A/N: I just want to clarify the confusion in the last chapter. Enrique and Blake aren't related by blood. But they're both related to Jasmin because Enrique and Jasmin have the same mother while Blake and Jasmin have the same father. It's kinda confusing but i repeat, the two main characters aren't blood related. 

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  "B-But what if he still push me away?" -Blake  

BLAKE's POV

I woke up not feeling so well. I felt nauseous and the urge to throw up. I immediately got up and went to the washroom and threw up until I didn't have anything to throw up anymore. I washed my face and stared at the mirror. I looked pale. I smiled bitterly and dried my face with the towel.

My morning sickness became a little bit bearable now compared before. When I finally felt better, I went back to our room just to realize that Enrique was already gone. I didn't notice it a while ago because of the urgency to throw up.

I sat on the edge of the bed and took a deep breath. It's been 4 days since that we learned the truth about what happened to Jasmin and it still felt so unreal to discover that I had a sister and painful at the same time because of the thought that I would never have a chance meet her anymore.

Since that day, Enrique became quiet. I've been trying to reach out for him but he remained the unreachable and distant. I was so worried because he never opened up to me about how he feels after that day. I know he's angry and I slowly feel like he's putting up a wall between us.

I tried talking to him a lot of times but whenever I tried to approach him, he would instantly evade the topic and give a lame excuse like he's tired or he needs to do something important on his laptop.

He never told me that he's mad at me but I could feel it. I could feel that his anger towards my father was affecting our relationship.

He's been going to work lately without even waking me up and when he arrives home, he would kiss me but his behavior was cold. I couldn't feel any sweetness in his gestures and he looks at me emotionlessly. He's always brooding too.

I felt my heart tightened as my tears fell from my eyes. I am hurting. Yes, I've been hurting because of how cold he was being towards me these past few days. I am not numb and stupid not to realize that he's actually starting to be blinded by his anger.

"Ahh...!" My stomach hurt that I couldn't move for a couple of seconds. Panic was rising within me. But thankfully, it was just for a couple of seconds and it was gone. I stood up slowly and sighed with relief when I felt fine.

I took my phone and dialed my doctor's number.

"I'm sorry to disturb you Dr. Simons but I am just worried. I had a pain in my stomach just a while ago but thankfully it disappeared after a couple of seconds. Is this normal?"

"It's better for you to come here so that we can run tests to make sure everything's fine" She suggested.

"Okay. What time are you available, doctor?"

"You can come at 10 am, Mrs. Dixon. I don't have scheduled appointment after 10 so it's okay" Hearing someone calling me that always gives me a happy feeling. Until now, I am still not used on people calling me Mrs. Dixon. I smiled of the thought.

"Okay. I'll be there at 10. Thank you" I hang up and dialed Enrique's number. I wanted to tell him about my appointment to the doctor because he doesn't want to miss any doctor's appointment. He told me that it's imperative for him to come with me when it comes to our baby.

I frowned when it rang for a couple of times but and wasn't picking it up. Maybe, he's busy. I'll just try calling him later.

I heaved a sigh and put my phone on the bed before I went to the bathroom and took a bath. After taking a bath, I went to the walk in closet and chose something to wear. I chose a yellow sundress and flat sandals for my feet. After I blow-dried my hair, I put a light make up on. After prepping myself up, I tried to dial Enrique's number again but it just kept on ringing.

I felt disappointed and sad but I had to go to the doctor's clinic without him. Maybe, he's just so busy and I don't want to disturb him.

When I arrived at the clinic, I checked my phone, expecting for a message from my husband but there wasn't any. I am not used of Enrique behaving like this. No matter how busy he was, he never failed to ignore my calls. My chest tightened again but I just tried my best to ignore it. Maybe, he really couldn't answer his phone now, I said to myself.

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"So how's my baby, doctor Simons? Is everything okay?" I asked worriedly.

"Mrs. Dixon. It's imperative for you to avoid stress and being depressed at all cost. It's not good for the baby. You should have a complete bed rest and if it's possible, avoid all the things that's making you sad. If you're working, I suggest for you to go on a leave"

"I stopped working, doctor. I was just sad and depressed these past few days. Maybe that's the reason of this" I bit my bottom lip.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Dixon. I will give you some medications and vitamins to strengthen the baby's health inside you. Just do what I told you to do and everything will be fine" I nodded my head and thanked her.

When I left her clinic, I went to the pharmacy and bought the medicines she recommended for me. After I bought the medicines, my phone rang. I excitedly fished out my phone from my bag, thinking that it was Enrique, but I was instantly disappointed when I saw who's calling me. It's my mom.

"Hello, mom" I answered.

"Hello sweetheart. Sorry for disturbing you. I am just bored right now and I want to hear your voice. I miss you, sweetheart" My mood instantly lifted up a little bit hearing my mother say that.

"I missed you too, mom. Can I go there now?"

"Silly. You don't have to ask me first. You know you're always welcome here. This is your home" I smiled.

"Thank you mom. I'll be there in 20 minutes"

"Okay. Drive safely" I hang up my phone and went to the parking lot. Shortly after that, I was on my way to my mother's house.

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Upon arriving in front of the gate, my mom was already waiting for me at the front door. She has that excited smile on her face.

"I missed you, sweetheart" She said full of emotions as she hugged me. I hugged her back.

"Mom, we just saw each other like 4 days ago" I reminded her.

"Blake, it's been four days and we didn't even had the time to talk properly" She heaved a sigh and guided me to the living room.

"Do you want anything? I have a cake in the fridge. Do you want some?" I shook my head no. She stared at me then her eye brows knitted together.

"Are you okay, Blake? Is something bothering you?" I tried to force a smile but I just couldn't do it.

"Nothing, mom. This'll past"

"No. Tell me about it. I know something's bothering you. You look sad and kinda pale" I looked down at my hands on my lap, my mind was debating if I would tell my worries to my mother. I don't want to make her worry but after a couple of seconds, I found myself telling everything to her. Everything that's been bothering my mind and my worries.

"Sweetheart, I think you need to push more. If Enrique has set a wall between you two then do anything to break it. Don't give up. Maybe he's just mad and confuse right now but it'll past. Make him feel that you're always there beside him, supporting and loving him. If he push you away, don't let him. Penetrate the boundary he set for himself and I assure you, he will soon open up to you" She said and squeezed my hand gently, sending her support.

"B-But what if he still push me away?" I asked worriedly.

"Have faith in your husband. Trust him. If you really love each other, this thing would never destroy you relationship" I smiled faintly and hugged her.

"Thank you, mom" I said with a voice above whisper.

"Silly. I am your mother. I will always be here for you. Remember sweetheart, I'll always be here and catch you when you fall" She said with a promise and kissed my forehead. I missed this. I missed being with her like this.

After Enrique and I's wedding, we didn't have the chance to be with each other and talk like this. I am now taking online classes for my college degree while my mom had been busy with her work. She went back to her work as a private school teacher. She had been on-leave since she got sick and the owner was kind enough to take her back.

"Where did you go before you came here anyway?" My mom inquired after a couple of minutes. We were still on the living room while eating a snack and watching a drama series.

"I just went to my OB GYNE. My stomach hurt this morning and I was not feeling well too so I had to go there" Her eyes widened and looked at me worriedly.

"Is everything okay? What did your doctor say?" She's now panicking. I chuckled amusedly.

"Mom, don't worry, okay? Everything's fine. It's just that I need to be more careful and avoid getting stressed out and depressed. This is my fault, I've been extra emotional and paranoid these past few days" I heaved a sigh. She shook her head and patted my back gently.

"Don't blame yourself. Just make sure to follow the doctor's order. Didn't Enrique accompany you?"

"I haven't had the chance to tell him about it. I tried to call him but he's not answering his phone. Maybe he's busy"

"What? He's not answering your call?! Let me talk to that guy and---"

"No need, mom. I think it just happened that he has a lot of work. Don't jump into conclusions" I said, trying to calm my mother down. She looked upset at Enrique all of a sudden.

"Call me if something happens, okay? And if Enrique do anything bad, tell me immediately" I chuckled softly and rolled my eyes. My mother really is a worrywart.

"Mom, you know Enrique would never hurt me" I assured her.

"Hmp! Of course he wouldn't dare or else I'm going to skin him alive" I just laughed amusedly while shaking my head because of what she said.

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I stayed 2 more hours at my mother's house before I decided to go home. I was on my way home when I suddenly had the urge to eat something sour, so I decided to go to the supermarket and buy some fruits.

I was busy picking some strawberries when I remembered to call Enrique again. But just like before, he wasn't answering. I bit my lower lip and wanted to cry. I don't know what's happening to us anymore. We didn't fight or anything but there's definitely wrong. I heaved a frustrated sigh and was about to put a mango in my cart when someone patted me on my shoulder. I looked up and saw Jake's smiling face.

"Fancy meeting you here" He said and gave me a bear hug.

"Jake? What are you doing here?" I asked and forced a smile.

"Nothing, I was at the nearby store when I saw you entered here and I noticed that you're sad. Mind telling me why?" My forced smile didn't disappear.

"Nothing, Jake. You're just imagining things" I said and laughed humorlessly. He stared at me, unconvinced.

"Are you sure?" I nodded my head.

"If you need anything, I'm just here, okay? You can always call me" He said which made me smile.

"Thank you, Jake. I need to go. It's getting late already" I said. He smiled and gave me another hug. Then I went to the cashier and paid the fruits.

When I arrived home, it was already dark. I entered quietly, expecting to be alone again, when I saw Enrique at the living room. He's wearing a serious face. He was still wearing his office suit and looked like he's been waiting for me. I approached him and pecked him a kiss on the lips.

"You're early" I said but instead of answering, he asked me a question with an emotionless face.

"Where have you been?"

"At mom's house" I said and met his gaze.

"Why didn't you inform me about what happened to you? Dr. Simons called me a while ago and told me what happened" I heaved a sigh and deposited my bag and the plastic bag on the couch.

"I was calling you but you didn't answer your phone" He remained staring at me for a couple of seconds before he spoke again.

"There was a problem at the office. One of our factory was burn this morning. Thankfully, there's no casualties. They managed to put off the fire but it damaged almost half of the factory" He said and sat on the couch. He squeezed his eyes shut for a couple of seconds. He looked so tired.

"Thank goodness nobody got hurt. Are you okay?" I asked him worriedly and sat beside him.

"Really? Are you really worried about me?" He asked sarcastically. I scowled at him. He looked mad all of a sudden and I couldn't understand why.

"Of course! What are you saying?" I asked him exasperatedly.

"Really huh? Then why didn't you come home earlier?" I looked at him confusedly.

"I stayed at mom's for a couple of hours and then I went to the supermarket to buy some fruit, that's why"

"Yeah. I figured that much. I even saw you hugging that bastard"

"You saw us? Then why didn't you come near us if you were there?"

"You should be thankful that I didn't come near you because If I approach you, I would've killed that guy" He said full of anger.

"Why would you do that? He didn't do anything wrong" His eyes darkened dangerously.

"Really? He didn't do anything wrong? He hugged you, damn it!" She shouted. I stood up as I felt my patience running out.

"What are you talking about? I don't understand you anymore! You've been ignoring me these past few days and now that you have the decency to talk to me and realized that I actually exist, you turn to be unreasonable!" I was fuming with anger as I met his dark eyes. His jaw clenched. He's mad obviously.

I couldn't hold it anymore. I have this feeling that he's mad not because I came home late and saw Jake, but because of another reason.

"Why? Did I do something you don't like? Are you mad at me? Do you resent me too because my father killed Jasmin?" There, I finally voiced out what's been bugging me. His eyes widened and I saw a rush of different emotions in his eyes before it turned emotionless and cold.

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