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CHAPTER 19
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DUMATING ang iba pang malapit relatives ni Devance kinagabihan at kailangan nilang magkasamang salubungin ang mga ito. They had a custom of bowing down and kiss their feet as a sign of respect to their immediate family. Although this was not required. Devance had advised her not to follow it since they would only do this to their parents. Tiyak kasing mapapagod sila kung gagawin nila ito sa kapamilyang dumarating. At isa pa, hindi sanay si Triana sa ganitong uri ng tradisyon. “Kanchhi, have you seen Dev?” magiliw na tanong ni Akhil sa dalaga. “Y-Yes, Dad. I left him on the roof deck.” She averted her gaze. Mula kasi kaninang umalis ito kasama si Eshvi ay hindi na niya ito nakita. “Please come to the living room downstairs. My family wants to see you both.” Nakangiting saad ni Akhil bago iniwan si Triana. “Yes, Dad.” Mabilis ang naging galaw ni Triana. Saan niya ba hahanapin si Devance sa napakalaking bahay na ito? Una niyang tinungo ang kuwarto nito sa fifth floor. Bukas ang pinto
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HINDI nakapalag si Triana nang igiya siya ni Devance sa loob ng silid nito kinagabihan. Ubos na ang lakas niya para makipag-argumento sa lalaki. Pakiramdam niya matutumba na siya anumang oras. “I can sleep in my room.” Nagbuga siya ng hangin. She studied his room—it was minimalistic with black and white interior. May naka-display na 3D world maps sa itaas na bahagi ng kulay cream na leather couch. “Are you crazy? We’re married now. Buti sana kung tayo lang dito sa bahay. Buong pamilya ko nandito. What would they think if we sleep on separate room and bed?” “I get your point. But I can’t share a room with you.” “Tiis-tiis muna, sweetheart,” pang-aasar nito. “Dev, I’m exhausted. I really wanna rest.” Tinungo niya ang kama at naupo room. She was surprised at how smooth it was. She assumed it was probably a waterbed. “Go ahead, I’ll sleep on the couch. I’ll just change. You can use the bathroom.” Itinuro nito ang dereksyon sa kanang bahagi, “by the way, ipina
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BUMALIK sa Pilipinas ang pamilya ni Triana kasama ang mga magulang ni Devance dahil sa gaganapin na board meeting dalawang araw pagkatapos ng kanilang kasal. Sinabi ni Akhil na ito na muna ang bahala at aayusin ang lahat para sa turnover na gagawin nito kay Devance makalipas ang tatlong buwan bilang Chairperson ng Board of Directors at si Triana ang magiging Chief Executive Officer. Devance was euphoric upon learning his appointment. “I thought you’re just going to make the President of AGC. But being a top-ranking executive means a lot. I promised to make you proud, Dad.” “I expect more of you, son. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my gift.” Masayang sabi ni Akhil sa bagong kasal habang ibinigay sa dalawa ang cheke na naglalaman ng isandaang milyon para raw allowance nila sa honeymoon sa loob ng tatlong buwan. “If possible, I want a grandchild,” dagdag pa ni Akhil na ikinagulantang ng dalawa. Pero itinuring nilang biro lang iyon ng ama. “We’ll try hard, Dad,” alanganing sagot ni Devance.
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AGAD namang nakabalik sa bahay sina Triana at Devance kinagabihan. The night escape of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur was enchanting. Iba-ibang kulay ng mga ilaw ang nagkalat sa paligid. It was almost mid-October, and some were preparing for the Festival of Lights. “I guess our families will be back here in the next two weeks to celebrate the Tihar, it’s a five-day Hindu Festival,” ani Devance habang naglalakad sila sa helipad pabalik sa loob ng bahay. “Yeah, the Festival of Lights.” Napatango-tango si Triana. Alam niyang maraming festival ang isini-celebrate ng pamilya ni Devance dahil sa kultura ng ama nito. “Come, dinner must be ready.” Sabay nilang tinungo ang malawak na dining room naabutan nila roon si Xavier. “Where is Dexa?” tanong ni Devance sa bayaw nito. “She flew to India earlier to attend a bridal shower. She’ll be back after two days,” sagot ni Xavier. Habang kumukuha ng Chhoila, it was a spiced grilled buffalo meat. Devance was surprised. “Whoa, and she didn’t let you jo
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“WHAT the hell is the meaning of this?!” Triana was finally relieved. It was Dexa. Mukhang kadarating lang nito sa bahay mula sa airport dahil bihis na bihis pa ito. She still wore her smokey make-up and a vibrant red lipstick. Biglang tumigil sa ginagawa si Xavier at malakas itong itinulak ni Triana. Sandaling tumiim ang bagang ng lalaki. “Didi! Help me!” Mabilis na tumayo si Triana at patakbong kumapit sa babae para magpasaklolo. Hilam pa rin ng luha ang kanyang mata. Ngunit mas nagulat siya nang bigla nitong binaklas ang kamay niya at malakas siya na dumapi sa kanyang pisngi ang palad nito. “Why does my husband seem to be moaning on top of you? Are you enjoying it?” sarkastikong wika ni Dexa. “Didi!” Nanlalaki ang mata ni Triana na tiningnan ang kanyang hipag. Sapo niya ang pisnging sinampal nito. She was used to calling her Didi since it was a Nepali term for an older sister. “Do not call me that! I knew something was wrong when I saw my husband enter a different room.” Nagta
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KINABUKASAN nalaman ni Triana na wala na sa bahay ang mag-asawang Dexa at Xavier. Nakahinga naman siya nang maluwag nang ibalita iyon sa kanya ni Devance. She freshened up quickly. Itinuring na lang niyang isang masamang bangungot ang lahat. Malaki ang pasasalamat niya kay Devance dahil hindi siya nito iniwan. Takot na takot kasi siya kagabi at iniisip niyang baka balikan siya ni Xavier. “Are you ready?” tanong ni Devance nang pumasok ito sa loob ng kuwarto. At gaya ng nakasanayan ay galing ito sa swimming pool dahil nakatapi lang ito ng puting tuwalya. “I’ll have my tea.” Tipid siyang ngumiti at iniwas ang mata sa katawan nito, “Thanks about last night.” “Oh, don’t mention it. Let’s catch the flight at nine.” “A-About that, I think I changed my mind.” Nag-alangan siya biglang sabihin dito ang totoong rason. “But why?” His forehead creased. Alam niyang nag-aalala ito sa kalagayan niya kaya ito biglang nagdesisyon na umuwi sa Pilipinas. She cleared her throat. “Caleb called a few
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“DON’T you think it’s immature for you to do?” Hindi nakatiis na sita ni Austin kay Devance sa loob ng kuwarto katabi ng tinutuluyan nina Caleb at Triana. “Can’t you see it’s fun?” Devance clicked his tongue. He leaned his back on the cream-colored leather couch. Kanina pa niya pinagtitripan ang dalawa sa kabila. Gusto lang niyang mangulit dahil alam niya namang na-miss ng magkasintahan ang isa’t isa. Pinlano na niya ang mga gagawin kahit nasa eroplano pa lang sila kaya nakabili na siya ng bulaklak, at pagdating sa hotel tumawag siya sa room service para magbigay ng agahan sa katabing kuwarto. Giving this specific instruction and time intervals. Hindi naman kaila sa kanya na masyadong immature ang ginagawa niya. But he was enjoying it. He loved pissing her off. Natatawa na lang siya habang naiimagine ang inis na mukha ni Triana. He was just worried about what happened the other day. Bilib siya sa pagiging matapang nito dahil hindi ito nagmukmok at umastang tila walang nangyari. Pero
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MAGKASABAY na naghapunan sina Devance at Austin kasama ang tatlong babaeng turistang nakasabay nila sa tour sa Tiger’s Nest kanina. They learned that the girls were Australian. Mukhang palaban ang tatlo na tila ba naghihintay lang ng pagkakataon na yayain nila ni Austin na magkaroon ng privacy. “Aren’t you going to do something to disturb the couple again?” biglang tanong ni Austin habang kumakain. Nagsalita lang ito nang mag-excuse ang tatlong babae na pupunta sa ladies' room para mag-retouch. Nagkibit lang ng balikat si Devance. “Nope, I was just making fun earlier. I want to respect their privacy, as long as Tri is happy. She deserves it.” “I see,” tipid na wika ni Austin. “A lot of things happened when you’re away from home. Muntik na akong maging mamamatay tao.” Bahagyang napailing si Devance nang maalala ang gabing muntik nang mapahamak si Triana sa kamay ng kanyang bayaw. Biglang naging interesado si Austin. Hindi niya pa nababanggit dito ang mga nangyari. “Why, what happe
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