Mag-log inALLY’S POV A few more days passed, and I quickly got used to living entirely on my own. My routine was always the same: arrive at the coffee shop by 8:00 AM and leave at 4:00 PM. I lived alone in that small apartment Daniel had left behind. Occasionally, when he happened to be at the shop too, he would drive me home. “You know, Alice… ever since you started working here, Sir Daniel comes by every single Saturday and Sunday. Before, he only used to visit twice a month. But now? It seems like he never misses a weekend,” Mika, my co-worker here, told me. “Oh Mika… I think that’s just pure coincidence,” I replied while wiping down the counter. “I really don’t think so, Alice. In my opinion… our boss definitely likes you. Just thinking about it makes me feel all giddy! Such a beautiful barista and such a handsome doctor… it’s exactly like a scene from a romantic telenovela,” she gushed excitedly. I just smiled at her vivid imagination and shook my head as I walked toward one of the t
LEON’S POV “What’s the update?” I asked Lucas. I sat in my swivel chair here in my office, staring intently at him. “According to the information I gathered, she is no longer at the Cuevas mansion. She was last seen on the subdivision’s CCTV getting into a taxi and leaving. That was around twelve midnight.” I nodded slowly, clenching my fist tight. She escaped in the middle of the night. How can I ever be sure she’s safe right now? “And the taxi? Did you get the plate number?” I asked calmly, though tension was building inside me. “Yes, Sir. I also tracked down the very driver who took her to the terminal. According to him, Miss Allys was crying nonstop inside the vehicle the whole time.” “Are you absolutely certain it was her?” “Most likely yes, Sir. The driver said she was wearing a maid’s uniform that night.” I ran my index finger along my lips, deep in thought. Where could she be right now? I hope she’s safe and unharmed. “Did you find out which bus she boarded at that
MELDRID’S POV “Now that the impostor posing as Mariel is gone, I’d like to formally propose becoming your son’s new fiancée, Tita. You’ve known for a long time how much I truly care for him,” I said to Tita Kristine, Leon’s mother. I was here at their mansion, and I had deliberately asked to speak with her just for this very matter. She let out a long sigh before shaking her head slowly. I frowned, confused and annoyed by her reaction. “I don’t think that would be right, Meldrid. This is certainly not the proper time to arrange another engagement for my son. It would look very inappropriate for him to suddenly have a new fiancée right after everything that has happened.” “But Tita! Mariel has been dead for a long time now! If it weren’t for that deceitful woman, we would have found out much sooner that she was gone. By now, Leon and I would probably already be together,” I insisted firmly. She looked me straight in the eye for a long moment, then sighed again. “This is actually
ALLY’S POV I woke up with my head resting sideways against the shoulder of the man sitting next to me. I slowly opened my eyes, and they widened almost instantly when I saw his face—so incredibly close to mine. I blinked at him a few times, then pulled myself sharply away. But my surprise only grew when he quickly leaned toward me and gently held the back of my head. My heart nearly pounded out of my chest at his touch. “Be careful… you might hit your head against the metal bar,” he said softly, his eyes locked steadily on mine. He had caught me, keeping me from bumping my head against the metal frame by the bus window. Just then, a strong gust of wind blew, lifting the hood of my jacket and letting my long hair flow freely in the breeze. He looked a little taken aback when he saw my face clearly. “T-thank you,” I whispered, pushing him gently away from me. He glanced down at his chest where I had placed my hands, and I quickly pulled them back. “I-I’m sorry,” I stammered agai
ALLY’S POV As I was leaving the mansion, I saw a taxi approaching. It was just coming out, having apparently dropped off a passenger inside the subdivision. I quickly waved it down, and as soon as it stopped in front of me, I got in. “To the nearest terminal, please, Kuya,” I told the driver. While we were driving out, I couldn’t help but glance back at the huge gate slowly closing behind me. I would miss them all. I would miss every happy day I spent with them. Most especially Leon. He has no idea. He doesn’t know anything about what is happening to me right now. I wonder how he’ll feel when he finds out I’m no longer under the Cuevas’ care? Would he ever learn to love someone else? Or… would he look for me? No! It’s impossible to think he’d search for me. Probably now, Meldrid will be the one to become his fiancée. ‘Leon, forgive me. Forgive me for leaving you behind.’ I cried the whole way to the terminal. My eyes were already nearly swollen shut from all the endless weep
ALLY’S POV Just as Mrs. Cuevas had ordered her staff, no one brought me any food, water, or even medicine. My eyes were almost swollen shut from crying nonstop inside this room. I never imagined that in just the blink of an eye, all the affection they once had for me would vanish completely. But who am I really trying to fool? Who am I to deserve their love anyway? I’m not even related to them at all. When night fell, I was surprised when the door suddenly opened and Nanay Tessy walked in, carrying a tray of food. “N-Nanay Tessy? Why are you here? And what’s that you brought? Weren’t you forbidden from giving me anything to eat or drink?” I asked, confused and trembling. She sat gently by the edge of my bed and placed the tray on the side table. “I couldn’t bear to let you go hungry, child. No matter what mistakes you’ve made, that is never enough reason to starve you,” she said softly and kindly. I broke down again hearing those words, and without thinking twice, I hugged her
ALLY'S POV"She's busy doing some incredible stuff here, Hitler. She's planting some vegetables beside the pool area, and she's also helping with some household chores. I prefer what she's doing now compared to what she used to do before," Daddy stated.Mommy and Tita laughed at what he said.I did
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
ALLY'S POVI'm wearing a mint green mini dress that reaches just above my knees today. And white flat sandals, plus a white shoulder bag. I also tied up my hair into a messy ponytail.I looked at myself in front of my full-length mirror.I couldn't help but be amazed because even though what I'm we







