Hannah approached me first when she saw her nephew. She’s kind, sweet and caring towards Hivo. She helped me to her brother. She’s so dear to me."Why? How did it happen?" I asked, worriedly. Where is she now? Is she safe?"She's with Philip now but she's not okay. She's traumatized by what happened and we're doing everything to get her back to what she was before.""Don't tell me-""Yes. She went to see Lia that day when she heard me talking with Lourdes. But she was held captive by Lia’s men and went missing for years,”I lost of words. I’m just crying while thinking how hard it was for Hannah."When Hannah was missing, Amanda confessed everything to me.. That's when I thought of continuing mommy's plan to marry Amanda in public so that Lia's attention will divert to her. I held a burial for you and Hivo even though I know that you were alive because that was the only way for Lia to stop on searching you. I need her to think that you died in the accident so that you and our son can
"I'll take you home," Steven.If he sends me home, he will see Stefanny. I think it's time for him to know that he has another child with me."Alright," I said and he looked surprised.I said goodbye to Amanda. Steven and I went to his car together."Thanks baby,""What for?""Because you agreed for sending you home,"Is that why he was surprised earlier because he thought I would reject him?"No. I will also introduce you to someone,"We drive to Vios' house where my children and I live."Ahm.. Can I ask?" I looked at him. There is hesitation in his eyes."Are you in a relationship with Vios?" he stopped the car on the side and faced me. He bit his lip and obviously nervous."Why?""Because if yes, I'll take you away from him. I’ll seduce you, I already did that before, I can do it again." I raised my eyebrows because of how confident he was in himself."Really? How can you seduce me?" I bit my lip after asking him.I saw that he removed his seatbelt. Then he suddenly brought his fac
It's late but Steven is still here. I also wonder why Vios isn't here yet. I don't know where he went.Our two children are sleeping soundly. Maybe they were tired of playing with their father earlier. I thought it would take days or months for Steven to win his daughter's heart, but it only took a few minutes and Stefanny was already comfortable with him.I did almost nothing all night but cook their food and wipe their sweat.Steven fell asleep while hugging our children."Hey, you need to wake up," I said softly to him.He opened his eyes and looked at Stefanny who was sleeping soundly by his side. When he saw her, he feel relieved and immediately hugged her.“Why?”"I thought it was a dream," he said"Silly. That's not a dream," I laughed a little at his reaction.I smiled as I watched him kiss Hivo and Stefanny on their forehead before getting up.He then hugged me. His head rested on my neck while silently feeling our surroundings."I don't want to go home babe," he said.I coul
The next day I woke up early. I need to do some reviewing regarding RLC.The children and Steven were still asleep. I went downstairs to drink water and saw Vios in the kitchen with three cans of beer in front.I frowned when I saw him drinking. It's three o'clock in the morning and he’s here, drunk. Is he okay?"Hey wife," he said when he saw me."Why are you drinking this early?" I picked up the empty beer cans to throw away."Nothing. I just feel to drink," he answered. Does he have a problem?"Is there a problem?"If he has a problem, maybe I can help. I will always help him because I consider him a brother. Because of him, my children and I are safe so I want to help him too if I have a chance."I don’t have a problem,”"It looks like there is. By the way, I let Steven sleep here. I'm sorry if I didn't tell you," I said."He knows now?" about Stefanny? I nodded."That's good to hear," he said and smiled. It's just weird because I feel that he's not in his usual state."Are you ha
"Before you go home, tell me the truth about that…Was it processed well?" I am hoping for the 'yes' answer.My heart is pounding. I'm not ready for his “no” if not at all."What do you think?" he asked with a smile playing on his lips. His eyes are shining as if they are happy with what they see in my reaction now."Yes?" I'm not sure. I hope it's a yes."You really want a 'yes', right?" he said."Why? Do you want me to hope for a “no”?""Hell no! I'm just happy," he said and hid in my neck."You haven't answered me yet" I said pinching his tummy. He didn't even flinch at what I did. What a body."Yes babe. I won't allow that to go unprocessed. That's my last card so that I can get you back from whoever tries to take you away.""Can I see that?""Of course babe," he said while plotting some kisses on my forehead."Thank you Steven,""I have a request. Hope it's okay,""What is it?" he looks serious. What is it?"It's not my request actually. It's your friends' request. Are you ready t
"Give Snow to me Steven," Amanda when she notice how my daughter reacted when she saw Steven holding Snow."Daddy is going to hug his baby princess," Steven. Just then, Stefanny approached him. She immediately wrapped her little hands around his dad’s neck.We all know that she's jealous of Snow. Steven was kissing his daughter’s head and he seemed to love his girl’s reaction."Aunt Divine," my eyes widened as I watched Divine enter the house. Hivo ran to her and we saw how Divine cried while hugging my son.I can't believe that I will see her today. I'm excited to go to the Island because I know I'll be with them again. I missed them.When Divine looked at me, tears started falling from her eyes and then, I just found myself embracing her."Thank God you're alive," she whisperedI miss her. I miss her so much. She’s one of my best friends. The person who was there when I was still pregnant with Hivo."Let's catch up together when we get to the Island, okay?"I nodded while laughing s
Philip arrived with Ben. It's not too dark because they put lights on some parts of the whole island."Steven give Stefanny to me. Go and help them," I took my daughter who seemed tired of talking her dad that she wanted to bathe in the sea.They took some of our luggage and started walking.Divine, Amanda and I followed and behind us was Diego carrying my son Hivo.Steven and his friends were talking."Hasn't that bastard been beaten yet?" Divine asked while caressing the hair of my daughter.That's what I wanted to ask too."Mommy let's swim,"Divine laughed when she heard what she said. I just sighed and didn't comment anymore. She's still not getting over that.Just a few 10 minutes, we arrived at the center of the Island. When we got there we were greeted by people I wanted to meet.Agatha is there and she's pregnant. Angie is crying when she saw me.Steven's parents and a boy I don't know who were there too to greet us.Agatha and Angie ran towards me."Ria! My God! Thank you th
The next morning, I woke up late. It was noon and Steven was nowhere to be found. I got up and took a shower. I don't know if my children are awake or if they are still asleep.After I showered, I immediately got dressed and only then went out. When I came out, I heard the laughter of children; they were on the living room with Oceanie.They are enjoying the presence of each other. Especially my daughter Stefanny who almost swallowed a megaphone with the volume of her voice. They are playing and have their own business.I went down and I saw Steven who’s laughing with Amanda. It was as if they were talking about something while going up the stairs.I know what’s their relationship between them. They are friends but sometimes I can't stop my jealousy every time I see him with Amanda. It's not good to hold grudges. I shouldn't feel that but I can't help it.I approached Steven and immediately wrapped my hand around his neck and kissed him on the lips. He was shocked by what I did but la
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