KINABUKASAN, malalakas na katok ang nagpagising kay Beauty. Instead of getting up on her bed, mas minabuti niyang tumagilid at ipagpatuloy ang naistorbong tulog. Maya maya pa ay kusa na lang bumukas ang pinto at iniluwa roon ang galit niyang asawa.
"You are supposed to be at the kitchen cooking my breakfast."
"Magluto ka mag-isa, mo," she mumbled. Matapos niyang ibulong iyon ay umuga ang kama at bigla na lang siyang umangat sa ere.
Euh Jin carried her down, and in a span of a few seconds, they were at the kitchen. Ni wala man lang itong pagsuyo sa pagbuhat sa kanya. Mas lalong namula ang pisngi niya nang mapagtanto na wala siyang suot na roba at tulad nang kagabing naabutan nito sa kanya ay suot pa din niya ang panty at baby tee shirt niya.
"Where's your resignation letter?"malamig na bungad ng asawa kay Beauty."You planned all of this? Thanks for making me look like an idiot,"she madly tear the resignation letter in front of her husband. All along ay isa pala ito sa nagmamay-ari ng hospital na pinagtatrabahon niya. Bakit ngayon lang niya napagtanto na apelyido nito ang siyang pangalan ng ospital?"Stop wasting your effort, Beauty. You think I don't have a copy of that, huh?"he shrugged his shoulder and sat comfortably on his swivel chair."Your resignation is approved, so don't worry about your clearance. It will be handled by Kevin,"bale walang anunsiyo nito."I am not
"AKALA ko di ka na sisipot."Pamu eyed her with a relief on she approach her. It was past twelve in the evening but the night is still young for the people inside the bar."I'm not going to miss this one, Pamu."nakaarko ang kilay na sagot niya.Hanggang sa makarating na sila ng kaibigan niyang si Hera sa bar ay wala pa ring siyang natanggap na imbitasyon mula sa asawa. And that made her more piss. Habang siya ay nag-aalala rito ay malalaman lang niya na nakabalik na pala ito ng bansa. Ni hi or hello, wala man lamang itong paramdam?Makikita niya.Naagaw ni Jovito ang atensyon niya nang bumungad para siya ay yakapin."Bakit
HUMAHAGIBIS sa kalsada ang dark blue Lamborghini ni Euh Jin. Sa isang maling galaw lang ay pwede silang tumilapon sa sobrang bilis nang pagmamaneho niya. Sunod sunod na busina ang ginawa niya sa entrada ng subdivision at muling pinaharurot ang sasakyan papuntang bahay niya. Umibis siya sa sasakyan at pabalyang isinara ito. He dragged Beauty inside the house until they reach the master bedroom."What did I told you?"he stated fumingly."Stay faithful to me until the duration of our contract.""But what did you do, huh? What the hell are you doing there?"His voice exploded in the air, na kahit sinuman ang makarinig ay mangingilabot sa takot."It's a part of my job. Nasa gig kami kanina.
BEAUTY opens her eyes slowly. She dreamt of her husband holding her in his arms.Why am I wearing this?Takang tanong niya sa sarili nang makita ang damit na suot. It was her husband's oversized shirt. Binihisan ba siya nito? She sighed heavily, then a flashback of last night came into her mind. Wala sa sariling dinama niya ang kanyang mga labi. It was dried from blood but it was still swelling.She decided to erase those thoughts and went to her room. After a bath, she went down looking for her husband. She saw the time at the wall clock. It was already ten twenty in the morning. Tantiya niya ay umalis ito papuntang trabaho.She made her tuna sandwich and ate by herself. She taught of leaving the house but just couldn't. She realized she was the reason of his outburst. If only she wasn't that stubborn he would not co
"WE thought Beauty would need a visit after what happened at the Bar,"Damon smirked."Akala namin Insan, wala ka. Hindi ka pumasok?"nangingiting tanong ni David sa kanyang asawa."Balak sana naming sorpresahin ng dalaw ang asawa mo, kuya," sabat naman ni Barbara."Pero kami pala ang masosorpresa,"ngisi ni Damon."Fuck. Could you all please get down first?"iritableng taboy ni Euh Jin sa mga ito.Hera was just looking at Beauty, smiling."Baba na tayo, guys."malumanay na anyaya ni Goddess
KINABUKASAN,ay tinanghali na ng gising si Beauty. Malungkot man na bakante ang tabi niya ay nagdesisyon na siyang tumayo na. She went to the bathroom and saw her reflection. Her eyes were puffy and red. She look so mess. Matapos maligo ay bumaba na siya sa kitchen.Saan kaya siya natulog?Matamlay na kumain siyang mag-isa.Doon muna ako kina Inay.She finally decided. Wala na sa geuesthouse si Kevin dahil regular naman nang umuuwi ang asawa niya. She took a cab, but instead of going to her parents she decided to visit Shanna.Hindi man halata ngunit kabuwanan na nito, at tulad niya ay nasa bahay lang ito palagi. Madalas niya itong nakakachat kaya kahit paano ay nakapalagayang loon na din niya ito. Hindi man siya open rito ay madalas it
Chapter 10AFTER a few walks, Beauty stopped at a park near her parent's home. She sat at the metal swing.It's been so long since she had experienced pushing and pulling herself on a swing. She feels a little lighter after the childish side of her came out. The silence of the night was giving her a peace of mind. She slept on her parent's nest last night.She was relieved when Hera does seem to understand her avoidance to talk about her husband. Kahit naman madaldal ang kaibigan niyang iyon ay marunong itong makiramdam sa sitwasyon niya. And that was she needed at the moment. She doesn't want to talk. She just wanted to keep her thoughts all by herself. She set her goodbyes to her parents a few hours ago. She insisted them she'll meet her husband halfway the subdivision, but
Haliksa kanyang punong tenga pababa sa kanyang leeg ang nagpagising sa kanya. Her nipple harden when she felt a hand cupping it.Mabilis niyang niligon ang asawa at namumula ang mukhang sinilip ito. He stopped kissing her but his hand is still playing with her breast."Good morning,"anas nito. Kahibla lang ang pagitan ng kanilang mga labi kaya langhap na langhap niya ang mabango nitong hininga.Nakapagmumog na ba siya? Bakit ang bango naman ng hininga niya?She asked herself."Now are we going to talk or you'll just let me continue what I'm doing, because honestly wife, I'm still hard on.'Mas lalong nanlaki ang mga mata ni Beauty nang maramdaman ang pag
BEAUTY woke at the wrong side of the bed that morning. She felt so sick again. Halos isang linggo na siyang ganito.She always wakes up in the morning feeling nauseated even when her stomach is empty.“What's wrong?” she felt Euh Jin fondled her back. Panay din ang pagpisil nito sa kanyang palad.Nagtataka din siya. “Naduduwal a—” She covered her mouth and closed her eyes. She was having hand tremors. Naramdaman niyang binuhat siya ni Euh Jin papuntang bathroom.“Here hon. Isuka mo lang iyan.” Masuyo siya nitong ibinaba sa carpeted floor ng bathroom. She vomited successfully when she saw the inviting sink. Darn it! I feel so ill! Napipikang tiningnan niya ang sinuka niyang halos puro laway lang.Nanhihinang sumandal siya sa matigas na dibdib ng asawa. He embraced her and stroked her stomach while his other free hand checked her forehead
BEAUTY happily viewed the video footage of their wedding on her tablet. No matter how many times she watched it, she won't get enough of it.It has been three months since their church wedding, and nothing had stop her from being happy every day, especially now, that God had blessed the sacredness of their unity."What are you doing?" She smiled when she felt Euh Jin lifted her waist, transferring her to his lap."Watching," she eagerly answered him. She was really teased by his tickles on her ear."Our wedding again?" he moaned with conviction."Ah ha," sang-ayon niya. Marahan nitong inagaw ang tablet mula sa kanya. He grasped her chin so she would pay attention to him."You're always watching it. Are you not getting tired of it?" he chuckled."No. Why would I?" nakangiting sansala niya rito. "This is just an evidence o
“WHY didn't you tell me the truth?” Euh Jin spoke after being silent, looking at his father seriously. Pinuntahan nila ito ng kanyang asawa. Beauty was at the living room, while he went to see his father upstairs, at his study room. “You know the answer already, son.” Tumayo ito at nakapamulsang tumalikod sa kanya. Love. “I can’t believe you loved her despite of everything.” “That’s how Austen men love. Unconditional, and eternal.” Yeah. He mentally agree. “I’m also at fault. Napabayaan ko siya. Nawalan ako ng oras sa kanya habang pinapalago ang negosyong pinamana ng lolo mo. Hindi ko naisip na unti unti na palang lumalayo ang loob niya sa akin.” “I’m sorry, Dad.” For the very first time, he called his father without sarcasm. “You’re forgiven son. Please forgive your mother.” He stared at Tonio
ANG HULING sinabi ni Beauty ang paulit ulit na umuukilkil sa isip ni Euh Jin hanggang sa paggising niya. His anger lessen upon hearing his wife’s opinion. Now, he’s thinking of giving his father a chance.After kissing her lips in silence, he placed a note on the bedside table telling her he’s heading to work. Nag-iwan siya ng breakfast sa tabi ng note at nilagyan din niya ng pulang rosas ang kama sa tabi nito.On his way, he decided to go somewhere else. Parang may bumubulong sa kanya na dalawin ang luma nilang bahay sa Mandaluyong. Mataman niyang tiningnan ang bawat sulok ng lumang bahay nila. There’s no way he’s going to sell this property. Ito na lamang ang nag-iisang alaala niya mula sa Ina. They lived here during his childhood. But this house reminded him of how his family torn into pieces. Namatay ang kanyang Ina. Pinabayaan sila ng kanyang ama. And now,Tonio's redeeming back his responsibility as a father to him.Mabig
BEAUTY sat on the visitor's chair while waiting for her husband to finish his board meeting. Napagdesisyonan niya kasing bisitahin ito sa kanyang opisina so here she is."Hi," Alistong napasulyap sa nakaawang na pinto si Beauty nang maulinigan ang boses ni Tonio."Nasa meeting po siya," pagngiti niya. Ngayon lang ulit niyang nakita ang ama ng asawa niya."I know." He turned back a smile to her. "I just want to talk to you, hija." He sat on the distal chair facing her."How are you?" pangungumusta nito."Okay naman po. Masaya." Her lips curved a grin.Tonio warmly looked at her. "I can see he's very happy with you. I'm glad you’re the reason for his changes. I was right with my decision then.""Po?""Hija, I'm sorry." Tonio sighed heavily.
KUMUNOT ang noo ni Beauty nang makilala ang kanta na inaawit ng mga bata sa kanya. It was the song her husband sang early this morning.(ctto)And darling I will, be loving you 'til we're 70. And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23. Iginala niya ang tingin sa buong function hall na puno ng pagtataka ang mukha. They know the song? Ang guhit sa kanyang noo ay mas lalo pang lumalim nang lumabas sa pinto papuntang stage si Euh Jin. Nahati ang pagkakahawak ng mga bata sa gitna at doon pumwesto si EJ. Then the children stopped singing making her husband sing the next stanza.Oh me, I fall in love with you every single day. And I just wanna tell you I am. Nang matapos itong umawit sa kanya ay bumaba ito ng stage. Naguguluhan pa din siyang nakatingin rito.“Hon, even if you’re not telling me, I know you’re worr
BEAUTY woke up cheerfully that morning. It’s her birthday. A smiled cracked on her face after she uttered a prayer. She thank God for another year of her life. She thank Him for giving her a happy family and friends. She’s thankful because he had spare Euh Jin’s life and let him stay with her.She gently traced her husband at the soft mattress. Where is he? She silently asked herself. Marahan siyang umupo at sinuyod ng paningin ang buong silid nila. Nakaawang ang pinto niyon, and the floor was carpeted with red roses. Katerno ng kulay niyon ang suot niyang pantulog. Pababa na siya sa kama nang makarinig ng musika sa paligid. Ang malamyos na tugtugin iyon ay nagdudulot ng ginhawa sa kanyang pakiramdam. She surprisingly saw Euh Jin humming. Nakasuot lamang ito ng pulang boxer shorts at nakayapak lang sa sahig. Nasa hanay lang ito mismo ng pintuan.(ctto)When your legs don't work like they used to before. And I can't sweep you off of
IT'S Tuesday, and everyone’s present at Euh Jin’s nest. Nakabalik na kasi sila sa bahay nila sa Taguig. Disyembre na. Its Christmas season and Beauty’s birth month.Kasalukuyan silang nasa living room kasama ang mga pinsan ng asawa at mga kaibigan nila. Some were sitting at the coach, some were at the carpeted floor. Kanina pa nagtatalo ang mga ito kung anong preperasyon ang gagawin nila sa birthday niya.“We can throw a pool party for you, sis,” Nakangiting suhestyon ni Devonne.“No. That’s not conducive. Mababastos lang kayo,” blangko ang mukhang tugon ni Rafael.“Hindi naman siguro Raf, I mean, piling tao lang naman ang iimbitahan,” Saklolong sambit ni Goddess. Sexing sexy na itong tingnan sa suot nitong bestida kahit kapapanganak lang nito sa pangay nila ni David. Bukod sa hindi naman ito nanaba nang nagbubuntis ay parang mabilis din bumalik
A FEW minutes later, she saw a blurry body meters away from her. She swam faster with hope. It was Euh Jin with the presence of his lifeless body. Nang madatnan niya ito ay kaagad niyang tinalunton ang locked ng chain nito sa paa. She fitted the hole with the key. Nang maalis na ito sa katawan ni Euh Jin ay nakita niyang may dalawang pares ng kamay na humango rito. She saw it was Shanna and Jules. They swam faster making their way out of the water. Isinampa ng mga ito si Euh Jin sa motorboat.Agad niyang chineck ang asawa. “Hon,” She tapped his shoulder for response, but he was unconscious. She unbuttoned and ripped his polo shirt forcedly. She checked for his breathing. No air bouncing from his nose and mouth. She checked for pulse. NEGATIVE. She heard Jules called for an emergency, ngunit ang pokus niya ay nasa kay Euh Jin lang. There is no way, she will let him die. No way!Beauty tilted Euh Jin’s head back and lifted his chi