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Interrogation I WAS rubbing my hands together to ease the cold I have felt. I was more struggle with the cold at hindi ko na iyon maitatago pa sa mga sandaling iyon.Nakita ko ang paglingon sa akin ni Ashton. He frowned at me while looking at my shirt, and then at my palms."Are you cold?" tanong nito sa akin na ikinalingon ko sa kanya."No. I am just anxious about my daughter's condition inside the operating room. Kumusta na kaya siya?" I mumble with a very concerned voice.He frowned. It seems that he is not convinced with me. Inabot nito ang palad ko. Then he knew that both of my hands are very cold. Napapailing ito sa akin."Don't worry, she will be okay," he assured me. "You should tell me if you are cold, Amber." he seriously looks and squeezes my hands with his hands.Suddenly my heart was raised by what he did. Hindi ko akalain na gagawin niya iyon upang mapawi ang lamig na nararamdaman ko.When I feel a little warmth ay kumawala na ang kamay ko sa mga kamay nito. "I-I'm fine
Family Dinner [ PAMELA P.O.V. ]I WAS so very much excited and eager to introduce my nephew to the family. Kahapon pa talaga ako kating-kati na gawin iyon mula nang sinundo ko ito sa bahay ng Nanay niya. But of course, I didn't do that because I want first to ask my brother kung pwede ko bang gawin 'yon na wala pa siyang sinasabi.When my brother agreed with me, doon pa ako gumawa ng plano kung paano ko iyon gagawin mismo sa oras na natapos ang paguusap namin ng kapatid ko.Yesterday, I phoned our father and informed him what Kuya Ashton's order. Pumayag naman si Daddy na ito muna ang uupo sa posisyon ni Kuya habang wala ito ng ilang araw. Of course, Dad wondered what was going on with my brother and why he rushed and fly to New York with no notice.Kahit may kaunti akong alam pero hindi ko iyon sinabi sa kanya. Kuya will tell it to them as soon as he arrives. Ngayon pa lang excited na talaga ako sa magiging reaksyon nila na ang Kuya ko ay may kambal na anak. Ang nakakalungkot lang a
His Twins [ PAMELA P.O.V. ]"WHO son is he again?" my mom asked me after a second of silence."Didn't you hear it clearly, Mom? I said this is Axel. Kuya Ashton, son."Their jaw dropout when I said it slowly but clearly for them to hear it enough."Are you..." Dad wants to say something while looking at Axel's existence but he back off and just keeps staring at the kid."How did it happen that your brother has a son?" Granddad finally speaks after his silence."A-are you sure that this kid is your brother, son, Pamela?" Mom asks me but still glaring at Axel.I smiles as I saw their shocked reactions. I cleared my throat for them to look at me. "Listen first," I said. "Yesterday, I was also shocked when my brother called me and ask for my help to take care of this little one while the mother and himself fly to New York to sort out important matters..." I paused. Ayoko na ako mismo ang magsasabi ng dahilan kung bakit nasa new york si Kuya ngayon. "I doubt when he instructed me to go to
Successful Operation "YOU said, you haven't eaten yet." Mommy Cell said when Ashton and Dad finish their private conversation.Napasulyap ako rito. "Don't bother, Mom," I said."ARE you hungry?" Napasulyap rin ako kay Ashton ng tanungin niya ako."It's almost lunch," Dad said. "You go now and have your lunch." wika nito sa aming dalawa ni Ashton."But–" I try to protest ngunit inunahan na ako ni Mom magsalita."Come on, honey. Kailangan n'yo ring kumain para magkaroon ng lakas," he said."Your mom, and I are here. Kami na muna ang maghihintay ng update sa operasyon ng Apo ko." Dad said.Wala na akong nagawa pa. Isa pa tama sila at nagugutom na rin ako. Ilang araw ding wala sa ayos ang pagkain ko.Ashton drive a car and we went to the nearest restaurant. Nagtataka ako at gusto ko sana siyang tanungin kung bakit may kotse ito sa parking lot ng hospital."I have a property here. I ask someone to drop my car," he said. I assume na nabasa niya ang nasa utak ko.Napapatango na lang ako rit
Visitors IT'S been three days since our daughter's operations become successful. Astrid slowly gains her energy. Inalis na rin ng mga doctor ang mga nakakabit sa kanya na mga aparato. I am happy to see her relationship with her father. Sa bawat araw na nagdaan ay mas napapalapit ang dalawa sa isa't isa."Papa, when can I go home? I miss my brother, I want to see him and my Lolas at home." Astrid asks her father. That time he was feeding Astrid, and I peeling some healthy fruits for her."You will see him soon, baby," he answered her while smiling."Really, Papa?" he nodded. "Yehey... I am excited now."He gently tapped her head. "Come on, eat this all so that you will feel better."Hindi naman sumalungat ang bata at sunod-sunod nitong tinanggap ang pagkain na mismo ang hospitals kitchen staff ang nagluto para sa kanya. It was a food that her doctor prescribes para mas gumaling ang opera niya.When I already finished peeling the fruits lumapit ako sa kabilang kama."If you are done ta
Bad News ASHTON's mom and dad volunteered to look for Astrid at the hospital that night para naman daw makapagpahinga ako at si Ashton ng maayos. I have no choice since they insist on it. Also, they want to have some bonding time with their granddaughter. Lalo na at kinagigiliwan ng Nanay ni Ashton si Astrid, that because they really look alike. Hindi naman ako madamot para hindi sila pagbigyan na alagaan nila ang anak ko. After I agree with them, they immediately show gratitude. They have said that it was a dream come true for having and taking care of a grandchild.I and Axel have time to bond with each others during at night. Bago ako tuloyang nagpahinga ay pinagtimpla ko muna ng gatas si Axel, I also let him drink his vitamins.Pagpasok ko sa loob ng silid ni Ashton ay nakita ko ang dalawa na nakahiga sa malaking kama at nagtatawanan. I immediately avoid looking at him. Dahil sa paguusap namin kanina sa hospital ay bigla itong nag-iba sa akin, he really thought that I am regretti
Breaking Point NARAMDAMAN ko ang paglapit sa akin ni Ashton nang makita nito natahimik ako at bahagyang namamasa ang aking mga mata. Naramdaman ko rin na nasa akin ang mga mata ng kanyang kapatid at abuwelo."What happened?" he asks me in a concerned voice.My eyes watered. "K-Kailangan ko umuwi. A-ang Mama ko... K-kailangan ako nila ngayon." I said."You want to go back home now?" he asked looking at my teary eyes.Tumango ako ng bahagya. "K-kaso si Astrid." nag-aalangan kong wika rito.His sister's cleared her throat. "Amber, kung may emergency na nangyari sa pamilya mo ngayon you can go home. Huwag kang mag-alala sa pamangkin ko na nasa hospital. I and our family are here for her. Babantayan namin siya habang wala ka."Bahagya akong ngumiti kay Pamela. "Oh, please... E-emergency lang talaga. I'll go home with, Axel." wika ko kay Ashton."I'll come with you—""Huwag na. Dito ka na lang kay Astrid." pagputol ko sa sasabihin nito."Kuya can also come with you, and Axel. Huwag kayong m
Good Father INASIKASO agad namin nila Mama Flor at Joan ang labi ni Mama Shirley matapos inihayag ng doctor ang pagpanaw niya sa mga oras ding iyon. Sa tulong ni Ashton ay napadali ang lahat na pagaasikaso.Dumating ang labi ni Mama Shirley sa funeral home kung saan malapit sa subdivision ng bahay na tinitirhan namin, that way everyone that is close to our family and friends can visit her wakes. Lalo na ang mga kapwa guro at ang mga naging estudyante niya noong nagtuturo pa lang ito sa isang pampublikong paaralan.Sa una't pangalawang gabi pa lang ay hindi na nauubusan ng tao sa funeral home. Ate Nelia, her husband, and Ella are also there to help us prepare some food for the visitors. Si Axel naman ay may sariling tagapag-alaga na in-hire ni Ashton upang makakagalaw-galaw ako habang ito naman ay pumupuslit sa kanyang kompanya.I, Mama Joan, and Mama Flor makes ourselves busy entertaining everyone, that way we can forget or avoid thinking about the pain in our hearts. Ngunit ako, hin
Ducati IslandASHTON three words I LOVE YOU skip my heartbeats. I smiled at him as we looked at each other intently."Do I need to respond to it?" tanong ko sa kanya ng hindi ko na natagalan ang pagtitig niya.The corner of his lips raised. "Yes," he said."What if I do not want to respond?" I teased him.He frowned while smirking. "Then, let me force you to say it.""Say what?" I continued."Hm... Say it or else, I will kiss you as hard as I can right here and right now," he says slowly lowering his lips to mine.I cleared my throat ng makita ko sa dulo ng aking mga mata ang ibang empleyado na nakangiting nakasulyap sa aming dalawa. Namumulang inilayo ko ang mukha ko rito at marahan kong itinulak ang dibdib nito."Stop teasing me. Look, your employee is glaring at us." namumula kong bulong rito.He chuckled and then kissed the edge of my lips. "My woman is shy. Okay, utang na muna ang kiss mo ngayon."Tumayo ako ng matuwid at lumayo ng bahagya rito. "Anong utang ang pinagsasabi mo d'y
Promise to Fulfill[ ASHTON P.O.V ]I LOOK Amber who is quietly sitting beside me. I was driving but I could not help but glance in her direction.My wife... My beautiful wife... I thought."Eyes on the road, not to me, Ashton." wika nito ng naramdaman nito ang madalas kong pagsulyap sa kanya.I couldn't help but smile. I gently grab her hand and hold it tightly. Napatingin naman ito sa kamay ko na nakahawak sa kamay niya. "You are too beautiful and I can't help but to stare at you all the time, Amber. Now, anong gagawin ko?" I said and kissed the back of her palm.Agad kong nakita ang pamumula ng magkabilang pisngi nito. Umirap ito pagkaraan ng pagkagulat sa ginawa ko. She then even freed her palm to my hand."Pwede ba umayos ka, Ashton. Nasa national highway tayo. Ayokong may mangyaring masama dahil diyan sa kapabayaan mong pagmamaneho. Bata pa ang mga anak ko para mawalan sila ng magulang. So, please, drive well." mahabang litanya nito na mas ikinangiti ko.I'm still smiling at her.
Dinner Date"I HOPE I didn't interrupt your conversation," Ashton said in his soft tone.I hope that very time the ground will swallow me whole."Who is he?" Iris asked with her widened eyes."U-um... Um, he's-""I am Amber's husband." diretso at walang prenong tugon nito.What the hell is he saying?! I thought to myself. Tinitigan ko ito ng masama, habang nakangiti naman itong tumingin sa akin."What? What? Shit! Ano 'yon? Pakiulit nga Mister-? Sino ka nga ulit? Hindi ko masyadong narinig, pakiulit?" nagtataka at sunod-sunod na tanong ni Iris kay Ashton."Babe, he said, he's Amber's husband," si Royce ang tumugon sa asawa nito. Napapailing pa ito at napapangisi sa naging reaksyon ni Iris."A-asawa? H-how? W-when? W-where? B-bakit... Shit! How could this be happening? Bakit wala akong alam? Bakit hindi ko alam na i-ikinasal ka na pala?" sunod sunod na namang tanong nito. That time sa akin na ito mariing nakatingin.Napalunok ako ng mariin. Napatayo ako at ganoon rin ang dalawa sa hara
VisitorsI WAS late for work that morning. Bukod sa overtime sa trabaho ay mas may iba pang dahilan ang nangyari kagabi kaya tinanghali na ako ng gising. Remembering the other reasons makes me blush and makes my heart beat suddenly.So what, Amber? Dahil may nangyari na naman ay iiwasan mo na naman siyang makaharap? No, I can't do that right now. Imposibleng maiiwasan ko pa siya. He knows where I work, what time I got home, and most of all he gets inside my room freely.Napapailing na lang ako sa mga iniisip ko sa mga sandaling iyon habang nasa loob ng opisina ko. Madalas nahuhuli ako ni Karyl at Kayecee na nakatulala at may malalim na iniisip. But worse, they also caught me smiling. Kaya alam ko na nagtataka sila sa nangyayari sa akin dahil hindi nila ako kilala na ganoon. Yes, I am a silent boss, but I am always serious when it comes to work.I yawned as I looked at the clock placed on my table. It is already 4:00 in the afternoon. Isang oras na lang at matatapos na ang oras ng aking
Midnight SnackASHTON and I agreed to have some warm drinks in Starbucks on our way home. Magmamadaling araw na sa mga sandaling iyon at katulad niya ay gusto ko ring humigop ng mainit na maiinom sa mga oras na iyon.When we got inside the coffee shop, Ashton and I immediately ordered our drinks. Instead of coffee, choco laté na lang ang inorder ko at siya naman ay brewed coffee. He also ordered a cheesecake and carrot cake for both of us. Pagkatapos kuhanin ng waiter ang order namin ay umalis na agad ito sa aming harapan.The coffee shop was quiet and there were just a few customers who were enjoying sipping their coffee while chatting with the person they are with."The young man who gave you that plane toy is me," he said and I looked at him in surprise. "I am that kid, Amber," he added while smiling at me.I was suddenly awed. Kanina pa ako nagtataka sa kanya. Gusto kong magtanong pero hindi ko alam kung ano ang itatanong ko sa kanya. "Y-you? R-really?" hindi ako makapaniwala sa a
ReminisceASHTON and the kids were waiting for me at dinner time. Nasabihan ko na si Ashton na uuwi ako bago ang dinner, but the unexpected happened. May emergency na nangyari sa isa sa tauhan ko sa factory. I have no choice but to replace myself with her role.The factory operations will end at 11 PM, walang ibang tatao sa pwesto nito. I have decided to help my employees that night. Isang gabi lang naman at saka may dahilan na rin ako upang makaiwas pa ng ilang sandali na makaharap si Ashton.I made myself busy, but before that, I already sent him a message saying that I am not going to dine with him and the kids because of some emergencies and also about work. Bago pa ito makapag-reply ay ibinaba ko na ang cellphone ko at saka pumasok na sa loob ng factory.Second, minutes, and hours have already passed. Naaaliw ako sa ginagawa ko kahit pagod na rin ako sa buong araw na pagtatrabaho. Kailangan kasi ng Ambrosia's vase and pots na mag-produce ng maraming items dahil sa maraming naka li
Avoided AFTER our passionate but deep making out, we silently lie down side by side facing the ceiling. Our breathing slowly steadied after a long moment of pause. "Go to your room now, and get rest," I said, my eyes still fixed on the ceiling. "Can I stay here by your side?" naramdaman ko ang pagtagilid nito at pagtitig sa mukha ko. "I want to rest here beside you, pwede naman siguro 'yon, diba?" he desperately asks. Sumulyap ako rito ng bahagya saka umiling. "No, you can't stay here. Now, go because all I wanted is to rest, Ashton." I said. "Please, let me stay for a while, Amber," he said, looking tired. I frown. "Hindi pwede. M-mahuhuli, I mean, papasok dito sa silid ko si Astrid ng maaga. I don't want her to see you inside my room, Ashton." wika ko rito. "Lalabas ako bago siya papasok dito sa silid mo, I promise," paggigiit pa rin nito sa gusto niya. "I rolled my eyes. Still, NO!" mariing wika ko rito. "Come on, Ashton. Go to your room now. Ayokong makipagtalo sa 'yo dahi
Go On WHEN we arrive home I am immediately ready the kids to their bed with the help of their nanny. Agad namang nakatulog ang mga bata dahil sa pagod sa buong araw na pakikipaglaro kay Rowan. I was headed to my room when I saw Ashton on the hallway living sofa holding a glass of wine. Agad tumuon ang tingin nito sa akin at agad ring naglapat ang aming mga mata. She finished his wine, put the glass down, sat up, and then approached me in my direction. I immediately stood straight as he was coming near me. "Can we talk?" he said seriously. Tumingin ako sa orasan ko at saka tumingin muli rito. "It's already late, Ashton. Pareho pa tayong may pasok bukas. Also, I am tired," direktang wika ko rito. He sighed and then shook his head. "The night you saw me in Yvette's hotel room—" he says. Kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi nito. I want to say something but my mouth remains silent. Tumuon ang mga mata ko rito. "I admit that I was wrong when I go to her place that night, and—" "Ano ang da
Drive Home EXACTLY at 07:30 pm, we arrived at the Grilled Park House and Restaurant. The staff immediately assisted us by escorting us to our VIP reservation seat. Dinala nito kami sa sang maluwang na cottage na kakasya ang sampo na tao. When the waiter asked for our orders, Rochelle and I let the men manage to do it.Maganda ang buong kapaligiran, presko ang hangin na nagmumula sa buong paligid. Makulay ang mga ilaw na nakapalibot sa buong kainan. The restaurant is not just like an ordinary restaurant. It was an expensive and classy restaurant. Ang restaurant na iyon ay ginaya nila outdoor restaurant sa ibang bansa. It has a touch of European outdoor cuisine. Ang style ng paligid, ang mga kagamitan, ang mga upuan, mga mesa at ipa pang gamit o palamuti ay makikitaan mo ng ganda. Bagay na bagay para sa isang casual family dinner ang vibes na hatid ng restaurants na iyon.Kahit bagong bukas lang iyon ay halatang dinudumog na agad sila ng may mga sinabi sa buhay na mga customer. In able