“Love, I want that one,” Sheena cooed, tugging playfully at his arm. Her manicured finger pointed to a dessert that was slightly out of reach, her tone laced with the sweetness of a spoiled child.Inabot ito ni Trojack gamit ang kanyang mahaba at matipunong braso at inilapit sa kanya. Sheena’s face lit up with delight as she immediately took a bite, savoring the dessert with exaggerated enthusiasm. Agad itong kinain ni Sheena nang may kasiyahan, at hindi nakalimutang bigyan si Rosa ng isang mapanuyang sulyap.Rosa barely concealed her disdain, her eyes subtly rolling.Hindi niya maintindihan kung paano nakuha ni Sheena ang atensyon ni Trojack, lalo na’t tila binibigyan nito ng importansya ang lahat ng gusto ng babae, treating her as though she were the most precious thing in the world.Unable to sit through more of their display, Rosa stood up. “Excuse me, I need to use the restroom,” she said, her tone polite yet firm.Sa ilalim ng liwanag ng kandila, nagniningning ang kanyang evenin
She raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised by the question. She turned to face him, her posture relaxed but with a hint of wariness. "Do you know Shan?" tanong niya, may halong pagkamausisa ngunit sinadyang ipinapakita ang hindi gaanong interes."I know him," he replied, his tone indifferent. He looked out over the balcony, though his eyes never strayed far from her.Hindi alam ni Rosa kung ano ang pakialam ni Trojack kay Shan, ngunit hindi niya balak na magpaliwanag. "And?" she asked with an edge of annoyance, taking a casual sip of her wine. "Why should I tell you?"Before he could respond, Rosa turned to walk away, clearly signaling she had no interest in continuing the conversation. Wala siyang dahilan para makialam, lalo na't si Trojack ay kasintahan ni Sheena. But He wasn’t done. He moved swiftly, cutting off her path, his dark eyes fixed on her with an intensity that made her pause."Hindi mo sinagot ang tanong ko," sabi niya, his voice unwavering. "What is your relationship wi
The fury in the man’s eyes was evident, a storm barely contained as he hissed in a low, mocking tone, "Miss Rosa, I really overestimated you."“Trojack, bitawan mo ako, walang-hiya ka!" Galit na tugon ni Rosa, her voice laced with disdain. Her proximity to him sent a chill down her spine; she had never been this close to a man before, except for that absurd night five years ago.And of course, sa nangyari sa kanila nung nakaraang gabi.The faint scent of his cologne wafted to her nose, igniting a mix of revulsion and unease. She turned her head sharply, avoiding his gaze, but it did little to suppress her distaste. Damn it!This is the same man who laid hands on Sheena. No matter how handsome he is, he's disgusting.Pero habang papalapit si Trojack, natigilan ito ng ilang segundo. A subtle fragrance from her teased his senses—a delicate aroma that dragged him back to memories of that night five years ago. Ang kanyang mapupulang labi ay mukhang malambot at kaakit-akit.Realizing the
Sa elevator, naramdaman niyang nag-aapoy pa rin sa galit si Trojack habang tinititigan siya nito."Rosa, tigilan mo na ang pagiging matigas ang ulo. Hindi ka ba puwedeng maging masunurin kahit minsan?" Sinabi niya iyon na may mabigat na tono, sabay dampi ng kanyang suit sa balikat niya nang huminto ang elevator.Sa labas ng elevator, may dalawang lalaki ang nag-uusap kaya hindi naniya tinanggal ang suit sa dibdib niya. Saktong may dumating na taxi at may ibinaba na pasahero, she went inside with his suit while Trojack watched her go.He stood rooted to the spot, his sharp gaze following her as the vehicle disappeared into the traffic, his suit still wrapped snugly around her.Habang nasa biyahe, magulo ang isip ni Rosa. Ang maganda niyang evening gown na nagkakahalaga ng milyon-milyon ay tuluyang nasira.A seven-figure evening gown, ruined! How can I ever going to make up for it?"Damn it!" napamura siya, iniiling ang ulo sa inis.When she returned to the boutique, the store manager
“Rosa,” nanghihinang sambit ng nakikilala niyang boses, “Minolestiya ako rito sa club, please, puntahan mo ako rito sa 808,” humihikbing dagdag ni Sheena.Biglang nag-end ang call at walang alinlangang umalis si Rosa na galing sa kaniyang bahay, iniisip ang kapakanan ng kaibigan na si Sheena Cruz. Damang dama niya ang panginginig ng mga kamao niya lalo na nung narinig niya ang panginginig at panghihina sa boses mula sa phone call.Room 808.Rosa looked at the doorknob, then tumingin sa itaas na may nakalagay na room number 808. Nakakaramdam siya ng kaba, ngunit mas iniisip niya si Sheena, and entered the room without saying any word.As soon as she opened the door, wala siyang nakita kundi kadiliman. Bigla na lang may humablot sa kanyang kamay, and closed the door.“Bitiwan mo ako! S-sino ka?!” Sigaw ni Rosa na hindi napigilang manginig sa takot.Hindi niya makita ang katawan miski ang mukha ng taong may hawak sa kaniya, but she is sure enough na malaking lalaki at delikado ang nasa ha
Lumabas saglit ng kwarto si Rosa ng bigla siyang harangin ni Andrea. “Look who's here. The whore,” nakapamaywang pang sambit nito habang tinitignan siya mula ulo hanggang paa, “umalis ka na rito at huwag na huwag kang magpapakita sa pamilya na ito. You are already disgusting more than what you think!” Mahigpit na kinuyom ni Rosa ang kanyang mga kamao at tinignan ng may galit ang mapangasar na mukha ni Andrea. She wanted to kill her right now and just end hers right after. “You want to hit me? Come on!” Andrea rolled her eyes and muttered, “let's see how strong a whore can be, dali!” Hindi na nakapagpigil si Rosa and her right hand just in the air, and slapped her left cheek. Sa sobrang lakas nito ay umalingawngaw ang tunog at napaluha sa sakit ang kanyang kapatid. “Aray! Did you just hit me?!” She shouted with tears forming in her eyes and hurriedly went downstairs. Saktong nandoon ang mom and dad nila at narinig ang malakas na pagkakasampal. As soon as they saw the red cheek
The room was dimlit, ngunit kitang kita mo ang mukha ng isang lalaki na halos wala kang makitang mali, para bang siya lang ang paborito ng Diyos. His handmade black fitted shirt ang nagiging rason para mas makita ang hulma ng napakaganda niyang katawan. His eyes were just staring at the corner, and anything that he does, even if wala siyang ginagawa, napakapogi pa rin nitong tignan. Biglang narinig niya ang papalapit na yapak papunta sa kwarto niya and a sweet voice from his grandmother ang umalingawngaw sa isip niya. “Just marry Rosa, my dear. I will never accept anyone but her as my granddaughter-in-law. You know me, Trojack. I don't usually likw people especially those who will be part of us.” But, at this point, isang tao lang ang pumapalibot sa isipan ni Trojack, the first and only woman he was possessed while in the dark. Simula ng nangyari ang gabing iyon, hindi na siya nawala sa isipan nito kahit ilang taon na ang nakakalipas. She was the only person who made him crazy de
“Yes! Kung saan pupunta ang mommy ko, I will always follow!” Masayang sigaw ng batang si Brent habang walang tigil sa pagtatalon sa saya. Tuwang tuwa rin namang pinapanood ni Rosa ang anak habang paikot ikot ito habang lumulundag sa harapan niya. All she felt everytime she sees her son was pure happiness and kahit anong problema ang sumusubok sa kaniya, nawawala ito kahit papaano. Ever since he was born almost 4 years ago, he was her main source of motivation and hope. Sobrang cute pa ng batang ito at napakabait, everyone who would meet him would end up loving more because of his personality. People would tell her na tama ang pagpapalaki nito sa kaniya, but deep inside ang nararamdaman niya ay kulang pa rin ang efforts niya lalo na’t walang kinagisnang ibang kadugo o mismong tatay si Brent. It still surprises her that he hasn’t ask about his father, but she knows that it will come any day now. It could be some time that she would least expect it, that’s why nakahanda na siyang sa
Sa elevator, naramdaman niyang nag-aapoy pa rin sa galit si Trojack habang tinititigan siya nito."Rosa, tigilan mo na ang pagiging matigas ang ulo. Hindi ka ba puwedeng maging masunurin kahit minsan?" Sinabi niya iyon na may mabigat na tono, sabay dampi ng kanyang suit sa balikat niya nang huminto ang elevator.Sa labas ng elevator, may dalawang lalaki ang nag-uusap kaya hindi naniya tinanggal ang suit sa dibdib niya. Saktong may dumating na taxi at may ibinaba na pasahero, she went inside with his suit while Trojack watched her go.He stood rooted to the spot, his sharp gaze following her as the vehicle disappeared into the traffic, his suit still wrapped snugly around her.Habang nasa biyahe, magulo ang isip ni Rosa. Ang maganda niyang evening gown na nagkakahalaga ng milyon-milyon ay tuluyang nasira.A seven-figure evening gown, ruined! How can I ever going to make up for it?"Damn it!" napamura siya, iniiling ang ulo sa inis.When she returned to the boutique, the store manager
The fury in the man’s eyes was evident, a storm barely contained as he hissed in a low, mocking tone, "Miss Rosa, I really overestimated you."“Trojack, bitawan mo ako, walang-hiya ka!" Galit na tugon ni Rosa, her voice laced with disdain. Her proximity to him sent a chill down her spine; she had never been this close to a man before, except for that absurd night five years ago.And of course, sa nangyari sa kanila nung nakaraang gabi.The faint scent of his cologne wafted to her nose, igniting a mix of revulsion and unease. She turned her head sharply, avoiding his gaze, but it did little to suppress her distaste. Damn it!This is the same man who laid hands on Sheena. No matter how handsome he is, he's disgusting.Pero habang papalapit si Trojack, natigilan ito ng ilang segundo. A subtle fragrance from her teased his senses—a delicate aroma that dragged him back to memories of that night five years ago. Ang kanyang mapupulang labi ay mukhang malambot at kaakit-akit.Realizing the
She raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised by the question. She turned to face him, her posture relaxed but with a hint of wariness. "Do you know Shan?" tanong niya, may halong pagkamausisa ngunit sinadyang ipinapakita ang hindi gaanong interes."I know him," he replied, his tone indifferent. He looked out over the balcony, though his eyes never strayed far from her.Hindi alam ni Rosa kung ano ang pakialam ni Trojack kay Shan, ngunit hindi niya balak na magpaliwanag. "And?" she asked with an edge of annoyance, taking a casual sip of her wine. "Why should I tell you?"Before he could respond, Rosa turned to walk away, clearly signaling she had no interest in continuing the conversation. Wala siyang dahilan para makialam, lalo na't si Trojack ay kasintahan ni Sheena. But He wasn’t done. He moved swiftly, cutting off her path, his dark eyes fixed on her with an intensity that made her pause."Hindi mo sinagot ang tanong ko," sabi niya, his voice unwavering. "What is your relationship wi
“Love, I want that one,” Sheena cooed, tugging playfully at his arm. Her manicured finger pointed to a dessert that was slightly out of reach, her tone laced with the sweetness of a spoiled child.Inabot ito ni Trojack gamit ang kanyang mahaba at matipunong braso at inilapit sa kanya. Sheena’s face lit up with delight as she immediately took a bite, savoring the dessert with exaggerated enthusiasm. Agad itong kinain ni Sheena nang may kasiyahan, at hindi nakalimutang bigyan si Rosa ng isang mapanuyang sulyap.Rosa barely concealed her disdain, her eyes subtly rolling.Hindi niya maintindihan kung paano nakuha ni Sheena ang atensyon ni Trojack, lalo na’t tila binibigyan nito ng importansya ang lahat ng gusto ng babae, treating her as though she were the most precious thing in the world.Unable to sit through more of their display, Rosa stood up. “Excuse me, I need to use the restroom,” she said, her tone polite yet firm.Sa ilalim ng liwanag ng kandila, nagniningning ang kanyang evenin
The top jewelry exhibition was held in an exclusive private exhibition hall, renowned for its impeccable security and opulence. The surrounding streets were cordoned off, with security guards stationed strategically and patrolling the area to ensure the utmost safety of the elite guests. Lalo pang pinaigting ang inspeksyon sa mga bisita.Rosa clutched her pearl handbag as she passed through the security checkpoint. The meticulous inspection left her slightly on edge, but when she was finally cleared, she breathed a quiet sigh of relief. Isang concierge ang nagbigay sa kanya ng marangal na pagtanggap at maingat siyang inihatid papasok sa exhibition hall.Pagpasok niya, tumambad ang napakagarang bulwagan na puno ng mga hilera ng glass display cabinets, each destined to hold some of the world’s most exquisite jewelry. The event had not yet officially begun, and the guests were invited to a high-end buffet in the adjoining restaurant.Inayos ang kanilang mga upuan, at ang upuan ni Rosa ay
Sheena picked up her phone and dialed Trojack's number. She fidgeted slightly, a mix of excitement and anticipation lighting up her expression.“Hello?” His deep, steady voice came through. “Is it still painful?”A flicker of annoyance crossed her face, but she quickly masked it with a sweet tone.“Trojack, my love, gusto kong pumunta sa isang jewelry exhibition. Pwede mo ba akong samahan doon?” malambing at nagmamakaawang tanong nito.There was a pause on the other end. “What jewelry exhibition?”“Ipapadala ko sa'yo ang video,” sagot ni Sheena, mabilis na binaba ang tawag, saka ipinadala ang video. Not long after, her phone buzzed with a concise response.From Trojack:“Okay, I’ll take you there.”Her lips curved into a wide smile, but the movement tugged at her swollen face. A sharp pain shot through her, and she hissed in discomfort.Napahiyaw siya ng bahagya sa sakit at agad na napamura, “Rosa, bruha ka talaga! Aren’t you supposed to be some big-shot jewelry designer? Yet you can’
HIndi makakalimutan ni Trojack ang mga sinabi ni Rosa bago pa ito umalis ng opisina niya.Lumingon si Rosa, sinulyapan ang lalaking nakatayo habang nakapatong ang mga kamay sa mesa, at mahinahong pinaalalahanan, "She isn’t as kind as she looks," she said coldly, her voice carrying a hint of mockery. "You’d better be careful not to be tricked by her."His eyes narrowed, his expression unyielding. "Ironic. The one who hit someone today was you," makitid ang mga matang sabi ni Trojack.Gusto talaga ni Rosa na hindi lang saktan kundi tuluyang tapusin si Sheena, pero tamad na siyang magpaliwanag pa. She resisted the urge to roll her eyes. No one will ever believe her tulad ng nakaraan, mismong ama niya pa nga ang mas pinili siyang palayasin sa kanila, and no one was there by her side.Kung ang lalaking ito ay napakabulag para gawing sentro ng buhay niya si Sheena, ano pa nga bang masasabi niya?Not only did I want to hit her—I wanted to throttle her.Nang makabalik si Rosa sa opisina nang
"Be good and listen," Trojack said softly, stroking Sheena’s head.Hindi niya makakalimutan ang mga sinabi ni Trojack sa kaniya habang naglalakad palabas ng company.Her heart leaped at his gentle gesture. In that moment, she felt as though she had captured all the affection he had to offer. The warmth in his voice and the protective touch made her feel comforted, validated, and undeniably triumphant habang si kay Rosa, labis ang kanyang natatanggap. Ngunit sa sobrang takot niya na baka parusahan siya ng kanyang kasakiman, tumigil na siya sa paggagawa ng gulo.Could her greed lead to punishment? She suppressed the thought quickly, resolving to maintain her composure. No more provocations, at least for now. Wala naman siyang taglay na pambihirang kagandahan. Ang tanging paraan upang makuha niya ang pabor ni Trojack Yddro ay sa pamamagitan ng kanyang personalidad.That had always worked for her, and it would keep working. After all, Rosa would soon be out of the picture."She’ll be fi
"Get out! I don’t want to see you again!" Rosa’s voice was icy, her finger pointing resolutely toward the door. Sheena sneered, leaning lazily against the armrest of the sofa. "Ano? Hindi ba sapat ang lakas ng lalaki mo? Or are you disappointed in the... service?" Her mocking smile deepened. "Rosa, you’d better watch your tone with me. Otherwise, I’ll let the entire company know about your little secret. Tingnan natin kung paano ka mabubuhay sa trabahong ito." It only made her more angrier deep inside, wala siyang karapata para sirain na naman siya. She did it once, but never twice. She was the reason why her life sucked, and kung paano niya kinaya ang trauma ng magisa. Her expression didn’t waver, but her hand moved instinctively to the phone. Mariing pinindot ni Rosa ang telepono sa opisina at tinawagan si Vrest. Pressing the internal line, she spoke in a calm but firm tone. "Vrest, come to my office." Agad na dumating si Vrest, pawisan at nagmamadali. Itinuro ni Rosa si Sheena