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Nestor's POV . What a load of crap. I pace back and forth, thinking about my next move. Dammit. I couldn't believe it. She's bloody taken and engaged. What's the point of doing this and that if things won't work? Moving took me a while because I wanted to ensure she could no longer escape from me. But the hell. I am too late. May paraan pa ba para makuha kong muli ang puso niya? "Aren't you dizzy? You're pacing back and forth, Nestor. Here, have a cold beer." Ibinigay ni Elizalde ang malamig na beer at agad kong ininom ito. Napatiim-bagang ako at nahinto sa sarili. Tinitigan siya sa mata at seryoso. "What do you think is the best thing I should do?" I asked. I'm desperate for a piece of advice. "What do you mean? I thought you got her? Hindi pa ba?" I shut my eyes and drank my beer again. "Dammit." I sat down on the chair beside him. Wala akong nagawa kanina kung 'di ang titigan siya sa kasama niya. She seems over the moon and so in love with him. I never had a chance to ta
Rizalyn's POV . I'm glad yesterday was quick and over. Mabuti nalang at wala siyang masyadong tanong tungkol sa lahat at panay lang ang inspeksyon sa mga ginagawa ng mga Engineers at Architects. Siya na rin mismo ang nakikipag-usap sa kanila, at nakatitig lang ako mula sa malayo sa kanya. Now that I can see Nestor's physical appearance in this broad daylight, I conclude that he is more attractive than he used to be. Gwapo at matipuno na siya noon pa. Pero mas nadagdagan nga lang ngayon na naging hands on na siya sa negosyo nila. Naalala ko pa noon na patago siya sa sarili at nagpapangap na security guard ng sarili nilang kompanya. Iyon pala, isa na iyon sa undercover investigation niya sa mga tauhan sa kompanya. He's an undercover billionaire, and I love him without everything. Minahal ko siya noon bilang isang security guard na walang-wala at hindi isang Ferrante. Mas gusto ko siya noon sa kung ano siya, pero syempre, hindi maikakaila na mas gumanda na ang lahat sa kanya ngayo
Rizalyn's POV . Talaga nga namang lapitin siya ng mga babae ano? Kahit kailan talaga! Kulang pa yata ang ganda ko ngayong araw, dahil ang daming mas magagandang babae sa paligid ko. "Congratulations, sis!" Belinda gave me a hug and a kiss on each cheek. "Wow, it's impressive. You did well. I didn't see this side of you. May talent ka pala pagdating sa ganitong negosyo?" she continue. Konting ngiti lang ang ginawad ko sa kanya dahil abala ang mga mata ko sa banda na kung nasaan si Nestor. Today is our grand opening. The programme hasn't started yet, but welcoming guests and visitors sparks like flies on the resort island. Fully booked ang lahat ng rooms at kailan pa namin na magbukas ng iilang extrang cottage houses na hindi pa tapos. I didn't expect this. It was massive. "Have you seen Papa and Mama?" tanong niya. Nilingon ko ang banda na kung nasaan ang malalaking bisita ni Papa sa negosyo. Wala si Papa roon, at wala rin si Mama. "Hmm, I don't know. Nandiyaan lang sila ka
Nestor's POV . Am I too late? Damn, that hurts the hell out of me. During the entire event, I didn't have the chance to get her again. Nasa tabi na niya si Oscar at panay ang bantay nito sa kanya. Hindi ako makalapit, at hindi ko rin siya makausap. The announcement was surprising. Although I knew ahead of time that Oscar was already her fiancée, I still didn't believe it. Iba siya sa akin kung wala ang boyfriend niya. She holds me the way I want to hold her. She looks at me the way I want to look at her. There was love in her eyes every time she looked at me. I have known her for so long. I just know her heart. Pero iba na ngayon. Marami nang nagbago sa buhay niya. Pero sa kabila ng lahat ay gusto ko pa rin na hawakan siya. I know I am too late to do this. It was too late when I realised that I had wanted her for so long. I got scared when she was ready for me. She was only young and stubborn. She has a dream to achieve, and I don't want to hinder her. The heck. "Tsk, team s
Nestor's POV . "Huwag mo ng titigan. Mas lalo ka lang masasaktan," si Elizalde. Tumabi na siya at pareho kaming nakatitig ngayon sa dalawang taong puno ng tawa. The rest of the boys left already the island resort because of their business and work. Tanging si Elizalde na lang din ang naiwan dahil sa negosyo. "Aren't you going to? I thought you were leaving today?" I asked, but my eyes were still on the two people ahead. "I might tonight. I don't know. But maybe soon," he sighed, and I did the same. It was nearly a week, and our parents were back on each track. I don't want to return to thcentralin business because Rizalyn still needs help and guidance. Kahit na ako ang gumagawa ng lahat ay okay lang, basta makita ko lang siya sa bawat araw ko rito. It wasn't easy for me because seeing her every day with Oscar was so hard. I can't make my move, and I'm losing the battle already. "I think I will be going with, Zalde. I need some fresh air." I said and stood up in dismay. "Sure
Nestor's POV . "Here, baby. Hold it tight, and be careful. You don't need to hurry. The fish will bite when they're ready." "What do you mean they'll bite when they're ready? Maghihintay pa tayo? Gaano katagal?" "Yes, baby. Like I said, everything has it's own time. Hindi pinipilit, dahil kung manamadali mo ito ay lalong hindi kakagat sa pain natin ang mga isda. Take your time and enjoy the view. The fish will bite at the right time." My jaw clenches while listening to the two of them. They're behind me, and I'm fucking serious about reeling the fish that I just caught. It's fucking torture to be here with them, acting cool with anything because of the truth? It hurt the hell out of me, and I'm bloody insane! Oscar was right about the right timing. But there's no such thing as luck in life. You strike while the iron is hot. You have to work hard to earn a living. Destiny provides, but you have to choose. Because at the end of the day, it's your life and your choice. Tama siya,
Rizalyn's POV . Nakakainis. Angtagal niyang bumalik! "Madam Riz,handa na po ang umagahan ninyo," si Chef Steve sa akin. Napatingin ako sa banda na kung saan ay ang ekslubsibong puwesto ko rito. "Salamat, Chef Steve. The best ka talaga!" Hand approve ko sa kanya. Tumalikod na siya at ngumuso na ako sa sarili. Humakbang na din ako palapit sa mesa, at nalungkot ako nang makita kung ano ang nakahain dito. I'm not on a diet. Kakain ako sa gusto ko, pero simula nang bumalik si Nestor sa syudad para sa sariling negosyo ay nawalan na ako ng gana. Oscar is annoying at times, and we are okay now. Hindi ko kinaya ang isang buwan na gusto niya. Binasted ko na agad siya! I have explained to Papa everything and he understand it. Nanghinayang si Papa sa amin ni Oscar dahil nakikita niya na malaki raw ang potential ni Oscar sa negosyo at sa akin. Pero ganoon talaga. Hindi ako kampante, at kahit anong gawin ko na gustuhin si Oscar ay mas lalong naiilang na ako. Napansin din niya ito. Kaya na
Rizalyn's POV . I wake up early,and the sun wasn't up yet. Hawak ang mainit na tasa sa kamay, ay tulala akong nakatitig sa kawalan. Hinihintay ang pagbubukang liwayway. I didn't sleep well. He's back, and I'm excited. Although I gave him a grimace look last night and walked away without a word, that doesn't mean that I'm not excited for today. That didn't affect my affection for him. I know myself. I'm a Filipina who loves to be chased, but sometimes, no, not sometimes, but most of the time, I chase him! Hmm, I wonder what's the best form of excuse I will use today? I know I have again acted like I'm in love with Oscar and ignored him. Well, kasalanan niya iyon! Problema na na iyon! Perfect 'te! Ganoon lang ang plano. "Good morning, Madame Riz. Flower's for you," si Chef Steve. Tinangap ko agad ito at abot tainga ang ngiti ko. "Thank you! Sabihin mo sa sender na salamat. Mas maganda yata kung tunay na halaman ang ibibigay niya." Kindat ko sa kanya at bahagya ang ginawang pag
Rizalyn's POV . "And I can't believe you did that. Tsk, iba talaga ang nag-iisang Rizalyn Joy Borres Dela Merced - Ferrante ano?" Belinda looked at me with amusement, and I shook my head. "Oh well, nagmana lang naman ng ugaling baliw sa ama natin," lihim na sagot ni Glorisha sa gilid. Ininom niya agad ang wine niya. "Ang sabihin mo nagmana sa kabaliwan mo," si Belinda kay Glorisha. "Para kang si maleficent," dugtong niya. "Excuse me? Are you talking to me?" Taas ng kilay ni Glorisha kay Belinda. Pinaikot ko na ang mga mata ko at napabuntonghininga na ako sa sarili. "Excuse me girls. Pupuntahan ko muna ang mga anak ko." "Sama ako! May anak din kasi ako!" Tingin ni Belinda kay Glorisha. Sabay kaming napatingin ni Belinda sa tiyan ni Glorisha at napakurap ako sa sarili. Umiwas agad si Belinda ng titig sa amin dalawa at saka nagkukunwaring walang nangyayari. "Give me that! You supposed not to drink wine!" Awat ni Belinda. Kinuha niya ang baso sa kamay ni Glorisha. "Non alcoholi
Rizalyn's POV.Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala sa lahat. Nestor was born here in France, down the countryside where his mother business started. I know that Nestor mother is businesswoman and she worked hard in everything.Bata palang daw si Nestor ay tanging sina Nanay Neneta at Tatay Prestino took care of him. Hindi sinunod ng ina ni Nestor ang apelyedo niya sa ama dahil simula't sapul palang noon ay iba na ang relasyon ng mga magulang niya.He already accepted fate as early as when he was born. Kaya pala pagdating sa dalawang anak namin, ay iba siya. Nakikita ko ito, at alam ko na sa kabila ng abala niyang mundo sa negosyo ay hindi niya nakakalimutan ang dalawang bata.He doesn't mind it if he forgets about me, but not the kids. He can sleep on their room overnight without thinking of me. Mas gusto niyang maka-bonding ang mga bata sa gabi, bago sila matulog at madalas ay natutulog siya sa tabi ng dalawa.Ito lang din ang pamamaraan niya bilang isang ama.He told m
Nestor's POV."Saan pa talaga tayo papunta, Nestor?"Kanina pa siya mapilit at tahimik ako sa sarili. Every now and then I gave her my comfort smile while holding her hand.I know things are rough between us as I got busy because of attending to the business needs. But what's the point of everything if I have an unhappy wife beside me?The things that had happened enlightened me to work hard for my family's happiness, not mine.Napagtanto ko na unti-unti na pala akong lumalayo sa asawa ko, at hindi ko na siya nabibigyan ng panahon sa sarili. Simula kasi nang maisilang si Lovella ay binigay ko na ang espasyo at oras ni Rizalyn sa kanya.I stopped asking her to go out with me for a dinner date because she started to become busy with the kids.I always got home late because of work. And during weekends, I seldom attend our family gatherings. However, I spent a good quality time with the kids. We still ended up sitting in different positions.Wala nga naman talaga kaming quality para sa
Rizalyn's POV . "Come here and do more of these." Pilya ang ngiti ko habang hawak ang bola. Akala niya siguro totoong mangingisda kami. Hindi ano! Maglalaro lang kami sa toy world digital game rito. It has the same as what we had inside the timezone. Iyon nga lang, medyo malaki rito at marami kang pagpipilian. Naalala ko pa noon noong una akong naglaro sa time zone noon dahil bumagsak ako sa Mathematics na subject. Math 101 lang naman iyon at pinakasimpli sa lahat. Hindi kasi ako magaling sa numero, pero kalaunan ay nagustuhan ko na. Lalo na kapag negosyo na nag pinag-uusapan. 'If you can't play with numbers, you should know how to play your enemy's mind.' Ito ang katagang iniwan ni Papa bago silang dalawa bumalik ni Mama sa Pransya. Kalahating taon na yata na wala na akong balita sa kanila. Pinutol kasi nila ang bawat komunikasyon sa aming tatlo, ako, si Belinda at si Glorisha. Napagod si Papa sa buhay at gusto na niyang gawin ang lahat ng gusto niya kasama si Mama Irene. Kaya
Nestor's POV . "I want to clear up everything, Nestor. This is only plain business. You can trust me. I will be good to you." My jaw tightened while reading the last page of the document. I don't have any legal person with me, but Cathy has Atty Jammerson behind her. Kilala ko siya, siya ang isa sa mga personal na Atty ng kompanya ng Papa niya. I used to play golf with Cathy's father long time ago. Sumasama ako noon sa bawat linggo ng pagtitipon ng mga malalaking negosyante sa Pilipinas. My father was member of it, and most of the time, I joined him. And that's how I know most of them in the background. "Once you seal the deal, Nestor, I will seal everything I promise immediately." The excitement on her face was visible. She couldn't wait for me to sign it. I gritted my teeth, feeling uneasy about it. I told Rizalyn about this last night but didn't tell her the exact reason. She knows I will be working with Cathy but does not know the time frame. Gusto ko sanang sabihin lahat sa
Nestor's POV . I wake up with sharp pain in my head. I opened my eyes, and I smelled a wonderful scent all over me. What the. . . Napabagon ako at nilingon ang paligid ko. Malinis na malinis at halatang pati hangin ay nilinis niya. Umandar na naman yata ang pagiging perpeksyonista niya. 'wear me after you shower yourself!' Nagtagpo ang kilay ko nang mabasa ito. But then, after a few seconds, I smiled when I realized my wife was doing everything for me. I am proud of her. She's the best that happened to me. Bumaba ako pagkatapos maligo at magpalit ng damit. I wore the clothes that she prepared and even the slippers. I felt better after the warm shower. It helped me think a lot better now compared to how I was with myself last night. Ang malakas na tawa ni Nathaniel ang narinig mula sa kusina at nagtapo ang kilay ko. I rememered that the lunatic slept here last night. He dropped me off, but then again, he was too drunk to drive back to his residence. Kaya rito na siya pinagtulog n
Nestor's POV."I don't want a secretive type of relationship, Nestor. May as well tell your wife, as I don't want any conflict. My demands are hectic at times, and it requires your full attention. I want you to know that your focus should only be mine if I want you. I want nothing else, and I don't want anything in the background. So, to avoid trouble, please get your wife's approval. Then, straight away, I will settle all your debt at once."My jaw tightened as we stared. Cathy is not an ordinary woman. I know her. She's precise in all her works, as we were acquainted once. Alam ko kung bakit ako ang gusto niya at alam kung interesado siya sa akin noon pa. She can make a rule which will turn everything upside down. I doubt it if I could control her, but then, it will be the other way around. . . She will be my boss."Ayaw kong magkagulo, Nestor. Kilala mo ako. At kapag sinabi ko na dalawang linggo kitang gustong kasama ay wala kang magagawa rito. Of course, you can call your kids an
Rizalyn's POV."Are you both behaving? Don't give your Tita Vanny and your Nanay a headache, okay? Be good kids!""We will, Mommy! I love you!" si Ezequiel sa akin."And I love you too, Daddy!" si Lovella kay Nestor."Daddy buy me a big teddy bear, okay? Iyong life size, please." At talagang humirit pa si Lovella sa ama niya."I will, darling baby. Don't worry," si Nestor kay Lovella."And what about me? I want a toy too. A toy gun to be precise please," si Ezequil sa Ama niya. Ngumiwi ako. Iba talaga ang gusto ng batang ito. Taliwas sa santong pangalan niya."No guns for you.""It's not even real, Mommy. Ang KJ mo naman, Mommy.""Okay, okay. I will buy one for you, Eze, just look after your sister, okay? Promise me," si Nestor sa kanya."I will, Daddy. Ang kulit nga kanina. Gusto pumunta sa bandang ilog.""Lovella!" I cut of my son Ezequiel when I heard it. Tutubuan yata ako ng nerbyos nito dahil sa anak ko."Where's the yaya's? I want to talk to them now!" inis sa boses ko.Natahim
Nestor's POV."I'm sorry, Nestor. This is the only solution I can offer for you. I know it sounds ugly, but you must choose, and it's all up to you, bro."I gritted my teeth and released a slight air out. Talaga bang wala ng ibang paraan?"I will respect your decision, Nestor. I know what it feels like to lose something you built from scratch. But it's all up to you, bro. You know better than me. You have your wife and kids to think about. And if you tell this all to Rizalyn, I'm sure she will understand everything. It's just that you have no option at the moment."I looked at Bryce's eyes, and it damn hurt my pride. I know I will lose the company, and saving it for the last time with someone's offer never came to mind. But. . . Dammit."Cathy wants you for a cover, and I don't know why it has to be you. The contract is solid. Reread it and think about it, Nestor."My eyes were fixated on the document in front of me. Dalawang kompanya na ang nawala sa akin, at ang huling ito ang pina