It was a long journey from Mexican City to Jack's residence. The scantily populated area was less developed. There were half-naked children on the street, reminding Jilian of his childhood days. They arrived at the said address at exactly 1:05 PM. "You are going to stay here, while we find the exact building," Sam said alighting from the car. The children gathered and were staring at them. Such convoys hardly visited the area."I'm coming down," Julian insisted. "The people have gathered already. You don't want to create an unnecessary scene." Sam said before shutting the door. Miguel called a boy that would be about fourteen years and showed him the address. He volunteered to take them to the building. Miguel signaled everybody to come with them. They walked behind the young boy, hiding their guns. The boy halted in front of the old one-story building and pointed at the building. Miguel dipped his hand in his pocket and offered him some m

"Your brother told me you are working with a construction company," Julian said. "Yes," Jack affirmed with a grin, probably hoping he would award him with a building contract. "How are you paid? Monthly, daily or hourly?" Julian asked. "Hourly," Jack responded. "Obviously, you missed today's payment, right?" Julian asked. "Yes, but meeting you is worth more than the amount I would have received," Jack and his brother giggled. "Don't worry, I'm going to compensate you for leaving your site," Julian said, sipping his wine. "Thank you, sir," Jack smirked. "Okay, let's go to the main reason why I want to see you. Please, don't be afraid." Julian said to make him less afraid, however, his facial expression changed immediately. His fear became apparent. "You were once a driver in Sydney, right?" "Yes," Jack responded. "You worked with ReM pharmaceuticals, right?" "I signed a contract to work for the company, but the CEO made me his personal driver instead," Jack replied. "Why di

"I can't be with another woman, man.""I know why you are obsessed with her. You are her first, but trust me you will never be her last." "That's not true," Julian said. "Last year, I met a girl. She was so pure and had not been touched. She thinks I'm the right person for her. We were so in love, planning to get married before this year runs out. I could swear she will never leave me.Then one day she told me she wants to explore the world and meet different people. I allowed her. Before I knew it, she ran off with another man. I was devastated for months. I never knew I would get over her. A friend brought a girl to me. After some days, I began noticing a slight feeling of love. The feeling grew as time passed by." "Get a new girl and watch the feeling grow. When it does, you can punish those who are involved in your mom's disappearance.""Thanks, Sam, but I will pass.""Just a friend...a kind of playmate. Stay with her for a whole week and see

Eva sat in front of the indoor flower garden, admiring the flowers in bloom. "Love is like wildflowers; it is often found in the more unlikely places," Eva muttered as she fixed her gaze on the flowers. Julian squatted beside her, holding a phone that had been ringing in the closet. Eva looked at the caller and stared up at him, wondering why he brought the phone to her knowing who the caller was. Does it mean he wants me to talk to her?" Eva muttered to herself. "Take and speak with her." Julian gave her the phone and stood up immediately. "It doesn't mean we are friends now, you hate my mom too without a reason!" He said as he walked back to the closet. Eva flashed her mind back to when she was a teenager and recalled the reason why she hated Sophia with everything in her. "I hated her the first day she came to my house because of a statement she dropped. I hate her for a reason," Eva said as he was about to walk into the closet. Julian halted and stared at her with surprise on h

"Mom, I have one problem and I got the solution to my problem which I never knew would ever happen. This solution is what you want me to sacrifice." Eva began to cry."What is the problem, my dear," Molly asked. "I do not find men sexually attractive no matter how good they look. "Do you find women?" Molly asked. "What?" "I mean, do you find women sexually attractive?" "No, mom! When I was an undergraduate, a lot of men came my way, but I couldn't do it," Eva wept and looked up at her."James is handsome, more handsome than Julian. Give yourself time, you will desire him," Molly said, taking a seat beside her. "How long will I give myself, mom? He is everything I desire in a man, but why do I get stuck in emotion? A virgin at twenty-four is an abnormality!" "It is not, Eva, don't ever say that again." Eva lowered her head and continued crying. "Do you know why you find Julian sexually attractive?" Molly asked. Eva looked up at her and shook her head. "He is a celebrity, has a