True to Axis' words, we traveled at 3 in the afternoon. After three hours and a half, we arrived in Batangas. Before going to the rest house, we first bought some groceries and such that we will need.
As we went to the seaside, there was a boatman supporting us. After minutes of paddling, we went off the boat as we arrived at Axis' private rest house. Long shoreline complete with white sand welcomed us. I missed the breezy feeling in this place.
We placed our things and everything on top of the table. Later, I went inside the room I used before and there I change my dress.
"Go get change. I'll be the one to cook." I told Axis. He hasn't change yet since we arrived here. He just went straight to the kitchen to cook because it's already seven in the evening.
Axis did what I told him and he let me cook what he has started in the kitchen. I just heard him turn on the television in the living room. Minutes of cooking, I called him so we could eat together.
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We went deeper to the sea and then we went up together. Both of us were panting, needing air because of the time we spent under the sea. While Axis is dragging me earlier, we didn't realize that we reached the middle of the sea. In our spot from here, the rest house is too small to look at. Because of Axis' doings, we have come a long way here."Let's go back." We started swimming again to get back to the sand. My body felt tired as we got back to the rest house. Axis offered me a towel and I took a bath to get dressed."Tired?""Yeah." We just had our dinner after that and we fell asleep quickly due to the fatigue in our bodies.The next day I woke up late. Morning sunshine greeted me. Wearing my robe, I went to the glass window and examined the clear sea below. After that, we had our breakfast together.Axis and I have been here for almost a week now. We indeed had so much time to refresh and relaxed ourselves. Thanks to him for bringing me here. Tomo
I sat at the dining table while staring at Axis with his back turned. My elbow rested on the table while my left hand was on my chin, watching him.We're here in my kitchen. Axis insisted on cooking. When he came home from work, he went straight here. He just removed his long sleeve and coat. Now he is wearing only a white sando, slacks and a black apron.Every time he moves, his mucles flex. His arms became more and more tense. Back when we were in Batangas, he also cooked. The way he moves inside my kitchen, I'm wondering if he also loves cooking. I just don't know if he just knows how to cook or he's really good at it.I love you Yasha Reese. That words of his suddenly cross on my mind when I remember what happened in Batangas. My face instantly flushed red. Until now I still can't believe what happened there and it is so hard to absorb everything especially that we are now officially on. Gosh! I can't help but smile. This man was mine now.As I fantasized
"Son, what is it then? When do you plan to get married?" Uncle Fordee butted in and I couldn't help but blush. They really want us to get married now, huh?"Mom, Dad, Aunt and Uncle," Axis started his introduction after facing our parents, then he held my hand resting on my leg. "First thing first, we are now in a relationship. Yasha Reese is now my girlfriend and—""Seriously, son? You're already engaged yet you're telling us that Yasha's your girlfriend? How come?" Uncle Fordee asked him.I can see confusion in their eyes now especially my Mom and Aunt Ally. Of course, what they really knew is that we're both engaged and that's the reason why they won't believe in Axis saying that I am his girlfriend now. They really thought I am Axis' fiancee and that he is my fiance."That's what we want to clear about. Yasha Reese is not yet my fiancee, but don't worry, I'm gonna make her my wife soon." Axis answered straight and I bit my lower lip.Those words of
Just after eating my lunch, I went straight to Starlight studio. We really had to finish this photoshoot now because it has been postponed this long due to my absences. I'm just glad that the Starlight team was so understandable."Mami Fin." I greeted when I saw her."Oh, hija. It's nice seeing you again," she answered back. "How's your vacation?""It went well, Mami Fin," I replied happily because I really had this long and happy vacation. "I'm sorry, Mami. The magazine has been published already if it's not because—""Come on, hija. We understand you. I know you need time for yourself, too. The month is not over yet and the shoot we'll be taking today is for summer. Don't worry," she explained and smiled at me.I am the Starlight Supermodel for more than five years now and I don't want to disappoint Mami Fin and the whole team that's why as much as possible, I always give my best."Hija, after the shoot I'll be giving you some endorsement.
I changed my outfit into white cotton poplin tie front paired with black sexy shorts and my hair was tied up into a bun while Axis wore an open shirts with shorts. The backdrop was changed also into a beach-like. We looked like we were on the beach. The effects were just so damn perfect.Axis placed his hand on his pocket while his other hand snake on my small waist. The photographer never commands us what to do. It's Axis who does the poses and I'm just doing the things I'm supposed to do. I also snake my arms on his nape and looked at the camera while Axis was just looking at me.Next, we wore an aviator glasses and I did a piggy back ride on him. We also had the holding hands together, assuming that we were walking since we only use the backdrop."I'll carry you," he informed."What do you—Axis!" I just grabbed him tightly by the neck when he really carried me, and this guy carried me like no one's watching us."What are you doing?" I asked in
I'm inside the supermarket right now and I am putting different grocery stock on my cart. I'm alone. Axis was not with me. If ever he's here, probably we will just argue on what should and not to buy.I remember the moment he brought me here or he dragged me rather just to buy stocks for his unit. That moment, he picked me up unexpectedly and we end up arguing inside the market. As usual.—Flashback—Axis took a push cart and handed it to me. "Maybe you've forgotten why we came here. You know, you owe me your life," he said with sarcasm and that made me piss already. Argh! If only he hasn't saved me!Everything I see which can be put in the refrigerator, I put in the cart. Leave it there, as if I'm the one to pay. I'm really pissed right now!"Done." I told him after filling his cart with mixed items.He looked at the contents of the cart and his nose almost steamed in annoyance. "Seriously woman?" he asked frustratedly.I also l
Even though we're miles away from each other, Axis always calls me despite his busy schedule. There's a time that he'll call me late but I understand it. He was always saying sorry though he shouldn't have. Of course, I understand his part.There's also a time that I wanted to call him, but I always restrain myself in the end. I know how busy he is and I'm afraid that when I call him, maybe he was still in the meeting and I don't want to interrupt or disturb him just because of my desire in wanting to hear his voice.That's why when he had our phone conversation last week, we decided that it's him who will call to avoid uncertainties.[I got the deal, Yasha!] He happily opened up to me. Even though we're only seeing each other in the phone screen, I can tell that his smiles reached his eyes."I'm so happy for you!" I joyfully replied.[It's all because of you. So, thank you Yasha.] My forehead furrowed at what he said."Me? I did nothing, Ax
"Wow Yasha Reese Heuson! You went to Bohol without even informing me?" Aishi growled at me, and yeah, she just came here in my unit to scold me."How'd you know?" I asked while closing the door and followed her in the living room."You're asking me that? Really? Of course, your pictures are already scattered in various articles." Her voice was still on her high tone. "Next time, at least tell it to me. I am your manager yet I don't even know your whereabouts! And can you please tell me where you're going next time? You went there alone? My gosh!" She was fanning herself and I just had my eyes closed."Calm down, will you? I went back here safe and sound. And seriously Aishi? I'm a normal person. I don't need any assistance. I also need time for myself.""I know, but that doesn't mean you're going somewhere without me knowing. And yes, you're a normal person but it doesn't change the fact that everybody knows you! You're not just a public figure for nothing, Y
Axis released one of my hands and stroke my cheek. I just stood quietly and just stared at him. Every word he says seemed to seal in my heart. Every opening of his mouth seemed to remind me how things between us started.My heart is beating so fast and it doesn't want to stop. Maybe because it was Axis who said all those words, and it's Axis—the guy who can only make my heart beats fast like this.Unannounced, he suddenly kneeled in front of me and I don't know how to stop my emotions anymore. Locking my eyes into his, he took out a small box on his pocket and as he opened it, a 10 carat chopard blue diamond ring with micro pave diamonds popped up in front of me. My tears just flowed as I stared straight at him."From this exact place and exact spot, and just like the same day when I first encounter you... Yasha Reese Heuson, I want you to marry me." I couldn't hold back my tears.He's right. This place is where it all started. This place is where
"On your pose." The photographer instructed Yasha and she has to follow what was being instructed to her. She's wearing a beige modified A-line gown, showing a dreamy and whimsical look on the camera.After all the things that happened, she is back to the thing she really wants to do, a place where she fits perfectly, that is the modeling industry and they are now rushing things for her 10th anniversary.Done with the laborious preparation they had, the day came for her agency to launch the magazine cover they had prepared.‘Yasha Reese Heuson graces the cover of the highly anticipated three-cover special of the Big Fashion Issue of Starlight Modeling Agency, celebrating her come back in the modeling industry as they launch their newest 10th anniversary magazine cover.’After all the trials she has gone through, at times when everyone is feasting her name because of the news related to her, despite the events where almost everyone has turned away and judged h
Axis' Point of ViewTime quickly passed by. I'm grateful that Yasha and I surpassed those things that happened between the two of us. For the second time around, issue about us came out again, but unlike before were people bombarded us especially Yasha with hateful comments, the reason of our previous issue is now being discussed.People learned that those things that happened were part of our sacrifices. As much as I want them not to bring back the topic, I can't control their thinking. In every issue, people always have their own point of view. So I can't blame them for whatever they want to say."Lando, how's my schedule today?""Sir, you are free the whole day," he answered.Lando was my new secretary. Regarding what happened with Angeli, I have to find for a new one as her replacement. I'm disappointed with her, but I actually understood her because she, me, and Yasha went through the same thing at Kelly's hands.About Lando, yes
For all the things Kelly Jocson had caused me, I abhor her, but thanks to her unsuccessful plan anyway. If it wasn't because of her stupidity, I should not have known Axis.That stupidity of hers is the reason why I have Axis in my life now, so despite the sufferings and the troubles she brought to us, that's one of the things I can be thankful for all she did.I left Angeli and Honeyleth after talking to them. If they're asking for my forgiveness, I could give it to them, but not at this moment. I understand them. I know all of us will do things even if it's against our will just to protect our loved ones. From the decision they made, I also understand them.I can actually forgive them, but what they did to me was really painful and they deserve to pay for the mistakes they made. I will go to them myself when my heart is ready to forgive them, but not now."Axis, hey! Get off me, will you? I might get burn." I laughed while trying to push him away.&nbs
"No. That's impossible! You can't do this to me, can you?" I couldn't find the right words to ask. This is not true. They are just fooling me."Ma'am Reese, s-sorry." And it was as if cold water had been poured on me when she said that. Sorry? Does that mean it's really true?"W-what? Why? What did I do to you? Tell me, what did I do to you?" My tears were already falling."Ma'am Reese, sorry. S-sorry." She apologized. She tried to hold my hand but I backed away from her."What's my fault with you?! Tell me, what's my fault with you, Honeyleth? Why are you doing this to me?!" I couldn't help but let out the resentment I was feeling.My gaze shifted between the two of them—Angeli and Honeyleth. Of all the people who can do this to me, why them? Why did they do this to me? How could they?"W-why? Tell me... why? I treated you like my family even though I'm not related to you. I've been a good person to the both of you, but why is this? Why did
"Do you know how dangerous that offer is? What if they killed you?You don't know who those men were! What if they did something to you knowing that you went there alone—" I immediately hugged Axis tightly and that caused him to stop talking."I don't mind how dangerous it was. I can say that everything is now okay, Axis. That is what all I want, to make everything all fine. I once sacrificed for your sake and I will not hesitate to do it again for you." I felt Axis hug me in return. I don't know how many minutes had passed since we had just hugged each other."I was afraid because of what you did, but you don't have any idea how proud I was woman." He gently stroke my hair and I squeezed my body to him even harder.All trials and tribulations have endings but that won't end if you don't fight back.I didn't stay long in the hospital after I woke up. To be honest, I'm so sick of it. Hopefully, this is really my last stay here because over the past few months,
Yasha slowly opened her eyes. With the strange yet familiar smell surrounding her, she knew she was inside the hospital again. She got up immediately but someone stopped him."Please, baby. Don't be such a hardheaded." She looked to her left and there she saw Axis next to her."What happened? Why am I here again? And Kelly, where is she? Did she escape again?" She continuously asked."Calm down woman, okay? Don't worry, your condition is okay and about Kelly, she's in the other room. They just need to clean up the graffiti she got. There were policemen guarding her and after her treatment, she will be directed to the precinct." She breathed a sigh of relief. After the sacrifices she had made, she did not know if Kelly would ever escape again.The doctor told her she was okay. She only lost consciousness because that was the effect of Kelly hitting her head. Fortunately, no infection had developed especially since she had just recovered from comatose.Wh
"Since we are complete here, why not hear my short story?" Kelly interfered. Her already trembling hand had become calm. She's holding the gun firmly now and her eyes were filled in wrath."There was these two people wherein both of their accounts were hacked. You know someone planned everything but unfortunately, the person she hired mistakenly hacked this girl's account. But she didn't mind though. She still continued her plan." Kelly started and the way she's holding the gun, it's as if she's stopping herself from the anger rummaging in her system."Then one day, they rushed her father in the hospital. Their company was also put in bankruptcy and the only way to keep it was to get this boy's help." A pair of crystal clear water dropped from her eyes."She's desperate to get what she wants that's why she threatened the boy to kill the woman he loves if he won't agree to her plan. And on the other hand, she also threatened the woman that she will kill the boy she
Third Person Point of ViewYasha pulled over the car in a fast speed. She doesn't care anymore. From that day on she had a hunch who was responsible for all this, but she did not know why it all came to this. Yes, she already had a hunch who's the hacker and it's not a he, but a she.What is her fault? What did she do to make her do this? Yasha still couldn't believe what was happening. She could not imagine nor remember what was the main reason for the hacker to be like this towards her.On the other hand, Axis is there, sitting in a chair, with his eyes blindfolded, his mouth closed, and his hands and feet were both tied.One hand violently removed the covering of his eyes and mouth. Axis then saw that he was surrounded by countless men having a muscular body, but all the more he could not believe the woman who's now walking towards his direction."What the fuck?" Axis can't believe what he was seeing, but the woman just grinned back at him before bow