Novels by Dainty Writes

>Elena“At dito, Architect Virelli, ang magiging workspace mo.”Saad ni Camille, ang Executive Assistant ni Alexander.“Thank you so much, Camille for showing me around. Finally, natapos din yung office tour”. I gave her a sweet smile. “Siguradong hindi na ako maliligaw sa building na ito.”I added.“Naku Architech Elena, walang problema! It’s been my pleasure showing you around. And, normal lang talaga sa mga new employees dito sa Aragon na medyo nalilito sa first few weeks dito.” Napangiti ako sa sinabi ni Camille. Medyo nawawala na ang anxiety na matindi kong naramdaman that day. I just need to settle in, at alam kong makukuha ko rin ang gamay dito sa Aragon.“Before I forget, Miss.. I mean Architect Elena”, dagdag ni Camille. “Here’s a list of the additonal requirements that I need from you. Ipasa mo lang to sa’kin as soon as possible po, para maforward ko na sa HR, and then officially, you will be part of Aragon na po talaga.” Iniabot ni Camille sa akin ang additional papers na k

Alas syete pa lang ng umaga, nakatayo na ako sa harap ng malaking salamin sa loob ng kwarto namin ni Ethan. Well, what used to be our room.Tinitigan kong mabuti ang babaeng nakatingin pabalik sa akin.\A lot of questions, doubts, and what ifs have crossed my mind. It made me wonder, Wala na ba talaga si Architect Elena Virelli? Ang kinatatakutang Architect and CEO ng EVE Holdings? I brushed these thoughts away, and tried hard to convince myself that this is just a typical job interview. Although it has been years ever since I have been to one, alam kong gamay ko pa rin kung ano ang typical na nangyayari during job interviews.Elena, you’ve been in both seats, kayang kaya mo ito. I gave myself some last minute pep talk, bago lumabas ng silid, and had my breakfast.As usual, hindi na naman umuwi si Ethan sa bahay. What’s new, ikanga. I never bothered opening his messages, lalo na’t alam ko na ang mga pinaggagawa nila ni Vanessa. They can both die and rot in hell, for all I care.“

Cojuangco’s EstateElenaPagkapasok ko pa lang sa bahay, agad na namang bumigat ang pakiramdam ko.Everything looked exactly the same. The floor to ceiling walls, the beautiful winding stairs, and ang wedding portrait namin ni Ethan staring right at me.Ilang minuto kong tinitigang mabuti ang larawan naming dalawa ni Ethan. That picture..reminded me of the happiest day of my life.Or so I thoughtNgayon, hindi ko na masikmurang ngumiti nang ganoon katamis, katabi ng lalaking unti-unti palang sisira sa buhay ko.Suddenly, my phone rang. When I looked at the caller..Ethan Cojuangco“Where the hell are you, Elena?”pagkapindot ko pa lang sa call button, bumungad na sa akin ang malakas at galit na galit na tono ni Ethan.“Nasa bahay, saan pa ba ako pwedeng pumunta?’Sarkastiko kong tugon sa kanya.“Don’t you dare start that tone with me Elena.”he fired back. “Why aren’t you picking up my calls? Kanina pa ako naghihintay dito sa Bellamore! Nalimutan mo bang may anniversary dinner tayo ngay

What I love about Velvet Cup is its exclusivity. Hindi kagaya ng ibang luxury coffee shops, wala kang makikitang karangyaan sa bawat sulok ng cafe. Every piece of furniture screams simplicity, elegance and with a touch of class. And on top of all that, yung privacy mo is never compromised. Meron silang mga private corners, or simple table for two, just enough so you could enjoy your cup of coffee in peace.“Hello, uhm table for two please”, pasimple kong sabi sa server outside the cafe. “Right away, Ma’am. This way please”, she smiled and directed me to a nearby table. “Here’s your table and menu, Ma’am I’ll be back po in a little while to take your order”, the waitress smiled. Pagkatapos niyang ibigay ang menu ay umalis na siya sa aking table, back to the front area of the cafe.I was still lost in thought as to what I’ll be ordering, nang biglang may napansin akong anino ng isang taong huminto sa table ko.“Uhm, Miss? Hindi pa ako ready for my or—-” naputol ang sasabihin ko ng tul

“Seryoso ka ba talaga, Ethan? You aren’t even going to call your wife? Wedding Anniversary niyo ngayon, diba? “Napatingin si Mateo De Vera sa kanyang matalik na kaibigan na si Ethan.Ito ang narinig ko, once I reached Vanessa’s private office. Nanginginig kong hinawakan ang door knob ng opisina niya ng bumungad sa akin ang boses ni Ethan.“Bakit pa, Mat? Alam mo namang wala akong pakialam sa babaeng yon. And besides, I only married her for her connections. I would never marry someone as plain and boring as her, in the first place. Alam mo naman Mat ang standards ko sa babae, and Elena Virelli? Hindi siya pasok dun”. May pagkasuklam na sabi ni Ethan.I stood there, frozen in place. Akala ko kaya ko silang harapin at komprontahin. Pero, what I am hearing now is only proof na ni minsan, hindi talaga ako minahal ni Ethan.“Wake up, Mateo. Baka nakakalimutan mong ako talaga ang mahal ni Ethan. Ginagawa lang namin to, para tuluyang makuha ni Ethan ang EVE Holdings. Once he’s got a hold of t

Happy Fourth Anniversary, my loveTinitigan ko muna ang message. I was fighting the urge to send it to Ethan, or not. Ayokong sirain ang surprise na inihanda ko sa kanya, at the same time, ayoko ring makalimutan niya ang dinner plans namin mamayang gabi. I deleted the message. I decided not to ruin the surprise I have for my husband. Nilayo ko na ang cellphone ko, bago pa man magbago ang isip ko.It has been four years since I became Mrs. Elena Cojuangco. Four years of trying to be the perfect housewife, and trophy wife for Ethan Cojuangco. The most influential CEO ng EVE Holdings Inc. At a very young age, he was already appointed by my father, Antonio Virelli, to manage everything under EVE Holdings Inc. Napatunayan na niya ang dapat niyang patunayan sa magulong mundo ng negosyo, and with my family’s name and backing, madali niyang narating ang pangarap na maging isang maimpluwensiya at makapangyarihang CEO sa bansa.And because of that, his life became busy. Sa sobrang pagkaabala n