Chapter 10
AFTER 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 can hardly controlled her heart from somersaulting as she tried to recall the sweet gestures of her husband. Sa ginagawa nitong iyon ay mas lalong nahuhulog ang puso niya dito.Euh Jin got out of the car first. She opened the door and slid herself out of the carriage, too. She followed him."Good morning, Sir Euh Jin,"nakangiting bati ng security guard dito.Ngumiti siya sa guard nang siya naman ang batiin nito. Inside the tall building is an elegant lobby that spokes prosperity. People are everywhere greeting her husband, but as usual Euh Jin is just so unresponsive. Para siyang napako sa kinatatayuan nang mamataan ang pagsulyap, pagbati at pagyuko ng mga tao rito. She felt so little, and out of place. Gusto man niyang ihakbang ang kanyang mga paa ay tila
WHAT his wife just confessedbeat the shit out of him. It was so hard to explain what Euh Jin had just realized. He was jealous.God damn it!He's livid because from the looks of it, Hughens likes his wife and never did he thought of punching this guy who happens to be his buddy.This fucking feelings are interrupting all the plans he made from the start. At first, he was reasoning out he was just giving his wife what she deserve. Revenge. But as days goes by, he begun to like her. He likes to be with her, to see her sleeping, cuddling her, feeling her breathing next to him. And her smile? Her smile moves him to the highest happiness he could feel. Is that even possible?There were also time he's worried about her. Then he gets jealous easily. He was scared she would be able to recognize the disturbance
EUH JIN gave a fast kiss on Beauty's lips. She was sleeping like an angel on his arms. It's been a month since he had admitted to himself that he love her. It's been his routine to watch her sleeping every night. He felt contented by just hugging her tightly, it became his addiction. Beauty has been nothing but a sweet, loving wife to him.Pareho lang sila ng floor sa trabaho pero lagi niyang hinahap hanap ito. The clinic is just a few walks from his office, and every time he sees Hughens laughing with his wife he gets jealous. He sighed. Muling pinagmasadan ang asawa. Nakaharap ito sa kanya kaya malaya niyang nakikita ang maamo nitong mukha."I love you,"bulong niya. Hindi niya pa nasasabing mahal niya ito. Maybe when she wakes up. But right now, he will just be contented whispering those words to her.
Pagsapit sa damuhan ay umupo na siya."How are you?"lingon ni Hughens sa kanya na katabi na din niyang nakandian seat."Good,"tipid niyang tugon.Makalipas ang mahabang katahimikan ay muling nagsalita ito."It could have been us If I didn't left the country,"malungkot na sabi nito."I left because I though you're not ready. I know you love your family so much, and thought you have no time for any romantic relationship. But now,"he defeatedly combed his hair while looking at her intently."Hughens..."Hindi malaman ni Beauty kung anong sasabihin niya rito. She saw the hurt on his eyes. Hindi naman siya nagkulang r
THEYwere holding each other's hand when they arrived at home."I'll cook our breakfast,"nakangiting anunsiyo ni Beauty.Euh Jin nodded before going upstairs. Bago pumuntang kusina ay muli niyang nilabas ang kanyang selpon, at mataman pinagmasdan ang kanilang litrato. She was smiling while cooking their food. When she's done with the table and food set up she called up her husband. Nakaligo na ito nang bumaba para sabayan siya sa agahan. They ate in silence, with small talks at times."Let me do the washing,"boluntaryo nito. ":Just get ready and we'll be leaving soon.""Saan naman tayo pupunta?"takang tanong niya.
Beauty followed the sales associate as she led them to a bigger closet room where a bunch of signature clothes were hanging at each rack."Pili lang po kayo, Ma'am. Pwede niyo pong sukatin kung gusto niyo po,"bilin nito.She picked a dress that is fitted on top and flowy down. She wore it and smiled to her reflection at the life size mirror in front of her. Pagkuway narinig niya ang pagkatok sa pintuan."Ma'am, labas daw po kayo sabi ni Sir,"napilitan siyang lumabas ng fitting room to face her husband."You look wonderful, Ma'am."puno nang paghangang litanya sa kanya ng manager. She smiled at him. Nabura ang ngiti sa kanyang labi nang bumaling ang kanyang tingin sa a
Beauty saw the paper bags when she arrives at the living room. Mas lalo tuloy nag-init ang ulo niya."Hey,"hila ni Euh Jin sa kanya."Thank you, huh? Salamat sa mga ito. Nagustuhan ko, sobra."She laughed bitterly pointing the paper bags they've shopped."Now, you even made my feelings worst."Pumiksi siya rito at tinakbo ang kanilang kwarto.Humiga siya sa kama. She cried on the pillow. Bakit ba sa tuwing maayos na sila ay laging my nangyayari?She felt her body was lifted up, and Euh Jin carried and settled her on his lap.She struggled but he pinned her on his chest.
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