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At The ModernShe arrived ten minutes early at the restaurant but the client was already there. The man is punctual. However, Philip Coulter seemed to be… too Italian with those dark eyes, olive skin and high cheekbones. Hindi nalalayo ang edad nito kay Ale.“Good afternoon, Ms. Profaci.” Tumayo ito mula sa silya nang dumating siya. It was the staff who ushered her in that pulled the chair for her. “Good afternoon, Sir.” Sinadya niyang huwag idagdag ang apelyido nito. He can’t be Philip Coulter like he claimed. She had time to get a good look at the database. Tinawagan niya ang isang IT na nirekomenda ng Ate Georgina niya noon. “I hope you don’t mind but I ordered for us.”“It’s fine. I am not very hungry anyway.” Only Ale can order food and other things for her and she won’t mind. “Still tired from the trip?” Hindi niya sinagot ito. “Steve told me you just landed yesterday and you’ve moved overseas. Philippines, right? My mom is a Filipina.”He was being extra friendly and that’s
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“I am not expecting anything. I just really want to get your services with the house at Lexington.”“Good.” She took the table napkin and used it to wipe her lips. “Is there anything else you’d like to discuss?” Nang umiling si Alejandro ay kinuha niya ang pagkakataon na ‘yon para magpaalam.“So are you taking the job?”“If you agree to my terms, I just might.”“Spoken like a true Profaci.” She kept her poker face on. “Then state your terms. I’d like to hear them.”“First, never discuss nor involve anything personal with this job. I don’t care if Alessandro is your brother, you do not mention him to me. Today is the first and last day you’d talk to me about him. Second, I will prepare two designs and any changes will be discussed with me. However, I will not be here to supervise everyday once the renovations start. I can commit to a week per month. That’s my deal with the company and I am not changing it for you no matter how much you offer me. You and I both know that I do not need t
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Hindi niya alam ang binabalak ng kapatid. P is amazing at what she does. However, Alejandro could have hired someone else to do the job. Imposible naman na si Gabriella ang may gustong kunin bilang interior designer si P. Malakas ang kutob niyang may binabalak ang kapatid niya at may kinalaman sa kaniya ang ginagawa nito. Nagpaalam na si P at pinatulog na siya pero heto at alas singko na ng umaga ay gising na gising pa rin ang kaniyang diwa. Hindi na siya makatulog kahit ano'ng gawin niya kaya pupuntahan niya si Taylor sa condo nito ng maaga. Doon na rin siya magkakape at bubulabugin niya ang kaibigan. He took his car keys and overnight bag that he prepared for the other day. Since it's still early, he didn't hit traffic and was there in less than twenty minutes. Usually, it's about a forty-five minute drive. "Ale?" Pupungas-pungas na bungad sa kaniya ni Tay. "What time is it?" Tinawagan niya ito nang makarating siya sa parking lot. Instead of buzzing him, he opted for a call to ma
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TWO MONTHS LATERAle said he will be gone for the next two weeks and she won’t be able to contact him. She agreed to do the design for the Lexington home, but whether she will supervise the renovations is still in question.Umuwi siya ng Pilipinas at doon ginawa ang designs at maliban sa kulay at ilang minimal requests ay wala ng ibang pinabago ang mag-asawa. It’s mostly Gabriella who had comments. Although Gabriella was polite, she had a feeling that the woman dislikes her for some reason. “Son of a—“ Sumampa siya sa gutter at muntik na niyang masagasaan ang isang homeless sa kalye nang iwasan niya ang isang kotseng puti. Bigla itong nag-cut sa kaniya. It wasn’t a fancy car but the tint was so dark that she can barely see who’s driving. She is pretty sure it’s illegal. She chose to drive today while Magnus followed her using a different car. Si Rob ay inutusan niya na mag-grocery dahil wala na silang stocks.“Are you okay?” Magnus immediately checked on her. His voice sounded muffl
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Hindi niya alam kung paano natapos ang lunch na 'yon. The whole time, all she did was listen and nod. It was not like her to be quiet. Gabriella seemed to be enjoying the moment. Kwento ito ng kwento tungkol kay Ale at sa pamilya Gambino— how they treat her like a princess and... how they love her. Si Alejandro ang pumalit sa pwesto ng ama at isa na itong Don. At si Gabriella, bilang asawa ng isang Don ay may importans'ya. But she doesn't care about that. Ang gumugulo sa isip niya ay ang sinabi nito tungkol kay Ale. Inakala nito na ang boyfriend niya ang magpupursue rito. However, didn't Ale say he's not interested with her when they bumped into each other at the park for the first time? Ang araw na 'yon ay parehong araw na tumungo sila sa Pilipinas. It was around that time that the Gambino family was celebrating Alejandro and Gabriella's union. After lunch, she went back to the office pero hindi na siya sumabay kay Gabriella. Magnus was there to drive her anyway at out of the way a
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She just got out of her bedroom when she heard the knock. Nang sumilip siya sa peephole ay si Magnus ang naroon kaya pinagbuksan niya ito ng pinto. Dinala nito sa casa ang sasakyan niya kanina at hindi pa niya alam kung ano ang extent ng damage. But that can fixed, mas worried siya na malaman ng kapatid niya ang nangyari o kaya naman ay ni Ale. Siguradong magdedemand ang kuya niya na umuwi siya ng Italy for safety. "They have replaced your car with the same make and model while they're fixing yours." Inabot ni Magnus ang susi sa kaniya. "Thanks. You didn't tell my brother about what happened, right?" "Did you want him to know?" Napangiwi siya. "I was thinking about giving him a report when he called at noon. You were out for lunch with the Gambino woman." "I'm glad you didn't. Please don't tell him what happened. I don't want him to worry about it. He has a lot on his plate already and I think it was just some freak who didn't have anything better to do." "Should we tell Alessa
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"Oops!" Tor made a sour face."Ale's going to kill you for this," mahinang bulong ni Estefan sa kaibigan kahit narinig naman niya. "Ikaw muna. The dinner was your idea." Nagturuan pa ang dalawa. Kahit nagulat siya sa nalaman ay hindi naman 'yon sapat para maghurumentado siya sa galit. She is aware that Ale is just trying to protect her. Why he would not tell her about this though is beyond her. "So you do know Alessandro. Do you know about me?" Siniko ni Estefan si Tor. "Stop doing that. You're annoying," saway nito kay Estefan. "I sort of know about you. Ale called me a few months ago. He asked me about some medication but didn't mention your name, so I really hope you're the woman with him at his place that got sick. Otherwise, I'm a dead man." Tumaas ang isa niyang kilay. She had some laceration when Ale and her did it the first time. Nagulat na lang siya na may gamot kaagad ito para sa kaniya kahit hindi pa naman siya nagpapakonsulta sa doktor. Iyon pala ay si Tor ang tinawag
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A few days later...Nagulat si P nang mapagbuksan siya ng pinto nito. He didn't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing. Nang makabalik siya galing sa mission ay tinanong niya kaagad si Estefan kung nagkaroon ng aberya habang wala siya pero wala naman itong sinabi sa kaniyang iba. It looked like his brother Alejandro is behaving. Dapat lang, dahil kung gagawa ito ng kabalbalan ay hindi niya mapapalampas lalo na kung sangkot si P."Can I come in?" paalam niya kay P nang hindi nito niluwangan ang pagbukas ng pinto.Para itong natauhan. "Of course! Sorry—" Humalik ito sa pisngi niya at yumakap. "I wasn't expecting you."He shut the door behind him and said, "Were you expecting something else?" "Are you in New York for someone else?" Imbes na sagutin ang tanong niya ay sinagot din nito ng isang tanong. Nahiwagaan siya sa inaasta ng nobya. Wala naman siyang matandaan na ginawang mali rito. Well, except for not telling her that he had her watched while he was gone. Kaya lang naman ni
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The smell of ammonia was what woke him up. He found himself still on the floor and P was on the bed waiting for him to open his eyes. Ang doktor na tinawag niya ay nagpunta sa bahay para i-check si P. May kasama rin itong isang nurse. Umupo muna siya sa sahig at kahit hilo ay tinangka na lumipat sa kama. Hinaplos ni P ang pisngi niya saka siya ginawaran ng halik sa labi."What happened?" Tumawa si P. "Hinimatay ka." He made a sour face. "I meant—""I'm pregnant. I need to get an ultrasound done but the doctor is thinking I'm about five to six weeks along." He was so happy he couldn't speak. He is going to be a father... Hindi siya marunong humawak ng bata. Paano ba magpalit ng diaper? Okay naman siya sa pagpupuyat. Kahit huwag na siyang matulog sa pagbabantay at—"Ale?" His train of thoughts were suddenly stopped when he heard P's voice."Sorry. You were saying?"Tumikhim ang doktora. "We will give you a few minutes before we take your blood samples." Lumabas ito ng silid kasunod a
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P was very patient with him and held his hand every step of the way. Ang hindi niya lang ginawa ay ang pagkonsulta sa doktor. He doesn't need it. What he needs is someone who will listen to him. He realized how he bottled up everything inside and now he's paying for it. He told P every single memory he has growing up— good or bad. P is the only therapist he needs. "So he wasn't always bad to you?" Umiling siya. "He is not really. It's hard to explain. Think of it as I will never be good enough as his son.""Well, that's because you're not his." They were out in the balcony and it's been a couple of months since Alejandro and Gabriella's death.May routine sila ni P na uminom ng tsa sa gabi sa balcony at saka mag-uusap. They had talks before but never like this. This time, he's pouring everything out. Mas madaling maging masaya kapag ni-let go na niya ang lahat ng masasamang pangyayari sa buhay niya. Hindi niya makakalimutan, pero hindi rin niya kailangang alalahanin pa at pabigatin
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Hindi matanggap ni Gabriella ang kapalaran na sinapit niya kay Alejandro. They were friends. They grew up together. She can't believe that after everything, he would do such a horrible act to her. It wasn't even because he loved her. Love isn't selfish. Love doesn't envy. Alejandro was blinded by his hate and jealousy to Alessandro. At his young mind, it was instilled that he has to do better so he would be Don someday. He gained it by birthright, but even that wasn't real. "I want a divorce." Gabriella's voice was firm. Napatawa si Alejandro. "You really think you'd be free from me, Gabriella?" "I will do whatever you want, just set me free. I will not tell a soul about your family's secret." She was hoping she would be able to persuade him. Ayaw na niyang makisama sa asawang hindi niya kayang pagkatiwalaan. Masyadong mahaba ang habambuhay. At kung hindi siya pakakawalan nito ay mas nanaisin pa niyang wakasan ang buhay niya. Sa imp'yerno rin naman ang tungo niya. How her life
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He and Pietra flew home to the Philippines, but didn't take their original flight. TJ arranged something else for them and made sure they are safe. He asked Pietra for some time before they talk about what happened at ilang araw pagkatapos nilang makabalik sa Pilipinas ay hindi na ito nakatiis sa pananahimik niya."Ale, I know you're grieving your family but sometimes, it helps when you talk about it. I will not hold it against you. I am here to listen," bulong nito sa kaniya matapos yumakap. Ever since they came home, he's been keeping to himself. Aside from spending a few hours in the restaurant, uuwi siya sa bahay para makasama si P. He would prepare meals for the both of them. Inaalagaan niya ito. Pero pagdating ng gabi, nahihirapan siyang matulog. Kahit sa panaginip ay nakikita niya ang pagbangga at pagsabog ng kotse ni Alejandro. Pati ang pagkamatay ni Gabriella ay sumasagi sa isip niya. "If you don't want to talk to me, talk to someone. Please, Ale. I don't want you to get sic
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The family is in chaos and he is nowhere near the Gambinos. He followed his instinct and went to New Jersey where P would be. Sana lang ay nadala ito roon nina Rob. Surprisingly, TJ owns a home there at ibinigay niya kay P pati na kay Rob at Magnus ang address nito kung sakaling magkaroon ng problema sa pagbabalik niya. He has never been there so he doesn't know what it's like. Baka nasa isang secluded na lugar ang bahay nito katulad sa headquarters nila sa San Servando. Deep inside he hoped that he wasn't going to use it. He drove despite being tired. His only goal was to see P and be with her. Bahala na kung ano ang kasunod na mangyayari. Driving thru the city was brutal until after what seemed like forever, he reached a family neighbourhood. Bergen County has contemporary homes and the one on the right side at the end of the street was the one he was looking for. It's not secluded at all. In fact, it was a beautiful home if only it's occupied by a couple and their children. Pero
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"I'll take my chances."Kung gaano siya kabilis dumating ay ganoon din siya kabilis na tumalikod sa kapatid at nilisan ang restaurant na 'yon. Magnus and Rob are with P at hindi pababayaan ng dalawa ang fiancee niya. Narinig niya ang pagpukpok ni Alejandro sa kamao nito sa mesa at hindi natutuwa sa ginawa niya. "No wonder you were the least favorite in the family, Alessandro. You've always been different and yet Dad kept you."Alejandro's father only kept him to serve a purpose and that's to bury a secret. He has yet to find out what it is but he already knew that he is not going to like it— whatever it is. "That's fine. I don't care," sagot niya sa kapatid at hindi man lang ito nilingon. His brother knew fully well not to create a scene in public that would tarnish the business. Kaya nga siya ang inuutusan nito noon para magligpit ng kalat. Alejandro doesn't have it in him— he is simply... weak.He started calling P but she wasn't answering. He tried Rob and Morgan but they did not
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"What time is it?" tanong ni P sa kaniya. It's been a couple of days since they bought the ring and P has been wearing it proudly. Kahit nang pumasok ito sa opisina at magfile ng bakasyon ay isinama pa siya. Tonight, they are flying home to the Philippines. P will be working for a month then use her two months worth vacation. They are planning to visit Spain and Estefan was kind enough to let them use one his houses. "About one in the afternoon. Why?" "I need to buy some art supplies." "Sasamahan kita." He had a rough night trying to read what he can about his family. Si TJ ang nagsend sa kaniya ng mga dokumento. Inumaga na siya sa pagbabasa at dahil agahan na, nagluto na rin siya ng kakainin nila "No, you should get some sleep. You were busy reading last night. It's best you take a nap. Babalik din ako kaagad. Do you need anything while I'm out?""Maybe some new boxers?" "Pink okay?" Sinamaan niya ng tingin ang nobya. "I'm kidding." P tiptoes and kiss his lips. "I'll take the g
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A phone rang and Emma excused herself to take the call outside. She thought about it and weigh the consequences. She didn't want to start a war. Profacis never start a war. When she heard the door opened and shut shortly, she came out of the cubicle and went straight to the sink to wash her hands. Wala siyang balak batiin ang babae at makipagplastikan. Her contract was over and the Lexington home has been taken over by another designer from her firm. Alejandro didn't give a fuss over it and let her rest. By the time she was feeling well, the renovations are done and there's no point in talking to him anymore. "Miss Profaci. Fancy seeing you here. I don't believe I've seen you here before," bati nito sa kaniya na para bang walang ginawang mali. She didn't bother to respond or acknowledge her presence. As much as possible, she wants to maintain her cool. Ayaw niyang sirain ang magandang araw nila ni Ale. They just got engaged, and although there are no details yet for their wedding—
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TIFFANY & CO., 5th Avenue They made it to the jewelry store after lunch. P's family has connections so does his. However, they didn't have need to use any of them. Tor knew the manager of the store who owed him his life some years ago. The champagne was flowing and everything just looked sparkly wherever they look. "How many rings am I allowed to get?" nakangising tanong sa kaniya ni P. For someone who didn't want a ring earlier, she's now giggling and excited to pick not just one— but several. She looked like a little kid waiting for Christmas to open her gift. P was simply adorable. "You can have one on each finger if wish. Add each toes if you like too." He flashed her a smile and P grabbed both his cheeks and kissed him on the lips. "Just kidding. I want you to pick one for me, actually." Tumaas ang isa niyang kilay. Kinuha ni P ang kaniyang braso at isinampay sa sariling balikat at sumandig sa dibdib niya. "If I pick it, it doesn't feel romantic." She chuckled. "It would fee
