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
"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
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
"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
"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
Muling umigting ang panga ni Gael. "I won't touch you, Charlize not unless you allow me to," he declared, his eyes not leaving hers. Tempting as hell she maybe and in a great need of someone to help her, he cannot just find it him to take advantage of the situation and just have sex with her! He just thought that it isn't right. Hindi ito sumagot, tumitig lang sa kanya. Maya-maya pa, biglang nalukot ang mukha nito. Mariin itong pumikit pagkatapos at umuklo, hawak ang kaselanan nito. "It h-hurts! I-it... hurts," she muttered in between breaths and tears. "G-Gael... Gael, please!" she screamed, her voice hoarse. That's what all it took for him to get his damn act together and focus on the need at hand. Wala na siyang oras mag-isip. Charlize needs him. He quickly discarded his clothes until all that's left were his boxers. He took a few careful steps and joined her in the tub. Maingat siyang pumuwesto sa likuran nito and pulled her over to his lap. Charlize's skin wa
Madaling-araw na nang lumabas ng silid si Gael. Outside of the hotel room he was met by Gray and two more guys that looked familiar to him. Their eyes instantly widened when they saw him. "G-Gael," anang isa. "He doesn't remember any of us, Jacob," mabilis na paliwanang ni Gray sa lalaki bago bumaling sa kanya. "They are Charlie's bodyguards. Hindi ka nila kasi nakita kanina. Sa kanila ko ibinilin si Theo Mondragon." Agad na kumuyom ang mga kamay niya. The mere mention of the guy's name sent him to the edge immediately. "Where is that a*shole?" he asked, his brows furrowing further. "Axel and Jacob handed him to the authorities just a few minutes ago. I will go to the police camp where he is temporarily detained later for follow-up and to give my statement too. Don't worry ako nang bahala kay Theo Mondragon," paniniguro ni Gray sa kanya. "And what about Stanley Dominguez?" tanong niya ulit. "Authorities are already after him. He'll have his punishment in no time." He g
Nagmamadaling umibis ng sasakyan si Charlie pagkatapat na pagkatapat niyon sa isang restaurant sa loob ng mall. She had an overtime today at work dahil na rin sa dalawang araw siyang um-absent after her drugging incident. Sa totoo lang, to say that her family was angry with what happened was an undestatement. Her family was livid! After learning about the incident, her Grandma, Uncle Joshua and Uncle Kiel wanted to send her to California right there and then. That was after they went straight to the Secretary of Justice to ask for help and make sure that the Mondragons and Mr. Dominguez will pay for their crimes. Mabuti na lang napakiusapan niy ang mga ito na h'wag muna siyang pabalikin sa California at least for another 2 weeks. Kritikal kasi para sa recovery plan ng SSL Cruise ang susunod na dalawang linggo kaya hindi siya pwedeng umalis. She wanted to make sure that the initial phase of the recovery plan is well executed to ensure its success. Mabuti na lang pumayag ang mga