"PART OF THE CONTRACT"BLYTHE FURRED like a contented cat when the sweet and refreshing morning came into a view from her half-opened eyes. This morning is kind of giving her this sort of feeling far different from the other mornings she had in her whole life of existence; she's not sure why but her chest felt lighter right now. Iminulat pa niyang lalo ang kaniyang mga mata para mabungaran ang isang kulay abuhin at makintab na kisame, ibang-iba sa kapayapaang dala ng kulay kremang kisame sa silid na tinutuluyan niya nitong mga nakaraang linggo. Itinikom ni Blythe ang humihikab niyang bibig para pagmasdang maigi ang kabuuan ng silid. Ang kulay itim na couch, ang makinang na salaming humahati sa labas at loob na parte ng silid, ang malapad at abuhing kama at ang mabigat na bagay sa kaniyang gawing sikmura. Isama pa ang init na nararamdaman niya sa kaniyang gawing likuran. Hindi pa nakakapagbaba si Blythe ng mata sa bagay na iyon ngunit bigla na lamang siya nitong hinila patungo sa kung

"SHE WAS MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND"AS THEIR farm tour continues, their conversation went astray into different topics as well. The Ladignon couple has been very energetic and too nosy about Zandro and Blythe's love story, their sudden arrival feels like a test they actually prepared for but still shocking and much stressing them out. After a very long and exhausting walk, they finally settled themselves into the comfort of the soft picnic blanket arranged for the four of them underneath the huge Narra tree. From there is the breathtaking view of the greenery that brings them the aroma of crisp air that soothes their bodies, as well as the lake that was as silver as diamond flame; the melody of its peaceful current is a piece of music to anyone's ear. It feels amazing to connect with these wonderful creations, it's taking all of her stress and heavy emotions away. Blythe gently shut her eyes and a sweet smile crept upon her pretty face. "So, Blythe..." it's Mrs. Ladignon again with her

"LULLABY"HOW MANY times did Blythe admit to herself that Attorney Vizmanos is a God's gift to women? Kay tagal na panahon na rin simula nang una niya itong makita sa isang tanyag na babasahin at simula noon ay hindi na nawala ang paghanga niya para sa binata.At nang araw na makilala niya ito nang personal sa club kung saan siya nagtatrabaho ay mas lalo pang tumindi ang nararamdaman niya para rito. Blythe refused to label it as an attraction because she doesn't want to recognize that feeling, it seems too deep for her simple admiration but admiration can also be a shallow word for her heart... Now, she's confused.Nagkaroon sila ng kaunting pagtatalo nang tulungan niya ang binata sa na-tamo nitong sugat dahil sa kamao ng kaniyang boss na bigla na lang na-nuntok kay Zandro sa kabila ng ginawa nitong pagliligtas kina Blythe sa mga manyak na customer noon. Blythe presented herself as his fan and also one of his scholars in his foundation, but instead of being friendly to her, Attorney Vi

"THE NECKLACE"BLYTHE'S JOY was endless as she and Zandro headed to the dining room where they were going to have breakfast, but because her husband was too worried about her Zandro didn't let her walk but carried her bridestyle as they went out. Blythe could feel the servants staring at the two of them, but since Zandro was with him, they had to bow to show respect."The love birds are here," paunang bati ni Mrs. Ladignon. "Good morning."Dahan-dahan siyang idineposito ni Zandro sa kaniyang upuan, ngumiti siya nang matamis sa ginang at bumati rin pabalik."How do you feel now? I heard you've got an aching leg yesterday.""Yes, po. Pasensiya na't hindi ako naka-sabay sa hapunan.""No, hija. We understand," kuha ni Judge Ladignon sa kanilang atensyon. Ibinaba nito ang kaniyang tasa bago nilingon si Blythe. "But you made your husband worried so much, hindi na nga ito halos naka-sabay na kumain sa amin."Blythe turned to her husband in disbelief, he was already busy making sandwich at the

"THE LONG-LOST HEIRESS""SO, how long we will wait until the nicotine come out of their bodies?" Minsan pang nilingon ni Dimas ang malawak at bahagyang madilim na silid kung saan naroon ang kaniyang mga alaga at nagpapahinga. Ibinaba niya ang suot niyang surgical mask bago lumanghap ng sariwang hangin. "Maybe a day or two? Depende sa kung gaano karami ang contamination sa kanilang mga katawan. Doses vary from their vial's sizes; ang malalaki sa kanila'y mayroon ring malalaking vial sa loob ng katawan habang ang maliliit ay maliliit lamang din ang vial sa loob ng tiyan. But just because one has a small container, doesn't mean its contamination wasn't severe. Nicotine is nicotine... Nevertheless, I suggest we still do the observation every four hours to see how the drug I injected them affects in their bodies." Hindi pa rin inaalis ni Dimas ang kaniyang mga mata sa kawawang mga aso sa kaniyang harapan. Unti-unti nang humahapdi ang mga sugat at mga daplis ng bala sa kaniyang balat nguni