He and She met and had a contract marriage. On the other hand, she had two identities, one was the identity of Addison who was betrayed by her fiance and foster sister and the other was his childhood lover whom he had been in search of for ten years. Was this a misconception? Or was it a scheme on her part? When the predestination of two unknown men and women begins to intertwine, who's going to win in the game of love and supremacy?
View MoreBlangkong tiningnan ni Czarina ang half sister niya at ang long time boyfriend niya na sabay pumasok sa isang hotel room. Ngayong nakompirma niya nang niloloko lang siya ng fiancee niya, hindi na siya magbubulag-bulagan. Hindi niya akalain na ang babaeng lihim na minamahal pala ng fiancee niya ay ang sarili niyang half sister. Hindi niya maintindihan kung bakit palagi niyang kahati ang kapatid niya sa lahat ng bagay. Isang malalim na buntong hininga ang pinakawalan siya saka siya umuwi. Masakit man sa kaniya na niloloko siya ng fiancee niya lalo na at malapit na silang ikasal, ayaw niya namang magmakaawa rito dahil may natitira pa siyang respeto para sa sarili niya.
Nang sumapit ang gabi ay sabay-sabay silang nagdinner. Tahimik lang si Czarina, nakauwi na rin ang kapatid niyang si Natalie.
“Dahil ikakasal na si Czarina at Austin ngayong buwan, sa susunod na taon ka naman Natalie. Naipagkasundo na kita sa anak ng mga Fuentes na si Tyrone Fuentes. Siya ang magiging asawa mo,” wika ni Mateo, ang ama ni Czarina at Natalie.
“Really dad?” hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Natalie. Ayaw niyang pumayag sa arrange marriage pero ngayong alam niya na kung sino ang magiging groom niya, hindi siya magdadalawang isip na pumayag kaagad. Napangisi naman si Czarina habang kumakain, ramdam niyang interesado si Natalie kay Tyrone. Sino nga bang hindi magkakagusto sa kaniya? He’s one of the grandson ng mayamang pamilya.
“Czarina, kumusta ang preparation niyo ni Austin para sa kasal niyo? Is everything okay now?” tanong ni Mateo. Uminom naman muna ng tubig si Czarina bago sumagot.
“We’re still preparing, dad, excuse me.” Wika niya saka siya umalis ng hapag kainan. Kinabukasan, narinig ni Czarina ang pag-uusap ng mag-ina na si Natalia at Natalie. Rinig na rinig ni Czarina kung gaano kainteresado si Natalie kay Tyrone.
“Hindi ba pwedeng kami na muna ang ikasal ni Tyrone, Mom? Sa susunod na taon na lang si Czarina at Austin, mukhang hindi naman sila nagmamadali.” Request ni Natalie sa kaniyang ina.
“Hindi pwede, kailangan pa rin nating makausap ang pamilya ng Fuentes lalo na si Tyrone. Dapat makilala niyo muna ang isa’t isa bago kayo ikasal. Huwag mong madaliin ang lahat dahil kayo pa rin naman ang ikakasal.” Sagot ni Natalia sa anak niya. Nahinto ang pag-uusap nilang dalawa nang makita nila si Czarina.
“Pupunta ka na ba sa boutique to check your wedding gown?” tanong ni Natalia kay Czarina.
“Yes,” tanging sagot ni Czarina saka niya nilampasan ang mag-ina. Napapairap na lang si Natalia dahil simula nang dumating sila ng anak niya sa bahay na ‘to, hindi na siya nirespeto ni Czarina.
Ang akala nila ay pumunta si Czarina sa boutique pero nakipagkita ito kay Tyrone Fuentes, ang future husband ni Natalie. Nang lapitan ni Czarina si Tyrone ay salubong ang mga kilay nito.
“What do you need?” blangko at seryosong tanong ni Tyrone. Wala sana siyang balak na makipagkita kay Czarina dahil hindi niya naman ito kilala pero nang sinabi ni Czarina na importante ang pag-uusapan nila, pumayag na makipagkita si Tyrone.
Umorder naman muna ng ice coffee si Czarina para sa kanilang dalawa ni Tyrone.
“Hindi ako nagpunta rito para makipag-usap sayo ng matagal. Tell me what you want. Siguraduhin mo lang na importante ang sasabihin mo.” Masungit na saad ni Tyrone. Humugot naman ng malalim na buntong hininga si Czarina bago nagsalita.
“Ikaw ang fiance ni Natalie, diba?” unang tanong niya. Inis namang nilingon ni Tyrone si Czarina.
“Nakipagkita ka ba sa akin para kumbinsihin akong pakasalan ang kapatid mo? Kung yan lang ang dahilan nang pakikipagkita mo sa akin, nagsasayang ka lang ng oras. Wala akong planong pakasalan ang kapatid mo.” Matigas na wika ni Tyrone at akma na sanang aalis nang magsalita si Czarina.
“That’s good then, hindi ako nagpunta rito para kumbinsihin ka na pakasalan si Natalie.” Sagot ni Czarina kaya lalong kumunot ang noo ni Tyrone. Bumalik siya sa kinauupuan niya, dumating naman na ang order ni Czarina kaya ibinigay niya ang isa kay Tyrone.
“Ano ba talagang kailangan mo? Kung hindi ka nagpunta rito para pilitin akong pakasalan ang kapatid mo then what?” salubong ang mga kilay niyang tanong. Sumimsim naman muna ng kape si Czarina bago nagsalita.
“Marry me instead,” diretso niyang sagot. Lalong nagsalubong ang mga kilay ni Tyrone pero tumawa rin kalaunan.
“Are you crazy? You want me to marry you?” natatawang wika ni Tyrone, napalunok naman si Czarina saka niya mahigpit na hinawakan ang kape niya. Hindi niya akalain na mahirap palang pakiusapan ang isang Tyrone Fuentes. Ang akala niya ay pumayag na si Tyrone sa pagpapakasal kay Natalie pero hindi pala. Alam niyang mahihirapan din siyang kumbinsihin ito na pakasalan siya.
Buong tapang na sinalubong ni Czarina ang galit na mga mata ni Tyrone nang mahigpit siya nitong hinawakan sa kamay.
“Sa tingin mo ba nakikipaglaro ako sa pamilya niyo?” galit na saad ni Tyrone habang nanlilisik ang mga mata niyang nakatingin kay Czarina.
“At sa tingin mo ba nagpunta rin ako rito para makipaglaro sayo?” matapang na sagot ni Czarina. Binitiwan ni Tyrone ang kamay ni Czarina pero nananatili pa rin ang matatalim niyang tingin kay Czarina.
“Then tell me your reason, why do you want to marry me? Anong magandang dahilan mo para gusto mong palitan ang kapatid mo as my bride?”
“Sa tingin mo ba makakatakas ka sa kasal niyong dalawa ni Natalie? Nakaplano na ang lahat para sa kasal niyo next year. Pumayag ka man o hindi itutuloy pa rin nila ang kasal. Magkakaroon ng family dinner ang mga pamilya natin next week para sa arrange marriage niyo ni Natalie.”
“Then give me a fucking reason bakit ikaw ang dapat kong piliin na pakasalan?” iniwas ni Czarina ang paningin niya at humugot ng lakas para sabihin ang totoo kay Tyrone.
“My fiancee is cheating with me and his woman is my half-sister, Natalie. Ikakasal na dapat ako ngayong buwan sa long time boyfriend ko pero niloloko lang pala nila ako dahil ang lihim na minamahal ng boyfriend ko ay si Natalie—”
Chapter 7Annie's eyes widened in disbelief. “What!?” her mouth drops open.Annie couldn't ignore the feeling that I'd somehow changed. She just couldn't lay her finger on what had changed about me. After all, she had grown up together with Addison and she had always been fighting for everything that was supposed to be hers but no matter what, Addison was always leaving some room for her. But this time, she could feel my hostile attitude towards her. She had no choice, she would have to do whatever I asked her to prove to the guests that she was sorry. “Forget it if you don't want to give up your shares, I'll let the law handle this,” I said, turning around to take my leave. Annie became scared when she heard the law. She wondered if I was going to sue her. She can't let this happen, it will be the end of her. She cursed under her breath. “No, no, sis! I've committed a grave offense to you, I will give up my shares even though it isn't enough to earn your forgiveness.” Annie said,
After putting on the dress, I looked at myself in the mirror and felt captivated for a moment. The dress brought out all my curves, I naturally had a good shape. I wore high heels and put on a set of jewelry that I brought out from my bag which made me more charming. I stepped out of my room and walked elegantly and delicately downstairs. Brandon was downstairs too busy with his phone but was stunned when he raised his head and saw the woman coming. He didn't expect me to look this gorgeous. He stood up and ordered his chauffeur to drive me to the banquet. He went to the company immediately. I arrived at the Smith's castle but was still sitting in the car. The entrance of the castle had been occupied by luxury cars. The Smith's family is also one great family in New York, so I had expected that a lot of important guests would be present at the banquet. There were dozens of media reporters present too. Annie Smith was seen at the red carpet holding hands with Daniel Wilson. Wav
Brandon Ford stood up not minding Joanna Williams who was still standing. He walked towards the door and called Leo “Get Nathan to the mansion now he ordered.” Nathan was his childhood friend, they grew up together before he became a medical doctor while he took over the Ford's group as the heir. He was about to step out of his office when he remembered that Joanna was still standing in his office, he turned back and said “if I step out now leaving you behind, you might remain trapped here till tomorrow.” Joanna Williams gave him a side glance before walking out of the office. Brandon Ford locked his office and took the elevator, as soon as the elevator opened, he stepped out and walked towards his car. He ordered his chauffeur to drive him to the mansion. Leo called Brandon Ford and told him that Nathan was already in the mansion and Addison was now okay. He heaved a sigh of relief after hearing that she was already okay. Strangely, he was worried about her. He had never been w
I slept off without having dinner. I was so tired that I forgot that I didn't eat all day. Brandon Ford had come to check on me before going to bed, he saw that I was fast asleep and didn't want to interrupt my sleep, so he left. The rays of sunlight directly shone on my face, I wearily opened my eyes and saw that it was morning already. Soon, I heard a knock on the door “if you are awake, come to the dining for breakfast”, I heard the domineering voice and knew who it was immediately. “Why does he care?” I muttered. I had my bath and wore a simple dress. I went to the dining room and met Brandon Ford at the diner, almost having his breakfast. “Good morning Mr Brandon” I greeted. “Good Morning Miss Addison," Brandon Ford replied coldly. Just then, my phone rang and I picked my phone to see the caller, I hissed after seeing that it was Anna, Annie's grandma. After a glance from Brandon, I reluctantly picked up “what do you want?” I asked coldly. “I see you've grown
“Uhn…” my eyes widened with my eyebrows raised. I froze momentarily reflecting what I've just heard. It was just like an order from him, his voice was domineering. “Bu...t… B… I stammered, unable to find the right words. I don't even know this man and he wants me to marry him. Isn't that crazy? “Relax, I'm not attracted to you, it's just a contract marriage. I need a wife to avoid an arranged marriage with someone I do not love and you wanna get back at them, yeah? I will let you make use of my resources to have your revenge and we can get divorced after then. So it's a win-win.” He explained. “You are so calculative, who do you think you are?” I scoffed, regaining some of my composure. “I'm Brandon Ford.” He replied. “Brandon Ford? Isn't that the name of the Ford's group CEO?” I mumbled. “Yes, and you are?” He asked coldly. “M…Madison” I stammered. “Madison? I was sure I heard them call you Addison.” Brandon Ford said calmly. “Oh, yeah! Addison Smith was wh
Today marks the beginning of my new life, a life full of well arranged plans- plans made out of grief and the burning desire for revenge. I glared at the reflection of myself in the glass door of the luxurious restaurant, my heart pounding with fear. I looked so much like Addison Smith, whose identity I just assumed. Few weeks ago, I was still my real self, Madison Spark, a great designer whose dreams could not be crushed in a night. But fate has decided to play a brutal game. Losing my beloved twin sister left my uncrushable world and dreams shattered. With a deep breath to steady my nerves, I pulled down my simple yet elegant blue gown below my knees. I walked delicately into the restaurant where only the clinking of glasses and soft murmurs of people filled the air. My gaze fell on two people chatting merrily at a corner in the restaurant. I felt as though my heart was going to fall out of my chest, my legs became weak but I never planned on showing my weakness before them.
The airport was a chaos, filled with strange faces hustling and bustling with their luggages to reach their destinations while some were running with tearful eyes to the welcoming arms of their loved ones. Announcements reverberated over the PA system, while some travelers hurried through the terminals. Rows of seats filled with anxious passengers waiting for their flights. The scents of coffee and jet fuel filled the air. Outside, planes taxied on the tarmac under a clear blue sky, a complete opposite to the pain in my heavy heart. “Are you sure about this, Madison?” Nancy, my foster sister held my hands and asked me for the umpteenth time, her voice trembled and her eyelashes damp with tears. I patted her back comfortingly trying hard to fight back my own tears. “Nancy, darling, I've made my decision and there's no turning back. I really have to do this for Addison,” I whispered, the weight of my decision pressing heavily on my chest. Despite knowing my life and career is at s
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