Freya, Jackson and Jacob sighed as they wiped their sweats. The three of them split up to stick pictures of Yael on the street walls. Jackson thought that they needed to print photos of Yael, so that will help them find the child.“Jackson’s idea really sucks! I can’t do this anymore!” Jacob got his mobile phone from his pocket and dialed someone’s number. “Fúck! Answer your fúcking phone, Atom!” he said.“Ouch!” Ivana shouted. She immediately hid behind a man when she saw Jacob turn in his direction.“Miss, are you okay?” a stranger asked. Ivana looked up at the man. Her world seemed to stop when she caught a glimpse of his almost perfect face. “I … I’m fine. I … Uhm … I’m sorry, but can I lean on you for a while Mr.?” She asked shyly.Instead of answering her, the man extended his hand to Ivana. “Dustin. I’m Dustin Saavedra,” the man replied with a smile.“Dustin Saavedra? Hmm, your name sounds familiar. Anyway, thank you for letting me hide beside you,” Ivana said.“You’re welcome
“What were you doing yesterday and you have a fever?” Jacob asked as he applied Koolfever to Ivana’s forehead.‘I followed you! You went to different places yesterday! You got nothing. We both just wasted our time!’ Ivana shouted dumbly. She cast a sharp look at Jacob.“I’m sorry to ask you that, love.” Jacob looked at his cell phone when it suddenly rang. Freya and Jackson now have a plan to go to the police station to ask for an update regarding Yael’s kidnapping case.Ivana raised an eyebrow slightly. “Looks like you are expecting that message.” She stopped speaking for a moment and looked at Jacob’s cell phone that was on the table. It’s ringing. “Someone’s calling you, love. Are you … going out today?” Ivana asked, smiling.Jacob quickly grabbed his cell phone and hung up. He texted Freya frequently.{I’m sorry. I can’t go with you today. Ivana is sick. I have to take care of her.}“Love, I’m asking you. Are you going somewhere today?” Ivana asked irritably.“N-nothing, love. I’m
"A body of a boy was found this morning along the street of Espanya here in the small town of Monte Carlos. What happened to the boy was horrific because his face and other parts of his body were completely destroyed. These clothes and shoes were recovered on the corpse. (The camera shows the equipment taken from the dead child). Also noticeable is the star-shaped necklace he is wearing. The child is suspected to be seven years old. His body will be taken to the crime lab for investigation and to study what happened to the victim. In the meantime, we are calling on the public that anyone who recognizes these items to inform us immediately. Dean report—"Jacob quickly turned off the television and ran to his room to change his clothes."That necklace… I gave it to Freya when we were still together. I didn't know that she kept it after what I have done to her," Jacob said while getting his things. He stopped walking when he remembered some details that were reported on television. "Seve
"Doc, how is Freya? Is she okay?" Jackson asked worriedly after he rushed Freya to the nearest hospital."Mr. Jackson Gray, are you her husband?" the doctor asked.Jackson shook his head. "Soon to be husband," he replied."Your fiancee lost consciousness due to fatigue. I'm still looking if it is physical fatigue or mental fatigue, but in most cases, they often occur together. Have you had an argument lately or is there something else that often disturbs the patient's mind? the doctor asked. "We don't have a problem but there was one incident that caused her stress. She couldn't sleep at night, and then she didn't always have the appetite to eat like this morning, she just drank Energen and then we left straight away," Jackson replied. "So, it's mental fatigue. Is it okay if you tell me the reason why she became depressed?" the doctor asked."I have no rights to disclose it to you, doc. I'm sorry," Jackson replied."It's okay. Right now, her vitals are fine," the doctor said while
Jacob has arrived at Esperanza street. He quickly rolled his eyes at the people around him.“He’s not here,” Jacob whispered.He quickly ran to the medics because they were already carrying the body of the child he had seen on the news. Just a few more steps and he could see the body nearby, but he was immediately blocked by the police.“Sir, I’m sorry. You can’t approach the corpse. We are preserving any possible evidence. No one can even approach the crime scene,” a police officer said. “I need to see the corpse,” Jacob said firmly.“I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t just show the dead body unless you are relatives of the victim,” another police officer commented.Jacob clenched his jaw. He denied several times to Freya’s face that Yael was his son, but here he was and was having second thoughts about whether to say that he was the father of the child in front of him. He first wanted to make sure that Yael is one hundred percent his son through a DNA test. He knew there was a good chanc
“I’m Yvette, Freya’s half-sister,” the woman who entered Freya’s room introduced herself. “Half-sister?” Jackson chuckled. “You’re kidding, right?”“Nope,” Yvette answered sparingly.“Freya is just an only child and she’s been an orphan since childhood. You can’t fool me. Get out of this room before I ask the guard to drag you out!” Jackson threatened.Yvette’s eyebrows rose. She crossed her arms across her chest then she laughed devilishly.“If you don’t want to believe, I won’t force you. I had been searching for her for years, and I’m so glad that I finally found her... in that condition,” Yvette said while smiling.Jackson’s eyebrows met at what he heard.“You’re happy to see your sister like this?” Jackson smirked then he became more serious. “You’re pure evil,” Jackson said as he clenched his jaw.“So, are you,” Yvette replied.‘What the fúck is wrong with this lady?’ Jackson thought.Yvette walked over to the other side of the bed and stared at the unconscious Freya. She was a
**The Past** (Part 1)The young Jackson clenched his fists tightly when he saw his father kissing another woman. He endured what he saw and kept staring at the crooked door.“Thank you for your support, Vandolf. Jacob will be happy about this. He will be able to join them on their field trip,” Josefina said, Jacob’s mother. “It’s my responsibility, Josie. I missed your presence,” Don Vandolf said in a flirtful way while tucking Josefina’s hair behind her ears. He gently caressed Josefina’s cheeks and kissed her quickly. “As long as Jacob needs something, don’t hesitate to come to me. Jacob is also my son. We should share responsibility. Don’t stress yourself. I know and you know that what you earn from selling will never be enough. Money! That’s all I can give to our son. Don’t deny him anymore,” Don Vandolf said sincerely.“Thank you, Vandolf. I’m really embarrassed. It’s a good thing Bonivie and your son Jackson aren’t here. I don’t want to get into trouble again,” Josefina said bo
**The Past** (Part 2)“Dad, has mom been at the market for a long time?” the young Freya asked impatiently.“My daughter, your mother just left. Do you miss her already?” Ramil laughed.Freya nodded. “Yes, Papa! I want to play with Mama again,” she said.“By the way, my daughter... Josie’s son was looking for you earlier. He’s going to play with you,” Ramil said. Freya’s eyes rolled. “I don’t want to play with him, papa! He is a tricky player,” she replied. “He always thinks and feels that he’s handsome, but he just looks like a broomstick,” she whispered.“What do you say, my daughter?” Ramil asked. Freya suddenly changed the subject. “Dad, what if... you were the one who will play with me?” she said while feeling bored. “My daughter, even if I wanted to play with you...” Ramil looked at his one broken leg. He felt sorry for himself again.Freya was saddened by her father’s condition. “I’m sorry, dad. I forgot,” she bowed and said.Ramil messed up his daughter's hair . “What are y
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