Ang walang tigil na dagundong ng kulog ay gumagala sa kalangitan habang ang kidlat ay tumama sa lupa at parang hahatiin na ito ang mundo sa dalawa. Ang kalangitan sa itaas ay puno ng stratus gray clouds habang nagbabantang bubuhos ang ulan. Habang handang alisin ni Inang Kalikasan ang kanyang galit, maririnig sa buong sulok ang masasakit na sigaw ni Reigna.
Tumama ang malakas na sampal sa mukha niya, bumagsak ang katawan niya sa malamig na sahig dahil sa epekto ng malakas na sampal nito. Isang masakit na pagngiwi ang kumawala sa kanyang bibig habang patuloy na bumabagsak ang dugo mula sa kanyang bibig.
"Ahh please stop, don't do this to me," pakiusap ni Reigna sa asawa habang gumagapang, inabut niya ang paa ni Lucas habang lumuluha. She was trying to cool the atmosphere between them pero mas lalo lang nagalit si Lucas sa tuwing naririnig niya ang mga hikbi ni Reigna. "Tumigil ka sa pag-iyak, kung hindi lang sa mana hindi kita pakakasalan." Sumirit siya nang bakas sa boses niya ang pagkasuklam. "Please Lucas, hindi na kita iistorbohin." Pagmamakaawa niya kasama ang nanginginig niyang boses.
Hinawakan ni Lucas ang kamay niya at kinaladkad siya patungo sa kwarto habang marahas itong itinulak sa kama. "Gusto mo ito tama?" Itinaas niya ang kamay nito sa kama at hinigpitan ang pagkakahawak, mahigpit itong hinawakan habang nakapatong ito sa kanya. Ang galit ay nakaplaster sa kanyang asul na karagatan na mga mata.
"Let me go, Lucas, wag mong gawin sa akin to. Promise next time hindi na mauulit." She yelled and tried to push him to run away from his grip pero masyado siyang malakas.
Hindi niya pinakinggan ang mga pakiusap nito ngunit sa halip, inatake niya ang leeg nito at marahas na s******p. "Huwag please!!!" Nagmamakaawa siya pero hindi niya ito pinansin at nagpatuloy sa ginagawa.
"You want me tonight then I'll give you this, this would be our honeymoon, wag kang maingay!" Mariin niyang sabi. Kinagat ni Reigna ang ibabang labi upang hindi makagawa ng ingay. Wala siyang nagawa kundi sundin ang gusto nito.
Sa unang pagkakataon sa kanyang buhay, ang kanyang kadalisayan ay walang awa niyang sinira. Nagalit siya sa kanya dahil lang sa isang pagkakamaling iyon nang mahuli niyang nakikipagtalik siya sa ibang babae. Pagkaalis ng dalaga ay pumunta agad si Lucas sa kinaroroonan ni Reigna para parusahan ito.
Matapos makuha ni Lucas ang kanyang kasiyahan sa katawan ay tumayo siya. "Huwag na huwag mong subukang sabihin sa mga magulang ko kung ano ginawa ko sa iyo. Kung sasabihin mo ito sa kanila, kailangan mong harapin kung anoan ang maging kaparusahan mo." Sabi niya habang papalabas ng pinto.
Ang tanging nagawa niya ay umiyak. Hindi niya ito naranasan sa buong buhay niya na kasama ang kanyang mga magulang. Si Lucas lang ang may lakas ng loob na saktan siya emotionally and physically. Hindi niya inaasahan na ito pala ang totoong Lucas sa likod ng matatamis nitong mga ngiti. Akala niya mabait si Lucas kaya gusto niya ito simula bata pa sila pero nagkamali siya sa pagpili ng lalaking papakasalan niya.
"I shouldn't call myself lucky to marry a person who has no feelings for me. May mahal siyang iba at hindi ako iyon." Bulong niya habang umiiyak. "Pero hindi ako susuko. I will make you fall in love with me if that happens I will be the happiest woman alive."
Nakahiga pa rin siya sa kanyang kama na walang sulyap ng pag-asa. Pinunasan niya ang mga luha niya saka tumayo at tumungo sa salamin. Napatingin siya sa repleksyon niya. Pulang pula na ang bibig niya at isa na naman itong peklat. Labis na sakit ang naramdaman ng kanyang katawan sa kanyang parusa. Ito ang unang pagkakataon na nagpahayag ng galit si Lucas sa kanya. Inisip niya kung ano ang mangyayari sa mga susunod na araw na kasama pa niya ang isang walang awang lalaki sa buhay niya.
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Cring** cring**. Tumunog ang alarm clock para magising siya.
Inabot ng kamay niya ang alarm clock sa side table para patayin ito matapos itong tumunog ng ilang beses.
Tamad siyang bumangon at iniunat ang mga braso na parang pusa. Pagkatapos ay dumampi ang kanyang mga paa sa malamig na sahig habang dumadaloy nito ang lamig patungo sa kanyang katawan.
Gayunpaman, nahuli niya ang sarili niya na tumingin sa kanyang nakatayong salamin. She stared at herself, gently touched her face then she soon realized how her night with her husband was miserable. Ang sugat sa gilid ng bibig niya ay naging itim. Inabot niya ang kanyang drawer para hanapin ang kanyang foundation para maglagay sa kanyang bibig para itago ang kanyang mga peklat.
Ilang sandali pa, tinungo niya ang kanyang aparador para maghanap ng masusuot na damit. Kumuha siya ng isa at nagbihis, pagkatapos ay nahagip ng mga mata niya ang wall clock na nakasabit sa itaas ng pinto.
"Baka hindi pa siya gising sa ganitong oras." Sabi niya habang napangiti sa naisip niya. May oras pa siyang magluto ng almusal para sa asawa.
She sprinted to the kitchen, tumingin siya sa mga gamit na narito at namangha siya elegante, malinis, at maayos ang lahat. Nagsimula na siyang magluto ng pagkain, umaasa siyang magugustuhan ni Lucas ang lasa ng inihanda niyang pagkain. Gayunpaman, si Reigna ay lumaki sa isang mayamang pamilya at hindi pa niya nasubukang magluto ng pagkain sa buong buhay niya.
Ngunit sinusubukan niyang magluto ng pagkain at gawin itong mas masarap. Makalipas ang ilang minuto, handa na ang lahat. Hinintay niyang pumunta si Lucas dito sa kusina at tikman ang niluto niya para sa kanya.
Makalipas ang isang minuto, nagsalin siya ng mainit na tubig sa isang mug para ipaghanda siya ng kape. Nang matapos na ang lahat ay nakarinig siya ng mga yabag na papalapit sa kinaroroonan niya saka siya tumingin sa kanya na may sulyap sa mukha nito na nakasimangot.
Bumilis ang tibok ng puso niya nang umupo si Lucas, "Para saan ito?" Malamig na sabi ni Lucas.
"Nagluto na ako ng almusal para sayo. Sana magustuhan mo." Hindi siya pinansin ni Lucas at nitukman niya ang pagkain na nasa mesa ngunit bigla niya itong inihagis.
"Gusto mo bang lasunin ako? Gusto mo ba akong patayin?" Galit na sambit ni Lucas habang inihagis ang ibang plato sa sahig.
"Hindi, nagluto lang ako ng almusal para sa iyo." Sabi niya habang inilapit ni Lucas ang katawan niya sa kanya na ngayon ay nag-aapoy na sa galit.
Sumakit na naman ang puso niya. Natahimik siya at yumuko at iniwasan ang galit na mukha ni Lucas at hindi siya tumitingin sa galit nitong mga mata.
"Ako ay humihingi ng paumanhin." Inayos ni Reigna ang mga nagkalat na pagkain sa lamesa at kinuha ang mga nabasag na plato sa sahig ng masugatan siya nito, dumugo ang kanyang isang daliri pero patuloy niya pa rin inayos ang lahat at inabot niya pa ang kape at ibinigay ito kay Lucas. "Higupin mo muna itong kape na hinanda ko para sa iyo."
Ngunit nagulat siya ng marahas itong hinampas ni Lucas. Tumilapon ang mainit na likido sa kanyang kamay habang nag-papanic siya na hawakan ito ngunit dumulas sa kanyang kamay ang baso mula sa pagkakahawak niya at nabasag ito sa sahig.
Sa kanyang takot, halos hindi siya makapagsalita ng kahit anong salita. Hinawakan ni Lucas ang buhok niya at agad namang inialis ni Lucas ang kamay niya mula sa mahigpit na pagkakahawak sa buhok niya at diretsong itinulak siya.
"I will never pity on you, go get yourself cured. Don't disturb me from this shit. I have a business to do in our company. But you remember this, don't you dare to tell my parents about this, or else. Sisipain kita palabas ng bahay na ito!" Sabi ni Lucas at umalis sa harapan niya.
Nakaramdam na ng labis na paghigirap si Reigna sa mga kamay ni Lucas, wasak na wasak siya habang nagsimula na namang tumulo ang kanyang masaganang luha. Wala siyang magawa kundi ang tumingala. Lumabas si Lucas ng pinto hanggang sa mawala ito sa paningin niya. Sa parehong bagay, iniwan siya ni Lucas na mag-isa na sobrang takot at ang tama ng sakit ay dumadaloy sa buong kaluluwa niya.
Lucas went home drunk that night. Pero nabigla na lamang si Reigna ng bigla siyang sinungkaban ng halik ni Lucas. Walang nagawa si Reigna kundi ang magpadala sa init at sa sarap na nararamdaman sa lalaking matagal na niyang gusto.Lucas lasing ka, bitiwan mo ako. She was trying to resist it but it felt better when Lucas' lips touched hers.Mula ng maikasal sila ngayon lang ito nangyari they finally made love. Their body fell onto the mattress, her breathing was heavy with tender pleasure as Lucas claimed her lips.Reigna couldn't resist it as their bodies were intertwined. Her body could feel Lucas pressing down on her, making her feel the satisfaction as her breathing went heavy.She gasped and then felt excruciating pain between her legs. “Lucas please lasing ka lang.” She uttered under her breath. But the man who stinks of alcohol gave her a simple snarl, then continued to hit her with heavy blows.Smelling his scent through her nostril was so addictive. Reigna let out a groan wh
“I will never love you as I love Katherine,” Those were the words that keep revolving in her mind as she fixes herself in the mirror. She doesn't even know why he hates her. All she could was to love him. She didn't expect that day to happen. No matter how hard she tries, he pushes her away. It’s been a month since that day happened. Palagi lang siyang nilalagpasan ni Lucas at tiningnan lamang siya ng masama.After a month of being with him. Nothing changed between them at mas lumala pa ang pagtrato ni Lucas kay Reigna. He even brought Katherine to their house, making stupid things that made her miserable.Her mom always asked if she was okay but she did lie to her — if only she knew the truth about how Lucas treated her ay baka pinuntahan na niya ito at pagalitan. Lucas was cold as ice, ruthless at walang pakialam sa kanya. Since they were being married Reigna suffers at his bad attitude. Sometimes she thinks about why she even married a person who didn't love her?That was the stup
Reigna Mendoza can’t believe about what the doctor said to her. She wasn’t in her mind at the moment. She didn't even digest the words to her head. “You are two weeks pregnant ma’am. Congratulations!”That's were the words that keep on revolving in her head. She's in the kitchen, drinking a glass of water for the 4th time. She cannot even blink her eyes because of the news. She felt uneasy and burdened.All she could think was the result of what the doctor said this morning. She feared what might Lucas reaction if he knew the truth. Her pregnancy wasn’t plan at all. Worry and anxious were written all over her face. “What I’m going to do?” She whispered worriedly as she took a long deep breath.“Should I now packed my things and left him immediately so that I can start my new life with my baby?” She said in herself not knowing that Lucas was in there standing at the door.“What did you just say?” He said as he stepped forward to her.“Nothing,” She said at umiwas ng tingin.“Dinala
A phone call rang throughout the room. Lucas Miller took his phone from the side table and answered it with a big smile when he saw who was calling.“Awesome!” A loud soft voice greeted him.“Thank You babe,” he replied “You should've done this a long time ago." She said, with a glimpse of eagerness.“You should never have married that woman!" She added.Babe, you already know the reason behind this diba? Kung hindi ko pinakasalan ang babaeng iyon wala akong makukuhang mana kay Dad.” He gently spoke.“Okay fine,”“Now that I totally freed myself. I will marry you soon.” “Really?” She said excitedly.“Yeah babe, I promise.”“Babe, let us celebrate now because you did a great job.” “Hmm, why did you never say that when you came here minutes ago?”“Because you never said that you divorce her. You just want to see me right?” She said,“I’m so jealous of that woman when you are with her.” She added.“I’m sorry babe, it’s my parents will. Besides, I was married to her but I never saw her
Reigna's mind racing as she sat down waiting to hear the results of her pregnancy. She was with Edward, her best friend who had her back since day one.“Mrs. Mille— she cut off what the doctor was going to say.“It’s Ms. Mendoza, doctor.”“Ahh okay Ms. Mendoza, I am happy to inform you that your baby is healthy.” The doctor said with a big bright smile and Reigna let out a deep breath as she plastered her smile.“Thank you so much doctor,” she smiled upon holding her two hands with herself while she couldn't hold back her joy.If only Lucas had known about her pregnancy and he would have accepted her, she would have told the good news directly.As Reigna hurried to leave the hospital with Edward, all she could think was Lucas and her child. Reigna wrapped her hand around Edward's arms as she looked at and caressed her stomach while feeling the child inside her womb.She said sorry to her mind for her child for the failing marriage with her ex-husband.In their marriage Reigna never f
Gabi na at mag-isang nakatingin si Reigna sa kawalan. Madaling araw na pero hindi pa rin siya makatulog. Sa tuwing ipipikit niya ang kanyang mga mata ay iniisip niya si Lucas accusing her of cheating with her best friend. Even though he was the first one to betray. Ang kanyang mga mata ay namumula at namamaga dahil sa pag-iyak sa buong maghapon. She want someone to comfort her pero wala si Edward sa tabi niya. Gusto niyang ipaglaban ang kasal niya sa huling pagkakataon at gustong ipaliwanag na hindi totoo ang mga larawan na iyon. Gusto niyang ipagsigawan sa buong mundo na si Lucas lang ang mahal niya pero hindi niya magawa sa sarili niya. She couldn't just make Lucas fall in love with her. At si Katherine lang ang mamahalin niya. She knew from the very first beginning of Katherine’s existence. She was his first love at kahit anong gawin ni Reigna ay hindi niya mapapalitan si Katherine sa puso ni Lucas. She think that maybe siya ang humahadlang sa pag-iibigan nila at siya ang k
Sa sinabi niyang iyon ay nabigla si Reigna ng tuluyan at parang hindi niya maigalaw ang buong katawan niya. Napaisip siya kung bakit alam ng babaeng ito ang lahat sa buhay niya.“But I don't care about your child. Kahit isilang mo pa iyan na walang ama ay wala rin akong pakialam dahil gusto kong maging akin lang si Lucas.” Katherine said in a harsh tone.But her shock was immediately replaced by anger. Reigna was mad. Her eyes were on fire because of her wrath. “How dare you say that? Wala ka talagang hiya!” Reigna raised her voice.“Oh Reigna, hindi ako naparito upang makipag-away sayo. Gusto ko lang maayos kung may mga hindi tayo pagkakaunawaan.” Katherine approached Reigna with a fake smile. “Ano pa bang dapat nating pag-usapan. Nakuha mo na ang asawa ko diba. Ang sabihin mo isa kang mang-aagaw at maninira ng pamilya!” Nanginginig si Reigna dahil sa galit na kanyang nararamdaman. Gusto niyang sampalin si Katherine ng ilang beses upang gumising ito sa katotohanan na mali siya.“Gu
Edward sat in one of the VIP rooms when he saw someone when the door was opened. He knew it was him, gulping the entire glass of alcohol.He stood and approached him. It was the best time to talk to him. Edward tapped his broad back causing him to look back.He gulped once more before he could open his mouth. “Who are you?” Lucas asked with dizziness. There was a frightening silence between them and Lucas needed to put the glass to look at the man beside him. Edward had a blank expression before taking his seat.“Don't you remember me?” Edward asked.Lucas traced his face and suddenly his eyes widened. “Why are you here? What do you need from me? Go to my wife and sleep with her again.” Lucas said with anger.“You are being serious with that accusation to your wife huh?” Edward asked while letting out a chuckle before sipping his glass of whiskey.“Sa tingin mo ba magagawa iyon ng asawa mo kung baliw na baliw siya sayo? Think of it Lucas.” Edward asked, placing the glass on the tabl
One chilly evening, as Lucas went home from work with an exhaustion was written all over his face. He got out of his car, his shoulders heavy with fatigue. His day at work had been long, exhausted from the grind, all he wanted was a warm meal and a chance to lie on his comfort bed. As he unlocked the door and stepped into the living room he was greeted by a disarray arrangements. The house looked like it never taste a clean once in a while.Katherine!” Lucas called out, waiting for a response. Nakarinig naman Siya kaagad ng mga yabag ng paparating.Katherine approached and hugged him directly with a kiss on the forehead. “Hey babe, I miss you.” She said in a soft voice. “You’re home early.” She added.“Yeah, I finish my paper works early so that I can relax. Nakaluto ka na ba? And what's going on with the house bakit Ang dumi?” Lucas asked his voice carried a frustration.Katherine looked around, her eyes look shocked slightly. “ Oh, I was planning to clean up but I was not able to do
Edward sat in one of the VIP rooms when he saw someone when the door was opened. He knew it was him, gulping the entire glass of alcohol.He stood and approached him. It was the best time to talk to him. Edward tapped his broad back causing him to look back.He gulped once more before he could open his mouth. “Who are you?” Lucas asked with dizziness. There was a frightening silence between them and Lucas needed to put the glass to look at the man beside him. Edward had a blank expression before taking his seat.“Don't you remember me?” Edward asked.Lucas traced his face and suddenly his eyes widened. “Why are you here? What do you need from me? Go to my wife and sleep with her again.” Lucas said with anger.“You are being serious with that accusation to your wife huh?” Edward asked while letting out a chuckle before sipping his glass of whiskey.“Sa tingin mo ba magagawa iyon ng asawa mo kung baliw na baliw siya sayo? Think of it Lucas.” Edward asked, placing the glass on the tabl
Sa sinabi niyang iyon ay nabigla si Reigna ng tuluyan at parang hindi niya maigalaw ang buong katawan niya. Napaisip siya kung bakit alam ng babaeng ito ang lahat sa buhay niya.“But I don't care about your child. Kahit isilang mo pa iyan na walang ama ay wala rin akong pakialam dahil gusto kong maging akin lang si Lucas.” Katherine said in a harsh tone.But her shock was immediately replaced by anger. Reigna was mad. Her eyes were on fire because of her wrath. “How dare you say that? Wala ka talagang hiya!” Reigna raised her voice.“Oh Reigna, hindi ako naparito upang makipag-away sayo. Gusto ko lang maayos kung may mga hindi tayo pagkakaunawaan.” Katherine approached Reigna with a fake smile. “Ano pa bang dapat nating pag-usapan. Nakuha mo na ang asawa ko diba. Ang sabihin mo isa kang mang-aagaw at maninira ng pamilya!” Nanginginig si Reigna dahil sa galit na kanyang nararamdaman. Gusto niyang sampalin si Katherine ng ilang beses upang gumising ito sa katotohanan na mali siya.“Gu
Gabi na at mag-isang nakatingin si Reigna sa kawalan. Madaling araw na pero hindi pa rin siya makatulog. Sa tuwing ipipikit niya ang kanyang mga mata ay iniisip niya si Lucas accusing her of cheating with her best friend. Even though he was the first one to betray. Ang kanyang mga mata ay namumula at namamaga dahil sa pag-iyak sa buong maghapon. She want someone to comfort her pero wala si Edward sa tabi niya. Gusto niyang ipaglaban ang kasal niya sa huling pagkakataon at gustong ipaliwanag na hindi totoo ang mga larawan na iyon. Gusto niyang ipagsigawan sa buong mundo na si Lucas lang ang mahal niya pero hindi niya magawa sa sarili niya. She couldn't just make Lucas fall in love with her. At si Katherine lang ang mamahalin niya. She knew from the very first beginning of Katherine’s existence. She was his first love at kahit anong gawin ni Reigna ay hindi niya mapapalitan si Katherine sa puso ni Lucas. She think that maybe siya ang humahadlang sa pag-iibigan nila at siya ang k
Reigna's mind racing as she sat down waiting to hear the results of her pregnancy. She was with Edward, her best friend who had her back since day one.“Mrs. Mille— she cut off what the doctor was going to say.“It’s Ms. Mendoza, doctor.”“Ahh okay Ms. Mendoza, I am happy to inform you that your baby is healthy.” The doctor said with a big bright smile and Reigna let out a deep breath as she plastered her smile.“Thank you so much doctor,” she smiled upon holding her two hands with herself while she couldn't hold back her joy.If only Lucas had known about her pregnancy and he would have accepted her, she would have told the good news directly.As Reigna hurried to leave the hospital with Edward, all she could think was Lucas and her child. Reigna wrapped her hand around Edward's arms as she looked at and caressed her stomach while feeling the child inside her womb.She said sorry to her mind for her child for the failing marriage with her ex-husband.In their marriage Reigna never f
A phone call rang throughout the room. Lucas Miller took his phone from the side table and answered it with a big smile when he saw who was calling.“Awesome!” A loud soft voice greeted him.“Thank You babe,” he replied “You should've done this a long time ago." She said, with a glimpse of eagerness.“You should never have married that woman!" She added.Babe, you already know the reason behind this diba? Kung hindi ko pinakasalan ang babaeng iyon wala akong makukuhang mana kay Dad.” He gently spoke.“Okay fine,”“Now that I totally freed myself. I will marry you soon.” “Really?” She said excitedly.“Yeah babe, I promise.”“Babe, let us celebrate now because you did a great job.” “Hmm, why did you never say that when you came here minutes ago?”“Because you never said that you divorce her. You just want to see me right?” She said,“I’m so jealous of that woman when you are with her.” She added.“I’m sorry babe, it’s my parents will. Besides, I was married to her but I never saw her
Reigna Mendoza can’t believe about what the doctor said to her. She wasn’t in her mind at the moment. She didn't even digest the words to her head. “You are two weeks pregnant ma’am. Congratulations!”That's were the words that keep on revolving in her head. She's in the kitchen, drinking a glass of water for the 4th time. She cannot even blink her eyes because of the news. She felt uneasy and burdened.All she could think was the result of what the doctor said this morning. She feared what might Lucas reaction if he knew the truth. Her pregnancy wasn’t plan at all. Worry and anxious were written all over her face. “What I’m going to do?” She whispered worriedly as she took a long deep breath.“Should I now packed my things and left him immediately so that I can start my new life with my baby?” She said in herself not knowing that Lucas was in there standing at the door.“What did you just say?” He said as he stepped forward to her.“Nothing,” She said at umiwas ng tingin.“Dinala
“I will never love you as I love Katherine,” Those were the words that keep revolving in her mind as she fixes herself in the mirror. She doesn't even know why he hates her. All she could was to love him. She didn't expect that day to happen. No matter how hard she tries, he pushes her away. It’s been a month since that day happened. Palagi lang siyang nilalagpasan ni Lucas at tiningnan lamang siya ng masama.After a month of being with him. Nothing changed between them at mas lumala pa ang pagtrato ni Lucas kay Reigna. He even brought Katherine to their house, making stupid things that made her miserable.Her mom always asked if she was okay but she did lie to her — if only she knew the truth about how Lucas treated her ay baka pinuntahan na niya ito at pagalitan. Lucas was cold as ice, ruthless at walang pakialam sa kanya. Since they were being married Reigna suffers at his bad attitude. Sometimes she thinks about why she even married a person who didn't love her?That was the stup
Lucas went home drunk that night. Pero nabigla na lamang si Reigna ng bigla siyang sinungkaban ng halik ni Lucas. Walang nagawa si Reigna kundi ang magpadala sa init at sa sarap na nararamdaman sa lalaking matagal na niyang gusto.Lucas lasing ka, bitiwan mo ako. She was trying to resist it but it felt better when Lucas' lips touched hers.Mula ng maikasal sila ngayon lang ito nangyari they finally made love. Their body fell onto the mattress, her breathing was heavy with tender pleasure as Lucas claimed her lips.Reigna couldn't resist it as their bodies were intertwined. Her body could feel Lucas pressing down on her, making her feel the satisfaction as her breathing went heavy.She gasped and then felt excruciating pain between her legs. “Lucas please lasing ka lang.” She uttered under her breath. But the man who stinks of alcohol gave her a simple snarl, then continued to hit her with heavy blows.Smelling his scent through her nostril was so addictive. Reigna let out a groan wh