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Rizalyn's POV . THAT NIGHT: "Grabe, ang haba ng hair mo ano? Feeling ano ka ba?" talak ni Ate Raquel at ngumisi lang ako. Eh, sino ba naman ang hindi maiinis? Inagaw ko lang naman ang bridal flower ni Bree nang maitapon niya ito. Samantha almost got it. She could have gotten it if I didn't push her away. Oh well, I have no choice. Mataas ang ambisyon ko at gusto kong maikasal kay Nestor kaya talagang ginawa ko ang lahat nang paraan para makuha ang bulaklak ni Bree. And I did! I got my baby. "Ate, did you see us kissed? Ang sweet ng baby ko 'di ba? OMG, kinilig ako promise, 'te!" Lundag ko na parang sira. Ngumiwi siya at hindi natatawa sa hitsura ng mukha ko. Kanina pa natapos ang kasal at ubod ang saya ko dahil si Nestor at ako lang naman ang naging pangalawang center of attraction. Of course, ginawa namin ang ginawa nina Bree at Neo. Iyon nga lang, parang ako na ang gumawa ng lahat! At parang mannequin siya sa harapan ko. Tsk, kainis. Pero okay lang. Malapit ko ng makuha ang
Nestor's POV . "Hold him tightly, or I will kill you if you drop my little buddy." "Oo na! Hinahawakan na nga ng mabuti, boss! May sling pa nga 'di ba? Ang daming reklamo. Akala mo naman ako ang umakyat sa puno, eh siya naman." I swore enough for Nathaniel to hear me. My grip is tight on the branches. I don't want to miscalculate my step. "Boss naman. Ba't kailangan na ikaw pa ang umakyat? You can ask your security personnel or Allan." "Fucking dammit." Mulutong na mura ko dahil kamuntik na akong mawalan ng balanse. "Opps, mag-iingat ka nga! Nasa bandang kanan mo, boss. Iyan abutin mo," utos ni Nathaniel at nakita ko agad ito. Ngumiti ako nang maabot ito at saka inilagay sa maliit na plastic na bitbit ko. "Ang weird maglihi ni Madam Rizalyn ngayon. I'm sure babae ang pinagbubuntis, boss." "And why is that?" I asked, holding the remaining branches so that I could go down. "Hindi naman siya ganito noong pinagbubuntis niya si Ezequiel. I'm pretty sure it's a girl." I smiled fre
Nathaniel Kin's POV . It was dark when we arrived in Morioka, escorted by the heavy security of my grandfather. Everything was blurred, and I couldn't digest it inside my mind. I was happily living in peace and isolating myself from the world, and here they were, wanting to take me back to where I used to belong. Pagod na ako sa lahat, at pinili kong mamuhay ng tahimik. I got what I deserved and even though I felt shit at times, I still didn't forget my grandfather. Siya lang din ang nag-iisang tao na nag-aalala sa akin. The rest of them? They don't fucking care. Isang itim na limousine ang sumundo sa akin at si Esteban ang driver nito. Yumuko siya tanda ng pag-galang at tipid ang ngiti na binigay ko. Pumasok ako sa kotse at umalis agad kami. Nakasunod din ang lahat ng convey escort namin, at pikit-mata kong sinandal ang ulo sa upuan. "The Pavillion is making their move, Kin." At sa wakas, nagsalita na si Hakiro, ang nag-iisang tao na umaalalay kay lolo sa lahat, at siya rin ang
Rizalyn's POV . Kung labanan lang ng ganda ay 'di hamak na mas maganda ako sa kanya ano! Tumaba nga lang ako ng konti dahil dalawa na ang anak namin. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na hindi ako sexy. Ang sexy ko parin ano! "Hay naku, 'te, tama na iyan. Walang mapapala ang diet mo. Heto nagluto ako ng adobo!" "Wow, adobong chicken legs, Tita Van?" "Yes, handsome baby boy Eze. I have hot and spicy and the normal one." "I want to try it too, Tita Vanny!" "Sure, baby girl Lovella." I twisted my mouth while looking at the three of them. I couldn't help but feel a twinge of nostalgia. My kids were no longer babies anymore. Ezequiel is now six years old, and Lovella is five. After Lovella's birth, I decided to temporarily employ an effective family planning method. Nakatulong naman ito, pero iyon nga lang medyo moody ako. I get cranky at times, and I easily get annoyed with Nestor. Madalas ko siyang inaaway at malakas akong kumain, kaya heto medyo tumaba ako ngayon. "Mommy, do you w
Rizalyn's POV."Hindi ka uuwi? Bakit? For how long, and why?"Tumaas ang kilay ko. Hindi ako masaya sa balitang ito. Ang buong akala ko ay bukas siya uuwi, pero hindi pa pala!I got too excited and did a lot of self-pampering. Nagpaganda ako at pinaayos ko ang buhok. Then, I went to the spa for refreshments. I even did my facial and everything. I was preparing myself for tomorrow. And for him to tell me he can't be back is crazy."Extended? Ano!? Are you going to Italy? At bakit!?"Kabado sa sarili ay nakuha ko pang kumalma ng konti. I know their business down there is not doing good. The last time I asked him about it was a year ago. His father mistress is trying to get a support. Nalaman lang ito ni Nestor tatlong taon ang nakalipas, at hindi na bago ito sa ina niya.Sabihin man natin na matanda na ang Ama ni Nestor ay nakaya pa talaga niyang magkaanak sa iba! Kaloka!"Okay, bye. . . you take care." I paused and waited for him to say something, but the phone went dead.He ended the
Rizalyn's POV."I'm all with the kids' idea, sweetheart. You should follow my son down there. I know I shouldn't say this, but there are times in life I should have done a better decision when I was at your age.I pouted while listening to Nestor's mother. Both of us were sitting, facing the great view of the forest and mountains.Kaya siguro gusto ng mga anak ko rito sa hacienda dahil malayang nakakakapaglaro ang mga anak ko. They can do whatever they like. They go horse riding with care and assistant of course. They can play baby golf and fishing down the little river.Masyado abala ang mundo namin ni Nestor sa syudad para sa mga bata, at nasa loob lang sila ng isang lugar na pawang gusali ang mga kapitbahay.Don't get me wrong. We have a big yard, enough for the kids to play and a pool to swim, but the view here in the province is much better than in the city.The air is fresh, and everything is relaxing. They play with the animals. Interact with nature and learn from it."Pero ib
Rizalyn's POV.I don't think sleeping in my own in this hotel suits me well. Vanny knows that I am still on my own. I told the kids that I will see their father tomorrow. Nakausap na raw ng mga bata si Nestor kanina at walang binangit ang mga bata sa kanya dahil sa utos ni Vanny.'It's your Mom's surprise to Daddy. So, let her do that job.'Ang galing ni Vanny talaga!I wake up feeling so good. Ito yata ang unang pagkakataon na nakatulog ako na walang esturbo. Tahimik akong nagkape sa sarili habang nakatingin sa labas. May malaking bintana ang kwarto ko at nakikita ko ang bungad ng syudad.Somehow I miss my kids. They always come to me, giving me their hug and kisses."Good morning, Mommy! Ngayon mo ba makikita si Daddy?""Yes, baby. I will surprise him.""Did you have a good sleep, Mommy? Nanay prepared us a wonderful dinner, and Tita Vanny added some chocolate on top. Look, oh!"Pinakita ni Lovella ang breakfast niya at proud na proud ito. Madalas kasi ay hindi ko sila pinapakain n
Rizalyn's POV.I saw him standing on his back and it looks like he was thinking. Ang akala ko ay nawala na siya sa paningin ko kanina. Iyon pala ay pumasok siya sa loob ng isang sikat na jewellery shop.I don't know what he was doing inside. I don't think he's buying a watch for himself. He already had a good one with him. Ang relong suot niya ang ang regalo ko sa kanya noon, limang taon na.Isa ito sa pinakamahal na relo at limited edition pa. Naka-imprinta ang pangalan niya at automatic ito. Umaandar ng kusa sa takbo ng puso mo at hindi na kailangan ng baterya.Ano kaya ng bibilhin niya?I twisted my mouth as my phone beeped. I fished it out from my coat pocket, and it was a message from Vanny.Nagtatanong siya kung nagkita na ba kami ni Nestor dahil tatawag ang mga bata sa kanya mamaya at tiyak sasabihin na nang dalawang chikiting na nandito ako. Gusto na rin daw nila akong makita na magkasama kami ni Nestor.I replied with a 'wait a minute, give me an hour.' Naloka na talaga ang
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