CHAPTER 16Gregorio was COUNTED and given two weeks by Zella's father to find the murderer of his son. Gregorio is very afraid that he will be erased from this world. There is no denying that this old man is powerful in all Mafia Organizations.And she knew he was just using her so she sold Zella to him as well.Gregorio of Arctic Mafia, known as a good strategist on how to court other drug lords in neighboring countries. That's why Zella's father also uses him because of his intelligence.Hot-headedness and constant sex is what it wants in return to put the demon in its soul to sleep. It seems that he destroyed Zella's body just to get what he wanted because he knew that the woman was also a woman.Gregorio was holding the things that Zella had left in his mansion. He was furious with himself for making the wrong decision to kill Otep's group."Bitch! Why can't I find it! Ugh! I wasn't thinking and I killed them immediately! Damn it!"Gregorio still searched inside Zella's room. Greg
CHAPTER 17NINE MONTHS LATERMaya was full but Dave remained silent. His wife didn't even have a hint of him or Fred. Maya went back and forth to Fred's house but she got nothing but shaking her head.Maya does not lose hope that Dave will come back to her. Today, he decided to go to the port of the ship because he heard of two ships from the United States that came to the Philippines. Maya is constantly waiting for her husband to return.“Dave, where have you been? You only pretended for a month and then you didn't write back. Fred doesn't talk to me anymore, he always avoids me and often doesn't even open the door. How about me and Maria? Do you love your child? Do you still love me?" Maya bent down and wiped both eyes.He still kissed their wedding ring and Maya ended up walking barefoot on the beach sand.Maya looks like a withered flower. The face is tired and the eyes are dark."I am the sun and you are the flower that gives me strength in order to live."Maya stopped walking wh
CHAPTER 17NINE MONTHS LATERMaya was full but Dave remained silent. His wife didn't even have a hint of him or Fred. Maya went back and forth to Fred's house but she got nothing but shaking her head.Maya does not lose hope that Dave will come back to her. Today, he decided to go to the port of the ship because he heard of two ships from the United States that came to the Philippines. Maya is constantly waiting for her husband to return.“Dave, where have you been? You only pretended for a month and then you didn't write back. Fred doesn't talk to me anymore, he always avoids me and often doesn't even open the door. How about me and Maria? Do you love your child? Do you still love me?" Maya bent down and wiped both eyes.He still kissed their wedding ring and Maya ended up walking barefoot on the beach sand.Maya looks like a withered flower. The face is tired and the eyes are dark."I am the sun and you are the flower that gives me strength in order to live."Maya stopped walking wh
CHAPTER 19 Unsettled and still flowing through Maya's entire body, the overwhelming fear that those chasing Dave will find them. A few weeks ago since Dave confessed about the Black Eagle mission, he still hasn't had a good night's sleep and keeps calling Dave to see if he's okay whenever he's not at their house. "Mom! Mom!" Maria called. "Son, come and eat," said Maya, so her son immediately followed. Fortunately, Maria has been transferred to the school where Maya teaches. Apart from the fact that other students always make his son hot."Mama, the good thing here is that it's very quiet and my classmates are kind," insisted the boy. "It's good. My fellow teachers here are also kind. Even their children who study here have good manners." "Mama, yes it is. I would like to participate in the writing contest." "Alright, I know you love writing." While the mother and daughter were in the middle of eating, Maria suddenly grabbed her tea."Are you okay son?" "Mama, I don't know if
CHAPTER 20"James, stay here.""Sister, I'm scared!""James, I'm just here for a moment, right? You stay here. I promise I'll be back."James nodded and Maria hid him behind then took the towel from the bag to cover his brother.From inside their home, Dave was showered with gunfire and here he was exchanging bullets.He tried to fight and took out the guns he had hidden."Fuck!" He screamed when he was hit in the left leg."Bomb this fucking place!" Screams from outside alerted Dave and tried to crawl."Dave! Dave!" Maya screamed when she saw her husband on the floor"Why did you come back?! Go away!""No, I'm not leaving you! We're going to fight them. I'm not leaving you Dave!" Maya cried."Maya, go out!""The children are waiting for you!"Maya insisted on pulling Dave so they could get out the back. He led his wife until she could walk at least a second.It was only a little while before they left the house when it suddenly exploded. Both of them fell on the grass due to the forc
CHAPTER 21At eight o'clock, they reached the dark alley. Maria and James are in a hurry because they will be caught by a vagrant in their barangay.When Maria turned the doorknob, she was surprised because the door was not locked. He quickly entered their residence and saw that nothing had changed. He also looked at the piggy bank under the bed and it was still there with the titles of their land and business in Ilo-Ilo.Maria just helped James in the shower until his brother was put to bed. Later, he entered the bathroom to take a shower.He is young and his body is gradually taking shape. He was always mistaken for older than his age because of the physique and height he got from his father.When Maria came out of their toilet. He sat next to James and began to read the notebook. He collected novels and poems for his parents.He kept turning the page until he saw the photo of their family. Maria's tears flowed as she covered her mouth."Mom, Pa. It's hard. It's hard for me."Waking
Five years later."Mary!" A loud cry drew the girl's attention. He let go of the clothes he was holding and washed his hands to remove the excess foam from his hands."What is it?" Welcome him."Tisay! Come here!" It exclaims.It took a shiny dress from inside the green plastic and attached it to Maria's body."Look Cindy! Maria is beautiful!""You're right, Kitty! Look at it, it seems like it's about to debut!"Maria just smiled and took off the vestida then put it back in the plastic. "Thank you, but I don't need it anymore. I don't plan to celebrate either.""Come on? What are you doing? We even took a leave from work!" Kitty complained."Yes! Let's eat at the newly opened fast food in the other barangay!" Cindy added."Don't worry. I'm really fine. One more thing and I have a duty.""Hey, that's weird. You've done nothing but work. We're not milking you? Where's your money going?""I'm saving because I want to study.""Hey, life is difficult. But go ahead if that's what you want.
CHAPTER 23 Darkness FALLS and different colors of light come on. Cindy and Kitty start grinding on a few hundred men at the Nightclub to earn money. Throwing money. Touched by lustful men. This is the life that the two young women have lived because for them they have no talent and the only investment is beauty. Men wanted to bed them left and right, but none of them did it. The club they work at is called the cheapest club because only anyone enters it. They are lucky if someone throws a thousand or sticks a tip in their chest for that amount When they got off the stage, they were sweating profusely and their lipstick was melting. The two women went straight to the dressing room and caught up with the group of women. "What is that?" Kitty. "Can we gossip?" Cindy. "Oh, you two are the only ones who don't know." "What is that girl?" asked Cindy. “Whitecoast Penthouse has a lot to offer. There is an audition for strippers on the second. What they want
FINALA scream and a loud laugh woke Maria up. When he looked at the clock, it was only five in the morning. Maria immediately got up and saw that she was wearing Victor's clothes. He bit his lip because he remembered what happened."Damn, this isn't a dream."Maria walked quickly and saw Luciano swimming while Victor was waiting."Mommy!""Good morning, Maria," Victor greeted shyly"Good morning, son, Victor. Have you eaten? Is it still morning?""Yep, he was hungry so I ordered food. You can eat there."Maria followed and went straight to the dining table. He was constantly biting his lips while smiling."It's good to be fragile. You're more popular now, I have many rivals," said Maria in the air while kicking her leg.He thought about what they had done last night. They were hanged several times because of Luciano's purchase, so they also stopped. Maria laughed even more while eating a burger."What are you laughing at?""Oh kiki! It's Victor!""Kiki? What are you talking about? Is
Maria could NOT breathe properly while riding inside the car. It was as if it was a stump and the eyes were straight on the road."Where are we going?""Ah, to my hotel. You can play there.""Really Victor?""We're going home too.""No, both of you will stay with me," he ordered authoritatively.Maria didn't calm down and until they got out of the car, she just followed Victor. She was still carrying their son so she was afraid of what Victor would say."When they arrived inside the room. Luciano was jumping on the bed which was very big. He was very happy because there was a pool inside the room."Put him to bed after he takes a bath. We have a lot to talk about.""O—okay."Maria followed and wiped Luciano. Maria only changed the one pair of shorts and shirt to her son."Mom, are you going to sleep now?""Yes, because you are tired. Tomorrow we will swim in the pool."Victor can only feel what the mother and daughter are talking about. Luciano constantly kisses his mother so Victor's
A few weeks ago, Maria could hear her students repeatedly talking about Victor going to the Philippines. She is trying to close her heart and mind again because she sealed the misunderstanding that Victor married.Maria thought and suddenly approached the two students."What's the ending of that?"The two young women stared because they were surprised by Maria's approach. Because it was strict in teaching, they were shocked that Mary was as meek as a sheep."Is he married?"His student frowned. "Oh, no, ma'am. Your hero is still single. It's only open ending until then. It's hanging.""That's right! Because after he and Marie broke up, that's when his life in another country started after that, the ending says. He stayed single because Marie was said to be the first and last woman in his life."It was as if there were butterflies in Maria's stomach when she heard her student's story. He wants to laugh so hard and get so excited."Ma'am, do you have a fever? Why are you blushing?""Huh
EARLY Victor's secretary received a flood of emails. It prioritized the important until Maria's email was read. She immediately deleted it apart from the fact that she didn't understand it."Steff, do I have a meeting today?""Ah, yes sir. The Filipino coaches will wait for you at eight in the morning.""Okay."Victor returned to his desk and saw a wedding ring there."You are just a design. Why did I buy this wedding ring if I don't have a sweetheart?"Victor scratched his senses and looked at his meeting. Until he saw the proposal and subject of the meeting."Book launch in the Philippines?" Victor winced and leaned back. He plays with the pen as he wonders if he should accept it."Do I need to visit my country? Okay— I will just visit. There is no reason to stay there."Time ran until the gathering began. The young man's book launch was discussed in different parts of the mall. Victor accepted it because he found out that his book is also enjoyed in the Philippines. He never had to
"MOM!"Luciano let out a loud cry when he saw his mother coming."I've got five stars!""Oh, my son is great.""Where's papa Leo? Did he tell him about my six stars?"Maria was happy and kissed Luciano on the forehead"Luci, Papa Leo is still at work. He'll be home later.""Oh, okay Mom."Luciano hurriedly climbed into their car. It has been five years since Maria gave birth. Maria completed the course and continued teaching. The bitterness of yesterday was buried in oblivion and was replaced by much joy, abundant life for Maria and her son.Leo and Maria became friends. Leo approached Maria when he learned the true story of Victor's life. Leo felt sorry for his friend. So when he found out that Maria was pregnant with Victor, the young man made up for his lack of a friend."Papa Leo!""Hey!""I thought you were still busy?" Maria asked."Ohh, no! I am not. How is our baby boy?""It's okay! Where's my six star?""Here!"Leo held out the new toy for Luciano. Luciano was very happy and
Maria's body is HEAVY and bought. But when he turned around, there was no one next to him. The girl got up and went straight to the bathroom to look at the clothes."Where's the clothes k—"Maria stopped talking when she saw a paperbag. She immediately opened it and saw a shirt and shorts including an undergarment.As Maria took off her clothes, the piece of paper fell.'Maria, I thank you for trusting me with a short period of time. This one night made me realize that, if you truly love someone, you need to set them free. Love is genuinely a mix of sacrifice and selflessness. And by this time, I will do your request. I will forget everything about us, everything about you. You are the biggest lesson I have ever learned in my life. We were like cigarettes, it would burn, it would give you satisfaction, it would make you addicted but in the end, we became smoke, everything will fade away. Please take care of yourself. Thank you for lending me this house.'Maria also saw the key to the
A week has passed since Victor was released. He didn't even want to accept the money James gave, but he insisted. He wanted him to start a new life. James made sure Cheng was safe in hell. It was against the law but he ended her life.He also made sure that the safety of his sister and Victor would be taken care of once he left the PhilippinesVictor is still waiting for his passport and clearance. Then he was able to leave the Philippines. The record of his name is being cleared so that there will be no problems with immigrations.Five repeated knocks awakened Victor's soul. He dropped the laptop and started to stand up to open the door. As he found out, it was Liam who was knocking on the door."Liam!""Sir!""Glad to see you again. Come and enter."The young man continued and that's when Liam saw Victor's simple lifestyle. A simple interior design in a peaceful subdivision."Good and you have gone to see me.""Of course, sir. Why do you seem to be saying goodbye?""Maybe my clearan
"Sir! Maria is inside the hospital!" Cindy started on the other line."What?!"James was worried about what his sister would do. The young man immediately called the staff to alert Maria.Maria is slowly walking using the fire exit going to the rooftop. He was not himself and only tears were falling in his eyes.While James's staff was going around the entire hospital, they found Maria. The girl did not calm down so she just stood in front of the guards."Sister! Damn, why did you leave so casually? You know how dangerous it is, we'll just catch Cheng."Maria was speechless and pulled out the recovered gun from her pocket.""I don't need this. I can't even shoot him or kill him. All I can do is to free him.""Sister."James felt sorry for his brother that's why he kissed him very tightly. Maria's crying continued."Re-open his case. I want to live in peace James. I don't want this feeling. I'm like a prisoner who can't escape.""I will do everything to exonerate Victor. Because I also
James COLLECTED all the documents he needed to catch Cheng for good. Cindy put down the answer she squeezed from Liam."Who is this from?""Liam's.""Seriously? Where did you find him?""I made a secret plan, I am sorry sir. Because my feet and hands are itchy in the truth. I know Victor is good. I also went to Mariveles and Subic. I saw Leo. I did not expect that but sort of this research was from him. I took the more delicate case that he didn't know about. Until I also saw Liam hiding. Leo was going to kill him because until now, Leo is still blind to the wrong findings evidence. That's all lacking. He has a lot of hatred for Victor because his parents died. And Black Eagle is the one who did it. Like you and Maria, he also comes from parents who are supporters of the Mafia Boss. He faked his identity to hunt down if who is the enemy. He hates Victor so much, to the bone. So I have a strong feeling that he is the one who has the order to stab Victor or kill him completely. That's j