CHAPTER 12MYCA'S POVAfter I prepared our food, I called Ian. We only became quieter now that we were eating. The truth is I am still trying to absorb everything. I didn't even have time to think and wonder about the past few days because of what happened. I'm still feeling a mixture of shame, shock, joy, annoyance, and wonder. Even now, I have admitted to myself that what I have done in the past few days is shameful. Should I pray that he doesn't even know how I feed him? Will my actions let me lose my dignity? But don't I have a reason to do that? He can't just blame me because I saved him!"So... Did you even feed me while I am fast asleep?" I almost choked at Ian's sudden question.It was as if he heard what was on my mind earlier. I tasted my lips and nodded simply. I'm not going to tell him how I did it so it's okay for him to think I'm still feeding him."How? Isn't that easy?” he asked as if what I did was strange.I completely put down the spoon I was holding. I looked up at
CHAPTER 13IAN'S POVThey always say that life is unfair and that having a bad day is already a bad luck. But for me, experiencing such phenomena is a blessing in disguise. Because if we try to look into it, there is a reason behind why that phenomenon has happened to you or why you experienced it. That is what I always believe in. I grew up thinking nothing but being a positive person. Why even though there are many obstacles I encounter on the way, I am not shaken. I focused on surrounding myself with people who give nothing but positive vibes to my life because I didn't want to live a meaningless life.Mom told me to choose what I know will make me happy. And do what my heart says because no one can dictate what life I want for myself. But that's why I believe that there is a reason behind the things that have happened because I know that after that there is only one of two things you will achieve: to be successful or to lose your way. But either way, I realized that I should enjoy
CHAPTER 14 IAN'S POV I didn't last a month in the Philippines because Papa's men found me. I had no other choice but to follow his order so I went to Italy after giving Myca my apology token. I hope she loved the couple of bangles I gave her. I still don't know how to apologize to her for what I did when we were out fishing. I thought that would be our last meeting, but it is a good thing she has visited one of the branches of my jewelry line in Manila. It happened that I was still there because I waited for my men to prepare the private plane that I would use to go to Italy. My life is complicated and it is full of surprises. I also didn't understand at first why I needed to stay in Italy. But that's when I realized that we are all born with a dual responsibility in our lives. Although we have different fates, we all have the same responsibility to fulfill. It seems fun to be here in Italy. But I am not comfortable because some watch my every move and they are ready to report any
PROLOGUEMYCA'S POVI stared at the hard copies of the complaints from the customers of my resort. I bite my lower lip. The reviews are good but I didn't foresee how I'll be needing more experienced and reliable staff. That's why I immediately had a problem because of the complaints I saw from our other customers. Four of my staff are not working properly. I have to replace them as soon as possible. This is the only reason I went home because it hasn't been two years since this second resort of mine opened. So I'm afraid that it will suddenly collapse just because of the complaints of our previous customers."Gigi! Make a flyer for the job interview. We need to find a replacement for those four before the end of this month. Make sure to put the requirements," I said with my problematic reaction to my secretary who had been standing in front of my tableShe nodded immediately. "Right away, Ms. Fortezo!" she replied and quickly exited.I leaned my back in my swivel chair to calm myself
CHAPTER 1MYCA'S POV"You will regret everything if you don't marry me, Myca," Farish said using his most authoritative and warning voice.I laughed at what he said. I may never understand men like him. The way he was able to tell me that, I couldn't understand what he was trying to point out. Why should I regret not marrying him at all? I'll be even happier!I rolled my eyes heavenward. "Did you guess that you are part of my future?" I asked him sarcastically.He looks like he's grimacing now with anger. I want to leave this place immediately. I can sense his anger as if I have stamped on his big ego and pride. But I don't care even if he disappears from here. I'm not a plastic person so I'll still show him my distaste. The important thing is that I told him everything. He can't blame me if I don't like him and why I acted like this in front of him."You know, Farish. It's ridiculous to think that you want to be tied down to someone like me when you can't live if you only sleep with
CHAPTER 2MYCA'S POVI thought there would be no more headaches in my life. I am already aware of how boring my life is to other people. I always work and work and all I think about is my resorts. If only work could get married, I would have already tied the knot. But life is not like that. I am trying my best to intermingle with everyone. That is the most crucial thing I need to learn for the sake of my business. So even though I don't want to socialize with others so that I can have a quiet life, I can't stop myself.My face was cold while reading the feedback from our customers yesterday. Even if they left positive feedback and gave my resort a four-star rating, I can't bring myself to smile because of what happened a while ago. I didn't know what it felt like to be annoyed and embarrassed at the same time. I quickly grabbed my cell phone that was just on the side of the table and immediately changed my home screen wallpaper. Danger! I am not lending my phone to anyone because of m
CHAPTER 3MYCA'S POV"Maybe you want me to give you a mic so everyone can hear your loud and irritating laugh?" I was annoyed when Ian didn't even stop laughing.I don't know why I'm getting mad and mad at him. I am not like this before. It was only today that we were able to talk in person because we are not close and I was only stalking his Instagram before. I had a crush on him before when we didn't talk in person. But now that he has ruined my mood twice, I don't want to see his face again. Maybe I'm just like this because of stress. Maybe it's on him that I heap my anger and annoyance on the world.I first saw him on Allison and Aamon's wedding day. My eyes instinctively went to him at that time. I didn't know Aamon's cousins before so I didn't know at that time that he was one of Allison's husband's cousins. He is very attentive when the preacher starts the reading. His deep eyes are mesmerizing to look at when serious. That's why when we were inside the mansion for the guests
CHAPTER 4MYCA'S POVAllison and Jilo worked together to tease me. I don't know but I just laugh because of what they both say. I know they're both just happy that I'm interested in dating anyone. I am only doing this for my future life's sake. I have no other motive other than that. Jilo left when he was worried because of his flight. I'm sad that I didn't even drive him to the airport because he insisted that I should not go with him. I even tried to delay him for a while because I don't want him to leave. That's why I went down to my room in the afternoon to stay in the office until late at night.I was about to turn to the left side of the corridor to enter my office when I saw the man in front of the lobby that the girls were messing with. He is filling up the form on the reception desk while girls flock to his side just to stare and admire his handsomeness. He doesn't seem bothered though. He seems to be very used to women acting like that in front of him. I just shook my head w
CHAPTER 14 IAN'S POV I didn't last a month in the Philippines because Papa's men found me. I had no other choice but to follow his order so I went to Italy after giving Myca my apology token. I hope she loved the couple of bangles I gave her. I still don't know how to apologize to her for what I did when we were out fishing. I thought that would be our last meeting, but it is a good thing she has visited one of the branches of my jewelry line in Manila. It happened that I was still there because I waited for my men to prepare the private plane that I would use to go to Italy. My life is complicated and it is full of surprises. I also didn't understand at first why I needed to stay in Italy. But that's when I realized that we are all born with a dual responsibility in our lives. Although we have different fates, we all have the same responsibility to fulfill. It seems fun to be here in Italy. But I am not comfortable because some watch my every move and they are ready to report any
CHAPTER 13IAN'S POVThey always say that life is unfair and that having a bad day is already a bad luck. But for me, experiencing such phenomena is a blessing in disguise. Because if we try to look into it, there is a reason behind why that phenomenon has happened to you or why you experienced it. That is what I always believe in. I grew up thinking nothing but being a positive person. Why even though there are many obstacles I encounter on the way, I am not shaken. I focused on surrounding myself with people who give nothing but positive vibes to my life because I didn't want to live a meaningless life.Mom told me to choose what I know will make me happy. And do what my heart says because no one can dictate what life I want for myself. But that's why I believe that there is a reason behind the things that have happened because I know that after that there is only one of two things you will achieve: to be successful or to lose your way. But either way, I realized that I should enjoy
CHAPTER 12MYCA'S POVAfter I prepared our food, I called Ian. We only became quieter now that we were eating. The truth is I am still trying to absorb everything. I didn't even have time to think and wonder about the past few days because of what happened. I'm still feeling a mixture of shame, shock, joy, annoyance, and wonder. Even now, I have admitted to myself that what I have done in the past few days is shameful. Should I pray that he doesn't even know how I feed him? Will my actions let me lose my dignity? But don't I have a reason to do that? He can't just blame me because I saved him!"So... Did you even feed me while I am fast asleep?" I almost choked at Ian's sudden question.It was as if he heard what was on my mind earlier. I tasted my lips and nodded simply. I'm not going to tell him how I did it so it's okay for him to think I'm still feeding him."How? Isn't that easy?” he asked as if what I did was strange.I completely put down the spoon I was holding. I looked up at
CHAPTER 11MYCA'S POVI don't have time to think about why that person is here. I did everything to give him warmth because his body will never stop trembling. With everything I did, he only got a little warm when he was covered with five thick blankets. I couldn't carry him upstairs so what happened was that I lowered a spare bed foam and laid him there. I also dried his hair. Now that I am trying to figure out how did I manage to take off his pants, I don't know. It's just that I was so confused and in such a hurry that I can't remember what else I did to him. He was still unconscious so I couldn't feed him. I cooked porridge for him. Maybe I'll just warm it up in case he wakes up.But he didn't wake up until morning. If yesterday he only felt cold, now it was accompanied by fever. I can't contact Jilo to help me because of the typhoon. I couldn't fix the tower because it would surely be damaged by the wind and rain outside. I have to take care of him alone even though I don't know
CHAPTER 10MYCA'S POVWhen we arrived at the island, we didn't waste any more time and Majo started looking at the security system and the food we just bought. There is a jetski here and Jilo bought me scuba gear so I can enjoy myself here in the meantime. After all, I'm just going on vacation because I don't seem to have any problems with my current situation. Majo assembled the personal computer so I can still review the report on my resort that Jilo will forward to me. There is also a signal for the TV so I can still watch. But I'm not allowed to talk to other people, especially to open and use my social media accounts. I know that Jilo is spoiling me so I cannot start overthinking while I am alone here on this private island. I can't help but feel so blessed and loved. The luck of the woman he will marry..."I'll be home at four o'clock tonight. I'll patrol just once today to make sure you're safe here. Don't turn off the security system if you are not doing something private. We
CHAPTER 9MYCA'S POVEverything we had planned went well. After I left the hotel, a girl named Sasha came back to disguise herself and imitate me. Jilo was waiting for me right behind the hotel. Good thing he is not drawing too much attention. No one passes by here either, but another hotel staff comes here to throw garbage. Jilo is in disguise too. We went to the meeting place first because Majo did something to manipulate the security system of the hotel where I checked in. Everything is ready including the second fake passport that I will use to get off at the neighboring country before they put me on a ship to the Philippines. I don't know all of Jilo's plans but I trust him so I don't feel afraid that everything might go wrong.“After you get on that island I will control the signal. You are not allowed to communicate with anyone through a smartphone or online unless you ask permission from me. Majo will give you a cellular phone and you can contact me there. That is for the assu
CHAPTER 8MYCA'S POVI was preoccupied the whole time Farish and I were watching a romantic movie in the cinema. My mind wanders to something else. After Ian told me that was his way of apologizing to me, he immediately left because his four men constantly came. It looks like he has a flight today and around this hour. I should be at peace. But the butterflies in my stomach seem anxious. Do I still like him? I thought I didn't like him anymore. I don't like what he does so why should I feel sad now? I get annoyed when he shows up in front of me. But now that I know we won't see each other again, I suddenly feel sad."I'm sorry. I don't feel well. Can we call it a day?” I look unattentive and bothered as I told that to Farish after the show.He stared at me as if weighing my expression. He just nodded silently as he seemed to notice that I was not really in the condition to face him right now. He drove me to the resort and made sure I got up to my room. He also left after I said I was
CHAPTER 7MYCA'S POVOur day ended after the fishing activity. Ace and I caught a lot and my annoyance disappeared because I was happy with how many fish we caught. I didn't even look at Ian until we arrived at the hotel. The next day, I went down to my office early to see the summary of the feasibility report of one of my staff in Palawan. And what I thought was a peaceful day turned dark again when I received a call from dad that he wanted me to accompany Farish to a mall. Of course, he wants us to have a date. And that man was very happy because he even messaged me that we would watch a movie in the cinema. I couldn't do anything but agree because dad wanted it. That's why by nine o'clock I left the resort to go to the mall that Farish was talking about."Good thing that you agreed," he greeted me.He gave me a bouquet of roses. I accepted it even if it was against my will."Let's get this over with. Choose something for us to watch so I can go home right away." Maybe it's not obvi
CHAPTER 6MYCA'S POVWe waited for Ace to finish. He seemed to enjoy what he was doing because he took a little longer diving underwater. He seems to be good at this. Maybe he used to be a diver or he has a passion for scuba diving so he can last just like that. I think he has surpassed my previous record. I don't think I will be able to hold on to that length. I use a lot of gas in my tank so I can't stay at the bottom for long. But he looks like he's been doing it for years."Sir is here, Ma'am," Chid informed as they helped Ace up.My face cleared up. I had already changed and my hair was a bit dry so I approached Ace. He gets the towel to Wil."You didn't mention that you are good at diving, Ace. You can dive a little longer," I said with a mixture of amazement.He scratched the back of his neck. He just hung the towel around his neck and faced me fully.“One of my hobbies is diving. I just enjoyed the whole view underwater then I tried to save more of my gas so I stayed longer th