Chapter 33Makalipas ang ilang sandali ay tapos na siya magpalit ng kaniyang damit. Maayos niyang itinupi ang kaninang suot na pencil cut skirt at button up long sleeve at ipinatong sa isang bakanteng lamesa.Monica looked at her reflection in the full-body mirror. She was wearing a huge and long white t-shirt that reached halfway of her thighs and the black boxer shorts she was wearing were also loose.Gusto niya matawa sa itsura niya ngayon dahil nagmukha siyang batang maliit dahil sa malalaking sukat na suot.Monica roamed her eyes inside the walk-in closet. His belongings are completely organized. From coats, long sleeves, black pants slacks, neckties and black office shoes. It’s all organized in the large modern clear glass walk-in closet furniture. On the other side of the closet, his casual clothes can be seen inside. She was impressed the way how organized his stuff.She heard a soft knock from outside the room. "Sweetkiss aren't you done yet?" Jack's deep voice. seems he bore
Chapter 34Napaigtad si Monica nang makarinig ng isang tikhim. She looked at her back and noticed her mother with a hidden smile on her lips and gladness written her eyes."Mukhang maganda ang araw ng dalagang anak ko ah." Her mother smiled while teasing her.Monica sweetly smiled. "Gusto ko kayo ipagluto ng tanghalian Mama. Nakakamiss kasi ang dati na palagi tayo sabay sa tanghalian." She replied while mixing the radish vegetables with the dish she was cooking.Kasalukuyan siya nagluluto ng pananghalian nila mag-anak. Araw ng linggo at walang pasok si Monica sa opisina at ngayon ay ang pamilya niya naman ang kaniyang pinagluluto ng pananghalian.It's been a month since her relationship with Jack became official. Noong araw na pumunta siya mismo sa mansion ng lalake ay masasabi niyang iyon na siguro ang pinakamagandang araw na nangyari sa buong buhay niya.Paulit ulit bumabalik sa kaniyang isipan ang gabing inalayan siya nito ng kanta. Dalawang kanta pa ang inalay ni Jack para sa kani
Chapter 35Jack was suddenly stunned to open the front double door of his parents' mansion. He was now in the ancestral house of Ricafort residents in an exclusive and well-known subdivision in Parañaque.He came here to visit his parents, but he thought this was not the right time for him to visit. From outside the mansion he could hear the yelling of his parents.Jack sighed and continued to open the front door. He saw his mom sitting on a couch crying endlessly. On the other side of the spacious living room, he saw his dad standing straight while his face was gloomy and there was an anger in his eyes.This scenario isn't new to him. When he was still in high school this is how he always sees to his parents whenever he came home from school.Shouts, broken things, fights and the most horrible thing was Jack often heard from his Mom that his father was "allegedly killed" their eldest child. They didn’t know that he often listened whenever they fight.When he was a young age, he frequ
Chapter 36Jack was busy choosing a kind of formal suits from the walk-in closet. He’s looking for something better and more suitable for him. Damn! I need to be the most handsome man in Monica's eyes. He mumbled to himself.Jack grinned when he remembered his surprise visit to her last night. Hindi pa niya sana gusto umuwi ngunit pinagtulakan na siya ng girlfriend paalis. She was worried that her father might wake up and they might get caught up in a nasty situation as if they were an aggressive teenager making out in a car.He kissed Monica consistently and Jack takes too much control over himself so that he didn't outstrip his fucking limits. Damn! He's just a man, with needs. He knew Monica was not yet ready for that "thing" and he would wait for her when she would be ready and willingly.He really loves her that's why he is willing to wait. He respects Monica and he respects their relationship. He wouldn’t want to scare nor force her. Kung noon ang tingin niya sa mga babae ay par
Chapter 37Panay ang silip ni Monica sa labas ng pinto at hindi niya mapigilan ang humagikhik sa tuwing nakikita niya si Jack na masama ang tabas ng mukha habang sumasandok ng kanin mula sa malaking kaldero.They are now at the foundation that she and Sena used to go to be a volunteer when they were still studying at university. SAVING ANGELS ay tahanan ng mga batang ulila at mga batang sinagip mula sa biktima ng karahasan, abuso at ang pinakamasaklap ay biktima ng rape. Kadalasan sa mga batang narito ay wala ng mauuwian at mga palaboy-laboy na lang sa lansangan o hindi na kayang buhayin ng sariling magulang at basta na lang iniwan sa kung saan-saan.Kahapon ng umaga ay tumawag siya kay Mother Cecelia upang kumustahin ito at alamin ang kalagayan ng mga batang inaalagaan ng foundation.Monica found out that there was an event to be held today, the birthday celebration of one of the children living in the foundation."M-a m-ma k-ko!" Napalingon siya sa kaniyang hita nang may maliit na b
Chapter 38The four of them sat quietly in the spacious living room. Kasalukuyang magkatabi sa isang sofa sina Monica at Jack samantala sa katapat nilang sofa ay magkatabi naman sina Jonas at Sena. There was only a small center table between the four of them.Hindi mapakali si Monica sa kinauupuan dahil sa tensiyong namumuo sa pagitan ng dalawang lalake. Tila ba mga bulkan na nag-aalburuto at nagbabadyang sumabog anumang oras.She glanced at the man next to her his arms crossed against his chest as he leaned back in his seat and had a sharp eye staring at the person in front of him.Tumikhim si Jonas at nagpapalit-palit ang tingin sa kanilang dalawa ni Sena. "Senalyn, I don't remember you mentioning to me that Monica had a boyfriend." His jaw and teeth were gritted tightly. Then he turned to Jack again. "And the worst is, she just settles with a rude man.""I believe they have no responsibility to report to you everything they do. Most especially in my girlfriend's personal life. So y
Chapter 39Hapon na nang makabalik si Monica sa opisina mula sa mga meeting na kaniyang pinuntahan. Pagtapak ng kaniyang mga paa sa lobby ng hotel ay ramdam niyang may kakaiba. There was something strange in the way they stared. Anong mayroon? Bakit ganiyan ang mga tingin nila? Hindi siya komportable ngunit hindi niya pinahalata nagpatuloy pa rin siya sa paglakad.Nag-aabang siya sa tapat ng employees elevator nang maramdamang nag-vibrate ang cellphone niyang hawak. Sinilip niya ang screen niyon at nakitang may text message mula kay Jack.Kapreng Manyakis: "Damn! I miss you already sweetkiss."Wala sa sariling natawa siya dahil sa message ng lalake. Mahigit isang linggo pa lang ang lumipas nang sumama si Monica sa paghatid sa kaniyang boyfriend papunta sa airport. Kinakailangan dumalo ng lalake sa launched ng business partner at kaibigan nitong nasa bansang France.Opportunity na rin iyon ng binata upang mabisita at kumustahin ang hotel nitong nakabase sa nasabing bansa. Sa loob ng m
Chapter 40Naiilang si Monica habang nakaupo sa dining chair at halos hindi niya magalaw ang pagkain na nakahain sa kaniyang harapan. Lumingon siya sa binatang katabi at napansin niyang maganang kumakain ito ng hapunan.Muli siyang sumulyap kay Mrs. Ricafort sa pangatlong pagkakataon. Tahimik itong kumakain at pasimpleng nagmamasid sa kaniyang kilos. Naiilang siya tuwing tinititigan siya ng ginang at panandalian na matutulala.Nang dumating ang mommy ni Jack ay pinagpawisan siya ng malapot at pakiramdam niya lalabas sa dibdib niya ang puso niyang nanginginig sa kaba.Pinakilala siya ni Jack bilang Girlfriend at malugod siyang tinanggap ng ina nito. Mrs. Queen Eloisa Ricafort was kind and a gentle woman but for some inexplicable reason Monica felt as if the lady already knew her.Base sa mga tingin at kakaibang titig ng ginang tila ba'y matagal na siyang kakilala. Humugot ng malalim na hininga si Monica at pinilit iwinaksi ang nararamdaman."Finally, I've met you personally Monica." Mrs
Chapter 56"Damn it!" Jack growled angrily. "I'll kill whoever it is!"Napangiwi si Monica sa malulutong at gigil na sunod-sunod na murang pinakawalan ni Jack. Marahas itong bumangon mula sa ibabaw niya at padabog na bumaba sa kama.Mabibigat ang hakbang na lumapit ito sa pinto ng silid. Namilog ang mga mata ni Monica. "J-jack! P-put your shirt on!" Tarantang pukaw niya sa lalake pero tila bingi ito at patuloy lang sa paglapit sa pinto.Biglang tinubuan ng hiya si Monica at dali-daling nagtalukbong ng kumot. Sigurado siyang si Sena ang kumakatok. Nakakahiyang makita siya nitong hubad at may lalakeng kasama sa loob ng silid."What?!" Bulyaw ni Jack sa taong kumakatok."Wow ha?! Ikaw pa galit Mr. President? Mawalang-galang na ho. May importanteng gamit lang akong kukunin sa sariling kuwarto namin. Okay lang po ba kamahalan?" Sarkastikong tanong ng matalik niyang kaibigan.Napaigtad si Monica nang malakas na bumagsak ang pinto ng kanilang silid. Nasa loob pa rin siya ng makapal na blanke
Chapter 55Monica was caught off guard by what he did. Time seemed to stop moving when she felt his lips moving against hers. His kiss was forceful, angry yet hot, demanding, and passionate."D-don't do this to me again, Monica. Y-you're killing me don't you know that?" He said panting between his intense kisses."J-jack." Bahagya siya nitong inilayo at tinitigan sa mga mata. Masuyo pa rin nitong hawak ang magkabilang pisngi niya. Her heart skipped when she met his worried and misty eyes."Almost three hours na kayong nawawala Monica. Kanina pa namin kayo hinahanap. Naghiwalay ang buong rescue team para madali kayong mahanap." Seryosong wika ni James.Namilog ang mga mata niya at sumulyap kay James. Naroon din sina Trojan at Zion. Napansin niyang mga pawisan ito at bahagyang hinihingal.Almost three hours na pala silang nawala. Hindi niya akalain na ganoon sila katagal humiwalay sa grupo."K-kasalanan ko lahat nang ito. Hindi ko dapat isinama. . ."Mabilis na lumapit si Monica sa mata
Chapter 54Kanina pa tulala sa kisame si Monica habang nakahiga sa kama. Ilang oras na ang lumipas mula nang mangyari ang insidente sa pagitan nina Jack at Jonas sa tabi ng dagat. Yet Jack's image remained on her mind. From his pleading blue-green eyes and to his decisive acts.Muling nag-init ang gilid ng mga mata ni Monica. Halos namumugto na rin ang mga iyon dahil sa walang tigil na pag-iyak. Matapos niyang magkulong sa loob ng banyo ay dumeretso siya sa sariling kama at humiga. Somehow, she was thankful because she felt better after she cried so hard.Hindi na rin niya nadatnan ang matalik na kaibigan sa loob ng kuwarto. Sa palagay niya ay lumabas ito upang bigyan siya ng oras na mapag-isa.She closed her eyes tightly as she remembered those words Jack had said to her. Monica didn't think she would hear it all from him. Anong pumasok sa isip ng lalaking iyon? Bakit nagmamakaawa itong bigyan niya ng pagkakataon? Na nagsisisi na raw ito sa lahat nang nagawa?Monica shook her head an
Chapter 53Damn it! Fuck! He wanted to scream. He was still not satisfied. Not yet! He wanted to smash everything he sees around him. He wants to shout out all his fucking frustrations and disappointments.Jack shut his eyes firmly when he remembered how Monica cried so hard in front of him. Shit! What have I done? Suddenly guilt filled him.Dumilat siya at masamang tingin ang ipinukol niya kay Trojan nang hagisan siya nito ng ice bag pack. "What? Do you expect me to put that thing on your wounded fucking face?" Trojan devilishly smirked, "no fucking way dude."Jack heard a light chuckle from his friends."You look like shit, Jack." His cousin James said. He was sitting quietly on the couch and holding a magazine in one hand.On the other side, Zion is quietly strumming a guitar."Yeah, I feel like shit too. Thank you my dear cousin for pointing out." Dinampot ni Jack ang ice bag at inilapat sa panga. Ngumiwi siya nang makaramdam ng kirot. Tangina! Sa susunod babalian ko nang buto si J
Chapter 52Nakakabinging tilian at hiyawan mula sa kababaihan ang pumuno sa bawat sulok ng bar dahil sa pag-awit ng binata. Jack's presence easily filled the whole place. All eyes are on him, on his manly face. His brown hair is messy but he still looks undeniably gorgeous. Ang lakas din ng dating nito sa suot na plain white hoodie and black ripped knee jeans, pinaresan pa ng black and white sole sneakers. Tila bumata ito ng ilang taon kumpara sa tunay na edad.Patuloy sa pag-awit ang dating kasintahan at hindi alintana ang ingay sa paligid. Nakatitig ang mga mata nito sa kaniya at kasabay ng awitin ay ang kakaibang emosyon na ipinapakita ni Jack. Nothing was changed. The way he looked at her was still making her knees tremble. Sunod-sunod na luha ang umagos sa kaniyang pisngi. Tulad din ni Jack ay wala na rin pakialam sa paligid si Monica.Hindi niya alam kung ano ang dapat niyang isipin. Bakit narito ang dating kasintahan? Nagkataon lang ba na nasa iisang lugar sila ngayon?Bahagyan
Chapter 51Nagising mula sa mahimbing na tulog si Monica dahil sa mga boses na tila nagbubulungan at kinikilig. Napalingon siya sa double sliding glass door nang marinig ang impit na tili ng best friend. "Ang guwapo niya Cassie! Natagpuan ko na yata ang aking "The One".Tumawa naman si Cassie at sumang-ayon sa sinabi ni Sena. Sinong sinisilip ng mga ito? Bakit kilig na kilig ang dalawang babae? Naniningkit ang mga matang bumangon siya mula sa kama at umupo."Baka magkaroon kayo ng kuliti niyan dahil sa kakasilip niyo." Pagkuha niya ng atensiyon sa dalawa. Bahagya pang namamalat ang boses ni Monica."Ay kuliti!" Gulat na bulalas ng best friend niya. "Bakit ka naman nanggugulat diyan bes?"Umangat naman ang isang kilay niya. "Kanina ko pa kayo pinapanood. Daig niyo pa chismosa sa ginagawa niyo."Humagikgik si Cassie at tumabi sa kaniya. "Good morning Ma'am Monica! Ito kasi si Miss Sena ginising ako. May AFAM daw sa kabilang kuwarto.""Bes! Hindi lang basta AFAM! Mala-hollywood actor na
Chapter 50Kasalukuyang nakatayo sina Monica at ang iba pang mga empleyado sa tapat ng restaurant habang naghihintay sa iba pa nilang mga kasamahan. The employees of Avilla's Food Island couldn't contain their excitement. Even she was feeling excited too.Ngayon kasi ang araw ng team building ng kompanya at ang bayan ng Batulao sa Nasugbu Batangas ang kanilang dadayuhin."Five minutes before we leave," Jonas informed while looking at his wristwatch. "How many employees do we have to wait?" Tanong nito sa lalakeng assistant na si Roniel."Sir, we are only waiting for three more. I have also talked to them via phone calls. They said they were close to the meeting point."Tumango si Jonas sa kausap at lumingon sa kaniya. "Wala ka na ba nakalimutan Nics? Puwede pa natin daanan sa bahay niyo. May oras pa tayo."Monica shook her head and smiled sweetly. "I'm fine Jonas. Thank you.""Ikaw babae? Wala ka na ba nakalimutang bilhin?" Tanong naman nito sa kababatang si Sena."Okay na okay na ako
Chapter 49Mataas na ang sikat ng araw ngunit wala pa rin balak bumangon si Monica mula sa kaniyang kama. Bahagya niya rin nararamdaman ang init nagmumula sa bintana ng kaniyang silid.Araw ng linggo at wala siyang pasok sa restaurant kaya ang balak niya ay magkulong ng buong araw sa sariling kuwarto.Mapait siyang ngumiti nang maalala ang tagpong nasaksihan at paulit-ulit na pumapasok sa isip niya. "Ah nakakainis! Bakit ba hindi 'yon matanggal sa isip ko?!" Sikmat ni Monica sa sarili at marahas na nagtalukbong ng kumot.Kapreng manyakis talaga ang lalakeng iyon! Bakit kasi sa couch naglalampungan ang dalawa?! Bakit hindi hinila ng mga ito ang isa't isa papunta sa loob ng private room ng office at doon maglingkisan? Ugh! Lihim na pagmamaktol niya sa sarili.Eh kasi naman silip ka nang silip! Kasalanan mo 'yan Monica! Lalo siya nainis dahil sa tudyo ng kabilang utak niya. "Masama bang sumilip sa opisina ni Jack?! At isa pa curious lang naman ako no'n kaya ako sumilip!" Bulalas naman ni
Chapter 48Abala si Monica sa harap ng computer at sa pag-encode ng payroll data ng mga empleyado sa pinagtatrabahuan niyang restaurant. Halos isang buwan na siyang nagtatrabaho bilang General Manager sa Avilla's food Island.Ang pinakabagong restaurant na ipinatayo mismo ni Jonas sa Fort Bonifacio Global city Taguig. Unang tapak pa lamang ng mga paa ni Monica sa loob ng restaurant ay kakaibang excitement na ang kaniyang naramdaman.The ambiance in her new workplace was very nice. From the outside and to the inside were greatly engaged in the eyes of the guests.Avilla's food Island is a modern classic European restaurant. The restaurant has earthy vibes and an inviting atmosphere as always. It was a ceiling glass, a beautiful retractable glass roof sitting atop the city of a skyline in Fort. The interior design adds a glamorous vibe to the botanical theme with woods bar, rattan accents, and kinds of stuff. And what's great about Jonas' restaurant is that each guest will have a custom