El Filibusterismo Kabanata 6

Caitlin and Caleb find themselves, once again, back in time—this time, in the London of 1599.

London in 1599 is a wild place, filled with paradoxes: while on the one hand it is an incredibly enlightened, sophisticated time, breeding playwrights like Shakespeare, on the other, it is also barbaric and cruel, with daily public executions, torture, and heads of prisoners impaled on spikes. It is also a time of superstition and grave public danger, with a lack of sanitation, and the Bubonic Plague spreading in the streets, carried by rats.

In this environment Caitlin and Caleb land, on the search for her father, for the third key, for the mythical shield that can save humankind. Their mission takes them through a whirlwind of London’s most amazing medieval architecture, through the British countryside’s most breathtaking castles. It takes them back into the heart of London, where they just might meet Shakespeare himself, and see one of his plays live. It brings them to a little girl, Scarlet, who just might become their daughter. And all the while, Caitlin’s love for Caleb deepens, as finally they are together—and as Caleb might just finally find the perfect time, and place, to propose to her.

Sam and Polly have traveled back, too, and as they find themselves stuck together on their own journey, their relationship deepens, as they each, despite themselves, can’t help feeling more deeply for each other.

But all is not well. Kyle has come back, too, as has his evil sidekick, Sergei, and they are both intent on destroying everything good in Caitlin’s life. It will be a race to the finish, as Caitlin is forced to make some of the hardest decisions of her life if she is to save everyone who is dear to her, save her relationship with Caleb—and try to make it out alive.

MICHELL BLAKE THOMPSON IS A CERTIFIED PLAYBOY. GIVEN HIS LOOKS AND CHARISMA, NAKUKUHA NIYA ANG LAHAT NG BABAENG GUGUSTUHIN NIYA. AND THEN ONE DAY, SHE SAW A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY AND HE WAS ATTRACTED TO HER IN AN INSTANT. SINUNDAN NIYA ITO WHEN SHE SAW HER AGAIN AND MUCH TO HIS DISMAY, MAY ANAK NA PALA ITO. A SINGLE MOM TO BE EXACT! ALMIRA MAGALLANES IS A SINGLE MOTHER NA GAGAWIN ANG LAHAT PARA SA ANAK NIYA NA MAY SAKIT. TINANGGAP NIYA ANG TRABAHO BILANG ASSISTANT NI MICHELL AT DOON NIYA LUBUSANG NAKILALA ANG PAGKATAO NITO. MAGAGAWA BA NIYANG TANGGAPIN ANG ALOK NI MICHELL SA KANYA NA MAGING BED WARMER NITO LALO PA AT NASA PANGANIB NA ANG BUHAY NG ANAK NIYA? WILL MICHELL FINALLY ACKNOWLEDGE TO HIMSELF THAT HE FELL HARD FOR THIS WOMAN NA INIWAN NA LANG SIYA BIGLA AFTER THAT SPECIAL NIGHT NA PINAGSALUHAN NILA?

During a long holiday, my husband booked flights for a family vacation. On the way to the airport, I suddenly saw numbers appearing on everyone’s head. The numbers on my husband’s head indicated sixty years, but my parents and I had only six hours indicated on our heads. While I was puzzled over the meaning of those numbers, I noticed that the driver next to us only had six seconds indicated over his head through the car window. Five… Four… Three… Two… One. When the number turned zero, a massive truck immediately rammed into the car next to us. I saw flickers of fire, flesh and blood exploding before my eyes. People were screaming for help, but I could not hear anything. I trembled as cold sweat drenched my entire body. It was because my flight would be taking off in six hours.

"Sheltered her entire life, Jubilee Thornton yearns to spread her wings and fly after a childhood marked by illness. Her first goal? To attract the attention of the handsome schoolteacher she’s had a crush on for years, Heath DiMarco. One fateful night, Jubilee throws caution to the wind and kisses Heath—until he pushes her away and tells her they can never be together. Heartbroken, Jubilee vows to forget Heath and live the life she’s always wanted. In a fit of inspiration, she creates a list of resolutions: to go skinny-dipping, to go on dates, and to finally lose her virginity. Heath DiMarco moved to the small town of Fair Haven seven years ago to escape the memories of his past. Now a well-respected elementary school teacher, he can’t afford to have a dalliance with the youngest sister of his best friend, no matter how much that single kiss on Halloween night shook his world. That is until Heath finds Jubilee’s list of risqué resolutions. He can’t bear the thought of her with any man but him. Yet he knows he can’t have her himself. Instead, Heath decides he’ll vet the men Jubilee wants to date. Jubilee agrees, but only if he teaches her how to flirt—and how to kiss. He knows he should tell her no, but he can’t resist the temptation she presents. As desire heats to a roaring flame between them, secrets threaten everything they both hold dear. Unless they untangle themselves from a dangerous web of lies, they will face heartbreak—or be transformed by a passionate love."

Charlie Wade era el yerno que todos despreciaban, pero su verdadera identidad como heredero de una familia prominente seguía siendo un secreto. ¡Juró que algún día, aquellos que lo rechazaron se arrodillarían ante él suplicando por su misericordia, eventualmente!

She was a package and he was the devil. And the devil always deliver.  Hired to deliver a package within a week, he was up to the task but he never expected unforeseen circumstances to delay his efficiency in his work. Vowed to live up to his reputation, he was ready to go through anything to see that he delivers but what would happen when he started getting close to the package? Or the fact that he started going beyond his belief wondering what would become of her when he let's her out of his sight? This was wrong, he is El Diablo, he has no heart, no emotion. He doesn't feel, he is not compassionate. What he does is accept jobs, deliver and gets paid and if you cross him? He doesn't hesitate to put a bullet straight to the head.  His name is feared all around, he is neat, he is never crossed, even his employers fear him. Parents tell his story to scare children and the ground shake at the very mention of his name. He is El Diablo and no one challenges him, no one except her that kept defying his orders.

Suegra: "Dejarás a mi hija inmediatamente, eres completamente un pedazo de basura que no es digno para ella".Tres días después, el yerno llega en un lujoso auto.Suegra: "Por favor, te lo ruego, no abandones a mi hija".

Hay que reconocer "lo más difícil que puedo hacer es decirte que te amo".Tengo un secreto escondido en el fondo de mi corazón:He amado a Dixon Gregg por nueve años enteros.Cuando era chiquita, lo observaba.Cuando era mayor de edad, me convertí finalmente en su esposa.Pero ni una sola vez me había amado. Ni siquiera me había mostrado una pizca de piedad.Conseguí hacerlo salir conmigo a través del acuerdo del divorcio y tomé el Corporacion Shaw como una moneda de intercambio, pero él permaneció impasible.Él nunca recordaría a esa niña nerviosa que lo seguía con timidez.No me di cuenta de que este amor había sido unilateral hasta que nos divorciamos...

Kapayapaan ang hinahangad ng lahat ng tao sa mundo kabilang na s'ya. Ngunit paano kung isang araw ay bigla na lamang mawala sa kan'ya ang inaasam na kalayaan dahil sa isang babae na nagnakaw nito sa kan'ya. Paano n'ya ito iiwasan kung may isang anghel ang nag-uugnay sa kanila? Paano n'ya tatalikuran ang kanilang anak na kahit saang anggulo tingnan ay kamukhang-kamukha n'ya? Paano n'ya haharapin ang bukas ng maayos at masaya kung puno ng poot at galit ang kan'yang puso? Matutunan n'ya kayang mahalin ang babaeng ipinakasal sa kan'ya ng mga magulang?

Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three. Betrayal annihilates trust. Trust no one! Ito ang kinalakhan n'yang paniniwala dahil sa mapanganib na mundo na mayroon ang kanilang pamilya. Ngunit paano kung sa isang iglap ay nasira n'ya ang paniniwalang ito dahil sa isang lalaki na s'yang unang nagpatibok ng kan'yang puso at pinagkatiwalaan n'ya. At paano kung ang kauna-unahang tao na pinagkatiwalaan n'ya ay lolokohin lang pala at tatraidorin s'ya? Saan s'ya dadalhin ng sakit na dulot ng pagtraidor nito sa kan'ya?