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Chapter 60: Face-Off

Author: Jenny Javier
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-08-23 23:31:30

"Are the documents I've asked you to prepare now ready?" tanong ni Gael kay Hugo. Magkapanabay silang naglalakad ng assistant patungo sa opisina niya sa Crown Bank.

"Yes, Sir. It's already in your office," mabilis na sagot nito.

"Good. What about that thing that I've asked you to do?" aniya alanganin.

Alanganing umiling si Hugo. "She said she won't see you anymore, Sir. And that's final," anito sa mababang tinig.

A slight shot of disappointment rose from his chest. He'd been meaning to talk to Charlize for days now, subalit ayaw na talaga siya nitong kausapin. Kaya naman si Hugo na ang inutusan niyang gumawa ng paran para sa kanya. But even that, failed.

He knew she has every right to be angry at him-- he's a damn confused jerk who cannot control his emotions when it comes to her. But... he really needs to talk to her, even for one final time.

Nagpasya na siya, sa itinakbo ng mga pangyayari sa nakalipas na ilang araw matapos niya itong insultuhin nang huli silang magkita, a
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  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 60: Face-Off 2

    Lena carefully roamed her eyes around the hotel suite Gael had booked for her. The place was fine, luxurious if she might add. But that did not ease the anger she's feeling right now. She went straight to his new office to surprise him but he didn't seem surprised at all! Gael was indifferent to her flirtatious advances. He didn't even responded to her kiss-- he just gently pushed her back and said that he had a lot of things to finish for the day. That he will just see her in the hotel suite. That's a first in the five years that he had known Gael. She was used to Gael following her wherever she goes-- needing her close to him from time to time. He was quite possesive of her but it does not bother her. She likes it in fact. It was just how they had planned. Gael's fondness of her for the past years had made things easier for her. It meant she was doing a great job of keeping him entertained-- distracted, easily manipulated. But now, the Gael she had known and left in Manil

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-23
  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 61: Face Off 3

    "To what reason do I owe you this visit for, Ms. Schulz?" seryosong tanong ni Charlie sa babaeng kaharap niya. The woman stands statuesque in front of her in the middle of her office, looking at her with controlled fury in her eyes. This is the woman Gael loved, she reminded herself. The woman whom he'd get to spend the rest of his life with. The woman who will take her place in Gael's life. A wave of hurt rose from her chest. After all these years... after everything... in the end, she will still lose Gael. The woman smirked. She remained unfazed though and maintained her eye contact. "I don't have all day," seryosong pukaw niya sa babae na sigurado siyang minamata siya nang palihim kaya kanina pa ito tahimik. The woman forced a smile. " You know my name. I'm sure you know by now who am I in the life of Gael." "Of course, I know that you are his fiancee." The woman smiled. "I'm glad you--" "And I am still his wife," mabilis niyang putol sa sasabihin pa nito. The woman's

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-24
  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 62: Truce

    Charlie nervously walked over at the makeshift stage where all the new members of the business circle will be inducted... by her.Out of all people, siya pa talaga ang napili nilang tawagin para mag-induct sa mga bagong members ng grupo! There are more well-deserved people in the crowd to do that. Why does it has to be her?!She took in a sharp breath and collected herself.Get this done and over with then you can get the hell of here, she convinced herself.Uncle Nate, the son of Mrs. Cobarrubias, took her hand and helped her climbed up the makeshift stage. Once there, she quickly get done with the task nang hindi siya tumitingin sa mga bagong miyembro ng grupo.Kaya lang nang magsimulang kamayan ng mga officers ang mga new members, she was forced to do it too.That’s when she saw Gael. He was wearing a blue suit that perfectly accentuates his well-built frame. He wore his dirty blonde hair long like how he used to since she met him again. And his aura-- authoritative, proud… dangero

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-24
  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 63: Truce 2

    "What do you mean let's talk? What part of I don't want to talk to you can't you understand,Gael? Pwede ba, lumabas ka na lang. Leave me be!" Charlie yelled, anger swiftly running in her veins."I really need to tell you a few things," mabilis na sagot nito, tunog desperado subalit wala siyang pakialam. She scoffed. "I am not interested with anything that you will say, Gael. They mean nothing to me so--""I'm sorry," mabilis nitong putol sa kanya. "I am an asshole for saying those things to you. You were never a lose nor a cheap woman, Charlize. And believe it or not, I respect you."She huffed. "That's rich coming from the person who never fails to threaten and insult me every chance he'd get. Pero sige, pagbibigyan kita para matapos na 'to. I'll accept your sorry. You're forgiven, now go. Baka hanapin ka pa sa 'kin ng fiancee mo," she said rolling her eyes secretly."She' not here anymore. She already went home... to Germany."Her brows furrowed instantly. "B-but you were just dan

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-24
  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 64: Tomorrow

    "What do you want to eat?" tanong ni Gael kay Charlie. Sa harap nila ay ang hilera ng mga tray ng ulam na isinisilbi ng isang roadside eatery kung saan sila kasalukuyang naroon. It was already lunchtime and they were just a few towns away from San Gabriel. Maaga pa lang nang magsabi siya sa mga katulong nila sa mansyon na lalabas siya at pupunta sa bahay nina Jasmine at Gray. Mahigpit niyang ibinilin sa mga katulong na h'wag ipagsasabi sa kahit kanino kung saan siya magpupunta lalo na kina Axel at Jacob. Subalit imbes na sa bahay ng kaibigan dumiretso, nagpunta siya sa dati nilang tagpuan ni Gael. That's where they've decided to meet up. He was already there when she arrived wearing just his casual clothes-- a sport shirt, jeans and rubber shoes. He was laid-back, relaxed-- like the guy she used to know. A perfect for the memory of him she will get to keep after today. "I think I'll just go with that fried boneless bangus and a little bit of that red egg with tomatoes. I haven't

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-24
  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 65: Tomorrow 2

    Halos masilaw si Charlie sa pagtanaw sa saranggola niya na pinagtulungan nila ni Gael na paliparin kanina. The pink kite she chose was flying high in the blue sky-- proudly displaying the wish she wrote on it before she let it fly.Wala sa sarili siyang napatingin kay Gael na noon ay nasa malapit lang, abala rin sa pagpapalipad ng saranggola nito.He was smiling from ear to ear. A bolt of memory flashed through her mind as she remembered the very first time she realized she had a crush on him.She was on the 5th grade and he was already in high school. They don't see each other as often as they did when she was still homeschooled. Saka na lang sila nagkikita tuwing umuuwi siya sa San Gabriel during school breaks. But Gael will always be at their beach house to accompany her. Before Jasmine, she only had Gael as her friend and no one else. She had always seen him as her hero in his long dirty blonde hair, tanned skin and ripped jeans.She remembered the first time her heart fluttered

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-24
  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 66: Tomorrow 3

    Alanganing bumaba ng sasakyan si Charlie habang ang mga mata ay nakatutok sa beach house na nasa kanyang harapan. They have arrived in San Gabriel just a few minutes ago at doon sila agad dumiretso ni Gael. "I have never been here before, Gael" pag-amin niya habang pinapagala ang tingin sa kubuuan ng lugar. There's a smaller house just a few meters away from the beach house. Luma na ang pinto ng maliit na bahay, halatang mas matagal iyong naroon kaysa sa beach house. It's probably the house of the caretaker, she thought. "Who lives here, Gael?" tanong niya sa kasama habang magkapanany silang naglalakad patungo sa harap ng beach house. "Me and T'yo Berting. According to reports, we used to live here," anito. Agad siyang bumaling dito. Nakamata pa rin ito sa beach house na parang wala namang tinatanaw. Nang umihip ang panghapong hangin mula sa dagat sa 'di kalayuan, unti-unting pumikit si Gael. She didn't look away. She just watched him. Was he trying to recall something? A mem

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-25
  • That First Night With Mr. CEO    Chapter 66: Tomorrow 4

    Ilang sandali ring tahimik na naglakad sa may baybayin sina Gael at Charlie. Reveling the beauty and wonder of nature. “Do you know how to swim?” tanong ni Gael sa kanya, maya-maya. She smiled, as the memory of the first time she successfully floated on the water resurfaced in her mind. “I do. You taught me, Gael.” Mabilis itong napabaling sa kanya. “Really now. I didn’t know I had a teacher in me,” natatawang sabi nito, kuntodo ang ngisi. “I think I’m your first and last student. So don't be so cocky, Gael. You’re not that great,” she retorted, rolling her eyes in fake annoyance. Lalo itong natawa. “Do you know how cute you looked whenever you do that?” Nagsalubong ang mga kilay niya. “Do what?” “’Yan, kapag umiirap ka. You looked cute.” She averted her eyes from him when she felt her cheeks heating up. “Tell me about your grandfather,” pag-iiba niya sa usapan. “Well, Opa Aksel is kind to me. He taught me everything I know about running our business. I owe him everything.”

    Huling Na-update : 2024-08-25

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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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    Sandaling namanhid si Gael sa kanyang nasaksihan. Panandalian niyang kinumbinsi ang sarili na imahinasyon niya lang ang lahat. Na nasa maayos na lagay si Charlie at walang kaguluhan na nangyayari sa mismong araw ng kanilang kasal. He even tried to blink a few times—willing the dreadful scenario away from his head. But when he opened his eyes, his bride, his wife still laid there on the cold ground, bleeding.With his chest constricting, he tried to stand up, wanting to go to Charlie as soon as he can. But his bodyguard nearby kept him from doing so. Anger burned his skin in an instant. He had to go Charlie and no one, not even the damn death god himself could prevent him from doing so.He turned himself onto the ground, lying on his back, and gave the bodyguard hovering over at him a straight jab to the jaw. Napaupo ito, bago siya mahilo-hilong binitiwan. He took that chance to crawl his way to Charlie, who fell near the entrance of the church. ‘I like the water, Kuya Gael. Can you t

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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

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