Adrienne didn't know why, but she also started to get angry like Pedro. She couldn't accept being accused again by the man she loved. She hadn't done anything wrong, yet here she was being treated as if she had."What is this again? I haven't done anything wrong! So what if I'm with Ethan? Is it forbidden for me to have friends now? Do you always have to think the worst of everything?" she retorted, incredulously looking at the man.Pedro sat on the bed, lost in his own thoughts. "I'm afraid of losing you. Yes, I can get everything I want, but I can't always have the people I love."She still wasn't convinced. "Why? Do you already love me? Pedro, you haven't even courted me yet, but even so, I hope you can at least trust me. Haven't I always told you—I'm not the type of woman who loves just anyone!""Pedro, Sir, boss, or whatever I should call you. I have loved, will love, and have loved you for ten or more years. Since we were in college, you've been in my heart. I worked hard to get
Their secret relationship with Pedro was going smoothly. She was more than happy, satisfied, and contented. She was always content with whatever they had together with her boss. Even though she wanted more, she valued what they had right now. This opportunity was a luxury for her.Unlike before when Adrienne used to go to Coffee Corner before being picked up by Pedro at her condo unit, now they would enter together early to avoid suspicion. They were still in a discreet relationship."Do you want coffee?" Adrienne asked when they entered the office."Kiss? Can I have a kiss instead?" Pedro mischievously replied.She lightly slapped him. "You know what, you're too much! Weren't you satisfied earlier at the condo unit?" They had already done something miraculous in the early hours of the morning.Pedro winked at her, making her blush. Despite there being something between them, her feelings for him hadn't changed."I will not say sorry just because I cannot get enough of you," Adrienne
Pedro momentarily left Adrienne alone at their table. He approached his cousins, first tapping Keith's shoulder. Keith was as tall and imposing as him, and he was also a billionaire and an heir to a multi-million dollar automobile company."You're here, Keith," Pedro greeted him with emotionless eyes."Yeah, you too. Tired of chasing the only lady of the Lopez clan?" Pedro teased, causing his cousin to clench his fists."Leave me alone... Why did you approach me here?" Keith asked. "Don't tell me you're looking for someone? We're not together anymore, your crush and I."Pedro's face darkened. He used to have a thing for Logan’s sister."I don't care about that woman anymore. I like someone else...," Pedro arrogantly stated."Oh yeah? I should applaud you for your effort, hiring a girl to boast that you've already moved on?" Keith retorted."Shut up! I love her, even if our relationship is a secret. I just wanted to tell you so you won't bother me at the next annoying reunion," Pedro s
ADRIENNE plans to spend her day off at her house, wasting her time relaxing and watching movies on her laptop. She doesn't have anything to do today, so she still feels hesitant to bother Pedro, even though they've been dating for several months. As a girlfriend, she also wants to respect his time as her boss slash boyfriend.Since she doesn't have any commitments for the day, she plans to get out of bed later in the afternoon. However, her peaceful sleep was interrupted by a loud knock on her door."Who could be so rude as to disturb my day off?" Adrienne wondered in her mind.With messy hair and still dressed in her sleepwear, Adrienne opened the door. She immediately regretted it and was surprised to see Pedro standing there. He was all dressed up while she looked like Cinderella's maid."Sir?! What are you doing here?" she asked, filled with fear. She was worried that he might be turned off by her appearance.Without saying a word, Pedro entered her living room. Adrienne remained
Pedro woke up with a smile on his face. Aside from sleeping with the woman he loves last night, waking up beside her in the morning is the best feeling he has ever experienced.He faced Adrienne's peaceful and sleeping face, her innocent expression making him feel ecstatic. He never gets tired of waking up to this kind of morning; it's the best feeling he has ever had.Pedro's day would have been perfect if his friends didn't disturb him early in the morning by knocking on Adrienne's bedroom door. He hissed and marched towards the door, wanting to skin the men alive on the other side."Get up, you lazy bums! You can have kids later!" Kurt shouted."Feed yourselves before you start eating each other!" Gabriel added.Annoyed, Pedro opened the door and was greeted by his grinning friends. They were about to say something when he stepped out and slammed the door shut."Why are you still here?! Go home! You troublemakers!" Pedro yelled at them.Gabriel chimed in, "Seriously! You're talking
Adrienne was happy; she started her day with joy. Being with her boss, who is now her boyfriend, brings her unmatched happiness.She was cleaning the living room when she accidentally knocked over a vase. She became anxious and had a bad feeling about what happened. It felt like something bad was happening amid her happiness. She believed that every happiness comes with a price.She tried to ignore the uneasiness she felt but couldn't calm down. She kept thinking about Pedro and if something happened to him.She called Pedro, but he didn't answer her calls. He was always out of reach, which made her more anxious."Why don't you answer my call?" she worried to herself.She started sweating, feeling cold, and couldn't sit still. She didn't like this feeling.She turned on the TV and couldn't believe what she saw on the news.Adrienne felt betrayed at that time. From noon until night, her mind couldn't rest. She might have understood if Pedro had come to her and explained what was happen
Adrienne found herself in a restaurant. It seemed like an expensive place. She felt nervous and tense because the two women who were causing her agony were right in front of her.Carmela smiled gracefully but viciously. "I reserved this five-star restaurant for the day. I didn't want others to see us tormenting you. It's nice that you actually accepted our invitation today. Order as much as you want; maybe it's the first time you'll eat in a place like this, right? I wouldn't be surprised since you're just a peasant," she said with a tone full of insults.Adrienne felt hurt, and she wanted to fight back, but what would be the point? She was already defeated, and it felt like they were just reminding her that she was a loser and would go home in tears.Adrienne noticed the devilish smirk on the faces of the two beautiful women in front of her. Their behavior didn't match their appearance at all."Just leave her alone, Aunt," Logan’s sister said with a grin. She was the perfect descript
Adrienne's heart was overwhelmed by the brevity of one week to fully love Pedro. Seven days were simply too short to create the memories she longed to carry with her when she eventually left.Her emotions weighed heavily on her, causing great pain due to the extreme loneliness she felt. It was already Sunday morning, but Adrienne still couldn't sleep throughout the night, her mind preoccupied with thoughts of her imminent departure.Later that evening, she would see Pedro again. Yesterday, they spent the whole day together, cherishing every moment. Pedro, however, had no inkling of her plans to leave. Adrienne couldn't bring herself to say it, but she knew it was his right to know, and she planned to tell him that very evening.Unable to sleep, Adrienne got up and opened her closet, taking out her luggage. As she began packing her clothes, she felt like there were no tears left to cry.Suddenly, there was a knock on her condo unit door, and she opened it to find Cathy, Indi, Miko, and
There have been numerous trials for their love, but rather than breaking them apart, these challenges have made them stronger and more resilient. Despite unexpected events and difficult moments that brought them joy, sorrow, and fear, they always found a light in the darkness. Together, they conquered those dark periods and now embark on a new chapter in their lives.Adrienne felt a familiar embrace as Pedro hugged her again, even though they were running late for the baptism.Once Pedro recovered, his stamina increased to the point that Adrienne couldn't keep up with his desires in bed anymore. They cherished their intimate moments, sometimes extending them into the early morning hours. The billionaire seemed to have unlimited energy when it came to their passionate encounters."You're so insatiable! Look at what you did! We're late for the venue! You're really frustrating," Adrienne said playfully.Pedro chuckled. "It's just practice for when we have a second baby. We'll be ready."
PEDRO fell into a dark place where he couldn't move his body or open his mouth. He was trapped in a place where only his thoughts had free will.He wondered where he was and why he couldn't move. He asked himself in his mind.He thought about the last moments before he ended up like this. He tried to search deep within his memories until he realized that everything was caused by one thing.He shielded the bullet meant for all of them. He used his body as a shield to protect them from the bullets for a while.Pedro only wished for the safety of his wife and child, even if it meant sacrificing himself.He also wondered where he was. Why couldn't he move or speak? Was this the final destination for people like him who had committed many sins?"Is this hell? I know that I have lots of sins in the world. I wouldn't be shocked if this is the gate to hell. If only I could continue my life in the world," Pedro silently prayed.He still had the desire to return to the world. He hoped it wasn't
Because she was distracted by Daniel McBride, Adrienne failed to notice how Charlotte shifted the aim of the trigger. The crazy woman just shot Pedro and Cathy while she was arguing with her father. There was a commotion after the shot, but fortunately, the authorities were already there to arrest Charlotte and her henchmen.Adrienne was already inside the ambulance. She and her child are crying. Pedro has lost a lot of blood, and his life seemed to be hanging by a thread. Adrienne felt an indescribable fear."Pedro, my love! Wake up, fight for us and your child," Adrienne says while holding her spouse's hand.Aunt Selena holds the sleeping child, probably exhausted from crying. Pedro was immediately taken to the hospital. Adrienne could do nothing but wait outside the emergency room.She cried and prayed to God. She hoped that everything was just a bad dream and that she would wake up."My dear, rest for a while. The nurses will take care of you. You have so many wounds and bruises.
"Who are you, you demon? Why are you doing this to us, huh?" Adrienne asked on the other line."Me? You'll know who I am within three hours, well, technically. Won't you show up within three hours? Because if not, I'll start cutting off your child's fingers in advance!" the voice replied to her."No! Don't! We'll show up! We'll come at the agreed time! Just don't harm the child!" Adrienne pleaded anxiously. She was clearly afraid of what the deranged person they were facing might do."Good! It's good to know that you're cooperating. I thought it would be more challenging! Alright then! By the way, I just wanted to let you know that I take my time killing that guy! HAHAHA!" the voice on the other line, sounding like a demon, spoke."You beast! I hope you end up in hell!" Adrienne shouted while crying. Her heart felt heavy, especially after learning what happened to her beloved friend."Thanks for calling me a beast. And about what you said, hell, you say? Do not fret! I've been there,
ADRIENNE felt the enormous grudge coming from Carmela at this point. She and Pedro sat facing the well-known Lassiter couple, not just known in Evermere, but throughout the whole world. Carmela Lassiter, hailing from a wealthy clan known for their jewelry shops, designs, and clothing lines, and Robert Lassiter, a successful businessman, undoubtedly passed on his intelligence to Pedro.Just being in their presence made Adrienne a little nervous, but she was grateful to have Pedro by her side."The week hasn't even ended, and we're meeting again. Have you thought about what I said?" Pedro's mother asked in a sharp tone."Mom!" Pedro responded with irritation, clearly fed up.Adrienne squeezed his hand reassuringly. "It's okay. Simple words won't affect me. I know where I stand and what I'm fighting for."The woman let out a sarcastic laugh at her response. "Really? Maybe you just don't feel the weight of every word I say. Where else would you inherit such audacity if not from your great
Adrienne's mind was filled with questions about the words spoken by the mother of the man she loved. She knew deep down that her mother was a kind and loving person. Even though they didn't spend much time together because they were taken away by God early on, Adrienne knew that her mother was a compassionate and respectful individual. She shouldn't let herself be poisoned by the words that came out of the woman who had caused her so much pain over the years.But some things couldn't be erased from her mind. First was Carmela's face. Adrienne knew that face was filled with resentment as if it had deep-rooted anger."Can't you sleep?" the man suddenly asked her.It was already late at night, but Adrienne's spirit was still alive as if she had drunk too much coffee and been slapped multiple times. The voice of the woman continued to echo in her mind."Yeah, maybe I'm just a little stressed," Adrienne replied. As much as possible, she didn't want Pedro to see her depressed side. She was
Adrienne woke up feeling as if her body was in pain. She had rested more than she expected, unaware that the intensity of her longing for intimacy with Pedro would result in such heavy body pain.She struggled to stand up and found Pedro already up, having cleaned up and dressed. "You're awake," he said as he entered their room, holding their child."Yes, but I can't stand because of what you did," Adrienne said irritably, glaring at him."Why, Mama? Did Daddy hurt you?" their child asked, confused. "Daddy! You are bad!" their child exclaimed."No, baby! Daddy didn't hurt me," Adrienne explained to their child."That's right, my child. I did not hurt your Mama. Mama just can't stand because we made a baby last night," Pedro said, unable to hide his excitement in his voice.Their child seemed delighted with what their daddy said. "Really? Yay! I'll have a baby sister or baby brother!" Kent exclaimed happily.If their child wasn't in the room, Adrienne would have wanted to strangle Pedr
Adrienne woke up early to prepare for their breakfast. She went to the kitchen, but it seemed that Pedro was already there ahead of her. The other helpers were not yet present since it was only a quarter to 5 in the morning.Pedro noticed her busy cooking breakfast. "Oh? Why did you wake up so early? Are you uncomfortable in your room or bed? Just say it, and we can change it," the man said to her.The morning was still chilly, so Adrienne hugged herself. She thought it would be nicer to have someone to embrace."Why am I being so stubborn? Do I need to make things difficult for us like this? Why don't I just give in to my weakness?" Adrienne said to herself."I don't have any problem. I just woke up early to help in the kitchen," Adrienne replied while brewing tea."It's almost done. Do you want to have breakfast now?" Pedro asked her.Only now did Adrienne notice that the man was only wearing a tank top and black boxers. He looked like a model who would walk the runway for famous me
Pedro was feeling more excitement and joy than anyone else right now. For him, it feels like a dream come true. He is thrilled that the woman he loves the most and, of course, his child will finally come back to the Azura.His efforts did not go in vain. After years of pursuing the woman he loves, it has finally borne fruit. He is also aware that he hasn't fully gained Adrienne's trust yet, but he will do everything in his power to make her love him and trust him again.Now, Pedro is accompanied by his foolish friends who are helping him with the surprise and welcome party he has prepared. He spent the past two weeks renovating their old house.He quickly organized everything, and he is certain that all his efforts will be worth it once he fully wins Adrienne over."Looks like after a year, you're finally lucky, you idiot. What bad luck did Miss Secretary encounter that made her come back to you?" Kurt teased Pedro. Pedro's anger flared up, and his nostrils flared in irritation."You