"Is that what you think of me, huh?! Am I a fucking plaything for you?! Are you really not going to stop pestering me?! You have a girlfriend, don't you? Why don't you bother her with your absurdity?! "She violently grabbed her sunglasses from his hand."I repeat . . . Stay away from me!"Again, Romana put the cover over her sore eyes and then hurriedly walked away.She left Evo alone, caressing his cheek with the mark of Romana's hand."Dunderhead!" Disappointed man said to himself while knocking his head.He hasn't even tamed the girl, but seems his chance has been decreased because of what he did. Evo's only intention was to invite her to breakfast because it was already but she hadn't come out of her room yet, but his teasing came first . . . His technique was crooked.He came after Romana and just watched her from a distance. If he approaches her again, she won't just slap her.Romana was already sitting at a table and in front of her was a plate of pasta but her attention was n
"Manong! Bigyan mo ako ng isa pa!" mando ni Romana sa sorbetero ngunit mabilis na senenyasan ni Evo ang tindero na huwag na siyang bigyan. Hinugot nito ang makapal na pitaka mula sa bulsa at saka naglabas ng ilang papel na pera. Inabot iyon ni Evo sa tindero ng ice cream. Pagod na ito kanina pa dahil sa pagsisilbi kay Romana."Tama na 'yan . . . Masama ang lahat ng sobra kaya tumigil ka na sa pagkain niyan. Baka sipunin ka . . . Kawawa naman si baby."Napalabi siya nang hilahin nito ang kaniyang kamay palayo sa sorbetero. Sa tanang buhay niya ay ngayon pa lang siya nakatikim ng ganoon kasarap na ice cream.Wala pa rin siyang kibo hanggang sa marating nila ang isang bakanteng cottage."Maupo ka muna. Sobrang init na sa labas, dito na lang muna tayo," suhestiyon nito. Walang tugon na umupo siya sa kawayang upuan, ang mga mata niya ay nakalihis sa direksyon ng lalaki. Napansin ni Evo ang pagtatampo niya kaya naman umupo na rin ito sa kaniyang tabi.Nakokonsensya si Evo habang tinititig
Gradually, Evo brought his face closer to hers. Her mind was confused, unable to decide whether to flee or extend . . . Voluntarily, her eyes turned shut when they were only inches apart.But at the last moment, Vincent's face came to her mind. Violently, she pushed Evo's chest and then quickly stood up from his lap."I-I'm sorry. I-I can't pay back the way you feel for me. I-I'm going through a lot right now; my mind isn't in order. I-I don't want to make a hasty decision."She walked quickly away from the cottage; and routed back to the resort where they were staying."Romana, hold on!"She stopped walking when Evo pulled her arm."Evo, please! Don't bother me about that! I don't want to put flirting into my timetable! I want to prioritize my health so that my baby can be healthy too!""I know . . . I'm sorry if I surprised you . . ." a gentle response from him.He knotted their palms together and bent slightly to touch his soft lips to Romana's hand."Just let me cherish you and ta
"I just realized that you are naughty." Romana simply pinched Evo's side, causing him to flinch in shock."I'm just kidding. I just want to ease your feelings. Babe . . . You don't have to deal with all your problems alone. Always remember that I'm here. Your problem is my problem. Don't hang back to tell me if you need help . . . Aren't I your Superman?"She didn't know if she would be touched or cry at what her boyfriend told. In the end, she just hugged his arm and then leaned on his broad shoulder."Thank you for coming into my life, Evo."Without him, maybe she would have gone crazy with so much she was going through."You are wrong, Babe . . . You are the one I should thank because you gave me a reason to enjoy life again," he replied seriously.Evo held her chin and then slowly lifted her face causing their eyes to meet."I love you, Romana Lichauco. I will never let you go again . . . I cannot allow someone to take you away from me again."She smiled sweetly at the man followe
"Excuse me," the nurse said before leaving the room.Romana gently removed her hand from Evo's hold, "Can you give us a short time to talk?" she asked her boyfriend calmly.His two thick eyebrows clashed."Just the two of you? In this room? With that guy? No!" Evo strongly refused, and he grabbed her again.She understood why Evo reacted that way. Vincent tried to take his wife, that's why he can't trust the man."Evo . . . Give me a favor, please?" she begged again.Evo gasped, clearly not wanting to leave her with the man sitting on the edge of the hospital bed."He can't hurt me anymore. You see, his body is vulnerable."In the end, she convinced Evo to leave them."Fine! But just in case he does something stupid, I'm just outside. Scream, and I'll save you."He kissed her forehead before leaving the room. Bitterness in Vincent's expression was evident when she took back her eyes in his direction."How are you feeling?" she began before placing the basket of fruit she was carrying
Romana had no idea where Evo got that doubt from. They have just started dating but Evo is already showing bad treatment towards her.Evo came to his senses after he received that strong slap. His eyes were pleading when he looked back at her."S-sorry, B-Babe . . . I-I just don't want another man talking to you."He tried to touch her but she quickly shook his hand. Sharp and piercing eyes of Romana looked directly at him."I didn't know you were so childish. Why did you flirt with me and wish me to say yes if you didn't trust me?!" she asked with a scowl."I-I'm sorry, B-Babe . . . I didn't mean to upset you . . ." he apologized, regret was visible on his face."I want to be alone for now. We can talk later when our heads are not boiling anymore."His shoulders plunged as he left her condo unit.Romana phoned Tristan again to elucidate about the sensitive matter that Evo mentioned earlier. The man provided a place where they could meet.Afternoon, that same day, she went to a coffee
Evo cursed that mango tree after getting down. He was holding a bunch of fruit tightly in his left hand."Here's your mango!" he whispered in a bad mood handing that thing to Romana.Seems like one of his golden eggs goes numb because of that mango that his lover wanted to eat. His arms and face were also packed with ant bites."Thank you!" Romana said cheerily, she almost jumped with joy.After thanking the owner of that wicked mango tree, he took the girl to the condo."Call me if you want to go out. You can't stroll around alone. It's hazardous for you and for the child, your pregnancy is delicate."His girlfriend's face turned sour. "You'll leave me here alone? How about these?" Romana held up a bunch of mangoes."Eat it! Do you like that, don't you? You ordered me to take those! I have to go home to take a shower and change my clothes. I was pricked by ants earlier." He snorted at the woman.The corner of Romana's lips squirmed. "I don't want to eat it anymore. I want you to eat
Her eyes shut down spontaneously when Evo carried his face closer. The man touched his lips to hers, it was a gentle kiss at first until the union of their lips deepened."Uhmm . . ."Romana flinched after feeling his warm palm caressing her thigh. The heat she felt intensified as his hand reached between her thighs."E-Evo . . . I-I'm pregnant. Won't this have bad effects on my baby if we do this?" she asked worriedly as they continued to perform."I already asked your OB/GYN and she said it's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy. So, you don't have to worry. It won't hurt our baby.""O-our b-baby?" she asked raspingly, followed by the watering of her sad eyes."Yes, our baby. I said before that I will accept him fully just like I accept you. I will love you equally and unconditionally. I promise that nothing will be a problem in our family. I will fill you and baby with love.""E-Evo . . ." was the only thing that came out of her lips.Lust completely took over her rational m
"It's not that easy what you want to happen. You already have a girlfriend. I don't want to ruin a relationship for the second time."She avoided looking at Evo. She wanted to continue their past, but it wasn't possible. It would be horrendous if her mistake would happen again."You don't need to worry about Thea.""Don't you really understand? I don't want another woman to suffer because of me! Is it really that easy for you to switch girlfriends? After you've taken advantage of them, you'll just leave them like a piece of trash?!" she asked angrily.Because of the strength of her voice, Baby Rebecca awakened. The baby cried loudly. Romana tried to calm her child but Rebecca didn't stop. Roman approached her to take the baby for a moment."I'll take care of my nephew. I think you two need to talk suitably."After his brother got out of the door carrying her daughter, Evo locked the room."What are you doing?" She raised an eyebrow.Evo grinned widely as his tongue ran over his white
"P-please, L-Lalaine! D-don't do it! I am begging you! T-tell me what I have to do so you can forgive me for everything I've done wrong! I-I'll do anything!"Lalaine grinned. She hugged the baby tightly again. Her gazes were burning as their eyes met."You will do everything? Did I hear it correctly, Romana?"Romana quickly bobbed despite the shivering of her entire body."I-I'll give it whatever it is! Just don't take the most precious treasure I have from me!"Lalaine raised her index finger high. Romana's eyes followed the movement of her hand and her heart beat fast as the woman pointed her finger to the bottom of the building."Jump," Lalaine ordered her dead emotionally."W-what?" she stammered.The two men straightened in their spots at Lalaine's order."Enough, Lalaine!" Tristan shouted."Why? Can't you, Romana? I thought you would do anything for this child. If you die, you are paid for everything you owe me. You stole my quiet and beautiful life I had! If it wasn't because o
"R-Romana. . . " Evo tried to hold her hand and reveal the truth that it was all just a show but was stopped by a strong slap in the face.He could feel the pain on his skin, but for Evo, that pain was nothing compared to the pain he caused Romana to feel now."I-I thought you would understand me ... Y-You abandoned me … I don't want to see your face anymore, E-Evo Xylon. You are just making me suffer even more every time I see you. Get lost! Stay away from me!"Evo bowed down. He lost his mind that what the woman was going through was too heavy, but instead of staying by her side, he chose to walk away.Roman gently patted his shoulder. "It's alright, man. I'll take care of my sister. Thank you very much for taking us here."Evo walked slowly towards the door to leave the house. All this time, all he wanted was to experience Romana to fight her love for him, but he did not foresee that by doing that, he was already torturing Romana's heart.Roman received an anonymous call after Evo
"Kitty! Let's find Baby Rebecca! I can't afford to lose her!" Romana cried hysterically to her companion.She freaked out and didn't care what people around her would think. She crouched on the floor, worried about what might happen to Baby Rebecca."Ma'am Romana, calm down. We will ask for help."Those in charge instantly responded to the scene of the crime. One of the security guards of that establishment approached to inquire what happened. Correspondingly, a staff member has already phoned the authority to deal with the case.Kitty reached Roman. The maid likewise couldn't think straight anymore."Hello, Kitty?" Roman answered from the other line."S-Sir. . ." she stammered, incapable of concealing the tension in her voice.Roman scowled. "Is there a problem?"Even Roman's companion, Evo, stopped what he was doing. They are presently playing billiards at Evo's place."What? All right! Stay there! I'm going!"Roman quickly pulled out the jacket from the coat rack and then left in a
She laughed bitterly; couldn't believe that Evo would bring up that issue out of the blue."Is it forbidden to hug you? We used to do more than that, didn't we?" Romana's eyes broadened as she asked her ex-lover."So, you are still head over heels in love with me?" He grinned while stroking his detailed jawline.A winced and sardonic laughter echoed around the house. "What a jerk!""Did you use illegal drugs abroad? The reason why you're out of your mind now?" she summed up."Why don't you just admit that you can't get over me? You still love me, am I right?”"In your dreams!"That debate was cut in only when the short-tempered doctor stood up from his seat. Roman just stared at them, listening to frivolous arguments.He looked at the three of them back and forth."Damn it! So irritating!" Tyrone broke into their argument."I'm leaving before I go completely crazy because of these two," Tyrone added before he walked out disappointed.With extensive steps, he spelled the direction to t
"E-Evo. . . "Nothing has changed in the appearance of her ex-lover. If there is, it's just the slight maturation of his face.Yet, the fineness of his posture and his handsomeness did not diminish. If she were to be asked, he became even more gorgeous in her eyes."Evo!" she exclaimed again with a tone of excitement.Rapidly, she strolled closer to embrace him tightly but. . ."Honey. . ." called the girl who had just come out of the washroom.She froze and glanced at the unfamiliar face of the woman in confusion.Apparently, she had just seen the woman just now but what confused her mind more was who the girl called honey.Is it Roman?Tyrone?Or Evo?"Honey?" Shocked and bewildered while looking at the two men alternately."A-ah, R-Romana. . . S-she's Thea by the way. . . Evo's fiancée," Roman introduced the woman.It was as if a vital slap blasted her face due to shame."Huh?" That was the only word that came out of her mouth. Didn't know how to react.Eyes became mischievous, try
Unexpectedly, the door of her room opened. They both turned to the door, followed by the entrance of his brother, Roman; they were caught in such a position."Hey! Are you scaring my sister too? Stay away from her!" The doctor said nothing.It comes off that what Tyrone is doing to her is common for Roman.He came in holding up a large tote bag with various contents such as bread, fruits, fresh milk, and others.Tyrone immediately moved away from her, looking at her brother without emotion."Next time, don't ask me to do things like this, okay? I'm a doctor and also a businessman, not a caregiver! Babysit your sister 'cause I have a crucial thing to do." Tyrone left the room after that.Roman shook his head at his friend's behavior."Is that really your friend? He has such a bad attitude!" Romana asked followed by a flash of smirk on her lips.Roman just laughed. "Sorry for that. That one is really rude but he is kind. You see... He still watched over you even though he was against i
"R-Roman! A-are we still far?!" Romana asked her brother between accented groans.She was in the backseat while her brother had his eyes seriously concentrated on the highway. From time to time, he glimpsed at her to see how she was doing."Just be patient, Romana. We'll get to the nearest hospital."A few minutes passed before they reached their destination. Roman got out of the car, he was immediately greeted by two nurses."What's the problem?" one of them asked him."My sister is in the car. She's nearly to give birth. . . P-please, please assist her!"One of the two nurses who came upon them ran back inside the hospital and he returned with a stretcher."Sir, we're going to shift her here."They supported Romana down to the car and then carefully transferred her to the stretcher. She was frequently inhaling air because it seemed like she was about to run out of breath."Relax, Ma'am. Don't worry, we will do the best we can to help you," the nurse calmed her before pushing her to
It's not easy to start over but Romana has no other option but to face tomorrow alone.Ever since Evo left, she had a hard time. Although she had many attendants to serve her, it still felt different to have a shoulder that you could lean on during hard times. She misses his care.To make an escape, she made an effort to crochet a hat, a mitten for her baby's hands, and socks using red and pink cotton yarn. She persistently watched videos on the internet to learn how to do it."Looks like we're doing something serious there, huh?" Roman remarked to her.The man just came from work. He begged her very much to cure their connection as siblings.Roman was the only family she had, so she agreed to reconcile.And even on the day that they resolved the problem, he did not agree to live in a different house anymore.He said it would be better if they lived together under the same roof so he could monitor her and her baby.She did not attempt to object. It's sad to be alone, especially since