151 Worried Sick About You

Seated in the back pew, was Mr. Wayne. Beside him, were two physical therapists and one nurse. He watched Jia with misty eyes. A lifelong sentence behind the bars wouldn't be enough to pay the sins he did for her.

He did not look at her as a faulty human being anymore but a heaven - sent angel. Because of her, he learned more about the better side of life which couldn't be bought with wealth. Because of her, he learned about profound happiness. Because of her and her encouragement, his determination to get well soon fired up inside him. The power of his mind, his emotional support from his family, his medical management as well as physical rehabilitation program and Hailey's Pill worked out synergistically for his rapid healing and recovery.

The moment he was able to speak clearly, he became Jia's business mentor. He patiently taught her the basic steps of understanding and running the hospital to the most complicated ones. He knew that Jim's heart was never in the business, but he saw that Jia could take the responsibility better. The business was his life and the legacy of his wife's family.

He was amazed of her brilliance and willingness to learn. Not only that, he was also amazed of how well she was in multi - tasking. From being a perfect wife of his son to a mother of his grandson, from being his moral adviser and rehabilitator to a business learner, from running Gee's Cafe and her contribution in Jian's garden to being a university student herself , she was a superwoman and a prodigy of strength in his

eyes.

Now, she walked in that aisle like a supermodel on a runway, being greatly loved by many. She had touched so many lives including him. A sense of great pride for her wonderfully thrived in his heart.

Soon, the highlight of the wedding came through when the bridal march was sounded. Dr. Grace appeared at the door in her cream - colored wedding dress. She walked slowly down the aisle, her well - fitted bodice which had a low cut on the back, enhanced the great shape of the upper part of her body. Her flared skirt which was designed to conceal her alreay protruding abdomen, hugged her great curves and flowed out gracefully to the floor. As she moved against the lights, the diamond beads which were embellished throughout the length of her gown sparkled and her total figure spoke of glamour and elegance.

Jia sat down in the honored seat beyond the front pew, watching the groom and the bride with wet eyes and heavy heart. Her threatening tears which she tried hard to hold back, fell unwelcomed as she listened to Koko saying his vow.

" I, Aijohn Sphere, take you, Gracienne Ybañez, to be my lawfully wedded wife , to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. "

Her heart sank when she thought that everyone of them were already happy and fulfilled if the matters of the heart was concerned, except Anthon, who stubbornly buried her inside his heart. She prayed that someone would soon came along...

As all of them who were present during the engagement dinner were invited, Anthon sat at the opposite back pew with Brian. Both their hearts swelled when they saw Jia. Each of them had their own story of great friendship with her....

And divine love for Anthon.

"Ton, when are you planning to set your eyes on a woman? You might not be able to catch the last train. " Brian teased him.

Anthon chuckled.

"No need. I have long found her already. Just waiting for our own time. While there is life, there is hope. " Anthon aired out his stubborness again.

"Ton, forgive me for this wrong suspicion, if ever. The woman you mean is Jia Anna? "

Anthon did not reply.

"And Ton, I am really suspecting that Jian is your child with her. He is such your replica. You cannot deny it. "

Anthon finally turned to him and put a finger on his nose. "Pssst. No one knew about it, even her family. Keep your suspicion to yourself. "

Brian was astounded. He then recalled how he bought his loyalty from his commitment to Mr. Wayne. He also recalled how he dangerously got himself involved in the enactment of Jian's abduction. He recalled how he almost died in his effort to keep Jian from the armed men of Mr. Wayne.. How he was bruised and wounded....

"Anthon, tell me. What happened? "

After the wedding reception, Anthon went home ahead with Brian. He was persuaded to tell him about him and Jia. After all, he needed someone to talk to. When everything became too heavy for him to bear, he would call Giselle. But he was afraid that his frequent calls would bring trouble to her marriage.

As Anthon pulled over the garage, he noticed that the lights in his living room was on. His hired house cleaner would always leave the house by five in the afternoon. And she had never leave the lights on eversince. Brian noticed his expression.

"What happened? "

"I'm wondering who is inside the house. I see shadows and the lights are on. "

"Perhaps, it's the helper." Brian said but the flickers of his eyes were alert already.

"No, she always leave early."

Before they got out from the car, the door opened. And a big smile of a pretty woman greeted them.

"Giselle? "

"Brian! It's been a long time." She, then, looked at Anthon.

"Anthon, I'm worried sick about you. You can't be reached for such a long time. I fly from Singapore just to know what's happening with you. "

Anthon realized he had changed his personal number after Jia was abducted for their safety. He had also deactivated his social media accounts.

" Ay, I'm sorry. It's a long story. Thanks for thinking about me." Anthon laughed.

"Hurry up! Let's sit down and start talking about all of it right away until morning. I need to fly back home after you're done. "

Anthon was touched. Giselle proved out to be a true friend ever since their high school years. She was always willing to listen. She got hurt and always cried for his own pain. She was even angry over his stubborness and love martyrdom for Jia. She always reminded him to move on. She never got tired to open his eyes to see another splendid life apart from Jia's world.

That's maybe why Alex insisted to take her as his wife...If she had not run away from their wedding, well... he might have already learned to love her.