ShadowMy mind completely went blank after what I heard. My mother continued sobbing frantically which made me shake in panic even more. I couldn't make it to the resort and hurried home."M-Mom, please c-calm down. Tell me what happened," I asked with trembling hands.I roamed my eyes around to look for a cab. But the highway is very quiet and not even a single taxi passes by!"He dealt with a problem in the company. He was stressed out by it. And I caught him unconscious in his office. It was a good thing the ambulance came here quickly. I-I don't know what to do, Cianna...”I slapped my forehead while listening to my mother's trembling voice. Oh God! I hope my father's fine! Because I can't forgive myself if something bad happens.He was always desperate in telling me to go home and help with the company. And here I am being selfish and can't even give in to him. Goodness! What am I gonna do?"Mommy, calm down, please. Callar and I will go home now," I said with my eyes closed.Of

UsIf only I could disappear this instant, I would have done it a long time ago. All I wanted at that moment was to disappear without him seeing me. But I know that's far from reality. And deep inside me, I know this time will come.I calmed myself down and just focused on what I was doing. I was relieved when it was almost done. All I wanted was to get out of there as soon as possible. I can hear Santi's voice from afar and no matter how much I stop myself from listening, I can't.Heavy footsteps from behind awakened me from my reverie. And before I knew it, he was right in front of me. He avoided looking at me and shook hands with the judges next to me. I cleared my throat with the indifference he was giving me. Or was I just imagining things?He's totally different from the last time I saw him. His physique let out a strong authority and aura. No wonder all the staff went into chaos when he walked in. Not to mention his serious and stern expression which seems to be natural to him.

DadIt took me a while to calm down and compose myself. I can just pretend we're strangers, right? After all, that's what he did when we first met. Besides, I bet it's about work. That knowledge reassured me. Even though I am still so embarrassed about what happened a while ago. I should still be given the benefit of the doubt because I just started here.But now that I am in the position, I have to take responsibility for everything. Had I known that something was wrong, I would have done something right away. Maybe I was too confident with the idea that the deal had been closed months ago."If this is about the report, I will take care of it and proceed with the initial plan.""And your team? What are you gonna do about them?" He scoffed."I still have to sort things out, Mr. Lopez so I will call a meeting today. Rest assured the project will not be affected."I looked him straight in the eyes. I must say I would have applauded myself for not wavering in front of him.He really chan

MineEverything happened so quickly that I wasn't able to react that fast. My brain is still trying to process what I just heard. Most of the guests are shocked too. Who would not? Xander was with someone else when the old madame of the Del Rio’s suddenly announced it.I held my temple with sudden dizziness. I can't think of anything else but to go home and forget what I just heard. I just want to go home to my son.I was just distracted when I noticed the faint commotion on Xander's table. He was trying to get away from his parents. Aurora is no longer at their table. I didn't even notice her disappearance."Did you both know it was going to happen?"That's what I immediately asked Mom and Dad when we got home from the mansion. It was a relief the party ended peacefully despite the announcement of Donya Esmeralda. Only a few noticed the tension in Xander's family. The old madame didn't even pay attention to her grandson who left the mansion in the middle of the party.I feel bad for

So Bad It took a while before I calmed down. I took my hand back from his grasp when we got out of the mansion. "What was that all about?" I spat. He breathed hard and it took him moments before he finally faced me. "What do you mean?" He asked, feigning ignorance. "Will you stop fooling around? If this seems like a joke to you then it's not funny at all!" I said angrily. "I am not kidding around," he said grimly. "What are you doing here in the first place? And what girlfriend are you talking about?" He was taken aback by my remark. But he immediately returned to being serious. I know he's provoked but I don't intend to do that. I'm just being realistic here. "Damn, we made love and all that and you're still not my girlfriend?" He whined.