AT THE LAST SEVEN DAYS, I've been settled in my new home. I never returned to the apartment where I live because I was afraid to see Rosario again.I truly forgave her for what she had done to me. But I couldn't help but worry about the money she wasted. If Argo knows about it, we're both going to die and be placed in prison.I breathed a sigh of relief and made myself comfortable on the couch, where I promptly fell asleep. I've finished all of my chores today, including laundry and cleaning the entire house.Mareng wasn't here when she was supposed to pick up the laundry? So I'm the one who did it. Seeing as there was nothing else I could do here, I took a look at the wall clock and realized that it was already past three in the afternoon, so I decided to make soup the I found in the cabinet. As the soup was beginning to boil, I sung a few more songs while waiting.Outside, I could hear a series of doorbells ringing. It wasn't time for Argo to return home, and my brow furrowed because
I ALMOST held my breath as I saw Argo approaching the table with his dark gaze fixed on me.While I waited for him to speak, I held the glass of water and drank it straight."What is that woman doing here?"His voice shook."Why don't you come to eat with us, son?"His mother tongue appeared upfront and immobile."When you're done eating, we're leaving," he said flatly, ignoring his mother's words.I lowered my gaze to my plate. "I'm just starting to eat; can you wait? It's a shame I won't be able to taste everything." I sniffed immediately.I bit my lower lip and looked across at the roasted pork at the table."All okay, hija, keep eating."I appeared to be encouraged and starts eating again. I sliced the pork with a knife."Would you like to?" I offered to the lady after she caught me staring at her.Argo could only sit in front of me. I smiled and offered him my first cut roast."That's delicious in our province. That is the star of the table, especially when having a fiesta!" I smi
I WENT BACK inside, against his wishes. I leaned over Argo and cuddled into his arms before lightly rubbing his shoulder."I've only been gone a short time, yet you miss me immediately?!" I pinched his side waist, which he couldn't help but tease."What the fuck!" He came to a halt. Because of what I had done, I couldn't help but twitched my lips."Stop it!" He took my hand away from him and looked at me. "What are you doing? Really in front of my family and maids? His brow wrinkled."Where would you like to do this?" I replied in hushed tones.I noticed his cheek turn red, which surprised me. So I faced her parents, who were still stunned."Where will we be staying?" *** I LOOKED around the second-floor guest room. Argo's room is reported to be on the third story. They no longer granted me that room because they stated it would be difficult for me to move up and down if my stomach grew larger.This space is huge, to be sure. Like the rooms, I saw in the movie and on the internet. Th
WHEN I saw the Greensmith coming down the beautiful steps, I braced myself, my charming smile caught their attention."Good day, sunshine! Your breakfast has been prepared!"Felicia immediately smiled at me, while Don Patricio remained silent.I didn't waste any time. I grabbed the platter of fried rice Aling Mareng was carrying after they sat down. I served rice to them.I also held the hotdog platter and the other dish."Sit down, hija, and join us for breakfast.""No, I'll just wait for Argo to wake up." I nod and smile.But I noticed her brow pressed against mine. "Argo didn't sleep here last night." "I believe he slept in the condo," she said.My joy quickly evaporated. But I put my frustration aside."Then I'll join you for breakfast!" I sat in the chair and took a bite.They were monitoring me the entire while I was eating well."It's nice that you're not picky about everything."I was stunned since my mouth was full of food. Shit! Don't forget that you're pregnant, Natalia!I c
Pool DivingAUSTIN also left quickly after lunch.I wandered around the garden to spend most of the time here in this mansion.The reality is that I missed taking care of the flowers. I have plants in the province that I care for in front and behind our house.I noticed several orchids and daisies at the front yard. I also saw a sunflower and swiftly approached it to take a selfie using my phone. I grinned because I could see my face smiling in the shot. I hurriedly slid my cellphone back into my pocket and strolled around the yard again.Until my feet led me to the mansion's rear yard, where I noticed the rectangular-shaped swimming pool. I believe it was 6-7 feet deep because there was a diving board nearby. The Greensmith boys must have spent a lot of time swimming here.The truth is that I am also proficient in swimming and diving. Our province has numerous waterfalls and streams, where I used to bathe as a child. That's how I came across the diving board."Can I take a bath and s
HE'S SEXYI FEEL like I just want to be eaten up by the earth. I'm surprised Argo heard what Mareng said.I hope he doesn't think I'm fantasizing about him 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I bit my lower lip tightly and ignored my worry.I changed my clothes and headed downstairs to the dining room. I ran into Argo, who was already seated in one of the chairs. He was nibbling on the food that Mareng prepared earlier while staring at his laptopI sat quietly in front of him, scooping up Mareng's lasagna. As his laptop monitor focused on him, I couldn't help but stare at him while wearing reading glasses."Are you finished checking on me?"I blinked as he opened his lips without taking his gaze away from the monitor. I diverted my gaze after clearing my throat."You're quite attractive..." I muttered something.When I looked at him, I noticed the edge of his lip slightly rose although his concentration was still on the monitor, so I knew he heard what I said."How does food taste?" I
I DID NOT WASTE ANY MOMENT. I hastily gathered my belongings. I only put on a few items and a stunning clothes so that my looks can fight at any time.If we're in his condo, I suppose I can make my plans. It's because Argo and I are the only ones living there, so if I continue to fascinate him, it won't be a problem.I rushed down the stairwell. I almost beat it out of fear of Argo missing me."Natalia?"I approached the elderly Greensmith. In the living room, Argo was conversing with them."Are you going to take Natalia to your pad?" Her mother's tone was worried.I approached gently towards Argo's back, sneaking a glance at them while they talked.I strolled cautiously around Argo's back, sneaking a glance at them while they talked."She's safer there because she only has a tiny space at my pad. I saw her dive in the pool earlier. What if I'm not there to rescue her?" Argo's voice was solemn, as if he were preaching to his parents."As for me, there are maids here who are eager to w
I WAS SIMPLY quiet on the drive home to his condo. I still can't get over what I discovered about them.If their marriage lasts, perhaps I can flee? Maybe I'll just hunt for an adoptable child to give him.But my mind was questioning whether that was the best decision. Another possibility is that he would inquire about the millions of pesos he handed me. I must have ended up in jail after giving birth. That must be Argo's goal, as he refuses to let me leave.While driving quietly, I cast a glimpse at him. His brows were always drawn together, as if he had no intention of raising them.Nonetheless, he was seductively gorgeous. I thought I could only see this face in telenovelas, but here he is, right next to me. This is comparable to Burak Ozcivit of Turkey and Richard Gomez of the Philippines. I would have squeezed and caressed him if I could.When he abruptly turned to face me, I blinked. My pulse was pounding so hard as we exchanged glances for a few seconds. I saw his jaw clench a
Special Chapter Love After the wedding, we went straight to the resort to greet the guests who attended the gathering. Tonight's party was also simple. Almost only select guests attended the reception. Almost everyone was happy with the way the ceremony went, especially daddy and mother who seemed to be having trouble talking to Argo's mommy. "Congratulations to our newlyweds!" Christof pronounced loudly while holding the champagne bottle in his hand. Argo approached him and hugged him before patting him on the shoulder. He looked at Paul and George who hugged him too. "Thanks for coming, I thought you wouldn't be able to make it." "Still us? We know you've been planning this for a long time." Christof shifted his eyes on me and gave a wink. So, it's true that this marriage was planned and not just Argo's sudden thought. I will definitely give him a sermon later. "Congratulations, Natalia." I looked up at Paul who was smiling widely at me. I did the same before spe
Aisle I couldn't hold back my tears while riding in the car. Mother always caressing my back non-stop. "Don't worry hija. Everything will be fine." But nothing is running through my mind right now but the possible consequences of Argo. Mother said she had an accident on her way to Calatagan. So I drove the car straight to the nearest hospital because it was said that Argo was probably brought here. But we passed several hospitals and the car still didn't stop. I didn't pay attention to that thing because my mind was still confused by what was happening. But after we got out of Calatagan, the car still didn't stop at the hospital. "Where are we going?" I couldn't stop asking Mother. But he just stroked my back and nodded to me. I let out a sigh. My heart beat harder. What's going on? I don't understand. Where was Argo taken? We were already in Nasugbu when I noticed we were heading to one of the resorts there. I looked at Mother with a look of surprise on her
Tragic NewsI had already prepared to go to Nasugbu to visit Dad's hotel there. He said that I will take care of managing there from now on. He has also notified all the hotel staff and managers so it will not be difficult for me to introduce myself. After half an hour's drive, the car stopped in front of the hotel. Right there, I saw the staff lined up as if they were waiting for my arrival. Rosario who will be my personal assistant and Shiela who will be my secretary are also there. I took a deep breath before going down after one of my security guards opened me up. Daddy requested that I be given security because of Andra's surveillance of me and what happened in the past weeks. Also, the child I'm carrying is already walking for three months, so I'm very careful with my actions. Even if Mother wanted to stop me and just stay at the Villa, I didn't agree. I want to help Daddy and reduce his work load as much as possible because I was a witness to the hours he allocated for jo
RealIt was noon when the yacht we were on docked at the Island. My smile became wide because we were greeted by some uniformed men. Some of us even tied flowers around our necks that must have been made by them. "Welcome to Isla Verde!" They welcomed us warmly. As before, there are not that many people here but there are a few people who are building small businesses here for tourists who want to go for a walk. In fact, even without electricity at night, that adds to the attraction of tourists who want to camp here. We went straight to a bungalow type where the locals had already prepared food for our arrival. The Mayor and several Councilors who met us earlier were also there. "It's good that you thought of investing in our Island. The truth is that we are having a hard time promoting the Island due to the lack of electricity supply," said the Mayor to Argo as we started eating. "I've been wanting to build a restaurant here for a long time because I think the Island has great
Isla VerdeI woke up to sunlight hitting my cheeks. At the same time, the cold wind blowing the white curtain. I hugged the pillow tightly and enjoyed the cool breeze. "Good morning, L'amour?"I opened my eyes quickly and quickly got up when I heard Argo's low voice speak. "Why are you still here?!"I didn't hesitate to lower the comporter from my body and get off the bed. I immediately looked for my clothes but I couldn't find them. "Are you looking for this?"I looked up at Argo who was holding my white loose shirt in one hand. Because of so much shock and shame, I almost jumped on the bed to grab the clothes from it. "Give me that!" Instead of giving it, I heard his crisp laugh after pulling my hips to replace his. Sticky shit, Natalia. You're completely naked. Like me, it still can't get dressed so I can freely observe and touch her hard chest. "God, you're so beautiful," he whispered. He caught my gaze and slowly traveled over the entirety of my face. His fingers caressed
My eyes were still wide open as I felt the person next to me. My heart was pounding nervously. When I noticed it moving, I quickly turned to lie down and turned away from it. I bit my nail hard and prayed that it would be a good night's sleep. But I was startled when I felt his hand touch my thigh and his face pressed into my back. Sticky shit, Natalia. . . What should I do now? Should I move? If I push him? Maybe wake up? In the end I couldn't do anything but let him do what he was doing. Maybe it's really sleeping. But my body almost went cold when I felt his hand on my thigh move. He pulled me close to him and his hand is slowly caressing up to my tummy. I bit my lips harder when he snuggled up behind me and buried his face in the nape of my neck as he continued to gently caress my stomach. "My child. . ." I softened when I heard his soft whisper. He followed with small kisses on my neck and shoulders. I closed my eyes tightly. I want to resist his warm kisses and
Sweet Fire Kiss As the night deepened, the events of the evening became more manageable for me. I felt a sense of ease while greeting guests and interacting with them. Andra and Florisse didn't cross my path again, and I noticed that the Greensmiths and the Villarosas had left early. Since I couldn't stay up too late, I tried to excuse myself to Dad and Mom. I also stopped by Shiela and Rosario's table. "We're fine here. There are plenty of boylets around," Rosario said, taking a large gulp of wine from her glass. "You're going to get drunk," Shiela chided her. "The guest room is ready for you both," I told them. "I wish I could take a leave from work, but Ms. Andra would probably scold me," Rosario said, pointing toward Andra and Florisse's table, where they were engaged in conversation with some politicians and businessmen. "If you want, you can be my secretary. I'll double your salary, or even triple it!" Her face lit up at my offer, and she nodded enthusiastically.
He stroked my cheek, which I knew was flushed with embarrassment. The kiss we shared in the elevator suddenly popped into my mind. Marco is a nice guy, I think there's nothing wrong with staying friends with him after this incident. "Are you sure you're okay now?" "Hmm. . . I guess I'm just not used to this kind of occasion, so I'm a little dizzy," I said after taking a few bites and putting down my cutlery. "You'll get used to it. Don't force yourself. Look at them, you don't have to keep up with them." I smiled at him again, then looked around. Almost everyone was busy with their own conversations. I even saw Dad and Mom talking to some of their business associates, but the Greensmiths were no longer there. "I have to keep up with them, Marco. Because I'm not the woman I was yesterday. I am now Natalia Punongbayan-Falcon. I'm no longer the weak woman they used to trample on." "That's the spirit, but you don't have to rush things, remember that you are now a Falcon. Every move
"Let us talk. . ." He took the lead, walking out of the ballroom, and I followed him with my gaze. I tried to take a step, but I heard Mom's voice. "Natalia, are you okay? Maybe you should rest in your room for a while?" She stopped me by the arm. "I'm okay, Mom." "What's happening might be bad for you and the baby?" I let out a sigh before turning to her. "Mom, I'm okay. I'll just talk to Argo for a bit." She didn't seem convinced by what I said, so I just smiled at her widely. I didn't stop myself anymore as I followed Argo out of the mansion. Outside, there were even more people and guests, who caught my attention. The orchestra was also making noise that night, despite the whispers. I just shrugged them off, focusing my attention on Argo, who was definitely heading towards the guava and mango trees. I confidently stepped into the dark part of the yard. I found him leaning against the wide mango tree. From here, only a little light reached us, and no one would notice us