Marissa became more impatient and pushing herself to rushed to Efrain's place to reveal the dishonest plan made by Diana and Daniella. They were plotting to ruin her reputation by falsely claiming she was dishonest and unfaithful, even though she was innocent. In reality, she was nothing like the person they were trying to make her out to be.She wouldn't accept being called a liar.Marissa, overwhelmed, returned to Efrain's doorstep, her heart pounding. Just as she was about to knock, she noticed a glimmer beneath a potted plant: half of the house key.She grabbed the key and put it in the lock. Taking a deep breath, Marissa hesitated for a second, feeling unsure and scared. But she pushed those feelings aside, getting ready for whatever was coming. When she turned the key, the door opened slowly, making its familiar creaking noise echo through the house.Marissa stepped inside, ready to confront whatever challenges awaited her.As Marissa climbed the stairs, her heart felt heavier w
Efrain entered his room after Diana's departure, only to be enveloped in a hug from Marissa. "I'm sorry, I couldn't help but overhear your conversation with Diana," she murmured, her voice soft with empathy.Efrain offered her faint smile. "I'm actually glad you heard. It saves me the trouble of explaining.""I've invited Marcus, Luna, Pedro, and Stella for lunch today."Efrain blinked in surprise, then grinned. "This house is yours too, Marissa. You're free to do as you please, and lunch sounds like a wonderful idea."* * *Efrain swung the door wide open, greeting Stella and Pedro with a smile. Stella leaned in for a hug and planting a sweet kiss on his cheek. "Hello, Efrain.""Hi, Stella," Efrain reciprocated, returning the peck on her cheek with a smile.As Pedro stepped inside, they exchanged a firm handshake, before Efrain closed the door behind them."We brought Champagne. Where's Marissa?" Stella inquired, her eyes scanning the living room.Efrain chuckled, gesturing towards t
Over the last two weeks, they've shared passionate moments, experiencing strong desire and intimacy."Breakfast time," Marissa's voice carried through the house, catching Efrain's attention as he came down the stairs."You look stunning," he whispered, closing the gap between them in one step, enveloping her in an embrace, his lips finding the soft curve of her neck."Take a seat and join me for breakfast," she proposed, smiling warmly as she gestured towards the table.Efrain sat down, feeling grateful as he realized it had been a week since he last needed his crutches."I'll always be here, waiting for you, don't forget that," Marissa smiled."I'll never forget that a beauty like you is waiting for me," Efrain whispered, his hand caressing her cheek.Marissa smiled, recalling the time she asked Efrain about Zendaya's disappearance. He explained how he had to leave for their hacienda because of a threat, and during that time, Zendaya vanished without a trace. He searched tirelessly f
The door creaked open, and Efrain stepped into the dimly lit house, his footsteps echoing softly against the wooden floors. His eyes immediately found Valentina, sitting alone at the sofa, a half-empty glass of wine in hand. With a furrowed brow, he came up to her. "What's the matter?" he asked, worried."Ah, little brother," Valentina greeted him with a wry smile. Efrain sighed, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "Please, Valentina, spare me the cryptic remarks. I'm short on time and patience.""Camila Guerra, your mother, has disappeared from the psychiatric facility,"Efrain's eyes widened in shock at Valentina's news. "Missing? But... but how is that even possible? I thought those places were supposed to be secure," he stammered. "The security team informed me yesterday. They conducted a search, but she's nowhere to be found. I knew you needed to be informed, so I tracked you down here. It wasn't difficult, because of your status. I didn't have your number, but I kn
Marissa felt a twinge in her chest as she took in his words, but she managed a delicate smile nonetheless. "I understand," she murmured, sounding a bit sad. "But let me assure you, there's never been anything between Demitrio and me. You, Efrain, are the only one who holds any claim over my body."Marissa started unbuttoning her shirt, the cloth giving way under her touch as she released it from her jeans and let it fall open, revealing her skin."Do you want me?" Her voice quivered slightly, carrying a raw desperation. She hoped her husky tone would stir thoughts of passion and intimacy in Efrain's mind.Efrain's response didn't come in words, but in actions. His lips ghosted over her forehead, initially leaving Marissa uncertain of his intentions. Yet, he continued, planting kisses along her cheekbone, teasing her earlobe, and tracing the line of her neck with his nose. As her head instinctively leaned into his touch, he gently cradled it between his hands.Marissa's fingers tighten
Returning to his hometown, Efrain was flooded with memories as he went through the familiar streets. Despite the passage of time, many things remained unchanged. He barely noticed the asylum on the outskirts, his focused on his destination - the police station. It was there, amidst the bustling activity of daily life, that Efrain's passion for law enforcement first ignited, under the guidance of a seasoned mentor. With both excitement and nervousness, he headed towards the station, a comforting sight in an unchanged world.Efrain stopped his taxi and glanced at the familiar police station. He paid the driver, as he took his bags. The station loomed ahead, its lively facade now worn and quiet. With a deep breath, Efrain pushed open the heavy door, sensing the passage of time as he stepped inside.He felt a wave of nostalgia and sorrow wash over him as he beheld the silent and empty station, a stark contrast to its once lively atmosphere. Memories flooded his mind, mingling with the sce
Efrain stepped into his childhood room, filled with memories captured in characters, pictures, and trinkets scattered about. The medium-sized bed he once slept in had been replaced with a giant one, dominating the space alongside his study table had been replaced with a wardrobe. He let go of his luggage, allowing it to settle on the floor, before retrieving his phone from his pocket. Seeing a recent call from Marissa brought a smile to his face as he returned her call."Hello," Marissa's voice greeted him, a soothing melody to his ears that reminded him of how much he missed her."Hey, beautiful," Efrain replied, placing the phone on the bed as he sat down, his exhaustion evident. He began to remove his shirt, feeling the weight of the day. "What's up?" he inquired, holding the phone back to his ear as he sat on the bed."I missed you, darling. Did you arrive safely?" Marissa inquired with concern."Yeah, I got here a while ago. I'm just about to freshen up and look into some interro
It was few days later when a man was out walking with his dog when the dog run and snatched himself from the man, and he went to a sand and started digging that's when a hand came out, the hand has started decaying and the man was shocked and the dog was barking uncontrollably. Efrain was walking around the mansion, remembering the good old memories before everything collaspes, he walked inside a room and saw Hernan staring at a painting of trees.Hernan turned and looked at him, Efrain stared at him and remembered everything he was slowly turning furious, and he was about to turned around when Hernan lifted his hand slowly and point at a paper with an ink, he tilt his head a little and nodded. Efrain walked to them and brought it to him when he took the ink and carefully wrote something and he gesture for Efrain to pick the paper when Efrain read. "Valentina visited Camila on that day""You mean the day she disappeared, Valentina visited her?" Hernan nodded a little, Efrain heard