MARA
"I have to go." I smiled and nodded. He planted a kiss on my forehead before he went out of our room.I stood up from our bed and went inside the bathroom and did my morning routine, and took a bath. Afterward, I dressed for the office and went downstairs to the dining area."Morning, Dad." I greeted and kissed his cheek. He was reading a newspaper and drinking his coffee."Good morning. Eat your breakfast, and we'll leave after. I heard what happened to Dean.""Yes, he saved me. Dad, can you drop the case against him? His son needs him. Where is that little ball of sunshine this early morning?""He's with Uncle Phil walking in the garden. That kid is so sweet. When are you going to give me my grandchildren? I want one or two. Seeing that kid, I'm craving to hold a baby in my arms.""Don't worry, soon." He gasped, and I blushed to remember that he saw Jayson and me in the guest room.Dean was out of the hospital after a month of staying, and the authorities sent her back to prison later. Gian cried so hard when the police took his father. My father pulled out the case, but Dean must still be in jail for three years.He tried to explain to his son that he made a big mistake and he needed to serve in prison to pay for his wrongdoing, but Gian clutched on him tightly as if his dear life depended only on his father.My tears rolled down my face watching the father and son both sobbing, holding each other. It is so hurtful watching them."Papa, don't leave me. You only I have. Where I'm going to go? I don't want to sleep outside in the dark again, and I'm scared someone will hit me again. It's so painful, Papa." Gian cried, hugging his father."Gian, you can stay with us until your Papa come back. There no one will hurt you. I promise you that." I said, wiping my tears."Yes, Gian, you can stay wit
MARASara looked at Jayson with wide eyes. Her face was pale, and she looked like a fish who kept opening and closing her mouth, but no sound came out."What happened?" Jayson rushed to my side and wiped the sweat on my forehead with his hand. His angry face softened instantly, replaced with worries."I feel dizzy, and I throw up." I weakly replied, leaning on his shoulder when he wrapped his arms around me."Si...sir." "I said pack your thing and leave the company if you don't want me to call a guard to drag you out," Jayson screamed. "Stop screaming. It hurts my head," I whispered as Sara ran out of the comfort room crying."Sorry, I wanted to slap her mouth, but I don't want to lay a hand on a woman ever again." He said, regret in his eyes. I know he remembered the day when he slapped me."Can you walk?" I nodded my head, and he helped me to stand up. He carried my bag and
JAYSON"What happened? Why are you both home early?" Grandpa asked as we stepped inside the front door. He is in the living room watching television. "Mara is sick, but she is fine now. We went to see the Doctor. She just needs to rest. Nana!!!"Yes, Young Master?" Nana answered, walking towards us."Nana, prepare a barbeque later. We have something to celebrate. Asked everyone to join later.""Is it someone's birthday that I forget?" Grandpa asked."No, Grandpa. I'll tell you later. For now, Mara and I will rest. Just wake us up around five." Jayson said and led me into our room, but I could feel Nana and Grandpa's questioning eyes following us."Why didn't you tell Grandpa?" I asked him as soon as he closed the door."I want to tell them when everyone is present. I want Dad to be there too. He might get mad if I tell Grandpa first.""You have a point.
MARAI didn't go to work the whole week after we learned I was pregnant. Not only Jayson against me working but as well Grandpa and my father. The hard life of being the only girl in the family. They treated me like a fragile thing that I would break if they won't take so much care of me.Jayson is on another level. Even when I went to the toilet, he accompanied me because he was afraid I might slip whenever he was at home. Wherever I go, there should be someone with me. It's either Grandpa, my father, Jayson, Nana, and Cassy. They didn't allow me to be alone except when I was sleeping. Now I am in the living room watching television, waiting for my husband to return from the office, and Nana is sitting on the couch beside me doing her knitting. I'm bored to death. I cannot leave the house unless Jayson or Dad is with me. I sigh, pouting with my eyes glancing at the door, waiting for Jayson. I wanted to ask him to eat outside to see the new scenery b
MARAI was inside one of the guest rooms with two women doing my makeup and nails. I am going to the company party in two hours, and I'm pretty nervous. It will be the first time I'm going to a party since I came here to Seoul, and to add to it, Jayson cannot go to the party together with me because he has something to do before the party starts and will only meet me there. I wanted to tell him I was embarrassed to go alone there, but thankfully my father said to me that Jayson had invited him and I would go with him later. "Mrs. Fernandez, can you stand up so we can help you wear your dress." One of the women asked. I quickly stood up and removed my robe, and they helped me in my dress, as well as on my shoes."You look beautiful, Mrs. Fernandez." They complimented. "Thank you," I replied, smiling, and faced the full body mirror, and my eyes widened to see the woman staring back at me. My hair was in a bun on top of my he
MARA"Mara!!! I looked up when someone called me, and I smiled when I saw Claire with Felix behind her. "Mr. Perez, Hello, sir.""Hello, Mrs. Revira." Dad greeted back. I stood up and hugged Claire, happy I had someone who didn't hate me. It seems everyone here hated me."Mr. Perez." Felix greeted. Dad quickly stood up and shook his hand, smiling, and patted his back."I'll be back, I'll just give a small speech, and we can enjoy the night," Jayson said, standing after he kissed my forehead. Claire occupied the seats he left and grinned at me."So you two are coming out?" She whispered."I think. Jayson said he would introduce me as his wife tonight.""That's great, so that those bitches will shut up." I chuckled and softly nudged her, but she only smiled in return. I turned my eyes to the small platform in the middle of the ballroom. I watched Jayson as he welcomed the guest as well as his
JAYSON"Si... sir, what have I done?" Camille stuttered. "I give you another chance to work for me, but this is all you'll repay me. I heard your conversation with this piece of shit. You want to get rid of my wife, huh? You both want her out of your sight? So I'll grant your wishes from now on, both of you. I ensure you'll blocklist in Korea, where you can see my wife.""Sir, you can't do that?" Camille said, now tears streaming down her face."Yes, I can and I will," I screamed, and all of my secretaries, all of you are fired from tonight. If you don't want my wife, I don't like all of you too. I don't need all of you.""Sir, please, I'm so sorry. I don't know." Jared apologizes, now kneeling in front of me despite his beaten appearance. " I need this job, sir. My family needs my help." He begs."You should think that before bullying your colleagues. Even if Mara is not my wife, you shouldn't
MARA"Hey! Children, be careful. You might accidentally bump into Aunty Mara and hurt our little angel." Jayson said to the three children chasing in the living room.Ana and Alice always come every Saturday and Sunday to play with Gian. And it was chaos every time they were here."Uncle, we are extra careful not to bump Aunty Mara." Alice reasoned out. She and her twin are now seven years old, and Gian turned five three months ago. Grandpa gives him a big party. He invited his classmates, and Grandpa asked three hundred children from the orphanage. It was a huge party, and Gian and the twin were the ones who entertained those children. There are five clowns and a magician who gives entertainment to the children. Everyone, we're thrilled after the party. Grandpa also bought give away for the children after the party. All in all, it was a joyous party, especially for Gian. And after the party, Gian and the twin were e