INICIAR SESIÓNALLY’S POV “W-why are you here?” I asked him softly. We left my apartment so we could talk properly and privately. I looked out the window of his car. We were parked by the roadside where you could see a vast stretch of rice fields. Seeing him earlier holding Leo in his arms shocked me to my core. Damn it! How did he even find where I live? Oh right… Mika gave him my address. He remained silent beside me, and I couldn’t help but feel rising panic. “If you are thinking you can take my son Leo away from me… let me tell you this right now, Leon. You will never, ever get my son! We will both die before I let you take him away from me!” I couldn’t stop myself from saying it out loud, full of anger and fear. He just stared at me for a moment, then gently held my hand. I gasped sharply at his touch. “What are you doing?!” I snapped angrily, trying to pull away. “Why so mad at me, baby?” I gasped again hearing that familiar endearment, and quickly snatched my hand back from his grip.
LEON’S POV “I love mommy more!” he insisted, his tiny hands still resting on my face. I couldn’t help but laugh softly at him. “I love your mommy more… I’m sure of that, big boy,” I replied, laughing while tears welled up at the corners of my eyes. He frowned deeply at me. “No! I love my mommy… sooo much!” he shouted, defending his love for her. I breathed out slowly and nodded gently at him. You really do… I’m sure of that. Every part of me loves your mom. And since you are a part of me, I know for sure you love her more than anything! He let go of my face and crawled away to grab his little red toy car. He came right back to my side and handed it to me. “Play! Let’s play!” he clapped his hands and smiled widely at me. My heart almost shattered completely when I saw his bright blue eyes crinkle and his tiny teeth show as he grinned. Dammit, Allys! You are never going to leave me again! I swear to God I’ll make sure of that. You are bound to me forever now! Just as I am bound
LEON’S POV “Who are you, Sir?” An unfamiliar woman opened the door. If the old lady earlier hadn’t told me this was Allys’ apartment, I would have thought I knocked on the wrong room. “I’m Leon Versius Reniel Mondragon. I’m… a friend… of Alice.” Fuck! Since when was I just a friend to Allys?! I saw her eyes light up instantly when she heard my name. “Ma’am Alice never mentioned she had a visitor coming today.” So this really is Allys’ apartment. I bit my lip hard. “I didn’t tell her I was coming. I planned to surprise her,” I said calmly. She blinked a few times, looked inside, then opened the door wide. I immediately saw a tiny living room and kitchen, plus two small bedrooms on the side. The interior is so simple… so humble. “Ma’am Alice stepped out for a while, Sir. She went to the market. Please excuse the mess — I just started cleaning when you knocked. Please have a seat. Would you like coffee? Milk? Or juice?” Milk? “Water is fine,” I told her, sitting down on their
ALLY’S POV The next day, the doctor told me that Leo and I were already allowed to go home. But before I left, he gave me a prescription for medicines I needed to buy and give to my son. “Big boy… Leo… overcome fear,” Leo said cheerfully when we got back to our small apartment. I gently laid him down on the mat in the living room and looked at him closely, my heart softening. “My very good baby Leo… you really are a big boy now. But promise me you won’t make Mommy worry like that again, hmm?” I said softly to him. I was surprised when his tiny hands held my face, and he stared straight into my eyes. Looking at him felt exactly like looking right at Leon — especially with those eyes. “M… sorry, Mommy…” I immediately smiled and hugged him so tight. “I love you, my baby Leo,” I told him, kissing his chubby cheek. “I love Mommy too… sooo much!” We were in that sweet moment when I heard someone knocking on the door. I stood up quickly and went to open it. There stood Joy. “Good
ALLY’S POV The two nurses in front of me couldn’t speak immediately, which only made me even more annoyed with them. I could tell they were still quite new — they were young, and obviously not yet used to what they were supposed to do. What is this? Are they still just on-the-job trainees? Why did the hospital assign these people to take care of my son?! “I’m going to report you both to your head nurse!” I said angrily to them. I saw one of them turn pale after I said that. The door opened, and Joy came in crying, followed by a doctor. “Ma’am Alice,” she sobbed when she saw me. “Why did you leave, Joy? Why did you leave my child here all alone with those clueless nurses?!” I snapped at her. “I’m so sorry, Ma’am Alice… My Mama called and said something happened to Papa. Leo was crying so loud and hard… so I stepped out for just a moment. I’m really sorry, Ma’am,” she cried. Joy is still young. She stopped school early because of her family’s poverty. And since their house is qu
ALLY’S POV “W-what?” I asked him, confused, and glanced down at my bandaged hand. “Ahh… my wound is healing well now. Thank you again for helping me,” I replied. Why is he here again? When is he going back to Manila? “Anyway, I want a cup of Americano coffee. It’s my favorite drink every morning. I’m telling you this so you know what to prepare when I come back here again tomorrow,” he said straightforwardly, staring straight into my eyes. “You’re coming back here again… tomorrow?” I asked, a little startled. I saw the corner of his lips rise, as if he were actually amused by my reaction. He leaned slowly across the table to bring his face even closer to mine. My gaze kept shifting back and forth between his beautiful eyes. It felt like they were drowning me, pulling me deep into their depths. “Uhuh… and I’m going to be your regular customer from now on,” he said, almost whispering the words to me. I gasped at what he said, and every hair on my body stood on end because of the
ALLY'S POV"Mom," I called to Mom, who was busy combing my hair.We're here inside my room, and I'm sitting in front of the mirror while she gently combs my hair."Hmm... how was your outing with Leon earlier, hija?" she asked me with a smile.I bit my lip when that was the first thing she asked me
ALLY'S POV"Are you okay, Miss? Why are you walking in this place? Where's your car?" he asked, looking around to see if I had a car with me."Ah, I'm okay. I came from the villa, and I'm just waiting for my ride to arrive," I replied softly and continued walking when I felt his car keeping pace wi
ALLY'S POVShe gently tapped the man's shoulder as if introducing him to me.I couldn't speak immediately because of what she said.Her son is my crush? The very man in front of me now."L-long time c-crush?" I asked stutteringly while pointing to myself.I couldn't believe that Mariel had a crush
ALLY'S POV"Hello Nanay Tessy, I bought something for you, Lita, Mang Carding, and Mang Pedio. I'm sure you'll like it." I happily said to the two of them, Lita, and showed them the watches I bought."These are for you," I said with a smile.I was in that state when I heard a soft cough in the dist







