Chapter 44

She heard footsteps coming down from the stairs and Jenica squinted her eyes and crossed her arms against her chest. It seemed like her husband was a good friend with her enemy? Or maybe not?

Nakita niya nalang kasi na kinaladkad ng mga security guards si Jared palabas nang sumenyas si Alex.

"Who is that guy?" tanong niya, glancing at him and studying his expression.

Tumayo si Alex sa gilid niya at sabay nilang tinanaw ang nagdadabog na lalaki sa tapat ng main door.

"A nuisance," kunot-noong sagot ni Alex sabay tingin sa gawi niya. "What would you like to eat?"

"Chicken," sagot niya.

Iginiya siya ni Alex sa kusina and Jenica stole a glance at the main door, where she saw Jared standing there. The man grinned when their eyes met and Jenica smirked in response. Tumaas naman ang kilay ni Jared pero kalaunan ay gumanti ng ngiti.

Jenica smiled in secret and followed Alex onto the kitchen. Pero hindi pa roon nagtatapos ang pagdaupang-palad nila ni Jared.

Kinabukasan ay nakita niya ang