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Chapter 37"Pack your stuff," utos ni Hugo sabay talikod.Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Catalina at hinabol si Hugo palabas ng kwarto. Catalina has been resting for days, at gulat siya ngayong papayagan siyang lumabas ni Hugo. They never came out of her flat because of the news outbreak. Hindi mapigilang magtaka ni Catalina."Aalis tayo? Talaga? Saan?" Sunod-sunod niyang tanong.Hinarap siya ni Hugo at tinaasan ng kilay. "Just pack your stuff."Ngumuso si Catalina. "Uuwi na ba tayo g Iloilo?"Hugo sighed. "Babe, please. If you don't pack up now, I'll pack everything."Napakurap si Catalina. Agad siyang tumalima kay Hugo at mabilis na bumalik sa kwarto. She started packing her stuff and for some reason, she was obsessed with packing her bikinis.Lumalaki na ang tiyan ni Catalina, some people are starting to notice her baby bump when she's wearing tight clothes. Huminga ng malalim si Catalina at ngumuso, she packed more loose clothes for her sake. Ayaw niyang maapektuhan ang pagbubuntis niya d
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Chapter 38Standing in front of the pool, Catalina and Hugo is viewing the shorelines of Amanpulo. It was scenic, beautiful— perfect rather, and the place itself was just peaceful.Napasinghap si Catalina sa ganda ng Amanpulo. She was clearly in awe, gusto niya sanang magtatalon-talon sa tuwa pero ang sama na ng tingin ni Hugo sa kaniya. Catalina was wearing a orange cut-out tube one piece that she topped with Hugo's dress shirt. Kung hindi lang sila nasa pribadong lugar siguradong kanina pa nagdasabog si Hugo sa selos."Do you know how revealing your one piece is?" Inis na tanong ni Hugo na nakabeach short lang.Umirap si Catalina. "C'mon, no one will see!""Babe, your boobs are popping out of your bikini!"Tinignan ni Catalina ang dibdib, it wasn't though, but her bikini was a tube type. Hindi naman luwa ang dibdib ni Catalina it's just showing her cleavage. Nagpamaywang siya at napataas ang kilay."You call cleavage 'popping out'?" She asked a little bit annoyed. "Ah, so lahat nang
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Chapter 39Nakabusangot ang mukha ni Hugo habang nakatingin kay Catalina. She's been eating strawberries all day and even if they just finished snorkeling, she's eating strawberries again!"Ganoon na ba kasarap ang strawberry para kalimutan mo ako? I'm your fiancée, babe!"Tinignan siya ni Catalina at muling bumalik sa pagnguya ng strawberry. "'I'm in a good mood, babe... 'Wag mo akong galitin..." Pakantang sabi ni Catalina.Hugo sighed and sat beside Catalina. They're sitting on the couch outside their room villa. Kumuha na rin si Hugo ng strawberry at ngumuya ng mag-isa. Lalong lumawak ang ngiti ni Catalina dahil sa ginawa nito. Suddenly, Hugo remembered something important."We're heading back tomorrow," Hugo said. "I received a call that someone is taking over Black Hole Marketing Enterprise. Their stock prices dropped to 3% and now close to bankruptcy."Tumaas ang kilay ni Catalina. "Sino nagsabi sayo?""Your secretary."Umirap si Catalina. "Black Hole Marketing Enterprise is und
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Chapter 40Pagkagising na pagkagising ni Catalina ay agad na tinawagan ni Cerxus si Hugo. But to Hugo's surprise, Catalina is mad at him! And her siblings are laughing their ass off at Hugo."Kuya, understand it. It's called hormones," tatawa-tawang sabi ni Grace.Cerxus suppressed his laugh while looking at Hugo. It was obvious that Hugo doesn't like what Catalina was doing but he had to endure it or else he'd be sleeping outside. Lumalim ang pagkunot ng noo ni Hugo habang nakatingin kay Catalina, ilang metro ang layo niya mula sa kaniya. Catalina was all smiles to her siblings but whenever she meets Hugo's eyes, she grimace at him. Naiinis na si Hugo pero nagtitimpi pa rin siya, mahal niya e.Hugo took a deep breath, calming his self. "Babe..." He called Catalina.Umirap si Catalina sa kaniya. "What?" Mataray nitong tanong."Can I come closer?" Hugo smiled.Uniling si Catalina at matamis na ngumiti. "Sorry, dear but no. Ang baho mo. Amoy sigarilyo ka, you also reek liquor. Hindi ka n
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Chapter 41Inalalayan ni Hugo si Catalina papasok sa flat ni Catalina. Catalina was darting sharp eyes at Hugo but Hugo just chuckled it away. Hugo let go of Catalina so she could sit on the sofa while he turned around to face Cerxus with his bag."Thanks," Hugo told him.Ibinigay ni Cerxus ang bag ni Hugo sa kaniya. "How did you manage my sister?" Cerxus whispered.Umirap si Catalina na nakaupo sa sofa. "I could hear you!"Natawa ng mahina si Hugo. "Why did you ask?"Cerxus shrugged his shoulder. "Any tips?"Ngumisi si Hugo at bumulong kay Cerxus. "Eat her," before he closed the door.Naiwang tulala si Cerxus sa pintuan ng flat ni Catalina, ilang beses pa siyang napakurap bago tuluyang umalis sa harapan ng bahay ng kapatid habang nakangisi.Hugo walked closer to Catalina and found her lying on the sofa with a pillow between her thighs. Naupo si Hugo sa uluhan ni Catalina at ipinatong ang ulo niya sa kandungan ni Hugo."What are you thinking?" Hugo asked.Huminga ng malalim si Catalin
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Chapter 42Pinakiramdaman ni Catalina ang malamig na simoy ng hangin. She was standing in front of her parent's grave. Napilitan siyang umuwi ng Iloilo ng wala sa oras para bisitahin ang puntod nito. Hugo caressed her shoulder and hugged her from behind."Babe..." Hugo whispered."Why would mom hide?" Catalina inhaled a sharp breath. "Why would she hide for the past 20 years? Bakit siya magtatago sa amin?"Masuyong hinalikan ni Hugo ang balikat ni Catalina. "Calm down, babe, maybe your mom has reasons..."Catalina inhaled a sharp breath. They stayed a little longer in front of her parent's grave. Catalina was staring at the white familiar flower on the stone. Agad niyang nakilala ang bulaklak kahit na napakahirap nitong hanapin.Nagpaalam sila ni Hugo sa puntod ng ama ni Catalina bago bumalik sa kotse. Catalina confirmed that their mom was indeed alive because she saw her mom's favorite flowers on her dad's grave. Skeleton flowers are rare and only blooms in June and July, unless they
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Chapter 43Naalimpungatan si Catalina dahil sa sinag ng araw. She covered her eyes but it wasn't enough, she was still drowsy. Umikot ng higa si Catalina, but to her surprise Hugo was still asleep beside her. She smiled. Hindi niya napansin ang higpit ng hawak ni Hugo sa baywang niya. She buried her face in his neck and kissed him there."Catalina..." Hugo groaned and kissed her forehead. "Five more minutes, babe..."Umiling si Catalina sa leeg niya. "We're hungry..."Agad na napadilat si Hugo at hinanap ang labi ni Catalina. When he found it, he immediately kissed it and smiled."Good morning, babe and my babies..." He caressed her tummy."We said morning, too," Catalina answered with a smile."What do you want for breakfast?""Steak?"Hugo hissed. "Babe, that's not breakfast."Ngumuso si Catalina. "But we want steak!""Wala na bang ibang choices?""Apple and honey...""You don't like apples..." Hugo was speechless."Honey and chocolate?"Napakurap si Hugo at bumangon, tinignan niya
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Chapter 44Pinagkrus ni Hugo ang mga braso habang nakaupo sa tabi ni Catalina. They chose a spot not too far from where Artesia was sitting. Paano ba naman, binigyan ng ideya ni Catalina ang ina nina Hugo at talagang pumili ng law student."Babe... I'm sorry..." Catalina whispered."No.""Won't you look at me?" Catalina "Catalina.""Babe..." Makaawa ni Catalina para tignan lang siya ni Hugo."Isa.""Daddy?"Natigilan si Hugo at napalingon sa kaniya. "What did you say?"Ngumisi si Catalina sa kaniya. She mouthed him a kiss which Hugo replied with a frown."Are you still mad?" Catalina asked."I'm not mad, babe. I'm annoyed."Ngumuso si Catalina, marahan niyang kinagat ang balikat ni Hugo. Hugo just let her be but he possessively placed his hand in her thigh."Behave."Umirap si Catalina at ngumuso. Muling bumalik ang tingin nila kina Artesia na naghi
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EpilogueMarahang naalimpungatan si Catalina sa pagtapik ni Hugo sa balikat niya. Catalina yawned and carefully opened her eyes just to see her handsome husband frowning again.Catalina caressed Hugo's forehead. "Maaga kang tatanda kakakunot ng noo mo.""You kept sleeping again lately, ano ba?" Inis na sabi ni Hugo at maingat siyang hinila palabas ng kotse.Ngumisi lang si Catalina sa sinabi ni Hugo. "I'm just sleepy, you know?"Hugo sighed and gently took her hand. Maingat na bumaba sa kotse si Catalina. She saw her children running around the big field. Kumunot ang noo ni Catalina dahil tila walang kabahay-bahay sa paligid."Saan tayo?""Can you close your eyes for me, babe?"Confused, Catalina covered her eyes. Naramdaman niya ang unti-unting pagpulupot ng braso ni Hugo sa baywang niya. They started walking, about 5 minutes straight. Hindi alam ni Catalina kung saan sila dumaan pero naramdaman niya ang malamig na simoy ng hangin. There were waves crushing in the background. The sof
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Chapter 64Mabilis na pinaharurot ni Catalina ang motor niya. Her earpiece was on and Savannah was on the other line. Binuksan ni Catalina ang helmet niya nang makita niya ang lumang warehouse malapit sa dagat. Ipinarada ni Catalina ang motor at bumaba. It was Sabrina's empty warehouse, and it was always their hiding spot."Did you torture him?" Mahinahong tanong ni Catalina sabay patay sa suot na earpiece.Savannah chuckled when she heard Catalina's question. "Yes, he's crippled. Kagaya ng dati. Bree takes care of the left. I took care of the right. You shoot his head," malamig na sabi ni Savannah."It's my wedding day..." Catalina sighed.Mahinang natawa si Savannah dahil sa tinuran ni Catalina. Mabilis silang pumasok sa warehouse kung saan natagpuan nila si Sabrina sa harap ng lalaking hindi na makilala ang mukha sa sobrang pagkabasag. He was sitting on a white monoblock chair while his hands were tied from behind. Napalingon
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Chapter 63Nagising si Catalina nang magisa sa kama. She didn't saw Hugo anywhere inside the executive suite. Kaya sa kabila ng pananakit ng katawan at ang pagitan ng hita niya ay pinilit niyang tamayo para lumabas. Catalina wasn't surprised to see herself in a simple white dress. Kinuha niya ang cardigan sa upuan at sinuot 'yong bago bunuksan ang pinto.Sinalubong ng malamig na hangin at ingay ng tubig dagat si Catalina nang makalabas siya sa suite. Niyakap niya ang sarili habang namamanghang tinignan ang papalubog na araw. The sun was setting with orange and pink hue. Nilipad ng hangin ang mahaba niyang buhok. Tumama ang sinag ng araw sa mukha ni Catalina, napalingon siya kaagad sa hagdanan ng yacht nang marinig niya ang tawanan."Mama, come!" Tawag ni Catharina sabay kuha sa kamay niya."Where to, my love?" Catalina asked Catharina while walking down the stairs.Catharina just giggled at her mother as a response. Napakunot ang noo ni Catalina pero hinayaan niya rin na hilahin siya
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Chapter 62 Manghang nagtatatalon sina Severus at Catharina sa top deck ng yacht nang makaakyat sila. Hugo wrapped his arms around Catalina and hugged her from behind, placing his chin between her neck and shoulder. Napangiti si Catalina nang naramdaman niya ang labi ni Hugo sa balikat niya."Dada, it's pretty here!" Masiglang sabi ni Catharina.Catalina smiled at her daughter. Lumapit si Catharina sa ina at nagpabuhat dito kaya naman binitawan na ni Hugo si Catalina. Severus pouted at Catharina and his mom before he asked his dada to lift him up too."Mukhang mahihirapan akong makascore nito..." Pasimpleng buling ni Hugo kay Catalina.Pasimpleng siniko ni Catalina ang tagiliran ni Hugo dahilan ng pagngiwi niya. Catalina just recovered from her conscious state. Mabilis lang ang paggaling niya dahil na rin sa tulong nina Hugo. She was grateful to have them, someone who didn't lost hope in her to wake up. Someone who stayed during their tough times. Someone who loved her.Lumingon si Ca
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Chapter 61"Wake up, babe..." Mariing pumikit si Hugo nang halikan niya ang kamay ni Catalina. "I beg you, Catalina... It's been five years... Wake up already..."Hugo was still hoping she'd wake up one day. Hugo wanted to tell Catalina how she safely delivered their twins through C-Section, how their twins were incubated, how they grew up with respect, how they learned to defend themselves. Tumulo ang mainit na luha ni Hugo pero mabilis niya ring pinalis 'yon nang marinig niya ang. pagbukas ng pinto."Dada..." Tawag ni Catharina at lumapit sa ama.Ngumiti si Hugo sa anak at binuhat ito sa kandungan niya. "Yes, baby? Where's your kuya?""Kuya is with lala Vina and lala Catherine... I'm sleepy dada..."Marahang hinalikan ni Hugo ang noo ng anak. He cradled her in his arms until she finally slept on his chest. Isa sa mga napansin ni Hugo ang pagkahilig ni Catharina sa pagtulog sa dibdib niya, parang si Catalina lang rin.C
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Chapter 6020 years ago, Catalina was having a family dinner. They were complete, and happy. Sa murang edad namulat siya sa kahulugan ng tunay na pagmamahal. Sa murang edad naniwala siya na ito ang kasagutan sa lahat ng problema. What she didn't know was that love requires lots and losts of communication, arguments, misunderstandings, regrets, and trust. She never really understood what costs love until she saw how her mother jumped in front of her father to take the bullet.Life wasn't meaningful to Catalina before. Pero tuwing nakikita ni Catalina ang mga kapatid niyang masaya, lagi siyang nagkakaroon ng pag-asa na magpatuloy sa buhay. She left her siblings to her auntie Greta when she joined a criminal organization, or the underworld. It was for their safety because Pentagon was her first organization."Sino 'to?" Tanong ni Arnold nang unang makapasok si Catalina sa organisasyon."Sienna," sagot niya at naglahad ng kamay.Tinignan siya ni Arnold ng malasw
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Chapter 59Saglit na lumabas si Hugo sa HOV para salubungin ang mga taong naghahanap raw sa kanila ni Catalina. Hugo frowned when he saw a familiar lawyer beside Katrina, who were both standing by the entrance."Anong kailangan mo?" Hugo asked him.Naglabas ng papel ang lalaki at inabot 'yon kay Hugo. "Mr. Ruiz, I'm attorney Fidel Meier. This is your father's last will."Kumunot ang noo ni Hugo. "Last will? Buhay pa si daddy, he's resting—""Sorry to break this to you, Mr. Ruiz, pero binawian ho ng buhay ang ama niyo kagabi."Hugo blinked twice before he shook his head. "This is not a good joke, my father is healthy!"Huminga ng malalim si Fidel. "Someone told your father about your wife's condition and it caused him a heart attack. Mr. Ruiz, sa papel na 'yan nakasulat lahat ng ipapamana niya sa inyong magkapatid at sa ina mo. Your mother is grieving pero sabi niya 'wag ka nang abalahin. But your father asked me to bring this to you the moment I find
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Chapter 58Maingat na iminulat ni Catalina ang mga mata. She saw Hugo beside her, sleeping soundly. Napangiti si Catalina nang abutin niya ang buhok ni Hugo at tinaggal 'yon sa pagkakatakip sa mukha niya."My man is handsome..." She whispered."Babe..." Hugo groaned and opened his eyes.Napangiti si Catalina nang isiksik ni Hugo ang mukha sa leeg niya."Bakit ka nandito?" Catalina asked."I couldn't sleep last night because I know you're here... So I slept here."Catalina massaged Hugo's nape. "Okay, sleep here..."Tumango lang si Hugo saka niyakap pa ng mahigpit si Catalina. She's still in dextrose and Hugo's acting like a baby. Ngumiti lang si Catalina saka muling pumikit."Babe?" Hugo called."Hmm?""I just want to tell you... Josh is in jail."Napadilat si Catalina. "Was he tortured?""Adamson took care of it."Napatango si Catalina. "Can we watch it?" She innocently asked."It's too brutal," Hugo said as he looked up at her.Ngumuso si Catalina. "Can you tell me then?"Tumango si
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Chapter 57Mabilis na gumalaw si Catalina para magpumiglas sa dalawang lalaki. They continued holding her wrist and attacked her with punches. Catalina flipped her body through the air as they let go of her wrists. Mabilis na sinipa ni Catalina ang leeg ng isang lalaki at tinuhod naman sa tiyan ang isa. Tumakbo si Catalina palabas ng kwarto pero agad rin siyang hinarang ulit.Binuhat nila si Catalina na parang sako ng bigas. Catalina used her elbow to hit the mans neck that made him drop on the floor, unconscious. Mabilis na tinapunan ng isa pang lalaki ng suntok si Catalina na agad tumama sa mukha niya. Catalina fell to the floor as she tasted the blood on her lips. Marahas niyang nilingon ang lalaki na ngayon ay nakalapit na sa kaniya at hinila na ang buhok niya. Mabilis na napatayo si Catalina nang hilahin siya ng lalaki."Hugo!" Catalina cried."Tumahimik ka!" Sinampal niya si Catalina.Akmang susuntukin naman siya ng isang lalaki sa tiyan nang mabilis na dumating si Gianna at bin
