Monte's words echoed in the room, expressing deep emotions and unveiling the pain he had carried for years. Ericka found herself torn between irritation and a subtle sense of sympathy as she listened to him confess his longing and heartbreak. The audience responded with a mix of empathy and admiration, creating a poignant atmosphere.As Monte concluded his speech, a wave of applause filled the room. Despite her efforts to remain composed, Ericka felt a twinge of sadness. She couldn't deny that his words had touched something within her, awakening memories of a shared past.The event continued, but the dynamics between Ericka and Monte had shifted. Unspoken sentiments lingered, leaving them both to navigate the complexities of their history in the midst of a public gathering.Ericka felt the weight of people's gaze on her. Perhaps many of them had doubts or thoughts about her relationship with Monte. She momentarily set aside the past and tried to enjoy the beauty of the evening."Do y
POV: Lovie"Do you miss me?" he asked Monte.'Of course I miss you.. Ericka... Ericka I will call you later'He ended the call."Aaaaah!!! This can't be happening!! Did he meet Ericka at the event? How? It's supposed to be for prestigious businessmen only. Why was he there?" she angrily shouted. She searched for the car's tracking device on her phone. None. Turned off? How did that happen? Did Monte find out?Where will I find you? Why didn't you take me with you? Frustrating! Hmmmmm, I know. Bernard! I'll call him.'Yes?'"Hi Bernard, I just wanted to ask if you know where Monte is. I can't reach him."'I think he's at a conference, didn't he inform you?'"Oh, he did. I was supposed to join him."'Don't bother.. he'll just get mad at you. He doesn't like being followed.'"Ah, okay.. thanks," she ended the call. "Where will I find you? What if Ericka steals him from me? No.. it can't happen! Lovie.. don't panic, just chill.. you can do it.. Think about your dreams, okay?"She paced ar
POV: Lovie"Let me out!!!" she shouted from inside the cell."Hey, cut it out!" warned an inmate. "You're so noisy; I'll knock you out!""Just try it!" she replied. "I'll fight back!"She was used to brawling. In the job she entered, she needed to be tough. She had sacrificed a lot, and now she was supposed to give up? Even if it meant a fight to the death, she could handle it. She knew the dangerous veins and parts of the body. She didn't just become a doctor; she was intelligent. So, she wouldn't hesitate to confront her enemies."Boss, move this woman. Since she came in here, it's been so noisy!" complained another inmate."Hey, De Luna, stop it. We're getting deaf from your voice!" scolded a police officer."Let me out, or I'll start screaming here!" she threatened."De Luna has a visitor," shouted the guard outside."I told you someone would come to get me out of here!" she arrogantly said.She went out and saw Monte.I knew it; my love couldn't stand seeing me like this. And he
"I might have a chance to be free... I'll finally get back at Monte. I'll make sure to repeatedly slap that Monica."It feels good to take a shower...She soaked in the bathtub and brushed her teeth multiple times.When she came out, there was a big man lying on the bed."Who are you?" she asked."I'm your first customer!" he replied."What? I'm not for sale!" she retorted."Do you know that if I enjoy my time with you, I can get you out of here?" he tried to convince her."Really?" her eyes sparkled."Yes. So come on," he invited her.She was only wrapped in a towel, so the man easily removed the cover from her body."What's this hard thing?" She removed the man's blanket. She almost fainted from what she saw. "Are you human?""Why?" he laughed."That's huge... I'll be destroyed by that!" She quickly grabbed the towel and wrapped her body. She tried to open the door, but it was locked from the outside."Where are you going?" he pulled her by the hair before throwing her."Have mercy
POV: MonteThey were in the car heading to the airport, bound for E.R resort. He pulled something from his bag."A tracker, right?" he showed it to Bernard."Yeah, where did you get that?" Bernard asked."The carwash boy found it, said it fell under the car while he was cleaning," he replied."Maybe Lovie planted that to track you." Monica suggested. "Is it true that she's dead?""The warden said Lovie committed suicide. Seems like she went insane," Bernard answered. "Hey, are you hurt?""No. Actually, I feel relieved now. Women can really be a nuisance in life," he said."Hey, watch what you're saying!" Monica scolded. "Harry, honey, do you think I have a headache?""What do you need me to say, dear?" Harry joked."Of course, the answer I want.""Dear, you don't have a headache..." Harry even kissed Monica."See, Monte?" the woman boasted."Fine, your husband is so afraid of you." Bernard pointed."Do you want me to report you to Marie?" she threatened the man."You're so lucky, Harr
He watched Ericka taking care of the kids, and they seemed genuinely happy. He thought she'd make a great mother someday. Reflecting on their separation, he felt it might have been for the best, especially now that she has children. Bernard teased him about Monica's intense gaze, jokingly suggesting they might melt under her stare."Silly, can't we just shrink them and turn them into keychains?" he playfully retorted.They discussed Monica's life after their breakup, and he believed her having children was a blessing in disguise. Despite the seven-year gap, Bernard questioned if Felipe was the reason behind their separation, teasing the idea of Monica deceiving him.He defended her, insisting she wouldn't do such a thing. When asked about Felipe, he speculated they might have started a relationship after their breakup, acknowledging Monica's pain from a previous betrayal.The conversation took an unexpected turn when Bernard asked if he wanted to reconcile with Monica, prompting him t
POV: Ericka"Could the kids be sensing a familial connection with Monte, explaining their behavior?" Monica followed her while Monte was getting his food."That crossed my mind," she replied, "especially because Macky doesn't act this way with others.""Maybe they feel he's their father.""Please don't tell him yet. I'll be the one to explain.""Of course, it has to be you. Hmm, let him struggle a bit. I was so annoyed when he was still with Lovie.""Where is she now?""She's dead.""Seriously?""Yes, she was crazy, fooled a lot of people. Made a mistake by deceiving the son of a prison warden. Ended up committing suicide.""Oh, that's sad.""Don't pity her; did you know Monte thought they were destined to meet? Turns out, he had a tracker on his car. When he was at a conference in Quezon, she was asking Bernard about him. Worried she might be following him again.""She said Monte was hurting him?""She's lying. Don't believe anything she says. Come on... Monte might be waiting for yo
POV: ErickaOne month passed quickly. Everything returned to normal. She allowed the children to communicate with Monica. They visited twice more, but Monte was no longer with them.No one asked about Monte's sudden departure that day. Ericka learned from Molly that Monte played with the kids before leaving, carrying Macky and Moneth.Even Monica didn't inquire. Their conversations shifted, and the night's discussion with Monica weighed heavily on Ericka's mind.**Flashback:**She sat on the bench near the sea, feeling someone beside her—Monica."I know how you feel; I've been there too. But if you think he doesn't love you, a lot happened in his life when you were gone.Almira kidnapped us, including Grandpa. Because, according to Lovie, your husband was supposedly sterile. He was devastated. Grandpa passed away without him seeing you. That added to his frustrations. And he believed he couldn't give you a child. That's another thing on his mind. Thankfully, he recovered, and we owe i