Chapter 8 Hannah P.O.V Halong kaba at pananabik nararamdaman ko ngayon. I don't know what but maybe the excitement of me to announce that I'm the wife of Cassius, or the apprehension inside me to face the media. I heard someone is knocking my main door downstairs. I quickly grab my cardigan and place it in my forearm. I quickly went downstairs to the excitement of seeing Cassius unable to see realize that maybe it's not him but someone else. Mabilis kong binuksan ang pinto but to my shock it wasn't Cassius I expected. It's a man wearing a black tuxedo with a full piecing and to a green dragon tattoo around his neck. I raised my eyebrows"Who are you?" maintaining my ground, I step back pero nakahawak ang kamay ko sa doorknob ng pintuan. "Mavin at your service, Madame" "And?" "Mr. Cassius personally want me to picked you up" I feel dismay. *** Bagsak ang balikat ko habang patungo kaming naglalakad sa itim na sasakyan na prenteng nakaparada sa harap ng building. I stop, kumun
Chapter 9 Hannah P.O.V "You should've learn your lesson" I sit comfortably to the couch and cross my arm still giving him a glare. "Makaalis na nga" he quickly stand up and went outside. Sinundan ko ito ng tingin, pakamot-kamot pa ito sa kanyang batok hanggang sa makalabas ito ng malaking pinto. "He has a lot of nerve" I whispered. Hindi ako natinag sa katititig sa mga bagay dito sa loob ng bahay, tumayo ako at nagtungo sa malaking picture frame na nakalagay sa puting dingding na kanina pa nakuha ang atensyon ko. A man wearing a dark tuxedo wearing a panama hat, walang kakulay-kulay ang kanyang ibinibigay, hindi ito nakangiti kundi ay seryoso ang kanyang expression, pero ang ikinabigla ko ay hindi magkapareho ang kulay ng kanyang mata. His left eye has the color of emerald and his right eye has the blue color. Different eye color, that's weird at the same time confusing. I was caught on guard when someone hug me from behind. Nawala lahat ng iniisip ko, nanlaki ang mata ko beca
Chapter 10 Hannah P.O.V "You only have a second to change your mind" napulunok ako at umiling. "I can do it, a piece of cake" I know I'm too consistent enough but heck hindi pwedeng wala ako roon. The one thing is I promise Cassius na sasamahan ko siya. I heard him chuckle "I know" the way he said those word is a big deal to me. That's mean he trust me. Hindi ko napigilan ang palihim na ngumiti. Cassius open the door, in an instant a flash of camera welcome us in the room. I didn't let go of my hand with Cassius, nanatili akong nakakapit sa braso nito hanggang sa makaupo kami. Sa likod namin ay isang malapad na glass wall at kitang kita talaga ang laki ng syudad dito. This place is huge for this press conference, I noticed marami din ang mga bodyguard na nakapalibot sa gilid naming dalawa ni Cassius. Cassius pull the chair for me. Naupo ako pero nanatili pa rin ang kamay kong nakakapit sa braso nito. I could laugh at myself sometimes, everyone knows me to be a woman who stand fo
Hannah P.O.V "Huwag ka ngang epal, bukas sasama ka sa akin" ellie grin like she is planning something. "Bukas, magiging busy ako Ellie. Since it's been 1 week na hindi ako pumunta sa company ko" I answered back. Kausap ko siya ngayon sa cellphone through video call, abala ito sa paglalagay ng pipino sa kanyang mukha, as always naman. "Hannah naman hindi na nga natuloy ang bakasyon natin sa tagaytay, pati ba naman ito?" she glared. "Excuse me, we went to tagaytay. Anong hindi natuloy" I took a deep breath and feel the fresh air touching my skin. Nandito ako ngayon sa balkonahe and it's nine o'clock already but I can't sleep na dapat ay nakahiga na ako ngayon at nagpapahinga. "Whatever, I'll reschedule it" "Good" I smirk, nakita ko ang pagkainis sa mukha nito pero hindi ko iyon binigyan ng pansin. After I bid my good bye I quickly end the call. Ayoko ko ng sumagot pa sa mga rants niya dahil alam ko lang ang kakahantungan nito. Hindi na naman kami magkakaunawaan and I know it will
Hannah P.O.V Paghinto mismo ni Mavin sa tapat ng bahay ni Cassius ay mabilis akong bumaba at hindi na ito hinintay pa. Tinahak ko ang daan papunta sa loob ng malaking bahay "Cassius!" I shouted. Kumukulo ang dugo ko sa kanya ngayon "He wasn't here, lumabas siya kanina. I thought nakauwi na siya" I saw how mavin brush his hair. He went to the sofa at nahiga ito and also laid his feet on the glass table. Hindi ko ito pinansin at naupo sa wooden chair na nasa gilid ng glass window. Kaharap din nito ang sofa na hinihigaan ni Mavin "Call Cassius, gusto ko siyang makausao" I commanded. I saw how Mavin ark his eyebrow, tumingin lang ito sa akin at pumikit muli "He's coming" afterwards the door widely open at iniluwa nito si Cassius na nakabusangot. His eyes diverted to me, and his face went soft and gentle, "Glad you're here, Mi Esposa" tumayo ako at lumapit dito "Cassius, what are doing?" I asked. Confusion fill his face. I glare at him and I didn't expect na mabibigla ito "My apartmen
Hannah P.O.V Kanina pa ako pabalik balik ng lakad dito sa loob ng opisina at hindi lubos maisip na kaya niya iyong gawin! That shrimp is already in my mouth tapos nakaya niya pang kinuha. That's pathetic! "Mrs Donovan?" "Yes?" "Heres, your black coffee. No sugar and a sliced of Cheese cake. Galing sa pantry natin sa baba, they want to let you taste it first bago i-release" naupo ako sa swivel chair ko at pinagmamasdan itong mabuti. "What's this green topping?" I asked. "That's horseradish"Really?" I smile, horseradish is one of my favorite organic vegetable. Kinuha ko ang kutsara at tinikman ito "Well it's good actually, a vegan cheesecake" hindi ko nalasahan ang horseradish dahil mas lamang ang lasa ng cheese cake. "I suggest this would be release immediately" my secretary smile "They would love to, Mrs. Donovan" I nod."You may go now, Ms. Secretary" she smile and went outside. All I did the whole day is reading and analyzing the documents also checking the reports of other
Hannah POV After what happened yesterday hindi muna ako pumasok ngayon sa kompanya. Nandito ako ngayon sa kwarto ko. Nakaupo ako dito sa terrace at pinagmamasdan ang magandang kalangitan. Napangiti ako, all I have been thinking was the moment I have with Cassius. Meron paring takot dito sa puso ko sa mga nangyari. Natatakot ako na mas malala pa roon ang gawin niya. His mind consume him, lahat ng naiipon na mga pangyayari sa utak niya make him more miserable and worst. What does he think na aalis ako sa kanya? With that small argument he can't handle paano na kaya kong malaki pa? I'm afraid that he can do much more. He's very special to me. Napahinto ako sa pag-iisip ng may kumatok sa pintuan ko "Mavin here, the breakfast is ready" I take a deep breath "Coming" I answered. Narinig ko nalang ang mga papalayong yapak nito. I wonder kong saan ang totoong tirahan ni mavin dahil simula noong dito na ako tumira I always see him around the house. Hindi ko na iyon inisip at naglakad na pa
Hannah P.O.V "Okay, turn around then clap your hand. Move your waist, clap you hand again in the air. Move your back backward and meet his move" napailing nalang ako. This all Ellie's fault. Kong hindi dahil sa kanya wala ako ngayon dito sa Gabs dance studio. "Hannah, did you get it?" tanong ni Macy, don't get me wrong. He's a boy and he prefer to call him macy than his real name Mackenzie. Tumayo ako galing sa pagkakaupo at pinagmasdan ang sarili sa salamin. Nang biglang bumukas ang pinto and there she is, the reason behind why I'm here now. Matalim ang tingin na ibinibigay ko ngayon dito but she just give me a devilish smile "Anong ginagawa mo rito?" nakataas ang kilay na tanong ko sa kanya. Pawisan din ang buong katawan ko dahil kanina pa kami sayaw ng sayaw. "Hannah, konting wish ko lang e. Gawin mo na toh, okay" tumaas yata ang dugo sa mukha ko at feeling ko parang lalabas ang usok sa ilong ko dahil lang sa sinabi niya. Flashback"What about Hannah?" Ellie spoke. Napaangat
Chapter 19 Hannah P.O.V Dinner Date After I park my car to the garage, I went straight inside. It's already 6:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Binuksan ko ang pinto at bumungad sa akin ang amoy ng bahay ni Cassius. So refreshing. I went inside at rinig na rinig ko ang malutong na tunog ng sandal ko. Ba't parang ako lang ang nandito sa bahay? "Mavin" I called out pero walang sumagot. I decided to go upstairs para maligo muna bago ko sisimulan na magluto. As I enter my room napansin ko ang red dress sa ibabaw ng kama ko. Kumunot ang noo ko at nilapitan ito, doon ko rin nakita ang isang red envelope sa tabi nito. What's this? I reach for the envelope at binuksan ito'I'll be waiting for you at Vivi Restaurant, wear that dress honey'— Cassius Wala na akong sinayang na oras at nagtungo sa banyo kaagad para maligo. After I finished to bathed I dry my hair first and pick the dress. Pinakatitigan ko itong mabuti, its red silk dress, and it's backless with a side leg cut. Isinuot ko ito a
Hannah P.O.V Cassius is now fully recovered kaso hindi ko muna pinayagan itong magtrabaho. He insisted pero nagalit ako. "Sam Mendez, Mrs. Donovan. Same venue and time" paalala sa akin ng secretary ko. I nod at ipinagpatuloy ang pagbabasa. I heard the door close, a sign that she already left. I press the telecom "Coffee, Ms. Secretary and a slice of cheesecake. Thank you" isinandal ko ang kamay ko sa aking noo at malalim na nagpakawala ng hangin. I smile when I heard a knock "Come in" I said. "Here you coffee, Mrs. Donovan and your cheesecake. Anything else?" napaisip ako. "Cancel my appointment to Mr. Olivo for this afternoon, I'll meet him tomorrow— ""and Mr. Mendez?" umangat ang tingin ko. "Don't cut me when I'm not done yet talking. Ms. Secretary" "I'm sorry, Mrs. Donovan" "Tell the other board member that we'll have a meeting tomorrow 7:00 sharp" "Okay, Mrs. Donovan" I gesture my hand for her to leave at mabilis niya namang ginawa. Dumako ang tingin ko sa singsing na bin
Abala ako ngayon sa pag-aayos ng buhok ko ng marinig ko ang cellphone ko, someone is calling. Dinampot ko ito sa bedside table, it's Ellie. "Helloo, good morning Ellie—" "Lets go out today" diretsong sabi niya, hindi siya nagtatanong kong papayag ako o hindi. It's an order I guess? "Okay, after my meeting—" she cut me off again."I said now" pagkasabi niya noon ay ibinaba niya na ang tawag. I know her, may problema ito ngayon kaya ganito siya umasta. I need to meet her. Wala akong nagawa at tinawagan ang secretary ko para icancel ang meeting ko ngayong umaga. I receive a message from ellie. (Victorinas coffee) I grab the key at mabilis na nagtungo sa baba "Where are you going?" I heard mavin speak from behind. Hinarap ko ito "To Ellie, may pag-uusapan kami" formal na sagot ko. Tumaas ang kilay nito na parang hindi nagustuhan ang sinabi ko. "Cassius is not feeling well today, aren't you going to accompany him?" "His sick?" tarantantanh tanong ko. "Do I need to repeat myself?"
Hannah P.O.V "Cheesecake for me" I close the menu at ibinigay ito sa waitress. Tapos na kaming kumain ng lunch ni Cassius and now we're just choosing our dessert. "Same as her, two slice of cheesecake" Cassius tilt his head and I meet his gaze. I smile to him "Hannah, tell me more about yourself" napasinghap ako, since I was a kid I never have someone to ask me about myself. Well I have Ellie to listen about my rant, we have each others arm in everything we do in life.Hindi ako sanay na magsalita tungkol sa sarili ko dahil Ellie is a kind of friend na siya mismo ang gustong umalam sa saiyo. Ellie is my only friend since then, siya lang ang maraming alam tungkol sa akin. Aside from Ellie, no one does. "I see you're not a sociable person" he started. I was caught off guard, he did noticed that? I take a deep breath. Maikli akong ngumiti "Yeah, if it's not because of business matter I never had the opportunity to talk with other people and experience to work with them" "Maliban ka
Hannah P.O.V "Okay, turn around then clap your hand. Move your waist, clap you hand again in the air. Move your back backward and meet his move" napailing nalang ako. This all Ellie's fault. Kong hindi dahil sa kanya wala ako ngayon dito sa Gabs dance studio. "Hannah, did you get it?" tanong ni Macy, don't get me wrong. He's a boy and he prefer to call him macy than his real name Mackenzie. Tumayo ako galing sa pagkakaupo at pinagmasdan ang sarili sa salamin. Nang biglang bumukas ang pinto and there she is, the reason behind why I'm here now. Matalim ang tingin na ibinibigay ko ngayon dito but she just give me a devilish smile "Anong ginagawa mo rito?" nakataas ang kilay na tanong ko sa kanya. Pawisan din ang buong katawan ko dahil kanina pa kami sayaw ng sayaw. "Hannah, konting wish ko lang e. Gawin mo na toh, okay" tumaas yata ang dugo sa mukha ko at feeling ko parang lalabas ang usok sa ilong ko dahil lang sa sinabi niya. Flashback"What about Hannah?" Ellie spoke. Napaangat
Hannah POV After what happened yesterday hindi muna ako pumasok ngayon sa kompanya. Nandito ako ngayon sa kwarto ko. Nakaupo ako dito sa terrace at pinagmamasdan ang magandang kalangitan. Napangiti ako, all I have been thinking was the moment I have with Cassius. Meron paring takot dito sa puso ko sa mga nangyari. Natatakot ako na mas malala pa roon ang gawin niya. His mind consume him, lahat ng naiipon na mga pangyayari sa utak niya make him more miserable and worst. What does he think na aalis ako sa kanya? With that small argument he can't handle paano na kaya kong malaki pa? I'm afraid that he can do much more. He's very special to me. Napahinto ako sa pag-iisip ng may kumatok sa pintuan ko "Mavin here, the breakfast is ready" I take a deep breath "Coming" I answered. Narinig ko nalang ang mga papalayong yapak nito. I wonder kong saan ang totoong tirahan ni mavin dahil simula noong dito na ako tumira I always see him around the house. Hindi ko na iyon inisip at naglakad na pa
Hannah P.O.V Kanina pa ako pabalik balik ng lakad dito sa loob ng opisina at hindi lubos maisip na kaya niya iyong gawin! That shrimp is already in my mouth tapos nakaya niya pang kinuha. That's pathetic! "Mrs Donovan?" "Yes?" "Heres, your black coffee. No sugar and a sliced of Cheese cake. Galing sa pantry natin sa baba, they want to let you taste it first bago i-release" naupo ako sa swivel chair ko at pinagmamasdan itong mabuti. "What's this green topping?" I asked. "That's horseradish"Really?" I smile, horseradish is one of my favorite organic vegetable. Kinuha ko ang kutsara at tinikman ito "Well it's good actually, a vegan cheesecake" hindi ko nalasahan ang horseradish dahil mas lamang ang lasa ng cheese cake. "I suggest this would be release immediately" my secretary smile "They would love to, Mrs. Donovan" I nod."You may go now, Ms. Secretary" she smile and went outside. All I did the whole day is reading and analyzing the documents also checking the reports of other
Hannah P.O.V Paghinto mismo ni Mavin sa tapat ng bahay ni Cassius ay mabilis akong bumaba at hindi na ito hinintay pa. Tinahak ko ang daan papunta sa loob ng malaking bahay "Cassius!" I shouted. Kumukulo ang dugo ko sa kanya ngayon "He wasn't here, lumabas siya kanina. I thought nakauwi na siya" I saw how mavin brush his hair. He went to the sofa at nahiga ito and also laid his feet on the glass table. Hindi ko ito pinansin at naupo sa wooden chair na nasa gilid ng glass window. Kaharap din nito ang sofa na hinihigaan ni Mavin "Call Cassius, gusto ko siyang makausao" I commanded. I saw how Mavin ark his eyebrow, tumingin lang ito sa akin at pumikit muli "He's coming" afterwards the door widely open at iniluwa nito si Cassius na nakabusangot. His eyes diverted to me, and his face went soft and gentle, "Glad you're here, Mi Esposa" tumayo ako at lumapit dito "Cassius, what are doing?" I asked. Confusion fill his face. I glare at him and I didn't expect na mabibigla ito "My apartmen
Hannah P.O.V "Huwag ka ngang epal, bukas sasama ka sa akin" ellie grin like she is planning something. "Bukas, magiging busy ako Ellie. Since it's been 1 week na hindi ako pumunta sa company ko" I answered back. Kausap ko siya ngayon sa cellphone through video call, abala ito sa paglalagay ng pipino sa kanyang mukha, as always naman. "Hannah naman hindi na nga natuloy ang bakasyon natin sa tagaytay, pati ba naman ito?" she glared. "Excuse me, we went to tagaytay. Anong hindi natuloy" I took a deep breath and feel the fresh air touching my skin. Nandito ako ngayon sa balkonahe and it's nine o'clock already but I can't sleep na dapat ay nakahiga na ako ngayon at nagpapahinga. "Whatever, I'll reschedule it" "Good" I smirk, nakita ko ang pagkainis sa mukha nito pero hindi ko iyon binigyan ng pansin. After I bid my good bye I quickly end the call. Ayoko ko ng sumagot pa sa mga rants niya dahil alam ko lang ang kakahantungan nito. Hindi na naman kami magkakaunawaan and I know it will