Mateo hurriedly made her way back to his office where Isabella is, a tray with two steaming cups of coffee in her hands. The day had been filled with back-to-back meetings and pressing deadlines, but he still wants to give time for his happiness.Isabella who's ensuring that Mateo's schedules are well coordinated and organized. Mateo entered the office, finding Isabella engrossed in some papers. With a warm smile, he placed one cup of coffee on his desk."Hmm, I am thinking now who's acting more like a CEO here," he chuckled. Isabella glanced at him, and stopped from what she's doing. "Here you go, Isabella. A much-needed break and a cup of energy." Isabella accepted the coffee, as Mateo sat down on the chair in front of her table. "Thank you, Mateo. I just really want to ensure that I am doing my work well. I don't want to disappoint you." He chuckled and took a sip of the coffee, enjoying the bitter taste of espresso mixed with chocolate. "You don't need to worry about it, you a
"It's not really my fault," she murmured while now walking inside the mansion, upstairs, towards her room. "If only I didn't like Mateo, I won't even do something like this." With that statement, she finally reached the door of her room, but before she could enter, her sight shifted at the opened room of Mateo. She wiped her fake tears and slowly walked there, and she saw Dalia and Rose cleaning the place. She's about to turned away when she thinks that there's nothing special with what they're doing when she suddenly heard Isabella's name on their conversation. "I told you, Rose! Sir. Mateo really has feelings for Isabella!" Dalia giggles. Nerissa hide herself behind the corner, trying hard to listen to their conversation."It's not surprising, Dalia. Isabella's really a nice woman. So, I am happy for the both of them. I just hope that their first date later will turn to something good," Rose replied smiling. Nerissa felt her body shiver slightly. She quickly left there and go
"Are you even sure about this, Isabella?" Nerissa looked at Isabella, who's already done preparing. Today, Mateo's mother asked her son to give her a short break from work, so she can accompany her on doing some shopping for the special dinner later with Ms. Linda and his son Nicholas. "Yes, Nerissa. I will get a way later so I can help you buy something for Aunt Cynthia as a peace offering.""I know that the roses you'd ruined are really priceless and important for her, but Aunt Cynthia has a good heart, I am sure that she can forgive you, especially after you've given her a gift," Isabella said encouragingly. For Nerissa it's already a waste of time proving herself to Mateo's mother, because Mateo and Isabella's already dating. She's just too lazy now to do any effort to make Mateo's mother like her, but she doesn't have a choice but to still fake her kindness because she's still living under Villanueva's. "Fine, I'll just change my clothes." Nerissa walked towards the closet, th
"Hurry up, Dalia and Rose. Are these the last dishes need to be serve at the dining table?" Ms. Cynthia softly asked, while watching the two."Yes, Madam. We are going to get and prepare the plates and other utensils right away.""Alright, thank you, Dalia and Rose. I think that they're already on their way that's why we need to finish these quickly." Isabella noticed the uneasiness now on the kitchen part, that's why she decided to walked over there."Dalia, Rose, I am going to help you. Aunt Cynthia, you should also prepare yourself. So, before everyone comes here, you are already done freshing up," she said. The woman smiled at her. "Oh yes, please. Thank you, Isabella. By the way, where's Mateo?" Isabella glanced around, trying to locate Mateo's presence. "Uhm, I think he's still not done taking a bath, Aunt." "Oh well. I'll go upstairs now, Isabella. Please, take care the rest here." Isabella nodded at the woman and approached Dalia and Rose to offer them some help. "You're
Nicholas stopped near outside the mansion's left wing, after excusing himself in the dining area when he received a call from someone. He looked at the caller ID. Even though it's already deleted in his contacts list, he can't still completely forget who's the owner of that number. "It's surprising that you are still breathing, Dad!" Nicholas started with a firm voice. Then he heard a chuckle on the other line. "I guess your Mom already done to brainstorm your mind, son." That sentence somehow makes him frown. "Mom, doesn't need to do that. I know all what you did. You can't hide your mistakes behind me." "Why did you even call me, huh? Don't tell me you are planning to come back in our life?" A heavy sighed comes out from his father. "Nicholas, I already explained everything to your Mom, and I also willing to do the same with you. I hope you can give me a second chance." There's some shuffling noises over the line. It's a woman and a cry of a baby. Nicholas can't help but to
Nicholas and Nerissa became closer, but still she still just can't set aside the idea that Isabella's the reasons why those she wants to love always end up hating her, as Mateo and Isabella's relationship continuously getting deeper.The moon hung high in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the tranquil waters of the ocean. The Beach Hotel, renowned for its stunning location, was bathed in soft, warm lights, casting a romantic glow at Isabella and Mateo. "I have something to show you," Mateo said softly, holding out his hand for her to take. "I actually planned to bring you here tonight for this..." Isabella's eyes grew wide in amazement as she saw the fireworks display at the night sky. "They're so beautiful!" Isabella whispered, staring up at the sky. Mateo softly squeeze her hand. "You are more beautiful than those fireworks, Isabella..." Mateo murmured. She turned to him with a bright smile."Mateo, thank you." Mateo gently pulled Isabella close."Hm, for what?" He replie
"You know that you have my blessings from the very start, Mateo. Besides I really like you Isabella for my son. I am sure that he's in a good hand." "So, yes! You have my full support for your marriage," Mateo's mother added enthusiastically."Thank you so much, Aunt Cynthia! I promised that I will love your son equally, just as fiercely and with all of my heart," Isabella responded as Mateo gently tugged her closer. She leaned against him, while Mateo's mother feel so proud of his future wife. "Uhm now... When did you want to start the wedding preparation? I actually think that we should hire Nicholas and your Aunt Linda in our company, so they can handle that part. So, both of you can focus on getting ready for your wedding soon," Ms. Cynthia suggested. Nerissa who's already walking downstairs got stopped from her steps when she clearly heard what they're talking at the living room. "Wedding?!" She shrieked out loud which caused them to looked at her, who's now hurriedly wal
"Nicholas, where the hell are you?" Ms. Linda, his mother's voice echoed on the line of his phone. From the other corner of his condo he gazed at Nerissa who's now sitting cross legged in front of the TV, while she's drinking another bottle of beer."I'm at my condo, Mom.""What are you doing there? Did you forget that we need to talk something important about our plans to Villanueva's?" "I didn't forget that, Mom. But I just really need to do something important also. I'll just call you again." He's about to turn off the call when Nerissa speaks up. "Nicholas, come on... Join me here!" His mother quickly reacted after hearing a woman's voice. "Wait, who's is that? Nicholas, are you with a woman?" "It's... Nerissa, Mom." After a short pause, his mom responded. "And why you are with that woman again, huh Nicholas?! Can you tell me the truth, do you like her?" Ms. Linda's voice sound more serious now. Nicholas took a deep sighed, he still not ready to answer her mother's question.
Their eyes met, as Isabella put the flowers and fruits on the cabinet besides the hospital bed of Mateo. "How's your feeling?" she asked, her eyes suddenly turned teary, despite holding it back. Mateo gently smiled at her. "Why did you do that? You shouldn't accept the gun's bullet to covered me!" He reached for her arm and squeezed it. "Shh... I even deserve to die to at least lessen all the pain I've caused you before. I-I'm really sorry, Isabella. I'm sorry if I'm so stupid to know the truth earlier." Mateo looked down in shame. His eyes were filled with guilt and regrets. "No... Maybe I shouldn't just give up also on telling and explaining you the truth," she said, tears falling from her eyes. "It's all my fault, Isabella., not yours. I just wish that we can still make our family complete, even just for Amara," he added. Isabella stared at him, looking sad. As months goes by, Nerissa was being brought into the mental hospital. She can't accept 'til the end that she didn't g
Isabella got shocked by the sudden coldness of water that's splashed directly across her face.She opened her eyes, trying to get her bearings back. And Nerissa's face greeted her."Wake up, bitch!" she screamed. "N-Nerissa?! You escaped from jail?" she exclaimed. Nerissa smirked at her. "Surprised!" Nerissa laughed. She was clearly pleased to finally see Isabella's reaction."Amara... Where's my daughter?! What did you do to her?!" Isabella shouted. The memory of Nerissa taking Amara away with her flashed in her mind once again."Daddy! Help!" It's Amara's voice from a distance, she could clearly hear her daughter crying, making her more furious towards Nerissa. "What did you do?! Let her go back to me right now!" As she said that, Nerissa slapped her face."You have no rights to demand me do such thing." Isabella tried to free her hands from her restraints but to no avail as they remained firmly secured and chained behind her back. "Why are you doing this? Aren't you reall
"Finally, we got the justice we deserve..." Carolina who's looking at the jar of Roman's ashes, accept the tight embrace of Isabella.Leonardo and Nerissa were already in jailed for their crimes they did, though Isabella still insist to support Leonardo's child, because she believes that the kid doesn't have anything to do with those shits. She also got the news that Nicholas also have case to deal with, after Nerissa revealed his secrets and telling that he's also aware about everything that Nerissa did to me.After fix all the things when it comes to Nerissa and Leonardo, with the help of Elijah, Isabella didn't waste anytime anymore to focused on getting the custody of her child. "Isabella... Thank you for meeting me here," Mateo started. It's two months after the shocking revelation that he realized all the bad things and regrets that he have for not believing to Isabella. Since then he's trying to get her forgiveness, even though he's aware that he can never make up for what he
"How dare you!" Nerissa's hand didn't reached her cheeks. "Isabella, what's this? What do you want? Please, stop causing trouble here. At least give yourself a little shame," Mateo said in a low voice. "Shame?" Isabella spat out sarcastically. "If there's a disgrace in this venue it's not me, but you and your wife, or much better if I say... your criminal wife." Everyone at the venue turned their heads towards Nerissa. A lot of people gasped."Stop telling bad words about my Mom!" Amara screamed as she was also pointing at Isabella, yet Ms. Cynthia quickly shushed her granddaughter. Her look for Isabella is questioning. Meanwhile, Nerissa swallowed hard but she still tries her best to look strong and tough."Criminal? How could you accused me of being one?" She raised an eyebrow. "Oh, maybe it's your false assumption, that I am the one who pay kidnappers to kidnap you?" Nerissa laughed mockingly as she crossed her arms. "Yes, Nerissa. But let me rephrase some part of your sentenc
Isabella continue to walked as fast as she can. She feels like someone is following her since she got of the building after meeting a client. She looked back again as she picked her phone amd dialed Elijah's number. "Hello, Isabella? Are you on your way back here?" Elijah asked as he answered his phone."N-Not yet. Elijah, I think someone's following me. I don't know who, but I really feel like I'm being watched." Isabella replied to him. Isabella tried to stay calm, but this whole situation was not going well for her today and it's just making it worse. It started raining heavily after all."Where are you, I'll try to be there as soon as possible." Elijah sounded concerned. "I am just going to sent you the location," she said. Isabella pulled up the GPS to show her where she is right now. "Alright. Don't panic, Isabella. Just find the nearest safe place or any police station there, okay?" Elijah told Isabella, trying to sound encouraging."O-Okay..." They hung up the call. And Isa
The cries of Carolina, Roman's brother echoed at the morgue. She can't accept that after almost four years she'll just see her brother's body that she can't almost figure out now. Isabella who's standing beside Elijah walked towards Carolina and give her a tight hug. "I'm very sorry for your lost, Carolina. I'm sorry that I failed to do anything to save his life," Isabella said softly, rubbing her back. "I want to know who really the person behind that crime. I want to find them and make them pay," Carolina whispered. Isabella nodded, patting her back comfortingly."We will, Carolina. But I want to ask for your permission. Elijah and I, as well as the investigators believe that it's better if we can do a test, like an autopsy, on your brother, so the documents can also add up to a solid evidence. That will make sure that after we find out who the suspect is, the case will be on success. We will find the justice, Carolina." Roman's brother nodded.As day goes by, the investigation co
"Who are you, and why you are disturbing us?" Mateo asks sternly while walking toward the intruder who has a smirk plastered all over his face. "Leave here now. Or we'll call a police! " Mateo threatened. Nerissa swallowed hard. "Mateo, let's go back inside," Nerissa whispered and pulled him by his arm, but Mateo didn't budge. From behind them Rose and Dalia seems to be exchanging suspicious glances. "Oh, Ms. Nerissa, why you are too excited to go back inside? Aren't you even gonna greet me first?" He sneered mockingly. Mateo looked at Nerissa, he's surprised that the man knows his wife."Nerissa, what's this? Why did he knows you? Do you know each other?" Mateo asked quietly. Nerissa's mouth fell slightly opened, but she can't think of anything to say right now. "Nerissa?" Mateo called again more firmly this time."Uhh...""Mr. Villanueva, your wife simply owe me something." Mateo turned to looked back at Leonardo. "What do you fucking mean?" Mateo spat."Well, your wife has
Isabella took a heavy sighed repeatedly. She poured a wine on the glass and sipped it carefully. It burned down her throat to her stomach as she swallowed it. She put her right hand on her chest part, feeling the beating of her heartbeats. "I'm sorry, Elijah..." she said out loud to herself, as she pick her phone and dialed Elijah's number to see and talk to him. ~The restaurant was busy tonight. People ate and enjoyed their food together while chatting about life, business or politics. The sound of glasses and plates echoed throughout the place, but for Isabella it feels heavy. "Sorry, if I'm late, Isabella. I just finished the deal with one of our client," Elijah explained apologetically from his seat across from hers at the table where they're sitting. "Are you alright?" he asked concernedly, after noticing the uneasiness in Isabella's eyes. "Elijah..." she paused, staring at the expensive meal on his plate before looking back up at Elijah. "There's something... something I
Mateo caresses the pictures using his fingers. It's a picture of himself, Isabella and their daughter, Amara, when they're still complete. He took a heavy sighed and put down the photo on his table, then he hold the wine and drank the wine there. Nerissa after arriving at the mansion late at night tried to find where Mateo is, 'cause she can't find her at their room. Her eyes then landed on the door of his office here at the mansion, and she pushed the door open. When she entered the room, Mateo sat at his desk with a glass in his hand, and soon enough she realized that he's already drank. "Mateo, why you are drowning yourself in alcohol again?" she asked, frowning slightly. She's about to help him get out from behind the desk but her eyes caught something else. It's the picture. She picked it up and examined its contents, and her blood started to boil instantly."Isabella..." Mateo croaked weakly. Nerissa crumbled the picture in her hand, while looking at Mateo with pure hate. Her