BackupAfter dinner, Hugo and Devi go upstairs. Si Hugo ay nagpaalam na pupunta muna sa study room dahil may tatapusin pa itong trabaho.Si Devi naman ay pumasok sa master's bedroom. Kahit papaano ay naihahakbang na niya ang kanyang kanan na paa. Nakakagalaw na rin siya ng maayos kahit walang aalalay sa kanya.Devi faced her every night routine. Wash up and done her skincare. Sa tutuosin, siya ang tipo na walang hilig sa skincare product, but Yanzy forced her to do it every night before going to bed. Ang sabi nito ay pahalagahan at alagaan rin niya ang kanyang sarili.When Devi finished her skincare routine ay pumunta s'ya sa malaking sofa at doon niya binuksan ang kanyang laptop. She faced her pending reports, pending documents, and also her pending works.When Devi starts her work, wala ng tigil ang tipa ng kanyang mga kamay sa harap ng keyboard. She was focused on what she was doing. Hindi na niya napapansin ang kanyang buong paligid. Hindi rin niya napapansin ang oras.After an hou
THROWBACK: 1st MeetingLacyd prepared a chicken with corn porridge for Yanzy. Mabuti na lang ay pinalagyan na agad ni Hugo ng laman ang loob ng ref ni Yanzy, kung hindi ay maghahagilap pa siya sa loob ng kanyang apartment.Lacyd also occupied one of the most expensive luxury apartments in the Empire Unit. His unit is also on that building's 7th floor. Sa bawat floor ay may dalawang unit lang ang nakalagay na apartment. That's why Yanzy is his only neighbor.'Hugo, you are very good.' Lacyd thought.Lacyd gets inside Yanzy's room with a bowl of porridge and warm water. He is glad because Yanzy did not lock the door.As he got inside, he saw Yanzy's peaceful sleeping. Maingat niyang ipinatong ang pagkain sa gilid ng lamesa at saka siya naupo sa gilid ng kama nito.Lacyd stared at Yanzy's face. Like before, Yanzy is still beautiful and Lacyd is always captivated by her unique beauty.Before, the day Lacyd saw her, that was 11 years ago. Yanzy that time is only 16 years old and he was 19
Throwback: Porridge"Thank you." Yanzy starts to speak.Lacyd frowned. "Thank you for what?" seryosong tanong niya rito.Yanzy gulped. She stopped smiling. "I just want to express my gratitude for helping me yesterday. Naka enroll ako ng walang kahirap-hirap at... n-natanggap rin agad ako bilang scholar student sa school na ito." Yanzy blinked her eyes, she wanted to cry at hindi nga nito napigilan ang munting luha sa gilid ng kanyang mata. Agad inalis ni Yanzy iyon. "Sorry, I just feel emotional and I'm very happy. Ang laki-laki ng naitulong mo sa akin kahapon. Hindi ko alam paano ka pasasalamatan," then she smiled again.Lacyd serious glares turned gentle and warm. Hindi niya alam kung bakit but he was happy for her accomplishment. "Oh, I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations and welcome to this University," he casually said while looking at Yanzy's beautifully clear eyes and reddish nose."Thank you very much, I owe you for this.""I think, thank you is not enough," suddenly, Lacyd
Scratch"Ilang oras pa ba ang tatakbuhin patungo sa Grand Mansion na 'yan?" naiiritang tanong ni Alice sa nagda-drive na si Cody.Cody looks unpleasant while driving. Naiinis siya dahil ginawa pa siyang driver ng babaeng iyon. Kung tutuusin ka-level lang nila ang isa't isa dahil pareho lang silang assistant ng mga amo nila. Also, Cody thinks mas mataas pa rin ang pagka assistant niya kumpara rito dahil siya, nagtatrabaho siya mismo sa global economic leader. And without him, his boss Hugo couldn't sit back and just relax from his busy world.Napapailing na lang si Cody sa pang-aabuso sa kanya ng assistant ng fiancée nang amo niya."Bingi ka ba? Hindi mo ba narinig ang tanong ko?" iritableng tanong pa rin ni Alice kay Cody."You know, you are too noisy. Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit ikaw ang naging assistant ni Ma'am Devi. Mas mabunganga ka pa kaysa sa kanya e. Mabuti pa si Ma'am Devi, tahimik lang tapos mabait at hindi naninigaw na tulad mo."Alice gritted her teeth. "Ah, ganon? Gu
Late"Berting, you can go home now." wika ni Devi ng tuloyan na silang nakarating sa mansyon na pagaari ng daddy at mommy niya."Ma'am?" nagtatakang tumingin si Berting kay Devi."I can go home alone. I can take a taxi. Sige na, umuwi ka na dahil hindi ko alam kung anong oras ako matatapos sa sadya ko sa bahay na ito.""P-pero ma'am. Bilin ho ni Master ay hihintayin ko ho kayo hanggang sa matapos kayong dumalaw sa daddy n'yo."Devi clicks her tongue. "I know, inutusan ka niyang hintayin ako. But, I don't want. Hindi ako sanay na may taong naghihintay sa akin. Go home.""Ma'am. Mayayari ako ni Master kung uuwi ako na hindi ka kasama. Pasensya na talaga ma'am pero hindi ako aalis hangga't hindi kita kasamang umuwi.""Huwag kang magalala dahil uuwi ako pagkatapos ko rito.""Eh, hindi ako naniniwala sa 'yo ma'am. Tatakasan mo lang ulit ako eh." Wika ni Berting.Devi smiled. "If I said I will go home, I will.""Ma'am naman eh. Mayayari talaga ako ni Master. Baka mawalan pa ako ng trabaho ka
Priceless"Devi!" Favio stopped her daughter from saying any more."W-what do you mean by that?" Salem's parents ask Devi in confusion."My daughter means to say, your Son, it's Salem." wika agad ng dad niya na inunahan siyang magsalita.Salem frowned. Of course, he heard what Devi had said and also Dalia. Kaya napatingin sa isa't isa ang dalawa."Okay. So, let's start this now." Salem's father, Mr. Lewis speaks.Devi just smirks. She lazily sits on the couch while her chin rests on her palm. Napapatingin na lang siya sa lahat ng tao na naroon."Yes, let's start it. Para naman magkakilala na ng lubusan ang mga anak natin sa isa't isa." wika naman ni Favio.Nakita ni Devi ang biglang latay na lungkot sa mga mata ni Dalia. Dalia looks at her mother as if they understand each other's words just a glare.Ngumisi lalo si Devi ng tumitig sa kanya ang ina ni Dalia na si Salma. Her look is like an angry witch. Sabagay, pareho sila ng ugali ng anak nito. And also their nature is the same. A wom
DefiantSalem's expression turned ugly. "You are insulting me too much while I am here, Devine Miller! Huwag mong ubusin ang pasensya ko sa 'yo! How can you say that? I think your man is useless, look, he did not even show up to claim you as her fiancée. Is he real, or he is just an illusion, or am I right that he is a kind of useless kaya ikinakahiya mo ang iharap s'ya ngayon dito."Devi chuckled playfully. Her dimples show beautifully as she smiles. Kung malaman lang ng mga ito na kung sino ang itinutukoy niya, masasabi pa kaya nilang useless at ilusyon lang niya si Hugo?'What a big joke!'Devi clicked her tongue. "Did I insult you, Mr. Lewis? If you think that it is an insult... Oh, don't get mad, I am just stating the fact here dahil kahit saang anggulo, walang-wala ka kumpara sa fiancé ko. Of course, my man is real and he's kind of priceless. As I said, hindi kayo ka-level, Mr. Lousy.""Stop it, Devi!" Dalia couldn't afford to hear Devi insulting Salem. "Then, nasaan ang fiancé m
BaitEveryone gasped and was shocked at Devi's words of information. Their eyes that were looking from her direction changed to Dalia's direction. Lahat ay hindi makapaniwala, also Salem looked very confused at that time.Dalia feels awkward from the stares she gets. The turns of events at that time confused her. She bowed her head and glared at her flat stomach. Napapakurap ang mga mata niya and then something clicked in her mind. May nangyayari na sa kanila ni Salem and it started 2 months ago, ang huli na may nanyari sa kanila ay ang pagkatapos ng party nang nagdaang gabi, that's when someone is drug her and Salem. Hindi nila alam kung sino ang may pakana niyon."I-is that true?" Salem's mother asks the two of them.Dalia gulped and looked in Devi's direction. Devi just raised her eyebrows, she wasn't sure if Dalia was going to fall from the bait. But Devi sure she will, lalo at pangarap nitong sa kanya maipakasal si Salem."Y-yes..." Dali finally responded.Devi sneered and looked
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