Hurt Him Before He Tears You Apart

"Eversince I was in Manila, Dr. Jane attended all my concerts. I was also surprised to see that she also follows me here in Cebu, only to know that she lives here. The irony is that, Adrian also comes in between us. It may sound assuming on my part, but I really feel that there is something special in her following me. Though this case is just concidental, granting that it was Adrian who happened to rescue her father, yet it really makes me wonder why we are always linked to each other. And honestly, this disappoints me. "

Allie felt alarmed already. This extent of the conversation brewed up the turmoil inside her heart.

"What do you exactly mean? " She asked while sipping on her cup. The caffeine in her coffee doubled up the painful pounding of her heart.

"Allyza, you're brilliant. Analyze these facts and try to see the motives behind. "

"First, why does Adrian needs to continue his study abroad? If exposure to ship building is the reason, Kamelyo is just one of his shipyards all throughout the

country."

"Second, why does he also send his daughter to accompany him? Study? Would a foreign education be better than our own? Where do you think Adrian is going to live? Would it be in a separate boarding house when he owned a property? Would he necessarily spend for his lodging when he can make the advantage in housing them together? "

"Third, Dr. Jane is an epitome of beauty and brilliance while Adrian is also a match to her beauty. Would an attraction between them seems unlikely to happen? "

"Fourth, they are alone in the house except perhaps for some paid helpers. And that would be for two long years. Whose father isn't hopeful for them to create a special relationship when he is feeding her to a predator? "

"Mr. Lopez gives him too much so that he would be tied up in gratitude.He sees to it that in the future, he could not refuse what he would be asking. Mr. Lopez is a businessman. He calculates the return of investment before he releases a capital. What could be the return? Is marriage to her daughter impossible? "

"Sooner or later, Adrian would be filing for annulment. You better save your pride because that is all you have right now. Hurt him ahead before he himself could tear you into pieces. "

"Fifth, who are you against her daughter? Who are you against his friend he has indebted to? Look at those declared assets of Mr. Lopez. It all started with one man who believed in him. Do you think you're more important to him than his friend? I may not know the extent of what you did, Allyza, but it's clear that you were the one who gave the blueprint to Dino. Before the son of Mr. Dioko finds you, you better escape for your dear life. In a span of few years, you may not be able to see your child and your family, but eventually, you can file a petition for them. As for a husband, you're still very young. "

"How did you know about Mr. Dioko's son? " Her curiousity was already killing her.

"Dr. Jane said that his father cannot go to Japan for a long while, while the case of Mr. Dioko wouldn't be solved yet. "

"Allyza, Mr. Lopez could be a cunning person, that we are not sure. But what if in one of the gatherings of the wealthy, he would invite both Mr. Louise Dioko and Director General Alfonso? We know how tactless he could be when drunk. In such a way, he could be out of guilt because it would then be the drunk general who would sell you out. "

Allie was speechless in all that Andrew revealed and analyzed. He was really reasonable and she could not find a way to argue with him. Sealing her doubts were the least anticipated evidences Andrew proved himself.

Andrew opened up his phone and forwarded many kissing scenes of Ajie and Cherry in her messenger account. All of it were taken in different locations and in different attires.

"Lyz, I'm really very sorry. I may hurt you now but I just want you to take up measures to save yourself and your family before it becomes too late. "

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Allie was so broken when she left the coffee shop. The grinding of the beans for brewing, the noisy breaking of ice cubes for frappucinos and the noisy conversations of the teens the moment they came inside the shop were nothing compared to the chaos and turmoil inside her mind.

Thirty minutes later, she found herself in front of a door with a signage, "SHIRLEY AND RAY LAW OFFICE".

Once in front of the lawyer finally, Allie was already shaking. Atty. Shirley Manlosa noticed her discomfort that she reached out to cover her hand with hers.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here to listen. "

Allie looked up and smiled, some tears were already forming at the corners of her eyes.

"Atty, my name is Allyza. I want a marriage annulment. What are the grounds for a marriage

dissolution? "

Atty. Manlosa smiled at her. Her face showed grief and frustration as well as confusion and innocence.

"How long are you married?"

"Barely a month's time. "

"My goodness! " She paused to conceal her dismay. "Were you forced into the marriage? "

"No. "

"Now, please tell me your story. "

Allie suddenly realized her foolishness for rushing into a legal firm's office. What would she tell? Everything Andrew told her were all baseless accusations.

"Atty., I just feel being deceived.I've learned that my husband cheated on me. "

"Is it happening now or before the marriage. "

"Before."

"Darling, talk about this matter to your husband. The reason why he didn't tell you about it, was perhaps because it was insignificant and telling you about it would just unnecessarily hurt you. He marries you so it is clear that he loves you. "

She wanted to argue and tell her that its because he had no choice because Cherry commited suicide. But she realized that it would just be a shallow argument so she decided to keep her silence...

She left the lawyers office with a very troubled mind and a shattered heart. She locked herself in her room and scanned her mails. To her relief, one of the mails caught up her attention and perhaps, it was an answer to her prayers.

"Gretels Shipping Lines is pleased to offer you a job as a personnel manager of one of the company's construction site located in Istanbul, Turkey. "