Novels by CellaRocella

"Hi, Quincy!" Laking gulat ni Quincy nang makita si Samantha. May mga dala itong paper bag. Dire-diretsong pumasok sa loob ang dalaga bago naupo sa malaking sofa doon. Inilagay niya sa table ang dala niyang paper bag. "Quincy, para sa inyo iyan ni baby boy mo. Laruan iyan and damit for you! Masanay ka na sa akin, ha? Ganito kasi talaga ako kapag happy and magaan ang pakiramdam ko sa isang tao. I'm very grateful na tinanggap mo ako as your friend. At the same time, very sad din kasi nawalang bigla ang dati kong friends," wika ni Samantha sabay kagat labi. Naupo si Quincy sa tabi ni Samantha. Isip niya, hindi naman niya kailangan ng kahit anong regalo mula sa isang tao. Ngunit ayaw naman niyang mapahiya si Samantha o ma-offend kung hindi niya tatanggapin ang bigay nito. "Salamat dito pero hindi mo na kailangang mag-abala pa. Hindi mo ma ako kailangang bigyan ng kung anu-ano para maging kaibigan mo ako," mahinahong wika niya sabay ngiti kay Samantha. "Well.... thank you, ha. Ka

"Bakit, love? May problema ba?" takang tanong ni Hiro. Napakurap si Quincy sabay ngiti ng alanganin. "Ha? W-Wala naman. Hindi mo lang kasi nabanggit na babae pala ang kaibigan mo. Akala ko lalaki." "I'm sorry, love. Gusto ka nga rin niyang maging kaibigan. Galing kasi siyang ibang bansa. Model siya doon tapos umuwi dito. Nagkwento siya at ang sabi niya, hindi na raw siya kilala ng mga dati niyang kaibigan kaya nalulungkot siya. Kaya nagpaalam siya sa akin kung pwede ka rin ba niyang maging kaibigan." Saglit na tumahimik si Quincy. Hindi niya alam kung ano ang mararamdaman niya. Kung tama lang ba na maging kaibigan niya ang kaibigan ni Hiro. Pero naiisip niyang mas mainam para mabantayan niya ito. "S-Sige, love. Ayos lang sa akin. Kailngan ko ba siya puwedeng i-meet?" "Kahit kailan. Sasabihan ko siya. Ikaw ang mag-decide kung kailan mo gustong makipagkita sa kanya. Para makapag-bonding kayo. Para makilala mo rin siya," nakangiting wika ni Hiro sabay yakap sa kanya. Bumun

"Sa tingin mo magandang dining table ito sa bahay?" tanong ni Samantha kay Hiro. "Oo para sa akin maganda ito. Pero ikaw? Ano ba ang gusto mo? Syempre bahay mo iyon. Ikaw ang dapat mamili ng gusto mo," sabi ni Hiro bago nilibot ang tingin sa mga dining table doon. Ngumuso si Samantha. Pasimple niyang pinagmasdan ang binata kasabay ng pagtatago ng kilig na kanyang nadarama. Hindi maaaring mahalata ni Hiro na sobra siyang kinikilig. "I know naman pero gusto ko pa ring humingi ng suggestions sa iyo. Kasi baka maganda nga para sa akin iyong isang gamit pero hindi na pala bagay sa design o kulay ng bahay ko, 'di ba? I mean, hindi siyang tugma sa gusto kong kalabasan ganoon?" Tumango-tango si Hiro. "Okay I understand. Sige. Patingin nga ulit ako ng itsura ng bahay mo?" Kinuha ni Samantha ang kanyang cellphone at saka hinanap ang video doon ng bahay niya. Nang iabot niya ang kanyang cellphone kay Hiro, nagkadikit ang daliri nila. Tila kinuryente siya at labis na kinilig. Todo pigil

"Paano ngayon iyan? Baka guluhin ni Samantha ang buhay niyong mag-asawa?" tanong ni Leo. Bumuntong hininga si Hiro. "Hindi puwedeng mangyari iyon. Ako ang makakalaban niya kung sakali. Hindi puwedeng guluhin niya ang buhay naming mag-asawa. Masaya ako sa piling ni Quincy at mahal na mahal namin ang isa't isa. Nangako akong hindi siya ipagpapalit sa iba at siya lang ang mamahalin ko. At isa pa, imposibleng magkagusto ako kay Samantha dahil simula pa noon, hindi ko naman siya minahal. Ginamit ko lang siya para makalimot kay Quincy." Tumango-tango si Leo. "Sana nga mapanindigan mo ang sinasabi mong iyan. Wala sa ating bokabularyo ang magloko. Baka naman kapag naghubad sa harapan mo si Samantha, sunggaban mo agad." Natatawang umiling si Hiro bago hinawakan ang kaniyang baba. "Hindi ako hayok sa laman. May asawa ako. Kontento ako sa asawa ko. At isa pa, maganda at sexy ang asawa ko. Kaya bakit ako hahanap pa ng iba o titikim pa ng iba? Pare-parehas lang naman silang may p_uki."Humagalp

Tatlong buwan matapos ang kasal nina Hiro at Quincy, naging abala na si Hiro sa pagpapatakbo ng kanilang kompanya si Hiro. Habang si Quincy naman ay nasa kanilang bahay, nag-aalaga ng kanilang anak. Ayaw siyang pagtrabuhin mg kanyang asawa. Gusto ni Hiro na magbabantay lamang siya ng kanilang anak. "Ang guwapo ng anak ninyo. Solid ang pagkakagawa! Mukhang ginalingan talaga ng modtakels ng asawa mo! Sana ganiyan din ang magiging baby ko!" wika ni Maris nang dumalaw siya sa bahay nina Quincy. "Magiging ganiyan kaguwapo rin ang anak mo kung guwapo rin ang magiging tatay. Maganda ka naman kasi kapag pangit ang tatay, hindi natin sigurado kung sa iyo magmamana ang anak ninyo. Kaya piliin mo iyong guwapong lalaki pero matino. Dahil may mga pangit na cheater ngayon. Ang kakapal ng mukha!" saad ni Quincy sabay tawa. Tumawa rin ang kaniyang kaibiga. "Trueness ka diyan! Kapalmuks ang mga burikat! Hindi ko alam kung saan sila kumukuha ng lakas ng loob para gawin ang ganoong bagay! Isipin

ISANG TAON ang lumipas, wala na talagang naging balita pa silang dalawa kay Fern. Sinubukan nila itong kontakin ngunit hindi nila magawa. Naisip nilang dalawa na siguro dapat nilang bigyan ng oras si Fern lalo pa't nasaktan nila ito. Ang dapat nilang pagtuunan ng pansin ay ang anak nilang lumalaki na. Ang pamilya nila. Kasalukuyang naglalakad sa dalampasigan sina Hiro at Quincy. Niayaya kasing magdagat ni Hiro si Quincy. Walang kaalam-alam si Quincy na mayroon pa lang surpresa sa kaniya si Hiro. "So ang ibig mong sabihin, talaga pa lang nagustuhan mo ako noon?" nakangising wika ni Quincy. "Oo. Totoo iyon pero nahihiya lang ako. At saka, focus kasi ako sa pag-aaral no'n. Wala akong time masyado para sa sarili ko. Lalo na't ako pa ang inilalaban sa iba't ibang school. Tapos ayon na nga, nagulat talaga ako nang bigla ka na lang hindi na nagpapansin sa akin. Bigla kang umiwas. Iyon pala. Si Fern na ang gusto mo." Tumawa si Quincy. "Syempre, masakit kayang hindi ka pinapansin ng taong

Vanessa's P.O.V.As I watched Zeux, I smiled. He is a decent person. And I feel like he's something special in my heart because of his constant care for me whenever I'm sick and making me feel like there's someone who still loves me. I'm sorry for passing judgment on him so quickly."Are you okay now?" he asked as he approached me.I give him a friendly nod. "Yes, I am, and I am grateful to you for always being there for me."He only smiled. "You are always welcome, Vanessa, and I will do everything in my ability to ensure your safety and well-being."I look him perfectly straight in the eyes. I'm still not sure why he treats me this way. I'm not sure why he's so nice to me. Is he actually in love with me? Or am I just assuming?"Permit me to ask you a question?"His brows furrowed. "Of course, but what is it?"I took a deep breath before beginning to speak. "I was wondering why you are so good to me. Like, why are you like that to me? I can't remember the last time I did something ni

Zeux's P.O.V.When I felt someone running on my shoulder, I woke up. When I turned around, Vanessa was cuddling me and soundly dozing next to me. I merely grinned. I used my hand to comb her hair. She is extremely lovely. I suddenly remember what happened the night I kissed her. I suddenly felt uneasy because I knew that when Vanessa woke up, she would be upset with me for this position between the two of us. I took care not to wake her up with every move I made. I gently pulled her hand away from my hug and then I fully stood up. It was already noon when I looked at my watch. She was next to me while I slept soundly. I gave her a quick forehead kiss and hurried out the door, kissing her softly before I finally left her apartment.When I got home, I quickly showered and dressed. I ate for a while and then went straight to work. I first smelled myself to see if I smelled good. When I remembered what happened between Vanessa and me the night before, I couldn't stop smiling. Fortunately

Vanessa's P.O.V."Your saliva is about to drip, and I think you're so amazed looking at me," I tease.He closed his mouth and smiled tentatively. "I'm sorry. It's only now that I've seen you so beautiful. I'm not saying you were ugly before. I'm just saying you'll be even more beautiful when you dress beautifully."I rolled my eyes. "I don't have much time to fix myself, so I'm glad my outfit is simple."He smiled. "Yes, and it's fine. Simple but beautiful."I simply didn't notice the compliments he paid me. He's probably just teasing me. Knowing this man, he enjoys flirting. And I'm not going to give in to what he says. I ate a lot of expensive food that I had ordered. Because of the amount of food I ate, I feel like my stomach is going to burst. I noticed him smiling as he looked at me."What?" I asked."Nothing. I just admire you because you can eat so many different foods. It's almost as if you're not a woman when you eat.""That's what it's like when you're hungry."He laughed. "

Vanessa's P.O.V.I'm still unable to concentrate on my work as a result of what Zuex did to me. He just hugged me that night, and I'm upset with myself for being so affected by it. It's just a hug, but why am I acting so strangely? Plus, it's been a week since he hugged me. But why did he hug me that night is the question. I know he misses me, but why does he act as if he likes me? Is he for real? Or was he just trying to flirt with me?"You appear to be thinking about something very important. What is it?"I almost jumped when I saw Zeux's face in front of me. My face is turning bright red right now. What exactly is he doing in our department? I look at him for a second and notice that he has grown more attractive. What's that? Did I just say he's attractive?"H-Hi, Sir," I said, my voice trembling.I took a look around and saw nothing. What happened to the other employee? My eyes widened as I noticed Zeux's face, which was smiling at me."I just gave them an order, and we're the onl

Zeux' P.O.V.I can't look at Vanessa right now because of what I did to her the night before. I'm not even sure where I got the courage to hug her. What is going on with me? Am I going insane? I was never like this before. But why does it appear that I have changed? Is it all Vanessa's fault? Why does she appear to have such a strong influence on my personality? What's the matter with her, and why am I acting this way?"You look like a crazy madly in love with her while looking at her picture on your phone. You've been staring at her picture for almost an hour now!" Jason exclaimed as he sat in front of me."I'm sorry if I'm behaving in this manner."I turned off my phone and placed it on the table. When Jason laughed so hard at me, I was taken aback. He stopped laughing and looked at me for a moment before laughing again. I punched him in the arm, but he still laughs. He's very strange."What? Are you stupid or something? Why are you laughing so hard? You irritate me!" I yelled.His

Vanessa's P.O.V.Zeux has been gone for three days on business. When he is not present, the employee here in the office is content. I grabbed my snack and began eating it at my table. I'm already hungry, but it's not yet time for lunch."Hey, Vanessa!" Jolie said. She sat next to me."Yes, why?" I asked, smiling."I'm just interested in something.""What exactly is that?"She draws herself closer to me, as if she is about to say something to me that she does not want others to hear. I waited for her to say something."How close are you to Zuex, our boss?"I actually raised my brows at her. What is her reason for asking me that? It's completely unexpected. And it surprised me. She usually inquired about Blake because she has a crush on him."What? Are you serious when you ask such a question? I fully expect you to inquire about Blake. Not to our arrogant boss.""It's just that...I notice it," she smiled as she pinched my nose."Have you noticed anything strange?" "Like what?"She inha