Carmella.Kung malas ka nga naman ano. Ba't pa ba bumalik mula sa hukay ang hinayupak na 'to!"Carmella, babe. . . It's a pleasure to meet you." He extended his hand for a handshake. "I've heard a lot about you from my brother," he continued.I twisted my lips in dismay and looked at him thoroughly. "Hm, the pleasure is mine, Mr. Axton Gray."Ano pa nga ba ang magagawa ko? Okay, best actress nga naman ako. Pangangatawanan ko na ito.Mabilis ko agad na binitawan ang kamay ni Axton. I felt like I'm going to vomit after I touched his hand. It felt gewy, ewy, and yuck!Naupo kami sa nakareserba para sa amin. Inalalayan ako ni Brodie at ngumiti akong lalo sa mahal ko. Humuhugot ako ng ngiti mula sa kanya."I've ordered the house specialty, Brod. I hope it's okay," Axton told Brodie."Sure, Axe, not a problem. You know me better when it comes to what I like. I'm okay with that." Brodie chuckled and sweetly looked at me."What about you, mahal? Anything you would like to add that's not on t
Carmella.It's confusing and torturing me. Because of this, I didn't have a good night's sleep last night. I was out of sorts, and I couldn't think straight."Paano na ngayon iyan? Alam ba ni Brodie?"Nagtagpo ang kilay ko habang nakatitig kay Butter ngayon. Ininom ko na ang kape at napangiwi ako sa sarili."Ba't ang pait? I didn't order an expresso, Butter. Kainis ka na naman eh!"Natawa agad siya at umikot na sa counter pabalik sa puwesto niya."Cappuccino with four sugars?" She sweetly offered. "Akala ko mapapansin mo agad na expresso ang binigay ko sa 'yo. Hindi! Kasi iba ang tumatakbo sa isip mo. Iniisip mo ang ex ng buhay mo." Hinawi niya agad ang buhay niya at saka napabuntong-hininga na ako. Tinikman ko na ang kape at parang naalimpungatan ako sa sarili."He was abducted? By who? Do you believe it? Huh, sounds suspicious, okay?"Naupo na si Butter at tinitigan lang ako. Napalingon ako sa paligid at wala siyang ibang customer rito maliban sa akin."Is business that bad?" I cha
Carmella.Kung may isang bagay man na gusto kong baguhin sa buhay ko, ay iyon ang burahin ko sa ala-ala ang mukha ng ina ko. Ba't pa siya bumalik? At ano ang plano niya? What the hell she wants from us after all? How dare she!"Carmella, can we talk, mia figlia?"I scoffed in silence without looking at her. I wish I hadn't shown up today, but why is everything twisted this week?"What for?" I whirled around to see her, and the look on her face made me want to vomit somewhere."Mia figlia, I know it's late, but - ""Oh? Late?" I cut her off. I have no heart when it comes to her, and she can't blame me for that."I can't remember that I have a mother. What's with you?" Tumaas ang kilay ko at namuo ang puot at galit sa puso ko. "Naubusan ka na ba ang pera at bumabalik ka na ngayon kay Papa? Huh, ang hanep ah. O baka naman, iniwan ka ng mga lalaki mo, at bumabalik ka sa lalaking pilit na nagmamahal sa 'yo sa kabila ng kapalpakan mo!" Tiim-bagang ko, at nag-aapoy ang titig ko sa kanya. Um
Brodie."Aren't you going to tell me what's bothering you?" I held her hand, and she sighed."I'm alright, Brodie. I'm fine. Good night." She rolled over and kept her distance from me.Ngayon lang yata ito at naninibago ako. Madalas malambing si Carmella at lahat ng gusto at ayaw niya ay agad niyang sinasabi sa akin. Pero hindi ngayon. Masyadong mailap siya na parang may tinatago.Nakatulog na siya at hinayaan ko na. Ako naman ang hindi makatulog ngayon, kaya tinawagan ko pansamantala si Nathaniel sa Australia."Elizalde will help you. Give him a ring, Brod. He is open to your proposal. Have a go. There's nothing wrong with it anyway. It will be your stepping stone in joining the Wranglers."My jaw tightened as I rested my back on the balcony's porch. I might be going to the Philippines if Elizalde will accept the deal."Thank you, Nath. I will call him tomorrow.""That's good, bro. By the way, how's your brother? Is he doing okay there?""Yes, he is. We catch up a few times.""I see
Carmella."Aray. . ." Mahinang napahawak ako sa ulo at napaupo akong bahagya."Are you okay, mahal?" Ang boses ni Brodie ito at wala sa sariling tinitigan ko siya.I was furious today. I woke up not in my best mood, and when I opened the fridge to drink something cold, the food coming from Axton with a note on top of it made my blood rise.Hindi pa ako okay sa Mama ko, at kay Papa, at nakikisali pa talaga si Axton. Huh, kalukuhan talaga!"Where am I? T-Teka lang." Tumayo ako at inalalayan ako ni Brodie. Nahinto akong saglit nang mapagtanto ko na nasa hospital ako ngayon."I'm not sick, Brodie. Let's go home," I said, sliding my feet into my slippers."Carmella, you need a little rest, mahal. You are stress." Hawak ni Brodie sa kamay ko. Nasa harapan ko na siya. Tumingala akong konti para matitigan ang mukha niya at purong pag-aalala ito. Napayuko ako at tinitigan ko na ang sariling paa.I hate it because I discovered something that I shouldn't have known. Axton was kidnapped, and it
Brodie."And where are we going, Carmella?" I asked formally while holding her hand tightly. I don't know what's happening, but it seems like I already had an idea.Napansin agad namin ang iilang tauhan ng ama niya sa paligid at hinahanap kami. Tumakbo kaming mabilis at nangunguna ako na hawak ang kamay niya.While running, there's a lot going on in my mind.Kasalanan ng ama ni Carmella kung bakit hindi natuloy ang kasal nila noon ni Axton.I have nothing against Axton. He met Carmella before I knew her, and I understand that. But he is getting in my way now with my wife, and I will not tolerate it. I will not give him a chance for that.And for Carmella's father, I'm a victim of this. Perhaps Carmella's father already knew that I was connected to Axton.Dammit! It sounded selfish and complicated."Uuwi na tayo. Pero hindi sa bahay mo. Ayaw kong malaman ni Papa kung nasaan tayo. Let's go to Lorenzo first and see if he could help us. Then I will see my father."Mabilis ang lakad namin
Carmella.Ilang beses ba akong tatamarin? Wala akong gana, pero gutom naman."Slow down, Carmella. Walang aagaw ng pagkain mo," si Venette sa harapan ko.Panay ang nguya at subo ko. Marami akong iniisip, pero hindi ko alam kung saan magsisimula. Galit ako, at ang unang taong gusto kong makausap ay si Papa. Pero ayaw kong pumunta sa kanya. Ayaw kong makita si Mama."Thank you." I smiled as I looked at Venette.Inabot niya sa akin ang preskong orange juice at tinikman ko agad ito. Napawi agad ang ugaw ko."Where's Brodie?" I looked around while chewing my food."Pinapunta ko sa Studio na kasama si Baxter.""What? Are you kidding me?" I paused and drank my juice."Carmella, your husband will do everything to keep you no matter what. So, please let him be. And besides, your father can't do anything. He can't harm Brodie, and you know that."Naupo na si Venette at pinaikot ko na ang mga mata. Mukhang sinabi na yata ni Brodie ang lahat kay Venette. Ang mga iilang sekreto na hindi ko sinabi
Brodie . "I love her, and I'm willing to trade what's left in me. I don't want you to tear us apart. I know it was a deal. We made a deal. I didn't see this coming, and I'll take responsibility for everything." My jaw tightened as I looked at Carmella's father. Mapangahas ang pagpunta ko rito, at hindi ito alam ni Carmella. Kailangan kong bumalik agad sa kanya, dahil ayaw kong mag-alala siya. "It's not me to decide for that, Brodie," he sighed. "It's my daughter, and you know that." Napayuko ako at napakuyom kamao. "She's worried, and it stresses me out. I wish I could help." "As I've said, I'm not the right person to decide, Brodie. If my daughter loves you more than you think, then, she will keep you." Sumeryoso ang mga mata niya sa akin at taim-tim niya akong tinitigan. "You don't know her that much. She may look placid, but she's not. She knows how to rule the clan but chooses not to do it. She's a ruler in a woman's body, Brodie. . . If you love her, then, you must love her
Anastacia.Abala ang isang linggo ko sa preperasyon ng nalalapit na event sa kompanya. Sa susunod na linggo na ito magaganap, at ito na rin ang panghuling araw ko rito.I dressed up casually the way I wanted now. And as always, I get to work as possible for the transfer and training. Napapansin ko na rin na hindi na naghuhubad si Diezel at pormal na siya manamit.Simula nang gabing iyon, pagkatapos sa rest house niya ay nag iba na siya ng ugali. Hindi na siya ngumingiti. Wala na ang dating mood niya tuwing umaga na kumukanta. Hindi na niya ako binabata, at palagi siyang wala dahil abala na sa mga meeting sa labas.Hindi na rin siya natutulog rito sa opisina niya, at napansin ko rin na wala na ang mga gamit niya sa loob. Wala na ang mga personal na gamit niya, at isa lang ang ibig sabihin nito. Hindi na siya kailanman matutulog sa opisina.The changes made me sad for a reason, but then again, they also provided me with some breathing room. At least he will no longer spend the night he
Anastacia's POVCannot.Bumagsak ang panga ko nang makalabas ng kotse. Nasa rest house niya kami. Medyo malayo nga naman ito sa syudad. Kulang kulang nasa tatlong oras.I was hungry back then, but I sleep from it. Natulog ako at hinayaan na si Diezel, at nagising na lang nang maramdaman ko na hindi na gumagalaw ang sasakyan.Wala siya sa loob ng sasakyan ng magising ako. Kaya heto, bumaba na ako para hanapin siya.Ito ang pangalawang pagkakataon na napadpad ako rito sa rest house niya. Ang una ay noong ipinagawa niya ito. Hindi pa iyon tapos, pero ngayon? Nakamamangha na ang hitsura ng rest house villa niya.I walked closer to see the ocean. Diezel's magnificent yacht is a beauty. The long pole it has holds beautiful sparks of rainbow lights. My lips pursed, and my heart began to feel the warmth. Sa tagal ko na siyang kilala ay alam ko na ang lahat tungkol sa buhay niya. Kahit pa siguro kulay ng brief niya, ay alam ko!I'm not just a mere secretary working under him because I'm obse
Anastacia.Akala niya siguro ay babae ang ipapalit ko sa pwesto ko? Huh, nagkakamali siya!I had enough of all the girls he dated. At kung babaeng sekretarya ang ipapalit ko ay tiyak magpapa-fiesta lang si Diezel dahil ilalantad lang din niya ulit ang kalahating hubad niyang katawan!Akala mo naman kung sinong perpekto Adonis!Oo, perpekto na, okay? May ibubuga naman ang katawan niya at hindi ako magsisinungaling na pinapantasya ko ito. Walang araw na hindi ko inisip kung ano ba ang pakiramdam kapag nahawakan ko ito ng totoo.I can't deny the fact that he can easily melt me and make me wet myself. It's always his fault why I have to pack three panties every day!Nababasa ako at madalas akong nagpapalit dahil sa kanya. I wear panty liners, but I hate the feeling of it when I'm actually wet! It's uncomfortable."Gaga ka rin ano?" Mabilis na ininom ni Tin ang tubig. Kabado siya at mukhang susunod na yatang siyang mag-resign pagkatapos ko."Ba't ako, Tacia? Dios ko naman, gurl! Mamamatay
Diezel.Ask.I kept pacing back and forth.She's not here yet. What is happening? Why the hell is she late today? Is she applying for a job at the other companies? Damn this.I paused, taking a deep breath to calm myself, but my temper refused to settle down. I had a lot on my mind, and it was driving me crazy.Maaga pa naman, pero pinagpapawisan na ako. I arrived early today, and it was still dark when I got to the office. I didn't sleep here last night because I stayed at Reeve's place. I need to calm down a bit so I can think more clearly."Is she not yet here, Tin?" My brows latch as I look at him."W-Wala pa, Sir…" His lips quivered.Damn again!I glanced at the others, who were rattling in their seats. I slammed the door of my office and paced again.I'm feeling edgy, like my skin is itching for something, and I can't take it.Tatawagan ko na sana siya, pero biglang bumukas ang pinto at ang mukha niya agad ang nakita ko."Good morning, Sir Dennis Ezequil!" She widely smiled as
Diezel's POV.I can still feel my blood. It's boiling to the point of no regrets. Damn this! Why am I feeling this way? It's better for her to go. I should let her go, but why the hell I can't accept it?"What the hell, Dez? Slow down, gorilla. Plano mo bang ubusin ang dalawang kahon ng beer?" Reeve chuckled. He grabs one beer from the ice chest and drinks it."Woah, that tastes good. Thank you." He sat down beside me as he wiped the sweat on his forehead.Kanina pa siya abala sa ginagawa at hinayaan ko lang na matapos siya, dahil ayaw ko siyang ma-esturbo. Tinatapos niya ang treehouse sa bahay bakasyonan nila rito. Medyo malayo ito sa syudad, at dalawang oras ang maneho. But its all worth it. The place is quite, covered in thick green and there's no neighbors around, because Reeve owns half of the mountain.Melissa is heavily pregnant. After trying for so long, finally, after seven years, the two will soon have a little bundle of joy.And how lucky is that? They're expecting to have
Anastacia.Tame."You're kidding, right?" He smug, not believing in what I just said."No. I'm not, Sir!"He smirks and shakes his head."Okay, I understand. How much do you want? Would another ten percent increase in your salary work?"Namilog ang mga mata ko.Noon pa man, sa tuwing gusto kong mag resign ay hindi siya pumapayag, at tinataasan ang sweldo ko. At ako naman na tanga, ay walang nagawa. Inisip ko rin na malaki-laki rin ang sweldo, kaya hindi na ako nagpatuloy. Pero iba na ngayon! Iba na ito!"No, Sir…" Napailing ako."Hindi ko na po tatangapin ang increase sa salary. Malaki na po ang naitulong ninyo sa akin noon, at—""Okay, twenty percent increase, Tacia," he looked at me desperately.Bumagsak lang ulit ang panga ko at hindi na ako makapag salita.Bahagya siyang umayos at saka tumingala sa kisame."You are driving me crazy. So, this is what you want, right? A twenty percent increase? Okay! That's fine with me, Tacia. I can give you that," he smiles proudly as he convinc
Anastacia.Resign.With a heavy heart, I rolled up my last document with him and inserted my resignation letter.Matagal ko na itong pinag-isipan. Tama na ang limang taon ko sa kompanyang ito. Nakaipon na ako ng pera at bibilhin ko na ang dream house na gusto ko.I want to live in the countryside, where birds chirp freely, and the breeze is fresh and pleasant. I am tired of city life and want to settle down in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle.May nakita na akong property na nagustuhan ko sa Bukidnon. Walang kapit-bahay iyon at medyo okay lang ang laki ng lupa. May konting ilog sa gilid, at may iilang puno sa paligid. May harden din ito.Gusto kong mag tanim ng sarili kong gulay at prutas. Gusto kong mamuhay ng tahimik at walang gulo. Gusto kong manatili sa isang lugar na walang nakakakilala sa akin. Gusto ko ang simpling buhay...Gusto ko na maging masaya na ako.Ang bahay na iyon ay medyo may kalumaan na, pero nakatayo paring matibay. Dalawang palapag iyon at sakto
I don't really know why I'm still hoping.My heart is hollow, and you are the only person who can fill the emptiness.-Anastacia Dream-****Anastacia.Every woman has a dream—a dream of having a loving man who will cherish and love her forever, a man who will do everything for his woman, a devoted man to his woman for a lifetime.But this type of man will only exist in my dream because, in reality, I have devoted five years of my life to a man who does not even replicate a single feeling towards me.My name is Anastacia Dream. I am the personal assistant of a multibillionaire businessman in the country. I'm in love with my boss and will do everything to make him happy.I excel in my job. He can never find another me in his life. I know my worth in his company."Tacia! My goodness! Kanina pa nagwawala ang dragon! Nasaan ka na ba, gurl?""M-Malapit na ako, Tin. T-Teka lang—" Tumawad agad ako. Nagmamadali na ako dahil late na ako, pero ang malas ko naman. Kamuntik na akong masagasaan.
This is MBBC#13, The Billionaire's Twisted GameDennis Ezequil Mondragon (Diezel) and Anastacia Dream (Tascia)..This book is a work of fiction.All Rights Reserved. All parts of this book may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the author. .Preface..Diezel's POV."Dennis Ezequil Mondragon, both the CEO and owner of MGM Trading and Builders Corporation, has reached the top once again," Diego mumbled as he read the article about me."Damn it, Dez, you look fucking hot, bro. look?" He smug as he showed me the Men's Magazine at Work (MMW) before looking back at my picture on the front page.I was featured on the front page as the hardest-working bachelor for two consecutive months.I bit my lower lip, feeling so proud of my damn self, and Diego chuckled a little bit as he shook his head."Tsk, ibang klase nga naman ang nagagawa ng pagbabago ano?" May halong kantyaw sa mga mata niya nang matitigan ulit ako."But in fairne