Five years later."Mary!" A loud cry drew the girl's attention. He let go of the clothes he was holding and washed his hands to remove the excess foam from his hands."What is it?" Welcome him."Tisay! Come here!" It exclaims.It took a shiny dress from inside the green plastic and attached it to Maria's body."Look Cindy! Maria is beautiful!""You're right, Kitty! Look at it, it seems like it's about to debut!"Maria just smiled and took off the vestida then put it back in the plastic. "Thank you, but I don't need it anymore. I don't plan to celebrate either.""Come on? What are you doing? We even took a leave from work!" Kitty complained."Yes! Let's eat at the newly opened fast food in the other barangay!" Cindy added."Don't worry. I'm really fine. One more thing and I have a duty.""Hey, that's weird. You've done nothing but work. We're not milking you? Where's your money going?""I'm saving because I want to study.""Hey, life is difficult. But go ahead if that's what you want.

CHAPTER 25 PADABOG na initsa ni Mr. Williams ang hawak na dyaryo sa kanyang anak na si Victor. He found out the fist fight between Victor and Vladimir dahil sa sumbong ng gwardya. “Anong pumasok sa utak mo para awayin ang kapatid mo, Victor?!” “Nagsumbong ang bata,” bulong niya habang pangisi-ngisi. “Don’t fucking laugh, stupid!” “Nagsumbong ba siya? Parang bata naman. Simpleng suntukan reported pa sa’yo, Dad?” “Paano kung may makakita sa inyo at kayo naman ang pinagusapan?!” “Kasi mababahiran ang pangalan mo? Iyang anak niyo ang magaling. Hindi ba’t sa akin ang hotel and resort? Bakit pinakikialaman niya ang finances ng company ko? If I want to add some features, desisyon ko iyon at hindi niya dapat pakialaman!” “Dahil siya lang naman ang may concern sa mga pinaghirapan ko! Features like museum? Mas gugustohin ko ang business proposal ng kapatid mo na malagyan ng isa pang building para sa spot for Casino! Ni wala kang strategic plan, pagkatapos magmamalaki ka?” “What’s the

CHAPTER 26Maria was fast asleep in the new bed she laid on while Victor was still watching over her. He had searched several times for Maria's companions until the internal security told him that she went with different men."What kind of guardians are these? This young lady is celebrating her birthday and almost got raped?" Victor said angrily and stood up to leave Maria.He hadn't gone far but he heard her growl. When he turned around, he saw her hugging the pillow and stomping her legs."Hmmm, pa—ma," grumbled Maria.Victor slowly approached and sat next to Maria's seat. He was afraid to touch her skin because he might still be an opportunist and just take advantage of the girl's weakness."Hey, wake up. Ms. Maria, you are having a nightmare."Maria turned around and was surprised to see Victor's face up close."I'm sorry," Maria sat down and straightened her hair. Suddenly it stood up to drink water.Victor just watched her smooth movements, even her flawless legs. The young man

CHAPTER 28 High rays of the sun woke Maria up, she slowly opened both eyes until she saw another room. He still remembers it from the moment he entered this room. He immediately looked at himself until he saw that he was wearing different clothes."Did he change my clothes?" Maria quickly got up and walked down the tunnel only to find Victor."Oh damn! Mary!" Victor exclaimed and the towel fell to the floor. Because of the effects of the drug last night, it was as if Maria was still floating on a cloud. He was just stunned by Victor while his whole body was naked. In a few seconds Maria was stunned, she woke up to the truth when Victor approached her and grabbed both shoulders then he turned her back and walked out of the walk in closet. "You drink your medicine, I prepared it after you take a shower, they might look for you." Maria is like a robot and willingly follows what Victor says. She ate her breakfast and also the medicine next to it. It was only then that what he saw ear

CHAPTER 30An old house greeted Maria and Victor. A simple bungalow covered with white paint. It's obviously still being taken care of."Your house?" Maria asked.Victor still didn't look because Maria's chest was still visible on her shirt. He was ashamed to say this to the girl, so he kept quiet."Hey, I'm talking to you. Your house?""My mom. Her house.""Mom? Oh, he's there?""In the cemetery.""I'm sorry.""It's okay. Let's go," said Victor."I am going home.""What car will you use?""How do I get home?""Just stay here. I don't bite."The girl suddenly turned away and looked at Victor. "Come on, you're just a little kid!" Victor said angrily."Little kid? Kiss me!" Maria whispered to herself.As they entered the house. Maria noticed different kinds of old things. Old radio, books and a guitar."Does your mom like to read books?""Nope, he bought that for me.""Oh so you like to read?""Obviously.""It's good that you're always at the hotel?""Nothing. It's sad here.""How about