I considered making a quick visit to the hospital to confirm my suspicions. I wanted to be sure. However, since I was feeling better, I thought it might be better to do it with my boyfriend. "Maybe it would be better, my love, if Daddy is with me when I go for a check-up. That way, he can hear everything the doctor says," I whispered as I gently caressed my still-flat abdomen. I decided to head to the construction site where Marius was working. I wanted us to have lunch together. I got up from my bed, took a quick shower, put on a pair of pants and a shirt, and slipped on some rubber shoes. Since the site wasn't far away, I didn't bother bringing a car. As soon as I arrived, the employees at the site greeted me warmly, recognizing me. The café they were building was almost finished, and I couldn't wait to see the final product. Of course, I couldn't help but feel proud because my boyfriend was part of the team that built it. With that thought in mind, I smiled and lovingly caressed
Marius's eyebrows furrowed. "Why is my suitcase outside the house?" he automatically asked. He didn't want to give attention to the possibility that was crowding his mind. But he couldn't deny that deep inside, that was what he truly felt. His heart raced quickly. Taking big steps, he approached the door and turned the knob. After confirming his suspicion, he immediately cursed. "Sam..." Marius let out a heavy and deep sigh. Then he sat down on the bench, feeling gloomy. It was then that he noticed a small piece of paper attached to the suitcase. Marius moved and took it. "I know what you did." Those words were enough to prove that his suspicion was true. Sam knew everything. How was that the puzzle he was facing now? Marius's chest rose and fell. All of this hurt him because he had to admit that he loved Sam. That was the truth. And he believed it was his karma for planning something bad for the girl from the beginning. He knows that he needs to fix everything. Or maybe it w
"PARTIAL amnesia. It means that only the recent events are affected, and she can't remember them. It might come back, but we can't say when. It depends on the patient," the doctor explained simply but clearly to Andrew, who was accompanied by his wife Lana. "Oh, Sam," Lana said, tears streaming down her face as she hugged her spouse tightly. Marius released a deep sigh, feeling a heavy heart. Afterward, he tried to speak, but Andrew interjected before he could do so. "When can we bring him home, doctor?" he asked, giving Marius a sharp, warning look, implying that Marius should not interfere in the matter. It was a message Marius struggled to accept, not only because Sam was his girlfriend but also because of his deep love for her. "I have one more thing to tell you," the doctor added. They all continued to gaze at the man in white clothing, knowing that at that moment, they had a single goal and desire: to hear what he was about to say. "The patient is pregnant," the doctor stat
"Am I pregnant?" was the incredulous question that escaped my lips when the man who introduced himself as Marius released me. I didn't know and couldn't pinpoint what had come over me. As I gazed into Marius's eyes, a feeling seemed to accelerate the beating of my heart. His eyes were incredibly beautiful, his dark eyes. And as those eyes were fixed on me, I couldn't deny the magnetic energy that seemed to drain all my strength. "Yes, and the baby is mine," he said without hesitation. I couldn't believe what I had just heard, and I couldn't control the tone of my speech or the words that escaped my lips. "What did you say? Why, who are you in my life?" I asked in rapid succession. The pain quickly registered in Marius's eyes because of what I had said. I thought and had to admit that I was genuinely concerned. I was worried that I might have hurt him with what I said. He might get angry and leave me or never show up again. I didn't like that idea. So, I quickly apologized. "I'm so
I didn't know how to explain what I was feeling in those moments. It's like my entire body was paralyzed. I couldn't move. That's why Marius had the opportunity to deepen that kiss even more. "Sam," he whispered as he momentarily released my lips. He then traced my face with his gaze. I groped my chest, trying to find even a small trace of discomfort in the audacity of the young man. But I failed to see it. Instead, a sweet smile played on my lips. I couldn't help it. "Your kiss tastes familiar," I couldn't stop myself from saying in almost a whispering tone, similar to what Marius used on me. Marius couldn't speak anymore. Instead, he hugged me tightly after I said that. It wasn't the first time he embraced me since I woke up from my coma, but I could say it was my favorite among all the new experiences. "Come with me, Sam. I'll take care of you, I promise," he said as he released me from the embrace. My eyebrows furrowed as my eyes questioned Marius, whom I stared at intently.
I subtly pushed Marius away from me. I felt like I was melting like ice cream because of the warmth of the kiss he gave me. Given the reality that I wanted to subtly convey that his proposed idea was not a good one, I thought of a way. "I think I heard a knock on the door," I lied. Marius' eyes questioned me, staring at me intensely. Then he moved and headed towards the door. I quietly watched Marius approach me. As he did, I noticed the increasing pace of my heartbeat. I was nervous, and I knew why. Why did I even ask him how the baby was conceived? In reality, I already knew the answer. And because he claims the child, it's only natural that something happened between us. "Do you know that we filled your house in Baguio with passionate moments?" he asked me. My face immediately warmed up at his statement. I wasn't sure if he was asking in a way that he wanted me to remember everything we did or if he was just saying it because he wanted to. Because I initiated the conversation
I remained silent for a moment after hearing Marius confess that to me. I felt pity for him. Despite his strong demeanor, it seemed unbelievable that behind his very manly aura was a story that couldn't be proudly shared. "Is that so? I'm sorry if I asked and became pushy." Those words slipped from my lips involuntarily. Marius just smiled before his eyes sparkled, kissing my forehead. "It's okay. I should have told you that a long time ago. So, you don't need to apologize, okay?" he gently pinched my chin. I responded with a smile to Marius's words. And since I didn't speak, he opened his mouth again to continue what else he wanted to say. "The truth is, my mother and father are not married. You know," Marius said, shrugging his shoulders along with a heavy sigh. "Yeah?" I replied, strengthening his resolve. Even if Marius didn't admit it, I felt the intense insecurity in his tone. But as the woman in his life, I knew it was my duty to give him strength and help him overcome suc
"I don't think so. Do you think, after what you did to my sister, I would allow her to be with you?" Andrew said, followed by mocking laughter. "I think that matter should stay between me and your sister," Marius replied. Andrew raised his thick eyebrows and stared sharply at his opponent. "I might not know or have no idea about what happened. But Sam is my sister, and as her brother, it is my duty to protect her!" he emphatically stated. At that moment, it became even clearer to Marius how serious his mistake with Sam was. "If not for you, my sister wouldn't be in this situation now. I entrusted her to you because you are my wife's best friend. But I was wrong," Andrew continued, his firm words resonating deeply in Marius's thoughts. "But I love her. So I want to make amends. I want to correct my mistake," he added, followed by a deep sigh. Andrew fixed an intense gaze on Marius. After a moment, he spoke again. "No, my decision is final. My sister and her future child don't need you,