Going back to Manila... It's already midnight. They will probably land at 1 Am then. They have the same flight as usual. Perfectly arranged by Mr. del Fuego's secretary...Echo and Teacher Maria rested while onboard. He held Teacher Maria's hand and she didn't refute it. They just waited for the airline to land at the Airport. Teachers can't explain what's their relationship. Echo is acting like her real boyfriend before the conference and it looks like they are mutually in a relationship now even though Teacher Maria hadn't heard his offer yet. She is confused with herself too.Upon arrival at the Manila Airport, the Teacher received a message from her mother on her mobile phone, "Hi, how're your teachers Your teachers you arrived already?"Teacher Maria replied," It's great. Thanks. Just arrived at the airport," she replied but felt guilty. She seemed to forget her parents when they were at the conference. Echo occupied most of her time when they were there."Okay, take care," her m
Jericho had a great time after accompanying Teacher Maria to her three-day Teachers' Conference in Cebu. It was so many changes in his plan for her. He had known her more during the conference and it seemed that she wanted to be his woman already for real. Upon arrival at Del Fuego's Realty and Brokerage Firm, his major stockholders were also there. There will be a Stockholders' Special Meeting. His colleagues acknowledge his presence. "Wow, our well-known womanizer is already here. How's your new target for this month?" Carlo asked him with his wide smile. He used to be with Carlo most of the time at the bar when they were looking for girls for fun. He knew his plan for Teacher Maria as he had shared his story before with him. Jericho just smiled at him and he will tell him about changes in his plan for Teacher Maria. Meanwhile, one of their clients who were just in the lobby is Teacher Maria's friend who wanted to buy a piece of farmland in the vicinity of Batangas. He was being
After Mr. del Fuego finished all his appointments and meetings for the day, he was so excited to fetch Teacher Maria in school. He even bought a bouquet of white roses and a basket of fruits for her. He wanted to pursue Teacher Maria now that he felt that she's different from the others. She is pure and his mother liked her very much.Before, he was just challenged by her, but now she seemed to capture his heart and his intention with her now is for real.He messaged Teacher Maria that he's on his way to fetch her already. Teacher Maria was just waiting for Echo's message."Alright. Drive safely," she replied to Echo with a smile. She then locked her room and was about to wait for Echo at the school parking area when her co-teachers murmurs on her side. "Wow, seemed like a new flavor of the moth of Mr. del Fuego," Teacher Lira told her co-teacher. Teacher Maria overheard what her co-teachers were talking about her but she kept on walking and just ignored them.She doesn't want to have
Teacher Maria was so happy during their first dinner with Mr. Del Fuego. It was the first time she enjoyed his company very well. Mr. del Fuego indeed enjoyed her company as well.They enjoyed their dinner as their first date together being boyfriend and girlfriend."Thank you, Maria. You made me very happy tonight," Echo whispered in Teacher Maria's ear as he dances her well on the dance floor. He held her waist so tight as if he will lose her anytime. Teacher Maria though a bit resistant, enjoyed the warmth of his chest as she leaned her face on it. She felt so warm and in love, with this gorgeous man she dreamt of for quite a long time."Thank you also Echo. I hope that you will take care of me. You are my first boyfriend," she confessed to Echo.Her confession made Echo smile."It's my pleasure being your first boyfriend and I promise you that I will be your last as well," he planted a kiss on Maria's soft lips after saying it.It made Maria so happy. She wanted Echo to be her firs
Teacher Maria was so happy during their first dinner with Mr. Del Fuego. It was the first time she enjoyed his company very well. Mr. del Fuego indeed enjoyed her company as well.They enjoyed their dinner as their first date together being boyfriend and girlfriend."Thank you, Maria. You made me very happy tonight," Echo whispered in Teacher Maria's ear as he dances her well on the dance floor. He held her waist so tight as if he will lose her anytime. Teacher Maria though a bit resistant, enjoyed the warmth of his chest as she leaned her face on it. She felt so warm and in love, with this gorgeous man, she dreamt of for quite a long time."Thank you also, Echo. I hope that you will take care of me. You are my first boyfriend," she confessed to Echo.Her confession made Echo smile."It's my pleasure being your first boyfriend and I promise you that I will be your last as well," he planted a kiss on Maria's soft lips after saying it.It made Maria so happy. She wanted Echo to be her fi
After what had happened to her and Echo, Maria decided to come and live together with Echo in his apartment already. Maria is waiting for Echo to tell her about his plans of talking to her parents yet he doesn't tell her anything about it for now. Perhaps, he will ask her after they were in his condo unit already.Maria and Echo packed all her personal belongings since Echo decided to bring her into his condo unit already.Echo asked Maria to bring only her personal belongings and he will then ask some of his people to bring the other things the next day. He wanted to be with Maria since the first hour of this morning and he doesn't want her to get out of his sight anymore.He is sure of himself to be Maria's husband. He will inform his parents as soon as Maria is transferred to his condo already. He is so sure that his mother Mrs. Del Fuego will agree with his decision as she really loves Maria to be his wife.He will also ask his parents to come with him and ask for Maria's hands off
When Maria entered Echo's condo, she couldn't help but cry. Her mother's angry face kept flashing in her mind. Her mother's last words to her were so hard to swallow. She was so hurt.Echo got worried when he saw Maria's loneliness. He can feel her pain and agony. She had been protected and under her parent's care all through her life. Being her first man, made Echo being possessive of her. He wanted to take good care of and protect Maria in his possession. He doesn't want anybody to steal her away from him even her parents. He knew that there would be many adjustments for the two of them.Echo had been independent ever since he was 18 years old. He used to live alone and make a living while Maria was too dependent on her parents. She was so fragile in Echo's eyes."Maria come here," Echo called Maria and she immediately came into his arms."Hush! Don't cry. I will be here. I won't leave you. I will be your protector from now on," Echo gave an assurance to Maria. She felt at home and
Echo decided to bring Maria to their Ancestral home. Though his parents knew her already, he will introduce Maria to his grandfather, Mr. Julio Del Fuego. The old Mr. Del Fuego is a very strict man. He was once the well-known governor in the city of Batangas. He was the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Del Fuego. His only son is Echo's father. Echo is his only grandson, the only one who carries and will spread the name Del Fuego. He wished to have so many great-grandchildren from Echo to cut the fate of having only an heir in their family. He always wanted to have so many children to play with and Echo is the only remaining man in his clan."Wait, I am a bit nervous," Maria almost pulls Echo's arm when they are about to knock on the front door of the Del Fuego's ancestral house."Hey! You don't need to get worried. My Grandpop is great. He might look like a strict one, but he is very kind. I'm spoiled actually," Echo laughs while talking to her. He wanted Maria to be relaxed when he