Running Away from One Night Lover after Carrying His Child

"The horoscope says, this is where I will find my forever. Where could he be? Hmmm," Freya said while patiently observing the surroundings.

Today, her heart was broken because she was not chosen by the person she had loved for a long time. She went to HClub to forget and have fun. She preferred to go to a place where she was not staying rather than sulking in the four corners of her room.

“I will not waste my tears on a useless man! Did he think I was going to chase him? What am I, a dog? Tsss. If he can be happy in the company of others, well, so can I!" Freya said.

While she was comforting herself, a very handsome man approached her. His eyes, nose, lips, everything about him is almost perfect! Just by looking at it, she knew immediately that he was rich. The man grabbed her goblet and directly gulped down its contents of wine.

"Hey, that's mine!" Freya complained as she frowned.

"Ow, sorry dear. Why are you drinking alone? Do you want me to join you? By the way, I'm Jacob ... Jacob Anderson Gray."

Jacob is the illegitimate son of John Vandolf Gray, a multibillionaire. He went to the club to forget how his girlfriend betrayed him over his halfbrother, Jackson. He extended his hand to shake hands with Freya and he was not disappointed.

"Freya Oligario. Nice to meet you." Freya's irritation quickly dissipated due to Jacob's charming smile.

Freya is a rank and file employee in a famous company in the country, La Niño's Group of Companies. She lost her parents early but that did not stop her to finish college.

"Are you really alone?" Jacob confirmed.

Freya nodded in response. Jacob looked at her from head to toe. His mouth seemed to become even drier when he stared at Freya's red lips.

'I am going to get rid of my thirst by kissing her. Her face screams innocence and her scent, it's driving me insane! I won't go home until I'm with her. I'm going to spend this whole night with this woman,' Jacob thought.

They talked about themselves and how they ended up in that crowded, loud and messy place. Their hearts were both crumpled like a piece of paper so they decided to drink wine until they got wasted.

"You know what, I'm a Virgo and some freak out there wrote something interesting on a piece of paper. He said, tonight , I will meet the person who will complete my wellbeing ... the person who will be with me until my hair turned gray," Freya said. Her cheeks were already red because she has been drinking a lot of wine. She accidentally looked into Jacob's seductive eyes when he suddenly put his arms around her.

"I don't believe in horoscopes but because you said it, I want to believe it."

Jacob slowly moved closer to Freya. He cupped her cheeks while staring directly into her eyes. In a snap, they were kissing each other. The two could feel every movement of their lips. Soft moans could be heard between their kisses. Jacob could no longer bear the heat of his body so he took Freya to his condo to continue what they had started.

"You can step back," Jacob said while staring into Freya's eyes.

"You think, I will retreat?" Freya replied teasingly.

Jacob smiled mischievously before he finally closed the door. He approached Freya and removed her eye glasses.

"You look more beautiful without this.” Jacob threw Freya's glasses on the sofa.

"I ... I need that to see clearl"

Jacob sealed her lips with his. He kissed her passionately until it became aggressive. The alcohol started to affect them. At the same time as the heavy rain fell, their møans sounded like music to their ears.

Freya herself unbuttoned the long sleeve that Jacob was wearing.

"Once I'm näked, there's really no turning back," Jacob said while undressing her. Now, he could see her curves more clearly. She has healthy breästs and a flat stomach. His lips started to roam over her body from her lips down to her neck and breästs.

"Uhmmmm," Freya møaned when Jacob sucked the peaks of her breästs. He gave her an unfamiliar feeling, which made her møan his name.

Freya seemed disappointed when Jacob suddenly stopped what he was doing.

"Let me see your bud."

Freya frowned, 'Bud? Did he mean my püssy?' Jacob removed the remaining cloth from her body. The girl's cheeks turned red. She was shy. She covered her püssy with her hand but Jacob immediately removed it.

"Don't be shy. Your bud is fucking beautiful just like your face and body!"

Jacob kissed Freya again. He rubbed his living masculinity into her femininity. Freya’s cheeks flushed when she saw how Jacob stared at the thing between her legs.

"Ahhhh! JaJacob!"

Freya flinched when Jacob inserted his middle finger into her vàgina. It was in and out and soon, two of his fingers were inside her.

"Fuck! You're so tight!"

Freya almost went crazy because of the strange sensation that Jacob was giving her. All this was unfamiliar to her. She suddenly grabbed his partner's hair and buried his face between her thighs.

Jacob started to lick her most sensitive area. He sucked it while he massaged it. Freya's møans filled Jacob's room. She could feel the heat of her body as well as Jacob's.

"You're soaking wet, Freya!"

She's going crazy. Jacob wasn't joking when he said that he will take her to heaven!

"Uggghhhh! Jacob! Fuck!" Freya couldn't stop words from coming out of her mouth.

Only then did Jacob stop when he saw that the juice had come out of Freya's vàgina. He took one of the girl's hands and rubbed it against his angry pénis.

"It's your turn. Make me møan! Make me call your name!" Jacob exclaimed.

Freya had no idea what she should do.

"How do I do that?" she said unconsciously.

"Shit! Don't tell me, this is your first?" Jacob said in disbelief.

Freya just nodded.

"Okay, don't worry. I'll teach you how," Jacob said. He took off his pants and briefs. Freya's eyes widened when she saw how long and thick Jacob's hidden weapon was.

"Suck this like you're eating a lollipop," Jacob said while holding onto his pénis.

Freya wet her lips before she began to pleasure Jacob. He closed his eyes as Freya slowly learned how to make him happy.

"Damn! You're a fast learner! Shit! Suck it faster!" Jacob ordered. Almost everything coming out of his mouth are curses. 'She's fucking good at this! Is she really a virgin?' he thought.

"Freya! Ahhhhh! Shit!" Finally, he said her name.

Jacob made Freya lie down and he slowly put his pénis inside Freya. Jacob almost pulled it out when his partner screamed in pain.

"Please, be gentle." Freya's tears fell. The young man had finally claimed the honor she was guarding.

"It's just painful at first. Later, you'll ask me to do more," Jacob said. He started moving on top of Freya. He granted the girl's request but when he saw that she was no longer hurt, he did what he wanted. He’s moving faster and faster until he finally reached his climax. He kissed Freya on the forehead.

"I like you, Freya. Out of the many women in the club, my feet took me to you. I didn't know how, but you pulled me closer to you, like you’re a magnet. Thank you for giving me pleasure on this heartbreaking night," Jacob said before he hugged Freya. 'If she won't come back, I'm going to pour all my love to this girl,' he thought before he closed his eyes.

~~~~~~~~

Two months later, Freya found, out that she was pregnant. At first she was terrified because she didn't know if she would be able to become a good mother but that fear didn't last long either. She boldly went to the place where she had willingly gave herself to Jacob.

"You can do it Freya! Don't be nervous. For sure, Jacob will be happy when he finds out that he's going to have a child," she told herself.

Freya and Jacob didn't lose communication after that hot night. They agreed on many things so after a month of exchanging messages and meet ups, she gave her sweet "yes" to the young man.

Freya was about to press the code to enter Jacob's condo when suddenly a woman came. Her nose is pointed and her skin is as white as snow. She is wearing a red dress and stilettos. Anyone who will see her will turn around and admire her beauty. The woman is rich because her jewelries and accessories aren’t ordinary. Freya noticed the paper bag she was carrying. The thing inside it must have been an expensive thing also.

"Excuse me, miss. I guess you're lost. Your eyes seem blurry. You're going to open the wrong room," the woman said gently.

Freya adjusted her glasses and looked at the room number again.

"Thanks, but no thanks. This is my boy—"

Freya stopped talking when she heard a familiar voice.

"Hey babe! What are you doing here?"

Freya's smile widened when she saw Jacob. She was excited to tell her boyfriend that she was pregnant, so she immediately stepped closer to him.

"Jacob! I have some good news for yo—"

What Freya was going to say was left up in the air when the beautiful woman suddenly hugged and kissed Jacob. Her jaw dropped suddenly. 'Oh, this girl is flirtatious! All of a sudden she's groping and kissing someone,' her mind screamed.

Freya was about to pull the girl from her boyfriend but her feet became numb. She couldn't move where she was standing. Her eyes gradually widened when Jacob kissed the beautiful woman back. She could feel that her blood suddenly escape her body. She looked pale! Her knees trembled as she watched the man she love kissed another woman.

"Babe, do you know her?" the woman asked while hugging Jacob.

Freya silently prayed that Jacob will tell her that she is his girlfriend. 'Jacob, don't do this to me. Tell him that you love me ... that I am the woman of your life!'

She hoped that Jacob would recognize her as the woman he loved but she was wrong. The man she considered her world just raised an eyebrow at her and threw a lie in her face.

"I don't know her, babe. Maybe she's one of the sluts who has a strong need for money. Just don't pay attention. Come on, let's go," Jacob said emotionlessly.

At this point, Freya felt a raging flame in her chest. It was as if she had been stabbed repeatedly. Her whole body felt cold as if someone had poured ice water on her. She was also unable to open her mouth to speak. She was stunned. In an instant, she felt afraid to blink her eyes because when she did, the tears she had been holding would spill out of her eyes.

"Okay babe. I miss you so much. Here, I bought you something. You'll like it for sure!" Jacob said.

Before stepping inside Jacob's condo, his girlfriend looked at Freya again. "Nice to meet you. Take care! Be careful next time because you might be mistaken for a thief. Buy new glasses because that one looks defective."

Freya smiled bitterly as she looked at the door they had entered. She couldn't digest what just had happened. She could barely saw the room number of Jacob's condo because of her tears. It gushed down from her eyes continuously.

"Why do I believe in horoscope?" Freya said while laughing.

She left the ultrasound result enclosed in a brown envelope at the door. She silently left the place where she had been happy for a short period of time. After she arrived at her apartment, she started packing her things. She will go home to the province and raise her child there, alone.

When she got on the bus, her cell phone rang. She laughed heartily when she read the message from the man she trusted so much, the man whom she gave everything she had.

{ "Freya, I'm sorry. What we have, it's just a fling. We just made love for one night, Freya. I just felt guilty that’s why I dated you after that. Ivana and I have gotten back together and we will get married as soon as she gets her inheritance. I hope you will move forward and may you find the right man for you. Thank you for the happy memories." }

Freya cursed in her mind.

"That ONE NIGHT LOVE you are talking about will become my present and my future. Because of what you did, you will not be able to see our child," Freya said as she teared up the photo of the man who cheated on her.

"Mom! I have some good news for you!" sevenyearold Yael screamed as he entered the door.

Freya quickly greeted her son, Yael Anderson Gray. She loathed Jacob but still managed to name their son after him. She gave him a warm hug before she kissed him on his cheeks. She held Yael by the shoulder and looked into his eyes. His eyes, it always reminds her of him. Actually, her son is like a carbon copy of his father.

"Did Tita Rian fetch you?" Yael nodded in response. "Wait, what is the good news of my smart boy?" Freya asked with excitement on her face.

"We are going to have a grand vacation, mom!" This time, Yael hugged her mother.

"Ggrand vacation? What do you mean, son?"

"I won the regional quiz bee today and my generous teacher rewarded me with these!" Yael took two vouchers and two plane tickets out from his backpack. "Look mom!"

Freya looked at it with a smile on her face and took the plane tickets and vouchers of her son. Her eyes widened when she realized where they are going.

"Escueza Luxury Hotel! Son, it’s too expensive here. Won't your teacher ran out of money when we go here?" Freya asked worriedly.

"Don't you like it mom?" Yael said sadly while looking at the floor.

"It's not like tha–" Freya stopped speaking when Yael suddenly spoke up.

"I put all my efforts into reaching the regional level because of that reward. I ... I want to pamper you, mom. You're my superdaddymom. That's still not enough for all the sacrifices and love you have given me. I know we are poor but you managed to get me into a prestigious school. Please mom, I want to go there with you," Yael pleaded.

Freya was touched by her son's words. She didn't realize that her tears were falling. Her mouth dropped open as her only child knelt before her.

"Mom, please. Even if it's just for a week, I would like you to experience the life that I want for the both of us. When I grow up, I will really work hard so that we can become rich. If that happens, I can give you not only your needs but also your wants," Yael uttered while looking down at the floor.

Freya sobbed loudly. She may have been scorned by the man he loved, but she became blessed to have Yael. No matter how much she hates Jacob, she is still grateful to him because he gave her a man who will never leave her, a man who will love her unconditionally and selflessly.

Freya got Yael up from his knees and wiped away his tears. She smiled when Yael also wiped the tears falling from her cheeks. She hugged Yael tightly.

"Thank you, son. You made mommy feel ecstatic today. Thank you for studying hard and thank you for these." She smiled and showed Yael the plane tickets and vouchers.

"Mom, does it mean?" Yael's eyes sparkled because of what he was thinking.

"Yes. I won't waste your efforts son so change your clothes and let's go shopping! We will celebrate your victory!" cried Freya.

They will stay in a five star hotel for a week and they won't even spend a penny. All thanks to Yael's efforts and to his teacher's kindness.

When the mother and son got dressed, they walked to the tricycle parking lot. Yael was excited because he can finally enter the Supermalls. He and his mother often shop at the market because it's walking distance from their house and the commodities there were cheaper compare to the Supermalls.

"Mom, do you really have extra money for this? Maybe in the next few days, you'll be working overtime again. It's okay with me if we just bring our old clothes and bags there. What’s important for me is we are going to Escueza together," Yael said seriously while looking at his mother's nearly worn slippers.

Freya ruffled her son’s hair. She's so blessed to have Yael in her life.

"You really are a child! It's only once in a blue moon and that's the reason why mommy is working overtime. It’s for your future and for me to buy what you want, at least occasionally. You're too young to think about our problems. Just think of it as my reward for you because you are a kind and smart kid. Is that okay?" Freya raised her eyebrows as she waited for Yael's response.

"Ookay, but..." Yael stood up and whispered something on Freya’s ear.

Freya's eyes watered again when Yael said that she should also buy her clothes and new shoes. Her child is so sweet and caring.

"Ma'am, are you going to the Supermall? Is it okay if we leave even if it's not full yet? You might be late when you get home. It's dead time now, there are only few passengers," said the driver of the tricycle that the mother and son were riding.

Freya made a calculation in her mind before she responded, "Aalright man."

After a thirty minutes drive, Freya and Yael finally arrived at the Supermall. First, they went straight to Duyebee to have dinner and then they went to the department store to shop for clothes.

"Mom, let's go to the women's apparel first. Let me help you choose clothes that will suit you," Yael suggested.

Freya was about to object but Yael already pulled her towards the women's apparel section. Freya couldn't help but smile at the clothes her son chose for her. He knows what her mom's style is. Freya's smile faded when she heard a familiar voice of a man who was also shopping for clothes across from them.

"Miss, give me the most expensive red dress you have here," Jacob ordered the sales lady.

Freya froze when she saw the father of her child. He hasn't changed at all. How she sees Jacob in her memory is still the same! His appearance and posture didn’t change. She couldn't stop those questions roaming in her mind. Does Jacob know that they both have a child? Did he try to find them? Did he regret what he did so he is now in the province to look for her and their son?

"Babe, I'll be late tonight. I have some important matters to attend to. Please enjoy yourself there, while I'm gone. Thank you for joining me here in Monte Carlos.”

When Freya heard that, she already knew the answers to her questions. Jacob's eyes and hers met when he suddenly turned in her direction.

"Freya?" he whispered.

"Mom, I think this one suits you more! Look at the desi—"

Freya swiftly covered Yael's mouth. She bowed and walked away. She held one of Yael's hands and motioned him not to speak. Her only son followed her with a frown on his face.

Jacob rubbed his eyes and closed them. He couldn't believe that after seven years, he would see Freya again. He slowly opened his eyes.

"There's no one here. Why did I think about that girl's appearance? Am I still guilty of what I did to her seven years ago?" He shook his head and walked to the cashier. "I shouldn't be thinking about her right now. I'm going to propose to Ivana later. I should focus on making her happy instead of thinking weird things."

The mother and son stopped panting in the kid's apparel section. Freya wiped the sweat dripping down from her face. There’s an aircondition inside the mall but here she is, sweating.

"Mom, what's wrong? Why are we running and hiding like a wanted person?" Yael asked.

"Son, mommy just tested if we can still run fast. Fortunately, our stamina is still strong," Freya blurted out.

"Why did you cover my mouth earlier?"

Freya smiled. Her son is really smart.

"It doesn't matter, son. Come on, let's pick out your new clothes! Mommy is excited about our vacation! Fortunately, my boss allowed me to have a leave from work tonight."

Yael didn't ask more questions. Freya watched him as he happily chose new clothes, shorts and pants.

"Your son, right?"

Freya turned to the woman who suddenly appeared beside her.

"Yes, he's my son and you are?" Freya frowned. That woman looks familiar. She just couldn't remember where she saw her.

The woman did not answer Freya's question.

"Your son looks exactly like someone who's close to my heart. Here." The woman handed a white envelope to Freya. "Give it to him and let him buy what he wants."

"Maám, I'm sorry but I can't accept this. I don't even know you. Thank you but I really can’t accept tha "

The woman took Freya's hand and handed her the white envelope, again.

"Take it. Don't worry, I'm not asking for something in return. I'm just really happy with your son. I must say, you raised him well," said the woman while looking at Yael. "Anyway, I have to go. Regarding my name, I'll tell it to you when we meet again."

"Thank you for this. Thank you very much," Freya said hesitantly. She really wanted to return whatever was in the envelope to the woman but she didn't seem to agree that she wouldn't accept it.

"You're welcome," the woman said with a beautiful smile on her face.

When the woman left, Freya immediately opened the white envelope. She covered her mouth with one hand. Her eyes widened when she saw the check amounting to one hundred thousand pesos.

"Who are you? Whoever you are, may God bless you even more! I can't believe this!" Freya ran in Yael's direction and tearfully showed the envelope to her son.

"Mom, why are you crying?" Yael wiped the tears from her mommy's cheeks.

"I will open a bank account for you son. Mommy will start saving for your college education."

"Mom, it's too early for that. Don't cry because I am going to study really hard so I can be a full scholar until college. I love you, mom." Yael hugged Freya tightly. "I'm so blessed to have you, mom and I'll never get tired of saying that."

"I love you too, son."

From a distant, the woman who gave the check to Freya watched them while smiling.

"She's a good mother. She earned my respect," the woman said before leaving the department store.

"What took you too long?" Ivana was obviously annoyed with her longtime boyfriend.

"I'm sorry. I got stuck in the heavy traffic," Jacob replied. He kissed Ivana on her cheeks before he sat down.

"How about what I'm asking you to do? Have the villagers agreed?" Jacob noticed that it was quiet around. He looked around. "Where are your employees here? Why are there no waiters serving? I want some wine," he said.

Ivana sighed as she looked at her freshly cleaned nails. "I already sent them home. I know it will took you too long to arrive here," she said without any emotion.

Jacob took a deep breath before he got the elegant red dress out of the paper bag. He walked towards Ivana's back. He hugged and kissed her like he used to do every single day.

"Jacob, I'm not in the mood. Can you just go back to your seat?" Ivana said. Her eyebrows furrowed.

"Babe, please don't get mad at me. Look. I bought something for you." Jacob smiled and showed the red dress to Ivana. His girlfriend loves red dresses so he's expecting her to feel ecstatic and grateful but...

"I don't like the design. It's too oldfashioned. '' Ivana rolled her eyes before she removed Jacob's hands from her shoulders. She stood up from sitting in front and then walked away from her boyfriend.

Jacob put back the red dress he bought inside the paper bag.

"Babe, what's wrong? I already apologized for being late. I was also only late for five minutes. Why are you like that? I didn't commit a serious mistake," Jacob said while holding the paper bag, tightly.

Ivana grinned and looked at Jacob intently.

"What's the date today?" Ivana asked gently.

"What?" Jacob asked back.

"I said, what's the date today?" Ivana repeated herself. She tapped her feet on the floor while raising her eyebrows. She was really annoyed because the whole day went by without Jacob even greeting her on her special day.

"July 22." Jacob stopped for a moment. "Oh shit!" He quickly walked closer to Ivana.

"See? You forgot that it's my birthday! Is it your hobby every year, Jacob? Honestly, what am I really for you?"

"Babe, do you really need to ask me about that? Isn't it obvious? I love you! I love you so much! I REALLY DO! Don't you feel that?" His eyes showed how hurt he was.

Ivana gritted her teeth.

"Common Jacob! You're turning the situation upside down again! If I'm important to you, why do you keep on forgetting my birthday?" Ivana's voice rose slightly. It's a good thing that she and Jacob are the only people in her restaurant because otherwise, she will be the main topic of her employees the next day.

"I'm sorry. Can we just ... forget about it? I buy you gifts almost every day. We also eat out almost every day. Maybe, those were the reasons why I always forget the date of your birth!" Jacob exclaimed.

Ivana stepped closer to Jacob before she let out a small laugh. She took the paper bag from Jacob's hand.

"I'm grateful that you know my favorite dress color but look at this design! I will look like a maid when I wear it!"

Jacob's eyes widened when Ivana suddenly threw the clothes on the floor. He had worked so hard to find it. Yes, he went to six malls just to find that kind of design plus, it cost a fortune! Jacob pulled out his hair when Ivana stepped on the dress.

"I'm so done with you! You know what Jacob, I feel so sorry for myself that I came back to you! I wish I had chosen to stay next to your halfbrother, Jackson!"

Jacob bit his lower lip while clenching his fists.

'Jacob, calm down. Ivana was just angry that's why she said those things. Do what you're supposed to do!' he thought.

Ivana raised her eyebrows when Jacob suddenly knelt in front of her. "What are you doing?" she asked.

"Ivana, please spend the rest of your life with me. Will you … marry me?" Jacob could hear his heartbeats clearly, at the moment. His heart was beating too fast because of nervousness. He was also sweating cold.

Jacob's lips gradually curved when Ivana supported him to stand on his feet. He remembered how the girl had forced him to fight for his right as a Gray. Ivana is the reason why he is successful today. He received more than recognition from his father because of her. He also inherited as much as his brother Jackson had.

Ivana should feel ecstatic right now but that's not how she felt. She hugged Jacob tightly and then patted him on the back.

"Keep that ring. Let's break up Jacob. I'm sorry. I hope you'll find the right woman for you." Ivana kissed Jacob on his cheek before she left.

The CEO sat on the floor. He let go of the ring and it rolled towards the door.

Jacob slapped himself several times. He wanted to believe that it was all a dream but he was wrong. It's true that the woman he wanted to be with until he was old has had left him. He was screaming while punching the floor. He cried for the first time because of a woman.

"Sir, please stop at the next street. Please wait for me here. I'm just going to get something," said Freya before getting off the tricycle.

"Mom, I'll just wait here."

"Are you sure Yael? You don't want to come with me inside the restaurant?" Freya assured.

Yael nodded in confirmation.

"Sir, please look after my son." Freya secretly took out her cellphone and took a picture of the tricycle driver they were riding.

Freya was singing as she walked towards the restaurant where she’s working as a part time waitress. When she opened the door, she was about to walk to her locker when she noticed the shining ring on the floor. She slowly turned and bent down to pick up the ring.

"Gold! It's so beautiful! Wait, is it a diamond?" Freya bit the ring. "It looks like it's really authentic and expensive! Whose ring could this be?" said Freya. She looked around and saw no one. She didn't see Jacob because he was sitting on the floor. The young man also stopped crying and ranting.

"Lord, will you give it to me? Shall I pawn it so that Yael and I will have pocket money to go to Escueza? Hmm… Gold and diamond's market value appreciate over time. I'll keep it for now!"

Freya was about to put the ring in her pant's pocket when she suddenly heard footsteps approaching her. She even made the sign of the cross when she remembered the rumor that a white lady often appeared in that restaurant late at night. Freya almost jumped out of fear when someone spoke behind her.

"Take your hands off my ring!" Jacob said.

Freya's face seemed to run out of red blood when she saw Jacob's angry reflection in the glass door.

"Hey! Give me back my ring!" Jacob said while rubbing his forehead.

Freya closed her eyes for a moment. She took a deep breath, then she counted from one to three in her mind.

'One. Two. Three.'

Freya hastily stood up and ran towards the tricycle. She was carrying the ring. She didn’t even look back while running since she didn't want Jacob to see her barefaced. She was panting when she rode on the tricycle.

“Ssir, ccome on! Llet’s go … Come on! Start the engine!" Freya said frantically.

"Mom, what's going on?" Yael frowned. When he saw the rushing Jacob, he was amazed. He even rubbed his eyes because he looked just like that man. "Is someone chasing you, mom?"

Freya shook her head as she took a drink of mineral water. She finished it with just one drink.

"I think mommy saw a ghost, son!"

"Really, mom?" Yael asked in shock. 'Maybe it was really my daddy! What I saw is a ghost? Why did he show up? Did he miss us so much that he fled from heaven?' Yael thought while looking at her mom.

"Just kidding, son! Come on!" Freya hugged her son tightly. 'What's going on? Why did I see that man again?' thought Freya.

'Then mommy didn't see daddy? What a waste!'

Freya looked at the ring that belonged to Jacob. It fits perfectly on her finger. Due to panic earlier, she suddenly put the ring on her finger. She even imagined what could happen next if her exboyfriend met her. She just returned to her senses when Yael spoke at her.

"Mom, why does that car seem to be following us?" Yael said while looking at the car tailing the one they were riding in.

Freya swallowed one after the other while holding her chest. She could clearly hear her heartbeats. She was also sweating cold.

'Oh God! Why is this happening to me?' Freya thought.

"Give me back my ring whoever you are! Shit! This day really sucks!" Jacob said annoyingly while he was driving his car. "I am going to put you behind bars when I catch you! Thief!"

Jacob drove his car faster but the speed of the tricycle he was chasing also sped up. "Damn! You are dead when I catch you!" he growled.

Jacob suddenly slowed down when he remembered the reflection of the woman who got his ring in the glass door.

"FFreya?" He stopped talking and shook his head. "Is there something wrong with me? I also saw her earlier in the Supermalls. Shit! I think my conscience is haunting me! I already saw her face twice today!" he murmured.

Jacob remembered the night where he and Freya had became slaves of lust and flesh. He didn't realize that he was already smiling. "I need to confirm if it's really her." He sped up his car again.

The tricycle driver immediately showed his skill on driving when Freya said that she would triple her payment. She is desperate. She must avoid that man at all costs. Freya and Yael held each other tightly when the driver drove the tricycle at full speed. Freya looked at the ring on her finger.

'What if this ring is really meant for me? What if it was not a coincidence? What if …'

Freya gasped when she suddenly heard her son's voice.

"Mom, I'm scared! We might crash if the driver drives this fast. The street is still dark! What if an accident happens?" Yael let go of the handle of the tricycle and hugged her mother tightly.

"Don't worry son. Our driver is careful. Right, sir?" Freya assured.

"Yes, ma'am. I drive carefully because I'm afraid of going to jail. I also have a family to feed so I always drive with extra caution," the driver replied.

They have already traveled a long way. Just a few more barangays and Freya and Yael will be able to return to their little home, unscathed. They couldn't stay up late because they will have an early flight the next day.

"Yael, you can sleep on my lap if you are sleepy. Mommy will watch over you," Freya said.

"No mom. I'm afraid something might happen if I close my eyes. I'll watch over you too, mommy," Yael said gently.

"Ma'am, your son is kind. You raised him well," said the tricycle driver. He smiled when he saw the narrow road. He came up with a good plan to mislead the man who was chasing them.

"Ma'am, let's go to that alley, get off for a while and walk to its end. I'll wait for you there," said the tricycle driver.

"Are you serious? That alley is so dark! Maybe later, my son and I will get hurt," Freya commented.

"That's the only way I can see so that the man who's chasing you can't follow us anymore. By the way, who is he? Is he your exhusband?" the driver said out of curiosity.

Freya raised an eyebrow. "He's not my exhusband. My son's father is already resting six feet underground," she answered with emphasis.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. Condolences," the driver said sadly.

Yael hugged her mother tightly.

"Mom, when we come back from Escueza, let us visit dad's grave. I'm seven years old already but I never come to visit him. I want to see him … even if it's just his grave," he said while crying.

Freya was speechless. She felt sorry for her child. She didn't want to lie but that was the only way to protect her son from her cunning exboyfriend. She would rather tell a lie than seeing her son suffer. She wanted Yael to think that his father is dead rather than be hurt by the fact that he abandoned them. She is still annoyed every time she thinks that Jacob didn't even look for them, after she left the ultrasound result in front of the door of his condo.

Before things got out of hand, Freya decided to get off the tricycle and follow the old driver's advice.

"Mom, are you okay? I'm sorry. I know you miss daddy as much as I do," said Yael.

"I'm fine, son," Freya replied sparingly.

"Who is it that is chasing us? Also, why is he following us? Is he a kidnapper? Is he a bad person?" Yael asked.

Freya stopped walking and bent down to look Yael straight in the eyes.

"He's a bad guy so we need to run as fast as we can. Do you understand Yael?" She needs to say it so that they can walk faster. She held Yael's hand again.

When Freya stood up, she could see Jacob's angry face from the opening of the alley they entered. Due to the adrenaline rush, she immediately picked up Yael and ran to the end of the alley where the tricycle driver was waiting.

Yael was surprised by what Freya did. He was only four years old when his mother carried him like that. He smiled and held tightly to his mother.

"Sir, let's go," said Freya.

The driver quickly started the engine of his tricycle. Freya breathed a deep sigh of relief when she no longer saw Jacob's car tailing them. She was still panting because she carried Yael while running.

"Mom, you're my superhero!"

Freya ruffled Yael's hair and then hugged him. She also kissed her son on his forehead.

Meanwhile, Jacob was running out of air when he exited the alley. His left hand was clutching his chest while his right hand was resting on his knee. He looked in both directions of the street. The girl he was chasing was nowhere to be found.

"Fuck!" said Jacob while kicking the light pole. He limped back to his car. "I lost it! I have wasted five million pesos on that ring! Damn it!"

Jacob was not in the mood to answer his ringing cell phone. Diana, her stepsister, was calling her.

"What do you need?" he said rudely while turning on bluetooth and looking for his earbuds.

["How sweet of you!]

"Diana, I'm not in the mood to play with your jokes. What are you up to? Why did you call?" When Jacob saw his earbuds, he hastily put them on and started driving back to their hotel.

["We're going to Escueza tomorrow morning. Show up on time. You'll miss the flight if you wake up late.]

"So, Mr. Clinton accepted my invitation. Okay. Send the flight details to me via email. I'll be busy tonight. I'll revise my proposal," Jacob said seriously.

["No thank you at all?"]

Jacob ended the call without saying thank you to his stepsister.

Diana was very annoyed on the other line but that was nothing new to her. She just hoped that there might be a change in his older brother's behavior.

"Escueza, wait for me. I'll make sure I will win you over my arrogant brother, Jackson," Jacob said earnestly.

"Good morning, ma'am and sir. Welcome to Escueza Luxury Hotel. If you need something, please don't hesitate to call us for assistance," the beautiful hotel staff greeted Jacob and Diana. Her cheeks are red because of the blush on.

Diana smiled at the hotel staff. "Thank you. We will call you if we need something," she said. Her eyes were smiling too.

Diana poked Jacob but he only ignored her.

"Welcome to Escueza Miss and Mr. Gray," the hotel manager said with a wide smile on his face.

"Where is Mr. Clinton?" Jacob asked. He didn't even greet the hotel manager.

"He is still attending a meeting but he will arrive later, Sir Jacob. For now, let us take you to your respective rooms. After that, we can tour you around if you want to," the manager said.

"Give us our room cards. We can now find our rooms. We have here our bodyguards to assist us. Another thing, we are exhausted. We need to take a rest first," Jacob answered frankly.

After that, the Gray siblings walked directly to the location of the elevator with their bodyguards. The hotel manager and staff at the counter were left scratching their heads.

"You really have a bad attitude. You don’t even smile at them," Diana growled at her stepbrother.

"Are you still not used to it?" Jacob asked.

"I'm used to it. Do you still love being like that? Anyway, what did you eat and you are wearing that kind of clothes?" Diana raised her eyebrows as she observed Jacob's whole body. He was wearing a loose shirt, a jogger pants and slippers.

"I woke up, late. When I get to my room, I will take a shower and get dressed," Jacob explained.

Diana laughed, "You are also afraid of being left behind, aren't you? Do not worry, you are still handsome even though you are wearing that," she said.

Jacob glared at Diana.

"You? Why are you wearing that? You look like you're going to jump into the pool at any moment," Jacob teased. Diana was wearing white long sleeves with a black sports bra inside and rugged shorts at the bottom with a black shades on.

"You really don't know anything about the latest fashion trends. At least, I don't look like I just got out of bed," Diana defended.

Their two bodyguards behind them stifled laughter. They have witnessed the growth of Diana and Jacob and until now, they don’t see any changes in their character. Teasing each other has become a hobby for them. Sometimes they were even mistaken for lovers because of their closeness.

"Room 309," Jacob whispered.

"Actually, you should have stay in room 209. I just alter it because the view is better in that room," Diana said.

"You? Where is your room? Maybe you'll be here with your boyfriend later, right? I am going to suffocate your boyfriend if ever I see you kissing each other," Jacob threatened her. He's always protective when it comes to Diana.

"My boyfriend, KUYA, is in Cebu," Diana said while rolling her eyes.

"Hey, watch her every move. If my sister’s lover sneaks up on her and that girl gets pregnant in no time, dad will kill me. I will kill you when that happens. Is that clear?" Jacob said to Diana's bodyguard.

"Yes sir! I will take good care of Ma'am Diana!"

"You should be!" said Jacob.

Diana and her bodyguard were the first to exit the elevator. Their rooms are next to each other. Only then did Jacob notice the elevator's other cargo. He wondered why a woman had her back turned to him. She was hugging a boy and they were carrying two suitcases. They don't speak either.

Jacob walked away from the two. "Weird," he whispered.

When the elevator rang, Jacob came out immediately with his bodyguard. He went to room 309 while his bodyguard went to room 308.

The elevator was about to close when Freya suddenly stopped it.

"Mom, can we talk now?" Yael asked.

"Yes son. You can speak now," Freya replied.

"Why did we just get out of the elevator now?" Yael asked again.

"It is better to get out of the elevator when everyone is out so we can check if it's safe to walk down the aisle." Beads of sweat on Freya's forehead were gushing down on her face. 'Will I still see him until here? Jusko! I think I'm going to die because of panic attacks! Looks like I won't be able to enjoy this because of him!' her mind screamed silently.

"Is that so? You know mom, I still can't believe that we are already here in Escueza! It is one of the places that I really want to visit and God is great because he did not just bring me here but also you! I feel ecstatic!" Yael screamed. He couldn't contain his happiness.

Freya stroked Yael's cheeks.

"Thank you son. I'm sorry because mommy can't afford to take you to these kinds of places. I assure you that mommy will work harder so that I can take you to your other dream destinations," Freya said tearfully.

"Mom, having you is enough for me. I couldn't ask for more. I am happy when I see you healthy and happy. I am very rich because I have a mommy like you," said Yael.

"My son is so sweet! You inherited your traits from m—"

"Is it daddy's? Is daddy sweet too?" Yael suddenly asked.

"Ahm, son, where is our room? I'm excited to lie down on the very soft bed!"Freya and Yael were sleeping on the same bed. It's made of bamboo so it hurts their back a bit especially if there are no blankets.

"Room 310 mommy. Wait. 306, 307, 308, 309! This mommy! We are here!" Yael pointed out their room with a smile on his face.

Freya swiped her card on the locked door then it opened quickly after.

"Wow! That's cool!" Yael said as he entered the room.

Freya was left at the door carrying their two suitcases. She rolled her eyes inside their room. Her mouth dropped open at what she saw.

"So, this is what it looks like to stay at a firstclass hotel. Fascinating!" said Freya.

Yael ran back to Freya to take a suitcase from his mother's hand.

Jacob went out of room 309 to get his extra baggage. He saw a woman's back holding a suitcase in the opposite room.

"Wait, she was the woman earlier in the elevator," Jacob smiled. His eyes caught Yael slightly.

"Her child is handsome. I could only saw half of his face but his handsomeness is already evident," he said before he took his suitcase and went inside his room.

"So, this is Escueza! This is why papa's hands are itching to get it," Jackson said. He is Jacob's stepbrother. They aren’t in good terms. He’s in awe when he looked around the hotel.

"Babe, do you really need my presence tomorrow? Daddy called me. We need to make a surprise for mom's birthday," Ivana said while caressing Jackson's chest.

"Babe, are you avoiding Jacob? Do you still love him?" Jackson asked seriously.

"Oof course not! I'm not by your side now if he's the one that I love. What are you thinking, Jackson? You’re disappointing! I have exerted much efforts to accompany you here. I chose you rather than my business meetings and now? You will accuse me of something like that? You’re so annoying," Ivana said pretending to turn her back on Jackson. She smiled when he suddenly hugged her from behind.

"I'm sorry. You know that Jacob is my rival in the bidding, right? You also know that Mr. Clinton loves you. You won't do anything tomorrow except looking at the old man. We only need your smile and boom! The prize is ours! Jacob will regret that he chose to ignore your demands,” Jackson said.

Ivana and Jackson laughed. They were immediately greeted by the hotel staff and taken to their room.

"Room 313. Hmm, not bad," said Ivana as she watched Jackson carry their suitcases. "What are we going to do today?"

"Wear your best dress. We're going to play some games!" Jackson replied, because he likes to play poker, roulette and sports betting.

Ivana forced a laugh because she was bored with such things. She would rather soak herself in the pool all day than to plaster a fake smile and play with the elite.

"Ookay," said Ivana.

"You do not want it?" Jackson asked as he raised his eyebrows.

"Nno! Of course, I like it. As long as you are by my side, no matter what we do, I will not feel bored," Ivana lied.

Jackson stared at Ivana's red lips. After a minute, he's kissing her aggressively.

"Close the door," Jackson ordered. "I miss you so much my dear Ivana," he added.

Ivana ran to the entrance and closed the door. They both miss each other that's why they are both eager to taste heaven again.

~~~

"Answer your fucking phone, Ivana! I won't let you leave me just because of that stupid birthdate!"

Jacob has called his exgirlfriend Ivana almost ten times. He expected her to show up. They already talked about the bidding. He also hoped that they will get back together again. He thought she was just hitting on him because he forgot her birthday.

"I need you here, Ivana," Jacob whispered calmly.

Jacob knew that the owner of Escueza, Mr. Clinton is interested on her exgirlfriend. If she will be by his side later, he was certain that he would get the hotel that his father had dreamed of for a very long time.

"Damn it!" Jacob shouted as he threw his cell phone on the floor when Ivana hung up on him. He held onto his lamp. It's only a matter of time before the bidding begins.

"Sir Jacob, Miss Diana is calling you. It is already time for your breakfast. She said that the bidding and your meeting with Mr. Clinton have been moved tomorrow," his bodyguard bowed and said.

Jacob's eyes widened when he looked at his bodyguard.

"So what am I going to do here all day? I will look at the ceiling? Shit! Mr. Clinton knew how desperate I am to acquire his hotel that's why he is acting like that! Once I got what I want, I will never greet him again! Anyway, did he arrive?" Jacob asked.

"Wwho, SSir Jacob?" the bodyguard asked fearfully.

"Mr. Clinton probably! You think I am going to ask if my evil halfbrother, Jackson arrived? Use your fúcking brain!" Jacob poured his annoyance to his innocent bodyguard.

"Miss Diana did not yet confirm anything regarding that. I think, Mr. Clinton will be arriving tonight, sir," his bodyguard answered directly.

"Alright, go to the dining area first. I'll just follow. Please tell Diana that I had sent an email for her last night. She hasn't replied yet," Jacob ordered calmly. He accidentally took a glance to the opposite room when he saw the back of a boy wearing a black speedo. Jacob didn't know why he felt better when he caught a glimpse of the kid. His bodyguard had already left without him realizing it. When he turned around to get his Vneck tshirt, Freya came out of the opposite room.

"Son, don't go away from mommy. I know you know how to swim, but still be careful. Do you have your goggles?" Freya asked.

"Yes mommy. I brought it. Let's have breakfast first before we go swimming, mommy!" Yael was excited for the whole day. He was also curious about what kind of food he’s going to see on the buffet table.

"Yes son! Here it is and mommy is hungry too!" Freya brought her belly close to Yael's ear.

The mother and son laughed as Freya's stomach suddenly churned.

Jacob took off his Vneck tshirt again and wore a black long sleeve and white denim shorts. He had put his Double Rainbouu swimming trunk before he wore his white denim shorts. While he was walking to the elevator, Diana called him.

["I will go down first. You're so slow, kuya! By the way kuya, I'm leaving for a while. I will going to shop some things. Don't worry, my bodyguard is with me."]

"Okay as long as you will come back here before lunch," Jacob replied.

["Kuya Jacob! It's only three hours before lunch time! You know that three hours are not enough for me when I go shopping!"]

"It's not my problem anymore. If you don't get back before lunch, expect papa to call you." Jacob heard Diana cursing on the other line so he hung up. He quickly ran towards the open elevator but he didn't reach it.

Freya's smile was eartoear when she saw Jacob rushing. "It's good for him. He didn't make it," he whispered.

"Mom, who is that?" Yael asked.

"Ah, nothing 1 child. Mommy just remembered something," answered Freya.

"Mommy, don't lie. Do you want your nose to grow as long as Pinocchio's?" Yael threatened his mother.

Freya laughed.

"Okay son. I'm sorry. I can't answer your question earlier because mommy doesn't know the name of the man who ran near the elevator earlier," explained Freya.

"Okay mommy. Apology accepted!" Yael screamed. The mother and son laughed inside the elevator.

After Yael and Freya ate breakfast, Yael went straight to the swimming pool. His mother strictly instructed him not to go too far or he might end up in the deep end. Freya left for a while to get dressed in swimming attire.

Jacob's jaw almost dropped when he saw Yael paddling in the pool.

"That kid. Who is he? Why … why does he look so much like me?" Jacob said in disbelief.

He was about to approach Yael when Diana suddenly arrived.

"Brother, I didn't go shopping anymore. Wait, did you saw a ghost? Why do you looked like one? Who are you looking for?" Diana asked with a frown.

"Fuck! Where did that kid go? He's like my carbon copy when I was a kid!" Jacob was annoyed as he looked around. He lost him!

Diana left because she knew that her Kuya Jacob would ignore her. He stopped walking when she remembered what Jacob said earlier.

"Carbon copy? Wait! Omg! Did he see Yael? Are Freya and Yael here?" Diana exclaimed.

"Mom, why are we hiding? I still want to go swimming," Yael said.

"Son, I'm sorry." That was all Freya could reply to Yael because she did not want to lie anymore.

When Freya saw that Jacob had left, they came out of their hiding place. She was holding Yael's hand. Her shoulders slumped when Yael suddenly gave up on asking questions.

"Yael," said Freya.

"Are you hiding something from me, mommy? Lately, I have noticed that you always seem anxious. Are you hiding something? Do you have a huge debt like the ones I saw on TV?" Yael asked with a frown.

Freya was about to speak when suddenly, someone spoke behind her.

"Is he your child?" asked the man.

Freya turned and put her arms around Yael. "Yes. And you are?" she replied.

The man's eyes sparkled and he smiled mischievously. "Have we met before?" he said.

Freya frowned. 'Why am I talking to someone I don't even know?' she thought. She shook her head and then turned away from the man. She quickly went down to the pool with Yael.

"Mommy, you haven't answered my questions before," said Yael as he swam away from his mother.

Freya swam towards Yael. She swam carefully because she didn't know how to swim. Fortunately, they are in the lower part of the pool. She held his cheeks and kissed his forehead.

"I'm really sorry, son. Mommy can't say it right now. I hope you understand mommy." Freya pouted and then frowned. She knew her son couldn't stand her when she was sad. "Don't be angry with mommy, please," she added.

Yael crossed his hands across his chest. Later, he couldn't stop himself from hugging his mother. "I'm sorry mommy. I'm just really wondering about your actions lately. When I get a job mommy, I will help you pay off all your outstanding loan balances,” he said.

Freya couldn't stop smiling at what she heard from her son. How could a sevenyearold child think like that? He should be focusing on playing games and studying at school.

"We are here to enjoy, Yael. The drama is over, okay? Come on, let's swim over there!" said Freya.

Ivana walked briskly towards her boyfriend.

"Jackson! I thought we were going to the casino? Why are we here at the pool? I would have worn a bikini if ​​I knew we were going here," Ivana complained.

"Sorry babe. I saw someone earlier. I thought I knew him, but I didn't," said Jackson.

"Why are you smiling like a devil again? Are you planning something bad again?" Ivana asked with a frown.

"Nothing. I'm just imagining how my brother Jacob will react when he sees us together tomorrow," Jackson lied. The truth is, he had a strong hunch that the boy he saw earlier was Jacob's son. He can't be wrong. He looked exactly like his stepbrother when he was young!

"Jackson! Jackson!" Ivana called out in annoyance. She looked at who Jackson was looking at. Her nose twitched when she saw Freya. She didn't notice the boy with Freya because Yael was submerged in the pool water.

"Damn!" Jackson screamed when Ivana slapped him. "Why did you slap me?"

"I've been calling you for several times already and you've been ignoring me. Are you attracted to that girl?" Ivana pointed at Freya.

"Nno! No, I’m not!" Jackson answered quickly.

"Eh, why are you looking at her over and over again? I didn't trash Jacob just so you could treat me like this, Jackson. Do better! If you're going to replace me, make sure you will choose someone who is prettier, sexier, richer and better in bed than me! Look at that woman, she's nothing compared to me!" Ivana exclaimed.

Ivana rolled her eyes. She didn't want others to surpass her at all aspects. Most of all, she didn't want to be robbed. She's marking her properties and no one should dare to touch it.

Jackson pulled Ivana's waist closer to him. He stared at her lips while his other hand caressed her cheek.

"I will look at other women but that's it. They won’t be able to taste me because my body was made just for you. They won't experience how a Jackson Gray can love because my heart only screams your name." He took one of Ivana's hands and placed it on his chest where his heart was.

Gradually, Ivana's smile appeared on her face. Jackson knew her weakness. His words were more than an assurance to her.

Ivana knew Jackson's mouth was really flowery but she also knew that was where she first fell for.

"Want me to kiss you?" Ivana teased.

Jackson nodded and soon he felt Ivana's lips on his.

"Let's go?" Ivana asked.

"Mommy Freya!" shouted Yael.

Jackson turned to where the boy was. Yael is drowning. He also saw how Freya swam to where her son was. ‘Something was wrong,' he thought.

"Jackson, I said let's go," Ivana repeated.

Jackson kissed her on her cheeks.

"I'll just save the kid," he said.

Ivana would have objected but when she saw that the child was really drowning, she let her boyfriend go.

Jackson quickly took off his long sleeves and recklessly jumped into the pool. Based on his observation, Freya doesn't know how to swim very well and he was not mistaken in his suspicions. This time Freya is also drowning.

"Shit!" Jackson said while doing freestyle swimming.

Jackson managed to save Yael. He quickly performed chest compressions on the child.

"Wake up kid! I also need to save your mom! No one will help her except me!" Jackson said.

Yael quickly opened his eyes when he heard that. He also spit out the water which he swallowed from the pool.

"Save my mom, please," Yael pleaded.

Jackson immediately returned to the pool to rescue Freya. He needs to gain the boy's trust so he needs to impress him.

~~

"Kuya Jacob!" shouted Diana. She had to stop him from going back to the swimming pool area. She immediately knew what was happening there because of his bodyguard.

Jacob turned to Diana. He frowned. He was about to turn around to go to the pool when Diana suddenly screamed again.

"Kuya, your laptop is missing. I just went into your room and I couldn’t find it! Aren't you going to use it in your presentation to Mr. Clinton tomorrow?" Diana lied.

"Shit!" said Jacob before running towards where the elevator was. He couldn’t afford to lost his laptop.

"Jacob," Ivana whispered when she heard Diana's scream. She couldn't figure out why her feet spontaneously stepped to follow him. She looked at Jackson first. When she saw that he had rescued Yael, she then sped off to follow Jacob.

Abruptly, Ivana hid behind one of the pillars of the building when Jacob suddenly turned around.

"Is someone following me?" Jacob whispered. When he didn't see anyone, he continued running towards where the elevator was.

Ivana just stared at Jacob's back because she couldn't follow him to the elevator. They will only have arguments when he sees her. She went to the buffet area first because she felt hungry out of the blue.

"Since today is cheat day, I am going to eat my favorite sweet foods! I am going to get back to you later, Jackson," said Ivana.

Meanwhile, Jackson carefully lowered Freya after he lifted her out of the pool. Everyone in the pool area was looking at him especially the women. His body is as hot as hell.

"Kid, I am going to save your mother's life but you should follow my order. Is that okay with you?" Jackson politely asked Yael. He looked up at him because he was kneeling on the floor.

"That's fine with me, just … just save my mom. I beg you," Yael's eyes watered.

Jackson nodded. "Now, turn around and don't move until I say so," he ordered.

Yael immediately obeyed Jackson's command. Jackson frowned when he couldn't see where Ivana was but he continued doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Freya.

Jackson placed his hands at the center of Freya's chest then he pushed hard and fast, about twice per second. He lifted his entire body weight off her in between each compression. He repeated it thirty times.

"Kid, don't look yet. I still need to do two rescue breathing," said Jackson when he noticed that Yael already wanted to face the two of them.

Jackson stared at Freya's lips. He swallowed his own saliva and closed his eyes before doing rescue breathing. He failed at his first try so he decided to repeat it. When he was about to put his lips to Freya's lips, he was surprised when she suddenly pushed him away. Freya was in awe.

"What did you do? What the hell are you doing?" Freya said with glaring eyes as she folded her hands over her chest.

"Mommy!" Yael shouted as he faced and hugged his mother. "Sir, thank you! Thank you for saving my mom!" he said crying.

"Saving?" Freya whispered. She looked around. People are already whispering about her.

"If I were in her position, I would pretend to be unconscious so Pogi could kiss me!" said by a woman.

"Same girl! Look at her. She's the one who was saved by him but she still had the guts to be rude," said another woman.

People left their side and returned to their respective places earlier.

Freya's cheeks flushed suddenly. She could feel nothing now but shame. She stood up and put her arms around Yael.

"Ahmm.. I’m .. I’m sosorry if I pushed you. II thought you tried to uhmm ..."

"It's okay. I'm glad you are fine now," Jackson said with a smile on his handsome face.

"By the way, thank you for saving me and my son," Freya said shyly.

"You're welcome. Next time, do not rescue someone who's drowning when you are not trained to do so. Be careful and look after your son." Jackson stood up and walked closer to Yael. "What's your name, little kid?"

"I'm Yael Anderson Gray," Yael replied with a smile.

"Anderson Gray?" Jackson whispered.

"Yes. Mommy Freya said that she followed my name after my dad’s name. How about you? What is your name?"

"I'm Jackson," he replied with a smile.

"I'm sorry, Yael is really talkative. Thank you again for helping us," Freya said while bowing down.

"It’s nothing, Freya. Can I ask you something … if you don't mind?"

"Sure. What is that Sir Jackson?"

"Just call me Jackson. Hmm, where's your husband? I’m sorry to ask this but I noticed he’s not around. Sorry again for being too nosy hehe," Jackson pretended to look around. He already knew that Jacob was Yael's possible father but he also needed to hear it directly from Freya's mouth.

Freya smiled and then told Yael to sit down in one of the modern pool lounge chairs. She looked at where Yael was sitting.

"Since you saved our lives, I'm not going to lie but … promise me that you will not tell this to anyone, especially to my son."

"You can count on me." Jackson was excited to hear Freya's answer to his question.

"I told him, his dad died a long time ago but..."

"But?" Jackson asked with excitement displayed on his entire face.

"But it's just an excuse so he won't tease me anymore about his daddy's identity. The truth is..."

Jackson raised his eyebrows. Why does Freya stop talking again?

"Yael's father is J—"

"Jackson!"

Freya and Jackson turned their faces to Ivana's direction at the same time. Her face was indescribable because she saw her boyfriend talking to that girl. She doesn't know why her blood boils every time she sees her.

"Babe, have you been there for a while?" Jackson asked wryly. He was very annoyed because his girlfriend showed up when he was about to confirm if Jacob was really Yael's father.

Ivana walked faster and pulled Jackson away from Freya. She scanned Freya from head to toe. Jackson did nothing. He just looked at the ceiling.

"What's your name?" Ivana asked.

"FFreya,” she answered.

"Freya, what a common name! Anyway, don't you already have a child?" Ivana looked at Yael who was now playing on Freya's cell phone while lying on the lounge chair.

"Yes why?" Freya asked.

"Then act like you have one! Stop flirting with random guys especially if you know it's impossible for a guy to not have a girlfriend. Get it?" Ivana remonstrated.

"Babe, Freya and I were just talking. What are you talking about? Don't you trust me?" Jackson replied.

Ivana looked directly into his eyes.

"I'm not talking to you so shut your mouth." Ivana was really not in the mood anymore. Even Jackson felt sorry for Freya.

"Miss, don't worry. I have no intention of taking Jackson away from you. I just thanked him because he saved me and my son from drowning. I'm sorry if you were jealous of us. You have nothing to be jealous of—"

"Jealous? Who told you I'm jealous of you? I know Jackson, he won't consider a CHEAP woman like you." Ivana laughed.

Freya clenched her hands and then slowly opened them. "Sorry again. Uhmm, I'll go first. My son is waiting for me," she said.

Freya didn't wait for Ivana to speak again because she was afraid of what she might say, so as long as she could keep her composure, she turned her back on the lovers.

Jackson's gaze followed Freya until she landed next to Yael.

"Babe, why are you acting like that? You're not like that! She's just being grateful. You know me because you know me so why are you acting like you're being jealous of her?" Jackson said.

"Babe, I'm sorry but for some reasons I can't explain, my blood boils every time I saw her. She looks like a slut! Look, it's like her son has no father. Maybe, he left them for some shitty reasons! I'm sorry, okay? I didn’t … I just don't like her!" explained Ivana.

"I haven't confirmed yet if Jacob is Yael's daddy," Jackson whispered.

"What did you say, babe?"

"No babe. Let's go back to our room. I'll get dressed before we go to the gaming area."

When Jackson and Ivana left, Diana approached Freya and Yael but did not reveal herself.

"Miss, your hat fell off," Yael said as he reached for Diana's hat.

"Thank you, kid. So kind of you," Diana said while smiling. 'Yael is handsome, especially up close! His eyes are as big as Freya's, but his presence screams Jacob’s genes! He's definitely a Gray!' Diana said silently.

"Yael, come on. Let's go swimming again later," said Freya.

Diana immediately put on her shades and hat when she felt Freya was looking at her.

"If you look at me, it looks like you want to kill me," Diana said to her Kuya Jacob when she went to see him in the pool area.

"Why did you lie? My laptop was not missing! You just made me run back to my room! Instead of being able to relax, I had wasted my time going back and forth! Is that part of your stupid jokes, Diana?" Jacob asked angrily. He was shocked by what his sister had done. It's not a good joke too.

"I just want to see if you still have that amazing strength in your feet. You are a good runner back then. The university sent you for a sprint before, right?" Diana answered teasingly while drinking a smoothie. She couldn't say that she’s making excuses to prevent his Kuya Jacob to see his family. His family that he abandoned! Besides, he didn't know that he and Freya had a child.

Jacob's ears suddenly turned red. He quickly stepped closer to his sister. He picked her up and threw her into the pool. The glass that Diana was holding suddenly broke. She almost suffocated when her face submerged in the water.

"What the fuck is wrong with you JACOB ANDERSON GRAY?" Diana shouted loudly.

In an instant, a large number of women ran to where Jacob was. He could hardly move from where he was standing because of the crowd surrounding him.

"It's good for you," Diana said with a smile.

Jacob couldn't help but watch Diana. She is now enjoying swimming in the pool. It pissed him off even more when she glared at him.

"Damn it!" Jacob blurted.

Diana went up to the pool. She intended to wander around the other amenities of Escueza while Jacob was still trying to get rid of the women who want nothing but to stay close to him.

"Mr. Jacob, aren't you still single?" asked a sexy girl flirtatiously. Jacob didn't answer. Somehow he could walk away. Unfortunately, they walked too.

"Jacob, will you marry me?" said by a brunette and beautiful woman.

"Mr. Gray, how many children do you want? My uterus is ready. I am just waiting for you. Fúck me hard baby boy," said by a tall and white woman.

Jacob was starting to get irritated. He nodded and then looked up with a smile. Other women are not competitive in taking pictures. The other woman was happy to touch his muscular body.

"LEAVE ME ALONE! I DON'T NEED A WIFE BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE ONE. I HAVE A CHILD TOO!" Jacob yelled at the top of his lungs.

Everyone was stunned. Jacob couldn't think of a way to get rid of them, except for what he did. Little by little, the girls slowly moved away from him. Jacob smiled because he knew the excuse he thought was effective.

"Pogi problems," Jacob said while laughing. He frowned when there was one more woman standing in his way. She's fixing her slippers.

Jacob grabbed his chest. "What's wrong with you?" he said while looking at his chest.

"That girl is really nice. I wish she would tell me her name. She and Yael are funny and light hearted with each other," Freya said softly as she fastened the torn cover of her slippers . "That's it! I can now have some me time!"

As Freya stood , she saw the man she had been avoiding for days. Her feet felt numb. She couldn't move even an inch! All their happy and painful memories that she had buried in oblivion are slowly coming back to her mind.

"JJacob?"

"FFreya?"

Jacob rubbed his eyes. "Why am I seeing her again?" he whispered.

"Is she your wife, Mr. Gray? How lucky she is!" said by a woman who passed by who earlier Jacob had been close to.

‘It's real! I'm not hallucinating!' Jacob thought.

Freya was about to run away when Jacob suddenly blocked her way.

"Are you following me?" Jacob asked it on purpose. He wanted to know if it was really Freya that he had been seeing these past few days.

"Tsss, how arrogant! You are the one who randomly shows up wherever I am. First at the Supermalls, second at the restaurant and then at..." Freya said irritably. It was too late when she realized what she had said.

That's it! I saw her at the Supermalls, at Ivana's restaurant and at the airport!' Jacob's mind screamed.

"And you still managed to smile." Freya was about to turn around when Jacob suddenly grabbed one of her arms. She felt it again. She felt the same way when Jacob touched her for the first time and she wondered why even now, she still felt electrified when their skin met.

"Freya, don't leave yet. Let us talk first. How are you?" said Jacob. His eyes were shining.

Freya chuckled. She remembered that day and the seven years of her struggles just to support their son, alone!

"Leave me alone, Jacob. We have nothing to talk about," Freya said firmly as her exboyfriend released his hold on her.

"Are you still mad at me? Freya, it's been seven years already! Can't we be friends?" Jacob asked while smiling.

This time, Freya laughed her heart out while her eyes were about to cry. Is it that easy for Jacob to forget everything? He abandoned her and their child for the sake of that woman! Freya stopped laughing when she remembered the look on Ivana's face.

It's her! She is that woman! Jacob chose to be with her rather than to be with his own family … but that woman was with Sir Jackson earlier. Have they broken up?'

Freya almost jumped when she felt Jacob getting closer to her. "Stay away from me Jacob!" she yelled.

Instead of walking away, the exboyfriend came closer to her.

"Why Freya? Are you still eyeing for me? You still have feelings? Do you still love me?" Jacob said seductively. He chastised himself, 'why the fuck I'm doing this?'

Freya took a deep breath and then pushed Jacob hard. So hard that he landed on the floor.

"You're too shameless Jacob! For your information, I already moved on from you … a long time ago! I'm happy with my life now. I hope we don't meet again," said Freya before walking away from Jacob.

"Are they divorced? That girl is so stupid! She married a Jacob Anderson Gray, and she fúcking messed things up!" a woman bathing in the pool said sadly.

Jacob was stunned as he watched Freya leave. "She's completely different from the old Freya I knew. She … she became fiercer, more beautiful and … and sexy!" Jacob shook his head. "Am I attracted to her?"