"Babe, listen to me. Please hear me out," Ivana begged. "Ivana, please. Get out of my sight." Jackson leaned forward while sniffing the side of his head. "No! I will not leave your side until we understand each other," Ivana insisted. She knew that Jackson was really angry because he did not call her out of their endearment. Jackson slowly raised his face. His eyes were filled with resentment and regrets. All his life, he always considered how the woman in front of him would feel before he made a certain decision and action. He wants nothing more than to make her happy and to give her the luxurious life that she always craved for. Ivana's family business is on the verge of bankruptcy. That was Jackson's main reason why he wanted to win Escueza against his half-brother, Jacob. Jackson clenched his fists. He felt the heat of his eyes. His tears suddenly fell not because of anger but because of extreme frustration. "Get out of this room. I am not kidding Ivana," Jackson uttered. Hi
Freya could not control the speed of her heart's beat. She patiently waited for Yael's mouth to open. She was nervous about the possible question, and that was not just nervousness because the fear she felt at the moment could reach the sky. "Mommy, does daddy have a twin?" Yael finally spoke. Freya's tongue seemed to retract upon hearing the question from her son. 'He saw him,' she said in her mind. Freya knelt down so that, her and Yael's eyes were level. She grabbed his shoulder and hugged him tightly. "Mommy, why are you crying? Did I say something wrong?" Yael asked worriedly. He tapped Freya on the shoulder. "There is no problem, son! Mommy just remembered your daddy. I remembered our happy moments and how fate kept us apart." Freya wiped her tears and then she faced Yael. She stroked his hair. "Your daddy does not have a twin, son. He is the only son of your late grandmother," she said. She did not want to add her sin to her son. She did not want to invent another story be
"What are you doing here?" Freya and Jackson shouted at the same time. "Are you imitating me?" they shouted again at the same time. Instead of being annoyed with each other, they both laughed. "Do we think the same way?" Jackson asked with a grin on his face. "Maybe yes, because that is what I wanted to ask you too. You just got ahead of me," Freya said while walking to the pool. "Why are you alone? Where is your son?" Jackson asked seriously. "He is still sleeping. I just left him for a while, so I could think and get some air. You? Why are you here alone? I think you woke up earlier today," Freya said. "Actually, I haven't slept soundly yet," Jackson replied. Jackson and Freya sat on the steps of the pool and paddled there. "Is it because of Ivana?" Freya asked hesitantly. Jackson did not give Freya an answer. Instead, he threw a question at her. "How about you, Freya? Have you already fallen asleep or are you still not sound asleep like me?" Freya sighed. "I still haven't
"Mommy, why are you so pale? Did you sleep last night?" Yael asked while he’s rubbing his eyes.Freya pulled her son close to her. She wrapped her arms around Yael and then kissed him on the forehead."Mommy somehow fell asleep. Maybe, she got tired yesterday." Freya looked at the door when suddenly, someone knocked on it. "Son, go to the bathroom first. Brush your teeth there and wash your hands," she ordered.Yael quickly got off the bed. He was holding his stomach. It was the perfect time to go to the bathroom because nature is calling him. He immediately ran to the bathroom.Freya smelled her breath. 'It stinks! 'It doesn't matter, I will distance myself, so whoever my visitor is, he will not smell when my breath,’ she thought. She ran her fingers through her hair and then she pulled it back. She walked to the door and opened it. She took a step back when she saw Diana. She’s already dressed and her bodyguard, Hulyo, was carrying her suitcases."Good morning, ma'am. It’s too early
Diana's eyes almost pop out because she was staring at Ivana for a long time. She could clearly see from her seat how flirtatious Ivana is. Ivana was lying on Jacob's chest while her hands went back and forth on her brother's muscular body."We are inside the aircraft. We are not at the motel. I am just reminding you in case you forgot," Diana said.Ivana looked at Diana and smiled, "sorry!”"It's scary. It seems that at any moment, papa's private aircraft will fall straight into the flames of hell." Diana hugged herself and pretended to be afraid. She even glared at Ivana."Diana, shut your mouth!" Jacob growled.Diana folded her arms and just played on her iPhone. "Ivana should say thank you to papa's private pilot because he accepted her here! Supposedly, she’s not welcome here! She smells like a fish!" she said."Thank you, papa , and we got a ride home from Manila. Diana, if you hadn't been so late, we would not missed our flight!" Jacob blamed.Jacob called and begged his papa
"Why did you ask who is the father of my child?" Freya asked in confusion."Nevermind! What's your name hija?" said Don Vandolf."Freya Oligario." She bowed again and asked for forgiveness. "We will leave you alone. I am sorry again." She walked back to the kiddie pool with Yael."Senior, the boy looks exactly like Sir Jacob," Set said."You have a sharp eye too, kid. I noticed it too. I can't even explain why I feel good about Yael," Don Vandolf said. "What is your plan, senior?" Set asked."I will call my private investigator. I will find out who Freya Oligario is and if she is related to Jacob. Let's see if my hunch is correct, that my grandson is indeed that handsome boy. That Jacob will pay after I prove that he is Yael's father," replied Don Vandolf. He still did not take his eyes off the mother and her son.Set looked at his boss's cell phone when it rang."Senior, Sir Jacob is calling," Set said."Speaking of the devil! Don’t answer it. I don't want to hear that boy's rants a
"Senior, it looks like Freya and Yael had already left." Set looked around. "Ivana's father also texted, saying that Freya used to be his employee. He said that Freya and her son are from Monte Carlos," he said.Don Vandolf took the table napkin and wiped his mouth. He slowly stood up."Her eyes made me doubt her words. Set, call my private investigator. I need to confirm if she is telling the truth." Don Vandolf looked at his cell phone. Jacob is calling again. "This son of a!" He answered the call.["Papa, we are here in Manila. Have you talked to Mr. Clinton? I still can't accept his decision! Jackson stole my presentation and then he chose him over ME! It's too unfair!"]Don Vandolf took a sip of his newly served tea."His decision was final, Jacob. He explained everything to me. Accept your defeat to your Kuya Jackson. Anyway, is there any progress about what I asked you to do in the small town of Monte Carlos?" Don Vandolf asked. His eyebrows furrowed.["Dad, I do not want to go
CHAPTER 22After a week of vacation, Freya and Yael were back to reality. Freya woke up early to take care of her son. Their little home was now clean. Freya bathed Yael already because she is planning to go for a job hunting today after she met Jackson."Be careful, huh? Oh, here's your pocket money. I will pick you up later from school. Do not go with people you do not know, okay? Just wait for mommy in your room. Is that clear, son?” Freya asked. "Yes, mommy!" Yael replied. Freya stood up and walked towards Rian. Yael was already riding inside her tricycle."Rian, take care of my son today, huh? I will look for a job today. I do not want to use Yael's money, because Maám Diana give it to him. When there's a problem, just call me," Freya said. "Yael is very lucky to have you. You are not just hardworking, you are also prudent! Oh my! When I saw your son's father, I will put his face to the floor!” Rian said in anger.Freya laughed. "You are really scary, my cousin! That's why you