Gio has already left the Philippines, until now he still has no sign of me, maybe he is still resting. His messenger is not yet in active status. I am currently sitting in front of my Dad's casket. I was just dumbfounded. Remembering our memories when he was healthy and alive. If only he had said earlier that his chest was hurting, I would have treated him. I have savings for that. It's just hidden in my bank. Tears came to my eyes when I thought about it. It's so hard to accept and so depressing. I can think of so many what if's. I have so much to say to Dad. I want to say that I love him very much and that I will take care of our family, that he should not worry because I will not abandon my sister and Mom but how can I tell him this? He's gone. I felt a rub on my back. I turned around when I saw who was next to me and rubbing my back. It smiled at me lazily. "I heard about what happened to your father, so I immediately came here to express my condolences. Be strong," Nico said to m
Gio's POV When I left Siargao, we immediately went to America. I don't take clothes from my condo anymore because I have a town house there. I also stay there when I have a Business trip here in America. It's so sad that Scarlet is not here. I don't want to leave but I'm really needed here, we might lose investors and that's the collapse of the company that I've been taking care of for several years. "Good afternoon, Sir," my assistant greeted me with Anne smiling at me. "Sir, it's good that you arrived," Anne promised me but I just ignored her. "What do the investors say, Ian?" I asked my assistant. Besides Mr. John, I have another assistant, Ian. Even before I left the Philippines, I immediately called Mr. John to go to Siargao to assist Scarlet there. "They say they will come back tomorrow and he wants you here," said my assistant. We are currently in the office of a branch of our company. I transferred you to my former secretary and replaced her with Scarlet. "Good, you guys will
Scarlet and I talked for a few hours before I rested. My head is hurting because of the jetlag. I heard the sound of my cellphone signaling that there was a message in my email. I immediately looked at it maybe it was important but I frowned when I saw that it was Anne. I immediately read his e-mail. "Good morning again, Sir. The attached file is your presentation tomorrow. If you have a query, don't hesitate to call me." That's what was written in his message. I frowned when he had a kiss emoji at the end of the message. I shook my head and lay down on my bed to rest, later I fell asleep. A loud knock woke me up. I stretched and closed my eyes. Who is bothering to wake me up? It's annoying. I looked at the clock by my side, shock registered on my face when I saw that it was eight o'clock in the evening. Damn! How many hours did I sleep? I slept very well. I heard another loud knock on my hotel door. I washed my face. Annoying! disturbance I immediately opened the door when I was surp
Gio A soft tap woke me up so I turned on my back. "That will come too, bro. Don't worry, you won't run away," Tom promised me with a laugh while carrying his cute, cute son. This is the feeling of getting married, it's so nervous that I feel sick. Tangina mixed emotions. We are currently at the altar and waiting for my fiancé. "Tangina because I miss her, I want to see her. I haven't seen my husband for a few days, I miss him so much," I told him, making him laugh. "Relax, bro. That too will come!” Tom convinced me. Everyone is here except my fiancé. Later I stood up straight because the door of the church was slowly opened and the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth was spat out. My fiance Scarlet Hart Berkshire. “Damn! Why is she so beautiful?” I whispered to myself. Even though her belly bump is obvious, her sexiness and beauty still don't fade. I don't even know why she's still sexy even though she eats so much every day, she even beat me to eat. I can't control my emot
“Sir…” I turned to the person who called me, it was just Anne. I stared at him intently but he didn't even move or count. I also lost myself for a while, fortunately Anne called me. "What?" I asked him rudely. He swallowed hard and faked a smile. Maybe he didn't like the way I treated him. "The investors are here, they are waiting for you," he promised me. I nodded to him and immediately got ready for the presentation. I noticed that it hadn't left and was just staring at me. "Do you need something? Do you have anything more to say?" I asked him. "I need you, sir..." I was surprised by what he said. "What?" I asked him. He seemed to realize that he looked away. "No sir, I'm leaving," I said. Just follow me," he faked a laugh at me. "You don't need to tell me what to do, I know what I'm doing." I stood up and immediately passed him. When I got to the office where we were going to meet, I immediately stopped because I saw Auntie Leila smiling at me. I got a taste and just ignored him. D
“Meet me at Hemingway Café in front of your hotel. I have something to discuss with you. It's about the sudden death of your girlfriend's father." I've been staring at the text that was received. I have to go, I don't know what Dad's death has to do with this but I was really curious about this text. I immediately closed my eyes, wondering what I should do. I quickly got dressed to go to the person who texted me. Even though I was nervous, I had to go because it was about my girlfriend. When I got out of the hotel, I immediately crossed to Hemingway Café, he was right next door to my hotel. When I got in, I sat in the corner to meet the person who initiated that text. Maybe he knows me. I looked around but didn't see anything suspicious. Everyone was busy with their food, the others were laughing and chatting. "What is your order, sir?" I was surprised when someone spoke next to me. It's just a waiter, of course. I thought who was it? "Dark coffee and a slice of cheesecake, please," I
Lily's POV I am the daughter of Leila Berkshire, one of the famous business women in the Philippines. Many people ask how I became his son. Let's say she got pregnant by an American she had a one night stand with in America. In other words I was formed into a mistake. My mother was still a young woman when she got pregnant, so she didn't really take good care of me. He hates me. I woke up without my father by my side. My mother said then that my father had died. I was ten years old then, lived in America and was always locked in my room. There was no parental love and only hurtful words were heard from my mother's mouth. I grew up thinking that my life was normal. That it's normal for my mom talking bad to me and hitting me when I get annoyed or when I get naughty. That it's normal that my mother comes home with different men and who is also my father. And as I grew up, the kind of life that I had caused me to think that satisfaction and love can be found in a man. I was longing for m
Scarlet POV Today, father's hill was attended by many, mostly his fellow fishermen. Many were saddened to learn that the father was gone, those neighboring islands of ours crossed to the hills. We are very sad, especially Mom, but we have to accept that she is no longer in our lives. It hurts, it hurts so much to lose our father. Our pillar of home is gone, you will guide and protect us from evil. I don't know how to live without our father but we can. Even if our pillar is lost, here I can be a father to my family. I want to convince Mom to just leave the island and move to Manila but right now she doesn't want to. I hope when the time comes I can convince him, it won't be long before my two brothers will be staying in Manila to study there especially now, my second brother will be going to college. Until now I have not received any calls from Gio. Maybe it has traveled back home to the Philippines. I smiled when I remembered what he said before he left here, I was excited because h
Gio A soft tap woke me up so I turned on my back. "That will come too, bro. Don't worry, you won't run away," Tom laughingly promised me while carrying his cute, cute son. This is the feeling of getting married, it's so nervous that I feel sick. Tangina mixed emotions. We are currently at the altar and waiting for my fiancé. "Tangina because I miss her, I want to see her. I haven't seen my husband for a few days, I miss him so much," I told him, making him laugh. "Relax, bro. That too will come!” Tom convinced me. Everyone is here except my fiancé.Later I stood up straight because the door of the church was slowly opened and the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth was spat out. My fiance Scarlet Hart Berkshire. “Damn! Why is she so beautiful?” I whispered to myself. Even though her belly bump is obvious, her sexiness and beauty still don't fade. I don't even know why she's still sexy even though she eats so much every day, she even beat me to eat. I can't control my
Scarlet Gio was quickly discharged from the hospital. He was only hit a few times on the body, one on the side and the other on the arm. I am very thankful to God because he did not let me down. He did not take my love from me. I smiled when an arm wrapped around my waist. We are currently on the terrace of his condo. I went back to his condo because I was the one taking care of him. "What are you thinking, honey?" he asked me as he buried his face in my neck and kissed it gently. I'm a little tickled but that's okay."I can only think of all the suffering we both had before. From the time we met until now, we have gone through many trials but here we are still together," I promised. "You know, no matter what trials come our way, we and only us will stay together, honey because we belong to each other." "Are you happy that I am the one you will marry?" I asked him. "It's so much fun, especially since we're going to have children. I'm so excited to see jr. let's." I felt him low
Scarlet I shed a lot of tears when I saw that Gio was hit by a bullet. My heart beats constantly because of the pain and fear I feel. 'OH, GOD! DON'T TAKE GIO FROM ME' “G-Gio, don't leave me! Don't close your eyes," I promised him while holding both of his cheeks. His eyes were watering, his cheeks were almost full of blood because of my bloody hands because of the locust that hit him. "DON'T TOUCH ME! I WILL KILL YOU ALL!” I heard Leila shout. I just ignored it because I was only focused on Gio. He gently touched my cheek and smiled softly."You're... safe... and... last," he promised me. His tears ran down his cheeks. He leaned forward and held his side. I heard the ambulance outside so I felt calm. "Yes, but you're not s-safe, honey. You are right," I whined to him. "Please, be brave for us, honey. We need you," I added crying. His eyes widened looking at me. "Us? We? What do you mean?” he stammered to me. I smiled sweetly at him. "Yes, us because you're going to be a fathe
GIO We wasted no time, I quickly contacted my staff to go to Leila's location. I quickly told them about our plan. They will take care of Leila's staff and Tom and I will take care of Leila. "Be careful there, if you need help just call me and Lily," Aira seriously promised us while we put on bulletproof. "I will be careful for you and for our baby, babe. Don't worry I will come home without a scar, promise!” Tom said to her and he quickly kissed his girlfriend Aira on the forehead. "Be careful too, Gio. I trust you," Lily promised me. “Thank you. For our freedom and for Scarlet.” It smiled and nodded. After we got ready, we immediately said goodbye to the two. It even insisted on wanting to come but we didn't allow it because it was dangerous. We are currently in the car and are traveling to Leila's location. Later my walkie talkie rang, I immediately answered it. "We are at the location, boss, over," said Mr. John to me. "Good, Mr. John, just stand by. Tom and I are getting
GIO I quickly left the club to catch up with Scarlet. I quickly got into my car and drove to Siargao. Leila called me a while ago but I didn't even pay attention to it. I don't care what his problem is, let him do whatever he wants for the wedding but I won't show up. He is crazy. I tried to call Scarlet's cell phone but it was turned off. I lost hope of contacting him so I just stopped. I will see him in Siargao I can assure you of that. I have to explain to him that if I had known that he was coming, I would have waited for him outside the club to avoid the girls inside. Damn!I will never cheat on her. That's probably the most impossible thing for me to do, I'm just afraid of him that he might leave me again. I don't want your past to happen again, I might not be able to handle it. I didn't waste any time and I ran fast, maybe it would be better if I went to their house first and just wait for them there. The flight to Siargao is only a few hours, so I can handle it even if I hav
I immediately went to Royal Night Club, there were still many people entering inside, rich businessmen and businesswoman. When I entered, my eyes immediately searched for my friend Tom but I couldn't find him. I approached the bartender, because I already know him. "Long time no see, boss! I haven't seen you here in a long time, the group misses you!” he promised me when he saw me. He is also one of the strippers here, sometimes a bartender and sometimes a stripper. He has to clean because his mother is sick, we are in the same situation but we have different status in life. "It's been a bit busy, haven't you? your mother? How are you?” I asked him."Mother's condition is good, the doctor said she will be able to go out in a few months. Thank you very much boss for donating, that's a big help to me," he said with a smile and I just nodded. "That's good, just don't let yourself down. Where is boss Tom?” I asked him. "He doesn't have a boss yet, maybe he's still in his condo. You kn
SEVERAL days have passed since Scarlet and I broke up. I can't contact him as well as Aira and Tom. I only keep in touch with Lily. He said that he doesn't see Scarlet in the condo anymore and that there is no one there. Aira and Tom are always busy, I haven't been able to catch up with them at the company. I know it avoids me and I know the reason.I am currently in my office looking at the evidence I will use in court against Leila. I don't know what to do now that everything is in front of me, my presence at the police station is lacking, but I can't walk my feet there because I'm afraid that the police won't believe me. I never trust police officers. I remember when I reported to the police, I was 18 years old at that time. I realized then that what Leila was doing to me was wrong and I couldn't stomach it anymore. I really have to do something to be free from him. I tried to confess it to my parents but I was overcome by shame and fear. Mommy was still sick then and dad was treat
GIO I was VERY hurt when I saw Scarlet crying while being led by Aira. It's painful for me to see what I did earlier, I have no choice if I didn't follow Leila, she will be angry that she might even hurt my boyfriend. I was so mad at the same time scared because we didn't have any competition with Leila's crew. It's better that I'm away from them because they're safer when I'm with them. Leila hugged my arm but I didn't care about her. I hate him so much I want to push him but I can't. Just a little bit of me will do bad things and wonders to my loved ones."Don't worry, Gio. Tomorrow we will get married, you are mine and no one can take you away. Scarlet is gone because she left you," he promised me. My head got even hotter because of what he said. It's like I went back in time, the old me. My body is still shaking because of the fear of him. I fought to stop it, but it didn't work. All I need is my Scarlet, she's the only one who can calm me down. I closed my eyes tightly because
Scarlet POVWe are currently in the park and waiting for Leila. I'm restless because it took him so long to come. We were here a while ago at nine o'clock but he still isn't there, it's almost eleven o'clock."Will those who took Patpat still come, son?" mother asked me in tears."Yes, I know it will come, just trust me, mom," I promised her and held her hand. The truth is, I've been nervous for a while because Leila hasn't replied yet. I think maybe he changed his mind or something. He's already cut my text, it's impossible for him not to read it. I looked at Gio and I holding hands. Soon we will be separated and I don't know if I will be able to be separated from him. But I will strengthen my heart for the sake of my brother Patpat. I know that God will not allow us to be separated, I have confidence that he will find a way for us to get back together again.I will not agree to just leave him in Leila's hands. I decided that once we got Patpat, I would immediately look for Gio. I wi