Alison Pov... I dumped my body on the sofa curled like a child who lost her favorite toy. Alison, can you not forget him and start a brand new life? Isn't four years enough for you to bury that fucking feeling? I muttered to myself dejectedly. "Alison!" I was startled, falling on the sofa. "Oh fuck Cali!" I roared, picking myself and touching my nose. "Ouch!" I cried, touching my nose again. "Why do you look like someone dumped you?" She asked, frowning. "I think our small world is starting to collide now, Cali. I saw Dwight at the Thompsun building today. Luckily he didn't recognize me!" I elaborated, not missing a tiny bit of what happened. "What? Really! Isn't too early for you to see him. It's just a month, but something is starting to shake you up!" She uttered unbelievable at the same time horrified. "I don't know what happened here after I left, but something is bothering me. I'm not just scared to see him, but terrified enough to make me shiver." I cringed. She sighed.
Jack Pov...I still can't get over the other night. I saw Alison that I used to know but she is somewhat changed. She wasn't the Alison who was to be my sister - in - law. She has a fierce and bold identity. Unlike before, she was simple, quiet and obedient. Whatever my family told her, she wouldn't budge but complied. The thing that I saw her at the bar and at Downtown City is already a big change. Something might have happened to her in those four years she was gone, but why is she here? Is she planning to get back with my brother since he is still single or is she here for revenge? There are things that are puzzling me, but I know Alison will not do such a thing. Being called the murderer and boyfriend stealer wasn't true, that's for sure.I need to quickly work out my plan now to save them both. I know Georgina is hiding something else. I saw her the other night talking on the phone terrified. The fact she has a hidden phone is something to be bothered about. I need evidence to sh
Dwight Pov... I'm not just terrified about what happened to the bidding. I caressed my forehead to reduce the pain as my anger flared. What the fuck happened out there? I mumbled, cursing. I did all my best to meet their required standard but I still lost that bid. Who owns that Flavors of Asia anyway? What do they have to win? We are famous here in Los Angeles. We own almost all the functional kinds of businesses here, but why? I had never heard that name and yet they won the bid. Fuck! I cursed loudly, kicking the wall. I knocked on my table, furious about losing the best city to do business. "Felicia!" I roared, impatient. "Sir Dwight!" She responded scared. "Find who owns the Flavors of Asia and don't miss anything about that company." I ordered. I should have asked Devon regarding this matter but he has a lot on his sleeve already. I should have checked all the contenders. Damn! I growled, throwing my stuff. "Hey! What's the matter?" My brother exclaimed. He was shocked to
Alison Pov...I find myself keep on stopping in Downtown city for no reason. That place is really something to die for. Every time I walk there, I feel like I am always enlightened and refreshed. Whatever magic charm that place has, it doesn't matter to me as long as I am comfortable and happy. Jacks Coffee shop is one of my favorite now. I will stop by at his branch in California when I come home.Last night I brought Linda with me. I asked her to find if they still had a better place to lease or for sale. I feel at ease staying there and I'm sure Dwight will never step there now that we win the bid. I plan to bring my brother and Cali there tonight."What is beautiful today that you keep on smiling out of nowhere?' My brother asked, joining me."I just fell in love with Downtown City. We should visit tonight so you will see what I am talking about. Ali, I can't believe there is a place like that here in Los Angeles. I have lived here for two years but never been there. I exclaimed,
Devon Pov... Working with the Smith Group isn't easy these following years especially Dwight become rude and perfectionist. The board of directors is always asking what he actually wants to let them do. He even intimidated them to fire them if nothing met his standard. Luckily, the company is still working fine. Only his plan to get Downtown City failed. The job he offered them is already in the downtown. They want businesses that won't compete with each other. We just learned the city is a friendly zone, that's why! If we just learned that earlier, we could beat the Flavors of Asia had offered. I was in the Thompsun building checking all the new tenants. The Variety Cuisine will open tomorrow. That's why I want to make sure everything is followed before their launch tomorrow. I have already tasted their food and I definitely love it. I'm almost done inspecting when Dwight called. I immediately rushed to Downtown City after receiving Dwight's call, furious and intimidated. I arrived
Alison Pov... I just want to stay at home right now and curled up on my blanket, but I had work to do. I can't really run from any inevitable face off with him, especially now that he knows I am here and we are working on all the same buildings. We will eventually bump into each other most of the time. My brother watched me prepare myself lost and unwilling to do anything. He already prepared our early breakfast, even my coffee, but my mind still wants to go back to the bed. "Alison, stop whining and start preparing to go to work." He chastised. I slumped my body on the sofa, shaking my head. "I can't Alejandro. What if we bump into each each other again? I can really face him now, but I can't stand to be called a murderer." I cried, pitifully, shaking my head. "You can't run from him forever, Alison. Always expect the inevitable. That's the only thing I can be sure of, my dear sister. Remember I am just here waiting for your call." He explained, emphasizing every word. I went bac
Georgina Pov... I am not just pissed and annoyed seeing Alison again. I was terrified about seeing her. She will never have Dwight again. Dwight is mine now! When Jack arrived and treated as VIP, Dwight was pissed, dragging me out of the restaurant. "Dwight! Fuck! You are hurting me!" I cried, pulling my hands with his tight grip on my wrist. He threw my hands frustrated. I don't know if it was because of Jack being treated as a VIP or because of Alison. What if he likes Alison now? Alison is different now, she is bold, fierce and smart. "Dwight, don't tell me you will let her trample us like that? Do you really believe her?" I ranted, wanting him to punish Alison. "Just stop Georgina! Can't you not see we are the intruders! Why not check what is Variety Cuisine and Flavors of Asia, it will save us next time!" He growled, totally pissed off. Why is he dumping his frustrations on me? I am also pissed at her. "Why are you mad at me?" I cried. "Shut up Georgina. Today is not the ri
Thomas Pov... I can't believe people are still nasty when doing business. I can't let them slide on what they do in my business. I've been in different businesses since I learned how to read and write. My father raised us to be responsible and diligent. No one in his eyes pass our immature and irresponsibility. I also owned media used for advertising. Still grateful INC didn't corrupt the unwanted news that happened just a minute before closing time. I immediately booked a flight to reach LA. I am worried Alison would be in trouble because of this matter, but she surprised me again as I expected. She handles them very well. I know she can handle LA that's why I sent her here, but there is one thing I know she can't handle, her heart. She can say she moved on and forgot everything, but deep inside it wasn't. She has perfect reservations in her heart. If she moved on, she should have given me the chance, but 5 years she is still holding on. I didn't have time to run in Downtown City
Alison Pov... After 10 Years... The vast of happiness immense in every one of us was undeniably blissful. Though the ten years have passed was not all about happiness. We also feel sorrow, grief, loss of love once, a twist of jobs, and changing family status! Dad Maximo died five year's ago because of prostate cancer and mom died of a heart attack three years ago. Danica had a miscarriage on her third child as well and mom Leslie right now is sick too. The most interesting part of our circle was Laude and Elisa's love story and family. It's quite interesting and funny. Ethan is the spice in their hurricane love story. They decided that it wasn't just a love affair but true love and were serious about it after Elisa give birth to another baby girl. They have four children now and they just tie the knot five years ago and it was so beautiful wedding that we ever witnessed. Maybe a BArd Pitt and Angelina Jolie style but they don't like to be compared to them as they get divorced afte
Laude Pov...When I choose to let go of Elisa it wasn't easy but I can't see her every day crying secretly in the room missing our children. I wasn't there when they grew up and I already feel attached just staring at their photos and watching their videos every day. How much to her who is attached from the very start. I admit to pretending everything is fine as the days pass by but actually I am dying inside to kiss and hug them. I'm reflecting on my past attitude toward her and I know she is punishing me. I will take her punished without remorse if this is the only way she can take me in soon.Pride can really kill us big time. I was late to mature feeling young that I don't need her when she showed how she needed me. I don't have the right to get even to her or even complained or nagged. It's the price of my arrogance! I don't know what his family is telling my children about me but I am sure they didn't even tell them I am the father.I came to work today shutting out all my worri
Alison Pov..After 5 years..A lot of things happened in our family but it was fun and interesting at the end of the journey. At least we have learned from it and know how to deal in the future. We can't also inevitably stop our family keeps on growing as well. It just started with me wanting to be loved and love with revenge until we find our branches and learned that a big family was better. It doesn't matter if it's by blood or not related as long as you know the value of love and family. We become family as we trust and love each other no matter what.Our stories can be shared for others to learn from because some stories don't have happy endings but not all bad endings are bad! We can still learn from that and know how to navigate in the future. Don't be afraid to let go of people who are toxic and keep those who value who you are!After Windle and Karla's wedding that day they moved to Italy to help daddy Maximo and build a beautiful home. Laude and I manage LA and Alejandro and
Windle Pov...I've never been excited in my life before. Georgina and I wedding before was not like this. What I genuinely feel right now is happiness from within uprooting depth in my heart. I wish I can feel what others feel like sweating, nervousness, and nauseous but no, it's a different feeling, and it's overwhelming.I love her and I can't live without her. I am excited to build a family with her just like my siblings and friends. I know Karla will be surprised by what I prepared for her. I maybe didn't say I love her too in words but I show it with my actions. I want to make sure of my feelings before I will say them. It's easy to say I love you, but hard to uphold. I'd rather be shameless at first sight and responsible at the end.I know now that I love her and I needed her in my life. No hesitation and questions it was a peaceful feeling. I can smile thinking of her and what life's stored for us to unfold in the future. Whatever it is I am already ready to face it because I a
Dwight Pov...It's been two months since Windle find out about Karla and he chose to love and protect her which we didn't expect. Uncle Maximo was also elated to find out that his son finds a woman who understand and loves him. He comes over and asks them to get married while he still breathing scaring Windle and bring uncle Max to the hospital even though he said his fine! He will just be comfortable and relaxed if he finds out. Fortunately uncle Max was really fine and his prostate cancer never come back. Windle scolded him for scaring him. Uncle Max just laughs at his outburst, luckily he found a wife who can control him. They are a match made by the heavens!We didn't have a problem setting their wedding day and Karla isn't embarrassed to walk the aisle pregnant. Dad and uncle Maximo sets the date in June and find a resort. It was just a repeating scene with Cali and Alejandro, the difference is Karla wants a church or beach wedding. Windle just give in to what her woman wanted as
Windle Pov... I admit that I like Karla but my past and our age are the hindrances to why I keep it myself but I didn't know she will do something to hold onto me for a lifetime. I was crazy mad when I know she was the culprit that night but the back of my head laugh that a slender and soft woman like her can do that.I've been fighting with myself not to cross the line every time I almost forgot our boundaries but then she already build up that's why I am fucking not giving up on her. Acted like a good man to help her but actually, it's my heart's call to help her.My heart finally decided to give up the wall I built for her when I saw my babies and heard their heartbeats for the first time. It was an unexplainable feeling sweeping my soul and singing to me. I'm elated and don't know how to actually react to it but one thing is for sure. I can't live without them. Karla was the cutest and sweetest woman who crosses my path even though I am too harsh and hard on her. The boundary she
Alejandro Pov...After that terrifying incident. Cali didn't come home and chooses to live in her house for a while and I am in my house too. I want to be alone as well. I called Anicka to see what is going there. My baby girl is now a lady!Karla did not come to work for two days and Windle never called me as well. I don't know what is going on but I'm sure he is fixing this mess. He will finally have his happiness, just forget mom!I heard mom left yesterday as Cali gives her the cold shoulder she ever had from her daughter. Cali knows I am not pleased with what she did that's why she is waiting for my call but I will let her know her place also and be the first to say sorry and find me if she really loves me and misses me. Though, I miss her so much! I could sleep without her beside me, her hugs were my comfort!I hope soon mom will understand things that she can't control everything that already happened. All she needs to do is grasp on it and give the best advice she could give
Karla Pov...When Aleajdnro came into the office kicking the door my breath hitched. His aura was too dark, intimidating, and eerie. They say you can read someone through their eyes but what I saw was madness! I was frozen standing there looking at him as he walk towards me. I'm scared that he will hurt me or more than what a naked eye couldn't see but it was the opposite. I was struck dumbfounded when he lash out and checked on me. I couldn't speak shocked just staring at her. I didn't expect mom to lash on him without asking me what exactly happened. When mom slaps me I felt Windle's body shiver in anger as his grip on my arms expresses the strength of his annoyance and anger. I don't want him to flip out that's why I spilled the truth that no one should know but I wasn't aware that some of the people in the room already knew.When I said I rape him! The room becomes as quiet as the wind passes by. They were all dumbfounded and mouth agape staring at me. Mom didn't expect me to do
Cali Pov...It's my first time seeing Windle growl like a beast. I heard about him before but it didn't give justice to what I saw today. It seems he is ready to eat us alive, especially mom who accused her of something he didn't do! I feel like all the hair in my body was raised shocked and traumatized. I just realize only Alison and Alejandro know Windle. If I don't know anything probably Karla hasn't yet.I was pissed at Karla that's why I called mom but didn't expect mom to come over and straight to her office and so something beyond. If mom is inconsiderate and forgets the proper way how to interrogate then Karla is out of the blue as well. Why would she curse and yell at mom because of him? How deep is her love for Windle that she wants to sacrifice everything even her beloved career just to have a grasp of it even a bit of him?I can't still move on the word I rape him! Every time I remember it, I feel goosebumps shivering. She's really insane and scary! What happened to her wh