Lahat ng Kabanata ng Love and Revenge: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Kinabukasan maagang nagpatawag ng meeting si Shantal sa mga tauhan niya sa bahay. Malungkot ang mga ito ng marinig ang sinabi niya. Bumuhos ang luha ng bawat isa ng sinabi niyang ibibigay na niya ang huling sahod at bonus ng mga ito. Pagkatapos ng pakipag-usap niya sa mga ito, mabilis na niligpit at binalot na ang mga gamit sa loob ng mansyon.Maagang nagising si Brent at nagcheck ng email niya. He sent another instruction to his subordinates in Singapore because they have an ongoing project. After his daily routine work-out, he fixed himself, preparing to go to Erick’s house. Ang nasa isip niya ng mga oras na iyon ay ang pagpasok sa opisina dahil siya na ang mag mamanage ng kompanya ngunit nangako siya kay Erick na doon siya  magtatanghalian kaya nagpahatid nalang muna siya kay Ryan. Pagkahatid sa kanya dumiretso naman ito sa company. After a few doorbells, the gate open and Erick’s invit

Matapos ang ilang oras na inilaan ni Brent kay Brielle nakatulog din ito. He took a few strands of Brielle’s hair and his own, wrapped it in tissue paper. While Brielle sleep soundly, he stepped down from the bed and went to Shantal’s room. Hindi sya nag-abalang buksan ang ilaw sa kwarto nito ngunit aninag nya ang maamong mukha nito na natutulog. Mixed emotions and pain engulfed his mind as he keeps staring at her.He slowly touches her soft face and feels the warmth of her skin as his hands landed on her beautiful face. He felt a sudden surge of pain while staring at her because he remembers that he loved her for more than ten years before, her selfishness and arrogance destroyed the love he had for her. “Why we need to be like this? I have loved you before more than my life, but you just ignore it. Hindi ko hiningi sayo noon na mah

Dawn, Brent had woke up. Shantal is still sleeping soundly at his side. Bumaba siya sa kama at mabilis na nagbihis. Dinampot niya rin ang damit ni Shantal at binihisan ito. Still sleeping like a child, he scopes her up and brings her back to his room. Tulog pa rin ng mahimbing si Brielle. Pagkalapag niya kay Shantal tumabi siya rito ng higa hanggang sa nakatulog siyang muli. He hugged her as if they are now okay.Pasado alas- otso ng umaga ginising silang pareho ni Brielle.“Daddy, Mommy, wake up! I’m hungry!” boses ni Brielle na nangibabaw sa buong paligid. Naunang nagdilat ng mata si Shantal. She feels a warm breath near her neck and strong arms hugging her. Lumingon siya at nakitang tulog pa rin si Brent.“Babe, low down your voice, Daddy

Matapos magligpit sa kwarto ni Brielle bumalik si Shantal sa room niya. Dinampot niya ang Digital Camera na nasa sahig. Ngayon lang niya ito ulit naalala. She sat down in her bed, looking at those photos that were taken a few years ago by Brent during her fashion show in the US. All candid photos of her reminded her younger age. A beautiful young lady who seemed to look so strong but deep inside silently bleeding. She remembered her parents were so busy with their business, giving her all material things in life and allowing her freedom to be enjoyed. Her parents didn't bother to ask her if she's happy and okay.Akala ng mga ito, she enjoyed being an independent child, ngunit may malaking puwang sa puso niya na hindi kayang punan ng pera. Ang atensyon at pagmamahal ng mga ito na napunta lahat kay Brent. She lived a sad life all along. She was so jealous of how they treated Brent right in front of her. Ito

After half an hour Brent decided to head back home. Binilinan niya ang guard sa main entrance na magmasid ng maigi sa paligid. Hindi mawaglit sa isipan ang huling sasakyan na sumunod sa kanya kanina. Nag-aalala siya para kay Shantal at Brielle. Alam niyang tauhan ito ni Celso Chan at pinasusundan siya. Sa susunod na linggo na ang muling pagbubukas ng kaso niya laban dito. Ilang taon na ang nakalipas at hanggang ngayon malaya pa rin itong nakakalakad dahil natigil noon ang pagsampa niya ng kaso laban dito. He promised to send this man to jail no matter how long he will fight against him. Pagpanhik niya ng bahay nakita niyang nag-aabang sa sala si Shantal. Her face looks terrible like a lioness who is in a state of anger.“Where have you been?” she asked him immediately, and her voice sounds pretty bad. In her mind, Brent went to his mistress again.