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
Witty AssistantAfter Devi bid goodbye to Yanzy, her phone beeped immediately. Hindi na s'ya nagdalawang isip na sagutin 'yon dahil ang tumatawag sa kanya ay walang iba kundi si Alice. Alice is her witty but very reliable assistant."Boss, why didn't I reach you for hours? Tinatawagan kita ng paulit-ulit pero ang operator lang din ang paulit-ulit na sumasagot sa akin. Thanks, God, I finally reached out to your number. Kung hindi ay ipapa-blotter na talaga kita boss," ang bungad agad nito sa kabilang linya.Devi frowns. "Blotter?""Yes boss, kasi lagpas bente kwartro oras na nang hindi kita makontak. You know, it is really strange. Mawala na ang lahat pero alam ko ikaw hindi."Devi pursed her lips. Alice is a second demotion of Yanzy, kaya alam niyang katulad ni Yanzy, sunod-sunod rin ang tanong nito sa kanya."I'm fine, Alice. What's the matter?" tanong rito ni Devi."Well, boss. I just want you to know that there is someone who investigated your background—"Devi cut Alice and said,
Green Tea, HoneyAfter Devi placed her phone on the bedside table, she decided to go to the kitchen. Sa pagkakaalala niya ay apat na oras na simulang hindi niya namataan si Hugo.Devi was thinking about what was going on with Hugo, kung ganoong inaatake siya ng gastritis niya. As Yanzy says, hindi basta basta nawawala ang pananakit ng sikmura hangga't hindi iyon nagagamot. And she was wondering if Hugo had already taken medicine.'But how does he take medicine kung hindi sapat ang kinain niya kanina?' Devi thought.When Devi reached the kitchen, she immediately opened the refrigerator and looked for some ingredients that she needed for Semolina Porridge.When Devi found what she needed, she then started to prepare it. First, she boiled the two eggs, then she ready the 2 tablespoons of semolina in a bowl, 1 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. After Devi stirred it, she then put it in the latest model of microwave. Her next is to blanch the spinach leaves into hot water for only 1
Buried"Alright, as long as you will make my green tea, honey.""Honey?""Yes, honey?"Devi was rendered speechless. Her cheeks burned red because of Hugo's word of endearment."Can you be serious?!" she snorted.Hugo said nothing, and at that time his focus was on a porridge that he ate. It seemed he was enjoying it, and also drank the tea, but then she noticed his ugly expression while sipping."You're not a fan of tea?" tanong niya rito."I don't want the taste of the tea," he said placing down the glass."That tea will help to relax your stomach. Ngayon pa lang sanayin mo na ang sarili mong uminom niyan.""I don't like it. I still choose coffee.""Are you really tired of living?""The doctor said, I can drink coffee like dark roast coffee beans that will have varying levels of acidity. He also said for those who enjoy their daily brew but want something gentler on their stomachs due to conditions like gastritis, low-acid or decaffeinated coffee options provide great taste along wit
Only OneBefore Devi could react, Hugo's lips immediately pressed her lips without hesitation.Devi immediately gasped. Her whole body stiffened, her eyelashes flustered, her palms on his chest slightly trembled, while she also held her breath, and his heart started beating fast.Hugo's arms held her slender waist while kissing her slowly but deeply. When he realized that Devi was holding her breath, he stopped and looked at her intensely."Breath," his alluring voice whispered..Hugo's voice woke Devi up. Doon pa niya pinakawalan ang pinipigilang hininga. She was gasping. Napalunok rin siya habang mariing nakipagtitigan sa mga mata ni Hugo. Her heart is still beating fast."W-why—"Before she could finish talking, Hugo's lips came close again, and then kissed her lips firmly. Pinabawi lang pala siya nito ng paghinga saka sinunggabang muli ang kanyang labi, and that time Hugo deepened the kiss. Ang kanyang mga palad na nakatukod sa dibdib nito ay hinuli ni Hugo. She was now pressed by
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