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I wasn't sure if going back to the Philippines will be okay. I am still vague about it. But of course I needed to go back because I already accepted the contract last month.Maingat na kinuha ko ang maleta sa kama at lumabas ng kwarto. Austin was waiting for me at the living room. Pumunta pa talaga siya dito sa New York para sunduin ako pabalik sa Pilipinas. Nakakahiya nga dahil hindi ako nakapunta noong kasal nila ni Grace tapos siya pa ang sumundo sa akin dito. If only I was ready before I could have attended their special day but I wasn't.“You ready, Leur?” he asked, tiningnan niya ang kabuoan ko at ngumiti “You look beautiful.”I don't know if I'm already ready. I just know that I needed to.Tipid na tumango ako sakaniya at ngumiti rin. “I can go home on my own naman, but thank you for fetching me, Austin.”Napatawa naman, “Wala 'yon! I actually don't want to fetch you but my wife wanted me to, so...”Pabirong inirapan ko siya. Ang sama niya kahit kailan.“Kidding. Of course susunduin kita, there will be many reporters mamaya. Who knows what will they ask.” kabit-balikat na sabi niya at kinuha sa akin ang maleta ko.Austin keeps talking about what happened in the Philippines for the past five years since I left. Siya lang ang nag pa-ingay ng biyahe namin hanggang sa dumating kami sa Philippine Airport.When I took a step the dusty wind touches my bare skin. The smell of the Philippines smells home. The home I've been avoiding to go since the incident happened.Pag tapak ko pa lang sa airport ay dinumog na ka agad kami ng reportes. I heard Austin cursed deeply as he try to cover me from the cameras.“Are you gonna permanently stay here in the Philippines?”“Totoo po ba na dito na kayo maninirahan sa Pilipinas pagkatapos ng limang taon?”“Totoo po ba na sinadya mong ipalaglag ang anak mo para sa modeling career mo?”They're pushing too much just so I can answer their questions.Nang makapasok kami sa sasakyan ay malutong na nagpakawala ng mura si Austin.“Damn it! Who the hell told those reporters about you going home?” kita ang inis sa mukha niya kaya natawa ako.“I don't know either...” sabi ko at tumingin sa labas ng bintana.Grace is currently on their Flower shop that she opened just last week. Kaya doon kami ka agad pumunta.Pagkalabas palang namin ng sasakyan ay ka agad kong nakitang nagkakandarapang tumakbo ang dalawang babae papalapit sa amin.“Leur! You're back! We missed you!” Mia exclaimed with so much joy. Mahigpit na niyakap nila ako.I chuckled, “I miss you all more,” nakangiting niyakap ko sila pabalik.“How about me? Where is my hug, love?” napalingon kami sa lalaki na tulalang nakatingin sa amin.His wife walked towards him and he opened his arms wider to welcome his wife's hug.Ganoon nalang ang pag bagsak ng balikat niya nang lagpasan siya ni Grace at nag tungo sa loob ng shop.Tumawa kami dahil sa itsura niya at sumunod kay Grace sa kwarto ng shop nila. It's not just a room but a whole living room with a mini bedroom.I was amazed. At first akala ko simpleng flower shop long ang ginawa nila. I didn't imagine that there would be a small house inside.“We forget to buy food.” mahinang sabi ni Grace na nakapag palingon sa amin.“Edi bumili tayo! Let's buy ingredients and cook. Duh, we should celebrate dahil bumalik na si Leur.” sabi niya habang nakapameywang.“Do you want to come, Fleur? We will buy ingredients for the foods.” malambot na tanong ni Grace.“I would love to!” masayang sabi ko naman.“Nah ah! Madaming dudumog sa atin kapag sumama ka!” malakas na sabi Ni Austin.I paused a bit. Napa isip ako na kung sasama ako ay hindi kami makapag bili ng maayos.“Right, I should just stay. Hihintayin ko nalang kayo, okay? So better finish buying groceries early!” sabi ko na ka agad nilang ikinatango.It's been a while 20 minutes since the three left. I'm getting bored so I decided to go out and look for the flowers. All of the flowers are fresh and new. Colorful and smells good. Roses, sunflowers, carnations, kadupul flower, tulips and juliet rose. Why are the flowers so expensive?Pumitas ako ng rosas at inamoy ito. Hmm, addicting. Napatigil ako sa ginagawa ng biglang bumugkas ang glass door at patakbong pumasok ang isang batang babae at bigla akong niyakap.Who is this little girl?Hindi ka agad ako nakagalaw dahil sa gulat. I stared at her. She's cute and pretty. Mahaba ang wavy niyang buhok na kulay brown.I was about to ask her when she suddenly said something that shocked me in horror.“You're so beautiful! I am happy that you will be my future mommy!”Kaugnay na kabanata
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CHAPTER 1Did I just hear that right?My forehead creased because of what she said. So I crouched a little so that our heights would match at para na rin hindi ako mahirapang kausapin siya. Naiilang man ay ngumiti ako sakaniya. I held her shoulders smoothly before clearing something about what she just said.“Hey, do you know me?” marahang tanong ko sa bata.She nooded confidently with a big smile plastered on her face.“Yes! You're Fleur Garnet, the in- demand super model! I am your biggest fan. That's why I am happy and excited that you will be my future mommy!” puno ng saya ang boses niya habang nakangiting sumagot sa tanong ko.“That's right, I am Fleur Garnet the in demand super model, just like what you said. But... I think you're mistaken about me being your future mommy.” saad ko. Gosh. I was never this kind of woman who will use her title.Her cute forehead formed into lines. “But daddy said you will be my mom,” mahinang sabi niya at nag pout pa. Palihim na napangiti ako s
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CHAPTER 2I just found myself looking lost while standing infront of their mansion. The Cousins mansion to be exact. What the heck am I even doing here? I took deep breathes before going in.Seriously, wala talaga akong ka alam-alam bakit napapayag niya ako na maging temporary mom ng anak niya. Its just that something is pushing me to. “Ano po ang gusto niyong inumin, ma'am?” their maid asked. Tumingin ako sakaniya at ngumiti gamit ang mga mata. “Water will do,” I answered. Didn't know that they hired a maid. Noon kasi wala sila maid at sila lang rin ang gumagawa ng gawaing bahay. I even remembered the way they're all fighting when they were doing the general cleaning. Nilibot ko ang paningin sa kabuoan ng bahay nila. It's still the same. Kahit ang sofa at ang ibang furniture nila ay hindi nag bago. Napadako ang tingin ko sa isang sulok sa mansion. My face heated when I remember something. Pupunta na sana ako sa kusina para kumuha ng sariling tubig kasi hanggang ngayon hindi p
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CHAPTER 3Matalim lang ang tinginan naming dalawa habang kumakain na may sama ng loob. Vanilla didn't even notice the awkwardness at our table. She's just enjoying her food, hindi man lang niya kami tinatapunan ng tingin. On the other hand, Rhysand looks like a wild lion who desperately wanted to eat his prey.I rolled my eyes at him. Para bang sinasabi ko sakaniya na hindi niya ako matatakot aa mga madilim niyang tingin. 'Cause who will? Pusa lang ang matatakot sakaniya. “Mommy,” napahinto ako sa pag hakbang ng biglang may kumalabit sa damit ko. I tilted my head down to look at Vanilla who has sleepy-eyed but still looking cute. “Yes, love?” “Dito ka po ba matutulog?” Mas lalo akong napahinto dahil sa tanong niya. Tumingin ako sa tatay niya na nakahalukipkip habang hinihintay rin ang sagot ko. I cleared my throat and bent my knees. “No love. I'll be staying at my house, but I'll visit you everyday.” nakangiting sagot ko sakaniya. Nakita ko kung paano lumungkot ang mukha niya.
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CHAPTER 4Nakahalukipkip akong naka upo sa sofa nila. I still didn't removed my black shades. My arms are crossed on my chest while I am sitting with my legs crossed. Naiinis akong hinihintay siya habang may kinukuha sa itaas. We are still not in his house. Nasa mansion pa nila kaming magpipinsan.I am still fuming in anger, thinking what happened and how he dragged me earlier. He was never like this. Hinahayaan niya lang akong mag desisyon noon at hindi niya pinapakiki-alaman 'yon. He was the reason why I left. If I clearly remember siya ang nakipag break matapos ang nangyare noon. I was left with no choice, my mother was very angry at him, too. That's why we flew to Germany. I rolled my eyes to dismissed the thoughts. Stop accusing him. You're both at fault. But I am not at fault, that's what I know. “Excuse me but who are you?” napalingon ako dahil sa ma arteng boses na biglang nagsalita. I tilted my chin up. Kahit naka shades ako ay napataas pa rin ako ng kilay. Bago pa ako m
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CHAPTER 5I woke up when I felt that wala na akong katabi sa kama. I looked at my side and saw no one. Rhysand is probably already at his work.Bumangon ako na may ngiti sa mga labi. Napadako ang tingin ko sa sticky note na nasa mini table rito sa kwarto niya. Kinuha ko ito at binasa. “I prepared breakfast for you. Vanilla already went to school and I am at the company if you need something.”Iyon ang nakasulat. I scoffed. Ano kami newlyweds? He shouldn't be this sweet. We are not a thing. O baka naman, akala niya... I shook my head. Stop being assuming, Leur. I took a shower and dressed myself bago ako bumaba at nag prepare ng sarili kong pagkain. I chose not to eat the meal he prepared for me. After that I prepared my car. I want to visit her. This would be my first time visiting her. Nang makarating ako sa cemetery ay sinalubong ako ng malamig na hangin. I slowly sat down at the grass. Wala akong dalang mat at tanging pagkain at bulaklak lang. I bit my lip as I stared at her
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CHAPTER 6I wonder what are they doing upstairs in his office. It's been one minute pero hindi pa rin sila bumababa. Aljier's face kanina is dead serious as if he's furious about something or maybe he was outrage at Rhysand.“Mommy, I'm gonna dump po.” napalingon ako sa may ari ng mahinang boses na 'yon, kay Vanilla.I held her hand and pulled her up to stand. Sinamahan ko siya sa cr itaas.“Call me when you're done, baby.” sabi ko bago isinirado ang pinto at nagtungo sa labas ng opisina ni Rhys.I walked slowly to his office out of curiosity. Kakatok na sana ako para tingnan kung ano ang kinababalaan nila pero may narinig akong sumigaw. I know it's rude to listen to other people's conversation but I can't help it. “For goodness sake, Rhysand! She still didn't know anything!” Aljier's voice roared.My eyebrows furrowed. Who are they talking about? “She will know it soon, Aljier! I just want to make her suffer!” Rhysand retorted.“Tell her the truth as soon as possible!! Don't act l
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CHAPTER 7I pushed Rhysand's chest enough for him to move backwards. Napayuko siya at napahalakhak ng mahina. He tilted his head and looked at me with his seductive eyes while biting his inner cheek. “Daddy, don't eat mommy's lips, mommy's lips is not a food.” inosenteng sabi ni Vanilla habang dinidisiplina ang ama niya.“Okay, okay.” Rhysand surrendered while cackling.Napalingon kami sa mga tao na ngayon ay napatingin na pala sa amin lahat. They are covering children's eyes while the elderly are teasing us with their teasing voices and looks. “Ah HAHA, father and mother mamaya niyo na po 'yan itutuloy ha. Makapaghintay naman ata kayo diba?” the host teasingly asked.Uminit ang pisnge ko dahil sa sinabi niya. Rhysand was just chuckling, as if he was having fun.Why did I even allow him to kiss me? Wala iyon sa kontrata! No kissing, no cuddling, no hugging, and anything that married couples do. Ang nakalagay lang ay ang tuonan ng pansin si Vanilla at alagaan, iyon lang!!Pagkatapos
Huling Na-update : 2022-05-09UNLOVING YOU Chapter 8
Isinirado ko ang gate ng bahay. I opened my car door and slumped inside. I started the engine and maneuvered the wheel and departed. Tahimik lang akong nagmamaneho ng biglang tumunog ang cellphone ko. Inabot ko ito at nakitang tumatawag na naman siya. I rolled my eyes before answering the call. “What? I'm driving, Rhys!” “Where are you? You should be here by now!” he said from the other line, sounding pissed. “Hindi ka ba makapaghintay?! I will be there in a minute, stop calling!” Iritadong saad ko at pinatay ang tawag. Kanina pa niya ako tinatawagan at pinapunta sa mansyon nilang mag pipinsan. I don't even know why he's asking me to go there. He's getting clingy, akala niya siguro nagkabalikan na kami. Assuming talaga kahit kailan. Nang makarating ako sa bahay nila ay ka agad akong sinalubong ng kasambahay nila. Inilagay ko ang trench coat sa coat rack nila sa loob. “Where is Rhysand?” I asked the maid. “Nasa baba po,” sagot nito na ka agad ko namang nakuha ang sinabi niya.
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FamilyInilagay ko ang maleta sa likod ng sasakyan. Malakas na isinirado ko ang pinto ng sasakyan at pumasok sa loob. Umupo ako sa shotgun seat habang ang anak ko naman ay nasa likuran. Nilingon ko si Rhysand bago mag salita. “Let's go, we are already late.” saad ko at sinuot ang seat belt. Tumango naman siya at ka agad pinaansar ang sasakyan. He then, started driving. Malayo-layo ang pupuntahan naming resort. It's 2 hours drive from the house. Hindi ko rin naman talaga alam kung saan iyon at kung gaano lang kalayo ang alam ko. They planned this family trip since last week. All of them. O baka nga sila lang din mag pipinsan ang nandoon. “Mommy, maganda po ba ang place na pupuntahan natin?” Vanilla asked. Lumingon ako sakaniya at ngumiti. “I don't know, love.” sabi ko. Tumango-tango siya at pinipigilang hindi pumikit. I chuckled. “You can sleep while we are on our way there, it seems like gustong-gusto na ng mga mata mong pumikit.” She yawned. “Okay, mom.” tiningnan niya ang da
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Know nothing Nataranta akong bumangon sa higaan at dumiretso sa kuwarto ni Vanilla. It's already 7:30 a.m dammit! Dali-dali kong inayos ang uniform na susuotin ni Vanilla bago pa siya matapos maligo. Nang marinig kong bumukas ang pinto ng cr niya ay ka agad akong napatingin sakaniya na bagong labas habang suot ang pink na maliit na towel sa katawan at hindi maayos na paglagay ng puting towel sa buhok niya. She smiled while looking at me. Naglakad siya papalapit sa akin at tiningnan ang damit na hinanda ko para sakaniya.She tilted her head to look at me, lips downwards. “Mommy... that's not my uniform for today po.” mahinang sabi niya sa akin at pumasok sa maliit na walk in closet niya.“That's for tomorrow, mommy... and,” itinaas niya ang isang uniform at ipinakita sa akin. “Eto po yung uniform ko ngayon po.” sabi niya.My mouth parted a bit. Tiningnan ko ang uniform na hinanda ko at ang uniform na kinuha ni Vanilla. Pilit akong ngumiti at nilapitan siya.“I'm sorry baby, hindi alam
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Mother “I'm glad you already made a decision, Fio.” mahina at nakangiting sabi ni Mia. “Take care,” sabi niya bago pumasok sa sasakyan niya at umalis.I let out a heavy breath before taking a step. Tiningnan ko ang bahay. This is it, there's no turning back, Fleur. You need to face them. For Vanilla.Dahan-dahan kong binuksan ang pinto ng bahay at tiningnan kung may tao ba. I saw Rhysand sitting on the couch while staring on his phone. Nag-angat ito ng tingin at kita ko kung paano kuminang ang mga mata niya nang makita akong pumasok. He stood up and walked towards me. Bago pa man niya ako mayakap ay umatras ako at pinigilan siya. He cleared his throat and look down. “Si Vanilla?” tanong ko. “Nasa eskwelahan pa siya. I'll fetch her mamayang alas tres.” sagot niya sa akin. Tumango-tango ako at umupo. Nilingon ko siya na ngayon ay hindi alam kung uupo ba sa tabi ko o sa ibang upuan siya uupo. It's awkward. We just sat there and sometimes stare at each other. Mukha kaming teenagers
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SpaceWala akong pasabing umalis at tumakbo papalabas ng bahay. I didn't look back and just crossed the road to ride a taxi. Halos huminto ang puso ko ng may malakas na busina akong narinig. Lumingon ako at nakita ang isang puti na sasakyan na patungo sa direksyon. I suddenly remembered the accident back then. Hindi ako nakagalaw at napatitig lang sa papalapit na sasakyan.Someone pushed me at the side of the road. “What are you doing?!” Rhysand asked angrily.Wala sa sarili akong napatingin sakaniya. “I—” I blinked many times. “Balak mo bang magpakamatay ha?!”Galit akong tumingala ako sakaniya habang may tumutulong mga luha galing sa mga mata ko. I tightened my jaw.“So what if I say yes? May magagawa ka? Suicide is nothing compared to what you all have done to me!” madiin kong sigaw sa mukha niya. “I won't let you! Babantayan kita minu-minuto at araw-araw just to save you from committing.” he said. “You can't save me!” I laughed. “Kahit magpakamatay pa ako sa harap mo ngayon,
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Revelation He slammed the table, grip his hands firmly and looked at me with his piercing eyes. “It was all planned from the beginning.” he uttered. Taas noo niyang sinabi iyon na para bang alam niya kung ano. Kumunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya. “Plan? What plan? You lying to me?!” I sarcastically asked. “It was all planned! You getting into an accident, Vanilla's fake death when you gave birth to her, and you flying to Germany!. Lahat ng iyon ay planado, Fleur.” he exclaimed. Mas lalo lang akong naguguluhan sa sinasabi niya. Who would plan such a thing? Who would plan all of those to ruin us? Baliw lang ang gagawa no'n. “And you know who planned it? Your mother.” he remarked. My hands automatically flew on his face. How dare him accuse my mother. The Rhysand I knew will never accuse someone close to me, and someone I trust. “Don't you ever lie to me Rhysand. Hindi magagawa ni mommy 'yon! She was the one who was so excited about me giving birth and her having a grandchild. Kay
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DaughterI picked the paper out of curiosity and unfold it. Hindi ko alam pero bigla nalang ako nakaramdam ng kaba at higpit sa dibdib ko. It's just a piece of paper so why is my heart racing so fast like a horse? My forehead creased while reading what's written on the long bond paper. Para akong nabagsakan ng langit dahil sa nabasa. Vanilla's Birth Certificate Bumaba ang tingin ko sa pangalan na naka ukit doon. My name is written on her birth certificate as the Mother. Natulala ako ng ilang minuto. I feel a tear drop on my cheek. How come my name is the one written as the mother of Vanilla? I am not her mother. She's not my daughter. Anak siya sa ibang babae ni Rhysand. So why? Bakit ang pangalan ko ang nakalagay? I was deeply thinking what's the reason. Nang may nakita akong litrato niya sa tabi kaya kinuha ko iyon. I stared, scrutinizing the picture of Vanilla, who's holding a teddy bear. Doon ko lang napansin na magkamukha kami. She looks like my younger self. She looks like
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Family Picture“There,” I said after I tied her hair. I moved backward a bit to scan her outfit. I dressed her with a neat white dress and a pair of baige barbie sandals. Naka ponytail ang buhok niya na may pink na ribbon. “Mommy, matchy matchy tayo!” she giggled. I smiled and held her hands. “Let's go?” Ngumiti sa akin si Vanilla at tumango. We went downstairs where Rhysand is waiting for us. Nang makababa kami ay nakita kong nag aayos ng camera 'yong lalaking kakilala lang din niya. He's a handsome photographer. Rhysand scanned us from head to foot while we were heading downstairs. His eyes brightened, mouth parted a bit as he walked towards us. Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko at iginaya kami sa pwesto kung saan kami kukuhanan ng picture. Nilapit niya nang kaunti ang bibig sa tainga ko, “Ang ganda mo,” he whispered. “You have a lovely beautiful wife and daughter, Rhys.” the photographer commented. “Of course she's my mom and I am mommy's daughter!” sabat ni Vanilla. Rhysand r
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CornyI went straight to his company as soon as he called me. Vanilla is in Aljier's place kaya mag-isa kong pinuntahan ang ama niya. Nang makarating ako roon ay ka agad akong nag-tanong sa secretary niya. “Is Rhysand inside?” She looked at me and smiled. “Yes, po. May appointment po ba kayo?” Umiling ako sakaniya. “I don't have, but tell him that Fleur is already here.” ngiting saad ko. The girl nodded as she called her boss. Tumango-tango pa siya habang nakatingin sa akin. “Pinapasok na po kayo ni Sir, ma'am.” magalang na sabi niya sa akin. Ngumiti naman ako sakaniya bago pumasok sa opisina ng amo niya. I went straight inside and saw Rhysand sitting on his swivel chair, seriously reading some papers. He tilted his head to look up to me. I inclined my head as I gave him a smile. Tumayo siya sa upuan niya at sinalubong ako. “Hey,” he leaned to meet my lips. Napangiti ako bago sinuklian ang mga halik niya. His hands roamed around my body. Pinisil niya ang pwet ko na ikinaungol
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CHAPTER 9Our days went well. Nagkaayos na rin kami ni Rhysand. We treated each other like how we treated each other before. Some may think it's unfair and ang bilis lang ng pangyayari na parang hindi ko inisip ang nangyare noon. But what can I do? That was in the past, and I already forgive him for doing that, even though it still hurts me.Naghihiwa ako ng pang lunch ni Vanilla nang biglang may yumakap sa sa akin galing sa likod ko. I smiled and tilted my head for him to rest his chin on my shoulder. “Good morning,” he hoarsely greeted me. Lumingon ako sakaniya. I smiled and kissed his lips. Pinalalim niya ang halik ng maramdaman ko na nakasandal na pala ako sa sink.We heard footsteps running towards the kitchen. Ka agad kong itinulak ang lalaki at umayos ng tayo. We both looked at Vanilla na nakangiti rin sa amin. “Daddy I'm getting late, you should hatid me na.” Vanilla said and tugged his father's clothe meekly. Napalingon si Rhysand si akin. Bumaba ang tingin niya sa labi k
