CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZI can’t stop smiling because of what Reid said to me earlier. I can’t wait to tie a knot with him too. Maybe we could talk about that later, as soon as he went home from work.Dadating si Mommy Ana maya-maya, kaya naligo na ako at nagbihis, may girl’s bonding daw kami ngayong araw, kasama si Zoe at Yanna—ang asawa ni Rafael. I decided not to inform Reid; his disapproval might dampen my spirits, and the monotony of staying indoors was becoming tiresome. Besides, I knew that staying active, even with just gentle movements like walking, was beneficial for pregnant women. And I felt perfectly capable; my baby bump wasn't yet large enough to hinder my mobility.“Lily!” Mommy's cheerful voice greeted me as I descended the stairs. I hadn't realized they had already arrived; I mentally scolded myself for not coming down sooner.“Mommy,” I replied with a warm smile, meeting her halfway for our customary cheek kisses.Ayaw ni mommy na mag bless sa kanya dahil nakakatanda daw
CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZAs soon as Reid left for work ay kaagad naman akong dinalaw ni Hira kasama ang mga anak niya dahil naboboryo narin naman daw sila sa kanilang bahay, pero papunta kami ngayon sa clubhouse dahil nandoon din ang iilang mga asawa ng mga Sierra. Girls bonding daw, dahil iniwan ng mga asawa dahil sa trabaho. Napailing ako nang sabihin ni Hira iyon.May inasikaso daw kasi si Yasmir at nasa Las Vegas kasama si Errol. Kahit na nasa on-leave ang mga Sierra e hindi parin talaga nila maiwasan ang trabaho, jusko.Si Emman naman ay umuwi ng Cebu dahil nagkaproblema sa resort nila, habang si Ezekiel ay nasa Bohol para tignan ang pinapatayong Resort sa Anda.“Tita, I can’t wait to meet your baby with Tito Reid!” excited na sabi ni Hari, napatawa naman ako dahil mas excited pa siya kesa siguro saakin.“I’m here, kuya.” Ngusong sabi ni Hope. Natawa kami ni Hira dahil marunong na magselos si Hope. Ginulo naman ni Hari ang buhok ni Hope at hinalikan ang noo. “I know, Hope. You’re stil
REID SIERRAPinagmamasdan kong natutulog si Lily na sakop na ang buong kama dahil sa kakulitan, yakap niya ang human-sized teddy bear na binili namin nung nakaraang araw habang namimili kami ng mga gamit para sa baby namin, kaya napatawa ako nang mahina at tinuon muli ang atensyon sa tambak na gawain ng kompanya.Hindi parin ako tapos sa ginagawa ko pero inaantok na ako kaya naisipan ko nang matulog sana pero tumunog ang cellphone ko. Kinuha ko iyon at nakita kong tumatawag si Luxury."Reid," she said seriously, but it sounded like she was at a bar because of the music I could hear in the background."Where are you, Lux?" I asked. She chuckled softly. "Why? Are you coming to fetch me?" she asked in a low voice, but loud enough for me to hear. "You're not, are you?" There was pain in every word Lux uttered, and it pierced through the phone, making me wince."I'm just away for months, Reid. But why?" Luxury laughed, a sound that was both familiar and distant. I couldn't bring myself to
CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZ"S-Si Ma'am Luxury po." Titig na titig ako kay Lira at ramdam na ramdam ko ang panginginig ng katawan ko. "Papasukin mo, Lira. Call Reid, if possible, baka kasi si Reid ang hanap. I'll go get change first." Kinakabahan man ako ay sinabi ko parin papasukin si Luxury, dahil sa loob ng ilang taon ay naging tahanan niya rin naman ito.Pagkatapos kong magbihis ay bababa na sana ako pero nakasalubong ko si Luxury sa may hagdan at kaagad akong sinampal ng malakas para mapatagilid ang mukha ko.Napakagat ako ng labi sa sobrang hapdi ng mukha ko."Luxury," I uttered her name, my voice trembling with a mixture of shock and disbelief as I turned to face her. Anger, frustration, and hurt etched into every line of her expression.I get her why she's mad at me. Kuha ko iyon, tanggap ko iyon. Pero ang hindi ko matanggap ay kailangan bang makisali ang mama niya? This is our fight, why would she always have involved herself? Putangina.The double attack left me overwhelmed by a tor
REID SIERRAWe arrived at the hospital and headed straight to the VIP room, where Lily was resting. Upon entering, I found my wife peacefully asleep, her face betraying the heavy weight of sadness that enveloped the room. MyTears streamed down my mother's face as Errol comforted her, while Mira stood silently, her gaze fixed on Lily, being closely monitored by Elijah.Hiraya's trembling voice expressed a mixture of curiosity and concern as she asked, "What happened?" In reply, Mira's gentle apology carried a bittersweet smile, a smile that masked deeper emotions beneath its surface. Her words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of the news she was about to deliver.The admission hit me like a tidal wave, forcing me to my knees as the reality of our loss sank in. Mira's straightforwardness was a necessary truth, a painful acknowledgment of the situation we found ourselves in. The loss of our twins was a sharp dagger that pierced through my heart, leaving a void that seemed insurmou
ERROL SIERRAI watched Reid sleeping so soundly here in the nursery room. Dalawang buwan palang ang baby nila ni Lily, pero naghanda na agad sila ng kwarto para sa mga bata.The interior design is indeed remarkable, meticulously arranged as if it was specifically curated to serve as a safe haven for the children. The room exudes an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, creating a nurturing environment where the little ones can feel secure and at ease.Upon entering, one is greeted by an abundance of items carefully placed around the room – toys, clothes, and learning books galore. It's evident that Reid and Lily spared no effort in preparing every detail for the arrival of their twins.However, the sight of the room, brimming with unused toys and untouched clothing, is bittersweet. It serves as a stark reminder of the loss that Reid and Lily have endured, the dreams and plans they had for their children now shattered by tragedy. It's heartbreaking to think that the room, meticulously prep
REID SIERRAIlang beses akong napabuntong-hininga dito sa may clubhouse. Lutang at malayo ang tingin ko at mukhang nawawala na ako ng bait."Hoy!" I didn't flinch or what after Yasmir shouted at my face. Bumuga lang ako ng hangin at muling nilagok ang beer na hawak ko.Inaagaw naman ni Yasmir ang bote ng beer saakin. "Tangina, Reid pang sampung bote mo na 'yan." Natawa ako at napatingin sa lamesa. Tama, nakasampung bote na nga ako. Pero hindi parin ako nalalasing."I want to get drunk, Mir. Let me." Babawiin ko na sana ang boteng hawak ni Yasmir nang may sumakal saakin at kinutusan ako."Tangina!" Sigaw ko at hinimas ang ulo ko sa sakit. "Nag-iinom ka dito ng hindi man lang nag-aaya? Buti nakita kong bukas ilaw dito!" Sigaw ni Yuri, inirapan ko siya at napaismid."Yaan mo na, broken e." Tamad na sabi naman ni Ezekiel dala ang kambal na anak. "Oh, asan si Zahouri?" Tanong ni Yuri nang makitang hawak ni Zeke ang kambal niya. "Nasa trabaho. Daddy time muna." Lukot ang mukha ni Zeke pero
REID SIERRA"What now, Lux? Are you happy?" I seethed at Luxury; my voice laced with anger. She responded with a bitter smile; a palpable sense of resentment hidden behind her facade."She deserves it after all," she chuckled, though her laughter held a tinge of pain and anguish."Did you send her to California? And threaten her to kill me?" I demanded, my grip tightening on her arm."How did you end up like this, Luxury? You're so different from the Luxury I knew!" I yelled, my frustration boiling over. But instead of recoiling from my grasp, she merely laughed in response."This is the real me, Reid," she stated coolly, causing me to release her as she met my gaze with chilling indifference."Everything that happened between us was already planned," she continued, her laughter sending shivers down my spine."I plotted to become your fiancée. To seek revenge for you, Reid. I tried everything to avenge the loss of my sister, Reid! You're the reason I've become like this!""From being