Chapter 10

Maxine's Pov

I went to the balcony of my room and stared at the sunset.

The surroundings are beautiful but the life is too hard. I whispered to myself.

My tears flowed as I remembered mama's earlier stories.

Mama's story to me, since childhood there have been many threats in my life back then.

Flashback to Miranda's birth. This is her story to Maxine.

Hold on, Miranda I heard Diego whisper to me.

The p-pain I can no longer e-endure it. I said crying. It's my due date today.

We are here in the car and we are going to the hospital because I am already in labor.

AHHHHHHHHHH !!! I shouted.

Miranda, hold on we're close in the hospital. Don't push !! Diego said nervous. I want to laugh at his reaction but the pain still dominates.

When we arrived at the hospital, they took me straight to the delivery room.

I saw nurses, doctors and midwives who would help with my delivery.

I saw a male doctor familiar.

Is this my Hallunications?

Davin!

Dr.Davin Dela Torre

The father of my daughter Maxine.

He turned out to be a full-fledged doctor.

I saw my doctor Dr. Luna.

Miranda! Push, do you hear me? Dr. Luna

O-okay

AHHHHHHHHHH !!!!

I screamed in pain.

I'm fainting.

Another, said Dr.Luna

AHHHHHHHHHH !!!!

The head is almost there.

D-doc i-I can no longer e-endure the p-pain I said while crying.

So do you just want a C-section? Doc asked

T-that's it Doc. I answered.

Move her, in the operating room. I heard Dr.Luna say

Miranda I'll let you choose. Which do you prefer, General anesthesia or Epidural? Doc asked me.

G-general A-anesthesia D-doc.

I whisper hard.

All right.

Doctor Ahri we have a patient here please inject General Anesthesia to her body.

I heard Doctor Luna say.

She had already given me anesthesia.

I already felt dizzy.

The last thing I saw was the bright light in the operating room before everything went black.

I woke up and what I saw was pure white.

I rolled my eyes and landed on the person next to me.

I was even surprised by the weight of his stare at me.

D-davin? !!! I said in shock.

I still have difficulty speaking because of anesthesia.

What are you doing here? Maybe Diego will see us! He would even suspect that something is going on between us. I said confused.

He just stared at me.

Where is my daughter? I asked in astonishment.

She's in the nursery.

I want to see her. I said and got up.

I winced in pain.

You should have asked for my help. Stop talking first. You will have a hard time speaking because of your anesthesia.

* A few hours later *

I regained my strength to speak. I already talked to him.

Where is Diego? I asked him.

He left a few hours ago .. about 10:00 am. He left when you woke up. The doctors sent him home first to rest. He entrusted you to me.

Now, tell me who is Maxine's father? He asked me calmly.

I'm doomed.

I-it's D-diego. I stammered an answer to him. My eyes started to heat up.

She doesn't look like Diego. Her features are different.

Can you just tell me the fucking truth Miranda? We know that something happened to us at the party 9 months ago. Now, tell me the truth !! Tears welled up in his eyes.

My tears kept flowing. I can't answer him.

If you do not want to say, okay I will demand a paternity test. He said with no emotions at all.

It is true what he said happened to us at the party. We were both drunk, not in the right mindset. I just found out I was pregnant and kept it a secret. Until 2 months old I was pregnant I told my husband this. He also did not know that he was not the baby's father.

Let's wait for the results. He said and left.

So it is true that he will have our daughter have a DNA test ?!

I also have no plans to keep it a secret. I will allow my child to take the paternity test.

Davin, is my first love he is the first man who loved me so much. We were bestfriends back then and became a couple but we were forced to separate because I'm arranged with Diego. At first I struggled but my parents forced me to. Diego was cold and unapproachable at first. So I hate him. As time goes by we also learn to love each other. As a result of our love Jayden Fritz Valle was formed. He is our eldest. When I gave birth to him I felt very happy. We lived happily for 2 years. I left Jayden with his nanny because Melisha, my best friend inviteemd me to go to the party. Davin and I have not seen each other for a long time. I would not have been drunk, but someone put medicine in the cocktail I drank so I got drunk. Since I had lost myself, I entered a room. When I woke up in the morning, Davin and I were sleeping next to each other.

W-what are you doing here? I asked.

I don't know. He replied

He was staring at me so I looked at my body.

AHHHHHH !!! I shouted and covered my body.

I went home and said hello to my 2 y / o son Jayden.

Manang? Where are you?

Madam, you are already here.

Did Diego go home last night? I asked.

It seems like there are so many paperworks so he didn't go home.

Ah, is that so? Thank you manang. I'm sorry, I didn't come home last night. They gave me a cocktail with medicine. So I didn't went home.

Are you all right madam?

Yes, where is Jayden?

He is sleeping in his room.

Ah all right, thank you.

I went to check Jayden in his room.

* A few months later *

I visited Diego in his office

I saw a thing that was hanging there.

Atty. Diego Valle

CEO

I went in and I came across his secretary flirting with my husband.

I stared at her with disgust.

Diego looked at me.

You're here love.

Love your face. I answered

This past few days you are easily losing your temper. hmmm.

Can you give us space? I asked his secretary.

He just stared at me and came out.

Do you like to eat? Diego asked

I can order some food.

I like mangoes.

Are you pregnant? He asked.

W-what? N-no!

Eh why are you stuttering? He smirked.

His order has arrived.

He ordered beef steak and my mango only.

When I smelled the beef steak, I felt nauseous.

I ran into the C.R and vomited there.

Hey, are you okay?

Do I look okay?

Psh.

Let's go to the doctor. You've been like that for the past few days.

Don't worry, it might just be fatigue.

I already set an appointment with Dr.Luna.

What ?!

We went and did a check-up.

Congratulations! You're 2 months pregnant!

2 months ?!

T-thanks D-doc.

I called Melisha as my hand shook.

Oh? What's your problem? She asked.

Let's meet I said and ended the call.

I texted the address and go there.

Table for 2 ma'am? The waitress asked.

Yes.

Oh why are you crying? Melisha asked.

IM pregnant.

You're pregnant? congrats!

That's all?. I'm leaving.

Just wait!

I don’t know who the father is!

Gaga , bes! What now ?!

Do you remember the one at the party? 2 months ago. Something happened to Davin and me. Then this baby is 2 months.

Damn! Bes. What are we going to do now?

Let's just keep it a secret okay?

Okay bes ..

I was brought back to reality when someone spoke in front of me.

D-diego? How long have you been there?

I overheard your conversation with Davin. Is it true that something happened to you?

D-diego let m-me e-explain.

Just answer my damn question!

Yes, I'm sorry I kept it a secret from you. It's just an accident. We didn't mean to! Are we stupid? He knew I was married. I'm not sure who the father is so I allowed Maxine to have a DNA test.

* 5 days later *

Ma'am / Sir the DNA results are now ready. Please come here in my office and we will settle this matter.

Okay.

We quickly get dressed and went to his office.

Diego did not move until we reached the Doctor's office.

When we entered there, Davin was already there.

Dr. Gavin shook hands with us.

Are you ready? Please compose yourself.

Those papers that are placed there in the envelope opposite you is the results.

I slowly opened the envelope. I looked at Diego first but he has no emotions on his face.

DNA Results:

Maxine and Davin



DNA Results:

Maxine and Diego



I'm sorry Mr. Diego Valle the biological father is Mr.Davin De La Torre. I'll leave you now.

I stared at Diego I could see that at any moment his tears would fall.

Miranda, now it's settled Maxine is our daughter. Her last name should be De la Torre because I am the biological father. Said Davin

It can't be. I was surprised when Diego spoke.

No! I will not let her be your illegitimate daughter. She will experience bullying then so Valle should be her last name.

She is my daughter, so her last name must be De la Torre.

You're selfish Davin, Maxine's life is what matters here. Do you want her to experience bullying? Diego answered.

That left Davin dumbfounded.

Even though Maxine is not my biological daughter, I'llcaccept her. I fell in love with her at first sight and nothing will change there. I will consider her as my own child even though it hurts. Maxine is innocent so she needs love. I will stand as her father. The time will also come when you two will meet, when we have the courage to say it.

Bu-

Davin, it's settled I'll just send her pictures to you. Never introduce yourself to her. Not until we tell her that i am not her biological father therefore you can meet.

Maxine's Pov

I will admit it hurts to know that my father is different. I want to find and get to know him. Dad Diego made me feel like he was my real daughter but I still wanted to meet my biological father.

Pssst! Avery called me.

Oh Avery, do you need anything? I asked.

Are you okay? Can I ask you a personal question?

Of course. I answered

Do you plan to find your biological father? She asked me.

Yes. I answered.

You like? She offers me what she eats.

No thanks

can I play music? She asked

I nodded.

Sana hindi nalang kita nakilala~

Sana'y nabura lahat ng alaala~

Dahil sa tuwing naiisip kita~

Ako'y naluluha~

Nagsisimula na namang pumatak ang luha ko dahil may naalala ako.

Hiling ko ngayong pasko ay~

Sana ako naman ang piliin mo~

Bakit pa kasi s'ya pa~

Ako nalang sana~

Ang sakit sa pakiramdam.

Di ko malipat sa susunod na pahina~

Dahil ikaw parin sinta~

Oh puwede ba? Kasi mahal pa kita~

Bawat minuto naalala kita~

Dahil mahal pa nga kita~

Oh, puwede na. Puwede pa ba?

Credits to the rightful owner: Ate Rin