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EARLY in the morning, Triana knocked at Lara’s room. It was almost dawn, and her friend lazily moved as she opened the door. Her hair was all disheveled, and the dark circles in Lara’s eyes were visible.“What’s the matter? It’s too early. I’ve only been asleep for an hour!” Lara stared at her in disbelief. “Come on, Lars. Get a shower, quick! We need to leave here now.” Triana pushed her going to the bathroom. “What is your problem?” Lara was annoyed. “I’ll explain later. Come on!”“It’s impolite to leave without saying goodbye to our host. Are you that shameless?” Lara held her temple as if summoning energy because she was feeling dull.“I know! But something happened last night.”Lara turned her head out of curiosity. “Why, what happened?”“Well…” Triana hesitated whether she’d tell what had happened last night. She swallowed hard before she went on, “H-he tried to kiss me…”“Okay, and?”“That’s it! He shouldn’t have done that without my consent!”Lara rolled her eyes heavenward
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“MOM, Dad! I didn’t know you were coming home.” Devance was surprised to see his parents drinking tea on the roof deck. Bilhana was busy catering to their needs.He just got back from jogging in the nearby temple, and his parents didn’t inform him that they were back in Nepal.One week went by since Triana and Lara left the house. Devance was busy with his workout and gardening to pass the time. He loved plants and anything about nature. It was a good form of meditation for him.“Good thing you’re here now. We have been back here to catch you because we’re going to the Philippines,” Akhil said after sipping tea.Devance kissed his mother’s cheek and sat beside her. “Why? Is there a problem?”They paused for a moment when Bilhana served his tea. His mother held his hand over the table. The way she gestured her hand, Devance sensed something was wrong.“Mom?”Akhil heaved a sigh. “You’re going to have a date with your soon-to-be-bride.”The Chaudhary patriarch said those phrases casuall
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DEVANCE went down the car along with his parents. Austin drove them because they didn’t bring a lot of bodyguards to stay low key.This could be his engagement, but he had already taken precautionary measures, especially if he was left with no choice. Devance only agreed to meet the girl because his father had frozen most of his assets when he argued with him again a few days after they arrived in Nepal. He tried to push his luck, but it seemed his fate was already sealed.Now he came to the Philippines to see his fiancée-to-be, though he ensured the wedding would never happen. Devance never asked his parents about the girl. More on, he was not interested. Every time the arranged marriage came to mind, his stress level soared.Devance studied the surroundings around. He stood near the doorway of a modern two-story house with a roof deck. Beside the building was a garden. No wonder this place looked familiar. He finally remembered he was here sometime three years ago. Slowly, things we
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ON THE other side, Devance had to blink several times to make sure he was not hallucinating. He was caught off guard by these revelations he never expected. How the hell did this happen?Tri? He casually offered his hand and remained level-headed.“Nice meeting you,” he said seriously. Devance didn’t want to let his parents know he had met Triana before, unless he got a chance to talk with her.“S-same here.” Triana reluctantly exchanged a firm handshake. It took her a while to act normal with her wonder-stricken face.Just how fast the night changes. He silently clicked his tongue.Earlier, he was ready to show how disgusted he was regarding the arranged marriage. But in a blink of an eye, everything changes. Even Austin was shocked at a distance, though he only remained silent.They went to the dining room, and he gently tapped Triana’s shoulder. Until now, it seemed she was still astounded. But she harshly removed his hand, and then he found himself smiling. Devance assisted her i
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TRIANA and Devance went back inside the house after discussing their arrangements thoroughly. Their parents could not hide the excitement on their faces seeing them having a good time. If only they knew how long they argued before coming up with a decision to marry each other.“We agreed to have a date tomorrow to know each other better.” Devance looked unwavering when they were in the dining room.Triana tilted her head in agreement. The dessert was already served, but she still didn’t have her appetite, even if it was her favorite corn and mango salad. Triana only wanted this madness to be done so she could properly rest. Because no matter how she planned her escape, nothing was doable. She was stuck in this insanity. Triana deeply pondered if meeting Devance was a blessing or a curse. It might be a blessing since he was not a total stranger at least, but at the same time, it could be a curse knowing that a womanizer like him would probably give her a headache once they married.
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AUSTIN arrived a few minutes later after having their coffee. Triana urged him to have a cup of tea, but he declined.“We had a cup of tea a while ago, thanks. Shall we go now?” Austin asked. He didn’t wear his bodyguard suit, only a casual outfit—a plain white shirt at jeans paired with signature sneakers. Actually, he looked more like a model than a bodyguard.Austin drove them to the flower farm. Devance left the black sports car he used earlier. Triana learned that the Chaudharys had a vacation house somewhere in Camarines Sur and Devance probably drove early to avoid the traffic.According to Devance’s instructions, they went to the flower farm near the city. It was the same place where Caleb proposed to Triana.“Come, let’s buy the jade vine,” Devance said when they went out of the car. Triana followed him. Austin strolled in front of them while still alert, looking around.Triana was mesmerized by the flowers that sprawled around. There were different kinds of plants giving co
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TRIANA was relieved after talking with Caleb because everything about their arrangements was clear. They were optimistic that everything would end in a year and then celebrate their grand wedding immediately. That dream was enough for Triana to hold on.A phone rang amidst their lunch. It was Caleb’s. “Excuse, I’ll just answer this call.”Caleb looked at Triana as if asking permission to answer it, and she nodded. He immediately came back soon after talking on the other line.“Darling, something came up. Congressman Ruiz arrived at the site to check the project. I need to meet him.”“All right, be careful. Okay? I’ll see you tomorrow.” Triana smiled.He arched his head down to give a quick peck on her lips. While Devance and Austin seemed uninterested, and continued eating their food.Caleb cleared his throat to get the attention of the two. Then they raised their heads when he started talking.“I’ll leave Ria on you guys. Please take good care of her.” Caleb meant what he said. If on
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THERE was a beach party on the seashore at nighttime. The surroundings were alive, and everyone celebrated joyously as their laughter mixed into the crashing waves. Several mobile bars were erected at a close distance to each one, while a fire dance was being performed by three young men. Triana got a cocktail drink. She wore a two-piece swimsuit this time and enjoyed her alone time under the moon waxing crescent.Triana strolled while holding a martini glass. Her vision caught Devance nearby in the middle of four Caucasian girls sharing flirtatious laughs. While Austin stood beside them along with two girls, they were probably Koreans.Her eyes only narrowed. They were having fun, obviously. What to expect from them? She was not blind to see their good looks and oozing sex appeal. But who cares?Triana chugged her martini as she continued to look at Devance, who was being guided by the women to join the fire dancers. The girls went wild and started a sexy dance with Devance.A frown
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ONE week had passed quickly, and the moment Triana had waited for so long came. At last, she’d meet Caleb tomorrow in Paris. It was a perfect time since their parents went to Barcelona for a few days’ vacation. And after that, the Chaudharys would travel to Iceland for the holidays. It was Triana’s idea to celebrate Christmas Eve under the Northern Lights. Then they’d return to the Philippines for the New Year’s celebration and the fourth death anniversary of her father.“You’re beaming today,” Devance complimented her while fixing her things.“Of course, finally I can see the love of my life after almost three months! The well is getting dry.”Devance looked at her, confused. “The… what?!”“Oh, never mind.” Triana giggled. It seemed that Devance’s dirty humor was contagious. Unlike before, she could joke around with him like this because she was comfortable.“Did I hear it right? The well is getting dry?” Devance laughed out loud. “Sorry for being slow. I didn’t know you had this sen
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INSIDE Caleb’s office in Makati, everyone was busy with the preliminary bidding on the conference room. He was not obliged to attend because he had already assigned this task to his Project Manager. Caleb sat comfortably on his swivel chair while browsing pictures from Lara’s social media account. She was with Triana. The latter had no penchant for this kind of update because she valued her privacy.It appeared that she was already in Paris. Triana must be waiting for his arrival so they could celebrate the Christmas holidays together. Caleb was only fixing his schedule so that everything would still be in order when he left for a few days.Then something popped into his notification that Lara posted a story. Caleb’s jaw immediately flexed when he saw Devance kiss Triana in the background. It could be a simple gesture, but it stirred his jealousy. They looked so sweet, like a real couple having fun.Caleb hardly clasped his cell phone and harshly sighed. He almost broke it when he put
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THE house was peaceful again after the Festival of Lights. Triana’s family returned to the Philippines after enjoying their vacation. Akhil requested a family meeting inside the library on the third floor.“We will proceed with the European trip. You will join us to meet different investors and attend several business conferences as part of your training before I appoint you as the top-ranking executives of the company. Being the Chairman and the CEO of AGC is no joke, I’m telling you,” Akhil explained to the couple. Gracia was seated beside him, listening in silence.Triana and Devance tilted their heads. “We’ll do everything to help you grow your empire, Dad.”“With my guidance. I know you will,” Akhil was confident.“I admit I’m easy-go-lucky, but I took my studies seriously when I went to Oxford.” Devance sounded proud. He looked at Triana and winked. Because aside from the flight school in Amsterdam, he also attended a business course at Oxford University.“I promise to help as w
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THE Festival of Lights finally came, and just as expected, the Chaudharys were busy attending to their guests, mainly extended families from different parts of the world. They were Akhil’s relatives, and there was a feast for a few days. Lucia, along with the twins, also arrived to celebrate with them.The house was full of colorful lights. Triana felt this festival was equal to Christmas. Until now, she couldn’t memorize these numerous festivals of this country. But one of the things that surprised her was that their calendar year was approximately more than fifty-six years ahead compared to the Gregorian calendar. Everything she learned about Devance’s heritage made her in awe.The celebration lasted for almost a week. Triana could not deny she was exhausted from socializing with the visitors. And she had to sleep with Devance every night to avoid suspicion. Devance had been complaining about his backache from sleeping on the couch since Triana would not let him sleep on the same be
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DEXA angrily entered her room and shoved a few crystal vases with fresh red roses on the bedside table. Everything broke, and yet it was not enough. She even kicked a large ceramic vase in her collection. It was her favorite, and too late for her to regret despite realizing her hardship of acquiring it from China, and it was recorded from the Qing Dynasty. The intricate pottery was shattered into pieces.“Damn you, bitch!” She was so mad at Triana and disappointed in her father, especially with Devance. She couldn’t believe they’d joined forces to humiliate her.“Liars!” Dexa was enraged. She knew Xavier was not perfect, but she was sure he loved her and would never do such an odious thing to Triana. He promised to start a new life with her before they married two years ago. He even swore that he’d change for the better only for her. And she believed him.She scurried to the walk-in closet. It was full of her luxury collections of bags and shoes. But she only got her few favorites and
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“I’M SORRY, darling.” Triana was teary-eyed as she glanced at Caleb. They immediately went back to the hotel because Akhil had called her. He asked where they were at the moment. As if making sure that she was with Devance.“No need to be sorry. You know I always understand you. Somehow, I’ve predicted this will happen once you get married. And I settled with it, right? I’m happy at least we’re together even for two days.” Caleb embraced her tight. He helped her pack her things after a while.Triana bit her lower lip when everything was ready. Sadness clouded her heart. She didn’t know when to see him again. She knew Caleb was a very busy man, and he would always make time for her. Just like now, he traveled extra miles to meet her.She hugged him from his back. “I’ll miss you. I promise to find ways to meet you again. Devance will help us.”Caleb heaved a sigh. He clasped her hand and faced her. “I see you’re getting close to Devance. I admit I’m jealous and afraid you’d fall for him
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AT DINNERTIME, Devance and Austin ate together with the three women they met at the tour in the Tiger’s Nest earlier. They learned that the girls were from Australia. It appeared they were getting itchy to warm their beds in private.“Aren’t you going to do something to disturb the couple again?” Austin suddenly asked while they were eating. He only started talking when the women excused themselves to retouch their make-up in the ladies’ room.Devance only shrugged. “Nope, I was just making fun earlier. I want to respect their privacy as long as Tri is happy. She deserves it.”“I see,” Austin nodded. “A lot of things happen when you’re away, Austin. I almost killed a man.” Devance suddenly remembered the night when Xavier forced Triana. And no words could appease his anger until now.Austin’s face beamed with interest. He hadn’t told him yet about the incident.“Why, what happened?” Austin sounded concerned. “Xavier, that bastard, came to Triana’s room in the middle of the night….”
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“DON’T you think it’s immature for you to do?” Austin couldn’t hold himself to reprimand Devance. They were occupying the suite beside Triana and Caleb’s room.“Can’t you see it’s fun?” Devance clicked his tongue. He leaned his back on the cream-colored leather couch. Devance found everything hilarious, and there was nothing wrong with what he had done. He knew Caleb and Triana missed each other so much. Making fun of them was something he loved to do.He planned everything since he was still on the plane; he brought flowers outside the airport, and upon reaching the hotel, Devance called the room service to give a special breakfast to the next room. He just gave specific instructions and time intervals. Even the monk was his accomplice. Of course, Austin had a point. This was immature. But he enjoyed annoying her off.Devance was silently laughing as he imagined Triana’s pissed-off face. But he couldn’t hide how worried he was about the incident the other day. He admired her strong
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TRIANA found that Dexa and Xavier were not in the house the next day. Devance informed her beforehand, and she was glad. She’d have her peace of mind.She freshened up quickly. Triana thought it was just a nightmare. She was thankful that Devance never left her side. She was so scared last night, thinking Xavier might be back to force her again.“Are you ready?” Devance asked when he entered the room. And as usual, he had just come from the swimming pool with a white towel covering his lower body.“I’ll have my tea.” She tried to smile and avert her gaze to his torso. “Thanks, about last night.”“Oh, don’t mention it. Let’s catch the flight at nine.” “A-about that, I think I changed my mind.” She hesitated to tell him the reason.“But why?” His forehead creased. Triana knew he was just anxious about her condition. That was why he suddenly decided to return to the Philippines.She cleared her throat. “Caleb called a few minutes ago, and he confirmed his flight going to Bhutan a day af
