Sick"Are you okay?" hindi na natiis ni Seff na tanungin si Devi sa mga oras na 'yon. He observed Devi was silent and she was frowning."Yes, I am fine.""Oh, come on Devi. I know that if you are in a bad mood, of course, your forehead is creasing.""Oh, you still remember it?"Seff nodded."Okay, maybe it's true. But right now, I feel a little headache. So maybe it's because of it." Devi said while slowly rubbing her forehead."Then, let's go first to the pharmacy to buy you some medicine.""Alright." Devi did not refuse because it was true that she had a headache."Is it severe pain? If it's, then let me take you to the hospital for a check-up" Seff said in a concerned tone.Devi shook her head. "No need, Seff. I'll be fine after I rest.""Okay, But when your headache gets worse, you need to get a checked-up. Just call me and I'll accompany you to the clinic. All right?Devi nodded and smiled. "Okay, thank you."After she bought and drank the medicine, Seff immediately dropped her a
Harmony VillaAfter taking a quick bath, Hugo went to his study room. Before he went to the table, he poured some wine first into a wine glass and then sat down.He was sipping the wine while reading some important documents.Half an hour later his phone rang. He immediately accepted the phone call when he saw it was his assistant."Boss, good evening." Cody's voice was heard from the other end of the line."Yes?""Boss, I just want to inform you that I phoned Ms. Miller,""You... call her at this hour?" Hugo frowned."Yes, boss. As you told me, I tried to contact her about the matter in the H's Hotel. But I didn't speak with her, instead, someone else picked up the phone. I do not know who it is, boss. It's a woman, and she said, Ms. Miller is currently unconscious due to her high fever.""What?" Hugo suddenly straightened his body."Um, the woman asks me to come quickly to Ms. Miller's place. The woman I talked to was so anxious, boss.""Then what are you waiting for?""B-boss?" nag
ExamineHugo slowly placed Devi in his bed. She's still unconscious with a high fever."Master..." His caretaker, Manang Lucing followed him inside the master's bedroom. "Master, heto na ang mga ipinahahanda mo sa akin kanina sa telepono," marahang wika nito habang ang mga mata ay nakatitig sa babae na nakahiga sa kama.Hugo didn't waste time. Inialis agad niya ang kumot at ang coat na nakabalot sa katawan ni Devi. He must do something to cool down her high fever. Lacyd is still on his way, hindi niya alam kung anong oras ito darating upang masuri nito ang kalagayan ni Devi."Manang Lucing, please assist me here," Hugo said after soaking the towel in the warm water and he carefully rubbed it all over the woman's face."Diyos ko, ang init ng buong katawan ng bata na ito. Sige, tulongan na kita, master." agad ring kumilos ang kanyang caretaker at katulad n'ya, maingat na pinunasan rin nito ang kabilang braso at binti ni Devi.While rubbing Devi's body into a towel, she was frowning. It
Didn't Look"Having 40°c fever causes her fainting, dehydration, weakness, vomiting, headache, and dizziness... may occur as well as profuse sweating, fast heart rate, and breathlessness," Lacyd said after he thoroughly examined Devi's condition.Hugo instantly furrowed. "Do we really need to send her to the hospital?" he asked him in a concerned tone."Actually, yes. But with you around her, no need. We just need to apply for an IV drip to her. Just pull it before it runs out. I also, do not worry too much because I inject her some medicines to lower her high body temperature and headache. Anyway, you just need to monitor her for the whole night. Bawal na bawal s'yang matuyuan ng pawis, at kapag nagising man s'ya ay kailangan mo s'yang pilitin na painumin ng tubig, much better na pakainin mo siya ng liquid food para makainom rin siya ng gamot.""And?""The fever lasts until 3 to 4 days, so let her rest to recuperate. I'm sure after that, she will completely feel better.""Okay," his
InsistsHugo pursed his lips."Why am I here? How come I am here in your... in your place? Hey, are you trying to take advantage of me?!" Devi said as she tried to move and get away her body from him.Hugo was stunned.It's because she kept on moving backward, she almost fell off the bed, luckily Hugo noticed that and immediately grabbed her by the waist to prevent her from falling to the floor."Are you sure you want to injure yourself while you have a fever and headache?" Hugo asked her. His body almost pressed down her body.Devi swallowed hard feeling uncomfortable with their position. "Hey, move away..." Instantly, her hands lifted and pushed his chest.She was weak, and she even felt weak at that very time. Napatingin siya sa mga mata nitong mariin ring nakatitig sa kanyang mga mata."If I want to take advantage of you... well, I must do it the night you barged into my place. And, remember how you beg me at that night?" his playful tone whispered.Devi's pale face turned red whe
InfatuatedDevi was rendered speechless. The words, 'You have me.' keep echoing in her ears.'I have him? Is he for real? Is he out of his mind? Why does he need to trouble himself with my sickness? Hindi ko s'ya kilala at mas hindi n'ya rin ako kilala. Isa pa, wala sa bokabularyo ko ang tumanggap o maghangad ng tulong mula sa iba lalo na sa isang lalaki.'"You have been delayed in taking your medicine. Go ahead and eat the soup." Hugo said when she was trying to open her mouth to retort.Devi realized that she had no choice but to obey him at that moment. Kasi tama ito kailangan na nga niyang uminom ng gamot dahil ang ulo niya ay mas tumitindi ang pagkirot niyon.The corner of Hugo's lips lifted. He looked at how obedient Devi was at that moment. Hindi na nga ito nagsalita pang muli para salungatin s'ya.Nakakailang subo pa lang Devi ay umaayaw na agad ang sikmura niya. Ititigil na sana niya ang pagkain ng makita niya kung paano siya titigan ng madidilim na mga mata ni Hugo. His dark
Straightforward Ang pagkabigla ni Devi ay hindi matapos-tapos. Hindi n'ya alam kung paano mag react sa mga pinagsasabi ni Hugo.Devi cleared her throat and slowly pushed him away. But Hugo was still holding her in the waist and was glaring at her intently."Mr. Ivanov— I... I mean Hugo, right?" nauutal na tanong niya rito.Hugo curled his lips. "That's right. It sounds very good in your mouth.""Stop, alright? And... and please, let go!" pilit at patuloy pa rin niya itong itinutulak sa dibdib. "If you do not let go of me now, I will insist on going home!""Home? Then why are you staying at the hotel instead of in your home?" tanong nito sa seryosong tinig."It is none of your business!""But I am concerned, that is why I choose to bring you here in my place to recuperate.""Let go! I want to go to the bathroom," agad niyang iniiwas na tumingin sa mga mata nito.Hugo narrowed his eyes. Of course, he already knew what the answer was. He thought she had no intention of answering his ques
Late BreakfastDevi woke up when the sun was already rising. Pinakiramdaman niya ang kanyang sarili, nang masiguro niya bahagya nang maayos ang kanyang pakiramdam ay maingat s'yang gumalaw.Napatingin siya sa magkabilang gilid ng malaking kama. Hugo is nowhere to be seen. Hindi siya sigurado ngunit sa kanyang kahimbingan ay naramdaman niyang tumabi sa kanya si Hugo sa pagtulog.She felt that she was in his arms while she was dozing in sleep. Ramdam rin niya ang maya-mayang pagpunas nito sa kanyang mga pawis.Suddenly, Devi's heart softened. Her mind keeps on remembering the good things he did while she was sick. She was also glad that the man didn't take advantage of her, instead, he looked after her even though they were not related to each other.A knock on the door woke Devi from her deep thoughts. Her eyes move to the door.Isang ginang ang siyang sumungaw sa pinto habang may ngiti sa kanyang labi. "Sa wakas at nagising kana, ma'am,"Napakurap ang mga mata ni Devi habang nakatingin
Breakfast2 Weeks LaterDevi and Hugo are still in the Ivanov Mansion. Hugo's grandparents are still with them. Gustong gusto na ni Hugo ang bumalik sa Villa nila at masolo si Devi but his grandparents and parents didn't allow them as long as his grandparents were there."Grandma, Grandpa, kailan ang balik niyo province?" Hugo asks them while they are having breakfast.Helga and Victor frowned upon hearing it.Victor put down the newspaper that she was reading. And Helga stopped eating."Are you trying to send us out?" Victor asks narrowing his eyes."You brat, at balak mo talaga kaming pauwiin na?" Helga said throwing Hugo a deadly look."I'm just asking. My wife feels bored staying here at the mansion." Hugo uses Devi dahil malakas ang asawa niya sa mga ito. They really adored Devi since there is no woman in the Ivanov family."Si Devi o ikaw?" Helga sneered.Harvey smirks. Alam niyang uwing-uwi na ang anak niya sa Villa nito kasama si Devi.Hugo pursed his lips and silently ate his
PinnedAt the parking lot. Hugo and Devi were hand in hand walking in their car. Agad lumabas ang driver ng kotse at binuksan ang backseat. Malapit na sila sa kotse ng biglang huminto si Devi sa paglalakad."What happened?" Hugo asked frowning."Honey, I'm tired of walking. My ankle is hurting." Devi said, complaining.Hugo smirks.Devi slowly raised her arms. "Carry me, Mr. Ivanov, please?" she cutely said.Hugo nodded. "Of course, my clingy wife," Hugo whispered and carried Devi into his arms.Devi instantly hooked her arms around her husband's neck and leaned into his arms. "Thank you, hubby. I love you."Hugo was pleased.After he placed Devi in the car. Isasara na sana niya ang pinto. But Devi pulled him inside the car. Hugo has no choice but to get inside dahil si Devi na ang umusod papasok.When the driver got inside the car, he immediately pulled down the partition of the car.Devi instantly moves and snuggles into her husband's arms."Are you drunk?" Hugo asks her.Devi shook
Old CoupleDevi was satisfied with her husband's kiss. Her eyes sparkled again while learning Hugo's broad chest. Tumingala siya rito at ngumiti. She reached the corner of his lips and wiped the red taint with her thumb. Hugo let her do it while embracing her waist.The powerful couple is showing affection to each other while Emma is still in front of them.Emma couldn't take it anymore; she avoided staring at them while walking in the background with her heart aching.Ang hindi nila alam ay ang mga paparazzi na sikretong kinukuhanan ang mag-asawa ng mga larawan. May kuha rin habang nandoon si Emma. Ang paghahalikan rin ng mag-asawa ay kuhang kuha sa kamera."Are you tired? You want to go home now?" masuyong tanong ni Hugo kay Devi.Devi nodded. "Yeah. But, everyone is still here even your family. How can we go home just like that?" Devi said and yawned.Hugo smirks and kisses her forehead. "Come on, ako ang bahala."Devi nodded. "Okay."Hugo gently drags Devi, but before they can reac
Intense KissWhile Esmeralda corner Devi, Emma also corners Hugo. Iyon yung oras na susundan na ni Hugo si Devi sa comfort room dahil sa bahagya nang nagtatagal si Devi at hindi pa bumabalik.He was afraid, dahil baka maulit ang nangyari sa nakaraang malaking party na naganap at napuruhan si Devi sa nagtangkang umatake kay Xillin. He can't afford seeing Devi injured again.Paliko na si Hugo ng lumapit sa kanya si Emma na may bitbit na dalawang baso ng alak."Can I have this toast with you?" Emma said and then handed him a glass of wine.Hugo frowned slightly."Don't tell me aayawan mo ako?" Emma was daring, iyon ay dahil bahagya na siyang nakakainom ng alak."Yes. I will refuse it." Hugo said with a serious gaze.Emma smirks. "Oh, why? Dahil ba sa babae na ipinalit mo sa akin?""Yes, because I will drive home and my wife is with me. Her safety is my top priority." Sagot ni Hugo ng diretso rito. Wala siyang pakialam sa mararamdaman nito."Do you love her?""Of course, I do," Hugo said.
RetaliationEsmeralda was trying to talk to Hugo but she ended up with Devi. Sinundan niya ito ng tumungo ito papuntang banyo. Itinaon niya na hindi nito kasama si Hugo. She was alone.Pagkatapos ni Devi gunamit ng banyo ay naghugas siya ng kamay. Naramdaman niyang may isang ginang sa kabilang sink. It was Esmeralda Turner. Pinakilala ito sa kanya kanina ng kanyang mother-in-law. Hindi ito pinansin ni Devi ngunit naramdaman niyang sa kanya ito nakasulyap ng mariin at may galit."So, ikaw ang babae ngayon sa buhay ni Hugo?" Esmeralda said, she sounds serious.Devi reached a hand tissue to dry her hands saka humarap sa ginang. "No. I'm not just his woman. I am his wife." Taas noong sinabi rito ni Devi.Esmeralda narrowed her eyes and didn't say any other words."Um, excuse me, ma'am," Devi said and was about to excuse herself."Don't go. Let me ask you some questions first." Esmeralda stops Devi from going out.Devi stopped. Naramdaman niyang may tao sa pinto at hindi pumasok ng tuluyan.
Apprentice"Oh, hey grandma...""You brat, bakit hindi mo man lang pinapakilala sa amin ang babae na kanina mo pa binubuntutan!" The old woman said in a frown.Hugo pressed his forehead. "Honey, I forgot to introduce you to our grandparents. Come, let me introduce you to them." Hinila ng bahagya ni Hugo si Devi palapit sa isang pares na matanda na kasalukuyang nakaupo sa vip table. "Grandma, Grandpa... This is Devine Miller Ivanov, my wife. Honey, this is my Grandma Helga Ivanov, and Grandpa Victor Ivanov." Hugo introduces Devi to his grandparents.Devi smiled at the old couple. Lumapit siya rito at nagbigay galang sa pamamagitan ng pag-mano at halik sa pisngi ng dalawang matanda.The old couple felt satisfied and also smiled warmly at Devi."Hija, are you pregnant?""Grandma..." Hugo instantly cut his grandma."What? I'm just asking her, brat! Kailan mo pa kami balak bigyan ng apo sa tuhod?" Helga said narrowing her eyes at Hugo."Yeah, grandson. Your grandma is right. Kailan n'yo pa
IntroduceAfter the fashion runways, all the guests gathered at the luxurious fashion reception to enjoy the food and drinks.Nagpalit na rin sila Devi, Yanzy, Xillin, Sarina, Alice, and Yna. The six of them were the center of attractions and attention. Idagdag pa na ang mga suot nila ay provided rin ni Sitti.May lumapit na iilan kay Yna, Alice at lalo na kay Sarina na mga talent endorsement company.Hindi na sinubukan ng mga talent manager and CEO's na kausapin pa at alukin ng endorsement sina Devi, Yanzy and Xillin because their man which is one of the influential personalities around Kana City once declared, 'No Chance For Endorsement'. They immediately turned down the endorsement.Yna wanted to accept one endorsement, which is the toothpaste, and also food products. She has a beautiful smile and an innocent, gentle face that fits the endorsement.Alice, which is very shy and serious. She instantly refused the beauty products because she has a lot of work in the Miller Company. Cod
Six Expensive Princesses"Honey, go back to your chair," Devi whispered to Hugo."I don't want to go back in our supposed chair. You know me very well," he said when Hugo was still accompanying her.Devi smirks. "Of course, I know."Nakita ni Devi ang paglabas ni Yanzy, Xillin, Sarina, Alice, and Yna. Ang pinakahuli naman ay ang godmother niyang si Sitti.Everyone shouted at Sitti's name when she was finally with them. Tumungo ito sa tabi ng unahan ni Devi at Hugo. They move forward and then humbly bow to finish their show. Nakisabay na rin si Hugo. He had no choice, he didn't want to leave Devi's side at bumalik sa tabi ni Emma."Well... well, the catwalk is finally over. Let's give Sitti's Masterpiece a round of applause..." Sigaw ng emcee ng malakas.Pumalakpak naman ang lahat kasabay ng paglapit ng emcee sa gawi ni Sitti at ng mga naggagandahang modelo nito."Hello, Ms. Sitti... Welcome to Kana City." The Emcee greeted her and excitedly kissed her cheeks as she handed a microphone
Hugo's P.D.A"Let me help my wife..."The emcee was in awe while widening her eyes. The audience also parted their lips with awe."You— your wife... Your wife, Mr. Ivanov?"Hugo nodded. "Yes, my wife.""S—sure Mr. Ivanov, you can help your wife fix her sandals." The Emcee stammered while gazing at Hugo's domineering aura.Hugo gently gazed at Devi and then kneeled with his left knee, and he slowly fixed Devi's loose hook sandals.Pigil ang hininga at humahanga ang halos lahat ng audience habang nakatitig sa dalawa. The words of Hugo lvanov 'my wife', still don't process on their minds. At nasundan pa ng pagluhod nito sa harapan ng magandang modela.Hugo is like a Prince kneeling to help his Princess.Devi's eyes were gently staring at him while her left hand rested on Hugo's shoulder and her left hand held up her long gown.Both of them are very beautiful, indeed a perfect couple.After Hugo fixed the hook of her sandal, he stayed kneeling, and what he did next amazed the whole audienc