NAGSALUBONG ang magkabilang kilay ni Michael nang matanaw mula sa sala si Leon Miguel De Guzman. At hindi nagugustuhan ng binata ang nakikita ng mga mata. Halatang tuwang-tuwa sa pakikipag-usap ang lalaki sa kanyang private nurse. Lalong nadagdagan ang linya sa noo niya when he saw Thalia smiling back at Leon while talking to his bastard friend. He gritted his teeth in dislike. Hindi niya gustong bigyan ng kahulugang ang ‘di niya pagkadigusto sa ideyang may ibang lalaking nakakapagpatawa kay Thalia bukod sa kanya. Isa lang ang natitiyak ni Michael, hindi niya gusto ang nakikitang pangingislap ng mga mata ni Leon habang kausap si Thalia. That bastard! “I’m not expecting to see you this early, Leon.” lihim na napangitngit na ani M
TATLONG linggo na rin ang mabilis na lumipas buhat nang kunin niya ang serbisyo ni Leon Miguel. At tinotoo nga ng luko ang sinabi nitong mapapaaga ito ng dating sa mansion dahil sa maganda niyang nurse. Which is certainly made him feel so damn annoyed and jealous. Bastard! Hindi maiwasan ni Michael na huwag makaramdam ng pagngingitngit sa tuwing nakikita niyang nag-uusap sina Leon at Thalia. Halatang tuwang-tuwa pa ang damuhong kaibigan sa presensiya ng babae. Selos? At bakit naman siya magseselos? Anong karapatan niyang makaramdam ng gano’n manghimasok? Binata si Leon, guwapo at mayaman. Dalaga at kaibig-ibig naman si Thalia. Damn it! Ano ngayon sa kanya? Wala siyang karapatan sa damdaming iyon! At kahit magka–igihan pa ang dalawa ay wala siyang magagawa. &n
ANG TOTOO ay kanina pa gising si Thalia at sa katunayan ay halos hindi siya nakatulog sa buong magdamag dahil sa kakaibang damdaming nananalaytay sa buong himaymay niya habang katabi ang lalaking pinagpapantasiyahan niya. Gusto niyang sulitin ang magandang pagkakataon na mayakap at madama ang init ng katawan ni Michael. Ilang linggo rin niyang pinangarap na makulong sa mga bisig nito. Ang malanghap ang mabangong binata at matulog katabi nito. At pagkakataon na niya iyon. So, why would she spoiled the chance? There she was lying next to him the whole night. Isa lamang ang hindi pa natutupad iyon ay kung paano ba ang maangkin ng isang Michael Valdemore pero hindi kaya napaka ambisiyosa na
ITO ang ikatlong Araw nila ni Michael sa resort na mismong pag-aari ng binata. Pakiramdam niya ay siya na ang pinakamasaya at masuwerting babae sa balat ng sansinukob sapagkat hindi na siya nito tinantanan buhat nang masabi niya rito kung gaano niya ito kagusto and perhaps she already in loved with him. Hindi man niya alam kung ano ang papel niya sa buhay ni Michael natitiyak naman niya na masaya siya sa anomang mayroon sila ngayon. Nakaupo siya bermuda grass habang nakahiga naman si Michael sa damuhan at nakaunan sa mga hita niya. As she stroked his hair when Michael lunged for her hands and brought it into his lips.&nb
“IS THIS where we hold hands and pray about whether we should have sex or not?” he raised his eyebrow while staring at her. He was back. The irreverent, sexy, endlessly charismatic man who had women the world over falling at his feet. Or was he? A careful look into his eyes showed not the gleam of irreverence but a-quietly speculative look beneath his words. “Are you afraid you'll hate sex with me? Or afraid you'll love it so much you'll beg and ask for more?” She shook her head nervously. “As much as I want it to be easy, I've never taken a decision light
Masakit ang buong katawan ni Thalia pagmulat niya ng mga mata, partikular na ang gitnang bahagi ng mga hita niya. At sino ba naman ang hindi mananakit ang kalamnan sa halos magdamag niyang pagpapaubaya kay Michael? Palagay niya ay nabasag yata ang kepyas niya dahil hindi iyon tinantanan ni Michael. She smiled as happiness flooded through her. She could never be happy katulad nang nagdaang gabi. It was painful at first pero kaagad iyon napalitan ng ibayong kiliti, sarap at di maipaliwanag na kaligayahan. Kung bibigyan niya ito ng rate marahil ay lumampas siya ng mundo sa bawat ritmong kanilang pinagsaluhan ni Michael. &
MICHAEL clenched his teeth as he simultaneously fisted his hands in furious when he found out that Victor Pangilinan got escaped from prison. The wretch was responsible for his accident six months ago. Umamin na ang tatlong briton na kinasabwat nito na binayaran sila ng malaki ni Victor upang isagawa ang unsuccessful crime nito, pero kung bakit naging madali ang paglabas nito sa bilangguan ay hindi na iyon kataka-taka. The bastard was filthy rich, and he has a lot of connections that he could ask to help him and to save his ass from his multiple crime! But perhaps Michael was a devil himself that he survived death. Hindi siya nasawi sa aksidente katulad ng inaasahan ni Victor at tuluyan na rin magalin
HINDI matukoy ni Thalia ang dahilan kung bakit madilim ang anyo ni Michael at matalim ang mga titig na ipinupukol nito sa lalaking kasama niya. Sinusumpong na naman ba ng temper ang grumpy hunk na ito? O hindi kaya nagseselos ito kay Petterson? Lihim siyang napangiti sa huling ideyang nag–sink sa diwa niya. Haba ng hairlalo niya! "Hey, dude, what's up?" si Petter na nginitian si Michael. "Stay away from my woman and damn it! Take your hands off of her." magkasalubong ang mga kilay na sagot ni Michael. Ang mga mata ay hindi hinihiwalay sa pagkakatitig sa kanya. Pakiwari ni Thalia ay kakainin siya nito ng buhay at buong-buo dahil sa matalim nitong mga tingin na tila dragon na magbubuga ng apoy anumang sandali. But why is he acting like that? Bakit ba ito nagagalit? Hindi ba ito rin ang nagpakilala sa kanya kay Petter bilang share holder
MALAKAS na napatili si Thalia nang mapag–buksan ang nilalaman ng delivery item na nakapangalan sa kanya. Nanginginig ang buong katawan na nabitawan niya ang kahon. “Hija, bakit?” nag-aalalang tanong ni aling Juanita pero maging ito man ay napatda nang makita ang bagay na iyon. “Diyos ko! At sino naman ang walang magawa sa buhay na nagpadala n’yan sa'yo?” Namumutlang napailing na lang si Thalia. Wala siyang naging kagalit o kaaway para padalhan siya ng patay na duguang pusa. Subalit ang higit niyang ipinagtataka ay nakasulat sa maliit na papel. Pero bakit? Anong dahilan? Bakit may nagbabanta sa buhay niya? Siya? Siya na ba ang isusunod ng taong walang awang pumatay sa kawawang pusa sa loob ng kahon? Ngunit anong kasalanan niya? Mali ba ang magmahal at mahalin ng isang tulad ni Michael?&nb
MICHAEL held her hands once agains as they both walked towards their parents. Napapantastikuhan man ay lumapit pa rin siya sa mga magulang at yumakap sa mga ito. Gano’n din ang ginawa ni Michael sa mga magulang nito. “Napakaganda mo ngayong gabi, anak,” saad ng nanay niya na hinagod siya ng tingin. “Salamat ho, Nay.” “Napakasaya namin ng nanay mo para sa’yo, anak.” Nakangiting turan naman ng itay niya na inakbayan ang butihing asawa. “Salamat ho, Itay,” muli ay yumakap siya sa ama. Nang pakawalan siya nito ay si Michael naman ang yumakap sa Inay at Itay niya. Siya naman ay gano’n rin ang ginawa sa mga magulang ni Michael. “Oh, hija, I’m so happy to see you,” anang butihing ginang. “I know it will suit you well,” dagdag pa nito na ang tinutukoy ay ang suot niyang kuwentas. “Welcome to the family, hija,” ang ama ni Michael.” “We are so happy that you have learnt to love our son, hija. Sana ay hindi ka magsawang mahalin ang anak namin.” “Mahal na mahal ko po si
AS SOON AS he spotted her standing and staring at him, Michael swiftly put the burgundy glass down. He then walked toward her and flashed her a heartfelt smile, as he kept his eyes locked on hers. “You looked very lovely tonight, my love.” He grabbed her waist and pulled her body against his as he gently kissed her on her neck. “And you smell so good too,” he sniffed and kissed her neck many times as if he wanted to bury himself into her neck. “And so you are, you looked so suave and...” she posts for a second and then gazed at him from up and down. “You appeared to be quite tasty tonight.” She continued as she deliberately licked his earlobe, which caused him to chuckle softly. “I’m always delectable, aren’t I?” “Well, that's for me to find out,” “My...my... don’t start, Bonita,” he was now staring at her lips while his arms were still around her waist. Thalia smiled devilishly, “But you started it,” “Did I?” He raised his one brow but his gaze locked on her. Halos m
FOUR WEEKS LATER. She was preoccupied with arranging the red roses in the vase that Michael had sent earlier today. She couldn't help but smile brilliantly. Walang pasidlan ang kaligayahang nadarama niya sa araw–araw na kapiling niya ang kasintahan. Natutulog siyang kayakap si Michael at nagigising siya sa umaga dahil sa mainit nitong mga halik. Wala itong ginawa maliban sa paligayahin at pasayahin siya. Kahit abala ito sa trabaho ay naglalaan pa rin ng oras si Michael para sa kanilang dalawa. Wala na yata siyang mahihiling pa dahil subra–subra pa ang tinatamasa niya ngayon. Naniniwala rin siya na hindi na muling mauulit ang nangyari sa kanila ni Vanessa. Batid niyang hindi ‘yon hahayaan ng nobyo niya. Alam din naman ni Thalia na siya lang ang nag–iisang babae sa buhay ni Michael. Nakasisiguro siya sa bagay na iyon! On the other hand, he does not want her to leave the mansion without her bodyguards, whether she likes it or not. Unless she was with him, of course. As for Krist
PINAGALA NIYA ang mga mata sa kabuuan ng silid. The room was spacious enough for one patient and did not appear to be a hospital room in the least. It has its own living space on the right side of the room, and on the left side, it has a set of tables with different kinds of flowers and fruits of baskets in the middle of it. There was also a small kitchenette next to the dining area. And colossal television hung against the wall. And the bed in which she was sleeping was really comfy.She had never been confined to any kind of luxurious hospital room in her entire existence, and she had no idea that such a facility existed. She could still remember the first and the last time she got hospitalized when she was at a young age, but she was most likely in a wardroom in a public hospital.And she was also damn so sure that the room cost a lot of money. Kung sabagay ubod nga pala ng yaman ang lalaking mapapangasawa niya. Subalit magpakagano’n pa man ay nahihirapa
IT WAS excruciatingly painful for him to accept the truth that Thalia was no longer alive. It was hurting him from the deepest part of his chest. This couldn’t be happening to him. Thalia was not dead. She couldn’t be gone just like that. He didn't want to believe it, and he didn't want to accept it. Oh, for god’s sake! He wasn't going to be able to take it. No! He would not concede the fact that she had died. It's not possible!Hindi siya maaaring iwan ni Thalia. Hindi puwedeng mawala si Thalia at ng anak niya. Hindi maaaring mawala sa buhay niya ang nag–iisa at natatanging babaeng iniibig ng niya ng buong puso. Hindi puwedeng mawala ang mag–ina niya. Hindi siya makakapayag. Hindi!“Bonita… please don’t leave me, baby. Please don’t die on me. I need you, mi amor, I can’t leave without you by my side, mahal ko. Please I’m begging you, don’t go,” sa unang pagkakataon ay humagulhol siya sa iya
KUMALAT na ang dilim sa buong kapaligiran. It was an excellent opportunity for them to strike and rescue Thalia and Vanessa from the criminals. Never again would he allow someone else to harm them both. That was something Michael would make certain about. He would not hesitate to slay anyone who would dare to stop him. Buhat sa madilim at masukal na bahagi ng kasukalan ay maingat at patingkayad na lumapit si Michael mula sa likuran ng armadong lalaki. Walang kahirap–hirap niya itong pinatumba gamit ang kaliksihan ng katawan at ng sariling lakas. Naging madali lang para sa kanya na patumbahin ang lima pang mga tauhan ni Victor nang hindi gumagamit ng armas. Hanggat maaari ay hindi niya gustong makalikha ng anumang ingay na makakatawag pansin sa lahat ng mga tauhan ng talipandas na lalaki. Besides, he was enjoying himself slaying these bastards using his martial art skills. Matagal na panahon din naman niyang hindi nagagamit ang kaalaman niyang ito.Papasok na sana
THE GOVERNMENT entrusted the case of the most wanted criminal to the agency owned by Enrique. Because of its credentials, experience, and expertise in handling tough cases such as Victor Pangilinan’s. Knowing that the bastard was behind the abduction of Vanessa and that Kristina Montalban was part of it, Michael was outraged beyond belief. He would make sure to put the asshole in the right place. Son of a bitch!Michael didn't seem to be able to wait any longer. He was so enraged as his face turned into crimson red, he couldn't keep his composure any longer. Not anymore, and certainly not for another fucking minute! He tightened his teeth and clenched his fists in rage. With the wrath storming inside his chest, Michael could probably be capable of killing them all with his bare hands.When they get back from visiting Samantha from the hospital. He lied to Thalia that he had an important thing to sort out in the office. But the truth was he had a mee
“BITAWAN MO AKO!”Malakas na hiyaw niya sa malaking lalaking hawak–hawak ang braso niya. Halos kaladkarin na rin siya ng mga tauhan ni Kristina papasok sa isang silid. Walang pakialam ang mga ito kahit babae siyao kungnasasaktanman siya. Kung sabagay ano nga ba ang dapat niyang asahan mula sa mga halang ang sikmurang katulad ng mga ito?“Thalia?”Natigil siya sa pagwawala nang maulingan ang boses ni Vanessa. She felt a wave of guilt wash over her as she saw her sister inside the room. Both of her hands and feet were tied up against the chair as her eyes were blindfolded. Hindi rin nakaligtas sa paningin niya ang napunit na bahagi ng pang–itaas nitong damit.Oh, God! Nanlumo siya at natuptop niya ang sariling bibignang makita ang kalagayan ni Vanessa. Anong ginawa nila sa kapatid niya? Hindi niya napigilan ang kusang pagma
ABOT–ABOT ang kaba sa dibdib niya habang lulan ng sasakyan. Sari–saring emosyon ang naglalaro sa diwa niya ng mga sandaling iyon. Batid niyang pagpapatiwakal ang gagawin niyang ito. Pero nungkang magbabago ang isip niya. Kung ito lang ang paraan para maisalba ang buhay ng kapatid niya ay walang pag–iimbot na gagawin niya at hindi na mag–iiba ang isip niya. Mahal na mahal niya ang kapatid at hindi maaatim ng kunsensiya niya kung may mangyayaring masama rito. Kasalanan din naman niya. Ilang beses siyang binalaan ng taong nasa likod nito pero hindi siya nakinig. Hindi siya nadala sa halip ay binaliwala niya ang mga threats sa kanya dahil inuna pa niya ang sariling kaligayahan. And now her identical twin sister is facing the consequences. Damn her! There was no one to blame but herself. It was all her fault! Paulit-ulit niyang senisermunan ang sarili sa loob ng sasakyan.