I WOKE UP that I’m still inside the hospital room of the stranger that I saved who I named Alas. I’m sitting on my chair beside the hospital bed, and I didn’t know how I dozed off that long while waiting for the doctor to arrive.
Sobrang inaantok pa ako nang dumating ako rito sa Borram Hospital dahil madaling araw na rin kaming natapos sa inuman ni Cindy. Sinulit na namin lalo na’t walang training ng isang linggo at para makapagpahinga kami.
Si Dick ang naghatid sa aming dalawa ni Cindy na bagsak dahil sa kalasingan. Mas nauna akong nakauwi at siyempre diretso agad ako sa pagtulog ngunit nagising ako dahil tinawagan ako ng nurse na nagbabantay kaya’t dali-dali akong pumunta rito kahit medyo lutang pa ang diwa ko.
I combed my fingers through my messy jet-black pixie cut hair with red highlights. I knew to myself that I really looked horrible right now, especially that I’m only wearing a big shirt, shorts and two pairs of slippers that were different from each other. I immediately opened the drawer, and grabbed the bubblegum tube inside. Cindy always left some bubblegum tubes inside the drawer whenever she visited here. I’m really grateful that I found one. I popped inside my mouth a piece of bubblegum, and munched it. I slightly raised my bottom to scratch my butt like what I always do whenever I wake up. I couldn’t help but to moan in satisfaction.
Wala sa sariling tumingin ako sa hospital bed at nanlaki naman ang aking mga mata nang nakita kong nakatitig siya sa akin. Muntik ko na tuloy malunok ang bubblegum na nginunguya ko dahil sa gulat.
Tumikhim muna ako bago ako nagsalita at saka naiilang na ngumiti. “Ah. . . Kumusta na ang pakiramdam mo? Ako nga pala si Trisha, ang nagligtas at nagdala sa iyo rito sa Borram Hospital. May natatandaan ka ba kung sino ka at kung saan ka rin galing?”
He didn’t respond, and just stared at me intently. I’m suddenly trapped deeply through his green orbs that were swirled with gold flecks that were really suitable to his thick brows. His face was indeed dashing and perfect, and his physique screamed with an oozing sex appeal. In my entire life, I didn’t know that I would be fascinated with it.
I swayed my hand in front of his face. I sighed in relief when his green orbs followed my hand movement. I’m grateful that his eyesight wasn’t damaged.
“Ahm. . . Naiintindihan mo ba ang mga sinabi ko? Ano pala ang pangalan mo? Saan ka nakatira?” tanong ko ulit at baka hindi lang niya ako nadinig kanina.
He just blinked his eyes while his intense gaze was only at me. I might be exaggerating, but my heart stopped from beating.
Umiling siya at saka pumikit. “I-I don’t know anything. . .”
Until he groaned in pain while holding his head. The apparatus that was attached to him started to beep loudly which made me panic.
“Wait! Kumalma ka lang at maayos natin ang lahat ng ito. Nandito lang ako at hindi kita iiwan,” mahinahon kong turan kahit sa loob ko’y gusto ko nang magmura.
Unti-unti siyang tumango kahit mukhang nahihirapan. Agad kong pinindot ko ang buzzer na nakakabit sa dingding at mabilis naman nagsipasukan ang mga nurses at pati na rin si Dok na nag-opera sa kaniya nang itinakbo ko siya rito sa Borram Hospital.
Sinuri siya ng mga ito. Habang ako naman ay nasa gilid lang. Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala na gising na siya ngunit nakaramdaman naman ako nang pagkahabag sa kaniyang sitwasyon.
“May natatandaan ka ba sa nangyari sa iyo at kung sino ka?” tanong ni Dok.
Ngunit umiling nang umiling siya at saka napasabunot sa kaniyang buhok na tila naguguluhan sa nangyari. “I-I don’t know anything. . .”
Agad niya akong nilingon na tila nanghihingi ng tulong kaya’t lumapit ako sa kaniya at hinawakan ang kaniyang kamay para kumalma siya. Kulang na nga lang ay magsumiksik siya sa katawan ko.
“Ano po ang nangyayari sa kaniya, Dok?” nag-aalala kong tanong.
“Sa tingin ko’y mayro’n siyang Post-Traumatic Amnesia mula sa aksidenteng nangyari sa kaniya. Kailangan muna niyang mag-stay dito ng ilang araw para sa mga tests bago ko siya pauwiin,” sagot nito.
Wala sa sariling tumango ako habang nakasiksik siya sa akin. “Sige po, salamat, Dok.”
Tumango naman ang doktor at saka umalis.
Agad naman lumapit sa akin ang nurse na laging nagbabantay sa kaniya. “Kapag may kailangan po kayo ay pindutin niyo lang po ang buzzer, Ma’am Trisha. Masaya po ako at sa wakas ay gising na ang nobyo niyo po pero sana’y manumbalik ang kaniyang alaala lalo na’t ang hirap pong hindi maalala ang mahal sa buhay.”
Tumikhim naman ako at saka tumango habang namumula ang aking mukha. “Ahm. . . Alam kong malalampasan niya ito. Sasamahan ko siya hanggang sa gumaling siya at makaalala. Maraming salamat pala, Nurse.”
Nakangiting tumango naman ang nurse na kausap ko at lumabas na rin ito pati na rin ang mga kasamahan.
Kanina ay may itinanggal na rin na konting aparato sa kaniya dahil gising na siya kaya’t medyo nakikita ko na ang kaniyang itsura. Humigpit ang hawak niya sa aking kamay na parang bata na ayaw mawalay sa ina kahit damulag na siya at ang macho ng katawan.
“Sa ngayon ay ikaw ay si Alas Totso, ang nobyo ko. Kailangan mong magpagaling dahil isasama kita sa bahay ko. Gustong-gusto kang makilala ng aking ama. Alam mo bang binisita ka niya rito? Siya rin ang mayor dito sa Isla Fiji. Sabik na sabik na ang pamilya ko na magising at makilala ka,” sambit ko.
Again, I’m trapped again with his green orbs, and my breath hitched when he smiled regardless of what he was dealing with right now.
“P-Please, don’t leave me. . .” he pleaded like a little boy even though he was now a big boy with a buff build.
I smiled. “Promise, hindi kita iiwan kaya naman magpagaling ka, ha?”
He nodded like a little boy while staring at me intently.
‘P*nyeta! Kung nakakalusaw lang ang titig ay kanina pa ako nasa sahig. Grabe naman siya kung tumitig sa akin at daig ko pa ang pinakamagandang babae sa buong Isla Fiji.’
Aalis na sana ako ngunit hindi ko magawa dahil nakahawak siya sa aking kamay na parang bata. Gusto ko sanang kumain man lang dahil nagugutom na ako.
“Ahm. . . May kailangan ka ba?” tanong ko.
“S-Stay here with me. . .” he answered like a little boy.
I bit my lip, and stopped myself to pinch him, because he was really adorable right now. He kept on telling me that I should stay here with him. I’m already trapped with his green orbs which made my heart leap fast for an unknown reason, but I immediately shrugged it off, especially that I’m already famished as hell which made me imagine things. Our staring contest was interrupted by a loud rumble from my stomach, and my face flushed in shame.
“B-Bibili muna ako ng pagkain kasi gutom na ako. A-Ahm. . . Dito ka lang muna at babalik ako agad,” nauutal kong turan at saka dahan-dahan na inalis ang kaniyang kamay na nakakapit sa akin.
He just pouted. “B-Balik ka, ha?”
Tumango naman ako. “Oo, naman. Nag-promise ako sa iyo, hindi ba?”
Unti-unti siyang napangiti dahil do’n kaya’t nakalabas na din ako. Napapikit ako habang ang lakas ng kabog ng aking dibdib. Pilit kong kinalma ang sarili ko dahil daig ko pa ang napunta sa Nursery dahil sa pagiging clingy ng estrangherong lalaking iniligtas ko.
‘P*nyeta! Kaya ito. Hahabaan ko lang ang aking pasensiya.’
I sighed heavily before continuing to walk until I crossed-paths with the nurse that always looked after him.
“Ahm. . . Puwede bang pasuyo? May bibilhin lang akong pagkain at wala kasing kasama ang nobyo ko at baka mapaano,” sambit ko.
Lumawak naman ang ngiti ng nurse. “Walang problema po, Ma’am Trisha. Babantayan ko po siya habang wala po kayo.”
Tumango naman ako. “Sige, babalik din ako agad. Salamat, Nurse.”
Hindi na rin ako nagpaligoy-ligoy pa at nagsimula na ring naglakad palabas ng Borram Hospital. Dumaan ako sa parking space para puntahan si Zebby. Binuksan ko ang compartment gamit ang aking susi at nando’n ang isa ko pang wallet na agad kong kinuha bago isinarado.
Pumunta na ako sa canteen malapit sa Borram Hospital at mabuti na lang ay wala pang masyadong tao. Bumili na agad ako ng aking almusal at saka dumiretso na pabalik sa Borram Hospital. Ni-hindi pa nga ako nakababalik nang biglang bumunggo sa akin.
“P*nyeta—” Ni-hindi ko na naituloy ang pagmumura ko nang nakita ko kung sino ang pangahas na bumunggo sa akin at agad namang uminit ang ulo ko. Hindi ko alam na ma-ta-trap ako ngayong umaga kasama ang isa sa kampon ng kadiliman.
“Wala ka pa ring pagbabago at bastos ka pa rin kahit kailan, Trisha.” malditang turan ng sopistikadang babaeng nakasuot ng mga gintong alahas at bestidang may makintab na tela at sapatos na halatang mamahalin. Malakas din ang kaniyang loob at kung makaasta ay akala mo’y may-ari ng Isla Fiji kahit na hindi naman.
I smirked. “Pili lang po ang ginagalang at gagalangin ko.”
Mukhang nairita siya sa aking sinabi at suminghal pa. “Walang delikadesa! Masaya ako at hiniwalayan ka ng anak ko dahil ayaw kong magkaro’n ng dumi na makakapasok sa pamilya namin. Mas mainam na napunta ang anak ko sa mas may delikadesa at mayaman katulad ni Horice.”
I smirked. “Ayos lang din po. Masaya rin po ako na wala po kayo sa buhay ko kasi ayaw ko rin po magkaro’n ng kapamilya na marumi ang budhi at napakataas ang tingin sa sarili kahit na mula sa hirap lang. Natural lang pong suportahan niyo si Horice dahil bagay na bagay po kayong maging mag-ina lalo na’t pareho po kayong kampon ng dilim.”
Akmang sasampalin niya ako nang hawakan ko ang kaniyang kamay. “Hindi po kita kaano-ano kaya’t huwag na huwag niyo akong sasampalin dahil kapag oras na hindi ako makapagpigil sa inyo ay paniguradong mahihiga ka sa stretcher sa Borram Hospital.”
She was really furious to hurt me, but I wouldn’t let her hurt me.
Ngunit hindi ko inaasahan na may isa pang asungot na malakas ang loob na sumampal sa akin. Hindi nila alam na gutom ako at talagang papatulan ko sila ngayong umagang ito.
I COLDLY STARE at Horice who had the guts to slap me. The two disciples of the darkness team up to brawl me, and I’m not petrified with that. “How dare you to hurt her! Kagagaling lang ni Mama sa check-up pagkatapos ay ganito pa talaga ang gagawin mo sa kaniya? My gosh! Wala ka talagang galang kahit kailan!” sigaw ni Horice na halatang nagpapabibo at saka padaskol na tinanggal ang pagkakahawak ko sa kamay ng ina ni Carl na si Maria Bernadette Briones. “Mabuti na lang talaga at nandito ka para ipagtanggol ako sa bastos at walang delikadesa na babaeng iyan, Anak. Nakita mo naman na gusto at niya akong saktan, hindi ba?” pagsusumbong nito. Masama akong tinignan ni Horice habang yakap-yakap ang reyna ng kadiliman. “Huwag po kayong mag-alala at hindi ko po hahayaang saktan ka niya, Mama. Sisiguraduhin kong makakatikim ng leksiyon ang babaeng iyan para magtanda.” “Maraming salamat, Anak. Napakasuwerte ko talaga na ikaw ang naging nobya ng anak ko. Wala na talaga akong mahihiling pa
I SIGHED HEAVILY while leaning my back on the wall outside the Borram Hospital. I already took a bath, and changed my clothes too. Cindy was the one who brought me some new sets of clothes and meals. Alas was already asleep inside his room after he saw me eat. I’m so relieved that Dick had safely driven her all the way home.“Gago silang dalawa. Putek! Kung nando’n ako’y quits talaga ang laban at hindi ako magdadalawang-isip na bigyan silang dalawa ng right hook at upper cut. Ang kakapal talaga ng mga mukha na pagsalitaan kang walang delikadesa kahit sila naman ang nangunguna tapos kapag biglang babaliktarin ka oras na lumaban ka na wala silang kasalanan. At saka mukhang hindi pa mamatay ang ina ni Carl kasi masamang damo siya. Katatapos lang magpa-check-up pero naghahanap ng away. Isa pa iyang si Horice at pabida lagi pero mas maganda pa rin ako sa kaniya,” pagtatalak ni Cindy habang nakapatong ang magkabilang kamay sa kaniyang baywang.‘Talagang isisingit niya talaga ang sariling pa
I PUNCHED Jut’s face again which made him groan in pain while his so-called friend that was naked covered herself with a blanket that also didn’t escape from my wrath. I detached them furiously. I didn’t care if they were both naked. “P*nyeta ka! Ang landi mo, ‘no? Kating-kati ka ba at naisipan mong patulan ang lalaking may girlfriend na? Ano ba ang etits niya gold para agawin mo kay Cindy?” asik ko at sinampal ang mukha ng babaeng kaulayaw ni Juts na umiiyak. “Tama na po! Hindi ko po sinasadya. Maawa po kayo sa akin!” umiiyak nitong pagmamakaawa sa akin. I was really fu
I IMMEDIATELY PROCEEDED at the Borram Hospital after Dick arrived at the Inuman where I left him with Cindy. It was already twilight, and it took me a couple of minutes to arrive. I went inside the room, and the bright smile on Alas lips welcomed me. “Y-You were now here, Trisha!” he exclaimed in delight even though he was still struggling to speak, but I could see the determination just to have a tittle-tattle with me. I sat on the chair beside his hospital bed. “Aba! Nag-promise kaya ako sa iyo na babalik ako, ‘no. Pasensiya na’t medyo natagalan ako at inasikaso ko pa ang kaibigan kong si Cindy dahil nahuli namin si Juts na ka-sex na ibang babae at ang mas malala pa’y nabuntis niya. Mabuti na lang at napakiusapan ko si Dick na bantayan at ihatid si Cindy dahil naglasing siya.” “N-Naglasing ka rin ba?” tanong niya. Umiling ako. “Hindi, nilantakan ko lang naman ang pulutan do’n. At saka hindi ako madaling malasing lalo na’t high tolerance ako pagdating sa inuman.” Nakangiting tum
I WAS AWAKENED by laughter. I slowly fluttered my eyes open to see Alas and my father having their euphoria tittle-tattling to each other. I yawned and hugged the blanket that I had, and made myself comfortable in the chair. “Pasensiya na’t naistorbo namin ang tulog mo, Anak. Masyadong napasarap ang kuwentuhan naming dalawa ni Alas. Nagdala na rin ako ng pamalit mong damit at pagkain,” sambit ni Tatay habang nakaupo sa kabilang silya. Tumango lang ako. “Ayos lang po, Tatay. Ahm. . . Anong oras na po ba? Bakit parang ang aga po niyo naman pong dumalaw dito? Kumain na po ba kayo ng almusal?” He smiled at me. “Tanghali na, Anak.
TIME FLEW FAST, Alas was already discharged from the Borram Hospital. He was really determined, and I’m so proud of him, especially that his health was improving. He was currently staying in my house, and my father was really delighted. He also met Cindy and Manang Estrella. But I didn’t perceive that Cindy and Alas would get along that much. I combed my fingers through my jet-black pixie cut hair with red highlights after I got rid of my helmet. My gaze went to the bleachers wherein Alas and Cindy were cheering for me. He even waved his hand to me. I just smiled with that, and immediately unzipped the half part of my jumpsuit revealing my crisscross bralette which also made my dreamcatcher tattoo on my right side manifest. I saw how his smile faded. His green orbs darkened. I couldn’t help but to smirk with his reaction. Simula kasi nang gumaling siya ay mas naging makulit at sobrang clingy siya sa akin. Napakalaking tulong ng therapies at mga gamot na inireseta sa kaniya ng doktor
I BIT MY LIP while looking at Alas who was so close in front of me. We stopped to see the sunset. He was hugging me behind my back while we were both sitting on Zebby. The cold breeze gushed into me which made my jet-black pixie cut hair with red highlights sway along with it. “I really loved to watch sunsets with you, Baby.” he huskily uttered. Ako rin, hindi ko inakala na maganda pala na manood nang paglubog ng araw kasama siya. Sa tuwing pauwi na kami ay bubulungan niya muna akong huminto para panoorin namin ang paglubog ng araw at walang pag-aalinlangan na susundin ko siya. Napapangiti na lang ako sa sinabi niya. Lagi naman niyang sinasabi pati na gustong-gusto niya na panoorin ang paglubog ng araw. Kahit parang sirang plaka na siya sa kauulit ay hindi naman ako naiinis. “But did you know what I really loved the most?” he asked. Napatingin naman ako mula sa aking likod at nagkadikit ang aming mga ilong dahil do’n. “Ano iyon?” mahinang tanong ko. Ngumiti siya at kinis
I DRANK the bottle of beer that I’m holding while watching my guests having their euphoria. Father even sang his favorite song that he always sang before to my mother when she was still alive. But later on, he bid farewell to take a look with his chickens at the back of our house, and then after that he would finally take a rest. Manang Estrella also excused herself to feed the cats too. Napukaw ang aking atensyon mula sa malakas na hiyawan. Nakita ko na nagkaro’n ng dance battle sa pagitan nina Coach Idy at Cindy. Humalakhak ako dahil walang nagpapatalo sa dalawa. Nakita ko naman si Dick namumula ang mukha na tila pilit na pinapahinto ang dalawa. Naawat lang si Coach Idy nang tumawag ang asawa n
AS I CLOSED THE DOOR after I changed my outfit for tonight that I’m truly sure that Maru would definitely be burned in desire tonight. I wore a halter neckline seductive gray lace bodysuit lingerie. The upper laced part emphasized the shape of my big breasts, and it was connected with a silver jewel in between my breast then also to my navel. I really loved the effect of it, especially it showed off my curves, and I felt sexy wearing this kind of lingerie. My long jet-black hair was fixed in a messy bun. Slowly I made my way towards bed where my husband patiently waited for me. I could see how he looked at me from head to toe, but remained in my breasts which made him licked his lips pervertedly. “Woah. . . You were so f*cking sexy in that f*cking lingerie, Baby. I couldn’t wait to make love to you all night long,” he exclaimed in delight while caressing shamelessly the bulge of his monster cock inside his white brief. His green orbs darkened in desire. Napadako naman ang ting
I POUTED MY LIPS as Toffee and Taffy adorably went closer to me, and gave a peck of kiss on my lips then hugged me tightly. My youngest twins were really clingy and so adorable. The three of us were left in our house, because Marsh and Mallow were in school while Maru was running some errands in Arum. “Ang mga baby ko ay naglalambing at mukhang may gustong hilingin sa akin,” usal ko. Both of them giggled which made my heart flutter in euphoria. “Ish klim po, Mama.” bulol na turan ni Taffy. “Plit. . . Usto po, Tapi at Topi po iyon, Mama.” singit naman ni Toffee. Hindi ko napigilang panggigilan silang dalawa dahil napaka-cute nilang dalawa. “Sige, kakain tayo ng Ice Cream,” pagpayag ko. Kitang-kita ko naman kung paano magliwanag ang mga mukha ng dalawa at hindi rin nagtagal ay pinugpog nila ako ng mga halik sa buong mukha na ikinatawa ko lalo na’t nakakakiliti iyon. The three of us immediately headed to the kitchen, and I opened the refrigerator, but I saw no trace of ice cream
I COULDN’T HELP BUT TO CHUCKLE as everyone was singing a Happy Birthday Song while clapping their hands to Toffee and Taffy who was swaying their hips adorably. Toffee wore his prince inspired outfit while Taffy wore a pink glittery princess gown. Both of them had little crowns on top of their heads. Mommy and Daddy were laughing out loud while recording this moment with their video camera. Mommy wore an elegant tube gold gown, and Daddy wore a black tuxedo with a golden-colored necktie. The quadruplets wore the same black tuxedo, but they had different colors of neckties. Maru’s necktie matched the color of my pastel blue halter neck gown while Yash, Miro and Sota had a silver-colored necktie. Sota even went beside Toffee and Taffy to dance which made Yash and Miro chuckle while sitting in the corner. The Arklentine really spoiled my children so much, and they even turned everything magical here in Nanay’s garden here in Isla Fiji. My parent’s house was filled with colorful balloons,
Maru’s POV BEFORE, I’m the most so-called multi-billionaire playboy bachelor of the town. My oozing charisma and sex appeal made every sexy woman worship me. They really loved the way I talked dirty to them while being a pervert, especially to the sexy ladies who had the assets that I’m fantasizing about the most, which were big breasts. Well, I’m not a saint, and I couldn’t live without sex. Without having effort, I could have what I want, especially that I’m the first born of the Arklentine Quadruplets. My parents, Lion Arklentine and Kagome Higurashi-Arklentine, were really generous to give us a luxurious life, and equal amount of love and affection. Until Mommy crushed everything by arranging me with an arranged marriage to Monalisa Juantivino, a daughter of Arklentine’s colleague and business partner. Actually, I don’t have any violent reaction to that, especially that I got an innocent looking fiancée who was also a sexy kitten in bed. She was also a famous motorcycle racer.
I SLOWLY fluttered my eyes open, and I couldn’t help but to groan in pain, especially at the back of my head. My heart leaped fast in fear, because I didn’t know where I was now. The door suddenly opened revealing Monalisa holding an envelope. “Oh, the curious cat was finally awakened! Did you had a great time following me, Trisha? Masyado kang tanga at nagpapabida kahit kailan. Hindi mo alam na ikaw mismo ang nagpapahamak sa sarili mo dahil sa pagiging pakialamera mo. Ano naman ang akala mo sa sarili mo, isang superhero? You were really a dumb bitch as ever!” sarkastikong turan ni Monalisa habang maarteng naglalakad suot ang red ruched side slit bodycon midi dress na pinaresan ng gold stilettos. Iba na ang suot niyang damit no’ng sinundan ko siya rito. “P*nyeta kang hayop ka! Mamamatay tao ka! Ang kapal ng mukha mong umarte na wala kang ginagawang masama sa harap ng mga Arklentine lalong-lalo na kay Maru! Oras na makaalis ako rito ay ilalabas ko ang itinatago mong baho kasama ang
WEEKS HAD PASSED, Monalisa and I were being civil to each other, and she even apologized for her mistakes in front of the twins, especially to Marsh. Still, Marsh and Mallow were aloof, and not close at her which she didn’t mind. Mommy and Daddy were delighted by the fact that everything was fine, and as much as possible settled. Monalisa’s baby bump was now showing-off, and she was thrilled to know what the gender of the baby was. Samantalang ang pag-aaral ng mga bata ay inaasikaso nina Mommy at Daddy. Nakontak din nila ang mga teachers at principal kung nasaan nag-aaral ang mga bata sa Isla Fiji para makapag-transfer sa homeschool muna at babalik ulit sila sa Face-to-face kapag naging maayos na ang lahat. Wala namang problema sa amin iyon ni Cindy lalo na’t sina Mommy at Daddy ang nag-asikaso ng lahat at tutok na tutok din naman ang mga tutors sa mga bata. May sarili nga silang silid na ginawang classroom at do’n sila nag-aaral kasama ang mga tutors. Napabalik ako sa reyalidad na
EVERYTHING WAS STILL SURREAL for me. As Monalisa was being discharged from the hospital, and returned here in the Arklentine Mansion, everything had changed. Mommy and Daddy made sure that she could do anything she wanted to which made her delighted. She even suggested having her very close personal maid from the Juantivino Mansion to make sure that she was always being looked after, and Daddy agreed with it. Talagang bumawi sina Mommy at Daddy kay Monalisa na sobrang ikinatuwa naman ng mga magulang ni Monalisa. Kulang na lang ang salitang spoiled para dito. Sa tuwing nasa sala o hindi kaya nasa paligid si Monalisa ay nasa loob lang ng playroom ang kambal. Ayaw ko pa rin na magkita sila lalo na’t hindi rin maganda ang huling nangyari sa kanila. Alam kong magtataka ang kambal oras na makita nila si Monalisa na kasama namin dito sa Arklentine Mansion. Paniguradong mahihirapan akong ipaliwanag sa kanila lalo na’t medyo komplikado ang nangyayari. “Sigurado ka ba sa gagawin mo, Ka-tol?
I SIGHED HEAVILY as I leaned on the wall on the cubicle inside the comfort room in the hospital where Monalisa was rushed in. My hands trembled as my tears fell from my eyes. It was still difficult for me to endure the pain. But the painful truth really hurt the most. Santino gave me the documents that I wanted to see including Monalisa’s pregnancy test kits, ultrasound pictures and results proving that Monalisa was really pregnant with my husband’s child. There were three doctors who even testified that the results were true. Ipinaliwanag din sa amin ni Doktora Cattleya, ang OB-Gynecologist na bawal ma-stress si Monalisa at dapat mag-ingat kung hindi ay magkakaro’n na talaga si Monalisa ng miscarriage. Kitang-kita ko na sobrang problemado at stress ngayon ni Maru habang panay ang bulong niya sa akin na mahal na mahal niya ako ng sobra pati na rin ang aming mga anak habang humihingi ng tawad. As usual, Monalisa’s mother made a dramatic entrance while being so hysterical. She even b
I COULDN’T BELIEVE that Monalisa didn’t do anything foolish as she stayed here in the Arklentine Mansion for days. She felt that she wasn’t welcome here, so she always stayed in her room or had a moment on the balcony connected to her room. The maids just delivered her some foods and necessities she needed. “Grabe talaga ang babaeng iyon at pa-special!” bulalas ni Cindy na nasa aking tabi habang nagpapa-breastfeed para patulugin si Baby Bunso. Nasa sala kami at nakaupo sa sofa. Nakatingin kami sa mga maids na mayro’ng dala-dala na tray na naglalaman ng iba’t-ibang mga pagkain habang paakyat ng hagdan. Kasalukuyan kasing nagpapahinga si Dick dahil medyo masama ang pakiramdam. Namasyal ang mga bata kasama sina Mommy at Daddy habang si Maru naman ay inasikaso muna sandali ang Arum. “Hayaan mo siya basta’t wala siyang ginagawang kagaguhan lalong-lalo na sa mga maids. Palibhasa ang mga maids lang ang kaya niyang saktan,” usal ko at saka sumubo ng prutas na Peras na sobrang tamis. She h