CHAPTER 2: THE CONFRONTATION
SHANBRI POVI entered the apartment and dropped my small bag on the sofa in my living room. The size of this apartment is just right for me. I'm the only one living here, but sometimes Trish, my only best friend, spends the night here. Because I'm not very friendly.Trish has been my friend since college. We are in the same class and we both interned before at KY Villamor's Corporation, the name of my boyfriend Kenj's company. Because his full name is Kenji Yael Villamor, his parents' company was named after him and later it was bequeathed to him. His nickname is Yael but I want to call him Kenj so he agreed.I drank some water before entering my room and lying down. Today was tiring but happy because Kenj was with me.I was about to close my eyes but suddenly my cell phone rang.Has Kenj arrived at his condo so quickly? I was surprised and looked to see if he texted.My eyes widened when I read the text message, it wasn't from Kenj.Unknown Number:I know your relationship with my son. Meet me now. Let's talk. I will send you the address.Yael's mom.My heart pounded and I was surprised by what I read.How did Kenj's mom know my number? It's impossible that he gave it and it's already night, so why does she want to meet now if it's possible tomorrow.I can't help but think. I'm nervous that Kenj's mommy knows about our relationship.What if he doesn't like me? And that's why he wants to see me, because she wants to break us up.Will she give me money like the ones I watch? I just heaved a sigh, I'm really nervous.My cell phone rang again and Kenj's mom texted the address where we would meet.It's at an expensive restaurant but I don't think we can eat later either.Even though I hesitated, I immediately went to the restaurant without knowing the exact time, because I didn't want Kenj's mommy to wait for me.I stopped a taxi and got on. I told the driver the address and he immediately started the taxi and took the road to it.___When I entered the restaurant, there were many people inside because it was dinner time.I'm nervous that if I'm humiliated here, many people will see it by chance.I cleared my mind and looked inside to find Kenj's mommy.Suddenly, an employee at the restaurant came up to me and asked me."Good evening ma'am. Do you have a reservation?" he asked."Ah, nothing. But I will meet here with Mrs. Kara Villamor," I mentioned the name of Kenj's mommy.The Villamors are well known so if she is here the employees will definitely know immediately."Are you Miss Ramos?" he asked again."Ah yes, it's me," I answered politely."Mrs. Villamor has been waiting for a while. This way ma'am," and he led me to a room. I think this is a VIP room.We arrived and I was immediately let inside and left here.I was nervous when I entered and saw Mrs. Villamor sitting at the table drinking wine. I hope he doesn't spill that on me later.I sighed and slowly approached the table. She noticed me and immediately looked at me from head to toe.There is mockery in her eyes. I was especially afraid of her eyebrows. They were perfectly carved."Good evening, ma'am," I greeted initially and bowed slightly as a sign of respect."So you're the girl. Sit down Miss Ramos right?" she just asked me with a serious voice.My hands are suddenly sweaty and it's like this when I'm nervous."Yes ma'am, I am," I answered politely and sat down.She sipped her wine and spoke."I won't bother you anymore. I know you're my son's girlfriend and if you think I don't know what you're doing, you're wrong.""At first I just let you go because my son might just be playing and get bored when he's with you too.""But you two have been going out for a long time and you still see each other all the time even though you know my son is busy!" long and angry response of the lady."I know he's busy but we meet after work and when he doesn't have work at the office." My voice has gone from page to page."No work at the office? How long have I known that my son has no rest at work and it's late at night when he comes home and sometimes he's even in the office sleeping.""My son is such a workaholic but since he met you, he has reduced his time at work and even once did not show up to the meeting because he said you were sick!" The lady started screaming.I didn't know that even this would reach her. When I was sick, Kenj took care of me, he said he didn't have anything to do in the office and his assistant was there."I didn't kn-" I didn't finish because the lady interrupted."You don't know because you really don't know anything! I know you're only after money from my son, how much do you need and I'll give it to you," she said arrogantly.I knew that it would happen. I immediately refused."I don't need your money. I love your son ma'am." I'm already crying."Oh, really?! I'm telling you my son doesn't love you so break up with him!" The lady is very angry and I can see the vein in her neck."Ma'am, I can't do that. I love your son and I know he loves me too," I told her firmly. I'm sure Kenj loves me because that's how he makes me feel."Well, I guess I have to tell you the truth," she just said all of a sudden. I was nervous."W-what t-truth ma'am?" I stuttered to ask the lady."My son is already engaged. He will go to marry his childhood sweetheart so if I were you, break up with him because there is nothing else you can do." she said with finality.The tears I had been holding back fell from my eyes because of what I heard."That's not true. Kenj isn't telling me anything," I replied crying."That's what you thought. My son only fell in love with you because he was bored.""He has loved his childhood sweetheart for a long time and he is just waiting for her to come home to California and once she is here, they will get married so don't waste any more time on my son!" The last words of the lady before leaving the room.I was left dumbfounded and tears continued to flow down my cheeks.CHAPTER 3: GOODBYE, MY LOVESHANBRI POVIt's getting late at night and I've been here in the park and sitting on a bench. After my conversation with Mrs. Villamor, I stumbled upon it.I was just stunned and seemed to have used up all my tears because nothing was coming out of my eyes.What will I do? I don't want to go home yet. I wanted to call Trish but she might be asleep. Maybe tomorrow I will tell her about what happened earlier.I let out a deep breath. Is Kenj really getting married? How about me? I thought he loved me. I asked myself. I feel so bad right now.Maybe Kenj's mom is right. I'm just a bad influence on him. Because of me he neglects his work.I might even be the reason for his downfall, especially when people find out that he has a relationship with someone who is not the same status as him in life and that she used to be an intern.I don't want Kenj's name to be tarnished. I know he has worked hard to get to where he is now in life. I don't want to embarrass hi
CHAPTER 4: NEW BOSS*FOUR YEARS LATER*SHANBRI POVI just got home from work. I got into a company here in Sta. Luna, a small province in California.It's just a small town and far from the city, but it's already developed so there are already a few companies located here. Mom grew up here before she met dad and settled in the city.It's been four years since I left the city and came out here.It's been four years since what happened to Kenj and me that night.It's been four years since I left him and we don't really have a formal closure.Maybe we won't see each other again because he is far away. Maybe he is already married and has a child. He must be happy with his own family now."Mommy!" called my daughter.Yes, I have a child, they are actually twins. Girl and Boy. I got pregnant after what happened between me and Kenj that night.I admit that I haven't moved on from him until now. Some guys wanted to court me and say they are ready to be the father of my children but I don't en
CHAPTER 5: MEETING AGAINSHANBRI POVI was so nervous that my hands and feet were sweating.Today our new boss will come to inspect the company.Employees are currently standing at the entrance to welcome the new boss.I, on the other hand, have bowed my head and sincerely pray that he will not be our new boss.That's right, it's not him. It's another Mr. Villamor we will be going to meet today. I just said at the back of my mind to strengthen my heart.I don't know, even though there is a big chance that it's not him, but my hunch is really strong. I don't know why, but I immediately got nervous when I heard his last name yesterday.It's been a long time since we last met and I'm not ready to face him yet.Maybe he's mad at me for leaving him in the air because I suddenly left without saying goodbye so we didn't have a formal closure.What if he scolded me for what I did? I hope he doesn't care and forgets what happened.My heart suddenly throbbed at my thought.The only thing I'm w
CHAPTER 6: EATSHANBRI POV"Long time no see, Miss Ramos," he replied deeply.I didn't answer right away and stared at him. He also stared at me with a smile on his lips. I was even more nervous."Ahm l-long t-time no s-see too, s-sir," I stammered but I didn't want him to know that I was still affected by him so I stood up straight and fought his gaze.He was always grinning. He stood up from his chair and leaned in front of his desk.There was little space between the two of us and I could smell his perfume again."You know, I don't really expect to see you here. Were you surprised to see me again?" he just asked me seriously.I didn't answer because I didn't know what to say to him."Why don't you say something. Don't you think that you owe me an explanation?" he asked again."What do you mean, sir?" I just asked and I'm still nervous."I'm sure you know what I mean, Miss Ramos," he replied firmly."Sir, I know it's disrespectful, but we're in the office. You're my boss and I'm jus
CHAPTER 7: DADDYSHANBRI POVI couldn't answer what he said and my eyes widened in shock. I can't believe he can still talk to me like this.He has the right to be angry with me because of what I did before but the way he acts now, it's like nothing happened.All I know is that he has a family so he shouldn't be doing this anymore. What will his wife tell me?She might even think I'm flirting with her husband even though he already has a family and definitely has a child."HAHAHAHA, just kidding! Look at your face. Your reaction was so epic," he burst out laughing and actually holding his stomach.I was immediately annoyed with him. He even managed to laugh at me after what he said.I thought he was just going to invite me to eat, I didn't know he was going to joke and said that I was the one he wanted to eat.I still didn't answer him and I just glared at him because of my annoyance."Why? You're always very serious, Shanbri. But if you want, we can do it. You know it's been a long t
CHAPTER 8: WIFESHANBRI POVI took a deep breath and answered my children."Didn't I tell you that your daddy is far away. He won't come back to us so the best thing is to just forget about him," I consoled them.They can no longer see their father because he already has a family. I don't want my children to be illegitimate children. So as much as possible I will keep them away from their father."No mom, you're always like that. Why don't you tell us mom? Where is our father? What is his name?" Yaj asked and looked like he was about to cry.Yaj doesn't usually cry. He is just quiet, but he wasn't like that today, he seemed really hurt by what his friends said.Bri was still crying while I hugged her. Mom and dad heard us and immediately approached us."What happened here and my granddaughter is crying?" mom asked.Even though she was confused, she immediately took Bri from me and let her stop from crying.I just nodded at dad and said that we will take care of the children so he con
CHAPTER 9: AT THE BARSHANBRI POVWhen I entered the bar, I was immediately greeted by a very loud sound. The different colored lights are dazzling and the people are hyper dancing on the dancefloor.Others are busy drinking and have their own group.I even saw a couple kissing on my side. The man's hand was already traveling on the woman's body, almost clothed and missing the fabric.Oh My Gosh! They are even doing the things that should be done at the hotel or wherever they want. I just heaved a sigh with just the thought of it.It's my first time entering a bar because I'm not a drinker. I still remember that I only drank alcohol once when Trish was broken-hearted.I went to her apartment before and she drank there. She only forced me to taste the alcohol because she said I needed to sympathize with her as her best friend.It's really her boyfriend's fault. Hays, I still blamed him. But my friend still got back to him even after being cheated on. My bessy is very stupid sometimes
CHAPTER 10: TALKSHANBRI POVHis driver immediately greeted us and opened his car door. He slowly put me down and got into the passenger seat."Tom, at the condo please," he said to the driver and he immediately drove off.We were next to each other and our bodies were really touching. It's like Kenj is hugging me. One of his hands was on my waist and the other was hugging my arm. It's like he didn't want to lose me.I turned and scolded him. "Sir, let me go, we're already in the car." And I tried to get away from him but he only tightened it."No. You might even run, I won't be able to handle it when you disappear from me again," he replied firmly and looked me in the eye.My heart beat faster at what he said. Why is he doing this? He is married so he shouldn't be like this to me now."Why-" I couldn't finish what I was going to say because he cut in."Stop it. Don't talk, I'm getting more dizzy," he said and I was alarmed."H-huh? You're dizzy, why didn't you tell me right away and