"You had been stalking me for years, but you don't know that I can use a gun?" I asked, trying to sound sarcastic. "Wife. Please, give me that f*cking gun. Now," he commanded. "Accius. You can't just order me like that. I'm not one of your f*cking dogs!" I snapped. I may look brave right now, but inside of me is already trembling. I wanted to shout at him, I wanted to ask him so many questions. Pero hindi ko magawa. Dahil kung tatanuning ko siya ay maaaring biglang bumuhos ang mga luha kong kanina ko pa pinipigilan. He nodded and sighed. "Okay. You can have that gun. You can point that on me. Whatever you want, Doll. Just please, don't leave me." "Please, just don't leave me. I love you," he pleaded. His eyes were now gentle, like how I always see him. So different from what I saw earlier. My mouth parted, shaking my head. "You don't love me, Accius. You're just obsessed! That obsession of yours won't take us anywhere."Napailing siya na parang hindi makapaniwala sa mga naririni
I draw and anchor the bow. I let out a sigh as I released the arrow. I smirked as I looked at my score of 10. I heard Reed clapping his hands. "Nice shot, Sadie," he said, smirking at me. I shook my head as I watched him aiming the target. He scored 9. I smiled playfully and gave him a thumbs up. "Too bad, bro. When Sadie hits a perfect score, you'll lose," Kyle said. I fixed my grip on the handle and aimed the bow. Then I released it. "How's that?" I chuckled at Reed who was just smirking at me. "Good job, Sadie. You're getting better and better. Maybe soon I'll always lose against you, huh." "You're flattering me. But yeah, thanks to my great teacher," aniko at mahinang natawa. Reed is an archer so he's really good at this. "You're welcome?" he said, smiling playfully. Kyle, Reed and I did a high five as we finished. I took off my finger tab, arm guard and chest guard. "You should go home. It's nearly late. You'll be scolded again," sabi ni Levi habang nililigpit
Just like the plan, we got married but not in the church or grand wedding like my dream. He's just quiet, he's only looking at me that makes me uncomfortable. His parents aren't even there. Do they care? His son is marrying someone and they are not here. But that's not for me to think anymore. Niccolo wanted me to live in his mansion right away. I was even surprised when my things in my room weren't there anymore. But it's a big surprise when I saw Hunter sitting in my bed. I gasped and started to sob. I open my arms wide, welcoming him to hug me. I smiled when come to me right away."Hunter! I missed you so much!" I cried and kissed him. He's big now. He barked at me trying to hug me. I chuckled and tried to carry him but I couldn't. He's already big so I can't. "Hunter! How are you? Are you okay now? Mabuti naman at magaling ka na. Naka-uwi ka na rin sa'kin sa wakas." Just by looking at him makes me happy. Ang kulay puti niyang balahibo ay napaka linis. He's a White Siberian hu
Lucian got mad at me for leaving the mansion without his permission. Pero pinalampas niya rin naman, wala na siyang nagawa dahil nangyari na. I was expecting him to shout or hurt me but he didn't. At least he didn't. At ayos na ako roon. I just didn't expect it, he's the type of person that will get mad over small things. Pero mukhang mahaba naman ang pasensya niya sa akin. Bumangon ako mula sa kama nang makita kong wala siya sa tabi ko. It's already midnight."Where did he go?" I whispered to myself. Bumangon ako at umalis mula sa kama. Sinuot ko ang kulay pulang silk na roba na abot hanggang paa at lumabas mula sa kuwarto.Dim light na lang ang ilaw sa hallway kaya may kadiliman. Tanging tunog ng aking suot na Gucci Leather Slippers ang naririnig ko. I was walking when I suddenly heard footsteps. Natigilan ako at tumingin sa aking likuran. Hindi lang yapak ng paa ang naririnig ko. Parang tunog ng mga susi. Then I saw Accius. Nakatalikod siya mula sa akin at naglalakad patungo sa
"Naka-alis na po si Sir," sabi ng kasambahay na naglilinis ng opisina ni Accius. Tumango ako at umupo sa swivel chair ni Accius. "You can leave now. Tawagin mo na rin si Jesel at papuntahin dito," aniko. Tumango siya at lumabas na. I roamed around his office. Malaki ang opisina niya. Tiningnan ko ang bookshelf niya at nag-obserba kung may mali ba. My eyes narrowed as I observed his things. Last night, he spent his hour outside. Isang oras siyang nawala at nang maka-uwi ay hindi agad siya bumalik sa kuwarto. I was thinking if he headed here or in that black door.I flinched and thought of something. Agad akong lumabas at pinuntahan iyon. Malaki ang mga hakbang kong naglakad patungo roon. Nakakunot ang noo kong pinagmasdan ang pintuan na iyon. Pinihit ko ang doorknob ngunit talagang naka-lock. Pinilit kong buksan ngunit ayaw talaga. "M-Madame!" I heard Jesel calling me. Hindi ko iyon pinansin at patuloy na pilit binuksan ang pinto. "Madame! Bawal po tayo dito. B-Balik na po tayo."
Tinalikuran ko na siya. Tumungo na ako sa sasakyan ko. I started the engine of my car and started driving. Kita ko mula sa rear view mirror ang sasakyan ni Accius na sumunod sa akin. Binilisan ko ang sasakyan ko para malayo sa kaniya. Muli kong binagalan ang sasakyan nang magkalayo ako. Ang tapang ko naman yata para kalabanin ang dating naging racer. I glanced at the rear mirror and saw his car behind mine. Bibilisan ko sana ang takbo ng sasakyan ko nang mapansing mabagal na ang takbo ng kaniyang sasakyan at hindi inilalapit sa akin kaya hindi ko na binilisan ang pagtakbo. Hanggang sa makarating na kami sa mansion niya. I walked fast heading to the mansion. Sinalubong ako ni Jesel at ibang mga kasambahay. “M-Madame! Mabuti at naka-uwi na po kayo–”Bago ko sila malampasan ay may marahas na humila agad sa braso ko. “We’re not f*cking done talking, Dollina!” matigas na sambit niya. Napalingon ako sa mga kasambahay na nasa baba lang ang tingin, walang may sumubok na umangat ang tingi
We headed to a Mall. Kasama pa rin namin si Levi. I picked up the clothes that my eyes caught. Tahimik lang na sumusunod ang dalawa sa akin. Tumungo ako sa mga panlalaking damit. Kinukuha ko ang mga nakikita kong bagay kay Dave. He's into t-shirts and sweaters so I chose his type for clothes. Binigay ko kay Levi ang mga damit na para sa akin. Hindi naman siya nagreklamo at kinuha iyon. Habang ang mga damit na para kay Dave ay nasa mga bisig ko pa. "Do you want this, Dave?" Bumaling ako sa kaniya. Namilog naman ang mga mata nito at napailing."Nako, huwag na, Sadie." I pouted and looked down at the clothes that I picked for him. "Eh, paano 'to? Lahat 'to para sa'yo, eh." Turo ko sa mga damit ng nasa aking bisig. His mouth parted and looked at the clothes that I'm holding. Agas siyang umiling. "H-Huwag na, Sadie. Hindi ko naman kailangan ng mga mamahaling damit. 'Tsaka ang ma-mahal niyan lahat kung bibilhin mo." Ngumisi ako at natawa sa reaksyon niya. "Oh, Daven. But I want to buy
"Come on, Accius. I'm going to contact my friend! What's wrong with that?" I said. Nilagay ko ang dalawang kamay ko sa matigas at malapad niyang dibdib para subukan siyang itulak ngunit hindi ko magawa sa sobrang lakas niya."Don't f*cking think of doing that. You're pissing me off right now, Doll. So don't do anything that will f*cking make me piss more," mariin ang bawat salita niya. "Let go of me!" I pressed my lips together when I saw his jaw clenching. I sighed and remained calm. He finally let go of me."Doll. I've warned you, haven't I? But you still hanging out with that f*cking boy? At may isa pa," he sharply said. Like he's losing his patience. "They're just my friends, Accius. Don't overreact. I am sorry I left without informing the others. I'll inform all of you next time. I'm sorry," marahan kong sagot. "Friends," he mocked. Then his expression turned serious. "Who said there's a next time, Doll? There's no f*cking next time." He stepped closer and leaned towards me.
"Doll? What's the matter?" I stopped when I heard Accius' voice. Napalingon ako at nakita si Accius na pumasok sa aking kwarto. I smiled and sat on the couch in my room. He sat beside me and kissed my forehead. I suddenly realized how exhausted I was. I let my body rest on him. Sumandal siya sa backrest habang ako ay nakasandal sa kaniyang katawan. I buried my face on his neck. The warmth in his body was relaxing. His arms were wrapped around my waist. I felt his other hand enter under my shirt. Mas naramdaman ko ang init ng kaniyang palad sa balat ko habang humahaplos ang kaniyang kamay sa aking likod. "How's the twins? Tulog na ba?" I asked while relaxing in his body. He hummed and kissed the top of my head. "They're already sleeping. They wanted us to have a time together," he said. I chuckled. Nagtagal kami na ganoon hanggang sa hindi ko namalayan na nakatulog ako. Nagising na lamang ako nang mag umaga na. Bumaba ako at nakita si Accius na naghahanda ng pagkain sa lamesa. “G
Galing ako sa kusina patungo sa living room ng bahay nang madatnan ko ang tatlong mag-aama na magkakasama roon habang masayang nag-uusap. The twins look so hapy with their big smile while talking with their father. Tutok naman si Accius sa kanilang mga sinasabi habang may mga ngiti sa kaniyang mga labi. Maya-maya pa ay nakaramdam na nang antok si Archer kaya nagtungo na ito sa kaniyang kuwarto. Sirena was in her Dad’s arms. Nakatulog na ito sa mga bisig niya habang kandong ito. Nag-angat ng tingin sa akin si Accius at tumayo habang maingat na buhat sa si Sirena.“Where’s her room?” Dinala ko siya patungo sa room ni Sirena. He gently put Sirena on her bed. Inayos ko na lang ang pagkakahiga niya at hinalikan siya sa noo. I turned at Accius who were staring at us. Papalabas na kami sa room ni Sirena nang bigla siyang magsalita. “Let’s talk, Doll.”I nodded and we headed to the veranda of my house. Pinagdiklop ko ang aking mga kamay at pasimpleng sumulyap sa kaniya na nasa malayo ang t
“What do you mean, Mommy?” I got their full attention now. “Do you want to meet your father?” maingat kong tanong. “We can meet our Dad, Ma?” Archer’s confused little voice. I nodded. “Yes. baby. If you two want that, then, we will.” “Of course, Mommy! That’s my dream.” I can see how excited she is. Ganoon din si Archer na may ngiti sa mga labi. “Can we finally meet our Dad? Is that okay?” I nodded at Archer to assure him. It’s Sirena’s dream, and Archer’s wanted it for a long time. Hindi ko alam na ganoon nila kagusto na makilala si Accius. I don’t know what his opinion would be if he found out that we have twins. Back then he wanted to have kids with me. Nagbago kaya ‘yon? But after all. I’ll respect his decision. I’ll accept his words and decision. I hide them from him. Days passed. Hindi ko pa rin nakakausap si Vienna. I'm not visiting her in the mansion and I'm too busy at my office to see her. Nasabi rin ni Mommy na busy siya sa kumpanya. "Mr. Vasquez visited earlier, Ms
"Mommy. Abuela and Abuelo are here na? We will go to their mansion to visit?" Sirena asked while fixing her ribbon clip in her hair. "Yes, Sirena. And remember what I've told you? You'll meet your Tita Vienna. My sister," I smiled. "Will she like us?" Sirena tilted her head and looked at me with her innocent look. "Of course, baby." When we arrived at the mansion, Mom was already there, waiting for us with the foods she cooked. Tumakbo ang dalawa patungo sa kaniya. Mom hugged both of them. Tuwang-tuwa na makita ang kambal. Mabilis niyang ma-miss ang dalawa kaya paniguradong miss na miss niya na ang dalawa. She adores the two more than me. But that's fine with me, they can love my kids more than me. Ang gusto ko lang ay ang mahalin nila at iparamdam iyon sa dalawa. I don't care about myself anymore. All I care about is my kids. "Hi, Mom. Where's Dad and Vienna?" I asked when U noticed that she's the only one here. She sighed. "Papunta na ang Dad mo. I told him that he should free
“Niccolo. It’s been a long time. I’m happy to see you again.” Napaiwas ako ng tingin nang ilahad ni Dad ang kaniyang kamay upang makipag kamayan ngunit tinignan lamang iyon ni Accius. “I need to go with Dollina now. It’s nice meeting you again.” He said in a formal way. “Ah, already? Dad?” Vienna interrupted. “Oh, right. Niccolo. You already know her, right? She’s Vienna, my daughter. Sadie’s older sister. I hope you two will get along since we’re together here in our company."“Ah, hi. It’s nice meeting you, Niccolo. I’m Vienna,” Vienna smiled shyly. I can’t tell if she’s intimidated by his presence. Accius just nodded at her and turned at me. I knew he wanted to leave together with me but I should come with my father and sister. They came here unexpectedly. Nagtungo na kami sa opisina ni Dad. I told Accius that I’ll just massage him. I should be with my sister first. “Anyway. I wanna see your office, Sadie. Should we go there?” Vienna said. “Sure. Dad will come with us?” She s
“Ma.” Archer smiled at me and gave me a hug. “Nasa room pa rin ang kapatid mo?” tanong ko. Tumango siya. “I think she’s doing her homework, Ma. I’m done with mine and I’m just reading my book now.”“That’s good. Tell me if you need something.” He nodded. Tumayo na ako at akmang aalis nang magsalita siya. “You said you’ll explain, Ma.” Natigilan ako. I gulped and tried to calm myself. “He’s one of our business partners, Archer.” I caressed his head. He slowly nodded. “Business partner,” ulit niya sa sinabi ko. “He looks like… someone I know though.” He tilted his head. “Really? Did you see his face clearly?”He shook his head. “No. I did not since you’re far from here.”I nodded and sigh in relief. “Alright. Continue reading your book.”“But… I saw him kiss your forehead, Ma. Does a business partner do that?” He asked casually. Muntik na akong masamid sa sarili kong laway. D*mn, how could I explain that? “No, anak. I–” He smiled. “It’s okay, Ma. I shouldn't have ask
“W-what?” “Come here, Sadie. Greet your sister. You missed her, right? We are always missing her. And now, a miracle. God gave her back to us.” I looked at the woman… Vienna. Vienna, my sister. My sister died so many years ago. But then, she’s alive? How did that even happen? This is so unexpected. Ang laking impact nito sa akin para maintindihan. My sister is alive!“Sadie?” Her sweet voice. Lumapit siya sa akin at matamis ang ngiti sa mukha. She looks so different. Hindi ko na nga siya nakilala. Mga bata pa kami noong inakala namin nawala siya sa aksidente. But I guess, miracles are true. She’s alive, she survived for all these years that we thought we lost her! She looks so mature. I am a bit taller than her. But looking at her now, we looked so different. She has this soft look and friendly vibes. Napagtanto kong may hawig ito kay Dad. She’s beautiful. Kumpara sa aking katawan na makurba ay ganoon naman ang kaniyang may kalakihan na hinaharap. She’s attractive with her looks. I
I took a half bath and wore a white silk nightgown from Elena. Hanggang gitna ng hita ko lang ito kaya lantad ang aking hita. Pagod akong napaupo sa kama at inayos ang strap ng aking suot. Nahiga na ako sa kama at agad namang nakatulog. My heavy eyes opened when I heard a knock on my door. Tumingin ako sa oras at nakitang alas dos na ng madaling araw. Tumayo ako at binuksan ang pinto. Nagulat ako nang makita si Accius na lasing na lasing. Mukhang uminom pa ito nang matapos akong ihatid. I looked down at his messy hair."What are you doing here, Accius?" Napaiwas ako ng tingin at inayos ang nahuhulog na strap ng aking suot. Bumaba ang tingin niya sa lantad kong mga hita. "Accius. What are you doing here?" ulit ko. He bit his lower lip and didn't answer. I froze when he suddenly entered my room and hugged me so tight. Muntik pa akong mawalan ng balanse dahil lasing siya. His arms automatically wrapped around my waist and buried his face on the side of my neck. "I'm sorry, Doll. I dr
Nang umalis siya, hindi ko alam ang gagawin kung hihintayin ba siya o hindi. I heard my phone ring. I answered Elena’s call. She’s already looking for me so I have no choice but to go there already. Nagbaba ang aking tingin sa maputing buhangin. Inalis ko ang slippers ko at hinawakan iyon para madama ang buhangin. I smiled when I felt the sand relaxing. I wish I could take a picture of the beautiful sea and send it to my babies, but my phone is not with me. “Sadie! Here!” Elena’s voice. Lumapit ako sa kanila. Hindi niya kasama ang asawa niya. She’s with her friends I guess. Ang iba roon ay same age sa akin. Hinila niya ako papalapit sa mga babae na kasama niya. The girls seem friendly. They’re smiling at me as they welcomed me. I looked at the lights above me. Ang daming ilaw sa paligid na bagay sa vibe ng dagat. It’s already sunset. They are busy talking so I thought of walking to the seashore. Walang tao roon dahil nagtipon silang lahat dito. The hem of my dress danced because of