Novel & Cerita Treasured

“I am famished” Banat naman ni Terry, isa din to, nag titipid na nga ako, dahil balak kong bilhan ng gift si Ate Maze sa birthday sa katapusan eh. Kahit ganun naman ang trato ni Ate sa akin, hindi parin naman ako nakakalimot na regaluhan siya. “Kayo nalang nag titipid ako”

Hinila niya ang kasama para makapagtago din ito sa malabong na mga dahon na harden ng mga Andrade. Nagtatakang napatignin si Mariz sa kan’ya. “Anong trip mo, Inday?” Sumilip na rin ito sa taong kanina pa iniiwasan ni Via. “Huwag ka ngang maingay, ang laki ng bunganga mo, mabibisto tayo rito, e,” iritable nitong saad.

“H–hindi naman sa gano’n kaya lang—” “Ikaw ang karapat–dapat na magmana ng legacy ng angkan ko, Bonita. I don’t see anything wrong with that,” “B–but—” “No buts, baby. These are all yours whether you like it or not, hmm?” He caressed her cheek before giving her a soft kiss on the lips, he then continued to speak. “ These jewelry are called, Hope Diamond. And they suit you perfectly, mi amore.”

singit ng isang pamilyar na boses. It was Teresa, or "Ina" as the other staff called her. Kilala ko siya dahil naipakilala na siya sa akin ng head butler noong unang araw ko rito. Si Ina ay isang magandang katulong na dalawampu't dalawang taong gulang, pero halatang may ibang motibo sa mansyon. Tuwing nandiyan ang triplets, kapansin pansin na sobrang hapit at iksi ng suot niyang uniform. She was obsessed with high society girls on social media and secretly dreamed of being noticed by one of the brothers lalo na si Jett.

Tahimik itong naupo at nanuod habang inihahanda niya ang almusal. “Honey, would you like to go shopping after breakfast?” Agad na napalingon si Alexa kay Lucas, hindi dahil sa na-excite siya sa salitang shopping kundi dahil sa endearment na gamit nito. It's her first time na marinig iyon sa labi ni Lucas, he's been calling her Lexie from day one at ngayon, he is being affectionate at parang matutunaw ang puso niya.

Ramdam ko ang pagmamahal ni Knight sa bata. Theodore Jasper. It rolls off the tongue like a melody, rich and full of promise. I see him, my little Theodore Jasper, with eyes that sparkle like the gemstone his name carries. He's a treasure, a gift from the heavens, a little boy who will grow into a man of strength and grace. Theodore, a name that speaks of divine favor, of being blessed beyond measure. Jasper, a gemstone of vibrant beauty and enduring value. Together, they paint a picture of a life full of potential, of a heart that will be kind and a spirit that will be bold. Theodore Jasper, my son, my heart, my everything. He is my little treasure, a symbol of love and hope for the futur

Sabi nga ng iba hindi mawawala ang isang bagay lalo na kung ito ang kadalasang kailangan. Limang buwan ang lumipas matapos tuluyang makabawi ang kompanya ni Teresa at hindi lang iyon dahil ang dalawa ay tila nag kakamabutian nang tuluyan. Kung noong una ay para pa silang aso't pusa ngayon ay para silang Leon at Tigre. Mababangis ngunit pag sila nalamang ay mapapansin mong nagiging malambing.

Pinanlakihan ako ng mata sa narinig at naramdaman ko ang napakalakas na pagtibok ng aking puso sa bawat salita na kan’yang binitiwan. “And for your question…yes, Via… I find myself drawn to you like a moth to a flame.”

Ednalyn After five months…. The wedding ‘Cherish the treasure’ I cherish the treasure The treasure of you Life long companion I give myself to you God has enabled me To walk with you faithfully And cherish the treasure The treasure of you “I never imagined this day would come that I would fulfill my long-held desire to marry you, baby. Mahal na mahal kita noon pa man. Hindi ka na kailanman mag-iisa because I'm always beside you and our children are with us in every trial we face. I promise to cherish and honor you. I promise to be your faithful husband and a good father to our children. I promise to grow old with you and love you all the days of our lives.”