CHAPTER 22Yza stared blankly at the rings beside her. She was hurt. His words echoed in her mind: “Unless I’m done with you and fully satisfied…” That’s how he saw her—an obsession, a fancy, an addiction. As long as he wasn’t tired of her, no one else could approach her or express interest.What if someone genuinely loved her and was willing to repay everything Adamson spent? Would he let her go then?She looked directly into her husband’s eyes, who stood before her with a smirk. She wanted to hide her tears but couldn’t.“Adam, wh-what if someday someone falls in love with me and is willing to return everything you and my grandmother spent? W-will you let me go?” Her tear fell, left unattended on her cheek.His jaws clenched, eyebrows furrowed in anger, then he ran his fingers through his hair. “No,” he said, almost in a whisper, as if he didn’t say it to her. He pulled a ring from the box.“Fine. I’ll let you wear one—just one, but next time, make sure you answer quickly when someo
Chapter 23YZA swallowed her lump. She looked straight into Adam’s eyes after he kissed her. He immediately removed his shirt and unbuckled his belt while licking his lips. She could still hear the sound of the metal at the buckle of his belt.She stared at him, observing every move her husband made. His face, a handsome man like no other, and as she focused on his mouth, being licked by his tongue—it felt like he was heating her up despite the strong air conditioning inside the Range Rover.Her eyes moved down to his chest. Adam’s breathing increased as if he was panting, even though there was no killing of his giant manhood happening yet.She could see his body illuminated by the light. He’s so burly. His size is truly impressive even without clothes. He has layers of hair on his chest, trailing down to his abdomen.She took a deep breath as he unbuttoned his pants. He glanced at her and smiled again, a seductive and captivating smile.She scratched her head vigorously. Why did she
Chapter 24When Yza woke up, she found herself lying on something soft. She seemed to have forgotten what happened due to extreme fatigue. She is now embracing a large pillow, trying to recall what transpired and why she was in bed when she was at the hospital the previous night.Her eyes widened as she remembered being with Adam inside the car. Everything her husband did to her, attempting to make her do things that led to tears. Until he stopped and embraced her despite her inability to reciprocate.She gained some respect. Just from Adam’s embrace early in the morning, she felt his respect for something she couldn’t bring herself to do.As far as she knew, she fell asleep inside the car after crying. Did her husband carry her like a child to their room?Probably. It’s not like you went sleepwalking. She told herself.She pressed her lips and smiled. Her mind seemed to be full of his presence since she signed the marriage contract, and the pain of DJ’s betrayal rarely crossed her mi
CHAPTER 25Yza’s mind echoed Tadeo’s revelation that Adam didn’t actually let his men eat the dishes she prepared. It turns out that he was the one who Sis it, resulting in rashes. Adam insisted on keeping his cooking exclusive for him alone. Yza found out when she bumped into Adam’s staff earlier at home and inquired about her Chopsuey and the shrimp. They claimed they never tasted any of it, not even the sauce or shrimp tails, due to Adam’s strict prohibition. The only exception was her Sis Isay. And Adam after eating, immediately developed an itch and searched for anti-allergy medication. Isay explained that she got upset, so Adam had to eat a little to mend her offended feelings.Yza smiled at the realization. Despite not being wholly rejected by Adam, her feelings were somewhat valued, even if he didn’t love her. Her effort mattered, even if it led to unpleasant consequences. It turned out Adam wasn’t lying about having an allergy, and Yza had wrongly accused him of dishonesty.
CHAPTER 26Yza took large strides from the classroom to the university’s parking lot. She hurried to the hospital to see her grandmother. It was already five in the afternoon, and she didn’t know when her grandmother’s operation would finish. Earlier that morning, she went there to kiss her grandma on the cheek and embrace her for courage. She would be absent the entire day as the orientation was held until noon. ADL Motors personnel also assigned them some simple tasks.During lunch, an unexpected food delivery arrived, and Yza felt a special thrill knowing it was from Adam himself. He didn’t mention it, but she was certain it was for her. However, after leaving, she didn’t see her husband as he was in the presentation room discussing important matters with clients.“Hurry, Tiffany. I’m going to visit Grandma Ely. Keep texting.” She urged her friend while adjusting her necktie.“Ouch. Wait, my new boyfriend is texting.” Tiffany said with a grin.“Hey, Yza! Join us, Rose, and me in t
Upon entering the hospital, men immediately lowered their heads whenever Adam and Yza passed by. It wasn’t a surprise anymore. They avoided eye contact with her, as her husband walked confidently, holding her hand, his eyebrows furrowed, and his back was straight. Yza observed him silently, looking up at him and admiring his height. She was so small; she probably barely reached his armpit. If he got annoyed, he might just press her there until she couldn’t breathe. Even her hands could easily be engulfed by his with just one of his hands.She raised their intertwined hands, examining them. Not even her fingers matched his.His fingers were long and thick. She bit her lower lip. Why was she becoming like this? It was as if she was expecting some movement from his fingers at the center of her femininity, causing a sudden discomfort in her abdomen, a desire for a sensation she couldn’t quite place.Oh dear! Was she becoming perverted, too? She didn’t want to be! She would kill herself! T
Yza quickly, rushed to open the main door of the house as soon as she got out of the car. The two remaining household helpers stood there, continuously praying while looking up at the sky in front of Adam’s men. They seemed to be waiting, anticipating whether gunshots would ring out.“His baby is here! Holy Trinity, Yza, Señorito is extremely furious with you!” exclaimed her Sis Cora, while her other Sis Isay whispered Latin prayers. Their eyes were wide open, resembling a healer banishing lost souls, uttering prayers.Tadeo couldn’t stay still, moving anxiously from one place to another. He couldn’t speak, overwhelmed by fear. It was a grave situation when even those who had known Adam for a long time were afraid of him. It meant that Lorenzo’s tantrums were not just a drama; they were genuine, and he could truly harm people.Then they heard a commotion, and Isay’s prayer intensified. Yza gripped her chest; something seemed to have burst inside her. She was on the verge of collapsi
29Yza was startled when she felt a firm squeeze on her chest and the gentle caress of a warm palm and fingers there, while on the other side, it felt like someone was gently biting and licking her nipple.Ahhh, what is this?She just moaned but had no intention of opening her eyes because she was still very sleepy. However, when whoever this bold person started kneading her buttocks and moved the mouth to suck on the other breast with a groam, she couldn't help but wake up.Oh my! My foolish husband!"Adam!" she exclaimed in surprise, covering her mouth.It's already morning, and she still hasn't brushed her teeth, yet here he is, assaulting her with those blessed hands and mouth.He didn't stop what he was doing but spoke while still sucking on one of her breasts."Just one, my baby," he said and attacked it again, almost wanting to engulf the entire thing, but it wouldn't fit in his mouth.He's more aggressive now.She held his head and arched her back as his mouth started explorin
Yza was frozen in her seat when she heard a familiar sweet voice fill the entire function hall after the wedding."I thought I wasn’t ready, For my heart to beat again But suddenly, you came into my life…"She stared at her husband as he walked out from behind the improvised stage. He had said he was going to the bathroom, but here he was, about to sing.His eyes immediately sought her face and then showed a very light but heartwarming smile.She automatically felt very emotional. Who wouldn’t be moved if someone as handsome as him serenaded her in front of everyone on their wedding day at the church?And in fairness, his voice was beautiful. He had a hidden talent for singing, but just like his personality, it was very hidden and hard to reach. And with this Tagalog song, the first words that came out of his mouth seemed to fill her heart with love—love for her and for the two-month-old babies in her womb. Everything was given to her by God. If the challenges they went through were t
Yza furrowed her brow as the taxi driver dropped her off right in front of the condominium where she was staying, after she got out.The condominium across from AD condominium? She only learned the name of that building now, despite having lived across from it for such a long time.She walked inside and the guard greeted her with a smile. “Are you going home here, Ma’am? Not to the other side?” The guard joked, to which she just smiled.What a gossip.When did Adam start living there? Was that the new place her grandmother mentioned where her husband was staying? So, they were right across from each other?She couldn’t help but feel a little giddy at the thought that maybe Adam had been secretly watching her, out of her sight and knowledge.“I’m heading to my husband’s place,” she told the guard and showed her name tag, which he quickly looked at.“Ah, to Sir Adam. Go ahead, Ma’am. He told me that if any beautiful woman comes by, I should let her in right away.” The guard said, but it
53Yza was momentarily stunned by the woman in front of her. Her brain couldn't process the simple instruction the woman had just given her, telling her that Adam wanted her to go to the main building of the company again. What could he possibly need from her this time? She had just come from there. She had also just been here. It seemed like her husband's mind was slowly unraveling."Ma'am Yza?" The woman in front of her called out since Yza had been staring blankly for a while."H-Huh? O-Okay, I'll go," Yza replied, still not fully aware of what she was saying.She glanced at Tiffany as she sang while looking at her computer."Bring back the sweetness of love, let the heart that loves be heard again..." Tiffany sang, her shoulders shaking with the rhythm."Awwooohhh..." her friends joined in, causing Yza to laugh softly before standing up."Do I have to go, Tiffany?" Yza bit her finger nervously.She suddenly felt uneasy, thinking of facing Adam again.It reminded her of when she fi
52Yza went straight to branch five after talking to Adam, but several hours had passed, and her anger still hadn't subsided. She felt like she was going to explode from the mix of anger, jealousy, hurt, and love. She didn’t know why she felt this way, but it was as if her feet were pulling her back to the main building so she could slap him without stopping.She felt that her attempt to throw the vase there wasn’t enough.Frustrated, she bent over the desk and started crying again, so she grabbed her hair in frustration.“Are you okay, bf?” Tiffany asked her from the table across. She was surprised, but Yza shook her head repeatedly.“I’m not okay. It was so wrong for me to go to his office. I was so... disgusted. I’m angry because he didn’t say anything. He’s still closed off to me.” She started crying again and buried her head in the desk, crying quietly.“He doesn’t love me anymore. He thought that money could ease the pain I feel. He doesn’t love me anymore, Tiffany. He loves som
51The taxi window automatically rolled down as it reached the guardhouse entering the ADL Motors building—main branch."guard..." Yza said to the two guards, who immediately stood upright when they saw her face."Ma'am Elyzabeth Alexa," they said in unison, making her furrow her brows.Why did they recognize her?"Go ahead, Ma'am," the man said, so she nodded, though still confused.The driver continued driving into the driveway while smiling.When she got out at the main entrance of the building, she immediately saw a billboard with Adam’s face on it. He had that fierce look. So arrogant, yet so cowardly and childlike in his actions and decisions.Deceptive! Her head heated with anger.As she entered the building, she froze in shock upon seeing her own face on the large tarpaulins around the area.Why was her picture up there? Elyzabeth Alexa Brina-de Lorenzo, CEO of ADL Motors.What kind of nonsense is this? Her eyebrows furrowed, and it seemed like smoke was coming out of her nose
Yza was getting some fresh air on the apartment balcony. It had been months since she last did this, ever since she and Adam got married. Now that she was back in the apartment, she would often step out for some fresh air in the evenings to relax and clear her mind from overthinking.Lately, she's been very emotional and doesn't even know why. Maybe it's because she misses her husband, who seems to have completely forgotten about her.She was starting to fall into deep thought again. She was supposed to be relaxing, but stress filled her mind instead.She missed Adamson so much, and there were times when she wanted to call or text him, but she wasn’t sure if his number was still active. On top of that, she felt embarrassed. She didn’t want to seem desperate, especially since he distanced himself from her.She wasn’t proud, but she was discreet when it came to handling situations like that.She glanced at her phone again. She was looking at the only picture of Adam she had, and once ag
WEEKS passed so fast.Still, Yza was in the process of learning to live her life all alone. She would join Tiffany for meals, who almost always brought groceries, and never missed bringing her favorite imported chocolates. Every single piece of those chocolates reminded her of Adam. The only difference was, they didn’t come from her husband.Tiffany’s boyfriend was quite impressive. Even though they weren’t married yet, he was already spending a lot on her. Yza thought she was just lucky and happy for her friend. Maybe it wasn’t meant for her to be happy for the rest of her life with the true love she had found.She had been staring blankly at Adam’s mansion for a while now, unable to get out of the taxi. She was deeply in debt to her friend because of her daily expenses, including her allowance. What could she ask from her grandmother, who couldn’t work and was also being supported by Adamson? She hoped she could graduate soon so she could take care of her grandmother and support her
When Yza woke up, Adam was already gone. She had expected it, but it still hurt to open her eyes and not see her husband.Her eyes immediately welled up, and tears rolled down her cheeks, but she quickly wiped them away.Her husband was gone, but what remained was the small ache in her heart. Was last night really their last?No one knew.She longed for a lifetime of love in his arms, but she didn’t want to be trapped forever with someone who couldn’t trust the sincerity of her love. Moreover, she was hurt by the revelations he admitted, that he hurt others just to win her, but he couldn’t stand by her.She already knew. Adam had asked her to stay with him only because he needed her, but deep down, he always doubted she wouldn’t leave him for someone else. He nearly tied her down, just to keep her from escaping. But he probably felt guilty when one day, he suddenly declared his love for her.He felt so guilty to tie her in a relationship where there’s no trust because she truly believ
ADAM lovingly raked Yza's body. His eyes were filled with tears at that event in their lives but his grandmother seemed right that he needed to find himself and find where Yza was in him. Pain strikes his chest like lightning, gashing his heart several times. He saw his wife crying silently in pain. Her eyes were closed and she was waiting for him to possess her. He'll get back to it when he's ready and hopefully it'll still be there by then. He has to be strong enough and set his mind, make it ready to accept something positive especially the negative ones. He must learn how to stand in equality. He must learn how to accept failures and not just winning alone. If he is always a winner, he should learn to accept defeat. He finally took it off and kissed it on the lips. He positioned himself in between her thighs and started poking her center with his hard manhood. His hands roamed his body with no tenderness. It was as if it affected every corner of his body. He loves ev