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Verania's Point of ViewEven in Clara's absence, I find myself unable to attain serenity, and the reasons for this disquiet elude me, casting shadows upon my contemplations.Undoubtedly, my current state is partially a consequence of acquiescing to Clara's desires. Truth be told, I am reluctant to assist her, for I anticipate another wave of Ares' ire crashing upon me. I have grown accustomed to his vexation, but should I proceed with Clara's request, I am certain Ares' fury will reach unparalleled heights.A sigh escapes my thoughts, burdened by the weight of consideration. It is undeniably stressful, for I recognize the immense help my compliance could be to Clara, yet my conscience restrains me relentlessly."Are you alright?" I was nearly startled at Ares' sudden appearance by my side."Huh? Y-Yes, of course!" I reply, my response accompanied by a hand instinctively pressed to my chest. "Did I startle you?" he inquires, a smile playing on his lips.I quickly nod in response, atte
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Verania’s Point of ViewWe were currently on the road when I spoke up again."Why do you refuse to hear my answers?""I know what they are. They're all indirect rejections," he responded seriously, raising an eyebrow."Then that must be a sign for you to stop your feelings for me.""Is that a joke?" he asked, still serious."Nope. Did it sound like it was a joke?" I queried him while my eyes were fixed on the road."It's not like avoiding love is easy," he retorted, and I glanced at him for a moment.Well, maybe it's not, but if he tries, I think he can manage it. His feelings for me are still fresh, and I know that once he finds someone better, he'll immediately forget about me."By the way, what are your plans for the wedding?" he suddenly asked, opening up a new topic that made me quiet for a moment.A few minutes passed before I could come up with my answer."I don't really think about it," I stated, and we fell silent once more. I took the wheel once more, aiming to divert my at
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Verania's Point of ViewDays have drifted since Ares agreed to give it another whirl with Clara, and wouldn't you know it? He singled out this very day to pay Clara a visit at her abode.As per Ares, I'm unsure where he dug up his intel, but according to him, Clara won't be clocking in for work today—thus, he seized the opportune moment.Here I am, casually leaning against the door of the flower shop we strolled by earlier, the place Ares is currently sifting through for blossoms."Which flower do you reckon is the epitome of beauty?" Ares queried while perusing.My eyes canvassed the array of choices right beside me."A flower, you said?" I echoed, to which he nodded, then redirected his gaze towards me."This one," I replied, a grin playing on my lips, pointing at myself."Tss, you're not a flower. You're stunning, but not a flower," he replied with a certain gravitas, prompting me to purse my lips and avert my gaze. I found myself in a quandary, uncertain if his response should el
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Verania's PerspectiveAfter our brief conversation, I followed Alder as he headed straight to Clara's dining table for lunch. The household staff had prepared our meals, and we began devouring the dishes on the table.I was in the middle of eating when Alder struck up a conversation."It's good that you're going out. Isn't it dangerous?" he asked."It's not far, and it's a specific location with not too many people.""That's true, it's safe here," he said, nodding, and continued eating.I kept eating, not paying much attention to Ares and Clara who seemed engrossed in their own conversation. They were seated in front of me, so my eyes were focused on my plate.When I raised my head, my gaze immediately met Ares'."You have rice here," he said, pointing to the side of his lips, making me nearly choke.I searched for it using one hand, but I couldn't find it."Let me," Ares was about to stand up to come over, but Alder beat him to it."Like a child," Alder chuckled, and I playfully slap
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Gabriella's Point of View"Hi!" I greeted enthusiastically as I took my seat right at the front of the bartender."A cocktail, please," I said with a grin, adjusting my beret."Noted, Ma'am!"While waiting for my order, I let my gaze roam around the bar."This seat is a good choice," I whispered to myself as my eyes continued to scan the area.I'm here to observe my surroundings. This is the place that Captain Victorino instructed me to investigate. He wants me to look for Armando del Prado, another person who contested against Mayor Stanley in the last election.He might also be a member of the group aiming to eliminate the Mayor and his son, Ares.When the bartender placed the ordered cocktail in front of me, I immediately tasted it and, of course, enjoyed the flavor. I then returned my eyes to the surroundings, observing carefully. My eyes narrowed as I noticed a group that seemed rather unusual and suspicious. There were three men seated closely together at a table, and their man
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Gabriella's Point of View"You barely know me, Cristoforo.""So what? Does that mean I should stand by and let you get into trouble?"I pressed my lips together, taking in his words. Could this be a sign that he cares? Just kidding.I couldn't let my body act impulsively now; I had work to do. I couldn't afford to let Cristoforo's concern distract me."I won't be in trouble," I assured him."You sure?" He had a teasing tone, making me frown slightly."I'll head back inside," I stated, and he gave me a questioning look."Go, see for yourself," he urged, his gaze locked on mine."I will."I swiftly went back inside, my eyes closing as I witnessed a scuffle between two men. There was someone trying to break it up, so I refrained from stepping in.With no time to waste, I returned to Cristoforo, still standing where I left him, his gaze fixed on me."So?" he inquired as I approached. "You're right, I'm leaving," I stated, carefully taking off my beret."Then let me take you home."His wo
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Verania's Point of ViewSandra informed me that Alder has a free day from work tomorrow, so I decided to meet with him today.It's quite late, already midnight, but this timing is more suitable for our conversation. It's serene, free from distractions, and almost everyone in the vicinity is already asleep.I picked the park, not too far from Ares' residence. I ensured it wasn't a long distance so I wouldn't need to bring a vehicle. I chose not to inform anyone about my departure.Uncle Stan and Aunt Charlotte weren't at home, Olivia was also out, only Ares was there, but I knew he was safe as Gabriella and others were with him to provide protection.Arriving at the park, I settled into a swing, waiting quietly for Alder.The surroundings were well-illuminated by the park's lampposts."Alder!" I called out as my eyes found him. He walked towards me and gently wrapped his arm around me."Good Midnight," he whispered, eliciting a chuckle from me."Have a seat," I said, pointing to the ot
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Verania’s Point of View"Trust me, you have done nothing wrong. But believe me or not, you don't really love me the way you think you do."My eyebrows nearly met in the middle as my brain processed what he just said."I love you, what are you talking about?" I retort."Verania, I know you love me. But from what I see now, you love me only as a friend.""Rubbish!" I counter, shaking my head in disbelief."Verania, listen. You can deny it, but your true love is for Ares! Your eyes are silently telling me that it's him! The way you wanted to catch the culprit, the way you wanted to protect him, the way you say his name, I know... you love him!"No! What is Alder saying? I don't love Ares, what is he talking about?!"You're fooling yourself! I do all that because of my conscience and because he's my friend. Drop the notion that I love him! It's not true, I know what I feel, and you're wrong!" I try to assert.He rises from the swing and locks his gaze with mine."No, Verania, you're decei
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Third Person's Point of ViewThe time and hour of Ares' departure has indeed come. He was accompanied by his grandfather, Thaddeus Montero.Just like what Verania thought during the times she tried to convince Ares, he did not join her.Ares texted her that he'll wait at the airport for her before he finally leaves, but Verania didn't even think about going.She knows that she'll ruin everything again once she goes to him. That's why instead of heading straight to the airport, he went to Olivia's bar. It was noon, so there were no people inside, just Verania and of course Olivia, who was serving drinks to the young woman."I didn't think you would choose to drink rather than take Kuya home," Olivia said to Verania, who was playing with the ice in her drink.She's drinking non-alcoholic beverages, which is why she has the confidence to down each glass without hesitation."Is that a joke?" Verania raised an eyebrow when asked that.Olivia couldn't help but laugh when Vera asked such a q
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Verania's Point of ViewIt has been a month since the culprit responsible for the harm to the lives of Tito Stan and Ares was caught.I also haven't really noticed the swift passage of the months. Even my feelings, I didn't notice the change.I have missed many things because of the amount of attention I give to what I'm doing, especially at work. Sometimes I fail, but I don't dwell on it and often use those experiences as motivation for what I'm currently doing and for what I will do in the near future.Of course, the elections just finished, and who won the governorship? It's none other than Tito Stan, and it seems that the one who took over the position of Congressman is also quite decent.He is often busy now because of the many things he has to take care of, but even so, his worries have lessened, especially since those who wanted to harm them are no longer free.As for Tita Charlotte, she managed their other sources of income while Olivia stayed in charge of managing their main
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Third Person’s Point of View "Glad you asked me that, First Lieutenant," Sid said happily as he turned to Gustavo beside him. "Can I be the one to shoot one of them?" Sid said goodbye with a broad smile, while Gustavo grimaced at Sid's question. "Who among them?" Is Ares there? The tone of the Congressman’s question is lazy. "Oh, I wish it were possible." "Go ahead, before I change my mind," Gustavo responded lazily as he lowered his gun. Meanwhile, Sid tightly gripped the gun and cocked it. He slowly raised his arm and aimed the gun at Ares, startling Verania. Verania's eyes widened and her heart began to race. She didn't know what to do to stop Sid from going through with what he was about to do to the young man next to her. She wanted to run and approach Sid to snatch the gun from him, but with Ares's tight grip on her hand, she hesitated whether to leave his side. That's why, when she saw that Sid was ready to pull the trigger, she blocked her body in front of the young man
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Third Person's Point of View"You are so many!" Gabriella's complaint is that she has already tied up and brought down quite a number of their opponents."Miss Gab, we still can't find First Lieutenant Sir Ares, and the same goes for Greg," Tristan said as he approached Gab, who was currently stretching."Search carefully, I know this place is big and has many twists and turns, but you will find them, just hurry up, it's exhausting to avoid the attacks from the enemies here!" The young woman complained, and Tristan quickly saluted and followed Gab's instructions; he informed his colleagues of the young woman's orders to speed things up."Second Lieutenant," called Josefa, one of Verania's group, to Gabriella, who immediately turned around. "Where is Captain Vic?" Ask him about this further."Maybe she was dealing with something more important, perhaps the alleged mastermind has escaped and that's what she's following now," Gabriella replied, forcefully bringing down a man rushing towa
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Third Person's Point of View"You're being released," he replied curtly, Verania released a sarcastic laugh that echoed throughout the room."Are you kidding me?" Verania asked angrily, her sarcasm still evident."I'm kidding if I said I'm letting you go and then I tighten the bonds on you." Verania fell silent when she heard Cristoforo's reply, as if she had been doused with cold ice by what he said to her.She couldn't believe it, she didn't know why he would want to let her go when her father, Gustavo Donatelli, was on his side?Verania's mind started to think that maybe Cristoforo was going crazy."Why are you doing this?" Verania asked without restraint when he finally removed the chain from her foot. There were many padlocks there, so it was no wonder it took so long to remove."I'm a double agent," he stopped removing the chain to look up at Verania. "I am under my father but, I am also under someone from your side and I am more loyal to him than to Dad, who I know has only a f
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Third Person's Point of View"Boss, someone found us!" a man shouted loudly to Gustavo, causing Verania's face to brighten, as whoever it was could surely save Ares."And how did they find us? Only we know about this place!" Gustavo held his grip firmly as he spoke, his eyes shifting back to the man who informed him of the situation outside."Create a distraction, block whoever they are!" Gustavo shouted again, and the man who had just been there quickly disappeared from sight."Don't let them get here!" he added, prompting the others who were just inside to quickly rush out of the room they were in, likely to confront the people outside.Now, Gustavo's gaze fell on his son, Cristoforo, so Vera did the same. She directed her eyes to Cristoforo."Ares and Vera, we'll take them to the other headquarters where our other comrades are," Gustavo calmly instructed his son Cristoforo, who quickly went to where Verania was sitting.The noise o
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Third Person's Point of ViewHe nodded at her, indicating his confidence had eased Ares' heart, so he slowly approached them and attempted to listen to their conversation, for in the eyes of the young Ares, there seemed to be something peculiar there, and like something he delighted in doing, he took out a small notebook from his pocket and a recording pen."What are you doing?" Tirso whispered, but instead of answering, he just gave his friend a very wicked look.He sharpened his ears and earnestly listened to the conversation. Though he couldn't understand it internally, he couldn't deny that he enjoyed this kind of conversation, as many things were revealed.Another dream of the boy's heart was to become a detective like he had read in his mother's book.Indeed, Ares started listing down the things he heard, but instead of using the Filipino Alphabet, he used a code that only he could crack for sure, of course, because he was the only one who knew it since he made it himself.Never
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Third Person's Point of View "Why are you doing this?" Vera's voice trembled with anxiety as she asked Gustavo, who was smiling.One by one, more members of the enemy's group entered the room, increasing the pounding in Vera's chest. She didn't know what could be done about them."Why?" Vera's question came out weakly."I've really wanted to tell you everything since earlier, I just waited for my surprises to arrive," Gustavo said, and Verania remained nervously attentive."Because you seem very interested, I expect you to listen eagerly to every detail I'll say," Gustavo added sincerely, and Vera took a deep breath and nodded, prompting Gustavo to start.This thing happened years ago.It all began with a boy named Ares, nine years old and currently in the third grade.That day was one of the happiest events in his life, perhaps the day he made a friend at school who wasn't his cousin.The boy who became his friend was named Alder, and he was even happier when he found out that their
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Verania’s Point of ViewI noticed Cristoforo's eyes on me, as if pitying my current situation. I ignored it and waited for Gustavo, his father, to respond."Ah, don't worry, he's not here," he replied with a smirk, which somehow calmed me down a bit."And I want to tell you something..." Gustavo paused to glance at Cristoforo, whose eyes were still fixed on me."What? What do you want to say?" I asked, not breaking eye contact with Cristoforo."Cristoforo is the gunner of Ares' car. Cris told me you saw his eyes that night."My blood boiled upon hearing what he said.He did what?He's the one who shot? No wonder I felt something off when I saw him. I also tried to analyze his eyes now and that night of Ares' accident. Why didn't I notice? Why didn't I notice they were the same? Why did I blame Alder for this?I'm so stupid!Even though tightly bound, I tried to break free while glaring intensely at Cristoforo."Calm down, Vera. I didn't bring you here to hurt anyone," Gustavo said wit
