Fabian raised an eyebrow when he saw Gigi's wide grin as she strode out of the kitchen. She looked at him as if she had just emerged victorious from a battle, seemingly proud. Fabian couldn't help but wonder what the young woman was up to.
He grabbed Gigi's arm and stopped her. "What happened?" She just shrugged and looked at the kitchen door before laughing. "I don't know, go see for yourself." She pulled her arm away and left. Fabian rushed into the kitchen where he found his brother lying on the floor, writhing in pain and clutching his groin. All his life, Fabian had never seen Roccio in a vulnerable state. What he was seeing now was not the brave and intimidating Roccio he knew. "What happened, Ross?" Fabian was puzzled about why his brother was in such a state. "Ahh- I..." He couldn't finish what he was about to say. His face and neck were red. Though concerned, Fabian laugReaching the ground floor, Gigi was surprised by the unusually large number of employees. It wasn't even eight o'clock yet, but the building was almost full. Some were rushing around, attending to various tasks. Others were just arriving and hurrying to their respective department offices. Gigi couldn't help but think something was up. "Why are they all here so early?" Gigi murmured to herself. Her earlier rush to leave the building was gone. Gigi decided to ask one of the security guards at the main entrance. She looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to her. "Good morning, Manong Bernie." Gigi smiled broadly, greeting a middle-aged security guard. She'd become friends with him since starting work there almost two months ago. She'd made an effort to be friendly and approachable to everyone in the company—that was Martina Sigunda's personality
JD's nostrils practically flared with irritation at Gigi. He was worried about her safety, but she seemed to take his rising stress levels completely for granted. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath to calm himself. He was furious with Gigi and wanted to twist her ear for being so reckless. There was no remorse on her face, which only fueled his anger. "JD, I'm sorry. I promise I won't endanger myself. I won't see Fabian until I'm done with what I need to do. Besides, Fabian won't rat me out; he's on our side," Gigi said at length, pouting as if pleading for forgiveness. JD irritably scratched the back of his neck and let out a breath. "I know that! Do you think that guy won't look for you if you don't show up? And he knows where you work; he'll go to that building. Didn't you think about that? What if he finds out about your plans? Do you think he'll let you put yourself in danger?" JD lectured. Gigi p
After their passionate encounter on the cushioned couch, Gigi and Fabian continued their intimacy in the bedroom. They spent the rest of the night making up for lost time, chasing away the loneliness they'd both felt. They made love countless times in Fabian's bedroom—on the bed, in the bathroom, even on the floor. They even tried a standing position with Gigi leaning against the railing of the condo balcony. Fabian laughed as Gigi playfully hit him for his crazy ideas. But above all, they were both so happy to be in each other's arms again. After Fabian's breathtakingly passionate spree, he fell fast asleep from sheer exhaustion. Who wouldn't be tired after such a vigorous night? His body had simply given out. Even Gigi fell asleep the moment her back touched the soft mattress. She didn't realize her phone had been ringing for a while. She'd silenced it after calling Kristel. She was completely unaware that JD was worried
Fabian raised an eyebrow when he saw Gigi's wide grin as she strode out of the kitchen. She looked at him as if she had just emerged victorious from a battle, seemingly proud. Fabian couldn't help but wonder what the young woman was up to. He grabbed Gigi's arm and stopped her. "What happened?" She just shrugged and looked at the kitchen door before laughing. "I don't know, go see for yourself." She pulled her arm away and left. Fabian rushed into the kitchen where he found his brother lying on the floor, writhing in pain and clutching his groin. All his life, Fabian had never seen Roccio in a vulnerable state. What he was seeing now was not the brave and intimidating Roccio he knew. "What happened, Ross?" Fabian was puzzled about why his brother was in such a state. "Ahh- I..." He couldn't finish what he was about to say. His face and neck were red. Though concerned, Fabian laug
Gigi watched Fabian from the edge of the swimming pool as he spoke with Alfie. When she'd answered Alfie's call earlier, many questions had raced through her mind. She'd almost refused to answer, but Fabian had insisted their discussion with Roccio was important and he didn't want to be distracted by calls. She couldn't help feeling nervous; many people now knew she was alive. If this reached Vira and McIntosh, Gigi was certain her life would be in danger again, possibly endangering Fabian and others who were helping her. Gigi leaned against the wall, listening to their conversation. She knew it was wrong, but she couldn't help herself, especially since Alfie already knew she was with Fabian. “It’s rude to eavesdrop, you know.” Gigi gasped, startled by a voice beside her. She hadn't noticed Roccio standing there. He was leaning against the wall, one hand in his slacks pocket, the other holding a cigarette. Li
Alfie let out a deep sigh, stroking Vira's hair. She was asleep in his lap, having cried herself to sleep. He felt sorry for her; her eyes were swollen, and her face looked so sad. Even in her sleep, she occasionally hiccuped, the pain still evident. The Vira he knew was cheerful and full of life. She always sought new experiences and was open about her feelings. But Alfie had noticed a change in her. Even without words, he sensed she carried a heavy burden. He'd found her earlier in the McIntosh Tower parking lot, sobbing uncontrollably. He still didn't know the reason for her tears, but he suspected it. She often called him when she felt down, and it was always her father who was the cause of her distress. Sometimes, Alfie resented her for only contacting him during major problems. Yet, he always came to her side. He couldn't bear to see her in pain. He considered her a friend, but he cared deeply for her. She hadn't cont