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Few minutes after Grazziena and Lumaro left the University gate, Governor Draeko’s car arrived. Governor Draeko tried calling Grazziena but her mobile phone just kept on ringing. Draeko’s forehead furrowed. He waited for another fifteen minutes but no Grazziena went out of the University’s gate.
Somewhat irritated, Governor Draeko instructed his driver to just bring him home but eventually, he changed his mind. His mind suddenly wondered why Grazziena was not answering him.
“Made a U-turn; bring me to Grazziena’s house.” Governor Draeko suddenly instructed his driver. He became worried thinking that there might be something wrong with Grazziena. He knew there will be a risk that their relationship might be exposed if he will come to her house and face her parents, but his primordial consideration now is to make sure that she is fine.
At this moment; Grazziena and Lumaro are eating the snacks served by Aling Lumen while having a serious conversation.
I Grazziena cleared her throat and smiled at Governor Draeko then looked at Lumaro. “Lumaro this is Governor Draeko, my boyfriend and Sweetheart, this is Lumaro, a friend.”Governor Draeko looked at Lumaro and offered his hand for a handshake. Lumaro stood up with a nonchalant expression and accepted the handshake offered by Governor Draeko. "So, this is the Governor of this province?" Lumaro thought while having a handshake with the Governor.The two men looked at each other, both with assessing looks.Grazziena cleared her throat again. “Sweety, Lumaro, excused me, I will just prepare a coffee.”Governor Draeko nodded, smiling at her but Lumaro just nodded with an unfathomable expression.Governor Draeko took his seat and then glanced at Lumaro. “So Lumaro, you are just new here in Albaya?”“Yes, I am just here for a visit,” Lumaro replied while giving Governor Draeko an assessing look.“You have relatives here?” Gov
I When Governor Draeko arrived in his mansion, he was surprised to see Mariella waiting for him in his mansion’s living room.“Mariella, why are you here? Did your father sent you here?” Governor Draeko asked the woman, furrowing.Mariella cleared her throat first before speaking. “Nope, I came here not because of my father.”Governor Draeko furrowed more. “So, what about Mariella? Why are you here?”“I need to tell you something,” Mariella replied with seriousness in her expression.“Regarding what?” he made sure that his voice would sound tired and disinterested.“Regarding your darling Grazziena Governor Draeko,” Mariella's voice sounds to have such mystery, to which she even coupled it with a mischievous smile.Governor Draeko however just raised his right brow at her. “What about Grazziena? Be straight to the point Mariella. I am tired and I wanted to rest. So, if this is mere gossip, I don’t want to hear it.”Some
I Unknown to Grazziena, Lumaro the next day, visited Governor Draeko in his office; he has something in his mind, something that will blow the mind of his rival in the heart of Grazziena.Cynthia, Governor Draeko’s Assistant was amazed to see a Greek God look-alike man, in front of her asking if Governor Draeko is inside his office and if he will be allowed to speak with him.“Miss, can I speak with Governor Draeko please?” Lumaro repeated his query to Cynthia, smiling.“Oh, I’m sorry; please let me check first. May I know your name please,” Cynthia replied as if awakened from a deep sleep.Lumaro smiled. “Please tell your kind Governor, it is Lumaro; he knows me.”Cynthia nodded to Lumaro as if mesmerized. She stood up and knocked on to Governor Draeko’s room.“Come in Cynthia.” The Governor said when he heard the knocked and saw Cynthia’s face popped-up from the door.“Governor Draeko, someone is looking for you. He said you
IGovernor Draeko felt his heart dribbling like thunder. “Who is Grazziena?” he thought. He felt too confused now.Lumaro went out of the Provincial Hall feeling triumphant. He is confident that once Governor Draeko saw Grazziena shifted into her wolf form; he will faint in fear and he will run away from Grazziena; then Grazziena will come to him. He will accept her and take care of her like he is his knight in shining armor; then he will bring her to Mt. Reveree. "So easy to have you now Grazziena," he murmured with shining eyes.On one hand, Grazziena has a heart-to-heart talk with her known parents; Aling Lumen and Mang Ruben. She needs to explain to them everything because she does not want them to feel betrayed.“Papang and Mamang, I am sorry if I have not told you earlier about me having a romantic relationship now with Governor Draeko; I was trying to find the opportune time to tell you.” Grazziena looked down, too ashamed to even look directly int
IGrazziena got her mobile phone and dialed Governor Draeko’s number. She needs to see him now. While his phone was ringing; her heart was beating fast.“Hi Sweetheart, what’s up?” a not-so-jolly voice of Draeko answered the call of Grazziena.“Are you busy? Can I come and see you?” Grazziena asked with her voice shaking.Governor Draeko could feel the sadness in Grazziena’s voice and his heart is melting. He missed her; he missed her jolly Grazziena. “Of course Sweety, I will always have time for you. I will wait for you here in the office now.”“Thank you. See you in a while.” She was about to cut her call but she heard Draeko whispered.“Grazziena, I love you.” Governor Draeko gently said.“Draeko, I love you more, from the bottom of my heart, I love you.” Grazziena cut her call before he would notice and hear her crying.Draeko looked at his phone and made a deep breath. Whatever it is that their relationship is going throu
I Lumaro woke up with a growling stomach. He checked on the clock hanging on the wall and was mystified to learn that it is almost one o’clock in the afternoon. Leslie has been awakened also and like Lumaro, her eyes grew wide as she saw the time. They looked at each other, both unable to utter any word. They both felt tongue-tied. Leslie jumped down from the bed and quickly picked up her clothes that were scattered on the floor. After dressing, she walked out of Lumaro’s room still not muttering any word. She left Lumaro, who remained silent and dumbfounded. Leslie ran into the corridor of the Triple K Hotel with tears rushing down her face. How a fool she could get to entrust her innocence to Lumaro who she knows did not even want her because he is crazy to get and be with Grazziena.“Lumaro, chase our mate!” It was Lumao who ordered Lumaro but the latter shook his head.“How many times will I tell you Lumao that Leslie is not our mate
IBy eight o’clock in the evening; Governor Draeko and Grazziena have been served by the mansion’s Mayordoma with all of Grazziena’s favorite dishes, from seafood to chicken plus her favorite avocado flavored ice cream as a dessert.Grazziena wanted to laugh; she is like a prisoner who is about to be taking her last supper before she will take her seat on the electric chair for her execution. Yes, it is as if, her heart will be electrified because she knew, losing Draeko might be the death of her heart; the death of her as a whole.Grazziena glanced at the food on the table but she could not start to eat.“Sweetheart, don’t you like the food? They are all your favorites right?” Draeko asked worriedly.Grazziena nodded. “They are all my favorites Draeko; it is not about the food. Don’t mind me.”
IDraeko was not able to move; he could not comprehend yet what just happened. He was so shocked. Grazziena just disappeared when that flashing ray of light subsided and suddenly a sluggish, yellowish, dirty, full of lice, ugly werewolfappeared in front of him; looking into his eyes intently while wiggling its tail.Draeko’s knees weakened. “Where is my Grazziena?” he asked and became frantic, thinking that something wrong happened to Grazziena.Grazziena in her wolf form, who is now Grella, moved and kick gently her clothes which have been ripped off when she shifted. She was trying to let Draeko understand that she is Grazziena.Draeko is still standing, looking at the wolf in front of him. Suddenly fear crept through his face then anger and Grazziena and Grella saw everything.Grazziena’s and Grella’s hope disappeared upon s