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
CHAPTER 25 PADABOG na initsa ni Mr. Williams ang hawak na dyaryo sa kanyang anak na si Victor. He found out the fist fight between Victor and Vladimir dahil sa sumbong ng gwardya. “Anong pumasok sa utak mo para awayin ang kapatid mo, Victor?!” “Nagsumbong ang bata,” bulong niya habang pangisi-ngisi. “Don’t fucking laugh, stupid!” “Nagsumbong ba siya? Parang bata naman. Simpleng suntukan reported pa sa’yo, Dad?” “Paano kung may makakita sa inyo at kayo naman ang pinagusapan?!” “Kasi mababahiran ang pangalan mo? Iyang anak niyo ang magaling. Hindi ba’t sa akin ang hotel and resort? Bakit pinakikialaman niya ang finances ng company ko? If I want to add some features, desisyon ko iyon at hindi niya dapat pakialaman!” “Dahil siya lang naman ang may concern sa mga pinaghirapan ko! Features like museum? Mas gugustohin ko ang business proposal ng kapatid mo na malagyan ng isa pang building para sa spot for Casino! Ni wala kang strategic plan, pagkatapos magmamalaki ka?” “What’s the
CHAPTER 25He was angry with Mr. Williams is holding the newspaper to his son Victor. He found out the fist fight between Victor and Vladimir due to the report of the guard."What entered your mind to fight with your brother, Victor?!""The boy reported," he whispered while grinning."Don't fucking laugh, stupid!"“Did he report? It's like a child. A simple fight still reported to you, Dad?""What if someone sees you and you're the one they're talking about?!""Because your name will be tarnished? Your son is the best. Isn't the hotel and resort mine? Why is he interfering with my company's finances? If I want to add some features, that's my decision and he shouldn't interfere!”"Because he is the only one who is concerned about what I worked for! Features like museum? I would prefer your brother's business proposal to have another building for the spot for Casino! You don't even have a strategic plan, then you become proud?”"What's the use of my name there if Vlad is the final decis
CHAPTER 26Maria was fast asleep in the new bed she laid on while Victor was still watching over her. He had searched several times for Maria's companions until the internal security told him that she went with different men."What kind of guardians are these? This young lady is celebrating her birthday and almost got raped?" Victor said angrily and stood up to leave Maria.He hadn't gone far but he heard her growl. When he turned around, he saw her hugging the pillow and stomping her legs."Hmmm, pa—ma," grumbled Maria.Victor slowly approached and sat next to Maria's seat. He was afraid to touch her skin because he might still be an opportunist and just take advantage of the girl's weakness."Hey, wake up. Ms. Maria, you are having a nightmare."Maria turned around and was surprised to see Victor's face up close."I'm sorry," Maria sat down and straightened her hair. Suddenly it stood up to drink water.Victor just watched her smooth movements, even her flawless legs. The young man
CHAPTER 27Victor is very tired in the kitchen because of his non-stop washing of dishes. Even if he wanted to be angry with his father, he couldn't do anything because he would hold all his money if he did something wrong."Brother!" A big voice greeted him so Victor stood up and went to his friend."Leo! How are you? Long time no see!""This is still handsome.""You're still windy!""Bro, I'm here for three days."Victor frowned and put his arm around his friend. "What do you mean? Are you hitting something here?"The two friends walked away from the crowded area until they exited the hotel. "I have a tip that Mr. Wong's drug runner is here. Professional and not really late. My duty is in the Visayas, but they need me here.""I'll help you.""Wait, that's strange? Why aren't you updated? Besides, why are you dusing?"Victor blinked and leaned against the wall. "You know my fucking father. He literally removed my name as the CEO that's why Victor's Hotel and Resort is just a display
CHAPTER 28 High rays of the sun woke Maria up, she slowly opened both eyes until she saw another room. He still remembers it from the moment he entered this room. He immediately looked at himself until he saw that he was wearing different clothes."Did he change my clothes?" Maria quickly got up and walked down the tunnel only to find Victor."Oh damn! Mary!" Victor exclaimed and the towel fell to the floor. Because of the effects of the drug last night, it was as if Maria was still floating on a cloud. He was just stunned by Victor while his whole body was naked. In a few seconds Maria was stunned, she woke up to the truth when Victor approached her and grabbed both shoulders then he turned her back and walked out of the walk in closet. "You drink your medicine, I prepared it after you take a shower, they might look for you." Maria is like a robot and willingly follows what Victor says. She ate her breakfast and also the medicine next to it. It was only then that what he saw ear
CHAPTER 29 It took Maria on the road at night to sell more goods. He continued to speed up the pedal to get to Victor's Hotel and Resort. She really wanted to come back here to see Victor again. "It's embarrassing and I'll be a mess..." he whispered and seemed to change his mind. She decided to turn her back but a fast motorcycle almost hit her. A loud sound of brakes echoed through the driveway of the hotel and resort. Maria lost her balance and was run over by a bicycle. “Ouch!” He exclaimed. "Fuck! Mary!” Maria's eyes widened because what she was looking for was right in front of her. The girl gulped when Victor removed the bike and set it aside then Victor quickly returned to her. "What are you doing? Many fast cars pass here. Besides, there is no u-turn! Luckily I was able to brake!” Victor shouted at him. Maria felt her blood slowly drop. He knew that his lips were pale so he bit them immediately. Victor is dead mad at what the girl did but de
CHAPTER 30An old house greeted Maria and Victor. A simple bungalow covered with white paint. It's obviously still being taken care of."Your house?" Maria asked.Victor still didn't look because Maria's chest was still visible on her shirt. He was ashamed to say this to the girl, so he kept quiet."Hey, I'm talking to you. Your house?""My mom. Her house.""Mom? Oh, he's there?""In the cemetery.""I'm sorry.""It's okay. Let's go," said Victor."I am going home.""What car will you use?""How do I get home?""Just stay here. I don't bite."The girl suddenly turned away and looked at Victor. "Come on, you're just a little kid!" Victor said angrily."Little kid? Kiss me!" Maria whispered to herself.As they entered the house. Maria noticed different kinds of old things. Old radio, books and a guitar."Does your mom like to read books?""Nope, he bought that for me.""Oh so you like to read?""Obviously.""It's good that you're always at the hotel?""Nothing. It's sad here.""How about
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