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Feleona's POV . I couldn't take my eyes away from the two of them because Cleo was so clingy to Gabriel. Kulang na lang ay m********n ang dalawa dahil hinahayaan siya ni Gabriel na hawak-hawakan siya at mukhang nagugustuhan naman niya. Dapat nga pala bumalik na kami sa Isla ano? Pero kasi minsan baliw ako at ewan ko na lang kung ano ang mangyayari sa gabing ito. We did our things and all. We returned to the Island with all the food we had bought. We had a wonderful dinner there with the kids, and I'm so happy that Emmanuel was delighted with everything. But when I saw Cleopatra getting comfortable towards Gabriel, I got jealous and decided we should go back to the main island and spend the night on the yacht. Masaya kasi ang maliit na islang ito at pinakamalapit ito sa isla na kung nasaan ang mga bata at si Emmanuel. Konti lang din ang mga tao at mukhang mababait silang lahat. Ang buong akala ko kasi ay maiiwan si Cleopatra kina Sister Maya para sa mga bata, pero mali ako. Dahil
Gabriel's POV . After Kaidan and Jacob took Cleopatra from me, I got out looking for Feleona. I couldn't get away earlier because Cleo's weight was on top, and she was pushing me against the chair, which made me nearly tip over. I didn't kiss her. Knowing my mouth was open, Cleo forced in, and I didn't respond. But, of course, for Feleona, it will be a different story. After a few minutes, I found her sitting on the side of the wooden pathway leading to my small yacht. Ito ang pansamantalang ginamit ko, at ito ang pinadala ni Bleu. They all know that I am here in Greece. Closer to my people, and much closer to Nonno's kingdom. Alam kong wala akong kawala sa mga nandito, pero nagpapasalamat ako dahil hindi matanong si Feleona sa lahat. Carmella left, but she was only a distance. Something came up for her, and I have Bleu on my side. I'm happy that I have found her because I was worried. I wanted to explain myself to her, but I forgot everything when she asked me something. "Ano
Feleona's POV . Tulala ako habang nakatitig sa kanya ng lihim. Nagtatago sa bintana at parang baliw na nakatitig sa kalahating hubad na katawan niya. Chillax, Feleona. This hunky good looking beast is my soon-to-be husband. How cool is that? Ngumiti na ako nang lihim at kagat ang kuko sa daliri ko habang pinagmamasdan siya mula rito. "One, two, three. . . uhm, ano nga ba ang tawag sa ganyan? My goodness self, you are so lucky," baliw na ngiti at tugon ko sa sarili. "Epekto na yata ito ng pagnanasa ko sa kanya." At nagsalita na naman akong mag-isa. Nahinto lang ako nang napalingon siya sa likurang bahagi niya at mabilis akong nagtago. Kalokohan na talaga ito, Feleona! Sigaw ng isip ko. Maingat ang hakbang na ginawa ko para makabalik sa kusina ng bahay na ito. Pero na statwa ako sa sarili dahil rinig na rinig ko ang baritonong pagtikhim niya mula sa likod. Kaya maayos at mabilis ng ginawa kong pagtayo sa sarili. I took a deep breath and plaster my fake smile before I turn arou
Feleona's POV . "What did you say? We're flying to Las Vegas?" It's confusing looking at him grabbing all his stuff, including mine. Both of us never had a good sleep knowing that Darius was after me and he was here. I could no longer sleep and didn't know whom to call in the middle of the night. Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin ito kay Gabriel dahil hindi niya maiintindihan ang mundo ko. It's either he will stay with me or run away if I will tell him everything. Hindi ko pa nga nakuha sa kanya ang tamang sagot sa kasal, at heto dumagdag na si Darius sa problema ko. What about Emmanuel? I hope he will not go there and use the little boy in exchange for me. "Let's move to Vegas for a few weeks. I need to go back because I'm selling my property and already have a buyer. I need to sign the papers and everything. I need to be there because it's urgent. And I would be grateful if you could come with me. Hindi kita pwedeng iwan dito na ikaw lang. Napagkasunduan na natin ito sa Pilipinas
Gabriel's POV . "Hindi ba tayo pwede sa isang kwarto?" I shut my eyes, trying to control my desire, and here she is, asking me to be in the same room with her. Dammit. Is she doing this on purpose? Or she's that tactless and doesn't think of the words that come out of her mouth. Geez, she's doing my head in. "Fel, I'm only feet away from you. Katapat lang ang kwarto mo sa kwarto mo. No one will harm you here because you are now in my house in Vegas." I said, putting my hands on my hips. She smiled but didn't look convinced. "But I hate it, Gabriel. Papaano kung - " She stopped and twinkled her eyes. Sa sing-sing na binigay ko kagabi napako ang mga mata niya at ngumiti na siya. "Okay. . . I will try. I know I am safe here with you. Hindi ka na makakawala sa akin," pilyang ngiti niya at bahagya ang pag-ngisi ko. Tumalikod na siya at pumasok sa kwarto. Nakabukas lang din ang pinto at humakbang na ako sa bandang pinto rito para mas matitigan siya ng husto. The flight was good,
Feleona's POV . "Do I really have to do this?" Hawak ko sa baril niya. Tinitigan ko ito ng husto at naalala ko lang ang baril ni Cariena at Pinokyo. "It's not that I don't know how to use them, Gabriel, because I do. But I hate having one with me. No. Thank you. But I will not take a weapon with me. Hindi ako pulis, Gabriel, architect-engineer ako." Ibinalik ko ito sa kanya at napailing na siya. "Then, what will you do if I'm not around and someone harms you?" Namaywang na siya at seryoso ang mga mata. Kanina pa siya ganito at kakaiba ang kinikilos niya. I wake up early to cook a hearty breakfast because I want to surprise him. But I was surprised as he woke up ahead of me. "I will scream for help. Simple!" I shrugged my shoulders, feeling confident about my answer. He smirked and shook his head. "Baby, what if they will tampered your mouth? How will you scream." Tiim-bagang niya at sumeryoso na ang mga mata. "Eh. . . Nandiyaan ka naman 'di ba? Okay lang. Alam ko na naman na d
Feleona's POV . Ignited, that was precisely how I felt. Gabriel could quickly turn my body into jelly. He scoops me. Placed my body on top of the table. Sandaling nagtitigan kaming dalawa, at namungay ang mga mata niya. Hihinto pa ba ako at pipigilan siya? I could have done than earlier, but I have given him my answer. Hindi man direkto itong galing sa bibig ko ay nakuha niya naman ang sagot ko dahil tumango ako kanina. "Let me," he said and started kissing me. Dapat ako ang magtatangal ng damit ko. Pero hinayaan ko siya. I am like a statue. Sitting on the table and he's kissing me. Mas okay nga ito dahil magkatapat na ang labi namin sa isa't-isa, at mas madali ito sa kanya. Restless and flushed. I shut my eyes while my mind is clouded with what will happen next. Gabriel's fingers unhooked my bra and freely flowed hot air into my breast. I gasp in silence while we're kissing. Naisip ko kung ano pa ba ang kayang gawin ng kamay niya sa akin, dahil kahit ang pagdampi nito sa bal
Gabriel's POV.Eighteen years ago"Thank you, Gabriel. I like it so much. I love everything you made for me, and I kept them. I hid them somewhere.""Really? Would you like some of these too?"Pinakita ko na ang iilang drawing na ginawa ko. It was a tribal design that I wanted to be tattooed on me. The plan wasn't that special, but it had the hidden character of my parents name.Bata pa lang ako ay namulat na ako sa kakaibang mundo ng mga magulang ko. Hindi maganda at hindi kaayaaya.I was born like this and have seen a lot in my daily living. Nonno was ruthless towards his people, especially those who committed an unforgivable mistake.I saw my Nonno drag their bodies underground and ruthlessly punish them. My father was the same, but he had a smooth touch. He can easily forgive.My mother was different. She taught me about life and love. She made me whole and loving yet, brutal when it came to my father and Nonno.She told me that I must be tough to survive in the world where I bel
The ray of sunshine showed half of her face, and my brows crossed while looking in her direction. It's stupid of me to do this, but like an idiot, I followed her secretly, and I don't know why. Madalas siyang binubully ng mga kaklase niyang babae at kasama na si Mikah sa pambubully sa kanya. Madalas din niyang tinatakpan ang mukha niya gamit ang espesyal na uri ng panyo na nakatabon sa kalahating mukha niya ito. Katamtaman ang katawan niya at may hugis. Hindi gaanong matangkad at okay lang din ang kulay ng balat niya para sa akin. Medyo payat pero may hitsura. Maamo ang mukha, pero may kakaiba sa kanya. Halatang hindi galing sa mayaman na angkan dahil pabalik-balik lang ang sapatos niya at uniporme. Mukhang isa o dalawa lang ito. Naiiba siya sa lahat ng babae rito sa campus at madalas ay nasa kanya ang atensyon. Matalino kasi siya at nangunguna sa board. "Hey, Gab? No way, man." Akbay ni Josh sa akin. "Is your standard getting to its minimum?" he jokingly said, and I shook my hea
Feleona's POV Hindi maalis sa mukha ko ang ngiti habang pinagmamasdan ang dalawang tao na puno ng ngiti sa isa't-isa. Karga ni Gabriel si Gabby at walang tigil sa kakatawa si baby Gabby sa ginawa niya. It's nice to get out of Italy, and we are back here in Australia. Gabriel is now doing good with everything. Tatlong linggo lang yata siya sa crutches niya at heto, naglalakad na siya na parang experto. Maingat pa siya at hindi pwedeng biglain ang katawan niya sa ibang bagay. Sa pagkakataong ito ay ako ang boss sa destinasyon namin at siya naman ang financial adviser ko. He told me we would spend five years living abroad before returning to Italy to settle Gabby's education, and I agreed. Pansamantalang naiwan si Elsa sa Italya dahil may trabaho siya sa kompanya nina Gabriel. Inalok siya ng trabaho ni Nonno sa malaking halagang sweldo. At dahil magaling si Elsa sa propesyon niya ay pumayag na siya. Syempre gusto ng bruha roon dahil kay Blue. At parang aso at pusa naman silang dalawa
Gabriel's POV . It's an awkward feeling, but I'm getting used to this. My routine is the same, an exercise in the morning, and she wakes at the same time as me. Gabby was a good sleeper at night, giving Feleona and me a lot of time for ourselves. Madalas kaming nag-uusap na magkayakap dalawa. Hindi ko rin maalis sa kanya ang ugali na mapag-aruga. I stopped her many times, but she's keen and wants to look after me. I have no complaints about it. It honestly gives me the courage to work hard for myself to get better. Ngayong araw na ito ang unang pagsubok na hindi ko gagamitin ang wheelchair ko. I could take a step, but not much. It needs more practice. Unti-unti ko na rin nagagawa ang mga bagay sa tulong niya at minsan hindi ko ito namamalayan sa sarili ko. I must admit that Feleona is a darling angel who fell from the sky to help me and made me whole again. "You're doing good, darling. I'm so glad that it turns out okay." She sat beside me, and I moved a little bit, giving her
Feleona's POV . "May lahing pusa ang asawa mo," ngiwi niya habang nakatitig kay Gabriel. Hawak niya si Gabby sa kamay niya at hindi maalis ang ngiti sa mukha niya. What else do I expect? He lives far from his place and his Nonno. Bumyahe kami ng dalawang oras, at nang makarating rito sa tagong lugar na bundok na ito ay nandito na sina Elsa at baby Gabby. Nag-chopper sila. "Alam mo? Magiging piloto yata ang anak ninyo. Panay ang tawa niya sa helicopter kanina na parang ang saya-saya. Hindi siya nabingi 'te. Nakakamangha nga." Sabay nguya niya. "In fairness ang ganda ng lugar na 'to at mas type ko rito kaysa sa mansyon ni Gabriel. Sa kanya rin ba ang bundok na 'to?" Tumayo na siya at inikot nang tingin sa buong paligid. I also like this place because it's solemn and quiet. You have no neighbours, and the whole mountain is yours. "And I like Bleu. Is he single and available?" kurap ng mga mata niya. Nagpapacute ang bruha. Napabuntonghininga na ako at tumayo na. Hindi ko na pinakin
Feleona's POV . Mahigpit ang hawak ko at maingat ang ginawang pagtulak sa wheelchair niya. Tahimik kaming dalawa at napatingin ako sa paligid sa labas nang mailabas ko siya nang bahagya sa may pinto. Wala ni isang tao. Nagbabakasakali kasi ako na may kasama siya sa labas, pero wala, at mukhang siya lang mag-isa. "Wala po ba kayong kasama? Paano po kayo nakapunta rito? At paano rin po kayo uuwi?" Ipinuwesto ko siya sa gilid lang at ni lock ang wheelchair sa bahagang gulungan para hindi niya maigawa ito. I looked around again, took a few steps behind him, and looked ahead. May isang sasakyan na malapit lang dito at van ito. Tiyak ito yata ang sasakyan niya, dahil ang sasakyan na ginamit ko ay medyo malayo pa naman. Pero makikita ito mula rito. "Sa 'yo ba ang van?" tanong ko at humakbang na ako pabalik sa pwesto niya. I smile when I looked at his behind. Lalaking-lalaki siya at matipuno ang pangangatawan sa likod na bahagi. Desente ang pananamit at nakapanton na itim. May takip
Gabriel's POV . "If there is a will, there is always a way, boss," he chuckled. My body drifted to the side as I lost control. It created an impact as my body landed on the concrete floor. Instead of helping me, I already told him to look at me earlier. I want to find a way to stand up on my own without him. Hindi naman kasi sa lahat ng oras ay nandito siya sa tabi ko. May buhay rin si Pinokyo, at ayaw kong palagi na nasa akin ang bawat segundo ng buhay niya. Pero wala rin akong magawa, dahil alam kong sinusunod niya ang utos ni Supremo. "Do you need a hand?" "No. Thank you," I said coldly and held tightly to the wheel of my wheelchair. I manage to sit down, and my sweat falls. At least I can take a few steps now. "Don't force yourself, boss. I've been there, and I know how it feels. Just let it go. Don't think about it, and enjoy everything around you." "Enjoy your fucking ass," I muttered when my butt landed on the seat of the wheelchair. Bahagya siyang natawa at ibinigay na
Feleona's POV . Hindi man ganoon ka garbo ang pagsalubong sa amin ni Nonno ay ito naman ang hiniling ko. I don't want it to be like the last time when I came here with Gabriel. I want it simple, as no one knows us like we are ordinary people. "il nostro piccolo principe," salitang Italyano niya. Kahit na nanginig ang kamay niya ay hindi niya napigilan na haplosin ang mukha ni baby Gabby habang tulog na karga ko. "Oh, my poor, apo," tahimik na salita niya, at namuo agad ang luha sa mga mata niya. I pouted and felt like crying when he caressed Gabby's face. Knowing that I am here now, and there is no longer a Gabriel, is a painful feeling. Sa totoo lang, kanina pa ako kabado sa sarili at kanina pa gustong pumatak ang luha ko nang makaapak ako sa lupang ito. Pakiramdam ko naiwan ko ang puso ko rito noong umalis ako, at ngayon na nandito ako ay bumalik lang ang lahat ng sakit at pagsisisi sa loob ko. I miss him so much, and I wish that wherever he is now, hopefully, he's at peace.
Feleona's POV . "Hi, baby. It's your godmother here. Ang gwapo mo talaga. Nagmana ka sa daddy mo. . . ang mga mata mo, ang makakapal na kilay mo na parang galit ka yata makatitig sa akin, baby ano? At ang muscles mo? Tsk, nagmana sa daddy. Tiyak magiging marine ka rin katulad ng daddy mo." Napangiwi ako nang marinig ito at nilingon ko na siya. "Navy marine, Carmella," pagtatama ko sa kanya. Napalingon agad siya sa akin at bahagyang natawa. "Oh well, mgkapareho lang naman ang lahat. Walang pinagkaiba!" pilyang ngiti niya. Ibinalik na ang mga mata kay Gabby at masaya siyang nakikipaglaro sa bata. I don't know why until now she's still here. Tatlong buwan na! At mukhang walang plano na bumalik si Carmella ng Italya. I have no complaints. I like this anyway because she helped me a lot with looking after baby Gabby. Elsa manages to start a job on the nearby farm a few kilometres away. And Carmella doesn't work. She doesn't need to work, I bet. Marami naman kasing pera ang bruha. "Fo
Gabriel's POV . "Bilib talaga sa ako tigas ng puso mo, Gabriel. Until when are you going to act like this? Hindi ka ba naawa kay Feleona? Sa magiging anak ninyong dalawa?" My hand fisted, and my jaw clenched while listening to her. Every day was the same, and it was constant torture for me. Do I like this? No, I never like this, and I don't want this to happen. But what else is left to take the risk? One mistake was enough, and I don't want to repeat it. She will suffer more if she sees me like this. Gamit ang kamay ay pinagalaw ko ang wheelchair para makalayo sa kanya. Ang personal na nurse ko agad na is Constantine, ang umalalay sa akin para makatayo ako at makapasok sa loob ng banyo. "Gabriel! Listen to me. I want to fly to Australia because I have had enough of this! If you are stubborn, then nothing is left for me to do. I have done my part, Gabriel, and the Supremo is looking good. . . After all, he beats the hell out of his cancer. Huh, tama nga naman ang kasabihan na mas