Setting: At the restaurant
Tricia and Aika arrived while Gaile, Jillian and Leni were already sitting at their table.
Leni: Oh bakit na late kayo??
Tricia: Si ate kasi ma, nagdate.
Aika elbowed Tricia making her change her statement.
Tricia: I mean nag OT sa trabaho.
Gaile heard the first part though. She wrapped her hands in Aika's elbow.
Gaile: Ahem. Sabihin mo sakin ang lahat.
And that she did, she told him that Caesar was her boyfriend and they're now seeing each other.
Gaile was excited and asked.
Gaile: why didn't you invite him ngayon?
Leni followed.
Leni: Oo nga nak, di din pumunta si Cedrick. Sana si Caesar makapunta.
Tricia: Ma bawi daw si Cedrick. Don't worry
Aika wanted to but she knew he had a rough day. A hectic day because of her. She didn't want to tire him.
Aika: He's tired po kasi ma. That's why I didn't invite him.
Leni knew her daughter. She knew if there was an underlying problem with them.
The five continued their dinner. As they finished their dinner, a familiar guy went and approached them.
It was Eugene.
Eugene: Hi Aika, how have you been?
Eugene smiled at him but Aika wasn't pleased.
Aika: Go away Mr. Garcia.
Eugene: Ang suplada mo naman Aika. Wag ka namang ganun.
The four weren't happy seeing him.
Tricia: Sabi ng ate ko go away.
Jill: If di mo maintindihan, umalis ka daw
Gaile: Nakakasira ka ng gabi, alis.
Eugene's eyes were filled with anger with what he heard.
But he needed to keep his cool. Her mom was there.
Eugene: I know I've hurt Aika but now, pinagsisisihan ko po lahat. Kung kelangan ko lumuhod, luluhod po ako para sa kanya.
But Aika knew he wasn't like that. She knew it was all for show.
Aika: Umalis kana Mr. Garcia, kahit magpakabit kapa sa krus, di ako babalik sayo.
Eugene: Aika naman. Can we talk about this?
Aika: Go away.
But Eugene came closer and whispered to her.
Eugene: Come with me or I'll make you come with me.
Just then Leni intercepted.
Leni: Aika, upo,wag kang umalis diyan.
Eugene looked at her. He knew she wasn't pleased
Eugene: Tita Leni, I just need a few minutes with.
Leni didn't let him finished. She reached out her phone and said.
Leni: Call security.
Hearing what she said, Eugene backed off and left.
After Eugene left, Aika looked disturbed and Leni saw it. She knew her daughter was worried of something.
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Setting: Robredo Condo
The Robredos arrived. They were tired from dinner but Leni made sure to have a talk with Aika.
Both were alone in the living room when Leni asked.
Leni: Aika, ano ba talaga ang nangyari?
Aika told everything to Leni about what Eugene did.
Leni wasn't pleased at all, Aika continued.
Aika: I was about to take the fall but Caesar intervened. Siya po yung umako ng lahat ma.
Aika's tears fell down from her eyes. She remembered how they made fun of him during the presentation.
Aika: Ma, paano kung di nalang kami ..
Leni cut her off.
Leni: Yan ba talaga gusto mo?
Aika knew it wasn't. She wanted to be with him.
Leni: Ano sabi niya?
Aika remembered what Caesar said to her.
Caesar: I would do it all over again. Saving you and defending you. Pano ako masisira kung ikaw mismo ang kumompleto ng buhay ko.
Aika: He said he would do it all over again. He'll save me over and over again.
Aika was letting out a smile as she remembered what he said to her.
Leni touched her daughter's shoulder.
Leni: Mukhang nakita mo na ang sagot mo nak. Andito kana, aatras ka pa ba?
Aika knew her mother was right. They weren't raised to back away from any conflict they are dragged into.
Aika: Hindi ma, hindi po. Nagsisimula palang tayo.
Aika smiled.
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Setting: Caesar's Room
Caesar's phone rang. The caller was Jay.
Jay: Sir, I've found out who was behind this.
Caesar: Who?
Jay told Caesar the name. As he heard the name, Caesar's knees felt weak.
Jay: Sir, this time, you need to go back.
Caesar knew Jay was right. He had to settle this early on. But he was hesitating knowing that he will leave Aika for who knows how many days.
Caesar: Postpone it first.
Jay: But sir.
Caesar: I need to talk with Aika first.
Jay, knowing that he can't change his mind, just agreed.
After their phone call, Caesar prepared his keys to travel and called Aika.
Aika: Hello?
Caesar: Hi Beautiful, kamusta dinner?
Aika smiled at his remark.
Aika: It was good. The food at the resto was great. We should go there next time.
Aika heard cars in the background. She knew he wasn't in the hotel.
Aika: Are you outside?? Where are you going? I told you to rest diba.
Caesar: Exactly, I'm going to where my rest is.
Aika: Huh??
Caesar: You. Ikaw ang pahinga ko Aika. I'll see you in a bit okay? I love you hon.
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Settings: Robredo Condo
Caesar arrived at the door and knocked. Aika opened the door wearing her pajamas. Caesar couldn't help but laugh.
Caesar: Ganito pala ang sleep wear ng isang Aika Robredo.
Aika, knowing that he's being a tease again, replied.
Aika: Wrong room ka ata sir. Sige na goodbye. (Attempting to close door)
Caesar put his foot between the door to stop her from closing it.
Caesar: Hon, joke lang.
Caesar move closer to Aika and hugged her. He can smell from her skin that she just took a bath. She was just to adorable.
Caesar: You look beautiful hon at ang bango bango mo.
Aika couldn't help but smile.
They didn't notice that Tricia and Jill were in the same room as them.
Tricia: Ahem...
Caesar and Aika looked towards them.
Jill: Aakyat nalang ako. Parang lalanggamin ako dito eh.
Tricia: Ate, masama yung sobrang sweets sa gabi. Baka sumakit tiyan mo.
The two went upstairs to their bedroom where Leni is, leaving Aika and Caesar in the living room.
Caesar and Aika sat on the sofa. Aika noticed a worried look on his face that something happened while she was gone.
Aika: Hon, whats the problem?
Caesar was fidgeting his hands. He didn't know how to tell her. Aika held his hand to stop him from doing that. She looked him straight to his eyes, waiting for an answer.
Caesar breathe deeply as he said.
"I need to go home Aika."
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Setting: Cemetery
A beautiful girl, long hair, fair skin and with well defined features was holding a bouquet of flowers. You can say she's a head turner everywhere she goes. But this time she was alone, walking to a particular grave.
"Sharmaine Grace Alpin"
On the tomb was engraved a face. A face similar to her, the one who was carrying the flowers. They were twins, identical twins. She gently offered it to her grave and said.
Woman: Happy Death Anniversary Sha. Looks like he didn't visit you again.
Her eyes were in deep sorrow and anger. The grave in front of her was someone dear to her.
Woman: Looks like he has forgotten about you Sha. The love of his life. But don't worry, I never did and I'll make sure he remembers.
The woman smiled at the grave as she was caressing the engraved face on the tomb stone.
Woman: Sha, I think it's time for him to come home.
Just then, her secretary went to deliver a message.
Secretary: Ms. Charmaine Faith Alpin, everything is ready.
Cha stood up and smiled at the grave.
Cha: I see. Let's prepare something grand for him shall we?
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Author's POV
Ayan na, nakilala niyo na kung sino yung woman hahaha. Di si mama niya or si Astrid. Twin siya ni Sha.
Also, uuwi yung manok natin at maiiwan si Aika. Pakipatay muna si Eugene tska Jake para safe siya Caesar. As in.