LOGINODESSA’S BODY STIFFENED, but she quickly found a reasonable explanation from Fae. “Yes, that's true. Alam kong marami siyang ari-arian, at magiging napakahirap kung hahatiin ang mga ito sa inyong dalawa.”Fae was speechless for a moment. Akala ni Odessa, tumanggi si Jago dahil sa isyu ng paghahati nila ng mga asset nito?In Felicity’s previous life, Jago had also filed for an annulment, but Fae delayed and refused in various ways. Later, Jago was willing to give me so many shares, as long as she signed the agreement. Hindi pa nakikita ni Odessa ang Jago na nababaliw sa kanya noong nakaraang buhay ni Felicity, kaya naman natural lang na hindi niya maintindihan ang lahat ng iyon.“Think what you want. Now your family doesn't agree, my in-laws don't agree, you and Jago can do whatever you want, pero masasabi ko nang malinaw sa iyo na hindi na ako maaaring maghain muli ng annulment lawsuit sa loob ng anim na buwan p
HINDI NAGSALITA AT kumibo si Felicity, tumingin lang siya kay Odessa. Her small face, barely the size of a palm, was even thinner, and her eyes weren't as bright and clear as when they first met. Bahagyang bagsak ang mga balikat niya, and even her white cashmere coat couldn't hide her thinness. Bago pumasok si Felicity sa coffee shop, maingat niyang nilagyan ng matingkad na pulang lipstick ang labi. She's been in a good mood these past few days, sleeping well, so her complexion was radiant, and she looked fresh and full of energy.Unconsciously, it seemed as if Odessa and Fae had switched roles. She had become the humble woman wasting her life for love, and Fae had become the detached observer, unmoved by the pain.“Odessa, bakit mo sinabi kay Jago na pinapunta ko ang biyenan kong babae sa iyo?” Felicity finally spoke after a long silence.“A-Ate Fae…”Odessa was startled, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes as she avoided her
MALI ANG ANAK niya, at hindi siya maaaring maging ganap na magmalaki sa sarili niya. Sa katunayan nahihiya ang Ginang sa dating amo. Nanatiling tahimik si Felicity sa hiling nito. “Ano ang gusto mo pang pag-usapan, Manang Evee? Inamin na sa akin ni Odessa na gusto niya ang asawa ko, at gusto rin siya ni Jago. Why don't they try to get their families' approval and then be together? Di po ba?”“Hindi ako payag!” Manang Evee became agitated. “Hintayin nila akong mamatay!”Manang Evee had witnessed Jago and her being together, and even got herbal medicine for them to help them conceive. Now Odessa is being insulted online by a bunch of people; as her mother, she definitely can't accept it.This attitude is probably much more intense than in Felicity’s previous life. Fae patient groundwork had finally worked.“Manang Evee, matters of the heart can't be forced. Mahal nila ang isa't isa. Ano ang magagawa natin? Wala nam
FELICITY’S UNCLE LIVES abroad most of the time, running a company, but mainly in the international market, and only comes back at the end of the year or start of another year. “Parang mas gumanda yata itong si Felicity ngayon. Medyo tumaba na siya eh. Bagay.” Felicity's uncle praised her upon seeing her. “Hello po, Tito!” Felicity happily ran over and hugged her uncle's family when she saw them. Ngumiti lang ang kanyang tiyahin. “Felicity really is prettier, a real beauty!” “Tita, hindi naman. Gaya pa rin ako ng dati.”At para baguhin ang topic, tinanong na niya ang pinsan niyang hindi nila kasama ngayon.“Naku, busy ang pinsan mo. He opened a branch office this year, and the company was busy at the end of the year, next na lang daw siya uuwi ng Pilipinas kapag di gaanong busy.”Felicity's father interjected. “Oh wow, napakagaling na
BAGAY NA HINDI na kinakaya ni Jago dahil lantaran na siyang pinapamigay ng asawa. Hindi niya maintindihan kung ano ang nakain nito at ganun kung umakto. Isa pa, hindi ba at patay na patay ito sa kanya? Bakit pinapamigay siya? Palaisipan din ito sa kanya. “As for my parents, I’ll persuade them. Before my father retires, he won’t hold up any of your projects for personal reasons. Don’t worry.” Felicity spoke sincerely, wanting to give their ten-year relationship a dignified end. If Jago agreed now, even if the lawsuit was dropped, they could have a peaceful separation. But Jago's eyes grew increasingly menacing, as if a storm was brewing. Before Felicity could talk again, dumadagundong na siyang sumigaw. “Tama na, Felicity!”Felicity swallowed the rest of her words. “Are you sure you want an annulment? You said you’ve loved me for ten years. Can you really let go? Kaya mong pakawalan ako, ha?!”
BUMIGAT ANG PAGHINGA ni Jago, marahil ay galit ito sa kanya, ngunit hindi pa malinaw kung galit ba talaga siya dahil nagsampa ng kaso si Felicity o dahil binawi nito ang kaso. Felicity thought Jago was about to lose his temper too. “The matter of my mother looking for Odessa before was a misunderstanding. I checked, and it has nothing to do with you, Feli.”Natameme doon si Fae. Hindi iyon ang kanyang inaasahan na sasabihin ng asawa eh.“Narito ako sa villa natin, pumunta ka dito at mag-usap tayo ng maayos sa personal. Or tell me your address, and I'll come over.”Ibig sabihin lang alam na ni Jago na lumayas siya at hindi makapaniwala si Fae na kalmado. Sa taranta ni Fae, pinatay niya ang tawag. Hindi siya hibang para makipag-usap sa asawa. Baka mamaya patibong lang ang lahat. Saka bakit niya papapuntahin dito ang asawa?“Malamang inuuto lang niya ako.”But Felicity underestimated Jago’s abilities.
BAGO PA MAN makahuma si Maya, Fae turned and went to the bar, ordered a cocktail drink, downed most of it in one gulp, and then, fueled by the restless energy in her chest, walked towards the stage. “Ahh, kaibigan ko iyan!” malakas na palakpak ni Maya na para bang maririnig ang boses niya sa maing
LIA QUICKLY COVERED covered her mouth. Mayroon ng napagtanto. “Well, if there's anything I can help you with, feel free to ask.” sambit ni Ryan na nakabaling na ang tingin kay Fae. Tumango lang si Fae na sumenyas ng makakaalis na doon ang lalaki. “Sure, sige na bumalik ka na sa pwesto mo. Alam k
AFTER THE DRIVER sent her mother away, Felicity sat alone in the living room in a daze. Fae didn't know what Manang Evee was doing now. Masasabi niyang medyo napalapit na siya sa matanda na kada dating niya ng villa, sasalubong na ito agad. Naninibago siya na sa araw na iyon, walang Manang Evee na
KUNG MAGPAPATULOY IYON, sa palagay ni Fae the media will soon be reporting that the CEO of El Gueco Group has retired from his life of crime and returned to his family. Tinitigan ni Jago ang asawa, matalim na ang mga tingin nito sa kanya. Nagkunwari naman si Fae na hindi ito nakita at yumuko para t







