"You look so good darling," I smiled, shyly."Thank you, mom. You too. Where’s dad?" I missed my dad too. Even my sister, Sydney.My foster parents, who took care of me when I was a child."He's busy. You know your dad is a workaholic. Anyway, sit down first. Let's catch up together," she said happily, but I noticed that something was off when I mentioned the word 'dad'."Thank you, mom. I miss you guys already," I said."How are you hija? Where did you go when we throw you away from home?" The smile on my lips disappeared. I don't know, I feel like. Never mind."I mean, when you left? We're worried 'bout you," she smiled. I knew mom. I knew her so well and I’m aware that her smiles are not genuine."I’m okay mom. I tried to survive and I did. What about you?""We're fine too. Your sister, Sydney, has married a rich man and they're in California now. While Alberto, he's in charge of the R.L Corporation."R.L Corporation? I didn't know that dad was working there. Well, I don't know any
I went home, crying. I felt like I've been betrayed.I wanted to ask mom how did that happen but I didn't because of the anger in her eyes.I just forced myself to turn my back on them and leave. I endured the laughter from them that insulted me.Luckily I was able to find a taxi right away.I went to the restroom first to fix myself then went straight to Steven's office. As soon as I got on the elevator, everyone was looking at me.I ignored them because a lot happened today.I have many problems circulating in my mind. I don't think I can add more.When the elevator opened, I was surprised that there were many people in the hallway. There are lots of bodyguards.I saw Steven talking to his mom. More likely they were fighting while Hannah was on the middle.I went to them. I feel like I'm the reason of their fight."So the slut is here,""Mommy!" Steven shouted. I closed my eyes because it seemed like chaos has a crush on me. When will it stop following me?"And you really brought yo
RIALYN"Roel," I was worried especially when I noticed that we were near the cliff."Ma'am Ria, do you know how to use a gun?""W-What? N-No!"“FVCK!”I screamed as we almost collided with a ten wheeler truck."Ma'am Ria, can you jump?""What? W-Why?" Roel's forehear furrowed while looking at the road. I’m praying silently that someone will save us."After we pass that one truck, you jump with your son,""Is there any hope for us to survive if we do that, Roel?" I asked, crying. I couldn't help but tear up in fear."Yes ma'am," he answered while looking at me in the mirror."After you jump, run and hide so they won’t see you.”For the last time I hugged my son. I'll do anything, for us to live."Alright, Roel. How about you?" I asked him worriedly. We have been running for some time and I know he is very tired."Don't worry about me, ma'am Ria. The important thing is that you and your son survive," he said while smiling.I do not know what to say. Roel is a very good person and he wil
"Mom, wake up,"Hivo, baby? Where are you?"Grandma, when will mommy wake up?"Grandma? Who's grandma? Where am I? Where are we?"I don't know son. Let’s hope she’ll wake up soon. Your mom needs to wake up for your sibling,"Sibling? I slowly opened my eyes. Where am I?"She’s awake grandma." I turned to my son and scanned the whole place. We are in a hut."How are you feeling?" and old lady asked me."I'm dizzy. Are you the one who helped us?""Yes. You passed out when you knocked on our door to ask for help.""Thank you again for your help. Can you tell me what day it is today?""Mommy, I think we've been here for 3 days. You've been sleeping too long, mama." I was surprised by what my son said. Maybe Steven is already looking for us.I was about to get up when the old man stopped me."Don't take your body by surprise. You need to rest especially now that you’re pregnant."Huh?"Pardon?""You’re pregnant."What? I was shunned. I just woke up, then I was immediately pregnant? Serious
The next day I’m planning to go back where my I left my son but I looked at the man who helped me yesterday. If it wasn't for him, my life and my child in my womb might be in danger. He’s currently sleeping on the side of the bed.Right now I have nothing to pay him for what he spent in the hospital. If our paths cross tomorrow in the future, I will pay him back.I made my way back to my son with the money I have. I know he will be sad, more likely to cry, but it's better than being with his father who is engaged now to someone else.I'm not sure why Steven would marry Amanda. I don't know but I believe he doesn't like it. I'm just angry because he didn't even look for Hivo and me.I arrived at the place I left my son. I saw him waiting for me outside. When he saw me, happiness immediately appeared on his face."Mommy," he ran to me and hugged me."Mom, where's dad?" he asked.Instead of answering him, I changed the subject."Where are grandpa and grandma son?""They are inside, mom.
"Why are you here?" he asked in shock."Do you know each other?" Felix asked us, confused."Oh yes, because he hel- hmm" he suddenly put his hand on my mouth to silence me."Her ex-boyfriend, dad" he laughed while still covering my mouth with his big hand."What!" I said to him disgustedly. When I looked at Felix, his face was full of surprise looking at me."Is that true, Ria?" he asked."Just say yes please," the guy next to me whispered. Because he helped me in the hospital, so I said yes to Felix, who seemed unconvinced."Oh, okay. Anyway, we’ll talk later. We have something to discuss but I’ll help John and Karyo first on getting firewoods."When Felix left, I turned to look at his son in annoyance. It feel like my jaw dis-aligned because of what he did."It hurts," I complained."I’m sorry. I rattled when you were about to spoil dad that I didn't show up at the engagement party,""You're so noisy," I rolled my eyes."Tss. Are women like that? Especially if they are pregnant?""I
"You must be kidding me," I laughed. What kind of joke is that? It’s not funny."But that's the truth Ria. Whether you believe it or not, you are really Albert Loverio's daughter. Your father is rich and you are his heir."I didn't listen to them and went to my son. Their joke is not funny."Where are you going?" Vios askwed, following me."Hey what's wrong? Why did you leave?""Everything," I said."I know it's hard-""Stop it! Go away. All of you messing my mind. I have enough today. Please, give me a peace of mind," I’m going to explode."With Steven, I can help you with that," I immediately looked at him."What?""We’ve known each other. I can ask him to talk to you secretly. I'm sorry I can't let you show yourself to everyone.”“Dad is right. Everyone assumed that you are dead and there are many enemies out there. They wanted you dead for the position of the company."But why? Why did they just show up now? Why just now?"We'll tell you everything after you settle your problem wi
"Are you ready?" Vios asked me. I took a deep breath before nodding. When the bodyguards opened the door, I saw the board of directors who are looking at me with their intimidating stares."Who is she, Felix?" the sophisticated woman asked,Felix did not answer her instead he called me to go to his side. Vios hold my hand since I was wearing red heels and a fitted dress that complimented my skin tone"Everyone, I want to introduce to you, the right heir of R.L Company, Rialyn Loveri. She is legitimate daughter of Lianne and Albert Loverio." I saw the shock in their eyes."What? How about Alberto?”Alberto Loverio is my uncle. He’s the only brother of my biological father but Alberto lied to the people. He made the public believed that I died too in the accident together with my parents that’s why, he’s ruling my father’s business for some time now."We all know that he will only be in charge of this company temporarily because he is the only blood-related to Sir Albert. But not everyt
I closed my eyes and touched his chest. I didn't realize that I was slowly retreating because of Yenro's lips attacking me. Before I lost my senses, I used my remaining strength to avert my face from him, which broke our kiss. "I'm not going to church this week." I said and even though my legs were shaking from what we did, I still managed to step my feet to get out of his presence. Wow Amanda! Have you been able to escape from that temptation yet? I should give you a reward. Since then, I haven't been able to look at Yenro again. I never thought that he could break my routine with just one kiss. "Is everything alright? Have we bought everything?” I asked "Why can't you look at me?" I closed my eyes because here he is again with his demand that is difficult for me to refuse. What's going on and he's slowly getting me to follow his wishes? This is not you Amanda. "What are you talking about?" I even faked a laugh just to stay compose. I'm nervous. "Look at me then," he dema
"Am I doing it right?" I looked at Yenro and saw him staring at me. No. I'm not doing it right.He has put the vegetables that I washed earlier in the mixing bowl and the mixture is fine.That prick is picking on me.He's a bully.I frowned and went back to cleaning the rice.I felt Yenro's presence behind me. I was horrified when I felt his body as he slid his two hands to my hand while I am busy washing the rice."You're doing it right, darling."I suddenly felt heat in my body and felt like I was going to get burned by Yenro's caresses.Using his hand, we washed the rice and cook it.I walked away from Yenro because I’m feeling different. I returned to my seat while my cheeks are burning hot because of what happened earlier. He was just smiling while staring at me."Stop smiling," I said with a frown.A smile spread across his lips. This man knows how handsome he is. And he's using his charm for me to beg on my knees.No Yenro. I know your goal."A-Are you coming with Seteven to th
"What are you doing here?" I asked angrily.He did not say anything. He just shrugged and went to our living room and sat down.How rude!"What are you doing here, Yenro?"Why is he here?"Do you have some beer here?" he didn't answer my question.."How did you get in? You're not welcome here."He turned to me. His jaw tightened and he clearly didn't like what I said."I welcome myself here. Welcome home, myself." He sarcastically said. I looked at him."You jerk! Get out of my house."His face was dark and he was staring at the object on the table. I see his biceps running upwards because he's breathing drastically.I hate his guts. I hate him for making me feel nervous. I hate him for making me guilty for no reason."Why did you let Steven stay in your room?"I frowned. So he was here a while ago?"What is it to you then?"His lips parted. He couldn't believe that I answered him that way. I hate this man. "What the fvck Amanda! You're a woman! Yet you let him stay in your room. Are
I moved his hand on my lips in disgust. He angrily punched the wall. What the hell is he thinking? "What! Stop it you bastard!" I raised my voice to him. "Stop being stubborn and let me clean your lips." "Do you have a problem with my lips? Are you going crazy?” His jaw tightened as he turned to me. He hardly catch his breath. I want to provoke him but I am stunned by the emotion I see in his eyes. “This is b*llshit!” He slammed the door behind me and left. He’s going crazy but I think I am the one going crazy because when he got out of the door, I sat down on the floor cause my heart won’t back to its normal beating. I don't know what Yenro is doing. I'm sure of only one thing. I’m acting differently when I’m with him. I'm afraid because it might bring me to a different situation. I don’t want Steven to leave me. I'm still studying and when he doesn't want me anymore, no one will give me money. I'm scared to death. I never went back to the gym. I just texted Steven that I’m
I wanna say, you're the worst but I can't tell him that. Yenro is being sweet this day. I don't have the heart to say bad things to him when he did nothing but help me. "Let's start eating?" I nodded and took some soup that I haven't tasted in a long time. It' sounds exaggerated to say but now, I understand the feeling of people crying because of the food. It's not because they've eaten the food they struggle to eat every day. It's because of the feeling that they remembered someone or something because of that certain food. I only realized the tears in my eyes when Yenro wiped them with his hand. He did not say anything. He was just in front, looking at me and smiling. "You like it?" I nodded. "Does it hurt?" I shook my head. "Then I assume you're happy. Too much that it hurts. That's why you're crying." I said nothing more. I ate quietly and filled myself with foods that I rarely taste. Even if I had to buy them, I still don't know how to make something like this. I us
"We have a game this Saturday. Wanna come?” Steven brushed his lips in my ear causing me to tingle. "Hey, stop it!" I laughed and pushed his head away. He frowned so I laughed even harder. “Ehem!” A sound of tease stopped us. Steven and I turned to him together. It was Yenro. "Hey man! What's up?” I looked away when Yenro looked at me. "What time tomorrow?" he asked Steven. "Maybe 8?" He nodded and looked at his watch. “Kael is looking for you. He said he had something important to say." Yenro said. "What?" He shrugged and glanced at me. "Shit! I still have a class!” Steven complained and turned to me. "I need to go," I smiled and nodded slightly. "Are you okay here? You have two more hours before your next class starts.” Yes. I still have 2 hours but he doesn’t need to worry about my sake. I’m fine. "It's fine. I'm just going to study," my boyfriend nodded gently and kissed me on the forehead. "Alright. Call me when you need me.” He said. "Okay," I said. He finally lef
How did I become the highest? I didn't pass anything yesterday.I turned to Yenro and saw him smiling at me. He slowly raised his hand and clapped so that our classmates will also clap."Get your paper," he whispered.I looked in front and saw the instructor handing me the paper.I stood up in shock and slowly approached our prof. I am trembling as I took the paper and I saw that it was Yenro's handwriting."Congratulations Ms. Ilagan!” Ms. Valde said and my classmates including Yenro applauded again.I looked at him and he winked at me.I returned to my seat. This is absurd. I didn't answer anything yesterday.After I returned to his side, he immediately faced me while ma'am was now writing on the board."I know you didn't review the notes because of me. I'm sorry," he said. Instead of being happy, I glared at him.But I chose not to answer and listen to our prof. I’m mad.What does he think he is? Why did he do that? For what? So that I owe him something?I'm not the mood til’ the
How many days did papa not come home? I held my breath. I don't know where to look for him now. I looked down from my notes and read it. I didn't sleep enough to wait for dad last night and I forgot to review my notes too. I’m so dead. "What are you doing?" I almost jumped in shock when someone suddenly whispered in my ear. Annoyed, I turned to Yenro. What is he doing here? "What are you doing here?" The corner of his lips rose. "You're calling me Yenro?" he said comfortingly. He raised his eyebrows. What if I call him by his name? Is he nuts? "It's your name. Naturally!” I replied auspiciously. “Okay.” He said softly. I took my stuff and tortured him. "It would be better if I just leave. You're disturbing me!" I said and marched off. I don't look at him but I can feel his every gaze behind me. I continued walking until I met Steven. He's smiling from ear to ear with his friends. I didn't call him because I don't want him to disturb me while I'm reviewing my notes for my qu
Hi. This story will be the story of Philip and Amanda. Thanks for reading Ria and Steven's story. Let's go to Amanda next. We can see to her POV how much she suffered from Lia's hands. I hope you will support it as much as you support Steven and Ria. Thank you. Hope someone will like it. Let's see how these two get up together after the greatest downfall that tested their lives."You were my hope when I'm scared and alone in the Canada. You keep me sane in the lion's den. But where are you when I bear the gift we made? You left and I'm alone again. Save me, Philip .”- Amanda ------------------------ PROLOGUE "Who's that girl?" Ben looked at me because the man next to him him pointed at me. I quickly put my notebooks in the bag because I’m going to leave. I don't want anyone to look at me. "There you are. Hivo is looking for you." I was surprised when Hannah, the sister Steven, appeared in front of me. I nodded and went straight to the gym because Steven was there. I know Steven