Chapter 39
Doña Helena did not know what to do but only one thing prevailed in her mind to mislead Mr. C to his daughter so that he can focus on their business.
"Auntie and Uncle, I'm sorry I won't be here much longer because I have an important meeting today," said Stephen.
"Stephen, you just arrived, just rest here," suggested Doña Helena.
"I'm sorry Auntie but I really have to attend a meeting today," Stephen insisted as he stood up.
"Looks like that meeting can't be stopped," Doña Helena muttered.
"Sweetheart, let Stephen go," advised Mr. C to Doña Helena while patting her arms.
"Honey, I'm just worried about him," replied Doña Helena in a sad voice.
"I know but what he will do is important," said Mr. C while motioning Stephen to leave.
Stephen left in a hurry because he was excited to see Kelly.
"I wish I could get out of here," Kelly said in tears as she knelt down.
Her tears flowed.
"I have to see my children," Kelly said in a sad voice.
"I hope my children are doing well now."
"I don't want them to experience my agony now," Kelly whispered as she slowly stood up.
A few moments later the jail guard came, so Kelly quickly wiped away her tears.
"Guard, Is Atty back?" Kelly asked hurriedly.
"Someone's looking for you but not the person you're talking about," explained the guard as he stared at Kelly.
"Who is he?"
Kelly was nervous and couldn't explain what she was feeling.
"Come with me."
Kelly didn't flinch and followed the jail guard.
She was far away when she saw the man wearing a green T-shirt. As she approached, she immediately recognized the man.
"Why did you even think of coming here! You don't care about me!" Kelly's tears fell slowly.
"Sweetie, forgive me."
Stephen hugged Kelly.
"You left me alone! You let me hurt and suffer like this!" Kelly responded as she hit Stephen's arm.
"Please, let me explain," Stephen said while hugging Kelly tightly.
"Forgive me for everything I've done to you," Stephen said tearfully.
"If you only knew how important you are to me, I didn't want this to happen to you," Stephen shook his head.
"Why did you hurt me? Why did you make me hope? I wish you had told me that you didn't love me and that Lyca was the one you truly loved!"
Kelly couldn't stop the tears from flowing from her eyes.
"Please, let me explain."
Stephen held Kelly's hands.
"What else do I have to hear from you? I'm sick of your lies!"
"Please, listen to me!"
Stephen couldn't help but scream.
"I love you!"
Kelly was stunned.
"What? You love me but why did you suddenly leave me? You just tricked me and played with me!"
Stephen grabbed Kelly's arm and hugged her tightly again.
"If only you knew how hard it is for me to lose you."
Stephen sobbed.
"You're the only one I've ever loved like this and changed my outlook in life!"
Kelly didn't move and she continued to cry.
"I got stuck! Lyca and her parents got me stuck!" Stephen admitted.
Kelly pulled away from Stephen's embrace.
"What do you mean?" Kelly asked suspiciously.
"Lyca wants to commit suicide if I leave her," Stephen's face turned red.
"I'm afraid your life might be in danger if I don't obey Lyca's order," Stephen shook Kelly's arm.
Kelly was shocked by what she heard because she thought Stephen had hurt her feelings.
"I just wanted to protect you so I was able to stay away from you because I didn't want you to get hurt," Stephen explained seriously.
"You don't want me to be harmed? Why did they imprison me here? Who imprisoned me here? I'm confused! Who among them harmed my life!" Kelly sobbed and her tears flowed unceasingly.
"Lyca's family knows nothing about your imprisonment here," Stephen confessed.
"I know! Doña Helena is the mastermind behind my imprisonment!" Kelly blushed in anger.
Stephen was silent because he could not believe that his Auntie would harm Kelly.
"Your Auntie hates me! She won't accept that Adrian and I are in love."
"She will do everything to keep me away from her son!"
"Forgive me Kelly, I didn't think you were the maid that Auntie said she kicked out."
"She has no heart because she sent me to prison even though she knew I was pregnant!" Kelly sobbed.
Stephen feels guilty for everything his Auntie did to Kelly.
"Forgive Adrian because he doesn't know what you went through, if only he could remember everything, he would protect you from his mommy's hand."
"I hope Adrian remembers me, I hope he can see our children," Kelly was depressed.
Stephen felt sorry for Kelly.
"I don't want to tell you that Adrian is getting married, but you have the right to know everything," replied Stephen sincerely.
Stephen's words echoed in Kelly's ears again and again.
"He's getting married? Who is he going to marry?" Kelly's heart beat faster.
"He's going to marry your friend," Stephen admitted.
He saw the shock in Kelly's eyes mixed with frustration.
"He's going to marry Jhanice?" Kelly's lips trembled.
"They cheated on me! My friend cheated on me!" Kelly gritted her teeth.
"That's why they put me in jail because they don't want me to be an obstacle to their marriage!"
Kelly's cheeks flushed. The tears in her eyes were flowing quickly down her gentle face.
"Don't be mad at Adrian, he got amnesia because of an accident when he went to America."
"When is their wedding?" Kelly stammered.
Her warm blood flowed through her veins and her whole body warmed.
"They're getting married next week," Stephen said sadly.
"Stephen, help me get out of here, Adrian needs to see our babies! Adrian needs to see me because I'm going to remind him of everything," Kelly pleaded.
Stephen was hurt because he loved Kelly but he had to understand how Kelly felt.
"Don't worry because that's my goal to help you get out of here," Stephen stroked Kelly's hair.
Kelly suddenly knelt in front of Stephen.
"Have mercy on me, I need to get out of here as quickly as possible."
She almost kissed Stephen's feet to grant her request.