Loving Madeline

Madeline's POV

"Don't worry, Maddie, we don't know the details yet. That is why we need to see the news right now." Gina said while she helped me sit on the sofa, Lily came closer to me, and she handed the remote to Gina.

"I can't do it." She said, and I can tell we shared the same feelings, and when Gina scrolled the remote, my body trembled as I hugged Lily, and I know I am trying to calm myself, but I couldn't stop myself from feeling so worried about my husband. Gina skipped so many channels until she found what she was looking for, and it feels like I am having a nightmare right now. And how I wish everything is just a nightmare.

"Earlier this evening, an explosion happened inside one of the mining sites of the Divenson Mining Corporation. According to the Operations manager, some of their employees were having a protest inside the mining site, and our field Reporter, Ms. Mitch Lee, was first on the scene. Mitch, can you tell us how did this happen?" The anchor said, and I felt my entire body froze as I waited for the reporter to speak.

"Good evening, Ted. During our interview with the operations manager, Mr. JM Parker, he told us those employees would only negotiate with the CEO, Mr. Hunter, Divenson." The reporter said.

"So, Is Mr. Divenson among the individuals who are trapped inside the tunnel during the explosion?" The anchor asked, and I was saying no on my head because I wished they didn't get inside the mine.

"Yes, he was inside the mine negotiatIng during the explosion, and right now, it is harder for the rescuer to dig since it is heavily raining." The reporter said, and my tears fall on my cheek as I realized my husband was among the victims; and I felt like I am going to faint, but I fight it as I continue to listen to the news report.

"Do we have casualties recorded?" The anchor asked, and I wish no one dies during the explosion, and I hope the rescuer can start their rescue operation soon.

"We cannot say as of now because as per the operations manager, at least there are thirty-eight individuals are trapped or buried 609.6 meters (2000 feet) underground, including the CEO and his assistant Mr. Calixto Morgan." The reporter said.

"No, Madeline, Hunter is not dead. I still need to apologize to my brother, and he still needs to take me to the mall to have shopping, because he promised me in his text. I can't forgive myself if something happened to Hunter." Lily said, and she is now hysterical, and my tears are falling as I bring her closer to me.

"Of course, he is still alive, Lily," I said. I hugged her, and then I caressed her back to calm her even if I felt like I am dying inside. When I turned my head, I am horrified to watch Hunter's mom standing at the bottom of the stairs holding at the balustrade while her other hand is on her chest, and I thought she had a heart attack at the moment.

"Mom! Help!" I shouted as I released Lily from my arms, and I got up from the sofa, and I ran to the stairs, and I was able to catch her on time before she hit the floor. They help me carried mom's body to the sofa, and I listened to her pulse and heartbeat, and I can tell right away she is fine, and she just fainted after hearing the news. We keep her head elevated while I massage her hands and arms while Lily massage her legs, while Cerila goes to the kitchen to get some water.

"I am sorry, if I worry you all, I should be the one who should act tough, but I can't help myself, it happened before, there were accidental explosions and no survivors, that is why I felt so afraid of what happened to my son," Leticia said. As long as there is no development, I will not say anything.

"Madeline, you need to be strong. Lily and I need you." She said, and she started sobbing again, and Lily joined her.

"Mom, please stop crying. My husband is still alive, I can feel it, and I know he will come back to me." I said, trying to sound so confident and strong because I should look vital for my in-laws.

"Do you know why, mom? Because Hunter promised to bring me to Magnolia Village this weekend to have our second honeymoon, and that is why he can't be dead because I will hate him forever if he makes me a widow at a young age." I said, and mom laughed while she was still crying, and I can no longer contain my tears, but I cried quietly.

We waited for another update, but the hard rain continues to fall at the mine site, and I told mom and Lily to have a rest, and I felt so glad they both listen to me. I go with them to their room, and I left when I felt convinced they are now both okay. I told them that nothing would happen to my husband.

I walked to my room, and I can feel my every step is getting heavier; and when I get inside, I get down on the floor after I closed the door, and I could no longer control myself as I watched Hunter's things inside our room, and when I looked at his face on the frame, I can feel the piercing of my heart. I never thought I would be sleeping on our bed alone tonight, without my husband's arms around me.

"How could you do this to me, Hunter? You promise me that you will be sleeping beside me tonight. You are so unfair. You asked me to come home, but you didn't come home to me. I said I would come home because I am missing you so much, and I miss us. And tell me now how I'm going to sleep tonight without you by my side?" I said while I crawl going to our bed, it feels like I am too weak to stand up, and I lay on the floor while I curled my body into a ball as I continue to cry. And I felt the door of my room open, and I no longer care who gets inside.

"Oh, no, Madeline, here we go again. The next time I will meet Hunter, I will punch him hard for doing this to you every time you are away from each other." I heard Gina's voice, and I felt her sat down beside me.

"Gina, why can't I be happy for a long time? Why every time I experienced too much happiness, I will end up crying like this? I no longer believe this is my fate; I think someone cursed me." I said, and my best friend laughed.

"Madeline, you need to stand up and go to your bed, and I know it; I can't sleep thinking about you, and I was right. You are dealing with your pain alone again." Gina said.

"I know Hunter is a fighter; besides, even if he was trapped down there, I know he was wearing Personal Protective Equipment, so I am sure he was safe." My best friend said, even if we both know if he were covered with the collapsed ground due to the explosion, my husband would be dead. I was praying so hard that my husband is safe, and I hope we have some news tomorrow. I couldn't believe something will happen to us like this, and we need to be away from each other again.

"Until when do I need to suffer, Gina?" I asked my best friend as she handed me the facial tissue, and I never moved away from my spot ever since she came into my room.

"The trials and pains you go through were given to you by our creator because you are a strong woman, Madeline," Gina said.

"Then, I don't want to be strong anymore, Gina. I want to be weak, so my trials are light." I answered, and she laughed, and I couldn't believe she can afford to laugh while I am suffering right now.

"It is not the way it works, Maddie. If something happens with Hunter, you need to be strong for Leticia and Lily because they need you." She said.

"No! No! No! No! Nothing will happen to him, Gina, please don't say that. How could you say something like that to me when you know I am feeling miserable right now? I and am your best friend." I said, and I know Gina was talking about reality, but I couldn't accept it if something happens to my husband.

"I am sorry, Madeline, I know." She replied, and I felt my best friend lay beside me.

The moment I wake up, I felt suddenly cold, and I felt guilty when I found Gina sleeping on the floor next to me.

"Gina, please transfer to the bed," I said, she woke up, and I can tell she was disoriented at first why she was on the floor. Then Gina stood up and went to bed, and she was able to sleep back right away. At the same time, I tried my best to go back to sleep, but I just can't, and I felt glad I am no longer crying.

I got up and walked outside until my feet brought me

to the nursery room, and I smiled when I saw the beautiful renovation my husband made, and I know he was the one who painted this room with unisex color. I can't stop myself from smiling even if I am hurting because I draw my strength from this room, thinking my husband will come back alive to me since we still need to make babies and build our family together. And I still reckon if you strongly believe in something good will happen in your life, it will come true.