Amiver and Messie decided to go out to the mall with Marcus on their day off, which happened to be a Sunday. And Justine was insisting on joining them, which they couldn't decline. It felt a bit awkward for them to say no to Justine.
They haven't gone to the mall with Justine ever since, so her Messie feels a bit awkward around him.
Before, when he visits their condo in US, Marcus is the one who often hangs out with him, and Messie quickly goes inside, leaving Amiver,Marcus and Justine to talk,"
The four of them watched a movie first, "The Magician's Elephant," and then went to TimeZone to play games.
Amiver happily watches Messie and Justine playfully competing for the ball like kids, while Marcus enjoys a ride on the bumper cars.
Now they're walking around the mall looking for a good restaurant to eat. Marcus and Justine walked ahead, with Justine holding Marcus's hand while they chatted."
I'm annoyed with your CEO," Messie said in a soft voice, scowling, so as to avoid being overheard by them.
You know, the two of you are so cute. And Ummm, that's where love started for you, with teasing and joking around," Amiver said to her friend with a laugh.
"Oh my, if it's Justine who'll be my first-ever boyfriend, better not. It's probably best if I stay single, "Messie retorted with a pout."
Amiver chuckled at her friend's reaction, finding it cute.
A little later, they bumped into Amiver's Mommy Joy and Daddy Carlos.
"Ami!" Mommy Joy exclaimed with happiness upon seeing her. Marcus and Justine paused ahead, waiting for them to catch up.
A little while later, Marcus approached them.
"Mommy," he said to Amiver, catching the attention of the couple.
"Is this your child, Ami?" Daddy Carlos asked, while Mommy Joy remained silent, her gaze fixed on the child.
Amiver felt a sense of unease at Mommy Joy's intense scrutiny.
"Yes, Daddy Carlos," she replied with a hint of nervousness, sensing something in Mommy Joy's gaze.
Amiver introduced Messie and Justine to her ex-in-laws.
"Mami and Daddy,this is Justine is my boss, and Messie is my best friend," she said.
But it seemed like her ex-mother-in-law didn't hear her because she continued to gaze at Marcus.
Amiver became nervous about her ex-mother-in-law's reaction, so she quickly lifts her child, Marcus.
"Mommy Joy and Daddy Carlos, we'll go ahead as we have somewhere to go," she stammers, addressing them.
Amiver breathed a sigh of relief as she distanced herself from the couple.
She took a sip of water as they sat down at a restaurant to calm herself.
"Are you okay, Ami? Are they your parents?Justine asked, curious.
Justine didn't know about her past, as he never asked and she also avoided discussing it.
Um, nope, . my mom used to work for them as a maid," she answered.
Justine shrugged at what she said, sensing that Amiver didn't want to discuss those matters any further. He didn't ask again.
Meanwhile, Marcus continued to look at her, his eyes seeming to hold many questions.
Amiver gave her child a reassuring smile.
"Alright, let's order. I'm getting a bit hungry," Amiver quickly changed the topic, and they all followed suit and ordered their food.
On the way home, Amiver's gaze in the mirror seemed distant. She recalled the way her mother Carol looked at her child.
Could her ex mother in law, sense that Marcus is Denmark's child? What if they develop an interest in their child from Denmark? Is there a possibility they might want to take him away? These thoughts lingered in Amiver's mind as she stared at the bright lights of the vehicles on the road.
She glanced at Marcus, who was peacefully asleep in his car seat with Messie, unaware of the concerns that occupied of her thoughts.
Once Amiver had settled her child in their room and Messie had entered her own, Amiver and Justine began to have a private conversation in the living room.
"Justine, can I ask you a favor?"
"Sure, Ami. What is it?"
"I'm thinking of going back to America after Denzel Mall's big project is done here. Please, Justine. I've already made the decision to go back to the US and step down as Vice President of your company. I'm begging you," she pleaded, her voice filled with emotion.
Justine looked at her, his gaze steady.
"Is this about what we encountered earlier?" he asked.
Amiver nodded.
They didn't know that I have a child with their son, so I'm afraid they might find out the truth and take Marcus away from me. They're powerful, Justine," she said, her voice choked with emotion.
I'll help you, and I'll make sure they won't take Marcus away from you," Justine offered.
"No, Justine, please. I don't want any trouble. The pain their child caused me was too much, and as much as possible, I want to forget the past and be prepared for the future, and that future is something I see in the US," she replied, her voice firm.
It's okay, I don't know about your past either. But what's important is where you'll find happiness. If that's your decision, I'll support you," Justine said.
Amiver took Justine's hand, "Thank you so much for understanding," she said, her voice shaking with emotion. Justine nodded and soon after, he bid her farewell and entered his own condo unit next door.
In the morning, like before, Amiver is busy with work.
Miss Ami, Mr. Marquez still hasn't approved the design, Maria said while handling over the folder containing the proposal she made.
Amiver's brows furrowed as frustration set in. "Again? This is the third time he's delayed the approval. What's the reason this time?"
Maria hesitated slightly before replying, "He mentioned wanting more changes and adjustments."
Maria, I need to have direct contact with Mr. Marquez's office," she instructed Maria.
Maria nodded and quickly grabbed a notebook, flipping through its pages to search. Once she found what she was looking for, she handed it over to Amiver.