Milan Malpensa Airport ...
Di maiwasang mamangha ni Rosalia ng makarating siya sa Milan sakay ang private plane ni Dimitri.Sinong mag aakala na pribadong eroplano ang masasakyan niya papuntang Italya. Di niya tuloy maiwasang magtanong sa sarili kung ano ba talaga o sino ba talaga si Dimitri Guidottí. She tried searching for his name pero ibang Guidottí ang lumalabas sa internet.Baka bilyonaryo ito at batikang business tycoon O isang sikat na artista? O baka naman isang mafia boss at drug syndicate boss?!Talamak pa naman ang ganoong kalakaran sa Europe.Di niya maiwasang mag alala. Ito na yata ang katapusan ng buhay niya.Naalala niya ang sabi ni Mr. Lorenzo noong una silang magkita, she is “officially a slave” of Dimitri Guidottí.Ang kapal talaga ng lalaking iyon, Si Dimitri na nga ang may utang sa kanya at nangakong babayaran siya tapos eto pa ngayon ang may ganang alipinin siya sa dayuhang lugar na iyon.“Makikita ng lalaking iyon ang hinahanap niya. Gusto talaga ata niya ang ma ala- Pinoy Pacman na kamao.” Nagpupuyos sa galit ang kanyang damdamin.Sumakit tuloy ang ulo niya.She was ushered by the flight attendant and all her belongings were carried out.Isang malaking maleta lang ang dala niya.Kunsabgay alipin naman siya dito, wala siyang panahong magpaka- aesthetic.Pagkababa niya sa private plane, she greeted by a man standing right in front of the ladder.He was tall, moreno and good lord!He is effin’ handsome!Di niya mapigilang mapasipol.“.. ooooooh deeeym” she whispered.Pansamantala niyang nakalimutan ang poot na nadarama kani-kanina lang.She maybe look like some stupid school girl crushing over this man in front of her but girl, Rosalia Quiava don’t give a single fvck!She smiled at him and he smiled back.“Oooh! Boii, he so fineeeee!” Sigaw ng utak niya.Opo, kumekerengkeng po tayo mga kaibigan.“Benvenuta Signorina Rosalia” he greeted her with a smile.“Oh, the accent.” She replied.Di mapigilan ni Rosalia na mangiti pa rin.Di niya maintindihan ang greetings nito pero she’s sure na pag welcome iyon sa salitang italyano. “I’m the man behind all those calls, Manuel Medichelli” and he raised her right hand and kissed her knuckles.Nagulat siya sa gesture pero mas nagulat siya na ito pala si Manuel Medichelli.Bigla nanumbalik ang inis niya at madaling binawi ang kamay.Napakunot ang noo ni Manuel at ganun din siya.Kampon pala ito ni Dimitri.Gwapong-gwapo na sana siya at crush na sana niya ito. Kaso isa ito sa mga taong bigla nalang sumulpot sa buhay niya at nagkanda leche-leche na ang lahat.“I’m sorry Signorina Rosalia,” hinging paumanhin nito.Rosalia just tossed her hair back, “It’s okay”. M*****a niyang tugon.Oo, m*****a talaga siya. Di pa medyong na iintroduce ng author pero M*****a talaga siya.To divert her attention, palinga-linga kuno siya sa paligid.Nakita niyang ipinasok sa isang itim na mesarati ang kanyang maleta.Whooo! Feeling niya talaga di basta-bastang tao si Dimitri.Manuel ushered her towards the waiting car.Sumunod naman siya.Pinagbuksan siya nito ng pinto at pumuwesto sila sa backseat.Tahimik lang siya throughout the travel. Wala siyang ibang ginawa kundi ang ituon ang tingin sa labas ng sasakyan, sa mga nadadaanan nilang establishments, sa mga magagandang parte ng lugar. She doesn’t know exactly where they were going.Wala siyang time na mag research kung saang lugar ba siya naroon. Isa pa, ang kanyang cellphone ay hindi registered sa naturang bansa buti sana kung libre ang wifi dito or may public wifi.Bakit ba kasi di siya nag research sa mga bagay-bagay na iyon? Basic nun! Ugok! Panenermon niya sa sarili.She heaved a sigh. She closed her eyes and inhaled and exhaled.Aaminin niyang kinakabahan siya. Pinapasa diyos niya nlang ang kanyang kahahantungan dito sa Italy.Naiinis siya dahil ramdam na ramdam niya ang kanyang pagkawalang laban. Di niya kilala ng lubusan si Manuel. Nasa dayuhang bansa siya at makalipas ang dalawang linggo, heto siya at magiging alipin ng isang taong minsay kanyang tinulungan at iniligtas.“Eto pala ang kabayaran ng ugok na iyon? Sana pala’y pinabayaan ko nalang siyang mamatay noon.” Di mapigilang napatulo ang kanyang luha. Mukhang naramdaman ni Manuel ang kanyang paghikbi kaya naman agad niyang pinahid ang kanyang mga mata at tumalikod siya dito.Sa sobrang stress at mga repressed emotions, ipinikit nalang niya ang kanyang mga mata at nag isip ng mga happy thoughts ..“Miss Rosalia, Miss?”Naalimpungatan si Rosalia at napalingon sa katabi niya. Nakatulog pala siya. Manuel is looking at her intently at na weirduhan siya dito.“Hanuba?” She whispers with disdain. Napangita lamang si Manuel at itinuon ang mga mata sa dinadaanan.“We are here signorina .. “ and Rosalia watch in amusement as all she see is an amazing man- made landscapes, vast lawn and tall trees.Yung mga sceneries na nakikita mo sa movies about country side italy. Ganun na ganun.There is something so magical about southern italya.The car stops and Manuel got out first.She opened the car doors and she hop out.Halos malula siya sa laki at ganda ng mansion. Sa labas palang sumisigaw na ito ng karangyaan.What makes it more amazing is that the mansion looks ancient but royalty at wag ka, may mga magagandang plants and flowers ang nakapalibot dito.“Plantita or plantito siguro ang may-ari ng bahay na ito?” Di niya mapigilang masabi.“Let’s go inside Miss?” SHe heard Manuel.Sumunod siya.Pagpasok na pagpasok palang nila sa mansion, namangha na siya. She can’t contain her amusement that she even let out a small squeal.Sa entranda ng bahay may indoor fountain at napapaligiran ng mga nag gagandahang wild plants. Rosalia feels as if nasa isang Rihanna x Shakira music video sya.Manuel noticed her amusement he let out a chuckle. “C’mon Signoria, I know you’re tired. I will bring you to your room” he said politely.Wait? Room? May room siya? Diba dapat sa maids’ quarter siya o kaya naman sa mga kwarto ng mga trabahante?“Uhmm,” gusto niya sanang magtanong pa ngunit pagod na siya at gusto na rin niyang magpahinga.Bukas nalang siguro siya mag uusisa tungkol sa lahat ng mag nangyayari sa kanya.She followed Manuel and she can’t help but admire the interiors of the mansion, simply put it, It is magnificent and very aristocratic.Dimitri Guidotti must be a very wealthy man. Very very wealthy. And that scares her.Of all people she hates the most in this world, iyong mga taong maysinabi sa buhay. Mayaman, mapera, because once you have the money and wealth, there comes power. And money and power are dangerous combinations.Malulula ka sa laki ng bahay, nasa ikalawang palapag na sila at tinatahak parin nila ang malawak na hall.She can’t help but look at the paintings on the wall. Tall porcelain jars and figurines with gold touches.Feeling talaga niya nasa isang ancient castle siya.“This is the west wing of the mansion,” he instructed and then he suddenly stopped, “this will be your room for the rest of your life Signorina Rosalia”.She got confused as Manuel opened the door at tumambad sa kanya ang isang napakalaki at eleganteng kwarto.“HuuwhatInTheHell?!” She blurted out.She entered the room and kasunod niya si Manuel.“I hope you liked it.” He said and pumasok na ang ibang tauhan nito at inilapag ang kanyang suitcase.She spinned around and she can’t believe it. Ang kwartong iyon ay pwede ng maging isang buong bahay! She faced Manuel.“It’s big. So big. Is there any smaller room? I mean are you even sure that this is where I’ll be staying?” Di niya mapigilang maging sarcastic.“All your questions will be answered tomorrow Ms. Rosalia. Please, Enjoy your stay and good day.” Manuel slightly bowed his head and walks towards the door.She just can’t believe all the things that is happening. Feeling niya sasabog siya sa halo-halong nararamdaman. Andyan yung galit, irita, saya at pagka mangha.She walks towards the bed and she lay there,“Ooooh nice” she whispered.“Bukas ko nalang kaya iisipin itong lahat? Mangpapanggap nalang ako na wala lang ito today. Itutulog ko nalang lahat ng ito. Sana di nako magising? Joke.” Nabaliw na siya.Kung ano ano na ang naisasatinig niya ng mga oras na iyon. She pressed her temple. “Ugh this makes my head ache. Pakyu ka Dimitri”.Manuel heaved a sigh as he’s walking the hall of the west wing. He untangled his necktie, crumpled it and put it inside his pockets. Of all people na pwede utusan sa pagbabantay at pag accomodate kay Rosalia, bakit siya pa?“Cazzo!” He cursed out. It frustrates him even more when he finally meet her in person, the infamous Maria Rosalía Quiava. He already saw her pictures through their informants and some on social media and he won’t deny the fact that she got the looks. But her pictures didn’t do her justice when he met her finally in flesh. She is gorgeous.He scoffs of the thought. He can’t afford to meddle and gushed over a woman who is already bethrothed. And besides, it is his collegue’s property. He must not get involved.His job is done here and the business deal is already closed. He took out his phone and called someone.After few rings ... “My work here is done and I hope this is the last favor of all your favors coz man, this wasted my time.” Tumawa lang ang nasa kab
“Oh, my goodnessssss! Espagetting pababa in the morning?!” She was so amaze at how her breakfast look this good. Sa instagram lang sya nakakakita ng ganito ka aesthetically pleasing na pagkain. Pasta bolognese, garlic bread, different sausages, eggs benedict and fresh squeeze juice.Napatawa ang matandang babae na maigi siyang inasikaso. Sumunod naman si Manuel na nakiupo sa hapag.“Enjoy your breakfast Mía” tugon ng Matandang Babae and she digged in. Gutom na gutom na talaga siya.She wasn’t paying attention to all the people around her as of the moment. She treats it like it’s the breakfast and her moments only. She doesn’t care if she eats like there’s no tomorrow. All she care about is her Breakfast.She glanced at Manuel and she saw amusement in his eyes. She just smiles tho she still chews her sausages.She looked at the old lady and mouthed “thank you” while still eating. The old lady just smiles and just nod her head. “Well, good thing she got a big appetite,” the old lad
The sun is out and he see the ray of sunlight through his windows. He is contemplating if he is going to get up or just stay in bed for the rest of the day.But he knows he needs to get up because there’s a lot of things that needs his attention today. Like, finally meeting his future wife.Rosalia QuiavaHe knows a lot of things about her even though they’re worlds apart, thanks to all his assets and power, he can deliberately just order his people to dig some information about the woman.And now, she’s finally here. In flesh.Marrying her would give him the right to all the things that his family have work hard for. NameReputationMoneyPowerShe is vital for his future. Everyone will bow down to him the moment he will be bestowed as DIMITRI GUIDOTTI’S successor. All he got to do is marry her, make her sign the contract and the last will of his beloved brother, will be vested upon him.He doesn’t need her approval. She got no choice but to follow him and his orders.Love isn’t
“I’ll be back soon. *Thank u so much for everything. Just, wait for me.”It’s been 2 years and I haven’t heard from him since.How is he? Is he okay? Is he married already? Or turned out gay or something?I’m not sure about the gay part. He was so manly and handsome back then. But what if? Hays, this 5 am thoughts.Asan na kaya si Dimitri? Pagkatapos ng lahat lahat? Kinalimutan na niya ako ng tuluyan? Paano na yung pangako niya?Di ko maiwasang magtananong sa kawalan. Uso naman social media at amfee na ang internet dito sa pilipinas pero bakit ganon? Di ko mahagilap ang social media accounts ng lalaking yun.O baka naman patay na siya? Jusko naman! Wag naman sana! Magbabayad pa daw siya sa akin ng utang niya. Sayang naman yun pagnagkataon. Dalawang taon ng lumipas pero di parin siya nagparamdam. Mga huling habilin niya “just wait for me”. Luh? Asan ako mag hihintay? Saang parte ba ako mag hihintay? Anong concept ang hihintayin ko?Noong andito siya wala naman kaming naging espesyal
“Nak, andito na ang bill ng kuryente at tubig. Jusko sabay talagang dumating.” Sabi ng nanay ko pagkaupo sa hapagkainan. Hmm goodmorning kaya muna?“Hmm magkano ba? Bukas magbabayad ako ma” eto na naman ako, akala mo may ipon at kaydaling magsabi na kayang bayaran ang tubig at kuryente, agad-agad.Napangiti si mama sa sagot ko. Ang pinakaayaw ko sa lahat ay ang ma stress ang nanay ko sa bayarin sa bahay. Kaya pag ganitong may kailangang bayaran, ako na ang taya.“Oh siya, mag breakfast ka na at baka ma late ka sa session niyo” sabi niya at pinagtimpla ako ng kape.Hmm isa pa itong buhay ko sa gobyerno. Akala ko yayaman ako dahil malaki ang sweldo pero tangina, puro pighati at utang lang ang na invest ko.Utang. Isang salita pero triggered kaluluwa ko. Paano ko ba mababayaran lahat ng mga utang kong pera sa mundo? Nakakaumay ng kumayod tapos sa kinsenas at katapusan ibabayad mo lang sa utang.Nawalan tuloy ako ng ganang kumain.Inabot ni mama ang kape ko. Sumimsim ako sa mainit na ka
“So? Mr. Lorenzo..”“It’s Benécito Lorenzo and I’m not gonna waste my time so let’s go to the best part.” “Rosalía Quiava, you are now officially a slave to Dimitri Guidottí” he said with formality and sarcasm.“What the fuck?” I annoyingly answer.He smirked at my remark.“Anong slave-slave pinagsasabi mo? At anong kinalaman ko kay Dimitri Guidottí?” Naiirita na talaga ako.He chuckled. “Feisty. I like that. No wonder he come up with all this favors and treats. Anyway, all your debts from all different people, has been paid already. From local bank loans to small time business loans. Lahat ng mga pinagkakautangan mo ay bayad na. You need to resign as the current Youth Ambassador of this Barangay and you only have two weeks to pack all your things and settle all matters because you’ll fly to Milan this coming October 4th.” He informed. Teka! Di ako maka sunod! Ano daaaw?! “All legal matters regarding your resignation have been settled already and all your papers needed going to Mil
Hindi madali ang kanyang ginawang pagsisinungaling sa mga taong malapit sa kanya. Her Council was shocked at di makapaniwala na nag resign siya sa kanyang position. All were asking ano ang kanyang rason sa kanyang biglang pagresign. All she said is mag aabroad na siya and she couldn’t say no to the the opportunity. Everyone congratulates her specially ang kanyang youth counselor na excited yatang mapalitan siya. Napailing nalang siya.After her council, she called up her two besfriends, Ashton and Cheska. Nakipagkita siya sa mga ito. She set up her date with her two bestfriends and pormal na nagpaalam sa mga ito. At first di makapaniwala ang dalawa, Cheska thinks she’s joking and Ashton was just shocked of her sudden news.“Sis, why do I feel that this is not good for you? Why do I feel na parang may mali?” Cheska blurted.Napakunot nalang ang noo niya and all she could do is plaster her most convincing and sweet smile. “Stop smiling you idiot, tell us the truth?!” Sabad ni Asht
The sun is out and he see the ray of sunlight through his windows. He is contemplating if he is going to get up or just stay in bed for the rest of the day.But he knows he needs to get up because there’s a lot of things that needs his attention today. Like, finally meeting his future wife.Rosalia QuiavaHe knows a lot of things about her even though they’re worlds apart, thanks to all his assets and power, he can deliberately just order his people to dig some information about the woman.And now, she’s finally here. In flesh.Marrying her would give him the right to all the things that his family have work hard for. NameReputationMoneyPowerShe is vital for his future. Everyone will bow down to him the moment he will be bestowed as DIMITRI GUIDOTTI’S successor. All he got to do is marry her, make her sign the contract and the last will of his beloved brother, will be vested upon him.He doesn’t need her approval. She got no choice but to follow him and his orders.Love isn’t
“Oh, my goodnessssss! Espagetting pababa in the morning?!” She was so amaze at how her breakfast look this good. Sa instagram lang sya nakakakita ng ganito ka aesthetically pleasing na pagkain. Pasta bolognese, garlic bread, different sausages, eggs benedict and fresh squeeze juice.Napatawa ang matandang babae na maigi siyang inasikaso. Sumunod naman si Manuel na nakiupo sa hapag.“Enjoy your breakfast Mía” tugon ng Matandang Babae and she digged in. Gutom na gutom na talaga siya.She wasn’t paying attention to all the people around her as of the moment. She treats it like it’s the breakfast and her moments only. She doesn’t care if she eats like there’s no tomorrow. All she care about is her Breakfast.She glanced at Manuel and she saw amusement in his eyes. She just smiles tho she still chews her sausages.She looked at the old lady and mouthed “thank you” while still eating. The old lady just smiles and just nod her head. “Well, good thing she got a big appetite,” the old lad
Manuel heaved a sigh as he’s walking the hall of the west wing. He untangled his necktie, crumpled it and put it inside his pockets. Of all people na pwede utusan sa pagbabantay at pag accomodate kay Rosalia, bakit siya pa?“Cazzo!” He cursed out. It frustrates him even more when he finally meet her in person, the infamous Maria Rosalía Quiava. He already saw her pictures through their informants and some on social media and he won’t deny the fact that she got the looks. But her pictures didn’t do her justice when he met her finally in flesh. She is gorgeous.He scoffs of the thought. He can’t afford to meddle and gushed over a woman who is already bethrothed. And besides, it is his collegue’s property. He must not get involved.His job is done here and the business deal is already closed. He took out his phone and called someone.After few rings ... “My work here is done and I hope this is the last favor of all your favors coz man, this wasted my time.” Tumawa lang ang nasa kab
Milan Malpensa Airport ...Di maiwasang mamangha ni Rosalia ng makarating siya sa Milan sakay ang private plane ni Dimitri.Sinong mag aakala na pribadong eroplano ang masasakyan niya papuntang Italya. Di niya tuloy maiwasang magtanong sa sarili kung ano ba talaga o sino ba talaga si Dimitri Guidottí. She tried searching for his name pero ibang Guidottí ang lumalabas sa internet. Baka bilyonaryo ito at batikang business tycoon O isang sikat na artista? O baka naman isang mafia boss at drug syndicate boss?!Talamak pa naman ang ganoong kalakaran sa Europe. Di niya maiwasang mag alala. Ito na yata ang katapusan ng buhay niya. Naalala niya ang sabi ni Mr. Lorenzo noong una silang magkita, she is “officially a slave” of Dimitri Guidottí.Ang kapal talaga ng lalaking iyon, Si Dimitri na nga ang may utang sa kanya at nangakong babayaran siya tapos eto pa ngayon ang may ganang alipinin siya sa dayuhang lugar na iyon.“Makikita ng lalaking iyon ang hinahanap niya. Gusto talaga ata niya an
Hindi madali ang kanyang ginawang pagsisinungaling sa mga taong malapit sa kanya. Her Council was shocked at di makapaniwala na nag resign siya sa kanyang position. All were asking ano ang kanyang rason sa kanyang biglang pagresign. All she said is mag aabroad na siya and she couldn’t say no to the the opportunity. Everyone congratulates her specially ang kanyang youth counselor na excited yatang mapalitan siya. Napailing nalang siya.After her council, she called up her two besfriends, Ashton and Cheska. Nakipagkita siya sa mga ito. She set up her date with her two bestfriends and pormal na nagpaalam sa mga ito. At first di makapaniwala ang dalawa, Cheska thinks she’s joking and Ashton was just shocked of her sudden news.“Sis, why do I feel that this is not good for you? Why do I feel na parang may mali?” Cheska blurted.Napakunot nalang ang noo niya and all she could do is plaster her most convincing and sweet smile. “Stop smiling you idiot, tell us the truth?!” Sabad ni Asht
“So? Mr. Lorenzo..”“It’s Benécito Lorenzo and I’m not gonna waste my time so let’s go to the best part.” “Rosalía Quiava, you are now officially a slave to Dimitri Guidottí” he said with formality and sarcasm.“What the fuck?” I annoyingly answer.He smirked at my remark.“Anong slave-slave pinagsasabi mo? At anong kinalaman ko kay Dimitri Guidottí?” Naiirita na talaga ako.He chuckled. “Feisty. I like that. No wonder he come up with all this favors and treats. Anyway, all your debts from all different people, has been paid already. From local bank loans to small time business loans. Lahat ng mga pinagkakautangan mo ay bayad na. You need to resign as the current Youth Ambassador of this Barangay and you only have two weeks to pack all your things and settle all matters because you’ll fly to Milan this coming October 4th.” He informed. Teka! Di ako maka sunod! Ano daaaw?! “All legal matters regarding your resignation have been settled already and all your papers needed going to Mil
“Nak, andito na ang bill ng kuryente at tubig. Jusko sabay talagang dumating.” Sabi ng nanay ko pagkaupo sa hapagkainan. Hmm goodmorning kaya muna?“Hmm magkano ba? Bukas magbabayad ako ma” eto na naman ako, akala mo may ipon at kaydaling magsabi na kayang bayaran ang tubig at kuryente, agad-agad.Napangiti si mama sa sagot ko. Ang pinakaayaw ko sa lahat ay ang ma stress ang nanay ko sa bayarin sa bahay. Kaya pag ganitong may kailangang bayaran, ako na ang taya.“Oh siya, mag breakfast ka na at baka ma late ka sa session niyo” sabi niya at pinagtimpla ako ng kape.Hmm isa pa itong buhay ko sa gobyerno. Akala ko yayaman ako dahil malaki ang sweldo pero tangina, puro pighati at utang lang ang na invest ko.Utang. Isang salita pero triggered kaluluwa ko. Paano ko ba mababayaran lahat ng mga utang kong pera sa mundo? Nakakaumay ng kumayod tapos sa kinsenas at katapusan ibabayad mo lang sa utang.Nawalan tuloy ako ng ganang kumain.Inabot ni mama ang kape ko. Sumimsim ako sa mainit na ka
“I’ll be back soon. *Thank u so much for everything. Just, wait for me.”It’s been 2 years and I haven’t heard from him since.How is he? Is he okay? Is he married already? Or turned out gay or something?I’m not sure about the gay part. He was so manly and handsome back then. But what if? Hays, this 5 am thoughts.Asan na kaya si Dimitri? Pagkatapos ng lahat lahat? Kinalimutan na niya ako ng tuluyan? Paano na yung pangako niya?Di ko maiwasang magtananong sa kawalan. Uso naman social media at amfee na ang internet dito sa pilipinas pero bakit ganon? Di ko mahagilap ang social media accounts ng lalaking yun.O baka naman patay na siya? Jusko naman! Wag naman sana! Magbabayad pa daw siya sa akin ng utang niya. Sayang naman yun pagnagkataon. Dalawang taon ng lumipas pero di parin siya nagparamdam. Mga huling habilin niya “just wait for me”. Luh? Asan ako mag hihintay? Saang parte ba ako mag hihintay? Anong concept ang hihintayin ko?Noong andito siya wala naman kaming naging espesyal