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CHAPTER 21
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A mestizo guy stands in front of me. Extremely with mixed-European blood, six feet tall, and with this Olympian figure. His textured modern quiff hairstyle is in an ash brown color. He has sparkling aquamarine eyes that make him very enticing.“T-Throne?!”Hindi ko maiwasang mapaatras habang kinokompirma nang aking isipan na siya talaga itong hindi inaasahan kong bisita.Ngumisi lang siya sa akin na tila ba nang-aasar. “Sokarisménos?” (Shocked?)My fear started to creep me out.Damn it! Why is he here?He was leaning on the frame of the door while his hands are on his pants' pocket. Ilang beses akong napamura sa isip dahil sa presensya niya. Nawala na ang ngisi niya at maingat na tinulak ang pinto para ipahiwatig na papasukin ko siya.“Ti káneis edó? Póte éftases?” (What are you doing here? When did you arrive?) Sunud-sunod na tanong ko.He shrugged his shoulder as he made his way on the couch. “Ísos mia ekdromí gia na do tin ypérochi xadérfi mou edó?” (Perhaps a side trip to see my l
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“I know you're pregnant,” walang kagatol-gatol na saad ni Throne.What he said made me feel like I was having a sudden heart attack. It was not a query, a questionable assertion, or an allegation. His words are completely truthful.My knees began to weaken, so I gripped the end of the sink to keep from falling over. I'm not sure how he found out about my pregnancy. Now that Throne knows about it, I can't help but worry that he'll tell Bryce.Pero paano niya nalaman? Nagkita ba sila ni Khyfer? Pina-imbestigahan ba niya ako?Nanatili ako sa kinatatayuan ko nang bigla siyang lumapit sa akin at sa isang iglap ang mga bisig niya ay nakayakap na sa akin.In the end, I closed my eyes and let the tears I had been repressing to spill forth. My brain has become one with all of my anxieties and disappointments. I became frustrated and tense as a result. I experience things quite swiftly. When I last discovered I was pregnant, Khyfer arrived, and my cousin is now aware of my secret.Lumayo ako na
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Naisipan kong sumabay kay Throne papunta sa Villa Solandis ngayong araw dahil wala naman akong ginagawa sa bahay. Doon na rin ako matutulog kahit ngayong gabi lang. Hindi naman ako nag-aalala dahil mga kasambahay lang ang naroon pati ang isa sa mga driver ng mansyon.Since Bryce and I graduated from college, I decided to live independently same as with Geordane. She was the daughter of Mommy's personal assistant at the time, and when Geordane's mother died of cancer, Grandpa took her in as well, so we became great friends, and I consider her a sister given that we grew up together.Ngayon, ang kapatid ko lang ang nakatira sa Villa dahil si Geordane ay nakabili ng property sa Taguig, at ako dito sa Proscenium. Si Lolo kasi ay namamalagi muna sa Greece.I made a quick pack-up earlier. Hindi na ako nagdala ng damit dahil meron naman ako doon.“Let's go?” untag ko kay Throne nang masigurado kong ayos na ang lahat dito sa unit ko.Napangisi pa siya at napatingin sa maliit na traveling bag
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“Miss Montreal, ano po ang masasabi n'yo sa naging pahayag ni Giselle Jimenez tungkol sa pagkansela ng kasalan nila ng kapatid n'yo?”“Totoo ba ang chismis na may ibang babae ang kapatid ninyo?”“Kaya ba wala siya rito sa bansa ay dahil tinatakasan niya ang kasal nila ni Giselle?”Damn! They almost harassed me.“I don't know what you are talking about. S-Sorry!” I said.Iniiwas ko ang sarili ko sa kanila. Ayokong makalapit sila lalo na sa akin dahil baka mapano ako at ang anak ko. Tumingin ako kay Throne at tila alam niya ang ibig sabihin ng tingin na iyon.Mabilis itong pumunta ito sa harapan ko at iniharang ang sarili para sa akin. Medyo nagulat naman ang lahat sa pagsulpot niya.“Totoo po bang wala kayong alam o baka pinagtatakpan n'yo lang ang kapatid n'yo para hindi masira ang pangalan ninyo?” one of the reporter said.Parang nagpantig ang tenga ko roon at inis ko siyang hinarap. Hinawakan ko si Throne to move a bit sideward. Humakbang ako palapit sa babae na mayroong mahinahon p
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“Labis akong masaya na makita kayo rito sa hapag. Tila nabuhayan itong mansyon.”Napangiti naman ako sa sinabi ni Nana Wanda. Masaya din naman ako na makadalaw dito. Kanina paggising ko ay agad akong nagpunta sa flower garden na ginawa ni Daddy para kay Mommy noon. It was still the same garden my mom used to take good care of when she was still alive.Isa sa mga hindi dapat mawala sa mga bahay namin ay ang mga flower garden dahil iyon ang libangan at paboritong parte ng bahay ni Mommy noon habang nabubuhay pa siya.Ngayon ay nadagdagan lang ng paru-paru ang garden at iba pang mga magagandang bulaklak mula sa ibang bansa. Lagi ko rin kasing pinapaalala na huwag nilang pabayaan ito at panatilihing maganda at mayabog ang mga tanim.“Mas masaya pa sana ito kung sumabay na kayo sa'min dito sa dining,” pagpupumilit ko.Kanina ko pa kasi sila pinipilit ni Ciara—iyong opisyal na tagapagluto rito sa mansyon para sana sabayan na kami ni Throne pero tumatanggi naman sila.“‘Wag na, hija. Ibibiga
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I was so preoccupied that I didn't realize Augustus approached me and told me we were already at our destination.I sneak outside and saw a huge and modern house in black and wood motif. It was too different from its neighborhood since the design is very minimalist and you can say that it was owned by an influential gentleman.Nagpaalam na ako kay Augustus at bumaba sa sasakyan. Humakbang ako palapit sa gate saka nag-doorbell. Medyo natigilan pa ako dahil sa biglaang pagsakit ng sentido ko. Naibaba ko tuloy ang hawak na food bag bago narinig ang pagbukas ng gate.“Sino po sila?” tanong ng babaeng mas bata lang sa akin.“I'm Blythe, and I am looking for Khyfer Casteliogne. Nandiyan ba siya?”“Opo!” Ngumiti siya sa akin saka mas inawang ang pagkakabukas ng gate, “Tara, pasok po kayo. Nag-uusap po sela ni Ser, eh!”Ngumiti lang ako lalo na at marinig ko ang pagtatagalog niya. Marahil ay kaluluwas lang nito galing probinsiya dahil may tono ang kanyang pagsasalita. Kinuha niya ang dala ko
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ROME, ITALY (One Month Ago...) “Questa è la sua suite VIP, signora. Godetevi il vostro soggiorno al St. Regis Rome.” (This is your VIP Suite Madame’s. Enjoy your stay at The St. Regis Rome.) I thanked the bellhop as he closed the door to our suite. The soothing fragrance of jasmine sprinkled around our luxurious room was the first thing we noticed when we entered. This room embodies the Italian quintessential luxury, richly decorated in neoclassical style; it fashioned with sophisticated Italian fabrics and fixtures. “It so nice in here,” Elisha uttered with so much amusement on her face. Nakita ko siyang pumunta sa balcony at binuksan ang glass door. The cold breeze welcomed us too. “Yeah! I think we got the best room with a perfect view to the Colosseum, The Roman Forum, and Piazza Novena,” I answered her as I took a slight glance at the balcony. We’re here in Italy for the Art Exhibit as we invited by one of my former clients. I grab it since there is a high potential that I’
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I handed my invitation to the receptionist. Since this is an exclusive event, only those who were given a VIP invites can attend the exhibit.“Blythe Dominique Montreal and El─”“Elisha Aragon.” My friend immediately cut me off as I supposed to introduce herself.Napailing na lang ako sa ginawa niya. Nang ngumiti siya sa akin ay napairap na man ako. Lagi niya lang itong ginagawa sa tuwing ipapakilala ko siya sa ibang tao sa mga ganitong events.Upon the verification, we wear our masks and walk inside the grand hotel.It wasn't overcrowded yet, but many prominent people are scattered in the Pavilion who are busy looking over some sculptures, paintings, and unique crafts done by some famous Italian artist.“Ang gaganda ng mga paintings.” Hindi ko maiwasang hindi humanga sa mga iyon.“Yeah, and I'll buy two later.” Si Elisha. “One for my office and one for my unit. These are really beautiful!”“Me too, for my condo, and for my office. Kung may makita pa akong magaganda baka bumili na rin
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