Things turned out to be more difficult for Isabella. She understand that Dalia and Rose can't help her anymore, and she can't also blame them because they're just saving their job, but still despite all of this, she go at Amara's school again.She didn't waste anymore more time when she saw her daughter already going out of the school gate. "Amara!" she called out, and the tears in her eyes start falling down, when their eyes finally meet. Amara looked very confused. Isabella, walked towards her, but she's surprised when two men who's wearing a body guard's uniform block her from getting near her."W-Wait, who are you?" she stammered. Amara then looks at her innocently. "Who are you?" she said. Isabella still tried to hold Amara's hands, but one of the body guard already push her hand away, so she couldn't do that."Sir. Mateo hired us to protect her daughter to any stranger." Isabella's brows raised up in disbelief. "But I am not a stranger! I'm her—" Before Isabella could finish
"Amara, just stay there okay? Don't go outside the mansion. I'll just help Nanny Dalia to clean the pool," Rose said, putting her hand on Amara's shoulder, who's now busy playing with her doll house."Okay, Nanny Rose!" The kid responded sweetly. Before Rose totally turned around, she can't help but sadly stared at Amara. She feel sad, knowing that the kid doesn't know everything about her real mother. Unbeknownst to Rose, that time Isabella's already watching from the gate. Watching this scene unfold with a small, bitter smile on her face. Rose had no choice but leave Amara alone since there still lot of things need to be done. Isabella looked around at her surroundings after seeing Rose walking out. She continue watching her daughter play, but even she tried so hard to ignored her longing she just can't do this. She walked closer on the gate of the mansion, and let out a whistle. "Psst..." "Psst... Amara..." Isabella repeated herself again until Amara heard it, which made her l
Nerissa throw a meaningful dagger look at Dalia and Rose. They're now at the mansion's corner far from Amara's room. Nerissa's so sure that no one's gonna see her threatening the maids, especially that she's aware that Mateo's mother's also not there."I don't want to hear anything about what happened from both of you, okay? What happened will remained between us only, understood?" she says in a serious tone. Dalia and Rose lips remained sealed, they really doesn't want how Nerissa treat them. They actually want Mateo and Ms. Cynthia to finally see her true colors. "Answer me!" Nerissa raises her voice. Rose nodded her head. They're both aware how Nerissa can take advantage if Mateo's anger towards Isabella to ruin them also. "Good. I hope that we are all clear," Nerissa added and then started to turn away. Rose noticed Dalia's hands are balled into fists. "Dalia... Just let it go." Rose tried to ease her, but before Nerissa could even get further, Dalia speak up. "Nerissa, Isabe
This is one of the days Isabella has been eagerly waiting for. From the high gate of the Villanueva mansion, she can hear the joy happening inside. She smoothed out the dress she was wearing, her grip tightened on the gift she bought for her child. When she saw that the guard watching the other side momentarily left because someone called him, she took advantage of that moment to step forward again, but before she could fully enter, her eyes met with Dalia's.Dalia's eyes widened, she quickly pulled Isabella at the side where a wall can cover them while glancing at the guard who's still busy talking to someone through phone call. "Isabella, what are you doing here?" Dalia asked, she's panicking now. She doesn't want Isabella to be in any kind of trouble because she's sure that she might fail protecting her this time, since Nerissa's still has a boiling blood towards her and Rose. "Dalia, please... Just let me pass. I am just going to give this to Amara." Isabella shows the paper bag
Isabella found herself just walking at the side of the rode without any destination in mind. She doesn't want to go back from where she's staying, she just want to wander and let everything she sees distract her from everything that has gone so wrong and painful. The sky quickly turned into a shade of grey as the light started fading away. And in just a few more minutes, the rain started to pour down heavily. "Hey, come over here!""You are going to get sick!" Isabella heard someone call out, but then she didn't listen. She let the cold rain soak through her clothes and make her shiver. "I-I can't endure it anymore. I want e-everything back like it was before," Isabella murmured in desperation. Her tears kept falling fast like a river, she could feel them running down her cheeks. Her eyes burned with all the sorrow inside of her, making her vision blurry. She was drowning on nothingness of emotions she could not name. She step her feets forward even though she feels so weak a
Mateo in his office, staring at the photo of Isabella and Roman, that he's actually trying not to look at since then. After some time, he played and listen into the voice recorder came from Isabella herself years ago. "Damn it!" he yelled, slamming the phone down. He leaned on his swivel chair with his eyes closed, breathing heavily. It took him some minutes to open his eyes again. He thinks of how he treated Isabella. Her words were still ringing in his ears, making him feel like a bad person and a jerk all at once. "Why you keep on pushing your damn reasons, Isabella? How can you think that I can easily believe in your lies when I have this?" he said to himself, rubbing his forehead, and then his eyes soon caught Roman's side on the photo. He started to think about what happened to that man. "Yet... if she really cheated on me, why I didn't even see her with him?" he asked out loud for a couple of seconds and continued with a quiet tone."No! It doesn't make sense, Mateo. Just.
The sleek, glass-walled conference room of the NexaSphere is packed to the brim with a group of people who could be categorized as either rich or middle class. Some of theme are really waiting gor Isabella to start. They are all aware that their boss, Elijah, the CEO of the NexaSphere's the one who recommended her and has a great trust that Isabella can work well in the company. A large oval table dominates the center, surrounded by high-backed leather chairs. At the head of the table, Isabella as Head of Machine Learning Research, stands in front of a projector showing a video, a holographic display of data and algorithms floating in the air beside her. The room is filled with key members of the executive team, including Elijah, who's already proud of her even she's not even starting yet. After some time, Isabella cleared her throat, commanding the people's attention in the room. She actually feels nervous, especially that she doesn't want to disappoint Elijah for giving his time
"Oh, no!" Elijah says quickly, shaking his head, then he chuckled. "Isabella, there's nothing like that. Yes, rivals are normal when it comes to businesses or companies to pursue profits. However I haven't tried to gain anything from you or anyone else. And, I'm not against Stellar Venture. I do have companies I considered as our rivals, but... your ex-husband's company was not one of them," Elijahsaid, smiling. And Isabella looked down, bitting her lower lip, then she quickly apologized. "Oh...S-Sorry, Elijah. I judge you mistakenly. I'm really sorry, I should have—" "Hey, it's fine. Don't need to blame yourself. But... since you trusted me also when you tell me about your life, I think I can also answer your question honestly." "No, Elijah. It's okay even if you didn't answer my question anymore. I don't want to pressure you. How embarrassing I am for acting this way towards you, you are my boss." This just made Elijah laughed softly. "Well, it's my decision. The reason why I
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