**Gabrielle's Point of View**"What do you mean you don't know anything- Kuya, stop it! Okay, I won't say anything." I was covering Kate's mouth because she wouldn't stop gossiping about what she knew. I looked at Yumi, who was just laughing. Thankfully, she didn't understand what this girl was trying to say."What do you want to eat? Yumi, do you want anything?" I asked both of them. I needed to bribe Kate with food so she wouldn't spill any more secrets. "There's a place with my favorite fries, but I want them plain!" Kate replied. Wow! She doesn't even really like those; she's just copying. "Really, plain fries are your favorite too? Really?" Eumerriah asked excitedly. Kate happily nodded, even acting cute."And you, Yumi, what do you want?" I asked impatiently. Whenever Kate is with Yumi, they act like they've known each other forever. I always feel out of place. "Tsk! Grumpy!" Kate commented."Kate and I will share some crisscross cut fries." Of course, they had to specify the cu
**Gabrielle’s Point of View**"Two orders to go!" I ordered what Kate and Yumi wanted. In my long reverie, I almost missed my turn."Flavor, ma'am?" the cashier asked me. "Plain only, thank you." I didn't mention the crisscross cuts because I had already pointed them out on the menu earlier.After a few moments, my order was handed to me. I quickly took it, eager to return, worried about what those two might be discussing. They never stop gossiping, especially if Yumi gets to talk to Mamala. One day wouldn't be enough for all the things they think of to talk about.Since we left the province, Kate has been calling and texting me constantly to bring Yumi back immediately. But something came up, and I couldn't take her home right away. This girl started to panic. She kept pestering me about Yumi, so I asked Mamala's permission to send her to the hospital here.I knew Yumi needed someone to talk to so she wouldn't overthink what she discovered. At first, she didn't believe what I told he
"Let me do that." I quickly took the broom from Gabrielle. Even cleaning the room I sleep in, he does it. I know he knows I grew up in a wealthy family, but I’m not lazy; I also know how to do simple household chores."Don’t. Get ready because Kate will take you to Grandma. She wants to meet you." He shooed me away.I just pouted and followed. I had no choice but to obey him because I’m staying under his roof and he’s the one feeding me. Well, I have my savings, but for now, he doesn’t want me to use them. Since he got me pregnant, he said it’s his obligation to take care of me and the baby in my belly. I know it sounds like he’s a responsible man, but that’s not how I see it. I know he just felt forced to take responsibility because a child was conceived. If not for the baby, we probably wouldn’t even know each other now."Ate Yumiii!" Kate shouted. I knew she was downstairs because her voice was faint from up here. It’s very windy here."Is kuya Gabrielle coming with us?" Kate asked
Eumerriah's Point of View"Hey! Yumii! Yumii!" Manager Kim called out, running after me while carrying two paper bags."What's the problem? Where are you rushing off to? Take these things I bought. I've been holding them for so long I can't feel my hands anymore!" I grabbed one of the paper bags and dropped it onto the sand. I did the same with the other one, seeing the shock on Manager Kim's face. "There, are you happy now? Pick them up and keep them away from me. I'm not going to eat any of that," I said to him like a child."Hey! Eumerriah! You're not a child anymore; you're going to be a mother. Stop acting like your mom and dad just scolded you! What's wrong?" I wiped my tears."It's Gabrielle! He made it seem like I did something terrible. He said I made him look irresponsible and useless!" I complained.Manager Kim walked away with hands on his hips, but I caught up to him. "No, don't mind him. He shouldn't be scolded. He has a high opinion of himself." I pulled him towards a co
Gabrielle's Point of View"How is Dad?" I asked his assistant."He is fine. He just needs some rest. Because both you and your brother got involved in the trouble, he's very worried. We still can't contact your brother Jerome. It's good that you're not here so they can't blame you. I'll call again next time," Gerald, my dad's personal butler, replied.I don't know what's happening with our company, but one thing is for sure: they don't want me to marry the Ferrer's daughter. I can't understand why they insist that Jerome marry Eumerriah, even knowing what happened. They are looking for Jerome to court Eumerriah and bring her back to her parents. Dad and I don't get along, but I didn't expect him not to trust me in matters like this. I have Eumerriah; I can propose to her anytime. We already have a child, so I know she won't refuse me.I got up early and went to the market. I didn't want to wake up yet, but Yumi would be up soon, and I didn't want her to go hungry. I needed to buy fresh
**Eumerriah's Point of View**“You didn’t mention you were getting married.” “So this is where you’ve been hiding. Why didn’t you tell us?” “When is the opening of your resort?” These were the questions from Gabrielle’s friends. There were three of them: Jason, Paul, and Kristine. They all seemed nice and really close to each other. They found me in the living room, but I quickly went inside as soon as they started catching up. I could see the confusion on their faces, but Gabrielle only smiled in response. What’s with that smile? It’s frustrating; she didn’t even think to introduce me.“Her rest house isn’t even finished yet. It looks like she won’t open it until her girls are here. She’s being stingy, not introducing us.” Paul teased. I met the two guys earlier; they introduced themselves. The girl, however, Paul only mentioned her name. She seemed to dislike me since she didn’t even look at me. I felt like she was glaring at me.“It’s not like that. Yumi might be overwhelmed
Eumerriah's Point of View"Good morning," Gabrielle greeted me while he was setting the table for breakfast. He was wearing an apron and was topless, looking incredibly hot with that smile on his face as he greeted me. "Good morning," I replied shyly."Sit down, I made some fried pork belly and carrot soup. Drink the milk first so Baby can have breakfast too," he said, gently guiding me to sit at the dining table.I couldn't help but smile. Just last night he confessed his feelings for me, and now his care and sweetness have doubled. He used to be so stern and grumpy, but now his words are filled with tenderness. Is this really how a man acts when he's in love? The atmosphere between us felt so light and easy.As we started eating, he asked, "What do you want to do today? Should we shop for Baby's clothes in town or go swimming while your belly isn't too big yet?""Do we have to do something?" I asked."I think we should. We need to do something special to start our relationship. I do
Eumerriah's Point of ViewAside from the main cottage, there are also cottages near the beach here at the resort that Gabrielle built. Sometimes before bed, we talk about various things, our youth, and our lives with the people we love. I learned that he built this resort using his own money because his father stopped giving him money after he graduated, unlike Jerome. Unlike Jerome, Gabrielle doesn't have a stable job. He often joins investment companies and struggling businesses as an investor. This is one of the reasons he and his father often argue. His father always says there is no passive income in small and failing companies, but Gabrielle believes that when people fall, they will strive harder if someone helps them rise, unlike those at the top who belittle what you have and make you beg for their acceptance. Gabrielle is very proud; I always notice that in everything he does."It's fun, isn't it?" Kate asked as she approached me at the cottage. I just nodded at her and smile
Eumerriah's Point of ViewFor so long, Gabrielle and I had been at odds. I couldn't understand why he needed to distance himself from us. All the truths had come out—their marriage to Kristine and how his life had unfolded with Paul. He regretted his choices, and even Paul seemed to notice his mistakes."You really don’t understand me," Gabrielle said, frustration lacing his voice."Then explain it to me!" I shot back, unable to hold back any longer."Okay, let me ask you this. Why did you choose to distance yourself and hide, huh? Fifteen years! Fifteen years I haven't seen or been with my child, and then I find out he's legally Shaira’s child! How do you explain that to me, huh?" he questioned, filled with anger and disappointment."Listen to me!" I said, barely able to contain the pain in my voice. "Shaira lost her child because of your marriage! What do you think I should do? Of course, I thought about our child's safety. If I hadn’t done that, we might not have a child anymore. S
Eumerriah's Point of View“Where is he?” I asked Kate, my curiosity evident.“If you want to know, follow me,” she replied, getting into her car. I nodded, but instead of driving my own car, I hurried into the passenger seat of hers.She furrowed her brow and gave me a questioning look. “Why are you too lazy to drive?” she asked, a hint of irritation in her voice.“I just want to ride in the car of the girl who used to really like me,” I said, trying to make a joke to lighten the tension.“Tsk! If it weren’t for Kuya Gabrielle, I wouldn’t like you,” she retorted, but a playful smile was on her lips.“What do you mean?” I asked, a bit confused, but I knew she was hiding something.“Secret,” she replied, laughing as she drove.I looked out the window, but I couldn’t help smiling. I never thought that the cheerful little girl who used to cling to me, who liked me so much, would turn into a woman who was now even more assertive in front of me.Behind her teasing and boldness, I was please
"Eumerriah!" Kate called out to me, her voice filled with concern.I turned to face her and saw the serious expression on her face."Do you still think about him?" she asked, her voice full of worry. "Do you ever wonder how he’s doing?"I stood silently, trying to block out the people around us. A heaviness settled over me. I thought of Gabrielle. Despite everything that happened, he still held a place in my heart, but I didn’t know how to face him now."What are you trying to say?" I asked, struggling to hide my emotions."I just wanted you to know," Kate began, her voice serious, "that even back then, he struggled with the thought of losing you like that. And now that you’ve suddenly come back, he feels like he failed you, like he didn’t even try to look for you."As I absorbed her words, it felt like a sharp pain erupted in my chest. I could feel Gabrielle’s anguish over the years I was gone, but I couldn’t ignore how he had avoided me and chosen someone else during those times.We
"Another movie you slay!" Shaira greeted, hugging me tightly."My mom is really amazing," Justine complimented. He was now dressed like a young man, his hair neatly styled, and his suit covering his whole body. He looked at me with great admiration, as if he had learned all these things from me."You always look pretty, Mommy," said Dustine, who, despite being young, had simple words that could warm my heart. He smiled at me, his eyes full of happiness and love."Beautiful and endlessly talented," Jayson praised, standing beside me, his eyes full of respect.We had just finished the premiere night of one of our most successful movies with Jerome. The story was filled with emotion, and I never imagined it would turn out like this. After weeks of hard work and exhaustion, this moment brought joy and success to us.We were in the middle of guests, media, and fans who were all celebrating our achievement. Cameras kept flashing, capturing our photos, but my eyes wandered to the loved ones
Eumerriah's Point of ViewFor six months, everything was in order. No fights, no drama, even though I worked closely with Jerome more often now."Is it still him?" Jerome asked."What’s it to you?" I replied, my tone sharp.It was as if he didn’t care about what happened in the past, like he wasn’t the man I once went crazy for."If you had just kept being crazy about me, maybe I could have learned to love you," I teased."Whatever you say," he responded, seemingly indifferent."You’ve become so tough now, like you weren’t once crazy over me," I pressed."It’s been 17 years, and still? Haven’t you moved on? You couldn’t even fight for my best friend, the first man you loved. So why would I expect you to fight for me, when you just used me?" His words stung."It wasn’t my fault my family couldn’t accept him.""It’s your fault you led him on and didn’t truly love him.""And what do you know about real love?""Well, what about you? What do you know? We’re not kids anymore. If you think y
Eumerriah's Point of ViewThree months have passed since Gabrielle’s sudden disappearance, and no one has heard any news from him. Everyone is worried—even Kristine and Kimberly are confused about what’s happening. I don’t know how to tell them that even I have no idea where he is or when he’ll return.Despite everything, Shaira and I have slowly resumed our daily lives. I continue to work for our family, while Shaira stays home to handle the household chores and take care of Justine. The days have flowed smoothly, but the weight of unanswered questions remains ever-present."Has there still been no word from Gabrielle?" Shaira asked as she arranged Dustine's toys on the floor.I shook my head, feeling the sadness settle in my chest. "Even Kristine has been asking me. She said things are chaotic at their company because of his sudden disappearance. Some employees have also asked me if I know anything, but I have nothing to tell them."Shaira paused and sat down beside me. "Anyone woul
Eumerriah's Point of ViewJustine has recovered from his illness, and despite everything that has happened, I am deeply grateful to Gabrielle. His support for us is something I will never forget. However, after our meeting and discovering that his close friend Paul is Kimberly’s real father, it was as if a heavy burden was lifted from him, but I still cannot fully explain what he's truly feeling.It's been two weeks since I learned the truth, but I haven't heard from Gabrielle since. He’s disappeared, and no matter what I do, I can’t find him. His absence feels like a new torment added to my trials.Amid all this, Jayson has been visiting our house more often. Justine refuses to be bathed by anyone else, so we chose not to hire a personal nurse. Sometimes, I see Jayson hiding his true emotions, trying to act like everything is normal, but I know it’s not easy for him.Because of what happened, I had to change my plans. I no longer accepted new jobs and instead started working from hom
Gabrielle's Point of ViewI don’t know how I managed to leave everything behind. Sometimes, it feels like all of this is just a dream—the life I left, the family I destroyed. But this is the reality I created for myself, and with each passing day, it becomes clearer how big a mistake I made.Kristine, the woman I spent so many years with, the mother of my daughter, Kimberly. We built a family together, a family I once dreamed would be happy and whole until the end. But now, that’s gone. And it's my fault.It all started when Eumerriah came back into my life. I never expected to see her again, never thought I’d feel the emotions I had long buried. I thought everything between us was over. I thought I could forget her and move on with my life with Kristine and Kimberly. But when I saw Eumerriah, all those feelings suddenly came rushing back—feelings I never thought would resurface.That’s when my confusion began. I no longer knew what was real or what should be. I started looking for wa
Serenity's Point of ViewI never expected Gabrielle to come back into my life. It’s been a long time since we last saw each other, and so much has happened between us. Yet now, it seems he’s slowly finding ways to reenter my life, even though we don’t share the same roof.It all started with small things. Sometimes, I’d suddenly receive a message from him. They were simple questions like, "How is Justine?" or "Don’t work too hard; you need rest, too." These messages were straightforward, but I couldn’t help but feel a strange warmth in my chest whenever I read them. I never expected to get such messages from Gabrielle, especially since we haven’t been together for a long time.Justine often asks about Gabrielle as well. I know the child struggles to understand our situation, so I just tell him, "He cares about you." But every time I say that, I feel a pang in my heart. Why does Gabrielle still care? What’s the reason?Whenever Gabrielle visits to see Justine, he always brings the chil