KHIANA's POVI will for him no matter how long it is. That was my promise to myself. Kahit maging mahirap at matagal man ang proseso ay kakayanin ko. Alam ko sa sarili ko na kaya ko. Ryker and I will be together soon.And I can't wait for that time to come."Tomorrow, you will be the wife of River Villanueva. Kaya huwag kang magpuyat," sabi ko kay Tiffany. Kabado siya sa gaganapin niyang beach wedding bukas. "Kalma ka lang muna ha!" dagdag ko pa.Nasa Vista Verde kami ngayon at ito ang napili nilang venue ni River. Around 100 to 150 lang naman ang bisita sa kasal nila. They want a simple yet memorable wedding. Syempre kahit simple lang 'yong wedding nila ay hindi papayag si River na cheap lang. Kaya sinigurado nito na rentahan ang buong beach ng resort ni Ryker."Yes, sissy! Kinakabahan lang talaga ako."Inirapan ko namnan siya. "Bakit ka pa kinakabahan? Na baka hindi ka siputin ni River?" pang aasar ko sa kanya."Khiana!""Heto naman! Hindi ka mabiro. Matulog ka na! Huwag ka magpaka-

RYKER's POVI could feel the adrenaline pouring through my veins as my memories began to resurface. I recalled being abducted, having my eyes covered, and being thrown into the back of a vehicle. I didn't know where I was headed or what would happen to me. I was only aware of my fear and isolation.I could hear voices and footsteps moving closer and closer as the vehicle traveled for what seemed like hours. I prepared for the worst and pondered if this was the time when my life would end."Sino kayo?" sigaw ko sa kanila."Ang ingay mo! Wala ka ng pakialam kung sino man kami!" sigaw nang isa sa kanila.After that they cover my mouth with duct tape. For them to get information, I underwent beatings and torture. I was compelled to divulge my family's location and our financial situation. The gang members were using all means at their disposal to try and get information out of me and were pursuing me aggressively."Ang swerte naman pala natin, galing sa mayaman na pamilya ang batang 'to."