MasukCharm."I love you, baby. You take care and be a good girl.""I will, mommy. I love you too!"Halik at mahigpit na yakap ang binigay ko kay Cianna. They're getting ready to go. Manang will accompany her, and Bryce will be with them as well."Bye…" Kaway ko sa kanila. Nag-flying kiss si Cianna sa akin at ganoon din ako. I look at Bryce, who's on the wheels, looking so hot and handsome as ever."We will see you later, mommy!""Alright, baby!"Nakangiti kong pinagmasdan ang sasakyan hanggang sa mawala na ito sa paningin ko. Bumalik ako sa loob at tinapos ang gawain.Ellena sent me a message. She will be late for our meetup because something came up. I responded with an 'okay' to it.I have no bodyguards today. I like to do things now on my own without Clint. Ipinasama ko si Clint sa kanila dahil mas kailangan siya nina Manang Belen at Cianna.I only kept my bodyguards because of my daughter. I don't really need one for myself because I can manage."Thank you, Holly. I will see you tomor
Bryce.This won't do. I can't sleep. I'm not used to sleeping alone now because every now and then I'm always with my girls… Charm and Cianna.Ngayong gabi lang nagbago dahil may mga planong hindi dapat malaman ni Charmie.Na-finalize na ang lahat kanina at bukas ay susunduin ko sina Manang Belen at Cianna. I will drop them off on the island first and return after lunchtime for Charmie. By the time Charmie and I arrive on the island, it will be the perfect moment for my plan.I kept rolling back and forth, and still, I couldn't sleep. It's almost midnight."Damn it. I can't sleep. I need my girls, and I don't fucking care."To Charmie, my love: I'm coming, love. I can't sleep, and it's driving me nuts.I did not get a response from her. She's probably sleeping.I gather what I need and hop into my car. My destination is decided. I'm going to sleep with my girls tonight because I can't take it anymore.I have a spare key with me. I know the code to enter Charmie's house, but I want t
Charm.How can I hate him? I don't know. Nagkaroon na ng Cianna, pero heto, mahal na mahal ko pa rin talaga siya.I don't think I will change. Somehow, deep inside, I'm going to be the same towards him. Magagalit at magtatampo ako, pero lilipas din. Magtatapang-tapangan sa sarili para sa anak, pero pagdating sa kanya ay natutunaw rin ang galit. At sa tuwing nakikita kong inaalagaan niya si Cianna ay nakikita ko ang pagkukulang ko bilang ina.At least I did not lie to Cianna. She knew all along who her father was. I was open to her because I don't want her to hate Bryce.Hindi man niya ako sinasama sa mga nagdaang araw ay okay lang. Naiintindihan ko at iniisip ko na lang na bumabawi siya sa lahat ng oras na wala siya sa tabi ni Cianna."At natutunaw na naman ang puso mo…"Ellena looks at me, flauntingly. She's back. It's good to see her again because I miss her so much. Pero parang pinagsisihan ko yata na nandito siya ngayon dahil gusto ko pa sanang manatili si Bryce. Pero ayon, umuwi
Charm.I turn away from him snobbishly. I'm tired, but happy that at least he's here. Ang buong akala ko ay hindi niya ako gustong makasama. Ilang araw rin na ayaw niya akong makasama sa mga lakad nila ni Cianna."Kumain na ba si Cianna?" I asked, gathering my stuff, getting ready to go home."Oo. Are you hungry? We can stop somewhere to eat."At nakasunod na siya sa akin ngayon. Hindi ako sumagot. Abala pa ako at tinulungan na niya ako."Kumain ka na ba?" I asked."No. Not yet. I'm waiting for you."Tumaas nang bahagya ang isang kilay ko at nilingon ko na siya."Okay…" I continue."I'll have someone tomorrow as your financial analyst. Mildred is very good, one of the top around the country. She will do better than that-""No. Ayaw ko! Wala akong problema sa financial analyst ko. Ba't ko siya papalitan?"Akala ko tapos na kami sa usaping ito. Hindi pa pala?"Charm…" his jaw clenches.I chuckled. "You leave me with my business, okay? And I leave yours.""No, I won't."Ang bilis ng sag
BryceShe has probably been feeling upset for the past few days. I've been avoiding her and not taking her with me whenever I go to my parents' place. I only take Cianna with me, and I know that's not fair to her. However, I feel I have no choice. I need to do this on purpose.This situation is challenging, and I’m feeling down about ignoring her. It's difficult, yet I’m determined to stay committed to my plan."She's becoming mentally depressed, Bryce. Melissa told me," Reeve said as he placed his hand on my shoulder.I exhale briefly. "I know that it's killing me too, Reeve. Trust me, I don't think I can survive after tomorrow. I can't wait for the big day."My cousins, their wives, my family, Holly, Tanya, and Manang Belen were all aware of the plan. They just needed to keep playing along until the right day arrived. We had been planning this all along. Cianna sensed that I was avoiding her mother, so I decided to share my plan with her."Damn, I hate this. Uuwi na ako."Humakbang
Charm."She wants to talk to me?"Nalilito kong tinitigan si Tanya. Katabi niya si Holly.Tanya and Holly are collaborating on a new project that Bryce has proposed for my team. I agreed because this aligns with our business goals and will enhance our connections."Yes, Miss Charm. She's in the lobby waiting for you."Tumango ako at huminga nang malalim. Holly and Tanya exited my office.Wala si Cianna ngayon, kasama ni Bryce sa isang kids party. Birthday raw ng anak ng pinsan niya. Gusto ko sanang sumama, kaso ayaw naman niya. Kaya heto naiwan na naman ako.I feel like something has been off these past few days. He often goes out with his cousins and always takes Cianna with him. I'm not included, which makes me feel like an outcast.I do feel jealous, but I also want to understand that Bryce wants to have some moments alone with Cianna.Matagal silang hindi nagkita mag-ama. They're catching up with many things, and I'm happy with that, but I wish I could be more involved in the jo
Morris Mondragon.One and a half years later….I couldn't stop myself whistling while adding gel to my hair. I look completely different a year ago. I'm away with everything and am happily living here in the mountains. I couldn't help but adore this other side. Reeve bought this place two years ago af
Zebedee Glenn."Fine. I got what you want, Glenn." Steven jerked his head up while laughing.My jaw tightens. If only not for Hendrix, Steven could be lying on the stone of dirt right now. I want to punch the bastard, but dammit, I couldn't do that. I need to control myself."But let me tell you one th
Erykah Sunshine.WE head back to the yatch holding hands like some kind of a teenager couple. Ang dami kong problema sa araw na ito, pero naglaho lahat dahil nakangiti ako. Kahit pa nakahawak ang isang kamay ni Glenn sa steering wheel ng yate, ay hindi niya mabitawan ang isang kamay niya sa akin."Ku
Brielle."Ito lang, at tama na." I smiled as I looked at Morris. He was gentle, and it seemed like he was holding a fragile thing in his hand."Does it look okay?" Nagtagpo ang kilay niya habang seryosong nakatitig sa kamay ko."Oo. Maganda." Tipid na ngiti ko, at hinayaan na siya.Morris's hand is roug







