Chairman Castillo and Oliver's discussion about Sofia took a few hours before it came to an end. As a father who loves his daughter dearly, he asked for Oliver's help to encourage his daughter to talk as soon as possible and Oliver agreed without hesitation. Though he didn't feel any sort of affection towards Sofia, he still wanted her to be safe before he cancelled their engagement. Whether Ruella accepted him or not, he still was adamant to remain single in the end. He felt guilty for wasting Sofia's life waiting for him. Sinubukan niya namang mahalin ang dalaga ngunit hindi niya talaga kayang turuan ang kanyang puso. It still beats for the Ventura lady at wala siyang magawa kundi sundin ito dahil sawang-sawa na siyang mamuhay na malungkot."I'll talk to her tomorrow, Uncle. Be at ease. Gagawin ko ang lahat para sabihin niya sa akin kung sino ang kanyang nabundol noon." Oliver assured him confidently."Maraming salamat, Ijo. Alam ko talagang sayo lang makikinig si Sofia dahil umii
The woman was none other than Ruella. Kasalukuyan siyang nasa tabi ng ama, nakikipag-usap ng biglang tumawag sa Don ang isa sa kanilang mga tauhan sa warehouse informing the big boss that a woman was seeking out for their item. The man was ecstatic to announce that it was their generous client.Nakikinig lamang ang dalaga noong una ngunit bigla siyang nagkainterest ng marinig ang pangalan na 'Sofia Castillo'. She stared at her father intently. Knowing that his daughter holds a deep grudge about his client, he handed his mobile to his daughter para siya na lamang ang makipag-usap sa tao. Mabilis na gumana ang utak ng dalaga due to her extreme eagerness na paglaruan ang nasabing client. Her efficiency made the Don impressed dahil hindi ito nagpakita ng kaunting pag-aalinlangan sa kanyang mga sinasabi. She was planning to overdose that person which he found very satisfying."Give her what she wants. Let her indulge." She commanded coldly as the new plan suddenly played in her mind."Mi
It didn't take long before they both went out from the supermarket with several bags stuffed on their hands filled with their purchased items.Oliver went directly to his car stuffing his bags on the backseat whilst Ruella also hopped into hers. They drove back to their apartment building. She was trailing behind him.15 minutes passed and they both arrived at the parking lot. Sabay silang lumabas ng kanilang mga sasakyan dahil sa magkatabi lang ito. They both entered the building and ascended on the same lift.Coincidentally, they were alone inside as it ascended on their specific floor.Oliver's eyes rammed curiously on the things she was holding. "What's inside the travelling bag?" He inquired."Nothing much. Just a few things." She curtly responded. Now it was her turn to ram her eyes at the ecobags he was holding. "Ano ba 'yang mga binili mo?" Tanong niya."Hindi ba't sinabi ko na magluluto ako para sa dinner natin?" He reminded her. "Don't tell me, nagbago na ang isip mo?"Some
Castillo's Family VillaTahimik ang na ang buong paligid. Tulog na ang mga kasambahay ngunit sa isang silid ay may isang tao na nanatiling gising.Sofia had her eyes wide open like saucers. She was soaring high. Bangag na bangag siya sa ipinagbabawal na gamot na kanyang nabili makalaan lamang ang ilang oras bago sila nag hapunan.Napag-utusan siyang bumili ng dessert ng kanyang ina sa paborito nitong bakeshop ngunit sa hindi maipaliwanag na dahilan, naisipan niya lamang bigla na dumaan sa kanyang pinagkukunan to ask for a little amount but she never expected that the person was so generous. He had given her a lot and she's more than appreciative of it. Sa panahon ngayon, bihira na ang libre so she grab the golden opportunity at tinanggap niya ito ng walang pag-aalinlangan. She pushed aside her father's and Oliver's warning at nagpadala siya sa tukso.She felt depressed and anxious at the same time. Nahihirapan siyang tanggapin ang mga mga nangyayari, hindi niya alam kung paano siya hu
CDO City, Local airport…It was around half past midnight yet there were still a lot of people busy coming in and going out from the airport due to their flights. Others looked excited while the others painted exhaustion on their faces.Andrea dragged her suitcase nervously towards the exit while blending herself with the massive crowd. She had her head low as she took her slow steps towards the passageway. Kung hindi lamang siya pinagbantaan ni Ruella gamit ang kanyang mga magulang ay hindi sana siya uuwi ng sapilitan. She never thought of her to show up after a year. It was so surprising.She never expected her to stand bilang isa sa pinakamayaman na dalaga sa kanilang lugar. Recalling how the latter acted passively during her difficult times, she couldn't help mocking herself. Ang buong akala niya ay magaling siyang magpanggap ngunit nagkamali pala siya. Mas magaling si Roselle sa kanya. Hindi niya ito nakitaan ng kahit konting flaws para magduda siya sa katauhan nito. She took ev
Ruella raced towards the mansion at full speed, getting thrilled. Habang nasa daan, tinawagan niya ang kanyang tauhan upang alamin ang kanilang lokasyon. Hindi naman siya nabigo at napangiti pa ito ng marinig na ilang metro na lamang ang layo nila mula sa kanyang bahay. Saka lamang siya nagdesisyon na mag dahan-dahan sa pagmamaneho upang mauna sila sa pagdating. She reminded herself that she didn't need to rush over for now because she was already assured that Andrea was now under her mercy. Magkikita at magkikita pa rin naman sila and nobody can prevent it from happening.Magmula ng magising siya sa coma, her mind was occupied by those people's faces who always haunt her whenever she closed her eyes. Ang mga mukha ng nanakit sa kanya at sa kanyang anak ay hindi niya maiwaksi lalong-lalo na ang mukha ng taong bukod tanging pinagkatiwalaan niya ng husto ever since she decided to live alone independently. Ang mapanlinlang na mukha ni Andrea. She had lots of questions to ask and she was
"Anu ba talaga ang naging problema ninyong dalawa, hm?" Oliver asked curiously."Malalaman mo rin sa tamang panahon." Maikling sagot ng dalaga habang tumingin siya sa mukha ng binata. Marahang siyang nagtanong, "What happened to Sofia?"He sighed heavily before he responded. "She was… She attempted to kill herself." Malungkot na saad nito."Ganun ba?" She quired and went. "Perhaps she was struggling to deal with something lately at wala siyang mapagsabihan ng kanyang mga problema kaya naisip niya na gawin iyon…"Oliver stared at her intently for a brief moment before he replied. "I've been trying to ask her but she refused to tell me. Palagi siyang umiiwas sa mga tanong ko…" he sighed and went. "Hindi ko rin alam kung paano siya pagsalutain…""Hmm…" Tumango lamang ang dalaga habang nakikinig but her mind was telling him that, 'Of course she won't tell you that I was trying to get her mad by coming back from the dead!'Recalling the conversation earlier he made with his assistant, Ruel
Meanwhile at the hospital…The doctor was carefully explaining Sofia's condition to Oliver inside the ward."Doctor, kumusta po ang lagay niya?""Her condition was stabilized but we have to undergo further observation para makakasiguro… Masyadong malalim ang mga sugat na kanyang tinamo and she's emotionally unstable…" the physician explained patiently and went on adding."Mr. Mitchell, Miss Castillo has to undergo psychotherapy sessions when she gets better. Baka may mabigat siyang pinagdadaanan na hindi niya masabi sayo o sa kanyang mga magulang kaya naisipan niyang saktan ang sarili…" marahang paliwanag ng doctor sa binata."Doc, was there any circumstances na pwedeng maulit ang nangyari?" He asked.Tumango ang doctor. "Posibleng maulit ang nangyari, Mr Mitchell. I advise you to stay on her side and let her feel that she's not alone… I'm afraid if she did it again, baka hindi na siya maagapan pa..."Oliver pursed his lips for a brief moment and nodded solemnly. "Naintindihan ko doc.