Book 2: Night Shift

My whole body feels dull as I watch my kids play with their stepmother.

I sometimes wonder if they know that I'm their real mother and not the woman they're with now.

I'm the one who had them with Dana, but now I'm watching them from a distance, which makes me angry because that should be me, not Dana.

Either way, if I fight for my rights, it will take a lot of time and work, but now is not the right time. My children should know about me first, and I'll make sure that Remon suffers the same way I have in the last few years, when I have been lost in sadness and pain.

"Look at them living in peace, as if they didn't hurt anyone or steal their kids." I just shrug my shoulders and drink the beer I'm holding. Thana is now standing next to me. Having a drink while feeling angry.

"Let them do it, I'll get what's mine when the time is right." After drinking the beer, I slowly wipe my mouth and smirk at Dana. She looks in my direction, and I can feel the tension in the way she looks at me.

I know she knows who I really am, but she didn't care about that when she took away my family life. I can't blame her, though, because it wasn't just Dana's choice. Remon made the same choice. But if they want to do that, I won't stop them, even though my kids are involved.

I look at Thana and call her name. I walk, and my chest gets heavier with each step. I want nothing but my children. Because they are the only ones I left behind when I broke up with Remon, and to be honest, I miss them. I don't think of that as a breakup. He just left me in a bad place and made me feel like I wasn't good enough to be a mother. But God knows I deserve to be a mother, and no one can tell me I can't be a good one.

Who has earned it, Dana? I don't think so, because if Dana is in a good mood, she won't take my kids away from me. They can make their own lives, but not my twin.

"Calm down, I've asked you before, and you said, "I can help you." You don't need help to do it." I rolled my eyes when Thana opened the car door.

"I'll get what I had, but I have to be patient and wait. Now is not the time."

"If today isn't the right time, tell me when it is, because you know that if you keep saying that, the right time might pass you by again."

The people in front of me were restless as they were all shouting and acting as if the decision that dad said was not possible.

After four years, I never wasted those times when my children were not with me. I made sure that all my efforts had consequences.

"How! That's the illegitimate daughter of–" I looked at her evilly and smiled. And who should inherit? Papa's fake daughter.

Besides that, Dad's law firm is loud and buzzing because their attorneys are good. Everything is possible for them. All those who dream of becoming an attorney are here. The first thing they dream about

"What do you know about running a law firm? It's your daughter. You can't fight her. " She didn't stop, and I stood up. I didn't take Dad with me because I knew that his pain would get worse because of his hard-faced staff.

"If you don't want to accept Dad's decision, I won't force anyone of you too. I'll make you a resignation letter myself and just sign it. And one more thing: how are you sure, huh? First everyone, you don't care about my personal life, and if I get involved in things that I shouldn't cover, we might all end up in trouble." There was one person who wouldn't budge. They were stubborn. They don't know the word stop.

"Accept it. You are weak for your children, and you will also be weak for handling this form" I didn't finish it and dropped the paper and ball pen in front of them.

"Accept it. I am the one who will be followed no matter how weak I am. You are the one to leave if you don't want to listen to me. Your face is thick enough for me to adjust to you. You know your place. I am your boss here, and I will respect you, as long that you also respect me, not as your boss, but as a person. And I am just following what my father said. So shut up or get out of this place, it's not hard to find new people at the other law firm who will listen to me," he grinned and brought his face closer to mine.

Their faces are hard, as I expected. I'm not going to underrate the staff. I know my place, I just don't know about them. If they know where they belong

"No one will listen to you; you are not on our level." I laughed loudly, and they all looked at me very badly. Of course, they will side with Papa's daughter. His wife's liar's face is thick.

"How much did Loraine pay you to be rude to the real daughter of Protasio Santos II, huh? Where did you study if you are so small and mean to people? Is it right to call you a brave defender if you behave like that? I will stink of stench and be filled with evil behavior, and you will despise me. Poor people around you," None of them said a word, and it was as if they were belittling me."

"I'll call Papa. You can complain all you want. I'll find a replacement for you. I don't need you here if you behave like that." I pushed the paper, "Write down your name or make your resignation letter. I'm expecting it tomorrow if you don't do either of the two. Then I'm expecting some professionalism here. Stop attacking me about my issue, if you don't want us to make a stink." Revo appeared with a big belly and frowned.

"Come on, come with me." She held my hands and looked problematic. She looked pregnant. It's annoying.

"Didn't I tell you not to deal with those without me?" She looked concerned and closed the door of her office. I immediately reached for the wine and glass. I drank it and felt the bitterness. This is the reason why I am alive: to feel all kinds of pain and bitterness.

"It's annoying, Revo, so you're going to help me with Giorre. And I don't want to go to law school. I'd be even crazier than what I'd do if that happened." Revo laughed and showed some pictures of two kids, her son included. It's the third child in her womb.

"Yes, but you can't avoid being rude, especially since you don't know much and they will take advantage of it. They will use it for their reasons. I don't want that, so I advise Uncle Protasio that there are other shareholders. But it is difficult and you are obliged to Yhra. Please understand the situation." I shook my head and sipped the wine.

"My children, I need them. I need to get them back no matter what. I endured four years for nothing. I was annoyed while looking at the photo I had of Remon and Danary. One of the heiresses of DLG.

"I didn't expect that. Remon is such a good guy. It turns out that there is something hidden. You should think about it. It's good that Lesley marries Lian, even though she was a girl at first." I get angry and bite every time Remon is praised. He is too plastic and he has no loyalty. He and Dana will claim my children.

Revo sighed and grabbed the wine bottle and glass from me. "With my bare hands, I want to slaughter, kill, and crash him."

"Prepare for the real battle. Anger won't help you win back what is yours, Yhra. Because your enemy is not just Remonise, it's his whole family. And the crazy parents of Dana" I realized and stared at Revo for a moment.

"I'm leaving. I have to visit Papa and Mama. Yhna might have a headache." I walked out and down the parking lot. I started driving, but the direction of my car was towards the house where I became miserable. When I suffer, that house is a witness.

I almost got my bag when the color of the house changed and the atmosphere was happy and enthusiastic. I don't know why my heart jumped with joy when I heard the cry of the child who was playing.

The ball bounced and the gate opened. I didn't move a bit. I let my body move on its own. A woman with red lips and a pale complexion went out. I met him, and he was surprised to see me.

"Hi?"

"Who are they?" it sounded like an angel. It's annoying. I can't understand and feel the annoyance, so I'll bite. Why him? My kids are with her. And I, the mother, cannot.

"I am lost, I can't see the way home," I said. Then she nodded. "Anyways, I'm Yhra Santos." Her eyebrows raised for a moment, and he seemed to be trying to remember something.

"I'm Danary. Sorry, you look familiar." I laughed softly and shook my head. If I looked familiar, well, I'm the only mother of the children you adopt and say are my children. The thickness of her face!

"Perhaps you made a mistake because I just saw you now," she nodded, seemingly thinking. If she wasn't taking care of my children, I might have hit her with a bottle of wine, so why at our old house with Remon? Is he struggling because his wife can't build a new house?

"No, I saw you on the catwalk in Paris. You're a model. Didn't Versace and Channel? " I giggle and sway my hand. It's embarrassing that she still recognized me. I was just forced then. They also didn't want to believe that I had a child. I missed the allowance that my father gave me then, so I worked as a part-time model.

"It's rare, it's embarrassing." I shook my head, then he laughed. She looks amazed that she remembers now.

"I can't believe you're Pinay. You look like a British model. You look like Lesley Presley. She's also Pinay and a famous model. That's my husband's ex. My bad." I can't hide my smile. Lesley, again, that's also a reason why I don't want to become a model. Because of Lesley, it's annoying when people say that I look like her, it's also her fault, if she didn't ditch Remon, I am living in peace and harmony now.

"Yes, I am. Anyway, I need to go." I said, acting like I need to go.

"If you have spare time, I'd like to meet you again. Can you work with me? I have a small clothing line and I just started last month. I will pay you well. I just don't see my taste in the model, so I can't hire her." I smiled and accepted her calling card, a woman with a golden spoon in her mouth.

"Sure, I will. But I'll clear my schedule first and I'll call you after. Is that okay?" She clapped her hand and shook my hand. I don't know if she was pretending to be nice or if she is nice. I can't tell. I'm too paranoid about everything.

I got back in the car and got out. I felt my chest tighten. I saw my two kids. Ran in Dana's direction and hugged Dana's thigh. I wipe my tears and feel the pain again. Every day, I can't help but be hurt and feel how much the world will treat me. It's like I am living in hell.

They brought me to Paris, and then they saw me in the alley. The ring he gave me is still on my neck, and I can't take it off because it's a part of being human, and it's a test for me to try everything I have. They brought me to Paris, and then they saw me in the alley; the ring he gave me is still on my neck, and I can't take it off because it's a part of being human, and it's a test for me to try everything I have.

I study and do everything to earn money while I study. Yhna, who is my sister, was sent to school by papa. There. There is no clear discussion about whether Mama and Papa got back together because I was the only one who refused to reconnect with the two of them.

I regularly walk in fashion shows, advertisements for clothing lines, and more. When I first started building my name in modeling agencies, they told me that my face and pictorials were very distinctive. I went home and returned to the Philippines because my father was sick. He found out that Lorraine is not his daughter, but the daughter of his real wife with someone else. He had had a heart attack. It's good that mom is living with my father and was taken to the hospital.

Lorraine and her daughter were angry because they wanted my father's death so they could get the money and be free from him, what a selfish person, all they think about is money and the assets that my father build while he is in his prime years.

I had to go home to fix what Lorraine messed up and help my father. It's It was exactly three months ago after I graduated in business administration and modeled in Paris. I have a good friend, but we rarely talk. She's Athanasia, and she is known as a

Well-reared daughter, but little do they know that Thana is a bitch.

I smile and remember Carlo when I pass Osmak. He disappeared after that day. He ruined my life, my everything. I trusted a worthless person. He's a good man, but he still wrecks my whole life. That's why he's not a good man in my eyes. Eyes.

I whispered and my plans started coming out. Every plan came out of me spontaneously. How can I get my son back? How can I hurt him, Remon? How can I destroy them? How can I watch them sink to the ground while I'm up there, seeing them struggle on their way to get up? Up?

I walked out of the car after I parked the car. I just had an appointment with the doctor since I feel that I need to know if I am healthy or not. I also want to see Remon.

I took off my shades and went straight to the VIP. I had arranged for Remonise to come and check on me. I noticed him in his office, and his secretary was staring at me. I just stopped in front of him and took out my ID and my reservation.

"I'm Yhra Santos." I went to Remon's office, hoping to see him suffer and regret every decision he chose while I am on the verge of sinking.

I hold the picture frame, where my children are smiling, they look like a happy family there, how funny is that? I am a real mother, yet, I can't have my children.

I am the one who bare them for nine months, no one else but me.

"Sorry, I am late–" he didn't continue what he is about to say, when I dropped the frame on purpose and show my grin to him, Remon looked tensed.

"Oh sorry, I just got fascinated by the family picture, I didn't mean to drop it, Mr. Remon." I bit my tongue, to stop myself from smiling, god! I didn't know that seeing him suffer will bring satisfaction to me.

I will be your living nightmare, Remonise.