Takahashi Mha

Nang sandaling malaman ni Hiraya ang pagtataksil at pagsisinungaling ng kan’yang nobyo na si Jack sa kababata nitong si Rosamie, labis na nasaktan si Hiraya ng sobra tila ba nadurog ng pino ang kan’yang puso nang piliin pa ng kasintahan ang kababata nito kaysa sa kan’ya. Dahil sa epekto ng alak ay naglakas-loob siyang puntahan ang kwarto ng kaibigan ng kan’yang nobyo na si Reyko Takahashi, isang sikat at magaling na doktor sa buong Asya. Matapos ang mainit na gabing pagtatalik, alam ni Hiraya na sa mga mata ng lalaki ay isa siyang maruming babae at hitad na kumakapit sa iba’t-ibang lalaki. Pinulot ng lalaki ang mga damit niya at inihagis iyon sa kan’ya. “Umalis ka na sa kwarto ko.” Nagulat si Hiraya ng ihagis nito ang panty niya’t sapol na sapol iyon sa kan’yang mukha. “Naiwan mo. Too cheap, it's not worth it to keep it.” Halata sa boses ng binata ang pagka sarkastiko at panunuya.

Life is so unpredictable. Who could have thought that the man, Zelica Luna Guerrero’s been dreaming for, would shockingly be her supposed step brother? It just happened, as if it was really destined to meet him, Hideo Eito Takahashi, in a peculiar way. The decision of their parents made a huge impact on their lives. Is this going to create a strong bond or a massive wall between them? How could Zelica live with Hideo on just one roof? He is a nonchalant person, sobrang ilap nito at malimit kumausap ng tao. Ultimo mga kaibigan nito ay para bang napipilitan pa nitong kausapin. In an instant, his attitude towards her suddenly changed. The way he looks at her, comforting her, and being with her all the time. Pero alam niya ring mali ito dahil may fiancé ang binata dahil sa arranged marriage na plano ng ama ni Hideo. She frantically asked herself. “What the hell is going on with my life? Is the universe being with me?” But little did she know, behind his impeccable face and captivating actions, he is planning something that would certainly change her whole life. What if she falls into his trap and starts to deeply love him more than herself? In the eyes of society, it is sinful to be with him, and it is morally wrong to be with her step brother. She continued to forbid herself and resist the blazing temptation from him. Would she let herself build an indestructible wall between them or would she set aside everything and be unwavered enough to be with him?

夫の高橋岳（たかはし がく）は三年前、海で死んで、遺体さえも見つからなかった。 それから三年。生後ひと月の娘を抱え、途方に暮れる毎日。どんなに良い縁談が来ようと、全て断り続けた。 友人は皆、私に新しい人生を歩むよう勧めてくれた。でも私の心はすでに彼と共に深い海の底で息絶えていた。 このまま、色あせゆく記憶だけを抱えて、独りで老いていくのだろう。そう覚悟を決めていた。 その覚悟が揺らぐ日は、娘の三歳の誕生日に訪れた。 新装開店の水族館に連れて行った時のこと。巨大水槽の前に立つと、ダイバー服の男性がシロイルカを抱え、優雅に水中を舞っていた。 その背中や横顔が、懐かしい死んだ夫にあまりにも似ていた。 娘が小さな手を伸ばし、声を上げる。 「パパだ！」 男が振り向いた。私と目が合った――その瞬間、彼の目にかすかな動揺が走った。そしてさっと身を翻し、深みへ消えていった。 その夜、スマホをいじっていると、地元でも有名な資産家の令嬢が投稿した動画が目に入った。 祝賀会で笑う令嬢。その前にひざまずき、指輪を贈る男が映っている。 キャプションにはこうあった。 【三年前、海で私を救ってくれた恩人が、今日、私の運命の夫に。これからもよろしくね＠takahashi】