"Babe, listen to me. Please hear me out," Ivana begged. "Ivana, please. Get out of my sight." Jackson leaned forward while sniffing the side of his head. "No! I will not leave your side until we understand each other," Ivana insisted. She knew that Jackson was really angry because he did not call her out of their endearment. Jackson slowly raised his face. His eyes were filled with resentment and regrets. All his life, he always considered how the woman in front of him would feel before he made a certain decision and action. He wants nothing more than to make her happy and to give her the luxurious life that she always craved for. Ivana's family business is on the verge of bankruptcy. That was Jackson's main reason why he wanted to win Escueza against his half-brother, Jacob. Jackson clenched his fists. He felt the heat of his eyes. His tears suddenly fell not because of anger but because of extreme frustration. "Get out of this room. I am not kidding Ivana," Jackson uttered. Hi
Freya could not control the speed of her heart's beat. She patiently waited for Yael's mouth to open. She was nervous about the possible question, and that was not just nervousness because the fear she felt at the moment could reach the sky. "Mommy, does daddy have a twin?" Yael finally spoke. Freya's tongue seemed to retract upon hearing the question from her son. 'He saw him,' she said in her mind. Freya knelt down so that, her and Yael's eyes were level. She grabbed his shoulder and hugged him tightly. "Mommy, why are you crying? Did I say something wrong?" Yael asked worriedly. He tapped Freya on the shoulder. "There is no problem, son! Mommy just remembered your daddy. I remembered our happy moments and how fate kept us apart." Freya wiped her tears and then she faced Yael. She stroked his hair. "Your daddy does not have a twin, son. He is the only son of your late grandmother," she said. She did not want to add her sin to her son. She did not want to invent another story be
"What are you doing here?" Freya and Jackson shouted at the same time. "Are you imitating me?" they shouted again at the same time. Instead of being annoyed with each other, they both laughed. "Do we think the same way?" Jackson asked with a grin on his face. "Maybe yes, because that is what I wanted to ask you too. You just got ahead of me," Freya said while walking to the pool. "Why are you alone? Where is your son?" Jackson asked seriously. "He is still sleeping. I just left him for a while, so I could think and get some air. You? Why are you here alone? I think you woke up earlier today," Freya said. "Actually, I haven't slept soundly yet," Jackson replied. Jackson and Freya sat on the steps of the pool and paddled there. "Is it because of Ivana?" Freya asked hesitantly. Jackson did not give Freya an answer. Instead, he threw a question at her. "How about you, Freya? Have you already fallen asleep or are you still not sound asleep like me?" Freya sighed. "I still haven't
"Mommy, why are you so pale? Did you sleep last night?" Yael asked while he’s rubbing his eyes.Freya pulled her son close to her. She wrapped her arms around Yael and then kissed him on the forehead."Mommy somehow fell asleep. Maybe, she got tired yesterday." Freya looked at the door when suddenly, someone knocked on it. "Son, go to the bathroom first. Brush your teeth there and wash your hands," she ordered.Yael quickly got off the bed. He was holding his stomach. It was the perfect time to go to the bathroom because nature is calling him. He immediately ran to the bathroom.Freya smelled her breath. 'It stinks! 'It doesn't matter, I will distance myself, so whoever my visitor is, he will not smell when my breath,’ she thought. She ran her fingers through her hair and then she pulled it back. She walked to the door and opened it. She took a step back when she saw Diana. She’s already dressed and her bodyguard, Hulyo, was carrying her suitcases."Good morning, ma'am. It’s too early
Diana's eyes almost pop out because she was staring at Ivana for a long time. She could clearly see from her seat how flirtatious Ivana is. Ivana was lying on Jacob's chest while her hands went back and forth on her brother's muscular body."We are inside the aircraft. We are not at the motel. I am just reminding you in case you forgot," Diana said.Ivana looked at Diana and smiled, "sorry!”"It's scary. It seems that at any moment, papa's private aircraft will fall straight into the flames of hell." Diana hugged herself and pretended to be afraid. She even glared at Ivana."Diana, shut your mouth!" Jacob growled.Diana folded her arms and just played on her iPhone. "Ivana should say thank you to papa's private pilot because he accepted her here! Supposedly, she’s not welcome here! She smells like a fish!" she said."Thank you, papa , and we got a ride home from Manila. Diana, if you hadn't been so late, we would not missed our flight!" Jacob blamed.Jacob called and begged his papa
"Why did you ask who is the father of my child?" Freya asked in confusion."Nevermind! What's your name hija?" said Don Vandolf."Freya Oligario." She bowed again and asked for forgiveness. "We will leave you alone. I am sorry again." She walked back to the kiddie pool with Yael."Senior, the boy looks exactly like Sir Jacob," Set said."You have a sharp eye too, kid. I noticed it too. I can't even explain why I feel good about Yael," Don Vandolf said. "What is your plan, senior?" Set asked."I will call my private investigator. I will find out who Freya Oligario is and if she is related to Jacob. Let's see if my hunch is correct, that my grandson is indeed that handsome boy. That Jacob will pay after I prove that he is Yael's father," replied Don Vandolf. He still did not take his eyes off the mother and her son.Set looked at his boss's cell phone when it rang."Senior, Sir Jacob is calling," Set said."Speaking of the devil! Don’t answer it. I don't want to hear that boy's rants a
"Senior, it looks like Freya and Yael had already left." Set looked around. "Ivana's father also texted, saying that Freya used to be his employee. He said that Freya and her son are from Monte Carlos," he said.Don Vandolf took the table napkin and wiped his mouth. He slowly stood up."Her eyes made me doubt her words. Set, call my private investigator. I need to confirm if she is telling the truth." Don Vandolf looked at his cell phone. Jacob is calling again. "This son of a!" He answered the call.["Papa, we are here in Manila. Have you talked to Mr. Clinton? I still can't accept his decision! Jackson stole my presentation and then he chose him over ME! It's too unfair!"]Don Vandolf took a sip of his newly served tea."His decision was final, Jacob. He explained everything to me. Accept your defeat to your Kuya Jackson. Anyway, is there any progress about what I asked you to do in the small town of Monte Carlos?" Don Vandolf asked. His eyebrows furrowed.["Dad, I do not want to go
CHAPTER 22After a week of vacation, Freya and Yael were back to reality. Freya woke up early to take care of her son. Their little home was now clean. Freya bathed Yael already because she is planning to go for a job hunting today after she met Jackson."Be careful, huh? Oh, here's your pocket money. I will pick you up later from school. Do not go with people you do not know, okay? Just wait for mommy in your room. Is that clear, son?” Freya asked. "Yes, mommy!" Yael replied. Freya stood up and walked towards Rian. Yael was already riding inside her tricycle."Rian, take care of my son today, huh? I will look for a job today. I do not want to use Yael's money, because Maám Diana give it to him. When there's a problem, just call me," Freya said. "Yael is very lucky to have you. You are not just hardworking, you are also prudent! Oh my! When I saw your son's father, I will put his face to the floor!” Rian said in anger.Freya laughed. "You are really scary, my cousin! That's why you
EndingFREYA'S POVA week after Jacob proposed to me, we immediately flew to Balesin Island for a vacation. We have been here on the island for two days and I can say that it is really beautiful here. Yael, Diana and Hulyo are with us. Papa couldn't come because he had a schedule for a check-up in Florida. Mommy Rhea and Daddy Ramil are busy in doing island hopping activity in El Nido. It looks like I will have a younger sibling soon. Kidding aside, I'm happy for my parents. I can feel their overflowing love for each other.Jacob booked the whole Costa Del Sol. As explained by the staff, Costa Del Sol means "coast of the sun". It features Spanish colonial architecture with arched thresholds, stucco walls, and manicured courtyards. There are six casas in it – Estepona, Fuengirola, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda , and Torremolinos. Diana and Hulyo stayed at Casa Marbella. We are now at Casa Torremolinos. Wherever Casa we're in, we can still have a picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean.I turne
Chapter 72"Yael." Freya ran to her sleeping son and kissed him on the forehead. Abundant tears flowed from her eyes as she watched her son with a smile. "Son..." She was about to wipe her tears when Jacob suddenly wiped her with the handkerchief he was holding. She looked up at Jacob. "Thank you," she tried to say."She's still mad." Jacob murmured as he smiled.Freya heard that but ignored it. She caressed Yael's hair and stared at his son’s face again as he slept soundly."Son, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I left you in the car that day. If I hadn't left you, all the things you experienced wouldn't have happened to you. Forgive mommy." Freya kissed Yael again on the forehead. "I'm also sorry if they made me believe you were dead. I'm sorry if I didn't even find you. Son, mommy is just starting to look for you but God gave you to me right away. He's so kind, isn't he? Even though I forgot to pray , went to church, asked for forgiveness for my wrongdoings...He still loves me. I don't know
Chapter 71**P-Pop music playing**One of Jacob's hands gently held Freya's hand as he drove towards where Yael and Diana were. They have already visited Jackson and are now currently being watched by the police."Do you still plan to file a case against Kuya Jackson? Tito Ramon has already withdrawn the cases he filed. I'm just asking because there are policemen guarding outside his room." Freya glanced at Jacob's face. She didn't speak for several minutes.Jacob questioned his wife back "If you are asked, will you still sue him? What he did had a bigger impact on you because you witnessed Yael's growth. You've been together through ups and downs. Whatever you decide, I am going to respect it.” He tightened his grip on Freya's hand."I will think about it. Right now I'm still a bit confused. He did everything to save me but he also did everything to harm our son. Let me weigh it." Freya removed her hand from Jacob's grip but her husband immediately grabbed it as well.A few minutes o
Chapter 70"Who are yo—" Freya's eyes widened when Ramon hugged her. She tried to remove his embrace but she couldn't let go."Thank God, you're safe!" Ramon closed his eyes while hugging Freya.Freya glared at Jacob who now wasn't even complaining that there was another man, worse, an older man who was after her. "Excuse me. Who are you?" she asked after she got out of Ramon's embrace."I'm sorry, Freya. I was just too happy. Do you really not remember me?" asked Ramon.Freya frowned. "I don't think so," she said.Ramon smiled."Wait! You look familiar!" Freya thought."I'm your Tito Ramon! I'm the brother of your Father Ramil," Ramon said directly.Freya's eyes widened. She brought her eyes closer to Ramon's face. Later, she was jumping when she confirmed that he was indeed his Tito. "My God! Tito Ramon! I didn't recognize you right away! I mean, look at you now! You're a well-established man! How are you? You've been gone for a long time! I've been looking for you for a long time s
Chapter 69Uno and Dos hid Freya behind them. They went to the building together and thought of surprising their boss."Those smiles of yours are scary, Uno and Dos. You're giving me false hope." Jacob forced himself to stand on his own two feet. He freed himself from the grip of Setyembre and Hulyo."Why are you crying, your majesty?" Uno asked.Jacob smiled and looked up. Fortunately, it is raining. His tears were not obvious but because of his broken voice, Uno and Dos knew that he was crying."Who says I'm crying? I'm not weak," Jacob said."Your majesty, people who cry are not weak. When did crying become the basis of being strong? It's okay to cry when the pain is too much... when the problems are piled up. It's one of our ways to release stress, pressure, anger, disappointments and even prayers at the same time. Crying in front of other people does not diminish our masculinity either," said Uno.Jacob glanced again at the other building that was still being consumed by fire. He
Chapter 68**Before the bomb went off**"What are you planning to do?" Jett asked as he glared at Rhea.Rhea quickly moved away from Freya. She swallowed one after another. "I'm just checking her. She's my daughter. Is it now a crime to check up on her? Besides, your boss will also release her, it's time for me to go with him to another country. Is there any problem?" Rhea said, without even blinking.Jett smiled and then nodded. "I see." He walked up to Jackson and whispered, "I'm done playing. Let's end this game."Jackson sighed and smiled.Freya and Rhea looked at the two in wonder."Did you get it?" asked Jackson."Yes…Kuya Jackson," Jett replied.Freya and Rhea's eyes widened at what they heard."What's happening?" Rhea asked."That Jett, called Jackson his brother," Freya murmured."They are siblings?" Freya and Rhea asked loudly as their eyes widened at each other.Jett helped Jackson to stand on his feet. "Our secret is now out," he said.Jackson walked up to Freya and remove
Chapter 67"Finally, Rhea and I will be able to start a new life in another country. We will try to have a child again. I will get treatment again." Ythan looked at his watch. "Twenty minutes is about to end." He got the two suitcases he had been carrying since he kidnapped Freya. One suitcase contained Rhea's belongings while the other contained his belongings.Ythan knows how to operate a helicopter. He checked everything first and when he was sure there would be no problem, he tried to turn it on."Great! Now, we can fl—" Due to the adrenaline rush, Ythan was able to fly the helicopter in the air. His hands were shaking while operating his private helicopter. He quickly landed the helicopter on the helicopter pad in the other building. He quickly got down from there. His tears rolled down his face as he knelt down. "R-Rhea! N-No! It can't be"Ythan quickly checked his pants pocket. His eyes widened when he realized that the remote control of the bomb he placed in the room where Jac
Chapter 66"Twenty minutes, Rhea. I'm giving you twenty minutes to talk to your daughter. After that, I will release her on the street, and you will come with me. Don't try to fool me or else... we will all be buried six feet underground," Ythan warned.Rhea bit her tongue to stop the bad words she wanted to say to Ythan. Her gaze shifted from his face to the remote control she was holding. 'Is there a bomb in this building?' she thought. She turned her eyes around to look for the bomb but she didn't see it."Twenty minutes start now!" Ythan said. "Jett, keep a good eye on them," he instructed before finally leaving the room. Jett bowed in agreement to his boss’ command.Rhea was looking angrily at the door that had just closed. Her hands that had been clenched suddenly opened when she felt Freya was holding her. A series of tears immediately fell from her eyes. She quickly turned to face Freya and hugged her tightly."I'm sorry, my child. We met in this situation. Mother misses you s
Chapter 65"Go down and fetch her," Ythan ordered his crew, Jett Jamison. He killed all his traitorous men and he was the only one left among the pioneers. He was smiling as he watched Rhea on the current CCTV footage. She knocks on the door while looking around."Yes, your majesty. Are you sure he didn't bring anyone or the police?" asked Jett."I know my wife. She can't sacrifice the lives of the people she loves. I can assure you that she came here alone. If she is with someone, you know what to do. We can't fight the police because there are only two of us. We will need to go if it happens." Ythan clenched his hands. "The bomb has been activated. It only means that they have killed all my men!""Alright, your majesty. I'm going to see your wife," said Jett.Jett was about to walk towards the door when Ythan suddenly spoke. “Have you prepared what I said to prepare?" Ythan asked."Yes, your majesty. Your private helicopter is on standby...just in case," Jett replied."Good. Now, g