“Are you sure she’s the woman?” Minah asked. Her eyes were fixed on the woman who was drinking alone at the bar counter. She was in the bar around Makati with Nathaniel. Well, Aldin was with them too, looking so excited ordering expensive drinks. They were occupying the four-seat table two meters away from the woman they were eyeing."That's her," he confirmed. “Name?” “Elaine and she’s a De Marco,” Nathaniel answered. Her brows met. This woman was her sister-in-law? She did not see her at the wedding ceremony. “Full-blooded or a leech?” The corner of Nathaniel's lips arched. “The latter,” he said, amused. “She's Tan's ex-wife, Tobias's cousin.” Ex-wife. So, that was the reason why she wasn't invited in the first place. She wasn't even sure if Tan attended her wedding either. She saw a lot of good-looking and swoon-worthy men from Tobias's family side during her wedding. “How was she involved with Vincent?” “Sadly, without her knowledge, her father sold her to your stepbrother
Chapter Twenty-nineAn InvitationTobias left home earlier than usual the following day. That's good, Minah thought. She didn’t know how to face him after what happened that night. She went back to the master's bedroom to take a shower and get dressed when she heard his car roaring away.She slept in a vacant guest room for the rest of the night. Leaving the master’s bedroom instead of him felt so wrong, she realized. She couldn't believe why she just let Tobias boss her around, letting him tell her to fuck off just like that.Her phone rang. Minah walked towards the vanity mirror to pick it up. She stared at herself in the mirror for a moment. Her hand went to her face, feeling her lips that were slightly bruised.Tobias’ kiss was hard. It was nerve-wracking and definitely not the kind of kiss people would see in movies. But what was more surprising to her was the fact that that kiss drove her to go sleepless all night. For the entire time, she was fidgeting on the bed, thinking endl
Chapter Thirty Stubborn Wife “Physical injury. The Hub Makati,” Tobias muttered, there was a hint of disappointment in his tone as soon as they went back into her unit. “So, you went there last night?” Yes, the same night when you pushed me away after kissing me, Minah wanted to say that but she refrained. Kirst Sanders wanted to see her—the only condition the man wanted from her and he'll withdraw the case according to the police who already headed out after Tobias told them to. Minah scoffed, the jerk thought she was frightened by him. Anyway, she would still come but not beg before him. She would never yield to some asshole like Kirst. Minah had already taken a shower before the doorbell rang. She just had to get dressed and put some makeup on. She was a ramp model slash actress slash endorser, she could not just strut her way to the police station with her Harley Quinn pajamas. “The last time you went to a bar a few weeks ago there was a raid and now this? Stop causing trou
Protective Wife Kirst Sander and his lawyer weren't the only ones waiting for Minah inside the precinct. Senator Rosales and his wife were also there. The latter was giving her an obvious dirty look by the time she walked in. Aldin stood right away the moment she entered the office. Kirst was also eyeing her. There was a bandage plastered on his left brow and his grin was lopsided. Minah sat calmly on a vacant spot next to Aldin, across from Kirst. The chubby chief officer cleared his throat. He was about to open his mouth to say something when Minah's phone rang. It was Nathaniel. He said he was on his way to the police station. “You don’t have to come,” she told him. “Listen first…” the lad said then proceeded to explain something. After hearing his intent, she hung up the call. The chief cleared his throat once more. “For sure you already know why you're being summoned here, Mrs. De Marco. Mrs. Rosales wanted to talk with you about her nephew's complaint... If both parties
Turn of the Tide “Mommy…” A small, frightened, and sobbing Angel's voice woke Minah up from her sleep the next day. When she opened her eyes and gazed at the bed, Tobias was no longer there. All she could see was Angel, rocking her head side to side. The kid choked a sob and her hands were up in the air, seemingly reaching for something or perhaps, someone. She must be dreaming. “Mommy…” she called once again, murmuring. “It hurts…” Yawning, Minah got up from the couch after pulling the heavy comforter off of her. Where did Tobias go? How could he leave his child alone in this state? She dragged her feet towards Angel, about to shake her shoulders to wake her up but Angel caught her hands and held it tightly. “I’m scared, Mommy. Don’t leave me… Don’t leave me, please…” she cried softly, begging. Her voice sounded so frightened. Minah blinked. She felt something stuck in her throat while staring at Angel lying down on the bed, teary-eyed. Memories of Leigh suddenly arose within
The Devil in Danger Minah overheard Tobias and Angel's conversation by the time she entered the room. Angel was sitting on the hospital bed. She had a cup of Starbucks coffee in hand Tobias bought early on. “It’s gotten cold now, Daddy. Why didn't you give it to mommy yet?” “How do you know it’s for mom?” Tobias asked. He was sitting on the edge of the bed. Minah took a deep sigh. Mom. Beats her, but it warms her heart especially if it came from Tobias’s mouth. Angel lifted the cup she was holding and pointed something with her finger. “It says ‘wife’… And it’s a latte.” Wife? Shit. How come she didn't see that? Had she not let her pride get the best of her, she would have accepted the coffee. Tobias's gentle smile flashed on his lips. “Why do you like her so much?” he asked his child. “Because you like her so much.” Minah's heart began to thump like crazy. Her eyes shifted to Tobias. She saw how the small smile on his lips faded and turned into a forced beam. Afterward, he m
Passionate Kiss Minah shook her head, trying to snap back to her senses. She was sure the knife pierced through her dress and cut her skin. She checked on herself. She knew she was bleeding from her waist though she wasn’t sure how deep the cut was from an initial glance. Her eyes squinted as she pursed her lips. How dare this son of a bitch stab her?! The man positioned himself, gripping the knife properly. From forward grip edge out to reverse, she knew he was planning to finish her off. She shivered at the thought. She already had a clue who ordered this man to kill her. For the very first time after such a long while, Minah feared for her life. How will she be able to seek justice for Leigh's death if she dies? Also, she's yet to give Angel a chance to experience a mother's love. And Tobias... she hadn't figured out just yet the reason behind why he married her.Minah used to say that she was no damsel in distress; that she doesn't need a man to rescue her because she was mold
Truce Damara pushed his hand away from her neck. She must have gone mental for a moment. Now she had come to her senses, shame washed over her. She needed to cover up the feelings she felt for her husband that had slowly been exposed. She wasn't feeling under the weather. She was burning up not because she was ill or because of the cut, but more because she was in heat. Like a she-wolf mated to its Alpha. She wanted Tobias. The thought made Minah want to slap her face. She blinked her eyes, trying to keep cool. “The kiss… You should have not—” “I know,” Tobias cut her. His eyes met hers. “I’m sorry I took advantage.” She felt guilty. It wasn't his fault, it was her who initiated the kiss and all he did was respond. But wait. Guilt? Since when did she have that kind of feeling? The last time she checked, all she cared about was herself. Tobias straightening himself up. “L-leave, I can take care of myself,” said she, trying not to let the man's charm get the best of her. But T