"Take me to them! I want to go to where that bitch is hiding!" Lalaine ordered her driver.A few seconds passed, but the man she ordered did not move."What the hell are you waiting for?! I said take me to them!""I'm afraid of what might happen if I follow you, Miss Montenegro. Boss Tristan already knows your plans."Frustrated, she slumped down on the chair and then stroked her forehead. Tristan is the obstacle in all her plans."Take me to the mansion. I'll take care of explaining to him."The man instantly turned on the car. After a moment, they reached the mansion where they were staying.As soon as she entered, Tristan's furious face greeted her. He recklessly grabbed her arm and held her tightly."Where did you go, huh?!" She felt the pent-up anger in the way Tristan held her.Lazily, she blew air and rolled her eyes. "What drama is it again, Tristan? Do you really intend to lock me in this place forever?! I'm so sick of it! Can't I go outside to catch some fresh air?!""Don't

"Manong! Bigyan mo ako ng isa pa!" mando ni Romana sa sorbetero ngunit mabilis na senenyasan ni Evo ang tindero na huwag na siyang bigyan. Hinugot nito ang makapal na pitaka mula sa bulsa at saka naglabas ng ilang papel na pera. Inabot iyon ni Evo sa tindero ng ice cream. Pagod na ito kanina pa dahil sa pagsisilbi kay Romana."Tama na 'yan . . . Masama ang lahat ng sobra kaya tumigil ka na sa pagkain niyan. Baka sipunin ka . . . Kawawa naman si baby."Napalabi siya nang hilahin nito ang kaniyang kamay palayo sa sorbetero. Sa tanang buhay niya ay ngayon pa lang siya nakatikim ng ganoon kasarap na ice cream.Wala pa rin siyang kibo hanggang sa marating nila ang isang bakanteng cottage."Maupo ka muna. Sobrang init na sa labas, dito na lang muna tayo," suhestiyon nito. Walang tugon na umupo siya sa kawayang upuan, ang mga mata niya ay nakalihis sa direksyon ng lalaki. Napansin ni Evo ang pagtatampo niya kaya naman umupo na rin ito sa kaniyang tabi.Nakokonsensya si Evo habang tinititig

"I just realized that you are naughty." Romana simply pinched Evo's side, causing him to flinch in shock."I'm just kidding. I just want to ease your feelings. Babe . . . You don't have to deal with all your problems alone. Always remember that I'm here. Your problem is my problem. Don't hang back to tell me if you need help . . . Aren't I your Superman?"She didn't know if she would be touched or cry at what her boyfriend told. In the end, she just hugged his arm and then leaned on his broad shoulder."Thank you for coming into my life, Evo."Without him, maybe she would have gone crazy with so much she was going through."You are wrong, Babe . . . You are the one I should thank because you gave me a reason to enjoy life again," he replied seriously.Evo held her chin and then slowly lifted her face causing their eyes to meet."I love you, Romana Lichauco. I will never let you go again . . . I cannot allow someone to take you away from me again."She smiled sweetly at the man followe

Romana had no idea where Evo got that doubt from. They have just started dating but Evo is already showing bad treatment towards her.Evo came to his senses after he received that strong slap. His eyes were pleading when he looked back at her."S-sorry, B-Babe . . . I-I just don't want another man talking to you."He tried to touch her but she quickly shook his hand. Sharp and piercing eyes of Romana looked directly at him."I didn't know you were so childish. Why did you flirt with me and wish me to say yes if you didn't trust me?!" she asked with a scowl."I-I'm sorry, B-Babe . . . I didn't mean to upset you . . ." he apologized, regret was visible on his face."I want to be alone for now. We can talk later when our heads are not boiling anymore."His shoulders plunged as he left her condo unit.Romana phoned Tristan again to elucidate about the sensitive matter that Evo mentioned earlier. The man provided a place where they could meet.Afternoon, that same day, she went to a coffee

Her eyes shut down spontaneously when Evo carried his face closer. The man touched his lips to hers, it was a gentle kiss at first until the union of their lips deepened."Uhmm . . ."Romana flinched after feeling his warm palm caressing her thigh. The heat she felt intensified as his hand reached between her thighs."E-Evo . . . I-I'm pregnant. Won't this have bad effects on my baby if we do this?" she asked worriedly as they continued to perform."I already asked your OB/GYN and she said it's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy. So, you don't have to worry. It won't hurt our baby.""O-our b-baby?" she asked raspingly, followed by the watering of her sad eyes."Yes, our baby. I said before that I will accept him fully just like I accept you. I will love you equally and unconditionally. I promise that nothing will be a problem in our family. I will fill you and baby with love.""E-Evo . . ." was the only thing that came out of her lips.Lust completely took over her rational m