"IT'S OKAY," Nikolaus answered her casually like what she said was just a normal thing to do. Confusion is written all over her face as she looks at him.
"Hey, Nikolaus. I killed many people, I'm evil, I'm a monster." She pointed out, convincing him that she's an evil one. "Anong okay dun?" She asked in pure confusion.Pabagsak na inihiga ni Nikolaus ang katawan nito saka ginawang unan ang magkabilang braso nito. He's staring at the ceiling, para bang may inaalala o iniisip ito."You killed... many people?" He suddenly asked in a low tone of voice.Nakatingin pa rin si Lilith dito, naguguluhan kung bakit hindi man lang ito natinag sa sinabi niya. He should be afraid of her by now. She just told him about her deeds. But he said that it was okay, when it's really not."Yes, Nikolaus." She answered brOtsoLILITH suddenly turns into a defensive mode when she felt a warm thing wrapped around her waist. She immediately turns to throw a punch at the owner of the arms that are wrapped around her waist from behind when she saw the handsome face of her husband.She calmed a little seeing Nikolaus sleeping soundly and peacefully. Umayos siya ng higa at humarap dito. She can't help to admire the handsomeness of her husband. She can't still believe that she's tied to this man sleeping beside her, wrapping his arm around her waist.Ni hindi sumagi sa isipan niya ang magpakasal, not until her father said so. She already has formulated the plan as she gets wedded to Nikolaus, but seeing him being worried at her, not judging her, and understanding her, parang hindi niya kayang ituloy ang plano niya. She can feel his sincerity towards her but she can't disappoint her father again. She promised n
Nuebe"W-WIFE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Gulat na tanong ni Nikolaus kay Lilith nang makita itong pumasok sa kompanya niya.He was just wandering around his company, checking his employees, and every department inside his company. And to his shock, he saw Lilith entering his company. Lilith's eyesight drop on him, there's no emotion on it but he can see the bullets of sweat on her forehead. Nilapitan niya ito at saglit na niyakap. Naramdaman niyang itinulak siya nito ng hindi kalakasan kaya naman ay binigyan niya ng distansya ang katawan nila. He can feel her uneasiness. Then, he saw how Lilith's cheeks and ears reddened as she look away from him. Hindi mapigilan ni Nikolaus ang mapangiti pero pinigilan niya iyon nang hinila siya ni Lilith papunta sa elevator.When the eleva
Diez "NIKOLAUS MONROE SALVADOR-FLORIDA, half-Spaniard, half-American. The only child of Mr. Monroe and Mrs. Nikola Florida. He graduated his high school years from Institut Le Rosey, located in Rolle, and was transferred to Alliant International University in the US. He entered the military after he graduated college with a bachelor's degree in international business and licensed military personnel. He was a great navy SEAL in five years of--" "Okay, stop." Lilith cuts Hunter off, they were talking via video call. She's currently sitting in the basement, facing her laptop. Hindi siya umuwi sa bahay ni Nikolaus mula kahapon no'ng pumunta siya sa kompanya nito. It's already afternoon and she's busy making a plan how to bait her brother. Frazier keep on giving her some updates about her brother, kung nasaan ito kahapon at kung sino ang kasama nito. And
OnseNIKOLAUS CAN feel that Lilith is keeping some distance away from him. He can feel that she's avoiding her after she goes home. She keeps on making herself busy, pretending not to hear him, or calling someone. And that irritates him. Wala naman siyang ginawang masama sa asawa niya, bakit panay ang iwas nito sa kanya? He's being worried to her earlier, thinking that something bad might happen to her. But the worries he felt earlier was replaced with irritation and frustration. Ilang araw pa ba silang mag-asawa? At ngayon ay mukhang dumidistansya na si Lilith sa kanya. God, please tell me what did I do?"Lilith," he called out her name five times already while facing her back. She's calling someone again, the same person. Narinig niyang tinawag niya itong Jonas at ramdam niya ang pagiging komportable nito habang kausap ang lalaking nagngangalang Jonas."Lilith," he called her name again t
DoceNIKOLAUS cannot move even a single muscle in his body as he stares at this beautiful woman in front of him, wearing her emotionless face as usual. He can't move because he's still absorbing the information he just heard. Hindi siya makapaniwala at ayaw niya ring paniwalaan na ang babaeng pinakasalan niya ay isang kalaban ng gobyerno. He's waiting for her to explain, pero sa hindi maipaliwanag na dahilan ay kinakabahan siya. Nervous that what he heard is true and he's not hallucinating or misheard her."What you've heard is true, Nikolaus." She suddenly spoke, looking directly into his eyes. Lilith sighed as if she was having a hard time explaining to him. And well as Nikolaus, he is also having a hard time absorbing everything."I, Lilith Cortez-Florida, your wife in the contract, is a criminal. I do illegal things which are against the law, I am selling drugs all over the world, I kil
Trece LILITH DID everything to push Nikolaus off to his limits, but it seems like it's not working. She told him everything about her illegal deeds, trying to make him understand that he and she are not living in a fairy tale, they're living in the real world. And in this world, Lilith is the bad person, the antagonist, that should be rotted in hell, that he shouldn't hold on to their so-called marriage. Laking pasasalamat nalang talaga niya at sa Russia sila nagpakasal, legal kasi ang diborsyo doon. Pero talagang may matibay na paninindigan ang lalaki, hindi niya maintindihan kung bakit nagmamatigas ito. Ang sarap iumpog ng ulo nito sa pinakamatigas na pader at ng matauhan ito. Kaunti nalang at mauubos na ang pasensya niya at talagang bibigay na siya sa pagbibigay ng rason para lang magfile ito ng divorce. Ang tigas tigas ng ulo nito. But she would still try her luck, maybe, just maybe, Nikolaus would finally file a divorce. Just like now, it’s still early in the morning and she’s
CatorceTHREE DAYS after Lilith confessed to Nikolaus, he's avoiding her. She can still remember the shock on his face when she said that she killed her mother, he even said that she was just lying while his voice shaking. How she wished it was just a lie for her not to carry the guilt and pain in her heart all over these years.Pagak siyang natawa mag-isa sa enosyong nararamdaman niya. Kung tutuusin ay dapat siyang magsaya dahil mukhang kakagat na ito sa divorce na inaalok niya. But why is she feeling sad and down? Why is her heart clenching remembering how Nikolaus avoid her, how he is walking away from her in this three days.She's currently parking her Ducati on the side of the building of Salvador's Main Company. She sighed as she remember her plan towards the Salvador. Her plan might be wicked but it would be worth it. This will be her last try to get her brother back. She has to focus on her brother, she would temporar
Quince IT'S BEEN ONE WEEK as she starts working on her plan by trying to get close to Mr. Salvador's b*tch daughter. She called her a b*tch for she is acting like one, she won't talk to her and that's disrespectful on her side, she would always roll her eyes on her and always throw some hurtful words towards her and to her mother. Kahit gustuhin man niyang iumpog ang ulo nito sa pader ay pinigilan niya ang sarili, she can't let her monster get out. Nalaman niyang membro pala ang anak ni Mr. Salvador na si Faith sa isang pribadong organisasyon, under non-government agency, that allowed every agent to kill every criminal in the world that might hurt them legally. They can shoot and kill if they have given permission from the higher or unless their life is at stake. Alam niya kung bakit ito pumasok sa organisasyong iyon. To get some information for those people who violated and murdered her mother. Faith wants revenge, she c
Veinte-nuebeCLEOPATRA can feel someone’s stare at her from somewhere, that’s why she turned her head to see who the hell is staring her. As she turn her head, she saw a man looking at her intently like memorizing every inch and angles on her face, with a longing and another emotion she can’t name. And the way that unknown man look at her, it somehow pisses her off. Since she got announced by the emcee, that man keeps on staring at her up until now. With her eyebrows furrowed, she look away and asked her Lolo. “Who’s that man over there, Lolo?” She can’t hide the irritation in her voice.Her Lolo stopped talking to his friends and signed them to kindly give them space, and thankfully they did.Her Lolo took a glace at Nikolaus who’s still staring in their direction before giving his attention back to her. “Ah, that man is Nikolaus Monroe Florida. Does that name ring a bell to you?” With her forehead knotted, she shook her head. “No, why? Is he somehow… part of my life before?” She
Veinte-otso THE PRIVATE plane that they are riding landed safely on Vnukovo International Airport located in Moscow. His personal pilot announced that they landed the aiport safely and peacefully. Dinig niya ang sunod-sunod na pagrereklamo ni Frazier mula sa kanyang likuran. Ito kasi ang pinagbuhat niya sa maleta at bag niya, pambayad sa pagpapasakay niya sa pribado niyang eroplano. “F*ck this! Hey, Nikolaus. Tulungan mo ako dito. You do realize that I only have two arms, yeah?” There’s an irritation on his voice but he just give him a hush sign before passing him. “Ugh! I hate being with a crazy, asshole, broken man. Kapag ako napuno na, mapapatay talaga kita, Nikolaus!” At dahil panay ang reklamo nito at naririndi na siya sa boses nito, pasimple niyang isinuot ang earphone niya sa tainga at nakinig sa malamyos at mapayapang musika. THEY CHECKED in Four Seasons Hotel Moscow for it is already late and decided to roam and tour the place tomorrow morning. Halos labing-apat na oras
Veinte-seiteAfter 3 years…“THIS IS OUR LAST SESSION for your therapy and I am hoping that this will really be the last, Mr. Florida.” His psychological doctor said while writing something on the white sheet.Ms. Martinez has been his psychiatrist for three consecutive years and thankfully, she didn't give up on him. Kahit nakikita na nitong napakalalim ng pinagdaraanan niya, na wala ng ibang paraan para gumaling pa siya sa depresyon. The wound is too deep to heal that even time can’t heal. One year of crying and mourning for his beloved, he felt numb. Nagising nalang siya isang araw na namanhid na ang puso niya. Wala ng luhang lumalabas sa mga mata niya. He felt empty. No pain, just nothing.“With all your respect, Mr. Florida, I don't want to see you here anymore.” Ms. Martinez raises her head and look at him. “Three years, Monroe, three continuous years. How can you move on if you're still believing that Lilith is alive—”“Stop... mentioning her name,” he said almost in whisper. E
Veinte-sies“HOW’S THE INVESTIGATION?” Nikolaus asked his people when he enters his underground.There are five men who he assigned to do the investigation about what happened to his wife, Lilith.Pabalik-balik lang siya sa mansyon at underground niya sa loob ng isang linggo. It’s like his daily routine for one week.He mourned for Lilith's death in one hellish week, crying his heart out, drinking all the liquor he has in his house. Halos wala ng laman ang tiyan niya kundi alak at alak lang. Wala siyang ganang kumain or even to live his life again.Pakiramdam ni
Veinte-cinco“GUESS WHAT, AUG? I’m married!” Masayang anunsyo ni Nikolaus sa kaibigan niyang si Augustus na may halong pagmamayabang.Augustus is the owner of the Florin Enterprise or can also be called as an Empire. Hindi na sila masyadong nagkikita o nagkakausap dahil abala ito sa mga anak nito habang siya naman ay abala lang sa negosyo. Not until Lilith came.Biglang sumilay ang masuyong ngiti sa labi ni Nikolaus nang maalala ang sinabi nito sa kanya. He is important to her. And that’s close to ‘I love you'. Mataas ang kumpyansa niya na may nararamdaman ang dalaga para sa kanya, hindi nga lang ganoon ka lalim kagaya ng sa kanya.“Really?” Tanging usal nito na para bang hindi makapaniwala sa sinabi niya.Nikolaus sighed as he rolled his eyes. Pasalampak siyang umupo sa sofa at nagsimulang magkuwento.“Actually, it’s
Veinte-quatroLILITH was nervous as hell for her father won’t message her like that if it is not urgent or emergency. Nagmamadaling pinuntahan niya ang address na ibinigay ng kanyang ama. Using her Ducati, she quickly arrived her destination and immediately parked it on the side before entering the building. But before she could enter, there are ten men surrounding the area, wearing suites and stood up formally.“Sino kayo?” She asked when she reached the entrance where one man is like guarding the main entrance.The man looked at her and spoke, “Miss Lilith Cortez?” May paninigurado sa boses nito habang tuwid na tuwid na nakatayo sa harapan niya.The man stood six footer, and she can say that he is not a Filipino. Maybe he is one of her father’s men. What could be the possible reason why her father’s men are here? She wonders.
Veinte-tresLILITH WOKE up late for Nikolaus commanded her to rest longer and she did. Halos sa dalawang araw na nagpapagaling siya ay wala siyang ibang ginawa kundi ang matulog at kumain. Nikolaus didn’t allow her to walk and feed herself. Ito na mismo ang nagpapakain sa kanya and she finds it sweet but weird.It’s weird to have a man feeding you while you can still use your both hands. Hindi naman siya imbaldado para alagaan ng masyado. In those two days, her father keep on calling her through phone but she always ignore or decline it. She’s still not in the mood to talk or have a simple conversation with her father, she’s still mad at him. For taking advantage on Nikolaus.Lilith shook her head to discard those thoughts in her mind and stretched her body. Umupo siya mula sa pagkakahiga at ipinalibot ang paningin sa kabuuan ng silid ni Nikolaus. Yes, she occupies Nikolaus' master bedroom as Ni
VeintedosLILITH WOKE UP when she heard some noises from somewhere near her. She immediately sit up and grunt at the same time when an excruciating pain strike her flank. Mariin niyang ipinikit ang mga mata habang hinihintay na humupa ang sakit sa kanyang tagiliran.She slowly stood up when she felt that the pain on her side lessened. Nagsimula siyang maglakad at sinundan ang ingay na nagmumula sa kung saan. Then, her feet brought her to the living room, where her father and Nikolaus are… arguing!“—No sir! I won’t let you access my private underground, it’s mine at wala sa usapan natin ang manghimasok ka sa pribado kong pag-aari!” Galit na asik ni Nikolaus sa ama niya kaya kaagad niya iton
VeinteunoLILITH was spacing out as she drives her way to her basement. Her mind keeps on remembering what happened in Salvador's mansion. When she saw the shock in Faith's face, she knows that Faith heard their conversation with her father. All she can do is to give her a simple smile and uttered the word 'thank you', before walking away.Guilt coated her heart as she felt the air around suffocating her that she hardly can't breathe properly. Blaming herself won't do anything or change anything, she did it for her brother, to be with him again, to feel what it is to have a family. But in exchange, she hurt someone, someone that's been close to her, someone who made her feel how a love of the siblings is. Faith shows her the real definition of happiness and the love of a sister.Habang nagmamaneho siya papunta sa basement niya ay nakaramdam siya na parang may sumusunod sa kaniya. Using the rear mirror, she glan