We arrived in Tagaytay safely. We chose to stay in my grandma’s house bequeathed to me. This house is the only memory I have left of my grandmother, so even though I was struggling with money, I still didn't sell it.Steven poked me."Babe, what’s really the reason you bring me here? Do you have a plan to do here with me?" Steven said teasingly. I rolled my eyes to him. God! This man is a—argh!"Oh! Please.. don't get me started." He laughed real hard after I said that."Seriously babe, why did you bring me here? Is there a problem? Is there something you wanna tell me?" Even though I was nervous, I still tried to smile.'Is this it? Shall I say it? Am I going to do the right thing or the wrong thing?' I asked myself."Steven, can we perhaps enjoy this day? I want to get to know you. Is that okay with you?"Steven's face showed surprise at what I said but he agreed.“Is that the reason you asked me to go in Tagaytay?” I nodded.“Well, I’m okay with that since I’m handsome.”He’s reall
"Why are you so mad? Yes. I am following you and I have the rights to do that because I will be the mother of your child, the heir of your company!"So this is Amanda that Hannah kept on telling me. No wonder she doesn't like her because she’s a user. It was obvious that she’s just forcing herself to Steven. She’s pretty but I’m prettier than her."What are you talking about? You're going crazy! How many times have I told you that your child is not mine, so why are you still insisting that I'm the father of that when we haven't been together for a long time?!"My eyebrows arched as I watched them shouting inside my house. I have no intention of interfering with them because it's their problem but if this girl move that annoys me, I won’t just sit here and watch her.I'm not like other women out there who cry on the side and let someone else oppress them. If she curse me, then I’ll curse her too."Why did you keep on rejecting me? Is it because of that maid? My God Steven, how many tim
"Babe," I called Steven.I saw him stop talking and answered "Yes babe?" and turned to me with a silly smile. I smiled too.I bit the bottom of my lip to stop my laughter then asked him if-“Babe.. are you done with that?""Yes,""No. We're not done talking yet." Amandaconda interrupted angrily."Ahm, babe..can I ask you to buy mayonnaise?”"Yes. Sure babe," Steven left immediately and ignored Amandaconda's shout at him."You b**ch, you meant that, right? You purposely ask him out!" She shouted at me."Congrats, you're right," I teased and sneered at her.She was about to attack me out of annoyance but I raised the knife I was holding at her."First of all, I have a knife in my hand. Second, you’re in my territory. The third time you approach me, this knife will slice your throat. Remember that. Don't me, cause if you are a devil, I’m Satan!""You can't take Steven from me, remember that." She said and walked away."Girl for the record I've done it already. I didn’t do that much how m
We didn’t stay long in Tagaytay because his secretary called that there was a problem with the company.I didn't say anything about our son because he just said that he wanted to enjoy his freedom as a bachelor. So what’s the point of telling him truth? He’ll just reject our son for sure.Lourdes has also returned so there are two of us now cleaning the house. I can go home at night and sleep with Hivo. As for Steven, he was out of town for a week so we didn’t see each other now for a week too."Ria, is there a problem?" I looked at Lourdes who was looking at me worriedly."It's nothing, I’m fine" I tried to smile to make her complacent.But she didn't seem convinced that I was fine so I just said that I’ll clean the house.But before I could move, the door opened and men in black suits came in carrying suitcases.."Finally!" We looked at the woman and it was Amandaconda who closed her eyes and smiling. I’m wondering why she’s here but I guessed, based on the suitcases the bodyguards
"I'm sorry," I forced myself to say that. "Good. Lourdes, where's Steven?" "He’s still in the business trip, ma'am," Lourdes answered politely while motioning for me to go to the swimming pool. Is that Steven's mother? This is so funny, she’s so protective of Amanda's child where in fact, she already has a grandchild with me. I cleaned the pool and then after, I saw Steven who was frowning and heading my way. "Why?" I asked but I was surprised when he suddenly hugged me. "Did they hurt you?" He asked me while examining my body as if I had bruises. "I'm fine Steven," I told him gently. "Steven, what are you doing?" We heard Amandaconda scream. Steven angrily turned to them and hid me behind him. As if like, he’s protecting me or something. He just came home? I wanted to ask him how’s the trip but he’s busy on shielding me from Amanda and his mom. "Mom, what are you doing? Why is she here?" "Calm down son. She's here because you're the father of her child so she must live her
"Fix your stuff in the guest room. And don't ask anyone for help because you have hands." Hannah said to Amanda and followed her mother.When I looked at Steven, he was looking at me angrily."Why?""I didn't like what you said earlier." His whole face was red. He’s angry indeed."You and your mom will only fight because of me so it's better that I just leave.""And you think I will agree?""Yes. Because you can find someone else to replace me.""What? What did you say?""Steven, we'll talk later. I have something else to do," I don't know where our conversation is going."No, let's talk right now. You can't leave the house. You stay with me and only me."I was momentarily surprised by what he said. I tried to understand the words coming out of his mouth."Sorry Steven but you don't own me."He was about to speak when Hannah returned and called him.Steven went to her and they talked for a while then I saw Steven walking inside the house."How are you?" Hannah asked as she approached
Warning!!"Hey, make me some milk," I couldn't help but to roll my eyes at Amanda’s order. She literally ruined my day.To avoid any trouble, I just followed her orders. Today is Saturday and we were the only people left in the house because Hannah has an urgent meeting with her producer. Steven was in the office."I’ll make her milk, Ria," Lourdes said. I smiled and shook my head. I know that Amanda doing this to annoy me."Thank you but I can do it." After I brewed, I immediately brought it to her."Here is your milk," I said politely. I can't insult her because she'll just report it to Steven and Hannah's mother and I'll be damned for sure."I don't want that anymore. I want juice and make me some cookies," she said and smirked. She’s making my head hot. I didn't move yet and just took a deep breath.I want to tweak her. She’s lucky that she’s pregnant. I have been patient with her since she started living here."What are you waiting for? Go!” she said.I did nothing but follow Ama
I could see the pain, regret and anger in Amanda’s eyes before she turned her back on me and Steven and went up to her room.Steven didn't seem to care about that. After a while, Lourdes came out and approached me."What will Steven want you cook?" she asked."He didn't say anything,""Is that so? I'll just cook," Lourdes said.I know that Lourdes knew that Steven and I have something. I knew because Steven doesn't care if everyone knows about us."Ria, I hope you’ll not get offended to what I am gonna say to you. I know you're a good kid, but what’s really your intention to Steven?" Lourdes asked me which surprised me."I didn't mean it but I heard you talking to your son once." She addedI held my breath and nervously looked at her."What? W-What do you mean, Lourdes?" I stammered."Why are you nervous? I just said that I heard that you have a child. I was wondering why someone like you is working here. You are rich and it is obvious from your looks that you came from a wealthy fami
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