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
Organize Wardrobe"Heto ang tubig, hija." Manang Lucing immediately handed her a glass of water when she coughed. Lumapit pa ito sa tabi niya at saka marahang hinagod ang kanyang likod.Cough!Cough!"T-thank you ho, Manang." pasalamat rito ni Devi pagkatapos niyang inumin ang tubig. After she put down the glass she said, "Busog na ho ako.""Huh? Naku, kumain ka pa Devi," wika ng ginang kasabay ng paglagay nito ng bacon, tomato at mushroom sa buns at saka nito inilagay sa plato ni Devi. Pansin kasi niya na iyon ang natitipuhang kainin ni Devi."P-pero busog na ho ako...""Sige na hija, kumain ka pa ng kahit ilang kagat lang." pakiusap ng ginang sa kanya.Devi was really going to refuse the elder, but when she gazed at her warm smile, she changed her mind. She has no choice but to obey her because her heart can't bear to refuse such treatments.Natutuwa namang pinagmasdan ng ginang si Devi habang kinakain ang inilagay niyang pagkain sa plato nito."Manang Lucing, matanong ko ho..." Dev
The Book"Whoa! Is this mine?" Devi whispered while blinking her eyes.Nagulat siya dahil sa dami ng damit na nakasalansan sa closet na iyon. As she remembered, Manang Lucing mentioned that Hugo sent someone to deliver new clothes for her.When she heard it, she thought it was only a few sets of clothes and not a bunch of clothes.What is the meaning of this? Is he trying to lock me and force me to stay here in this house and into his room?Napapakunot noo na lang si Devi at napapailing sa kanyang naiisip."But who knows, these clothes are not mine, right? Yeah, it's not yours Devi. So let's just borrow a set of clothes to wear."But Manang Lucing's words keep repeating in her mind. She said, her master Hugo sent someone to deliver her new clothes. Pero sa tingin ni Devi ay ang buong laman nang women's boutique ang ipinadeliver ni Hugo para sa kanya. Is it because the 3rd wardrobe is a full dress, coat, blouse-shirt, house dress, suit, pants, night dress, pajamas, and also undergarmen
My Future...Hugo returned home exactly at 5 P.m.Manang Lucing and the two servants greeted him as he entered the Villa. Tumango naman s'ya sa mga ito."Where is Devi?" tanong agad ni Hugo kay Manang Lucing nang mapatapat siya sa ginang."Nasa silid mo pa rin siya, hijo. Ang huling silip ko sa kanya ay nagbabasa siya ng isa sa mga libro mo sa estante," tugon naman ni Manang Lucing rito."Is she alright? How about her fever? Is she get out of the room?" sunod sunod na tanong ni Hugo.Manang Lucing nodded. "Bahagyang bumubuti na ang pakiramdam niya, hijo. Ang kanyang temperatura naman ay bumaba na sa 37.6°c. At hindi siya lumabas ng silid sa buong maghapon. Ang sabi pala niya kanina sa akin ay hihintayin ka niya sa pagbalik mo galing trabaho." sinagot naman ni Manang ang lahat ng tanong ni Hugo."Okay, that's good.""Hijo, ang sabi mo ay baka mahirapan ako na pasunurin si Devi. Hindi naman naman ako nahirapan. Sa katunayan nga ang bait niya at ang galang pa niyang bata. Lahat ng sinasab
DinnerDevi woke up from her deep thought and she glared at the man who was fully dressed at that moment."I want to go home. Right now," Devi immediately said.Hugo frowned. "You still had a fever. So, you can't go home."Biglang nangunot ang noo ni Devi dahil sa sinabi nito. "But I have to go home!" Devi said seriously."You can't.""I don't need your opinion!" Devi retort."Even if you don't need my opinion, I still won't allow you.""You...""Or else, tell me your reason why you want to go home.""What? Are you insane? Who are you to forbid me from leaving your house?!""You really want to hear the answer to your question?"Huminga ng malalim si Devi. Kapag ito talaga ang kaharap niya ay talagang nauubusan siya ng pasensya."Forget it!" she said while gritted her teeth. Ayaw na niyang marinig at matigilan sa mga sasabihin nito."Even if you are fine. Still, you are not totally stable. You still need a proper rest to gain your strength, Devi.""Pero alam ko sa sarili ko na okay na
OppositeDevi ate her food slowly. Paunti-unti lang ang kain niya dahil nakikiramdam pa rin siya sa pagkain na kanyang kakainin. She can't eat a lot dahil wala pa rin siyang ganang kumain. Kung wala lang siguro siyang nararamdaman ay baka maparami ang pagkain niya. Siya pa naman ang klase ng tao na kahit sa dami ng kinain ay hindi pa rin tumataba.As she ate leisurely she couldn't avoid herself to glimpse at Hugo's side. Pinapakiramdaman niya ito, and as she observed Hugo unhurriedly ate his food. Ang liit lang din ng bawat subo nito. Also, he ate something easy to digest like vegetables. Kung kakain man ito ng karne ay hinahati pa niya iyon sa maliit na piraso. Mabagal rin itong ngumuya. He looked like he had no appetite.'Is he a picky eater?' Devi thought.Until she observed that Hugo stopped and put down his cutlery.Lumingon s'ya rito. "Are you done?" she asks him."Continue eating," wika nito na may pagkunot sa kanyang noo na wari'y may nararamdaman ito na pilit nitong tinatago s
36 HoursCody held his breath tightly and blinked his eyes as he looked at Devi pitifully. He was afraid that she would reveal their conversation about his boss's situation a while ago.Of course, Devi understands the assistant with just one look.Devi shrugged and shook her head lazily. "Nothing,"Cody has heaved a long sigh of relief. Akala niya ay ibubuko siya ni Devi, pero hindi pala.Madilim naman ang mukha na tumingin si Hugo kay Cody. Wari ay naghihintay rin ito ng sagot mula sa kanya.Umiling agad si Cody sa Master niya. "W-wala boss." nauutal na sagot nito.Hugo's thick eyebrow raised. He looks not convinced. Ngunit lumapit pa rin siya kay Devi at saka niya iniabot rito ang isang baso na tubig."Here, drink your pill now." wika nito sa banayad na tinig. Also, the darkness of his face washed out.Devi obediently reached it out. "Thank you," she said lazily, at saka niya ininom ang mga gamot niya sa lagnat.Hugo just looked at Devi.While Cody was stunned. Because the tigress wo
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