"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
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
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
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
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
Chapter 1Maria’s POVI'm Maria Juliet Williams, a twenty-four year old English translator online of Korean Students in the morning, and at night a member of the SHOWGIRL group that men are obsessed with at Heaven's Bar. Not a pure blooded Filipina, I’m the only one with a foreign blood. We are the stars and everyone wants us to perform in HEAVEN’S STRIPPERS CLUB. I put aside my dream as a writer in Literature or Prose Poetry. I’m just a highschool graduate, because I can’t support my basic needs together with my school tuition fee. I tried to be a stripper when I was twenty two years old. My life was not that easy, I was hired as a call center agent. But still, the salary is not enough to support my needs , and the bank debt of my parents.Me and m
Chapter 2PRESENT 2015"What are you up to Maria when we leave here?" Cindy asked."Stripper as always, the show must go on." she answered while arranging things with Kitty.Kitty and Cindy met a decent man who accepted their past. They met two men and they’re brothers.“How I wish they had a third brother for me.” Maria laughed and then she sighed.“Don’t worry, you will find a guy who will love you.” Cindy said.“But Maria needs a rich man! Don’t you remember? She still has a bank debt!” Kitty uttered.
Chapter 3“You look, drunk bro? Did you sleep or did you drink all night until you got home?” Diether uttered. This is Robby’s cousin who got married so he had a Bachelor’s Party where he met Maria. Also, his partner in the Coconut Business of their family.“Ugh, yeah. I actually didn’t sleep. Can you do me a favor?” Robby asked his friend.“What Bro?”“Can I sleep here, inside the office?”“Wow! Are you a bad boy now, Robby? Like what the fuck, did you spend the night with a whore?” Diether asked.“The stripper made me like this,” He answered
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