CHAPTER 11 (PART 1) I peeked into the pantry when I heard the familiar laughter of my ex-husband. His face was smiling as he picked up the rolling grapes on the floor. He wiped them on his clothes before putting them into his mouth and laughing again with my employees. He was far from the Nexus I used to know when he was dealing with other people. He’s now down to earth, laughing and getting along with others easily. Nexus looked happier than I could remember. I sat on the couch, tired. I visited two branches of Casa Amara. It’s still under construction and I am really meticulous, especially with the materials. “Steph, I brought our launch,” Nexus said sweetly. I looked at him and told him to come in. I put a big smile on my face as he placed the food tray on the center table. He reached for something from his back pocket. My heart skipped a beat when he handed me a one-stem pink rose. “I-I have my own launch.” Nexus walked towards my table to get my lunch box. I stopped
CHAPTER 11 (PART 2) It’s my fault too that I lost my baby. I am the mother and I should have been the first to know I was pregnant. “I didn’t remember anything but I feel like I need to say sorry.” “Your sorry can’t bring back my child. I hate you! I hate you so much!” I removed his arms from my waist as I stood up from my bed. He’s still kneeling and even bowed his head more. “Get up, Nexus,” I said, almost in a whisper. “You only hurting me more with what you’re doing.” The door opened. Alejandro and Rex were surprised when they saw Nexus' situation. I shook my head and went back to bed. I decided to ignore them and closed my eyes. My heart was numb and I didn’t want to deal with any of them. Alejandro forced his brother to get up and leave the room. Fortunately, they didn’t come back again. My parents arrived after. When the doctor gave his signal for me to go home, I didn’t waste any time. I don’t like hospitals; it brings me many painful memories. When we got home
CHAPTER 12 Pain crossed in his face but I didn’t budge. Who cares if he’s hurting. I’m just telling the truth. “Can you tell me now what you want? I still have a lot of work to do in my office.” “We need your help,” Alejandro said. “I’m wasting my time here.” I said grudgingly and took and took my handbag to leave, I was about to walk away when Nexus grabbed my wrist and pulled me back to the chair. “I don’t appreciate your hand touching me, Mister,” I spat and glared at him. Reluctantly, he let go of my wrist. Alejandro spoke again in a serious tone. “This is not a waste of time, Stephanie. It is a death and life situation. You know what Leticia is doing. They are taking advantage of Nix’s situation to spend his money.” “What does it have to do with me?” “A lot! You will be the savior of Nix’s wealth,” he answered, which made me scrunch my nose. “Be Nix’s wife again.” My forehead furrowed in annoyance. “Are you out of your mind?” “We are serious, Amara Stephanie.
CHAPTER 13 (PART 1)FLASHBACK, YEARS AGO I was sure that the car parked in front of our house didn’t belong to my sister’s annoying ex-boyfriend, Sebastian. And definitely, it wasn’t to our neighbor either. Sevi ran to me when the little kid saw his beautiful aunt. He raised both of his hands, urging me to carry him. He’s still in his pajamas and just woken up like me. “Auntie, up!” he pouted. I picked him up and kissed the baby of the family on the cheek as he put his head on my chest. “Where’s your mom?” I asked as I walked down the six-step staircase, still carrying Sevi. “Don’t know. Is Daddy outside?” “The car outside isn’t his—” I didn’t get to finish what I was supposed to say when I saw who was sitting on the couch. “Hello, Steph.” Nexus Almeradez greeted and smiled at me. “Auntie, close your mouth.” Sevi laughed. “Why are you here?” I asked, telling him I was very surprised to see this one-night-stand man I chose to forget. “Am I not allowed to visit you?
CHAPTER 1: MEETING THE EX-HUSBAND AGAINI was shocked when Attorney Mendez showed up at Casa Amara after two years. He had come to ask for my help. Nexus Almeradez, my ex-husband had been in an accident and could only remember me. His family wanted me to help him remember everything. The thought of seeing Nexus again made me want to burst out. He was the man who had shattered my life and caused me so much misery. I couldn't believe that his family would expect me to agree to stay by his side. Attorney Mendez told me that Nexus's mother, Leticia Monroe, was offering a hundred million as a down payment. I was surprised that she would come up with such a proposal, considering she had been against our marriage two years ago. “We are aware that you are facing difficulties expanding your business, as you are unable to start construction due to a shortage of funds. We know what you've been through—” “You don’t know anything!”The lawyer was momentarily taken aback by the rise in my voic
CHAPTER 2: I LOVE YOU FROM EX-HUSBANDI looked at the therapist that Alejandro brought out of Nexus' room. The outcome of the session on Nexus’ learning abilities was not good because he did not cooperate. I returned to Nexus, who had been staring at me since earlier. I sat on his bed and handed him the flashcards I had used earlier.“Do you know what this is?” I showed him a flashcard with the letter 'B' written on it.He didn't answer me, instead, just stared at me with those blue eyes.“This is letter B.” I took another flashcard. “And this is A.”Nexus nodded, understanding what I had said.“What is this?” I asked again.“E-Ey,” he said, trying to imitate the sound.“How about this one?”“B-B.”I slightly furrowed my brows. “You know it already, right? Why didn't you answer when you were asked earlier?”Nexus looked like a child as he shrugged.I took another flashcard and showed it to him again. “This? Do you know it?”When Nexus nodded, I firmly bit my lips. He knew yet he kept
CHAPTER 3: COLD AND DISTANTI politely declined Miss Yeye’s invitation to eat because I wanted to rest before my ex-husband's arrival tonight. I didn’t sleep well last night because of too many things I needed to think about. The sadness was evident in Miss Yeye's eyes as she followed me with her gaze up to the stairs. The spacious guest room greeted me. I removed my high heels and carelessly tossed them on the floor, walked towards the glass sliding door, and opened it, stepping out onto the veranda. I squinted my eyes as I looked in the lush green surroundings. The distant mountains, tall trees bearing fruit, the vast pineapple and vegetable plantations, as well as other fruits that are exported to other countries. The Hacienda Constancia is truly a paradise. In addition, the Hacienda also supports many lives, from the workers to the scholars…I slept for a few hours before someone knocked on the door of my room."Señorita, Sir Nexus, and Sir Alejandro are here."I was startle
CHAPTER 4: CRIED AGAIN My close friend Castiel was smiling at me when I met him in front of the mansion. He had a teasing grin on his lips when he handed a bouquet of flowers."You didn't tell me you were coming back to the hacienda. Change of mind?"I scowled and invited him inside. We met Miss Yeye coming down the stairs. She looked at Castiel curiously."Yeye, can you please put this in a vase?” I asked. The old woman hesitated before taking the flowers from my hand. "You're the young man of Revamonte, aren’t you? The owner of Rancho Revamonte?"Rancho Revamonte is the neighboring land of Hacienda Constancia.Castiel nodded and politely bowed slightly to the old woman. "Yes, Ma'am. That's me."Miss Yeye nodded and looked at the flowers in her hand before looking back at me."Where should I put this, Stephanie?”"At my office, please." My office means the guest room that I’m using."Are you sure?" she doubts. I almost rolled my eyes. I knew what the old woman was trying to imply,