Levi was working on the construction group in prison. He was allowed to join the team renovating a shed at the back of the prison. Levi doesn't want to work, but he doesn't have a choice. Instead of sitting in a corner alone and being picked on by other inmates. He just got out of the infirmary with three broken ribs.
"Hey, pretty boy. Break time."
Levi saw the other inmates putting down their tools. So he did the same. He walked out of the shed and into the grass field. Some of them took out their cigarettes, others took out their stolen foods. Levi can still feel the pain on his sides, but he was trying to ignore it.
"Hey, pretty boy. Come here." One of the inmates from the renovation team called his attention.
"Can I help you?"
"No, but I can help you. I can get you out of here."
"What are you saying? Do you mean helping me escape?"
"Exactly."
"But I will be a fugitive. The law will hunt me down.
"Yes, that's true. Bu
Tasha asked Patricia if she can stay with her parents for a little bit longer. Tasha missed them so much. And after what happened, she wanted to be with them more often to ensure their safety. She feels afraid that something might happen to her parents if she's not with them. Patricia allowed her to be with her parents, and Tasha has been staying with them for four days. Her parents, especially her dad was so happy. They watched their favorite movies and ate their favorite food, which her mom used to cook for them. Tasha was able to attend the Sunday mass because of them. "Tasha, honey. Would you like to come with us? We're going out to see a movie." Her mom asked after peeking inside her room. "But it's your date night, guys," Tasha responded while lying in her bed. "It's okay, sweetheart. You can come with us. It can be our date night. Come on." Tasha's dad suddenly appeared behind her mother. Tasha smiled before responding. "Alright, give m
Every day that passes by is another day for Levi to learn the reality of life. From living in a beautiful two story house to crappy bungalow. His life went into a tragic turn. But for some reason, he feels happy.Now that he finally got the chance to live like the majority of the people around him, his mind became more open. As he sees the daily struggle of the kind of people he used to ignore before, Levi became more aware of how hard life is. There are times that he would sit in front of the wet market as young boys go back and forth delivering goods."Hey, kiddo. What's that?" Levi asked a kid who looked barely thirteen years old pushing a cart of produce."Oh, this? I work at a farm not far from here.""How old are you? Do you still have parents?""Yes, my mama and papa are still alive. But my dad has been paralyzed since I was seven, then my mom was diagnosed with tuberculosis when I was ten years old."Levi was stunned with what he hea
-Flashback-"¡Pequeña señorita, no puedes seguir corriendo! ¡Arruinarás tu vestido! Tu padre se enojará, por favor."(Little miss, you can not keep running! You will ruin your dress! Your father will be mad, please.)"Make me stop, Nana! Come on.""Dios mío, tu padre me lo hará si te ensucias. Por favor, señorita, deje de correr. La fiesta comenzará en unos minutos. Tienes que dejar de jugar."(Oh my God, your father will me if you dirty yourself. Please, little miss, stop running. The party will start in a few minutes. You have to stop playing.)But the little will not listen. Nobody can make her listen, not even her own father. She grew up with the knowledge that everyone around her are people who are breathing just to serve her family. She knows her status in life and she knows how to use an utilize it. Wherever she is, she can make everyone do whatever she wants them to
Naomi finally got transferred. After realizing that there's no chance that Angela will ever coming back, Naomi learned to accept her fate. There's nothing she can do now, she knew that she has to accept it. Now that she knew that Gonzalo is the one pulling the strings, there's no way she is ever coming out.Another realization hit her after her last conversation with Gonzalo. The only thing that can overcome the reach and power of money is fear. The reason why Gonzalo have everyone dancing whatever tune her played, is because he threatens them. He knows their weakness, the people they care about the most, and he knows how to use all of those as leverage."Hey, you! Clean the toilets." One of the inmates said. She's considered as one of the so-called leaders inside."And why would I do that?" Naomi answered, thinking that she can act tough and nothing could go wrong."Did she just pissed me off?" The woman said while smirking to her friends."I thin
After Anthony's vacation in the Philippines, he decided to finally come back to New York. But his not coming home alone. During his month long vacation at the land of the orient pearl, he met a wonderful Filipina. Everything happened so fast, but when Anthony the beautiful teacher from Quezon City, he immediately felt something for her.Nobody knew he was coming home, let alone that he is with someone. So when he arrived at the Valenzuela estate, everyone was surprised. No one is more surprised that his daughter. More so, when Patricia saw the woman that her father is holding hands with."Daddy? Oh my God! I missed you!" Patricia almost to hug her father."Oh, honey. I missed you so much." Anthony happily hug Patricia back."Uhm, who are you?" Patricia's confused stare turn to the woman beside her dad."Sweaty, this is Marla. And this is probably going to be the most awkward thing I'd say to you, but she's my girlfriend.""Hi, Patty." Marla
After Deborah and Gilbert learned about the scheduled arrival of Felix Zaragoza, they run away as fast as they could. For they know that if Felix sees them at the mansion, they are all as good as dead. Luckily for them, they had some time left before Felix arrived. But, the downside of what happened gave their men reason to doubt their strength. All of them scattered and left."I can't believe this is happening! We are just at the beginning of our revenge! Hell, we haven't even started!" Deborah screamed out of so much anger immediately after she come out of their car.It's like they came full circle. Back from where they started. Back when it's only the two of them, no henchmen, no spies. Only their wits, their guts, their visions, and their resolve. For decades, they did everything they could to hide their true intentions. Making sure that they cover their every move."Deborah, calm down. We will look for another way. We always look for another way." Gilbert c
These past few days have been normal for everyone at the Valenzuela estate. Aside from Felix's continued search for Deborah and the people who helped her murdered his father. Gonzalo and and Patricia became close again after Gonzalo finally forgave her for her stubbornness. But there's something that is constantly causing awkwardness among all of them"Patricia, good morning. How's your sleep last night?" It's time for breakfast, and everyone is present at the dining table. And Felix's tone made everyone look at him, then to Patricia."Uhm, yeah. I slept good."Anthony is the most curious of them all. How couln't he? He's gone for a few months only to arrive back home with another man, who's obviously flirty with his daughter. But, that's not what piqued his attention, it's the willingness of Gonzalo to step aside as he does so. It's obvious that Gonzalo is not happy about what Felix is doing, but he's holding himself well."Gonzalo, I noticed that you gr
-Flashback-Gilbert Just got home from a business dealing with his boss, some of their best men. Violence was not part of the plan. However, there unforeseen events that occurred, and one sassy response led to insults, until the first shot was fired. Bloodshed was indeed unavoidable."Oh, my God! Are you okay?""It's not my blood. I'm fine, babe.""Thank God."Deborah hugged Gilbert after ensuring that he wasn't hurt. The moment that her heartbeat turned to normal, she remembered her surprised. The memory of Gilbert's look when he said having a child is his greatest dream is still fresh in his mind."What are you doing?" Gilbert asked in confusion while watching her rummage through her back."Here,""What is—you're—is this—"Deborah smiled widely after seeing his reaction. Gilbert was bewildered as he stare at the pregnancy test. His reaction was a mix of shock and utter happiness. He even needed to fin
Dear my beloved readers, I am doing major revisions to improve this story. I want to deliver to all of the best story possible. There will be some additional scenes, some additional characters, and I will remove some scenes or characters that are not needed. You guys don't have any idea how much I appreicate all of you. I aill be publishing a whole lot of stories, so just hang in there, and we still have a love journey to go. Thank you for your patience, and I love you guys! Stay tune for more! Your loving author, Ally Ocampo 😘
Early in the morning, one of Gonzalo's servants knock on their bedroom door. There was a delivery dropped off at the gate addressed to Gonzalo's name. It was a sealed long wooden box, only larger than a coffin by one or two inches. Nobody touched it yet, because they were all waiting for the two bosses to come down. A putrid smell is coming out from the box, and all of them are too familiar in such smell. The moment Gonzalo and Patricia came down to the living room, they immediately gave the order to open the wooden box. And, no matter how strong their stomachs are, seeing what was the content of the box rattled them. "Oh, God! That's Benson." One of their men exclaimed. "I'm going to skin those bastard alive!" Another one yelled out of anger. "Calm down, boys. This is a good thing. He is running on blind rage, and his tripping. A rabid animal is easier to hunt because they don't have strategy anymore. They are working on rage." "Does that mea
Tasha was shocked about everything that followed after knowing the truth about Patricia's identity. As complicated as it is, she didn't realize that it could get anymore messed up than it already is. But, the funny thing is, Franklin didn't waste time claiming what was his. He came to Valenzuela estate with a hundred of his men, all armed, and prepared for war.She honestly felt scared that chaos would erupt, more so when Gonzalo went out to meet him. Franklin threatened to kill everyone at the estate if Gonzalo won't give Patricia to them. But, when one of his announced that Patricia was spotted running away through the southern part of the wooded area surrounding Gonzalo's property.If not for Darryl who took her deep into the woods where he told t
Life is a one big maze. Every turn we take lead us to another path. Patricia's life is the definition of one big maze. From the moment that she was conceived in the womb, there has been so much complication in her life. Even the way that her lineage started was complicated.Her real name is Patricia Zaragoza Maxford. The only daughter of an heir, and heiress of two powerful underground organization. The first born of the most powerful family in Jericho, California, Franklin Maxford. And, the heiress of the biggest mob group in Spain, Violet Zaragoza. After Violet's father died, she was forced to find a suitable husband to strengthen their organization.But, something happened that made things complicated. No one has any idea how it started or why, even the who. The once one happy, and powerful family got separated. It's like a classic fairy tale story. The king, and queen lost their one and only princess. The kingdom fell into a dark era, and lost their only hope.
Life is a one big maze. Every turn we take lead us to another path. Patricia's life is the definition of one big maze. From the moment that she was conceived in the womb, there has been so much complication in her life. Even the way that her lineage started was complicated.Her real name is Patricia Zaragoza Maxford. The only daughter of an heir, and heiress of two powerful underground organization. The first born of the most powerful family in Jericho, California, Franklin Maxford. And, the heiress of the biggest mob group in Spain, Violet Zaragoza. After Violet's father died, she was forced to find a suitable husband to strengthen their organization.But, something happened that made things complicated. No one has any idea how it started or why, even the who. The once one happy, and powerful family got separated. It's like a classic fairy tale story. The king, and queen lost their one and only princess. The kingdom fell into a dark era, and lost their only hope.
New Mexico became Levi's new home. While keeping his true identity hidden, he's enjoying his brand new life. Working at a meat factory, he also maintained his relationship with the child he helped. They always meet every night in front of the kid's house. They would eat snacks, and exchange stories.Even the kid's parents met Levi, and loved him immediately. He felt like having his parents back. Feeling the love of a mother, and a father, who would give advice about life. Being born as a privileged kid made him blind to the struggles of people born in the lower class of society. It made him think that life is always easy, and that everyone always has a choice."Carl, come on, shift's done. Time for some booze."Carl is the name that Levi chose to be his new name. It's far different than his true name, and he even grew his beard to change his appearance. It's not that he's afraid of getting caught. He just enjoys his life so much that he doesn't want it to end. T
-Flashback-What does being a father means? Is it providing everything that your family needs? Or maybe giving them a home that can call their own? Perhaps, loving them is enough? But, is it right that a father was a son first? With a mother who loved him more than anyone in this world? A woman who taught him how to be a man with dignity, compassion, and love?What would a man do if he was placed in a situation where he needs to choose? The family that he didn't want, or th mother who alway loved, and cared for him? What was the choice for him?With breathes so deep and heavy, that it could almost be heard outside the house, Gonzalo sat on the floor. His hands were shaking, and his body was covered in sweat. It's like he just woke up from an endless nightmare. Because, the moment that he saw his wife, and child, his reaction turned to utter shock."What have I done?" His eyes was dancing, more like drowning in fear, confusion, and grief. And, when the tel
The Maxford estate is one of the oldest property in Jericho. Parts of it has been renovated multiple times, but the family maintained the original style and design of the entire property. And, the most beautiful part of the Maxford estate is the well garden. A three hundred-year-old well, crafted by the best mason, and blacksmith in town, long before it was called Jericho.Now that the truth has come out, Franklin is hell bent on finding what really happened to his wife. He wants to know what happened to their child. If it was born, or of it died. For twenty-five years, he thought that his wife died of child birth. That the baby brought to them was the reason why his beloved wife died. Franklin tried to love her, to see her as her child. But, everytime he looks at Angela, all he could see was his wife not being with him. Not only that, whenever he lay on his bed at night, he would think about Angela. Asking himself, is the death of his wife the only why he can't love her?
-Flashback-Gilbert Just got home from a business dealing with his boss, some of their best men. Violence was not part of the plan. However, there unforeseen events that occurred, and one sassy response led to insults, until the first shot was fired. Bloodshed was indeed unavoidable."Oh, my God! Are you okay?""It's not my blood. I'm fine, babe.""Thank God."Deborah hugged Gilbert after ensuring that he wasn't hurt. The moment that her heartbeat turned to normal, she remembered her surprised. The memory of Gilbert's look when he said having a child is his greatest dream is still fresh in his mind."What are you doing?" Gilbert asked in confusion while watching her rummage through her back."Here,""What is—you're—is this—"Deborah smiled widely after seeing his reaction. Gilbert was bewildered as he stare at the pregnancy test. His reaction was a mix of shock and utter happiness. He even needed to fin