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LIAM’s smile broadened as he continued playing his violin while gazing at the woman near him. He only stopped when his piece was done. Dexa had her dreamy, deep-set eyes as she watched him in fascination. Saka niya ibinaba niya ang violin sa kanyang gilid. “How was it?” tanong niya sa babae. “What to expect with a superstar? You are showing off your music skills.” Dexa grinned. “Then why does it seem you’re not impressed?” He made a face. “Of course, I’m impressed. I thought you had a lot of talents. You must be heaven’s favorite for bestowing you with so many gifts.” Natawa si Liam. “Really?” Tinawag niya ang isang lalaking staff at inutusan itong ibalik ang violin sa loob ng kubo. Ang kanyang paboritong gitara naman ang pinakuha niya. “Why are you doing this?” seryosong tanong ni Dexa nang sila na lang ang naroon. “Isn’t it obvious that I want to display my skills to impress you? I hope I can reach your standard.” Hindi rin siya nagsinungaling sa kanyang sagot. Liam k
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NAGULANTANG si Eshvi sa nabasang article online. Nakahilata siya sa kama. She was scrolling her tablet reading a piece of entertainment news. Naroon ang malaking larawan nina Liam at Dexa. It shocked her more to recognize the place they were in—a public place without their bodyguards! “Damn!” Hindi niya maiwasan ang mapamura. She never thought this would happen. Unang tingin pa lang niya sa picture ay kitang-kita na nagkakamabutihan ang dalawa. Kaya pala wala nang paramdam sa kanya si Liam. And it was a relief for her since he finally chose to set her free. Wala nang magiging sagabal sa mga plano niya. Pero hindi niya maintindihan ang sarili dahil biglang bumigat ang kanyang pakiramdam. She used to see Liam like a crazy puppy begging for her attention. Pero sa dinamirami ng babaeng pwede nitong ipalit sa kanya, bakit si Dexa? “Shit! Shit!” Eshvi cursed repeatedly. Kilala niya si Dexa, paano kung magustuhan nito si Liam? Ni minsan hindi niya inakala na mai-involve silang dalawa sa
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DUMATING ang unang kaarawan ni Devna. Muli ay sa kanilang bahay sa Tagaytay sila nag-celebrate. Triana had decided to have an intimate birthday celebration. Tanging malapit na pamilya at kaibigan lang ang naroon. Dexa had managed to go home despite her busy schedule. At s’yempre, naroon din si Liam na talagang hindi na tinantanan ang babae. Everyone could see they were in love. Pero hindi pa umaamin si Dexa. Pero hindi kaila na kahit sa Milan ay nagkikita ang dalawa. Lara and Austin came with their kids. Hindi magkandaugaga ang mag-asawa sa pag-asikaso sa tatlong anak. The infamous Wright triplets were Ackerley, Adler, and Laurie. They were adorable, and their faces were mixed, coming from their parents. Caleb attended the birthday party as well. Pero kagaya ng dati ay mag-isa ito at hindi kasama si Anya. Hindi naman sila nag-usisa pa nang sabihin nitong abala si Anya sa Canada. Clariz and her husband were there, along with their daughter Cambria. Akhil and Gracia didn’t miss it.
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DEVANCE hardly shook his head as Eshvi’s voice kept on reverberating in his mind. He tried to distract himself by reading a business article. But he could not properly concentrate. Devna is Caleb’s child… “No!” he murmured. Kanina pa sila nakabalik sa bahay sa kanilang townhouse. They had a family dinner with their parents earlier at one luxury hotel in the city. Liam was also there. The man was acting like he was already part of their family, and he admired his guts. Ngayon pa lang nakikita na niyang gusto ito ng magulang para kay Dexa. And she prayed for her sister’s happiness as well. “Kanchha, are you all right?” nag-aalalang tanong ni Triana. Napansin nito marahil na balisa siya. They were inside their room sitting on the bed. “Of course, I’m okay, sweetheart. It’s just that Eshvi is inviting us for a family picnic in Benguet. Just us and the kids, a post-birthday celebration of Devna and Eashta. I told her I need to consult you first.” Nagbuga siya ng hangin. He didn’t want
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THE Chaudharys drove North for the family picnic organized by Eshvi. Dalawang sasakyan ang gamit nila Triana dahil naroon ang dalawang bodyguard pati ang mga babysitter ng mga anak. Kasama ni Triana sa itim na SUV ang kambal pati ang babysitters nito. While Devance and Devna were in the red pickup truck along with the others. They arrived in Benguet at lunch. The place was extra cold compared in Manila. Kitang-kita mula sa kinaroronan nila ang luntiang mountain ranges ng Cordillera. Sa hindi kalayuan ay mayroong dalawang palapag na gusali na gawa sa kahoy. Agad silang sinalubong ng nakangiting mukha ni Eshvi. Karga nito ang anak at magiliw naman ang naging pakikitungo nito sa kanila. But still, Triana was wary of her. Ayaw niyang basta magtiwala dahil lang nanahimik ito sa nakalipas na taon. “It’s nice to see you here, Triana! I’ve rented this place exclusively for us.” Nakipagbeso sa kanya si Eshvi. Samantalang pilit naman ang ngiting gumuhit sa labi niya. “I see,” tipid na s
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ESHVI was relaxing in her bathtub with a glass of red wine in her hand. Eashta was already asleep, and it was the perfect time to pamper herself. Because why not? The first part of her plan was set into motion. She enjoyed the sweet scent of lavender coming from the candles inside the bathroom. Nag-uumapaw ang kasiyahan niya ngayong gabi dahil bukas sigurado siyang sulit ang kanyang paghihintay sa nakalipas na taon at tiyak na siya ang magwawagi. Bye, Triana… Eshvi laughed hysterically. Patience was indeed a virtue. Akala niya wala siya noon, pero wala palang imposible kapag focus sa goal. Ngayon pa lang iniisip na niya ang kanyang magiging papel sa buhay ni Devance kapag tuluyan nang nawala sa kanyang landas ang babae. She would be the new Mrs. Chaudhary. The rightful wife to the only son of the infamous conglomerate. Soon the world would sweep off her feet again. Hindi na siya makapaghintay sa magandang balitang bubungad sa kanya sa mga susunod na araw. “Cheers to a job well d
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TULALANG nakatitig si Eshvi sa museleo ng pamilya Allende sa hindi kalayuan. Naroon halos ang buong mag-anak pati ang mga Chaudhary dahil sa libing ni Devna. Nasa loob siya ng kanyang sasakyan habang nakamasid sa malayo. Biglang tumigas ang kanyang ekspresyon at pinunas ang kanyang luha. She wore her dark sunglasses and let out a sigh. That is not Eashta…aniya sa sarili. Kaya hindi dapat siya makaramdam ng lungkot. That was Devna. She tried to convince herself. Walang anumang nagmaneho siya palayo. Parang bigla siyang nahimasmasan kung anong ginagawa niya sa lugar na ito. She immediately flew to Bicol upon learning about the child’s burial. Nalaman din niya na inilipat na rin sina Triana at Devance sa kilalang private hospital sa Manila dahil hanggang ngayon comatose pa ang dalawa. Inuwi niya rin si Eashta kasama ang babysitter nito. For a moment, she thought of visiting her family and introduced Eashta. But she changed her mind. Matagal na niyang kinalimutan ang kanyang pinagmu
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CALEB could not believe what he was seeing. Kalunos-lunos ang sinapit ng mag-asawa. Nakakaawang tingnan habang maraming aparatong nakakabit sa katawan ng dalawa. Just as he knew, they were comatose. “Kuya Caleb…” Naramdaman niya ang paghawak ni Tristan sa kanyang balikat. Maraming taon na nga talaga ang dumaan. The Allende twins were almost the same height as him. They grew up fine teenagers and slowly made their names in the business world as young millionaires. Malungkot na umiling si Caleb sa harap ng kambal. “I was on a hike the other day with Anya. I have proposed to her along our trek to the Saint Elias Mountains. I was about to tell your sister about the good news… and this greeted me.” “Ate Ria will be fine. She’s a fighter.” Tristan was optimistic. “They had to fight for Ravi and Rini. Poor kids, they are unaware of what is going on.” Bakas ang lungkot sa boses ni Travis. “And our little angel went ahead of them. I can’t believe Devna would be gone too soon.” Itinuon niy
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THE Chaudharys yet again gathered as they mourned Eashta’s passing. Sa dami ng mga rebelasyon ay nanatiling magkasama sina Devance at Triana. Hindi sila iniwan ng kanilang malalapit na kaibigan nang malaman ng mga ito ang kanilang pinagdadaanan. Lara and Austin had rescheduled their flight going back to London. Nagmadali ang mag-asawa na tinungo ang hospital na kinaroronan ni Eashta para damayan sila. Even the two could not believe what had happened. But they never blamed them and didn’t even utter a word to make them feel their negligence. Dahil kahit hindi sabihin nina Triana at Devance ay lihim nilang sinisisi ang sarili sa mga nangyari. Caleb and Austin also postponed their honeymoon to be with them. Hindi naman hinihiling ni Triana na isakripisyo ang mahalagang milestone sa buhay ng dalawa para damayan sila, pero pinili ng mga itong manatili sa tabi nila hanggang sa maihatid na huling hantungan si Eashta. They were adamant that their honeymoon could wait. And Triana had appre
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NANLAMBOT ang tuhod ni Triana sa narinig. Mabuti na lang at maagap ang kamay ni Devance at iginalaw nito ang wheelchair para masalo siya mula sa likuran. Mabilis na pumasok sa kuwarto si Eshvi at niyakap ang walang buhay na bata. “Eashta...” Eshvi began to wail. “I’m sorry for your loss. We did our best to revive her.” The doctor expressed their condolences. Magkakasabay itong lumabas sa silid para bigyan sila ng privacy. Triana came back to her senses. Nilapitan niya ang bata at pilit na hinihila ang siko ni Eshvi palayo. “Don’t touch her! You have no right!” Nanginginig ang mga kamay ni Triana sa sobrang galit. Pero tila walang naririnig si Eshvi. Kagaya niya, patuloy ito sa pagpalahaw ng iyak. “Eashta! Wake up baby, please...” ani Eshvi habang mahigpit na yakap ang bata. Samantalang si Devance hindi makuhang gumalaw dahil sa bigat ng mga pangyayari. Tulala lang siyang nakamasid sa walang nang buhay na anak. He lost his two precious children in a year! At mula noon hangga
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THE beeping of the hospital apparatus surrounding Eashta was louder than usual in Eshvi’s ears. Bigla siyang nataranta nang magsulputan ang ilang doktor ng anak dahil sa biglang pagbabago ng kalagayan nito. “My daughter… what’s is happening?” Walang patid ang pagpatak ng kanyang luha. Kitang-kita niyang nire-revive na lang ang anak at kapag hindi ito nakayanan ng munting katawan nito ay baka malagutan ito ng hininga anumang sandali. “Please… no…” nauutal niyang sambit. Hindi siya naniniwala sa dasal pero nang mga oras na iyon ay wala siyang ibang makapitan. She prayed hard to whoever deity listening to her pleading. Hindi niya kakayanin na mawala sa kanya si Eashta. “Miss Javier, please calm down,” anang babaeng nurse na naroon sa tabi niya. They both stood in the receiving area of Eashta’s private room. Pero kitang-kita nila ang nangyayari sa silid ng anak dahil sa dingding na salamin. “Shut up!” singhal niya sa babae. Bigla tuloy itong napaatras dahil sa ginawa niya. Dumista
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HINDI namalayan ni Triana na walang patid ang pagtulo ng kanyang luha habang nakikinig siya sa kuwento ng asawa. Could it be true? “I’m really sorry, Kanchhi. I doubted you. But you know, it was just an excuse to make you hate me. Because despite learning that Devna is not mine, I still love her and nothing will change that she is our daughter.” Ilang ulit na pumiyok ang boses ni Devance. “Oh, God! Eashta!” Biglang nanlambot ang mga tuhod ni Triana. Kung hindi lang siya nakahawak sa handle ng wheelchair ni Devance baka kanina pa siya bumagsak. “Please tell me you are joking, Dev. I never went to Doctor Alfonso’s office since I thought you were just making up that story to drive me away...” Nanginginig ang mga labi niya. Parang ayaw tanggapin ng kanyang utak ang mga impormasyong galing sa asawa. Had Devna been switched? That was impossible! Pero hindi niya puwedeng isawalang-bahala ang mga sinabi ni Devance. Since she and Eshvi gave birth on the same day in the same hospital. At k
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BIGLANG lumundag ang puso ni Triana nang makita ang asawa. Akala niya talaga namamalikmata lang siya pero nang nilapitan ito ng kambal at maluha-luha itong yumakap sa mga anak saka niya napagtantong hindi siya dinadaya ng kanyang paningin. Especially that he saw Grady showed up from the dining room holding a cup of tea. “Dev!” Hindi napigilan ni Triana ang sarili at patakbong lumapit sa kinaroroonan nito. He was comfortably sitting in his wheelchair. Maaliwalas ang mukha nito kumpara nang huli silang magkita. He was clean shaven and wasn’t looking that much miserable compared when he was in his cabin. Pero nanatili ang kaseryosohan ng mukha nito pagdating sa kanya. “I miss you so much, Baba!” halos magkasabay na wika ng kambal na parang ayaw bumitaw mula sa pagkakayapos sa magkabilang braso ng ama. “I thought you broke your promise to come home with Nanay.” Nakangusong anas ni Rini. “But here you are now! Your wheelchair is cool!” inosenteng bulalas ni Ravi matapos ay pinagmasdan a
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SAMANTALA abala naman sina Dexa at Liam sa isang kilalang mall sa Milan. They were merrily strolling around and oblivious to their surroundings. There were no prying eyes there despite them being famous. Wala rin silang kasamang bodyguards na nakabuntot. Although they were watching from afar. Para na rin sa kanilang seguridad. “God, I miss being with you like this.” Palalambing ni Dexa sa kasintahan. “I’d prefer an alone time, though. I can still see our bodyguards from my peripheral vision.” Natatawang saad ni Liam. “At least we could pretend we’re alone.” Ngumiti si Dexa. Pinilit niya na huwag masyadong isipin ang sari-saring problema na kinakaharap lalo na at hanggang ngayon ay wala pa rin na pagbabago sa lagay ng kanyang kapatid. Kahit anong sikap niyang i-distract ang sarili, she couldn’t help but worry about her brother’s failing marriage. Higit niyang inaalala ang mga pamangkin. Ilang buwan na rin na hindi nila nakikita ang ama. At wala rin siyang mukhang maihaharap kay Tria
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NAGANAP ang kasal nina Caleb at Anya. It was held at their private resort in the province of Camarines Sur. Iyon din ang resort na minsang napuntahan nina Triana at doon nila unang nakilala si Anya. The couple chose this place since it was memorable for them. Doon daw kasi talaga nagsimula ang pag-iibigan nila. It was a sunrise beach wedding. Tila nakikisama ang panahon sa pag-iisang dibdib ng dalawa. Banayad ang paghampas ng alon sa dalampasigan habang hindi maulap ang kalangitan. Kagaya ng kasal ni Lara, the guests, were no more than thirty. Anya wore a simple white off-shoulder wedding dress. Para itong dyosa ng karagatan. Samantalang si Caleb naman ay nakasuot ng puting three-piece suit. Bakas ang matinding saya sa mukha ng dalawa habang naglalakad patungo sa altar. Napapalibutan ng mga sunflower ang venue at sea colors ang motif ng kasal. The sound of the violin reverberated along with the crashing of the waves when they started the wedding entourage. Bukod kay Triana, naroon d
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TAHIMIK na nakamasid si Akhil sa bunsong anak habang kausap nito ang kanilang private doctor na si Dr. Adhikari. Nasa loob sila ng kanilang residence clinic. They were coordinating with the doctors in the Philippines looking out for Eashta. They had conducted the same test to check if Devance was a match and the result came out in two days. “You are not a match,” wika ng may katandaang doktor mababang tono. Marahang tumango si Devance. Pero hindi nakaligtas sa paningin ni Akhil ang pagtiim nito ng bagang. For Akhil, it was a good sign. It only meant he was bothered on what his illegitimate child was going through. Although he never liked that kid, but he also wanted to help. Hindi naman ganoon katigas ang puso niya para tikisin ang bata. Sa paglipas kasi ng mga araw ay unti-unti na niyang natatanggap na hindi na niya mababago pa ang nakaraan. Kung si Triana nga ay tanggap ito. Panahon na rin siguro para kilalanin niya ang anak sa labas ni Devance. “Kanchha…” Nilapitan ni Akhil ang
