I HUGGED the blanket that covered my naked body. After I went home from the Donut Shop, I bonded with Deus Paulo and McKenzie who miss me so much. Tuwang-tuwa kanina si Deus Paulo sa mga gifts ko para sa kaniya. Agad nawala ang kaniyang pagtatampo sa akin dahil nilambing ko rin siya. Sobrang nag-enjoy siya sa aming paglalaro at movie night habang kumakain ng Donuts sa Movie Room sa loob ng Casa Accardi. Nang napagod at nakatulog si Deus Paulo. Binuhat ni McKenzie ang aming anak at inilapat sa kaniyang silid. Pagkatapos nito, naging clingy na sa akin si McKenzie at umuungot. Gusto rin na lambingin ko siya. Hindi ako makatanggi sa kaniya kaya nauwi kaming dalawa sa loob ng aming silid. McKenzie and I had made love. It was really scorching in heat and wild. Our room witnessed our wild and scorching heat as we pleasure ourselves until we reach our blazing zenith. I couldn’t help but to sighed in contentment around his arms. Until I felt him kiss my nape as he caressed my arm affecti
MY ON-FLEEK BROW ARCHED as I read the viral showbiz article about Delaney Canlas through my cellphone. She looked like a fool while being violent that caused ruckus inside the Donut Shop. There were no other details about who was the nemesis of Delaney. For sure, McKenzie pulled off some strings, and made the source of this article shut his mouth. Also, there were lots of comments creating her with multiple below the belt memes which made me laugh out loud. I knew that Delaney was really furious right now, and also her parents for dragging their precious family name in a viral controversy. Paniguradong halos umuusok na ang mga ilong ng demonyong iyon. Wala silang kaalam-alam na mas marami pa akong pasabog sa kanila para hilahin sila pabulusok sa ibaba hanggang sa hindi na sila makabangon.Hindi namin kasama ang mga bata ngayon sa gazebo. Nasa loob kasi sila ngayon ng Game Room para mag-enjoy. Kasama ng mga bata si McKenzie at Consigliere Marco. Mamaya ay pupunta sina Mafia King Vito
I’M CHEWING a Sour Strip Gummy while sitting on the black with golden linings couch inside McKenzie’s private office as I read some private files about the Canlas Empire. Actually, the couch set was new. He really loved to buy a new set of furniture whenever his mood strikes, especially in his private office. Consigliere Marco hacked the system of Canlas Empire and even the Pepejoh Cargo to see some anomalies. I also buy the stocks of their investors secretly at a higher price. But still, they were the front and dealing with the meetings then told Girly all the details being said which she would immediately report to me in my private office. “Hmm. . . The Canlas and Pepejoh were really cunning Shipping Magnates. Siniraan at hinatak nila pababa ang isang Shipping and Cargo Company na nakikipagsabayan sa kanila,” pagkukuwento ko habang patuloy ako sa pag-browse ng mga private files. He chuckled. “That was how business really revolved, Amore Mio. Kapag threatened ang isang business n
I WALKED LIKE A GODDESS inside the Canlas Empire which made everyone stopped from what they were doing. I could even see them through my high-tech shades that had a gold frame and dark lens, their admiration, desire and envy as they gawked at me. Nobody knew that I’m Jessa Gencianeo, the weak and fragile ex-wife of Derson Canlas, because I’m hiding myself behind the facade of Arisha Hermosa, who was a powerful Zillionaire that had a secret plan to wreck the lives of Pepejoh and Canlas into pieces. Sa buong taon na magkarelasyon kaming dalawa ni Derson ay ngayon lamang ako nakapasok sa Canlas Empire. Hindi man lang niya nagawang sabihin sa lahat na ako ang kaniyang karelasyon. At kahit mamatay na ako noon ay hindi niya ako nagawang ipagmalaki sa iba. Sa tuwing binabalikan ko ang mga sugat ng aking kahapon ay hindi ko napigilang maawa sa aking sarili. Masyado kong sinayang ang aking panahon at oras para maghintay na tanggapin at mahalin ako ng kaniyang pamilya. Ni-hindi ko na nagawan
I ROLLED MY EYES in annoyance as my other cellphone rang multiple times, and even bombarding me with lots of messages after what happened. It was already two weeks, but still, Derson was still persistent. He always sent some bouquets of roses and gifts to Girly just to apologize about what happened.Medyo nakakagago lang dahil hindi ko nakita ang ganitong klaseng efforts mula kay Derson noon. Ni-hindi ko naramdaman na sinuyo o humingi man lamang siya ng tawad sa mga kasalanang ginawa niya sa akin. Talagang ipinamumukha niya sa akin kung gaano ako kawalang kahalaga sa kaniyang buhay kahit ialay ko na ang lahat para sa kanila. “Lady Jessa, he sent again a bouquet of roses for you,” pagtawag sa akin ni Girly habang nakasuot ng disguise. Ngunit malaya kaming makipag-usap dahil nandito kami ngayon sa loob ng aking Penthouse sa Palazzo Accardi na isa sa mga pinakamalaking hotel na pagmamay-ari ni Doña McKenna. Ako na kasi ang nag-ha-handle ng lahat ng mga ipinamanang mga negosyong sa akin
I’M RIGHT that after I seduced him to be trapped under my spell he became bewitched to me for the past days. He always made time to see me even before and after his work. He never forgot to shower me with lots of branded gifts that I immediately throw out or give to the Chambermaids here in the Palazzo Accardi. He also wanted to stay here in my Penthouse to make out or even sex. I only let him touch me and even kiss me on the cheek, neck, hand or jaw. But I never let him kiss me on the lips or exceed to the point that we were having sex. ‘Sobra siyang marupok sa tuwing pinapakitaan ko ng motibo. Konting pang-aakit ko lang ay halos maglaway at lumuhod siya sa aking alindog.’Sa buong tuwing pumupunta siya rito ay napapansin kong hindi na niya sinusuot ang kaniyang wedding ring. Ni-hindi ko rin siya naririnig na sabihin sa akin ang tungkol kay Jona Joyce pati na rin sa kaniyang pamilya. Paniguradong mapapansin na ni Jona Joyce na mayro’ng pagbabago sa relasyon nilang dalawa ni Derson.
I’M SORE after my punishment from McKenzie, so I told lies to not see the devil as I recover. And with that, I had a lot of opportunities to spend time with my family in the Casa Accardi. Deus Paulo was so delighted that I’m not busy anymore, and a pang of guilt struck in my heart. ‘Oras na matapos ko ang aking paghihiganti ay ibubuhos ko naman ang buo kong atensyon sa aking pamilya. Babawi ako sa kanilang dalawa at tutuparin ko rin ang matagal nang hinihiling sa akin ni Deus Paulo at paniguradong matutuwa rin si McKenzie oras na mangyari iyon.’ Wala akong ibang ginawa kung hindi ang magpahinga at magkaro’n ng bonding sa aking mag-ama. Sobrang miss na miss ko ang mga gano’ng tagpo namin sa Casa Accardi. Hindi ko naman napigilang maging emosyonal sa tuwa lalo na’t napakalaki ng mga improvements na ipinapakita ni Deus Paulo. At sobrang proud na proud kaming dalawa ni McKenzie dahil nag-e-excel si Deus Paulo sa maraming bagay. ‘Hindi talaga hadlang ang special condition sa pag-abot
I STOPPED for a call of nature, and also to retouch myself. I unwind myself a while ago inside the Dessert Shop here inside the Palazzo Accardi after my meeting with the business partners. All of a sudden, I crave Halo-Halo. My cravings were really satisfied, it was so creamy, refreshing and full of ingredients which I really enjoyed. I opened my golden clutch to get my shade of lipstick which was a limited-edition from Artemis Cosmetic Line which was the Sultry Red Matte Lipstick. Actually, Ate Kate sent me a full collection of Shade of Lust Lipsticks as a gift, and I immediately loved it. Akmang bubuksan ko ang takip ng aking lipstick nang nakuha ang aking atensyon ng isang cubicle dahil nakarinig ako ng isang kalabog. Nagtaka naman kung ano iyon lalo na’t wala mag-isa lang naman ako sa loob ng comfort room. Ngunit hindi ko napansin na mayro’n pa lang tao sa loob. Ibinalik ko muna ang lipstick ko sa loob ng aking golden clutch kaya’t hindi ko napigilang lumapit at bahagyang kina
I GAZED at the serene sky as the waves were tamed as I stood near the shore. I couldn’t help but to smile as the sand went on my feet. I slowly lifted my hand to somehow make myself feel that I could touch the cloud that looked like a shark. “Happy birthday, Anak. Miss na miss ka na ni Mama. . . Sana ay masaya ka na kasama sina Nonna sa heaven. Mahal na mahal kita at lagi kang nasa aking puso at isipan,” I uttered softly as the wind blew on me which made my hair and the hem of my skirt dance. A lone tear escaped from my eye. “Soon, we would meet again, but for now, please guide us, being our adorable guardian angel. . .” We visited the private mausoleum of Deus Paulo, and sang him a happy birthday song. His private mausoleum was full of Shark balloons, cake and his favorite foods. After that, we headed here to Il Paraiso di Accardi to continue the celebration. It was a special place that my son really loved when he was still alive in this world. “Mama!” masayang pagtawag sa akin
MAFIA LORD MCKENZIE’S POVI HAD A TOUGH power and role to fulfill ever since I was born in this world, because I’m the future heir of being the Mafia Lord of the Castello di Accardi. The lives of every lineage worshiped and believed in my clan were on my shoulders.The Accardi Clan was one of the strongest in one of the boundaries of the Mafia Empire in Italy. At a very young age, my vision and perspective were wide open in the maze of the Mafia Empire. I needed to be strong and vigilant otherwise I would get killed which would make my clan be slaves to whoever nemesis of mine would defeat me. ‘And I don’t want that to happen. . . I wouldn’t let anyone under my wing be trapped in danger and be killed. Until I’m breathing and alive, I would really do everything to defend them against all odds.’Nonna always taught me to be strong and wise at all times or else I would be lost in the battle. I really admire her, because she was dauntless, strong and wise. I even didn’t see her being lo
I WAS BEING DIAGNOSED with Major Depressive Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I underwent treatments, because I became really out of my mind after Deus Paulo’s lifeless body inside the casket was being buried in the private mausoleum. Nawala ako sa tamang huwisyo at sinasaktan ko na ang aking sarili. Lagi akong nagwawala at umiiyak sa tuwing naalala ko ang pagkamatay ni Deus Paulo. Sobrang sakit nito para sa akin dahil pinipiga ang puso ko. Pakiramdam ko ay nawalan na ng saysay ang buhay ko lalo na’t hindi ko nagawang iligtas at protektahan ang aking anak.Mas lalong tumindi ang galit ko sa tuwing nakikita ko si McKenzie nang dahil na rin sa aking Postpartum Depression. Naging sarado ang isip ko at lagi ko siyang sinisisi mula sa pagkamatay ni Deus Paulo. Walang oras na sinisisi ko siya. Ayaw na ayaw ko rin siyang nakikita o lumalapit sa akin dahil naiinis ako sa kaniyang pagmumukha. Until I lost my sanity. I attempted suicide by cutting my wrists and sleeping inside th
AS MY FOOT filled with sand as I walked and mesmerized the beauty and serenity of the beach as the cold breeze swayed my hair and the skirt of my maternity dress, I couldn’t help but to bewildered why my heart seemed in pain. The sky was gloomy, and the waves were tamed. But I feel that a storm would come after this. “Mama!” masayang pagtawag ni Deus Paulo sa akin. Agad akong napalingon kay Deus Paulo. Sobrang cute niya habang tumatakbo sa buhangin. Gusto kasi niyang tumakbo nang tumakbo sa buhangin kaya’t talagang pumupunta kami sa beach kapag hindi kami busy ni McKenzie sa trabaho. ‘My husband and I would do everything to make him happy, because we really loved him so much. Gusto kong ibigay ang lahat ng mga pangangailangan ng aking anak. Lahat ng mga hindi ko naranasan no’ng pa ako ay gusto kong iparanas sa kaniya.’ Hindi ko napigilang ngumiti at bahagyang lumuhod para salubungin siya ng isang yakap. Kitang-kita ko kung paano siya tumakbo papalapit sa akin para yakapin ang ako
I WAS AWAKENED by a cold splash of the water through my face. My head and body was aching as hell including my deep wounds and scratches. I couldn’t help but to cough, and gasped for air as someone tugged my hair harshly which made me groan in pain. “Aw! Ang sakit naman, ‘no? Well. . . You really deserve to suffer pain in a hellish way, B*tch. Akala mo ba ay tapos na? Sad to say, hindi pa. And now, nasa exciting part na tayo at iyon ang kamatayan ninyo ng mga anak mo,” sarkastikong turan ng isang pamilyar na tinig na hindi ko akalaing maririnig ko pa hanggang ngayon. “J-Jona Joyce?” nahihirapan kong pagbanggit ng kaniyang pangalan. With that, Jona Joyce’s grip tightened on my hair which made me dizzy in pain. “Gulat ka, ‘no? Mabuti naman at kilala mo pa akong hayop ka. Akala mo ba hindi ko nakalimutan ang ginawa mo sa amin noon? Well. . . I’m being resurrected from hell to kill you, B*tch. Hinding-hindi kita bibigyan ng isang p*nyetang happy ending habang nabubuhay ako.” Hindi ak
I SIGHED HEAVILY as my heart clenched in pain on this day. It was the death anniversary of Auntie Sabel and my cousins. I really wanted to go to their private mausoleum to visit them no matter what happens, especially that I even dream of them. Kahit ilang taon na ang nakarararan, sa tuwing naalala ko ang nangyaring brutal massacre sa kanila ay hindi ko napipigilang maging emosyonal. Alam kong wala silang kalaban-laban mula sa mga demonyong iyon. Hanggang sa huli ay sinigurado kong naipaghiganti ko sila mula sa demonyo ng aking nakaraan. Ibinalik ko lamang sa mga demonyong iyon ang sakit at paghihirap na naramdaman nila. ‘Afterall, the demons of my past deserved to rot their souls in hell. Gusto kong masunog ang kaluluwa nilang lahat sa impiyerno.’“Amore Mio, do you still go there without me?” McKenzie asked for the ninth time which made me look at him with a smile.Nilingon ko siya pagkatapos kong ibaba ang hawak kong hair brush. “Ang kulit mo naman, Amore Bambino. Walang makakapi
I SIGHED DREAMILY as I looked at the ultrasound pictures that I have on my scrapbook in my pregnancy journey. Time flew past, and I’m already now on my seventh month of pregnancy, same goes as Girly who was in her eight months of her pregnancy. Gusto kong sabay kaming mag-celebrate ni Girly ng baby shower at gender reveal party sa Casa Accardi. Masaya ako na pumayag siya. Sobrang malapit talaga siya sa aking puso. At miss na miss ko na rin siyang kasama. Medyo maselan kasi ang pagbubuntis niya kaya’t hindi siya masyadong nakalalabas ng bahay nilang dalawa ni Consigliere Marco. Naiintindihan ko naman na kailangan niyang magpahinga muna pero hindi ko mapigilang maging emosyonal sa tuwing magkikita kaming dalawa. Kahit kasama ko si Cherry, iba pa rin kasi kapag kasama ko si Girly. Matagal din naman kasi kaming naging magkasama at alam na alam niya ang mga gusto at ayaw ko. Magkasundo rin kami sa lahat ng mga bagay. I’m dumbfounded and delighted to the wonderful news that Girly was c
I LOOKED INTENTLY while tears kept falling from my eyes as I stared at the new monitor that was installed inside the clinic of the Casa Accardi. All of the equipment needed by Dra. Yureka to monitor Girly and I’s pregnancy were complete here, so we don’t need to go to another clinic or hospital. It was also for our safety too. Actually, nang nalaman ni McKenzie na buntis ako ay pinatawag niya agad si Dra. Yureka na mabilis namang dumating sa Casa Accardi. Gusto niya kasing makasigurado na maayos ang lagay naming dalawa ng aming baby. Ngunit nagkamali ako, hindi lang pala isa ang nasa loob ng aking sinapupunan ko. While staring at the monitor above, my little pea-shaped baby had a loud heartbeat that could be heard loudly in the four corners of the clinic. McKenzie kissed me on top of my head as he caressed my hair softly. It felt surreal, and completely mesmerized that finally our wish had been granted. “You were already seven weeks pregnant, Lady Jessa. The baby was perfectly fin
MY HEART FLUTTERED FAST IN EUPHORIA as tears fall from my eyes while looking at the result of three pregnancy test kits on the sink. These past few days, I felt something was different in me, and I had a gut feeling that I must be pregnant, especially the symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, mood swings and weird cravings. With that, I decided to take a pregnancy test secretly, and went immediately to the comfort room inside my office here in Casa Accardi. Mas gusto kong makasigurado na tama ang aking hinala bago ko sabihin sa kanila. Ayaw kong masaktan sila. Ayaw ko naman kasing magsabi agad hangga’t wala akong katibayan. ‘Two red lines means positive. . . I’m really pregnant. . . It was a huge bomb for us this new year.’ Sobrang masaya ako lalo na’t nagbunga na ang matagal na dasal at hiling namin. Paniguradong matutuwa si Deus Paulo dahil gustung-gusto na talaga niya maging big brother. Indeed, it was a new year full of blessings and surprises for us. I’m really emotional and