It didn't take long before Ruella and Joseph held copies of their marriage certificates. In just a blink, they turned a legal couple.The process only took a quarter half an hour kaya naman ay nagpaalam na ito sa kanyang 'asawa' na papasok na ito sa office. "Okay. So, see you around?" He mumbled hesitantly. "Yeah, Of course." Sagot ni Ruella then she realized na sumakay lang pala ito sa kotse niya kanina which means na iniwan nito ang kanyang sasakyan sa kanyang parking lot. She suddenly felt embarrassed kaya naman ay inalok niya na lang ito. "How about sending me to OLYMPUS then you can drive my car after that." "Sending my wife to her workplace would be so awesome kaya naman hindi ako tatanggi. That is one of my responsibility simula ngayon anyway," he said as he occupied the driver's seat without further ado.Tanging ngiti lamang ang sinagot ng dalaga habang inaayos ang kanyang seat belt sa passenger seat. 'So this is how it feels after getting married?' She thought na para ba'n
Sa Ospital...Marahang idinilat ni Sofia ang kanyang mga mata.Laking tuwa niya nang makita na maliwanag na ang paligid. However, when she roamed her gaze around, nagulantang siya ng makakita ng isang babae na nakaupo 'di malayo sa kanyang higaan. Natigilan siya at biglang nakaramdam ng pangamba.'She looked albeit familiar and she dressed luxuriously like a celebrity.' Sa isip-isip niya. 'But why was this woman here? I don't recall meeting her somewhere...'Tahimik siya'ng pinagmamasdan nito na para ba'ng binabasa ang kanyang bawat kilos. When she couldn't endure it any longer, she abruptly rose from the bed and asked, "Who... Who are you?"Tumayo mula sa kanyang kinauupuan ang babae at marahan itong lumapit sa kanya. Mahinahon itong iniabot ang kanyang kamay habang nkangiti ng bahagya."Sierra Ventura,""Have we met before?" Sofia asked."No. This is our first meeting," Sierra replied with a slight smile.Instead of taking the latter's hand, minabuti ni Sofia na titigan muna ito m
It was Saturday morning. Lumabas ng maaga si Ruella to clear up her mind. Nagpunta siya sa malapit na park para tumakbo at lumanghap ng preskong hangin.Last night, nakatanggap siya ng tawag mula sa kanyang tauhan sa ospital, the one that she assigned to keep an eye on Sofia. From that moment, she was bothered. Hindi naman lingid sa kaalaman niya na may galit sa kanya ang kapatid at hindi niya ito inaalintana sa pag-aakalang lilipas din ito. However, poking her nose on her business told a different story for her. She can't tolerate it no matter what kaya naman ay naguguluhan siya. Makalipas ang isang oras ay naglakad na ito pabalik pagkatapos makaisip ng solusyon.When she stepped out of the lift, she frowned a bit. Hindi niya inaasahan na makikita niya si Joseph ng ganito ka aga sa kanyang pinto. Furthermore, when she stared at him, she felt that something was not right.'He seemed off. What's wrong with him?' Sa isip-isip niya. Kaya naman binilisan niya ang kanyang mga hakbang at
"Bastard!" "The nerve of him to talk about my daughter?!" "I really want to choke him to death!" Ruella kept cursing for almost an hour until her throat eventually dries up. By the time she was done cursing him to death, she rose up from her bed. "Ruella, don't let him get on your nerves. You have to play it cool to make him feel as miserable as you..." she grumbled to herself while fixing her entire appearance before she went out. But rather than going out alone, tinawagan niya si Tommy to meet up with her at one of their owned boutiques. Since Sierra has gotten interested in her business, she didn't mind if the latter would go berserk on her for calling Tommy out. After a few minutes of driving, she finally arrived and she was welcomed by the manager himself. "Welcome, Miss Ventura," Magalang na bati sa kanya ng manager pagpasok pa lamang niya ng pinto. "Please follow me to the VIP room..." "Don't mind me. May hinihintay lang ako." Maikling sagot nito sabay upo sa sofa at h
At exactly 7:00 pm, Tommy and Ruella arrived at MS Hotel. Pagkababa ng kanilang sasakyan, they began to entwine their arms like real couple as they entered the entrance allocated for VIPs only. Nagdatingan na din ang mga bisita at nakasunod ang mga ito sa kanila. Pagpasok pa lamang ng pinto ay sinalubong na siya agad ni Sofia kasama si Oliver. "Miss Ventura, Mr. Torres, I'm glad you came." She greeted them with a bright smile. However, that didn't last long when she ran her eyes at the latter's appearance. "You look deadly gorgeous, Miss Ventura. Thanks for coming." She praised her sourly. The dress Ruella wore was the one she was looking for but the manager said that it was taken by someone else. It never occurred to her that she would be seeing it wrapped around her voluptuous body like it was tailor-made for her. 'This b*tch is so damned annoying!' She thought while clenching her fists hard. Ruella smiled seductively in return and said, "Oh, it's rare for you to do this ki
"Dinner is about to start," Ruella grumbled under her breath as they walked towards their designated table."I want to take you somewhere..." Tommy whispered in her ear."Where?" She asked him."Sa lugar kung saan masosolo kita," he replied with a devious smirk."Hmm, gusto ko sana yan kaso lang..." She halted in the middle of her statement when she caught sight of Joseph, storming in and Tommy followed her gaze. "I must respect what's written in the contract..."Tommy's jaws clenched at the sight of him. How he badly wants to throw a punch at that face for marrying the woman he loved so much but he can't. Ruella would feel upset if he go against her will therefore he had to grip himself until everything ends just as she promised him."Hmm, then I should be contented with this for now..." he sighed with frustration evident in his voice."That's what I ask you. Until then we can have so much time whenever you want..." She whispered back."Will you be able to go with me if I want us to
When Oliver entered the door, Sofia abruptly came to get him."Ollie, come. Dad wants you to meet my brother." She squealed in excitement.Oliver just smiled helplessly as he couldn't bring himself to say that he already met him just a couple of days earlier and that he was standing next to Ruella like something was happening between them. "You seemed so happy..." he whispered."I'm not." Sofia denied. "I just don't want to kill the vibe. I haven't seen my father laugh like this before. I mean, I always make him feel bad.""I'm glad to hear that you began considering your father's emotions. Please keep it up." He said lightly."I just realized that I've been too selfish for acting so immature. I don't want to be left alone, Ollie." Sofia almost teared up as she spoke. "Kaya susubukan ko if that what makes my father happy.""Alright. Let's go meet him."Ngumiti lamang ang dalaga habang papalapit sila sa kinauupuan ng dalawa.When Joseph looked up, his gaze met Oliver's, and for a mome
Sofia was both agitated and anxious seeing Andrea standing beside her nemesis kaya naman hindi niya napigilan ang kanyang sarili. She finally lost her temper in front of everyone and because of it, she passed out due to her immense anger.Her parents were shocked by her aggressiveness as well as Oliver. He hurried to take her to the hospital.Joseph and Ruella followed to the hospital while Andrea was instructed to return to her place.She waited silently outside while Joseph went to get her something to drink.The door to the ward opened and Oliver stalked off."Why are you still here?" He asked her."What's wrong with her?" She asked back."She's emotionally unstable sabi ng doctor." Ruella stood up lazily and said, "Hmm, I'm relieved. At least she's alive. Makakatulog ako ng mahimbing kahit papaano."Tatalikod na sana siya ngunit kinapitan ni Oliver ang kanyang braso. "Sandali, I'm just curious.""Tungkol saan?""Why do you have to hire Andrea when you know she is Sofia's friend?"
Ruella's eyes blazed with fury as she stood before Don Antonio, the revelation about the DNA test results kept messing with her head. "You knew all along, didn't you?" she spat, her voice venomous. "You know Sierra wasn't your real daughter."Don Antonio's expression remained impassive, but a hint of guilt flickered in his eyes. "I had my suspicions," he admitted. "But I need proof."Ruella's anger boiled over. "And what about my mother's death? she demanded. "Sierra's mother was behind it, wasn't she?"Don Antonio shook his head, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm sorry, Ruella. I don't know. It didn't cross my mind that your mother's death was intentional. The doctor's findings about her death were just the same as your daughter's that's why I...""It's because my mother paid the doctor to give false findings," Sierra chimes in. "But she killed him after that to wrap everything up."Ruella's face twisted in rage. Facing Sierra, she spat, anger radiating from her voice. "You'll p
Ruella stared at Sierra, her eyes crinkling with amusement as she dealt with her inner doubts."No!" Sierra screamed, her face twisted into a snarl. She growled. "That's not true! I'm his daughter!"Ruella scoffed. Disgust was evident in her eyes as she retorted. "Well, that's what your mother said but who knows? A lot of possibilities could happen when Dad wasn't around."Sierra's face turned ghastly pale. Shame was eating her whole but she refused to admit it. That secret had long been forgotten since her mother died. She was sure of it since she promised to get rid of her biological mother to keep things wrapped between the two of them.Sierra was confident that Ruella knew nothing about her past and was just trying to manipulate her emotions. She rolled her eyes and spat. "I'm certain that I'm his daughter but how about you?""Oh, Sierra," Ruella said, her voice dripping with fake concern. "I'm a hundred percent sure of that since I've got a lot of people to prove such fact but lo
Several days later...Ruella's tires screeched as she took the final turn, her eyes fixed on the mansion where Sierra was detained by her men. Her heart was heavy, aching weight in her chest, still reeling from Tommy's funeral. She didn't just lose a friend but a potential partner, a brother figure, and most of all the possible father of her child. These realizations took a toll on her emotional turmoil causing her to lack sleep every night.She slammed the car door shut behind her and stormed towards the entrance, her anger and grief boiling over. The doors burst open as she flung them wide, and she strode inside, her eyes blazing with fury."Sierra!" she screamed, her voice roared off the marble floors.Sierra emerged from the shadows, a smirk twisting her lips. "Well, fancy meeting you again sister. Hows Tommy? Have you sent him my regards before burying him six feet under?"Ruella's eyes narrowed, her hands clenched into fists. "You're going to pay for what you did, Sierra!"The a
Ruella's eyes snapped wide open in shock. Her heart beating rapidly as she took in the scene in front of her.She thought that this could be her last. The end of her life and the baby in her womb but someone rushed to take the stab from her.Her lips trembled and fear crept within her. Tommy had come to save her."Tommy!" She mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper. "What... What are you doing?"Tommy's blood started dripping from his stomach. Clutching his wound, he forced a smile as he faced Ruella. "I told you. I'll always protect you, Rue."Sierra's aim at his chest stopped as soon as she realized that it was Tommy who rushed to aid Ruella. Her hands trembled and the knife fell on the ground. She rushed to check on him. Worry was etched on her messy face but his other hand stopped her from getting closer."Don't you dare get close, Sierra!" He warned, his face twisted murderously. Then he snapped his fingers, summoning all the men he had taken with him, and ordered. "Take this b
Ruella's gaze was locked on the figure. She forgot her surroundings as she walked through the crowd. Meanwhile, Oliver, who had seen the same figure, panicked. He rushed after her, but his face turned pale when she vanished. He scanned the area, but he couldn't find her anywhere.Oliver took out his phone and dialed Ruella's number, but he remembered that he had taken her mobile phone earlier. The mild ringing in one of his racer suit pockets proved he still had it since she had not taken it from him.He mentally cursed himself for taking her phone. If he hadn't done such a possessive stunt earlier, he would've been able to contact her easily by now. Feeling frustrated, Oliver dialed his subordinate's number, but nobody answered to his dismay. The ringing went on for about a few minutes and after what seemed like forever, he finally heard the voice he longed to hear."Boss," The familiar voice echoed."Why was Sierra here?! I thought I made it clear to you to keep an eye on her?" Ol
Oliver stared deeply into her eyes with undeniable desire etched on his face. "I swear," he grumbled. His voice turned huskier with each second. "My self-control was about to snap if you kept doing this, Rue."Ruella took a step back and blinked. It was not that she couldn't read his expression, but she was embarrassed to point it out. Her face reddened slightly as she looked away, trying to divert their attention from the thought they both had in mind."Why are you here, Oliver, and how did you know I am here?" She suddenly became curious, recalling that she hadn't told him about her joining this race."Dad called me," Oliver sighed. "I was supposed to take you home by now, but I know you'll refuse me, so I considered accompanying you instead."It was rare for him to be this considerate. In the past, it had always been her who used to yield over some things but now, everything seemed to have been changed. It amused her how the tables turned in her favor this time.She raised her eyeb
The loud screeching of his tires caught the massive attention of people heading in and out of the race track. Everyone looks at his car in awe. Their eyes focused directly on his windshield, trying to catch a glimpse of him but Oliver didn't notice this. His attention was solely focused on his phone."Come again, Uncle?" He asked, wondering if he heard him correctly since Sofia was in jail.Before this, he hadn't received any updates about her being taken to the hospital so how is it possible that she is out there fighting for her life? What happened?"Sofia is in critical condition," Mr. Castillo repeated, and since the police had already briefed him about Sofia's involvement in the incident, he also explained according to his knowledge.Hearing his subtle explanation, Oliver's face turned cold. He remained silent until the older man finished talking. Taking the details into consideration, he finally said. "I can't make it right now, Uncle. I'm busy but I'll be there as soon as I'm
In the race track, Ruella was summoned out of her team's private lounge for a quick interview, and out of courtesy for them, she agreed though she hadn't tried facing the camera. Wearing her signature sunglasses, she dragged herself out immediately.A lot of reporters came running as soon as they spotted her coming out. They look trailed and ecstatic at her fully geared-up appearance. She got most men's attention once she stood not far away from the race track.Her long cascading brown hair was blown by the impact of racing cars passing by adding a sense of amazement to everyone. They couldn't take their eyes off her. It was as if they saw a goddess descending from no one knows where."Miss Ventura," One of the reporters began to ask. "Since when did you start showing interest in car racing?"Ruella thought for a while before she answered. "Since I was fifteen."They all gasped, unable to believe her words. One reporter then came forward to ask her another question."The Annual Racing
"She never said anything about it," Oliver flatly replied. "I don't want to meddle in your affairs right now but you've got to get her as soon as possible," Don Antonio said hurriedly. "Her Aunt was freaking out right now!""Is that Oliver?" He even heard Aurora's loud voice in the background which meant that she was indeed throwing a tantrum. "Tell him to get his wife right now or I'll do it on my own!"Don Antonio sighed helplessly. "You heard her. You've got to hurry before she calls someone else to take her away from that race track!"Holding his phone, Oliver didn't know how to react. From the way Don Antonio speaks, he seems a little scared of Aurora which makes him quite baffled.His mind immediately wondered. 'When did he allow Aurora to boss him around?'After quite some time, Oliver's thoughts became steady again once the line was dropped dead and Emman's confused face came into his view.Startled, he blinked several times before he snarled. "What are you doing?""When are