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CHAPTER 17
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DALI-DALING bumaba si Devance sa parking area ng kilalang hotel sa siyudad. Inayos niya ang pagkakabuhol ng suot niyang gray na long sleeve. Mabuti na lang lang at nag-stop over sila sa isang mall pauwi galing Sorsogon para bumili ng damit. Agad naman niyang nakita ang hinahanap nang makapasok siya sa lobby ng hotel. Itinago niya ang pagkagulat nang magsalubong ang kanilang mga mata. “Dev!” Kumaway ang isang babaeng balingkinitan ang katawan. Nakasuot ito ng hapit na damit na kulay dilaw. She looked confident as she flaunted her curves. “Eshvi…” Devance only shook his head. Hindi niya inaasahan na bigla itong magpaparamdam sa kanya matapos ang tatlong taon. She appeared glamorous now, compared to the last time he had seen her. Eshvi Javier was his ex-girlfriend, and they had a nasty break up three years ago. Pero ngayong mas nag-mature na siya, pinipilit niyang intindihin na lang ang mga nangyari. “What the hell are you doing here?” salubong ni Devance na hindi itinago ang iritas
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GAYA ng inaasahan ay naging abala sina Triana at Devance sa gaganaping kasal. They had to make a wedding photoshoot because their parents were so excited about it. Usap-usapan na rin sa mga society pages ang pag-iisang dibdib ng anak ng bilyonaryo sa ‘childhood sweetheart’ nito. Napangiwi na lang si Triana nang magbasa ang headline na iyon sa isang entertainment page. Kung sino man sa kanilang mga magulang ang nagsabing mag-childhood sweetheart sila ni Devance ay hindi niya alam. It seemed they wanted to portray them having a love marriage.Kaya gusto na lang niyang matapos ang kasal para kahit paano ay bumalik na sa dati ang buhay niya. She had been enduring a lot since the day she met Devance at her doorstep at home. Naging mabilis ang mga pangyayari.Triana’s family flew to Nepal a few days before the wedding. Hindi nakapalag si Triana nang nalaman na naghanda ang pamilya ni Devance nang napakalaking celebration para sa kanilang kasal. “I thought we’re clear on
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DUMATING ang iba pang malapit relatives ni Devance kinagabihan at kailangan nilang magkasamang salubungin ang mga ito. They had a custom of bowing down and kiss their feet as a sign of respect to their immediate family. Although this was not required. Devance had advised her not to follow it since they would only do this to their parents. Tiyak kasing mapapagod sila kung gagawin nila ito sa kapamilyang dumarating. At isa pa, hindi sanay si Triana sa ganitong uri ng tradisyon. “Kanchhi, have you seen Dev?” magiliw na tanong ni Akhil sa dalaga. “Y-Yes, Dad. I left him on the roof deck.” She averted her gaze. Mula kasi kaninang umalis ito kasama si Eshvi ay hindi na niya ito nakita. “Please come to the living room downstairs. My family wants to see you both.” Nakangiting saad ni Akhil bago iniwan si Triana. “Yes, Dad.” Mabilis ang naging galaw ni Triana. Saan niya ba hahanapin si Devance sa napakalaking bahay na ito? Una niyang tinungo ang kuwarto nito sa fifth floor. Bukas ang pinto
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HINDI nakapalag si Triana nang igiya siya ni Devance sa loob ng silid nito kinagabihan. Ubos na ang lakas niya para makipag-argumento sa lalaki. Pakiramdam niya matutumba na siya anumang oras. “I can sleep in my room.” Nagbuga siya ng hangin. She studied his room—it was minimalistic with black and white interior. May naka-display na 3D world maps sa itaas na bahagi ng kulay cream na leather couch. “Are you crazy? We’re married now. Buti sana kung tayo lang dito sa bahay. Buong pamilya ko nandito. What would they think if we sleep on separate room and bed?” “I get your point. But I can’t share a room with you.” “Tiis-tiis muna, sweetheart,” pang-aasar nito. “Dev, I’m exhausted. I really wanna rest.” Tinungo niya ang kama at naupo room. She was surprised at how smooth it was. She assumed it was probably a waterbed. “Go ahead, I’ll sleep on the couch. I’ll just change. You can use the bathroom.” Itinuro nito ang dereksyon sa kanang bahagi, “by the way, ipina
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BUMALIK sa Pilipinas ang pamilya ni Triana kasama ang mga magulang ni Devance dahil sa gaganapin na board meeting dalawang araw pagkatapos ng kanilang kasal. Sinabi ni Akhil na ito na muna ang bahala at aayusin ang lahat para sa turnover na gagawin nito kay Devance makalipas ang tatlong buwan bilang Chairperson ng Board of Directors at si Triana ang magiging Chief Executive Officer. Devance was euphoric upon learning his appointment. “I thought you’re just going to make the President of AGC. But being a top-ranking executive means a lot. I promised to make you proud, Dad.” “I expect more of you, son. Anyway, I hope you enjoy my gift.” Masayang sabi ni Akhil sa bagong kasal habang ibinigay sa dalawa ang cheke na naglalaman ng isandaang milyon para raw allowance nila sa honeymoon sa loob ng tatlong buwan. “If possible, I want a grandchild,” dagdag pa ni Akhil na ikinagulantang ng dalawa. Pero itinuring nilang biro lang iyon ng ama. “We’ll try hard, Dad,” alanganing sagot ni Devance.
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AGAD namang nakabalik sa bahay sina Triana at Devance kinagabihan. The night escape of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur was enchanting. Iba-ibang kulay ng mga ilaw ang nagkalat sa paligid. It was almost mid-October, and some were preparing for the Festival of Lights. “I guess our families will be back here in the next two weeks to celebrate the Tihar, it’s a five-day Hindu Festival,” ani Devance habang naglalakad sila sa helipad pabalik sa loob ng bahay. “Yeah, the Festival of Lights.” Napatango-tango si Triana. Alam niyang maraming festival ang isini-celebrate ng pamilya ni Devance dahil sa kultura ng ama nito. “Come, dinner must be ready.” Sabay nilang tinungo ang malawak na dining room naabutan nila roon si Xavier. “Where is Dexa?” tanong ni Devance sa bayaw nito. “She flew to India earlier to attend a bridal shower. She’ll be back after two days,” sagot ni Xavier. Habang kumukuha ng Chhoila, it was a spiced grilled buffalo meat. Devance was surprised. “Whoa, and she didn’t let you jo
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“WHAT the hell is the meaning of this?!” Triana was finally relieved. It was Dexa. Mukhang kadarating lang nito sa bahay mula sa airport dahil bihis na bihis pa ito. She still wore her smokey make-up and a vibrant red lipstick. Biglang tumigil sa ginagawa si Xavier at malakas itong itinulak ni Triana. Sandaling tumiim ang bagang ng lalaki. “Didi! Help me!” Mabilis na tumayo si Triana at patakbong kumapit sa babae para magpasaklolo. Hilam pa rin ng luha ang kanyang mata. Ngunit mas nagulat siya nang bigla nitong binaklas ang kamay niya at malakas siya na dumapi sa kanyang pisngi ang palad nito. “Why does my husband seem to be moaning on top of you? Are you enjoying it?” sarkastikong wika ni Dexa. “Didi!” Nanlalaki ang mata ni Triana na tiningnan ang kanyang hipag. Sapo niya ang pisnging sinampal nito. She was used to calling her Didi since it was a Nepali term for an older sister. “Do not call me that! I knew something was wrong when I saw my husband enter a different room.” Nagta
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KINABUKASAN nalaman ni Triana na wala na sa bahay ang mag-asawang Dexa at Xavier. Nakahinga naman siya nang maluwag nang ibalita iyon sa kanya ni Devance. She freshened up quickly. Itinuring na lang niyang isang masamang bangungot ang lahat. Malaki ang pasasalamat niya kay Devance dahil hindi siya nito iniwan. Takot na takot kasi siya kagabi at iniisip niyang baka balikan siya ni Xavier. “Are you ready?” tanong ni Devance nang pumasok ito sa loob ng kuwarto. At gaya ng nakasanayan ay galing ito sa swimming pool dahil nakatapi lang ito ng puting tuwalya. “I’ll have my tea.” Tipid siyang ngumiti at iniwas ang mata sa katawan nito, “Thanks about last night.” “Oh, don’t mention it. Let’s catch the flight at nine.” “A-About that, I think I changed my mind.” Nag-alangan siya biglang sabihin dito ang totoong rason. “But why?” His forehead creased. Alam niyang nag-aalala ito sa kalagayan niya kaya ito biglang nagdesisyon na umuwi sa Pilipinas. She cleared her throat. “Caleb called a few
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