Under My Roof
Cheat
Gabrielle
Beatrice! Stop! It's not what you think it is!
Beatrice
I know what I saw, Gab! Stop denying it!
Avery
What is happening here?
Beatrice
Gab is cheating on you! My two eyes saw how she kissed Brianna, Ave.
Gabrielle
Avery, Brianna was just forcing me to kiss her and Beatrice thought that I kissed Brianna. Believe me.
Beatrice
That's not what I saw!
Gabrielle
Because that's what you believe!
Gabrielle
For all I know, throughout our marriage, you were there to tear us apart because you wanted to take Avery away from me.
Beatrice slapped Gabrielle very hard.
Gabrielle
It's true! Even though you didn't see the whole scene, you just believed what you saw and then left to report to Avery, to separate us!
Beatrice
Brianna can't do that, we know her and she knows Avery married you, Gabby, so why would she kiss you?
Gabrielle
Bri and I knew each other before I met Avery. Right from the beginning, I knew that Brianna had a crush on me.
Beatrice
That is very delusional. Speak up, Avery!
Avery
Did you kiss her, Gab?
Gabrielle
I didn't kiss her, she kissed me, Beatrice just made a mistake.
Beatrice
Now, the blame is on me? How dare you?!
Beatrice was about to slap Gabrielle again, but Avery immediately stopped Beatrice's hand before it landed on her wife's face.
Beatrice
Why are you stopping me, Avery? She is cheating on you again, wake up!
Avery
Beatrice, shut up. Let me talk to her, okay?
Avery let go of Beatrice's hand and turned to Gabrielle who was sweating nervously.
Avery
Gabrielle, I thought you wouldn't do it again.
Gabrielle
I didn't do it, Ave. It just happened again, Bea just thought wrong. I am not a cheater, hon.
Avery
Bea and Zaira are different. Zaira is an expert at lying, she will do anything to get what she wants.
Gabrielle
So why did you ask whether I repeated that previous incident? Zaira is great at creating stories—
Avery
Because Beatrice is straightforward and doesn't know how to lie.
Gabrielle
A-Are you saying that you're... on her side?
Beatrice
On my side? How are you going to explain this?
Beatrice showed the photo of Gabrielle and Brianna kissing that appeared on Beatrice's phone screen.
Avery
Pack your things. Beatrice, help the kids.
Lucas was about to speak, but Beatrice immediately pulled the two children to their rooms to pack.
Gabrielle
Where are you taking the kids, Avery?
Avery
I will leave the children with Beatrice but the two of us, we will work on the divorce papers.
Gabrielle
Divorce?! You're really going to leave me because of what you heard from Beatrice?!
Avery
I didn't just hear it, I also saw it in the photo that Bea took.
Gabrielle
Hon, if you look closely at the photo, you will see that I did not like Brianna's kiss, I didn't respond to her kiss.
Avery
Shut up, Gabrielle! If you didn't like what happened to you two, why did you let her?!
Gabrielle
I didn't let her, I tried to stop her, only then I pushed her hard when Beatrice saw us!
Avery
You said the same thing four years ago!
Avery suddenly started crying and Gabrielle's heart stopped a few beats when she saw her tears like a stream of water in a river.
Avery
Art is always your priority. You don't persevere to find a job, we always depend on our parents because you can't find a decent job because you prioritize your arts! Your art can't feed us! It was even better when you were still working in the office, you were the one who paid for our wedding, but you just left that job for your art!
Gabrielle
You don't know what you're talking about, Avery.
Gabrielle
What do my paintings have to do with what we are fighting now?
Avery
Didn't you meet Brianna in your art class?
Gabrielle
Yes, but that doesn't mean I'm flirting with Brianna!
Avery
That's why you're always not here at home because you're busy with her. That's why when I wake up in the morning, I can't find your presence. Our anniversary is coming up, Gabrielle!
Gabrielle
You don't know what I do, Avery. Brianna wasn't the reason—
Gabrielle suddenly stopped talking when she noticed that no one seemed to be paying attention to what she was saying. She stood up straight and bravely looked at Avery even though she would only be hurt by her decision.
Gabrielle
Fine. If you choose to believe someone else than your own wife, get your lawyer ready and get out of my house.
The days passed, the divorce papers were prepared, Avery went to her family's house where only Gabrielle was living. Instead of going inside the house, she went straight to the hut where Gabrielle often did her artwork.
Avery
Sign the divorce papers.
Gabrielle stopped painting and turned to Avery who was just behind her and waiting for her. She wiped her hand full of paint before she took the ballpoint pen and signed the divorce papers.
Avery
Just so you know, I have prepared the children's papers because we are moving to another country.
Gabrielle
What? Moving to another country? For what? For the children or for me not to see my children?
Beatrice
They are Avery's children. You can't feed your children here. It's better that Lucas, and Ruby are far away from you, so that you can't be bothered with what you're doing and you will have the house all by yourself. That's what you want, isn't it?
Gabrielle
Zip it, Beatrice. You got Avery, didn't you? You've successfully separated Avery and me, so shut up.
Beatrice
Not only that, but you're hopeless, Gabrielle.
Beatrice left and Avery was left for a while.
Avery
I hope you don't do what you did to me the next time you get married, Gab.
Gabrielle
I didn't do anything wrong, Avery, you're the only one tarnishing my name.
Gabrielle returned her attention to the painting but when she noticed Avery was leaving, she spoke again.
Gabrielle
I hope you and Beatrice are going to be happy. Take care of my children and I hope you don't let my character be damaged in the eyes of them.
Car Accident
Gabrielle's phone rang while she was in the middle of talking to her client.
Beatrice
Gab, this is Beatrice. We are here at the hospital now. Avery... was involved in a serious car accident.
Gabrielle
What do you want me to do?
Beatrice
Come here now, she is looking for you.
Gabrielle
Why is she still looking for me when you're already there, aren't you?
Beatrice
I'm not kidding, Gab. Lucas is...
Gabrielle's expression changed when she heard Lucas' name and the way Beatrice's tone changed when she mentioned Gabrielle's son's name.
Gabrielle
What happened to Lucas?
When Beatrice said the address, Gabrielle immediately said goodbye to her client after selling the painting and drove to the hospital where Avery and Lucas were.
Beatrice
Avery and Lucas came back here together and Ruby and I were supposed to fly next week, but the hospital called me saying that a truck crashed into Avery's car the next day they landed. When Avery and Lucas were rushed to the hospital, Lucas was almost announced dead on arrival.
Beatrice
The right side of his brain had been severely bruised, and he is in a comatose state and the doctor does not yet know when he will wake up.
Gabrielle seemed to lose her breath when she heard that Lucas was in a coma. His mouth was closed, and he lost the ability to speak.
Beatrice
His body was full of wounds, bleeding, and he was almost dead when he got here. His attending physician said, Lucas was able to speak before he was moved from the bed.
Beatrice
He was looking for you.
Gabrielle's tears suddenly flowed when she heard that her name was the last thing her son mentioned before he lost consciousness.
Gabrielle
How about Avery?
Beatrice
She suffered worse in the accident. The doctor even wondered why Lucas was more affected by the accident instead of Avery.
Gabrielle
Why is she looking for me?
Beatrice
You won't like my answer.
Gabrielle
Just freaking tell me, Beatrice!
Beatrice
She can no longer recall information stored in her memory. She can no longer remember me.
Beatrice
All she remembers is you and the kids, but she has forgotten who I am in her life after you guys broke up.
Gabrielle
You mean she only remembers things that happened three years ago?
They both remained silent because they were busy thinking about what might happen to Avery or Lucas.
Gabrielle
What are you doing here? Why did you come back?
Beatrice
Lucas and Ruby always ask Avery to see you again after they see their faces in the painting you made. They remembered you because of the painting you made.
Gabrielle
The one I posted on social media? How did they see? Do they have their own gadgets?
Gabrielle's eyebrows met in surprise as to why Beatrice had shown the photo of the painting to Lucas and Ruby.
Gabrielle
Why did Avery and Lucas come here first?
Beatrice
Because Lucas was excited to see you but Ruby, she still had to see her doctor.
Gabrielle
What happened to her?
Beatrice
She has asthma. She had an asthma attack when we were about to go on board, so we both had to get off the plane leaving Lucas and Avery inside.
The nurse suddenly called them because Avery was looking for someone again so they immediately entered Avery's room.
Avery
Hon, good thing you're here. Why am I here?
Beatrice elbowed Gabrielle a second time, who just stared at Avery with a mix of nervousness and fear.
Gabrielle
H-How are you feeling?
Avery
I'm feeling great. Thank you for asking.
Beatrice
Tell her, Gab *whispered*
Gabrielle sat up a little and looked closely at Avery while Avery's hand rested on top of hers.
Gabrielle
Ave, you have an amnesia.
Beatrice lightly kicked Gabrielle.
Gabrielle
What?! *whispered*
Beatrice
Don't tell her name, call her the way you call each other. *whispered*
Avery
What amnesia? What happened to me?
Beatrice
Uh... You got into an accident.
Avery
Oh! Yesterday! Duke's birthday party. I hit the tree near his house. Tanya was so drunk, and then she pushed me while I was driving.
Gabrielle
That was five years ago. *whispered*
Beatrice
Let her be. *whispered*
Gabrielle
Hon, can Beatrice and I go out for a while? We just had something to talk about.
Avery
That's a miracle. You two don't fight anymore?
Beatrice
Still enemies. I'll just wrestle with her outside. Promise, I will return her to you with no missing internal organs.
They both went out immediately. Gabrielle leaned against the cold wall as she stared at the ceiling, unsure of what to do.
Gabrielle
How did you manage to call me after what happened to the both of us?
Beatrice
Because I realized that I was wrong.
Beatrice
When Brianna found out about your divorce, she called Avery, she explained everything that happened the day I saw you kissing.
Gabrielle
Did you even admit to yourself that you are an idiot?
Gabrielle
You are the reason why we broke up and I still haven't forgiven you.
Beatrice
I understand. I realized that what I thought was wrong, and so as Avery who also made a mistake in believing me, so she agreed with the children to bring them to you.
Gabrielle
Three years, Beatrice. I waited three years for the two of you to take back everything you told me.
Beatrice
I took advantage of the day I saw you with Brianna to get Avery from you, so I didn't choose to believe you but as time went on, I learned that you are the only one who can really handle Avery and the children.
Beatrice
So I went with them to personally apologize to you.
Beatrice
But I won't say sorry to you, instead, I'll just give Avery back to you, and you can do the things you want to do with each other again.
Gabrielle
Why? What's up with you and Avery?
Beatrice
I asked her if I could be her girlfriend after a few months when you broke up. She tried putting herself in a relationship with me for a year, but she couldn't really handle it and I think it's because of you.
Gabrielle
You mean you're not only her best friend but automatically, her ex-girlfriend. Bravo, Beatrice!
Beatrice
Just forget it. I moved on.
Gabrielle
And I haven't. What if I don't love her anymore after the three years I waited?
Beatrice
You have to love her again. She came back here for you. They came back for you. Remember, the kids loves you very much that they came back for you which is the reason Avery was put in danger along with Lucas who's in coma. If you just leave them because you don't love her anymore, I will kill you.
Gabrielle
I feel so threatened, Beatrice. Thank you very much.
Ruby
Avery
How did he end up in this situation?
Gabrielle
Let's just say that things didn't go well for you two.
Gabrielle
Those bruises on your body, your injury, neck brace and why you're in a wheelchair is not because of the accident you and Tanya had.
Avery
Again, what do you mean?
Gabrielle
Hon, you have amnesia. You, and Lucas were in a car and you were hit by a truck. That's what really happened, Avery. It wasn't because of Tanya, but because of the truck. That's a different story. You can't remember the new things that happened to you but you are left behind in your past.
Avery
So, you mean, I am the reason why Lucas is in coma?
When Gabrielle noticed that Avery was starting to cry again, she immediately put her hand on top of Avery's hand and tightened her grip.
Gabrielle
It wasn't your fault. The police are under investigation. They are still searching for active leads because it is said that the driver ran away after the collision.
Avery
Where is Ruby? Did something happen to her too?
Gabrielle
No, she's in Beatrice's hands. Lucas and you are the only ones in the car.
Gabrielle
Do you really want to talk about it now?
Gabrielle stood up and pushed Avery's wheelchair out of the ICU. When Avery got back to her room, Gabrielle first made sure she slept well.
Beatrice
Are you sure you won't tell her about your divorce yet? You are no longer married, she will probably think that you two are still together.
Gabrielle
She needs rest, Beatrice. Let's not rush it, her amnesia is only temporary. In just a few days, she will remember everything, I assure you.
Doctor Wilhelm
It looks like her recovery will take a long time, especially since Lucas' condition is so bad, it could have a bad effect. As much as possible, keep her away from stress, and give her some time to process things, to avoid bad progress.
Gabrielle
You heard that, Beatrice?
When the doctor left, Beatrice and Gabrielle stared.
Gabrielle
Wait, where is Ruby? You haven't shown her to me yet.
Beatrice
She's in my condo. She has a babysitter there with her, so if you ask who she's with, she's in good hands, dear.
Gabrielle
Does she know what happened?
Beatrice
Not yet. I'm afraid because she loves Lucas very much and when she finds out what happened to her mommy and her older brother, the girl might cry and beg to see them even at dawn.
Gabrielle
Then, maybe I'll tell her when Avery makes progress.
Beatrice
What if she finds her mommy? She will still cry when her mommy is not around. She likes Avery scratches her back every night.
Gabrielle
Beatrice, stop acting like I don't know my daughter.
Gabrielle
She loves bananas, she dances when she eats, she loves milk, and she is allergic to peanuts.
Beatrice
Lucas is allergic to peanuts, your daughter is not allergic to anything.
Gabrielle
Look, you have them for three years.
Beatrice
Sure, lady Gabrielle.
They were inside Beatrice's car and Beatrice herself drove because she felt that Gabrielle still needed time to accept and understand what happened to her ex-wife and adoptive son.
Gabrielle's cell phone rang and she immediately answered it.
Jose
Hey, is this Gabrielle? This is Jose.
Jose
I am the manager of the art gallery you sent the portfolio to. I have seen all the artworks, and they are very beautiful, but I saw one painting of yours here that I am very intrigued to see in person.
Gabrielle
Really? What painting?
Jose
This portrait painting you made? I think this is the only portrait you have in your portfolio because most of the paintings were abstract.
Gabrielle
Would you like to see it in person?
Jose
Yes, and we're actually planning to put the painting in the gallery that is why I called you.
Jose
Yes. Can we meet at the art gallery tomorrow?
Gabrielle
Sure! No problem! I'll bring the piece upfront. Thank you!
Gabrielle hung up and still couldn't erase her smile.
Beatrice
I heard that you're making a very good money from your portraits.
Gabrielle
Where did you get that information?
Gabrielle glared at Beatrice. Beatrice immediately noticed that Gabrielle was staring at her with fire burning around her eyes.
Beatrice
And from the social media.
Beatrice
Come on, there are celebrities who post the portraits you made.
When they arrived at Beatrice's condominium, Gabrielle entered without hesitation and immediately saw her adoptive daughter playing with her toys with the babysitter.
Gabrielle's tone was calm so as not to surprise the girl. When Ruby turned around she was surprised to see Gabrielle, so she immediately ran towards her.
Gabrielle
Me too, baby girl!
They both hugged. Gabrielle's tears started to form in her eyes but she stopped them from falling, so Ruby wouldn't see.
Gabrielle
Babe, let's go home, okay?
Gabrielle
Let's go home first, and they will follow.
Beatrice returns to give Ruby's things to Gabrielle.
Gabrielle
Beatrice, take us home. I left my car at the hospital.
Beatrice had brought Ruby and Gabrielle home, she left immediately. Ruby immediately ran inside, and her face could not be painted when she saw the new appearance of the house.
Ruby
Momma! This is so beautiful!
Gabrielle
Did you like it? I renovated the house while you were gone.
Gabrielle
You will be happier when you see your room now.
Ruby immediately ran towards her room and was even happier when she saw that the color of her room had changed. The wall is no longer plain and has many amazing designs, as well as furniture has been changed.
When they went to sleep, Gabrielle put Ruby next to her because according to Beatrice, she will cry when Avery's not around.
Ruby
Why aren't mommy and Lucas here yet? It's late.
Gabrielle
Ruby, mommy and Lucas are just doing something, so they can't come home right away.
Ruby
But I need mommy to scratch my back. I need scratchy.
Gabrielle
Momma's here, Ruby, stop crying. I will scratch your back.
Ruby
But your nails are sharp. I want mommy.
No matter how much Gabrielle tried to stop Ruby, she didn't want to stop crying, so she called Beatrice.
Gabrielle
Ruby already knows what happened to her mommy and brother, she doesn't want to stop crying.
Beatrice
It's getting late, Gabby. You disturbed my sleep.
Gabrielle
But we have to go to the hospital, she wants to see her mommy.
Beatrice
Just carry her and then the light, make sure it's dim, also the temperature of her room, make sure it's cold enough for her. Your daughter is a polar bear.
Beatrice
Then, sing a lullaby.
Beatrice
Don't use your ugly voice as an excuse if you want to put Ruby to sleep.
Gabrielle
Will she be able to sleep?
Beatrice
A hundred percent.
Beatrice
I've got to go, buffalo.
Beatrice immediately hung up. Gabrielle turned to Ruby who still hadn't stopped crying.
Gabrielle
Come here, baby.
She carried Ruby and changed the light in the room and cooled the temperature of the room as Beatrice said. She took a deep breath and sang Ruby's favorite song.
It didn't take long for Ruby to fall asleep. She immediately put her down on the bed and made sure she wouldn't wake up. She lay next to Ruby and hugged her tightly.
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