Matapos magligpit sa kwarto ni Brielle bumalik si Shantal sa room niya. Dinampot niya ang Digital Camera na nasa sahig. Ngayon lang niya ito ulit naalala. She sat down in her bed, looking at those photos that were taken a few years ago by Brent during her fashion show in the US. All candid photos of her reminded her younger age. A beautiful young lady who seemed to look so strong but deep inside silently bleeding. She remembered her parents were so busy with their business, giving her all material things in life and allowing her freedom to be enjoyed. Her parents didn't bother to ask her if she's happy and okay.
Akala ng mga ito, she enjoyed being an independent child, ngunit may malaking puwang sa puso niya na hindi kayang punan ng pera. Ang atensyon at pagmamahal ng mga ito na napunta lahat kay Brent. She lived a sad life all along. She was so jealous of how they treated Brent right in front of her. Ito
Rodriguez Group of CompaniesBrent and Shantal are on their way to the company. Tahimik na umupo sa harapang bahagi ng kotse si Shantal ng biglang nagsalita si Brent.“What if the case of Mom’s death a few years ago will reopen? Would you still want the culprit to be jailed?” tanong ni Brent.“What do you mean? Mom’s death was planned? By who?” she asked“Nothing, just forget about it. Let me ask you another question,”“Sure! What is it?”“Are you not wondering why I suddenly disappeared five years ago?” he asks while his eyes are on the road.Matagal nag-
After half an hour Brent decided to head back home. Binilinan niya ang guard sa main entrance na magmasid ng maigi sa paligid. Hindi mawaglit sa isipan ang huling sasakyan na sumunod sa kanya kanina. Nag-aalala siya para kay Shantal at Brielle. Alam niyang tauhan ito ni Celso Chan at pinasusundan siya. Sa susunod na linggo na ang muling pagbubukas ng kaso niya laban dito. Ilang taon na ang nakalipas at hanggang ngayon malaya pa rin itong nakakalakad dahil natigil noon ang pagsampa niya ng kaso laban dito. He promised to send this man to jail no matter how long he will fight against him. Pagpanhik niya ng bahay nakita niyang nag-aabang sa sala si Shantal. Her face looks terrible like a lioness who is in a state of anger.“Where have you been?” she asked him immediately, and her voice sounds pretty bad. In her mind, Brent went to his mistress again.
Kinabukasan maagang nagising si Brielle at nagtungo sa kwarto nilang mag-asawa. Tulog na tulog pa silang dalawa ng pumasok ito. Mabilis itong lumapit sa kama at lumapit sa pwesto ni Brent.“Daddy, Mommy! Wake up! It’s too late! It’s getting late, why are you still in bed?” boses nito na nangibabaw sa buong kwarto.Mabilis na dumilat ang mata ni Brent at umupo sa kama. “Hmm! My little boy. What time is it?”“Past nine o’clock in the morning, Daddy!” Brielle said cheerfully near his side.“Buddy, come here and lower down your voice, Mommy’s still sleeping,” mabilis siyang bumaba sa kama at kinarga ang anak.“Daddy! Aren’t you going to work
Brent picked up his luggage and walked towards the door. Hindi alintana ang hapdi ng sugat sa braso niya, dumaan siya sa kwarto ng anak at nadatnan itong mahimbing na natutulog. He walked towards Brielle’s bed and sat down immediately.Tears slipped in his eyes, and he touched Brielle's tiny face. Magkahalong lungkot at pag-alala ang nararamdaman niya ng mga sandaling iyon ngunit kailangan na niyang umalis sa bahay na ito. He & Shantal ended in a tragic way, hindi natupad ang pinangarap niyang bubuo sila ng masayang alaala bago siya umalis sa buhay nito. He planted a soft kiss on Brielle’s face and bid his farewell.“Buddy, Daddy had made the worst decision in life and hurt your Mom. I will no longer be coming back into your life, and this would be the last time I could see you. Thank you fo
Kinagabihan, tahimik na nag aabang si Brent sa labas ng opisina ng Rodriguez Group of Companies dahil plano niyang sundan ang sasakyan ni Shantal pauwi ng bahay. He parked his car near the company and stayed inside his car, waiting for Shantal to come out. He still cares about her, yet he chooses not to show up because he had told her that he would no longer bother her again. Nakita niyang sumakay na ito ng kotse at sinundan niya ang pag-uwi nito ng bahay. He saw Brielle at the terrace with Shantal, and he wanted to come back to the house to stay with them, but he dare not break his promise.Tears started to fall down in his handsome face, he missed them so much, and it hurt him a lot seeing his wife and son in a far distance. Halos madaling araw na siya umalis sa harapan ng mansyon. Takot siyang madamay si Shantal at Brielle sa kinakaharap niyang laban. Pagbalik ng condo, nadatnan niyang gising pa si Agen
2 months laterBrent had just landed at Changi International Airport from his two months travel to Shanghai. He’s been waiting for Ryan at the arrival area. Nakita niyang papalapit na ito sa kanya, kasama nito ang fiancee.“Welcome back to Singapore, Sir Brent!” bati nito sa kanya sabay kuha ng luggage niya.“Sorry if I bothered you guys. Nakakapagod sa biyahe,” he said“Hi, sir Brent, kumusta po kayo?” bati ng fiancee ni Ryan“Hello, Samantha. I’m doing fine! How’s your wedding preparation, guys?” he asked after he got inside the car.“Tapos na po, and I’m excited kasi sa isang linggo na
Shantal gives her sweet smile to Ivana. She feels pity for her when she sees her face full of tears. Bakas pa sa mga mata nito ang patak ng luha. Napansin niya rin ang mahigpit na paghawak nito sa mga kamay ni Brielle.Kakarecover lang niya mula sa mahabang oras ng kanyang labor period. Inabot ng halos siyam na oras bago lumabas ang bunso niya. Pagod ang pakiramdam niya ng mga sandaling iyon ngunit masaya ang pakiramdam nilang lahat ng masilayan ang munting anghel nilang si Denise. Her little angel gives more joy and overwhelming happiness for both of them. Hindi niya inakalang masusundan ulit si Brielle dahil wala sa plano niya ang magkaroon agad ng baby mula ng biglaang bumalik si Brent sa buhay nilang mag-ina.Parang kailan lang, halos di pa sila magkasundo ni Brent dahil sa mga pangit na memories nila bilang mag-asawa. Bakas sa mukha ng asawa niya ang labis
Karga ni Brent ang natutulog na sanggol at abot tenga ang ngiti niya habang tinititigan ang maamong mukha ng bunso nila.“Baby, I’m your Dad, welcome to our family, sweetheart!” bulong nito sa anak.“Love, ibaba mo na ang anak natin baka magising. Kanina mo pa karga iyan!” Shantal called Brent’s attention.“Okay lang Love, magaan naman sya. And I love to watch her innocent face!” He walked over to Shantal’s bed. “Look, she’s beautiful like you. My princess resembled her mom!” he showed a wonderful smile on his face.“Hindi kaba napapagod? Kanina mo pa karga ang baby natin!”“Of course not! She’s my precious princess!” s