Marahang tinulak ni Belle ang pinto ng kuwarto nila ni Lillie sa private villa. Maingat siyang pumasok doon at nang muli niyang maisara ang pinto, pumikit siya at nanghihinang sumandal sa dahon niyon. Katatapos lang nilang maghapunan. Kaalis lang din ni Zyrone.Zyrone overstayed. At kung paano niya nairaos ang ilang oras na kasama ito sa iisang lugar, hindi niya alam. Marahil dahil ang iniisip niya, naroon ito upang pagbigyan ang anak niya.She had not seen her daughter that happy talking and playing with someone. Not even to Willa, Eliseo or even her. Lillie beamed at Zyrone like it's the most natural thing to do. And to be honest, she's actually conflicted on what or how to feel about it.Sa totoo lang, gusto niya na nakakakilala at nakakasalamuha ang anak niya ng ibang tao maliban sa kanila. Lillie has been practically hidden from the public eye ever since she was born. Not that she intended to. Subalit dahil sa magulong mundo na ginagalawan niya, she wanted to protect her daught
Napakurap si Belle. Ni hindi man lang niya narinig ang paglapit ni Zyrone “K-kanina ka pa?” tanong niya rito.He smiled and walked closer. “I was at the bar. I came as soon as I saw you and Lillie sitting here,” anito, tumingin sa langit bago tahimik na umupo sa tabi nilang mag-ina.She would’ve ran but… sa posisyon nilang mag-ina, it’s nearly impossible. Maya-maya pa, muli itong bumaling sa kanya.“Your daughter is adorable. Thank you for allowing me to… to know her.”Tumango-tango siya at muling itinuon ang mga mata sa langit. They fell silent for a while. She was contemplating on leaving but she seemed stuck there—awaiting for something she doesn’t even know.Maya-maya pa, nagsalita si Zyrone. “Hi, Theodore Wyatt II. Can I call you Theo too? I am… your… your D-Daddy. I’m sorry that we haven’t met. I’m sorry that… I didn’t know about you. There are things that I’d always regret. But… I-I love you, son. Always.”Her heart instantly felt heavy. She drowned in the pain of losing thei
“Halos isang taon nang wala si Nanay, Ms. Belle. Mula kasi nang madulas siya sa daan, anim na buwan matapos niya kayong makakilala ni Sir Zyrone, nahirapan na siyang magkikilos dito. Doon nag-umpisa ang tuluyang paghina ng katawan niya. Kaya salitan kaming lahat dito sa pag-aalaga sa kanya. Alam mo po, noong huling gabi niya, maaga pa siyang natulog no'n e. Nagbilin pa na gusto niya ng dinengdeng na ulam kinabukasan. Kaya lang, hindi na siya nagising. Siguro nami-miss na niya talaga ang Tatay kaya gano’n,” kuwento ni Tasing ang bunsong anak ni Lila Mati. Asawa nito si Manolo, ang lalaking mangingisda na unang sumalubong sa kanya kanina. Anak din nito ang dalagita na pinagtanungan niya kanina, si Minette.She heaved a sigh as she flipped the pages of the album Tasing handed to her when they first entered that familiar bungalow of Lila Mati. Hindi niya napigilan ang maiyak nang makita ang mga pictures ng matanda at ng pamilya nito. Kung ang pagbabasehan niya ay ang wheelchair kung saan
“Here. You can change with this,” ani Zyrone kay Belle, habang inaabot sa kanya ang isang pares ng t-shirt at short. She dreadfully looked at the clothes before lifting her eyes to him. “Don’t worry, mabango ‘yan. Ako ang naglaba,” sabi pa nito, ngumisi. She rolled her eyes and cursed at herself, the rain and just about everything with her situation. It was past 8 in the evening and the heavy rains just won’t stop! Reminding her again that she really was, yet again, stuck there with Zyrone. Kanina, matapos niyang maubos ang kape na isinilbi nito sa kanya, nagpatulong na siya rito para makontak niya ang resort. It seemed the rain was jamming with her mobile phone’s signal that’s why her calls won’t go through. And she knew she needed to at least notify any of her companions that she was fine and that she was with Zyrone. Thankfully, mayroong satellite phone si Zyrone. He said that the resort manager also owns one of their back-up communication line. And finally after hours of trying
It didn’t take long before Belle fully surrendered to Zyrone’s will. She had longed for his kiss and touch despite of everything that happened between them. And she knew her struggles for the past weeks and months since they’ve met again were rooted to the fact that her heart and body still wanted every damn inch of him even though her mind dictates that he’s already just a small part of his past and is now forbidden. But now that he’s with her, alone in that small house while the storm outside rages, a sense of homecoming has enveloped her-- and she promised herself to never hold back. Never.Because all reasons be damned, she wanted this. Call her weak and stupid, but she had always wanted this. She wanted his kiss, his touch, and everything he has to offer tonight. She wanted his fire and she’s willing to get burned. She tired of all the pretense. At kung paano na ang bukas, bahala na. Ang importante, ngayong gabi kapiling niya si Zyrone. At walang nakaraan o hinaharap ang makakap
Tulala si Belle habang pinagmamasdan si Lillie na nakahiga pa rin sa hospital bed. She was seating by the hospital bed while holding her baby's free hand. Lillie has been transferred to a private room just about an hour ago-- a few minutes after the blood transfusion was finished. At mula noon, hindi na niya nakita pa si Zyrone. Kung saan ito nagpunta, hindi niya alam. But one thing is sure, she's the least person he would want to see now.Why wouldn't he? She lied. She lied to him many times. Nit just him but to everyone. And by the way he looked at her before he left the ER to go to wherever, she just knew how terribly hurt he was by her actions.Pero nauna itong nanakit sa kanya. Nauna itong nang-iwan. Masisisi ba niya ang sarili niya na paglihiman ito? They say hurt blinds you and make you do stupid things.Was lying to him really stupid? Wasn't that just a part of her instinct to protect herself and Lillie?Lillie.She tearfully looked at her daughter who was still unconscious. T
Belle waited patiently outside the hospital suite where her daughter was in. Nang pumasok si Eliseo at Leon sa loob ng suite, hindi siya sumunod. Hindi pa siya handang sumagot sa mga tanong ni Miranda o nino man. At lalong hindi pa siya handang harapin muli ang galit ni Zyrone.She just wants to keep a level head for now because Lillie is yet to wake up. Alam niya, kakailanganin siya ni Lillie kapag nagising ito. And she cannot do that if she’s too emotional.She was listening to hushed voices inside. She knew, Eliseo was having a quiet conversation with Zyrone and Miranda. And now more than ever, she glad that she has Eliseo by her side.Sa mabibilis na salita ay naikuwento na niya ang nangyari sa lolo niya. She knew she had to come clean. And so she told her grandfather everything. At ni minsan hindi niya kinakitaan ng panghuhusga para sa kanya ang mga mata ng lolo niya. He just hugged her tighter and soothe her the with comforting warmth like any parent would offer.And now there
“Who’s crazy enough to remarry her ex-husband with only two weeks to prepare the wedding?” reklamo ni Lee Ann habang sinisipat ni Belle ang sarili niya sa harap ng salamin.She just chuckled and gave her bestfriend a fake eye roll while the pregnant lady sat on the settee inside the private fitting room they were in.Naroon sila ng kaibigan sa shop ni Camilla Saavedra, ang designer ng bridal gown niya. Yes, she’s having the final fitting of her gown today bago niya iyon ipadeliver sa penthouse niya mamaya, just in time for her wedding tomorrow with Zyrone.And another yes, she’s marrying Zyrone again, tomorrow.That accident Lillie had two weeks ago, turned out to be major blessing in disguise. She and Zyrone had resolved a lot of things after the accident. Nagkapatawaran sila at sabay silang nangako na kalilimutan na nila ang nakaraan at tuluyan na nilang bubuuin ang kanilang pamilya para kay Lillie.The decision has freed her of her many burdens. Burdens she had carried for many yea