RYKER's POVI could feel the adrenaline pouring through my veins as my memories began to resurface. I recalled being abducted, having my eyes covered, and being thrown into the back of a vehicle. I didn't know where I was headed or what would happen to me. I was only aware of my fear and isolation.I could hear voices and footsteps moving closer and closer as the vehicle traveled for what seemed like hours. I prepared for the worst and pondered if this was the time when my life would end."Sino kayo?" sigaw ko sa kanila."Ang ingay mo! Wala ka ng pakialam kung sino man kami!" sigaw nang isa sa kanila.After that they cover my mouth with duct tape. For them to get information, I underwent beatings and torture. I was compelled to divulge my family's location and our financial situation. The gang members were using all means at their disposal to try and get information out of me and were pursuing me aggressively."Ang swerte naman pala natin, galing sa mayaman na pamilya ang batang 'to."
"KHIANA, HE'S A DANGEROUS MAN."As Khiana entered the bar, she could feel her heart beating rapidly in her chest. She had a goal in mind, and she was unwavering in her commitment to accomplish it. She wants to fix their argument.Matapos niya makausap ang Uncle niya ay puno na ng tanong ang isipan niya. Wala man lang nabanggit si Ryker tungkol sa bagay na iyon. That's why she confronted her. But, this is what happened. They end up arguing... and they're in the brinkSince she had learned that Ryker was going to be in this bar, she had been counting down the time until this moment for what seemed like an eternity. It was necessary for her to inebriate him and then bring him back to his condo. It was the only way for her to communicate with him and find out what was going through his mind at the time.Ryker was the one who caught her attention as she continued to look around the place. He was taking his time with his drink as he sat at the far end of the bar, seeming uninterested. She mo
KHIANA's POV"LIFE WAS NEVER KIND TO ME"Sometimes, I think that maybe I did something bad in my past life. Maybe that's why I am unfortunate in this life. My problems piled up enough to fill a whole truck. As I gazed up at the sky, my eyes were drawn to a cluster of clouds that were slowly but surely morphing into a somber shade of gray. The once vibrant cerulean sky was now fading into a dimmer hue.Oh shit!' I blurted inside my head."Uulan pa nga..." Narinig ko na sabi ng katabi ko naghihintay ng masasakyan.Hindi ko in-expect na uulan ngayon kaya wala akong dalang payong. May mga dala pa akong importanteng papeles. I'll be very dead if the rain suddenly pours down. What a mess!Mabilis akong sumakay ng jeep para makauwi na. I am out of budget. Bukod sa shoulder ko lahat ng gastos ng pamilya namin ngayon ay nag-ipon ako para sa anniversary namin ni Levi. He's my boyfriend. The love of my life."Once a year lang naman ang anniversary. Pwede na 'to!" bulong ko sa sarili ko habang sin
RYKER's POV"FUCKING SHIT!"'Thank God and I'm out of that hell!' I don't want to go back there. Every second, every minute there felt suffocating. I slammed my car door shut. Then I quickly started the car engine. Then I quickly left.'I don't want that hell hole again! I am going to my own paradise!'I had been running away from my problems for weeks. After a heated argument with my family, they threw me to this hell hole, and I have no goddamn choice but to escape. I needed to clear my head and find some peace in my life. Because honestly speaking, I am getting insane.I decided to go to my beach resort, a place where I could escape from the chaos of my life."Vista Verde... I'm coming..." I mouthed.Pagkatapos ng ilang oras na biyahe ay naarating ako sa lugar na pagmamay-ari ko, sinalubong ako ng mga crew ng hotel. The shock was written all over their faces. Maybe they heard the news... what my parents did to me. Kaya hindi na nakakapagtaka na magulat sila."G-Good day, Sir!" a wom
KHIANA's POV "WHAT A BAD TIMING!" "It's me, Ryker. The one at the club last night. Do you remember me?" he asked in his sweet tone, while flashing a small grin. I am so fucked up! What should I do now? I was so embarrassed last night and I couldn't face him! Maybe I should just pretend that I don't remember. That I don't know him. Tama! Gano'n na nga! Para maiwasan ko na rin siya. "I'm sorry... I-I don't know what you're talking about," I said and then turned away. "Really? You already forgot the face of the man you kissed last night?" he said in a teasing tone. I could imagine his lips smirking at me. "Kasi ako, I can't forget that easily. There's no way I am going to forget the woman I kissed last night." 'God! This is so humiliating!' Kumunot ang noo ko at hinarap siya. "I'm sorry, Mr. Ryker. But I think you got the wrong person. So, can you please stop bothering me?" I replied to him to save face. Mabilis ako na naglakad palayo sa kanya. In my head, I know that I need to g
KHIANA's POVI AM ALIVE. That was the first thing I thought when I opened my eyes. Akala ko kasi talaga ay katapusan ko na. Nang magising ako ay nagising ako sa isang room. The room is cozy and with few furniture and a painting of a boat sailing while there's big waves and storms. The room was dark and the only light source was the reddish light coming from the lampshade.Nang tumingin ako sa bintana ay nakita ko na madilim na. Bahagya akong bumangon at bigla namang kumirot ang ulo ko! 'Damn, what a headache!' I looked at what I was wearing. I am wearing a long and big white shirt with a teddy bear print in the middle. Nang tignan ko ang underwear ko, 'yong blue bikini na suot ko pa rin kanina.Napalingon ako nang biglang bumukas ang pintuan. Namilog ang mga mata ko nang makita ang pamilyar na mukha. He's smiling at me while holding a bed tray with food on top of it. After putting down the bed tray sa side table ay sumadal siya sa isang sulok ng"Oh, you're awake now. How's your feeli
KHIANA's POVI DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.Thursday na ngayon at hindi ko pa rin alam kung ano ang susuotin ko sa 'Dinner Date' namin ni Ryker. Hindi ko alam bakit nga ba ako aligaga. It's just for dinner! Pero kahit na! Ayoko naman mapahiya. I found out that La Vie, the restaurant, is a luxurious restaurant. I need to look presentable.Napasalampak ako sa higaan ko. Ang hirap mag-isip ng susuotin ha! Nakakastress sobra.Nakatulala lang ako habang nakatingala sa kisame ng biglang tumunog ang phone ko na nasa side table. Agad ko naman kinuha 'yon at tiningnan kung sino ang tumatawag.It was Tiffany!"Sissy!" bungad ko sa kanya."Khiana! Kumusta ka diyan?" masiglang tanong nito sa akin."I am doing fine! This place is as good as how you described it. Ang dami kong gusto ikuwento sa 'yo!" sabi ko sa kanya. Tiffany is like a sister to me. Kaya kumportable ako na sabihin sa kanya ang lahat ng tungkol sa buhay ko, whenere it is good or bad. She's a very great listener. "Nakaka-miss ka talaga!"N
KHIANA's POV"BECAUSE I WANT TO GET CLOSER TO YOU, KHIANA..."His voice kept on replaying inside my head. The past few days after the dinner date, we've seen each other a lot. We do some activities together such as going to the beach and surfing. Hindi ko alam na magaling din pala siya na surfer, at hindi siya boring na kasama.He's not a bad guy...Maybe I just got the wrong impression. After our dinner date, sinubukan kong i-search siya sa google. It's just... I just want to check. Of course, if he really owns Vista Verde then I will see him here on the internet.Mabilis ako na nag-type ng pangalan niya sa search box: "Ryker Vista Verde owner..."Hindi ko pa alam ang apelyido ni Ryker kaya 'yon na lang ang nilagay ko. Marami results ang lumabas.Ryker Zayr VelasquezA 27-year-old billionaire. A shipping magnate and a bachelor. Owner of Vista Verde Resort. Graduated from De La Salle University with the degree of BS Applied Corporate Management. He also took a Business Management cou
RYKER's POVI could feel the adrenaline pouring through my veins as my memories began to resurface. I recalled being abducted, having my eyes covered, and being thrown into the back of a vehicle. I didn't know where I was headed or what would happen to me. I was only aware of my fear and isolation.I could hear voices and footsteps moving closer and closer as the vehicle traveled for what seemed like hours. I prepared for the worst and pondered if this was the time when my life would end."Sino kayo?" sigaw ko sa kanila."Ang ingay mo! Wala ka ng pakialam kung sino man kami!" sigaw nang isa sa kanila.After that they cover my mouth with duct tape. For them to get information, I underwent beatings and torture. I was compelled to divulge my family's location and our financial situation. The gang members were using all means at their disposal to try and get information out of me and were pursuing me aggressively."Ang swerte naman pala natin, galing sa mayaman na pamilya ang batang 'to."
KHIANA's POV"WELCOME HOME!"Finally, the both of us can be together again. We can finally be happy. Mahigpit akong niyakap ni Ryker. Kalalabas niya lang sa mental institution. He's finally okay and better right now."Are you real?" he asked me as he touched my face. "You're so beautiful."Naiiyak na hinawakan ko ang kamay niya na nakahawak sa pisngi ko. "I am real and I am yours." Hindi na ako makapaghintay at binigyan ko siya ng halik. "You know, I missed you so much.""I missed you too. Damn! Ni hindi ko nga alam paano ako nakatagal do'n ng wala ka," sabi nito sa akin."Ryker, I have a surprise for you!" I said ."What is that? I'm excited!" saad nito pero halata sa kanyang mukha ang kaba."Close your eyes!" I said.Umiling 'to kasabay nang pagtawa. "Alright!"He followed my order when I told him not to open his eyes. Then, from the room, I pushed the two cribs with wheels. When I already brought them in the living room I told Ryker to. "Open your eyes., baby"Nakita ko ang pagkagu
KHIANA's POVI will for him no matter how long it is. That was my promise to myself. Kahit maging mahirap at matagal man ang proseso ay kakayanin ko. Alam ko sa sarili ko na kaya ko. Ryker and I will be together soon.And I can't wait for that time to come."Tomorrow, you will be the wife of River Villanueva. Kaya huwag kang magpuyat," sabi ko kay Tiffany. Kabado siya sa gaganapin niyang beach wedding bukas. "Kalma ka lang muna ha!" dagdag ko pa.Nasa Vista Verde kami ngayon at ito ang napili nilang venue ni River. Around 100 to 150 lang naman ang bisita sa kasal nila. They want a simple yet memorable wedding. Syempre kahit simple lang 'yong wedding nila ay hindi papayag si River na cheap lang. Kaya sinigurado nito na rentahan ang buong beach ng resort ni Ryker."Yes, sissy! Kinakabahan lang talaga ako."Inirapan ko namnan siya. "Bakit ka pa kinakabahan? Na baka hindi ka siputin ni River?" pang aasar ko sa kanya."Khiana!""Heto naman! Hindi ka mabiro. Matulog ka na! Huwag ka magpaka-
KHIANA's POV"I won't give up to our relationship!'Ang dami kung na realize sa mga nangyayari sa amin. Ngayon ay mas lalo ko lang napatunayan kung gaano katatag ang pagmamahalan naming dalawa. Hindi ko inakala na aabot kami sa ganitong sitwasyon, na handang isakpisyon ni Ryker ang buhay niya para lang sa kaligtasan ko. Sobrang mahal niya ako, mahal na mahal.Halos walang tigil ako sa pag iyak nang makarating kami sa hospital, sobrang pag aalala ang namumutawi ngayon sa buong sistema ko. Hindi ko kakayanin sa oras na may mangyaring masama kay Ryker."Khiana, huwag kang mag alala dahil sigurado akong magiging maayos lang siya. Masamang damo ang gagong 'yon kaya makakaya niya 'yan."Alam kung pinapagaan lang ni River ang pakiramdam ko pero hindi pa din mawala sa isip ko ang makaramdam ng takot. "Thank you, River." mahinang saad ko."Don't think too much. Mahal na mahal ka no'n kaya hindi 'yon papayag na maiwan kang mag isa,"Saglit na nagpaalam muna sa akin si River para bumili ng kape
RYKER's POV"Hillary kidnapped Khiana!"I was panicking when I called River to inform him what happen and asking for a help. Nagulat ako nang paglabas ko sa convenience store ay wala na si Khiana. Hanggang sa nabasa ko ang pinadalang message sa akin ni Hillary. Damn, woman! Is she insane?From: HillaryKhiana is with me.If you want her alive, go to this addressBye!I can't believe that she has the guts to abduct my fiance! I don't know that she'll stop that low. Alam kung gusto niya na ako lang mag isa ang pupunta sa lugar na sinabi niya pero hindi naman ako tanga para sundin ang bagay na 'yon. Pupunta ako do'n pero sinigurado ko na alam na ng kaibigan ko ang gagawin."Fuck that woman!" I screamed.My thoughts were going at a breakneck pace as I drove to the spot she had texted me about. I was at a loss to comprehend what she wanted from me, as well as her motive behind this. Hindi ko alam na magiging ganito siya ka desperada ngayon, dahil lang ba sa tinanggihan ko siya? Masaya na
KHIANA's POVWhat the hell is he doing here?As I saw Ryker and River approach Tiffany's apartment, my heart was pounding like crazy. Anong ginagawa nila rito? Bakit sila nandito? Ano pang kailangan nila? Ryker walked towards me and hugged me tightly. I was confused, mad, and hurt at the same time. Why is he hugging me after he cheated on me?"Stay away from me!" I pushed him away. "Umalis ka na rito!""Khiana, please,""Please, what? Stay away from me!" sigaw ko. Parang kahit anong oras ay bibigay na ang puso ko. "Ayoko na! Sumama ka na kay Hillary!""No, baby! I don't know what Hillary told you but listen to me first," he said, almost begging.Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko at pinakita sa kanya ang sinend ni Hillary. Hindi ko namalayan na tumulo na pala ang luha ko habang pinapakita ko sa kanya ang mga pictures. "Tignan mo 'yan! You're cheating!""Ehem..." Biglang tumikhim si River.Napalingon ako sa kanya. Kasalukuyan siyang nakasandal sa pader at nakahalukipkip. "What?" I asked, angri
HILLARY's POVKhiana stormed out of Ryker's apartment, her face contorted with rage and pain. I instantly took a photo of her leaving the condo. I permitted myself a little grin as soon as she was out of sight. Finally, my plans are working! Hindi ko na kailangan pang maghintay dahil nangyayari na ngayon.Ryker has been my fuck buddy for years, ever since we met in college. We had a short affair that never developed into anything meaningful. We parted ways after graduation, then met again a few years later. I never forgot about him and I've always been in love with him. When we reunited a few years back, I knew I wouldn't let him go this time.The only issue was Khiana. She'd entered his life!Sinira ng babaeng 'yon ang lahat ng plano ko. Ang plano ko na paibigin si Ryker at ako ang babaeng aayos sa kanya. That didn't happen because of that Khiana bitch. Ugh! How I hate her so much!"I still can't believe him." I said to myself.HIndi ako makapaniwala na ang isang babaeng tulad lang n
Khiana's POV"KHIANA, HE'S A DANGEROUS MAN."As I entered the bar, I could feel my heart beating rapidly in my chest. I had a goal in mind, and I was unwavering in my commitment to accomplish it. I wants to fix our argument.Matapos niya makausap ang Uncle niya ay puno na ng tanong ang isipan niya. Wala man lang nabanggit si Ryker tungkol sa bagay na 'yon. That's why she confronted him. But, this is what happened. They end up arguing and they're on the brink of breaking their relationship.Ilang araw na ang lumipas ng huli naming pag uusap. Hindi siya umuwi sa bahay at kahit mga tawag ko ay hindi niya sinasagot, alam kung nagalit siya sa akin pero hindi ko naman ginusto na mag away kaming dalawa. Gusto ko lang siyang tulungan na maayos ang kanyang buhay. Nalaman kung madalas siyang nandito sa bar, I had been counting down the time until this moment for what seemed like an eternity. It was necessary for me to inebriate him and then bring him back to his condo. It was the only way for
KHIANA's POVUNCLE TOLD ME TO CONTACT HIM WHEN I NEEDED HIM.After what happened in the restaurant, I tried to talk to Ryker. But, he's not saying anything. Wala akong nakuha sa kanyang kahit anong impormasyon. He's not answering my questions. Nililihis niya bigla iyong topic o kung hindi kaya aayain niya akong makipag-sex.'Did I make the wrong decision?'Hindi ko na alam pa ang gagawin ko. I am so tired, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Hindi ko na alam kung kakayanin ko pa ang mga nangyayari sa akin ngayon. Everything felt so fucking heavy! I am tired! So fucking tired! Can't I catch a break?"Where are you going?" Ryker asked."To my work." I lied.Nang marinig niya iyon ay tumango na lang siya. "Alright. Take care!"Nagsinungaling ako kay Ryker at nagpaalam na ako sa trabaho ko na hindi ako papasok ngayon dahil may importante akong pupuntahan. Ang totoo niyan ay kakausapin ko si Uncle Lucio, kailangan kung malaman ang totoo tungkol kay Ryker at alam kung sa kanyang ko lang