CHAPTER 26

"Azeria dear... I'm still mad about the stunt my son did, but we’re still thankful that you and my grandpa are perfectly fine. "I lost your... mother," he grumbled."I can't handle it. You disappear from my son's company, and the same person does this again." He took a breath to stop her tears, but they collapsed.

"It's like I was brought back to that day when he called me and said that you were kidnapped..." I also tightened my grip on his hands. "I'll make sure that bastard will rot in hell!" Now only anger dominates his face. I looked at the door when it opened, and Papa Horace entered. He approached Mama Serena, who was next to me and planted a kiss on the top of his wife's head.

Mama Serena calmed down. "Let's go, baby; you need to rest." Papa Horace whispered fondly to his wife.

"How about Azeria?" Mama Serena spoke worriedly. When he said that, Papa Horace looked at me.

"Rezoir is on his way, dear; I just got my grandson."I nodded to him.

"Go ahead, Mama, go with Papa," I said with a smile."Rezoir is on his way; I'll just wait for him here." "Besides, there is a bodyguard outside the door of my room." What I said just seemed to come to his mind. With a bodyguard outside, he took a deep breath. In the end, I also allowed them to leave to rest.

I closed my eyes. Earlier, Papa had also left to go see the suspect. Because of his intense love for Mama, he was able to take her life. That's why he became silent. because they planned to follow me, which almost happened. Another tear streamed down my cheek, my lovely mother.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I feel guilty because he chose me more. What used to bother me was the knowledge that he died when I was born and that I was the reason for his death. Now that that part is clear, it's hard, and it hurts even more that he was mercilessly killed by the person he once trusted.

"Before, I used to defend him." We are comfortable with each other. "I just liked him at first."

But why did you kill her if you liked her?

"However, when he arrived... Cessair Tacata, he took my place.""It should be me; every thank you and smile of the person I like should be mine."

Jealousy is a word that has the power to ruin a hundred relationships.

"I love him so much... that I want to cut off the happiness I see on his face." "That I know because of others and not me."

That's shallow… It's not love. You're just succumbing to your jealousy, so much so that it becomes dangerous.

"I thought I'd be satisfied... but when I discovered the fruit of their love is still alive, "I want to cut the happiness off their faces again." He laughed devilishly. I immediately closed the laptop.

You're a nice man, but you plan to become an evil one.

"I told you, you don't need to watch it." Rayver is already asleep next to me. I laid my son down by my side earlier, and he was already deeply asleep; the footage was just an incident earlier. an interview with the suspect. I smiled bitterly.

"He's not sorry...."

"Because that's what he wanted all along... his murderer."No murderer regrets what he did, baby." I played with his fingers. He hugged me sideways; I was leaning against his chest.

"I hate him... but why am I hurting?"

"Because you've now heard the side story..." he said quietly.

"That love can be dangerous sometimes too..."

"Y-yeah..."

"He looked at me with longing in his eyes."Why can some people change in an instant?"Why does he need to kill my mom?"

"B-baby... hey, look at me," I still looked down. He gently lifted my face, and he wiped my tears.

"I left you because I love you." His breathing became heavy. "You met a different kind of woman... what if she's like Mama, what if... the people she abandoned and hurt return to us?"

Rezoir's eyes widened when he got what I was saying.

"B-baby... don't," he shook his head."Don't ever think to stay away from me again; I can't take it anymore." I can't take it anymore, Azeria, and I know that you are scared now. I am scared as fuck too, baby, but don't think about such things; I will die, Azeria... I can't take you away from me again. T-it's okay… It's okay; things are uncertain. "I'm... you fix your attention on me, baby."I sobbed as his voice was full of pleading and agony.

"I will protect you, Azeria. Baby. I will take care of you two. Don't do this, oh." Now I'm in love with it. He kept whispering to me that it was okay.

Rayver was gone from my side for a time when they were still holding me, so the things in my mind all have a destination. Yes, I'm very scared at this point. I'm also afraid of experiencing that scene again at the hands of people... I know they'll do everything possible to cut off the fun for both of us.

So he can't blame me. It's all tears and sadness, so I don't even know what to do.

View the land of our vast hacienda. I was so deep in thought that I didn't notice Nana Roda's entrance.

"Your cousin Azeria is downstairs, wondering when you will return to Manila." He said. My eyes are still outside, looking at the busy trustees. Nana sighed behind me.

"It's been two months, Azeria... do you still need time?" I tightened my grip on the railings. "Not that I'm questioning you, but what if he finds someone else?" "Can you do it?" Nana's voice was tinged with sadness. I don't know if he meant it, but it affects me. "There are many more beautiful things in Manila."

This time I faced him and said, "Nana." My forehead is wrinkled; it's only been the past day that they've been teasing me more about this.

Yes. Rezoir's not here with us. Because he gave me the space I want.

I know, I know, it wasn't easy to grant my request. I had been hiding from him for over eight months and had now asked him for more time. He begged me, but in the end, he didn't say no either. "I'll call him... when I can," he said, sighing.

"The Hillarcas' first grandson is strong... but remember, Azeria, there are only a few brave people on the outside."I nodded to Nana Roda because I understood what she was saying. No matter how many times they tease me, I understand very well. "Oh, he's fine. What should I say to your cousin?"

I took a deep breath. "He doesn't have to tease me to come with me because I'm willing to go with him."

"Only you?" I snorted.

"My son and I." Nana Roda smiled.

"All right, I'll tell."

He left my room with a smile on his lips. I immediately left my room and went to Rayver, who was in his crib; he was fast asleep. Even though he gave me space, he always told me All I get are messages; it's been two months since I heard his voice. Yes, I miss him; I won't deny it.

"My daughter loves you very much, dear."

A lot of things happened, so I know it's hard to give me the space I'm asking for. But he still gave it to me. I thought that people like him could only be seen in movies or novels, but in any case, I am the hero. My good fortune with him... my good fortune because I met a Rezoir Israel Hillarca

I immediately went to the vanity mirror, and there was my phone. It immediately rang, signaling that there was a message. And I was not wrong.

"Baby, did I disturb you?" I just want you to know that I'm out of the country. Three weeks, I guess. Can you send me a picture, please? Okay, wait for me. "Remember, I love you, Azeria."

I love you too, Rezoir...

I don't reply to every one of his messages, but today I replied to his message.

"Take care..." was my answer to his message. All I know is that Theo is still down; he made Manila look like a trip to Romblon. He is always here at the Hacienda. I hate to go back to Manila.

"He will take care of you; what are you afraid of?"

Perhaps it was natural for me to make a short-term decision. That we were kidnapped—an event experienced for the first time— Yes, any person... may be traumatized, so maybe staying away from him is right. It's right to avoid first, and it's right to stay away first, right?

"What if he finds someone else?" "What if you get bored?"

Possible.

I knew what Theo was telling me wasn't just a threat. My son and I are a few meters away from him; what if he gets bored? When I think about him drawing strength from others and not from me, I can't, but every time I look at Rayver,

Azeria You are right. You made the right decision—that's what I always tell myself. I was satisfied with his messages, even though I was apprehensive, but I have confidence in him. I wasn't surprised when Theo knocked on my door.

His face is angry. "What? "Aren't you going yet?" a little more time. It was my plan at first, but now I know he's been gone for a few days. Maybe the sight of my mother and me is enough to relieve her fatigue.

Sorry, baby. Sorry for pushing you away. Whenever I can't take it anymore, whenever I want to be alone to the point where I ignore your feelings. You always understand me, and you never get bored. Now, it's me. I'll take it back.

"Please tell Nana Roda to help me pack." language His eyes widened at what I said, and his jaw dropped.

"Seriously? "Are you coming with me?" He always teases me about it. Now that I've agreed, he's arrived, stunned. I nodded. "What? ' Isn't it? Really?" I shook my head at him.

"Yes, you're a skinhead to me." "Which one do you want, that we go with you or that my son and I will stay here?" He immediately shook his head and stepped closer to me.

"I'll help you!" he promised with a smile. I let him do what he wanted; I also thought that Nana might be busy too. So it's not bad if he helps me pack.

While putting clothes in the suitcase, he shares the events in Manila. "How many times have you returned to the company because you thought I was torturing his brother?" "I even make him sit on my lap sometimes; that's how good a boy I am!" He immediately got me by the neck with what he was saying.

He is referring to Lucia, and her older brother Ravier is the one he says is visiting the company. "Maybe you're torturing Lucia; that's why her older brother came to visit." He immediately frowned.

"Yes, I don't deny that I used to scold him and torture him, but I can't anymore!" He has a reason. I made him suffer; that's what it is. Even then, it was the fact that he tortured Lucia. It is still indelible that he tortured and scolded her. I know Theo; he's the goofy type, but when he gets angry, he's like a dragon. I cringed when I remembered the scenarios in Rezoir's company—the first bad impression I could give him. because he had a grumpy face and a rough attitude, but now it's like everything has changed.

It's true what they say—don't judge by the outer appearance; the inner appearance is important and better. "Do you like her?" I just want to be sure. The Hillarcas are kind, no matter where you ask; they have nothing to criticize. because their families are good, especially poor families. So it's a well-known and respected family here in Romblon.

So I want to know if Theo's view of Lucia is genuine. Because what he did was difficult if he was only playing with the girl's feelings.

"I won't be patient if I don't want to." It's amazing to know that the person is not serious. When you fall in love, it feels deep. With the sparkle in his eyes and the joy on his face, he answered my question. He does love Lucia. I don't know how their story started, but it turns out that a Thaddeus Echo Tacata will fall for a Lucia Rauha Hillarca.

a hillarca and tacata.

Nana was shocked to see Theo's luggage. "O'? I thought, "You'll call when you're ready?" He said he was confused.

"We're going to Manila first, Nana; I've already told Papa." He shed a little tear.

"You are an heirloom, your mother... she should reconsider."If I didn't inherit the physical form from Mama, According to Nana, I inherited her behavior. Since the case is over, the defaulter is in jail. Papa chose to go to another country for a while, not because he wanted to forget Mama. But when he is here in the Philippines, he will only remember everything. So he's in a faraway place for the time being.

Dad and I both need some time. and I understand him.

We need a space to heal the pain and regrets in our veins.

Nana kissed Rayver on the forehead; now he is awake. It smiles kindly. "Be careful, Azeria; if there is a problem, your cousins are in Manila." Don't hesitate to call here either." He reminded.

"Yes, Nana, for the time being, you will take care of the hacienda."

"Your cousins are in the cattle; later I will tell them about your escape."

Nashe and Dalea are running the trend in the hacienda. My uncles still come home from time to time. They also like Rayver. Nana and I looked at the garage together; Theo's car was honking. I don't know why he is so easy; again, I said goodbye to Nana and even to the trustees. They were very happy with my decision.

I watched Theo curiously as he approached the Hillarca hacienda. "Why should we go to the Hillarcas, Theo?" I will ask. He looked at me in the side mirror of his car. because Rayver and I were in the backseat.

"We'll go through Lucia first." His language. I nodded; that's why he was so easy. Lucia is also here in Romblon.

"You came out of here with me?"

"Yes."

When the car entered the hacienda Hillarca, it was moving slowly. The stewards looked at the car, perhaps wondering who was in the unfamiliar vehicle. Like me, Lucia also carries baggage. Theo immediately got out of the car to help Lucia. Lucia gave me a sidelong glance; perhaps Theo had informed him that I had arrived this time.

The car is tinted. But based on Lucia's expression, I know they're talking about me. What I know is that Don Sebastian is also at the hacienda Hillarca; I didn't go down because Rayver is currently on his way. Maybe I will catch up with Don next time. Lucia immediately greeted me, and I also greeted her back.

"Does my cousin know about this?" he asked.

"No, if my brother-in-law knows." That will no longer be out of the country.

"Exactly," Lucia seconded. I don't even disobey Theo for calling Rezoir his brother-in-law because the two have the same name. I don't know when it started, but I was shocked when I first heard them call each other brother-in-law. If that was the case, the conversation between the two of them was all formal. Now they are like friends. "Aren't you going to let him know?" I smiled at Lucia.

"No. "We will wait for him; if possible, please don't let him know." I'm asking for a favor. I almost hit Theo with this answer.

"Oh, it's a good thing you said it right away. I still plan to let him know; it's really good." Then he laughed. Not that I want them to be enemies or anything, but the immediate closeness of the two is surprising.

"Don't worry, I wouldn't tell a single thing to him."

"Thank you."

Lack of sleep But my spirit was wide awake during the trip. My son is fast asleep; there are times when we stop because Rayver's presents are already in the tree. Or maybe he just really wants the car not to start; I don't know if I should laugh or pity Theo. What time did he arrive at the hacienda? I know that he also wants to return to Manila more easily. That's why his nephew was trampled, so now Rayver is fast asleep. Theo was very happy.

And I couldn't sleep at all because of the questions Theo kept asking about pregnancy; if only Lucia hadn't disobeyed him, I would have thought she was pregnant.

It was already late afternoon when we arrived in Manila. The two helped me carry the suitcases. They didn't stay in the area for long because they wanted to rest, so I didn't force them. Now that I was inside Rezoir's residence, I felt so much lighter. as if it were right that we were here.