"Holy crap!" Judie exclaimed, leaving both Lou and me startled.We were currently in the studio café. Following our scene with Wendy earlier this morning, nothing had changed. We were each going about our own lives.Worry was evident on Judie's face as she glanced at me, intensifying my nerves, especially since she was engrossed in her cellphone. It was probably another internet issue."Why?" I asked, and she gently passed me her cellphone. Lou and I immediately inquired about the situation."Oh my goodness," Lou exclaimed, seizing the phone and scrolling through Twitter."That's you and Grantt, right?" Judie confirmed with a nod. I simply nodded back. "Why don't you two exercise more caution?""I was wearing a mask, so it's their problem," I replied with resignation. I was weary of these recurrent scandals involving Grantt."See? I told you, didn't I? Wendy won't just remain passive when she finds out. This marks the beginning of her smear campaign against you and Grantt. That brat!"
I observed in amazement as Grantt diligently cleaned our living room. It wasn't particularly messy, but for some reason, he had decided to rearrange the furniture again and mentioned that he planned to change the flowers in the vase later. It was clear that he had intentions of inviting me out for a relaxing evening, as he expressed a desire to unwind after the cleaning.With the assistance of Ate Pia, Lou, and Judie, the agency successfully released a statement announcing Grantt's hiatus. They believed this was the best way for us to temporarily avoid the gossip surrounding us. The mystery of who had started the rumor about a third person in Wendy and Grantt's relationship remained unsolved, as they hadn't revealed the identity of this alleged third party. At the moment, it was all just speculation circulating on the internet."Grantt," I called out to him, a sudden recollection dawning on me.Due to our hectic schedule in recent weeks due to Venice's album release, I hadn't yet had
I retrieved my old laptop, which had been stashed away at the bottom of my drawer, and attempted to power it up. I grinned when it still functioned. Before abandoning it, I had removed the password for quicker access.I immediately opened Gmail and checked my old accounts. I missed the days when I'd spend hours staring at this laptop screen, typing messages to Greel.Using this laptop, I used to enjoy accessing social media more than on my cellphone. Besides, exchanging messages on Gmail was more engaging than using social media accounts, especially during the era of celebrities' account hacking.As I scrolled through, my attention was arrested by a message from Greel. I blinked, placing a hand over my chest due to the sudden intensity of my heartbeat. I even swallowed hard. I couldn't recall ever leaving any unread messages from Greel. I had read and reread them all before storing this laptop away.Despite my racing heart and anxiety, I gathered the courage to open the message and pr
"D-dead what? Stop lying to me, Grantt! I don't want to know anything but the truth!" I let out a loud bellow as I crumpled to the floor. My heart pounded deafeningly, and the pain was overwhelming.I couldn't believe what he had just said. Greel couldn't be dead. I'd rather see his sibling now and have a conversation than accept that he's really gone.No, Yongsann. He's just lying. He's only trying to hurt you."You're just lying, right?! Don't do this to me, Grantt!" I implored, my voice filled with desperation. He averted his gaze, his jaw clenched."Just calm down first, Yong," he said with no emotion."Calm down? Screw you, Grantt! How am I supposed to calm down, huh?!""I don't know how you'll calm down either! I don't even know why you're acting this way. We were perfectly fine earlier, and now you're confronting me like this.""But you said Greel is dead, right?!""Yes, and I'm telling you the truth, Yongsann, and it's not my fault if you can't accept it," he stressed. This ti
"You're kind of overreacting, girl. Just because Grantt knows about Greel's disappearance doesn't automatically make him the culprit, tsk," Sab commented after I shared the argument between Grantt and me."If it's not him, then who is it? Aren't these pieces of evidence enough for me to think that he might be the one responsible?""Shhh, slow down, darling. You're acting like an advanced detective, aren't you?""I'm not overthinking, Sabrina. Without these, do you think I'd be paranoid?""Did you base all of this on these clues, right? If so, why did you even bring me here if you already have hard evidence? Why didn't you just report it to the police?""Just to make sure...""See? After venting all your emotions to Grantt, you're still not sure if it's true, right?""Well, I just want to know the truth," I said, full of resentment. I couldn't help but be disappointed with her sarcasm."You're Grant's wife, you have a history with Greel, and he's his brother. What do you think he'll fe
I reclined on the sofa, allowing my tears to stream freely. It felt as though I had been transported back to the day I discovered Greel had left the country, but this time, the pain was even more profound and burdensome.Why did this have to happen just when things were finally getting better for us? Do I truly not deserve happiness? Is it really over for certain?My thoughts came to a halt as I heard the door open. I slowly sat up, and my jaw dropped when I spotted Wendy with Grantt.I blinked a few times, desperately hoping it was a mirage, but it was all too real. The woman was indeed in our home.Wendy and I locked eyes, but she remained silent. My gaze drifted to her hand resting on Grantt's arm. I swallowed hard, discreetly trying to fix my disheveled hair.Meanwhile, Grantt acted as if he couldn't see me. In an instant, he reverted to the same old Grantt I knew, seemingly indifferent to my presence as long as he was with his singing partner.Wendy and I were undoubtedly experie
"Breathe in, breathe out," Sab commanded, and I followed her lead. I leaned back and closed my eyes. "Do you want me to come to you?""No," I replied without hesitation.I'm well aware of the complexities of this woman's psyche. When she discovers that Wendy is here at our place, that woman won't leave without some emotional scars. She detests the GraWen love team, claiming it's just a byproduct of our seemingly pointless married life with Grantt."What's the good news you're referring to?" I inquired, attempting to shift the conversation.I remained in my car because I lacked the strength to drive myself. In this state of physical and emotional frailty, it's best not to let my feelings get the best of me, as the results might not be favorable."They simply used voice samples of Grantt and Greel to enhance the recording's authenticity. As for the pictures, they were taken in Gomez's Practice Room. They also utilized tools to make the altercation between the two appear more serious and
He chuckled slightly and averted his gaze. "You said 'love' and not 'loved.' Present tense, right?" He met my gaze. "Where do I stand in all of this, Yongsann? I've repeatedly asked if you still love him, and now I understand how you truly feel."The tone of his speech matched mine, heavy with pain and resentment. In this moment, we both act selfishly. He's considering his feelings, and I am too. We're feeling the same emotions but struggling to comprehend each other."Do you understand the pain I'm feeling right now? No, right? You'll never understand it!" I retorted, filled with bitterness as tears continued to flow down my cheeks. It felt like I was dying over and over again."And do you think you'll understand what I am feeling right now as well? You really love him, don't you? I can't ever replace him in your heart. I understand the pain you're going through, Yong. Believe me or not, our pain is no different right now. You hurt because of Greel, and I'm hurt because of you."Befo
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING THIS ONE. ~~~~~~RECAP CHAPTER~~~~~~~_____________________"Let's get a divorce, Yongsann," he said rudely as he entered our room. It was still early in the morning, but those irritating words greeted me."I haven't had a decent night's sleep since your concert ended, Grantt. Do you even have the slightest concern to ask how I'm doing?" I shouted, my voice filled with frustration.This guy has a knack for pushing my buttons. Despite my enduring patience, he consistently manages to find new and exasperating ways to drain it, like a relentless mosquito buzzing around, testing the limits of my sanity.It has been two days since his 4th-anniversary concert ended, and immediately after, he left without a word, not saying where he was going.As his manager, I wanted to report him as a missing person if I hadn't seen his post yesterday morning with his non-celebrity friends and his famous singing partner, Wendy. Like, what the hell is wrong with him? Even if h
•••••••EPILOGUE••••••••————————————"Is this your house?" Grantt asked as we got off.I brought him to Sabrina's house in Antipolo. The truth is, I've been nervous since earlier. Now, I have to confess to him about Graxylla."Oh, this is Sabrina's house," I answered while trying to calm myself."Oh, can we go back to our house in Tagaytay? I talked to Mommy, and she's fine with that. She also wants to talk to you and apologize."I smiled and nodded. I received a message from his mother yesterday, but I chose not to reply yet. I wanted everyone to know about our child first."L-Let's get inside," I said and held his hand."Your hand is cold, are you okay? Are you sick, Yong?"I bit my lower lip so he wouldn't notice that I'm also trembling. I didn't expect the anxiety to be this overwhelming."I'm f-fine," I replied simply and opened the main door, guiding him inside. Sab was the only one in the living room."Oh, you're here. Auntie! Yongsann is here!" she called out to Mom. Dad went
I nervously entered Grantt's event venue, not alone but accompanied by Wendy, Judie, and Venice.Grantt was already backstage, preparing for his performance. The renowned MoonSun band, known for their collaboration with Grantt, was also set up.Feeling the gaze of the people around, my heart pounded even more.Grantt stepped onto the stage, and the band started playing."First time I laid my eyes on someone like you..."With my eyes, I quickly sought the owner of the voice that resonated. I found the main vocalist on the left side of the stage, singing."Hey, Yongsann Lim!" I was surprised by Grantt's sudden call and the way he addressed me. It felt like he was a tough guy in the neighborhood."Aish, this jerk!" I replied, forgetting the crowd around us. Laughter erupted, and I just wanted to turn into a potato."To those who oppose our relationship with Yongsann, you can leave this place freely. The door is open."Everyone fell silent except for the MoonSun Band, who continued playin
I nervously entered Grantt's event venue, not alone but accompanied by Wendy, Judie, and Venice.Grantt was already backstage, preparing for his performance. The renowned MoonSun band, known for their collaboration with Grantt, was also set up.Feeling the gaze of the people around, my heart pounded even more.Grantt stepped onto the stage, and the band started playing."First time I laid my eyes on someone like you..."With my eyes, I quickly sought the owner of the voice that resonated. I found the main vocalist on the left side of the stage, singing."Hey, Yongsann Lim!" I was surprised by Grantt's sudden call and the way he addressed me. It felt like he was a tough guy in the neighborhood."Aish, this jerk!" I replied, forgetting the crowd around us. Laughter erupted, and I just wanted to turn into a potato."To those who oppose our relationship with Yongsann, you can leave this place freely. The door is open."Everyone fell silent except for the MoonSun Band, who continued playin
"OMG, Yongsann Lim! Finally, you're back!" exclaimed Judie."Oh my goodness! So, it's true that you're back, you witch! Welcome back to the Philippines, the country with requirements higher than the sky for job hiring!" added Lou, and I even laughed at it.They weren't satisfied and hugged me tightly."Ouch, easy there," I complained because I could hardly breathe.They quickly let go."Oh, sorry! We're just really happy to see you.""Is it really better abroad? Maybe I should add it to my bucket list," Lou teased me."This is nonsense! Don't dream of living in another country. It's tough.""Really? You said so, huh. So?""So, what?""Are you going back to your career?""I don't know. Right now, I don't have any plans. I received an offer for a work-from-home position from the company I worked for in Canada.""Ohh, a different Yongsann indeed. How about you, Grantt and Graxylla?"I didn't answer right away. I haven't told this person that I'm back. I arrived last night, and I'm only v
"OMG, Yongsann Lim! Finally, you're back!" exclaimed Judie."Oh my goodness! So, it's true that you're back, you witch! Welcome back to the Philippines, the country with requirements higher than the sky for job hiring!" added Lou, and I even laughed at it.They weren't satisfied and hugged me tightly."Ouch, easy there," I complained because I could hardly breathe.They quickly let go."Oh, sorry! We're just really happy to see you.""Is it really better abroad? Maybe I should add it to my bucket list," Lou teased me."This is nonsense! Don't dream of living in another country. It's tough.""Really? You said so, huh. So?""So, what?""Are you going back to your career?""I don't know. Right now, I don't have any plans. I received an offer for a work-from-home position from the company I worked for in Canada.""Ohh, a different Yongsann indeed. How about you, Grantt and Graxylla?"I didn't answer right away. I haven't told this person that I'm back. I arrived last night, and I'm only v
"Uhm, why don't you just sleep here? I'll be in Lovi's room," I told Grantt. We went out earlier to eat and buy some clothes for him because he really didn't want to go to the hotel where they were checked in.As a sign of respect to Apple, his manager, I took the initiative to call her and seek her permission. Fortunately, his new manager turned out to be kind and already aware of our situation."Stay here," he pleaded, holding my hand to prevent me from leaving the room."Grantt...""Please? I missed you so much," he said like a child. I sighed and reluctantly sat on the bed."Fine," I said tersely.He immediately pulled me to lie beside him, closed his eyes without saying a word. He hugged me, appearing quite comfortable being next to me, as if the almost two years of misunderstanding never happened.Perhaps we were both tired, and I noticed I had fallen asleep without realizing it.I woke up early since I still had work. I got up quietly. Grantt was still asleep, too tired from hi
Lovi and I are preparing to attend Grantt's concert, which officially starts at 7:00 p.m. We plan to be at the venue around 5:00 p.m., giving us a good two hours before the event begins.As my ward sings, "This is me praying that this was the very first page. Not where the storyline ends. My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again," I can't help but chuckle. She appears more excited than I am."Enough of that! You might lose your voice before we even start jamming!" I shout to make sure she hears me over the loud music playing."Oh, Yongsann, hurry up!""Me? I'm ready. I'm waiting for you now. Don't bother trying to look too good. Kenth might not notice you later because he already has a girlfriend!"As far as I know, Sab and Grayson are officially together. Kenth shared his plan to propose to Sab this year, waiting for the right moment to reveal his relationship to his fans. I'm sure there will be tears when it happens.I laugh at her dramatic reaction on the other side. I
~ 12 MONTHS LATER~["You have Broken Heart Syndrome, Ms. Yongsann Lim. You must take excellent care of your heart. This is your final opportunity to survive."]I sighed. My pain is one of the reasons why Sab is so protective, and my parents insisted I leave the Philippines for a while.Upon learning the full story of Greel's disappearance through the letter and video Sab provided that day, my parents also discovered my illness. I couldn't return to work because they rushed me to the hospital.While I didn't want to leave Graxylla in the Philippines, my doctor advised treatment in Canada. I'm grateful for Sab's private plane, allowing immediate visits whenever Xylla wants to see me. She even celebrated her first birthday here, with Judie and Lou attending.Initially, when I was new here, visits were frequent, but as Xylla adjusted, they became less so. She's content with our nightly video calls.Except for Olga, whom I allowed to secretly visit her niece, the Gomezes still don't know a