Chapter Twenty Two"Carlo, I will be back before you know it. Ate has to work." I said.
Chapter Twenty Three"Phoenix, it's confirmed. They're from Montes group. They also have a pending warrant of arrest for the past two years." Sphinx gave the files of the two men who dropped the note to my Uncle's house two days ago. I gritted my teeth while reading the document. "You have to be careful Phoenix. They already knew your house." Adam said. Sphinx and I were in our hideout. Adam was the one you called for a meeting. I was using Sphinx's laptop to talk to him. "Thank you for the info. I have to borrow some of our gadgets here Sphinx, if you don't mind." I said and gave the laptop to him. "No problem. Just be careful using them in public." He said and gave the card to our private room. We lost millions worth of gadgets because of the arson in our old hideout. Sphinx just got started buying new stuff. "Okay. How about the black ferrari guy? Any update?" I asked. "Give us more time. Adam's working on that. Sphinx answered. I nodded. "Thank you for the help guys. I a
Chapter Twenty Four‘I miss you.’
Chapter Twenty FiveMonique asked me to come to her birthday party next week. She’ll be having a beach party in Puerto Galera. She did not stop until I said yes. “We will go shopping tomorrow, you want to come?” Monique asked.“I have work tomorrow. Sorry.” I answered, remembering Jessy’s schedule. “Aww. But that’s okay. I think our sizes are just the same. I’ll buy you a nice bikini.” She giggled and hugged me.“My girl is sexier than you. Flat.” Jacob snorted.My heart skipped a beat. “Mom! Jacob’s being an ass again!” Monique pouted and tried to hit him.I laughed when their mother scolded them. “I’m sorry about these kids, Cindy. Girls let’s go, so Jacob and Cindy can rest. It's late already.” Their Mother said and kissed both of my cheeks. “I’m so happy to finally meet you. I’ll see you next week?” She said.“Yes Ma’am.” I answered and looked at Jacob. “Hija, call me Tita Melissa. Jacob, be nice to her. I like her." She smiled and got in the van. "I like her more Mom. Take
Chapter Twenty SixCentaur handed a stick of cigarette to me. “Thanks.” I said and lit it with my lighter.We were waiting for Sphinx in our hideout. Mamba’s currently training her shooting skills.“Mamba’s improving.” Centaur said while watching Mamba.“Sphinx was right about her. I admit.” I replied.We have another meeting for our new mission today. “Yeah. I wonder if Sphinx will have a replacement for Griffin.” He said and threw the cigarette filter on the trashcan.“I guess we have to wait for that.” I answered.I watched as Sphinx’s car entered our space.I nodded my head when he came out. “Sorry, I’m late. Let’s proceed to the meeting room.” He said and walked to us.“Mamba lets go!” I shouted but I don’t think she heard me.She’s still firing her gun.“I’ll call for her.” I said and walked towards her.I waited till she emptied the magazine. I tapped her shoulder.“Sphinx here.” I tapped Mamba’s shoulder.She immediately turned to me.“Okay. I’ll be right there in a minute.
Chapter Twenty SevenI arranged our luggages on the built-in cabinet.
Chapter Twenty EightMonique passed the shot to me. Her face was so red already.
Chapter Twenty Nine"Love, are you alright?" I blinked my eyes when I heard Jacob's voice.
Last Chapter"Amethyst, sweetheart can you ask Daddy to get Mommy's scarf please?" I asked, my four years old daughter.
Chapter FiftyCindy couldn’t stop crying. I hit my forehead using my palm.
Chapter Forty NineCalvin and I laughed as I let him drove my car
Chapter Forty EightFive years later."Jake please, stop working at home!" Jessica crossed her arms in front of me.She's pouting her lips like a brat that she is."I won't go to the party Jessica. I have an appointment tomorrow to Calvin's guidance councilor." I said and massaged the side of my head.Calvin got into a fight again the other day.I sighed as I remember his reason.'I won't stop fighting until Ate comes back!'Calvin's the hard headed one of the three of them."OMG! Where is that boy?! I'll talk to him!" Jessy sat on my table."Calen was talking to him when I left his room. Give the child a break. I understand him." I said and shut off my laptop."You're so soft with him! Cindy won't like to see him be like her!" She insisted."She should not have left him if that's what sh
Chapter Forty Seven"Aren't you saying goodbye to them?" Lindsey asked as she hummed a song to her baby.I shook my head and just smiled.Jacob fist bumped Carlo and Calvin. Calen was on the side of his girlfriend. He could walk again without the help of anybody. Jacob waved goodbye to my Aunt and Uncle as he entered his car.Today is his first day in our company.Uncle assigned him as the new acting CEO.I am so proud of him."Cindy, you know they will accept you. That's your family." Lindsey said.I turned to her."Of course they will. Lindsey my world changed the day I found out that I'm carrying my baby. I need to be selfish for her. She's my world now." I answered and started the engine.For the past five months, I have been living alone in Lindsey and Adam's private house in Zambales.I fetch her and Ra
Chapter Forty Six"Ate." Calen called me.I turned to my brothers as I wiped my tears.I opened my arms for them.They all went around my bed to hug me."I'm so happy you are all here." I whispered as I hugged them."Congrats Ate." Calen said.I nodded and faced them.I pinched Calvin's rosy cheek."I miss you all."I let every person in the room greet me before they go. I felt like I was in cloud nine because of their presence.My team were the last visitors.Jacob didn't let go of my hand as Centaur and Sphinx walked to me."Phoenix. Phoenix." Centaur shook her head as he reached my hand and kissed the top of it. "You really arise from the ashes." Centaur smirked."Thank you Centaur. I don't know how to repay you in this lifetime." I smiled at him."Then pay me in your next life."
Chapter Forty FiveI blinked two times to adjust my vision. I heard a commotion outside of the door. I roamed around the room. Jacob and Jessy were not here.
Chapter Forty FourJacob held my hands as he recited his vows.
Chapter Forty ThreeI still couldn't believe that Mina died because of my recklessness. Leo locked me up inside the room again. He just left a glass of water in a paper cup.