I married a Mafia Boss II

Prologue

Prologue

01/29/24

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I don't know what's happening.
I can feel the coldness, yet I am sweating hard.

I can hear mumbled words. The echoes of voices that wasn't really clear.

I don't know why I couldn't move my body.

A memory flashed on my mind.

Dalawang ilaw ang sumilaw sa paningin ko.

Dwayne was beside me, driving the car. He noticed the wrangler on his side as well reason why he let go of the steering wheel and hugged me so that the impact would be on him.

That same feeling I felt that day entered my system again. The fear that I might lose him seeing him bathe with his own blood.

Dwayne...

I tried to touch his face but I just couldn't.

Damn. This is just a dream. Please, wake me up!

My vision began to become blurry as tears pooled my eyes remembering how happy we were before this happened. And the baby who's inside my tummy that day.

My baby.

I cried so hard over thinking about what will happen if I lose my baby?

I felt my body shiver at that thought.

One familiar scent calmed the storm in my head. The warmth of his body made me comfortable. The softness of his lips that gave me security the moment it touched my temple.

"Stasey, come back to me. It's just a dream, baby." He whispered to me using his gentle voice.

Instead of opening my eyes, I turned to him and cried to his chest silently.

He hushed me and stayed with me until I'm completely calmed.

Alas cinco nang magtipon tipon kami. Huminga ako ng malalim para ianunsyo ang nabuong desisyon sa akin kanina. Lahat sila ay naghihintay lang ng kung anong sasabihin ko. They're actually here to visit me but I also grabbed that opportunity para ipaalam sa kanila ang kanina ko pang naiisip.

Katabi ko si Hera na hinahaplos ang hindi pa gaanong halatang umbok sa tyan ko.

"You have to say something, Stasey?" Tanong ni Leon bago kumuha ng marshmallow.

I bit ng bottom lip at looked at Dwayne. He doesn't even have an idea about what I'm gonna tell everyone.

"Let's go back to El Nido." Diretsong ani ko.

"What?" Ani Hera at agad na umayos ng upo.

"Hindi ka pa okay-" I cut her off.

"I'm good, Hera. I want to unwind and..." I looked at Dwayne again. Naniningkit ang mga mata nya sa akin.

"We can crack some memories there. For Dwayne." I added.

Dwayne stood up and excused himself.

Hinaplos ni Hera ang kamay ko.

"He still can't recognize you? I mean..." Inilingan ko lang ang tanong nya.

It's been three weeks after what happened. Ang sabi ay unti unti naman daw'ng maaalala nya ang lahat. But still, I know it takes time and a lot of courage.

I just hope he will remember me sooner.

Hera gave me a small smile.

"Kailan mo balak bumalik do'n?" Gianna asked. She's holding a cup of coffee on her right hand while her left hand is resting on Frost's leg.

"I'm kinda busy right now but I could order some of my trusted men to escort you. Or better, accompany you." Aniya at nagkibit balikat.

"That's a lot of favor. Thank you, Gianna." Ani ko na nginisihan nya lang.

"Can I come with you guys?" Tanong ni Cloud.

"Well, everyone is welcome." Nakangiti kong ani dahilan ng pag-yes nya.

Binaba ko ang tingin ko sa kamay ko.

Sana lang maging maayos ang pag stay namin do'n. Kahit one week or two lang. We just need time.

I'm scared. I don't want to lose my man completely. I am not ready to live alone. Again.

Matapos ang dinner ay nagsiuwian na din ang mga bisita dahil may kanya kanya na daw gagawin.

Just like Gianna who's currently monitoring their organization. Her Father was out of the country for some business and left Frost in charge but Gianna took the responsibility as the Queen of their organization. She said that it isn't right to let others take her responsibility when she knew to herself that she can manage it too well.

"Stasey, why are you still awake?" Napalingon ako sa pinto ng kwarto ko. Naroon nakatayo ang mama ni Dwayne.

I smiled at her.

"Ma." I greeted.

She came to me with a smile.

"How are you, dear?" Aniya at hinaplos ang buhok ko.

"Uhm. I-I've been better?" Kahit ako ay hindi sigurado sa sagot ko.

She laughed at me.

"Oh, Stasey."

"It was hard, mama. But at least I'm better than before, right? I survived." I said and chuckled awkwardly.

She sighed and nodded.

"Well, I just came to check on you, hija. You should take a rest, it's late already. Staying up late at night isn't good for your baby. And for you, too." She said and kissed my head.

"Good night, darling." Aniya at tumayo na. Wala na akong ibang nagawa kundi ang ngitian sya at panoorin syang lumabas sa kwarto ko.

I placed my palm on my tummy.

"What if your daddy won't regain his memories? What would happen to us?" A tear fell down from my eyes and I immediately wiped it off.

Dwayne became distant. I don't know him anymore but I understand him. He's still adjusting. He woke up from coma just to be informed that he has a wife and a child.

Oh, God.

What would I do if he'd neglect us? I wouldn't be able to withstand that kind of damage.

I closed my eyes as tears continued escaping from the sides of my eyes.

Please, do not make it hard for me and my baby. Give me back my husband. I need him more than anything else. We need him.

And for the nth time, I let myself be drowned on my own thoughts and emotions, crying my eyes out until I fall asleep.

It wasn't good for us both. But I just couldn't stop myself. I am not that strong enough. Dwayne, who's the only person who gives me courage to get over things doesn't even remember me. How will I live without him?

But then, I must also think about my child. I am not alone, anymore. There's someone I must put as my first priority. His or her life relies on me. My baby is enough reason for me to keep going.