Short NoteHugo immediately caught the woman in his arms. But her head hit the pillar slightly and that caused her to cry out in pain."Ah...It... It's hurt," she weakly caressing her head while her eyes are closed.Hugo immediately moved and placed the weak and unconscious woman inside his bedroom bed. Out of mind he slowly raised his hands and slowly caressed her head that hit the pillar.The woman seems sleeping but her forehead is frowning whether from a headache or in pain.He continued messaging her head. As he did, his eyes lingered on her face. Even if her exquisite little face has no makeup, she is still very cute. She is a woman with a unique aura and is undeniably beautiful. With her eyes closed, she really looks innocent and fragile. The traces of arrogance and stubbornness are nowhere to be seen.Hugo's thin lips curled up as he remembered how shameless this woman an hour ago.He shook his head. Until his eyes stuck to the noticeable mole on the side of the woman's eyes.
ConfidentialDevi's eyes opened as the sunlight shone through the cracks in the curtains to the bedroom, illuminating the room with a graceful glow.It was already 9 o'clock in the morning. She spent three hours on a nap after she got home in her rented hotel.She got up, opened her newly charged cell phone, and went to the washroom to brush her teeth and wash her face.As she was about to go to the kitchen to cook breakfast, her phone received a video call from her friend. Walang pagdadalawang isip na sinagot agad niya 'yon."Devine Miller!" Yanzy's angry and worried face instantly showed on the screen as the VC connected.Devi lazily yawned as she was facing the camera. "Yes?""You are quite calm, huh!"Devi didn't reply."So, what happened? Where are you now? Are you okay? Did something happen to you last night? Who's with you? Did someone take advantage of you? Devi—""I'm fine..." she cut Yanzy's a lot of inquisitive questions."Really?" her expression is like being pulled out by
ShoppingDevi stayed in her rented hotel for two days. She couldn't even have time to stroll down to her birthplace.Even though she was far away from the place where she lived, and even if she was away from her usual daily routine, she was still busy.She, Devine Miller, looks like she has nothing to do and no job to keep her on the surface, but truthfully she is a very busy person behind closed doors.In the eyes of so many people, she is as lazy as a cat. But the truth is, no one knew what she was doing in life. She never minds people who were talking ill behind her back. As long as those people didn't do anything bad, she didn't mind.After running away from home for 7-years, she managed to live independently without any moral support from her father. Devi has no mother, so she just learned to live well with her own. Although her father financially supports her, it is still not enough.No moral support plus the money she received from the Miller Family way back is not enough to su
Bumped intoDevi's lips switched and her eyebrow raised while sizing the man in front of her from head to toe. "Oh, of course, I still remember you by your name, but..."Seff smirked while he simply hung his ray ban in the middle of the collar of his shirt. "Yeah, I know. You only remember my nerdy face, not this new look, am I right?""What happened?" Devi's expression is neither surprised nor not.The smile of Seff did not fade away. "Are you surprised?"She shrugged. "Um, a little.""Okay then. So, can I use this opportunity to invite you for a late lunch?" Seff asked him still smiling."Oh, sure. Timing na hindi pa ako nag lunch.""Then, let's go.""Sure,"Devi frowned as Seff put on his ray-ban and cap before they walked out of the mall. It seems he was trying to disguise himself.***After the waiter gets their order, the two of them look at each other. They are trying to familiarize themselves or observe each other's appearance."Oh, as I remember this restaurant is not as big,
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
Twins"Congratulations, you are pregnant Mrs. Devi Ivanov." The doctor confirms Devi's pregnancy.The words 'you're pregnant' keep on ringing in Devi's ear.Napapatulala siya na napatingin sa doktora habang ang dibdib niya ay lumakas ang pagtibok."Yesss..." bigla namang napasigaw si Jhulia sa magandang balita at agad niyakap si Devi na nakatulala pa rin sa mga oras na iyon."A... am I really pregnant?" Devi stammered."Yes." Sagot naman ni Dr. Ava at Jhulia sa kanya.Devi swallowed hard and blinked her eyes beautifully. She didn't know how to express her emotions, knowing that she was pregnant."Are you not happy?" Jhulia said."I am overwhelmed, mom. Of course, I am happy. But... I don't know how to express it."The two women chuckled at her cute reaction."Well, of course, it's because this is your first time being pregnant. Well, congratulations again.""Ava. Kailan ang expected due date ng daughter-in-law ko?" Jhulia asked her friend in an excited tone."To know when we need to ru
Run TestDevi was a bit wondering when Jhulia urged her not to drive and bring her car. She just asked her driver and drove them instead."Mom, where exactly we were going? You didn't let me drive. Pwede naman ako na lang ang magmaneho at magdala ng car. I can drop you anywhere you want after this, or I can send you back to the mansion again before I go to the company."Jhulia shook her head. "No. Ayokong mapagod ka. Since Hugo says that you look tired everyday. Well, ano ba ang nangyari may sakit ka ba?"Umiling si Devi rito. "No mom, but yeah these days nakakaramdam ako ng kakaiba.""What kind? Tell me, darling.""Like, I feel tired, I feel dizzy sometimes, I get irritated in such small matters. I also feel sleepy and lazy all of a sudden. And I hate Hugo when he's always against what I want. Like what he did this morning. And weird, I also feel emotional instantly.""Kailan mo lang ito naramdaman, hija?" Jhulia seriously asked her."I think a week ago, Mom."Jhulia gently smiled an
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