Hearts were shattered when Vlad (Joseph Marco)’s character was killed after shielding his beloved Diana (Charlie Dizon) from a bullet in last week’s episode of “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso.” As our hearts linger on the what-could-have-been and what-ifs, let us relive Vlad and Diana’s bittersweet love story via these scenes.

A quiet man like Vlad might not wear his heart on his sleeve right away when in love, but his actions can tell a lot about his emotions for a special woman. In the first clip, their hands accidentally touched when he handed her the grocery bag she almost left inside the car. There was an obvious spark as their skin met, and the world stopped when they locked eyes.

Suiting the romantic ambiance at Elon (KD Estrada) and Beth (Alexa Ilacad)’s engagement, Vlad and Diana shared a ‘kilig’ conversation that started when she walked up to him and asked what makes him happy. With a gorgeous, manly, shy smile, Vlad thought they just matured a lot, hence happier. He was amazed at how the universe has moved in mysterious ways, transforming their initial enmity into a profound friendship. He couldn’t believe that they even managed to work together in helping Elon organize his proposal to Beth.

A romantic confession followed, in which Vlad, standing on the floor adorned with red rose petals, admitted that he knew about Diana’s past, so she has nothing to be ashamed of. He only did what he needed to for a chance to be near her. He loved her in silence, but at that moment, was ready to let the whole world know. Tears welled in Diana's eyes as she embraced Vlad, as there was no need for words.

Before his tragic death in which he sacrificed his life to take a bullet for Diana, Vlad was able to catch the woman in a heart-to-heart conversation. Diana felt worry and doubt amid the chaos surrounding their lives. Shutting her down, he kissed her without warning. His kiss was so powerful that she let herself surrender to the moment.

Beneath the comforting shelter of a tree, Vlad embraced and protected Diana from imminent danger. He promised to mend the chaos in her life as the only way for them to be fully happy. True to his words, he did everything to fix the tumult, ultimately sacrificing his life for the woman he loved.

Don’t miss the “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso: Ang Huling Laro” finale week, this Monday to Friday at 2:30 PM, Saturday at 3:00 PM, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and A2Z.