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"Do you always watch that?" I asked softly. I can see that Linella was a bit shy to me so I tried to open a conversation for her to be comfortable.We were both silent when Nabrel left. I was sitting on their long couch while the girl was on the single-seater. She was pouting while her eyes were fixed on the screen. A local telenovela was playing there.She just nodded and gave me a small smile.I broke my gaze at her when I saw someone entered the living room. Senyel's eyes widened when he saw me before offering a big smirk. He was wearing a white jersey shirt and black jersey shorts. He was holding a ball while a small white towel was hanging on his shoulder."Oh! I didn't know you're here, Talianna. Did my brother finally ask you to live with him?" He laughed.My brows furrowed. "What do you mean?" He just shrugged his shoulders. He went to his little sister and he kissed her hair before turning to me. "Have you eaten? My brother cooked fish in coconut milk. You should try it," h
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Days have passed and I could say that everything is going smoothly. Dad and I were okay now and... he had already gave his whole permission for me to continue my relationship with Nabrel. That's all I was asking for. That's all what I wanted to happen and now it's finally on my grasp. I don't know what made my father changed his perception about Nabrel and I but I couldn't ask for more...Last night, I invited Nabrel for dinner. Everything turned out well. Even it was just the three of us surrounding with a lot of foods on the table that my father asked our maids to cook, it filled my heart with so much happiness.Despite of Nabrel's nervousness, I could see that he was trying to get along with my Dad. When I told him that my dad was inviting him for dinner, he immediately refused. I do understand his reaction. But eventually, I was able to convince him."I just feel so ashamed, Talianna. I do not have anything to offer to your father. I still have to wait for my salary next week," he
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I didn't mention to Nabrel about Davien showing up here when I talked to him. He was already at midsea. He didn't have to know that Davien was here. I just don't see any reason to tell him about that... or that's what I thought. I didn't want to prolong my conversation with Davien last night. I didn't also go out of my room. I went out to get myself some hot chocolate after talking to Nabrel over the phone. I saw Fely in the dining area.I was shocked when she mentioned that Davien was still here. I thought he has already left last night? That's the first thing she said when she saw me. "He went upstairs. I think he's gonna come down later," Fely whispered as she put down the mug in front of me.I pursed my lips. I immediately typed a message for Nabrel while my heart was pounding loudly. – Hey, baby, you don't have to fetch me today. I have to go at school early. I have to finish something with my groupmates at the library. Don't worry. Lucio will drive me to school. I stared at
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"So, you're still seeing that fisherman, huh?"Fear crept in my skin when I heard Davien's cold voice. I was about to enter my room when I heard his deep voice behind me. I managed to put a strong facade before facing him. His eyes were cold and full of threat."Stop meddling in my life, Davien. I do not care about your opinion of me. You know what? Talking to you is just a waste of time. So, if you'll excuse me..." I uttered in a calm voice.I saw how rage doubled in his threatening eyes. I put on a much stronger facade. He wouldn't do anything to me. Dad was just in his room beside mine. In just one scream, the whole mansion will be alarmed.I turned my back on him but before I could even take a step, he aggressively grabbed my arm and forcefully faced me to him.I gasped, insides trembling. He grabbed my face in his hand, nails almost burying in my skin. Tears formed in the corner of my eyes when I saw how severe his wrath in his eyes. He leaned on my ear to whisper in a wrathful
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"Don't you like the food, hija?" Darius commented.My gaze remained on my own plate. I couldn't even taste the wagyu beef. It's too bland.Before Nabrel left, we had a clear conversation about us meeting at the hill tomorrow. I'm on it with all heart. This is the only way I could think so these people would stop. Because once I'm gone, the essence of whatever they were planning would be on waste. I'm a bit worried because I only have 50,000 pesos cash with me. I'm sure it won't be enough.I'm thinking about the possible consequences. Dad would surely look for me once he finds out that I left. Not only him but surely, the two De Loughreys as well. We really need to be careful. Before sunrise, we should be gone. Nabrel would take care of everything. And I will do my part here before escaping."Uhm, no. It's actually good. I'm just a bit full." I smiled a bit. My eyes drifted to Davien who was raising an eyebrow at me. I smiled at him before dropping my gaze on my plate."Have you alread
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"Are you happy now, huh?" My voice quivered painfully as I glared at him through my blurry eyes. "You almost killed him! You're a fucking demon! You and your father! You are a murderer!" I yelled with so much wrath.Davien clenched his jaw. He took a step towards me. I couldn't even feel any amount of fear despite of his face full of danger. My body was already numb with all of the things happened."You should be fucking grateful that I didn't kill him, Talianna. You know that it's fucking easy for me to bury a bullet between his eyes. But I didn't, right? So be grateful. That fisherman is worthless and you should remember that."I slapped him hard in the face. "I will fucking send you in prison! You will pay for every evil things you did! I won't let you get away with it! I will do everything to avenge Nabrel!"He just smirked at me, tilting his head. He gave me a mocking look, as if everything I have said was nonsense."You know you can't do that. Or you'd rather let him put in pris
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"First thing that we need to include is the basic room information at iyong room sizes. And of course, the second aspect that we need to consider ay iyong layout o structure ng internal rooms," I said with a small smile on my lips. "I want a Mid-century modern house with courtyard. Do you still remember, honey?" Winona glanced at his husband, Gregory. "Nathalia Smith's house!""Yeah. The one in Glasgow? But I thought we've already decided about the theme of our house? I thought Nautical Escape is fine with you?" Gregory creased his forehead. "No! I have changed my mind. I really like her house! That's why I didn't hesitate to get Talianna as our architect. She's also the one who designed that. Right, Talianna?" Winona smiled sweetly at me."Yup. That was three years ago when I designed her house. She just got married that time," I responded. I sipped on my tea as I wait for them to say something."Hmmm. I want two rooms and a master bedroom. Two full bathroom and one half bathroom.
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The doctor said that there was no improvement in my Dad's health. He was diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and brain aneurysm. He spent the next 21 days in the ICU. It had never crossed my mind that he had this disease. Whenever we visit him in the Philippines, he was perfectly fine.We visit him only once a year and we are staying for a whole week. The last time we visited him, I noticed that he often had a headache but I never made a big deal out of it."Mom, when are we going to the white sands? And why is Grandpa always asleep? Is he very tired, Mommy? He's been asleep for awhile now! I never thought that's possible." Vendrick's voice had a hit of amazement.I smiled gently at him as I fixed his pajama."Do you always pray at night like what I told you?" I uttered in a soft voice.He nodded cheerfully. "You told me to pray for him so that he'll be awake very soon. Why can't we just wake him up, Mommy?" "We can't, baby. The only thing that we can do right now is to pray. An
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I was staring at the ceiling all night. There was a small voice inside my head, making me realized the things I mindlessly said to Nabrel a couple of hours ago.I closed my eyes tightly as I flipped my body on the bed.Why did I say that? And now, I can't even sleep because of regret I am feeling.I pushed the comforter away from my body and got off the bed. My steps were fast as I went out of the room. I did not even knock in the guestroom where he was. A dark room welcomed my sight. It was cold because of the air conditioner. I gently closed the door.I bit my lower lip as I walked carefully towards the bed. I saw his silhouette through the dark. He was laying on his stomach. I could even hear his breathing.My heart clenched painfully whenever I think about the things that I have said to him. I never wanted to say those words. I never wanted him to hear those from me.I laid beside him. I wrapped my arm around his waist as I buried my face on his neck. He moved slightly. I remaine
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"Mommy?"I immediately pushed Nabrel when I heard that familiar small voice.I saw Vendrick who was peeking from the door. I did not even notice that it has been opened!I cleared my throat before I glanced at Nabrel who had his hands on his hips as he brushed his fingers through his hair.I stood up and went to Vendrick."What are you doing, Mommy? Who's that? And why is it so dark in here? Where's Daddy?" I carried him and turn on the lights. Vendrick's innocent eyes drifted immediately to Nabrel.Nabrel was simply staring at us. He had this unreadable expression. His lips were pressed into a thin line. "Why is there a stranger in your room, Mommy?" Vendrick was kitting his forehead as he studied Nabrel. "Who are you?""I am your real father," Nabrel uttered in a cold voice that made my eyes widened.He pouted when he saw my reaction."What? But my father is Davien De Loughrey. Mommy, do I have two fathers also?" The kid was beyond confused when he looked at me, waiting for confi
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"Why did you come? You should have just take a rest," I uttered after I pulled away from hug.He just smiled at me, grabbing my hand."Do you want to ride the boat?" he asked me as he started walking, still holding my hand."Ride a boat? Now?" My brows furrowed. "We will going to watch the sunrise, baby. Just like before..."When the boat started moving, he went back beside me and sat. The sea was still dark, even the sky. I hugged myself when the cold breeze kissed my skin. I just covered my night dress with a tobe so I was freezing cold."I am sorry. This is so sudden," he whispered as his arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me more closer to him a if we still had space."It is really so sudden. Why are you showing up suddenly like a mushroom?""Don't you want me to?" he asked softly.I rolled my eyes. "It's not that. I was not even able to bring jacket. It is so cold." I also noticed that he was not wearing a jacket, only black t-shirt. Like he was really used of such cold weath
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"Did you enjoy your few week of vacation in here?" Davien's voice was cold. That was the first words he said when we started eating.I quickly glanced at him from my plate. We were sitting across each other. I was silent the whole time and I am sure that he was watching me.When I got home few hours ago, I did not say anything to him and neither him. He was silent when he saw me but I could feel that his attention was on me. The only words he said was when he called me to eat and after that, he left."Of course." I even smiled at him. But he did not have to know the reason behind my smile.Vendrick was already in his room and sleeping. He was already sleeping when I got home. I did not expect that he brought the child with him. Fely just mentioned that the kid was upstairs and sleeping because he was tired from playing at the shore. The maids were outside now so Davien and I were the only person in the dining area.Even though I was tired, I told Nabrel to send me home. He wanted to g
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"What are you talking about?" I was just staring at his dark face. I don't even know if those words really escaped my lips. I feel like everything froze in front of me. I shook my head as my knees felt so weak. I was struggling to find my own voice. The beat of my heart was suddenly so hard to portray in words. His forced laugh was filled with affliction. His voice was broken when he said all the words."I have waited, Talianna. I waited for two fucking years inside that fucking prison. Even just a peek..." His words came out through clenched teeth. I saw how his eyes darkened with pure anger and sorrow."Even just a fucking peek..." His eyes were already filled with tears. While I was still powerless in my spot. I was frozen. I could not even blink. "Y-You're lying... no..." I shook my head repeatedly. "Why are you lying?!" I slammed my fists to his chest despite of my wobbling knees. I pushed him with all my strength. He did not even move. He just let me but his gaze was making m
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I don't know if I was already tipsy or worse, drunk. I could not comprehend the things around me anymore. All I wanted to do was to find out what they were doing inside and why they were taking so long so come back!I knew damn well that I should not give a fuck about things like this but I just can't sit on that fucking chair while a small voice kept on whispering inside my head. I swear, I will go crazy.What were they doing? Really, Nabrel? While your celebration is ongoing? While your guests were outside... and you were here... with that woman...My heart felt so heavy in each step. I was breathing so fast and hard that I thought I am going to lose my balance. I felt the tears forming in the corner of my eyes.I was fuming mad. That is all I am sure about.I went to the dining area. There were some waiter in there, preparing some foods. I immediately turned around and left the place when I did not see them.I bumped into Minda who was holding a tray. She had a huge smile on her li
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I was coming down the stairs when I heard Sandro's voice. He was talking to Fely and they were laughing together. It was a Saturday morning. I just finished my workout routine and already done taking a shower. I only have a whole week left to enjoy my stay here before I go back to Manila. "Oh! Here she is. I am sure she will come because she has nothing to do here. She is always bored," Fely said when she saw me.Sandro flashed his wide grin when our eyes met. I smiled back at him. Why is here? Again? He is Nabrel's subordinate and I know that he is here again for a reason. "You are really beautiful, Ma'am!" Sandro uttered, looking at me with adoration in his eyes. I can't help but roll my eyes at him. He scratched the back of his head."Engineer is in the garden," he said like I had to know about that. I creased my forehead. He ignored my reaction as his smile was still wide."We brought you some shrimps and squids. We fished earlier, Ma'am," he continued."Thank you," I said polit
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"Sandro is on his way here. He will send you home." Nabrel's voice was serious, not looking at me. His eyes were focused on his plate as we had our breakfast.I pouted, nodding my head slightly. I was wearing my red sweaters which Minda had washed already. If I was insane, I would probably steal all his clothes and bring them home. There is something comforting about being able to get a whiff of his clothes. It's calming... comforting... And aside from that, I rock his clothes more than I probably should. Thank God the rain has stopped and the sun has already come out. The warm and vibrant light of the sun made its way inside the room through floor-to-ceiling windows. He brought foods in his room and we ate together. We were both silent. I was glancing at him as I sipped on my coffee.He was wearing a dark blue sleeveless shirt and white shorts. Muscles rippled under his shirt. My gaze dropped to his powerful chest. As much as I did not want to, my eyes stared at it longer than I
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After I ate, he went back. There is still a lot of foods left. I only ate one butted toast, one sausage and some piece of vegetables. I did not even touch my rice."Just stay on your seat. I will do this." Nabrel glared at me when I was about to help him clean the table."Suit yourself!" I rolled my eyes and remained on the couch like what he had said.I crossed my arms infront of my chest as I watched his every move. His brows were furrowed a bit as though he was doing a very challenging task. He did not even spare me a glance.I rolled my eyes when his eyes quickly glanced at my direction."Did you change my clothes? Why am I wearing this longsleeves polo?" I pointed at the clothes I was wearing.His dark brows furrowed even more. The foods were already on the tray. It seemed that he was done."Minda was the one who changed your clothes," he answered in a deep voice. I sensed a bit of annoyance in there."And why the hell are you mad? Where is this Minda you are talking about, then?
