Marissa woke up in Efrain's warm bed, darkness surrounding her, feeling him not there, she couldn't help but wonder where he'd gone. She smiled as memories of their passionate night flooded her mind, recalling the intimate moments they shared. The feeling of his strong chest against hers, his arms wrapped around her, filled her with craving and desire.Longing for his touch, Marissa reached out to his side of the bed, her fingers brushing over the empty space where he had lain. She yearned for him to be beside her again, to lose herself in the ecstasy of their lovemaking once more.While searching for her phone, Marissa stumbled upon a piece of paper. She picked it up, her curiosity piqued. Finding her phone on the nightstand, she turned it on to check the time: 3 AM, just a few minutes past.Turning on the lamp, Marissa read the brief note left by Efrain. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized he had already been gone for over an hour, heading to work early in the morning. A sigh mi

Marissa nervously walked up to Efrain's apartment, her heart racing with anticipation. Seeing his car parked outside assured her he was home. Mustering her courage, she took a deep breath, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement, then knocked on the door and rang the doorbell at the same time.The door swung open, Marcus appeared, dressed in a fresh outfit - an ash-colored shirt paired with a sleek leather jacket. His presence caught Marissa off guard, but she managed a smile as he welcomed her inside.Stepping into the apartment, a delightful aroma stimulated her senses, instantly stirring her appetite. The enticing scent of cooking filled the air, making her stomach growl with hunger. Marcus returned to the living room, settling in to resume watching whatever had captured his attention. Meanwhile, Marissa made her way to the kitchen, curious to see what was happening inside. Upon entering, Marissa was met with the sight of Diana and Efrain sharing a moment of laughter, his ar

The door opened, and Efrain entered, finding Marissa asleep on the couch. The sound of the door woke her, though she stayed lying down, still feeling drowsy from her sleep. She had drifted off after her phone call with Paula the previous night. As she stirred, Efrain came closer, "What are you doing here in the living room? Did you spend the night here?" Marissa nodded, rubbing her eyes. "I've been waiting for you all night. I should have called you, but I don't have your number." "I spent the night at Diana's, we got very drunk. I'm sorry I should have called you." "It's okay. I have no right to be angry with you or anything. I just made dinner and..." Marissa fell silent, feeling embarrassed and shy. She got up and went to the dining table, with Efrain following closely behind.Arriving at the table, Marissa saw the untouched food she had prepared still there. The embarrassment grew, and she wished she could vanish from the awkward situation."Marissa, I'm very sorry. I'll make

In the aftermath of the tragic incident, time felt slow as sorrow burdened everyone. Jose Luis's body was brought to the city, where his family held a sad funeral to bid him farewell.Amidst the chaos and anguish, Paula decided to go to the funeral with Ignacio, paying respects to the man who had once given up everything for her. With a sad heart, she said her last goodbyes, feeling sorrow and regret for the unfortunate circumstances.As a powerful step towards closure, Jose Luis's mother handed Paula his belongings. Paula meticulously removed any reminders of their intimate moments, deleting digital images and destroying physical copies. As she watched the flames consume their past, she felt a sense of catharsis—a symbolic letting go of shadows, accepting a journey towards healing and forgiveness.As time passed and Efrain remained in the hospital, Marissa's worry grew stronger. Every day, she went to the hospital feeling guilty and sorry. However, Luna and Diana always stopped her f

"Because..." Marissa began, but Efrain interrupted, struggling to stand with the support of his crutches. "Marissa is living here with me."Marissa glanced at Efrain, surprise and concern, this information could cause problems between him and Juan."So, Marissa has been staying with you all this time, and I had no clue about your relationship," Juan expressed his confusion with a puzzled expression on his face.Marissa walked up to him. "It's not your concern. Why don't you go away and let me be?""Marissa, you understand how much I value you. And Efrain, despite being my friend, can only offer you a sexual relationship, nothing beyond that," Juan murmured, speaking only for her ears."Juan, Efrain and I are in a relationship, and we are deeply in love," Marissa asserted."That's a lie, and right now you're going to gather all your things, and we're going home," Juan insisted."No! Marissa is staying with me because she's right, Juan. You've always known about my feelings for your sis