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Chapter 42: Old Friend
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“What’s this?” takang-tanong ni Jasmine kay Charlie habang hawak ang isang envelope.“Why don’t you open it to find out,” ani Charlie, pilya pang ngumiti bago sumimsim sa baso ng juice na nakasilbi sa harap niya.She was at Jasmine and Gray’s house. After visiting the SSL Cruise, doon siya dumiretso. Ayaw na niya kasing patagalin pa ang surprise niya para kina Jasmine at Gray.”T-this is a baby shower invitation… for my baby,” nanlalaki ang mga matang sabi ng matalik niyang kaibigan nang matignan ang laman ng envelope. “Binibigyan mo ng baby shower ang baby namin ni Gray?”“Yes at hindi ka pwedeng tumanggi.” Tumayo siya mula sa garden set na kinauupuan niya sa lanai ta tumabi sa kaibigan. “Please indulge me, Jas. I never had one with Levi. At saka your baby girl needs all the love she could get. Allow me, us, to shower her with all gifts before she’s born. Please.”It’s true she never had a baby shower when she was pregnant with Levi. Not that she doesn’t want to, she did. But she doe
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For a moment, Charlie’s mind was filled with haze. She cannot think of any logical explanation how the hell Gael ended up inside her fitting room… and has helped zipped her clothes up!Lalong nanlaki ang mata niya sa naisip.He zipped up my clothes, she thought. Oh my god!He just had a glimpse of her damn bare back! She didn’t even wear her brassiere that day, she just had he Nippies on. And Gael just…“Oh my, god!” she groaned in utter disbelief.She cannot believe she allowed Gael, her very own enemy, to have a partial free view of her naked body! Of course she had been naked in front of him before. But that was before. The Gael now doesn't!Mabilis niyang pinagkurus ang mga kamay sa kanyang dibdib. She felt so exposed!Shame and confusion washed over her again. But just after the shame, came the rage. Gigil niyang dinuro ang dibdib nito.“How dare you come in here, Gael! Are you out of your mind? Have you become a damn perv? Hindi ka man lang nahiya! Ano bang—“ Her next words we
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Nagsalubong ang mga kilay ni Gael, umigting ang mga panga. “Why did you block me from your phone?” he huffed out.Agad namang nairita si Charlie. “All of these harassment just to ask me that?”“Answer the question, Charlize,” he demanded, dead set in finding the answer to his question.Namaywang na siya sa inis. “And why wouldn’t I? We’re not friends. You are basically a stranger to me. Besides, I love my peace, Gael. Hindi ko hahayaang sirain mo ang bawat araw ko sa pagte-text at pagtawag-tawag mo.”Umigting ang panga nito, sandali ring naningkit ang mga mata. He looks pissed. Well that’s good, they are in common ground-- they hate each other. Ilang sandali pa, marahan itong nagbuga ng hininga. “Who helped you get the approval for your payment extension?” His stormy gray eyes piercing at her. May pakiramdam siya na kapag pinili niyang h'wag sagutin ang tanong nito, lalo lang itong magagalit. Well, that's what she wants, to anger him more. She lifted her head defiantly and folded he
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Kanina pa sinisipat-sipat ni Charlie ang sarili niya sa salamin. She’s now wearing a black silk midi-dress that has a decent neckline. She didn’t go for the lacey dress that she initially thought of wearing. That’s why she bought another dress for the occasion.Occasion.She scoffed inwardly. Her date today with Mr. Dominguez is not an occasion for her at all. It’s a responsibility. A torture if she’d be honest.She had never been on a date since she gave birth to Levi. Hindi kasi pag-ibig ang priority niya. It has become clear to her after she gave birth to her son that her life would revolve around Levi and SSL for the many years to come.That’s probably the reason why dating doesn’t interest her anymore. Besides she has a lot on her plate—responsibilities after responsibilities. For a busy woman like her, who has time for love?Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga at muling pinagmasdan ang kanyang sarili sa salamin. She shot a glance at the electronic clock on the mirror. It’s almos
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"So, tell me how your parents are doing? Won't they come home soon? Kalahating dekada na rin sila abroad, aren't they bored?" kaswal na tanong ni Mr. Dominguez kay Charlie. They were already at the balcony of the room he booked, sitting in front of a table set-up for two. And like what he said, the view from there was overlooking the city. Hinayon niya ng tingin ang kabuuan ng siyudad. The night view was indeed breathtaking from up there but it wasn't enough to ease her troubled mind. There was still that knowing feeling in her gut telling her thtat something will definitely go wrong tonight. Mabilis na lumipad ang isip niya kay Levi. She would've been talking to her son right now-- hearing her cute giggles and stories. Oh what she wouldn't give just to spend more tim with Levi. "Charlize?" pukaw ni Mr. Dominguez sa kanya, maya-maya. Kumurap siya agad na bumaling sa lalaki. "I-I'm sorry. You were saying?" "Mukha yatang lumilipad ang isip mo ngayong gabi, Charlize. Par
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Gael impatiently tapped his fingers on the stirring wheel of his car. Ilang minuto na siyang naghihintay sa kanyang sasakyan subalit wala pa ring balita sina Hugo at ang ilang tauhan niya tungkol sa identity ng kinatagpo ni Charlize ngayong gabi. Kanina pa pumasok ang mga tauhan niya sa hotel upang matanong-tanong. And he's getting bored being stuck in his car for sometime now. What's taking them so long anyway? Gaano ba kahirap makuha ang impormasyong gusto niyang makuha? Maya-maya pa, tumunog ang kanyang cellphone. It was Hugo. "About damn time," he hissed before answering the call. "Hugo--" "Sir, I think there's something wrong," mabilis na putol sa kanya ng assistant. There was so much urgency in his voice.Agad na nagsalubong ang mga kilay niya. "What do you mean something's wrong?" "Ms. Sandejas is not inside the restaurant. Her bodyguards are frantically looking for her now." Hindi niya alam kung bakit but something inside of him tick off instantly when he heard that Cha
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"What are you doing here?" pukaw ni Gael kay Gray, ang mga mata nasa floor counter ng lift, "My men, her bodyguards, called me. I was nearby so I came as fast as I can," sagot nito. "What about you? Why are you here?" "None of your business," he huffed out. "Right," Gray replied in an amused half-laughing tone. "So tell me, what made you think that Charlie was with Mr. Dominguez?" He balled his fists as he rein in his emotion. "I heard him," aniya, bago sinabi rito ang mga narinig niya kanina-kanina lang. "He said something about a certain Theo. Do I know him? I instantly felt conflicted when I heard his name." Subalit imbes na sumagot, he heard Gray cussed under his breath. Maya-maya pa, mabilis itong nag-dial ng numero sa cellphone nito. "Axel, Jacob, I'm heading to room 1043 now. Don't ask. Just come quickly. Alert the police chief discreetly," anito bago pinutol ang tawag. He silently fished his phone out of his pocket too and sent Hugo a text message. Hindi niya alam k
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"What? No!" mariing tutol ni Gael sa sinabi ni Gray. "I cannot have sex with Charlize! That would be just... just—" "Right. That's just right, Gael. You are still her husband!" giit ni Gray. He wanted to reason out some more, allow his logic to think of any other way to help his wife turned enemy, But Charlize groaned and curled like a ball. She sobbed again and clutched the sheet tighter. She's now full of sweat and mumbling words he cannot figure out. He just knew that she's getting worse. At kung tama si Gray sa sinsabi nito. Charlize might end up dead if he won't decide as fast as he could. Lalong umigting ang panga niya. Charlize maybe his enemy but he cannot watch her in pain like the way she is now. There's a pain ripping through him just by looking at her. And he doesn't even know where it's coming from. His eyes snapped back up at Gray. "Think of another way, there should be another way! Call her boyfriend!" Nangunot noo si Gray. "She doesn't—" Hindi nito itinuloy a
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“Ate, sa ‘yo na po ito,” anang sampung taong gulang na batang babae sa kanya. The girl was handing her a big white gumamela flower she probably picked near the gate of the orphanage. Napangiti siya, bahagyang yumuko bago tinanggap ang bulaklak na inaabot ng bata. “Talaga, akin na lang ‘to… ano nga ulit ang pangalan mo?” “Chamy po, ate.” “Salamat, Chamy.” The child gave her a soft smile in return. Akma na sana itong tatakbo pabalik sa mga kalaro nito sa ‘di kalayuan nang pigilan niya ito. “Ano nga palang gusto mong maging paglaki mo, Chamy?” The child beamed at her.“Gusto ko pong maging nurse, Ate!” Sandaling nangunot ang noo niya. “Bakit naman nurse, Chamy?” “Gusto ko po kasing alagaan si Lolo Gael d’yan sa kabilang building.” Lalong nagsalubong ang mga kilay niya. “Lolo Gael?” Mabillis na tumango si Chamy. “Gael lang po kasi ang alam niyang banggitin. Kaya Lolo Gael.” Tumuwid siya ng tayo, hinayon ng tingin ang building ng carehome sa mga matatanda na naroon din sa compoun
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Gael jumped out as soon as the car pulled over infront of the police station. Doon sila dumiretso nina Gray at Jacob mula sa simbahan. Aside from Lena, wala nang sino pa mang nasaktan sa masamang insidente na plinano ni Alaric. And it was more than a relief for him. Now he can focus on one thing, ang puntahan si Charlie sa mismong police station.Pahapyaw nang sinabi ni Jacob sa kanya kung ano ang nangyari, subalit hindi pa iyon buo. And not only does he need to talk to Charlie for the full details but he also needs to see his wife to calm the lingering worry in his chest. The picture of Lena dying in his arms was still vivid iin his memory. And he cannot stop thinking that, it could've Charlie dying in his arms and...He shook his head, willing the unwanted thoughst away. Charlie is fine, he convinced himself before picking up his pace. He was at the director’s office in no time. Agad naman siyang hinarap ng pinuno ng kapulisan. Sandali niya itong kinausap at sinabi nito mismo sa ka
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Hindi matapos-tapos ang pagsipat ni Charlie sa sarili niya sa lifesize mirror na nasa kanyang hotel suite. Hindi pa rin siya halos makapaniwala na naroon nga siya at ikakasal ulit kay Gael. This time in a church and in the presence of their family. Well, some of their family. But nevertheless their families are present and that’s the most important thing.She looked down at her ring finger. The emerald engagement ring and the ink she had five years ago are there, a testament of everything she had gone through loving Gael. But she’s glad she finally made it right there at that very moment, when she can declare to the whole world that Gael is hers as much as she is his. That in the world of broken promises and dreams, of heartaches and of tears, Gael is her always—the one she will keep on choosing to love as long as she breathes.Her phone rang, immediately stopping her train of thoughts. Agad na nagsalubong ang mga kilay niya nang mag-register sa screen ang pangalan ni Gael. She picked
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Kanina pa nasa harap ng salamin si Gael subalit panay pa rin ang pag-aayos niya sa kurbata ng kanyang suit. The damn thing just won’t align! Frustrated, he took it off altogether and huffed. He’s anxious for some unknown reason. Gray, who arrived last night, said at it must be the wedding jitters but he refuses to believe so. He’s just on edge because he didn’t get to see his wife and son for hours now. Sneaking in at Charlie and Levi’s hotel room crossed his mind a few times last night. With his skills as a former elite boduyguard, he could do that with no sweat involved. But his grandfather gave him a talk about keeping his word and just wait until it’s time for them to meet at the altar again. Subalit naging sobrang napakahirap niyon sa kanya dahil sa iisang hotel lang silang naka-check –in na mag-anak—just different floors. Idagdag pa na talagang makulit si Tala at panay-panay ang pagbabantay sa mag-ina niya, h’wag lang niyang makita ang mga ito. Gray told him to have a little
