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ENRIQUE's POV

I looked at the love of my life coming out of the hospital alone. Her belly was bigger now and I felt happy that she looked fine. Another month have passed and I am missing her more with each passing day. I felt like I went back to those times where I was just watching her from afar; that time when I finally found her after 5 years of not seeing each other.

I really wanted to approach her but I knew that this wasn't the right time yet to have a proper talk with her.

When she got in her car and drove off, I discreetly followed her. I even bought a new car just to use on stalking her. I felt relieve when she finally reached her mother's house. I waited for her to enter her house before I left.

Following her for the day is finally finished. This past month, I've been following her almost everyday and when I didn't have time, I asked one of my men to follow her on my stead. Ken hasn't returned yet because something happened and he needed to extend his vacation. It's been a long time since he went for a vacation so when he asked me to give him an extension, I agreed.

I know something important happened because Ken wouldn't've extend his vacation for nothing. Leisure is far from his vocabulary and I don't understand why.

I looked at the time and it was already 3 pm. I still needed to go back to the office. I just took a little bit of my time just to see how Blake is. I wanted to make sure that she's okay and healthy. Even just from afar, at least I still could see her.

Even though I didn't contact her these past two months, it didn't mean that I already give up on her. I still know what's happening to her and that was thanks to her mom. She's been updating me about Blake since the day she came over to my place and saw how miserable I was.

I felt so ashamed because she even saw me drunk and in a mess.

I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard my phone rang and since it was connected to my car, I answered.

"Yes?"

"Sir, I already talked personally with her doctor and she told me that everything's fine with your wife and the baby"

"Thank you, Glenn" I said cheerfully and ended the call.

Glenn was recommended by Ken to replace him for the time being and I must say, Glenn's every efficient and effective in his job, just like Ken.

Upon reaching the office, I drowned myself into finishing my work. I didn't know what's stopping me into approaching Blake but I felt like she wasn't ready to see and talk to me yet.

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Just like the other day, I was discreetly stalking Blake again. I wanted to laugh at myself because instead of going straight to Blake, I couldn't do anything other than watch her from a distance like a fool. I felt like a coward but I knew this is for the best for now. I don't want to hear anymore rejection from her.

Not that I don't have the guts to face her; I just don't want to stress her out. She had a delicate pregnancy because of what happened to her but thank God she's fine now.

I just kept on tailing Blake and her mom wherever they went until they ended up at the mall. Yesterday, I worked overtime at the office so that my workload for today would lessen considerably so that I would have time to see Blake.

I watched them as they went to every store. My eyes brows creased when her mom asked her to buy clothes but she declined. Even though I couldn't hear what they were talking about, I could understand just by watching their actions.

Blake never changed. She is still the same Blake who's not into material things. She's the type of person who buys something if she sees the need to buy it not because she wants to.

I saw her went to the baby clothes section and I almost gasped with surprise when I saw a smile that broke on her lips as she took a baby dress.

I felt like it has been a long time since I last saw that smile. I missed seeing her usual sweet smile whenever she's looking at me. I missed everything about her, every simple things that she does. I heaved a sigh of frustration. I couldn't take it anymore. I'll approach her now!

I was about to walk towards her when a man suddenly appeared out of nowhere and approached her before I even had the chance to do so.

Jealousy instantly filled me when I saw that Blake smiled at him. They looked like they knew each other and haven't met for a long time. Just like that, I saw the happy Blake again which I yearned to see again for these past few months.

I wanted to see her like this again but I wanted to be the one who would make her smile again. That smile was supposed to be for me.

Because of the negative emotions I was feeling, I didn't even notice that I already approached them. Thankfully, there were many display of clothes that I used to hide myself in a closer distance from them, enough to hear their conversation.

"I thought I would never have the chance to see you again because you suddenly disappeared and didn't come to school. What happened to you?" The guy asked Blake.

"A lot of things happened but to make the story short, I stopped school because of family problems"

"Really? I'm guessing you didn't tell Jake about it?" Just by the mere mention of Jake's name made my blood boil. I peeked through the clothes and I saw that Blake's expression changed too, from being happy to being stoic and I knew her enough to tell that hearing Jake's name just now affected her in a negative way. I knew she haven't forgotten what Jake did to her yet.

"No" Was all Blake's response. The guy remained staring at her for a couple of seconds before he spoke again.

"I don't know what happened but it looks like you don't want to talk about Jake. Anyway, I'm happy seeing you again" Blake smiled faintly.

"Me too, Dave. Sorry that I couldn't say goodbye then"

"You don't have to say sorry. I understand. Truth to be told, I got sad when you didn't show at school anymore" I scowled at the man and looked intently at his expression while he was staring at Blake. There was something in my gut that tells me that this Dave guy has hots for Blake and I couldn't help but to grit my teeth because of increasing jealousy.

How come that she's talking with this guy normally while she wouldn't even show any emotion towards me the last time we were together?

Blake just smiled again.

"So, how are you now, Dave?" She asked.

"I'm fine, I guess. I finally found a job. How about you? You look different"

"What do you mean by that?"

"You're more beautiful now" My fists tightened when I saw that spark in his eyes as he uttered those words. I knew it! This guy likes Blake!

But what more irritated me was when I saw how Blake's cheeks blushed.

"Hey, you look like an idiot peeking on them like that" I got startled when I heard that voice from behind me. I looked around to see who it was. It was Blake's mom, Helen. There was a playful smile on her lips. Thankfully, Blake and that guy didn't hear her.

"Hi, mom" I greeted at her. I saw her took off a while ago and I didn't notice her coming back. I gave her a hug before I crouched down again to hide myself from Blake and that guy she's talking with.

"Why don't you go and talk to her?" She asked me in a controlled voice so that Blake wouldn't hear her. I heaved a sigh and looked up at her.

"I don't know, mom. I want to approach her but I am afraid that she's still angry at me"

"My God, Enrique! It's been more than two months. What are you waiting for? Look at that guy. I remember him. If my memory serves me right, he courted Blake before" She said, referring to that Dave.

"Observe the way he looks at Blake, he still likes her" I huffed.

"But Blake doesn't like him" I said confidently which made her shake her head.

"Don't be too sure, Enrique. If you won't do anything to fix your relationship together as soon as possible, he might steal her away from you" Overwhelming anger and jealousy suddenly brimmed in my heart. No! I'll never allow that! Blake is mine and mine alone! She's my wife and she belongs to no one but me!

"Why don't we catch up together like old times?" I heard Dave asked Blake.

"Sure. I'll call Kelly to join us too if you want"

"If it's okay with you, can we go out alone? I mean, just the two of us?" Dave asked. That's the last strike. I couldn't take it anymore. I stood up from my spot and before I could even think straight, I strode my way towards them.

BLAKE's POV

When Dave asked me that question, I couldn't answer right away. Dave was a friend of Jake and a classmate of mine before. He also courted me when we were still in college but before I could tell him my answer, he stopped courting me. But we remained friends until I stopped attending school. I haven't heard anything about him after that.

I was about to answer him when someone suddenly appeared out of nowhere and my eyes widened when I recognized him. He looked livid while staring at Dave.

"She's no longer available, so back off" he said through gritted teeth. I suddenly felt nervous because he looked like he was about to kill someone. I knew how possessive Enrique was and I knew he was beyond furious right now.

I stared at him and I couldn't help but to feel happy seeing him again. I suddenly felt that overwhelming need to hug him and kiss him. Even though I didn't want to admit it, I missed him so much.

"Excuse me? And who are you? Do you know this man, Blake?" I heard Dave asked with irritation. I groaned inwardly.

"H-He's---"

"I'm her husband so forget your fantasy of going out alone with Blake because I would never allow that" Enrique said, interrupting me before I could even complete what I was about to say. I could see that Dave got shocked because of what Enrique said.

"I-Is it true, Blake?" I bit my lower lip and nodded my head. I saw the pain that passed through Dave's eyes.

"You heard that, man? Now, get lost!"

"Enrique!" I hissed but his expression didn't change at all. He's really angry. I didn't even do anything for him to act this way and I couldn't help but to feel irritated. He's acting like a jealous teenager!

"I-I need to go, Blake" Dave said with a forced smile.

"Glad to hear that" Enrique said sarcastically which got me more irritated. Dave looked at Enrique and me before he turned his back and walked away.

"I'll just go buy something, Blake, Enrique. Call me when you finish here" I heard my mother said before she quickly left. When we were left alone, I faced him with a serious face. I wanted to yell at him.

"What the hell was that?!" I asked him angrily.

"What? I just did what a normal husband would do" He answered with his jaw flexed as his eyes squinted in anger.

"You didn't have to be rude like that to Dave! We're not doing anything inappropriate!"

"Rude? He was asking you for a date! What would you expect me to do? Just keep quiet while a man who came out of nowhere asks my WIFE for a date, is that it?!" He said, emphasizing the word 'wife'. I heaved a sigh and closed my eyes for good 3 seconds, trying to calm myself down.

"What are you doing here?" I then asked him and met his gaze. His face mellowed when he noticed that I was vexed.

"N-Nothing. I just h-happened to pass by and accidentally see you here" he answered and looked at the other way, evading my gaze. I could totally read that he was lying.

"Liar. You were stalking me, right?" His jaw flexed again as he stared back at me.

"Yes. I was stalking you. So what? I missed you much, Angel eyes. I can't take this arrangement anymore. When are you going to come home? It's been more than two months. Isn't that enough?" His voice was full of misery. His eyes were begging me.

It was my turn to look at the other way.

"I don't know, Enrique" I answered with an almost inaudible voice.

"You don't know? I already gave you the space that you wanted. I didn't show myself to you for these past two months even though I really wanted to do so. I didn't do it because I wanted to respect your decision. Please, when are we going to go back to the way we were before?"

I didn't know what to answer him. Honestly, I really missed him too. There was a part in me that tells me to go back to him but the other part says otherwise. Until now, I still couldn't accept that one of my babies were gone and it still hurts. I still cry during the night. My mother was even insisting me to seek for a professional help because of my depression and trauma but I declined.

She got even mad at me because I've been neglecting my health and I almost forgot that a life was growing inside of me.

I thanked my mother because she reminded me that I still have another baby on the way and I must take care of myself in order to not lose her too.

"Blake---"

"I don't want to talk about this matter here, Enrique" I said coldly and was about to walk pass him when he suddenly closed the gap between us and pulled me into a tight embrace.

"What are you doing, Enrique?! Let me go!" I hissed as I tried to push him away. People were already staring at us so I stopped trying to get out of his embrace.

"Please, Angel eyes. What else do you want me to do for you to finally forgive me? I almost lost it when you left me but I tried to get up in slumber because I thought that if you see me already moving on and fixing myself without the past ruling over me, you'll come back to me. I am doing everything for you to see that I'm willing to forget the past and my anger because my love for you is stronger than my vengeance. You are my everything, Blake, and I'm willing to do anything for you to forgive me. Please, come back to me, Angel eyes"

My heart melted because of what he said. His arms around me felt so good and just like before, it brought me back those feelings I used to feel everytime he held me like this.

My heart was shouting for me to give in and forgive him but why does it so hard to do that? Apart from the anger I was feeling until now, there was also doubt and fear that he might do what he did and leave me again. Honestly, I am afraid.

I still felt that unbearable pain I felt that time when he left me and admitted to me that I reminded him of my father who killed Jasmin.

How could I go back to him when I still have these fear and doubt in my heart? Thatthe trust I used to have for him wasn't whole anymore? That our love for each other wasn't enough for us to be together? 

I believed in him when he promised me that he wouldn't hurt me, that he would love me and would never leave me. But when he chose to distance himself from me because of what happened in the past; that almost killed me. 

The pain was unbearable. Now, I had the hard time of trusting him myself again. Am I wrong to feel this way? I don't know anymore.

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At last, they saw each other again. But it looks like Blake isn't ready to forgive yet. 

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