WHEN THE NIGHT CAME, a chaos happened which made the Gem closed early. The glass tables, chairs, and bottles of liquor were scattered and shattered everywhere. Liam was really furious that the woman he wanted to see didn’t appear anymore. Mamu Sam returned him the remaining money, and told him that Ate Yeona eloped with a man then ran away to start a new life. I saw how his tears fell, and left devastated with a shattered heart. He also didn’t even bother to get the money back from Mamu Sam. The maintenance and staffs were repairing, and it made Mamu Sam occupied on monitoring the changes in polishing everything that was being damaged. Sobrang nagulat ang mga ate ko nang sinabi ni Mamu Sam na umalis na si Ate Yeona sa Gem kasama ang nobyo nito at nagpakalayo-layo. Hindi sinabi ni Mamu Sam ang tunay na rason at mananatiling isang malaking sikreto iyon lalo na’t nangako ako na hindi iyon ipagsasabi sa kahit sino. Naging tahimik na lang si Ate Mia at laging umaalis para pumunta sa likod
I COULDN’T MOVE ON to what Clark told me. Something inside of me became weak, especially that he confessed to me that he would change my perception, and love again. He even shamelessly asked me to live under the same roof which brought shivers all over me. ‘Hindi ako puwedeng maging marupok. Nasaktan na ako noon at ayaw ko na umulit pa iyon ngayon. Lust lamang ang lahat ng ito at hindi love. Imposible naman na magkagusto sa isang katulad ko si Clark. Mayaman siya at dala-dalawa pa ang propesyon sa buhay samantalang ako naman ay walang ibang ipagmamalaki kung hindi ang katawan ko.’ Agad naman akong napabalik sa reyalidad nang may humawak sa aking balikat. Napalingon agad ako at hindi ko napigilang magulat nang nakita kong nakatitig sa akin si Bridgettine. “Ayos ka lang ba, Allyssa?” tanong sa akin ni Bridgettine habang nakahawak pa rin sa aking balikat. “Ahm. . . Oo, ayos lang naman ako, Bree?” nakangiting sagot ko. Wala pa ang ibang mga kasamahan namin dahil tulog na tulog pa d
IYON ANG HULING PAGKIKITA naming dalawa ni Clark. Nag-request ako kay Mamu Sam na hindi muna ako tatanggap ng bagong customer at mag-po-pole dancing na lang ako. Mabuti na lang at hinayaan ako ni Mamu Sam. Naging masaya ang mga dating parokyano ko dahil nag-po-pole dancing na ulit ako kaya naman talagang pinaghahandaan ko ang aking mga performance gabi-gabi at sinisigurado kong magaganda ang mga exhibitions ko. Halos kasabayan ko ng oras ay si Bridgettine sa pag-po-pole dancing din. Sa hindi malamang dahilan ay laging nakatitig sa akin si Bridgettine at medyo nakararamdam ako ng kakaiba sa kaniya. “Sigurado ka bang ayos ka lang, Bebe?” nag-aalalang tanong sa akin ni Ate Monami. Tumango ako. “Ayos lang po ako, Ate.” sagot ko. Ate Heart went closer to me. “Medyo naninibago ako sa iyo, eh. Ilang araw ka nang parang wala sa sarili. Minsan nga ay tinatawag ka naming dalawa ni Nami pero hindi mo kami pinapansin. Nagtataka rin ako kung bakit bigla ka nang nag-po-pole dancing at kung baki
UNTIL NOW, I’m still bewildered, and at the same time curious about Bridgettine’s actions. She was really mysterious. Whenever our gazes met, she would smile widely at me like we were really close. But I felt different, and something was odd like she had something under her sleeves which made me more vigilant. “Magandang umaga, Allyssa! Ipinagtimpla pala kita ng kape. Puwede mo nang inumin habang mainit pa,” nakangiting pagbati sa akin ni Bridgettine habang mayro’ng hawak na mug. Medyo nagulat ako ro’n. Wala naman akong sinasabing ipagtimpla ako ng kape ni Bridgettine at naguguluhan ako kung ano ang mayro’n kung bakit niya ako bibigyan ng kape. “Naku! Medyo hindi na naging maganda ang umaga ko dahil nasa harapan natin ang ahas. Mag-ingat ka at baka mayro’ng lason iyan, Bebe.” pagpaparinig ni Ate Heart at nagpunas ng bibig. Nakangiting umiling si Bridgettine habang hawak pa rin ang mug. “Wala pong lason ang kapeng itinimpla ko po para kay Allyssa. Kung gusto mo po ay puwedeng-puwed
HABANG TUMATAGAL ay mas lalong lumalabas ang tunay na kulay ng isang ahas. Kung dati si Ate Heart lang ang naiinis sa presensiya ni Bridgettine pero ngayon dalawa na kami. Hindi ko pa rin sinasabi kina Ate Heart at Ate Monami ang tungkol sa pakikipaghalikan ni Bridgettine at Clark. Alam kong wala ako sa posisyon na makaramdam ng inis lalo na’t wala namang kaming relasyon ni Clark at isa pa ay ipinagtabuyan ko na siya. “Gusto mo ba ng Chocolates, Allyssa? Ibinigay ito sa akin ng lalaking gusto kong makuha. Sobrang sweet niya talaga sa akin at talagang nag-effort pa siyang bigyan ako ng ganitong regalo pagkatapos niya akong halikan kagabi sa backstage,” pagbibida ni Bridgettine habang ipinapakita sa akin ang maliit na gintong lalagyan na hugis puso na naglalaman ng mga Chocolates na halatang mamahalin. Hindi ko napigilang iyukom ang aking mga kamao sa ibabaw ng aking hita. Ang galing talaga niyang magtago. Isa siyang ahas na palihim na tumutuklaw. “Hindi, busog ako,” pagtanggi ko at
I’M JUST TAKING CHANCES if Clark was here inside the room where we always occupy here in the Floor of Pleasure. I couldn’t help but to sighed heavily as I combed my fingers through my long dark brown hair that was perfectly styled in mermaid curls. I bit my lip that was painted in red like what he usually loved to kiss. I’m currently wearing a dark green silk robe that covered my naked body. I also wore my lace choker with a green gem in the middle, and paired of black boots with pointed heels. Gusto kong bumawi sa kaniya lalo na’t sobrang nagsisisi ako sa mga sinabi ko sa kaniya. Mas lalo akong naliwanagan sa tunay kong nararamdaman para sa kaniya nang nagkalayo kami ng ilang mga gabi at pati na rin nang aksidente ko silang nakita na magkahalikan ni Bridgettine na kung anu-anong ipinagsasabi sa kaniya na kasiraan ko. Gusto ni Bridgettine na agawin sa akin ang lahat lalong-lalo na ang nag-iisang lalaking handang yakapin ang pagkatao ko ngunit nilamon ako ng katangahan kaya gumawa ak
I BIT MY LIP as I watched Clark sucked my taunt nipple while he massaged my other breast. He licked, and gently bit it which made me writhe in pleasure. I couldn’t help but to tug his hair harshly when he started to dry hump me while sucking my taunt nipple from left to right. “Ooh. . . Clark. . .” ungol ko at mas lalo siyang ipinagduldulan sa aking dibdib. He groaned while eagerly sucking my taunt nipples. He made sure that both of my taunt nipples were covered with his saliva. With a last lick in between my breasts, his sinful tongue traced down until it reached my femininity that was so wet and yearning for his attention. He softly caressed my legs, and kissed my inner thighs which brought shivers all over my body. He really wanted to ravish me which made me thrilled, and burned in the heat of desire. His face was in front of my femininity. I could feel his hot breath, and sensually touched his fingers through my sensitive clit which made me bite my lip. Hindi pa niya ako na
WEEKS HAD PASSED, Clark and I’s relationship turned secret, especially that it was forbidden for a Gemstone to have a relationship with the customer. Both of us always share steamy nights while cuddling to each other, and making love inside our memorable room in the Floor of Pleasure. We couldn’t get enough of each other, and we always find ways to sneak around just to be with each other. He never failed to surprise me, and treated me like a queen which made my heart flutter in delight. I didn’t regret to love again, and to be with him. Mamu Sam announced to all that I’m an Exclusive Gemstone of Clark Riego, an Engineer and Pilot which made my Gemstone Sisters envious of me, especially that I’m the only one who could please and pleasure the man they really fantasized. Bridgettine became distant, and at the same time acted civil to me, but I’m always vigilant at her, especially that I felt she was hiding something underneath her sleeves. He smirked. “Ready, My Kryptonite?” Nakangiti
I COULDN’T HELP BUT TO SMILE as we had a family vacation here in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil which was the hometown and beloved country of my husband’s mother. We were currently spending our Summer Vacation here with the whole family. Sobrang masaya kaming lahat lalo na’t magkakasama-sama kami muli. Gusto naming i-enjoy ang bawat pagkakataon at makapagpahinga na rin. Kasama namin si Mama na nakasuot ng summer dress na pinaresan ng black slippers. Mayro’n ding suot na summer hat at sunglasses si Mama habang tinutulungan gumawa ng sand castle si Aster. Medyo nagmamaldita na naman kasi ang aking anak at ayaw makipaglaro sa ibang mga bata kaya sinamahan na lang ni Mama at baka mayro’ng gawing kalokohan. Kasama rin namin ang pamilya nina Ate Maricel at Guishonne, ang pamilya ni Madam Jen-jen at Engineer Svein pati na rin sina Ate Marissa at ang kaniyang fiancé at live-in partner na si Architect Thorne. Nagpapa-breastfeed ako kay Astria Lorelei sa ilalim ng umbrella habang nakaupo ako sa sof
THE NIGHTMARE that happened had changed everything to our lives, and it made us stronger and united. There would always be a rainbow of hope after a dark storm which caused chaos. Marami ang nangyari pagkatapos mangyari ang mga bangungot na iyon sa aming buhay. Matapos kong maka-recover mula sa Plastic Surgery ay sumailalim din ako sa mga therapy at counselling mula sa aking mga professional psychologists dahil biglang nag-trigger ang aking anxiety at depression lalo na’t madalas akong bangungutin na hinahabol ako ni Asher sa aking panaginip habang hayop kung makatingin sa akin at gumagawa ng kababuyan. At si Anastasia naman ay sinisira ang aking mukha at ipinagyayabang sa akin na naagaw niya mula sa akin si Vito.Sobrang takot na takot ako pero hindi ako pinabayaan ni Vito. Sinamahan niya ako hanggang sa maka-recover ako habang si Mama ang nagbabantay kina Archie at Archer na madalas na bumibisita sa akin na sobrang nakatulong para ma-overcome ko ang pagsubok na ito sa aking buhay.
DAYS HAD PASSED, I never left the private facility to be with my family. Guishonne and my men assured me the plans went well, and they already got Anastasia and Asher were inside my secret basement. After the operation, I would definitely deal with them, but for now, all my attention was with my family here in my private facility. As usual, every corner of the vicinity of my private facility had strong security. Yesterday, Archie underwent a procedure to get rid of the scar on his forehead which was done well. My son was really brave and strong, and currently healing. Archer never left his brother’s side. Mama Maxine also looked after my twin sons inside a private room. I was returned to reality when a soft hand caressed my face which made me look at Allyssa who was smiling at me affectionately. I felt anxious and fear in me, especially that today she would be under the procedure of operation for Plastic Surgery with Dra. Meneses and her team. “Huwag kang mag-alala at magiging ma
KITANG-KITA ko ang saya sa mukha ni Archie ang saya dahil nakipagkulitan siya kina Mama at Vito. Nagkaro’n din kami ng pagkakataon ni Vito na mag-usap. Medyo naging kalmado na siya at hindi na umiiyak. Panay din ang yakap at halik niya sa akin na sobrang ikinangiti ko. ‘I miss him so much. . . Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala na nakatakas kaming dalawa ni Archie mula sa kamay ng mga masasamang tao. Sobrang masaya ako na nakauwi na ako sa aking pamilya.’ He opened up to me that he wanted me to undergo a Plastic Surgery with the best dermatologists or dermatologic surgeons in the Philippines, and one of those was a colleague of Dr. Montefalco. I immediately agreed with it, because the huge scar on my face was the memory of the darkest tragedy that happened in my life that I badly wanted to escape, and get rid of it out of my life. Nagpaalam din siya sa akin na magpapa-undergo si Archie sa Plastic Surgery para ipatanggal niya ang malaking peklat sa noo ng aming anak.
UNTI-UNTI kong binuksan ang aking mga mata. Medyo gumaan-gaan na ang aking pakiramdam at hindi ko alam kung nasaan ako napunta. Bigla akong na-paranoid nang naalala ko ang aking anak na si Archie dahil napansin kong wala siya sa aking tabi. Ngunit agad akong natigilan nang mayro’ng humawak sa aking kamay at nakarinig ako ng hikbi. Napabaling ako ro’n at nanlaki ang aking mga mata nang nakita ko si Mama na umiiyak habang nakatitig sa akin. Nagmamadali niyang pinindot ang isang buzzer do’n kaya’t mabilis nagsipasukan ang mga doctors at nurses sa loob para tignan ang aking kondisyon. Nagtanong siya at maayos ko naman nasagot iyon. Tinanggal na rin ang ibang aparato na nakakabit sa akin at tanging dextrose na lamang kung nasaan nakakabit ang special drugs na mula raw kay Madam Yeye. Hindi ko siya kilala ngunit alam kong baka mula siya sa Mafia Clan pero kahit gano’n ay malaki ang aking pasasalamat na mayro’n siyang ganitong imbensyon na gamot para mas mapabilis ang paglakas ng pasiyent
I BIT MY LIP as my long-lost son looked at me in awe, and he was really quiet. I was really anxious, and at the same time bewildered at what he was thinking right now. I badly wanted to be close with him, especially that f*cking mastermind behind all of this had deprived me to be with my son for the past years. Knowing that he grew up without us killed and pained me the most. I didn’t know what happened to him, but seeing his huge scar on his forehead made me rage in fury. “Hello. . . Puwede ba akong tumabi sa iyo?” pagbati ko sa kaniya. Dahan-dahan siyang tumango. “Hello rin po. . . Opo, puwede po. . .” I couldn’t help but to smile, especially that he was slowly letting his guard down. I want him to trust me, because I want to be close to him. “Kumusta? Mayro’n bang masakit sa iyo? Mayro’n ka bang gustong pagkain na kakainin ngayon? Tell me what you want, and I would grant it immediately.” “Ayos lang po ako pero gusto ko na pong gumising si Mommy dahil natatakot po ako,” walang
AT THIS MOMENT, I’m really dazed at what was really happening. After we rushed through the hospital, and made her health become stable, I immediately transferred her to my private facility where my private doctors were with the help of my helicopter. Gusto kong malaman talaga ang katotohanan at makumpira ang lahat bago pa ako masiraan ng bait. Hindi ko ba alam kung pinaglalaruan ba ako ng kapalaran dahil pakiramdam ko ay purong kasinungalingan ang mga nangyari sa mga nakalipas na taon.I decided to conduct some DNA tests with the woman I’m with, and also the young boy that she was with. I want to confirm if she really was the real Allyssa or not, and if I’m really related to the young boy or not. My men gathered some blood and ran some tests on me a while ago. I also mandated Guishonne to get some blood samples to the woman I married and now laying on my bed. Few moments later, Guishonne arrived at my private facility while having the blood samples which he gave to my private doctor
OUT OF NOWHERE, I was awakened near dawn by Guishonne’s urgent call. I immediately rose from the bed, and kissed Allyssa’s forehead who was sleeping naked under the sheets on our bed peacefully. I wore my black robe, and tied it tightly. My wife and I shared a heated love making, because we celebrated our anniversary last night. Nag-bonding din kami kasama ang aming anak na si Archer. My son was already a big boy now. My wife and I were still having a difficult time having another baby. Hindi ko napigilang mainggit dahil marami nang anak sina Maricel at Guishonne at sobrang masaya at puno ng ingay ang kanilang bahay. Gusto ko kasi na mayro’n ulit kaming baby sa bahay lalo na’t malaki na ang aming anak na si Archer. ‘I knew that there would be a perfect time for my wife to get pregnant again, and I would wait for that to happen. Also, I let my wife enjoy everything, she began to love to travel all around the world, and even model jewelry and her new business venture was having an e
NANGHIHINA at nahihilo na ako dahil sa pagod, uhaw at gutom sa haba ng biyahe. Alam kong gano’n din ang nararamdaman ng aking anak na yakap-yakap ko na nakatulog na sa pag-iyak mula sa mga pabulong kong pagkukuwento sa kaniya ng buong katotohanan mula sa kung sino talaga siya. Halatang hindi siya makapaniwala pero sinabi ko sa kaniya na magtiwala lamang siya sa akin at makakaligtas kami para makabalik kami sa buhay na nararapat para sa amin. Hindi ko na kayang maglihim pa at mamuhay na isang bulag mula sa katotohanan. Kapag hindi ako pinalad na makita si Vito ay sisiguraduhin kong makakatakas si Archie para humingi ng tulong sa kaniyang tunay na ama. Ayaw kong walang alam at naniniwala siya sa mga kasinungalingan. Ang mundong kinagisnan ng aking anak ay purong kasinungalingan. Sobrang naaawa ako sa kaniya dahil marami siyang pinagdaanan pagkatapos niyang mawala sa aking kanlungan. Ang sakit at sobrang sikip ng dibdib ko sa galit na ginawa ni Anastasia. Napakatuso niya at walang kal