I sat there, still leaning against Rodrigo's bed headboard. I couldn't figure out which part of my body hurt more. It felt like I was in pain from head to toe."My staff will take you home shortly. I'll send for you again when I need you," he said while putting on his pants.I looked at Rodrigo with anger. "What do you think I am? A paid woman?!" I shouted furiously. "This is the first and last time you will hurt me!"Rodrigo suddenly looked at me. I swallowed hard as he slowly approached me. I avoided his gaze because I couldn't stand his intense stare. It was so cold and lifeless. I gasped when he suddenly grabbed my chin and made me face him. I immediately winced when I felt a stinging sensation on my cheek. The tightness of his grip felt like my jaw was about to break. I knelt down because he pulled me slightly, causing me to let go of the blanket covering my naked body."I will do everything I want to you. Whether you like it or not. You are mine now, Jane Acosta!"I felt my hair
RodClarixto slammed his desk upon hearing the news from his men. "You idiots! It's impossible that you didn't find anything!" he shouted angrily. Several men standing in front of him exchanged glances.They reported that they didn't find anything unusual in the rooms they searched. They didn't find anything that could be related to the video circulating on the internet. Fortunately, they had control over the police in Samar, so nobody was currently investigating them.A video of the man captured by his nephew Rodrigo Navarro was now spreading. Clarixto himself saw that man because he shot him that night. He never expected that the man managed to record a video and had a hidden one. Clarixto was sure that whoever uploaded it was inside their university."T-There really is nothing, sir. We checked all the rooms, but we found nothing. Boss Rod was with us earlier," one of their men explained hesitantly.Clarixto clenched his fist. They couldn't afford to find out who uploaded it. They n
Jane"We should report him to the police! What he did to you is not right!" Lana said angrily."Sorry, Jane. I really shouldn't have let you go with him," Carlo said with a tone of concern.The two of them immediately went to our room when Lana called them upon my arrival. Lawrence was furious and wanted to confront Rod, but I strongly stopped him.I gasped. "And what can we do about it now? It already happened. Do you think anyone will listen to me?" I said, tears welling up in my eyes."But we can't just let him get away with what he did to you. Look at your condition," Lawrence said, facing me near the bed. I looked at him."I can't bear it if both of you get into trouble because of me! You saw what he did to you, didn't you?" I said."But what about this? What will we tell Auntie when she sees you like this?" Lana asked, still worried. She brushed my hair away. "What he did to you is terrible! I thought he was a g
RodRodrigo Navarro, or Rod as he is known to those who are familiar with him, stared intently at the people dancing in the middle of the dance floor. He noticed a few couples on the sidelines of the club, their evenings heating up. They didn't go to the rooms; they chose to meet there instead.Rod had no problem with that. But it seemed like he noticed everything now. Money shouldn't be a problem for him, c
JaneAfter Rodrigo left the room, I locked myself in the bathroom. I cried and cried because I felt even dirtier now. He was such a pig! All the evil seemed to reside in him! I kept asking myself why it had to be me. Was I being punished for helping James? It was Navarro's fault, wasn't it? They killed James. They've killed so many others too. They have no souls!I poured water over my body while crying. I felt like there was dirt clinging to me. No matter how much water I poured or how much soap I used, it wouldn't go away. I was disgusted with myself.I can't stay in this place anymore. I can't bear what Rod is doing to me.I stepped out of the bathroom already dressed. My eyes were heavy from crying. I could barely open them. I packed my things and put them in my suitcase. I no longer cared if Mama scolded me, but I needed to leave this place. I'll just leave a letter for Lana because I can't wait for her anymore.I
I could only stare at Rodrigo as he held my laptop. I wanted to sink into the ground now because he was still pressing the buttons. After a few moments, a sound came from my laptop. It was the sound from the video I had edited. I pressed myself against the edge of my bed. I wanted to stand up and run out of my room, but I felt like I suddenly turned into a statue out of fear. Oh my God! Please help me! I don't know what he's going to do to me now. Rodrigo pressed the keyboard forcefully. I could hear his deep breaths. He didn't say anything, but I could feel that he didn't like what he saw. "Get out," he said, and I looked at him. He was looking at Lana, who was staring at us in disbelief. Lana looked at me. "C-Come on, Ja-" "Did I say she's coming with me?" Rod asked, threateningly. "B-But, Gov-" "I said get out! Do I have to repeat myself, huh?" Rod suddenly shouted. I burst into tears and looked at Lana. I could see
Rod"Where is Gov?" Clarixto asked as soon as he got out of the car. He had found out who had uploaded the video and hurried home to the mansion to find out who it was."He's inside. He's causing a scene again," one of their tense-looking staff members replied."Fuck!" Clarixto cursed immediately. He entered the mansion without hesitation. He knew that if their staff members were quiet, it meant that his nephew's mood was not good. Everyone's movements were being carefully counted because they knew they would be the target of Rod's wrath if he didn't like their actions.Even from a distance in the basement, Clarixto could hear the loud screams of his nephew. He also heard some pleading voices. And Clarixto wasn't wrong. When he opened the door, their staff members were crowded on the side, bowing their heads. Rod was in the middle, heading towards a man while gripping his collar. Two other men were also on the ground, bleeding.Thi
I lay motionless on the bed ever since Rod left the room. He left a while ago, but I feel like a statue in my place. My body aches, and I can still feel the sting of his slap. It feels like there's a weight pressing down on my entire body because of the intense pain."Oh my God! Jane!"I glanced towards the door when I heard Lana's voice. It was already open, and I could see a few people peeking through. Lana quickly ran towards me, grabbed her blanket, and covered me with it. She hugged me tightly."Oh my God! What did he do to you? He's such an animal! He's so wicked!" Lana cried.Tears welled up in my eyes, and I buried my face in her chest. "I-I don't want to, Lana. I want to disappear...""No! I'm here, Jane. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I left you.""Jane!""It's Lawrence, Jane."I heard the bedroom door close, and hurried footsteps approached us. "What happened here? Why is your room in such chaos?" Carlo's voice said."D
8 months later Jane smiled as she watched Brian and Renz running on the beach. She sat on a beach chair, gently caressing her belly. She was already eight months pregnant, but she still wanted to go on vacation. She had nothing else to do but lie down and gaze at the vast ocean. She had been considering buying a house near the sea. A gust of wind blew, and Jane leaned back against the chair. Her family was with her. Even Rico and Jaxon were in the Philippines to accompany her during her childbirth. After everything that had happened, Jane was slowly moving on, especially now that she was pregnant. And yes, Rodrigo was still the father. A month after Rodrigo's death, she found out she was pregnant. At first, she didn't know what to do with the baby. Some people suggested that she have it removed. But when Jane saw Renz, she quickly dismissed that idea from her mind. She couldn't do it. No matter what Rodrigo had done to her, she couldn't bring herself to take away their child. And
They had been traveling for a while when Brian suddenly stopped the car. Jane woke up abruptly due to the suddenness and looked outside. She saw a few cars parked, and in front of them were men holding guns."B-Brian. What's happening? What's going on?" Jane asked anxiously.Brian tightened his grip on the steering wheel. He wouldn't be surprised if these men were his father's henchmen."Don't get out," Brian ordered.Jane nodded and discreetly hid below. She watched as Brian approached the men with guns. But she was shocked when she saw one of them aim the gun at him. A moment later, someone else approached her and forcefully opened the door beside her. Jane screamed as the man pulled her out."Let her go!" Brian shouted. He was about to approach Jane, but someone blocked his path."Sir, please follow us. It's Governor's orders. Your father," the man said."I don't care! Let us go!" Brian retorted."Brian!"Jane cried. The man dragged her towards another car. She struggled, but one o
Rodrigo had already left, but Jane couldn't stop crying. She tightly held the blanket covering her body. Her entire body trembled as she tried to calm herself down.She had thought that the man had changed. But she was wrong. He was still a demon. A demon that wouldn't stop until he got what he wanted. Did he really think of kidnapping her now? Just to get what he wanted? She just hoped he didn't involve their son.Jane teared up again when she remembered Renz. She couldn't afford to lose hope. She needed to escape from here. She wouldn't let herself be imprisoned by the man again! Jane took a deep breath, as if it would help improve her situation. She had to find a way to leave.Jane adjusted the tangled blanket around her body. She frowned when she saw that her top was completely torn. She picked up her pants and put them on since even her underwear was also torn. She adjusted the blanket and used it as her top. Jane approached the door and tried to open it, but it was locked."Shit
Brian had been standing by the side of Rodrigo's mansion for a while. He had been trying to enter because he saw that Renz was brought here by his father's staff. But he was constantly stopped by the mansion guards, who said he couldn't go inside. He couldn't help but feel frustrated because it was evident that his father had done everything to keep him away from the mother and son. His father knew that he would do anything to see them.He had also noticed that Rodrigo or his father hadn't arrived yet. So when he realized he wouldn't gain anything there, he decided to go home."Brian, where did you go?" Cathy greeted her son when she saw him enter the house."Mom!" Brian quickly approached his mother. "Do you have somewhere to go?"Cathy furrowed her brow. "Yes. That's why I've been waiting for you. Did you forget that you were supposed to take me out today?"Brian paused for a moment. He remembered their promise to bond as a mother and son. Because he had been so focused on finding J
Rodrigo's mind was blank as he drove away from their vacation house. The events kept replaying in his mind. He couldn't believe he had done that to Jane. He couldn't blame her if she really wanted to invalidate their marriage. Yes, he couldn't bear losing her again. But he wouldn't lose hope in being forgiven by her. That's why he couldn't understand now why and how he did it.Frustrated, Rodrigo stopped driving at the side of the road and leaned back in his seat. He took a deep breath and stared at the car's ceiling.Was it wrong for him to want to be with Jane?Tears welled up slowly in his eyes as the terrifying and angry image of Jane replayed in his mind. She had come close to cursing at him earlier."I will never love a monster like you!"Her words felt like knives piercing his chest. Rodrigo had done everything wrong. It was hard for him to change himself, to accept that something was wrong with him. He had taken the medication he needed to control his emotions. He sighed. That
Rodrigo gasped as he suddenly woke up. His head still hurt, and he felt a bit dizzy. He slowly sat up and closed his eyes. He massaged his temples as if trying to relieve a splitting headache."What happened?" he wondered to himself. The last thing he remembered was arguing with his uncle. They had a disagreement, but he couldn't recall about what. Rodrigo exhaled and lay back down. As he did, his hand accidentally touched something soft and warm. He quickly turned to his side and sat up when he saw a woman beside him."Jane?!" Rodrigo exclaimed in surprise. He grabbed her shoulder, intending to face her, but his wife sat up abruptly and stared at him with wide eyes. He felt a sense of confusion as he looked into her eyes filled with intense fear. Her cheeks were also noticeably flushed, and her eyes looked like she had been crying."What are you doing here? Aren't you in Cavite?"Furrowing his brow, Rodrigo embraced Jane, who squeezed herself against the headboard of the bed. It was
Jane's breath was ragged as she suddenly woke up. Her vision was blurred when she opened her eyes. When she tried to scream, only a weak moan escaped her. She attempted to move, but her hands were immobilized.Where am I?!Jane burst into tears as she remembered what had happened to her. She couldn't make a mistake. That man had shot her before! Jane struggled to move, but she was truly bound. No matter how hard she tried to move, she couldn't do anything.My child? Oh, my God! Renz!Jane became more frantic in her captivity, but she could only exhaust her strength to no avail. She stopped, gasping for breath, and surveyed her surroundings. It was eerily quiet. The only thing she could hear was her own rapid and deep breathing.Oh, God. What's happening? Who did this?She didn't know how long she had been in that position. Jane felt her hands and legs starting to ache. She prayed fervently for Renz and her siblings' safety.Clarixto! You're so wicked! Jane angrily muttered in her mind
"What brings you here, Rodrigo?" Clarixto asked when his nephew suddenly entered his office. It was not yet noon, but Rodrigo's cheeks and eyes were flushed."Why? Last time I checked, I'm still the owner of this place," Rodrigo replied.Clarixto grinned. "Yes." He shook his head. "I heard that you allowed your wife and child to leave and go to Cavite."Rodrigo let out a sigh. He stood up and approached his uncle's mini-bar, pouring himself a drink. It had been days since he had seen his wife and child, and he had no news from them yet. He was growing impatient, so he found solace in visiting their bar."Yep. I thought it was the right thing to do. After all, Jane's parents are involved. They have a right to know that she is back," Rodrigo explained.Clarixto raised an eyebrow, unable to believe what he was hearing. He glanced behind Rodrigo and leaned back in his swivel chair, setting down the paper he was holding."And since when did Rodrigo Navarro start caring about other people's
Brian arrived early at the hotel where Jane was staying. He also drove them to the airport. He even wanted to accompany them to Cavite, but Jane stopped him. Her parents still didn't have a good impression of him."Here are some of your things that I got from the mansion," Brian handed a small suitcase to Jane. "Rodrigo is asking when you'll be coming back."Jane was taken aback by what Brian said. She shook her head and shrugged. "I'm not sure if my mom will let me go back. But I'll try to go alone so she doesn't get suspicious. I still don't trust him even though he's acting nice.""Why don't you send your parents to another country? At least they'll be safe there if you're really worried," Brian suggested."Rico will get angry if I leave them behind.""I'll talk to him."Jane nodded. "Okay, go ahead. My mom is waiting for me.""Take care over there."Jane smiled at Brian before finally entering the airport. Her parents and siblings were already there, accompanied by the police who