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Grazziena cleared her throat and smiled at Governor Draeko then looked at Lumaro. “Lumaro this is Governor Draeko, my boyfriend and Sweetheart, this is Lumaro, a friend.”
Governor Draeko looked at Lumaro and offered his hand for a handshake. Lumaro stood up with a nonchalant expression and accepted the handshake offered by Governor Draeko."So, this is the Governor of this province?" Lumaro thought while having a handshake with the Governor.
The two men looked at each other, both with assessing looks.Grazziena cleared her throat again. “Sweety, Lumaro, excused me, I will just prepare a coffee.”Governor Draeko nodded, smiling at her but Lumaro just nodded with an unfathomable expression.Governor Draeko took his seat and then glanced at Lumaro. “So Lumaro, you are just new here in Albaya?”“Yes, I am just here for a visit,” Lumaro replied while giving Governor Draeko an assessing look.“You have relatives here?” GovI When Governor Draeko arrived in his mansion, he was surprised to see Mariella waiting for him in his mansion’s living room.“Mariella, why are you here? Did your father sent you here?” Governor Draeko asked the woman, furrowing.Mariella cleared her throat first before speaking. “Nope, I came here not because of my father.”Governor Draeko furrowed more. “So, what about Mariella? Why are you here?”“I need to tell you something,” Mariella replied with seriousness in her expression.“Regarding what?” he made sure that his voice would sound tired and disinterested.“Regarding your darling Grazziena Governor Draeko,” Mariella's voice sounds to have such mystery, to which she even coupled it with a mischievous smile.Governor Draeko however just raised his right brow at her. “What about Grazziena? Be straight to the point Mariella. I am tired and I wanted to rest. So, if this is mere gossip, I don’t want to hear it.”Some
I Unknown to Grazziena, Lumaro the next day, visited Governor Draeko in his office; he has something in his mind, something that will blow the mind of his rival in the heart of Grazziena.Cynthia, Governor Draeko’s Assistant was amazed to see a Greek God look-alike man, in front of her asking if Governor Draeko is inside his office and if he will be allowed to speak with him.“Miss, can I speak with Governor Draeko please?” Lumaro repeated his query to Cynthia, smiling.“Oh, I’m sorry; please let me check first. May I know your name please,” Cynthia replied as if awakened from a deep sleep.Lumaro smiled. “Please tell your kind Governor, it is Lumaro; he knows me.”Cynthia nodded to Lumaro as if mesmerized. She stood up and knocked on to Governor Draeko’s room.“Come in Cynthia.” The Governor said when he heard the knocked and saw Cynthia’s face popped-up from the door.“Governor Draeko, someone is looking for you. He said you
IGovernor Draeko felt his heart dribbling like thunder. “Who is Grazziena?” he thought. He felt too confused now.Lumaro went out of the Provincial Hall feeling triumphant. He is confident that once Governor Draeko saw Grazziena shifted into her wolf form; he will faint in fear and he will run away from Grazziena; then Grazziena will come to him. He will accept her and take care of her like he is his knight in shining armor; then he will bring her to Mt. Reveree. "So easy to have you now Grazziena," he murmured with shining eyes.On one hand, Grazziena has a heart-to-heart talk with her known parents; Aling Lumen and Mang Ruben. She needs to explain to them everything because she does not want them to feel betrayed.“Papang and Mamang, I am sorry if I have not told you earlier about me having a romantic relationship now with Governor Draeko; I was trying to find the opportune time to tell you.” Grazziena looked down, too ashamed to even look directly int
IGrazziena got her mobile phone and dialed Governor Draeko’s number. She needs to see him now. While his phone was ringing; her heart was beating fast.“Hi Sweetheart, what’s up?” a not-so-jolly voice of Draeko answered the call of Grazziena.“Are you busy? Can I come and see you?” Grazziena asked with her voice shaking.Governor Draeko could feel the sadness in Grazziena’s voice and his heart is melting. He missed her; he missed her jolly Grazziena. “Of course Sweety, I will always have time for you. I will wait for you here in the office now.”“Thank you. See you in a while.” She was about to cut her call but she heard Draeko whispered.“Grazziena, I love you.” Governor Draeko gently said.“Draeko, I love you more, from the bottom of my heart, I love you.” Grazziena cut her call before he would notice and hear her crying.Draeko looked at his phone and made a deep breath. Whatever it is that their relationship is going throu
I Lumaro woke up with a growling stomach. He checked on the clock hanging on the wall and was mystified to learn that it is almost one o’clock in the afternoon. Leslie has been awakened also and like Lumaro, her eyes grew wide as she saw the time. They looked at each other, both unable to utter any word. They both felt tongue-tied. Leslie jumped down from the bed and quickly picked up her clothes that were scattered on the floor. After dressing, she walked out of Lumaro’s room still not muttering any word. She left Lumaro, who remained silent and dumbfounded. Leslie ran into the corridor of the Triple K Hotel with tears rushing down her face. How a fool she could get to entrust her innocence to Lumaro who she knows did not even want her because he is crazy to get and be with Grazziena.“Lumaro, chase our mate!” It was Lumao who ordered Lumaro but the latter shook his head.“How many times will I tell you Lumao that Leslie is not our mate
IBy eight o’clock in the evening; Governor Draeko and Grazziena have been served by the mansion’s Mayordoma with all of Grazziena’s favorite dishes, from seafood to chicken plus her favorite avocado flavored ice cream as a dessert.Grazziena wanted to laugh; she is like a prisoner who is about to be taking her last supper before she will take her seat on the electric chair for her execution. Yes, it is as if, her heart will be electrified because she knew, losing Draeko might be the death of her heart; the death of her as a whole.Grazziena glanced at the food on the table but she could not start to eat.“Sweetheart, don’t you like the food? They are all your favorites right?” Draeko asked worriedly.Grazziena nodded. “They are all my favorites Draeko; it is not about the food. Don’t mind me.”
IDraeko was not able to move; he could not comprehend yet what just happened. He was so shocked. Grazziena just disappeared when that flashing ray of light subsided and suddenly a sluggish, yellowish, dirty, full of lice, ugly werewolfappeared in front of him; looking into his eyes intently while wiggling its tail.Draeko’s knees weakened. “Where is my Grazziena?” he asked and became frantic, thinking that something wrong happened to Grazziena.Grazziena in her wolf form, who is now Grella, moved and kick gently her clothes which have been ripped off when she shifted. She was trying to let Draeko understand that she is Grazziena.Draeko is still standing, looking at the wolf in front of him. Suddenly fear crept through his face then anger and Grazziena and Grella saw everything.Grazziena’s and Grella’s hope disappeared upon s
IThe next day, Lumaro has been awakened with Grazziena watching him.“You are awake already Grazziena? Oh so sorry, I woke up late.” Lumaro immediately stood up and shot the woman with a caring look.“Lumaro thank you. I never thought that you will be there last night.”“I just thought you might need me in case you decided last night to tell Lumaro everything about you.”“He despised me Lumaro. I saw how he feared my wolf form and how he suddenly got mad. Those were all his expressions.” Grazziena narrated as tears swell from her eyes.“Grazziena at least as early as now, you know Governor Draeko’s real feelings. His love for you was not true; it was superficial.” Lumaro stated trying to show sympathy but at the same time trying to brainwash Grazziena to hate Governor Draeko b
I SEVENTEEN YEARS AFTER: “Grazzie Ella have you seen your brother, Drazzie Drae?”Draeko asked his daughter who was in their mansion’s living room, reading an English pocketbook. Grazzie became an avid fan of some famous writers whose genres are fantasy and paranormal, especially those werewolves, vampire, and dragon stories. Grazzie removed her brownish eyes from her book and looked at her father. “Dad, as usual, Drazzie is on our beach in Matabungkay, having his diving and surfing activities. Did he not tell you yesterday? He left at around five in the afternoon.” “Oh, I remember he told me that he is going out of town. Alright. Would you want to come with us? Your Mom and I will be visiting one of our friend’s hotels; the TY’s hotel in the city.” “Oh, why Dad?” “We will discuss a possible business partnership.” “Okay. I will come. Anyway, I am getting bored in here.” “Good.” Draeko smiled
IDraeko and Grazziena visited one of the beach resorts that they owned. Actually, it was one of those many inheritances of Draeko from his deceased parents. They were walking down the beach savoring the fresh air and letting the heat of the sun's rays overwhelm their whole senses.Grazziena walked slowly as her belly is quite so big and heavy. She is in her nine-month pregnancy. Draeko’s arm has been wrapped around her shoulders to assist her while walking. They then stopped walking and gazed into the vastness of the ocean. They felt so contented. They could not ask for more.“Are they so heavy now, Sweety?” Draeko asked while caressing her belly.“Sort of. They are getting heavier each day that I am nearing to my date of giving birth to them.” She looked up at him and smiled. She then leaned her head on his shoulders. She felt in complete peace whenever she is with him.“They will be o
I“What are these, my Alpha husband?” Luna Leslie asked when Alpha Lumaro gave her two boxes. When she opened the first big box, she was surprised to see inside a beautiful sapphire blue, below the knee, sexy dress for her and then the other box, which was obviously a shoebox, containing a cute pair of stiletto shoes.“You like them, my Luna?” Alpha Lumaro asked smilingly. He wanted to surprise her, so he hoped that his effort in buying the dress and shoes will not be put to waste.“Of course, my love. I like them both. Hmm, “Where are we going my Alpha husband? Where am I going to use this dress and shoes?” With a wide smile, she asked him again.“You will know. Prepare now and get dressed. I will prepare too. We should not be late,” Alpha Lumaro said grinning at her. It seemed like he was hiding something from her.Although puzzled, Luna Leslie nodded and abided happily. The dres
IThaara's tears spilled out from her eyes like rivulets. She felt like dreaming, but she knew in her heart that everything is real. She looked at the man beside her whose eyes were focused on her, shining like a star in the dark night."Gabby, did I hear you right? You want me, forever?" she said, murmuring.Gabby Closh nodded with such a lively smile wrapping his handsome face. "I do. I want you to be in my life forever, Thaara."Thaara's eyes, although with tears glinted with such light of hope. They glistened like diamonds. "Gabby, who am I, not to want a man like you in my life, forever too? I am no one and I can't deny that we feel the same. I want you in my life too, forever, Mr. Gabby Closh.""Thaara, you made me the happiest man alive now. We have met just for a few days, but I know what I feel for you. I love you, Thaara," Gabby Closh said and with gentleness, he claimed her lips and they kissed, like t
I When Gabby Closh woke up the next day, the aromatic scent of brewed coffee filled his nostrils. He slowly climbed down the bed when he did not notice Thaara’s presence beside him. Guessing that most probably she is in the kitchen, he freshened up himself and walked towards the apartment’s kitchen. His guess was right. Thaara was in the kitchen preparing breakfast for them while humming softly a love song. She seemed so happy. Gabby smiled as he approached her. From her back, Gabby’s arms encircled her waist and he kissed her nape that tickled her and screamed in surprise but with laughter. “You surprised me. I thought you were still asleep,” she muttered with that captivating smile lined in her lips. “I woke up without you beside me, but I smelled the aromatic scent of brewed coffee, so I knew then where I am going to find you,” he said while looking at her lovingly. Gabby Closh could not understand bu
IDraeko and Grazziena were both shocked when they heard what the Doctor had said.“Goodness, Doctor, so we will be having two kids at once?” Draeko asked with eyes as wide as the full moon while Grazziena was still in shock.The Doctor smiled widely and nodded. “Yes, Mr. And Mrs. Villadela.”Draeko could not hide his excitement as he hugged his wife so tight and gave her rain of kisses on her face and lips in front of the OB-Gyne, who could not stop smiling.Grazziena suddenly looked at her husband with a mixture of emotions flashing through her eyes. “Draeko, I am getting afraid. What if my body is not good enough to carry and make them live both?”“Don’t say that Sweety. You are strong and healthy and I will always be here to support you in you and our babies' every need.” Draeko kissed her head to pacify her and looked at the Ob Gyne, seeking for help to explain everythi
I Grazziena did not know but every time she looks at Draeko she got irritated and Draeko noticed it. “Sweet, you seemed to be always getting irritated with me. Did I do something wrong?” he asked with a worried expression. He does not want Grazziena to get angry especially that she is in her early stage of pregnancy. He does not want her to be stressed. Grazziena frowned when he heard what he said. “Nothing. I don’t know. I just easily got irritated whenever I see your face,” she said while looking at him, still with a frown. Draeko’s forehead furrowed while looking at her wife then suddenly burst into laughter after realizing what is happening. “Sweety, I am sure, our child will gonna look exactly like me,” he said grinning at her. She became even more irritated. “No way, she will look like me.”
Author's Note to Editor: (Repetitive chapter, kindly delete. Thank you.) To Readers: Please don't open this chapter. Thank you. I The owner of the coffee shop grinned mysteriously as he read the note of their Cafe's beautiful customer a while ago. The offer is in his hand. What would he do? The cafe owner the next day waited for the pretty customer to come again, but he waited in vain. So, before the night falls, he prepared his heart shape chocolate, cheesecake, and frappuccino. "Guys, I will just go somewhere. Take care of our cafe," he said to his staff, who all nodded smiling. "Yes, boss. Don't worry and enjoy," his appointed cafe supervisor, said with a tease. He walked straight to Belladie's apartment and knocked on the door of Apartment number eight. He then heard sounds of steps walking slowly to the door. When the door opened, he was mesmerized by the beauty in front of him. "You indeed c
I Draeko took a small box inside the gift bag. He was curious why suddenly his wife prepared a surprise like this. Something unusual. He almost tore the small cartoon white box because of his urgent act. He then got what was inside. At first, he furrowed while looking at the two pink pregnancy testers but when he already read the blood test result, his eyes suddenly widened while looking at what was written on the sheet of paper. He then looked at Grazziena with dazzling eyes. "Sweetheart, is this true?" His eyes were wide with excitement. Grazziena nodded. "Yes, Sweety, we are having a baby." Without saying anything, Draeko hugged Grazziena so tightly. His eyes were misty. "You need to be more careful now Sweety, no overworking, please," he said tenderly while kissing her head, repeatedly. "By the way, Sweety, I also saw Mariella in the clinic. She seemed pregnant too." "Ow, that was why the urgent wedding," Draeko sai