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
Carmella.Mahigpit ang hawak ni Brodie sa kamay ko at natawa ako sa ekspresyon nang mukha niya."I didn't run away. I just visited Papa for a reason. Ano? Tiningnan mo ba ang mga frozen goodies na binigay ni Butter.""Yes, I did. And it's not healthy."Humalik siya sa kamay ko at mahigpit na pinisil ito. Nakatitig siya rito at sadyang natunaw ang puso ko.I love the look he has right now. It seems unreal, but Brodie is probably in love with me. Kahit hindi man niya sinasabi ito ay nararamdaman ko naman."The festival is in two days. I want us to go to the Baltimore.""Oh, really?"I lost my smile and sighed. I have my plans and there's no backing out. I will not let my father hinder anything I wanted. Kahit pa sabihin niyang labas na ako sa misyon na ito, ay gusto ko parin na malaman ang totoo."No, mahal. I'm sorry. I'm looking forward to the festival. Besides, a lot of my friends are attending. It would be a good opportunity for me to catch up with the clan. It will be peaceful, tr
Carmella.Second day of the festival's event. The display.Brodie indeed was busy. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang pinag-gagawa niya, pero pinagkakatiwalaan ko siya. Ngayong araw at umaga palang ay umalis na agad siya. May kasama siyang escort at ang iilan sa kanila ay ang mga tauhan ni Papa.I never went to check on my father last night. He sent me a message, but who cares? I bet he doesn't need me anymore because the love of his life is back.Brodie called me earlier, asking me if I already had my lunch. He kept checking, calling me now and then. And tonight he said he will be late. I told him not to worry about me. I have a prior engagement to attend. I didn't tell him that I was now joining the night display."Oh my goodness, thank you, milady," si Emerald. Taranta ang paghubad niya sa sapatos at pati na sa maskara."It's itchy, and I hate it! Grrr!" she grunted, itching the side of her legs.Emerald is allergic display her body bare. Mahanginan lang ay tiyak gusto na niyang kamutin i
Brodie.I had no choice but to become Nicolle's partner tonight. I know Emerald covers as Carmella, but to my surprise, it was my wife tonight. She showed off her skin and gorgeous appearance to everyone. She didn't even wear her mask like Emerald does.Damn. I overlooked things, and now it's all screwed up."Bro."Galit ang mga mata kong nakatitig kay Axton at pumwesto siya sa tabi ko.We looked in the same alley where Carmella and Nicolle were, along with the rest of the women around them. The two looked close, but behind their cunning, fake smiles, I knew they wanted to fight.Another effing damn thing."It's good to see you again. I-I was just escorting Carmella for a reason, Brodie. You shouldn't let your guard down, bro. Maraming halang ang kaluluwa na nasa paligid at pinagmamasdan siya. She's supposed not to be here, right?" Axton gritted his teeth as he looked at me.I scoffed, feeling offended. "I know, but how can I stop her, Brodie? Don't you think I'm doing this on my own
Brodie."So, it's you? What the hell? What's with you and your family? Golden assets from the Ming dynasty? Which clan are you from? I haven't seen you before. It's first time? Are you from another country?"Bahagyang nagtapo ang kilay ko sa mga kalalakihan sa paligid ko. Umalis lang si Nicolle na kasama si Carmella at Brodie ay agad na dinumog ako ng mga tao rito.Carmella's father has already warned me about this; especially if Carmella is with me, a lot of eyes will be on us."Brodie. Excuse me, boys, I have to borrow my brother."Axton came behind me as a rescue. Hindi ko siya napansin dahil ang buong akala ko ay kasama niya ang dalawa, pero mukhang hindi na."Brother? Is Brodie your brother, Axe?" tanong ng isang lalaki na malaki ang katawan sa kanya.Hindi sumagot si Axton, bagtos taim-tim na titig ang pinakawalan niya sa mga ito at umatras silang bahagya. Agad na hinila ni Axton ang braso ko at sumunod na ako sa kapatid ko.I felt relief the moment we exited the hall. Now, we
Brodie.Dammit. I can still feel the sting around my eyelids when I open my eyes. The room is cozy and clean. I know what happened. They refused to fight with me, so they used their tactics of spraying something that could put me to sleep."Nicolle?" Napalingon agad ako sa paligid at napahawak sa ulo ko. Masakit pa ito, konti lang, pero nakakahilo.I heard it right. It must be Nicolle's father, Armando De Pruta, known as De Popeye.Bumukas ang pinto at napatingin ako sa babaeng pumasok. Hindi ito si Nicolle at hindi ko siya kilala."Oh, the frog prince is awake."Huminto siyang distansya sa harapan ko at pilyang ngumiti. Pinaikot ang mga daliri sa mahabang buhok. Nagtagpo ang kilay ko. Tinitigan ko siyang maigi. Pero hindi siya pamilyar sa akin."Who are you, and what do you want from me? Is this Armando De Pruta doing?""Armando? The De Pruta? Of course not!"Hinawi niya ang buhok at saka nilapitan na ako. Tatayo sana ako mula sa pagkakaupo sa gilid, pero hindi ko magawa. Hindi ko n
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