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XXV. A Window Of The Past
Hindi maiwasan ng batang si Marsden na mainis sa kanyang ina dahil priority nito ang trabaho. Palagi itong wala, palaging may business trip kaya naman palagi rin siyang mag-isa sa napakalaking bahay kasama ang kanyang yaya at mga katulong. Mag-isa siyang kumakain, natutulog at naglalaro.
Sa kanyang murang edad alam niyang may ibang pamilya ang kanyang papa. Simula’t sapul ang kanyang mama, lolo at lola lamang ang tinuturing niyang pamilya. Nang mag-away ang kanyang mama at lolo nagdisisyon ang kanyang mama na lumipat sila ng bahay sa San Juan.
Masaya si Marsden no’ng una dahil pinili ng kanyang mama na ituon ang pansin sa pag-aalaga sa kanya…sumasabay sa paglalaro ng lego, sa pagprepare ng kanyang meryenda at mga gamit sa school. Sa tuwing umuuwi siya pagkagaling sa school libangan nila ang manatili sa music room hanggang oras na ng dinner. Tinuturuan na siya nito simula pa no’ng
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Be Officially Mine XXVI. Nightmare Or Real?
Trisha opened her eyes and swiftly looked at the door, still feeling the sensation of fright in her nerves. Huminga siya ng malalim and calmly looked at her side. Napangiti siya ng makita si Marsden na katabi pa rin niya at hindi siya iniwan. The lampshade was dim but when her eyes adjusted with the dark, she felt before she saw the deep and rapid breath Marsden took. Umupo si Trisha at hinawakan ang noo nito to check if he was having a fever but a cold sweat touched her palm and Trisha knew he was having a nightmare. The nightmare he was trying to fight alone. “Mars?” sabay mahinang tapik sa pisngi nito. “Hey stay with me,” saad niya ng marinig ang mahinang ungol nito. His eyes were closed and brows were furrowed showing a troubled face. Trisha shoke his shoulders but he seemed so in deep that he can’t break free. Worrily Trisha touched his cheek smoothly and partially lay down on top of him. She heard the
Be Officially Mine XXVII. The Green-Eyed Monster
Trisha woke up alone. Matagal rin siya bago nakatulog. Alam niyang hindi na bumalik si Marsden sa kwarto kaninang madaling araw. She was actually dreading the awkwardness kapag nagkaharap sila muli. “Oh my God!” bulalas ni Trisha nang maspasulyap sa wall clock. Alas-onse na ng umaga. Hindi niya akalaing makakatulog ng mahimbing at nakakahiyang isipin that she slept the day away. Agad siyang pumunta sa banyo at inayos ang sarili. After washing her face itinali niya ang kanyang buhok in a loose ponytail. Nakita niyang nasa kusina si Marsden. Her stomach complained of hunger ng maamoy ang adobo at sinigang. Napangiti siya ng makita itong nagluluto sa harapan ng stove. He looked domestic with an apron on and singing the usual “Linkin Park” which was playing in the living room. “Ang bango naman,” bungad niya ng lumapit dito. “Thank you. I just showered,” anitong nakangiti sa kanya handsome
Be Officially Mine XXVIII. The Pretense
“Kumusta naman ang trabaho?” Marsden asked Vivien while they eat in a classic reataurant. “It’s almost done, baka next month matatapos na namin,” anitong nakangiti. Trisha concentrated on eating, trying not to hear their conversation. She doesn’t wan’t to feel more insecure habang unti-unting nalalaman ang mga bagay tungkol kay Vivien. She was also an engineer after all! Napatingin si Trisha kay Marsden when he put fresh lumpia on her plate and he even poured the sauce. How sweet! Isa ito sa paborito niya. “Thank you,” she appreciatedly said. “I know you’ll like it,” sabay kindat sa kanya. “Not really!” aniya. He was playing the part well para pagselosin ang babae. Hindi daw type. Liar! Marsden laughed at akto sanang babawiin ang fresh lumpia but she playfully pinched his side. She knew she have to pretend that they were lovey-dovie to help him out so she pasted a smile on her face.
Be Officially Mine XXIX. I Understand
“Ahmm…have a drink with me?” tanong ni Marsden sa kanya. “Please!” agad naman niyang sagot at isinirado ang car door. She was relieved dahil tama ito nang sabihing she was still in shock about what happened the previous night. Hindi niya mapigilan ang pagtaas ng kanyang mga balahibo sa batok nang masilayan ang madilim na apartment. Chloe will be here tomorrow for a sleep over. Galit na galit ito nang malaman ang nangyari at nagdesisyon na sa kanya muna matutulog for a week pagkagaling nito ng Cebu. Nahihiya siyang maging dependent kay Marsden dahil napakarami na nitong naitulong sa kanya. Mabuti na lamang at inalok siya nito ng alak. Makakatulong ito upang makalimutan ang paninikip ng kanyang dibdib sa tuwing maaalala na napakaimportante ni Vivien para kay Marsden, that maybe he felt something for her deeper than meets the eye. Napagkasunduan nilang sa condo ni Marsden na lamang mag-inuman. Dumaan sila ng convenienc
Be Officially Mine XXX. If Only
“You should forgive yourself first…to begin with.” Trisha said with a loving caress not just on his face but his heart. Marsden didn’t meant to share with her the anguish of a lost child and of a regretful man. He doesn’t wan’t her to be sad. But he felt light and relaxed with her as if she can heal him from the pain and hatred that keep on pulling him back. Without planning it, he was talking and telling her everything. From what happened before her mother died and what he’d became after. How he had not talked to his grandparents for almost a year. How he always had bruises on his face when he went home from school. How he hated music instruments. His grandparents knew how much he loved it. In High School, when his grandparents were called upon by the principal after the big fight that happened inside the school gym against Max and his friends, they’ve decided to have an appointment with a psychologist fo
Be Officially Mine XXXI. For The First Time
Trisha was in pain when she heard everything. The things he’d been through. She remembered her parents’ death. She also didn’t had the chance to say goodbye. Even though she loved her parents so much, she was used to not seeing them regularly. They were always busy with their priorities which were obviously not their children and not even each other. She was devastated but she had his brother to share the pain with. And their deaths were quick, an accident and Trisha knew it didn’t made them suffer. It’s not a disease that will slowly eat them up and gave them pain of knowing that every passing day might be their last. Trisha understand that Marsden had a lot of if onlys–but she also understood why his mother distanced herself from him. It’s always for her son’s sake. So that he could learn and get used to live without her already because she knew her time was ticking. Trisha’s heart was aching for h
Be Officially Mine XXXII. He's Not Mine...Yet!
Marsden can’t sleep. His mind was very awake. Everytime he closed his eyes the memory of Trisha’s smooth lips and soft skin keep him awake especially the gentle sounds she made out of pleasure as he submitted to his desires. But Amber’s words compelled him to stop. ‘I’m not yet ready to handle you.’ The moment he remembered those words Marsden knew he needed to stop. Those words changed him in a way that women like Trisha don’t deserve someone like him…with his past still coping up with him. His conscience poked at him particularly when he saw her confused look the moment he suddenly stopped. He also saw the hurt when their eyes met before they avert their gazes almost at the same time. She looked so beautiful seating there, trying to compose herself. Her hair was a little bit disheveled when he gently gripped it to kissed her deeper, her red lips that looked thoroughly kissed and when he subtly stared at her ne
Be Officially Mine XXXIII. A Friend's Request
Pinilit ng batang si Marsden na huwag isipin ang sitwasyon nila ng kanyang mama. Huli niya itong nakita kahapon bago siya nagkulong sa Music Room. Natulog siyang nagtatampo dito. Mahal niya ang kanyang mama ngunit nasasaktan siya sa trato nito sa kanya nitong nagdaang mga buwan. Mainit ang ulo nito. Mas nagiging madalas ang business trips kaya naman hindi na niya ito masyadong nakikita. Minsan nahihiling niya na sana mahirap na lang sila. Nakatira sa isang maliit na bahay at simple lang ang pamumuhay. Nanaginip siya na dinalaw siya ng kanyang mama sa kanyang kwarto, hinimas ang kanyang noo at hinalikan ang kanyang kamay habang ito ay umiiyak. Kinaumagahan ay maaga itong umalis at hindi na sila nagkita pa. Gusto niyang magsorry dito sa inakto. Gusto niya itong makausap bago ito umalis ngunit hindi na siya kailanman nabigyan pa ng pagkakataon dahil pagkatapos ng tatlong araw, dumating ang
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