Audrey woke up to the voices talking around her. She unfolded her eyes and slowly let her vision adjust to the brightness. Her body felt heavy as well as her head. But a certain part of her body was definitely aching more than the rest. A groan escaped her mouth when she tried to move a little. “You’re awake,” a familiar voice resounded through the room. “Give me a sec. I’ll call the doctor.” Before Audrey could say something, Tristan turned his back on her. She held her head while making a painful expression. “What’s going on… That was Tristan Reid…” She was collecting her thoughts together when something struck her mind. “My baby!” Audrey abruptly sat down while rubbing her tummy. “No, I’m sure he came out before I passed out… I need to find him,” Audrey muttered to herself and forcibly removed the tubes from her body. She felt a throbbing pain between her legs and head but it didn’t stop her from leaving the bed. She was already at the door and was about to open it when someone el
The doctor was surprised by Audrey’s question. His expression changed when he realized he might have said something wrong. He decided to ask upfront to confirm what he had in mind and avoid any further misunderstanding. “Isn’t the man who came with you here your husband” The doctor smiled slightly while waiting for Audrey’s reply. Sighing, Audrey faked a smile and shook her head. “Not him,” she mumbled. “We’re just acquaintances so I hope you don’t misunderstand anything. I’d feel bad if he’s burdened about it too,” Audrey added. “Yes,” the doctor responded. “I got it. I apologize for my mistake,” he said and started checking his chart. “I shouldn’t have assumed things,” he added after raising his head to look at Audrey’s eyes. “That’s okay. The misunderstanding has been cleared now,” Audrey said and smiled. “So, can you please tell me more about my current condition?” She changed the subject, going back to their previous topic about the baby. “I’d love to see my son as soon as poss
Tears swelled in Audrey’s eyes as she watched the nurse walking toward her bed with the baby in her arms. Her baby! The pain and worries she had in mind seemed to disappear while looking at the little angel whom she birthed to.“I’m glad you’re feeling better now. Here’s your baby,” the nurse said with a wide smile on her face, sharing the joy with Audrey for having the chance to look at the precious life she was born just recently. “He’s so cute. Albeit he’ll grow up to be a charismatic man,” the nurse complimented as she successfully handed the infant into Audrey’s arms.“Yes,” Audrey agreed, letting the baby’s tiny hands hold her finger. “Yes. He’s my baby, can you believe it? I’m a mother now,” she mumbled in tears. Despite the warm tears streaming down her face, Audrey’s mind was clear. For a moment, she didn’t want to think about anything else in the world but her baby.“Congratulations,” the nurse said. Her smile never faded. “Did you think of a name?”Nodding her head, Audrey
“Abububu~ Wah!”Audrey’s eyebrows formed a fine straight line while watching Nathan make faces in front of her son. She wasn’t saying anything because the baby seemed to enjoy it, chuckling at Nathan’s comical expressions. However, a part of Audrey wanted to smack her friend for taking all her baby’s attention.“If eyes could kill, he’d be dead anytime soon.”“Huh?” Audrey turned to her side to find Tristan, shrugging at her. “You’re still here,” she said, wondering why he didn’t leave yet when her friends were already there. She also let the butler know so a maid or two would be sent to bring her things to the hospital. “Should I leave?” Tristan checked his watch and frowned.“What’s wrong?” Audrey asked when he saw how the guy’s expression changed.Tristan raised his eyebrows and shook his head. “I can’t,” he mumbled, looking a bit pitiful. “It’s late. I could use the couch over here if you don’t mind.”“No, you should leave. Go home,” Audrey said firmly. She couldn’t tell what Tr
A gentle baby laugh filled the room, bringing joy to everyone who quietly cheered as the newly born continued to make pleasant sounds in his mother’s arms.“Hija, let me hold Asher too. You’ve been holding him in your arms for a while now. Maybe it’s time for me to hold him as well,” Mrs. Vargas told her daughter-in-law who was head over heels for her baby. “Have you eaten yet? Breakfast must be ready. I know how you feel but you wouldn’t be so stingy not to let me hold my grandson, would you?”Audrey laughed. “Mom, it’s not like that,” she said. In fact, Audrey didn’t feel like letting go of the baby. Even her arms felt numb and her back arched, she just couldn’t put the baby down to rest even a little. “Alright. Here’s baby Asher. I will need to eat something before you’d start nagging at me again. He’s so full of energy so you might want to put him down if you get tired.” Audrey carefully let her mother-in-law carry her grandson in her arms. “I’ll go wash my face for a sec,” she sa
“Shane…” Audrey blurted out when their eyes met. Her feelings which she thought were already washed away suddenly flooded back into her chest. She felt a roller coaster of emotion surging through her smallest veins, causing her body to shake the moment she faced him. She didn’t know what to do.It was as if the cracks within her system that she was slowly mending ended up shattering into pieces when she saw the man who was the reason why she had to sleep with swollen eyes from endless crying every night. The suffocating feeling she had and the lump stuck in her throat as anxiety built up to remind her of the painful past were only making her crazier by the second. Audrey was speechless… But her eyes told him the story she had when he was not around.“I couldn’t believe you wouldn’t listen to what I
Audrey let out a deep sigh when she heard Shane’s car engine outside. Her hand found its way to her chest. She felt better somehow. Finally, she took the first to reclaim her freedom. She didn’t want to continue getting blinded by love while having her neck shackled in the name of marriage. She spent years believing that love was the answer to all problems but it wasn’t the case. Reality worked differently for her and love was only sweet in a fictional world. It took her years to become courageous as she was when facing Shane. Unlike before, Audrey had made up both her heart and mind to live for Asher and herself. Shane may leave a mark in her life but that was all. She could manage alone just fine.The vibration from her phone got her attention. Audrey cleared her throat before answering the call.“Hi, Audie!
Audrey’s eyebrows met as she heard the caller’s voice. She was expecting it would be someone she knew but she could hardly recognize the person on the other line.“Who’s this?” She asked. It was less likely a stranger called her randomly. She should at least ask for the person’s name to find out if he was someone related to her or what.“So, you don’t even recognize me, huh? That’s harsh Audrey,” the man replied. “Why don’t you take a guess?”Audrey’s frown deepened. The man knew her name but she had no idea who it was. “I’m sorry but I don’t think I know you. Will you kindly tell me what you want and how you know my name? You shouldn’t have my number too,” she s