Mature content ahead; read or skip, your choice"Ask me anything thing Ruby but not that!" He exclaimed. And Ruby found it hard to understand why he cannot do just that."What does it take to make you leave me alone Lukas? Everytine I see you, I recall those things that happened and I want to hate you but at the same time , I cannot because I know you're not totally a bad person.." He sighed ." It's because you don't give the chance to hear my side, and understand I know, what I have done is unforgivable and I just cannot even forgive myself for what I have done.So I offer you marriage to make it right.""No I cannot accept that." She said it without thinking."Why not? for God's sake!" He said in desperation."I don't want to be trap in a loveless union, besides it will only gives you the right to legally claim your possession on me." She replied to whatever comes to her mind."You really hate me that much, Don't you?" She turned away.what does she really feel about Lukas? She must
"Mama can we go further away from here I want to swim like you." Jade said pleading with her mother put on her best smile."No baby it's too deep over there and there is a storm coming, We have to remove the safety nets and some structure so that it will not be destroyed. You stay here with granny Lola and stay away from trouble..""Okay . But how did you know that there is a storm? ""The weather man said." Ruby frown Jade is again on her endless queries."How did he know?" The child continue with her endless queries much to Ruby wanting to satisfy her questions she is running out of time."Tell you what my princess, you stay with aunt Lola she knows more compared to me. Now give me a kiss." The child obliged,and run inside the house searching for her grandmother.They spent the rest of the day removing and putting away the safety nets and everything that might get caught in the storm.When they finished she s
Lukas witness how the weather turn from nasty to worst he have never experienced the calm and inviting sea turn to angry with big waves and storm surges destroyed everything in it's path. He is holding Jade in his arms calming her of the frightening. Thunder and lightning.Ruby is busy attending to the evacuees compose of workers and people from neighboring land and sites. The wind howl almost the whole night coupled with the big rain drops constantly druming on the roof. When the storm past, the following morning. Ruby, Rafa together with some of the abled men surveyed what the storm has left behind .Lukas went with them keeping an eye on Ruby and Rafa."Chubs when are we going to put up the safety nets again?" Rafa enthusiastically asked Ruby trying to learned on how the resort is being run. Lukas on the other hand can't help but feel the tightening of his heartstrings every time he heard Ruby giggles with what Rafa says. He is thinking when will he experience the easy relatio
After the storm had ravage the area Lukas had a few lessons learned by watching how Ruby was able to manage the to reduce any risk facing the effects of the forces of nature.After the storm pass the incoming storm desintigrates and wasn't able to build up any more danger.With the companionship they have shared during and after the storm, Ruby was able to open up with Lukas but only with regards to the beach resorts affairs. "I can see that you are an excellent in managing the resort.Why don't you continue instead of handing in the reigns of running it to others."" I love the resort, Lukas but, I still have many thing I want to accomplish. Beside I want to be hands on Mom to Jade in her formative years.I want her to experience everything I had been deprived of when I was growing up, and I still very much in love with my books."" I'm jealous!" He said looking at her face" About what?" Confused she asked." About everything. You love, your resort , your books , you aspiration.even
Ruby got a call from her lawyer that an enermous sum of money And send to her account through his office to help reconstruct the bridge that was destroyed by the storm .She had appealed to her supporters for financial help to the reconstruction of the said bridge. She was so happy that they could begin to reconstrucit hoping to accomplish this in less than tree months. In time for the peak season for tourist and summer season."Who is this donor I want to thank him or her personally." " He doesn't want to disclose he wants to remain anonymous." Her lawyer declared"Okay can you relay my gratefulness to him or her for the big he!p in raising the amount needed to reconstruct.." " Sure Ruby and good luck."" Thank you Dexter." Ruby and Dexter friendship was compromised when he disclose her identity to Lukas. But Ruby is a forgiving person. So they started to rebuild what was compromised.Lukas and Judith returns later that day. He went to relay the message that Summer has to stay at t
Mature content ahead: risk it or skip it.Ruby look at the distance of the nearest island and aim away from it."why are we running away from the island? "Lukas is confused with her move."The tide is still high. If we go straight to it, our fuel will run out before we reached the island.and we will missed the sand bar." She explained while manuvering the boat."Why do we have to do that?" Lukas doesn't seem to understand the implications."The tide is fast receeding .if we used up our fuel before we reached the island we can go with the current and by chance reach the shore, if not we will glide against the tide until it is already shallow for us to lead the boat to the island. If we fail we might be heading to open sea where our boat won't stand a chance because we don't have fuel."" Now I see the case of 'The Missing Link' ." He said now he gets to see and experience what she had describes in her book."You read it?" "Yeah I have full collection of your books." " Even child
From where Ruby and Lukas location they can see the other boat started to slow down and two persons in the water. "What is happening?" Ruby wandered."Stay here let me take a look.." He went down the boat and walked through the sand bar that is slowly appearing on the surface of the water. When Judith saw Lukas approaching she immediately wave as in she needs to be rescued. Lukas ignored her and turn to the two persons in the water.Melanie with Rafa ,emerge from the water about a meter deep. The boat with Judith was stuck in the sand and unable to run."What happened Mel?" Ruby asked."She insisted in coming with us like a jealous housewife and making a lot of fuss.She push me in the water, to get hold of the binoculars..." Mel recounted everything that has taken place before they reach their location."We will settle this thing when we arrive at the main house." Ruby decided in annoyance."What happened to you
"Aunt Lola what is the matter? Why are you crying.? Are you In pain?" She was confused to see her aunt crying. She always perceived her as a strong not easily giving in to any difficulty."I'm sorry dear! I always wanted to be fair but I am apologize for the behavior of Judith." She wiped her tear stained eyes." You don't have to apologize aunt Lola, you are not responsible for her behavior." She assured her aunt." But I am responsible dear." Her aunt said.confused she asked ."What are saying? Why?""She is my responsibility, just like Jade to you."" Auntie, she is your daughter?" She just nodded and Ruby bit her lips."I have the the bad luck of falling in love with the wrong kind of person, before I knew it I was carrying his child. So I was afraid for the wrath and redicule of my family I turn to my sister to help me hide the truth.Layla and her husband just get married and they are in
" Mel you are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen! " Ruby burst into Melanie's room to check on everything for her friend's wedding day. "Not as beautiful as you were Ruby." Melanie readily smiled as she welcome her best friend thought thick and thin. "Well this is your special day, come to think of if I didn't have the chance to look at other brides for comparison you know. Even though I know I will still be partial to you." They both laughed. "Ruby I thank you from the bottom of my heart and beyond. I never knew I could be as happy and as fulfilled as now. It's all because of you." They both got teary eyed. "Non sense Mel! you are the most valuable person I ever had, you're more than a sister to me, You are a good person you deserve to be happy. Without you I will not be able to survive all the things that come my way." They both are happy to the thought that they can always count on each other to be there. "Oh gosh!! We are ruining our makeups You wouldn't want Nich
Days past the atmosphere of the resort return to normal guests was eventually increase and the management of the resort fall on the shoulders of Rafa. Ruby decided to live with Lukas in his mansion beside the resort, with Jade. Her parents stay in the main house , While Demi and Michael move to Los Angeles. Jane was acquitted with the crimes being charged against her base on lack of substancia evidences, with out Leonie's illegal detention case Jane became a free woman. Shel had decided to go back to the Capita city to work under Stella as her consultant in recruiting and training new models. But not before she came to visit the one person who started it all . "Hello Albert, how are you doing here in your luxurious room" She said taunting him. "What are you doing here Jane , if you have no use for me then set me free!" He weak and lifeless he challenged. "Why? You don't want it here?" If you want to eat? someone will serve you, if you want to watch a movie? you have you have a w
"You! What is the meaning of this?"He was shocked "Just what it is like to you. Albert!" She said with hatred in her eyes."Jane baby! You cannot do this to me?" He said trying for the last time to escape from the situation, by sweet talking Jane, but something in her appearance Albert realized that he messed up big time."To Leandro yes, to Cisco, maybe. But to you Albert I will kill you with my bare hands if given the chance.""So you are aware of my deepest secrets. He he he Thanks for your cooperation, my dear and thanks for doing business with you. I totally enjoyed it especially those panting and groaning under the sheets. He he he best I ever had. Ha ha ha ...!" He laughed heartily taunting her."You beast! You will pay for ruining my family! And using me." Jane tried to got hold of him, but Alex hold her back saying it was still dangerous. " Just let it be Jane. You will have your fill later." Alex advised her."What do you mean later?" He had a look of skepticism in his e
"What are you saying that it's difficult to get in the beach resort?" Leandro angrily asked his men. "Wasn't it a place for public?" " Boss they are thoroughly scanning the guest and the persons who made the reservation! " We have to present a lot of credentials to able to make a reservations" " Why? Did the resort elevated it's status as in five stars in hotels? " Ironically he sounded glad. " No boss they are just too much concern about security . Maybe it is much better to Abort the plans." His men made assumptions and suggestions but he won't hear of it he was determined to carry out the plan of taking over and get Lukas in his mercy. "Abort the plans! Are you out of your mind? Do you know how long and how much I have endured just to arrive this close to what I wanted all along?" He said displaying his scary demeanor and making gestures with his fingers that have his assistant tremble with fear. "No boss!" Scared he replied. " Then shut the fuck up! What about walk-ins?" H
When the door swung open she brought her hands down just an inch away from its target. When the intruder turn his head in her direction."What are you doing here?" Shocked she almost hit the person who would bring her to freedom."For someone who needs help. You don't show your gratitude well. Are you going to hit me with that?" Rafa look at the shoe Leonie attempted to hit him. "I am thankful alright! I was just shocked to have realized that it is not my captors before this hit you!" She said. "And do you think that will stop them or render them unconscious? " Rafa said making Leonie feel silly. "Sorry, I don't have anything else." She said apologetically "Come on let's get out of here! Before they return." Rafa led her out pulling her hands in a hurry.When they reach down stairs in the living room they were surprised to see Jane."Where do you think you are you going?" She snapped at them. "Isn't it obvious?" Rafa said. "To get away from your evil plans." "Don't make
"Where am I" Leonie wondered where she is, then memories came flooding in. She recalled coming to her boyfriend's apartment for a surprise. But in return she is the one who is the one surprised and hurt when she caught her niece Jane and her boyfriend doing it in his apartment. How she ever fell for that man is still baffled her. Jane how was she able to do it to her, as far as she she knows she was held captive as what she was told by Rafa and out of the goodness of her heart she treated her as a friend despite her intuition not to trust Jane.She introduced her to Leandro, but wait a minute for a short period of time she cannot believe that they were able to develop a relationship as intimate as that? Could it be that they already knew each other and all of this are just plain acting, but why? Leonie tried to find reasons to explain what exactly is happening? Leandro Grey he was a friend from another country they were friends online he is a plastic surgeon just like Rafa's
The next day after twenty four hours had past, Leonie was declared missing. Investigation was conducted by Lukas men shows that she was last seen getting into a taxi from Bruno's place. So they track down the taxi driver. He said where he had drop her off, and information came that she was seen getting in her boyfriend 's apartment but was not seen leaving."Lukas what if something has happened to Leonie?" She is worried something bad happened to her cousin and may not see her again."Let us just hope that there was nothing of that sort happened. My men confirmed that it was indeed Leandro Amor who posed as Leandro Grey."" Oh my!!! How did Leonie encountered such a shady character?" "These people choose their victims no matter what character they are much like a con artist, they blend very well to hook them. Your cousin was just an instrument so that he can infiltrate the family.I wouldn't be surprised if he will resort to marriage just to get close to their target." "What do
""So tell me Lukas what is the meaning of this?" Ruby furiously asked her husband about the video depicting Lukas molesting a woman."I'm sorry my precious! I have that video check it is authentic unlike some of the ones she showed me they are all edited. But this one I don't remember doing doing it." "What? What do you mean you don't remember? Who showed you this videos?"Lukas then explained everything about his first encounter with Jane, and the succeeding effort of Jane to destroy him. "So you mean to say that all this efforts is to destroy you? But why?""I have asked my man to traced her background in a little while we will receive the result. When I heard you and Rafa's discussion earlier I got suspicion that she is connected to Leandro Amor.""Who is Leandro Amor?" Ruby is getting dizzy with this so much information.""His father is the rival of my father. He assumed his father's position just as father handed to me the running of the gang But I refused and have his
Lukas was shocked to realized that the woman who framed him up is a relative of his wife. "Hello Lukas! Nice to see you again." Her greeting holds a malicious undertone accompanied with her body language.That never escape Ruby's observation."You know each other? " Ruby asked."Yes! We sort of bump at each other literally." Jane said. Ruby suddenly became suspicious with Lukas being quiet as if in trance."Babe , why are you silent is there something wrong? Are you hungry or tired?" Ruby ask to take Lukas away." Daddy! " Suddenly Jade came running to her father's wide arms. The father and daughter laugh with delight as Lukas scoop her up in his arms, and swing her around As Jane looks over. She has a certain expression that's unexplainable to Ruby."I just missed my baby." He was back to his old self.That day, Lukas was on his toes , he always on edge whenever Ruby's phone sounded or Jane approaches Ruby.He wanted to tell someone but he doesn't know whom to trust. He observe tha