Nobela ni GELIN

| Ciel's POV |I was staring down nervously at my notes. I don't know how I'll break it to you, yung mga inilista kong possible grounds for our separation, my anxiety is driving me nuts but I need to do this! Do it, Ciela! Para sa kasal mo, para kay Jackson.. I was nervous dialling your personal number because I can't discuss this personal matter with your secretary. "Hello? Yes, my wife?” There you go again, calling me ‘my wife’. “Hello, Ivan–”“Wait, I can't hear you well because of the poor signal, I was out of town." putol mo sa sasabihin ko. Out of town? Hm."Hello, Ivan? Nakausap ko na si Att. Zaldua regarding sa grounds na pwede nating magamit sa case natin." I said nervously peeking down at my notes.You didn’t answer right away so I continued talking."Now I need to know the names of all the girls that you dated, I'll interview them to get some statement regarding your... your... uhmm.. regarding your.. performance.." I gulped as I whispered the last word. Nag-iingat at

Ciel's POVPagbaba ko sa sasakyan ay tiningala ko ang mataas na building na nasa harap ko. I lowered my sunglasses and gaped at the tall building. Does he really own this?! Gaano ba siya kayaman para magmay-ari ng building na may 50 floors? Hays. Napa facepalm na lamang ako nang maalala na isa ka nga palang Kim. And the Kim Line was known to be royals as hoteliers. Tsk. Wait. You're my husband and I'm your wife, you are a Kim so technically... I'm also a Kim? Agad akong napailing sa mga naiisip ko, goodness gracious! Dali dali akong pumasok sa building at napadpad ako dito sa lobby. Agad akong sinalubong ni Mr. Ho, your secretary. I lowered my sunglasses as soon as I reached him standing near the lobby's couch. "Where is he? Did he already find a lawyer?" I asked as I wandered my eyes around looking for you. But you're nowhere to be found.."Good morning Mrs. Kim. Nasa pad pa po niya si Mr.Kim." the secretary politely answered.Napalingon ako kay Mr. Ho because of the way he

| Ivan’s POV |"What do you mean he's nowhere to be found?!" I asked my brother Jonathan on the other line. "He's in New Zealand doing god knows what." my brother answered dryly."New Zealand?!" I repeat his words. I frustratedly rand my hands through my hair as I gape at you, your bambi brown eyes are fixed on mine and suddenly I felt conscious about my looks. Damn it, Ivan. This isn't the right time to think about your looks! "Why are you suddenly looking for Mark? Is there a problem Ivan?" my brother asked in an interrogative tone. "Nothing, I'll see you later." I said as I dropped the call. I sighed as I looked at you slowly. I remain a flat expression as I study your face, your whole existence in front of me. You're still that gorgeous woman I met years ago but obviously you've grown a little bit mature now.We were in a small coffee shop as we talk about this fucking marriage thing between us. My head is pounding with this information you just bombed in front of me. I was

| Ciela’s POV |Jackson and I are now in a dinner meeting with our wedding planner Rhaj, together with my friends, Rose, Jisoo and Jennie."I'm so thankful that you lined up us immediately to your schedules Rhaj, I owe you big time." Jackson sincerely thanked him and I smiled at him. "No worries, Jack. Makakasiguro kang isa ang kasal mo sa mga bonggang weddings na iha-handle ko." sabi nito, Rhaj is gay and I can say that he's meticulous when it comes to his craft. "Well I do trust you on this one, I trust you with my fiancè she'll be the one you're going to be planning with while I'll fly back to New York tomorrow so I can finish everything before our wedding." Jackson casually said and Rhaj turned to me and gave me a soft smile."So maybe I should get first your basic details so that I can file a request for your Cenomar at PSA." ani Rhaj na talaga namang ikinalaki ng mata ko at ng mga kaibigan ko, halos mabilaukan pa si Jennie nang marinig ang sinabi ng baklang planner. "No!" mal

| Ciela’s POV |Everybody was clapping their hands and cheering loudly at this very lovely time of my life. I gulped down the nervousness I'm feeling inside of me, as I stared one by one at the smiling faces around me. They were cheering for me, for you, for us as you knelt down holding that ring as you asked for my hand.I look back at the people I love one by one, while holding these beautiful bouquet of roses, my Mom was crying while smiling at me dearly, my father is nodding his head, your parents are also in tears of joy as they hold their phones while taking a video of us as well as my sister, my breathing was heavy as I look at each one of them. My tears were in the brim of my eyes and I looked down at you. Aaminin ko, hindi pa ako handang magpakasal dahil para sa akin nag uumpisa pa lang ako sa career ko. But looking at how happy my mom is, looking how happy everybody is.. "How can I say no?" tanging nasambit ko at kusang pumatak ang luha sa aking mata habang nakangiti sa iy

| Ciela’s POV |Bata pa lamang ako I've always wanted to make my Mom proud. I always made sure that everything I do results in her happiness as well. That's why I did my best in academics and even now that I'm already an adult and working. I've been a very good daughter and always makes sure that I don't disappoint her. Because her happiness is my happiness too. Dahil ayokong bigyan siya ng sakit ng ulo, dahil naniniwala ako na sobra na yung sakit na naranasan niya sa buhay. She and my Dad are now separated and having their own lives. But my Dad and I are on good terms. Maayos kaming lumaki kahit na broken family kami. And I love my Dad so much. Oh, he's Korean and my mom is a pure Filipina, so I'm half blooded as well as my sister, Camille. My life is complicated but yes I'm happy with it. Everything is on plan and I'm actually living on how to execute those plans. I have a boyfriend and I'm in a long-term relationship with him, six long years of being with him is quite... fun. See

Our three day vacation at Elijah's family's house comes to an end. Akala ko ay hindi na magiging masaya ang mga huling sandali namin sa kanilang pamamahay matapos ang nakakagulat na anunsyo ni Tito Elias, but I think everyone in their little family already saw it coming, naghihintay na lang siguro sila ng panahon kung kailan ito mangyayari. Sa huli ay sinulit namin ang natitirang oras bago kami bumalik sa Maynila. Ako, Tim, Elijah and Tita Elena, the four of us went on a small escapade, we went shopping and ate in various restaurants downtown. I'm glad that Elijah managed to make his little family happy by spending time with them. At masaya ako na nasasaksihan ko ito. It's his small wins na alam kong hindi niya pinagtutuunan ng pansin dahil para sa kanya parte ito ng obligasyon niya, pero para sa akin na isang outsider sa kanilang pamilya, proud na proud akong makita kung gaano siya karesponsableng anak. "I'm still surprised that you decided to bring along home

Nakailang ikot na ako sa aking kama ngunit hindi talaga ako dinadalaw ng antok. I checked the time on my phone and saw that it's nearly 2am now. I kept on tapping my arm as I shifted from side to side. Until I decided to stare at the ceiling. I blew out a frustrated sigh as I recalled the scenario in the kitchen earlier. I admit, the unexpected scene which happened tonight really bothers me. Ganun ba kamahal ni Tito Elias si Victoria para tuluyan niyang iwan ang kanyang pamilya dito sa Pilipinas? My heart is really breaking for my best friend. He doesn't deserve this pain. Naiisip ko pa lang ang paghihirap ng kalooban ni Eli sa bagong balitang iyon ay nadudurog na ang puso ko para sa kanya. Alam ko namang wala ng pag-asa pa na magkabalikan muli ang kanyang magulang. Si Tita Elena na mismo ang nagpasya na wakasan ang pagsasama nilang mag-asawa ngunit hindi ko maitanggi na sa puso ko.. meron pa eh. May konti pa. May pag-asa pa akong nakikita. Nararamdaman kong mahal pa nila ang isa't

Kinabukasan ay maaga kaming gumayak ni Eli papuntang Supermarket. Kami ang naatasan mamili ng mga kakailanganin para mamaya sa birthday dinner ni Tita Elena. Kahit antok na antok pa nga ay hindi na ako tumanggi dahil bukod sa nakakahiya ay chance ko na din ito para makapaglibot libot sa lugar. Sa biyahe ay hindi pa din maalis alis ang kakulitan ni Elijah, ayaw niyang tumigil sa pang-aasar sa akin. “Akala yata ni Mama di kita inaalagaan sa bahay,” nakanguso niyang sabi habang nagmamaneho.“Nagsumbong kasi ako sa kanya na kinakawawa mo ‘ko.” pang-aasar ko naman. Tinapunan niya ako ng tingin at saka tumawa.“I know I fuck you too hard pero never kitang kinawawa, Anj.” My mouth formed an “o” shape after that bold answer, malaki din ang mata ko habang di makapaniwalang binalingan siya ng tingin. Mabilis lumipad ang kamay ko sa braso niya para paghahampasin siya pero natatawa niya lang na tinanggap iyon habang nagmamaneho.“Napakabastos mo!” Kahit kailan talaga yung bunganga

Sunod sunod na katok ang nagpagising sa akin. Lumakad ako papuntang pinto habang kusot kusot ang aking mata. Shit, hindi ko namalayang nakatulog ako ah.Pagbukas ko ng pinto ay bumungad sa akin si Elijah. Pinasadahan niya pa muna ako ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa. “So, I won’t ask you if you did sleep ‘cause it’s obvious.” he chuckled and pushed himself inside the room. Sumimangot naman ako habang hawak pa din ang door knob. Nang lingunin ko siya ay nakahilata na din siya sa aking kama. “Well.. you told me to take a rest,” “And I’m glad you did,” nakangisi niyang sabi.Inirapan ko lang ang sagot niyang iyon. Instead na isara ang pinto ay hinayaang ko lang na nakabukas iyon. I don’t want Tita Elena to think differently knowing her loving son is here with me inside this room. I walked towards the vanity mirror to check myself. My puffy eyes says that I slept really well. “The dinner is ready.” maya maya ay sambit niya.Sasagot na sana ako ngunit nagulat ako nang bigla ay h

I rushed out of the car as soon as we got to his home. My mind was clouded by anger and hurt. "Anjie!" tawag niya at narinig ko din ang malakas na bagsak ng pinto ng sasakyan niya. But I refused to look back at him, I refused to look at him! I was mad, ashamed, and deeply hurt to the point that I can't even look him in the eyes! "Damn it! Anjie!" he yelled again, and I heard his heavy footsteps as I entered his unit. He slammed the door at dire-diretso ako sa kwarto ko para mag impake ng mga gamit at damit ko, buong lakas kong binuhat ang maleta ko at ipinatong ko sa kama ko. I rummage through my closet at walang pakialam ko nalang na inilagay ang mga nakahanger at nakatiklop kong damit. My tears were in the brim of my eyes as I put all my clothes into my luggage."Fuck! Open this damn door, Antoinette!" he yelled again from the outside because I locked my room door, not wanting to see him."Leave me alone!" I yelled back as my chest keeps on rising and falling dahil

Elijah is standing there with Amber. Buhat buhat niya ang isang box habang ang isang kamay naman ni Amber ay nakapatong sa braso niya. Para bang galing sila sa masayang pag-uusap ngunit nahinto dahil dumating ako. “Babe,” alanganing tawag ni Eli sa akin. Ang mga mata niya ay gulat na nakatitig sa akin. Hindi naman nakatakas sa paningin ko ang mumunting ngisi sa labi ni Amber. So, kailan pa sila okay? Mabilis na bumitaw si Amber sa braso ni Elijah at humarap sa akin. “Hi, Anjie!” bati niya. Hindi ako timang para hindi mapansin ang peke at nakakalokong ngisi ni Amber sa akin. She’s too obvious. Since when did she become friendly to me? Tsk. Pero imbes na ipakita ang inis ko ay peke ko din siyang nginitian. “Hello, Amber.” bati ko pabalik saka mabilis na lumipat ang tingin ko kay Eli na ngayon ay papalit palit ang tingin sa amin ni Amber. Mabilis naman siyang kumilos para ipagpatuloy ang paglipat ng mga box papunta sa trunk ng pulang sasakyan ni Amber. I eyed the boxes left in