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Billionaire's Marriage Bid CHAPTER 121
ILANG ulit nang napatingin si Triana sa kanyang gintong wristwatch dahil tanghali na wala pa rin si Grady. She had to cook their meals on whatever ingredients were available. May pakiramdam siyang inutusan si Grady ng kanyang father-in-law na sadyang tagalan para silang dalawa lang ng asawa ang naroon. Lihim siyang napangiti sa naisip. Devance had no choice but to stay with her and no matter how he played hard to get; she knew his soft spot. But just like before, Devance never touched the food she had prepared for him. Nanatili lang ito ulit sa likod ng cabin habang tulala. Napabuntong-hininga na lang si Triana habang pinagmamasdan ito. Kung ganito lang lagi ang ginagawa ng asawa, natatakot si Triana sa isipin na baka dumating ang araw na sukuan na rin nito ang buhay. It will never happen, and I won’t let him. Triana told herself. Kaya nagdesisyon siyang agawin ang atensyon nito. Naligo siya sa man-made pool kung saan kitang-kita siya ni Devance mula sa kinaroronan nito. There was
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BIGLANG nanghina si Eshvi nang kumpirmahin ng ika-limang doctor na pinuntahan nila ang unang diagnosis kay Eashta. “She is suffering a blood condition that needs a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible…” wika ng lalaking doctor. Tulala si Eshvi dahil sa limang doctor na iyon ay pare-pareho ang kanilang sinabi. Eashta was suffering a rare leukemia for kids, a blood cancer. And she could die if it wasn’t treated well. Halo-halo ang kanyang nararamdaman. Alam niyang marami siyang kasalanan pero bakit kay Eashta pa ito kailangang mangyari? “Please Doc, test me if I’m a compatible donor,” ani Eshvi. She knew it was a fool’s hope. Pero naniniwala siya sa milagro. Baka naman compatible sila ng bata lalo na at may mga donors naman na hindi miyembro ng pamilya. Ngunit laglag ang balikat niya nang lumabas ang test result. “I’m sorry, you’re not a match. We could test her siblings or her father,” anang doctor nang makuha ang resulta. Eshvi let out a soft laugh. Of course, it wouldn’t m
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NAGISING si Triana na wala na si Devance sa tabi niya. Dali-dali siyang bumangon para tingnan kung saan ito nagpunta. Nakahinga siya nang maluwag nang makita ito sa paborito nitong tambayan sa likod ng bahay. It appeared that Devance’s upper body was strong enough to manage himself. Kaya nito ang sarili sa tulong ng customized wheelchair nito. She quickly freshened up, and she was relieved upon hearing the buzzing sound of the chopper. Mukhang nakabalik na si Grady dala ang kanilang supplies. “Sorry for the delays.” Grady was apologetic when he entered the cabin. “I understand.” Tipid na ngumiti si Triana. Ipinasok ni Grady ang mga supply ng pagkain at tinulungan ito ni Triana na ilagay sa cupboard. “This is good for a month’s supplies. Thanks for this.” Triana grinned as she put on approximately ten kilograms of mutton meat and chicken in the freezer. “Your mom insisted on that. Anyway, your father-in-law said you must convince your husband to go back home. They are all worried.
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“GET UP!” wika ni Triana sa malamig na tono. She could feel the woman’s act was real. Patuloy ito sa pagluha. Nilapitan niya ito at pilit na itinayo. Baka lalo lang itong magbigay ng stress sa dalawang matanda kung hahayaan niya lang doon si Eshvi. “Help my daughter,” ani Eshvi nang makatayo at humawak sa kanyang siko. “Don’t worry. I will do everything to help Eashta. She is, after all, the younger sister of my children,” taas-noong wika ni Triana. Biglang naliwanag ang mukha ni Eshvi. “R-Really? You will let the twins get tested?” Tumango si Triana at pasimpleng binaklas ang kamay ng babae. “However, my kids are sick right now. That’s why I must go back to the Philippines.” Biglang nakatinginan sina Gracia at Akhil sa sinabing iyon ni Triana. Hindi kasi alam ng mag-asawa ang kasalukuyang kalagayan ng kambal na apo. “Thank you.” Pinunas ni Eshvi ang luha sa mata. “Leave us. I need to talk with my parents.” Hindi pa rin nagbago ang malamig na tono ni Triana. Eshvi nodded a
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“IMPOSSIBLE!” parang bombang sumabog sa harapan ni Eshvi ang sinabi ng doctor. How could the twins not match to become Eashta’s bone marrow donor? “I don’t believe it!” Natuptop niya ang bibig sabay ng panlalaki ng mata. Even Triana was also shocked. The doctor explained why the twins did not meet the criteria to be the donor since they were only around twenty-one percent matched. “It happened every time. Not all siblings are a match to be a donor. We could try her father,” anang doktor matapos nitong maipaliwanag kung bakit hindi puwedeng maging donor sina Ravi at Rini. “There must be a mistake!” nataranta si Eshvi. Para siyang pinagsakluban ng langit at lupa dahil sa resulta. Buo pa naman ang tiwala niya na isa sa kambal ay magiging positibo maging donor. Kung hindi match sina Ravi at Rini, saan siya kukuha ng ibang donor para sa bone marrow ni Eashta? Eshvi looked at Triana. She wanted to consider the thought of getting her tested. Pero agad niyang kinalimutan ang isiping
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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
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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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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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TRIANA put on the Philippine flag at the summit of Mount Everest. Napakaraming makukulay na prayer flags sa tuktok niyon at itinusok niya ang maliit na bandilang dala niya sa makapal sa niyebe. Nilingon niya ang lalaking nakasunod sa kanya at itinusok din nito ang maliit na bandila ng Pilipinas at tatlong flaglets, dalawang kulay blue at isang pink—the man was Austin. The flaglets represented the triplets. Kaya nakigaya rin si Triana, isang kulay asul, rosas, at dalawang pula—each had a label of their children’s name. “I did it!” Triana muttered inside her oxygen mask. She spearheaded this expedition with Austin’s help. When Triana promised her husband to be his legs, she meant it. Kasama nila ang isang Nepali team na mga professional hikers at halos dalawang taon ang kanilang naging paghahanda para mapagtagumpayan ang kanilang layunin. The climb was highly technical that they even encountered a few frozen bodies on the trail. Pero buo ang isip ni Triana at wala sa bokabularyo niya
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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
Billionaire's Marriage Bid CHAPTER 127
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
Billionaire's Marriage Bid CHAPTER 126
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
