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Chapter 37"Pack your stuff," utos ni Hugo sabay talikod.Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Catalina at hinabol si Hugo palabas ng kwarto. Catalina has been resting for days, at gulat siya ngayong papayagan siyang lumabas ni Hugo. They never came out of her flat because of the news outbreak. Hindi mapigilang magtaka ni Catalina."Aalis tayo? Talaga? Saan?" Sunod-sunod niyang tanong.Hinarap siya ni Hugo at tinaasan ng kilay. "Just pack your stuff."Ngumuso si Catalina. "Uuwi na ba tayo g Iloilo?"Hugo sighed. "Babe, please. If you don't pack up now, I'll pack everything."Napakurap si Catalina. Agad siyang tumalima kay Hugo at mabilis na bumalik sa kwarto. She started packing her stuff and for some reason, she was obsessed with packing her bikinis.Lumalaki na ang tiyan ni Catalina, some people are starting to notice her baby bump when she's wearing tight clothes. Huminga ng malalim si Catalina at ngumuso, she packed more loose clothes for her sake. Ayaw niyang maapektuhan ang pagbubuntis niya d
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Chapter 38Standing in front of the pool, Catalina and Hugo is viewing the shorelines of Amanpulo. It was scenic, beautiful— perfect rather, and the place itself was just peaceful.Napasinghap si Catalina sa ganda ng Amanpulo. She was clearly in awe, gusto niya sanang magtatalon-talon sa tuwa pero ang sama na ng tingin ni Hugo sa kaniya. Catalina was wearing a orange cut-out tube one piece that she topped with Hugo's dress shirt. Kung hindi lang sila nasa pribadong lugar siguradong kanina pa nagdasabog si Hugo sa selos."Do you know how revealing your one piece is?" Inis na tanong ni Hugo na nakabeach short lang.Umirap si Catalina. "C'mon, no one will see!""Babe, your boobs are popping out of your bikini!"Tinignan ni Catalina ang dibdib, it wasn't though, but her bikini was a tube type. Hindi naman luwa ang dibdib ni Catalina it's just showing her cleavage. Nagpamaywang siya at napataas ang kilay."You call cleavage 'popping out'?" She asked a little bit annoyed. "Ah, so lahat nang
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Chapter 39Nakabusangot ang mukha ni Hugo habang nakatingin kay Catalina. She's been eating strawberries all day and even if they just finished snorkeling, she's eating strawberries again!"Ganoon na ba kasarap ang strawberry para kalimutan mo ako? I'm your fiancée, babe!"Tinignan siya ni Catalina at muling bumalik sa pagnguya ng strawberry. "'I'm in a good mood, babe... 'Wag mo akong galitin..." Pakantang sabi ni Catalina.Hugo sighed and sat beside Catalina. They're sitting on the couch outside their room villa. Kumuha na rin si Hugo ng strawberry at ngumuya ng mag-isa. Lalong lumawak ang ngiti ni Catalina dahil sa ginawa nito. Suddenly, Hugo remembered something important."We're heading back tomorrow," Hugo said. "I received a call that someone is taking over Black Hole Marketing Enterprise. Their stock prices dropped to 3% and now close to bankruptcy."Tumaas ang kilay ni Catalina. "Sino nagsabi sayo?""Your secretary."Umirap si Catalina. "Black Hole Marketing Enterprise is und
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Chapter 40Pagkagising na pagkagising ni Catalina ay agad na tinawagan ni Cerxus si Hugo. But to Hugo's surprise, Catalina is mad at him! And her siblings are laughing their ass off at Hugo."Kuya, understand it. It's called hormones," tatawa-tawang sabi ni Grace.Cerxus suppressed his laugh while looking at Hugo. It was obvious that Hugo doesn't like what Catalina was doing but he had to endure it or else he'd be sleeping outside. Lumalim ang pagkunot ng noo ni Hugo habang nakatingin kay Catalina, ilang metro ang layo niya mula sa kaniya. Catalina was all smiles to her siblings but whenever she meets Hugo's eyes, she grimace at him. Naiinis na si Hugo pero nagtitimpi pa rin siya, mahal niya e.Hugo took a deep breath, calming his self. "Babe..." He called Catalina.Umirap si Catalina sa kaniya. "What?" Mataray nitong tanong."Can I come closer?" Hugo smiled.Uniling si Catalina at matamis na ngumiti. "Sorry, dear but no. Ang baho mo. Amoy sigarilyo ka, you also reek liquor. Hindi ka n
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Chapter 41Inalalayan ni Hugo si Catalina papasok sa flat ni Catalina. Catalina was darting sharp eyes at Hugo but Hugo just chuckled it away. Hugo let go of Catalina so she could sit on the sofa while he turned around to face Cerxus with his bag."Thanks," Hugo told him.Ibinigay ni Cerxus ang bag ni Hugo sa kaniya. "How did you manage my sister?" Cerxus whispered.Umirap si Catalina na nakaupo sa sofa. "I could hear you!"Natawa ng mahina si Hugo. "Why did you ask?"Cerxus shrugged his shoulder. "Any tips?"Ngumisi si Hugo at bumulong kay Cerxus. "Eat her," before he closed the door.Naiwang tulala si Cerxus sa pintuan ng flat ni Catalina, ilang beses pa siyang napakurap bago tuluyang umalis sa harapan ng bahay ng kapatid habang nakangisi.Hugo walked closer to Catalina and found her lying on the sofa with a pillow between her thighs. Naupo si Hugo sa uluhan ni Catalina at ipinatong ang ulo niya sa kandungan ni Hugo."What are you thinking?" Hugo asked.Huminga ng malalim si Catalin
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Chapter 42Pinakiramdaman ni Catalina ang malamig na simoy ng hangin. She was standing in front of her parent's grave. Napilitan siyang umuwi ng Iloilo ng wala sa oras para bisitahin ang puntod nito. Hugo caressed her shoulder and hugged her from behind."Babe..." Hugo whispered."Why would mom hide?" Catalina inhaled a sharp breath. "Why would she hide for the past 20 years? Bakit siya magtatago sa amin?"Masuyong hinalikan ni Hugo ang balikat ni Catalina. "Calm down, babe, maybe your mom has reasons..."Catalina inhaled a sharp breath. They stayed a little longer in front of her parent's grave. Catalina was staring at the white familiar flower on the stone. Agad niyang nakilala ang bulaklak kahit na napakahirap nitong hanapin.Nagpaalam sila ni Hugo sa puntod ng ama ni Catalina bago bumalik sa kotse. Catalina confirmed that their mom was indeed alive because she saw her mom's favorite flowers on her dad's grave. Skeleton flowers are rare and only blooms in June and July, unless they
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Chapter 43Naalimpungatan si Catalina dahil sa sinag ng araw. She covered her eyes but it wasn't enough, she was still drowsy. Umikot ng higa si Catalina, but to her surprise Hugo was still asleep beside her. She smiled. Hindi niya napansin ang higpit ng hawak ni Hugo sa baywang niya. She buried her face in his neck and kissed him there."Catalina..." Hugo groaned and kissed her forehead. "Five more minutes, babe..."Umiling si Catalina sa leeg niya. "We're hungry..."Agad na napadilat si Hugo at hinanap ang labi ni Catalina. When he found it, he immediately kissed it and smiled."Good morning, babe and my babies..." He caressed her tummy."We said morning, too," Catalina answered with a smile."What do you want for breakfast?""Steak?"Hugo hissed. "Babe, that's not breakfast."Ngumuso si Catalina. "But we want steak!""Wala na bang ibang choices?""Apple and honey...""You don't like apples..." Hugo was speechless."Honey and chocolate?"Napakurap si Hugo at bumangon, tinignan niya
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Chapter 44Pinagkrus ni Hugo ang mga braso habang nakaupo sa tabi ni Catalina. They chose a spot not too far from where Artesia was sitting. Paano ba naman, binigyan ng ideya ni Catalina ang ina nina Hugo at talagang pumili ng law student."Babe... I'm sorry..." Catalina whispered."No.""Won't you look at me?" Catalina "Catalina.""Babe..." Makaawa ni Catalina para tignan lang siya ni Hugo."Isa.""Daddy?"Natigilan si Hugo at napalingon sa kaniya. "What did you say?"Ngumisi si Catalina sa kaniya. She mouthed him a kiss which Hugo replied with a frown."Are you still mad?" Catalina asked."I'm not mad, babe. I'm annoyed."Ngumuso si Catalina, marahan niyang kinagat ang balikat ni Hugo. Hugo just let her be but he possessively placed his hand in her thigh."Behave."Umirap si Catalina at ngumuso. Muling bumalik ang tingin nila kina Artesia na naghi
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