Jojo Arias, a Spanish-Filipino mestizo, didn’t expect to meet a U.S. Marine in a tony bar in the Philippines. But, Jojo can’t deny the electricity they have once he meets Adam.<br><br>Although they come from different worlds, they struggle to keep their relationship private to protect Jojo’s status and position as an heir to one of the wealthiest and powerful families in Filipino society. Billions of dollars could be easily lost if his family business is jeopardized by Jojo’s secret love affair.<br><br>Because of his standing in society, Jojo is pressured to abandon Adam and live a life in the closet. But he doesn’t want to leave the man he loves. As he struggles to maintain their secret romance, things begin to unravel and Jojo has to make a life-changing decision. Should he choose to stay with his family, or does he have the courage to pursue the love of his life?

Under the Jasmine Flowers

“Adam? Erwin?” Jojo yelled, still unable to open his eyes.


“I’m right here babe, I’m right here.” Adam’s voice reassured Jojo.


“I’m here, Master Jojo. You’re both okay, I think. They used pepper spray on you both.” Erwin panted.


Tiny’s sobs stopped Jojo’s questioning. “It’s because of me,” Tiny said. “I owe those guys six million pesos.”


“What? What are six million pesos?” Adam shouted, his breathing heavy from exertion.


“It’s about one hundred thousand dollars,” Jojo said.


“Why do you owe that much?” Adam asked.


“Okay, we all need to be calm, and stop talking,” Erwin commanded. “Masters Tiny, Jojo, and Adam, there is crowd around us. And some are filming it, I think.”


“Shit,” Tiny said. “I’m not even presentable.”


Jojo lay there blinking the tears away, wishing the pain would subside.


“Come on, babe, we’re going to the hospital. Both of you.”


Chapter 69