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Author's POV:
Umuwi si Hannah sa bahay nila na na-ha-highblood pa rin. She can't imagine how she became instantly pissed because of Lio's behavior. Gusto niya talagang mag-dabog pero she's a composed woman even at home kaya tina-try niyang kumalma.
"Hannah!" Napalingon siya ng mapansin ang boses na tumawag sa kanya sa sala.
"Dad." Gulat na saad niya sa ama. It's Mr. Chu.
"Do you have some spare time. I have something to discuss with you." Saad nito na nakaupo sa sofa ng sala nila.
"What is it about Dad?" Tanong niya. Lumapit siya rito at naupo na rin. Hindi pa nagsalita ang ama niya, she saw the tea pot on the tea table kaya pinaglagyan niya ng tea ang ama sa tea cup nito and she handed it to him.
"Thank you." Saad ni Mr. Chu kay Hannah. "Hannah anak, you are almost at the point of finishing college. Alam mo namang nag-iisa lang kitang anak dib
continuation...Author's POV:Ilang oras na ang lumipas mula ng umuwi si Fernan sa bahay ng Dad niya. Maghahating gabi na at magkausap ngayon si Fernan at Kendra sa phone through video call."Babe! Are you sleepy?" Tanong ni Fernan kay Kendra, umiling si Kendra as a NO!"I am always awake just by seeing your face." Saad ni Kendra. Napatawa naman si Fernan."What good deed did I ever do to deserve you?" Saad ni Fernan."Are you kidding me? I supposed to ask you that. Pinagdadasal kita ng isang taon bago ka binigay sa akin ng Maykapal." Saad ni Kendra."I miss you Babe. Not seeing you for a day makes me feel sad." Fernan sweetly said those words, habang nakatingin kay Kendra sa phone screen nito."Bolero! By the way kumusta yung lakad mo kanina?" Tanong ni Kendra. Napatingin si Fernan sa family picture nila na nasa bedside table niya. He bite his low
continuation.....Lia’s POV:Maghahating gabi na, still hindi parin ako makatulog. My heart is full of sadness. Oo hindi parin ako maka-get-over sa nangyari kanina. I was expecting things I know na Malabo namang mangyari. Dumagdag pa si Ethan, he has been silent through out the ride going back home. I took my phone. Naisip kong I message si Ethan.“(*Love, are you still up?*)” “(*I can’t sleep.*)” I sent those two messages to Ethan.“(*hhmm?*)” “(*You go sleep*)” I got those two replies from him.I frowned, hindi naman siya ganoon magreply, galit ba siya? Saan naman siya magagalit? I threw my phone on my bed and decided to go out of my room to get a glass of water. Dumiritso ako sa kitchen at naabutan ko si Kuya Lio na umiinom rin ng tubig.“You want water?” Tanong niya, tumango ako, wala akong ganang m
continuation...Lia's POV:I get inside my room. I helplessly lay on my bed. i can feel the burn out already. My back is even feeling the pain it can be triggered when I get stressed due to a certain reaction from a trauma before due to the accident. I looked at Ethan and my picture from our wedding.“Do you really love me? Or you were just obliged because you thought – you thought I can get pregnant?” I'm conscious but unconsciously tears fell from my eyes.I couldn't help it and I want too cool down so I decided to take a shower.---Nahimasmasan ako ng konti. I cry it all under the shower. I took my pain reliever before laying to bed. Nagbitaw ako ng malalim na hinga before I closed my eyes. Still after an hour of crying under the shower I can still feel my tears falling unto the bed sheets. I wiped my tears. Sinubsob ko ang sarili ko sa kumot. I know I am a cry baby but
continuation...Author’s POV:Nag-iisang naglakad si Bella sa hallway patungo sa department niya which is the Business Department. Bago pa man ang Department niya ay madadaanan niya ang building ng Social Science Department nakita niya ang familiar na lalaki, yung na encounter niya one time na nag-abot sa kanya ng bottled water at panyo sa parking lot and the same man na nakabangga niya sa Restaurant.She is thankful with him since aside from his brother no one comforted him throughout her life. Lalapitan na sana niya ito para magpakilala but then she saw a woman na lumapit dito, she don’t know her name but she’s familiar as she might have seen here somewhere in the campus or she could be her schoolmate before, it’s Kendra.“Babe!” Saad ni Kendra sabay siksik ng braso niya sa braso ni Fernan.“You look so happy?” Saad ni Fernan sabay kuha
continuation....Author’s POV:Uwian na ng ibang students sa Campus. Naglalakad si Ethan at Lia patungo sa parking lot ng maka-receive ng message si Ethan. After reading the message Ethan called Lia's attention as they keep on walking.“Love!" Tawag niya kay Lia, he used to call her by her name at school but if no one is watching he loves to call her the way he wants. Nauna kasi si Lia ng ilang steps sa kanya. napalingon naman si Lia, waiting for what he will say. "I was called by the Students Council Adviser for the upcoming school event. I was asked to get the copy of the program flow and checked it this night.” Ethan said to Lia.“Sure you go ahead. Mag-aantay na lang ako sa sasakyan.” Saad naman ni Lia. Ngumiti si Ethan sabay lapit sa kanya as he caressed Lia’s hair. Dumistansya naman si Lia.“Hey! Baka may makakita sa atin.” Lia said while
continuation...Author's POV:Sa kabilang banda naman ay nagkaroon ng mid year meeting ang Luna Real Estate and The zodiac Corporation bago pa man ang second quarter agenda. They discuss about the current status of the business after almost two moths from the actual merging date. They usually do such type of meetings for transparency."This is the current data from this years monthly net income. As you can see it rises up to 25% than the last quarter's profit just a month and few weeks after merging the business with the Lee“ Said by the employee who presented the data.“Would that percentage will still rise up in the future like how it is now?” Tanong ng isa sa mga BOD.“It is anticipated to be more than the 25% increase for the second quarter, we haven't reached August, yet we got the 25% already so it will increase.” Arnulfo replied.&
continuation...Author's POV:Sa kabilang banda naman ay magkasama sa isang dinner si Arnulfo, Harold at Mr. Chu."So how was the meeting earlier Arnulfo?" Tanong ni Harold sa kaibigan while he pour some wine on each of their glasses."Well all good. I was thankful, though there is a pressure from the BOD but I can say my son is doing great in helping me." He proudly said."Lio is a reliable one though." Harold complimented."I'm so happy for the two of you. By the way Arnulfo is someone selling their shares in your company, I would like to see and take part of it." Mr. Chu said, he's quite interested."I'll tell you when there is." Saad ni Arnulfo in a humble way."Woah! Seeing how your business grow --" Harold talks as he looks at Arnulfo but shifted gaze to Mr. Chu. "I think you have to wait a little more time if someone will sell their part. Mahirap bumili
continuation...Author's POV:It’s Saturday today. Matyagang inaantay ni Lia si Kendra at Gab dahil nga naka-schedule sila to hang out. Hindi na nag-paalam si Lia kay Ethan sa lakad niya ngayong araw since sa naa-alala niya pumayag naman ito nung time na humihingi ng permiso si Kendra na isama siya.Maaga naman kasing umalis sa bahay nila si Ethan dahil sa importanteng lakad nito kasama si Harold at Edward, maliban sa usual morning greetings nila ay hindi na ito inabala pa ni Lia.“Lia!” She turned around from where the voice is coming from.“Kuya Gab!” Bati ni Lia kay Gab nang makita niya ito 'di kalayuan. Then, she shortly waved her hand from the excitement of meeting him after quite a while. Tumakbo si Lia palapit kay Gab.“Lia don’t run.” Sigaw ni Gab, but the happiness upon meeting her is visible on his face.