"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?"
Hearing Oliver's words, her hold on her pen tightened but she didn't say anything. She just stood up from her seat and went to her pantry to make a cup of coffee. Then she brought it in front of him."Here you go...""Salamat."He briefly replied before he brought it to his nose. "This really smells so good and relaxing..." Dagdag pa nito bago tuluyang tikman ang kape.Ruella then went back to her seat and resumed signing the documents, ignoring him.Makalipas ang ilang segundo, tumunog ang kanyang telepono.Sinagot niya ito nang makita ang caller ID."Dad," She greeted."I'm going on a business trip. Will you be able to handle everything on your own while I'm gone?" Her father asked at the other end of the line."Biglaan naman yata 'to. Which country are you heading?" Tanong ni Ruella."I'll tell you when I get there. As of now, I want you to focus on whatever you planned. I'll handle the rest.""Dad," Ruella suddenly went emotional. "Anong oras ang flight mo?""In two hours.""I'm s
After dropping two consecutive calls, nagpatuloy sa pagmamaneho si Ruella papunta sa airport. This time, her concern doubled thus she speed up like a racer.Her secretary was silently clutching his seatbelts while his eyes were tightly shut.Ilang minuto lamang ang kanyang ginugol at nakarating din sila. Dali-dali itong lumabas sa kanyang sasakyan at tumakbo sa loob upang habulin ang kanyang ama leaving her secretary after giving out a few instructions.Dumiretso siya sa private room kung saan madalas nagpapalipas ng oras ang kanyang ama at hindi naman ito nabigo. Nakita niya itong nakaupo at kasalukuyang may kausap sa telepono.She silently took the seat beside him and waited till his call gets done."I'm leaving the country at hindi ko alam kung kailan ang balik ko. Yes, Ruella is in charge of everything." She heard him say and she wondered whom he was talking to."I'm sorry." She heard him giving out an exasperated sigh. "I may be her father but I don't mean to interfere in her pri
Since taxis are forbidden from entering Ventura's mansion premises, bumaba ang dalaga sa labas ng gate at sumilip ito sa maliit na awang, about to press the buzzer."Miss Rue?""It's me,"The guard on duty seemed too startled at her abrupt appearance but still opened the gate for her.She murmured her thanks before she proceeded to walk toward the house, however, the guard tried to catch up with her."Miss, I... I have something to tell you." He stuttered and Ruella halted in her tracks, wondering what he was about to say."Miss... Miss Sierra," He seemed hesitant to go on as if he was having a hard time containing whatever running in his mind."What about her?" Ruella asked curiously."She... She performed a little reunion inside..." The guard stammered seemingly nervous as he confessed."Reunion?" Ruella repeated and asked. "With who?""With... With your siblings..."No wonder, the guard looked nervous and frustrated. He broke Don Antonio's rule and even if it's unintentional, the l
Oliver couldn't describe how he felt. A lot of questions began forming in his head and either Sofia or Ruella can answer but he doubt if one of them would be honest enough to tell the whole story. However, he must at least try to find the answers to those bugging questions or he might go crazy.He called Sofia out then they went to a place where they could talk in peace. Sofia who was panicking earlier, manage to calm down her inner turmoil and decided to act naturally. Without showing any signs of disorientation, she smiled at him and asked."Ollie, what's the occasion?""Wala lang. Naisip ko lang na lumabas kasama ka. In a few days, I won't be able to do this kind of stuff with you so I took advantage of this rare opportunity." He replied trying to sound casual as he used to be. "Na-nagkita ba kayo ni dad?" Tanong ni Sofia.Tumango si Oliver ng marahan before he faces her. "What was he talking about, Sofia? He said that the incident this morning was related to that accident last y
Pagsikat ng araw, sakto naman na natapos din ni Ruella ang kanyang ginagawa.Binalik niya muna sa loob ng safe ang mga importanteng dokumento bago siya nagtungo sa kanyang kwarto upang magpahinga.Kakapikit pa lamang ng kanyang mga mata when Oliver barged in with a tray in his hand."Rue," He called out gently."Hayaan mo muna ako matulog, utang na loob lang." She groaned while covering her face with a pillow."No way! Kailangan mo muna kumain bago matulog otherwise hindi kita tatantanan. Kukulitin kita ng kukulitin hanggang sa manawa ka." He swore as he began to shaking her arm.Ruella, whose eyes remained closed tried to dodge until she finally get fed up by his nagging."Wala ako sa mood kumain. All I need is a peaceful rest!" She protested sleepily."Then you shouldn't have brought me here with you." He said, "I'm just feeling grateful to you for picking me up at the bar last night kaya ginawa kita ng breakfast."Her brows furrowed then her eyes half-open.Recalling how the barten