"What did you cook?" I asked after getting dressed. He lent me his unworn clothes and boxers. "I thought we were going on a date?" I raised an eyebrow at him. "You want to date me?" I snorted. "Isn't it possible?" He narrowed his eyes at me. "Aren't you afraid?" I leaned on the table and stared at him. "Do I have anything to fear?" The corner of his lips rose up and he placed the pasta he was cooking on the plate. I'm hungry I haven't eaten well before. "The last time, you were so afraid because you didn't want mom to know," I didn't answer. My stand is still the same. I don't want the attorney to know about me and Rod. "And now, you can't speak?" he said challengingly, trying not to laugh. I gasped when I saw the sparkle in his eyes. "My cloth looks good on you," he said and brought the pasta to me. I raised an eyebrow at him. I could see the traces of my nip-les from his shirt. He sat in front of me and he was smiling while watching me eat to what he cooked. "Hmm.. Del
"Does it still hurt?" I asked while holding Rod's cheek. He shook his head. "Did you see that… earlier?" I nodded. "I'm sorry," I apologized because I felt it was all my fault why he was slapped. "It's not your fault," he said. I didn't answer. I'm guilty and I know that the slap he received earlier from his father was strong. “Let's not talk about that old hag. So can you tell me about your life? About you and your mom?" He even called his dad an old hag. Rod is really—ahh I’m out of words. "Hmm.. There isn't much in my life other than being a scholar, and I never met my real dad." "Really?" he asked. I nodded. I haven't met papa even once. "Mama remarried again whom I call uncle but he died," "Why?" I remember when I was in 8th grade. I still remember how uncle saved me. "Because he saved me.. uhm.. let's go to sleep," I said cause I'm not really comfortable talking about him. Tito Leon is a father figure to me. He was the first man I was attached to. I could still reme
"Ms. Yana," I looked at Miss Tanya. "Can you go to the ground floor? Please take the food I ordered for sir Rod and Ms. Clarissa.” Rod looked at me. I knew what he’s thinking so I stood up before he could say anything. "Rod, can we go out later? I asked your dad about it and he agreed." Clarissa I didn't wait for Rod's answer. I left the office. Clarissa is very clingy to him. She’s talking with Rod and I know Rod is staring at me so I avoid looking at them because Miss Tanya might notice us. I took the order from the grab driver and returned to Rod’s office. When I returned to his office, I saw Clarissa playing with Rod's chest who was now annoyed because he couldn't focus on writing. "Miss Tanya, here it is.." Miss Tanya took the food from me and she frowned. "How about you? Do you have your lunch?” I could feel Rod's gaze on me and I tried my best not to look at him. "No… it's fine. Can I leave to buy my lunch?" "Yeah. You can," she answered. "Tanya, I'm not hungry. Pl
"Is Symon your classmate, hija?" the attorney asked with a smile. I looked at Symon who was talking to Junisa who’s afraid to sit with us because they were afraid to face the chairman. So they left. Even me… I can't breathe properly now. The people at the other table were looking at us. "No," I answered politely. "I see. So you went out and had a lunch date together?" I expect that this is what the attorney and chairman are thinking... that there is something between us even though there isn't. "Two of my classmates were with us earlier, attorney. One of them is Symon's cousin, Junisa." “Oh. Julie’s daughter?” I nodded. "Yes," We stop talking when chairman and Symon returned. "I told dad that I’m with you, chairman," he said to the chairman. The chairman nodded to him. "Martin, what do you like to drink?" the attorney asked her ex-husband. I don't know how to describe their relationship. They broke up, yet they are still very civil to each other. If you look at them, atto
"You really don't have a crush on Symon?" attorney asked me as we were getting into their car.I could feel Rod’s stare who’s standing next to us. Why is he staring at me? It’s his mom asking me nonstop."Symon is dating someone else, attorney," I answered while peeking at Rod“Oh! Maybe you are just shy to tell me, hija,” Rod was already frowning at his mom."Why are you forcing her on that monkey, mom?" I smiled secretly when he called Symon, monkey. Sorry, Sy."What's wrong with that, son? Of course, I will be happy if they click with each other. Symon is handsome, rich, smart, and polite.”"Is there something wrong with your eyes, mom? He’s handsome? Are you kidding me?” Rod asked, annoyed.Atty. Manilou laughed at him. He's so obvious. We will be doomed if attorney notices his childish reaction."Darling, it's really normal for a mother to be happy when her daughter goes to a worthy man. I'm sure March, that your mom is happy for you now."Rod closed the door of his car. He’s not
"You've been flirting so much now, Rod," I said with a frown. He laughed and gave me the apple he sliced earlier. "Who am I flirting with?" he teasingly said. His elbow was resting on the backrest and he was watching me instead of the TV. "To me," I said, blushing. I was so ashamed that I hid my face on the pillow. “Damn. Don't do that. You look so adorable," he commented, making me even more embarrassed. "I can't concentrate on what we watched," I said with a snort. "You don't want me to flirt you?” I snorted. My cheeks heated because I knew what’s my answer to his question. "I want to," I said while looking away. He laughed again. He has been tripping me up for a while now. "I will never get tired of you, baby.." I bit my lower lip and looked at him. My lips are trembling whether to smile or not. "Let's watch movie," I said. "Okay," he replied sweetly. My cheeks warmed up again. But the doorbell suddenly rang. "What time is it?" a visitor at this hour? "I'll check who
"You need to eat more," Symon said and handed me the meat crab from King crab. I think we are both showing off now."You? Are you full?" I said when I noticed that he didn't even move his food very much.He winced and peered at Rod at the chairman's table through the wine glass. He watches Rod's reflection through that glass."Do you think I can swallow?"I bit my lip hard at what he said. Rod had been staring at us for a while. His eyes are like a hawk watching the enemy's movements.He raised an eyebrow at me when he saw me looking at him."He's looking normal, Sy," I said."For you, it's normal, for me it's not." I turned to Rod again and this time, I caught him looking at Symon's back. It feels like, he’s killing Symon through his glares.I took my phone and texted him.Me:Quit killing him with your stares.I looked at his direction again and he was frowning and typing on his something on his phone while the adults next to him were busy talking.RJ:Then he should stop staring at
When we arrived at the Seven Seas, we were met by some people who had also spent the night in the resort. We bought food on our way here and we decided to go home later for there’s still have work tomorrow. "Rod, can you come with me?" I wanted to change into swimwear but there were drunken men near the changing room. "I don’t think it’s a best idea to wear a swimwear," I laughed, "Why not?" "I regret why I even bought it," he said, frowning. "Let's go! Stop sulking there," I said. He was forced to stand up to accompany me to change swimwear. Many eyes followed us. Some of them were women staring at Rod. Why is he so handsome? I held his hand so he looked at me. His gaze went to the hand I was holding and he smiled… he likes it. "That's your biggest problem if I am your boyfriend, baby.. Because I'm handsome, so it’s inevitable that women are drooling over me," he said making my lips part. "Your face is so thick. Don’t you know that?" He laughed and pulled me closer to him
"Is this it?" Rod said while holding my hand. Ironically, I was the one holding his hand because I felt he might get lost here in the cemetery. "No, it's this way," I said as I pulled him in the right direction. Rod and I were heading to my mom's grave. And because there were many twists and turns along the way, we were having a hard time navigating, especially since he's a big guy. "Excuse me," I kept saying that at every tomb we passed by. "Why are you saying that, babe?" Rod asked. "To prevent your 'eggs' from swelling," I said, laughing. What's wrong with Rod, he's oblivious to any superstition. Actually, since earlier. When we were entering, he was talking so much that I asked him to be quiet since we're in a cemetery. I guess he was wondering why I wanted him to be quiet, so he bombarded me with a lot of questions. As we passed by a large cross, I caught sight of a woman's face that was very familiar to me. Miss Tanya? I looked again, but because of the large blades of
I squint as the drops of water hit my body. After rinsing off, I peeked into the room and saw Rod putting on his watch. He had showered before me, so he's all dressed up now.I stepped out in my bathrobe and caught Rod eyeing me up and down. He quickly averted his gaze when he noticed me looking at him."What are you doing, babe?" he frowned. I chuckled, slapped his arm, and went straight to the vanity area."What are you talking about?""You're seducing me! Can't you see I just got dressed!""Heh! Stop it, Rod! Aren't you tired? It stings!" I said to him. The kids weren't home; they were with the chairman since it's weekend.So, Rod freely does things he can't do when the quintuplets are around.I saw him walking towards me. He held me by the shoulders, and I closed my eyes as I felt his lips on my neck.He's going to the US in the next 2 days. I'm gonna miss him."You're dressed now," I told him. He just groaned and continued kissing me.I closed my eyes and held his head as his lip
When Rod and EJ arrived home, we immediately greeted them outside the house. Eya was still here with us."Hi, baby," Rod said and kissed my cheek. He put his hand on my waist and kissed me again on the neck.I chuckled and pinched his nose. He's so clingy even though his children are watching us. But our children seemed happy about it."Hi, Aunt Eya!" EJ approached Eya to kiss her cheek after he came to me to kiss my cheek and lips."Did you have fun, EJ?" I asked. He nodded and smiled. "Yes and I learned a lot, mom. And I'm excited to learn more," he said.Earlier, he asked if he could accompany his dad because he wanted to see how Rod works. I didn't agree because he had school, but his siblings convinced me, so I relented."Papa! How was it?" CJ asked his dad. I furrowed my brow."Big brother is good!" Rod answered and even gave a thumbs up. The smiles on the kids' faces widened as they looked at EJ."Wow! I'm so proud of you, big brother EJ!" AJ said and even clapped her little ha
"Have you heard about Rod's wife, March?" Eya asked. We were at the coffee shop near the school, and I was with Eya. We were waiting for the four kids.EJ didn't go to school today but went to his dad's office."I don't know where attorney hid her. But one thing's for sure, she's with her child," I said while munching on fries. Eya nodded."What about Tanya? I was shocked by the revelation. So she's the reason why you and Rod got separated? Unbelievable!"Even I, was extremely surprised by what happened."I heard the chairman wants to have her jailed. But you didn’t agree? You feel sorry for her?"I shook my head. I just really don't want us to be stuck in the past anymore. I want to move forward and let Miss Tanya do whatever she wants.But I won't ever approach her again."But you know what, because of what happened with the Malaques, the topic about your Quintuplets with Rod wasn't discussed much. The made-up scandals about Rod's involvement weren't given much attention because eve
"I still can't believe it!" Rod said. We're together now and the quintuplets are already home, Arian brought them earlier."Do you know about this?" he asked. I shook my head. "I just know now. Ralph told me."He fell silent."So that's why. That's why Clark was so hot-headed towards me. And Tanya, her mother?" I felt sorry for Clarissa, but I couldn't help but laugh at Rod. He looks really cute while saying that.He was so mind-blown by the revelations at the party earlier. He could hardly speak. He was stunned when Tanya said Clarissa was her daughter, and he was even more shocked to find out that Clark was Clarissa's lover."If your mom wasn't there earlier, things might have gotten out of hand." I leaned on him.Earlier, when Clark was trying to get Clarissa to go with him, the attorney arrived and intervened. The attorney brought a bunch of bodyguards and personally escorted Clarissa out of the venue. All you could hear was Clarissa crying.Meanwhile, the Malaque family was force
"Clark?" I asked in surprise.I looked ahead, and Clarissa had a light smile on her face as she stood beside Rod, guiding my children."Are you joking?" I asked, waiting for him to say, 'just kidding.'"No," Ralph replied. I looked at him, and he took Punn from me when he saw that Punn wanted to go to him."Why are you telling me this?""Because I want to ask for your help. Protect her. She's going to tell her parents about Punn.""What? Shouldn't she delay that?" If her father finds out about her child, he might hurt her."No. She wants to be with Punn now. She's already decided that even I can't stop her."I bit my lower lip and looked at Rod in front.The quintuplets were already introduced. As usual, many were surprised and angered by the introduction of my children.They couldn't criticize Rod because they could see Clarissa, his wife, supporting him, along with the chairman and attorney Manilou.The venue was filled with applause while my playful children were, smiling and wavin
After a week, the party that the chairman mentioned finally pushed through. I'm with the attorney right now, and we're getting ready with the makeup artists they hired."Mama, look at me. I'm a princess," we all chuckled upon hearing AJ words. Actually, Clarissa is also here with us.Attorney and Clarissa are still not okay with each other, but they're civil.Attorney knows about Rod and Clarissa's conversation about divorce, and other than that, we haven't told anyone else. So at some point, I know attorney understands Clarissa.During the past week, Clarissa visited the house with Punn, and my kids played with her child."I'm nervous, March. What if dad hurts Punn?" she whispered."Punn's with his dad, right? So don't worry," I said, but her expression didn't change."Is everyone from Malaque invited here?" she asked. I nodded because all the elites were invited by Rod and the chairman."Maybe Clark will come," she said. Her brother? Aren't they not on good terms?"March, I'll take
It's been three days since I found out about Clarissa's child in the hospital.Inside the restaurant, we're waiting for Clarissa to arrive."Do you think she'll agree?" Rod asked."She's here," I whispered as I spotted Clarissa approaching us."Hey," she greeted, giving Rod and me a kiss in the cheek. Unlike before when she was so radiant, now she's not. She looks pale."Are you okay?" I asked with concern.She nodded. "I'm fine. I'm sorry for being late," she said.I looked at Rod, and like me, he's also worried about Clarissa."We can reschedule this if you want. You look so pale," Rod suggested."It's fine, Rod. Let's proceed. Is this about the divorce?" Clarissa asked."I'll agree to the divorce. Don't worry," she added.Rod sighed and sat back in his chair."Yes, but I don't want to give you any part of the Chavez estate," Rod said bluntly.Clarissa nodded, not even surprised. It's as if she expected it. She didn't get angry either."I understand. I'm not after your wealth, Rod,"
"After the wedding, Rod and I didn't live in the same roof. Rod left and went back to the Philippines while I stayed in the US for 2 years."I remained quiet as I listened to her."I didn't go back because I was so angry that I got married to him.""I thought you used to like Rod?" I asked. I still remembered how clingy she was to Rod back then."Why would I like him? He has a bad attitude, he's arrogant, and conceited," she said, furrowing her brow.I chuckled.That's Rod. That's how Rod was when I first met him."And he's disgusting. He’s kissing different girls at the bar, so why would I like him? But that's what dad said so who am I to say no?"I met her dad. Her dad is the type of person you wouldn't dare disobey. Even I felt scared when he visited earlier. I wouldn't dream of him becoming my dad."But while I was in America, I got pregnant," Clarissa said, looking at her child who was now peacefully sleeping in bed.I looked at her child, whom she named Punn. That's why this chi