“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
**The Past** (Part 3)The curve in Freya’s lips quickly disappeared when she saw the look on Jacob’s face. He was all smiles at him while she kept on rolling her eyes at her. “Hijo, please put the bags here on the table. Thank you very much again, little boy. You are a very kind child. Josie is very lucky to have a child like you,” Rhea said while smiling as she put down the ingredients inside the plastic bags that she was carrying.“It’s nothing, Aunt Rhea,” Jacob replied.‘Aunt? Aunt Rhea? When did you become my mother’s niece? Hmm, wait. My secret crush seems to be getting more handsome,’ Freya thought. She stopped being cute with Jacob and frowned at him even more.‘He’s really cute, especially when his face is chubby. It’s fun teasing her. When will she agree to play with me?’ Jacob thought the same.“By the way, little boy, you have to be here tomorrow morning. Take your mom with you. Tomorrow is my beloved wife’s birthday.” Rhea stroked Ramil’s cheeks. Ramil’s face immediately
**The Past** (Part 4)“Mom, Dad, I’m just going to go see Arkie in his cage. I’m just going to feed him first,” Freya said. “Alright, daughter. Wait until Arkie finishes eating, or else another dog will fight him. I’ll just fix things here in the kitchen,” Rhea said. “Alright, mother.” Freya quickly hugged Ramil who was sitting on the chair. “Dad, do you want to go out with me?” Freya asked, smiling.“No, I’ll just be here. I miss looking at your mother.” He winked at Rhea who now couldn’t paint her face because of his cheesy lines. “Daddy is really … very sweet,” Freya said with a laugh before she ran out of their house. She looked at the door of Josefina’s house. Her head tilted slightly to the right. “It’s surprising. Miss Josie left their door open,” she whispered. “Maybe they just forgot to close.” She walked to the kennel of her dog, Arkie.Jackson quickly poured the gas he found on Josefina’s kitchen utensils.“I’m just going to scare dad’s mistress and then I’m going home.
**The Past** (Last Part)“What did you do? Why did you do that? How did you know where Josie lived? What got into your cunt and you did that? FÚCK, JACKSON!” Don Vandolf asked one after another. He tried to calm himself because of what happened. If Set hadn’t traced Jackson’s whereabouts, he wouldn’t have known that his son wasn’t in their mansion.“Stop asking me those shits, dad!” Jackson shouted.“Oh, and you’re taking responsibility! Do you really want to get hit, HUH?” Don Vandolf said angrily.“I thought you’re a gentleman, papa. I gave you my full respect without even knowing that you’re doing some miracle within this house! YOU’RE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR MISTRESS! YOU’RE REALLY STILL GROWING YOUR ATTITUDE!” the young Jackson cried loudly.Don Vandolf could not help but hear what he heard.“WHAT, DADDY? DON’T SAY YOU WILL DENY THAT IN FRONT OF ME? I SAW YOU AND THAT SNAKE KISSING EACH OTHER IN YOUR OWN BED, IN MOM’S BED! ARE WE NOT ENOUGH FOR YOU? DO WE NOT LOVE YOU? AND YOU WE
Jackson quickly released Yvette when Freya suddenly regained consciousness. He immediately approached Freya and stroked her hair."Y-you're awake. H-how are you feeling? Is something hurting you?" Jackson asked worriedly."I still feel a little dizzy," Freya replied. She frowned when she saw Yvette. "Who is she?" she asked."Uhm, I'm the daughter of the doctor that was assigned to you. He asked me to monitor your vitals on his behalf. Your nurse is also on lunch break," Yvette replied with a smile. She smiled as if nothing had happened between her and Jackson."Jackson?""W-what he said was true, Freya," Jackson stammered.‘Am I hallucinating, earlier? I saw Jackson holding this girl's neck,' Freya thought."Are you okay? Do you need anything?" Jackson asked again."I'm fine. Please call the doctor. I want to get out of here. I need to talk to the chief in person," Freya said while removing the dextrose from her hand."Freya, you can’t even if we want to. Please don't force yourself.
The number you have dialed is either unattended or out of coverage. Please try again later.Annoyed, Jacob pocketed his cell phone when he didn't contact Freya."Please answer my call, Freya," Jacob whispered. He got his phone from his pocket then he dialed her number eleven times but he got no answer from her. He tried it once more.The number you have dialed is either —"Fúck! I'm sick of this shit!" he shouted angrily into his cell phone. He put his hands on his head and hugged himself.Currently, a forensic pathologist is examining the child's body found along the street in España. Jacob knew the forensic pathologist because he, himself, contacted him to come to the town of Monte Carlos. The pathologist demanded a lot of compensation from Jacob because he was carrying his last supplies to the small town. That didn't matter to Jacob because what he wanted to know was what was the real cause of the child's death and if it was really his son. He repeatedly called Freya just to ask he
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