ANMELDENAMIDST the growing positive developments in their lives, a new chapter began to unfold. Alas, now a respected name in the business world with his own stable family and known for his visionary leadership in marketing and technology, also Janus, who had become a successful real estate developer with a happy family alongside Shirley, had already rekindled their friendship. It was this renewed bond between Alas and Janus that finally spurred Eduardo dela Merzcid and Theodoro Domingo to confront their long-buried resentment.Si Theodoro Domingo, na ngayon ay nasa kanyang 60s na, ang kanyang buhok ay halos puro puti na, at ang mga linya sa kanyang mukha ay nagpapakita ng mga pinagdaanan ng buhay. Ngunit sa kanyang mga mata, makikita ang isang bagong kapayapaan, na may halong mabigat na pagsisisi. Matagal na niyang dinala ang bigat ng nakaraan—ang mga taon ng pagtatanim ng sama ng loob, ng pagsisisi, at ng mga salitang hindi nasabi. Dumating na ang araw ng paghaharap. Niyaya niya si Eduardo
KINABUKASAN matapos ang kasal nina Janus at Shirley, pakiramdam ni Brenda ay may nag-iba sa paligid. Hindi lang ito ang excitement ng isang bagong koneksyon; ito ay isang pakiramdam ng pagiging handa para sa bagong kabanata. Napag-usapan nila ni Arthur na magkita sa isang restaurant sa Makati, isa sa mga paboritong lugar ni Brenda na kilala sa modernong ambiance at masarap na fusion cuisine.Dumating si Brenda, nakasuot ng isang simpleng ngunit eleganteng itim na damit na bumagay sa kanyang pigura. Nakita niya si Arthur na nakaupo na sa isang sulok, nakangiti habang siya'y papalapit. Tumayo si Arthur at hinila ang silya para sa kanya. "Brenda, you look absolutely stunning tonight. Truly. That dress is perfect on you."Ngumiti si Brenda, nararamdaman ang init ng pamumula sa kanyang pisngi. "Arthur, you're not so bad yourself. Very dapper. Thank you for this. For dinner." Hindi siya sanay sa ganitong level ng pormalidad, pero nagugustuhan niya ito.Nagsimula ang kanilang gabi sa masarap
The air in the quaint garden venue was alight with joy and the scent of sampaguita. It was a day of celebration, a testament to enduring love and second chances. Janus and Shirley, after navigating countless storms and finding their way back to each other, were finally getting married.Dumating si Yna at Alas na magkahawak-kamay, abot-tenga ang ngiti. Si Yna, elegante sa kanyang floral na damit, ay marahang pinisil ang braso ni Alas. "Look at them, Alas. Ang ganda ni Shirley, and Janus... he looks so genuinely happy."Alas, handsome in a tailored barong, smiled. "It's good to see, mahal. They deserve this happiness. All those years, all those struggles... it all led to this." As they found their seats, they spotted Brenda making her way through the other guests, looking striking in a deep emerald gown. She caught sight of them and waved, a bright smile on her face. "Yna! Alas! So glad you made it. Look at this place, so romantic, right? Para akong gusto tuloy mag-asawa ulit!" she joke
"GOOD LUCK, Yna. Finally, you will settle for good. I'm so proud of you," her mom said as she is teary-eyed. Sobrang saya ni Marie na sa wakas ay naging maganda na ang lahat ng mga sumunod na kaganapan sa buhay nila. Parang kailan lang, naging bata si Yna at ngayon ay bubuo na rin ito sarili niyang pamilya. Ngumiti si Yna saka niyakap ang mommy niya. "Thank you mom but I'm so nervous."Marie holds her hand while caressing it with her thumb. "You can do it. It's natural. You're just happy and excited.”"Thank you, mom," she said and smiled. She's now slightly felt relieved. "Okay, see you in the church. Good luck, just smile. Okay?" Marie said and kissed her on her forehead and leave. They're heading first in the church. They are going to assess the guests. Yna’s makeup artist came. "Good morning Miss. Okay, let's start your makeover." Sinumulan nito kaagad na ayusan siya. Mabilis ang ginawa nito dahil likas naman siyang maganda. "Well, it's perfect! You are so beautiful, a go
Isang buwan matapos ang kanilang pagbabalik mula sa Cuba, sobrang daming nagbago sa buhay nina Yna at Alas. After ng mga paghihirap, mga luha, at mga problema na naranasan nila noon, sa wakas ay nagkaroon na sila ng payapa at maayos na buhay. Wala na ang dating takot at pangamba, puro saya at pag-asa na lang ang nararamdaman nila ngayon habang hinihintay ang pagdating ng kanilang unang anak.Si Yna na ang hinirang bilang bagong CEO ng Cortes Enterprise. Buo na ang tiwala ni Jomari sa kakayahan ng anak niya kaya ibinigay na niya ang buong pamamahala dito. Kahit na malaki na ang tiyan niya at halata na ang baby bump, masipag pa rin si Yna. At dahil mahal na mahal siya ni Alas, hindi niya ito iniiwan. He served and treated her like a queen. Si Alas na ang gumagawa ng ibang mabibigat na gawain at siya ring taga-alalay niya sa lahat ng bagay para hindi mapagod o mapwersa ang asawa niya."Maria, handa ka na bang harapin ang lahat ng responsibilidad bilang CEO ng kompanya?" tanong ni Alas ha
AS expected, everything Janus told him was true – the moment Alas stepped foot inside the shakehouse in Havana, he spotted Yna behind the counter, her hands moving steadily as she prepared orders for customers. She looked thinner than before, but her eyes held a warmth that made his heart ache. He wanted to walk up to her right then and there, but he had no guts to approach yet. He’d been coming to this shop every single day for two weeks now, ordering the same strawberry shake and fries just to see her – even if she never noticed him at all. He stepped inside quietly, and there she was – Yna, wiping down the counter while humming a familiar tune. She looked tired but content, her baby bump showing slightly under her uniform. When she turned to see who’d come in, she see a man wearing a cap. But she quickly looked away, going back to wiping the counter like nothing happened.“Welcome , Sir! Have a seat,” she said in a soft voice, still not looking at him. “What can I get for you toda
Ang sikat ng araw ay sobrang init parang sinusunog talaga ang lupa, pero mas mainit pa yung damdamin ni Brenda sa loob ng kanyang kotse. Hawak niya ng mahigpit ang manibela habang ang mga mata niya ay puno ng luha at galit. Kanina lang niya natuklasan ang katotohanan na matagal na niyang kinatataku
The morning light touched the tall windows of Alas's office, but instead of bringing hope, it opened up a nightmare he had never imagined. His large mahogany desk was covered with piles of documents—balance sheets, bank statements, investment contracts—all painting the same devastating picture. He
43 Ang sikat ng araw ay nagbuhos ng mahabang dilaw na anino sa mga lansangan ng lungsod, at bawat milyang tinatahak niya ay tila lumiliwanag—ang kanyang puso ay puno ng kagalakan dahil sa balitang hindi niya mapigilang ibahagi kay Alas. Isang oras pa lamang siyang umalis sa nayon, ngunit puno na
“GOOD JOB,” nakangiting salubong ng daddy ni Janus sa kaniya. “Mabuti dahil nagtagumpay na tayo sa mga plano natin, right son?” dagdag pa nito. Inabutan siya nito ng isang baso ng alak. Tinanggap niya ito dahil kung hindi, magiging dragon na naman ito. Ayaw niyang matalakan siya ng husto. At baka







