I SIGHED HEAVILY as I calmed myself from what happened. I’m trembling in fury at the unexpected crossing-paths of Deus Paulo and demons of my past which was really a complete chaos. The Canlas and even Pepejoh were now facing the wrath of Doña McKenna. ‘Hindi deserved ng mga Canlas na malaman na buhay pa rin si Deus Paulo. Wala akong ni-katiting na awa para sa kanila. Simula no’ng ikinahiya at gusto nilang ipa-abort ang aking anak ay pinutol ko na ang koneksyon niya mula sa mga Canlas.’ Ngunit hindi ko pa rin matanggap na sinaktan at tinawag na abnormal at halimaw ang aking anak lalong-lalo na ni Jona Joyce. Sobrang nagngingitngit ang aking kalooban. Kung puwede lang ay gusto ko silang patayin. Walang karapatan si Jona Joyce na saktan at pagsalitaan ng mga masakit si Deus Paulo. Isa lamang siyang kabit na bantay-salakay. Mas masahol pa siya sa hayop dahil sinira niya ang pagsasama naming dalawa ni Derson. Nakakahiya siya dahil handa pa rin niyang sunggaban ang mga tira-tira ko. N
I’M IN DAZED. I finally revealed my feelings to McKenzie. Doña McKenna really enlightened me with his world-shattering words of wisdom. She was able to know McKenzie and I’s promise with each other. And also, I’m afraid to let him go. I don’t want him to be in another woman’s arms which definitely made me possessive towards him. Nahuli ako sa sarili kong dila. Ngunit kahit gano’n ay masarap sa pakiramdam na wala na akong itinatago sa aking dibdib. Ni-hindi rin ako nakaramdam ng pangamba lalo na’t alam ko sa aking sarili na mayro’n kaming pangako ni McKenzie sa isa’t-isa na sobrang susuportahan ni Doña McKenna. Actually, mas lalong naging sweet at caring si McKenzie pagkatapos ng rebelasyong iyon. Pansin ko ang kinang ng kasiyahan mula sa kaniyang mga mata. Hindi rin niya ako kinalilimutang paulanan ng mga sorpresa na sobrang nagpapabalis ng tibok ng aking puso. Simpleng gestures lamang iyon mula sa kaniyan. Ngunit ang laki ng epekto nito sa akin. ‘Having a mutual understanding was
MY HEART CLENCHED as I saw McKenzie stood like a statue in the middle of the bed where Doña McKenna lay lifeless. There was no trace of blood all over her. I bet that her outfit was being changed. Doña McKenna was now wearing her best red dress with a golden scarf around her neck which was being paired with golden ankle boots. She looked like she was sleeping peacefully on her bed. But in reality, she wouldn’t wake up anymore. Her accessories were also completed, especially her golden engagement ring and wedding ring. Sobrang sakit at nanlulumo ako. Ang bilis ng pangyayari. Sa isang kisapmata lang ay kinuha na mula sa amin ang isa sa mga nagsisilbing ilaw at pundasyon ng Accardi. ‘Hindi na namin maririnig ang kaniyang boses at tawa. Wala nang mang-aasar sa aming dalawa ni McKenzie. At higit sa lahat ay hindi namin maririnig at makikita ang paglalambing niya kay Deus Paulo. ‘Hindi ko matanggap na wala na si Doña McKenna. Bibisitahin ko pa siya mamaya para kumustahin ngunit bakit
I SOBBED as I hugged Deus Paulo around my arms. Both of us were crying loudly as we bid our last farewell to Doña McKenna’s lifeless body inside the golden casket. She was wearing her best outfit like she always does with her complete accessories. We hugged and kissed her. But my son really had a difficult time letting go of her which really made my heart clenched in agony and pain. “W-Wowa! N-No! W-Wowa! H-Huwag mo po ni-iwan si Dut-dut, Wowa!” nauutal na palahaw ni Deus Paulo. Pilit siyang naglulumikot para makawala sa aking yakap. Ngunit mas hinigpitan ko iyon para ilayo siya. Ayaw niya kasing bitawan si Doña McKenna. Napakasakit magpaalam mula sa mahal sa buhay. Sobrang malaki ang aking utang na loob at pasasalamat kay Doña McKenna. Ni-hindi pa ako nakakabawi sa kabutihang loob niya sa akin. Ngunit kinuha na agad siya sa amin. “Hush. . . Tahan na, Anak. Lola needed to rest in peace,” pagpapakalma ko sa aking anak habang tumutulo ang aking luha. Biglang dumating ang mga lal
I’M FLYING IN CLOUD NINE. I couldn’t forget how McKenzie took my breath away after he returned from staying in the Castello di Accardi for days. He gave me a huge surprise which was a majestic proposal in the Casa Accardi that was glimmering in fairy lights and roses that made me emotional. He even involved Deus Paulo in it. My son was so adorable while holding a snow globe with a note inside. As McKenzie patiently waited for me as he dashingly kneeling in front of me while wearing his armored suit with golden emblem as a Mafia Lord of Castello di Accardi. I told McKenzie that I’m not into Doña McKenna’s inheritance. I would still marry him, because I’m in love with him. I don’t want to see him being married to another woman. He confessed everything to me that he didn’t care if his grandmother inherited all of her gazillion money and properties. He would be delighted if I accepted his grandmother’s wish for me, because I deserved all of it, and she would still help me throughout my
I COMBED my fingers to my light brown shoulder length hair as the water from the shower cascaded on me as I rinsed myself after I scrub my body with my favorite Vanilla Liquid Soap and put a Vanilla scented shampoo on my hair. I really loved the scents of it. These products were from the new launch of Artemis that were being sent by Ate Kate to me. Naging close ko silang dalawa ni Allyssa na halos hindi nalalayo ang edad sa akin. Natatandaan ko nang tinawag ko silang Mafia Queen at Madam ay pinagtawanan at inasar lang nila akong dalawa. Sobrang sweet at mapagbigay nila. Lagi nila akong binibigyan ng mga regalo kagaya ng mga products sa kani-kanilang mga negosyo na sobrang nagustuhan ko. Medyo nahiya nga ako sa kanila dahil panay ang pagbibigay nila sa akin ng mga regalo. Kaya naman ay pinapadalhan ko na lang sila ng home cooked meals na aking specialty. Sobrang nasarapan silang dalawa at gustung-gusto ng kanilang mga anak ang mga pagkain na regalo ko sa kanila kaya’t tuwang-tuwa ak
MY HEART LEAPED FAST, and it echoed through my ears as I watched McKenzie look at me like I’m his prey that he would ravish tonight. Excitement rushed in me. This would definitely be the first night for us as husband and wife, especially after getting married our son who was Deus Paulo was always sleeping with us after getting married. My mouth parted as I clenched my fist on the sheets of the bed as McKenzie rubbed the tip of his masculinity on the slit of my femininity. He perfectly settled himself in between my parted legs. He kept teasing my sensitive clit as he sucked my taunt nipple. He licked, and gently bit it which made me writhe in pleasure. I couldn’t help but to tug his hair harshly. He pleasured me like I’m the only woman in the world. No matter what happens, he really made me feel special and a queen. He kept whispering how much he loved my curves and even my flaws and imperfections on my body as he showered it with his kisses and feathery touch. Kahit init na init
I DEFINITELY AWAKENED the beast inside of McKenzie. My husband was really insatiable, and he always made our nights to be wild and scorching in heat. He has really become sweeter and clingier to me. He always showered me with hugs, kisses and surprises which really made my heart leap fast. “Ang blooming mo ngayon, Sasa. Mukhang hiyang na hiya ka sa pagiging asawa ng Mafia Lord,” papuri sa akin ni Ate Kate na nagpabalik sa akin sa reyalidad. “Aba! Natural naman na blooming siya kung lagi siyang nadidiligan gabi-gabi, ‘no! At saka iba magmahal at mag-alaga ang isang Mafia Lord or Mafia King sa kaniyang asawa. At higit sa lahat ang suwerte talaga nila na pinatulan natin sila,” pang-aasar ni Allyssa habang mayro’ng mapanuksong ngiti sa labi at bahagyang siniko ako. Allyssa and Ate Kate laughed out loud. My face flushed with that as I fiddled my fingers. Little did they know that just because of the golden bottle that had a special liquor which was a gift from Madam Yeye would be the