I’m Just His Wife

I accept that I was adopted but … was it necessary like this? Yes and I have all the luxuries but I would rather choose a simple family that loves each other than this family that has luxury but was not happy.

“were you beating up? were you insane, Ivan ?!” his forehead furrowed and he couldn’t seem to believe what I said.

I just nodded. “Rigella beat me up and I just accepted that. I thought that … It was the only way to pay all of my debts on her.”

“Rigella? She’s back?” Mom asked so I turned to her.

“Yes. And he bought all my stocks here in the company.” my honest answer.

“And you let that happen? Hah! Because of your foolishness, we lost the company. It’s really different when you’re not related to someone.” I saw Dad’s shake shake but my eyes remained on Mom.

“Stop that, Ivo! You know he’s your son!” Mom shouted angrily so my forehead frowned.

“Stop that nonsense, Jade. You know she’s not my child …” Dad said calmly but coldly.

I marvel at the words coming out of their mouths. What were they saying? And did Dad really have to make me face that I was just adopted? Damn!

“You liar! Ivan was your son! He was our son! Let your hangman and your son out of that tomb quietly in their grave.” I can see the anger in Mom’s eyes. “I know I’m still not the one you love until now but don’t touch our son! was this really what you want, huh? Your own son hates you? Why was Karel and your son always out That’s what you mean? What about Ivan and me ?! ” a bead of tears dripped from Mom’s eye so my eyes widened.

Dad was silent and I could see the crack of his mouth out of the corner of my eye. I no longer understand what happened. All I know was that Dad has loved Mom since I was a kid but what were these things I”m hearing now?

“You two and everyone were taking a DNA test, were you still like that ?! The result was positive, Ivo! He’s your son! Even if that DNA test was an insult to me because you don’t believe he’s your son he agreed I’m still! What do you really want, huh ?! I’m so tired of understanding you! It’s okay with me if you’re like that to me but when you’re like that to Ivan I can’t accept that! This was just too much ! ” Mom was already crying so I immediately hugged her and made her stay. It was dangerous for him because he had heart disease.

was it true what I heard? Am I not adopted?

“Shh … Don’t cry. That will be with you, Mom.” I stroked his back and kissed him on the forehead. My mom was always there for me and I wanted to give back all her sacrifices to me.

“I’m sorry, Ivan. You don’t deserve this kind of life. I’m sorry … Mommy became a coward.” he whispered in my ear.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“It’s okay. You’re always by my side so that’s okay, Mom. Don’t cry, please? It’s not good for you.” I presented him to me and wiped away his tears. For me, she was the best mom in the whole world. I have nothing else to blame on him. She accepted all of my flaws and my failures.

Then Mom and I looked at Dad together. He looked at us seriously and when we looked at him he immediately averted his gaze.

“Now, in front of your son, confess the truth, Ivo. Admit to him the truth that he was your son …” Mom said emphatically.

Dad looked up at us. I saw the guilt in his eyes.

Damn, I didn’t know that despite such a dire situation I was still able to be happy. I am a real De Leon. I’m their son. They were really my son …

Andrea’s POV

I read one by one the papers in the folder that Clyde – the private investigator I had hired – had given me. He was Diamond’s fiancee kata I know he can be trusted. Also, with him I investigate things I want to know.

I breathed a sigh of relief because of what I read. Shit, what mistake did I make? How did that happen?

“As you can see, it’s not his fault, Mam. Ivan De Leon was just framed up.” said Clyde politely.

I swallowed and sighed. I put the folder on the coffee table, I had enough of what I found out and later I would just read the other information. If Ivan was not an accomplice, why did Ate teach me to be the mastermind? Why Ivan? What didn’t Ate Rina tell me then?

I know there was a possibility that he lied but I also know there was a deeper reason why he did that. But the question was why? Why did he teach me an innocent man? Why have I resented innocent people for so long.

Of all the things Ate told me before, what was true and what was not? Why did he allow himself to be killed? Damn, there were a lot of questions on my mind and very few of them have been answered.

It”s funny to think because my life has been messed up just because of misconceptions. I want to answer the questions in my mind but how? Ate Rina was dead and I don’t know a person who can help me out with this. Who can I approach to answer those questions? There isn’t one because I don’t know anyone close to Ate.

And the most confusing of all was the reason Uno was angry with our family. That Dad allegedly killed his father.

How can I believe if not for a moment in my whole life when I was with Dad he did not show any evil? He’s a good father to us. How will he be able to kill a man?

“How about Lara’s secrets? was there all the information about that?” I have no appetite for questions.

“Yes. It’s in the blue folder. The truth was, I had a hard time investigating about her. She’s good at keeping secrets. But, thanks to your friend and I found out everything easier.” Clyde shrugged.

I smiled when he mentioned what he was saying my friend. Thanks so much for her help and I will be able to get rid of the stench of a Lara Santillan.

I took my cellphone tucked in my bag and immediately dialed his number. After a few rings he answered that.

“Hello, Ren? were you ready?” I smiled at the question and rolled my eyes around the coffee shop. I know right, here they were.

He took a deep breath. “I’m more than ready, Drea. I’ve been enduring her lies for a long time. I want to spill her lies now.” He said emphatically.

‘thanks for helping me, by the way. Come here and we’ll talk some more about the show we’re going to do.” I laughed. I’m too happy to suppress my laugh!

“Don’t mention it. I just really don’t like people who lie especially and close to me. All right, I’m driving. I’m close to there.” He said.

“Good. Have a safe trip, Ren. I missed you, by the way.”

“I missed you too. Let’s just chat later. We have the whole time. I’ll hang up.”

“Alright.” after I said that the call was cut off.

I grinned and looked at them. Let us open your secrets stored in your pathetic little Pandora Box, let us unravel your mystery, and let us end your lies, Lara Santillan …

TO BE CONTINUED…

secrets stored in your pathetic little Pandora Box, let us unravel your mystery, and let us end your lies, Lara Santillan …

Darlyn’s POV

The cold breeze of Baguio City feels so relaxing and comfortable for me. This place was my refuge when I was just a child. My mom was once living here before she met my Dad so she has a house here and she always takes me with her whenever she visits the grave of my grandparents- who happened to be her parents.

But since my Daddy died he hasn’t come here anymore. He was always stunned and we did not keep quiet so we took him to a Mental Institution so that he could be better cared for and treated there.

I can say that … Her love for my Dad was eternal. And even death was no barrier for him to love my Daddy. So maybe he was like that he was because he couldn’t cope with the death of the person he loved so dearly.

Until now we still don’t know who killed Daddy. But once I find out who it was I will make hell his life as well as his loved ones. Our life has been hell since Daddy disappeared so we just have to deprive him.

Kuya Seymour … He shared all of our Daddy’s family responsibilities. He went through a lot of hardships just to save our company that was about to collapse. Even if it means leaving the girl he love the most. He left Andrea just to take care of our business there. For peteness sake! He was just sixteen that time. I felt sorry for him during those times.