Ludwig's Pov I didn't expect what just happened a while ago. I just found my 370-inch television scattered in pieces on the floor. And I saw how Alexa's furious expressions turns to shocked and guilty because of what she did. I'm watching the video of us at the restaurant that became viral on the internet. Sinadya kong iutos kay Manang na papuntahin si Alexa sa kwarto ko, kapag dumating ito. My purpose was to tease and piss her off. Using the video. I'm not expecting her to go berserk. At hindi ko napaghandaan ang ginawa nito. Dinampot nito ang vase na malapit sa kinatatayuan niya saka ibinato sa tv. At sabay kaming napaawang ang bibig nang mabasag ang tv at ang vase. My TV cost a hundred thousand pesos, and my vase cost a million dollars. And she ruined it just like that. "B-bakit kasi pinapanood mo pa 'yung video na 'yon? P-pinabura ko na nga kay Tommy ang lahat ng copy no'n sa social media, eh. T-tapos may copy ka pa pala?" Al
Alexa's Pov Ilang araw ko ng iniiwasan si Ludwig kahit sa bahay. I'm making sure na tulog pa siya ay nakaalis na ako. Kaya naman mas inaagahan ko ang gising para maipaghanda siya ng almusal. Nagpapa-late rin ako ng uwi sa gabi. At sinisiguro ko na naka-locked ang kwarto ko kapag ako ang naunang umuwi sa bahay. Mabuti na lang at mukhang hectic ang schedule nito sa kompanya nila. Kaya wala itong oras na puntahan at bulabugin ako rito sa opisina. And why am I avoiding him? It's because, baka singilin niya ako bigla sa mga nabasag ko sa kwarto niya. Nakakaloka naman kasi, ano! Bakit kasi ganoon kalaki ang Tv niya? Ang mahal tuloy. Tapos iyong vase, ano ba ang mayroon doon? Bakit naman sobrang nakakalula ang presyo? Imagine. A million-dollar vase? Paano ko iyon mababayaran 'di ba? Hindi ako hihingi kay Lolo ng ganoon kalaking halaga. Kaya iniiwasan ko siya. Kahit na sinabi niya na hindi ko naman kailangang bayaran ang mga nabasag ko dahil mag-asawa kam
Alexa's Pov I already packed my things for my vacation on the Island. And I can't wait to see Mom and all the people living there. I missed them so much. I won't let Ludwig stop me from leaving. That's why I decided to leave while he was asleep. He always sleeps in after a long day, and it is past midnight. Siguro naman hindi siya magigising. I made sure, na hindi niya malalaman ang pag-alis ko. Kaya naman palihim kong pinag-booked ng tickets si Tommy for me. As I get out of bed, I take my phone out to call Mom and tell her that I'm ready to go to the airport. She answered immediately, which made me smile widely. "Hello, Alex," she says in a sweet voice, as always. "Kumusta, Anak?" Tanong ni Mama sa akin. "I'm doing good, Mama! I am finally going somewhere I've been dreaming about since I went here in Manila." Mama laughed at that statement. Mama lovingly remarked to me, "Sa wakas makakauwi ka na ulit dito, Alex. Mag-iingat ka, okay? I love you."
Ludwig's Pov Her reaction makes me laugh. I don't care if she's annoyed. I'm really looking forward to visiting the island, meeting her mother, and staying with her. Despite the fact that she does not want me to be there with her. She doesn't really have a choice. We're on the plane right now and will arrive on the island in an hour. "What are you laughing about?" Alexa asked me. She raises an eyebrow at me and I immediately feel like a kid being caught doing something bad. It's just that I can't help but laugh at her. She was ecstatic on her flight to Surigao, not realizing we were on the same plane. or, more precisely, she is unaware that I am accompanying her to their island in Surigao. This trip had been planned by her for months. I hadn't been invited by her, so I couldn't tell anyone else about this, and she didn't know I knew either. If she found it earlier that I already know about this, I won't be able to come with her. "Nothing," I say, lyi
Alexa's Pov Hanggang lumapag ang eroplano na sinasakyan namin sa airport ay hindi pa rin maipinta ang mukha ko. Akala ko pa naman nagtagumpay ako na takasan siya. Hindi naman pala. At ang ganda ng ngiti ng mokong. During the whole flight, wala siyang ginawa kung hindi ang inisin ako. Kung pwede lang talaga siyang itulak palabas ng eroplano ginawa ko na. I need to get some fresh air. But how could I breathe if this bastard was with me? I want to get away from him as much as possible. I needed to get away from the stress he was causing me. Pero hanggang sa Isla ay balak niya pa rin akong kunsumihin. But, come to think of it, It is my domain. Why would I let him ruin my holiday on our island? The very sight of him bothers me. The very concept of his being here with me was enough to wreck my peace of mind. But I won't let him win this time. So, I come up with an idea. Sisiguraduhin ko na hindi niya na ulit gugustuhin na sumama sa a
Alexa's Pov "May problema ba kayo ng asawa mo? Bakit parang pinagseselos mo siya?" Lucas queried, making me giggle. "Wala kaming problema. Ang sarap lang kasi niyang asarin." Mahinang hinampas ko sa likod si Lucas. Nakaangkas ako sa motor niya habang naiwan naman si Ludwig na sa tricycle ni Mang Kanor sasakay papunta sa bahay. "Hindi mo nasabi na kasama mo siyang uuwi rito. Nag-away ba kayo kaya bigla kang napauwi rito sa isla? Sinasaktan ka ba niya? Gusto mo turuan ko siya ng leksyon?" Sunod-sunod na tanong ni Lucas. Natawa naman ako. "Hindi niya ko sinasaktan noh! At saka alam na alam mo na kaya kong ipagtanggol ang sarili ko. Gusto ko lang talaga siyang pag-trip-an. Hindi ko nasabi na kasama ko siya sa paguwi ko rito kasi sinurpresa niya ako." Palusot ko na lang. Knowing Lucas, hindi siya papayag na maagrabyado ang malalapit na tao sa kaniya. Hindi ko pwedeng sabihin sa kababata ko ang rason sa likod ng pagpapakasal namin ni Ludwig. Hindi n
Ludwig's Pov She was having fun exacting revenge on me by doing such strange things to me, huh? Simply because I was new to the area. And I'm unfamiliar with their way of life here. First, she forced me to ride the tricycle. Because of my height and size, I can't even sit correctly. While she was riding her so-called childhood friend's big bike. Second, she seems to enjoy reminiscing about their childhood memories and how close they are. While we are having lunch. They are conversing as though I am not present. And I'm sure she did it on purpose to make me feel unwelcome. But I know how to win people's sympathies and take their hearts. And, as predicted, I now have them. First and foremost, Mang Kanor seemed to be grateful and happy with the pricey wristwatch I gave him. That one was a little pricey, but it's okay. I can replace it. Second, thankfully, I have a spare Rolex in my suitcase. So I handed it to Alexa's irritating childhood pal Lucas.
Alexa's Pov He truly knows how to wreck my mood. Parang sandali lang ako nagdiwang sa pang-aasar sa kaniya. Ako na naman ang nabubuwisit ngayon. It turns out na kakampi niya na ang lahat. I can't believe na ganoon niya kadaling nakuha ang loob ng mga tao rito. Including my Mom, na tuwang-tuwa sa mga pasalubong ni Ludwig sa kaniya. At ang damuho nanuhol ng mamahaling relo. Uto-uto naman ang kababata kong si Lucas. Plano ko pa naman na gamitin siya para maitchapuwera si Ludwig. Para maramdaman niya na hindi siya belong dito. Para bumalik na siya ng Manila. Pero mukhang hindi na mangyayari ang gusto ko. Hindi tuloy maipinta ang mukha ko hanggang ngayon. Lahat ng ganti ko sa kaniya nagagawan niya ng paraan para mabaliktad ang sitwasyon. Gaya na lang ngayon imbes na siya ang maasar ako ang naaasar. "Am I doing it right?" he said, smirking. Ang ganda ng ngiti ng mokong. Habang sinasabon ang mga plato. "'Di ba sabi ko unahin mo ang mga baso