Lauren’s breathing hitched. She got easily distracted by his minty breath fanning her face. Not to mention his presence screams authority, as if forcing her to make a full surrender. But she refused to back down. Sa Tita Lileth lang niya siya takot, hindi sa ibang tao. And so she composed herself, lifted her head a fraction and spoke. “I-I don’t know what you’re talking a-about,” she said in a half-shaky voice. “And how did you get inside my house? Don’t you know I can sue you for trespassing?” dugtong pa niya, pag-iiba sa usapan. Kiel grinned, amused, taking a few steps away from her. “You left me no choice. I had to use my connections to get to you.” Agad na nagsalubong ang kilay niya. He must have sensed her confusion, that’s why he continued. “I told you last night, we need to talk. You did not reply. There are things that I need to discuss with you. Urgent.”He spoke the word urgent in a dark tone, making her tremble a little. Kakasuhan din ba siya nito for dragging him into th
Jerome downed the whole glass of brandy in one go. It tasted bitter yet even that doesn't distract him from the anger washing over him since this morning. Lauren, that whore just gave herself away to that Samaniego. Gigil niyang inilapag ang baso ng alak sa counter. Nawala lahat ng pinagpaguran niya sa loob ng isang taon, ang panunuyo, pag-uunawa at pagtitiis niya rito. All of those because his mother wanted Lauren to be his wife. Not that he doesn't want Lauren to be his, she is beautiful, young , and smart. He likes her, any virile man would like the embodiment of a bombshell named Lauren Ortega. But ever since his mother saw Lauren win an international beauty contest 2 years ago, she had become fond of her-- even became persistent that he should marry Lauren for she is just perfect for him. And so he pursued her, patiently. Knowing full well that she'd give in to his needs, sooner or later. But Lauren is one prude woman. She just won't surrender to him fully, given his appetite for
"Mom, why did you that?" dire-diretsong tanong ni Kiel sa ina, as soon as he arrived at his brother Joshua's house. He was informed that his mother went there as soon as she was finished addressing the press about his "marriage" with Lauren.His mother glanced at him before gently taking the cup of tea to her mouth. His mother took a slow and steady sip of tea, ipinikit pa ang mga mata upang namnamin ang lasa ng tsaa. She was relaxed and somewhat content, malayong malayo sa hitsura niyang balisa at hindi mapakali.Why, he should be! Biglang siyang ikinasal sa babaeng hindi niya kilala!He huffed, trying to keep his anger at bay."Mom, I'm asking--""Shh. I will keep my mouth shut if I were you," mabilis na putol sa kanya ni Joshua, na kasalukyang kasama nilang mag-ina sa library ng bahay nito. "Can't you see she's trying to find her center, calming her nerves. Those media people are vicious. I should've punched that persistent one who keeps calling Aaron gay.""Leave me and Kiel, Josh
"This is Kiel's house," anang Mommy ni Kiel as the car was pulling over in front of a house that is twice as big as her townhouse. The house is located inside a posh subdivision within the metro. Doon sila dumiretso pagkalapag na pagkalapag nila sa airport. Hindi sila nagtagal sa HongKong. Matapos siyang iwan ni Kiel at magpunta ito sa kung saan, nag-aya na rin pauwi ng Pilipinas si Madam Liza. The old woman took it to herself to tell her a thing or two about her new husband. Dahil hanggang sa mga oras na iyon, hindi pa rin nagpapakita si Kiel. "He got this about two years ago after he finished his masters in London and decided to build his own company, Ace Logistics," patuloy pa ng matandang babae bago nito tinulak pabukas ang pinto. The house was spacious and clean, adorned with fine things only people with money can afford. Marahan siyang siniko ng tiyahin niya na ipinilit ang pagsama sa kanya hanggang doon."Pwedeng-pwede akong tumira dito, Lauren. This place would be big for t
"I... I w-was just g-going to get my t-things," kandautal na paliwanag ni Lauren. Lalong naningkit ang mga mata ni Kiel."Things? What the hell are your things doing in my room?" mataas ang boses na tanong nito bago siya marahas na hinawi sa daraanan nito. Lihim siyang napaaray nang bumangga siya sa dahon ng pinto. "Sinong nagsabi sa 'yong pwede ka dito sa kuwarto? And who the fck even gave you the permission to even step foot inside my house?!" tuloy-tuloy na tanong nito, hinablot ang maliit na suitcase niya na nasa gilid ng isang pinto bago iyon hinagis sa paanan niya. "Leave! I don't want you here!" he commanded, his voice shaking the four walls of the room. Anger instantly coursed through her veins. Sumosobra na talaga ito! Alam niya kung gaano kahirap ang sitwasyon nilang dalawa-- ang matali sila sa isa't -isa pansamantala, but that doesn't give him any right to mistreat her in any way. Again, sa kanyang Tita Lileth lang siya takot. Every one else would get her anger should they
"I see you came back to work without even saying 'hi' to your boss," ani Jerome nang hindi agad umimik si Lauren. Sandali nitong ipinaikot ang tingin sa tent na nagsisilbing dressing room niya tuwing nasa shooting siya. And while she knew that the tent was enough for five people and more, she finds it impossibly cramped up now that Jerome was in it with her."Are you just going to stare at me, Lauren? Not even a sorry for what you did?" Agad na bumangon ang galit sa dibdib ni Lauren sa sinabi ni Jerome. How dare he show up in front of her and put all the blame on her!"I'm just here to finish my job. Nothing significant which requires me to pay you a visit or even apologize. Besides, why would I say sorry to you? I wasn't the who cheated," matigas ang boses na sagot niya. She wanted to yell at him, to hurl insults on his lying face. Kaya lang maaring may mga tao sa labas ng tent, members of the show's production team who seemed to be walking on eggshells the minute she walked to the
"I would need two more men from your team," narinig ni Lauren na sabi ni Kiel sa kausap nito sa cellphone. Nasa daan na sila patungo sa siyudad mula sa location ng teleserye niya. After the almost-scandal they just got out of, they travelled in silence for a while. She knew the tension was still high kahit na malayo na sila sa mata ng publiko. And so, she remained still and quiet as she sat on the passenger's seat of his car while he drove. Maya-maya pa, tinawagan na nito ang kausap nito ngayon. "No. Not for me but for my wife," dugtong nito, mabilis na sumulyap sa kanya bago ibinalik ang tingin sa daan."Yeah. No, she had an encounter with Nacionales , again. No, nothing big, I hope. But I know he'd make a scene once he has a chance. That's what I am trying to avoid. I know. Don't tell Mom nor Aaron. This deal is just between us, Eric. Right, we're on our way to her townhouse. Meet me there," ani Kiel bago pinutol ang tawag."W-who's that?" lakas-loob na tanong niya maya-maya."Eric
Lauren took a deep breath as Kiel's car pulled over infront of a big building where the anniversary of SSL is going to take place. It wasn't her first time to be in a middle of a big crowd. But still, she can't help the nerves from overwhelming her. It had just been a week since the scandal. Given a choice, she would have withdrawn her public presence for a while and probably live under a rock. Pero tama si Kiel, she had a role to play-- one thing she was paid for, thanks to her greedy aunt.And now, she doesn't have a choice. She needs to be with Kiel tonight and play the part well as his wife.Her and Kiel's bodyguards opened the car's doors for them. As soon as they were out of the car, flashes of camera instantly surrounded them. Maya-maya pa, mabilis siyang tinabihan ni Kiel. His hand quickly circled on her waist as he gently pulled her flushed to him before planting a soft kiss on her forehead."Remember what we talked about. Don't say anything ," bulong nito bago siya binitiwan