Pagbalik ni Brent sa office niya kaagad niyang tinawagan ang Assistant niyang si Ryan Villaver na nakabase sa Singapore. May sarili siyang naipundar na negosyo at ito ang kasalukuyang nagmamanage para sa kanya. Ayon sa kaalaman niya binebenta ni Celso Chan ang mga ari-arian nito, gusto ni Brent na bilhin ito dahil iniisip niyang gamitin ito sa tamang panahon.
Brent and Ryan Villaver Skype Conversation:
Brent: Ryan I got the news that Celso Chan is selling some of his property in Singapore could you check it for me?
Ryan: Okay, Sir Brent, actually it has been a couple of days since rumors about it were circulating around the business world, and he seems really in need of money.
Brent: Oo, ayon sa report na nasagap ng Agent ko, malaki ang pagkakautang niya sa iilang
Rodriguez Mansion…Lagpas hating gabi na ngunit gising pa rin ang diwa ni Shantal. Ayaw siyang dalawin ng antok. Tahimik na ang buong kabahayan ngunit gising pa rin ang diwa niya. Nagtataka siya bakit umalis ang Daddy niya at ang sabi ng Assistant nito nagbabakasyon ito. Ganon naba talaga ka-bored ang buhay ng ama niya. Batid nitong may malubha itong karamdaman ngunit mas pinili nitong magbakasyon ng ilang araw kesa manatili sa bahay nila. Noon lang niya naramdaman ang matinding pangungulila sa mga magulang. She’s already 30 yrs old, had a good life and an heiress of her parents wealth. She had everything in life yet she felt empty inside.She’s destined to marry his number one enemy, Brent Santillian, people around them praised and admired Brent that much. For them, he is perfect husband material, but for her, he is nothing bu
Next day in Singapore ….Brent wakes up late on the following day! It’s been how many days in a row that he hadn’t had a good sleep. A loud ringing of the alarm clock on the top of the bedside table near his bed woke him up. He opened his eyes lazily and reached out, he saw it was already past 9 am. He immediately jumped out of bed and went to the shower room to take a bath.He had a lot of things to be settled in his company in Singapore. His team had worked hard to finish their new digital game. He funded a huge amount for those new ventures trying to maximize the market potential earnings. He had created his own company secretly, the money he started to put it up is from his earnings doing stock market trading, yes he is good at it. Learning new knowledge related to internet activities makes him become a successful businessman lat
A Grand Garden Wedding Held in a Five Star Hotel in the City of Manila. What a wonderful day it was for an outdoor wedding, warm but not terribly so. Sweet strains of classical music drifted through the crowd. Balloons and streamers fluttered around the railing and banisters, a festive mixture of pink, light blue, and white. The smell of fresh-cut flowers filled the air, how perfect and lovely everything was.The music stopped, and all heads turned to face the far end of the walk. The opening to the bridal chorus started to play. Down the aisle she came, Shantal Rodriguez together with his Father holding in his arms. She is so beautiful, she wore a strapless wedding gown with embroidery on her bodice. Rhinestones and pearl beads were sewn on her gown. She also wore a two-tier veil, with a matching crystal headpiece. She held a French rose silk bouquet. Her dad held her left arm and smiled at her as they re
Naunang bumalik ng mansyon si Shantal sakay sa kotse ng Daddy niya dahil nakita niya ang driver nitong si Mang Danny. Si Brent naman at Si Edward ay sabay na umuwi lulan ang kotse niya. Pagdating ng bahay nakita nila si Shantal na nasa terrace na at tapos ng magbihis. Tahimik na bumaba sila ng kotse at inalalayan niya papasok ng sala si Edward.“Dad, I guess you're tired today. I will send you now into your room. I will ask Yaya Santina to bring a glass of milk for you later on.” sabi ni Brent kay Edward habang iginiya niya ito paupo.“Thank you, son! I’m sorry for the cold treatment my daughter showed you. Mahaba pa yung panahon ninyong dalawa at magbabago rin ang pakikitungo niya sa iyo.”“No problem Dad, I understand Shantal very well. She still is not used to it, and maybe lat
Kinabukasan maagang bumangon si Brent sa higaan dahil balak niyang pumunta ng opisina at iligpit ang mga mahahalagang files niya. Dalawang linggo silang mawawala ni Shantal for their honeymoon. Nabasa rin niya ang mensahe ng secret agent niyang si Bert Santos, nag iwan ito ng message sa messenger niya. Sa halip na magkita sila hiningi niya ritong i-send through email ang report nito. Batid niyang may nagmamanman sa bawat galaw niya. Ilang araw na ang nakalipas ng mapansin niyang may bumubuntot na sasakyan sa kanya. Kailangan niyang mag-ingat sa bawat hakbang na gagawin niya dahil mas tuso si Celso Chan.Bumalik siya sa realidad, tinitigan ang maamong mukha ng natutulog na asawa. Ilang ulit na nitong binanggit sa kanya na may girlfriend umano siya. Wala siyang naalalang ka-date na babae sa lahat ng mga special gathering na ina-attend-nan niya mula pa noon. Kahit ang secretary niyang si Mica ay never din niy
Brent driving his car back home, still thinking about the scenario that occurred in the marketing office, their new marketing manager acted differently. She’s kind of weird, trying to seduce him. He encountered several women before showing motive that they like him but he managed to ignore those women. His heart only belongs to Shantal, he has been in love with her for ten years but he doesn't have the courage to tell his feelings directly to her. He knew that his wife doesn’t love him nor have affection towards him. A sudden sadness flooded into his heart. He is madly in love with a woman who never cares if he gets hurt by her way of treating him.They have been having two intimate moments but those are not intentionally happened because of love but it was a part of Shantal’s revenge on him. He finds himself parking his car along the side of the road, holding the steering wheel so
Brent didn’t eat lunch at all, he had no appetite to eat. He was deeply hurt by the way Shantal treated him. He thought she would appreciate the flowers he gave but it turns out she felt bad about it. He suddenly felt alone, looking at the pictures of his parents he missed them so much. Lumapit siya sa table na pinag patungan ng larawan. He picked up their photos, it was taken when he was only 15 yrs old, the day their family moved into Rodriguez mansion.He walked back into his bed, sit down, and looking at the picture he is holding while saying: “Nanay, Tatay na-miss ko na po kayo. Sana nandito kayo sa tabi ko para kahit papano may makakausap po ako. I got married according to Sir Edwards planned but I am not happy at all. My wife doesn’t love me even though I tried hard to make her feel special.” Pigil ang pakiramdam niya na huwag umiyak dahil choice niya ang lahat ng nangyayari.
Sa mga oras na iyon nasa isang pribadong kwarto ng hospital si Edward Rodriguez. Lingid sa kaalaman nila Brent at Shantal ang kasalukuyang kalagayan ng ama. Nilihim nito sa kanila pagkat ramdam na nito ang tindi ng sunud-sunod na atake ng sakit niya. He had terminal cancer yet he almost gave up in life ng matupad ang plano niyang makasal si Shantal. Pakiramdam nito secured na ang nag-iisa niyang anak. Ilang taon na rin siyang namuhay ng malungkot simula ng pumanaw ang asawa niyang si Cecilia.“Sir, sir Edward, gusto niyo po bang tawagin ko si Doctor Cruz?” sabi ng assistant niyang si Allan.“Huwag na, Allan, I can bear the pain. This is the happiest moment of my life seeing my daughter in good hands, despite my current condition I know somehow I will leave this world in peace. Brent will not be going to treat her badly, I trust him in all my b
Karga ni Brent ang natutulog na sanggol at abot tenga ang ngiti niya habang tinititigan ang maamong mukha ng bunso nila.“Baby, I’m your Dad, welcome to our family, sweetheart!” bulong nito sa anak.“Love, ibaba mo na ang anak natin baka magising. Kanina mo pa karga iyan!” Shantal called Brent’s attention.“Okay lang Love, magaan naman sya. And I love to watch her innocent face!” He walked over to Shantal’s bed. “Look, she’s beautiful like you. My princess resembled her mom!” he showed a wonderful smile on his face.“Hindi kaba napapagod? Kanina mo pa karga ang baby natin!”“Of course not! She’s my precious princess!” s
Shantal gives her sweet smile to Ivana. She feels pity for her when she sees her face full of tears. Bakas pa sa mga mata nito ang patak ng luha. Napansin niya rin ang mahigpit na paghawak nito sa mga kamay ni Brielle.Kakarecover lang niya mula sa mahabang oras ng kanyang labor period. Inabot ng halos siyam na oras bago lumabas ang bunso niya. Pagod ang pakiramdam niya ng mga sandaling iyon ngunit masaya ang pakiramdam nilang lahat ng masilayan ang munting anghel nilang si Denise. Her little angel gives more joy and overwhelming happiness for both of them. Hindi niya inakalang masusundan ulit si Brielle dahil wala sa plano niya ang magkaroon agad ng baby mula ng biglaang bumalik si Brent sa buhay nilang mag-ina.Parang kailan lang, halos di pa sila magkasundo ni Brent dahil sa mga pangit na memories nila bilang mag-asawa. Bakas sa mukha ng asawa niya ang labis
2 months laterBrent had just landed at Changi International Airport from his two months travel to Shanghai. He’s been waiting for Ryan at the arrival area. Nakita niyang papalapit na ito sa kanya, kasama nito ang fiancee.“Welcome back to Singapore, Sir Brent!” bati nito sa kanya sabay kuha ng luggage niya.“Sorry if I bothered you guys. Nakakapagod sa biyahe,” he said“Hi, sir Brent, kumusta po kayo?” bati ng fiancee ni Ryan“Hello, Samantha. I’m doing fine! How’s your wedding preparation, guys?” he asked after he got inside the car.“Tapos na po, and I’m excited kasi sa isang linggo na
Kinagabihan, tahimik na nag aabang si Brent sa labas ng opisina ng Rodriguez Group of Companies dahil plano niyang sundan ang sasakyan ni Shantal pauwi ng bahay. He parked his car near the company and stayed inside his car, waiting for Shantal to come out. He still cares about her, yet he chooses not to show up because he had told her that he would no longer bother her again. Nakita niyang sumakay na ito ng kotse at sinundan niya ang pag-uwi nito ng bahay. He saw Brielle at the terrace with Shantal, and he wanted to come back to the house to stay with them, but he dare not break his promise.Tears started to fall down in his handsome face, he missed them so much, and it hurt him a lot seeing his wife and son in a far distance. Halos madaling araw na siya umalis sa harapan ng mansyon. Takot siyang madamay si Shantal at Brielle sa kinakaharap niyang laban. Pagbalik ng condo, nadatnan niyang gising pa si Agen
Brent picked up his luggage and walked towards the door. Hindi alintana ang hapdi ng sugat sa braso niya, dumaan siya sa kwarto ng anak at nadatnan itong mahimbing na natutulog. He walked towards Brielle’s bed and sat down immediately.Tears slipped in his eyes, and he touched Brielle's tiny face. Magkahalong lungkot at pag-alala ang nararamdaman niya ng mga sandaling iyon ngunit kailangan na niyang umalis sa bahay na ito. He & Shantal ended in a tragic way, hindi natupad ang pinangarap niyang bubuo sila ng masayang alaala bago siya umalis sa buhay nito. He planted a soft kiss on Brielle’s face and bid his farewell.“Buddy, Daddy had made the worst decision in life and hurt your Mom. I will no longer be coming back into your life, and this would be the last time I could see you. Thank you fo
Kinabukasan maagang nagising si Brielle at nagtungo sa kwarto nilang mag-asawa. Tulog na tulog pa silang dalawa ng pumasok ito. Mabilis itong lumapit sa kama at lumapit sa pwesto ni Brent.“Daddy, Mommy! Wake up! It’s too late! It’s getting late, why are you still in bed?” boses nito na nangibabaw sa buong kwarto.Mabilis na dumilat ang mata ni Brent at umupo sa kama. “Hmm! My little boy. What time is it?”“Past nine o’clock in the morning, Daddy!” Brielle said cheerfully near his side.“Buddy, come here and lower down your voice, Mommy’s still sleeping,” mabilis siyang bumaba sa kama at kinarga ang anak.“Daddy! Aren’t you going to work
After half an hour Brent decided to head back home. Binilinan niya ang guard sa main entrance na magmasid ng maigi sa paligid. Hindi mawaglit sa isipan ang huling sasakyan na sumunod sa kanya kanina. Nag-aalala siya para kay Shantal at Brielle. Alam niyang tauhan ito ni Celso Chan at pinasusundan siya. Sa susunod na linggo na ang muling pagbubukas ng kaso niya laban dito. Ilang taon na ang nakalipas at hanggang ngayon malaya pa rin itong nakakalakad dahil natigil noon ang pagsampa niya ng kaso laban dito. He promised to send this man to jail no matter how long he will fight against him. Pagpanhik niya ng bahay nakita niyang nag-aabang sa sala si Shantal. Her face looks terrible like a lioness who is in a state of anger.“Where have you been?” she asked him immediately, and her voice sounds pretty bad. In her mind, Brent went to his mistress again.
Rodriguez Group of CompaniesBrent and Shantal are on their way to the company. Tahimik na umupo sa harapang bahagi ng kotse si Shantal ng biglang nagsalita si Brent.“What if the case of Mom’s death a few years ago will reopen? Would you still want the culprit to be jailed?” tanong ni Brent.“What do you mean? Mom’s death was planned? By who?” she asked“Nothing, just forget about it. Let me ask you another question,”“Sure! What is it?”“Are you not wondering why I suddenly disappeared five years ago?” he asks while his eyes are on the road.Matagal nag-
Matapos magligpit sa kwarto ni Brielle bumalik si Shantal sa room niya. Dinampot niya ang Digital Camera na nasa sahig. Ngayon lang niya ito ulit naalala. She sat down in her bed, looking at those photos that were taken a few years ago by Brent during her fashion show in the US. All candid photos of her reminded her younger age. A beautiful young lady who seemed to look so strong but deep inside silently bleeding. She remembered her parents were so busy with their business, giving her all material things in life and allowing her freedom to be enjoyed. Her parents didn't bother to ask her if she's happy and okay.Akala ng mga ito, she enjoyed being an independent child, ngunit may malaking puwang sa puso niya na hindi kayang punan ng pera. Ang atensyon at pagmamahal ng mga ito na napunta lahat kay Brent. She lived a sad life all along. She was so jealous of how they treated Brent right in front of her. Ito