CHAPTER 38ARRIVAL AFTERNOON.Victor had Maria and Cindy carry all their things to the new apartment.Maria was embarrassed because she couldn't get a penny out of it. From the apartment downpayment, one month, and elf truck rental was paid by Victor."I promise, we will pay you.""Don't stop. I'm fine."While the men were in the middle of removing. Cindy saw the incident. He immediately ran because he was also wondering why all their equipment was being removed from the house."Hey! Wait?!""Sister!" Mary's greetings. "How are you?""Wait... Wait, what's going on?""You were almost robbed last night and Maria called," replied Victor and winked at Maria as a sign not to tell the truth."Why did you call Victor? It's embarrassing and you've already helped us so many times!""As long as my girlfriend is fine, I will do everything for her."Cindy's eyes widened and suddenly pinched Maria."What did you say? Wait, I think I'm deaf?!""Sister... Because what.... I'm his girlfriend."Cindy
CHAPTER 39Maria couldn't believe that they had moved to a better home. Far from the estuary and far from polluted areas.He can now sleep in a proper bed and their things fit in the new residence."It's good and cheap here?""He's Victor's friend, Sister. It's good and I convinced him not to pay the monthly""Oh my gosh! You're so lucky! You'd think so? How many percent of the world are guys like that. If we're really just opportunists, we might have abused it."Maria just laughed while folding the clothes. "Sister, did sister Kitty call?"Cindy let out a heavy sigh before answering. "I don't know. I can't call her anymore! She called us, she can't be reached anymore. I don't know where in the world that girl is going to end up. I'm just worried about what might have happened to her. Especially that now there are so many victims of human trafficking.""I hope not. Let's wait for his call, maybe it's because he's busy.""Alright, I'm just going to eat and then I have to leave. As long
He heard another scream from the past that's why he forced himself to drink the medicine. The young man kept punching the floor even though his fist was red. No one cares even if the bone in the hand is swollen."R—Rose..." he whispered until she just lay on the floor.Tears slowly fell from his eyes as he looked at both hands. How he killed the man earlier and the cry of the woman asking for help were thrown in his mind.Vladimir's every breath became heavy until he got up and began to smoke his lungs. He took his electric marijuana cigarette and started to play a classic song. It was so loud and it was as if he wanted to be deaf just to not hear the woman's scream.A few minutes passed, he also slowed down and drank some wine. Started opening the laptop and went back to work as if nothing had happened."No one will enter my laboratory. Even if Narcotics and the Government try to disrupt my transaction, none of them will survive."His visit to Iloilo was interrupted by police stamps.
The young man is depressed because he just fell in love with a girl, especially for him that Maria is not an ordinary type of woman. As if he needed to protect her no matter what.“I miss her scent, her smile, her voice... especially her lips that I love to kiss. As soon as Leo and I catch the leader of this organization, I'll just walk away. I can forget about my family because they don't even consider me one of them."***The red and blue lights are FLICKING. Screaming, shouting and laughing at the youth as if there is no future. They inhale the smoke that surrounds them and their minds are clouded by the different types of drugs they consume."Sure! Is it always smoky in here?” Cindy asked while peeking back stage."Get used to it.""What is that and why is it smoky?""That's part of the party. It's still working," he lied.It's been a month since Cindy became a regular at work as a stripper at the White Coast Penthouse. He can say that the young people who enter here are burdened
The man just removed the rope from his hand but he still couldn't get up because of the extreme pain in his body."Your payment," it promised.Cindy was about to reach for the money when she suddenly dropped one thousand each on the floor.She felt humiliated but she tried to smile. "Thank you, sir."He tried to walk to wipe himself. She locked her self inside the bathroom and leaned against the wall. The girl is tough and doesn't cry even though her womanhood hurts a lot."You should be paid, you should be tough."It's been a few hours since he finished his duty. Cindy was still lying in bed staring at the man she loved when she was just starting out in this life.She fully thought that this man would take her seriously because every time he scolded her, she couldn't help but have sex. He believed in her flowery words that he would accept her despite her undressing in front of men."It's just a thought, I'm still in pain. There's no respect for me," he closed his eyes and remembered
Victor and Leo were wearing bullet proof vests and several high caliber guns were surrounding their bodies. Even some members of Narcotics. They have a different route apart from not being able to see Leo and Victor's face.They're both protected with guards from the Bureau because they are the head of the group. That's why the Narcotics Department followed the Bureau's plan."Call for back up when you need help, don't rush like you don't love your life, Victor," advised Frederico.The young man nodded and cocked his gun. "I'll be back for Maria. I promise, I'll be back after this battle," he whispered and went out with Leo."Agent one and two are arriving," Frederico radioed to the Narcotics Department personnel.The car started and they drove through the remote area to the factory. According to the source of the map. A person from PND came in as an employee to determine if the place is indeed a confirmed factory of the most dangerous drug, blue chewable drugs.Luckily, they found ou
Maria RUNS to the hospital because of the news that Cindy had an accident. The girl was crying while waiting in the emergency room."Nurse, Nurse!" The girl called. "What happened? Why is he in the emergency room?""As per the police report, ma'am, they were plowed into by a minibus that lost its brakes under the waiting shed. The police have some of your brother's belongings."Maria cried when she saw some people running to the hospital. The others are legless, their heads are broken and they are covered in blood."Sir! Sir! Where are my sister's things? Her name is Cindy!""This is it."Maria found Cindy's bag and immediately kissed it."It looks like these groceries are also his because based on the CCTV he was carrying them while running."Maria cried even more when she saw her favorite food inside the plastic."Sister, what am I going to do?". He cried.After several hours of Maria waiting, the Doctor came out with Cindy."Doc? How is he?""He will be taken to the ICU. Besides th
CHAPTER 45Maria EXITS from the shiny stage. His legs trembled as he stepped closer to the chair."What? Will that dance?" A man shouted.Maria is still holding the tapestry on her body."Go home you slut! Get rid of that!""Don't ruin our night!" Another man shouted.Chen stood up and was about to call Mama."Stop, let her dance," Vladimir stopped and stood up to better see the girl on the stage."Boo! Go away!""Maria! You dance for you sister Cindy!" Maman shouted behind him.Maria faced again and slowly sat in the chair. When she finally heard the music, she took off the tapestry and threw it at the men she was yelling at."Open your goddamn legs!"He didn't listen to the shouts of the men and just did what came into his mind.She finally danced, she held herself attractively. The men started cheering when he excused himself to dance the chair."Remove your mask! Remove your mask!" Men scream.Maria continued to grind and followed the movement of the light.Chen gasped as he happi
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