"I see Ginny as a younger sister," Sam protested while both his ears reddened.
"Well, I see Gillian as future Mrs. Rye Gonzaga," he stated seriously.
"I have an observation, boss. If I may express it," Sam said hesitantly.
"Spill it."
The atmosphere was damaged by the visit of the Terrible Three although Gillian continued giving instructions and writing down her observations. Rye followed her example--for now.He seemed cool and collected while doing the exercises that Gillian told him to do but the truth was, he was seething inside. He wanted to follow the Terrible Three and to punch them each to the nose!But he couldn't walk! And they would surely retaliate. Where would he be? Did he mana
Gillian went to her mother's room.Genova had a faraway look in her wrinkled face.She knocked gently.Genova blinked and when she saw Gillian, she smiled wanly.
"H-his name is Lupo Serese." Gillian's voice seemed to come far, far away. She looked as though she had seen a monster. Her flushed face turned into a pasty white. Her lips, reddened by the hot brew she was sipping, immediately lost color.Gillian closed her eyes and fainted.Rye was ready. He had wheeled towards her and his distance from her was an arm's length. He caught her before she slumped forward
Gillian was in a dream world. Everything seemed hazy except this man.Rye was the first man who looked at her with something hot in his eyes.Those eyes were like a diamond. They conveyed different facets of emotions. Admiration. Appreciation. Respect. Longing. Desire...Gillian secretly shivered with romantic excitement the first moment she knew that Rye was interested in her. She would peep at the windows to catch a glimpse of the man with honest eyes.But that was all... She couldn't pursue him in real life. He was not for her.Well, except in her dreams. Anything was possible in here. Even the man lying on top of her...The man was him. She had mixed reactions. There was the familiar panic engulfing her. The fear that rendered her motionless because it was safer. Her husband wouldn't inflict more pain if she remained frozen. If she endured the punches quietly, he might--might--stop quickly.But the last beating had been a long time ago...Gillian whimpered weakly.Rye felt her desp
Gillian woke up in a strange room. The dominant color was blue. Blue bed, blue walls, blue rugs..."My mother took the liberty to decorate here while I'm in the hospital.""Huh?" She jumped when Rye spoke."Sorry. Did I startle you? Good morning," he smiled at her cheerfully. "Would
Sam led the way to the 'hanging garden' that was located at the far end of the Gonzaga Property. Ginny followed trustingly. When they encountered the bulky men, she looked at the guards warily."How many of these men are here?" she asked him when they were out of earshot."About twenty men."
Rye knew that he should stop while he could but he was waiting for Gillian to say 'no' or just push him away.But Gillian seemed enjoying herself. She smooched him unreservedly. It seemed she was liberating herself from inhibitions...His keen ears picked up the rustling of leaves. Someone was coming their way.Rye lifted up his head. He was breathing fast. His lips felt like they were swollen. Gillian had sucked them repeatedly."Gillian, somebody may see us," he warned her gutturally. He could not recognize his own voice."Oh!" Gillian gasped shakily. She swam swiftly away from him. Her limbs were quivering when she lifted herself with difficulty."You go ahead. Your bags are still in my room," Rye said in a controlled tone.Gillian scuttled towards the elevator. Her wet over-sized blouse was body-hugging and the figure of a Venus was revealed. Her erect breasts and rounded hips were head-turners.Rye wanted to possess that woman. He wanted to control, to dominate and to overshadow.
Gillian fell asleep while Rye was massaging her back lightly. They laid in bed facing each other. He was comforting her. He didn't demand instant gratification. He was looking out for her alone and not for himself.'What a considerate man!' She thought before her mind was transported to dreamland.Gillian found herself dreaming about Rye and Ginny. She saw them talking to each other again. This time though, they were laughing out loud. The other people behind t
Rye had given the President himself the thick bundle of money. He had closed the three accounts of Gillian, Genova and Ginny. It was late in the afternoon when they reached Manila. He was given an audience by the President."President, I give you a hundred and fifty million pesos. Fifty million is intended for kids who couldn't go to college and get an education. One hundred million is intended for the victims of the three typhoons, which ravaged our country in one month! The money is inherited by my wife and her family. Please, do not name them. "
The big wedding started coming upon them one week before the exact day. The Tinbul family clan went on pouring from different parts of the globe. Helicopters went to and from the site where half of the hotel was finished.The finished half of the hotel was occupied by the guests, all relatives and friends of Jamil Tinbul."I don't want to overwhelm you, Genova dear." Jamil introduced his family, batch by batch.
After the trauma created by the 'shed' incident, life had been peaceful and serene.Ginny continued her studies. She had resigned from her hospital work."Grandpa Jamil is building a clinic for me," Ginny said proudly."That's a good idea," Genova praised her granddaughter.
Aduelo's clan and Tommy Manlupa's team of people worked together to fight the remaining army of Sualo. They were unreasonable. They were deaf to Aduelo's pleas. They drunkenly ran into their deaths.Rye could see the battle happening in front of him very clearly. Aduelo was old and exhausted but he did not stop until the rebels were defeated.Afterwards, the creature faded one by one. Aduelo was the last one. He was waving his hand solemnly.
"You are so brave, Chedeng," John praised her again about a dozen times."Genevieve is such a sweet child. I'd do anything to help," Chedeng said primly. Ginny was Genevieve now, as per instruction of Rye. "If you'll excuse me, I shall dress now.""It's too early." John glanced at the wall clock.
"Are you afraid that I'll leave you and go somewhere?" Ginny asked thoughtfully. She stared at Sam unblinkingly.Sam thought for a second before he sighed in a resigned manner. "I promised myself that I'll never keep you in the dark. Wait, here."He got up and picked up the bathrobe. He went to his room and when he came back, Ginny was dressed again. She was sitting on the bed while waiting for him. Wordlessly, he handed over the paper.
"Siblings don't marry within one year!" Genova was the first to protest half-heartedly."But Gillian and Genevieve are not siblings, my dear Genova," Jamil reasoned calmly. "They are mother and daughter.""Oh! I forgot! Yes, of course.""So there's no more problem?"
"What's bugging you, Sam?" Rye asked Sam.He was walking by the beach one full moon night. He didn't think his former employer had seen him pacing the sands."It's the shed," Sam blurted out. "I'm hearing voices--and one them sounded like me!""I'm not hearing voices but I believe y
Genova was fussed over by everybody when she came home. Chedeng became the official nurse. While Gillian, Ginny, and Rhys were the companions."I cannot carry you yet, Rhys."The baby gurgled and chortled as though he could understand what her grandmother said."I heard you farted l