เข้าสู่ระบบTwo Months LaterKara and Jairo got married. Ann and Leo flew back to the states for work.Now that the couple went for their honeymoon, that leaves Donald to be in charge. The talk about him quitting was never visited again.On the other hand, Andro and Luci were very much excited. There was no Jairo that would be overly protective..Lina came by the house twice that week. The first time for Kara's forgotten items that needed to be forwarded. The second time for no reason she offered, which Donald didn't ask about.They were not stable, as a category. They were something more specific than friends and less defined than anything else, and they had both agreed, without agreeing out loud, to let that sit where it was for the time being..Emilia and Kaicus had named what they were. It had happened without any ceremony.He had taken over the management of Fernando's business, and he was moving through it with quiet competence. It gave him structure without locking him in place, which wa
Later that evening, Donald was having a drink when he heard someone calling out to him."Uncle Donald!"He turned.Luci was walking toward him with the particular energy she had when she had been waiting to get someone alone. She reached him and put her arms around him in the brief, fierce hug.He patted her back. "It's been a while," "Whose fault is that?" she said, pulling back. “Your uncle.” he threw back, taking a sip from his drink with a smirk.Luci chuckled, noticing his clever move. “Well, can't argue with that. Actually, I want to tell you something.”His expression turned serious, “What's that?”“Don't freak out, okay?” she told him, trying to gauge what his reaction might be. "Andro and I are together,"She closed her eyes, afraid of what he might say. Then she opened one eye.A small smile curled on Donald's lips. He looked down at his drink. "I know," She opened her eyes fully. "You knew?""He told me.""When?""Before he told Jairo."She stared at him. "So you knew be
Three Week Later“Okay,” Emilia said, barely containing the excitement bubbling inside her as she held Kara’s hand tightly. “I want us, all of us. As sisters. As a family. With the Jones, Luci, Jairo, Kaicus… everyone. I want us, like one big family, to have dinner together.”Kara looked at her, amusement dancing in her eyes with deep affection in them. “All right, Miss Planner. When is this special day supposed to be?”Emilia’s expression shifted instantly, turning serious in a way that made Kara blink. “Right now. Why do you think I’m here?”She paused, genuinely surprised. Emilia had only just arrived that day since she had told her about the news of her pregnancy. The visit alone had already meant a lot, but this? This sudden plan, this urgency… it felt thoughtful, deliberate.“Does everyone know?” she asked, her brows pulling together slightly. “That’s a lot to put together in such a short time.”Emilia waved her off with a confident grin. “Don’t worry, my preggy sister. Just let
Kara was already seated at the dining table when Luci came down, her hair still slightly damp from the shower. Jairo came in last. Brie served and everyone began eating in a comfortable silence. "I want you to pick me up from school today," Luci said, addressing Jairo across the table.He looked at her over his coffee. "What's wrong with Andro?""Nothing. I just want you to come. It's been a while since you did."He considered this for a moment. "After three," she said."After three," he confirmed.Kara glanced between them with a small smile she didn't try to hide. ..He arrived at the school gates at ten past three. She was waiting on the low wall outside with her bag between her feet and her phone in her hand. She looked up when his car pulled in and came over.She got in. He pulled out. For a few minutes they were quiet."Tests done?" he asked."Final one was this morning. I think it went well. The preparation helped." she leaned back in the seat."Good.""Alejandro drilled me
Donald went to Jairo's house that evening. Before he started working for Jairo, he had told his boss that there will come a time when he would wish to stop working for him, and focus on his path.Now was the time.Jairo was taken aback by the timing. He stared at his right-hand, and without telling him, he realized he had gotten his woman back. But Jairo knew what was at stake. Even Donald knows it. He wasn't just going to leave without handing his tasks over to someone. And Donald mentioned Alejandro.“He's ready, or close to it. When he's fully there, I will go." he said, to make Jairo see that he wasn't just leaving without thinking about how long they had been together."I decide when he's there," Jairo declared firmly, his eyes hardened. “When I look at Andro and see what I see when I look at you, then we talk about you leaving." He held Donald's gaze.Donald sat with that for a moment. Then he nodded."Alright," he said.He then turned around to leave when Jairo spoke up. “Are
Eloise was at a small-rented apartment when she heard a knock on the door. The past weeks had left a particular kind of tiredness that sleep didn't resolve. She went to open the door and was surprised to see Donald standing there.“Brother?” she called in surprise.Since the day she was rescued, he hadn't come to see her. She totally understood that he was busy. Before he could say anything, she stepped forward and hugged him tightly.“I’m so sorry,” she apologized quickly. “I’m sorry for everything. For being careless, for not listening, for getting myself into trouble…”Donald gently patted her back. “It’s okay. You’re safe now. That’s what matters.”He then pulled back slightly. “I didn’t come alone.”She frowned a little. “You didn’t?”He stepped aside, and two men walked forward.Fernando appeared first and she froze for that moment, completely shocked.“Dad?” He looked at her, also emotional. “Eloise…”She walked toward him hugged him too. “Dad, I'm so sorry.” she apologized, a
“So,” she glanced around, “first big party. Thoughts?” “Too loud. Too crowded. But… interesting.” he replied honestly. “Interesting is polite for chaos.” “Exactly.” Miguel returned then, holding two drinks. He handed one to Luci with a small smile. “You disappeared.” “Five seconds.” Edward’s e
Edward woke up to noise, voices overlapped with panic and fear. His vision was blurry as his eyes fluttered open, the first thing he saw being students running out of the venue in every direction. The place looked nothing like it had minutes earlier.His head throbbed painfully when he tried to sit
Kara went straight to her room and dropped onto the bed, lying flat as she stared at the ceiling. Jairo’s words kept replaying in her head, looping no matter how hard she tried to push them away. She told herself they didn’t bother her but that was a lie she didn’t fully believe. Still, she clung t
The door flew open without warning, making Luci jump back with a sharp gasp. Her heart slammed hard against her chest as she stared at the guard standing there. His face was tight with irritation, his jaw set like he had no patience left to give. They stood there in silence for a moment, just stari







