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CHAPTER 31: The Morning After

CHAPTER 31: The Morning After The silence after a war is louder than the war itself. Nagising ako tanghali na. The heavy curtains of the master suite were drawn, blocking out the harsh Manila sun. Beside me, the bed was empty, but the sheets were still warm. I lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling chandelier. Did last night really happen? Did I really stand in front of hundreds of people and unmask my own sister? Did I really watch the police drag her away in a red ballgown? Biglang bumukas ang pinto. Atticus walked in holding a tray. He was wearing grey sweatpants and a white t-shirt—his "at home" uniform. He looked fresh, relaxed, like a man who just unloaded a heavy burden. "Good afternoon, sleeping bea

CHAPTER 32: The Paranoid Dad

CHAPTER 32: The Paranoid DadIf you think Atticus Valderama was intense as a CEO, you should see him as an Expectant Father.It was 7:00 AM. I walked out of the bedroom, yawning, ready to start my day.Pero paglabas ko, akala ko nasa daycare center ako.Gone were the sharp, minimalist, grey-and-black aesthetics of the penthouse.The sharp corners of the obsidian dining table? Covered in rubber foam.The glass coffee table? Covered in rubber foam.Even the legs of the chairs? Rubber foam.The whole house looked like it was wearing a helmet."Atticus?" tawag ko. "Bakit mukhang bouncy castle ang bahay natin?"Atticus appeared from the kitchen. He wasn't wearing his suit. He was wearing tactical cargo pants and a shirt that said 'DAD

CHAPTER 33: The Civil War

CHAPTER 33: The Civil WarThe Valderama household was divided.Hindi ito tungkol sa politika. Hindi rin tungkol sa relihiyon. Ito ay ang Great Chromosome Divide."It's a boy," deklarasyon ni Atticus habang hinihiwa ang steak niya sa breakfast. "I can feel it. He kicked me yesterday when I was discussing the quarterly projections. He likes finance.""It's a girl," kontra ko sabay lagay ng strawberry jam sa toast. "Sinipa ka niya kasi bored na bored na siya sa boses mo. She wants fashion. She wants drama. She wants my shoe collection.""We need an heir, Celestina. A mini-CEO.""We need a princess, Atticus. A mini-Queen."Umabot hanggang opisina ang debate.Sa Valderama Holdings, nagpa-betting pool si Ms. Sol. Team Blue (led by the Board Members) vs. Team Pi

CHAPTER 34: The Name Game

CHAPTER 34: The Name GameMonth 8.I was no longer a woman. I was a planet.Nakahiga ako sa sofa ng penthouse, surrounded by five pillows. My feet were swollen to the size of pandesal. My back ached. And I was hungry, but I didn't have room in my stomach for food because two tiny humans were using my ribs as a kickboxing arena."Archibald," Atticus announced.Nakatayo siya sa harap ko, holding a thick leather-bound book titled 'Names of the Nobility: 18th Century Edition'."No," sagot ko habang ngumunguya ng ice chips."Cornelius?""Mukhang popcorn.""Maximilian?""Masyadong mahaba. Hindi kakasya sa test paper."Binagsak ni Atticus ang libro. "Celestina, we cannot name our heir '

CHAPTER 35: The SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)

CHAPTER 35: The SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)Bringing two babies home is not a vacation. It is a logistics operation."Careful. Watch the doorframe. Watch the angle. Easy..."Atticus was directing Kuya Rodel and three other security guards who were carrying the twin carriers. Para silang nagbubuhat ng nuclear warheads."Atticus," I sighed, sitting in the wheelchair (kahit kaya ko nang maglakad, ayaw niya). "Naka-seatbelt sila. Hindi sila sasabog.""We cannot risk vibrational damage," Atticus stated seriously. He looked haggard. He hadn't slept in three days since the birth. His hair was messy, and he was wearing jogging pants.Pagpasok namin sa penthouse, nagbago na naman ang itsura.Dati, puro rubber mats lang. Ngayon?May Sanitation Station sa entrance. A

CHAPTER 36: The Godfather

CHAPTER 36: The Godfather Politics in the Philippines is dirty. But the politics of choosing Godparents for billionaire heirs? That is a bloodsport. "Rejected," Atticus said, tossing a resume into the shredder. Nasa home office kami. Atticus was reviewing a list of potential Ninongs and Ninangs for Art and Solene’s baptism. "Babe," sabi ko habang hinehele si Solene. "Si Senator Villaraza 'yan. Bakit mo ni-reject?" "He voted against my tax incentives bill in 2019," Atticus muttered. "Petty? Yes. Do I want his bad vibes near my daughter? No." "Okay. How about Mr. Sy?" "Too old. A Godfather needs to be agile. In case I die, he needs to be able to run from kidnappers while carrying the child. Mr. Sy u

CHAPTER 37: The Time Jump

CHAPTER 37: The Time JumpFive Years Later."Daddy, wake up! You are late for the board meeting!"Dumilat si Atticus. Or at least, he tried to. There was a small foot pressed against his face."Solene," Atticus mumbled, pushing the foot away gently. "It's Saturday. There are no board meetings on Saturdays.""There is a meeting," Solene insisted. She was five years old, wearing a tutu and a plastic tiara, standing on his chest. "The meeting is about pancakes. I am the Chairman. Art is the Secretary. You are the cook.""I see," Atticus sighed, rubbing his eyes. "And where is the Vice President?""Mommy is sleeping," Solene whispered loudly. "She worked late. Don't wake her up. Protocol Alpha."Napangiti ako. Even in my half-asleep state, hearing my five-year-old d

CHAPTER 38: The Proposal (The Real One)

CHAPTER 38: The Proposal (The Real One) Atticus Valderama did not do "simple." If he was going to propose to his wife (again), it had to be a logistical masterpiece. "Helicopter is on standby," Atticus muttered into his phone, pacing the penthouse living room. "The violinist is secured. The fireworks permit is signed. And the weather?" He looked out the window. Dark clouds were gathering over Manila. "Kuya Rodel," Atticus barked. "Tell the weather to cooperate. I paid for a sunset, not a typhoon." "Sir, hindi po natin nababayaran ang PAGASA," Kuya Rodel replied nervously. "Signal No. 1 po." "Damn it," Atticus ended the call. He looked at me. I was sitting on the floor, helping Art color a

CHAPTER 39: The Wedding (The Vows)

CHAPTER 39: The Wedding (The Vows)The Antonio’s Garden in Tagaytay was transformed into an enchanted forest.Atticus didn't hold back. He wanted a fairy tale, so he bought a fairy tale.White wisteria flowers hung from the ceiling of the glass pavilion. Thousands of fairy lights twinkled like stars. The air smelled of fresh pine and expensive perfume.But backstage in the bridal suite, it smelled of hairspray and panic."Mommy! My crown is crooked!" Solene complained. She was wearing a puffy white dress that made her look like a angry marshmallow."Come here, Madam Chairman," I fixed her tiara. "You look beautiful. Are the flower petals ready?""Yes," Solene nodded seriously. "I sorted them by color. Dark pink first, then light pink. Gradient effect."Natawa ako. "Okay. V

CHAPTER 40: The First Day of School

CHAPTER 40: The First Day of SchoolTwo Years Later. (The Twins are 7 Years Old)."Body armor?" tinaasan ko ng kilay si Atticus habang hawak ang isang tiny Kevlar vest. "Seryoso ka ba, Atticus?""It’s lightweight," katwiran ni Atticus habang inaayos ang tie niya sa salamin. "Breathable naman. Kasya sa ilalim ng uniform. Hindi nila mapapansin 'yan.""Grade 1 ang papasukan nila, Atticus. Hindi giyera."Binato ko pabalik sa closet ang vest. "No body armor. No tasers. At utang na loob, ayoko ng undercover bodyguards sa loob ng classroom na nagpapanggap na estudyante. Maliwanag?"Bumuntong-hininga si Atticus, mukhang bagsak ang balikat. "Fine. But the GPS watches stay on. Kapag tinanggal nila 'yan, tutunog ang alarm sa opisina ko, sa police station, at sa Philippine Air Force.""Nag

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