me to go to work ever since I had a close call with a miscarriage, and he hasn't been going to work either. He takes care of me and the baby, making me feel like we're a real family. I smiled at the thought."You're going crazy again, smiling all by yourself," Dannie said.I ignored him and got up to wash my face and brush my teeth. When I finished, Dannie was no longer in my room, so I decided to go out.I took the elevator downstairs because Dannie prohibited me from using the stairs, fearing that I might slip or get tired from going up to our room.As I reached the ground floor, the housemaids greeted me with a good morning, and I greeted them back. I looked for Dannie and found him in the garden, focused on his laptop.When he saw me, he stopped what he was doing, ap
"Where is Dannie?" I asked the person who delivered the food upstairs.We went up here earlier, and someone called him, so he didn't come to our room."I haven't seen him since you went up to your room, ma'am. Is he not here?" Manang replied while setting the food in front of me.I glanced at the food on the table, they looked delicious and tempting, but I didn't have the appetite to eat."We were going up earlier when he received a call, so he didn't come here. Let's just leave him be," I said and took a bite of the grapes Manang brought.Maybe it was just one of his clients who called, and he forgot to inform me before leaving me inside the elevator. Don't overthink it, Anastasia."Do you need anything else, ma'am?" Manang asked me.I shook my head and was about to speak, but suddenly the elevator beeped and opened. I smiled, hoping it was Dannie. It was indeed Dannie, but he quickly entered and headed straight to his room.I slumped my shoulders at Dannie's behavior. I looked at Ma
DANNIE'S POV I am outside my house, inside my car, but I am unsure if I should go in or not. It was already one morning when I got home from Honey's condo, my childhood friend. Honey called me when we were in the elevator with Anastasia, telling me she was already in the Philippines. I have waited for her for a long time because I told myself before she left that when she comes back, I will confess my feelings and court her. But how can I do that when Anastasia, my wife, and our unborn child are already with me? When I saw Honey earlier, I felt mixed emotions. I was happy because she was here again, the woman I have loved since we were kids, but at the same time, I felt guilty because I can't tell her how I feel because I am married to Anastasia and we were about to have a child. I tried to assess myself. "What's wrong with you, Dannie? The baby is just the reason why you got married and live with Anastasia. After the baby's born, you're getting a divorce," I talked to myself. I wi
DANNIE’S POVEven though I arrived home late last night, I woke up early. After taking a shower and getting dressed, I went out of my room. I peeked into Anastasia's room, but she wasn't there anymore.I took the elevator down. I had decided to confess my feelings to Honey today. I would deal with Anastasia and our baby later. I didn't want to repeat what happened before, when I didn't say that I love Honey and she left again.Honey is a traveler, she likes to go wherever she wants. Even if I wanted to accompany her, I couldn't leave the company that was entrusted to me.When the elevator opened, I found Anastasia sitting in the living room, watching TV. She was so focused on the screen that she didn't notice me.I restrained myself from approaching her to touch our baby and kiss her on the forehead. I didn't want to add to my sins against Honey.I went straight to the kitchen. I immediately smelled the delicious food that was already prepared on the dining table. I decided to have br
DANNIE’S POV It's been a week since I last spoke to and saw Honey. I call her, but she doesn't answer. I go to her condo, but I don't have the courage to press her doorbell. I feel ashamed of what I did to her. I don't know what to say when I see her."Sir Dannie, your food is ready," Manang says. I'm in the pool area because Anastasia is hanging out in the garden. She's also ignoring me, but I haven't done anything wrong to her. I ignore her too, as she's always been like that lately."I'll follow you, Manang," I say and glance at my phone before pocketing it. I get up and walk towards the kitchen, where Anastasia is already sitting. She's far away from me again. Is she angry with me or sulking? I just ignore her. She's always been like that lately.I'm just putting my food when Anastasia finishes hers and wipes her mouth. She stands up and walks away. I look at her food, and only a little has been eaten. I follow her gaze until I can't see her anymore."Manang, what's her problem?"
ANASTASIA'S POV I cannot explain the happiness I am feeling right now because of how much Dannie's behavior towards me has changed. I feel like we're already married. The old caring and sweet Dannie has returned, and who am I to ignore that? I might miss him again, so I'll grab the opportunity.We're already sleeping beside each other, but nothing has happened yet if you know what I mean.I've been awake since earlier, but Dannie is still sound asleep while hugging me. I kissed him on the forehead before slowly removing his arm that was wrapped around me.I went straight to the bathroom to wash my face and gargle, then I went to his closet to prepare what he would wear to the office.After choosing his outfit, I went downstairs to prepare our breakfast."Good morning," I greeted the housemaids I passed by."Looks like we had a good night's sleep and wake up," Jea, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, replied.I just smiled at her and went to the fridge to see what we could have for