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Jared's POV I had been too emotional, and I was thinking that I had made Colleen worried because of that. As much as possible, I didn't want to give her any more trouble, and showing her that side of me worries me. I was glad that she was strong and understood what I had been going through. The days and weeks passed, and I started to settle everything in the office. Colleen was now in her fifth month of pregnancy, and I wanted to stay by her side all the time. "Sir, we can start the interview for the secretary position," Rodney said as he peered into my office after he knocked. I gave him a nod, and I was sure that he understood what I meant, so I got up from my chair and followed him to the interview and testing room. As I got in, I found 5 applicants, consisting of 3 males and 2 females. I would want to choose all males, but I don't want to discriminate, so I will just do the interview and grade them accordingly. They will be working with Rodney, so I guess I need to ask his opin
Colleen's POV "Colleen, dear, why are you still here?" Mom asked when he went to our bedroom and found me sitting on a chair by the poolside. The sun was almost down and a cold breeze of wind brought chills to my body when I never wore a sweatshirt over my clothes. "I want to wait for Jared here. Lately, he had been going home a little later than normal and I was worried that he was facing some problems in the company." I replied and I saw him sigh. "Don't overthink about everything. I'm sure that if he has some problems at the company, he will be able to handle them just fine," she replied. "How can you tell?" "I never saw your husband's face being too stressed whenever he comes home. If ever, he may have thought more of you and nothing else," she replied. "Is he having a hard time because of me?" I asked worriedly, "Of course not! You know that it's not the case. Yes, I am not going to sweet talk you. As your mother, it was painful knowing your condition and I know that
Jared's POV I carried Colleen as she was already asleep. I sighed when I noticed that she was so light even though she was 5 months pregnant. I put her down on our bed and, just like the other nights, I stared at her beautiful but tired face. She was having a hard time, I know that for a fact. Who wouldn't? Anyone who was in her shoes would feel that way aside from the hurt and pain she was probably trying to fight. While I was struggling to fight the loneliness that I was feeling because of her inevitable passing, she was fighting her sorrow as well, thinking she was going to leave the family she had started to have. I touched her face and I couldn't help but smile when I saw her smile too. She's like a baby that has been played by her angel in her sleep. Even if there were dark circles around her eyes, it was still sparkling whenever she looked at me. The colors on her face that I thought were starting to get back have started to fade again. I touched her on her arm, which
Colleen's POV "How are you?" Dr. Chin asked me again, I don't know if I am going to tell her how I feel about Jared with me. I didn't want him to worry but I was worried about my baby as well. "I want to say that I am fine," I said and they both looked at me, concerned. "Lately, I have been feeling sad. It was the first time that I felt sorry for myself. Will it affect our baby?" I added as Jared held my hand. He looked at me and I could feel that he was feeling sorry for me too. I didn't want to see his emotions anymore so I looked away first to look at my doctor whom I was sure was sorry for me too. "It was natural for you to feel that way," she said. I guess she knew how to comfort her patients. "Anyone in your shoes will feel like that, even Jared. But you have to be strong because your baby is observing your emotions as well. You have to feel happy so the baby will be able to relax." "My wife," Jared called me so I looked at him, "If you wanted to cry, just tell me. I am going
Jared's POV Colleen was very happy when we found out that we would be having a baby girl. She prayed for it and just like what she had told me, God did answer her prayer. Why can't she just pray for her recovery instead? I am not really into the baby's gender. As long as they are both safe, everything is fine with me. I mean more than fine and I will be forever grateful. As the days went on, I started to feel scared. Not for myself but for her. I could see that she was having difficulty with her condition. If only I could carry her burden, I would gladly do it. But I think God is unfair, He made someone like Colleen suffer like this. Or He is greedy, that He wanted her for himself to be the kindest person. I didn't want to blame Him for everything that's happening now. I know for a fact that I too, have a fault. I deprived her of the chance to extend her life. But I am not God, but He is. He could do anything he wanted with just a snap of his fingers. He could make my Colleen bette
Colleen's POV I wanted to cry that very moment when he was telling me about what had happened two years ago. He was facing a problem then and I didn't do anything to help him. I got mad at him without knowing that he was in a tight situation as well. I could feel his sincerity when he said he was sorry and what he said before I was out in my sleep. He wanted me to stay longer. He wanted me to be with him and our baby. I tried not to cry, I didn't want him to know that I was still awake and had heard everything. Although it was his confession, I still didn't want him to feel a burden. It must be his way of lessening the weight on his shoulders. It was three days ago, and every time I look at him, I can't help but feel sorry for both of us. But, I didn't want to think that way anymore. Starting that night and the following nights, he had been telling me about him and what he had been doing after we got married. It made me feel that he was filling me up with information about him that
Jared’s POV “Hi, Colleen!!!” Ingrid greeted my wife happily and of course, she greeted her back with the same enthusiasm. “Ingrid,” she said and accepted the kiss my sister was giving her. I invited Mom and Ingrid over. It was Saturday and I decided to make every Saturday of Colleen’s life filled with memories of the people she loved. “Hi, son.” Mom greeted me. I don’t know, but every time we see each other, I always see sadness in her eyes. Maybe because of our situation, so I think I have to talk to her about that. I didn’t want her to worry about us, either. “Hello, mom. Thank you for coming over.” I said as I gave her a sincere smile, and then she went to sit with Colleen. I followed her after I finished setting up the grill. “Wow, big brother Jared, this is so fun,” Marcus exclaimed as soon as he arrived, as he helped Diane push Uncle Rick’s wheelchair. Mommy Lucy was in the kitchen with Betty getting the other food. “Did you like it?” Ingrid asked with a broad smile. “Yes
Colleen’s POV Weekends have never been happy until the last few weekends that I and the rest of my family shared. Every Saturday, Jared made sure to have everybody gathered in our house and that extended my life every time. Well, that’s how I feel even if I know my body. Nevertheless, I am happy about it. “Hi, wife..” Jared said as he sat beside me, I’m in the 6th month of my pregnancy and I just had my check-up. The baby was very fine and although she was a little underweight, she was still healthy. Dr. Chin said that it was pretty normal considering my condition. I know Jared is excited but scared. He knew that in the 7th month, I was going to undergo the CS and we didn’t know what would happen after. I was just trying to be courageous and strong for our baby and him, along with the people I love. “Hi, husband,” I replied, “Tell me what you want to eat,” he said. We went home after the check-up because I wanted to stay at home with him. I like how our daily routine goes and I d