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THE LOST HEIR 201: Life being unfair
"I can't still move on it was Halton." Shane couldn't stop laughing.Shanty just groaned and stared at her. They are already on their way home."I know right? I didn't even know that he is your friend. But it was okay. It was settled already." she mumbled and grinned.Shane stared at her with a curious expression."And why do you say so?" she asked.Shanty just took a deep breath and sighed. She couldn't stop thinking about her conversation with Halton a while back.Flashback..."What?! Are you damn serious? you want me to date you while you're here?" Halton's facial expression was very shocked and mad.Shanty just scoffed."It's not like a big deal to you, mister. As far as I know, I know that you are a bad boy. So, don't act like you are clean enough not to date random women." she groaned and scoffed.Halton just closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He never thought he was pointed to a woman like her. "Don't act like you have a choice, honey. I am Shanty Cruz, and I can make you
THE LOST HEIR 202: Her place
"But I don't want to date that woman. Who is she to think that way? I think I need to run away right now." Halton groaned and closed his eyes. Alexander just laughed at him and scoffed. "Bye, Leo.. I love you!" Natasha waved as Leo left the mansion. Shane and Shanty heard her which made them to exchange glances and wait for Natasha to enter the mansion. "Bye, Leo. I love you. Aww, that is so sweet." Shanty said. Natasha just giggled and rolled her eyes. "You both are just jealous." she smirked. Shane and Shanty couldn't help but laugh and shrugged their shoulders. "Nah, we are not. So, what happened to your dinner? I thought he took you to the other restaurant. Why are you there as well?" Shane asked her. Natasha just took a deep breath when she remembered about Meredith. "Nah, because of my dad's girlfriend, we left the restaurant and that was why we moved into another restaurant. I don't want to see her face and I do not want to talk to her." she groaned. Shanty and Shane
THE LOST HEIR 203: The pain of her
"Come on, Shane. You can go all by yourself for now. I and Halton have a date today." Shanty groaned and pouted.Shane just glared at her because Shanty promised her yesterday she was going to accompany her today to buy some stuff she needs in her office."Fine. I just hope your date will not come." she smirked.Shanty groaned and glared at her back."Shane, that's unfair. As my friend, you should support me!" she said.Shane just laughed."Yeah, I know. I was just joking. Kidding aside, where is your date? He told you he was already on his way, but it's been an hour." she asked.Shanty was shocked and stared at her phone."Damn, that guy! Wait, let me call him." she said and went toward the balcony.Shane just chuckled and shakes her head. She could already hear Shanty yelling at Halton. She knew already that Halton got scared that he might fly his car."He's already near. He told me it's traffic again." Shanty said.Shane just nodded."Fine. I'll go first. Have fun with Halton but p
THE LOST HEIR 204: Sharmaine's breakdown
Before she says anything, she looked at him again."Hey, what is your name?? You keep on talking to me yet you never told me who you are and based on your outfit for today, looks like you are going to have a business meeting." she chuckled.The guy just chuckled and scoffed."Sorry, where are my manners then? Just call me Ron. How about you?" he said and asked her."Okay, Ron. Just call me Shane, too," she said and smiled at him.Ron just nodded. Both of them are having such great conversations, and Shane didn't even notice that time passed by already. She never thought she was going to find comfort with Ron. The way he made her laugh, smile, and chuckle touched her already."Hey, is that Shane?" Sharmaine pointed to where she saw Shane and Ron.They just came out from the restaurant to take some food out. When she said that, Alexander hurriedly looked at what she was pointing and he felt something weird inside him when he saw Shane laughing with someone, a guy actually."Wait, who is
THE LOST HEIR 205: Suddenly feeling uneasy
"Sharmaine, please I already told you. I don't love you anymore. Whatever you say or do, you can't make me love you again. I am so sorry." Alexander apologized. Sharmaine went speechless. Inside her, she knows her place anymore. She already knew what he actually meant with what he said. He has been honest but it was just her who never accepted and couldn't accept everything. The fact that she was assuming and expecting them to be together again. "Is it still her?" she asked him. Alexander just took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "I am sorry." he just said. Sharmaine couldn't help but smile bitterly. Now she already knows what to do. They arrived home and she didn't say anything as she went out of the car. Alex just sighed deeply and shakes his head. Without thinking, Sharmaine just grabbed her bags and put every clothes of her inside. She already made up her mind. She is going to leave and leave them alone. "How can I tell him the truth?" she asked herself. She just took a d
THE LOST HEIR 206: Ron getting curious
"What are you doing here, Ron?" Shane was so surprised that he came to her company just to see her.Ron just chuckled with his playful laugh and smirk written on his face. Shane doesn't know, but he has that appeal that every woman would fall into. "Nothing, I just want to see Shane Bueno's office, and I was surprised to see how simple, natural, bright, and boring it was." Ron said.Shane couldn't help but chuckle when he just said that. He always makes her laugh like that."You are really crazy." she scoffed.He just smirked and slowly sit down."So, do you want to have lunch with me?" he asked.Shane just met her once and yet he seems pretty interested in her for real."What? You are really something. We just met yesterday!" she scoffed.He just laughed and took a deep breath. Shane just couldn't help why men are being like that even though they met women just for once. "I don't care. What's wrong with it? It's just lunch. Nothing more. You are lucky, because I am not really like
THE LOST HEIR 207: His type
Shane swallowed hard. She doesn't know if she is going to tell him who Alexander was to her."Nah, let's not talk about this," she mumbled.Ron just smirked and shakes his head making her stare at him curiously. He already knew that he must be her ex for real."I know. He's your ex, right? Don't deny it. I could see it in your expression. So, why don't you tell me why did you two broke up?" he smirked.Shane just closed her eyes and took a deep groan."Hey, shut it out, okay? I don't want to talk about it. There's nothing us, but it was almost." she sighed.Ron couldn't help but stare at Alex, and Alex could see that he was staring at him as well."Let me guess then if you don't want to tell me. Third-party? He cheated?" he asked.Shane just sighed. Looks like she has no choice but to answer everything right now, but she needs to be careful because Alex might hear them because they are not that far away."Yeah, he cheated. He got his ex-girlfriend pregnant." she smiled bitterly.Ron g
THE LOST HEIR 208: Teasing each other
Shane doesn't know what to say. He was merely shocking her and he was very full of surprises."Hey? Are you okay? Why? don't you like guys confessing that they like you?" he asked.Shane just scoffed and groaned glaring at him. She doesn't want to talk about it."Ron, will you just shut up and eat your food? I didn't agree to have lunch with you to mess with my head. Okay?" she said.Ron just laughed and shakes his head. But on the outside, Alexander's pain in his eyes couldn't be determined, he was so hurt and jealous. His business partner already left a while back, but he couldn't even move his feet."Sir, excuse me." someone said.Alexander just stared at the guest and smiled a bit."Sorry." he apologized and finally left.As he arrived inside his car, he couldn't help but call Leo to tell him about what he had seen. He needs someone to talk to and tell it."Alex? what is it?" Leo answered the call.Leo was preparing to go to his shop. Alexander just deeply sighed which made Leo st
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229: Their ending
Goodbyes are really hard to take on. Shanty and Halton stick to their words to be with each other no matter what happens, even though they are far from each other they made a promise that they will stay loyal and faithful to each other while Alex and Shane agreed to wait for each other that fate might decide for both of them. "I am going to miss you, asshole." Shanty scoffed and pats Halton's shoulder. Halton just chuckled and nodded. "I am going to miss you, too. Call me." Halton said. Shanty nodded and grabbed her things. "So, see you again?" Alexander asked Shane. Shane just smiled at him and nodded. Ron is behind her waiting for her with Shanty. He couldn't help but smile wide for both of them, because he could see that they are really going to end up together. "I guess so. Always take care, Alex." Shane smiled. Alex nodded at her. Alex and Halton are both sad seeing their loved ones leave. As much as they want to chase and stop them, they couldn't. It's hard for both of th
228: Confession of their hidden feelings
Ron couldn't help but watch them from where he is right now. He couldn't stop smiling and seeing them talking together because he knows that they both really need to talk. Besides, he doesn't want Shane to leave without telling Alex about her feelings."Halton? What are you doing here?" Shanty asked.She just came out of the bathroom and was shocked to see Halton outside. Halton's face lifted up and brightened up when he saw her. Shanty was just surprised when he hugged her."Halton? Are you okay? are you sick?" she asked.But deep inside she was very happy and she just hugged him back."Hey? What is wrong with you?" she asked him.Halton just doesn't know what to say. He couldn't express his feelings right now. He just wanted to tell her how he feels right now, but he couldn't."Shanty, are you really going to leave?" he asked.Shanty just took a deep breath and sighed. She already knows where their conversation is going right now."Yes, Halton. I already told you. My life is there.
227: Waiting for each other
Shane doesn't know what to say. Alexander in front of her makes her feel terrible and sad. Ron is also sad waiting for her to say anything."Alex, I am sorry, but what are you doing here? We are on our way to the airport," she asked.Alexander just closed his eyes and sighed deeply. Seeing her with her things, he doesn't know what to say. Halton is as well waiting for Shanty from the bathroom because Shane told him that she went to pee."Can we talk?" Alex asked her.Shane just took a deep breath and sighed. She looked at Ron. Ron smiled at her and nodded."I really think you need to talk to her, Shane. Go on. I will leave you both for a while." Ron smiled at her.Shane just nodded and thanked her. Shane doesn't want to see Alex, because she doesn't want to have a reason to stay but looks like Alex really chased her."Shane, do you really need to leave?" Alex asked her.Shane doesn't know why he keeps on asking that to her but it made her feel weak. She can feel that he is going to be
226: Realizations
One day before they leave, the peer is all at Shane's place to have a last-together party. Everyone is present even Ron. Ron and Alex are already friends. "I am surely going to miss you, Shane and Shanty." Natasha hugged them together. Shane and Shanty just both giggled. "We are just so sorry that we are not going to be on your wedding day. Rest assured that I will send some presents for you and Leo." Shane giggled. Natasha just pouted. "I know, but being you there is more valuable for me. Leo and I talked last night about this, and I broke down. I just can't stop seeing my friends leaving and not presents on our wedding day, my most special day." she said. Shane just took a deep breath while Shanty scoffed. "Come on, girl. Wake up. Whether we are there or not, always remember that it is you who is very important during that day." Shanty said. Natasha just pouted and took a deep breath. "I know you are just saying this to make me feel okay." she groaned. They just laughed. "
225: Trust the process
"Thank you, Alex for dropping me off. I hope Shanty and Halton area safe." Shane said as she takes her seatbelt off. Alex just smiled at her and didn't say anything but his hand stopped her from opening the door. Shane looked at him curiously. She could read into his eyes that he wanted to say something badly. "Alex?" she called his name. Alex just sighed and shakes his head as he removes his hold from her hand. Shane just looked at him. "Do you want to talk for a bit? Go on." she said. She cleared her throat and stopped opening the door. Ale just waited for a time to inhale what e wants to tell him right now. He doesn't even know why he acted cowardly. "I just want to tell you that take care and always don't stop taking care of yourself. You look happy without me." he smiled but with pain. Shane doesn't even know why he has to say that which made her chuckle a bit. He still care for her too much, but she didn't also stop worrying and caring about him. "Thank you. You also look
224: Shanty confessed she likes Halton
Alexander just took a deep breath and couldn't help himself but stare at Shane. He doesn't know but seeing her again made him feel alive and relieved. After how many days, he had seen her again and he could see that she is very happy. "I can see you are looking at her. You miss her, don't you?" Halton nudged at him. Alex just groaned and looked at him. "Will you shut up? I am just watching her over here. She seems very happy." he couldn't help but sigh. He wanted to be with her, but he respected her decision. "Why don't you go and talk to her?" Leo asked him. Alexander couldn't help but chuckle/ "Nah, I don't want to disturb her time with the other women. Let her enjoy for the meantime," he said. Leo just nodded and respected his decision even though they all want them both to talk and have some closure. After a few hours, they are already tipsy. Alexander couldn't help but watch Shane because she is already drunk even Shanty and Natasha and even Meredith. "Guess like I need t
223: Serious talk
Leo felt like the happiest man alive, while Natasha felt like the luckiest woman alive. After the dinner, they have decided that Natasha will go back to their home, and Leo s free to go here whenever he wants to. Besides, they are already engaged and they are going to prepare for their wedding as well."Congratulations!" everyone applauded.After how many days, the peer decided to throw a party for the engaged couple, Natasha and Leo. They'd done it at Lincoln's mansion."Thank you, guys. Thank you as well for coming. You are already part of my life." Natasha emotionally said.Halton just scoffed and took a deep breath."No worries, but looks like Leo is not going to come with us drinking already." Halton teased him.Natasha just chuckled and glared at Leo. Everyone is there but Alex is not yet there."By the way, how long Alex will arrive? What is taking him so long?" Halton asked Leo.Leo shrugged his shoulder. Because as he called him a while back, he was finishing his report, a ve
222: It's a yes!
Natasha is very mad. She wanted to yell and scream but she has dignity and she is shy as well. Her dad and Meredith looked worriedly at her which made her scoff."Leo, you know what let us go. I don't want to eat dinner with them." she said.But before she left, Leo grabbed her arm. Natasha just closed her eyes and looked at him."Why? Why do you have to do this?" she asked.Leo just took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He doesn't know what to do right now, but he just needs to stop her from leaving."Please just hear them, love." he said.He even almost begs. Natasha just groaned."Can we talk outside for a minute?" she asked.Leo nodded and they went outside. Abraham and Meredith exchanged glances and took a deep breath. "Looks like she is still mad at us." Meredith said.Abraham just took a deep breath and sighed."Let us just wait for them to come back, honey." he mumbledMeredith just smiled and nodded at him. While they are waiting, Leo and Natasha are arguing on the balcony
221: Set-up dinner
Leo arrived at Shane's mansion, he is going to ask her for his plan later on."Leo, you're here. Natasha isn't home yet. She went to the market." Maria said.Leo just nodded and took a deep breath. Seems like he should have called her."Okay, Aunty. I will wait for her." he said.Maria couldn't help but chuckle. She stopped what she was doing and decided to make him some juice she also wanted to talk to him about his future with Natasha."Here you go. So, there is something I want to know, Leo." Maria said.Leo thanked her and sips his juice. "What is it?" he asked her.Maria just took a deep breath."I can see that both of you love each other. When are you planning to get married?" she asked.Leo almost got choked with her question, he was just surprised with it. Maria just laughed and gave him a tissue napkin to wipe the juice off his arm."I am sorry. I must have shocked you." she chuckled.Leo just took a deep breath and sighed. "No, it's okay. I wasn't just expecting that from
