Liam's Apartment
After they registered their marriage certificate, Liam drove her home.
Matapos nitong i-park ang sasakyan sa gilid ng daan ay tumingin ito kay Natasha.
"Pack all your things that are only important." wika ni Liam.
"H-huh?" nagtatakang napatingin si Natasha rito.
"What? Are you not moving in my place?"
Natasha suddenly gets what he means. "Oh, okay." Saka niya inalis ang nakakabit na seatbelt sa kanyang katawan.
"You don't have to pack all your clothes," then tinitigan nito ang kabuoan ni Natasha. "Grandpa will question me if I will not treat you as one of the Cameron."
Napatingin si Natasha sa kanyang suot na damit. Then she realized that she's not as presentable as her mother-in-law. Dahil ang ina nito na si Linda ay elegante at presentable ang personalidad nito.
"Today, I invited a stylish expert to change the style of your closet. Maya maya darating na siya sa bahay."
Napalunok si Natasha at nakaramdam siya ng pangliit sa kanyang sarili. "Okay." tanging nasagot niya rito sa kabila ng kanyang nararamdaman.
Liam mockingly smirks. "Now that you have finally reached your goal, you better do whatever you want dahil may hangganan ang lahat." ang makahulugang wika ni Liam sa kanya.
Biglang napahinto si Natasha sa kanyang pagbaba ng sasakyan nito at saka niya ito nilingon.
"W-what do you mean?"
"Your title. Is it what you ever wanted? Now that it's finally yours for 2 years, well I must say... do whatever you want with my name and money." he sneered.
Naikuyom ni Natasha ang kanyang kamao sa sinabi nito at mas kumunot ang noo niya itong tinitigan.
"Liam, let me remind you. I only agree with this for grandpa. Huwag kang magalala dahil sa loob ng dalawang taon na kasunduan nating ito ay hinding hindi ko dudungisan ang pangalan mo! Lalo na ang lustayin ang pera mo. Also, I will find work and earn my money. Your money is yours, I don't need it and anything from you. Malaki lang talaga ang utang na loob ko kay Grandpa Mario kaya pinasok ko ang sitwasyong nating ito. And I promise, I will not ask for your money or your help." mahabang litanya ni Natasha bago pa siya bumaba sa sasakyan nito.
Liam was left alone in the car. His eyes glared at the woman's back entering the house.
"H-huh, you must be kidding me, Natasha." he sneered.
***
When Natasha gets inside the house, agad tumulo ang mumunting luha niya.
Hindi niya maintindihan kung anong galit ang mayroon si Liam para sa kanya. She can tell that Liam feels disgusted with her. Hindi niya alam kung bakit nasasabi nito ang mga iyon sa kanya.
Agad pinahid ni Natasha ang namamalisbis na luha sa kanyang mga mata at saka siya pumasok sa kanyang silid.
Naluluhang nag eempake si Natasha. Kaunting kagamitan lang ang dinala niya at iyon ay mga disenteng mga damit lang niya.
Napatingin si Natasha sa picture frame niya kasama ang kanyang lolo at lola niya. Inabot niya iyon at malungkot na hinaplos ng kanyang palad.
"Lolo, lola... Hindi ko akalain na darating ang araw na maghihiwalay tayong tatlo. Please, lolo, guide me especially si lola na nasa probinsya na sa ngayon. Huwag kang magalala lolo, kakayanin ko ang buhay na pinasok ko ngayon. I know and I'm sure that Liam is a good person. He will take care of me, and as his wife I will also take care of him." tanging naibulong na lang ni Natasha habang niyakap niya ng mahigpit sa huling sandali ang picture frame na iyon.
Natasha also packs and brings with her those important papers. Lalo at sa isang araw ay maghahanap na siya ng trabaho.
Alam niyang kaya siyang buhayin at suportahan ni Liam, but Natasha is ashamed to depend on her life with him. She promised him to earn her own money for herself, at paninindigan niya iyon.
Tahimik na hinihila ni Natasha ang maleta niya palabas ng bakuran ng bahay nila.
Pagkalagay niya sa compartment ng kotse nito ang kanyang bagahe ay muli siyang umupo sa harap ng sasakyan.
She was silent and she avoided looking at him. Naramdaman naman iyon ni Liam. Napansin rin nito ang pamumula ng bahagya ng mata niya.
Somehow, Liam is a bit guilty. He was guilty because of his harsh treatment of her.
Tahimik na lang din siyang nagmamaneho sa gitna ng kanilang byahe.
When the car finally parked at the high-end luxurious private apartment, Liam cleared his throat.
"This is my place. We will live here." ang pagbibigay alam nito.
The place is very elegant. Kitang kita na tanging mayayaman na tao lang ang nakakakuha ng bahay sa townhouse apartment na iyon.
Hindi kalakihan ang mga townhouse sa loob ng resident area doon, but Natasha was sure that that place is very peaceful, clean, nice and perfect. Gandang ganda siya at agad nagustuhan niya ang buong paligid.
Pagkababa nila ng kotse ay agad may sumalubong sa kanila na isang lalaki na naka office suit.
"Good morning Mr. And Mrs. Cameron," ang nakayukong pagbati nito.
Natasha was taken aback. She was confused; why did that man address her as the wife of Liam?
Seryosong tumango si Liam rito at saka sumulyap sa kanya.
"This is my assistant, Willy." wika nito.
Natasha nodded slightly. "Hello, Willy."
"Get her luggage in the compartment." utos ni Liam rito.
"Yes, Sir. Um, Sir... nasa loob na ng apartment niyo ang stylish expert. They are waiting."
Seryosong tango lang ang tugon ni Liam rito.
As soon as they entered the apartment, the stylish warmly greeted them.
Nakita agad ni Natasha ang napakaraming mga damit na naka-hanger. Iba't ibang klase ang mga iyon. There are simple and elegant gowns. Outdoor outfits, pants, shirt, casual dresses, house clothes, and also sleeping outfits.
"Give all the dresses and clothes that fit her. Also, do it every other end of the month."
"Yes, Mr. Cameron."
Natasha was shocked. Hindi pa siya nakakapagsalita nang umalis na si Liam sa kanilang harapan. Naramdaman na lang niya na hinila na siya ng stylish expert upang pilian ng mga damit na babagay sa kanya.
Her Match"I'm done. Um, sorry. My boyfriend is just asking me about my situation here right now." Arian said with a sweet tone.'Who cares! Hmph!!!' Natasha wanted to reply but only nodded without expression. She was really annoyed with Arian's provocative behavior."Eh, Ma'am Ruby, can I go out early for lunch break? Mr. Cameron is asking me for lunch. She asked me na ipaalam ako sa iyo. Is it okay?""No problem. You can go and also if you want— you can come back and start tomorrow. Since, may meeting rin ako ngayon till 3 pm. We can't start discussing with Natasha tomorrow.""Oh, thank you so much Ma'am Ruby."***Natasha led Arian to her office. Hindi iyon kalayuan sa opisina niya.Natasha was serious when she talked as she opened the door of Arian's office. Arian is also serious but from time to time she was secretly observing Natasha on the edge of her eyes."Thanks, Ms. Natasha," Arian said then smirked.Pumasok ang dalawa sa loob ng opisina.When Natasha was done with it she c
ObserveRuby, Arian and Natasha finally walked out of the ceo office.Ruby looks very glad at Arian's arrival for the collaboration with their company. She was very satisfied iyon ay dahil kilalang designer si Arian sa ibang bansa. Matunog na rin ang pangalan nito sa mundo ng designing industry katulad ng pangalan ng misteryosong si Endi."Ms. Arian, I hope you can get along with us. Oh, I heard that you are a bit popular abroad. For sure magiging isa sa pinakatatak ang incoming fashion event na ito." Hindi pa rin mapigilan ni Ruby ang kanyang sarili na ipahiwatig ang kanyang pagkagalak rito.Arian humbly smiles for the praises she received that time from the head of the D.L designer. She was thrilled because she achieved one of her goals. Iyon ay kunin ang loob ng head designer ng D.L Fashion."Thanks, but Endi is more outstanding than me, Ma'am Ruby. Her name is very popular and outstanding from local to abroad. Marami pa akong pagdadaanan bago ko pa marating ang narating ng pangala
DisappointedEveryone looked at the woman who stepped inside, dressed in sophisticated attire, in the CEO's office.Natasha also glanced at her. Her finger digs tightly inside her palm. Hindi niya alintana ang matutulis na kuko na nakabaon sa kanyang kamay.Arian Rosales warmly smiles while greeting and shaking hands with Davis and Rahna.Davis simply nods, and Rahna smiles slightly, but it's not a smile at all.Then Arian finally ran her eyes to Liam's direction. Her eyes were sparkling, and a very sweet smile was on her face."Hey, Liam, good morning." Arian even strode in front of Liam, and without hesitation, she tiptoed a little and kissed Liam's cheeks.Liam didn't expect Arian to greet him with a kiss. Huli na upang umurong siya. He gritted his teeth while simply peeking at Natasha's furrowed eyebrows."Hmm," Liam simply nodded at Arian with a serious expression.Natasha frowned slightly and simply avoided that scene. She has an unspeakably expression on her face at that moment,
Teasing"Y-yes. Eh... do you know her, Nat?" ang nagtatakang tanong ni Rahna kay Natasha.Rahna saw a bit of disappointment on Natasha's expression, ngunit agad naman inalis ni Natasha ang ekspresyon na iyon.Natasha cleared her throat in a bit and she nodded slightly as she smiled. "Um, yup. I know her. I think... she is related to Mr. Cameron," napasulyap ng bahagya si Natasha kay Liam. "Am I right, Sir?" lakas loon na tanong ni Natasha kay Liam.Liam pursed his lips while staring seriously at Natasha. Maya-maya ay tumango ito ng bahagya."A bit." Sagot ni Liam habang mariing nakatitig kay Natasha.Natasha's heart pained slightly. She wanted to mock him and tell him that he really was heartless. Delivering that woman in the same company as his kept wife.'Huh! Liam, you are such an asshole!' Natasha thought to herself.Rahna narrowed her eyes. Nakikiramdam siya sa dalalawa na nasa harapan nila ng kanyang asawa na si Davis. Si Davis rin ay bahagyang napansin ang pagtitig ng matiim ni
RepresentativeNatasha comes back to the office after her three days of sick leave.Tuwang tuwa naman ang kasamahan niya sa Design Department lalo na si Roda at Sania na malapit niyang mga kaibigan."Nat... long time no see. Ah... I really miss you a lot!" Sania said hugging Natasha."Me too; I miss you very, very much!" Roda also embraced Natasha.Natasha smiles at them and also reciprocates their embrace. "I also miss the two of you.""Our days are boring without you. Ano ba ang nangyari at tatlong araw ka talaga nag emergency leave?" Sania asked as they got into Natasha's office work room."Saan ka ba nagpunta?" Rona also questions her.Natasha sighed and placed her thing in the table saka niya hinarap ang mga ito. Also, Natasha didn't forget to avoid her wrist into their eyes.Hindi naman siya kinakabahan na makita ng mga ito ang kanyang sugat sa pulsuhan, since bahagya ng naghihilom ang kanyang sugat roon. Thanks to her doctor for giving her a very effective ointment for the scars
CompromisedThe next morning,Natasha woke up feeling refreshed. She stretched out and frowned a bit.'Why did I feel Liam sleep beside me last night?' Natasha thought and observed the bedside.'Hmm...'Natasha ignored it and she dawned on her deep thoughts."You will live here, you sell it yourself, or I'll destroy it immediately the day you leave the house! You chose these three options."Liam's words last night are still on her mind. Iyon ang nakatulugan niya kagabi habang nagiisip kung saan siya sa tatlo."I will live here? But I have my pride. Ayokong tumanggap ng kahit ano mula sa kanya!""But if I didn't want to stay and accept it, should I sell it?" Napatingin si Natasha sa buong master bedroom. "No. This house belongs to her and mine. Where is my heart to sell it just like that?""Destroy it? It's a big waste of money!"Natasha shook her head.Bumangon na siya at agad pumasok ng banyo.Natasha quickly took a shower. She only wears a simple house dress.Wala pa rin siyang pasok