POV: MonteHe was in a meeting when he received a message from Marie."Sir, Ma'am Ericka is in the hospital. Watch this video to know what happened."He opened the files sent by Marie, witnessing how Mrs. Dominguez threw a glass. That old woman is really shameless. No wonder Khaye has a bad attitude, taking after her.He decided not to finish the expo. He would go home to his wife. That old woman needs to pay for what she did to his spouse.He bid farewell to his grandfather, not revealing the reason for his early return to the Philippines. His grandfather understood. He caught the first flight the next day without anyone knowing. He wanted to hasten his return home because he was deeply worried about Ericka.As the plane touched down, he hurriedly disembarked, almost sprinting through the path. He took the airport shuttle and, before heading home, bought avocados and flowers. Glancing at his watch, it was already 2 AM. In thirty minutes, he'd be at home. When they reached the gate, t
POV: ErickaShe woke up to someone caressing her hair. Thinking it was just a dream, she saw Monte looking down at her.She tried to sit up, and he helped her. "Monte, is that you?""Yes, I came home when I found out what happened to you. Why didn't you call me?""I didn't want to bother you. It's just a minor thing.""What do you mean minor? Our child almost killed you; he could have done the same to you.""I'm fine now. I just caught a cold.""Don't worry, I won't leave you. I'll stay right by your side. Come on, rest, and I'll just change clothes," the man assisted her to lie down.Within a few minutes, she fell asleep. Her sleep was undisturbed, free from nightmares or any troubling dreams.But then, she heard someone shouting. Loudly."Aaaah!!!! aaaahhh!" Monte screamed."Monte.. Monte.." she tapped him on the face. He still wouldn't budge. "Monte, wake up."The man pushed her. It seemed like he was being chased, and she was in his way."Aaaah!!!!!! ahhhhh!!!!" he continued screa
Monte rushed, clutching the bouquet he ordered from the mall. In a hurry for their dinner at home with friends and his grandfather, celebrating his first anniversary with Ericka. Glancing at his watch, he collided with something hard."Sh!t," he cursed, feeling pain. "What the..."A baby in a stroller cried."Oh my God, baby... are you..." the woman looked up, "Monte?""Almira?" he couldn't believe seeing her here.Almira, uncharacteristically silent, hurriedly pushed the stroller away. He caught up."Wait, Almira!" he held her arm. "You're married now?""Excuse me, we're leaving," she withdrew her arm from his grip."Your child is handsome. How many months old?" he asked."Don't bother!" she replied, attempting to turn away, but he intercepted. "Is that my child?"She pulled her arm away, "He doesn't have a father because his useless father left me and married someone else!" With that, she defiantly walked away, leaving him stunned. Was that really his child? But how? Why didn't she
On the other hand...Almira is extremely happy. Her plans are finally in motion. Perhaps others thought she would just stay quiet on the sidelines, but she's always been one to carefully strategize rather than act impulsively.Khaye Dominguez is a failure. She's a total idiot! No common sense at all. She creates trouble and even gets caught. If she had just killed Ericka right away, they wouldn't have any problems. She's arrogant and useless.That Khaye Dominguez is really worthless. If she had just stabbed or strangled that flirtatious Ericka, she wouldn't have problems now.They know each other, with Khaye Dominguez being in the fourth year in their school while she is still a freshman. Khaye often tries to act cute with Monte, but she remains unfazed. If it's about beauty and wealth, she won't back down. She's been a model since she was a child, and her beauty only blossomed further in her teenage years. She has one personality trait – if I don't like you, only two things will happ
Ericka noticed that Monte seemed anxious. For days, he appeared to have something to say but couldn't express it. She observed him from her seat. The man was lost in thought. She decided to engage him."The meeting with Mr. Diaz, the presentation is ready," she tried to grab his attention. He still stared at the table, unresponsive. What could be happening? "Monte?" he still showed no reaction. "Sir San Miguel? Sir?" With no apparent response, she approached him. "Monte, are you okay?"The man seemed startled by her presence. "Ah... yes? Do you have something to say?""Since a while ago," she spoke with a hint of concern in her voice, "what are you feeling? Is there something bothering you? I've noticed for a few days that you've been absent-minded."He took a deep breath before standing up and walking to the side of the office where everything could be seen. "I don't know how to tell you.""What is it?" She suddenly felt nervous. Is he going to propose? Will he confess that he loves
POV: MonteHe has been trying to call Ericka since earlier, but she's not answering. Now he can't reach her at all. Where did she go?According to Marie, Ericka left in a hurry, and her eyes were swollen. Is it because of what she confessed? Damn, I'm so stupid. What's her plan?He went to her desk. Files were scattered. He went through them, and one paper caught his attention. Addresses? Why did she write these? They all seem familiar until he realizes whose address it is. Almira's! Is she planning to find that woman?He grabbed his coat and rushed out. "Miss Marie, cancel my appointments. I have something to take care of." Then he ran towards the elevator."What's happening with that couple? It's like they're avoiding each other," Marie whispered to herself.The elevator is so slow. In his estimation, it feels like the elevator is supporting Ericka, delaying his descent. As soon as he reached the ground floor, he looked for his car. It wasn't there."Where are you, Mang Turing," irr
"The first address she went to was closed. Locked from the outside. It meant no one was there. She followed the condo in Pasay.After parking her car, she hurriedly got down and headed to the condo lobby. Those who lived there seemed wealthy. There were beautiful chandeliers and uniformed staff. It felt like a hotel.She saw the reception area. The lovely woman there greeted her."Good morning," she greeted."Yes, ma'am, good morning. What can I do for you?" the receptionist asked warmly."Is Miss Almira Madrigal here?" she inquired.""For a moment, ma'am," she checked on the computer. "Yes, ma'am, who are you?""A friend.""May I know your name, ma'am?""Ericka Reyes."The receptionist furrowed her brow, "Ericka San Miguel?""Ye---yes," she wasn't sure why the receptionist recognized her. Perhaps from watching the news and seeing her on TV."Room 10-B5, ma'am.""Can I go up now?""Yes, ma'am.""Thank you," she smiled at the woman."Welcome po, ma'am," the receptionist replied with a
She opened her eyes. There was a device attached to her body. She was wearing oxygen. "What happened? Am I in the hospital again? Since we got married, this is the third hospital for me. I must be really unlucky."She saw Monica sitting nearby. She raised her hand to get her attention."Ericka!" Monica approached her. "How are you?""Where's Monte?""He left. Said he had somewhere to go. What happened to you?"Tears were all she could manage. It seemed serious. She removed the oxygen and sat up. She felt strong; at least that's how she felt."What happened?""They haven't told me yet. The doctor said you just had a shortage of oxygen. I thought you were pregnant when they called me." She sighed. "Bernard and the others are acting strange. I feel like they're hiding something from me."She bit her lip. "Should I tell her?""I went to see Almira," she looked up."Oh? Why would you visit that girl?""There's-- there's..." her mouth trembled. 'How do I begin?'"There's what?" Monica prodd