I'm at the supermarket, craving some fruit. As I stand in front of the apple stall, ready to make a selection, a feminine hand catches my attention. I hesitated and withdrew my hand, turning away when she spoke. "Are you Zack's ex or something?" Her question stops me in my tracks. It's her, the girl I saw in the parking lot when Zack proposed. She's the one. There's a certain ethereal quality about her; her fair skin and beauty make me feel slightly inadequate. It's no wonder Zack chose her over us. "Hello?" I meet her gaze and then glance away. "I need to go," I mumble and start walking. She seems persistent, following me. "Hey, wait," she says, grabbing my arm. She's so beautiful; her accent is American. I feel like pinching her. "I'm asking you," she continues. "Yes is my answer. If you don't mind, I need to leave. I don't want any trouble with you. We're over, and I'm not desperate to win him back from you. I've seen enough. He chose you, and you're going to be his wife. I'm
Palermo tightly clutched his side, where he felt the sharp pain of the wounds he had sustained while he was weakening. His back was also leaning against a large tree because he was the one who had taken the most hits, which is why he was bleeding more. He wasn't just weakened; he also felt exhaustion, and he knew his comrades were feeling the same. They were all completely worn out. Everyone was truly exhausted, but they still managed to escape before their enemies could kill them. In his mind, he cursed whoever was responsible for this. Frustration and anger consumed him. That's what was filling his heart. He also held his gun tightly. The intense anger was clearly visible on his face. Someone wanted to kill him, which is how they ended up in this situation. The pain in his mind made him utter a curse. He wouldn't forgive whoever was responsible for this. Anger and frustration were enveloping his chest. He also had a firm grip on his gun. His face was filled with intense anger. S
He needs immediate medical attention from a doctor to remove the bullet from his body and treat his wounds before he runs out of blood. He really didn't expect this to happen to him. He had been in the Philippines for almost three days now, searching for what his cousin Samael had asked him to find. He wants to return to Sicily as soon as possible because not only does he live there, but his businesses are also located there, and he needs to take care of the organization where he is one of the leaders. Ilaria, his beautiful cousin, had run away from Samael's mansion in Sicily. She escaped, and due to their connections both inside and outside the country, they quickly learned which country Ilaria had gone to. In the Philippines, Ilaria chose to hide from Samael. That's what they knew; Ilaria had run away from her boyfriend. She also ran to get away from her cousin Samael, who is also part of the Mafia. But until now, they still haven't found the young woman because, apart from the
Palermo cursed silently when he heard her voice. Her voice was so soft and angelic, it sounded like music to his ears. He didn't just want to hear her voice; it seemed like Palermo wanted to hear how she moaned, and he was sure he'd be excited when this girl would be his partner. But damn! What nonsense was he thinking? He must be out of his mind! He managed to entertain such thoughts when his life was hanging by a thread. It seemed that he should not only have his friend, a surgeon, tend to his gunshot wounds but also his brain. The delirious thoughts quickly faded from his mind as a bullet struck his left shoulder. He felt the searing pain of the bullet burying itself into his shoulder. He winced in pain, and at the same time, the beautiful girl's mouth dropped open in shock. Another bullet found its mark in his body. Before he could collapse to the ground, the beautiful girl quickly approached him to catch him. "Don't die! I'm telling you, I'll skin you if you die!" She screamed
I woke up at five in the morning to prepare for work. As soon as I got out of bed, I headed straight to our small bathroom to go through my morning routine. I took a shower, brushed my teeth, got dressed, and made myself look presentable. I didn't have work at the mall today, but I did have to work at the VetClinic, which is owned by my older brother, Chester Angeles. He's my boss, and he's a good boss. In fact, the Angeles family is well-known in our area. Chester's grandfather used to be the governor here in Batangas, and they are one of the wealthiest families in the region. They have numerous farms and acres of land. They've also helped a lot of people. Chester and his siblings are all famous in our village, even his younger sister, who is currently studying in Manila at a prestigious college after passing her entrance exam. It's quite impressive because she managed to pass the entrance exam for a renowned school in Manila. I know that those schools have rigorous exams, includi
I took a deep breath to calm myself before hailing a tricycle that was passing by. I paid the fare, and then the driver took me to the corner where I could catch a bus. When I arrived at the bus stop, I saw a few other people who seemed to be waiting for a ride. Getting on a bus here is quite a challenge, and the tricycle drivers in our area only go as far as the corner of our village. I just sat in the waiting shed where some people were also waiting for a bus. Other vehicles were passing by, but they were all cars. I couldn't afford to take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service because I was trying to save money. Taking the bus was cheaper for me. I waited for a few minutes until I noticed a black SUV suddenly stopping near the waiting shed. In fact, it came to a halt right in front of me, and I recognized the car. It was my boss from the Vet Clinic, Chester Angeles. I was surprised that I hadn't realized it was his car when it stopped. "Come on, hop in. We can go to the Vet Clini
I sighed, "Yup. The news about them hurting me is spreading, but not a single person believes me. Others prefer to take my stepmother's side over mine," I replied dispiritedly. "What the heck, Ysabel?" he exclaimed in astonishment. "Why didn't you tell me sooner? You should have come to me and asked for help. My older brother is a Governor here, and he might be able to assist you with your problem. Why are you letting your stepmother and her children treat you like a servant? Does your father know about this? Can't you see that Ryan is hurting you too?" he asked incredulously. I couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "Even if I did complain to you, the truth would still be the same. My father would still choose to believe Teresita and her kids," I said bitterly, causing Chester to fall silent. He looked at me for a moment before returning his attention to driving. He seemed to be worried about my problem and probably didn't want to engage in a dangerous conversation while driving. "Bu
After a few minutes, Chester and I finally arrived at his VetClinic. He parked his car for a moment before both of us got out and went inside the open VetClinic. Other people were already in charge of opening Chester's VetClinic to quickly attend to the scheduled patients, and others were responsible for closing it once the work was done. So, Chester didn't have to worry about opening and closing his clinic, which he owned. "Good morning, sir!" Maria, Chester's female assistant, greeted him energetically. It wasn't a secret to me that Maria had a huge crush on Chester. In fact, almost everyone here knew about her feelings for him. But he didn't seem to pay much attention to her beauty. She smiled widely, appearing to be in a good mood. I returned the smile when Maria greeted me. She had a thick layer of makeup on her face this early in the morning, and her hair was freshly curled. It was pretty evident that she was trying to look her best to catch Chester's attention. After all, C