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TITLE: Taming Mr. Womanizer (SPG) COMPLETED by TineaGarcia

LENGTH: 1074
DATE: Jul 20, 2014
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LANGUAGE: Filipino
AUTHOR: tineagarcia
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Taming Mr. Womanizer
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Please VOTE, COMMENT & SHARE. Sana magustuhan niyo po siya though this story has so
many typo/grammar/detail errors. I stand to be corrected naman, you can pm me guys.

Sa lahat po nang NAGMAHAL at SUMUPORTA sa TMW, sundan niyo din po ang isa sa mga
pinsan ni Anton na si EUH JIN sa TENDER LOVING CARE. The story was already
COMPLETED. :)

DAVID HENDERSON'S Story was also being posted and ON-GOING. Sundan nyo po ang LOVE
STORY NILA NI GODDESS GATCHALIAN SA A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. :)

Siya nga pala I'm changing the character of ANTON, masyado na kasing matanda si
Brad Pitt, so ang bagong ANTON at DAMON ngayon ay si NICK BATEMAN. <3

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TAMING MR. WOMANIZER.

Characters:

Shanna Theresa Real as Avril Lavigne

Anton Austen as Nick Bateman

Featured Music and Videos:

Push the button by Sugarbabe

Pretty Girl Rocks by Keri Hilson

Music Video by Paperdolls

Run the World by Beyounce

Dance Video by DreamHigh2

My Boy by Sistar19

Just the way you are by Bruno Mars

All Of Me By John Legend

Ikaw by Yeng Constantino

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TMW 1: Beginning
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TMW 1: Beginning

"Habulin niyo! Hindi pa nakakalayo iyon!" Narinig niya pang sigaw ng isa sa mga
goons na humahabol sa kanya. They were about ten men in overall black suit chasing
after her.

Patakbong tinungo ni Shanna ang mahabang pasilyo nang may makita siyang babaeng
papasok sa isang condo unit.

"Wait Miss!" Pahablot niyang pinigilan ito at naunang pumasok sa pintuan tangay
ang babae.
"Ano ba Miss!"Sumilip muna sa peephole ang dalaga at nang makitang pumasok sa
elevator ang mga goons ay hinarap niya ang babae.

"Sino ka ba?Pwede ba umalis ka na dito. Sisirain mo pa ang raket ko eh!" Ngumunguya

ito habang nagtataray sa kanya. Kapagkuwan ay pumasok ito sa isang kwarto.

Sumilip muli si Shanna sa peephole at kinabahan nang may makitang tatlong lalaki sa
labas ng unit na katapat ng condo na napasukan niya.

Sinundan niya ang babae sa kwarto. Mabilis niyang ineksamin ang dalang bag nito.

"Hoi Miss. Bakitt andito ka pa? Malapit ng magsidatingan ang mga kliyente
ko!"Sikmat nito. Ngumunguya pa din ito ng chiklet habang nilalabas ang laman ng
malaking bag na dala nito. Tiningnan niya ang mga damit na hawak nito. It's
actually lingerie's and negligee at kung ano ano pang maiikling tabas ng damit. A
stripper? She asked in her thought

"Hindi ka pwedeng magtago dito Miss! Mabuti pang lumabas ka na!"

"Anong raket mo Miss?" sansala niya rito.

"Bakit ko naman sasabihin sayo aber?" Nakapamaywang ito.

"I'll double your payment just lemmi stay here!"

"Kaya mo bang idoble ang 15K Miss?" Nakaarko ang kilay nito. Inilabas ni Shanna ang
wallet niya at inabot sa babae. Tiningnan nito ang laman at binilang ang pera.
Twenty thousand. "Miss kulang to!"

Kinuha ni Shanna ang Iphone 5s sa bag niya, inoff at tinanggal ang sim. "Tanggapin
mo ito. Now go!" Hindi siya basta basta pwedeng lumabas at umalis sa Condominium
building na yon. Malamang nasa labas pa ang mga goons na humahabol sa kanya.

"Teka Miss iyong raket ko!"

"Ako nang bahala doon." Pagkatapos siyang bilinan ng babae sa mga dapat gawin ay
umalis na ito at iniwan ang mumurahing selpon sa kanya. Tatawag daw mamaya ang
kumuha ng serbisyo nito kapag malapit na siyang magsimula.
Ilang minuto pa lang ang lumipas ay nagring na ang selpon. Pagkatapos makinig sa
instruksyon ng kausap sa kabilang linya ay pinindot ni Shanna ang end call.

Sinilip niya muli buhat sa peephole ang labas ng unit at nadismaya nang makitang
mas lalo pang nadagdagan ang bilang ng mga goons na pasimpleng naglalakad at
nagmamatyag sa pasilyo.

Bumalik na lamang siya ng kwarto at binutingting ang costumes na gagamitin niya.

She can't believe she's actually doing this. Wala siyang pagpipilian sa mga oras
na Iyon. Mas okay nalang magpanggap na stripper kesa ang mastress sa
pakikipaghabulan sa mga pesteng goons na mga yon.

Hindi sa hindi niya sila kaya. She can kick their ass off with just one click of
her hands pero hindi ito ang tamang oras.

Her mom would probably flare up once she knows about it. Kutob niya na hindi lang
basta basta ang nasaksihan niya kanina but there's a high community behind that
assassination.
Grabe! Wala na bang mas conservative dito? Tsk! Napangiwi siya habang pinagmamasdan
ang iniladlad niyang lingerie at mga nighties.

Hmm. Got better Idea. She told herself.

Nilibot niya ang paningin sa kwarto at nilapitan ang closet. Puro polo shirts ang
nakahanger doon, good thing may oversized black shirt siyang nakita.

She wore the black two piece lingerie at ipinatong ang black oversized shirt na may
palamuting bungo sa gitna. She tied her hand with handcuffs. Hindi na siya nag-
abala pang magsuot ng stiletto.

Just gonna do it my way! She praised herself nang makita ang imahe sa full size
mirror sa bathroom. Not bad Shanna! A smile of satisfaction formed her lips.

The phone vibrated. She opened and read the message from the unregistered number.

From: 09177820202
GET READY!

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TMW 2: Stag Party
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TMW 2: Stag Party

Dim lighted Living room.

Nakaupo ang limang kalalakihan sa sofa while Anton chose to sit on the proximal
mini bar stool habang nilalaro sa kamay niya ang kopita na may lamang alak.

Stag party iyon ng best friend niyang si Raymond. Actually this was organized by
the other groom's men. Sa sobrang busy niya sa negosyo ay hindi man lang siya
nakasali sa preparasyon.

Nagtatawanan at nagkakantyawan ang iba niya pang kasama habang umiinom ng alak. He
initiated a toast after giving his message.
"Cheers!" The room was filled with their merry yells.

"So as promise pre! Here's our surprise for you." Nakangising umpisa ni Leigh kay
Mond na nakaupo sa single sofa. Ipinalakpak pa nito ang kamay hudyat ng panimula ng
party.Pumailanlang ang musika sa paligid.

Push the button

Push the button

Push the button

Push the button

Kasabay ng panimula ng tugtugin ay bumukas din ang ituktuk ng malaking kahong

regalo. Unti unting tumayo ang nakakaakit na babaeng nakatalikod.

Her hips and head are swaying slowly from east to west and vice versa. Nakaladlad
ang mahaba nitong kulot na buhok. Tanging oversized na black t-shirt lang ang
yumayakap sa katawan nito. She got handcuffs on her right hand.
Nakapulupot sa bewang nito ang malaking pulang laso. Nagsihiyawan na naman ang mga
kaibigan niya habang siya ay nababatubalani na lang sa umiindak na babae.

I'm busy throwing hints that he keeps missing

Don't have to think about it I wanna kiss and
Everything erotic but he's too distant
I wanna feel his body, I can't resist it

Kinalas nito ang nakataling laso sa bewang nito at dahan dahang humarap sa kanila
at initsa ang laso na pinagkaguluhan naman ng mga kaibigan niya.

Everyone "wow" nang masilayan ang harap ng babae.

He was amuse with her dress. That's his t-shirt. Mas lalo tuloy itong naging kaakit
akit sa paningin niya.

Nakasuot ito ng maskara ngunit malinaw na makikita ang ibang parte ng mukha nitong
hindi nasasakupan ng maskara kahit madilim.

Ang mga mata nito'y bagaman malamlam ay tila nangungusap. Those brown eyes are
saying something na hindi niya maarok kung ano ang nais sabihin.
She has a pointed nose. Her lips are naturally pouty at tila humihilng ng isang
halik sa sinumang titingin rito.

I know my hidden looks can be deceiving

but how obvious should a girl be?
I was taken by the early conversation piece
And I really like the way that he respect me

I've been waiting patiently for him to come and get it

I wonder if he knows that he can say it and I'm with it
I knew I had my mind made up from the very beginning
Catch this opportunity so you and me could feel it 'cos

SHANNA freed herself from the box and slowly walked sexily creating loud gasped
from the men.

She run her fingers from her long curly hair to her neck down in between her
valleys. Her other hand is snaking in the air habang sinasabayan ang saliw ng
tugtugin.

She danced sensually in a gracefully manner. There were five men sitting on the
sofa and one guy on the bar stool near the mini bar.

If you're ready for me boy

you'd better push the button and let me know
before I get the wrong idea and go
you're gonna miss the freak that I control
Sino kaya sa kanila ang groom? Naitanong ng dalaga sa isipan.

Lango na ang utak niya sa dami na yata ng alak na nainom niya. She drunk more than
a few liquor to lessen her nervousness.

Kanina pa siya nilalamon ng kaba kaya naisipan niyang uminom. At ngayun nga'y ang
gaan gaan ng pakiramdam niya. Wari niya'y lumulutang siya sa ulap.

Masaya pala ang ganitong pakiramdam! Napahagikhik siya.

I'm busy showing him what he's been missing

I'm kind of showing off for his full attention
My sexy ass has got him in the new dimension
I'm ready to do something to relieve this mission

After waiting patiently for him to come and get it

He came on through and asked me if I wanted to get with him
I knew I had my mind made up from the very beginning
Won't miss this opportunity so you and me could feel it 'cos

She seated on the chair crossing her legs na nakalaan talaga sa

kanya bilang props sa naturang event. She lowered her head and playfully routed a
few fingers from her toe up to her legs.
She whipped her hair up causing her long curly hair to ship on her other side. She
closed her eyes and parted her lips making her look aggressive.

She opened her eyes at napako ang paningin niya sa lalaking nagmamay-ari ng
matitiim na titig na nakaupo sa mini bar. Those gray eyes were hypnotizing her
senses.

If you're ready for me boy

you'd better push the button and let me know
before I get the wrong idea and go
you're gonna miss the freak that I control

"Pre, she's so hot!"

"Mond, balato mo nalang siya sakin ngayong gabi. My bed will welcome her warmly."

Narindi siya sa narinig. "Well it would be so nice to give you a hard kick on your
d*ck!" naisatinig niya na pala ang iniisip. They chuckled. So narinig nila?
Dahan dahan siyang naglakad at nilapitan ang lalaki sa mini bar. She didn't broke
their eye contact. Inagaw niya ang kopitang hawak nito at inisang lagok ang lamang
alak niyon.

"Langya Anton! Ang swerte mo talaga sa chicks!"

"Pre. Si Mond dapat ang bida dito hindi ikaw!" Tawanan na naman ang pumailanlang sa
pandinig ni Shanna.

She sneered at him. The one they have called Anton. Hinila niya ito patayo at
palapit sa kanya. Isinandig niya ang likod sa matipunong dibdib nito.

She can feel her heart beats from racing. Tiningala at tinitigan niya ito ng
matagal. She searched for his hand at pinosasan ito. Now, their hands are tied
together. Hinila niya ito sa silyang inupuan niya kanina.

I've been dropping so many hints

You're still not getting it
Now that you've heard everything I have to say
Where we gonna go from here?

Pinaupo niya ang binata sa silya. She smiled at him teasingly. She sat at his lap
and run her fingers from his biceps to his face.
Nakita niyang napalunok ito. She traced his lips and Adams apple with her fingers.
She rubbed her body to His.

Namula siya nang may maramdaman siyang matigas na bagay na bumangga sa pang-upo
niya. She wrapped her free hand on his neck and buried herself to him. She can feel
his hard gasped. She's enjoying the feeling of him holding her

After waiting patiently for him to come and get it

He came on through and asked me if I wanted to get with him
I knew I had my mind made up from the very beginning
Won't miss this opportunity so you and me could feel it 'cos

If you're ready for me boy

You'd better push the button and let me know
Before I get the wrong idea and go
You're gonna miss the freak that I control

"Pre! Just get a room!" She heard them

Matagal lang siyang nanatili sa ganoong posisyon. Ni hindi na niya namalayan na

nakatulog na pala siya.

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TMW 3: After the party
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TMW 3: After the Party

DAHAN dahang inalis ni Anton ang maskara na nakatabing sa mukha ng babae. Pucha!
Pagkatapos nitong gisingin ang natutulog niyang junior eh saka siya tutulugan?
Fuck! Ngayon lang nangyare sa kanya ang bagay na iyun. At walang karapatang itong
bitinin siya. Not with Anton Austen! No one resist his sensual charm. Girls are
willing to jump on his bed with him. Buti nalang nakaalis na ang mga kaibigan niya.
Hindi niya alam ngunit ayaw niyang galawin ng mga ito ni dulo ng darili ng babaeng
nakahiga sa kama niya ngayon.

Wow! This girl is a goddess! Hindi niya akalain na ganito pala kaganda ang babaeng
nakasuot ng maskara. She's like she came from those cover magazines. She's so HOT.
Mas lalong pumindig ang junior niya. Napalunok siya. Biglang nag-init. Shit. Be
still Austen! You're acting like a pervert! Napadako ang paningin niya sa mamula
mula nitong labi. Those full lips are tempting him. Shit. I can't take it anymore!
He lowered his head and brushed his lips to her. So soft. So sweet. And she smells
fucking good. Marahan niyang iginalaw ang mga labi sa labi nito. He entered her
mouth when she parted her lips.

Naramdaman niya ang pagtugon nito at pagkabig ng malayang kamay nito sa kanyang
batok na nagpawala na naman sa katinuan niya. He kissed her passionately.
Nakakalasing. He stop and gasped for air. Shit Anton! What are you doing? Hindi mo
ugaling magsamantala ng babaeng tulog. Think man!

"Hmmmm .." Damn! Even her moan turns him on. Tumayo siya at papunta sanang bathroom
but to his dismay nakaposas nga pala ang kamay niya. Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Nananakit na
ang bandang ibaba ng puson niya. Tang-ina. Bakit ngayon ka pa nagwala? Pinagpawisan
na siya ng malapot. Ilang oras din ang ginugol niya upang pahupain ang tensyon na
nararamdaman niya. Bumalik siyang kama at nahiga patalikod sa dalaga.

MARAHANG iminulat ni Shanna ang kanyang mga mata. Where am I? Napakunot noo siya.
Banyaga ang kwartong kinagisnan niya. The room was painted with a blend of black
and blue. Very masculine.

Naramdaman niya ang pagbuga ng hininga sa bandang ulunan niya. She also felt heart
beats from her back. Wait. Heart beats?

Kanino- she's now conscoius of the hand and thigh wrapped on her waist and legs.
And that big thing poking her butt. OMG! Nanlaki ang mga matang tiningala niya ang
katabi sa kama.

"Haaaahhhh!" Nagising naman ang binata sa lakas ng tili niya.

"What-" Kunot noong tiningnan siya nito at biglang ngumisi na parang natural lang
na magkatabi silang natulog. "Hi baby." He kissed her quickly on her cheek.

"How dare you kiss me?!!!" So sobrang kabiglaan at galit ng dalaga ay itinulak at
sinipa niya ang binata. He fell off from the bed kasama siya. Nasa ibabaw siya nito
patalikod. His hands where wrapped in her waist. Pulang pula na si Shanna sa galit
at hiya.

"Get off me you psychomaniac!" She cussed. Dagli siyang lumayo rito dahil masyado
na silang malapit sa isa't isa.

"Hey lady. Why are you freaking out?" Nakakunot noong umupo ito habang hinihimas
ang tiyan nitong nasipa niya. 'Darn! That hurts." Daing nito

She gritted her teeth intense. "You have the guts to ask me why I'm freaking out
after what you did?!" Idinuro pa niya ito. Nanggagalaiti talaga siya maalala pa
lang niya ang ayos nila pagkagising niya kanina.

"Did what?"

She arched her upper lip in disgust. "You took advantage of me while I was asleep
you perv!"

"Took advantage? Isn't your job is to pleasure every customer who lay a finger on
you?" He said that in a fact looking face. Nakangisi pa ito at inilapit ang mukha
sa kanya. Malisyosong tiningnan nito ang katawan niya mula binti pataas at nagtagal
sa dibdib niyang kita na ang cleavage na litaw na litaw sa loose black shirt na
suot niya.

Agad naman niyang tinakpan ang sarili pagkatapos hilahin ang kumot mula sa kama.

"Excuse me, are you insulting me?"

"No. Why would I? You've been paid off and it's your job to fuc-"

Sinampal niya ito sa sobrang galit. Kinalma niya ang sarili. Calm down Shanna. CALM
DOWN. Then realizations hit her. Kagabi, ten goons were chasing her to death. Ang
pagpasok niya sa condo na ito. Ang pagpapanggap niyang babaeng bayaran sa stag
party ng kung sinong poncho pilatong ito. Ang pag-inom at pagsasayaw niya kaharap
ang anim na kalalakihan. After that, everything was blur.

Napatutop siya sa kanyang bibig at di makatingin sa lalaking kaharap niya.

Gash! Ano kayang ginawa ko kagabi? Did I messed up?

Sinilip niya ang binata. Nakakuyom ang kamao nito habang ang malayang kamay ay
hinahaplos ang pulang pisngi nito na nasampal niya.

Napakagat-labi siya habang namumula. "Ah Mister, d-did w-we?"

"Did what?" Masungit na tanong nito. Matalim ang mga tingin na ibinibigay nito sa
kanya ngayon.

Pumikit ang matang sumagot siya. "Did we had sex last night?"

Pinakiramdaman niya ang sarili. Wala naman masakit sa kanya. At isa pa. She's still
wearing the shirt she used as props lastnight.

She heard him laughed that she had to open her eyes.
"Stop acting like a virgin and mind you lady, I don't screw sleeping bitches." Mas
lalo pang lumapit ito sa kanya. He crawled his fingers to her lips and stayed
there. "But in case you don't remember a thing last night, I will let you remember
every single detail of it."

Napaurong siya palikod hanggang sa maramdaman niya ang bed frame sa likod niya.
Halos isang dangkal nalang ang layo ng mukha nito sa kanya. Malinaw niyang nakikita
kung gaano kagwapo ang mukha nito. His gray eyes defines sexiness. Mas makapal pa
nga ata ang eye lashes nito kesa sa kanya. He has a sharp pointed nose and damn
those red lips for being a temptation on her wild imagination. May papatubong
stubbles din ito that added hotness on his face.

"You were so wild kissing me last-"

Hinawakan niya ang kamay nito at pinilipit patalikod dito. Tumayo siya at iniiwas
ang tingin. Alam niyang nasaktan na naman ito sa pagbaliti niya sa kamay nito. She
was aware how dangerous she is. Marunong siya sa self-defense at hindi niya
maipapangakong magiging maayos ang paghandle niya dito sa tuwing hahawakan o
lalapitan siya nito.

"Darn you bitch! Are you sure you're a woman?! You're too dangerous to handle!
Kanina ka pa nakakarami ng bugbug sakin ah!" Salubong na ang kilay nito.

'Get up! We need to get rid of these handcuffs."

Tumayo na din ito. Wala naman itong choice kundi sumunod sa kanya. Nakaposas kaya
sila. They went to the other room. She freed their hands. Nakataas ang kilay habang
nakapamaywang niyang hinarap ang binata.

"Mister pervert, for your information. I'm not a bitch, a slut, or a stripper!"

Inabot niya ang bag na nasa couch at naglakad papuntang bathroom.

"Isa pa, you know how dangerous I am so STAY. AWAY. FROM. ME!" Lumingon muna siya
sa lalaki bago humakbang papasok sa bathroom. Humarap siya sa salamin at nangingiti
sa repleksyon habang naalala ang paglalim ng gitla ng noo at pag-awang ng mga labi
nito kanina. Hindi niya hinintay na magsalita pa ito. Bakit pa? she wouldn't care
anyway.

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TMW 4: Chased
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A/N: Dito ko nalang inatached yung prettygirlsrock by paperdolls, it was a cute

music video. This vid is para sa chapter 5: IT'S SHOWTIME. So kindly check it out.
:)

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TMW 4: Chased

KANINA pa palakad lakad si Anton habang hinihintay ang paglabas ng babae mula sa
bathroom. Naguguluhan siya. Kung hindi ito ang stripper na inupahan ng mga kaibigan
niya sa stag party ni Mond, Sino ito?

"Who are you?" Bungad niya sa babaeng kalalabas lang ng bathroom. She's wearing a
faded skinny jeans and white shirt that embraces her body curves. Her curly hair
was tied up with a few strands of her hair kissing her cheeks. She's really
gorgeous! He watched her as she snatched her bag and wore a black cap. Even the way
she wear that hat looks so sexy!

She passed him heading to the door.

"Hey, are you deaf or something?!" Pinigilan niya ang pagbukas nito ng pintuan.
Hinawakan niya ang kamay nitong nasa doorknob.

"Get. Your. Hands. Off. Mine." Malamig ang boses nitong tiningala siya pababa sa
kamay niyang nasa ibabaw ng kamay nito.

"Not until you tell me who you are!" Naniningkit ang matang nakipagtitigan din siya
rito.

"Shanna.' She removed his hand and strode off the door away from him.

"Where are you going?" Sinundan niya na din ito sa sala at nagtaka pa siya ng
sumilip ito sa peephole. Nakita niya kung panu ito lihim na nagmura pagkatapos
sumilip sa labas .

BINILISAN pa ni Shanna ang hakbang patungo sa elevator. Sa wakas nawala na ang mga
goons na nagkalat kanina sa pasilyo ng sumilip siya sa peephole ng unit na
pinagtaguan niya. Kipkip niya ang pink bag pack sa dibdib habang mailap ang mga
matang sumulyap sa paligid. Ramdam niya na kanina pa siya palihim na sinusundan ng
lalaki pagkalabas niya ng unit nito.

"Will you stop following me like a pathetic puppy?!" Singhal niya paharap rito.
Unti unti na siyang naiirita rito. Kanina pa tanung ng tanung. Ayaw siyang tantanan
kahit di na niya kinikibo.

"Miss. Hindi kita tatantanan hanggat hindi mo sinasabi sakin kung paanong ikaw ang
nasa party kagabi imbes na ang inupahang ng mga kaibigan kong-"
"Shut up!" Sansala niya rito. Mas binilisan pa niya ang mga hakbang paatras habang
nakaharap rito.

Naningkit ang mga mata ni Shanna nang makita ang pagumang ng baril ng isang lalaki
sa likod ng lalaking kasalukuyang kausap niya. Kahit na nakasilencer ito kalkulado
pa rin niya ang tama ng baril nito.

"Shit!" Hinila niya ang binata at patalikod na kinabig pakaliwa upang maiwasan ang
tama ng bala sa kanila.

"RUN!" Mariin niyang bigkas habang tangay tangay ang binatang binagtas nila ang
kabubukas pa lang na elevator. They rode the empty elevator and got off the
basement imediately.

"Damnshit! Why are they still here?!" Pagmumura niya. Three goons on the right.
Five on the left. Malayo pa naman ang mga ito. She still have time. Nanlaki ang
mata niya ng bumukas ang elevator with five goons coming out. Mga ilang metro ang
layo.

"Who the hell are they Miss?" Bulalas ng katabi niya. Muntik ng malimutan ni Shanna
na may kasama nga pala siya.

Nang marating nila ang parking area ay agad na pinaandar ng dalaga ang kanyang
ducatti.

"Are you coming or not?" Sigaw niya sa lalaking parang tuod na nakatayo sa likuran
niya.

Nang maramdaman niya ang pagkapit nito sa kanya sa likuran ay pinaharurot niya agad
sa ere ang motorbike niya pagkatapos niyang pasuotin rito ang extra helmet niya.

Tatlong tinted Montero ang humahabol sa kanila ngayon. Panay ang patama ng mga
baril nito sa kanila ngunit agad naman nilang naiwasan ang mga asinta ng mga ito.
Hindi niya alam kung nasaang lugar na sila ngayon. Saka lang naman sila sinimulang
patamaan ng mga ito ng napalayo na sila sa maraming tao at mga establisyamento.

"Do you know how to drive this?" Tanung niya sa katabi.

He nodded. "Good. Now start driving." Pinakawalan niya ang manibela, hinubad ang
helmet at hinugot ang gloc9 mm wih silencer niyang baril sa bagpack. Lumingon siya
payakap sa binata. Her arms on sides of his neck. Pinasingkit niya ang mata at
sunod sunod na inasinta ang gulong ng tatlong sasakyan.

Bulls eye! Agad namang tumirik sa ere ang tatlong sasakyan hudyat na flat na ang
mga gulong nito.

"Just keep on driving okay?!" Isinilid niyang muli sa bag ang baril at ngumiti ng
tagumpay. Hindi na nakahabol sa kanila ang mga gunggong na goons. Inayos na niya
ang sarili at bumalik palingon sa manibela.

"Woa! That was cool." Nakita pa ni Shanna sa review mirror ang paghubad nito ng
helmet at pagtaas ng kamay sa hangin na tila tuwang tuwa pa sa nagyayari.

"Pinky right! Nasa bingit na nga ng peligro ang buhay mo nagawa mo pang matuwa?"
Napaismid siya. Kung di ba naman sa kakulitan nito sa pagsunod sunod sa kanya e di
sana mabilis siyang nakatakas sa mga lalaking humahabol sa kanya. Pangpagulo lang
ang lalaking ito eh!

"Well I'm bored.. And this is the kind of adventure Ive been looking for."

"What's your name?" Pang-iiba niya ng tanung. Hindi maaaring isama niya to kung san
man siya pupunta. Gaya nga ng sabi niya. Panggulo lang ito. Isa pa ayaw niyang
mandamay pa ng ibang tao sa "business niya".

"Anton Austen" Ngingisi ngising sagot nito. Naramdaman niya ang paghigpit ng yakap
nito sa baywang niya. Kanina lang nakahawak pa ito sa balikat niya ngayon nakayakap
na? Bat di man lang niya naramdaman iyon? Talipandas na to! Manyakis talaga!

"Do you have your phone with you?"

"Aha!" Idinaiti pa nito ang labi sa leeg niya at tuwang tuwa na sinamyo siya. He
placed his chin on her shoulder. Napaangat na naman ang pang-itaas niyang labi sa
inis. "You're so soft and sweet baby." Halos makiliti si Shanna sa bulong nito.
Perv talaga!

Bigla niyang itinigil ang motor sa gitna ng kalsada. Malapit na sila sa lungsod.
May mga mangilan ngilan na din establishemento siyang nakikita.
"Baba." Utos niya.

"Ha?"

"Baba!" ulit niya.

"Move!" Nakaarko ang kilay na sinulyapan niya ang lalaki na halos nakayakap na sa
kanya.

"Baby, you just can't leave me here/" Reklamo nito.

"Bababa ka ba o gusto mong paputukan ko yang bunganga mo?" Bulong niya rito.
Nakaumang na din ang baril niya ritong hawak niya sa loob ng bag pack.

WALANG nagawang bumaba si Anton sa motor ng dalaga. Halos mapanganga siya sa gulat
nang binababa siya nito. He can't believe that she just left him there in the
middle of nowhere. Darn! Ano bang problema non! Napasipa pa siya sa latang nadaanan
niya.

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TMW 5: It's Showtime
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A/N: Kindly check attached music video on the side of MY BOY by sistar19, just as
how I imagined their performace were. :) TINEA:)

******

TMW 5: It's Showtime

HALOS isang linggo na din ang lumipas buhat ng unang engkwentro ni Shanna sa mga
goons na yun. She made some changes of herself para hindi mamukhaan ng mga taong
tumutugis sa kanya. Hindi pa din niya alam kung sino ang nasa likod ng pagkamatay
ni Sensei Winozata. At kung sino man ang may pakana noon they mean war and they
want her dead.

She breathe in and out deeply. Na parang hinugot sa malalim na balon ang paghinga
niya.
"You're so cute Kitty!" That's her BFF Devonne, Evy for short. Katatapos lang
nilang magshopping sa loob ng mall na pag-aari ng pamilya ni Shanna. Well, the
administration and the staff there has no idea whose Shanna is. She remains unknown
untill the time she would take over the business as stated in her dad's last will.
Tumambay din sila sa café spa and salon where in trinay nila ang chocolate mint
massage, facial & foot spa, mani & pedicure with nail arts, at puro pagpapaganda ng
ilang oras. They also serves cakes and sweets there so tudo food trip silang tatlo.
Chit chat. Selfies equals girl's bonding.

She dyed her hair black. Rebonded na din ang dati niyang natural na kulot na buhok
na hanggang bewang. She also got bangs on her forehead. The typical Korean style.
She was wearing black contact lenses. She looks like a doll. She's wearing a black
jumper na umabot hanggang gitna ng hita paired with a pink tube. Her nails were
artistically painted with different shades of pink. Her feet were shoved in a pink
high cut converse shoes.

"And you two are also pinky gorgeous Emeged!" Sinuyod niya nang tingin ang dalawang
kaibigan. Indeed, she has set of gorgeous friends. Hindi sa pagmamayabang pero they
are all beautiful in their own ways. Kanina pa nga sila napagkakamalang artista eh.
May gusto pa ngang magpaautograph sa kanila. What she loves about her friends ay
pare pareho sila ng hilig. Mapamusika man, theatro o ang pag arte. If not by their
individual careers baka naging celebrity sila. Hehe.

Evy was wearing a high waist khaki brown short paired with a long sleeve fitted
blue blouse. Kakulay ng boots nito ang pang-itaas na long sleeve nito. Napakaganda
nito sa mahaba at kulot kulot nitong buhok. Mukha itong manika. Well silang tatlo
actually. While Jenny's wearing faded skinny jeans paired with a hanging off
shoulder green top. Nakasuot ito ng black stiletto.

So there goes their OOTD.

"Wait a minute girls. You thinking what I'm thinking?" Jenny grinned.

"Yep. It's about time we bring back the old days" Evy smirked.

"It's ShowTime!" Shanna agreed.

After a few negotiations with the mall's management, they headed at the center
ground floor where in malayang makikita ng sinumang tao na nasa 2nd, 3rd, floor
man. This will be the promotion of Shanna's musical school launching.

They sat on 3 chairs (triangle set up) with few meters away from each other.
Devonne's on the middle patalikod sa kanila while Shanna and Jenny were seating at
the opposite sides of the chair. Nakasuksuk sa mga ulo nila ang wireless
microphone.

Music played (remix)

(Pretty Girls Rock by Keri Hilson)

[A/N: ASAP/Kpop girl's lang ang peg nila? Wahaha. Commercial muna. Nabuang na naman
utak ko eh.]
Ipinitik nila ang mga darili pasabay sa tugtug.

(Devonne as Rechel of Glee's vocal)

(Shanna as Vanessa Hughen's vocal)

(Jenny as Demi Lovato's vocal)

Devonne: My name is EVY, I'm so very.

Fly oh my, it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry, looking at my deri
Aye, you can stare, but if you touch it, I'ma bury

(Devonne started walking to the crowd, with her facial and body movements followed
by Jenny)

Jenny: Pretty as a picture sweeter than a swisher

Mad 'cause I'm cuter than the girl that is with ya
I don't gotta talk about it baby you can see it
But If you want I'll be happy to repeat it

Nagkalat ang mga gadgets ng kanilang audience sa paligid. Kanya kanyang pagkuha sa
kanila ng videos and pictures.

(Lastly Shanna)

Shanna: My name is KITTY. I'm so very

Fly oh my, it's a little bit scary
Boys wanna marry, looking at my deri
Aye, you can stare, but if you touch it, I'ma bury

Devonne: Pretty as a picture sweeter than a swisher

Jenny: Mad 'cause I'm cuter than the girl that is with ya
Shanna: I can talk about it 'cause I know that I'm pretty
And if you know it too, then ladies sing it with me

Trio: All eyes on me when I walk in

No question that this girl's a 10
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful
Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful

Jenny: My walk, my talk, the way I dress

Shanna: It's not my fault, so please don't trip
Devonne: Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful

Trio: Don't hate me 'cause I'm beautiful

Aye, now do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock

Do the pretty girl rock, rock, rock
Do the pretty girl rock, rock

Nang mapalitan ang music ng "Run the World ni Beyonce", they marched to the middle
section of the crowd and formed a straight vertical line. Nagsipalakpakan ang mga
tao ng magsimula silang humataw kasabay ng tugtug. Mas dumami pa ang volume ng tao
na nanunuod sa kanila.

Who run the world? Girls!

Sway. Shake. Hair flipped. Turns. They dance in unison.

Cameras were flashing on them.

(Fast-forward)

Glide. Shake. Glide. Shake. Turn Right. Turn Left. Jump.Hands swing. Hair flip.
Shake. Hop.

(Last Music: My Boy by Sistar19)

They seated back on their chairs.

Let's go
S.I.S.T.A.R, Sistar!
Baby stop breakin' my heart (oh no)
You heard me? No more next time!
I hope you got that boy

Hey girls, It's gon' be alright

Hey boys, Better make it right
Hey girls, We got ya back

Shanna: malhaji anha do alsu itda haet janha

nae mam eotteonji, neon algo it getji
geuraeseo midgo chamgo gidaryeotji
honja duji anhget dago haet janha
yaksok haesseotji, songarak georeotji
geureonde wae tto geojitmareul hae

Jenny: sarang handa neun mal geuri eoryeobni

hanmadi marimyeon dweneun geol
neo jakku byeonhae ga, nado ijen jogeum jichyeo ga Oh Oh
shigani galsurok deo moreu gesseo
joha jilsurok naneun deo apeunde
(Why you trippin' boy) nal jom barabwa

Shanna: Oh Ma Boy ~ Oh Ma Boy ~Baby

niga museun sarangeul ara, nae mam man apa
Oh Ma Boy ~ Oh Ma Boy ~Baby
niga eotteohke nae mameul ara, Don't let me down Boy

(fast-forward)
Don't let me down Boy. Ma Boy

They wowed the crowd with their performance. Everyone were shouting their names
pagkatapos nilang magpakilala at magpromote ng nalalapit na launch ng musical
school ni Devonne. With this huge success ng kanilang advertisement na nagtrending
sa social networking sites (youtube,instragram, twitter, fb and ect.) with just a
swift length of time kahit di pa nagbubukas ang school e marami ng gustong
magenroll at magsponsor sa school. Mas dumami tuloy ang nagpapicture at autograph
sa kanila pagkatapos.
"ANG CUTE NAMAN NILA." Naibulalas ni Barbara ng mataman tinitingnan ang hawak
nitong tablet.

"Princess, you don't have to shout. Tss." Damon pinched barbara's nose.

"Aray naman kuya Anton panira ka talaga sa kagandahan ko." Matalim na tiningnan
nito ang katabing si Damon. Napalabi pa ito ng kurutin naman ng kararating lang na
si Anton ang pisngi nito.

Sabado ngayun at ugali na nilang magpipinsan na tumambay sa bahay ni David. Si

David ang incharge sa pagluluto ngayun sa kusina. Si Austen? Busy yun sa negosyo at
kahit sabado ay pumapasok. Si Euh- Jin naman ay hahabol nalang daw sa lunch.

"Hey, I'm not Anton." Damon chuckled. Ito kasi ang kumurot sa ilong ni Barbara.

"Yes you are." Nginisian lang ito ng tunay na si Anton. Bale pinagitnaan nila si
Barbie sa mahabang couch.

"Whatever!" Barbie rolled her eyes at ibinalik ang tingin sa pinapanuod nito sa
tablet.

"Ano ba yang pinapanuod mo princess at mas pinili mo pa yang harapin kesa sa mga
nagagwapuhan mong pinsan?" Busangot ang mukhang litanya ni Damon.

Hindi naman narinig ni Barbie ang pag eemot ng pinsan dahil nakaearphone siya at
aliw na aliw na nakatutok ang mga mata sa screen.

Pahablot na inagaw ni Anton ang tablet. Earplugs where detached from the gadget at
nakiusyoso na din sa tinitngnan ng pinsan. Ano ba naman tong si Barbara. Ang hilig
sa mga ganitong kaartehan. Ano bang maganda dito? Female Group You tube sensation?
Uploaded Aug. 11, 2014. It was three girls singing and dancing in a mall.

"Ano ka ba kuya Anton! Bakit ka ba nang-aagaw eh pede ko naman ishare." Kinuha

nito sa kanya ang tablet at nilakasan ang volume para marinig nila.
"Ano ba kasi yan princess?" Lumapit na din si Damon at nakipanood.

"Hello, sila lang naman ang trending sa mga social medias ngayon mga kuya. This
video was just taken yesterday and as of this moment, my 1,234,567 viewers na sila.
Isn't amazing? Daig pa nila ang celebrity sa instant kasikatan nila."

"So?" Damon said.

Tahimik lang na tiningnan ni Anton ang naturang video.

"Anung so?" Barbie raised her brow to Damon. "Palibhasa iba ang hilig niyo kaya di
niyo naaapreciat-"

Napakunoot ang noo ni Anton ng makita ang babaeng ipinukas sa video.

"That's her!" Bulalas niya.

"Anong that's her?" Lingon ni Barbie kay Anton.

"Bro. don't tell me, she's your next on the list?" Damon teased.

"Oh no. Seryoso? You have plans of womanizing her kuya? Pati pa naman sila di niyo
papalampasin" Nanlalaki ang matang tumingin si Shanna kay Anton.

"Well, let's have a bet twin. The first one who can hook her will-" Sabat naman ni
Damon.

"NO." Seryosong sagot ni Anton. He knows his twin. Sobrang hilig nito sa adventure.
At mas lalo itong nachachallenge na makuha ang isang bagay kapag nakikita nitong
ayaw niyang makipagpustahan. Ibig lang sabihin mahalaga ang bagay na
pinagpupustahan nila.
"Got scared twin?"

"I'm not scared." He hissed.

"Then the bet is on. Kapag natalo mo ako I'll do whatever you want... Peo kapag
nanalo ako, you'll get rid of my Samantha very soon."

Samantha was his brother's psycho stalker. Masyadong clingy at nakakatakot ang
babaeng iyun. Ilang beses na ba nitong nasabotahe ang pambababae ni Damon dahil sa
pananakot nito sa mga babaeng lumalapit sa kapatid niya?

Tumayo lang si Anton at ibinulsa ang dalawang kamay sa shorts niya.

"I'll take that as a yes twin! Magplano ka na kung paano mo maididispatsa ang
lukaret na babaeng yun. Can't wait ko get rid of her." Tuwang tuwa pang bulalas
nito. Para talagang inaasahan na nitong mananalo ito sa kanya. Well bro. Ibahin mo
siya, pagtukoy niya sa babae na laman ng pustahan "kuno" nila. A mischievous smile
escaped from his lips.

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TMW 6: Who is Shanna?
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A/N: Please check the vid of WHO RUN the WORLD of Dream High two. Gumaganun ang
daMOVES ng magbff. :DDD ----. TINEA

****

TMW6: Who is Shanna?

NAPABUNTUNG HININGA si Anton at paulit ulit na pinasadahan ng tingin ang

dokumentong nasa kanyang harapan ngayon. Pinaimbestigahan niya si Shanna upang
malaman ang lahat lahat ng tungkol dito. Bukod sa napag- alaman niyang hindi nga
ito ang inupahang babae sa bachelor's party ng bestfriend niyang si Mond ayun na
din sa kaibigan niyang si Leigh nang dumalo siya bilang isa sa groom's men sa kasal
ni Mond nung isang araw, unti unti na ding nabubuhay ang interes niya para dito.

Bakit kaya siya nagtatago? Kanino? Sino ang mga lalaking humahabol sa kanya? Is she
a bad person? Is she into Illegal businesses? Sunod sunod ang naging katanungan sa
isip niya.

Damn! It can't be! She's too innocent to be evil. She's sweet although she appears
to be a tough woman with all the dangerous skills she has. Halatang bihasa at
kalkulado nito ang bawat galaw.

Napasabunot nalang si Anton sa kanyang buhok out of frustrations. How can the
private investigator that he hired could not find an accurate information about
her? Darn. Nagsayang lang ba siya ng pera sa pagpapaimbestiga dito and all he could
get was nothing but a trash of shit data?

This is bullshit! Kinuha niya ulit ang laptop na nakapatong sa table niya and once
again played the video he saw four days ago. Kitty? What a cute name. He smiled. He
knew, kahit magkaiba man sa katauhan ang Shanna na nakaengkwentro niya at ang Kitty
na you-tube celebrity ay nararamdaman niyang iisa lamang ang dalawa.

"Buddy, I need your help." Bungad ni Anton sa kabilang linya after so many rings.
Di na siya nagdalawang isip na tawagan ang kaibigan. He was a detective agent. An
IT Expert/Hacker. Dati. Ngayon masaya na ang buhay nito sa Canada kapiling ang
asawa.

"Gad Anton it's late in the evening." Sagot nito. May narinig si Anton na mga
kaluskos at anas..

"Buddy, it's 9 in the morning." Thirteen hours kasi ang time diference nila. "As I
was saying I need your help Car-."

"Umhmmm baby. Ummmmm. Faster. Ohhh ..." Anton heard a moan. "Hey, was that Laura?"
He was referring to Carl's wife.

"Who is it this time? " Alam na talaga agad nito ang pakay niya. "Baby ahhhhh.. I'm
c-coming" Carl was deliriously whispering.

"Okay buddy, I'll just text the name." Mukhang wrong timing talaga siya. Agad
nalang niyang tinapos ang tawag. Mahirap na, nakakatakot pa naman ang kaibigan niya
kapag nabibitin. Haha.

MAINIT ang ulong tiningnan ni Shanna ang magulong ayos ng mga gamit niya sa
bungalow type townhouse niya. All sides of her house were in boundless chaos.
Nagkalat ang mga papel at mga basag na bagay. Nakabaliktad din ang mga lamesa at
upuan at nakaawang ang mga drawers. Someone ransacked her place. Good thing it was
buried in a safe place!

She went to her room and narrowed her eyes on the mirror. YOU'RE NEXT! It was
written in her red lipstick that sent shivers to her spine.

"Hello Bravo?! What the fuck are you doing in your house? I told you not to go home
yet. Listen. In twenty minutes ten men will slay you so get your ass off your house
very quick!"

That's Jules. Her "business" buddy partner na kasalukuyan niyang kausap sa phone.

"Ayoko nga. I'm going to face them." Of course she will not do that, gusto lang
niyang asarin ang kaibigan. Naimagine niyang bumubuga na naman ng apoy ang ilong
nito sa inis.

"Shanna, just shut the hell off and do what I say!"

"Fine." She rolled her eyes. Di talaga mabiro ito.

MAAYOS na nakarating si Shanna sa condo unit niya sa taguig. She purchased that
unit wala pang isang taon ang nakaraan. She named her condo PINK. Di naman obvious
na pink lover siya. It's a birthday gift for herself. Sa katunayan wala pang
nakakaalam na property na niya ang naturang unit. Even her mother doesn't know
about it. Speaking, her phone is ringing, sure na ang mama na naman niya ang
tumatawag.

"Kitty baby, where are you?" Malambing na bungad nito sa kanya. Kasalukuyang
nagtotour ang mother niya sa Europe. That was her gift to her precious mom. A
Europian tour. Five months na itong out of the country. Gosh! I miss her so much!

"Mom, I'm fine. Don't worry about me."

"Kitty, you're not answering the question."

"Okay mom. I'm safe and I'm home."

"Saan nga?" Pangungulit nito. Marami kasi silang property around luzon kaya hindi
kataka takang tanungin siya nito kung saan banda.

"Sa-"Kinuha niya ang crumpled paper, inilapit sa phone and squeezed it forcedly
creating sounds. "Hello Mom? Are you there? Choppy po Mom. I will call you later.
Babye. You enjoy there. I love you!" She ended the call.

Inilibot niya ang paningin sa kabuuan ng two bedroom condo unit niya. It was
painted in pink, with shades of pink. Parang nasa house lang siya ni Barbie.
Kompleto na ang mga gamit sa loob magmula sa dining, living and bedroom set. Well-
arranged na din ang unit from the wall decorations, appliances to the floor.

This is heaven! Prente siyang umupo sa couch at ipinatong ang paa sa fiber glass
table na kasing baba ng couch niya. She opened her laptop and checked her emails.

From: Delta xxxxxx

She examined the file attachments at napakuyom ang kamao sa nakita. She immediately
logged in her skype and called Jules.

MATAMANG nakatingala sa madilim na kalangitan si Shanna. Nasa balkonahe siya ngayon

at nagpapahangin. She's breathing fresh air. Malayang tinatangay ng hangin ang
mahaba niyang buhok. She needs this to enlighten her mental state.

Pilit na inaalisa niya ang lahat. That night. Her sensei was murdered by those
freaking men in his pad. Usapan nilang magkikita sila nito dahil may mahalaga daw
itong sasabihin sa kanya ngunit huli na nang madatnan niya ito. She knew that the
info he will leak to her was link to her past and she was longing for those
information, pero hindi na nga ata masasagot nito ang mga katanungan niya. Hindi
man lang niya naisalba ang buhay nito.

Then she met this good looking guy named Anton Austen, na sobrang kulit at pilyo.
Only to find out na pinsan pala ito ng future husband ng bff niyang si Evy. Now
that complicates everything. For sure hindi maiiwasang magsanga na naman ang landas
nila. Tsk.

"A penny for your thoughts?" Walang bahid nang pagmamadali na nilingon ni Shanna
ang pinanggalingan ng naturang baritonong boses.

There, leaning at the railings of the nearest balcony at her right was the
beautiful half naked guy who owns her thoughts right now. Anton. Her heartbeats
erratically became irregular at the sight of this 6 pack abs man. Goodness! She can
stay awake the whole night basta lang makita niya ito.

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TMW 7: A penny for your thoughts?
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TMW 7: A penny for your thoughts?

KATATAPOS lang maligo ni Anton nang marinig niya ang malakas na tunog ng email
message tone niya sa laptop. Sadya niya talaga itong finull volume cause he was
expecting Carl to deliver the results within the night. It was 10 pm ayun sa desk
clock niya. He dress quickly wearing his usual PJ's. Agad niyang tinungo ang kama
kung saan nakapatong ang laptop niya at excited na binuksan ang email niya. He was
right. He got a message from Carl aside from those common business messages na
laging pumupuno sa inbox niya. He started reading.

Shanna Theresa Real. Even her name shouts beauty. He grin. Then continued browsing
the files.

Agent? Napakunot noong sambit niya. Now that explains how excellent she was in
using guns ang in protecting herself. It says there that the only relative she has
was her mother Donita Real. Her father died thirteen years ago due to undiscovered
and unresolved murder case. Her father was a billionaire leaving Shanna the sole
heiress of all the inheritance her father left other than her mother Donita which
is way too old to manage their businesses.

Marami pa siyang nalaman patungkol sa dalaga tulad ng mga simpleng bagay na

kinagigiliwan nitong gawin tulad ng dancing and singing at gumanap na din pala ito
ng ilang roles sa theather play kasama ang malalapit nitong kaibigan way back in
high school.

Nagreply si Anton kay Carl at nagpasalamat sa alisto nitong tulong. He sneered when
he saw his friend's reply.

From: CarlSmith.xxxxxx@xxxxxx.com

To: Anton.xxxx@xxxxx.com

Buddy you owe me big time! Someday you'll return the favor fairly. :D
NAISIPAN ni Anton na magtimpla ng kape at tumambay sa balkonahe ng silid niya. He
tasted his coffee and rested at the wall proximal to the glass sliding door of his
room.

Will I see her again? He recalled the first night of their encounter. She was a
huge tease to his sensual needs. She manages to entice him leaving him full aroused
when she fell asleep in his arms. The next day, nakailang suntok at sipa ito sa
kanya at aaminin niyang simpleng daiti lang ng kamay at katawan nito'y nadadarang
na siya. He pretended hurt with her kick and punches although he's capable of
defending and protecting his self. He's a black belter. He also know how to shoot.
Ewan niya ba, there's something in her stopping him from doing non modesty acts.
Kung ibang babae lang iyun hindi siya papaya na hindi maikama unang gabi pa lang ng
pagkikita nila. He's not a perfect gentleman all right. Women salivates over him.
He is sinfully naughty and flirt. Wala siyang pinalalagpas na babae. He's a
certified womanizer.

He roams his vision and stops taking another sip of his coffee when he saw a woman
standing at the nearest balcony in his left. Nakatingala ang naturang babae sa
langit. Nakaside view ito kaya hindi nito ramdam ang presensya niya. Maingat niyang
inilapag an gang mug sa lamesita at humakbang palapit sa babae. Malayang tinatangay
ng hangin ang mahaba nitong buhok. Maganda ito kahit natatabingan ng buhok at bangs
ang mukha nito. TEka mukhang pamilyar siya? Shanna???

"A penny for your thoughts?" Isinatinig ni Anton. Mabagal siyang nilingon nito.
Nakunrpirma nga niyang si Shanna ito nang ganap na niyang makita ang maamong mukha
nito. Suddenly, the clock remains motionless when their gazes locked. Her stare
awaken a lot of emotions from him. He was drown to her soulful gape.

HINDI malaman ni Shanna kung anong sasabihin ng mga sandaling iyon. She found
herself staring at him for the longest minutes of her life. Her heart is pounding
rapidly. The butterflies in her stomach were moving swiftly.

"I-ikaw?" Atlas, she found enough strength to speak out her mind but to her dismay
she stuttered. OMG. Did I just stammered?
"We finally meet again Shanna." Ngisi nito. He run his glare from her lower to
upper extremities reaching her face.

Bastos talaga! Okay fine. Sexy-ng bastos! Shit. Bakit kelangan pa niyang maging
sexy sa harapan ko. Bigla niya tuloy naalala ang 6 pack abs nito na nadaanan niya
ng paningin kanina.

"Are you stalking me?" She raised her one brow.

"No." He crossed his arms on his chest and lean lower at the balcony's railing..
Buti nalang magkahiwalay ang balcony nila ng binata kung hindi ay baka tuluyang
marinig na nito ang lakas ng pintig ng puso niya. "But I did see you were checking
me out."

"Me?" She exaggeratedly pointed herself and him. Conceited jerk! "Checking you out?
HA! I thought it's you who's checking me out." Balik turo niya sa sarili.

"Ow yes!" Ngisi nito at buong paghangang tiningnan siyang muli from her toe to her
face na ikinamula naman ng pisngi niya. She was wearing a long thin pink night
dress na plunging ang neckline na nagpakita ng cleavage niya.

"If you are not following me around then why are you here?" Tinakpan niya ng
kanyang braso ang dibdib upang di siya mabosohan nito.

"I co-own this condominium building."

Wow. Ang hambog!

Again, Shanna was speechless. So hindi ka naman pala niya sinusundan wag kang
assuming. Tsk. Compose yourself Kitty!

"Ehem. So I guess we're neighbors." Pukaw nito sa lumilipad na naman niyang utak.

"So?" Malamig niyang sagot. Back to being the cold Shanna.

"So it means I'll be having the chance to see God's most beautiful masterpiece
every now and then." Tiim nitong tingin sa kanya sabay kindat.

"Cut the flirty acts will you?"

"Hey, I'm not flirting, I'm just honest with the flattery."

"If that's honesty then definitely I'll be honest on telling you that I don't like
the idea of you bugging me around EVERY NOW AND THEN."

"Chill Shanna. I'm just trying to be friendly. You know I really like to know you
better." His face shifted to being serious this time and that put her on total
awkwardness. Ngayon lang niya nakitang sumeryoso ito. "Isa pa .. I wanted to
apologize for my illl behaviour towards you the last time." Yea right. He called
and treated her like a mother fucker bitch, ."Our first encounter was not pleasant.
I'm sorry."

She sighed. "I completely understand you. I should not been in there in the first
place. I'm sorry for crashing into your party." Mahabang katahimikan ang sumunod.

"Would it be too much if I ask why you pretented to be the stripper?" Napalingon si
Shanna sa binata.

"Yes."

"Okay." He seems not satisfied on her answer.

"It's too confidential to tell. I have my reasons and those reasons are just
enough to shoo you away. At hindi ko pedeng sabihin sayo. No way!. "Please stay
away from my business. .."

May sasabihin pa sana ito ngunit itinikom nalang ng binata ang bibig nito.

"It's getting late. I need to sleep. Good night." She adjourned their conversation.
Baka kasi kapag humaba pa ang usapan nila ay masabi niya pa ang mga rason niya.
Less talk, less mistakes. Nagmamadali siyang humakbang palayo at pumasok sa loob ng
silid niya.

What was this? She placed her hand on her chest feeling her heart beats. Am I
starting to have a crush on him?

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TMW 8: Delivery
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TMW 8: Delivery

SUNOD SUNOD na alert galing sa phone ni SHANNA ang gumulantang sa himbing ng tulog
niya. Kinuha niya ang unan at mas lalo pang ibinaon ang mukha dito. Hahayaan nalang
niyang magsawa ang kung sino mang nagdodoorbell sa labas. Connected kasi ang
doorbell ng unit niya sa phone niya. If someone presses her door bell outside,
automatic na magnonotify ang phone niya. Nakafull volume pa naman to. Nalimutan
niyang hinaan ang volume.

Gusto niya pang matulog. Gusto niyang mabawi ang ilang araw ng pagod, puyat at
stress niya dahil sa trabaho at sa gulong nasangkutan. Lunes ngayon at dahil naka
indefinite leave siya, Si jenny na lang muna ang bahala sa shoppe. As for their
underground security agency, nariyan naman si Jules to take care of everything.

A closed smile absconded her lips. This is life! She was about to continue her
sleep when speedily her phone buzzed in succession.

Kulit naman ng bisita! She searched her phone and accepted the alert. Hey phone
digital clock says 10:30 am. Bumungad sa kanya ang live video ng isang delibery boy
sa harap ng door niya. She tapped the hold to talk icon and answered the motion
alert.

"Hello." Pikit ang mata at paos ang boses na tugon niya.

"Hello Ma'am. Good morning po." Masiglang boses ng delivery boy ang narinig niya
through the speaker on the doorbot device.

"Anong maganda sa morning bukod sakin?!" Halos umabot na sa noo ang pag-arko ng
kilay niya. Istorbo!

"Ah Ma'am, delivery po."

Fine! She lazily got out of her bed with her one eye closed still. She strode
towards the living room and opens the door. She was holding her pink pillow on her
chest. Pupungas pa ang matang inangat niya ang paningin.

"Pasensya na po Ma'am kung naabala ko po ang tulog niyo. Idedeliver ko lang po sana
ang order niyo, Pakireceive at pasign nalang po dito Ma'am." Tukoy nito sa hawak na
delivery receipt.

"Ha? What order?" She eyed the food styro at the brown paper bag na may tatak na
Kusina Chef Restaurant.

"Ah ma'am, nagpadeliver po kasi kayo ng food, katatawag niyo lang po fifteen
minutes ago."

"Excuse me, pano ako oorder eh kagigising ko lang." Mataman niyang tiningnan ang
delivery boy habang nakakunot ang noo.

"Naku Ma'am, tama naman po yung address na itinawag samin. Kayo po si Ms. Shanna
Theresa Real, di po ba?"

"Ako nga. Pero wala nga akong inorder na pagkain sa restaurant niyo."

"Ha?" Mukhang pati yung delivery boy ay nalito na din. "Kung hindi po kayo eh sino
po?" Napapakamot pa sa ulo ito.

"AKO!" Napalingon pa sila pareho sa binatang kalalabas lang sa katabing unit ni

Shanna.

Wala na ang delivery boy ngunit nanatili pa ding magkahinang ang mga mata nina
Shanna at Anton. Naunang bumawi ng tingin si Shanna at humakbang palapit sa binate
na nakasandig sa pader malapit sa pintuan niya.

"Here's your food." Great. Naabala pa tuloy ang tulog niya dahil lang sa mali ang
pinagdeliversan ng order nito. At talagang ginamit pa ang pangalan niya ha?

"No. That's yours." He thrust his hands on the pocket of his khaki shorts. Ha? Siya
ang nagbayad pero sakin daw? Unlike last night, he was wearing a white sando shirt
now. At dahil sa nipis ng tela ng sando nito ay bakat pa din ang maskuladong
pangangatawan nito.

"Pasensya na hindi ko to matatanggap." Inabot ni Shanna ang paper bag sa binata.

"Masamang tumanggi sa grasya." Kontra ni Anton. He stared at her extended arms.

"No. You take this." At dahil hindi inabot ng binata ang paper bag, Si Shanna na
mismo ang nag-ipit nito sa palad ng binata. A high voltage of current traveled her
hand to her entire body nang sumanggi ang palad niya sa binata.

"Isa pa, I don't eat heavy breakfast." Hindi totoo yun. Walang diet diet sa kanya.
At kanina pa siya natatakam sa amoy ng pagkain.

"Then start practicing eating now." He's grinning but his one brow's arching.
Hinuli nito ang kamay niya at inabot muli ang paper bag. "Tanggapin mo na kung ayaw
mong ako pa mismo ang magsubo sayo!" Babala nito.
She faced him unbelievably. Bakit ba mapilit ito? Hindi lang ito makulit. Nuknukan
pa ng pakialamero. Grr.

Napaawang ang bibig ni Shanna ng hilahin siya nito papasok sa unit niya. Sa sobrang
bilis ng kilos nito ay namalayan nalang niya na naghahain na ito sa hanyang dining
table habang siya'y tulalang nakaupo sa kitchen chair.

"Ahhhh." Iniumang nito ang kutsarang may lamang pagkain sa kanya. Instead of
opening her mouth marahan niyang inagaw ang kutsara rito.

"Fine. I'm going to eat. You may now leave." Her face reddened ng dumukwang ito
palapit sa mukha niya.

"I won't leave until I see you finishing your meal." Nalalanghap niya ang mabango
nitong hininga. Sunod sunod ang naging paglunok ni Shanna.

Oh shit! Ayaw niyang magsalita. Gash! Kagigisng lang kaya niya. Di pa siya
nakapagmumog man lang. For sure may morning breath at glory pa siya sa mata.

Dagli siyang tumakbo patungo sa silid niya. She went at her bathroom and stared at
herself in the mirror. Buti nalang wala naman siyang muta. Agad siyang nagmumog at
nagayos ng sarili. Ang awkward lang kasi, she was wearing her favorite loose hello
kitty printed pink shirt na umabot hanggang gitna lang ng hita niya. Tanging panty
lang niya ang panloob niya. Good thing yakap niya kanina ang pillow niya. Tsk.
Pagkabihis ay nagbalik siya sa kitchen.

"Masamang pinaghihintay ang pagkain." Seryoso ang mukhang salubong nito sa kanya.
He was leaning at the kitchen sink while his arms crossed on his chest.

"Sorry." She said sarcastically. Okay. She was really not sorry at all. Kasalanan
naman nito kung napaghintay niya to. Umupo nalang siya at sinimulang kumain. Grabe.
Halos manlaway siya sa nakahain sa table niya. Ang dami namn nito! May egg omelet,
bacon, hotdogs with fried rice plus hot dishes soup,pork steak, veggie salads with
mixed fruits at juice.

"Hmm." Tumayo siya at naghain pa ng isang plato, kutsara, tinidor at baso. "You eat
with me." Malamig ang boses na anyaya niya. Hindi na siya nag- abalang tingnan ito.
Hindi naman niya maatim na kumain nang mag-isa. Saka di niya kayang ubusin to lahat
kahit gaano pa siya katakaw.

"Sure." Naramdaman nalang niya ang pag-upo nito sa tabi niya.

NAUPO na si Anton sa katabing upuan ni Shanna. Akala niya talaga hindi na siya
yayaing sabayan ito sa pagkain. Sinadya niya talagang damihan ang order. He wants
to eat breakfast with her kaso hindi niya alam kung o-oo ito kapag inimbitahan niya
ng breakfast date so inambush date ito nalang niya ito. Sulit naman. Hindi na
nakapalag ito.

Napangisi pa siya ng maalala kung gaano katagal ito sa kwarto nito. Oh girls! Ang
daming kaartehan.

You're pretty even without make up and you're the most beautiful lady I've seen in
the morning. Titig na titig pa siya rito habang walang kapoise poise itong kumain.

Dati naman mas gusto niyang kumain ng walang kasalo. Don't get him wrong. Hindi
siya introvert na tao. He's actually a very outgoing person.

Madalas siyang may date. Araw araw nga iba iba ang kadate niya. Iba iba ang kasama
niya. -on his bed. Yeah. Women come and go his way. And those women knows the real
score. Its plain physical needs. Purely sex. No heart attachment. He doesn't do
romance.

Or so he thought? Seeing this woman eating next to him, parang masaya sa

pakiramdam.

Darn man! Don't tell me you're infatuated to her? INFATUATED? What are you? Teen?
Alaska naman ng kabilang bahagi ng utak niya.

"I know I'm pretty but you don't have to dribble over me." Dude. She caught you
staring at her. Fuck. Say something casual.

"Baby, I admit you're one of a hell of a pretty face but sorry to disappoint you.
It's not my hobby to drool over pretty women because every day I got to see plenty
of them. Normal nalang sakin ang ganda mo." Ngisi lang niya at nagsimula na ding
kumain.

"Don't baby me." Fuck men. She's back with the poker face. Did you just offended
her?

"Well, babe is fine with me." He sneered. Gusto niyang makita ang reaksyion nito,
but she still wearing her poker mask face.

"Excuse me, the last time I checked, hindi tayo closed." Malamig at madiin na ang
pagkakasabi nito.

"Well, we are close now." Lumapit pa siya rito. Mga ilang pulgada nalang ang
distansya nila. Buti nalang tapos na itong kumain. Tapos na din naman siya. Nagulat
na lang siya nang bigla siyang palibagin nito. Hindi lang katawan niya ang sumayad
sa floor pati ang panga niya sa gulat.
SA SOBRANG asar sa binate ay hindi na naman napigilan ni Shanna ang sarili. Serves
you right! Nanggigigil na bulalas ng isip niya She eyed the man who was silently
cursing down the floor. Himas pa nito ang likod at balakang.

"I presume you're done eating. Thanks for the tasty brunch meal Mr. Austen. You may
go." She said the word as if nothing happens.

Kuyom ang kamaong naglakad ito patungo sa pinto ng unit niya. "The next time you do
that to me baby, you wouldn't like my punishment." Madilim ang mukhang lingon nito
sa kanya.

"Oh. There will be "NO" next time Mr. Austen as long as you keep your ass away
from me."

"Let's see about that baby." Iniwanan pa siya nito ng makalaglag pangang kindat at
namimilyong ngisi.

Ohghad! Bakit po napakasexy niya kapag ginagawa niya yun?

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TMW 9: Jealous?
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TMW 9: Jealous?

MARAHANG tiningnan ni Shanna ang lalaking papasok sa café shop kung saan naroroon
siya. Saktong anim na pulgada ang tangkad nito, matikas na pangangatawan, morenong
balat, devilish handsome face. Simple lang ito sa suot na kupasing pantalon at gray
t-shirt. Simple man ang pananamit nito, makalaglag panty naman ang tindig at
presensya nito. Natatabunan ang kulay asul nitong mata sa tinted shades na suot
nito. Halos lahat nang babaeng nasa loob ng café shop ay napapalingon at lantaran
ang pagtitig at paglalaway rito. She rolls her eyes. Jules know he's a head turner
but he's too numb to appreciate the opposite sex. He's been a working machine. He
was quite in love with his work.
Napag-isipan nilang magkita ngayon to discuss the findings of the investigations
they were anticipating for two weeks.

"You're late Kapre." Ismid niya rito habang nilalantakan ang strawberry cake na
paborito niya.

"Hoi tiyanak, ngayon lang ako nalate nuh! Hiya naman ako sayo na laging MAAGA kung
dumating sa usapan" He chuckled. He mean the opposite. Lagi kasi siyang late sa
usapan nila eh.

Inilapag nito ang katatanggal lang na shades sa lamesa at inagaw ang kutsarang may
cake na kakainin na niya sana.

Nakaangat ang itaas niyang labi at napabuga siya ng hangin sa asar. "Hoi manung
kapre, umorder ka ng sayo wag yung sakin ang kinakain mo." Ganito lang sila
maglambingan. Wala na siyang kapatid. Ito nalang ang itinuturing niyang kapatid.

"Ang damot mo." Tinawag nito ang café crew at ibinigay ang order nito habang panay
ang pagpapacute ng lady crew rito.

"Ah miss. I guess you heard my BOYFRIEND's order loud and clear so there's no need
to repeat what he just said." Umiral na naman ang katarayan niya eh panu ba naman
kasi gusto pa ipaulit ang order ni Jules eh halata namang gusto lang magpacute
nito.

Pagkatapos syiang sawayin ni Jules ay pasensyoso naman itong humingi ng paumanhin

sa napipilang lady crew.

"You don't have to be mean tiyanak." He patted her head. Nasa pinakatago silang
parte ng shop kaya mangilan ngilan lang makakakita sa kanila.

"I'm no mean Kapre. Tinulungan lang kitang dispatsahin ang isa sa mga fans mo. Just
being helpful." Ayaw kasi nitong pinagkakaguluhan ng kababaihan. Suplado at seryoso
itong tao. Sa kanya lang sweet at palangiti.

"Rodolfo is not dead. Pinalabas lang nila itong nagsuicide sa kulungan pero ang
totoo'y pinatakas ito." Pagkuwan ay seryosong litanya nito. Galing din talaga ng
timing nito eh. Walang intro, walang preno, buhos agad.
Isinubo niya muna ang round two bites of her cake at seryosong tumingin kay Jules.

"How's that possible? He was detained for more than ten years in a high security
government detention." Isa ito sa kinamumuhian niyang tao. Nang dahil rito nawala
sa kanya ang dalawang pinakamahalagang lalaki sa buhay niya.

"You know the answers to your question Shanna." She clenched her teeth in fury. Isa
sa may pinaka mataas na katungkulan sa black market industry sa Pilipinas si
Rodolfo ten years ago. Nakakulong ito sa America sa mahabang panahon. Mahigpit ang
security roon so bakit nakatakas ang hayop na yon?

"He was the mastermind in sensei murder case." She said that in a more of a
statement manner

"Yes. And he wants all in your family dead."

"Really? Why will he waste his time to us?"

"You and you're mother are the only descendant of your father."

"That doesn't make sense Jules."

"He wants the key."

"What key?" Kunot noong tanung niya. As far as she remembers wala siyang hawak na
susi. At sulat lang ang ibinigay ng kanyang sensei sa kanya. It was kept in a
safety box. Kabilinan ng kanyang guro ay buksan niya ang liham 40 days after nitong
mamatay. At first, she thought his verbal will is odd because wala naman itong
kaaway. Mabait ang sensei niya, katunayan, ito na ang tumayong ama niya buhat ng
maulila siya. Tinuruan siya nitong maging matapang at palaban. Hindi naman niya
naisip na pinaghahandaan na pala talaga nito ang kamatayan

Ipinagpatuloy ni Jules ang pagsasalita tungkol sa mga nakalap pa nitong inpormasyon

at mataman lang siyang nakikinig.

MEANWHILE, kanina pa naniningkit ang mata ni Anton sa inis habang palihim na

sinusulyapan ang dalaga na nakaupo sa tagong parte ng cafe shop na pag-aari ni
Georgina, ang asawa ng best friend niyang si Raymond.

Panay ang buntung hininga niya ng malalim sa tuwing makikita kung gaano kasaya si
Shanna habang kausap nito ang katabi. Halatang tuwang tuwa ang dalaga sa kausap at
madalas pa ang pagbungisngis at ngiti nito. May pahampas hampas pa itong nalalaman
sa lalaki. Sa sobrang dikit nang mga ito ay pede nang magkapalitan ang mga mukha ng
dalawa.

Tsk! Mas gwapo naman ako doon nuh. Ilang araw din siyang nawala dahil dumalo siya
sa isang business convention sa Australia. Plano nilang palawigin pa mas lalo ang
hotels nila and since busy lahat ang mga pinsan niya siya ang naatasang dumalo for
the expansion.
"Honey, I miss you so much. Hmmm" Nilingon niya ang katabi. Oo nga pala, kasama
niya si Vivian. One of his flings. Nagkataong magkasama sila sa iisang flight kung
kaya wala na siyang nagawa kundi samahan ito ng mangulit itong kumain muna sila sa
katabing café shop mula sa pad nito na pag-aari pala ni Georgina.

Mas lalo pang idinaiti nito ang dibdib sa kanya. She nibbles his earlobe and that
turns him on. She was really good in pleasuring men that's why he chooses her as
his constant bedmate. He tucked his hands on her chin and started kissing her na
agad naman nitong tinugon. Ngunit agad din niyang tinapos ang halik nang maalala si
Shanna.

"Honey, why did you stopped? Is there something wrong?" Clueless na tanong nito.

"Just tired Vivian. Ihahatid na kita." Nagtama ang paningin nila ng dalaga ng
tumayo siya at lumingon rito. Blangko ang ekspresyong tinanguhan niya ito at
inalalayan na si Vivian palabas ng café shop.

HALOS MANLAKI ang mata ni Shanna nang paglingon niya ay makita niyang may
kahalikang babae si Anton sa di kalayuang mesa buhat sa kanila.

The nerve of that dickhead perv! Of all places dito pa talaga naisipang
magpakaPDA?! She parted her lips in deep animosity.

Husto naman pagtayo at paglingon nito sa gawi nila ay nahuli siya nitong nakatingin
rito. Tumango lang ito at inalalayan na ang magandang babaeng katabi at kahalikan
nito kanina palabas ng shop.

"Tiyanak." Tawag ni Jules sa kanya ngunit nanatiling nakapako lang ang paningin
niya sa pintuang nilabasan nina Anton.

"If eyes can kill, then definitely that lady could have been a corpse a few minutes
ago."

"Ha?" Lingon niya rito. He just raised his shoulders in response.

"Wala. Slowpoke." Bulong nito.

Ano daw?

If eyes can kill, then definitely that lady could have been a corpse a few minutes
ago.

If eyes can kill,

then definitely that lady

could have been a corpse a few minutes ago.

"Hey Jules, what are you trying to say?" Nakapamaywang niyang tiningnan ito. "That
I'm j-jealous?"

"No." Ngunit unti unti nang sumusupil ang ngiti sa mga labi nito.

"Liar." Masama ang tingin na hinampas niya ito.

"That you like him." Natatawang asar nito.

"Excuse me, I don't like him!" Suddenly her cheeks flushed.

"Oh yes you do!" Ngisi nito.

"Oh no. I don't."

"But your cheeks says the opposite baby kitty." Mas lalo pa tuloy siyang
pinamulahan ng pisngi. Grr..

"Fine. I have a crush on him." Mas lalo siyang nainis ng humagalpak ito ng tawa.
Jules knows Anton. Kahit hindi siya magkwento, Jules has ways on knowing. "Hey,
just this little." She parted vertically her thumb and forefinger a bit just to
show Jules how she meant to by little.

"You know it's more than that."

"It's not."

"You're lying. Your nose blushed." Alam na talaga nito kung kelan siya
nagsisinungaling.

She sighed and drink the small volume of her strawberry shake.

"You really are cute Hello Kitty!" Sabay pingot nito sa ilong niya.

"Darn it! Stop that you freaking old man."

"Who say's 29 is old?"

"Me."

"Ghad. I miss you tiyanak." This time, pinisil naman nito ang pisngi niya kaya mas
lalong namula siya.

"I missed you too Kapre!" She ogled him fondly. He was an addition in their family.
Para na niya tong kuya. Madami na din itong napagdaanan. He's an orphan. She
secretly wish na sana makatagpo na ito nang babaeng mag-aalaga rito at mamahalin
ito para maging masaya naman ito.
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TMW 10: Just the way you are
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A/N: Check niyo po yung music vid ni Bruno Mars sa right side. Dagdag emot sa
eksena. hihi. --->Tinea

TMW 10: Just the way you are

KINABUKASAN maagang gumayak si Shanna upang bisitahin ang shope niya. She feels
going there. Nagulat pa siya ng paglabas niya sa pintuan ng unit niya ay nakita
niya si Anton na nakapamulsang nakasandig sa pader malapit sa door niya.

"Who was the guy you're with yesterday?" Pormal na tanung nito na parang simpleng
nakakipagtransaksyon lang sa mga kliyente nito.

Mabilis na dinaanan ni Shanna ng tingin ang kabuuan nito. He was wearing his casual
black slacks na tinernuhan ng long sleeve polo shirt na asul na itinupi hanggang
siko nito. Nakabukas din ang unang pangdalawahang butones ng damit nito that gave
her the liberty to take a look of his hairy broad chest.

Nahiya naman siya sa suot niyang pink baby tee shirt na tinernuhan ng kupasing blue
pedal shorts just above her knee at pink flip flops.

"Good morning too!" Bati niya sa halip na sagutin ang tanung nito. Ni hindi man
lang naggoodmorning? Ismid ng utak niya.

"Shanna answer me." Narinig niyang habol nito ng magsimula na siyang bumwelta
patalikod rito. Nilingon niya lang to saglit. "It's none of your business Mr.
Austen." Pormal niyang sagot. Nakailang hakbang na siya ng hinawakan nito ang braso
niya.

"It is." He said.

"Why?" Kunot noo niyang tanung rito.

"Just answer the question." Impatience were starting to flash on his face. She
removed his hands on her wrist but he tighten his grip to her. "He's my...
Boyfriend." He's my Friend. Sa halip yun ang lumabas sa bibig ni Shanna.

Binaklas niya ang kamay nito sa kanya at dumiretso sa kabubukas pa lamang na

elevator. She clicked the down arrow and the floor she's heading to. Nagulat pa
siya ng may humarang sa papasarang pinto ng elevator. Sumiksik siya sa dulo ng
elevator kahit na dalawa lang sila ni Anton na lulan nun. Sa lakas kasi ng
presensya nito parang nanghihina ang mga tuhod niya. Tahimik lang sila habang
umusad pababa ang elevator.
"So he is your boyfriend?" Basag nito sa namumuong katahimikan nila.

"And?" Nakataas ang kilay na sinulyapan niya ito.

"Hindi kayo bagay." He leans his back on the wall of the elevator at ngingising
tinngnan siya.

"At sinong nababagay sakin?" Aba! Panu kami hindi naging bagay ni Jules? Gwapo
siya. Maganda ako. Magandang maganda. Single siya at mas lalo naman ako! She
clenched her teeth in annoyance.

"Ako." Namilog ang mga matang napatingin siya rito. Nasa magkabilaang dulo sila ng
elevator kaya malaya niyang nakikita ang bawat ekspresyon ng mukha nito. His face
darken. She saw sadness and jealousy? Na agad namang napalitan ng namimilyong
kislap ng mga mata nito.

Oh no! Humakbang ito palapit sa kanya. Nagsumuksik naman siya lalo sa dulo ng
elevator. Buti nalang at bumukas ang pinto at pumasok ang isang mestisahing babae.
Maganda ito ngunit sa tabas ng pananamit nito mukha itong bayarang babae.

Masyadong mababa ang neckline ng suot nitong blouse kaya halos nakaluwa ang dibdib
nito. Konting yuko lang nito ay kakakitaan na ito sa maselan nitong bahagi ng
katawan. Ang iksi din ng palda nito. Kasing iksi lang ata ng panty nito na malapit
nang masilip. Nagpalda ka pa teh eh nuh?

"Anton, I never expected you're here na. Kelan ka pa dumating galing Australia."
Agad itong pumulupot sa leeg ng binata at walang pakundangang hinalikan si Anton sa
harap niya.

Grabe. Ang haliparot mo te! Bwisit! At tong lalaki namang to, sarap na sarap sa
kahalikan. Shanna slightly arched her upper lip at napabuga siya ng hangin sa inis.
Ibinaling nalang niya ang tingin sa elevator buttons na kaharap niya.

"Kahapon lang ako dumating Rachel." She saw in her peripheral vision that he simply
detached that bitch arms on his neck at dumistansya pa ito ng konti rito.

"By the way Rachel, I would like you to meet Shanna." Shanna was stunned when he
grabbed her wrist and embraced her from her behind facing the bitch on their side.
"My girlfriend."

Nanlalaki ang mata at halos hindi naman makapaniwala si Rachel. That same reaction
was written all over Shanna's face too.

"G-g-irlfriend? I thought you don't do boyfriend-girlfriend relationship."

Lantarang tiningnan nito si Shanna at puno ng disgusto at pamimintas ang
nakalarawan sa mukha nitong mukha nang clown dahil sa kapal ng make up nito. "Isa
pa she looks like a maid. Eww." Ipinilantik pa nito ang mga darili sa ere.

Gusto mo atang makatikim ng tadyak sa mukha maladjutay kang bakla ka? Hindi lang
kasi ito mukhang clown mukha pang bakla. Sasagut na sana siya rito ngunit naunahan
siya ni Anton.

"She's too pretty for a maid." Anton chuckles. "Isa pa. My eyes see perfection when
I look at her. She's simple and yet she doesn't failed to enchant me with every
beautiful angles of her face." He lowered and kissed her hair. Nang ganap ng
bumukas ang elevator sa basement hinila siya nito. Naiwang nakanganga at namumula
sa asar si Rachel sa loob.

"What was that?" Hindi pinahalata ni Shanna ang pamumula ng pisngi niya. Kinikilig
ako! Sigaw ng malanding parte ng utak niya.

"It's part of the show baby so stop dreaming." Ngisi nito sa kanya.

Ay badtrip! Panira naman ng moment. Biglang naglaho ang kilig na naramdaman ng

dalaga.

"Why do you have to use me when you can just verbally shoo her away?"

"Oh. I can't do that baby. It will break my heart to see her sob." Pang-aasar nito
sa kanya.

"Cry? HA! Nuknukan ka talaga ng kakapalan sa mukha eh nuh?" Malamig at may diin
niyang sabi rito.

A total badass jerk! Akala ko may kasweetan to sa katawan wala pala. At ubod pa ng
yabang. As if naman lahat ng babae may gusto sa kanya!

"Hi Anton!" Kasasabi pa lang niya nun sa sarili nang may dalawang babae ang
sumulpot at sabay na lumapit rito at lumingkis sa magkabilang braso ng binata.
Nabitawan tuloy nito ang kamay niya.

"Busy ka ba today? Papasama sana kami sa house ng friend namin. We don't know the
way eh.' Malanding tanung nung isa.

"Oo nga naman Anton. The girls will be happy to see you." The other girl stroke her
index finger on Anton's arm at malagkit ang tingin ibinigay nito sa binata.

"I'm sorry Tiffany and Bettina." Marahan tinanggal nito ang mga brasong nakapulupot
rito.

"It's Hillary and Christina Anton, you forgot our names OMG!" Sabay pang nagpout
ang dalawang higad.

"Ahm girls. Pasensya na maybe next time. Ihahatid ko pa kasi ang girlfriend ko sa
work niya." Hinapit ni Anton si Shanna palapit rito.
"Tara na baby," Tuluyan na siyang hinila nito sa kulay gray na Caddilac SRX na
sasakyan nito. Pinagbukas siya ng pintuan nito. Naupo siya sa passenger's seat.

"Teka. Hindi pede. I have my own car." Protesta niya. Naku. Number coding nga pala
ngayon dahil rush hour! Piping usal niya. Napakagat-labi nalang siya. Sana hindi
siya mag-insist na gamitin ko ang kotse ko ngayun.

"You can't use your car, number coding ngayon." Nakataas ang kilay na tiningnan
siya nito. Natahimik nalang siya kapagdaka. Nabigla pa siya ng ito mismo ang
nagkabit ng seatbelt sa kanya. Naghinang ang kanilang mga mata. He's a few inches
away from her. Her heart raises higher and she's experiencing a sudden tachycardia
na tila anumang minuto ay maheheart attack na siya sa sobrang lapit ng mukha nito
sa kanya.

"I won't take no for an answer." Napapikit nalang si Shanna ng maramdaman ang
hininga nito sa tenga niya. "We better keep on going. It's quarter to seven."
Tiningnan nito ang relong pambisig at lumihis papunta sa driver's seat.

DAHIL rush hours, kahit na maaga silang bumiyahe ay naabutan pa din sila ng makapal
na traffic. Anton reached and opens the car stereo.

"I hope you don't mind." He eyed Shanna who was sitting next to him. She just gave
him a wide smile. Saglit na natulala si Anton. For the very first time. Ngumiti ito
sa kanya. It was strange that all the irritations he had felt towards her and the
man besides her yesterday were gone.

"Oh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shining
her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her trying
she's so beautiful
And I tell her every day." Umpisa ni Bruno Mars.

Napangiti nalang siya sa tugtog na bumungad sa kanila. It was the prefect song at
the moment. Habang tinitingnan niya ang dalaga, he can't helped but to sing the
song in his head.

"Yeah, I know, I know when I compliment her, she won't believe me

and it's so, it's so sad to think that she doesn't see what I see
but every time she asks me do I look okay?
I say."

Hindi mo nga ba nakikita ang effort ko na mapalapit sayo o manhid ka lang? Malamlam
ang tingin minasdan niya si Shanna na ikinamula naman nito.

"When I see your face

there's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
just the way you are"

"And when you smile

The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are."

Yeah. You're amazing and I think I'm starting to like you. His mind confessed.
"Her lips, her lips, I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
her laugh her laugh, she hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
and I tell her everyday

"You're beautiful Shanna." Titig na titig siya rito. Fuck. She has the nicest pair
of lips I've even seen.

"Oh, you know, you know, you know I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for, then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
You know I'll say."

"When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are

"AND I'M DYING TO KISS THOSE LIPS." Hindi malaman ni Shanna ang uunahing gawin,
kung kikiligin ba siya? Magtitili? O ipipikit nalang ang mata at hihintayin nalang
na magdikit ang mga labi nila nang unti unti na itong lumapit sa kanya. He lowered
his face to her at matagal na tinitigan ang mga labi niya.

And when you smile

The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are" Patuloy pa din ang sterio sa pagkanta.

She followed the latter. She closed her eyes finally. The first touch of his lips
sent a high voltage of electricity to her lips down to all senses of her body.
Masuyo ang ginawa nitong paghalik sa kanya. Full of gentleness. She wrapped her
arms to his neck at ipinulupot naman nito ang braso sa baywang niya. She opens her
lips to give more access to him. His tongue made its entrance to her. This was not
her first kiss but it feels like it's her first. Their tongues exchanges sweet
kisses.

Busina ng mga sasakyan ang gumulantang sa kanila na nagpapahiwatig na maluwang na

ang daloy ng trapiko. Dagli siyang kumawala rito. Napayuko siya at namumulang
hinawakan ang pisngi.

Shit! What have I done! She cleared her thoughts at inangat ang mukha. That was
when she caught him staring at her. She bite her lower lip.

"Darn! You look delectable when you're blushing. Baby it turns me on." Napahampas
siya sa dibdib nito na agad naman nitong hinuli ang kamay niya.

"Could you please resume on driving kanina pa tayo binubusinahan rito!" Mataray na
sikmat niya. Buti nalang tinted itong sasakyan!

"I will. Just promise me you'll date me after work." Pilyong hinalikan nito ang
likod ng palad niya at sumilip sa kanya.

"What?!" Nanlalaki ang matang bulalas niya. Agad niyang binawi ang kamay rito.

"Hindi ko paaandarin ang sasakyan hanggat hindi ka umuuo."

Naku. At blinakmail naman ako ngayun? Umu-o ka na kasi Shanna. It's just a date.
Susog ng kabilang parte ng utak niya.

"Fine!" She rolls her eyes on him.

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TMW 11: The Fight
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TMW 11: The Fight

SAKTONG PAGBABA ni Shanna sa sasakyan ni Anton ay parating naman si Jules gamit ang
YAMAHA big bike nito.

"Good morning tiyanak." Bati nito sa kanya. Lumapit ito at ginulo ang buhok sa ulo
niya.

"Morning Kapre." She pinched his cheeks in vengeance.

"Ehem." Sabay silang napalingon ni Jules kay Anton na nakasandig na pala sa hood ng
sasakyan nito.

"Ahmm." Nag-alangan si Shanna na ipakilala ang dalawang lalaki sa isa't isa.

"Jules, I would like you to meet Anton. Anton, this is Jules." Napangiwi siya.
Sasabihin ko bang boyfriend ko siya? Darn. Di ko man lang nabrief si Jules.

"So you're the boyfriend?" Blangko ang mukhang tiningnan ni Anton si Jules. "Nice
to finally meet you."

Nakakunot ang noong nakipagkamay si Jules sa binata. "Boyfriend what? To whom?"

Balik tanong nito kay Anton.

"Ah. So you're denying your girlfriend?" Tiningnan ni Anton ang dalaga na napakagat
labi nalang na yumuko. Ang buong akala ni Anton ay nasasaktan ang dalaga. "He's
denying you."

Nakakuyom ang kamaong ibinalik ng binata ang tingin sa clueless pa ring si Jules.
Nagulat nalang si Shanna ng dumapo ang kamao ni Anton sa mukha ni Jules.

"Hey man, have some balls. If you aren't proud of your girlfriend better break the
shit out of her. I'm more than willing to catch her!"
"What the fuck are you talking about man?"Bumagsak sa semento si Jules. Ngunit agad
ding nakarecover at gumanti ng suntok kay Anton. Nagpalitan ng Ilang suntok ang
dalawang binata.

"Hey, you guys stop it." Sigaw ni Shanna.

Nagsilabasan naman sina Jenny at Shanna buhat sa loob ng shop.

"Anong nangyari?" Humahangos na tanung ni Jenny kay Shanna. Akmang susugod na naman
si Anton kay Jules ng iharang ni Shanna ang sarili sa binata. Iniyakap niya ang
sarili sa baywang nito.

"Stop It Anton. It will do no good for the both of you!" Namangha si Shanna sa
pinakitang liksi at galing ni Anton sa pakikipagbunuan kay Jules kanina. Jules was
a martial arts expert pero sa tingin niya patas lang sa galing at lakas ang dalawa
kanina.

"She's not my girlfriend man so stop fussing. We're not in arelationship. She's
like a sister to me." Nang makuha na ni Jules ang ibig sabihin ni Anton ay umalpas
sa duguan nitong labi ang ngisi. Nilingon ni Shanna si Jules na hawak nina Devonne
at Jenny. Parehong may dugo sa labi ang dalawa.

"Girls, please bring Jules inside."

Nang makapasok na sa loob ang tatlo ay hinarap ni Shanna ang litong mukha ni Anton.

"A-anton. Listen. I'm s-sorry." Nakayukong hinging paumanhin ni Shanna.

"You lied to me." He bluntly eyed her.

"I didn't know you'll take it seriously. I just said that to pissed you off."

"FUCK!" Dali dali itong tumalikod at sumakay sa sasakyan nito. Agad nitong
pinasibad ang sasakyan palayo. Tulalang naiwan sa kalsada si Shanna. He is mad!
Darn! Kasalanan mo to Shanna. Ang ganda na ng pakikitungo niyo sa isa't isa kanina
eh.

"WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT BFF? You're seeing ANTON, one of the famous Austen twin"
Tili agad ni Devonne sa kanya pagkapasok niya palang sa shop. Mukhang nahawa na din
ito sa kaingayan ng bunganga niya. Shocked was written all over her face.

"Geez! You got yourself a jealous boyfriend Kitty!" Jenny teased. Ito ang
kasalukuyang naglilinis ng sugat ni Jules habang hawak naman ng binata ang icepack
na idinidiin nito sa black eyed nito.
"You still owe me an explanation tiyanak! After all, it's your fault I've gotten
these bruises and wounds." Seryosong saad nito.

Napilitan si Shanna na ikwento sa mga ito ang nangyari kaninang umaga except the
kissing scene in his car. Ikwenento din niya ang nangyari kanina after magsuntukan
ng dalawang lalaki.

"So just to clarify things Jenny, He's not my boyfriend." She rolls her eyes in
exasperation.

"He'll soon be." Sabat naman ni Devonne.

"Tiyanak, that guy likes you." Natatawang kunfirmasyon ni Jules.

"For a playboy like him, I don't think so." Nakapamaywang niyang kontra habang
marahang isinandal ang likod sa couch na inuupuan niya.

"BFF, He's mad at you. And his sickly jeolous of Jules and you just let him go?"
Nanlalaki ang matang sabat ni Devonne. Tila hindi ito makapaniwala sa nangyayari.

"Sundan mo siya and explain. That's the least thing you can do." Jenny persuaded
her. Hinila pa siya nito at ibinigay ang susi ng sasakyan nito sa kanya. "Use my
car."

"But I need to work."

"You forgot you're in an indefinite leave." Devonne smirked."Siya nga pala, he's in
his office. The Austen Architectural company."

"How'd you know?" Kunot noong tanong ni Shanna. "Barbs told me." Devonne raised her
phone grinning and gave her the address.

"Good luck Tiyanak." Pahabol ni Jules.

Wala nang nagawa si Shanna kundi sumakay sa red Mustang ni Jenny.

PUMASOK siya sa magarang lobby ng matayog na building ng mga Austen. She approached
the receptionist and looked for Anton.

"Hold on for a second Ma'am." Magalang nitong bilin sa kanya nang ibinigay niya ang
pangalan rito The receptionist checked her laptop and called the intercom. After a
while, she smiled at Shanna. "Mr. Anton is in his office. Do you have an
appointment with him Ma'am?"

"I don't have. But I need to talk to him."

"I'm sorry Ma'am, we cannot accommodate you. You need to set an appointment with
his secretary first. The CEO doesn't entertain unexpected visitors."

"It's okay Miss." Mahinahon niyang saad. I don't give a damn! I'll find a way to
get into him! She cursed in her mind.

"Hi Sofia." Anang boses sa likod niya.

"Hi Sir Damon." Matamis ang ngiti ng receptionist na nakatingin sa likod niya.

Damon? Anton's twin!

"Hi Gorgeous." Bati ni Damon kay Shanna na katabi na pala ng dalaga. Pasimple lang
niyang tiningnan ito sa side niya.

The man who stands beside her is the mirror of Anton but in a sinfully different
gorgeous way. Mahaba ang buhok nito. Humahalik sa balikat nito ang dulo ng tuwid na
buhok nito. Mas tanned din ito kay Anton. Ang mga mata nito bagaman kakulay ng mata
ni Anton ay mas namimilyo ang tingin. He was wearing a pants and a sando inside a
black jacket. Nabigla pa siya ng kumindat ito sa kanya.

"I'm Damon and you are?" Ngumiti ito dahilan upang masilaw siya sa sobrang puti at
pantay pantay na ngipin nito. Parang kalalabas lang nito sa tv commercial ng
toothpaste.

Magsasalita na sana si Shanna nang unahan siya ulit ng binata.

"Oh yeah. Now I remember." Naniningkit ang matang tiningnan siya nito pagkuway
ngumiti ulit. "You're one of the well-known you tube celebrities. Wow. My pleasure
to meet you Kitty."

"Ahmmm. Sir. Kanina pa daw po kayo inaantay sa board meeting."

"Okay. Thanks Sofia."

Iniabot nito ang caling card nito sa kanya. "Call me if you needed anything."
Kumindat pa ito ulit sa kanya pagkatapos ay umalis na patungo sa elevator.
Humabol siya sa elevator rito. He will lead me to his twin!

Wala ng nagawa ang receptionist ng sumenyas si Damon rito saying that it's okay.

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TMW 12: I'm sorry
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TMW 12: I'm sorry

"WHERE ARE YOU GOING?" Basag ni Damon sa katahimikang namayani sa pagitan nila sa
loob ng elevator.

"To where you're heading to." Simpleng sagot naman ni Shanna. Ramdam nang dalaga na
kanina pa siya nito tinititigan. "It's rude to stare." Hindi na siya nag-abalang
lingunin ito.

"I'm sorry. I just can't help it, especially when the view is breathtakingly
beautiful." She maintained her silence and composure but deep within, she wants to
repeatedly roll her eyes.

Why do I keep on meeting playboy jerks nowadays? Kung bolero si Anton mas lalo
naman tong kambal niya. Tss.

Nasa 15th floor pa lang sila mga twenty floors pa to the top floor so she needs to
keep her mouth shut as to avoid having flirty conversations with the guy who were a
few steps away from her.

"You know what? I'm impressed." Impress to what? Piping tanong niya.

"You've got the bravery to ignore me where-in a lot of women will die just to be
near me." He tittered.

"Well sorry to upset you. I'd rather stay in a rehab than stay near with a self-
absorbed man like you." Bahagya niyang nilingon ito. Mukha itong natalo sa lotto sa
panunupla niya rito. Nakakunot ang noo at tila nahulog sa malalim na kaisipan.
"Aren't you here because you are following me? Well praise yourself woman, your
scheme is working. I'm beginning to like you." Nakalolokong ngiti ang ipinakita
nito sa kanya.

Gad. Help me or I might poke this delusional conceited man!

"My apology for giving you another disappointment but I'm not after you. I'm
looking for Anton." Shanna went out immediately when the door opens. Naglakad siya
sa bungad at lumapit sa counter desk.

"Hi. I'm Shanna. Kindly tell your boss I'm here and wants to talk to him."

"I can't Ma'am. You see. Mr. Austen locked up himself inside his office and he is
in his most terrible state as of the moment. He cancelled all his appointments
within the day." Nahihintakutang sabat ng receptionist.

"Call him and I'll talk to him over the phone." She seriously demanded. Inabot sa
kanya ng receptionist ang speaker ng telepono after nitong pumindot sa intercom.

After a few rings. "Darn Hazel. I told you not to bother me for a few hours!" Now
he's terribly mad.

"Hey, it's Shanna."

ANTON can't understand a thing about what was happening to him. Suddenly he cannot
recognize himself anymore. Hindi siya bayolenteng tao. Pero nagawa niyang
makipagsuntukan sa Jules na iyon kanina na kaibigan lang pala ni Shanna.

Fine. He got jealous. Terribly envious of the man. And he lost his sanity when he
saw how Jules denied Shanna in front of him. He can't imagine how painful it was to
Shanna. Kaya nagalit siya. But what really made him mad was to know that Shanna was
just joking with all the lies she came up with him earlier.

He walked out and went to his office not minding the glare of astonishments from
his people. Why? He looks so messy with the blood stained in his lips and the
bruises in his cheeks and eye. Nalinisan na niya ang dugo sa putok niyang mga labi
kanina. He decided to cancel all his meetings within the day. Nabulyawan pa tuloy
niya ang secretary niya which is definitely not him. And now, Shanna's demanding to
see him as if nothing happened. Fuck! What is with her that I can't seem to control
myself from liking her?

He unlocked his doubled door with his handed remote control and abruptly Shanna
made her way inside his office. Matagal silang nagtitigan. He found himself
mesmerized again with her beautiful face. Sa pagkakataong iyon nakita niya ang
paglitaw ng iba't ibang emosyon sa magandang mukha ng dalaga. Unlike before, he was
used of her cold and blank stare o di naman kaya ang pagarko ng kilay nito sa
tuwing magtataray ito.

"What do you want?" Anton frankly asked. Umupo muna ang dalaga sa silyang kaharap
ng table niya at matapang na sinalubong ang seryoso niyang tingin.

"Anton, I'm sorry. It was not my intention really to get you mad." Mababa ang
tonong simula nito. She looked so sorry and he felt his madness went out.

"Ang kulit mo kasi. Hindi ako sanay na kinukulit. I'm more of a reserved person. I
don't make friends. I'm aloof. I'm in a complicated situation right now. And I
don't mean danger to anyone else. But there you are. Lapit nang lapit. Kulit ng
kulit. So I fabricated that lie to shoo you away."

Unti unti ng sumisilay ang ngiti sa bibig ni Anton. Nakayuko na ang dalaga kung
kaya hindi nito nakita ang ngiti na sumilay sa bibig niya.

Bumuntung hininga ang binata. "Okay you're forgiven." Relief was shown in Shanna's
face when she raised her vision to him. "But you have to pay me with all these
damages in my face." Turo niya sa mukha.

"Oh. Does it hurts?" Nag-aalalang inabot ng kamay nito ang pisngi niya. "Yeah. But
an early lunch date will take this pain away." Ngiti nito. Ginagap ni Anton ang
kamay ni Shanna at hinila patayo palabas ng office niya.

Gulat pa sila pareho nang mabungaran nila ang mga pinsan ni Anton na prenteng
nakaupo sa couch sa office lobby. The seating arrangement was David, Euh-Jin,
Barbie and Damon. They were all smiling except with his twin brother who were
frowning pacing to them.

Damon stare coldly at their entwined hands. "What's the meaning of that?" Damon
asked.

Hinila ng dalaga ang kamay nito buhat sa kanya ngunit hinigpitan lang niya ang
hawak rito.

"What are you guy's doing here?" Tiningnan ni Anton ang mga ito.

"Where anticipating some fighting scene here." David chuckled.

"It is so disappointing that we expected too much." Euh-Jin shrugs.

Tumayo si Barbie at walang kyemeng niyakap si Shanna na hawak niya sa kamay.

"Hi Kitty. Nice to finally meet you. I'm Barbara Barbs/Barbie for short. Gad. You
are so pretty. That video didn't do justice to your face."

"So do you." Shanna gave an equally wide smiled to his lady cousin.

"Did that woman beside you did that to you?" Damon seriously asked scanning Anton's
face.

"No. Someone did." Anton answered. "Hey twin bro, you have a board meeting right?"
Anton asked again.

"I cancelled it. I thought I was going to have a pleasant lunch date with the woman
you were holding." Ngisi nito.

"Fuck Off bro. She's mine." Mas lalo pang humigpit ang hawak niya sa dalaga.
Pagkuway hinila niya ito patungo sa private elevator at lumulan sila.

THEY LANDED at a fine cozy Chinese restaurant. Umorder lang si Anton habang si
Shanna naman ay nagtatakang inilibot ang paningin sa loob ng restaurant.

Bakit wala atang tao? Her mind inquired.

Anton answered her question as if he had read her thoughts. "I made an early
reservation for the whole space."
Napatitig nalang si Shanna sa binata. Napakunot ang noo niya. Eh dalawa lang naman
kami bakit kelangan yung whole space pa ang pinareserve niya?

"I hate it when you're busy talking with your mind." Nakaarko ang kilay ng binata.
Natawa naman ang dalaga. Eh pano ba naman kasi ang cute nitong tingnan tuwing
nagtataray sa kanya. Idagdag mo pa ang mukha nitong may mga pasa sa mata at pisngi
na mukha nang si panda bear.

Magsasalita na sana si Shanna ng dumating na ang waiter dala ang order ng binata.
Nabuhay bigla ang dugo ni Shanna nang makita ang mga hinain sa kanilang lamesa.
Halos manlaway siya sa dami ng pagkain. Sauteed Beef with Broccoli Flower,
Sapreribs with tausi sauce, Lechon Macau, Roasted Pork Asado, Fried Squid with salt
& pepper Grilled Chicken, may two dishes of seafood soup din: Sweet corn with crab
meat soup, Caesar salad, palin rice.

Tahimik lang silang kumain at paminsan minsan nagkakapalitan ng kwento. They talked
about a lot of things. Anything under the sun.

Dessert were also served after they have finished their meal.

"Geez. I'm full." Shanna declared. Grabe ang dami kong nakain!

"Pansin ko nga, ang daming nalinis na pinggan oh." Ngisi nito.

"Ang sama mo. Eh sayang naman kung hindi uubusin. Ang dami mo kayang inorder."Irap
niya. Naasiwa pa siya nang mahuling nakatitig ito sa kanya.

Isinenyas nito ang kamay nito sa labi niya.

"Ha?" Hindi naman naget's ni Shanna ang ibig nitong sabihin.

"You've got sauce in your lips baby." Napaawang nalang ang dalaga ng biglang
punasan ng hinlalaki nito ang gilid ng labi niya. "There you go." Nakangiting saad
nito sa kanya.

Napatulala nalang ang dalaga. Shanna's heart flutters by his act. His thumb sent
electricity to her body na parang kinikiliti siya. The butterflies in her stomach
were also unsteady.

"Sir, here's your bill." Boses ng waiter ang nagpabalik sa katinuan niya.
Napabuntung hininga nalang siya.

Hanggat sa makaalis sila at hinatid siya ng binata sa condo niya ay hindi na

bumalik sa regular na pintig ang puso at pulso niya.

This ain't good Shanna! You're in a deep shit now! Oh no!

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TMW 13: Thinking of Him
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TMW 13: Thinking of Him.

KANINA PA PAGULONG GULONG sa kanyang kama si Shanna. It was one am according to her
desk clock but she cannot fall asleep. Nakailang try na siya ng posisyon just to
sleep. Andyang mag side lying siya from left to right. Tumihaya, magfetus position,
mag-exercise, bilangin ang lahat ng tupa na naghahabulan sa utak niya. But still,
its epic failed.

She can't seem to eliminate her heart raises when she tries to erase Anton from her
thoughts. Yes. She was thinking of him. Memories from their first encounter up to
now keeps on playing on her mind. Mababaliw na nga ata siya eh.

Possible bang mahulog ang loob niya rito nang ganoon kabilis? They barely knew each
other. Isang linggo mahigit pa lang niya itong kilala, but why does she feel that
he have known her for years? Bakit parang ang bilis nitong napasok ang barrier na
Ilang taon din niyang pinagsikapang itayo palayo sa mga taong gusting makipaglapit
sa kanya?

Hindi siya tanga para hindi maramdamang ang mga ikinikilos nito sa kanya. He wants
her. He wants to bed her to be exact. At ayaw niyang mapasama sa mga laruan nito.
Kaya as much as may pagkakataon at kaya niya pa lalayuan niya to. Attracted pa
lang naman siya rito eh.

Ilang araw na ba siyang nagkukulong sa unit niya? Two? Three? Nagpapadeliver na

lang siya ng food when she feels eating. Ayaw niya kasing makita ito dahil alam
niyang kung nasan siya sumusunod din ito. Panay pa nga ang pag-papadala nito ng
bouquet of flowers sa kanya na hindi naman niya magawang itapon. Sayang eh.

Nabulabog ang akma niyang pagbuntung hininga nang tumunog ang ringtone ng Iphone 6
niya sa bedside table niya. Kinuha niya ito at kunot noong sinagot ang unknown
number na rumehistro sa telepono.

"Hello?" Panimula niya. Ngunit walang sumagot.

"Hello?" Ulit niyang bigkas but still there wasn't any reply. Urgh. Maybe one of
those prank callers? She was about to hang up when she head a husky sexy voice from
the other line.

"Shanna .. " Kinastigo niya ang sariling sumagot rito. Is he drunk?

"How'd you know my number?" Malamig ang boses niyang tanung rito.

"I have my ways." Namamaos ang boses nito. Her heart's start to fluctuate in a more
irregular rhythms and the butterflies in her stomach started dancing. Oh Gad. Not
again.

"So you got me investigated huh?!" She said it in a more sarcastic way.

"Yes." Walang lakas ng loob si Shanna na magsalita kung kaya patlang ang
pansamantalang humalinhin sa kanilang dalawa.

"I want to see you." He said.

"Are you out of your mind? It's past one in the morning. You go get some sleep."

"I'm at your doorway." Okay. She was speechless. Hindi niya alam ang gagawin kung
papapasukin ito o hindi.

"Please .. " Desperation was obvious in his groggy voice.

She hung up at maingat na tinungo ang door niya upang pagbuksan ito.

KAGAGALING lang ni Anton sa bar na pag-aari ng kambal niya. Pinagbigyan lang niya
ang mga ito na uminom. He drove his car way home to his pad. Papasok na sana niya
sa unit niya nang madaanan niya ang unit ni Shanna. He groaned heavily. Two days
siya nitong iniiwasan. He knows she's building walls between them.

He never fails to give her flowers and he made sure she got monitored by his people
at the condominium building. And he misses her. So damn much that he need to see
her face before he goes to sleep now.

He called her and told her he wants to see her but she just hung up. The phone was
still glued in his ear when the door he was leaning at opens. He got off guarded.
Good thing Shanna's reflexes were ready to assist him.

And because he was tipsy nagpaakay nalang siya sa dalaga. Damn! She smells heaven!

Isinampay nito ang braso niya sa balikat nito habang inaakay siya sa loob ng kwarto
nito. He grinned. Her room was painted white but all her things from the floor to
the window curtains were all colored pink. Isinalampak siya nito sa kama nito at
tanging bedside lampshade lang ang tumatanglaw sa kanilang dalawa. She was
beautiful in her messy hair, hello kitty printed night gown and pink night slipper.
"Are you real?" He asked her but more of himself. Anton saw her sighed and started
undressing him. Nakita niya din itong namula ng simulang tanggalin ang polo shirt
niya. Nagkunwari niyang tulog. Palihim lang niyang tiningnan ito habang hinuhubaran
siya. Mas lalo siyang napangisi nang mas lalong pumula ang mukha ni Shanna nang
tanggalin nito ang belt ng pantalon niya at sinimulang ibaba ang pantalon niya
leaving him his boxer short on his lower body.

Nakita din kaya nito ang pagkabuhay ng junior niya? Pagkatapos siya nitong bihisan
nang maluwang na pink shirt nito na naging fitted nang isinuot sa kanya ay hinila
niya ito nang akmang tatayo na ito. Mabilis niya itong niyakap mula sa likod nito.
He buried himself on her shoulder that made her stiffened. After a few irregular
breathing, Anton finally fell asleep.

A/N:

Okay. Short UD lang. yung part two tomorrow nalang po. salamat. :) --> Tinea

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TMW 14: Sweetest punishment
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TMW 14: Sweetest punishment

SHANNA cussed herself repeatedly. Sabi iiwasan? Pero heto ka ngayon Kitty dinala mo
pa talaga sa kwarto mo?

She needed so much will to get him dressed without Anton noticing her eye-raping
him. Sobrang effort talaga ang ginagawa niya sa tuwing masasanggi nang kamay niya
ang mainit na balat nito.

Mas lalo pa ngang nag-init ang pakiramdam niya ng tanggalin niya ang lower clothe
nito. Hindi naman niya masikmurang hindi ito komportable sa pagtulog. But what made
her even more flushed was the sight of HIS proudly saluting her. It was huge kind
of thing. Pumikit nalang siya para maiwaksi sa mahalay niyang isip ang nakita.

Duh! Sana kasi hinatid mo nalang siya sa unit niya. Katabi lang naman non yung unit
mo! The bitch side of her mind told her.

Eh kasi .. Ano kasi .. Wala nga ata siyang maisip na rason kung bakit niya ginawa
yun.

Just be real Shanna. You also wanted to see him. You misses him! Again the bitch
side of her interrupted her weak rationalization.
Dun nalang ako matutulog sa couch sa sala. Ang bigat niya kaya kung itatransfer ko
pa siya sa couch. Tss. Dapat pala dun ko siya agad nilagay! Inis na sambit niya sa
sarili.

Nang akmang tatayo na siya ay nagulat na lang siya nang hilahin siya nito.

Darn! Pagpapanic niya. Agad niyang naramdaman ang braso nito na pumalibot sa
baywang niya. At mas lalo siyang hindi nakagalaw nang ibinaon ni Anton ang mukha
nito sa leeg niya. Nanlalaki ang mga mata at napaawang nalang siya sa kanyang mga
labi sa kabiglaan.

Emeged! Help! Halos hindi na niya marinig ang ang piping tili niya dahil sa lakas
ng kabog ng puso niya. Mukhang bubulusok na palabas ng puso niya ang dugo niya sa
sobrang lakas ng pagragasa nito. Mas lalo tuloy nabuhay ang bawat himaymay ng
katawan niya.

Mga ilang minuto pa ang lumipas nang ganap nang makatulog ang binata na nakayakap
sa kanya. Dahan dahan siyang humarap rito. Papalisin na sana niya ang mga kamay
nito nang mas lalo pang humigpit ang yakap nito sa kanya.

Ano ako, Unan? Wala na siyang nagawa kundi ang tumitig nalang sa mukha nito. His
messy short hair, his thick brows.. She started tracing his facial outline with her
fingers. His long eye lashes down to his pointed nose to his red lips and tiny
stubbles.

Shit. Are you real or I'm just having a good dream? Nababatubalani siyang tumitig
sa bibig nito. Bahagya iyong nakaawang na bumubuga ng mabining hangin hudyat nang
malalim nitong pagtulog.

Natagpuan nalang niya ang sariling ninakawan ito ng halik. Just a peck. She smiled.
She closed her eyes and fell asleep.

HAY! ANG SARAP ata ng tulog ko! Shanna told her half awaken thoughts. Mas lalo niya
pang isiniksik ang mukha sa unan niya.

Hmmmmm. Bat ang tigas ata nang unan ko? Saka parang may humihinga? Unti unti niyang
binuksan ang talukap nang kanyang mga mata. She blinked her eye frequently. At
marahang tiningala ang mukha nang katabi.

Tulala lang siyang nakatingin rito. She bite her lips. Her breathing was uneven. Si
Anton na ata ang pinakagwapong lalaking nakita niyang natutulog.

Hoi Shanna! As if naman may nakatabi ka nang lalaki eh nuh?

Buti nalang tulog pa siya. Hehehe. Libre tsansing. Pilyang sumbat ng mahalay niyang
utak. Pasimple niyang hinigpitan ang pagyakap rito at ibinaon ang mukha sa dibdib
nito. Why so bango? Kinikilig na hagikhik ng utak niya.

She was offguraded when he rolled over making him on top of her.

Gad! Gising siya? Namumulang ibinaling niya ang tingin sa isang sulok. Buti nalang
mahaba ang buhok niya. Natakpan ang namumula niyang mukha.

"So tell me baby, did you like what you saw?" He throw back her hair and hoarsely
whisper in her ear.

"Gising ka?" Namumulang tanong niya rito. They face each other and she saw him
smirked.

"Kanina pa baby." Namimilyong mas lalo pang inilapit nito ang katawan sa kanya kung
kaya muli niyang naramdaman ang buhay na buhay nitong armas na nakatutok sa kanya.

"It's almost one in the afternoon. Ang haba nang tulog mo baby. Panay pa ang
tsansing mo sa hot na katawan ko." Hinaplos nito ang namumula niyang pisngi and
made tiny strokes on her cheek.

"Sabagay. Libre din akong nakakahawak sayo habang tulog ka."

"You perv!" Napipikang singhal niya rio. Mabilis ang kilos na ipinagpalit niya ang
pwesto nila ng binata. Siya naman ngayun ang nasa ibabaw nito. Akmang babalibagin
na niya sana ito nang bigla na naman siya nito kabigin paikot sanhi upang bumalik
siya sa dating pwesto niya rito, under him.

"Not so fast baby." Ngingisi ngising lapit ng mukha nito sakanya. "What did I tell
you last time? The next time you'll do this to me I''ll give you your sweetest
punishment."

She wasn't able to comprehend his statement because he cut her off with his wild
kisses. He searched for her hands and pinned it at the sides of her head.

Nanlalaki ang matang napatingala siya sa kisame. His kisses sent wondrous feelings
to her.

Natagpuan na lang niya ang sariling tumutugon sa bawat halik nito sa kanya. Malaya
na din ang kamay niya. She pulled his head to her mouth to deepen their kisses.

Naging mapangahas na din ang kamay ni Anton sa paggala sa katawan niya. Ang isa ay
abalang pumipisil sa dibdib niyang nahaharangan ng manipis na tela ng pantulog niya
habang ang isa naman ay humahaplos sa hita niyang nakalaya na pala sa dulo ng
kanyang nightgown.

A moan escaped from her when mouth when he pinched the crown of her one bosom. She
arched her back to him to encourage him to do more.

Inilihis nito pataas ang laylayan ng night gown niya and cupped her exposed breast
excitedly. She moaned in pleasure when he licked and sucked her other breast. She
grasped his hair padiin sa dibdib niya.

Tunog nang doorbell ang gumulantang sa kanila. Darn! Narinig niya pa ang pagmumura
ni Anton. He kissed her swiftly at Inilihis pababa ang nightgown niya. "As much as
I wanted to eat you for brunch I can't. I think nanjan na ang delivery."

Agad na umalis ito sa ibabaw niya at lumabas nang kwarto. Habang si Shanna naman ay
namumulang tinakbo ang bathroom at tulalang tiningnan ang sarili sa salamin.

Shit! Shit! Shit! Muntikan ka nang bumigay! Gad Shanna. Get a grip!

Katok sa pintuan ang gumising sa lumilipad na naman niyang utak. Kinuha niya ang
roba na nakahang sa likod nang pintuan at pormal ang mukhang lumabas.

"Baby, brunch is ready, Tara na." Nakangiting abiso nito sa kanya.

"Susunod nalang ako." Mahinang tugon niya.

"Oh common. Sabay na tayong dumulog or you want us to continue some unfinished
business?' Nangingislap ang mga mata nito sa pagnanasa..

She held her robe tighter and with a flushed face she past him quickly going to the
kichen. Narinig niya pa ang masaganang halakhak nito na halos umecho sa boung sulok
ng unit niya.

Urghh! I hate this day!

Tahimik siyang kumain habang panay naman ang panunukso sa kanya ng binata.
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TMW 15: The Encounter
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A/N: Brad Pitt, Why so gwapo? Hoho. Hot na Hot kahit na mejo me edad na.
Nakakamayak. -_- VOTE & COMMENT po ha? :)

TMW 15: The Encounter

"DON'T YOU HAVE WORK?" Pormal na tanong ni Shanna kay Anton nang makita niya itong
nag-aabang sa labas ng unit niya. Alas sais palang naman ng umaga noon. Mukhang
kagagaling din lang nito sa pagjojoging dahil sa suot nito. Habang siya naman ay
komfortableng nakaloose white shirt na may nakaprint na I'm Sexy and I know it in
pink color, maong short shorts at puting flip flops.

"Good morning baby. I work at home." He smiled at her kapagkuwan ay lumapit ito at
akmang hahalikan siya nang iharang niya ang kamay sa labi nito.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Claiming my good morning kiss." He chuckled.

"Excuse me?" Kapal ng mukha nito. "I assumed we're ... You know." Paghabol nito
sa hakbang niya patungong elevator. Ang tinutukoy nito ay ang muntikan nang may
mangyari sa kanila kahapon.

Naisipan niyang magbreakfast sa malapit na restaurant ng condominium building nila.

"We're what?" Ungkat ni Shanna ng nasa elevator na sila. She confronted him. Her
hands were crossed in her chest.

"Dating." Panunudyo nito. "In your dreams." She snorted. Ang ganda ganda nang araw
ko. May bwisit na kumukulit.

"Ow. Come on baby. I know you're attracted to me. And I feel the same."

"Not because I responded to your kiss, gives you the license to assume something's
going on between us." She bluff.

"Don't deny it. The way you kissed me, I know you want me as much as I want you."
Seryosong pahayag nito.

"Fine." Naniningkit ang matang hinarap niya ito. She knows that the more she denies
it the more he will push onto her.

"I'm physically attracted to you. But that doesn't mean that I'd jump to bed with
you. I know the likes of you. You don't do relationship and definitely I do."
Binilisan niya ang paghakbang palabas ng elevator nang bumukas ito.

Lumabas siya ng building sa pag-aakalang hindi na siya sinundan pa nito. "What if

this time, I'm ready and I'm serious?" Napahinto siya sa paglalakad sa sidewalk.
Hindi niya ito nilingon kaya wala siyang ideya kung seryoso ito.

"Well sorry, even if you're serious about it, I'm not ready." Itinuloy niya ang
paglalakad. Nang makalapit sa naturang restaurant ay kaaagad siyang pumasok.

"Good morning Ma'am." Matamis na bati ng lalaking waiter sa kanya.

"Morning too." Malugod niyang bati rito. Umupo siya agad sa couch na nasa dulo ng
restaurant at inabot ang menu na binigay sa kanya ng waiter.

"Thank you." Ang gagwapo naman nila dito at ang hahunk. Saka pansin ko lang puro
lalaki. Lalaki din kasi ang nasa counter. Kaya pala the Machos ang pangalan ng
resto. Stupid me!

"Would you like to order Ma'am?" Lantaran ang pagpapacute nito sa kanya.

"Ow yes. I want this, and this. Pakidagdag na din ang 3 layered strawberry pancake
niyo." Pagngiti niya rito.

"Eyes on the face not on her legs Abraham!" Nakatiim bagang singit ni Anton na
kauupo lang sa kaharap niyang upuan. Matalim ang mukhang tiningnan nito ang waiter.

"Pre! I can't help it. She has a nice pair of flawless legs aside from the pretty
face." Ngisi nito. Habang kindat naman ang iginawad nito sa dalaga. "You know
that's my weakness."

"You know each other?" Manghang tumingin siya kay Anton at sa waiter na tinawag
nitong Abraham.

"Ow yes Ma'am. He was my mentor in the woman's department. By the way Ma'am, I'm
Abraham he's buddy."

"Fuck dude. Get off her hands." Salubong ang kilay na tiningnan nito si Abraham ng
akmang hahalikan ang kamay niya.

"So the great chick magnet is getting possessive of her girlfriend now.
"I'm not his girlfriend." Nakasimangot na sagot ni Shanna.

"Really? Are you single? Maybe we can date." Masayang tanong ni Abraham sa kanya.

"She can't. Now leave the fuck out of our sight."

"Woa. Easy dude." Natatawang itinaas nito ang mga kamay.

"Will you stop flirting." Madilim ang mukhang humarap sa kanya si Anton.

"You know I'm not flirting." She raised her eyebrow on him.

"You were smiling at him." Shock were written on Shanna's face. So kapag ngumingiti
ako sa mga lalaki namimlirt na agad?

"Hindi na ba pedeng ngumiti ngayon? Kabastusan ang sumimangot sa taong ngumingiti

sayo just so you know Mister."

"Sakin ka lang pedeng ngumiti na abot hanggang tenga." Seryosong sagot nito sa
kanya na pinamulahan niya ng pisngi.

Tahimik lang sila kumain. Ayaw niyang kausapin ang binata. Nagpokus nalang siya sa
pag-ubos ng pagkain sa kanyang plato. Nakahain sa lamesa ang mga paborito niya,
Omellete with sausage and bacon fillings, bioeche french toast, fried rice at
layered strawberry pancake with one glass of skim milk. While Anton ordered Huevos
Rancheros egg dish, plain rice and coffee.

"Ang takaw mo talaga baby." Asar nito sa kanya nang matapos na siyang kumain. She
guess na kanina pa pala ito tapos at ngayon nga'y nakatitig lang sa kanya na tuwang
tuwa. Pagkatapos niyang punasan ng table napkin ang bibig ay tahimik lang siyang
tumayo at lumayo rito.

Nag-iwan siya ng ilang lilibuhin sa table at mabilis na tinahak ang pintuan ng the
Machos.

"Baby, I insist to pay the bill." Narinig pa niyang habol nito sa kanya.

Naalerto si Shanna ng may makitang tatlong big motorbikes na humahagibis ang

patakbo tatlong metro mula sa kanila Agad siyang napabalik sa loob ng glass door at
sumigaw.

"Everyone. HIDE. NOW." Gumulong siya patago sa isang table nang sunod sunod na
putok ang pinakawalan ng mga gunmen mula sa labas.

Sinenyasan niya ang mga tulala at nakadapang waiter kasama sina Abraham. Five men
inside including the man at the counter, two waiters, one chef and of course Anton.
Padapang tinungo ng mga ito ang kitchen while Anton stayed a few feet from her mula
sa isang table.

Kinasa niya ang baril na hinugot niya sa holster sa bandang dibdib niya at
sinimulang magcounter shoot. Pinatamaan niya ang braso ng isang gunman habang binti
naman ang nasapol niya sa kasama nito. Tatlo lang ang bala ng baril niya kung kaya
isa na lang ang natitirang bullet na pede niyang ipatama sa mga ito.
"Shit." Nakapasok na ang apat na goons ng hindi niya namalayan. Namangha pa siya ng
tumayo si Anton sa pinagkukublihan at maliksing hinataw ng suntok at sipa ang
dalawang gunman na hindi na nakapalag pa. Tumilapon ang mga ito sa glass door.
Sinipa ni Anton ang mga baril ng dalawa palayo sa mga ito.

Pinaputukan naman niya ang isa sa bandang dibdib at mabilis na sinugod naman ang
kasama nito. Nang makatulog ang isa sa tindi ng sipa niya ay hinila ni Shanna ang
natamaan niyang goon at ipinanggalang sa sarili ng paputukan siya ng dalawang
gunman mula sa labas.

Lumabas siyang bitbit ang patay ng katawan ng goon at binigyan nang magkasabay na
butterfly kick ang dalawang duguan na din na inasinta niya kanina sa braso at
binti.

Dali naman tumakbo at sumakay sa motorsiklo ang isa na nakatakas mula sa loob at
mabilis na pinasibat ang motor.

Habang hawak ni Anton sa kwelyo ang dalawang sinipa nito kanina. Ang isa ay tulog
habang ang isa naman ay mukha ng hilong hilo.

"BARANGAY DROOLING MUCH, HUNK STREET, TAGUIG CITY." Kapagkuwan ay instrucksyon ng

dalaga sa kausap sa kabilang phone. Nang matapos ang usapan nila ni Jules ay
nakakunoot ang noong tiningnan ni Shanna ang apat na lalaki na laglag ang panga na
nakatingin sa kanya.

"What?" Iritadong tanong niya.

"Who are you Miss?" Tanong ng isa.

"Are you one of the Charlie's Angel?" Sunod naman nagtanung ang nakauniporme ng
pangchef.

"Geez. I think I have found my soul mate. Pretty na astig ba. You've blown me
away." Ngisi naming tugon ni Abraham.

"Miss who's gonna pay will all these damages?" Seryosong tingin naman ng isa sa
kanya pagkatapos ay tiningnan ang magulong ayos ng resto. Nakataob ang mga lamesa.
Basag ang salamin at iba pang babasaging gamit sa loob.

"Don't worry I'll handle the bills." Buntung hiningang sagot niya rito. "I'm sorry
I have cause you this trouble guys. And to answer your questions, no. I'm not one
of the Charlie's Angels. And rest assured I'm pro government." She chuckled.

Nilapitan ni Shanna si Anton na seryosong nakatingin lang sa dalawang goons na

itinali nito sa silya.

"Hey" Tumingin ito sa kanya at kapagkuwan ay niyakap siya ng mahigpit. "Thank you."
Mahina niyang bulong at gumanti sa yakap nito.
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TMW 16: Refuge
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TMW 16: Refuge

Napilitang isama ni Shanna si Anton sa shop niya. Hindi ito umiimik buhat pa
kanina. But she knows marami itong katanungan sa isipan. Napabuntung hininga siya.

Jules came up at the resto kanina and cleans up the mess she had caused. She let
him handle the damages at the scene. Bahala na din ito sa pakikipagcoordinate sa
NBI regarding sa naganap na shoot out kanina. Those captured gunmen will be
surrendered to the NBI's for proper negotiation.

Sa ngayon hindi pa sila nakakapag-usap ni Jules. It's unsafe na din na bumalik siya
sa unit niya dahil na din sa alam na niyang anytime maaari siyang tambangan ng mga
humahabol sa kanya.

"Are you okay?" Kapagdaka ay lumapit siya sa binata na nakaupo sa receiving lobby
nila sa shop. Tatlo sa mga agent niya ang nakatuka sa shop ngayon while the other
three were at their underground base.

Narinig niya pa ang binata na nagpakawala ng malalim na buntong hininga at tumingin

lang sa kanya. Bakit kahit napakaseryoso niya eh ang gwapo pa din niya? No doubt my
agents were drooling over him kanina.

"This is the reason why I don't want you to get involved with me." Seryoso niyang
tiningnan ito. Kahit naman sobrang pilyo at flirt nito eh ramdam niya sa sariling
nagtitiwala siya rito.

After all anu pat natibag nito ang barrier na inilaan niya rito kung hindi nito
nagawang kunin ang tiwala niya. She was a good judge of good character. Kelangan sa
trabaho niya eh.

Refuge was built three years ago. Dahil na din sa hilig niya sa mga armas at
interes sa self-defense, nagdesisyon siya kasama si Jues na itayo ang security and
investigative agency na ito. This is in partnership with the National Bureau of
Investigation. Although saka lang naman sila lumalapit sa NBI kung talagang
kinakailangan. So far, all their missions were successfully done alone.
Their agency offers inestigative task and security protection to people who needs
their services, like those politicians, celebritties and etc. Hindi sila agarang
tumatanggap ng assiignment. Inaalam muna nila kung worth it na ipagtanggol ang
magiging kliyente nila. They are unti evil people.Kahit na politician pa yan ung
salot naman sa lipunan ay hindi nila pag-aaksayahang tanggapin ang trabaho. They
are not after the money. they are after the good background of the client. Meaning
yung mga taong walang kasalanan o malinis ang pagkatao ang tinutulungan o tinanggap
nilang case.

Anim ang agent nila. And these agent were highly trained by her and Jules. Ang mga
agent niya ay pulido kung kumilos at trumabaho. Nung una nahirapan silang
magrecruit. Hindi sila basta basta kumukuha nang kung sino sino lang. Silang dalawa
ni Jules ang masusing naghanap at nagkalugad ng mga potensyal na refuge agent nila.

Masusi nilang pinag-aaralan ang pagkatao nang bawat isa at binibigyan ng pagsubok
ang mga ito without them having knowledge about it.

At kapag nakapasa ang mga ito saka sila lalapit at mag oofer sa mga ito.

"But I'm involved now." She heard him. Tumingin siya rito at mabilis na
inobserbahan ang ekspresyon nang mukha nito.

"Might as well tell me what's going on."

"I know you knew one third of the story. You got me investigated right?" Malamig
niyang tugon.

"Yes." He run his fingers on his short messy hair.

"I must say you have an excellent ways on finding my real identity in spite of all
those information being highly blocked among the media. And your PI friend Carl
was a gaddamn genius on hacking our database. But unfortunately, hindi lahat nagawa
niyang makuha. Well, we could at least recruit him for a job well done." Sarkastiko
niyang tugon rito.

Akala siguro nito ay hindi niya alam na lihim siya nitong pinaimbestiga. She once
again sighed. Andun na eh. Might as well, tell him what he needs to know.

"He would never go back to his old career. He's a happy married man." Hindi na
umimik pa si Shanna. Siguro titigil din siya sa trabaho sa tamang panahon pero sa
ngayon may mga dahilan pa siya.

"I don't mean to harm your private life but I got really interested on you. I mean
it. I really like you Shanna. And if it means that my life would be in a serious
trouble, then be it."

He said that straight on her face. She was left dumb founded. Tulala. Is he really
mean that?

"A-Are y-You confessing or just joking?" Gad. Nagkandabulol na tanung niya.

"I'm dead serious. Ikaw lang naman ang hindi sumeseryoso sakin baby eh!" Baby.. It
sounds sweet on her ears.

"Ahm" Shit wala akong maisagot! Pagpapanic niya.

"I'm willing to court you baby just so you know that I'm in my sanest and serious
mind."

"Mamaya na muna yang ligawan dyan. Tiyanak, we need to talk." Kapapasok lang ng
nakakunot na noo na si Jules.

"Isama mo na siya." Tukoy nito kay Anton.

"Let see kung liligawan ka pa niya after niyang malaman kung anong uri ng trabaho
meron ka tiyanak." Shanna could not blame Jules for playing the big brother again.
Nasaksihan na kasi nito kung panu siya nasaktan. He was just protecting her.

TAHIMIK lang na nakikinig si Anton kina Shanna at Jules. Namangha siya kanina nang
biglang lamunin sila ng sahig pagkatayo sa mini office ng shop ni Shanna.

Ngayon nga'y nakaupo siya sa conference room nabang pinagmamasdan ang dalaga at si
Jules na seryosong nag-uusap.

Nakita niya ang pagiba ng ekspresyon sa mukha ng dalaga, matinding galit, lungkot,
pait, na bumalik sa blangkong tingin.

Sa dami nang pinag-usapan ng mga ito. Iisa lang ang tumino sa utak niya. Nasa
panganib ang buhay ni Shanna. Maraming naghahangad na madakip ito. At natatakot
siya sa kaligtasan nito.

Kung kinakailangan niyang sumunod at protektahan ito ay gagawin niya. Kahit pa

ibuwis niya ang buhay niya rito. Ganun ito kaimportante sa kanya.

Kanina habang nakikipagbarilan ito ay halos humulagpos ang galit na nararamdaman

niya sa mga gunman na maaaring makapatay rito. He'll do everything to keep her safe
kahit na alam naman niyang kaya naman nitong pangalagaan ang sarili. Still he wants
to be there to portray as her night in shining armour.

"So what do you think Austen?" Napatingin ang binata kay Jules nang bigla siyang
tanungin nito. "I'm giving you the chance to back out on persuading Shanna."

"Come on man. Say something. Got your tongue tied?" Ngisi nito.

Napatimbagang si Anton. "Shut up Jules. You want me to add bruises on your face? Of
course I'm not quitting. The more I'll should be taking care of her now."

Mas lalong nanggalaiti ang binata nang simpleng "good" lang ang isinagot nito
habang tahimik at nakayuko lang ang dalaga.

"You need to find another place to hide." Sabi nito sa dalaga.

"Why do I need to hide? I can face them." Shanna lifted her face to Jules.

"There's a perfect time to that." Jules faces suddenly darken.

"We can stay at our rest house at Quezon." Suhestyon ni Anton.

"That's great. You take her there. Gawin mo ang lahat para mabawasan ang katigasan
ng ulo ni Shanna. I'm giving you the right." Natatawang sang-ayun ni Jules sa
kanya.

"Anything?" He asked wickedly.

"Yeah." Namimilyong tumingin siya kay Shanna habang sambakul naman ang mukha ng
dalaga.
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TMW 17: Hacienda Graciella
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TMW 17: Hacienda Graciella

(A/N: Pinalitan ko yung name, baka kabugin ako ng mga aquino eh haha.)

"RODOLFO MELENDEZ is now in the Philippines Shanna." Balita ni Jules sa kanya

pagkaupong pagkaupo palang niya sa conference room nila. She was facing Jules while
Anton sat beside her.

"Panu siya nakalusot sa mga immigrant officer? Sa Interpol? Diba may security
control sa Airpot?" Sunod sunod niyang tanung.

"Wealth and connection my dear." Pagdaka'y tumingin ito sa larger than life 6
footer television at tumambad sa kanila ang mukha ni Rodolfo. "He got his new face,
new identity and etc." Another face burst at the screen. But this is way too
different from the first picture. "Plus lack of effective security control at the
Airport."

Napabuntong hininga siya kapagkuway tumingin siya kay Anton na tahimik lang na
nakikinig sa kanila. She felt at ease, atleast he remains quiet from the beginning
of their discussion up to now.

"He is seriously taking a blast comeback at the black market. Information leaks
that their illegal business expanded to human trafficking, exploiting illegal
recruitment for white slavery. At mas dumarami ang bilang ng illegal shipment ng
pinagbabawal na gamot worldwide.

"Darn! Patuloy talaga ang kasamaan ng hayop na yan. I will kill him myself!"
Hinihingal na sambit ni Shanna. Napupuno ng poot ang puso niya. Ilang buhay pa ba
ang sisirain nito? Ilang katulad pa ba niya ang magpapaloko rito? Tang-ina lang!
She trusted him. Her father trusted him. Ninong niya ito at best friend nang tatay
niya. Mas lalong bumulusok ang galit si Shanna.

"Hold your rage Shanna." Pinakalma naman ng dalaga ang sarili. "He's looking for
you. Specifically, he's after the key." Pagpapatuloy nito. Natigilan si Shanna.
Tiyak niyang may kinalaman ang liham na ibinigay sa kanya ni sensei Winozata bago
ito pinaslang. Kulang tatlong linggo pa lang ang lumipas. Kailangan na niyang
basahin ang liham kahit wala pang 40 days buhat nang pumanaw ito.

"He officially traded billions for your capture among his men. Kaya mas lalong
nanganganib ang buhay mo ngayon. Mas agresibo at nag-uunahan ang mga tauhan niya sa
pagkuha sayo. He wants you alive."

"Wow. I am worth billions to my evil ninong! Such a sweet gesture of him." She
said bitterly. Kapagkuwan ay napalitan ng lungkot ang mukha niya. Yumuko siya.
Papa... Her father was a general police officer in their district so many years
ago. He was a firm and tough officer. He was respected by many men in uniform.
Miss na kita papa.

""So what do you think Austen?" Shanna pokerfaced when Jules interrupted her
thought. "I'm giving you the chance to back out on persuading Shanna."

"Come on man. Say something. Got your tongue tied?" Ngisi ni Jules sa binata.

"Shut up Jules. You want me to add bruises on your face? Of course I'm not
quitting. The more I'll should be taking care of her now." Her face reddened at
Anton's remark.

"You need to find another place to hide." Litanya ulit ni Jules kay Shanna

"Why do I need to hide? I can face them." She disagreed.

"There's a perfect time to that. Sa ngayon hindi mo pa siya kaya. Sa dami ng

tauhan niya mahihirapan tayong harapin siya." Jules faces suddenly darken.

"We can stay at our rest house at Quezon." Suhestyon ni Anton na ikinalingon niya
rito.

"That's great. You take her there. Gawin mo ang lahat para mabawasan ang katigasan
ng ulo ni Shanna. I'm giving you the right." Natatawang sang-ayun ni Jules kay
Anton.

"Anything?" Sabi ni Anton kay Jules.

"Yeah." Namimilyong tumingin ito sa kanya habang sinimangutan niya ito.

MASAYANG SINALUBONG NI SHANNA ang pagpagaspas ng malamig na hangin sa mukha niya.

Kabababa lang niya sa sasakyan ni Anton at tuwang tuwa niyang inilibot ang tingin
sa hacienda Luisita na pag-aari ng pamilya ng binata. Sinamyo niya ang hangin at
itinaas ang kamay. Wow.

"Let's get inside baby." Aya sa kanya ng binata. Bitbit nito ang mga luggage at
bags nila Sumunod siya rito nang humakbang ito papasok ng bahay.

"Hijo." Bungad sa kanila nang may edad na babae, Sunod naman niyang nakita ang
limang housemaid na nag-uunahan lumabas sa pintuan.

Niyakap ng matandang babae si Anton habang hinalikan naman ng binata ang kamay
nito.

"Good afternoon Senorito." Yumukod ang mga katulong rito at nagniningning ang mga
matang tiningnan si Anton.

"Afternoon girls." Nigiting matamis ng binata sa mga naglalaway na mga kasambahay

rito, pagkuway bumaling ulit sa matandang babaeng katabi nito.

"Nay Pacing. Namiss ko po kayo. Grabe. Mas lalo ka atang sumexy nay." Ngisi nito sa
matanda. Shanna rolls her eye. So typical of him! Lahat naman ng babaeng
nakakasalubong nito eh binobola.

"Nakung bata ka, ang galling mo talagang mangbola, kaya maraming nahuhulog sayo
eh." Hampas nito sa binata.

"Nay naman oh. Wag ninyo naman akong ipahiya sa kasama ko." Siya namang pagbaling
sa kanya ni aling pacing. Ngumiti ito sa kanya kaya nginitian din ito ng dalaga.

"Nay, siya nga pala, Si Shanna. Girlfriend ko po." Hinila ng binata ang kamay ni
Shanna at hinapit siya sa bewang.

"Aba'y, kagandang dalaga! Swerte mo hijo." puno ng paghangang tiningnan siya ni Nay
Pacing.

" Salamat po." nahihiyang tugon niya. "Siya nga po pala, hindi niya po ako
girlfriend." Paglilinaw niya agad. Inirapan niya si Anton.

"Ay hindi pa pala?" Tumingin ulit ito sa nakangising binata. "Aba'y dalian mo hijo
at baka ika'y maunahan ng mga kabinataan rito."

"Wag po kayong mag-alala nay, malapit ko na siyang sagutin sa panliligaw niya

sakin." Biro rito.

"Kapal mo!" Naniningkit ang matang hinampas niya ito sa dibdib. Namumula ang matang
tiningnan niya ang mga naghahalakhakan na mga kasambahay kasama na si nanay pacing.
"Nay, wag po kayong maniwala sa kanya. Siya lang naman po itong pinagpipilitan ang
sarili sakin eh." Tumawa lang si Anton at iginaya siya sa bulwagan ng sala ng
mansion.

"Nay paki samahan naman ang baby ko sa kwarto namin." Nanlalaki ang matang tumingin
siya sa binata. "Manyakis!" Buong pwersa niyang ibinagsak ang paa sa paa ng binata.
Narinig niya pa itong umaray at napaatras palayo sa kanya.
"Halika na hija, hayaan mo na si Anton. Sadyang maloko at pilyo lang ang bata na
iyan." Natatawang marahan siyang hinila ng matanda paakyat sa mahabang baitang
patungong ikalawang palapag.
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TMW 18: Clash
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TMW 18: Clash

KATOK sa pintuan ang nagpahinto sa ginagawang pag-aayos ni Shanna sa kanyang mga

gamit. Maaga siyang naligo para asikasuhin ang paglilipat ng mga gamit niya sa
room. Maayos niyang naisalansan ang mga damit sa wooden cabinet buhat sa kanyang
maleta. Ang dating kulay berdeng kwarto, ngayon ay may halo nang pink color dahil
sa mga damit at gamit niya..

"Wait. I'm coming." Huli niyang nilagay ang mga toiletries niya sa cabinet bathroom
rack. She went out and opens the door.

"Hey." Bati sa kanya ng nakangiting si Anton. He was so handsome in his denim

shorts with sky blue shirts on top and a white sneakers shoes. He was holding
something in his back.

"Hey?" Patanong ni Shanna. Anong kelangan niya? "For you." Nahihiyang Inilabas nito
ang bouquet of tulips mula sa likod nito. Napako lang ang paningin niya sa bulaklak
na inabot nito sa kanya.

Kinuha niya ang bulaklak at lihim na napangiti. Kelan nga ba siya huling
nakatanggap ng bulaklak? Parang nung isang araw lang. At syempre galing rito. Panay
kaya ang pagpapadala nito ng bulaklak sa unit niya.

Kakaiba lang ngayon dahil personal na ito ang nagabot sa kanya. Aaminin niya
kinilig siya. Triple nga ang pamumula ng pisngi niya eh.

Inangat niya ang paningin at nanlaki ang mata. Nakita niyang namumula ang pisngi ni
Anton.

"Are you blushing?" Marahang sita niya rito. Hindi naman ito nakaimik at bahagyang
yumuko.

"Really? Anton Austen? The notorious womanizer in the world! Just actually BLUSHED?
Wow!" Bulalas niya. Mukha kasi itong teen age boy na nakita ang crush niya.
"Stop teasing okay. I'm just new to this. I don't court. And I don't know how."
Seryosong inangat nito ang mukha nito sa kanya. Namumula pa din ang pisngi nito
ngunit hindi na ganun kapula tulad ng kanina.

"I'm not teasing here. I'm just surprise." Napatutop siya sa bibig upang di nito
makita ang mahina niyang pagtawa. It was so hilarious kasi. His face looks really
innocent with the courtship thing and the likes. But nevertheless. It's so sweet of
him. Mas lalo tuloy siyang kinilig.

"So I'm one lucky girl for making you do this huh?" Panunudyo niya rito. He is not
really his usual self lately. Pansin niya naman lahat ng effort nito. Sobra. Ang
akala lang kasi niya noon gusto lang siyang gawing isa sa mga bed warmers nito.

"No." He disagree.

"Ha?" Nagtatakang tiningnan niya ito.

"I'm the one who's lucky here." He eyed her with full of admiration. Hindi na tulad
ng dati na puro pagnanasa lang ang sumasalamin sa mga mata nito. This time, she see
fondness. Tenderness. Happiness?

He inched her and without further ado, she found her self inside his embrace.

"Because I met you." Tanging ang kamay lang niya ang pinanggalang niya sa sarili
para hindi sila mas lalong magdikit.

OMG! What to do? Nag-uunahan na naman ang mga sensasyon na naramdaman niya. He was
so closed to her. He smells good with the combination of his aftershave cologne and
his natural scent. Mas lalong kinilig ang mga paro paro sa kanyang tiyan. She felt
un ease.

"A-ahmm." She can't even grasp a word to say. Unti unti nang bumababa ang mukha
nito sa kanya.

You can't just let him kiss you. No. No. No. Not now. What if he mistook lust for
like? For love? Distract him.

"Hey Mr. Suitor, Don't you think you're getting too far?" She raised her brow to
him and slightly push him away to give space between them.

Binitiwan na siya nito at bumuntung hiningang sinuklay ng kamay nito ang buhok
nito. May nakita siyang lungkot sa mukha nito.
"I'll wait for you downstairs. May pupuntahan tayo baby." Masiglang sabi nito.

"Okay. What should I wear? Is it a party or something?" Habol nia rito.

"Just be you." He chuckled then went down stair.

Mga ilang minuto lang gumayak na siya pababa. Shanna was wearing a hanging loose
blouse na umabot lang sa upper part ng abdomen niya matched with a knitted high
waist short shorts at flats sa paa. Halos katerno lang naman ng kakaswalan ng suot
ng binata. Hinayaan lang niyang nakalugay ang mahabang buhok.

Kung saan man sila pupunta? She has no idea. Pero tiyak niya maraming babae na
naman ang aalembong sa kasama niya. Ang lakas kaya ng karisma nito sa female
populasyon ng bansa. And she felt somehow territorial of him kahit na nanliligaw pa
lang ito sa kanya. So she's giving no chances to those bitches who will flirt with
Anton. Not with Shanna Theresa Real!

Bumaba na siya ng hagdanan. Anton was sitting at a coach with his phone at his ear.

"Yes Pare. We'll be there at 20 minutes. Yes. So Danna will be there too?" Nakita
siya nito ng lumingon ito sa hagdanan.

Sino naman si Danna? Ismid na tanong niya sa sarili. Nakita niyang pinutol na nito
ang tawag sa telepono nito.

"So shall we?" Pamemeke niya ng ngiti rito pero ang totoo'y nagkukukot ang kalooban
niya at pilit na hinahanapan ng sagot kung sino ang Dannang tinutukoy nito sa
kausap sa telepono nito kanina.

Mas lalo siyang lihim na nairita ng hindi ito tumitinag sa upuan at nakatingin lang
sa kanya. He ogled her from her head to foot. She have seen his adoration at first
ngunit bigla itong sumimangot.

"Change your clothes." Seryoso nitong utos sa kanya.

"What?" Takang tanung niya rito.

"I said change your clothes." He repeated himself.

"Excuse me, why would I do that?" Ismid niya rito. Teka lang ha. Ano daw?Napipikang
samubulat ng utak niya.

"Masyadong daring ang suot mo baby. Halos kita na ang pisngi ng pwet mo sa ikli ng
shorts mo." Puno ng disgusto ang paraan ng pagsulyap nito sa damit niya.
"What is wrong with you? Hindi malaswa ang damit ko. At hindi masyadong maikli ang
shorts ko. Sakto lang. Walang masisilip saakin. You're just too exaggerated."
Kalmado niyang idenepensa ang sarili but in her minds kanina pa naghihisterikal sa
bwisit ang mga neurons niya. Dati naman na akong nagsusuot nito ah. Ganito ako
manamit. At ni minsan hindi pa ako nabastos sa pananamit ko.

"You'll not change your clothes Shanna?" Kalmadong tanung nito ulit sa kanya.

"No!" She stared at him deadly. Napaarko ang gilid ng labi niya at napabuga siya ng
hangin sa bibig niya sa tinitimping inis.

"Then we'll not be going anymore." Pinal na sagot nito sa kanya.

Nalaglag ang panga ni Shanna sa sinabi nito. She could not believe this is
happening to her. Why is it he's trying to control her? Porket ba binigyan ito ng
karapatan ni Jules na manduhan siya aasta na ito ng ganito?

Kahit pa may nararamdaman na siya rito ay hinding hindi siya magpapakontrol rito. O
kahit na kanino man.

Sa sobrang inis niya ay nagmartsa siya palabas ng mansion.

"Where are you going?" Naulinigan niya bang tanong ng binata sa kanya.

"To hell! I'm going to meet Satan. Wanna come?" Sarkastiko niyang sagot rito.
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TMW 19: Insecurities?
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TMW 19: Insecurities?

Shanna's blood is boiling above a hundred degree celsius now. She was really mad.
Anton invited her out, tapos dahil lang sa hindi nito nagustuhan ang pananamit niya
hindi na daw sila matutuloy?

Lumabas siya sa malaking bakal na gate. Sinimulan niyang lakarin ang patag na
kalsada. Wala siyang makitang anumang sasakyan. Mukhang tago itong parte sa Quezon.

What is wrong with him? Sabi niya just be myself. And now that I'm wearing clothes
that I'm actually comfortable with saka naman siya aayaw sa suot ko. Kainis!
Busina ng sasakyan mula sa kanyang likod ang naulinigan niya. Huminto sa kanyang
harapan ang Cadillac na sasakyan ng binata.

Anton face sneaked out when the window of the car opens. "Baby. Hop In." Malumanay
nitong utos sa kanya. Hindi niya ito pinansin at patay malisya lang na nagpatuloy
sa paglalakad.

Baby your face! As if that would console me? Nagngingitngit na bulong niya. She saw
in her peripheral vision that Anton made his way out of his car kaya mas lalo nia
pang binilisan ang kanyang hakbang.

"Look baby. I'm sorry. It's just that men will never leave you unattended once we
get into the party. You know you have a killer pair of legs and a sexy ass."
Resignation was obvious in his voice."

Killer legs? Sexy ass? Di nga? Ganun ba siya kairresitable?

"Saka baby, baka di mo na ako pansinin kapag nakakita ka ng mas gwapo at mas yummy
dun." He slighty joked her, but she believe he was having little insecurities?

Huminto siya at humarap rito. "Are you having insecurities?" Bago ito kay Shanna.
Hindi talaga ito ang Anton na kilala niya. Bakit parang madami siyang nakikitang
kahinaan nito ngayon?

"Yes." He honestly said that to her. He was serious and he was making her really
surprised and flattered as well.

"But why? You're my date. And I will never leave you for some gaddamn bad ass guys
out there." She jokingly stated. She wants him to feel that she really meant what
she says but in a lightly manner. Just to break his freaking strange attitude now.

"I guess it's because I'm just a suitor. And in any minute by now, you could have
find a decent man. More deserving to be with you rather having some dick head like
me." Malungkot ang mga mata nito habang tumitingin sa kanya.

Mukhang kinakain nga ito ng insecurity. Lumapit siya rito. She cupped his face.
"Anton. Hindi porket suitor lang kita eh babalewalain na kita. The fact that I let
you court me that only shows that I respect your effort. Isa pa. Hindi ako
nagpapaligaw. Sayo lang." Namumula ang mukhang buking niya sa sarili.
Nakita niya pang kuminang ang mga mata nito. At bumalik sa pagkakangisi. Oh well.
The great womanizer Anton came back. Haist.

"So. My baby is confessing her feelings to me?." Pilyong hinila nito ang kanyang
baywang palapit rito. He hugged her and kissed her hair.

"In your dreams Mr. Perv. I just said that to exorcised odd spirit in your body.
Kaya bitiwan mo na ako dahil halatang halata naman gusto mo lang akong tsansingan."

Binitiwan naman siya nito at hinila ang kamay niya papunta sa sasakyan. Pinagbuksan
pa siya nito ng pinto para pasakayin sa passenger seat.

"After you my baby." Nagulat pa siya nang nakawan siya nito ng mabilis na halik sa
pisngi.

"You perv! Bakit mo ako ninakawan ng halik?" Naniningkit ang matang sita niya rito
ng pumasok na din ito sa loob sasakyan.

Anton just grinned at her. "Baby, inspiration lang sa pagdadrive. Pero kung ayaw mo
edi ibabalik ko nalang." Lumapit ito sa kanya at aktong hahalikan siya ulit.

"Really?" She rolls her yes and soundly sarcastic. "Mukhang mas gusto ko yung
kausap ko kanina." Isinalag niya ang kamay sa labi nito. Tinawanan lang siya ng
binate at ikinabit ang seatbelt niya.

"Gusto mo pala ako baby?" Pang-aasar nito.

"Anton umayos ka baka gusto mong sipain ku yang sa baba mo." Banta niya.

"De joke lang baby. Ikaw naman di kana mabiro. Maawa ka sa junior ko di pa niyan
nakikita ang soulmate niya." Naeeskandalong hinampas niya ito sa braso.

"Shut up!" She hissed. Napahalakhak naman si Anton. Namumula ang mukhang ibinaling
nalang niya ang mukha sa labas ng bintana.

Maluwang ang lupaing pag-aari nina Anton. Maraming mayayabong na mga puno ang
nadaanan nila. Mayroon ding palayan. May nakikita rin siyang maliliit na bahay bato
at kubo ngunit malalayo ang pagitan mula sa isa't isa.
"San ba tao pupunta Anton?"

"bare-union party lang baby."

"Ilan ba kayo?"

"Ten? Fifteen? Baka madagdagan pa baby kasi family day ngayon pero sa mga single na
tulad namin It's torture day. But not for me anymore." Kinindatan pa siya nito. At
nang-aakit na tinitigan.

Ay grabe. Ang galling talaga mang- akit nito! Tsk. Wag mo akong simulan baka di ako
makapagpigil Anton!

"You watch your driving." Pagtataboy niya rito.

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TMW 20: Hacienda Esmeralda
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TMW 20: Hacienda Esmeralda

SHANNA looked at her wrist watch. It says Ten thirty in the morning. Medyo
kumakalam na ang sikmura niya. Ala-sais pa kasi ang huling kain niya ng breakfast.

"Malayo pa ba?" Tanong niya sa binata na seryosong nag-mamaneho. Mahigit kinse

minutos na din itong nagdadrive at puro palay at mga puno lang ang nakikita niya.

"Malapit na baby." Jason.. Jason Derulo Get jazzy on it.. Tunog ng ringtone sa
cellphone ng binata mula sa bulsa nito ang sunod na narinig ni Shanna.

[Jason Derulo:]
I'm that flight that you get on, internaiiiiitional
First class seat on my lap girl, riding comfortable

"Hello?" He plugged in his earphone and answered the call.

"Yes Pre. Malapit na kami." Pinagmasdan lang ni Shanna ang binata habang nakikipag-
usap sa cellphone nito.

The way he moves his lips. He blinks his eye. It looks so sexy and tempting.
Napadiretso ng upo ni Shanna at ditesong tumingin sa daanan ng napalingon si Anton
sa gawi niya.

"Okay Pre. See you." Nang matapos ang pakikipag-usap nito sa telepono ay iniliko
nito pakaliwa ang sasakyan nila. Mga sampong metro lang ang layo ay nakita na ni
Shanna ang malaking letra ng Hacienda Esmeralda na nakapaskil sa isang matarik na
pader.

Nagbukas ang bakal na gate ng malapit na sila rito. Sinalubong sila ng maaliwalas
at eleganteng landscaped pathway patungo sa malaking Mediterranean inspired two
storey house na halos kasingganda din lang ng hacienda nila Anton. Ang kaibahan
lamang ay Spanish style ang naturang disenyo ng bahay sa hacienda Graciella.

Pinagbukas siya ng pintuan ni Anton matapos nitong ipark ang sasakyan sa garahe
kasama ang iba pang nauna nang sasakyan roon.

"Let's go baby." Yaya nito sa kanya. He snaked his arms on her arm and initiated a
walk. Para niya tuloy itong scort sa isang gaganaping ball. Lumingon ito sa kanya
at binigyan siya ng matamis na ngiti. She gave him a closed mouth smiled and they
headed to the front door.

Matagal lang silang nagtinginan habang naglalakad sa loob. Tikhim ng baritonong

tinig ang humawi sa mata nilang nakapagkit sa isa't isa.

"Ehemmmm .." Agad na napabaling ang mga mata ni Shanna sa nagsalita. "What do we
have here?" Chinito ito. Matangkad. Maputi. At ang cute ngumiti. Nawawala kasi ang
mga mata nito kapag ngumingiti. Lumapit ito sa kanila.

"Pre, you are late." Sita nito kay Anton ngunit ang tingin nito ay nasa dalaga
lamang. Ngumiti ito kay Shanna kaya nginitian din ito ng dalaga. Ang cute talaga
kasi nito. Sarap pisilin ng pisngi. Engrossed na engrossed tuloy si Shanna sa
pagtitig rito. Papasa itong maging babae. Sarap ayusan ng mukha. Hagikhik ng utak
niya.

"Hi human barbie doll, I'm Kenzoe Sy, and you are?"

"Shanna Real." She obliged smiling.

"Hi goddess, I'm Hercules, But you can call me mine." Bigla namang umeksena ang
isa pang gwapong lalaki na mestisuhin.

"I'm Wade pretty." Pagsulpot naman ng isa na gwapo rin. Inilahad pa nito ang kamay
sa kanya.

"I'm Rouge Aldequer." Agaw pansin namn ng isa. "John Hussein. Nice behind
gorgeous." Her face flushed. Mukhang tama nga si Anton na maiksi makikitaan siya sa
short shorts niya.

Sumunod pa na mga pangalan niyang narinig ay Gino, Trend, Aldrin at iba pa.

Oh ow! Nalilito at nahilo na ang dalaga sa dami ng gusto pang magpakilala sa kanya.
At ngayun sampung kalalakihan na ang nasa harap nila na sa kanya lang nakatingin.

Now she felt like a specimen being observed in a microscope. For God sake it's
freaking her up!

Naramdaman nalang ng dalaga na humigpit ang kapit ni Anton sa kanya. Nagtataka siya
tumingin rito. Madilim ang mukha nito.

Oh no! He's mad and he's jealous. As of an instinct, Shanna tiptoed and gave him a
peck on his cheek as if erasing the dark aura on his face. Na agad naman niyang
pinamulahan nang marealized ang ginawa.

"Woooa! What a show." She heard Wade said. Or was it Rogue? Ay ewan!

"All right we get it. Hands off guys. The pretty lady had come to her choice." Then
in just a few seconds, nagsilayuan ang mga ito at iniwan sila.

"Really, you got a bunch of flirt buddies." She snorted eyeing him. While Anton's
smile draw a perfect convex in his face. Her face reddened more.

"I like what you did. That's a very perfect way of shooing them." He whispered in
her ear.

He pulled her going further inside the house. Nadaanan nila ang kitchen. There she
saw a group of beautiful ladies. Some were carrying babies, toddlers and youngster
while some, she concluded as his other bathmate.

"Hey, everyone. I would like you to meet Shanna. My baby." He proudly introduced
her. Almost all of them were smiling genuinely aside from a particular blonde girl
who was no hesitant of showing her frowns to Shanna.

Lumapit ito sa kanila at biglang niyakap at hinalikan sa labi si Anton. Hindi naman
nakakilos agad ang binata dahil sa ginawa ng babae.

What the hell! She cussed in her mind. Kailangan talagang ipangalandakan nito ang
kalandian?

"I missed you lover boy." Malanding bulong nito kay Anton na lalong nagpainit ng
ulo ni Shanna.

"Hindi mo dapat iyon ginawa Danna." Malumanay ngunit may diin na suway ni Anton sa
babae.

So siya pala si Danna! Naniningkit ang matang bulong niya sa utak. "But why? We
used to do this even with people around." Apela ng malanding fake blonde girl.
Malaki lang ang hinaharap niya. Saka maputi. Okay fine. Maganda din siya. Kamukha
niya si Cameron Diaz but hell. I'm prettier than her.

"That was before Danna. Everything changed. I thought it was clear to you." Aha!
May past sila!

Nilamon ng panibugho ang puso niya ng saglit siyang iwanan ni Anton upang kausapin
at patahanin ang pacry cry na fake blonde girl kanina. She knows she was carrying
an act.

Buti na lamang at andun ang iba pang mga kababaihan na likas na mababait at
kumakausap sa kanya ng iwanan siya pansamantala ng binata. Nagluluto at
nagpeprepare ang mga ito para sa tanghalian. Most of them were wives of the other
men she had met kanina while yung iba naman ay mga dates nung mga single guys na
nagpakilala din kanina sa kanya.

Speaking of the boys, may mga sarili naman itong mga mundo na nasa lanai na
naglalaro ng board games. Yung iba nakatambay lang dun kasama ang mga dates nila.

Agad din namang bumalik si Anton sa tabi niya at buong araw na hindi na siya iniwan
pa nito. Nakikita nalang niya ang malanding fake blonde na nasa isang sulok habang
matalim ang tingin sa kanya.
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TMW 21: Forgotten Birthday
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TMW 21: Forgotten Birthday?

ALAS SINGKO na nang hapon at patuloy pa din sa pakikipag bonding ang kanyang mga
kaibigan kay Shanna. He has to leave her every now and then to make phone calls to
Devonne. Jenny, Jules, his cousins and of course Shanna's mother Donita.

He made an excuse to Shanna that they will be attending a re-union party, but the
truth was it was just all part of the plan. He had to bring her at Hacienda
Esmeralda because he doesn't want to spoil the surprises he and his relative,
friends together with Shanna's friends had plotted.

Today is Shanna's birthday and Anton was amused that Shanna was not even aware of?
Or was it is she's being just secretive the whole time? He knows she has a lot of
trouble in her mind lately and the least thing she would rather think of was to
throw a party.

"Andito na kami Anton sa hacienda niyo."

"Good. Thank you Evy." He said as the convo ended.

That was Devonne. Kompleto na daw sila na nandun. Devonne, Jenny and his boyfriend,
Jules and the refuge agents, his cousins of course Rafael, which was Devonne's
strange fiance, Euh-Jin,, the siblings David and Barbara and his twin brother
Damon. Present na rin daw ang mommy ni Donita na napauwi agad dahil nga sa planned
birthday celebration ng anak nito.

He remembered their phone and skype conversation bago ito umuwi ng Pilipinas. "How
serious are you young man to my daughter?" He honestly confessed his pure intention
to her daughter and that he was willing to wait for her until she's ready.

Then he revealed that he will be throwing a party for Shanna's birthday. At dahil
plano pala ni Mrs. Donita na umuwi din to surprised her daughter on her birthday,
he was more willing to help Shanna's mother on booking a flight going back to the
Philippines.

So the party will be held at Hacienda Graciella. All were properly planned and
executed. Ready na na nakaset-up ang venue sa kanilang garden as well as sa
catering and the program proper.

They will be staying at Hacienda Esmeralda until seven pm and will go back at
Hacienda Graciella for the event. Just thinking about it made his face bright.

Wala naman magiging problema maliban nalang kay Danna na surprisingly andun din
pala sa re-union kuno nila. Well batch mate din naman niya to during high school.

Danna was one of his fling. But that was so long time ago. Model ito. He thought
she was in Paris having her limelight catwalk kung kaya hindi niya inaasahan na
naandito na ito sa Pilipinas. He stopped seeing her when she confessed she was in
love with him.

Danna knows the real score. He hated commitment, relationships and all the
complications. He thought she was over him but he was wrong. It was obvious in her
that she has still have feelings for him and that's not good. Lalo na ngayung
seryoso siya kay Shanna and she was just beginning to warm up on him. He can't
afford any distraction between them.
He was happy to admit that he is in love with her. At first it was just a strong
lust, an attraction. that further develop into like and now ended to love. Hindi
niya alam kung ano ang nagustuhan niya rito. Hindi niya talaga alam. The only think
he knows is that he love her. And he's willing to change and be a part of those
foolishly cheesy boy who acknowledges the words love and commitment.

HINDI MAPAKALI si Shanna sa antic na sofa na kinauupuan niya. Hapon na at maya't

maya ang pag-eexcuse sa kanya ng binata. She felt out of place lalo na at usapang
family ang topic ng mga girls. Wala naman siyang masayang maikwekwento sa mga ito.
Puro kadramahan lang ang buhay niya.

Inilabas niya ang phone to check if she has calls and text pero ang weird lang ni
isang text at tawag wala man lang siyang natatanggap buhat pa kahapon. Madalas
silang nag-iiskypan ng Ina. Her mother worries a lot about her. Parating okay lang
ang sinasabi niya rito. Ayaw niyang magworry ito. Lalo na at she's taking all her
time for her world trip leuisure. Halos araw araw din niyang kausap ang mga
kaibigan. Either sa text, tawag o kaya namn sa skype.

Si Devonne she's enjoying her new baby, which is yung music academy na ipinatayo
nito. Nakuha pa nga nilang magperform sa Krung Krung Mall na pag-aari niya para
maadvertise ang school ni Shanna. Sa umpisa she was a bit tense, sa kanilang tatlo
siya ang pinaka aloof. May pagka unti- social siya.

Sa mga kaibigan lang siya maingay. Sina Evy, Jenny, Jules at ang mommy lang niya
ang nakakaalam ng pinagdaanan niya. Although during their high school, they used to
play music and theater, mas madalas nga lang nga sumali ang dalawa sa mga ganong
bagay. May takot pa din kasi siyang makihalubilo. Tahimik lang siya palagi.

Their mall performance smashed the netizen world. Nagsisulputan ang gustong kumuha
sa kanila sa tv guesting, commercial at kng ano ano pa. Nagkaroon kasi ito ng
maraming hit of likes sa you tube at iba pang social networking na nakatawag pansin
sa iilang media. Isang araw lang naman ang itinagal nito sa internet dahil pinabura
nila ito agad. Hindi pedeng kumalat iyon nang ganun kabilis. Ang tanga lang niya at
naisip niyang sumang-ayon sa ideya nila. Her Identity will be compromise. Her
privacy will be at risk. But anyway. Kahit naman paimbestigahan siya or osmething
walang makukuhang informasyon ang sinuman tungkol sa kanya.

Private siyang tao. With her money and connection walang information na magleleak
patungkol sa kanya kung kaya she was really amused nang may nakapasok sa private
data base ng refuge which was revealed na kaibigan pala ni Anton.

Ipinilig niya ang ulo at tiningnan muli ang hawak na Iphone 6. She accidently tap
the calendar Icon at nanlaki ang mata nang makita ang bumalandra na date sa kanya.
September 6. Ha? Teka birthday ko ngayun ah. Omygad. Birthday ko ngayun! Bakit di
ko man lang naalala? Naniningkit ang matang tiningnan ni Shanna ang screen ng
kanyang cellphone. Naku naman kitty. Ang bata mo pa pero makakalimutin ka na.
Atsuu!
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TMW 22: The Surprise
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(A/N Kindly check Shanna's cocktail dress. Ang cute nu? Bet ko din. Mahiram nga din
sa kanya sa birthday ko wahahhaha. Sa chapter 21, check nio yung something to
imagine kung pano nadecorate yung stair. Tiba tiba ang flower shop dahil kay papa
Anton. Pinakyaw ba namn lahat. Aysus! )

I have attached the oficial music vid of john legend ALL OF ME, kindly check it
out. :)

TMW 22: The Surprise

NAKAKUNOOT ANG NOONG tiningnan ni Shanna si Anton na lumapit sa kanya. Alas sais na
ng gabi at parang wala na ata yung mga iba?

"Nasan na yung iba? Akala ko ba magbobonfire pa tayu?" Napagkasunduan kasi nilang

magbonfire party bandang alas otso ng gabi. Ilang hakbang mula lamang sa likod ng
hacienda Esmeralda ay kagubatan na, pero ang napagtataka lang eh mukhang
nagsiwalaan na ang mga kaibigan nito.

"Hindi na tayo matutuloy baby. Lasing na ang mga iyon eh. Nagsipag-uwian na yung
iba yung iba naman natulog na."

"Ay ganon ba? Dito na din ba tayo matutulog or uuwi din tayo?" Kapagkuwan ay tanung
ni Shanna kay Anton. Gusto na sana niyang umuwi at matulog nalang ng maaga.
Nalulungkot lang siya na wala man lang ata nakaalala sa birthday niya. Eh kahit
ikaw nga eh di mo naalala kitty! Napakagat labi nalang siya.

"Baby saglit lang may kukunin lang ako sa compartment ng sasakyan." She nodded and
space out. Nakailang buga siya ng hangin mula sa dibdib She opens her cellphone at
sumimangot ng wala talaga siyang makitang text o tawag man lang.

"Kitty, halika na. Uuwi na tayo." Inangat niya ang mata mula sa pagkakayuko Kitty?
Kunot noong di siya agad nakahuma.

Lumapit si Anton sa kanya at hinawakan ang kamay niya. Weird! Wala man lang siyang
naramdamang sprung of electricity rito. Napahawak siya sa bandang dibdib. Hindi din
bumibilis ang tibok ng puso niya?

Sumakay sila sa sasakyan pagkatapos magpaalam kay Kenzoe na gising pa pala at

kausap ang ilang natira sa patio ng mansion.

Pasimple niyang tiningnan ang katabi sa upuan ng sasakyan. Si Anton naman ito? Or
was he? O baka naman ang kambal nito ang kasama niya sa sasakyan. Pero hindi naman
mahaba ang buhok nito. He was wearing the same cloth as Anton. They are also riding
the same car.

"You're not Anton." She coldly accused him. "Where's Anton?"

"Right here." He pointed his self. "Driving Kitty."

"What's with the act Damon." She raised her brow to him. Ihininto naman ng binata
ang kotse. "Damon?" His forehead folded in a few horizontal lines.

"You called me Kitty." And wala akong naramdamang spark sayo. Hindi din bumibilis
ang sasal ng puso ko. But there's no way she would tell him that.

"Kitty is much better in the ear than baby." He chuckled. Hindi nalang sumagot ang
dalaga. Mukhang ayaw umamin ni Damon eh. Pagbigyan ang drama nito.

PAGKABABA NG SASAKYAN AY AGAD na tinungo ni Shanna ang bulwagan sa loob. Tahimik sa

loob ng bahay. She went at the kitchen and saw nanay Pacing and the three
hosuemaid. Pagkatapos siyang batiin ng mga ito ay hinarap niya si Nanay Pacing.
"Nay, Si Anton ho?"

"Ha? Naku hija, hindi ba't kasama mo?" Balik tanong nito sa kanya. "Ah. Sige ho
Nay." Ngumiti siya rito. Tahimik niyang tinahak ang silid sa ikalawang palapag.
Nadaanan pa niya si Damon na nakasandig lang sa font door habang sinusundan siya ng
tingin.

Pagbukas niya ng ilaw ng kwarto ay nakita niya sina Devonne at Jenny na nakaupo sa
gilid nang kama niya.

"Finally bff, you're here." Devonne walks towards her. "You are late Kitty."
Litanya naman ni Jenny pagkuway tinulak siya ng dalawa sa bathroom.
"Go and take a shower. Make it quick. We'll give you five minutes to do it."
Devonne commanded.

"NOW." Nakapamaywang naman si Jenny.Pinandilatan niya ng mga mata ang mga ito. "Why
would I do that?"

"Because we told you so." Nagulat pa siya ng kinaladkad siya ng dalawa sa bathroom
at isinalang sa nabuksan na pala ng mga itong shower.

"Hey!" Ngunit nilamon na ng pagragasa ng malamig na tubig ang iba pa niyang

protesta.

SHE WAS STARTLED when she saw her two best friends robed in a gorgeous make up and
a cocktail dresses. "What is going on?" Nasatinig niya ng humakbang na siya palayo
sa pintuan ng bathroom.

Humakbang ang mga ito sa kanya. Jenny was holding a red rosy strap cocktail dress
while Shanna's handing her a red stiletto. "Now get dress Kitty." Devonne told her.

Walang nagawa ang dalaga ng pagtulungan siya ng dalawa. She wore the dress that was
perfectly made for her. Sinuot na din niya ang stiletto at kung ano ano pang abubot
na ibinigay sa kanya ng dalawa. Her hairdo and make up were done gorgeously,
courtesy of the two of course.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY KITTY." Sabay pa siyang niyakap ng dalawa nang matapos siyang
ayusan ng mga ito. Napangiti namn siya sa dalawang loka loka niyang kaibigan.

Shanna think she knows what's happening now. Kaya pala hindi nagpaparamdam ang mga
ito sa kanya ay dahil they are up to something.

"Let's go Girl!" Umabrisyete ang dalawang bestfriend niya sa mag kabila niyang
braso.

THEY HEADED DOWNSTAIR THE GARDEN. Masyadong mahaba ang hagdanan pababa at madilim
pa. But what has really gotten her surprised was the sight of a spotlighted man
standing at the middle.

There, Anton gorgeously stand with his 3 piece black tuxedo and he's carrying a
guitar? Then he started strumming his guitar and his naturally good voice came out.

(All of Me by John Legend)

What would I do without your smart mouth

Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down

What's going on in that beautiful mind

I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright

Their gazes locked. He was singing the song with a strong emotion in his eyes na
humihigop sa buong pagkatao ng dalaga.
My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

Her two best friend smiled at her and whispered. "He planned this." She was
surprised when the lights at the stairs turned on. And that the stair they're where
heading dorm has a heart shaped arched made of pink tulips.

'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh

Mas lalo pang nagliwanag ang garden at nakita niya ang mga nakangiting mukha ng mga
taong hindi niya inaasahang naandun pala. Everyone was present. Jules, the refuge
agent, Anton's cousins and friends, Nanay Pasing and the maids, and lastly her
mama. OMG! Mom's here.

Shanna's tears fell down tremendously. She was touched. She was thinking that no
one remembers her birthday. Pati nga siya eh nalimutan niya eh.

But here they are, the people she least expected to see went all the way here to
see her. Theiy where aligned vertically and each one has a pink roses in their
hand, giving it to her one by one and greeting her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY as she past
them.

How many times do I have to tell you

Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you

My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

Pinakawalan na siya ng dalawa niyang bestfriend. Tinanggap ng tinanggap lang niya

ang roses but her eyes were still locked on Anton's eye.

'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
 Give me all of you, oh oh

Finally, the last single rose was handed by her mother. Tiningnan niya ang Ina.
Umiiyak din ito sa kanya. "Kitty baby, Happy 23th Birthday. Mommy loves you!"

Niyakap niya ang Ina pagkatapos ay pinunasan niya ang luha sa pisngi nito. "Mommy.
I love you too! I thought nakalimutan niyo na!" Patuloy pa din sa pagbukal ng luha
ang kanyang mga mata.

"No Baby, Plano ko talagang umuwi rito to surprise you. And thanks to that young
man, he had helped me booked a flight immediately." Itinuro ng Ina niya si Anton na
patuloy pa ding kumakanta. His eye were smiling at them.

Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts

Risking it all though it's hard

"Anak sagutin mo na." She gave her mother a question look. "He told me." Her mom
answered her as if she knew what Shanna was thinking.

Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you

Tiningnan niya muli si Anton. She lovingly eyed him. She can't helped but to let go
of a sob. Ang dami na nitong ginawa sa kanya. Madami na din itong pinatunayan sa
kanya. At tanggap siya nito kahit ano pa siya. Kahit di pa nito alam kung saan
talaga ang pinanggagalingan niya. He's willing to accept her. With all that he can
give. I love you. She confessed in her mind.

Ilang hakbang nalang ang layo niya rito. At tila huminto ang mundo niya ng
humakbang ito sa harap niya. Ilang pulgada nalang ang layo nilang dalawa sa isa't
isa. Tanging ang wireless microphone at gitara nalang ang nakapagitan sa kanila.
Yumuko ito and sang the last two stanza to her.

I give you all of me

And you give me all, of you, oh oh oh.

Nang matapos nito ang kanta ay inabot nito sa kanya ang puting rosas and he
whispered to her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY.
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TMW 23: Her loss
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TMW 23: Her loss

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY." Anton whispered to Shanna. She was speechless. She just
stared at those beautiful gray eyes of Anton. Happiness were shown in her dropping
tears.

No other man did that to her. Even her first love Yugo Stiffler left her when she
had need him the most. Okay na sana sila noon ni Yugo eh. Mabait naman ito. Caring.
Gwapo. At mayaman. Gusto nga nitong magtrabaho siya sa kompanya ng mga ito
pagkagraduate niya.

Akala niya suportado siya nito sa lahat ng bagay kaso hindi pala. Nang
mapagdesisyonan niyang itayo ang Refuge Investigative and Security Agency, kauna-
unahan itong tumutol sa kanya. They argued a lot. Ayaw kasi nito sa ginagawa niya.
Sa umpisa kasi, hands- on sila ni Jules sa paghahawak ng mga assignment nila. Wala
pa silang mga narerecruit na mga agents noon. Providing security services to their
clients means putting their life into danger. Naroong makipagbarilan sila.
Makipagpisikalan just to protect their client.

Alam naman ni Yugo ang tragedy ng buhay ni Shanna. Ikwinento niya lahat rito kasi
buong akala niya maiintindihan siya nito eh kaso hindi pala. Hindi daw nababagay sa
kanya ang kasalukuyang trabaho at panlalaki lang daw ang career na iyon.

Ang masakit pa nito ay pinamili siya nito kung ito ba daw o ang pagiging security
agent niya ang pipiliin niya. She felt betrayed that time. Para kasing pinamimili
siya nito between him and her father and Clyde, her little brother. She lost two of
her love ones na wala man lang nagawa noon.

Musmos pa lang kasi siya ay tinuturuan na siya ng ama niya kung pano ipagtanggol
ang sarili niya. Pero dahil wala siyang interes sa mga ganoong bagay. Hindi siya
natuto. Hindi may lang niya naipagtanggol ang papa at kapatid niya. Wala siyang
nagawa kundi ang umiyak lang nang pinatay ang mga ito sa harap niya.

Kaya naman ng gumaling siya sa trauma na nangyari sa kanila ten years ago ay naging
obsess na siya sa baril, sa pagsasanay para maging malakas siya. Si sensei Winozata
ang gumabay sa kanya. Lihim siyang sinasanay nito na taliwas namn sa kanyang ina.
Ang buong akala ng mama niya ay simpleng estudyante lang siya. Ang hindi nito alam
ay marunong na siyang humawak ng baril at iba pang armas. Bihasa na din siya sa
martial arts at kung ano ano pang uri ng fighting combat skills.

Layunin niyang maghiganti. Maghiganti sa paraang maipagtanggol man lang niya ang
mga taong mahina at nangangailangan ng seguridad niya.

Hindi na siya ang dating musmos na batang iyakin. Mahina. Lampa. At walang inisip
kundi ang sarili. Ngayun matapang na siya at kaya na niyang manindigan para sa
sarili niya.

Ang pagpahid ni Anton sa mga luha niya ang nagpabalik sa kanya sa kasalukuyan.
"Stop crying Baby, I only want to see you happy. This is your night."

"S-sorry" She sob. "B-but I just can't stop my tear duct." She paused. "I'm just
glad. And these are tears of joy. Thank you Anton for making me happy."

"My pleasure baby."

"Are you proposing or something already there Bro?" Tanong ng kambal nito na kanina
pa ata nakatunghay sa kanila.. Inalalayan lang siya ng binatang humarap sa mga ito.

Okay. It was kinda appalling that all the people there, where pinning their eyes on
them. Puro ngisi at panunudyo ang mga nasa mukha ng mga ito.

"Gosh Jenny, narecord mo ba yung proposal?" Devonne demanded Jenny na may hawak na
DSLR videocam.

"What proposal?" Hindi na nakatiis na sumabat si Shanna.

"Wedding proposal." Sagot naman ni Barbara na nagniningning ang mga mata.

"Wedding proposal? W--what?" Nanlalaki ang matang bulalas ni Shanna sa mga ito. Sa
sobrang gulat niya ay bumalik ata ang mga luha niya sa tear duct niya.

"Ay wala ba?" dismayadong tanong ni Jenny.

"Akala naman kasi namin nagpropose na. Kung makakanta naman kasi ang drama kala mo
magmamarriage proposal na." Pang-aasar naman ni David sa pinsan.
"Gago." Anton cussed David.

"Paano naman yan makakapagpropose e hindi pa nga sinasagot." Sabat naman ni Euh-Jin
na seryoso ang mukha. Hindi tuloy nila alam kung nagbibiro lang ito.

"Oi marunong ka palang magsalita." Pang-aasar naman ni Kenzoe kay Euh-Jin.

Magkakakilala din kasi ang mga kaibigan nito at mga pinsan ni Anton.

"Ay hindi Kenzoe, Walang nagsalita, imahinasyon mo lang yun." Hercules interrupts.

"Mga tado kayo, magsilayo nga kayo ang iingay niyo!" Pagtataboy ni Anton sa mga
ito. Non-stop kasi ang pag-aasaran ng mga ito. From his friends to his relatives.

NANGINGITI NA INILIBOT ni Shanna ang tingin sa garden. The venue created a

beautiful picture of a paradise. Maraming kumukuti-kutitap na ilaw, naadornahan din
ng red roses petals ang bermuda grass. The garden was decorated elegantly. Round
tables were covered with a blend of fuchsia and white.

Ang mga waiter din ng catering ay nakapink ribbon sa kanilang mga leeg. Ang Live
band na tumutugtog ay nakahighlighs din ng pink sa kanilang mga buhok. This is her
color. Her party.

Her father and brother used to give her a lot of pinky cute little stuffs during
her birthday kung kaya naman naging parte na nang buhay niya ang kulay na iyon. It
reminds her of her father. And her brother. She's a Daddy's girl. And she felt like
her father is in the party right now.

Naramdaman niya ang biglang paghangin ng malakas. Papa. Clyde. She smiled.

"Kitty Anak." Nilingon ni Shanna ito. "Mommy. I miss them."

"I missed them too." Tiningnan ni Shanna ang Ina. She knows that her mother tried
to stay calm and strong in spite of so many years.

"Hija, pasensya na kung w-wala ako sa tabi mo nang maranasan mo y-yung trahedyang
iyon. Kung andoon lang sana ako hindi ka sana natrauma ng sobra sobra." Bakas sa
garalgal na boses nito ang lungkot at pag-sisisi. Nang panahon kasing nakidnap sila
ng kapatid ay kasalukuyang nasa out of town ito upang dumalo sa annual teacher's
convention sa Davao.
"Mommy wala po kayong kasalanan." Pinahid niya ulit ang mga luhang kumawala sa
pisngi nito. "At saka nagpapasalamat ako sa Kanya kasi hindi ka niya
pinahintulutang mapasama saming nakidnap noon. I could have lost you too. At di ko
yun kaya." Namalisbis na naman ang luha sa mga mata ni Shanna. They hugged and
quietly consoled each other

"Anak, we should stop crying kakalat ang make up natin nito." Shanna smiled. "Yeah
mommy."

"Happy Birthday ulit Kitty. I love you anak"

"Thanks mom. You're the best mommy in the world. Love you din po."

"Tita, Could I please excuse your beautiful daughter for a dance?" Her mom grinned
at Damon who interrupted them.

"Sure hijo."

Iginiya siya ni Damon sa gitna ng dance floor where all the other couples where
dancing. Hinapit siya nito sa baywang at idinantay naman niya ang kamay sa balikat
nito.

"You're the prettiest woman I've seen tonight Kitty." She just rolled her eye. "You
still owe me an explanation Damon."

"I think you know the answer Kitty." Yeah right. Nagpanggap ito bilang si Anton
because it was still a part of the plan. Alangan naman si Anton pa din ang sumundo
sa kanya eh may surpresa pala itong hinanda sa kanya.

Napabungtung hininga nalang si Shanna. Pasimple niyang tiningnan ang binata.

Talagang makalaglag panty tong isang to. Kahit na kambal ang dalawa. Hindi siya
nalilito sa dalawa. At kahit pagsuutin mo ng parehong damit ang dalawa. Makikilala
at makikilala pa din niya kung sino si Anton at kung sino si Damon. Hindi niya alam
kung bakit pero she just know which is which.

"Ang swerte ng kapatid ko sayo." Napaangat ng tingin si Shanna rito. Matiim na

nakatingin ito sa kanya. "Kambal nga talaga kami. Pareho kami ng tipo ng babae."

"Ha?" Napaawang ang labi niya sa sinabi nito. What the hell is he talking about?
"Nauna lang siya saakin nang konti." He chuckled. "Just tell me pag pinaiyak ka
niya Kitty kahit na kapatid ko yun susuntukin ko pagmumukha non pag sinaktan ka
niya." Bumilis ang puso ni Shanna nang pasimpleng yakapin siya nito. H-He likes m-
e?

"Bro, may I dance with tiyanak?" Mukha ni Jules ang nakita ni Shanna ng lumingon
siya.

"Sure."

"I guess I lost the bet." Bahagyang bulong nito sa sarili ng pakawalan siya

"Hoy tiyanak, what's with the face? parang namatanda ka ata dyan?" Pukaw ni Jules
sa nawawala sa sariling dalaga.

"H-Ha?" Tiningnan naman niya si Jules na nakakapit na pala ang mga kamay sa baywang
niya. "Ah. Wala kapre." She ignore the thought of Damon in her mind.

"Ang gwapo natin ngayon ha." Papuri niya kay Jules. Seriously lahat ng kalalakihan
na nasa party niya ngayun ay talagang ang kikisig. It's raining men! Hunk men!
Hehehe. Hagikjhik nang utak niya.

"Ngayon lang?" Nakataas ang kilay na tanung nito sa kanya.

"Syempre araw araw Kapre!" Pinisil niya pa ang magkabilang pisngi nito bilang
patunay. "Cute cute ni Kapre oh! Pede na mag-asawa. Kaso wag mong yayain nang kasal
ang work mo, hindi ka mabibigyan nun ng anak." Asar niya rito.

"Shut up Tiyanak." Humalakhak lang siya kay Jules. May pagka pikon kasi ito kung
minsan eh. Lalo na kung pinag-uusapan nila ang salitang settling down. Allergic
kasi talaga ito sa mga babae.

"Halika na nga." Paghila nito sa kanya kapagkuwan.

"San naman mamang kapre?" She raised a brow to him.

"Secret tiyanak." Hinayaan nalang niyang hilain siya nito.

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TMW 24: I love you.
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TMW 24: I love you.

"San ba talaga tayo pupunta Kapre?" Shanna's face where a bit irritated. Ayaw
talagang magsalita ni Jules eh. Kanina pa sila naglalakad. Nasa bandang likuran na
nga sila ng mansion.

"Basta." Napakunoot ang noo ng dalaga nang makita ang green house na tinatahak
nila.

"Okay. Kung kelan naman gabi na saka mo naisipang tumingin tingin nang halaman?
Ayos ka din eh nuh Kapre?" Sarkastiko niya itong pinagsabihan.

Gusto na niya kasing makita si Anton. Buhat nang magkahiwalay sila kanina sa party
ay hindi na niya muling nakita pa ito. Namimiss na niya ang binata kahit kalahating
oras pa lang niya itong hindi nakikita.

Pumasok sila sa madilim na green house. Malamig sa loob at puno ng halaman at

bulaklak kahit na madilim at hindi ito naiilawan.

"Kapre? Ano ba talaga ang gagawin natin dito?" Tanung niya sa binata. Nakatalikod
kasi siya rito. Ang alam niya katabi lang niya ito.

"Hoy, sumagot ka naman. Kapre!" Aba! Nahawaan na ata nina Rafael at Euh-Jin sa
pagiging silent type itong si Jules ah?

"Sasagot ka ba Kapre o sisipain kita? Tsk," Wala nang tao paglingon niya. "Kapre?"
Humakbang siya patungong pintuan ngunit nakasarado ito ng akmang bubuksan niya.
"Shit. Anong drama non? Bakit ako iniwan"

Imbes na maimbyerna ay inilibot nalang niya ang paningin sa loob. Kahit madilim ay
malaya niyang nakikita ang naturang green house.

Hindi lang basta basta puro halaman ang nasa loob. It was well landscaped with
different kinds of flowers. May nakita din siyang man made fountain sa gitna.

Nanlaki ang mata niya nang unti unting nagkabuhay ang paligid dala nang mga ilaw na
nagmumula sa itaas.

Vines were hanging and sparkly shining in different colors of white, green, yellow
and pink at the ceiling. Those lights opens in a succession manner, beginning
right, from where she stands, to the last side of the house, where the man she has
been wanting to see was standing there.

Namangha din siya nang makita ang mga paru parong nagliliparan sa paligid niya. Sa
paligid nila. Nagsimula nang humakbang ito palapit sa kinatatayuan niya. Malapit
lang siya sa fountain.

And again the familiar waves of her heart filled her senses.

Ilang hakbang mula rito ay may naulinigan siyang malamyos na musika. It's an
instrumental music of what he had sung more than an hour ago.

All of me. Mukhang may bago na naman siyang paboritong tugtugin.

The place was so romantic. And what even made it perfect was seeing the man she
loves. The man she adores.

"Baby, may I dance with you?" Nakangiting inabot nito ang kamay sa kanya nang
makalapit na ito sa kanya.

Shanna just nodded to Anton and placed her arms on his wide shoulders.

The world seems to stop between them. Kung pede lang matunaw sa mga titig nito ay
matagal na si Shanna na natunaw.

His stares... Sends a lot of emotion to her. Yung tipong mata lang nila ang nag-
uusap. Mata lang nila ang nagkakaintindihan.

"Babyy .." Malamlam ang mga matang tawag nito sa kanya. "Hmmm..." Shanna answered.

"Thank you." He smiled genuinely to her.

"For what?"

"For coming into my life." Anton was looking at her as if he's saying that she's
the most wonderful gift he had ever received.

No. I should be the one to thank you. Sagot naman nang utak ng dalaga sa binata.
But instead, Shanna just gave Anton her widest smile. "You know my reputation
right?"

"Yeah." You're one of a hell of a playboy. A player. Piping muling sagot nang
isipan ng dalaga.

Her heart flutters increasingly. The different parts of her brain were like
functioning in unison. And that's just to absorb what this man would like to say to
her.

"I am not proud of my reputation. You know, being the womanizer. Women come and
goes. No one stays. I prefer my life like that before." Anton releases a deep sigh
coming from his respiratory tract.

"I don't do relationships and commitments. I don't believe in love. Those where
just for romantic fools." I also don't believe in love too. But you came. And you
taught me how to believe again. Shanna agrees on him on her mind.

Huminto ito sa pagsasalita. Tumitig lang ang binata kay Shanna. Mas lalo pa siyang
hinapit nito palapit sa katawan nito.

"But the day I have met you, I started changing. I thought I was just after some
physical shit on you. You didn't find me attractive at all kahit anong gawin ko.
That's a pain in my ego. You were like a mystery to me. A challenge. Kaya mas lalo
kitang nilapitan. Sinundan. I stalked you. Got you investigated." Iniwas nito ang
paningin kay Shanna at ibinaling sa iba ang atensyon.

Malamlam naman ang matang sinundan ito ng tingin nang dalaga. Hindi ko din alam
kung bakit hindi kita malayuan noon. Pilitin ko mang iwaksi ka sa isip ko lagi kang
bumabalik sa utak ko.

"But every time you tried to avoid me. You despise me, Masakit. Dito." Bumalik ang
tingin nito sa kanya at itinuro nito ang tapat ng puso nito sa dibdib. May lungkot
na nakikita ang dalaga rito.
Nasasaktan din naman ako tuwing itinataboy kita. Well in fact all I wanted to do is
to be near you everytime. Masaya ako pag nandyan ka!

"The day when your life was placed to death. God knows, I want to slay all those
men who would try to harm you. The thought that I'll be losing you is like not
breathing at all. That's the time that I realized things. Your worthy of every
man's love and affection."

And you deserve to be loved despite your bad reputation. Piping usal na naman ng
utak ng dalaga.

"And I-I love you."

And hu-what ??????????????? Nanlaki ang mga matang tingin ng dalaga sa binata.

He loves me too? Oh my gad. H-he loves me??? Tulalang nakikipagusap sa isipan ang
dalaga. Nagsisimula na naman magrigodon ang puso niya sa mas mabilis pang pintig.
The butterflies in her stomach were like dancing in a fast rhythm.

Nagulat nalang siya nang maglabas ng maliit na necklace box si Anton buhat sa bulsa
ng tuxedo nito. She lost her tongue when she saw a 24k broken heart gold pendant
necklaces na may nakaengraved na pangalan nilang dalawa sa magkahiwalay na puso.
Ang isa kasing necklace ay binubuo ng kalahating puso.

He pulled out of the box the one broken heart gold pendant with his name engraved
in there. "Please accept this baby. I want you to remember me even If I'm not with
you." Hinawi nito ang buhok niya at inilagay ang kwintas sa leeg niya.

Nanginginig ang mga kalamnan ni Shanna na niyuko at hinawakan niya ang pendant na
nasa leeg na niya.

"It's beautiful. " Hindi niya napigilang ibulalas rito.

"Yeah. You're beautiful. And you deserve that. You deserve all that I can give"

Tumingala siya nang inilagay ni Anton sa kabila niyang kamay ang other half ng
necklace kung saan nakaengraved ang pangalan niya.

"I understand you're not ready yet this time baby. Give it to me when you're ready
to be my girl. I'm willing to wait." He smiled and embraced her tightly. Naramdaman
pa niya ang paghalik nito sa tuktok ng buhok niya.

Shanna was stunned. Napakagat siya sa kanyang labi. She loves Anton. She really do.
But she can't find the voice to utter those words to him.

"Let's go back to the party baby!" Kapagkuwan ay bulong nito at hinila ang kamay
niya palabas ng green house.

Kitty! Wait! You can't just let him go like this! Say you love him too!

Don't get scared. Or else you might regret it!

"A-Anton.." Mahinang usal niya. Ngunit patuloy lang ang marahan nitong paghila sa
kanya na tila hindi siya narinig. "Anton wait!" She restraint her hand from his
grip dahilan upang mapalingon ito sa kanya.

"I-I'm ready." Namumula ang matang yumuko siya. Hindi niya kayang salubungin ang
mga tingin nito. "I'm ready to be your girl."
"You mean it baby?" Gladness was evident in his voice.

He embraced her tightly. Ramdam nang dalaga ang pag-rarambulan ng tibok nang mga
puso nila. Hindi niya alam kung sa kanya ang mas malakas ang pintig o sa binata.

What she only knows is that their feelings were mutual. "A-and I love you too!" She
closed her eyes and tighten her embrace to the man she love.

He lovingly cupped her face and claimed her lips. They let they feelings go with
the flow of their gentle kisses.

Kasabay naman nang pagkakaunawaan ng kanilang damdamin ang pagpapalibot naman ng

mga paru paro sa paligid nila.

(A/N: Pakitingnan yung pendant sa side. Kunwari names nila Anton at Shanna ang naka
engraved at each necklaces.)
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TMW 25: Couple
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TMW 25: Couple

"Ma'am Shanna, ang bongga po nang birthday ninyo! Ang dami ninyong bisita. Saka ang
gagwapo pa!" Nagniningning ang matang litanya ni Angel. Isa ito sa mga kasambahay
sa hacienda.

Dalawang araw na din ang lumipas buhat nang birthday niya. Nakauwi na ang mga
kaibigan niya at kamag-anak at kaibigan ni Anton. Pati ang mommy niya ay bumalik na
ng Manila. Ito na muna ang magtatake over nang lahat ng negosyo na minana ng yumao
niyang ama sa lolo niya.

Her father live a simple life inspite his wealthy inheritance. Nakontento lang ito
sa pagpupulis. No one in their district knew that her father,a general police
officer, actually has all the power and wealth in the elite circle. The Real family
is much known in its shopping mall businesses around Asia.

"Ang guwapo ni Sir Jules. Single pa ba siya Ma'am? Pede magapply bilang girlfriend
niya?" Bungisngis ni Bea na kasalukuyang nag pupunas ng mga pinggan na nahugasan
na.

"Naku. Kahit single yun, engage naman yun sa work niya." She rolled her eyes. Sorry
Bea! DI yun mahilig sa babae.

"Eh si Sir Euh-Jin Ma'am, Single pa ba? Ano kaya pede naming tawagan pag naging
kami" Pagdeday dream naman ni Christine. "Si Sir David po Ma'am kaya?" Sabat naman
ni Dianne.

"Basta ang alam ko single si Sir Damon. At bagay kami." Ani naman ni Erich.

Natigilan naman sa ginagawang pagluluto si Shanna pagkarinig sa pangalan ni Damon.

Maaga kasi siyang gumising para tumulong sa pagluluto ng breakfast nila. Close na
kasi sila nina Nanay Pacing, ang mayordoma ng mansion at ng makukulit na mga
housemaids.

"I guess I lost the bet." Napakunot noo pa si Shanna nang maalala ang huling sinabi
nito. What bet?

"Hoy, tama na kakailusyon ninyo jan, single man o hindi ang mga iyun hindi kayo
pagkakaabalahang tingnan ng mga yon. Magsibalikan na nga kayo sa trabaho niyo. Ang
aga aga eh nagtsitsismisan kayo rito. Inaabala niyo pa si Ma'am Shanna." Sita ng
kararating lang na si Nanay Pacing.

Agad naman tumalima ang mga ito at bumalik sa kanya kanyang trabaho.

"Hija, pagpasensyahan mu na ang kadaldalan ng mga yun." Naiiling na paumanhin sa

kanya ng matanda.

"Okay lang yun Nay. Nakakatuwa nga sila eh. Ang kakalog nila." Nakangiting sagot
niya.

"Good morning everyone!" Nakangiting anunsiyo ni Anton sa bungad ng kitchen. Grabe

ang gwapo niya talaga kahit bagong gising! He was wearing black sando and pajama's
in his body. Kanin nalang ang kulang! Napakagat labi ang dalaga sa naisip.

"Good morning Hijo. Tamang tama ang dating mo. Nakahain na ang breakfast. Magsabay
na kayo ni Shanna." Asiste ng matanda sa kanila.

Lumapit si Anton sa kanya at niyakap siya mula sa likuran. "Good morning baby!" His
lips landed on her lips quickly. Napapitlag pa ang dalaga sa ginawa nito. Kahit
kelan talaga ang hilig nitong magnakaw ng halik sa kanya.

"G-good morning!" Napapalunok na nilingon niya ito. Nagkadikit ang mga ilong nila.
Nakabaon kasi ang baba nito sa shoulder niya. "Why do you have to smell this damn
good girlfriend?" He gave her again a smack on her lips and traces kisses on her
exposed collar bone.

Malakas na pagtikhim ang pumukaw sa paghalik halik ng binata sa leeg niya.

Kaagad naman siyang lumayo rito at umupo sa dining chair. "Are you not going to
sit?" Nakatikwas ang kilay na nilingon niya si Anton na mukhang bitin na bitin ang
itsura. Malakas pa din ang sasal ng puso niya Hindi na talaga bumabalik sa regular
na ritmo ang puso niya pag nandyan ang binata.

"Maiwan ko na kayo Hija." Nakangiting tumalikod ang matanda sa kanila. "Teka Nay
hindi po ba kayo sasabay samin?"

"Naku Hija, nag-agahan na ako kanina pa."

"Ay sige po Nay."

"Baby, you cook all of these?" Kumikislap ang mga matang tiningnan ng binata ang
nakahain sa lamesa.

"Well, basically not all, Yung iba si Nanay ang nagluto." Ipinagsandok na niya ang
binata ng fried rice with hotdogs and bacons on top of it. Nilagyan din niya ng
omelette ang plato nito. May toased bread at pancake din na nakahain sa mesa and a
few slices of apple, oranges, dragon fruits and water melon.

Kapagkuwan ay sinandukan na din niya ang sarili. She took a sip on her fresh orange
juice and started eating.
"Baby, pede na ba ako magpropose sayo?" Anton smirked at her and drink his coffee.
"Pardon?" She nervously asked. Muntik na siyang mabilaukan dahil halos maubo siya
sa narinig. Agad agad? Eh two days palang silang couple.

He grinned and repeated himself. "Kako, pede na ba tayong magpakasal? Sa sarap kasi
ng luto mo eh mukhang ready ka ng mag-asawa." Namula siya sa tinuran ni Anton.
Halos mahulog ang puso niya ng kumindat pa ito sa kanya.

He really never fails to compliment her in every seconds that they were together.
"Gutom lang yan! Ubusin mo yan ha!" Namumula ang pisngi na yumuko siya at
tinambakan pa ng pagkain ang plato nito.

"Ang cute mo talaga baby pag namumula ka!" He dropped a kiss in her cheeks again.

Shanna let out a sigh on her mouth and annoyingly arched her lip to Anton. Kahit
kelan talaga panay ang tsansing nito sakin! Naniningkit ang matang tiningnan niya
ang binata na patay malisyang ipinagpatuloy ang pagkain.

Aysus. Inis daw. O kinikilig? Her mind shouted silently.

MAGHAPON SILANG NAMASYAL ni Anton sa hacienda. Pareho silang nakasuot ng cowboy hat
ng binata. Terno din ang red black stripe polo shirt nila. She was wearing a skinny
blue jeans and boots while Anton gorgeously covered in a faded denim blue jeans and
a brown boots.

They when at the farm. Nakisalamuha sia sa mga farmers. May taniman kasi ang
pamilya ni Anton ng palay at mais. Tumulong sila sa pag-aani ng mga palay. At dahil
umulan nang nakaraang araw medyo maputik pa ang lupa sa bukid.

"Baby." Tawag ni Anton sa kanya. "Oh?" Nanlaki ang mata ni Shanna nang paglingon
niya ay ginuhitan siya ng putik sa pisngi ng binata. Hindi man lang niya napansin
na may kalokohan pala itong plano sa kanya.. Naisahan siya nito. Hinawakan nito ang
bandang tiyan nito at nagsimulang tumawa. Anton's laughter filled the rice field.

Tss. Akala mo ah! She grabbed a handful of mud on the ground and draw two lines on
Anton's face as revenge. Nakapikit kasi ito sa kakatawa kaya hindi nito
napaghandaan ang ginawa niya. Now It's time for her to do her vengeful evil laugh.

Anton stopped laughing and Shanna was off guarded when he tried to pull her to his
embrace. Shana saw he was holding mud on his other hand kung kaya nagwala siya.
They both fell at the mud ground laughing. Puno na din ng putik ang damit nila
dahil nagpagulong gulong sila.

As the final roll over took place on them, Anton finally landed on top of her.

They were both gasping air when they subsided then giggle. "I love you Shanna."
Anton throatily confessed on her. He was looking at her face lovingly as he stiffen
his hug to her waist.

"I love you too Anton!" She answered with an equal fire on her eye. She closed her
eyes and pulled his nape down when he lowored his face to her lips.

He kissed and bite her lower lip. She parted her lips and their tongue devoured
each other. Salitan sila sa ungol. Anton rooled her over n his top and pulled her
closer to him to deepen their kiss.

"Anak ka ng tinapa! Ke dyaske kayong mga bata, anong ginagawa niyo sa putikan?"
Nagulantang sila sa sigaw ni Aling Mercedes na nasa harap na pala nila.

Naunang tumayo ang binata at isinunod siyang inalalayan patayo. "Naglalaro po Aling
Mercedes." Nakangising sagot ng binata.

"Aray. Baby naman!" Reklamo nito nang sinuntok niya ang sikmura nito. "Kung ano ano
lang sinasabi mo." Irap niya rito.

"Hala. Magsilinis na kayo ng inyong mga sarili at kakain na tayo ng meryenda."

Napapailing na tumalikod sa kanila si Aling Mercedes.

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TMW 26: Happiness
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TMW 26: Happiness

PUPUNGAS pungas ang mga matang inabot ni Shanna ang IPhone 6 niya sa bedside table.
A viber message popped out her screen. It was from his super sweet boyfriend in the
world. Nagsend lang naman ito ng sticker na good morning at flowers sa kanya. Plus
the word I LOVE YOU.

Haist. Who knows that this womanizer has all the cheeziness in his body? Nung
nagpasabog kasi si God ng kasweetan mukhang lahat tumilapon sa kanya nang hindi
niya namamalayan.

She excitedly sent a kiss sticker to him. Then typed Good morning Mr. Perv! I love
you too!

Daig pa nila ang mag-long distance relationship kung makapagpalitan ng messages.

Naiiling nalang ang dalaga ng magreply ito ng I miss you baby. Katabi lang kasi
niya ang room nito eh.

Sakto namang pagkalabas niya ng banyo ay may kumatok sa pintuan niya. She was not
surprised at all na may dala na naman itong pink stemmed tulips na nakalagay sa
tray na hawak nito. Araw araw naman may binibigay itong bulaklak sa kanya eh. Puno
na nga ang flower base na nasa kwarto niya sa kabibigay nito.

He kissed her quickly in her mouth and went inside her room. "Let's eat breakfast
in your bed baby." Pilyong tiningnan siya nito from her naked toe up to her loosely
tied robe. Nagtagal ang tingin nito sa dibdib niya na natatakpan lang ng nightgown
niya.

Nanlalaki ang matang kinurot niya ito. Darn. Wala nga pala akong bra! "Perv!"
Bulyaw niya rito pagdakay namumulang tumalikod at hinigpitan niya ang tali ng
kanyang roba.

Tumawa lang ito. Bakit ang sexy ata ng tawa nito sa pandinig niya? She bite her lip
unconsciously.
Tiningnan niya ang laman ng tray nang mailapag na nito iyun sa kama niya. Bahagyang
sumaya ang mukha niya ng makita ang paborito niyang agahan. Mahilig talaga kasi
siyang kumain. At rice girl siya eh. Hindi siya kontento sa simpleng bread lang.
Akmang kukuhanin na niya ang utensils nang marahang hampasin ni Anton ang kamay
niya.

"Let me." Nakangiting turan nito. Tinusok nito ng tinidor ang sausage sa gitna at
sinubuan siya. Napakagat siya sa dulo non. Kailangan talaga subuan ako? Kinikilig
na tanung ng isip niya.

Anton bite the other half end of the sausage at tumitig sa kanya ng malagkit. Halos
maduling na si Shanna sa sobrang lapit nila sa isa't isa. Tinidor nalang ang
nakapagitan sa kanila.

Ohmy! Is he seducing me? What to do? "A-ah.. Pang-isahan lang naman tong dinala mo,
I supposed para sakin lang tong breakfast. Pero bakit nakikikain ka?" Simangot ni
Shanna pagkatapos kagatin at lunukin ang hotdog. She needs a diversion because she
was beginning to feel something.

She was aware her face looks naturally red. He completely chewed the other half and
naughtily beamed at her. "Just a warm up baby." Tumayo na ito at humakbang sa
kanyang pintuan.

"Finish your meal and we'll go biking." Kindat nito.

"AKALA ko ba magbabike tayo? Eh bakit isang bisikleta lang yang nakikita ko? At may
side car pa." Masama ang mukhang tiningnan niya ang nakangising binata na katabi
niya.

"Ayaw mo yun baby? Hindi ka mahihirapan sa pagpadyak. Uupo ka lang, sitting

pretty." Panunudyo nito.

Shanna arched her upper lip in dislike. She rolled her eyes at humalukipkip lang na
tumingin sa binata. Obviously pinagtitripan na naman siya ni Anton. Ang hilig kasi
nitong asar asarin siya.

"Ay Ma'am, kami po ang gagamit niyan. Niloloko lang po kayo ni Sir Anton." Sigaw
nang paparating na si Erich gamit ang isang pink lady bike.

"Siya nga naman Ma'am. Ito po mga dala namin ang gagamitin niyo ni Sir." Sigaw
naman ng nakasunod na si Bea kasama si Angel na nakaangkas sa likod nito. Mountain
bike naman ang dala ng mga ito.

Huminto ang mga ito sa tapat nila at bumaba sa bisikleta. "Naku ma'am, before po
tayo magbike, group picture tayu! Dali" Excited na nilabas ni Angel ang bago nitong
cellphone at inilagay sa monopod.

"Oh tara na pose na tayu!" Segunda naman ni Bea.

"Kayo nalang dyan!" Naiiling na sambit ni Anton.

"Ay di pede Sir, dapat kasama kayo para masaya." Pangungilit ni Erich.

Hinila nalang ni Shanna si Anton. Wala namang nagawa na ang binata kundi ang tumayo
sa likudan niya.

Katabi niya si Erich sa kaliwa habang sina Angel at bea naman sa kanan.
"1.2.3. Say cheese!" Lahat sila ngumiti sa camera.

MASAYANG PINAGMAMASDAN NI ANTON si Shanna na nakikihalakhakan kina Angel, Bea at

Erich. Kasama na din nila ang iba pang kasambahay na sina Christine at Dianne.
Humabol ang mga ito sa kanila. At ngayun nga ay nagkakarerahan ang mga ito.

Tinatawan ng mga ito ang nahuhuling bisikleta na may side car nila Angel.

He love seeing her happy. Her laughter brings happiness in his heart. It sounds
music in his ear. She was so honest in telling him everything. And he felt punching
his good for nothing ex for dumping her. He will not do that to her. Never.

He silently cried when he learnt how her father and brother died when she was still
a teen. She have lost them in her sight. Witnessed how they died. She suffered a
lot. She's been gone with so much pain.

Ang daming kulang rito. And he wants to fill in those hole in her heart. He'll do
everything for her. He'll give her a family. A home.

Hindi niya lubos maisip na he was capable of giving so much to a person. Dati
maramot siya. He less care. Wala siyang pakialam kung may masaktan man siyang mga
babae. Playing with women in his bed was his cup of tea.

Pero ngayon? Hindi na niya lubos na maisip na nakaya niyang gawin iyon.

He had a happy home. A loving parents and relatives. Ang kanyang mga magulang ay
naninirahan na sa Amerika. Bumibisi bisita nalang sa Pilipinas pag may pagkakataon.

"HEY, ANTON. ANG LALIM ATA NG INIISIP NATIN AH." Nakangiting mukha ni Shanna ang
nalingunan niya. . She was beautiful. And breathtaking. Sinuklian niya ng ngiti ang
tanong nito.

"Tara dun." Nauna na nitong ipinadyak ang bike nito. Sumunod siya rito at
pinantayan ang mabagal na takbo nito.

"Baby.."

"Hmmmm." Tiningnan siya nito sa gilid.

"Give me your hand." Inabot naman nito ang kamay sa kanya. Pinagsalikop niya ang
mga kamay nila. His right hand was holding her left hand. Magkadikit ang mga
bisikleta nila habang mabagal ang pagpapatakbo nila.

"I love you baby."

"I love you too Mr. Perv!" She winked at him lovingly. Oh damn! How he loved this
girl he was holding.

Nakangiting nilakbay nila ang cementadong kalsada sa gilid ng rice field.

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(A/N: Hehehe. Ayan, nakatwo chapters ako ngayon. Enjoy po. :) ---> Tinea )

TMW 27: Teasing Game

"BABY." Nakangiting mukha ni Anton ang nabungaran ni Shanna pag kabukas niya ng
pinto ng kwarto niya.

He was wearing a white shirt and pj's down. Mukhang bagong ligo ito. Kumunot ang
noo niya nang makita niya ang dala nito sa kamay. It was a dice na singlaki ng
kamao nito.

"What's that for?'

"We are going to play a game?"

"At this night time?" Nagtatakang tanong niya sa binata pero niluwangan na din niya
ang bukas ng pintuan para makapasok ito.

Tiningnan niya ang deskclock niya. Alas nuebe na ng gabi.

Sabado ngayon at sila lang dalawa ang tao sa mansion. Day off kasi ng limang
kasambahay nila eh. Yeah. Sabay sabay. As in.

Pagkuwan ay lumundo ito sa kanyang kama at nakangisi ang mga matang tiningnan siya.

Ha! Kala mo masisilipan mo ako ha? Balot na balot kaya ako ngayon. Piping ngisi
niya. Bilang ganti ay lantaran din niyang tiningnan si Anton.

His pj's looks more of a leggings in his muscular legs. His broad chest with his 6
pack abs where prominent in his almost sheer white shirt. Hindi din nakayanang
itago ng kapiranggot na tela nitong pang-itaas ang nipples nito sa dibdib.

Holy cow! She felt like all the electrolytes in her body will come out as her
sweat. Napakagat labi pa siya ng dumako ang paningin niya sa baba nito.

Darn. Her senses were starting to get hysterical at the sight of his almighty
friend down there. Nang umangat ang tingin niay sa mukha ng binata ay nakita niya
ang matagumpay nitong ngiti.

"You are up to something Anton." Naninitang akusa niya rito.

"Heck no Baby! I just wanted to play a game."

"You sure that's all you want?" Pagsusutpetsa niya rito. Umupo na siya sa kabilang
dulo ng kanyang kama.

"Yup!" Ngisi nito.

I know that look! Naniningkit na sumbong niya sa utak.

"Okay. Anong game ba yang lalaruin natin?" Panimula niya rito.

"It's called teasing game baby!"

I knew it! Kahit kelan talaga perv ang lalaking ito!

Pero aminin mo mahal mo!

Grrr!

"So kindly elaborate the mechanics then!" She raised her brow to him and waited for
his response.

"Simple lang baby. We'll roll the dice at pataasan ng value ng dots na lalabas sa
ibabaw."

"Okay. Then what?"

"Then.." Pambibitin nito ng kataga sa ere.

"The one with the lesser amount will remove something in his/her body."

"WILL WHAAAT?" Namumulang bulalas niya rito.

"Oh come on baby don't be such a killjoy." Pang-eengganyo nito.

What? Will strip? No way! The rational side of her mind disapprove.

Oh yes! That's so exciting! Hirit naman ng mahalay niyang utak.

"Ano na Baby? Don't tell me you're scared of yourself." Pang-aalaska nito.

"Bakit naman ako matatakot sa sarili ko Anton, aber?" Paingos niyang sagot rito.

"Well, you might just have a hard time on controlling your libido. Baka marape mo
lang ako pag nakita moa ng gandang katawan ng boyfriend mo."

Natatamemeng tumingin lang siya rito. Grabe ang halay nitong boyfren ko! Kita nang
awkward sakin ang topic eh!

"H-hindi totoo yan!"

"Really? Bakit labas sa ilong ang sagot mo!" Pagngisi nito.

"Okay fine! Bring it on!" She gave him a dagger look in his eyes.

Tuwang tuwa pa itong bumulong ng yes sa hangin. "Ladies first." Inabot nito sa
kanya ang dice.

Shanna exhaled deeply and started dropping the dice. Lumabas ang limang dots sa
ibabaw. Yes! Hiyaw ng utak niya.

Anton rolled the dice too and six dots came up on top. "Unfair!" Hiyaw niya. Shit!
Ayokong maghubad.

"Come on baby Strip!" Shanna mockingly removed her towel in her hair. Kaliligo at
kapapalit palang kasi niya kanina ng kumatok ito.

She rolled again the dice, and six dots came on top Now, it was Anton's turn to
strip when he only got four dots. Napalunok siya ng swabe nitong tanggalin ang
white t-shirt nito sa harapan niya.

Shit. This is not a good game after all. Namumulang iniwas niya ang paningin rito.

The next round, Shanna lost as she got one dot against Anton's three dots. Kinapa
niya ang pendant necklace na binigay nito sa kanya.
While Anton was still wearing her engraved name on the pendant necklace she wore to
him the night of her birthday.

Sa ikatlong round, natalo na naman si Shanna kaya wala siyang nagawa kundi
tanggalin ang singsing na nasa daliri niya. Bigay ito ng mommy niya nung debut niya
a few years ago.

Sa ikaapat na round, si Anton naman ang natalo. He proudly stood up in front of her
and remove his pajama's out of his body.

Now, he was only wearing aboxer short on his lower extremety. Hindi maiwasang ni
Shanna na sunod sunod na lumunok nang madaanan ng nag-iinit niyang mata ang katawan
nito.

His hairy chest down to his abs down to his hairy sexy legs up to his.. Ahmmm .Down
to the soldier in between his legs.

"Babyyyy." He huskily held her gaze nang ibinaling niya ulit sa mukha ng nobyo ang
paningin niya.

"A-ah. Ako na pala!" She rolled the dice and got another one dot on top of the
dice. Anton moved the dice and got a result of two dice.

Nagtatalo ang isipan ni Shanna kung ano ang tatanggalin sa katawan niya. Ang bra
niya ba o ang pajama niya? Sa huli ay napagdesisyonan niyang tanggalin nalang ang
pajama niya. Di bale mahaba haba naman ang loose pink shirt niya.

Halos mamula ang dalaga sa hiya nang lantarang pumito si Anton ng masilayan nito
ang binti niya up to the middle of her thighs where the shirt hemline lies.

"Damn Baby, You've got the sexiest legs in the world." Paanas na sambit nito.

"Shut up!" Kinuha niya ang unan at itinakip sa bandang hita niya. "You're turn!"
Pagtataray niya rito.

Halos manlumo ang dalaga nang lumabas ang anim na tuldok sa dice na pinarolyo nang
binata.

Nooooo! There's no way I'm going to remove my bra! Pagpapanic ng utak ni Shanna.
Shit!

"Ayoko na! Madaya ka eh!" Paingos siyang tumayo at maliksi ang paang tinungo ang
pintuan ng kwarto niya.

"Not this time Baby!" Ngunit bago pa siya makalayo ay mas mabilis siyang nahagip ni
Anton at marahang isinalya sa malamig pader ng kwarto niya.

"L-let me go Anton." Kinakabahang iniiwas niya ang paningin rito. She was feeling
feverish this time. Electricity were bouncing inside her and back to Anton.
Natatakot siya sa tension na namamagitan sa kanila ngayun. It was a sensual tension
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(OOPS! Hindi pa po to update. Paplug lang. Anyway, yung iba di ko pa nasimulan.

Hehe. Support ninyo po pag nasimulan at intinuloy ko na ha? Salamat po. Basahin
niyo plug ko ha? Pampagood vibes po. Pretty please? Hihi. Muah. ---> Tinea)

Tender Loving Care (FINISHED)

BEAUTY FERRER

Napilitan si Beauty na pumasok sa iba't ibang raket para matustusan ang may sakit
niyang mga magulang.

Bukod sa kakaramput lang ang nasasahod niya bilang isang nurse ay kailangan pag
maoperahan ang namemeligro niyang ama.

Kaya naman naisipan niyang sunggaban ang raket na inoffer sa kanya ng kaibigan. At
yun ang mag-eskandalo at sirain ang kasal ng super good looking na si Euh-Jin
Austen na kamukhang kamukha ng korean actor na si Lee Min Ho na ultimate crush
niya.

Magagawa kaya nitong tanggapin ang alok niyang TENDER LOVING CARE ?

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A Night To Remember

GODESS GATCHALIAN

Akala ni Godess, hindi totoo ang mga fairy tales. Hindi totoo si Cinderella... But
she was wrong. Patunay nalang ang wicked stepmother and stepsister niya na
nagpalayas sa kanya sa mansion na ipinamana sa kanya nang yumao niyang ama.

She rode the bus devastatingly without any particular place in her mind. She wished
to find a safe place for herself pagkatapos siyang tangkaing pagsamantalahan ng
boyfriend ng evil step sister niya.

But instead of finding a peaceful ride, nasuong ang buhay niya sa panganib. And
worst, she has to give herself freely to the dropdead gorgeous stranger man sitting
beside her. Happy ending nga ba o nightmare ang kahihinatnan ng story niya?

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My Maid, My Fiancee

DEVONNE MONTES

Devonne was shocked with the idea of arranged marriage.

Oh why, her mother set her up to a man she doesn't even know for Pete sake! Not
that she was already involved to someone, but having commitment was not included in
her vocabulary as of the moment.

She valued her freedom as much as she loved her mother.

There's only one thing she can do right now. And that's to know her fiancé without
him knowing her. hmmmm ..

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Enchanted by Mr. Dean

BARBARA HENDERSON

Barbara eloped from home because she was terrified of her manipulating brother and
cousins. Ubod ng stricto nang mga ito at pilit na pinatatakbo ang buhay niya ayon
sa mga plano nito.

There at Calle Disney, she started to find her own identity. But will she be able
to stand alone kung mayat maya ang pamumuna ng hunk na hunk na landlord niya na
surprisingly Dean pala ng unibersidad na pagtatrabahuan niya.

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A/N: At dahil pickle minded ako. Hindi ko na ipaprivate to, public nalang. Hahaha.
Ayown lang. Tenchuu. -_- //

Warning: SPG po ito. This chapter contains scenes that are not suitable for very
young audience. Read at your own risk. ---> Tinea

TMW 28: PRIVATE

"L-LET ME GO, ANTON.." Kinakabahang iniiwas niya ang paningin rito. She was feeling
feverish this time. Electricity were bouncing inside her and back to Anton.
Natatakot siya sa tension na namamagitan sa kanila ngayun. It was a sensual
tension.

Shanna tried pushing him away but he only immobilized her at the wall. He gave her
three pecks on her lips in progression. "Baby what's holding you?" Matiim na
tiningnan siya nito sa kanyang mga mata.

Ano nga ba? Eh kasi natatakot ako eh. Saka hindi pa ata ako handa? Isusuko ko na
ba?

"Hindi pa kasi ako handa..." She uttered. Enough for him to hear.. Anong hindi pa
handa, handa ka na. Noon pa. Sansala ng isipan niya.

He gave her again a quick kiss on her lips and moved a bit far from her distance.
"It's okay Baby, I understand. And I respect your decision." Mahinahon nitong
pinakawalan ang kanyang mga braso.

Nakaramdam ng masidhing kahunghangan ang dalaga nang lumayo ang binata sa kanya.
She saw a glint of hurt and sadness in his face. Tumalikod ito sa kanya at pinulot
ang t-shirt nito na nasa sahig. Agad nito iyong isinuot without looking at her.

She closed her eyes in frustrations. Her cognitive says she wasn't ready but her
body says the opposite. She's yearning for him. She loves him and she wanted to
surrender everything she has to him.

Bahala na! Mabilis pa sa alas kwatrong umabante siya sa bandang likuran ng binata.
"A-antonn .." Mahinang tawag niya rito. Pumaikot siya rito at tiningala ito.

He gave her a questioning look. Namumula ang pisnging ipinalibot niya ang braso sa
leeg nito. "I'm just confused. My mind is battling with my body. I d-desire you. So
much." Napakagat-labi siya. "Just a bit scared."

"I know." Malamlam ang mga matang sinagot siya ng binata. Hinapit siya nito sa
baywang niya. "But you're ready to teach me right?" Nahihiyang tanong niya rito.
Hindi kasi siya maalam sa bagay na iyon eh. It will be her first time and she's
really nervous.

"Yes baby, lahat ng kailangan mong malaman, iisahin natin iyan." Nangniningning ang
mga matang saad nito sa kanya.

"I love you Shanna." Inilapit nito ang ilong sa ilong niya. "I love you too Anton."
Pareho nilang naaamoy ang mabangong hininga ng bawat isa.

Binigyan siya nito ng matunog na halik sa kanyang labi. Shanna closed her eyes when
he started kissing her gently. She parted her lips and felt his sweet tongue
entering her mouth. Their tongue battled.

Anton pulled her hips up encircling her legs to his waist. Shanna felt his hand
caressing her behind slowly pagdakay nanggigigil na kinurot nito ang pisngi ng
pang-upo niya. Ang isa naman nitong kamay ay masuyong humahaplos sa hita niya.

They were both greedy for air when their kisses stop. He walked her to her bed and
laid her down there. He cupped her face and kiss her forehead. Her eyes. Her Nose.
Her cheeks and finally her lips. She returned his kisees favorably.. Pumaibabaw ito
sa kanya at ipinosisyon ang sarili sa pagitan ng mga binti niya.

Sinimulan nitong halikan siya sa kanyang punong tainga. Nibblng her sensitive ear.
"I love every part of you baby!" He whispered in her ear and slowly traces kisses
on her beautiful neck to her collar bone.

Ang kamay ng binata ay pumaloob sa kanyang tshirt at masuyong hinaplos ang kanyang
tiyan pataas sa kanyang dibdib. Dinama nito ang kanyang dibdib sa ilalim ng kanyang
brassiere. Her nipple harden in his touch.

His other hand searched for the hemline of her shirt and pulled it out from her. He
expertly unclasped the hook of her bra and throw it away.

"They're beautiful." His face were filled with admiration as he's eyes roamed at
her two valleys. "And they are mine." She moan in pleasure when he kissed and taste
her nipple with his playful tongue and sucked it like a newborn baby. His other
hand gently rub the crest of her other breast.

"Ahmmmm." Napakagatlabi si Shanna upang pigilin ang paglabas ng malakas na ungol

niya sa bibig niya. Halinhinang pinagpala ng kamay at bibig ni Anton ang magkabila
niyang dibdib. Napasinghap siya nang kagatin nito ang tuktok ng dibdib niya.

He lowered his kisses down to her abdomen. His hand sought for her underwear. He
rubbed her down there using his hand even with her pink panties on. Inilihis nito
patagilid ang panty niya and slid his finger in her soft folds.

"A-Anton. Stop." But instead, he continued touching her there. She arched her body
when he inserted one finger at her core.

Napasabunot siya sa buhok nito when he shove his finger in and out of her. At
first, he introduced it gently. Then begun to finger assault her in a fast rhythm.
Then do it faster and faster. Shanna closed her eyes and clenched her teeth
forcedly. Hindi niya alam kung saan ibabaling ang ulo niya.
Her walls tighten and something warm begun to build in her. Suddenly she exploded.

"Oh baby, you're damp!" Anas nito nang bumalik paitaas ang mga labi nito sa kanyang
mga labi.

He pulled down her wet undies and tossed it away. She felt the air embracing her
nakedness but that wouldn't affect her hot temperature from raising up. She felt
deliriously pleasure by this man.

Inipit niya ang hita dahil sa pagkahiyang nagsimulang bumalot sa katauhan niya.

"Baby don't, you're beautiful!" He eyed her wholeness with so much appreciation in
his face. Then he started kissing her again. Nagtagal ang halik nito sa mga labi
niya.

"I love you." Paulit ulit nitong sinambit sa kanya habang tinatanggal tshirt at ang
huli nitong saplot. Now they are equally naked. Namula ang dalaga nang makita ang
kahandaan nito.

Anton brought out his condom from its wrapper and rolled it on his full length.

Her eyes widen in fear just looking at his length. She was wondering if she can
accommodate that huge thing. Bahagya siyang napaatras sa pagkakahiga at sunod sunod
na napalunok na tumingin kay Anton.

"I love you baby. I'll promise I'll be gentle," Ipinosisyon nito ang sarili sa
pagitan ng hita niya. His were slightly touching hers as if giving a gentle
warning.

He parted her hips more and slowly thrust his length to her womanhood. The first
stab were so painful to bear that tears fell down her eyes.

He wiped out her tears with his gentle and soothing kisses. Sinuportahan ng mga
kamay nito ang kanyang balakang and started moving deep and deeper again. Their
lips were still glued to each other when he finally shoved his full length inside
her.

He started moving in and out of her slowly until she finally felt less pain. "How'd
you feel baby?" Kapagkuwan ay tanung nito.

"L-less pained." He kissed her in her forehead and resume on moving in and out
faster. And faster. And faster. Nang makapag-adjust na ang dalaga sa nararamdaman
ay nakipagsabayan na din siya sa binata. They both moved in an acceleration. Until
both of them come out.

"I love you baby." Anton lovingly eyed Shanna with him still on top of her. "I love
you too." Happiness and satisfaction where shown in their faces. Anton rolled over
and pulled out his in her.

He laid down on her side and hugged her as he finished to cover their nakedness
with a blanket. Nakangiti naman humarap sa binata ang dalaga at pinunasan ng likod
ng palad nito ang pawis na tumutulo sa noo ni Anton.

"Sleep well baby." Isiniksik lang ng dalaga ang katawan sa dibdib ni Anton at pagod
na ipinikit ang mga mata.
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(A/N: Isara ang bibig please ahahahha! Dinagdagan ko ng kaunting details ang ikli
kasi ng update ko. Happy Sabado.

Warning: SPG po ito. This chapter contains scenes that are not suitable for very
young audience. Read at your own risk. ---> Tinea

TMW 29: Private

NAKANGITING IMINULAT ni Shanna ang talukap ng kanyang mga mata. Mahimbing ang
naging tulog niya nang nagdaang gabi kung kaya't parang naenergized siya
pagkagising niya. Mas lalong lumuwang ang ngiti niya ng makita niya ang mukha ni
Anton na mahimbing pa din na natutulog sa tabi niya.

Tiningnan niya lang ito. Last night was the most amazing experience she ever had in
her life. Wala siyang pagsisisi na ibinigay niya rito ang sarili nang buong buo.
How she loved this man who was sleeping soundly next to her.

Nakaunan siya sa balikat nito at nakayakap naman ito sa baywang niya.

Marahan niyang kinapa ang selpon sa bed side table niya at sinimulang kuhanan ng
litrato ang maamong mukha ng binata. Ang gwapo talaga niya! She loves looking and
taking pictures at every details of his face.

Bahagya siyang namula nang tumutok ang paningin niya sa nakaawang na mapupula
nitong labi. She was tempted of kissing him!

OMG! You're acting like a perv bimbo! Dahan dahan niyang inilapit ang bibig sa labi
ni Anton.

Picture lang naman eh! Pangangatwiran ng utak niya. Bango talaga ng hininga! Wala
man lang morning breath! Kinikilig na sigaw ng utak niya.

Idinikit niya ang nguso sa labi nito at tumingin sa camera ng selpon niya. One.
Two. Three! Hihihi.

Napatigalgal ang dalaga ng kumilos ang tulog pa din binata at mas lalo pang
hinigpitan ang yakap sa baywang niya palapit sa katawan nito.

Iniyakap nito ang hubad na katawan sa kanya dahilan upang maramdam niya ang
pumipintig na kaibigan nito sa baba nang dumantay ang legs nito sa kanyang hita.

Gad! Tulog ba talaga siya? Kinakabahang ibinaba niya ang selpon sa bed side table
at marahang nilingon ang mukha nito.

Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Shanna nang makita ang pagkurba ng bibig nitong umabot ata
sa lebel ng tainga nito. Unti unti nitong binuksan ang talukap ng mga mata nito.

Shit. Gising na siya! "Good morning girlfriend." Nakangisi nitong ninakawan siya ng
halik sa kanyang labi. Ang isa nitong kamay ay tinaluntun ang kanyang dibdib sa
ilalim ng kumot at sinimulang masahiin ng marahan.

'Hmmm. It fits perfectly to my palm." Napalunok pa lalo si Shanna ng ibaba nito ang
halik sa kanyang leeg at tuluyan na siyang kubabawan nito.

"T-teka." Geez. He's aroused! AGAIN! Her eyes widen when he started licking her
crown. Ang bilis nakababa ng bibig nito. Halos hindi niya namalayan na dinadama na
siya nito sa bibig nito.

His tongue licked and nibbled her breast and sucked its peak as if waiting for her
milk to come out.

Napaliyad siya sa nakakabaliw na sensasyon na dulot ng bibig nito. His other hand
traced down her behind and started cupping its cheek.

"Antonnn.. " Napakagatlabi niyang anas.

He parted her legs and position himself in between. His hand went down her folds
and gently manipulated it. His thumb played with her clit while his one finger
shoved in her hole.

His thumb continuously brushed her clit as his finger came in and out her core in a
hurry manner.

She closed her eyes with her lips slightly open. Soft groans were coming out her
mouth.

Naibaon niya ang mga kuko sa balikat ni Anton habang ang isa niyang kamay ay
nakakapit sa headboard ng kama.

Oh Gash! Oh Gash! Oh Gash! She was panting for breathe and don't know how to handle
the pleasure that he was giving her.

"A-Antonn." She was convulsing in temperature. Her walls tighten and the familiar
building up of something in her came up.

In a swift manner, Anton garsped out the condom on the bedside table and rolled up
another condom in his length.

"Baby. I love you!" He uttered as he entered himself in between her thighs. "I
know you're still sore, but damn baby, you were lying delectable next to me and I
can't resist your sexy breast crashing my chest."

Napakagatlabi si Shanna habang namumula ang buong mukha na tiningnan ang nanunukso
mata ng binata.

"I love you Shanna." He said as he started moving in and out of her. Their bodies
are clashing in a more intimate connections. Faster. Bolder. Quicker. Nearer.

"I love you t-too. Ahhhh. An-nton!" She responded as she come out again. A few more
of their collisions and Anton finally come out.

"That was awesome." Tagaktak ang pawis na ibinaon ng binata ang katawan sa
dalaga.She was bearing his full weight on her. His buddy was still on her.

Masuyong hinaplos ni Shanna ang likod ng binata. Habang ang isa naman niyang kamay
ay sinuklay suklay ang maikling buhok ni Anton.
"Thank you Anton!" She smiled at him. Looking him lovingly nang inangat nito ang
mukha na nakapatong sa balikat niya kanina.

"For what baby?" Nakangiting sinagot siya nito. "For loving me. And for giving me a
wonderful ahmmmm experience." Namumulang sagot niya.

"You mean the love making huh?" Nanunudyong balik tanung nito.

"Yes." Nangigiting tapat niya rito. What's the use of having reservations eh nakita
na at sinamba na nito ang lahat sa kanya.

"It's my honour baby! Making you happy is my obligation." He kissed her at her
forehead.

Shanna smiled and naughtily caressed his butt. "Perv girlfriend." He accused her.
Naramdaman niya ang mahina nitong ungol kasabay ng pagpintig ng kaibigan nito sa
loob niya. "Want anoher round ha?"

Kagat labi lang na tumango ang dalaga.

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TMW 30: Photo Album
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TMW 30: Photo Album

"ANG CUTE MO PALA NUNG BATA KA!" Hagikhik ni Shanna habang pinagmamasdan ang mga
photo albums na kinuha niya sa mini book shelf sa sala ng mansion.

Nakita niya na ang isang album. Puno ito ng pictures ni Anton, ang kambal nitong si
Damon at ang mga pinsan nitong sina Rafael, Euh-Jin, David at Barbara. Nakita din
niya ang mga photos nito kasama ang parents nito. He has a gorgeous parents. No.
Scratched that. He has a gorgeous clan. A good and very sweet family. Lahat ata ng
event may pictures ang mga ito during his childhood.

She was comfortably sitting on the couch while browsing the pictures.
Napabungisngis siya nang makita ang dalawang kambal na masayang naglalaro ng car
toys. One of the twin peck a kiss on his brother while the other was removing the
lip of the other one from his cheek.

"So sino ka dito?" Hagikhik niya. Tumabi si Anton sa kanya at nakisilip na din sa
tinitingnan niya. Namumula ang pisnging inagaw ng binata ang photo album sa kanya.
Tss. "Hey you!" Naniningkit ang matang binalingan niya ito at pilit na inaagaw ang
photo album na itinaas nito sa ere. "Kita mong tinitingnan pa eh, agawin ba naman?"
Napipikang muli niyang inabot ang naturang photo album pero tumayo lang ang binata
at lumayo sa kanya.

"Anton naman eh!" Nakapamaywang na siya rito. "Siguro ikaw yung humahalik sa kambal
mo nu?" Pang-aasar niya.

"What?" Nandidilim ang mukhang litanya nito sa kanya.

"Totoo naman eh. Nahihiya ka sigurong makita ko yun ano?" Pinandilatan niya ito ng
mga mata. "So gayish!"Hahahaha. Pero ang cute talaga eh. Ang lulusog nila tas ang
cucute! Panay pa din ang bungisngis niya sa utak.

"Are you saying that I'm a gay?" She saw his gray eyes darken. Paktay ka Shanna!
You're in trouble. Humakbang siya nang paatras nang humakbang ito palapit sa
kanya.

Seriously, he was offended? Pero hindi naman siya kinakabahan sa binata. Slight
lang? Pero more of excitement ata. Hehe. Dalawa lang kasi sila ulit sa mansion.

Mukhang one week ata ang binigay na off ng binata kina nanay Pacing at ng mga
housemaids.. At mukhang nahawaan na ata siya ng pagiging perv nito.

"Ahmmm. H-hindi naman sa ganon ang ibig kong sabihin." Umurong pa siya ng bahagya
pero dulo na ng couch ang nasa likod niya. Muntik na siyang ma off balance buti
nalang agad na naipulupot ni Anton ang mga braso nito sa baywang niya.

"I'm not a gay baby. I have proven that to you last night and early this morning,
and I can prove it to you again this time." Namamaos ang boses nito. Nakababa ang
tingin nito sa mga labi ni Shanna. While Shanna was also eyeing his full red lips
na dahan dahan bumababa sa bibig niya.

She swallowed her throat repeatedly. Anticipating on what's going to happen. Her
heartbeat started to raise as well as the butterflies in her tummy.

Ngunit lumipas na ang ilang minute ay wala pa ding lumapat na labi sa bibig niya.
Iminulat niya ang isang mata pasilip sa binata ngunit nakangising mga mata lang ang
nakita niya rito na nakalayo na pala ang mukha sa kanya.

"Now that's what you get baby for teasing me." He smirked at her. Pulang pula naman
ang mukha ni Shanna sa pagkapahiya.

Assuming ka Kitty! Kainis. Binitin ako sa kiss!

"Really? Paninidigan mo yan ha?"

Pabagsak na umupo siya sa sofa at nakahalukipkip na tiningnan ang binata. Umupo ito
sa tabi niya pero umusog lang siya palayo rito. Umabante ulit ito ng upo sa tabi
niya pero nilayuan niya lang ito.

Umusog ulit ito sa kanya pero dulo na ng couch ang naatrasan niya. Ibinubuka pa
lang ng binata ang bibig nito ng inunahan na niya itong magsalita.

"Gimme the photo album." Inabot niya rito ang kanyang kamay at pautos na tiningnan
niya ito. Ibinaon naman nito ang baba nito sa shoulder niya sa halip na ibigay ang
gusto niya. Padarag na kinuha niya ang photo album rito.
Niyakap lang siya nito mula sa likod niya at sinamyo samyo ang amoy niya sa leeg.
Pilit na inignora ng dalaga ang pagbaon ng mga labi nito sa leeg niya.

Ibinalik niya ang tingin sa huling pahina ng photo album na tinitingnan niya
kanina. "Baby, hindi ako yan. Si Damon yang humalik saakin." Puno ng disgusto ang
boses nito.

"Baby." Tawag nito ulit sa kanya. Ngunit hindi ito nilingon ni Shanna na nakatutok
lang ang atensyon sa mga litrato.

"Babyyyy." Sinundot nito ang tagiliran niya. Naku po! May kiliti ako diyan! Tili ng
utak niya.

"I know. I was just kidding you." Pagkuway sagot niya rito. Mahirap na baka
kilitiin talaga siya nito.

Nilingon ni Shanna ang binata at itinuro ang picture na kasalukuyang tinitingnan

niya.

"Kayo talaga, ang mean niyo. Pinagkaisahan niyo si Euh-Jin." Pagtukoy niya sa
batang singkit na hinubaran ng mga ito ng salawal sa baba.

Napailing nalang ang dalaga. Mga edad nine pataas ang mga ito.

Napangiti nalang ang binata na tiningnan din ang litratong tinutukoy niya.
"Actually, it was Damon who did that. He's a naughty boy back then.' There was a
spark in his eye.

"Close talaga kayo nuh?" She smiled at him.

"Yup baby. We're partners in crime." Panimula nito. "We used to swap each other's
places kapag trip namin. I remember one time, ako ang pumasok sa klase niya dahil
ayaw niyang pumasok non."

"Why did you do that?" Kunot noong tanung ni Shanna. "Eh baby, ang sexy kasi nung
teacher nila eh." Hampas sa dibdib ang inabot nito sa kanya.

Kaya pala! Perv talaga to! Pati teacher di pinalampas! Grr! Nagngingitngit na
sambit ng utak niya.

"Ano ano pa ang kalokohang pinaggagawa ninyo ng kambal mo?" Nanalim ang sulyap niya
rito.

"A-ano kasi baby.." Alanganin ang ngiti nito. "Ano?" Nakatikwas ang kilay na sagot
niya rito.

"Ano nga?" Ang tagal lang sumagot? HA!

"Ayaw mong sumagot? Sige matulog kang mag-isa mo mamaya." Pananakot niya rito.

"Baby naman eh!" He run his fingers on his messy short hair. Nanggigigil naman sa
pang-eeye rape sa binata ang utak niya. Gwapo talaga!

"Well, we used to bet on something or some-one." Pag-aamin nito.

"I guess, I lost the bet!"

"I guess, I lost the bet!"

"I guess, I lost the bet!"

Umukilkil sa utak ni Shanna ang sinabi ni Damon nung birthday party niya. "What
sort of bet?" Umiinit ang ulong tanung niya rito.

"We bet over girls baby, but that was long long time ago. College pa kami nun at
saka siya lang ang mahilig sa mga dare baby. Maloko talaga ang isang yon. Walang
inuurungan." Iling ng binata.

Then anoi ang bet na sinasabi ni Damon non? Nanggagalaiti na tanung ng utak ni
Shanna.

"Actually baby gusto nga niyang pagpustahan ka namin."

"Ako?" Namangha ang dalaga na tila nabasa nito ang tanung niya sa utak.

"Yup baby, gusto niyang makipagpustahan ako kung sino samin dalawa ang
makakapasagot daw sayo kaso umayaw ako."

"B-bakit naman?" Kinakabahan siya sa magiging sagot nito.

"Kasi baby hindi ka laruan. At hindi kita kayang paglaruan. Seryoso ako sayo.
Seryoso ako pagdating sayo."

Really? Shit. Bakit ba ang galing galing magpakilig ng lalaking ito? Namumula ang
pisnging binawi ni Shanna ang tingin sa binata. Nalulusaw kasi siya sa tingin ni
Anton eh. Hindi naman tag-araw. Ber month na nga eh, pero bakit parang tunaw na
tunaw na siya sa mga titig nito.

Hayss ...
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TMW 31: Nightmare
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(A/N: Anneoung. Gusto ko mag-emot ngayun. Hoho. Tagay tayo mga pre! Insert nyo yung
song na #toDanceWithMyFatherAgain LOL

TMW 31: Nightmare

"Ate Shanna. Malapit na ang birthday mo. San na naman kaya tayo pupunta nila
Daddy?" Excited na tanong ng pitong taong gulang na kapatid niyang si Clyde.

Napapangiting ginulo ni Shanna ang buhok ng kapatid niya at inakbayan ito sa

balikat habang palabas na sila sa gate ng paaralan. "Kahit saan naman tayo pumunta,
Okay lang sakin basta buo at magkakasama tayo."

Masayang kumaway sila sa driver nilang si Mang Berting. Daily ito na hinahatid at
sinusundo sila sa paaralan. Ang mommy naman nila ay di makakasabay ngayon sapagkat
may annual teacher convention ito sa Davao.

Ilang hakbang pa mula sa kanilang sasakyan ay may tatlong armadong kalalakihan ang
humarang sa kanila.

"S-sino po sila?" Nahihintakutang tanong ni Shanna. Ngunit inilang hakbang lang

siya ng lalaki at hinaklit ang musmos niyang braso.

"Manong Berting! Manong Berting tulungan ninyo po kami!" Narinig ni Shanna na sigaw
ng kapatid niya.

"Tumigil ka bata!" Ani ng lalaking nakahawak ng baril. Paglingon niya ay lungayngay

na ang ulo ng kapatid niya sa braso ng matangkad na goon.

Nagsimulang sumigid ang takot sa dibdib ni Shanna ng makitang itinutok ng lalaki

ang baril sa kanya ng akmang sisigaw siya. Itinutop nito ang kamay sa bunganga niya
at maliksi silang isinakay sa loob ng itim na van na walang plaka.

Walang nagawa ang mga taong nakakita ng komosyon ng pagtututukan ito ng mga baril
ng isa pang van na sumulpot sa likod nila.

"Walang susunod samin kung ayaw niyong makita agad si kamatayan!"

ILANG ORAS DIN ANG IBINYAHE ng van na sinasakyan nila. Wala pa ding malay ang
kapatid niya habang siya naman ay kanina pa tahimik na umiiyak.

"Opo boss, malapit na po kami sa bodega!" Naulinigan ni Shanna na bigkas ng isang

goon na nasa unahan ng sasakyan.

Ibinaba sila ng mga ito sa isang madilim na bodega habang nakapiring ang mga mata
nila. Itinali ng mga ito ang kamay nila pagkatapos tanggalin ang mga piring nila sa
mata.

"A-ate. W-wag kang matakot ate! Isasave tayo ni Papa." Anas ng kapatid niya na nasa
tabi niya. Bagaman matanda siya rito ng tatlong taon ay ito na ang laging
nagtatanggol at nagpapalakas ng loob niya.

"O-oo Clyde! Ililigtas tayo ni Daddy! Hindi tayo pababayaan ni Papa J-jesus!"
Pagsegunda niya rito. Gusto niyang palakasin ang loob. Natatakot siya. Ang dilim ng
kwartong pinaglagyanan sa kanila. Ang baho. At ang lamig.

Niyakap siya ng kapatid at ngumiti ito sa kanya. Niyakap din niya ang kapatid niya.

Liwanag na nagmumula sa kabubukas na ilaw ng silid ang bumungad sa kanila. Pagkuway

nakita niya ang liwanag na lumalandas sa katawan ng isang lalaki.

"Tito Rodolfo!" Nabuhayan ng loob si Shanna ng makita ang nakangiting mukha ng

ninong niya. Matalik itong kaibigan ng papa niya.

Hindi pa man dumarating ang tatay niya ay alam na niyang nasa mabuti na silang
kamay ng kapatid.

"Baby Kitty! Clyde. Wag kayong mag-alala tinawagan ko na ang papa ninyo. Ililigtas
niya kayo." Nakangising sabi nito sa kausap sa telepono. Pagkuway nagpakawala ito
ng malutong na halakhak.

Kinabahan si Shanna ng makita ang pagbabago ng anyo sa ninong niya. Naging matalim
at madilim na ang tingin nito sa kanya. Sa kanila.

Hinaklit siya nito sa braso at inilapit ang telepono sa kanya.

"Magsalita ka baby Kitty, para maniwala ang tatay mo!" Gulong gulo ang tingin na
sinilip niya ang mukha ng ninong niya.
Napaigik siya sa sakit ng diinan nito ang hawak sa braso niya.

"T-tito, a-arayy. M-masakit po!" Unti unti na namang namalisbis ang luha sa mga
mata ni Shanna.

"Baby, Kitty anakk, ang daddy mo to. Hold on lang baby, ililigtas kayo ni Daddy.
Kayo ni Clyde. Tahan na anak." Pag-aalo ng kanyang daddy sa telepono ng marinig
nito ang hikbi niya.

"D-dadyy."

"Enough with the drama! Kung gusto mo pang makitang buhay ang mga anak mo. Tumupad
ka sa usapan."

Pagkatapos noo'y isinalya siya ng lalaki sa malamig na semento at lumabas ng

kwarto.

"A-te bakit ganun si Tito Rodolfo?" Inosenteng tanung ng kapatid niya. Nanginginig
ang kamay na inabot niya ang palad ng kapatid at niyakap ito.

Bagaman pati sa sarili ay hindi din niya alam kung bakit naging ganon bigla ang
ninong niya. Halos ituring na nila itong pangalawang ama.

"PAPA." HUMUHIKBING tawag ni Shanna sa kanyang ama. Hawak sila ngayun ng kapatid
niya ng mga tauhan ng Ninong Rodolfo niya. Napapalibutan sila ng maraming armadong
kalalakihan habang prenteng nakaupo ang ninong Rodolfo niya sa upuan.

"Hayop ka Rodolfo! Pakawalan mo ang mga anak ko!" Nakatiimbagang na sigaw ni

Gregor, ang kanilang ama.

"Matagal na akong hayop Gregor. Hindi mo lang agad napansin. Bobo ka kasi!"

"Gago ka pakawalan mo nang mga anak ko."

"Sa tingin mo nasisiraan ako ng bait para gawin iyon? Pagkatapos ng ginawa mong
paglalaglag sakin!" Nanlilisik ang mga matang tiningnan nito si Gregor.

"Ginawa ko lang ang tama. Mali sa mata ng Dyos at batas ang ginagawa niyong illegal
na pagbebenta ng droga! Maraming buhay ang sinisira ninyo!"

"Tama na ang satsat. Dala mo ba ang napag-usapan natin?" Ngising tanong ni Rodolfo.

"Oo. Nasa kin! Pakawalan mo muna ang mga anak ko!"

"Wala ka sa posisyon para magdemand Gregor. Baka nakakalimutan mo hawak ko ang

buhay ng pinakamamahal mong mga anak." Hinila sina Shanna at Clyde ng mga tauhan
ni Rodolfo at inilapit rito. Parehong nakatutok sa sentido ng magkapatid ang mga
baril ng dalawang goon na may hawak rito.

"Now. My dear best friend. Nasaan ang blue book?" Sinenyasan nito ang mga tauhan
nito na lapitan si Gregor at kunin ang hinahanap nitong blue book.

SAMANTALA MAILAP NAMAN ANG MATA ni Gregor na tumingin sa paligid. Bukod sa peke ang
dala niyang blue book ay palihim na napapaligiran na sila sa labas ng mga alagad ng
batas. Ang tunay na blue book ay nakatago sa lihim na lugar kung saan siya lang ang
nakakaalam.

Konting oras na lang ang natitira sa kanya. Kailangan niyang maging listo sa bawat
segundo nang aksyon niya. Pasimple niyang pinindot ang button na nakakabit sa belt
ng pantalon niya. Hudyat na kailangan na niya ang tulong ng kasamahan sa labas.

Sakto namang nagkaunawaan sina Shanna at Clyde ng tingin bago nila ubod ng lakas na
kinagat ang kamay at tinadyakan ang mga paa ng mga may hawak sa kanila at maliksi
ang kilos na tumakbo palayo

Ilang segundo pa ay dumagundong na ang nanggagalaiting tinig ni Rodolfo at

pagpapalitan ng putok ng mga tauhan nito at ng mga police na nakapasok na sa loob
ng bodega.

'TRAYDOR KA GREGOR! HINDI KA TUMUPAD SA USAPAN." Iniumang nito ang baril at

inulanan nito ng putok ang dalawang batang tumatakbo papunta kay Gregor.

Naunang nakarating malapit sa ama si Shanna habang nahagip naman ng ilang bala ang
musmos na katawan ni Clyde.

"A-ATE.. D-dadyyy." Tila bumagal ang takbo ng oras ng saktong paglingon ni Shanna
ay makita niya ang mga balang bumaon sa katawan ng kanyang kapatid. Sunod sunod pag
bala ang tumama sa iba't ibang parte ng katawan ni Clyde.

"C-Clyde!" Gusto niyang daluhan ang kapatid nang sumigaw ito sa kanya ngunit yakap
na siya ng kanyang ama habang pinaputukan din nito sina Rodolfo at ang iba pa
nitong tauhan.

Hilam na hilam sa luha ang mukha ni Shanna at halos naipako nalang sa kinatatayuan
ang kanyang paa habang nakikita niya ang paglabas at pagkalat ng dugo sa bibig at
katawan ng kanyang kapatid. Pagkuway bumagsak ito sa semento.

Pilit siyang kumawala sa yakap ng ama at dinaluhan ang kapatid na nakahandusay na

sa sahig. Madaming mga walang buhay na katawan ang nakakalat na sa sahig ng ganap
niyang mapuntahan ang kapatid.

"C-Clyde! Clyde! G-gumising ka." Pumipiyok ang boses na pagyugyog niya sa balikat
ng nakapikit na kapatid.

A"A-ndito na si D-dady! Andito na si ate Shanna sa tabi mo. Ako naman ang
magliligtas sa-yoo!" Tigmak ng luha ang pisnging pinahid niya ng laylayan ng
kanyang damit ang dugo sa bibig ng kapatid.

"A-atee.." Marahan nitong tawag sa kanya habang pilit na ibinukas ang talukap ng
mga mata nito.. Inilabas nito sa bulsa ang maliit na hairclip na kulay pink at
nanginginig ang mga kamay na inabot sa kanya ang clip na may bahid ng dugo.

"A..ate." Paglunok nito. Humihingal na din ito at pilit na hinahabol ang hininga.
"A-te.. H-hap-py B-b-birthday. R-egalo ko a-te. M-mahal k-ita a-te. Kayo ni. nina
mom-my at.. at daddyyy."

"Mahal ka din ng ate Clyde." Ngunit huli na at hindi na nagawang sumagot ng kapatid
niya. Impit na iyak ang pinakawalan ni Shanna ng bumagsak ang kamay at ulo ng
kapatid niya habang kalong kalong niya ito.

"A-anak." Anas ng kanyang ama na nakahandusay sa sahig di kalayuan sa kanila. Halos

manginig ang buong katawan ni Shanna ng makita ang dugo na nagmumula sa leeg ng
kanyang ama. Masagana ang dugo na nagmumula sa leeg nito at ganun din sa bibig
nito.

No! No! No! Paghihisterya ng musmos na isip ni Shanna.

Maingat niyang ibinababa sa malamig na sahig ang wala ng buhay na kapatid at

pagapang na tinalunton ang ama.

"D-Dadyy." Hagulhol niya. Halos mawalan siya ng malay nang nanginginig ang kamay na
inabot ni Gregor ang kanyang pisngi at pinunasan ang kanyang mga luha.

"D-daddy. Wa-wala na si Clyde. P-please daddy. W-wag niyo po akong i-iwan."

Nanginginig ang mga labing napatakan na naman ng kanyang mga luha ang kamay ni
Gregor.

"K-Kitty a-anak! M-mahal ko k-kayo na-ng Moo-mmy a-at ka kapatid mo.." Bumukal ng
luha ang mga mata ni Gregor.

"Ma-mahal ki-kita! A-anak ma-ging m-matapang k-a s asana lagi." Tumaas baba ang
dibdib nito. Senyales na anumang segundo ay babawiin na din ang huling hininga
nito. Hustong pag-ubo nito ay isang masaganang dugo na naman ang kumawala sa leeg
nito.

"H-happy B-birthday Ki-kity!"

"D-addyy. Noooooooooooooooooo!" Napuno ng sigaw at hagulhol ang malawak na sulok ng

lumang bodega Ang tanging maririnig mo lamang ay ang malakas na pagtangis ng
sampung taong gulang na si Shanna.

"DA-DDY! C-CLYDE" HINIHINGAL NA BUMALIKWAS ng upo si Shanna sa kama. Nailakumos

niya ang mga palad sa kanyang mukha at impit na umiyak.

Bakit ba lagi siyang hinahabol ng trahedyang nangyari sa kanya noon? Until now, the
pain is still there. Masakit. Sobrang sakit. Those memories made a huge scar in her
heart. In her life.

Paulit ulit na pinapaalala nito kung gaano kawalang kwenta siya dahil wala siyang
nagawa sa mga taong mahal niya.

Nakayukong humagulhol siya sa nakayukod niyang binti. She let go of all her agony.
Her misery. Naramdaman niya ang mapagpalang braso na pumaikot sa baywang niya.

"Babyyy." Malumanay ang boses ni Anton na tinawag niya. She raised her blurry teary
vision to him and let go of her sob.

Iniharap siya nito. He cupped her face and wipe all her tears with his two thumb.
"T-those nightmares. I-I can't let go of those. They're haunting me. At paulit
ulit yung sakit. Paulit u-ulit na bumabalik y-yung sumbat ng konsensya ko na w-wala
man lang ako nagawa kina daddy at Clyde. Sana namatay na din lang ako!" Umaampat
ang luhang yumugyog ang balikat niya. She felt so weak. She felt like she's going
to break again.

"No. Baby please. Stop crying. Bata ka pa noon. God has plans. Things happen
because it was meant to be. You are alive because you have a mission. Okay?" He
hugged her tightly. His hand were consoling her back with his soft caress. His lips
kissed her hair continually.

She embraced him back and cried to her heart's content. Nabasa na ang t-shirt nito
sa kaiityak niya. "I'm here baby. I'm just here. Hindi kita iiwan! Promise baby."
He kissed her in her forehead lovingly and whispered sweet words to her.

"I love you so much baby, tandaan mo yan." Nakapikit ang mga matang tipid na
ngumiti si Shanna. How can she ever face her problem without this man beside her?

"I love you too! So much!" Humihikbing tugon niya rito.

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TMW 32: Prayer
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TMW 32: Prayer

ANTON groaned heavily when Shanna finally regained a normal sleep. She looked
fragile and vulnerable. She did told him on how she seriously got a post traumatic
syndrome and that she had suffered a lot from depression for a long period of time.
Matagal bago naka cope up ito sa sitwasyon. Her mother seek help from a
professional and she has been seeing a psychologist during her teen age. Maraming
session din iyon. He can't just bear to imagine how difficult it was for her to
talk about the tragedy.

When she finally resolved her depression, she became addicted to weapons and she
got used to play the role of a heroine. With that, he cannot detest what she's
doing. He completely understand her. He will do everything to erase every single
spot of bitterness in her heart.

It's been a month since he got to know her and he can't helped but to think of
having a family with her. Cheesy they can think of, but that's how he felt for her.
He wants to marry her and become a good husband to Shanna.

Noon, he can't even swallowed to hear the word "marriage" in his senses, but now,
planning and picturing future with her gives him thousands of happy thoughts.

But first thing first. Shanna needs to settle her hitches. She still needs to
resolve the mystery of what has been discussed on their headquarter refuge. The
death of her teacher Winozata. The comeback of a certain Rodolfo Melendez where she
was still holding a grudge at.

And when this is finally over. He will make things right. He will propose to her.

"Anton." He heard Shanna's voice but more of a dreamy yawn. "I love you.' Now that
placed a big smile on his lips.

SHANNA was having a strange feeling when she saw their way on a huge and beautiful
church at downtown.
Pinagbuksan siya ng pinto ng sasakyan ni Anton and lead her inside the church.

She panicked at the same time excitingly anticipated things on her mind. OMG. Was
he going to propose or something? Seriously, Am I ready? Geez. What to do?

She nervously sat at the edge of the long wooden chair and saw Anton seated beside
her.

"Baby.."

"Yes?" She bit her lips to not sound excitedly.

"I want you to." He stopped. "No. I want us to kneel down and offer prayers to all
our sufferings, fears. This might help baby." He smiled.

She returns a wide smile on him. Okay. Her expectation went down. But it was
amazingly sweet of him. They knelt down and started praying.

Dear Lord God, I know I have a lot of catching up to you. You never fails to remind
me of how life is beautiful. In spite of my misfortunes, I know you've been there,
spreading your love and guidance to me. I know you have all the plans. And I know
Daddy and Clyde were both happy with you there in heaven. I'm sorry, sa panahong
nagdadalamhati po ako ay halos nakalimutan ko na kayo. She paused and wiped a
couple of tears in her eyes.

Lord God, Thank you. For giving me my mother. Thank you for giving me time to spend
time with Daddy and Clyde. Gaano man po kaiksi yon, I felt their love. Their care.
Happy ako na nabuo ang family ko. Thank you for giving me a set of real friends. We
might have different parents but we are indeed your daughter in faith. Lastly, Lord
God. Thank you for giving me the man beside me.

Shanna eyed Anton who were also praying beside her. He's not perfect. But he's
closed to perfection. I love him so much. And I'm wishing to be with him forever.
These all that I'm praying. Amen.

BUONG ARAW NA NAGING MASAYA ang mood ni Shanna. Namasyal sila ni Anton sa bayan.
Kumain. Nang kumain. Para siyang bumalik sa pagkabata ng ibili siya ni Anton ng
dirty Ice cream.

"Yey." She happily accepted the cone strawberry flavored ice cream and started
licking it. She pouted when he gently grabbed her ice cream and licked from it
also.

"Mukhang mas masarap sayo. Akin nalang to baby ha?" Inabot nito sa kanya ang ube
flavored na ice cream nito.

Astonishment were all over her face. Agawan ba naman ako ng ice cream? Napanguso
nalang siya habang tinitingnan ang binatang masayang kinakain ang ice cream niya.

Nagulat nalang siya ng halikan nito ang nakanguso niyang mga labi. Ayie! Nakakainis
na nakakakilig talaga tong gunggong na to!

"Ang gwapo naman niya. Grabe. Artista ata siya?" Naulinigan niyang tinig sa kanyang
likuran.

"Oo nga saka ang macho. Ang yummy niya habang kumakain ng ice cream. Sana ako
nalang yung ice cream!" Malanding bulong nung isa. Well. It's not a whisper. More
of a loud statement. Yung direktang maririnig niya.

As of a childish act, lumapit siya kay Anton at ikinuyapit ang braso rito.

"Babbbyyy.." It was the first time she calls him baby and it sounded sweet on her
ears.

"Ha?" Kunot nuong tiningnan siya nito. "I love you." She sweetly said to him.
Enough para marinig ng dalawang mahadera sa paligid.

"I love you too baby." Hinalikan siya nito sa kanyang labi. Pasimple niyang
tiningnan ang dalawang babae sa kanan nila. Puno ng inggit at paghihinayang ang mga
mata nito.

"Ay may dyowa na pala."

"Tss. Sayang." Sabi naman nung isa.

Asa pa kayo! Akin lang ang boyfriend ko! AKIN! Ngisi ng utak niya.

AKSIDENTENG nakita ni Shanna ang puting sobre nang kunin niya ang ibang gamit sa
bagahe niya. Kalahating oras na din ang lumipas buhat nang makauwi sila sa
hacienda.

She shoved out the envelope from her luggage and decided to open the letter. This
was the letter Sensei Winozata gave her before his assassination.

The hand written letter was a bit short.

Shanna,

By the time you read this, I know I'm in a deep tomb. I guess my death was already
planned since I hold the key that Rodolfo needs. Take the key and find the blue
book that your father failed to surrender to the authority long time ago. I have no
idea where that blue book where buried, so I guess it's for you to find out.

Take care of yourself Shanna. She saw her Sensei signature at the end of the
letter.

She sighed. And hold the key that was pasted to the letter. Now. It answers
everything. Ang susi na hawak niya ngayun ang magtuturo ng blue book na kailangan
ni Rodolfo sa kanya. Ano ba kasing meron ang blue book na iyon at handa itong
pumatay ng maraming tao just to get it?

"Baby.." Palihim na isinilid niya ang susi sa drawer niya.

"Hmmmm." She turned her sight to him.

"Dinner is ready." Nagtake out kasi sila ng food sa isang restaurant kanina bago
umuwi. "Naku, sabi sayo ako na maghahain eh."

"It's okay. Hindi naman ako pinagpawisan eh." Nakaakbay sa balikat niya ang binata
habang sabay nilang tinahak ang hagdan pababa sa dining area.
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(A/N: Ayan DORA the explorer naman ang peg nila. Hahaha. --> Tineya)
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TMW 33: Search Operation

KINABUKASAN na nang lumuwas sa lungsod sina Shanna at Anton. They went to the
refuge head quarter and discussed about the things that Shanna found out from the
letter.

"We need to find the blue book. For sure nakalagay roon ang mga illegal
transactions ng black market around the globe." Napabuntung hiningang kinuha ni
Jules ang letter at susi na nakalapag sa conference table at tiningnan ng mabuti.

"How many land properties does your family have Shanna na you think eh possibleng
nandoon nakatago ang blue book?" Tanong nito.

"About twenty perhaps." Yun kasi ang nakasaad sa last will ng Daddy niya. "Okay
give me all the list of those properties and will begin to look for the buried
book."

Ibinigay naman niya rito ang consolidated list of properties nila, including
haciendas, townhouses and village mansions. Madami silang property sa Pilipinas
specially around Luzon.

"Okay, mukhang dito tayo magsisimula sa Luzon." Jules gathered the agents and gave
several instructions to them. Tutulong ang mga ito sa paghahanap ng blue book. They
will surrender it to the NBI kapag nahanap na ito. This will help on putting back
Rodolfo behind bars along with the other accomplices.

"Are you okay?' Shanna touched Anton's arm who seated beside her.

"Yeah!" he quickly trapped her hands on his hand and beamed at her. "Sasama ako sa
paghahanap."

"But you have works to attend to. And besides kaya ko na to." She assured him.

"No. I won't let you go alone. Tutulong ako sa paghahanap at di kita iiwan. Let my
employees do their job as what they are being paid for." Matigas na tanggi nito.
She just rolled her eyes to Anton. Ano pa nga bang magagawa ko?

LATER THAT DAY, Shanna and Anton headed to Burias Island in Masbate, Bicol Region
while the others went to different regions of Luzon to look for the hidden book.
Each one has a replica of the key along with detailed information and white print
about each houses.

Real's rest house was built along the white sand beach where you can vision the
beautiful clear blue ocean. Pribado ang land property nilang ito so a few people
can access their land.

They have searched the whole house, looking and opening for cabinets, drawers,
lockers, boxes or any doors na pede nilang susian but unfortunately, no one matched

"It's not here." Disappointment was prominent in Shanna's voice.

"It's okay Baby. We still have time on searching it at other places. Cheer up!"
Pinisil nito ang kamay niya.

"For the meantime, might as well do the honor to tour me around?" Ika nito.

"Oh yes! I can tour you tomorrow. Wag muna ngayon. It's already six in the evening.
Maybe we can hang out here after dinner."

"I'd love that."

"Siya nga pala, here is your room Anton." Pagtukoy niya sa nakapinid na kwarto
katabi ng kwarto niya. Nalimutan niya kasing ihatid ito sa magiging kwarto nito
dahil pagkarating palang nila ay nagsimula na silang maghalughog sa bahay.

Nagtataka ang matang tiningnan niya ito nang sumimangot ito.

"What's with the frown?" She traced the lines in his forehead.

"Where's the endearment?"

"Endearment?"

"You called me baby yesterday, remember?"

"Ah! That? Masyadong corny eh." Hagikhik niya. Tinawag lang naman niya itong baby
para ipamukha sa mga malalanding babae na kasabayan nila noon sa side walk na taken
na ang binata, at para tumigil na ang mga ito sa hayagang panggagahasa kay Anton.

"So corny ako?"

"Slight?" Patanung na tiningnan niya ito at bahagyang ngumisi nang sumimangot ito.

"But it's okay, it sounds sweet to me." Bawi niya rito.

"Pampalubag loob." He whispered.

"Hindi ah. Ito naman oh. Just joking." Ngunit nakasimangot pa din ito.

Ay grabe te! OA na to magtampo ha? Tsk. Sabat ng utak ni Shanna.

"Hay naku Anton, bahala ka na nga dyan. Baba ka nalang mamayang seven for dinner."
Hindi na niya hinintay itong magsalita pa at iniwan niya na ito sa room.

NAPAIGTAD si Shanna ng tumunog ang notification sa phone niya. Kinuha niya ito at
inonlock. Tumambad sa kanya ang viber message niya.

Nagpadala na naman ng flower sticker si Anton sa kanya. Tatlong flower stickers.

Paulit ulit? Napangiti siya ng mabasa niya ang sorry na message nito.

Magtatype na sana siya ng kumatok ito sa pinto niya.

"Flowers for you baby." Natawa pa siya nang makitang ang plastic roses na nasa
florera sa baba ang dala nito.
"You still pissed?" He asked.

"Nope. I'm not mad." Tiningnan niya ito. "Baka ikaw?"

"Nope. I will never be mad to the woman I love." Ibinaba at idinaiti nito ang ilong
sa kanyang ilong.

She sighed seriously. "Know what? You're too good to be true. Are you real?"

"I'm just giving you the care every woman deserve which I failed to give to those
women I hooked up with." He chuckled.

Okay! Tameme ka ulit Shanna? Bulong ng utak niya. Hindi lang kasi ako makapaniwala
na ganito siya kasweet sakin. Malayo sa pagiging womanizer niya dati. Bwelta naman
ng isang parte ng utak niya.

Baka kasi isang araw magising nalang siya na hindi pala totoo ang lahat. Hindi niya
ata kakayanin iyun. Masyado na siyang attached rito.

Just enjoy the moment till it last. Her thought advised.

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TMW 34: Forgiveness

PAGBABA NI SHANNA sa kitchen ay biglang uminit ang ulo niya sa eksenang nabungaran.
Anton was laughing with a beautiful tan girl which she doesn't even know where the
girl came from.

Alas otso palang ng umaga pero mukhang sira na ang umaga niya. Sana pala sumabay na
ako kay Anton kanina nang kumatok siya sa room ko. Puno ng pagsisising naisip niya.
Ngayon tuloy umeeksena na naman sa pakiramdam niya ang panibugho.

"Baby, Siya nga pala. Si Idda. Siya yung pamangkin ni Manang Yna na pinapunta niya
ngayon." Nakangiting sabi sa kanya ni Anton.

Si Manang Yna ang caretaker ng naturang resthouse. Ito din ang nag-asikaso sa
kanila kahapon pagdating nila.

Matagal na itong naninilbihan sa mga Real. Although nakita na niya ito ng mangilan
ngilang beses nung bata pa siya ay hindi siya nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na
makakwentuhan ang matanda.

Madalas silang dalhin ng Daddy niya rito roon upang ipasyal. Wala siyang ideya nap
ag-aari pala ito ng ama.

Ang pinalabas nito noon ay pag-aari ito ng kaibigan nito o di naman kaya ay bigay
na benipisyo ng departamento nito dahil sa mahusay na serbisyo nito sa kapulisan.

Thus, she never knew that her father was a wealthy heir man. Kaya pala minsan may
napapansin siyang may sumusunod sunod sa kanila sa labas.

Iyon pala ay lihim silang pinamomonitor ng yumao nilang abuelo.

"Ah Ma'am. Good Morning po. May sakit po kasi si tiyang kaya po ako na po muna ang
pinapunta niya rito." Masaya ang bukas ng mukhang pagpapaalam ni Idda sa kanya.
Muling nanumbalik si Shana sa kasalukuyan.

Marahan lang niya itong tinanguan at umupo na sa katabing upuan ni Anton.

"Sumabay ka na samin Idda sa breakfast." Alok ni Anton rito.

Bahagyang umarko ang kilay ni Shanna. Don't get her wrong. Hindi siya nang-uuri ng
tao. And it's not an issue kung sumabay man ito sa kanila. Nagtataka lang siya na
close na ata ang mga ito kaagad?

Palihim na pinag-aralan niya ang itsura ni Idda. She must be a year younger than
her. She stands 5'4 and she has a model figure. Hindi nagawang ikubli ng mahaba
nitong bestida ang natural na kurba ng katawan nito.

She suddenly felt insecure about everything. Her body shape. Her cute height. Her
skin. Parang gusto niya din atang magpa tan. Natural kasi ang pagiging mestiza
niya.

"Naku Sir. Hindi na po nag-agahan na po ako kanina."

Hindi umiimik na sinimulang kainin ni Shanna ang pagkain niya. Halos magkapiraso
piraso ang ham na hinahati niya gamit ang utensils dahil sa paminsan minsan
pagpapalitan ng kwento ng dalawa.

Feeling niya hangin siya sa mga ito, bagaman panay ang pag-asiste ng binata sa
pagkain niya, panay pa din ang kwentuhan ng mga ito. Wow! Mukhang hindi siya aware
na naiinis ako? Hindi man lang nagtataka na tahimik ako? Abat!

"I'm done." Pagkatapos punasan ng napkin ang bibig niya ay iniwan na niya ang
dalawa.

Tahimik niyang tinalunton ang dalampasigan and strolled slowly. She felt like she
was walking in paradise habang tinitingnan ang pagkanatural ng tanawing nakikita
niya.

Sa kabuuan, ang naturang isla ng Burias ay pinaghalong bughaw at berde sa kulay.

Dahil na din sa mga nagtatayugang mga puno at halaman na sumisilip sa mga batong
nakausli sa isla. Nakakaakit ang purong kulay bughaw ng dagat.

Mangilan ngilan din ang nakikita niyang nipa hut sa beach. Natural lang naman iyon
dahil private property ng pamilya nila ang parteng iyon

"Shanna?" Anas ng isang baritonong tinig sa kanyang likuran.

She raised her brow when she saw a very familiar gorgeous man facing her. He looks
perfect in his sculptured physique and tanned skin. It was no other than her ex
who discarded her years ago.. YUGO STIFFLER.

"What are you doing here?" She asked him. Hinamig niya ang sarili. She was
surprised seeing him here. But that was all. No sudden gush of old feelings
anymore.

"I bought the other side of this island. Expansion of business. I'm planning to
build a beach resort here." He gently said. He saw fondness in his face when he
glare at her.

"How about you? Why are you here?" Malumanay na tanong nito sa kanya. "I came here
to pay visit." She dismissed talking with him and started walking again.

"Shanna.." She felt his presence at her side. "About us before. I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry for being the boneless jerk who neglected you when you needed me the
most. I should have man up for you. I was stupid." He bitterly confessed.

"It's okay. That was long time ago. I have move on and I'm happy now." She managed
to give him a genuine smile.

"But I'm not. I regret everything that I did to you. Can you forgive me? " His
voice was sad.

"I forgive you." This time she gave him a wide smile. After praying and confessing
all her angst the other day. She felt free.

"Friends?" She offered her hand to him. Ilang segundo din ang nakita niyang lungkot
at pag-aalinlangan sa mga mata nito bago inabot ang kamay niya. Even his touch
doesn't send shivers to her anymore.

"Yeah. Friends."

"BABY!" Halos sigaw iyon na nagmumula kay Anton sa di kalayuan. Sabay pa silang
napatingin rito ni Yugo.

Napasimangot si Shanna nang makitang halos kaagapay nito sa paglalakad si Idda.

Nang makalapit na ang mga ito ay pinakilala niya ang mga ito sa isa't isa.

"Anton. This is Yugo. Yugo, meet Anton." Salubong ang kilay na nagsukatan ng tingin
ang dalawa. They were facing each other coldly. If looks can kill, malamang kanina
pa bumaha ng dugo sa tindi ng talim ng titigan ng mga ito.

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TMW 35: Closure

"ANTON, this is Yugo. Yugo, meet Anton." Salubong ang kilay na tiningnan ni Anton
si Yugo. So this is her dumbass fucking ex?! If looks can kill, malamang kanina pa
bangkay ang lalaking kaharap ni Anton.

Hindi niya namalayan ang pag-alis ni Shanna kanina sa kichen area. Panay kasi ang
sagot niya kay Idda. Idda reminds him of Barbara. Pareho ang mga itong madaldal. He
somewhat thought that the two will be in good terms kapag nagkakilala.

Although napansin na niya na parang wala sa mood si Shanna kanina, he misunderstood

her of having her monthly period? Ganoon din kasi ang pinsan niyang si Barbara.
Kapag may period, tahimik lang at mukhang aburido.

Minsan nga eh natesting na niya ang pagiging brutal nito. Pinalo siya ng frying pan
ng minsang ilabas nila ng kambal ang napkin nito sa harap ng suitor nito.

Eh pano pa kaya kapag si Shanna naman ang kinulit niya, baka magulpi na naman siya
ng todo nito. Grabe na ngang pamimisikal ang inabut niya rito ng una nilang
pagkikita. Hindi din naman niya gugustuhing maging battered boyfriend.

Pagtikhim ang nagpanumbalik sa kanyang diwa. Yugo offered a hand shake to him.
Tension were building up between them when Anton claimed his hand. Both were having
cold stares to each other. Sa higpit ng kamayan nilang dalawa tila nagkaunawaan na
sila sa cold war na nabuo sa pagitan nila.

Come to think of it. Shanna introduced him to his ex but didn't mention he's her
boyfriend. Could it be possible that she still has feelings for this jerk? He
gritted his teeth as he was lost in his thoughts.

"Nice to meet you pre." Yugo broke the silence.

"Same here." He said as his face blunted.

Shanna broke the animosity once again. "Yugo, this is Idda. Idda, si Yugo!"
Pagpapakilala nito sa katabi niyang si Idda. If not for Idda's presence, maybe he
could have walked away. He could not bear the jealousy from rising up his system
just now. He could beat the shit out of this asshole jerk.

Aaminin niya. Nagtatampo siya. He was jealous. Alright. He was also scared. Scared
that she might have a change of heart.

Panu nalang kung sabihin ng dalaga na mahal pa nito ang ex nito? How can he handle
that? Will he fight for her love? Or will he let her go and give her the happiness
she wants?

He felt Shanna's arm embraced his arm. He let go of a sigh and decided to keep his
silence trough out the day.

Inimbitahan sila ni Yugo to have lunch with him sa bahay nito. Hindi pa tapos ang
bahay na pinapatayo nito but a little furnish will turn the house into an elegant
piece of Spanish inspired mansion. They stepped at the wooden dining area and sat
at the wooden chairs.

NAPANSIN KANINA PA ni Shanna ang pananahimik ni Anton habang panay naman ang
kwentuhan nina Idda at Yugo.

She can't helped but admired Idda for her natural vibrancy on making friends with
strangers. She realized na mukhang mali ang nagging judgement niya rito. Natural
na rito ang pagiging madaldal at positibo sa lahat ng bagay. Patunay nalang na
mabilis nitong nakapalagayang loob sina Anton at Yugo.

Yugo encouraged them to stay a bit longer at ituloy ang kwentuhan sa sala nito. It
was seven pm already in the evening. Bagaman she felt like going home at that time,
she decided to stay there for old time sake. Once and for all. She wants to clear
everything's up to Yugo. Hindi siya manhid para hindi makita na meron pang damdamin
ang binata para sa kanya.

She forgives him. Pero hanggang doon nalang iyon. She's in love with Anton. And she
will never leave him for another guy.

"Excuse me for a few seconds guys, I just need to use the comfort room."

"I'll walk you there Shanna." Kapagdaka ay tumayo din ito sa tabi niya. She saw in
her peripheral vision that Anton's facade darken. Nakatiim bagang ito. His holding
his fist dreadfully ready to punch and kill.

Inilang hakbang niya ito and kiss him on his lips. "Hey, Baby. Just trust me." She
saw his face soften a bit.

"HE'S YOUR BOYFRIEND." Nakapamulsang pahayag ni Yugo ng lumabas siya sa CR. Malayo
ang tingin nito habang nakasandig ang likod sa pader.

He looked sorry and defeated.

"Yeah!" She smiled.

"Huli na pala ako. Ang tanga ko. Andyan ka na dati, pinakawalan pa kita." Bungtung
hiningang saad nito.

"We are not meant to be Yugo. You are destined to someone and that someone is not
me."

"I guess so." He shrugs. "Friends?" He offered a hand to him.

"Para kang sira." She chuckled. "Diba I was the one who offered the friendship
early this morning? Paalala niya rito.

"Yup. But this one is different. Now I accepted na hindi na talaga tayo pede." She
acknowledged his hand shake.

"Can I hug you for the last time?" Ngiting hiling nito sa kanya.

"Sure." Naramdaman niya ang yakap nito sa kanya. Ipinikit niya ang mata at niyakap
pabalik ang binata.

Napako siya sa kinatatayuan ng makita ang madilim na mukha ni Anton.

In just a span period of time. Anton grabbed Yugo's collar and gave him a few
punches in his face. "You son of a bitch! Let go of my girlfriend!" Ilang beses pa
nito inundayan ng suntok si Yugo habang hindi na nanlaban pa si Yugo rito.

"Anton! Stop it!" Ihinarang niya ang katawan sa nakahigang si Yugo. Natigilan naman
ang natauhang si Anton sa muling pagpapakawala ng suntok sa ere.

"Lighten your mind pre! I'm not gonna win her back." Shanna didn't heard a word
from Anton. He just walked away from them.

YUGO dropped Shanna home first then followed by Idda. "You sure, you don't want a
backup?" Nag-aalalang tanong ni Yugo sa kanya.

"No. Thanks anyway. Kaya ko na to."

"Okay. You take care Shan. Till we meet again." Ngumiti naman si Idda sa kanya.
"Bye Ma'am. Konting lambing lang po, ookay na ang lahat." Habol nito sa kanya.
Shanna grinned at her. Kahit paano napagaan nito ng bahagya ang bigat nang
pakiramdam niya.

"Thanks Iida. Drive her home safely Yugo." Huling bilin niya sa binata. "Sure."

SHE KNOWS THAT ANTON was already home. Nakita niyang nakahimpil na ang sasakyan
nito sa labas, but he was out to somewhere, she wasn't able to looked for him
inside the rest house. Napagdesisyonan nalang niyang maglakad sa tabi ng
dalampasigan at hanapin ito. Baka nasa tabi tabi lang.

Nanginginig na si Shanna sa lamig na dala ng gabing hangin sa dalampasigan ngunit

hindi pa din niya makita ang binata.

She exhaled deeply. Kasalanan mo to Shanna eh! You could have at least acknowledge
him as your boyfriend in front of Yugo. For sure, he thought, you still love Yugo
over him!

Eh kasi naman nagseselos pa din ako ke Idda nun eh. Pangangatwiran ng utak niya.

My gad Shanna! Your jealousy is way out of good reasoning! She frustratingly expire
carbon dioxide in her lungs! She even felt stressed with hearing the different
sides of her brain arguing with one another! Grrrrr.
Pag-angat niya ng paningin ay nakita niya si Anton na nakaupo sa buhanginan nang di
kalayuan sa kanyang kinatatayuan.

Malayo ang tingin nito. May hawak itong bote ng alak sa sa kamay. He was lost in
his thoughts that he dind't felt her presence behind.

"Antonnnnn." She called him.

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Hello. :DD

Gusto ko lang magthank you sa readers ng TMW. :) Nung friday, Sept.19, naka 10 K
reads na po ang ANTON-SHANNA tandem. Nung nagopen ako ng account kanina. Eleven "K"
na po siya. Salamat kasi nagbasa pa din kayo ng TMW kahit hindi ako nakapag UD
agad. :)

Sa mga nagvovote. Salamat din po. :) Sa mga nag-aad ng story salamat ng bongga.

Isa sa mga nagpapaganda ng araw ko eh yung nakikita ko yung rank ng TMW. Okay din
naman sakin kahit na bumaba siya as long as may nagbabasa feeling ko may nasheshare
ako something great sa inyo.

Salamat din po sa nagfofollow. -_- // Sa mga nagcomment. Thank you din po.

Kung hindi po kalabisan, magcomment pa po kayo ha?.

AYOOOOWN LANG.

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(A/N: Ayan. My sweet moment ulit sila. Pero habang tinatype ko dulo ng chapter nito
parang naging horror ata! #Iling. Haha. Enjoy reading.

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TMW 36: Click

"ANTONNN." Shanna called him again nang hindi ito lumingon sa kanya. Umupo siya sa
tabi nito at tulad nito ay tumingin din siya sa malayo.

"Sorry." She uttered the words in the softest sound her voice box can produced.
"Sorry kung hindi kita naipakilala ng maayos sa kanya." She bit her lower lip.

"It's okay Shanna. You don't have to explain." Shanna? She felt empty with the way
he delivered her name distantly. Wala na yung "baby" na endearment na ginagamit
nito parati sa kanya.

"But I have to." Dugtong niya rito. "And even if you don't want to hear me out.
Hindi ako titigil sa ka-eexplain sayo." She faced him, kahit na hindi pa din siya
tinitingnan nito.

Nagpakawala ng buntong hininga si Shanna. "Nagseselos ako. Nagseselos ako kay

Idda." Hinto niya. "Kanina pagbaba ko sa kitchen, nakita ko kayo. Ang saya saya
ninyo nagkukwentuhan. Feeling ko tuloy, abala lang ako sa paligid niyo. Naiinis ako
kasi hindi mo ako napapansin kanina." Hindi mapigilan ni Shanna na ngumuso nang
maalala niya ang tagpo ng mga ito kanina.

"Hindi ko naman alam na pag-aari pala ni Yugo ang kabilang parte nitong Isla. Nag-
usap kami. I told him that I forgive him and that we could start again as friends.
Yun yung kaninang nakita mong hawak niya ang kamay ko."

"The reason why I didn't introduced you as my boyfriend was simply because I'm
still jealous of Idda." Sinilip niya itong muli sa kanyang tabi ngunit he remained
quiet and stiffed.

"Yung eksenang nakita mo sa labas ng CR. Tinapat ko na siya na hanggang friends

lang talaga kami at ikaw ang mahal ko. He asked for one last hug and I gave in. His
embrace.. His touch. The totality of him has no effect on me anymore. Ikaw nalang
talaga.. Babyy.. "Calling him baby was her last card. Hindi na niya alam ang
gagawin kung hindi pa siya kikibuin nito. She's not used of him giving her a cold
shoulder.

Lumipas pa ang ilang sandali ngunit ni tingnan man lang siya ay hindi man lang
magawa ni Anton. Out of desperation, hindi na niya napigilan pang humikbi sa tabi
nito.

"O-oi. Magsalita ka naman d-yan! A-anton." Pakiusap niya rito. "Babby, sige na,
kausapin mo naman ako. Nag-explain naman na ako eh. Kahit sana man lang lingunin mo
a-ako. Di m-mo pa magawa." Tuluyan na siyang napahagulhol sa palad niya.

Hindi niya talaga kayang ganito ito sa kanya. Far from the sweet Anton who always
melt her knees down. Parang hindi na niya kilala pa ang lalaking katabi niya.

"Babyyyy." Naramdaman niya ang banayad nitong paghaplos sa likod niya. Up and down.
Dahan dahan niyang itinaas ang paningin rito.

Hinuli ng kamay nito ang kanyang mga palad at hinalikan ang bakas ng mga luha niya
doon. Then he cupped her face and wiped her tears with his thumb.

"Hush baby. Don't cry. Idda reminded me of Barbara kaya wala kang dapat ipagselos
sa kanya. I should have asked you why you're behaving ill earlier. I thought you
have your monthly period." He chuckled. Shanna was relieved that she has seen his
smile.

"I'm not mad. Ako pa nga ang nahihiya sa gulong sinimulan ko. Nagselos lang kasi
ako. Akala ko mahal mo pa siya. Akala ko, iiwan mo na ako. Ano nga naman ba ang
laban ko sa first love mo." Malungkot nitong pahayag sa kanya.

"He might have been my first love, but I'll make sure you're my last." Ganti ni
Shanna rito. Ipinalibot din niya ang kanyang kamay sa baba nito. "I love you baby.
The moment I have accepted this necklace. I have given fully my heart to you."
Bahagya pang niyuko ni Shanna ang pendant necklace na nasa kanyang leeg at banayad
na tiningala ulit si Anton.

"I love you too Shanna." Naramdaman ng dalaga ang pagngiti nito sa pagitan ng
kanilang halik.

IBINAGSAK NI SHANNA ANG tila nauupos na katawan sa kama. It was another

disappointing day. How many days should they count just to find the blue book?
Ilang araw na ba ang lumipas ? Three? Four? One week. Hindi pa din nila nahahanap
ang blue book.

Lagi nalang ay nadidismaya siya kapag negative ang ibinabalita ng mga kateam mates
niya, the six agents including Jules headed to Visayas and Mindanao to look out for
the book.

Andito sila ngayon sa Abra. Isa ito sa huling property nila sa Luzon at ngayon nga
ay halos nagalugad na nila ang kalahating parte ng naturang bahay.

Dito sila nanirahan noon nang halos anim na taon. Maraming alaala ang bahay na ito
sa kanilang pamilya.

Napaupo nang tuwid sa kama ang dalaga nang may maalala. Tama! There's this tunnel
underground that her father used to open when she was a kid. No one knows about
that passageway except her father. And her, since she accidentally saw the tunnel
when she followed her father one full moon night a long time ago.

She past the door of her room and run down stair. "Baby?" Anton called her. She
gestured him to follow her. Together, they went outside and walked at the back of
the old stone two storey house.

Pilit na pinasingkit ni Shanna ang tingin habang inaalala kung saang parte ang
pintuan ng underground tunnel.

She inched the tall thick grass and found a wooden cover to a hole down stair. The
hole was enough for one person to fit in para makababa sa tunnel.

Pagkatapos mabuksan ang maliit na cover nito ay nauna siyang bumaba pababa habang
nakasunod naman sa kanya si Anton.

Binuksan niya ang flashlight na hawak at unti unti niyang nasilayan ang dingding na
gawa sa purong bato. Parang isang kweba ang napuntahan nila.

But this tunnel is quite narrow. She switched on a button when she saw one and
automatically sunod sunod na umilaw ang iba pang katabing dilaw na bombilya nito

Tinahak nila ang makipot na daan. She quivers when a cold air touched her skin.
Paano nagkaroon ng hangin sa makipot na tunnel?

Maybe his father was sending hints to her already? Maybe naandun na ang hinahanap
nila? She shoved out the original key in her pocket when they finally come to face
a concave woody door.
She can feel her heart beats from raising up with every whoosh of her blood to her
veins. The familiar excitement filled her senses.

Slowly, she fit in the key to the door knob. Tila tumigil ang mundo nang simulan
niyang maniobrahin ang susi sa butas ng door knob. And when she heard the click
sound, nagsimula na din bumalik ang maayos niyang paghinga na pilit niyang
pinahinto kanina.

Yes! Lastly!

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TMW 37: Blue Book
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TMW 37: Blue Book

Shanna inhaled and exhaled extremely when the door slowly opens in her hand. The
coolness of the inside sent chills in her skin. Even the sound coming out from the
door made her goose bumps up.

"Baby. I'll go in first." She made way for Anton to get inside. Their flashlights
were still on its brightest light.

Anton pressed the light button when he got to see the switch. Soon enough, the room
was filled with yellow shades coming from the bulbs hanging at the ceiling.

Shanna went inside and made a quick observation of the place. The room was more of
a study room. There's a wooden desk at the north with a lot of papers and documents
arranged in disarray.

There were chairs and couch at the east side.

She smoothly grasped a picture frame at the side of the desk and paused a moment to
see their old family picture which was taken long years ago.

They are indeed happy and complete. She was sitting in between her mom and daddy at
the picture while Clyde sat at Gregor's lap.

"So that's your Dad." Anton's finger pointed on the man on the picture. "Yeah." She
agreed. "And this is Clyde." Turo naman niya sa nakaupong bata sa lap ng daddy
niya.
"And mom of course." Pagkuway baling niya sa babaeng katabi ng batang siya sa
litrato.

"Your Daddy was quite good looking, as well as your brother. And your mom too. I
see where you inherited your lovely features."

"You really are great with words Mr. Austen."

"No baby. Just stating a fact."

"Yeah right." She rolled her eyes on him, and covered her blushing cheeks with her
daggered look on him.

SHANNA restrained her bangs with her pink hair clip to clear her sight. The hair
clip. This was the gift that Clyde gave her in his last breath.

She shrugged out sad thought in her mind and focus on her present goal. And that is
to find the blue book.

She knew it was here. Her gut feeling tell her so.

A Few moments later they were examining the whole room. Opening drawers, old
documents, newspapers and etc. But the blue book was nowhere to be found.

Shanna narrowed her eyes as she walks closer to the brown board at the dimmer part
of the room. The board was pinned with so many newspaper's article, pictures and
notes.

She read some of those articles. Some news write ups reveals a larger connection of
people who were involved in the black market. But those were just allegations and
were not proven facts.

Napabuntung hininga si Shanna. All right. These could help them solve or stop the
black market from doing illegal businesses but these are not evidences. They really
need to find the blue book.

"Shannnn." Nilingon niya ang seryosong mukha ni Anton na nakatayo di kalayuan sa

kanya.

"What?" Kunot noong napatingin siya sa hawak nitong portrait picture ng kanyang ama
na kinuha nito nakasabit sa dingding.
Tumingin ito sa dingding bilang sagot sa tanong niya. She followed his sight of
interest. Bumugso ang ragasa ng dugo sa kanyang mga ugat ng makita ang isang vault
na nakausli sa dingding.

She walked closer to the stainless steel round vaulted door. Ramdam niya ang
pagbilis ng tibok ng kanyang puso.

The vault has a number lock on its door. After a few observation on the vault,
Shanna decided to dialed numbers to open it. But after a few attempts, the door of
the vault remains locked.

"Baby, Think of something that might help as with the safety code. Old memories
perhaps?" Narinig niyang suhestyon ni Anton sa kanyang tabi.

Nanghihina ang tuhod na sumandal siya sa pader at pilit kinalma ang frustration na
pumupuno sa pakiramdam niya.

"Ate. Ate, what is your favorite number?" tanong ng kapatid niyang si Clyde sa
kanya na katabi niyang nakatingala sa mga bituin sa langit. Pagkatapos nilang
kumain ng hapunan ay agad silang tumambay na mag-anak sa terrace ng kwarto ng mga
magulang niya para mas lalo pa nilang makita ang ganda ng kalangitan sa gabi.

Nakaupo si Clyde sa hita ng kanilang Ina habang si Shanna naman ay sa kanyang ama.

"Me? Let me think. Ahmmm. 1. 4. 3." Sagot niya sa kapatid.

"Ate. Isa lang po. Hindi pedeng tatlong numbers." Nakangusong turan ni Clyde sa
kanya.

"Ayoko nga." Naniningkit ang matang sagot ni Shanna

"But why ate?" Pangungulit ni Clyde. "Because 1. 4. 3. Stands for I love you."
Hagikhik niya.

"How does that happened?" Tanong nito. Sa gulang nitong limang taon ay madami na
talaga itong katanungan sa isip. Matiyaga naman niyang ineksplain rito ang kanyang
sagot.

"How about you Mommy? What's your favorite number?" Tanong naman nito sa Ina nilang
si Donita.

"Three." Nakangiting sagot ni Donita. "Bakit?" Tanong ulit nito.

"Cause I've got the three of you." Sabay pupog nito ng halik sa pisngi ng kapatid
niya na tawa naman ng tawa.

"How about you Daddy, what's your favorite number?" Tanong ni Shanna sa kanyang
ama.

Naramdaman niya ang daliri ng ni Gregor na nagsusulat ng numero sa kanyang likod.

"Seven. Five. Eight. Nine?" Inisa isa niyang bigkasin ang mga numero na sinulat
nito sa kanyang likod.

"What's the meaning of the numbers daddy?" Namimilog ang matang tiningala niya ito
sa likod niya.

He smiled and patted her head. "That's the date when your mommy said YES to me."
Then he lovingly eyed her mommy who was returning the same gaze to her father.

Kasabay ng pagbalik ng kasalukuyan atensyon niya ay ang panginginig ng kamay niyang

muling hinarap ang vault.
"I think I know the combinations Anton." She softly said to him and returned her
glare at the number plate.

She dialed the numbers slowly and when she tries to open the vault door, she was
stunned it was unlocked.

Nanghihina ang daliring tuluyan na niyang binuksan ang vault. And there inside, she
saw the reason of all her dilemmas. The blue book.
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TMW 38: Trapped
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TMW 38: Trapped

MATAPOS MAKITA ANG NILALAMAN ng blue book ay tinawagan agad ni Shanna sina Jules at
ang iba pang agents. They will surrender the book to the proper authority. The book
itself was a clear evidence of the anomaly and wrong doings of some of the
politicians, government and police officials.

Napailing nalang si Shanna. Five Senators. Six congressmen. And a few mayors na
kasalukuyang nasa pwesto ngayon ay mga myembro pala ng black market. Even some men
in uniforms are connected with these dirty businesses.

Other names mentioned were foreigners and aliens.

This will be a damn huge controversy dahil hindi lang nito sinasaklaw ang mga taong
makapangyarihan na nasa likod ng black market kundi nakasaad din dito ang mga
transaksyon at ibang ibang location o hide outs ng naturang illegal na operasyon sa
loob ng bansa at sa kapitbansa.

Bilang na ang mga malayang araw mo Rodolfo Melendez! I'll make sure you and your
accomplices will pay big time this time! Nanggagalaiting sigaw ng utak ni Shanna.

"Shanna, we'll be there within an hour." Huling sabi ni Jules sa telepono habang
kausap pa niya ito. It will only take less hour for the private jet to come after
them. The other agents were in Luzon already.

It was about five in the afternoon ngunit feeling niya ang dilim dilim na ng
paligid. Maybe it's just because they are still inside the tunnel.

"Baby, we need to get out of here now. The place looks so creepy." Pasimpleng
niyakap siya nito sa likod na waring takot na takot.

"Sira." Hampas niya sa kamay nito na nakapulupot sa kanya. Kanina pa ito pasimple
kong yumakap sa kanya kapag may pagkakataon ito.

"Tara na nga. Kung saan san na naman napupunta yang bibig mo." Kumawala siya sa
halik nito sa kanyang leeg.

Nakangisi ang mga matang sinundan siya nito.

"Finally baby, when all of these gets over. Masosolo na din kita." Sabay tapik nito
sa pisngi ng pwet niya. Automatic naman na humampas ang kamay niya sa kamay nito.
"Wag mo akong simulant Anton." Babala niya rito.

"Oh. I'm scared baby." Umakto itong tila natatakot sa kanya.

Matapos isilid ni Shanna ang blue book sa bag na kinuha nila sa underground study
room ng ama ay sinimulan na niyang akyatin ang ladder palabas ng tunnel.

Nakatutok na baril ang bumungad kay Shanna pagkalabas niya ng tunnel.

Shit! Napahakbang paatras ang dalaga nang tuluyan niyang makita ang humigit sampong
kalalakihan na nag-aabang pala sa kanila sa labas ng tunnel.

Nakatutok sa kanya ang mga baril nito sanhi upang hindi siya makagalaw sa
kinatatayuan.

"Babbyyyy." Tawag ni Anton mula sa tunnel sa baba. Malapit na din itong makalabas
ng tunnel.

Kinaladkad siya ng isang goon at tinutukan ng baril sa leeg.

Darn. Darn. Darn. I have to do something. I won't give them the blue book. Never!
If I had to shed my own blood I will just to get rid of these fucking ugly goons!
Pagmumura niya sa utak.

NAGITLA SI ANTON NANG MAY tumutok sa kanyang mga baril pagkalabas niya sa tunnel.
Hindi na niya nagawang manlaban pa ng makita niyang hawak si Shanna sa leeg ng isa
sa mga goon habang may mga baril din na nakatutok sa kanilang dalawa.

Itinulak siya ng isang goon pausad sa paglakad pabalik sa loob ng mansion.

Shanna eyed him and their eyes met. She was eye telling him of something which he
thinks he can comprehend. Naging mailap ang mga mata nito.

Pagkalipas nang ilang sandali ay pareho silang nagpakawala ng mabilis na sipa at

suntok sa ere.

Ipinilipit ni Shanna ang kamay ng lalaking may hawak rito dahilan upang bumagsak
ang baril nito sa lupa. Nagpakawala ng putok ang ibang kasamahan ng kalalakihan
patama kay Shanna ngunit mas naging maliksi pa ang kilos ni Shanna at ginawang
pananggalang ang katawan ng lalaking may hawak rito.

Meanwhile, Anton gave the goon who was holding him a succeeding punches and kicked
the other men's guns away from them.

Mabilis niyang hinataw pasipa sa mga ito ang mahaba at matulis na kahoy sa daanan
sa pagitan ng mga ito nang sabay sabay na sumugod ang mga ito sa kanya.

Gumulong siya sa lupa at mabilis na hinablot ang baril na humagis sa ere kanina.
Pinatamaan niya ng suno sunod ang mga ito. Ang iba ay nasapol sa tiyan at paa
habang ang isa naman ay natamaan sa binti.

Shanna gave a butterfly kick to the three goons who attacked her. Tumilapon naman
ang mga ito sa ere at bumagsak sa lupa.

Maliksi niyang hinanda ang sarili sa pag atake ng dalawang goon sa kanyang harapan
ngunit malamig na bagay ang tumama sa kanyang ulo.
Pilit man niyang pinatatag ang tindig ngunit naging mabuwal na ang kanyang tayo.
Maya maya pa'y unti unti nang nandilim ang kanyang paningin.

Hindi na niya namalayan ang paglungayngay ng ulo niya sa goon na pumalo ng baril sa
ulo niya.
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TMW 39: Déjà vu!
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TMW 39: Déjà vu!

NANDILIM ANG PANINGIN ni Anton nang makita niyang bumagsak ang katawan ni Shanna sa
goon na pumalo sa ulo nito.

"Let go of her you fucking son of a bitch!" He tighten his grip and let go of
several punches on the goons that hindered his way towards the man who was holding
Shanna.

Tila kakaibang lakas ang sumanib sa katawan niya at nagawa niyang umilag at
malampasan ang mga atake ng mga armadong kalalakihan sa isang iglap lamang.

He was kicking, punching and dragging them to death. He was so near with Shanna
when he experienced a pain in his arm.

Hindi niya namalayan na may tama na pala siya ng bala sa kanyang braso. Bumulwak
ang dugo niya roon.

Naramdaman na lang niya ang pagpigil ng mga matitigas na kamay sa kanyang braso at
hawak hawak na pala siya ng mga ito.

"Gago kang tang-ina mo ah!" Sigaw ng isang goon at sunod sunod na suntok ang
nagbadugo at nagpaputok ng labi niya.

"Itigil niyo na nga yan. Ipasok na yan sa sasakyan at inaantay na tao ni Boss."
Huling narinig ni Anton bago mawalan ng malay.

PAGMULAT NG MATA NI SHANNA ay kadiliman ang nabanaag niya. May bombilyang nakasabit
sa gitna ng isang mesa ngunit mistulang paubos na ang liwanag na nagmumula rito.

Pinakiramdaman niya ang sarili. She was seated on a steel chair while her hands
tied at her back as well as her feet.

Matagal niyang inilibot ang tingin at sinanay ang paningin sa madilim na kwarto.
Déjà vu! Ganito din ang nangyari sa kanila ng kapatid twelve years ago.

Si Anton? Oh Gad. Where's Anton? Pagpapanik ng utak niya.

She heard a groan at her right side. Napahinga siya ng maluwang nang makitang si
Anton iyon. Thank God he's safe! Piping pasasalamat niya.

Ngunit agad din napalitan ng pagaalala ang kanyang mukha ng makita ang dugong
dumadausdos pababa sa braso nito.

Blood?! Oh my gad! He was shot.

"A-anton." Pinilit niyang iginalaw ang upuan at inilapit rito ng bahagya. "A-anton
are you okay? Can you hear me?"

Nakagapos din ito sa bakal na upuan. Ang mga mata nito ay namamaga dahil sa mga
suntok na natamo nito sa mukha.

"Uhmmmmm." Ungol nito.

"Anton, please open your eyes. Oh gad. You're bleeding!" Bulalas niya.

Shanna! This is not the time to panic! Calm down and think of something to help you
out of here! Pangaral ng matino niyang utak.

Pilit na pinakalma ni Shanna ang sarili at pinairal ang isip

Yeah! This will help! Iginalaw niya ang daliri ng isang kamay at pilit na inabot
ang maliit na button ng kanyang rolex wristwatch.

It wasn't just an ordinary watch. It has a tracking gps locator. She pressed the
button at the side. This is connected to a phone where in, it will automatically
signals the tracker her location.

Jules and the team will soon find and rescue them.

"S-shanna?" Tawag ng nanlalatang boses ni Anton sa kanyang tabi. Agad naman

bumaling rito ang kanyang paningin.

He tried to open his eyes to see her. "Yes baby, I'm here." Pilit niyang idinaiti
ang braso sa katawan nito.

"Hawak na nila ang libro?" Mahinang taong nito. "Yes Anton. But don't worry,
makukuha din natin yun. We just need to get out of here."

"I'm sorry baby, hindi kita naipagtanggol kanina." Hinging paumanhin nito. "It's
okay Anton. I'm good. Ikaw nga ang inaalala ko. May tama ka sa braso mo. At di
maampat ang dugo mo."

"Malayo to sa bituka baby. Just a kiss from you and the pain will fade away."
Bahagyang naningkit ang mata ni Shanna ngunit sa kaloob looban niya ay nagalak siya
sa sinabi nito.

Nasa peligro na nag kami eh nagawa pang magbiro? "After were done here baby, I'll
give you a mind blowing French kiss." Sinakyan na lang niya ang biro nito.

"Really?" Ngisi nito.

"Yup!" Sinimulan niyang kapain ang mga bulsa sa likod ng pantalon niya. Hoping for
something sharp objects that can help her get rid of those ropes. But instead she
found her phone.

Pilit niyang inilabas ang phone sa bulsa at binuksan ang lock ng selpon. Patagilid
niyang sinilip ito. Sakto naman nagvibrate ang phone niya senyales na may
tumatawag.

Jules name popped out. "Shanna. We are approximately 300 meters away from the hide
out." He said when she answered his calls.

"Jules, lower your voice, they might hear us." Sinilip niya ang bintana ng silid na
kinaroroonan nila. "Where are we exactly Jules?" Medyo hininaan niya ang boses
dahil nakaloudspeaker ang phone. She arched her back near to where her phone was.
"Still Abra. Masyadong malayo ito sa kabihasnan. Masukal at magubat. We'll be there
less an hour. We are with the police officer and SWAT team. Meanwhile, try your
best to escape."

"Roger. They got the evidence." Pagtukoy niya sa blue book.

"I know. Don't worry tiyanak, we'll get you fast and furious!

ISINILID NI SHANNA PABALIK SA BULSA ang kanyang selpon at pinausad pabalik ang
upuan sa tabi ng binata.

Nakita niya tong matiyagang hinihiwa ang tali sa mga kamay nito gamit ang basag na
bote na hindi niya alam kung san napulot nito.

Nang matapos nitong kalagan ang mga kamay nito ay lumapit ito sa kanya at siya
naman ang kinalagan sa kanyang kamay. "Darn! It's good to be free again!" Ngisi
nito habang iginalaw galaw ang muscle nito sa braso at katawan.

Shanna ripped off a part of her t-shirt and bandaged it to Anton's arm to prevent
the gush of his blood. Malaya na silang nakagagalaw dahil wala na ang mga tali sa
kanilang katawan.

They slowly glanced the window of the door to check the number of men guarding
them. Ten men are outside.

Nagkatinginan sila ng binata at nag-usap ang kanilang mga mata. Anton kissed her on
her lips swiftly and smiled at her teasingly.

"Make sure you do your promise baby once we're over here." Kindat nito sa kanya.
Nakaawang lang ang bibig niya sa pagkabigla dahil sa kapilyuhan nito.

Marahan nitong hinila ang kanyang braso at masuyong binuksan ang pinto. "Let's go
baby and get done."

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TMW 40: Long time no see
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TMW 40: Long time no see

WALANG INAKSAYANG ORAS sina Shanna at Anton. Mabilis nilang napatulog ang dalawang
lalaki na nakabantay sa kwartong pinaglagyan sa kanila. Sinunod nilang patulugin
ang ibang kasamahan nito sa di kalayuan.
They've got their weapons and were able to walk further in a wide old warehouse.
Inilibot niya ang paningin sa may kadilimang bodega.

Ang mahinang sinag na nagmumula sa nagsasayaw na bombilya sa taas ang nagbibigay

tanglaw sa kanila.

May mga kulumpon ng kartoon ang nakalagay sa matatayog na racks sa di kalayuan

Sinagot ni Shanna ang kanyang selpon nang magvibrate ito. "We're near the hide
out.. What's your status?" Report nito.

"We were able to untie ourselves. Andito kami sa gilid ng maluwang na warehouse. No
seen men." Alertong inilibot ni Shanna ang mata sa paligid.

This is so strange. The silence is making me nervous. I know they are up to

something.

"Listen. Make your way out. Okay?"

"But I need to get the evidence." Shanna exclaimed.

"Shanna, you listen to me this time. Kami na ang bahalang kumuha ng blue book sa
kanila."

"But-"

"Just do what I say. Okay? Will get inside less thirty minutes. " Putol nito sa
linya.

Shanna thrust her phone back to her pocket. Tiningnan niya si Anton namatamang
nakatingin sa kanya.

"Let's get out ofhere baby." Marahan nitong hinila ang kanyang kamay. "But-"

"Shanna, narinig mo naman ang sinabi ni Jules diba? Bahala na silang mabawi ang
blue book. Basta kailangan nating lumabas ng buhay rito."

Hindi na nakipagdiskusyon pa si Shanna at banayad na nagpahila na lang siya sa

binata. Lakad takbo ang ginawa nilang pagtawid sa may kadilimang bodega. Pilit na
hinahanap ang daan palabas.

Nang nasa parteng gitna na sila ng bodega ay biglang umilaw ang buong warehouse.
Napako sila sa kinatatayuan nang makitang nakatutok ang mga baril sa kanila galling
sa mga armadong kalalakihan sa ikalawang palapag.

Malapit na sila sa malaking bakal na gate. Ngunit halos di nila maihakbang ang
kanilang mga paa dahil konting galaw lang ay hahatawin sila ng maraming bala na
nagmumula sa mga ito.

Nanindig ang mga balahibo ni Shanna nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses na ayaw na
niyang marinig pa.

"Magaling magaling baby Kitty!" Nakita niyang pumalakpak ito habang nakangising
bumababa sa hagdan patungo sa kanila.

Nakasunod rito ang mga tauhan nito. "Long time no see goddaughter." Nakangising
humarap ito sa kanya.

Bagaman iba na ang itsura nito ay kilalang kilala niya pa din ang boses nito. Isa
pa bago sila muling magkaharap ng demonyo niyang ninong ay alam na niya ang
kasalukuyang hitsura nito.

She gave him a daggered look. "Aren't you going to hug your ninong just like the
old times?"

Naramdaman ni Anton ang pagkuyom ng kamao niya dahil hawak pa din nito ang palad
niya. Pinsil nito ang palad niya upang pakalmahin siya.

"You used to call me Tito, baby Kitty. You used to tell that I'm your second best
guardian in the whole wide world, remember?"

Dati yon! Nung nagbabalat kayo ka pa bilang anghel! Mariing sagot ng isip niya.

"I recalled when your Daddy scolds you, you always run to me and tell your
sentiments." Muling salita pa nito nang hindi man lang siya sumasagot rito.

"Gregor-"

"Will you fucking stop talking about my father and the past?!" Sansala niya rito.

"Oh. The old weak baby kitty has finally gotten her claws now? Bravo." He applauded
enjoyably.

"Where's the blue book!" Diretsong tanung niya rito. "Why will I tell you Kitty?
It's a dark secret!" Nakaangat ang kilay na sagot nito.

"Even If you won't tell, I don't fucking care! I know all about it. You and you're
partners will rot out behind bars! It wouldn't be later, I'll make sure of that!"

"Really?" He smirked peevishly and sat on a chair. "Let see who will decayed
first." His eyes narrowed and eyed his men.

Nanayo ang balahibo ni Shanna nang lumapit ang mga ito sa kanila. "Get them."
Mwestra nito sa mga tauhan. Humigpit ang kapit ng kamay niya kay Anton.

"My secret will be safe with you inside a crypt. You can finally reunite with your
foolish father and frail brother." He laughed evilly that she shaken in worries.

No! If there's gonna be dead here. I'll make sure it will be you!

Matapang niyang hinarap ang mga tauhan nitong lumapit sa kanila. She exerted much
effort to be equally ready with those men. Marami ang mga ito. Dadalawa lang sila.
Not to mention na napapaligiran sila ng mga ito.

Inilabas niya ang colt gun niya at sinimulang patamaan ang mga sumugod sa kanila.
Inasinta niya ang mga baril ng mga ito paitsa sa ere.

Nagpakawala ang mga ito nang sunod sunod na patama kay Shanna ngunit kasing bilis
lang nang kidlat ang naging pag-iwas niya sa mga balang nanggaling sa mga ito.

Nakita naman niya sa gilid nang kanyang mata ang pakikipagpalitan din ni Anton ng
putok sa iba pang sumusugod sa kanila.

One down. Dead.

Two down. Three down. Dead.

Four. Five. Six down. Dead.

Nanginig ang kamay ni Shanna nang maramdaman ang pagbaon ng bala sa braso niya na
may hawak na baril.

"Arg!" Ungol niya sa sakit na sumigid sa braso niya.

"Baby!" Napamura si Anton nang makita ang dugo mula sa tama niya sa braso.

"Enough!" Sigaw ni Arnulfo Melendez na siya palang may hawak ng baril na tumama kay
Shanna. "Now it's our turn."

Shit! Napapamurang diniinan ng kabilang kamay ni Shanna ang brasong natamaan upang
maampat ang mga dugong nagsimulang lumabas sa tama niya.

Mas lalo siyang nanghina ng lumapit ang mas marami pang tauhan ni Arnolfo sa
kanila.

"Don't dare touch her! Stay away from her" Nanggagalaiting sagot ni Anton sa tabi
niya. Dinaluhan siya nito at niyakap sa baywang palayo sa mga goons na akmang
hahawak sa kanya.

"Wow. How romantic!" Palakpak ulit ng nakangising mukha ni Arnolfo. "Why not we
give it a twist? Why not let your cheesy boyfriend die first?" Nangningning ang mga
mata nito sa ideyang naisip.

"Tama. It will be so entertaining!" Halakhak nito. Nagsumiksik si Shanna sa loob ng

yakap ni Anton. Natatakot siya nab aka maulit ulit ang trahedya nang nakaraan!

"It's okay baby, everything's gonna be fine." Masuyong bulong nito sa. Hinalikan
nito ang buhok niya. "I love you Baby and I won't let them hurt you again!"

"I love you t-too!" Humigpit ang yakap niya kay Anton nang pilit silang pinaglayo
ng mga tauhan ng demonyong si Arnolfo.

"Young man, let her go or I'll kill her in your sight?" Ngunit hindi sila tuminag
ni Anton. Iniumang nito ang baril sa direksyon ng ulo niya.

"Isa."

"Dalawa." Pagbibilang nito.

"Don't make me count up to three. You wouldnt like when I get mad young man.."

"Tatlo!" Pumikit nalang si Shanna nang marinig ang malakas na putok ni Arnolfo.
Makalipas ang ilang segundo ay pinakiramdaman niya ang sarili. No pain. Wala siyang
tama. She's still alive.

"Now hurry up and decide young man." Nagtagis ang bagang ni Anton. Ikinuyom nito
ang kamao.

"No. No. Anton. Stay with me!" Nanginginig ang boses na pakiusap niya rito.

"It's okay baby. I'll take care of this!" Pilit nitong inalis ang kamay niyang isa
na nakakapit sa damit nito.

Walang nagawa si Shanna kung di ang tanawin si Anton na inilalayo sa kanya.

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TMW 41: The Final Battle
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TMW 41: The Final Battle

ITINALI ng mga ito nang magkahiwalay ang magkabilang kamay ni Anton. Anton's mouth
was sealed with a tape.

"Hayop ka! Pakawalan mo siya!" Naniningkit ang matang bulyaw niya kay Arnolfo na
pinapaikot lang sa darili nito ang baril na hawak nito.

"Kitty. Kitty. Kitty. Nagsisimula pa lang ako." Inilang hakbang nito ang nakataling
binata. "Sa anong paraan gusto mo siyang mamatay baby Kitty? Although we had our
indifferences. I'm still your Ninong Kitty. I could at least guarantee your
request." Pagkuwan ay sinenyasan nito ang mga tauhan nito na lumapit rito.

The gunman removed the cloth on the table they have placed at the middle. Shanna
swallowed hard when she saw riffle and guns, dagger, swords, bow and arrows, whips,
and a syringe.

"P*tang-Ina mong demonyo ka! Hayop ka! I won't get you away with this. Ako mismo
papatay sayo!" She shouted and run to attack him but her arms where restrained by
the goons. Pilit siyang pinaupo ng mga ito sa isang silya.

"Relax Kitty. I will still give you time to say goodbye to your boyfriend. Don't
worry, after I am finish with him, I'll kill you next." Pagak na tawa ang
pinakawalan nito.

Hayop kang demonyo ka! Walang hiya ka! Ang sama mo! I swear I'm gonna kill you!

"Do you want me to kill him softly? Or swiftly?" He inched the table and grasped
the long samurai sword and run his fingers on its sharp.

Lumapit ito sa kinatatayuan ni Anton at idinaiti nito ang dulo ng samurai sa leeg
ng binata.

Mistulang nawawala na ito sa katinuan nang humalakhak itong muli.

"Now make up your mind Shanna." For a moment, anxieties where blocking her
cognitive thinking. Lalo pa at nakikita niyang nakadiin ng bahagya ang katawan ng
espada sa leeg ni Anton. Wrong move and she'll lost the one she love. Again.

No. No. No. Not again! Please Lord. Hindi ko kaya. Tears escaped her eye. Kahit
anong pagpipigil niya sa luha ay kusang lumalabas ang mga ito. "Oh how I'd love to
see your tears again Kitty!" Nasisiyahan litanya nito.

Napasinghap si Shanna. Kumuyom ang kamao niya. "On the contrary, it would be nice
if I use this lethal injection to him. What do you think so Kitty? It wouldn't
require a painful torture to him. Just one shot of this drug and he'll be
peacefully asleep forever."

Ibinaba nitong muli ang espada sa mesa at dinampot ang syringe na may lamang
likido. Marahas na pinahid ni Shanna ang luha sa kanyang mga mata. Hindi na niya
alam ang gagawin. Natatakot siya sa anuman pedeng mangyari but she needs to stay
focused. And think.

"P-please. Kung papatayin mo din lang siya, Isama muna ako. I c-can't bear seeing
him die. J-just do it with us together." Pagmamakaawa niya rito. Pinanlalabuan na
ang kanyang paningin ng kanyang mga luha sa pisngi. Yumuyugyog ang balikat na
lumuhod siya sa harapan nito.

It was a spur of feelings and insanity at the moment that her supposedly "act" came
naturally. It was a plan. All right. That's the only thing she thinks could at
least divert the attention of this sick murderer. Kahit paano ay kilala niya ito.
Well, she hope her acting would do magic.

Nabuhayan ng loob si Shanna nang makita niyang may mga bulto ng katawan ang
nakapasok mula sa itaas. Those overall black men were walking like a cat with no
trace of recognition from the villains who were inside.

Mas lalo pa niyang pinaghusay ang pag-iyak at pagmamakaawa sa demonyong lalaking

nakangisi ilang hakbang mula sa kanya.

"As you wish Kitty." Halakhak nitong muli. Ganap nang nakapasok ang iba pang agent
nang tumayo sa pagkakaluhod si Shanna. She communicated with Anton trough her eyes.

The next "bang" of a gun coming from the outside serve as her clue. Suddenly,
everything went slow as if every move was critical. She only meant on freeing Anton
from those nasty ropes.

She made a tumbling acrobatic in the air towards the weapons on the table and
snatched out two daggers and aimed the ropes on Anton's arms.

Maliksing tinanggal ni Anton ang tape na nasa bibig nito at tinakbo ang
kinatatayuan ni Shanna.

"What the fuck!" Hiyaw ni Arnolfo na mabilis na nakabawi sa pagkatulala ilang

hakbang mula kay Shanna.

The next thing she heard were the melodies coming from different guns. The goons
versus the police, the SWAT and her team.
Konting distansya nalang at ganap na nakalapit sa kanya si Anton. Niyakap siya nito
ng mahigpit. "Oh Gad baby are you okay?" Nanginginig ang mga kamay nitong
nakapalibot sa kanya.

"You son of a bitch!" Nanlilisik ang matang tiningnan siya ni Arnolfo na nakalapit
na pala sa kanila. Nakabulagta na sa sahig ang mga tauhan nitong nag cover up dito
kanina.

Hinila nito ang buhok niya mula sa likod sanhi upang kumawala siya sa hawak ni
Anton. Pinalibot nito sa kanyang leeg ang braso nito habang nakatutok naman kay
Anton ang isang kamay nitong may hawak ng baril.

"LISTEN! STAY THE SHIT AWAY FROM ME OR I WILL KILL THIS BITCH!" Nanlilisik ang
matang anunsyo nito sa mga kapulisan na nakapalibot sa kanila. Pagdaka ay ibinaling
nito ang dulo ng baril sa sentido ni Shanna.

"YOU." Duro nito ng hawak na baril kay Anton na halos hindi gumagalaw sa tabi nila.

"BACK ME UP!" Mabilis ang kilos na sinunod ito ni Anton. Now, they are at his
mercy. The two of them were being hostage by this crazy drug lord.

"PUT ALL YOUR GUNS DOWN." Sigaw nito habang paatras siyang inilakad nito. "I SAID
PUT THE FUCKING GUN DOWN." Dumagundong ang nangangalit nitong boses sa katahimikan
ng gabi.

"Please put your guns down." Pakiusap ni Anton sa mga awtoridad habang nakasangga
sa likudan ni Arnolfo.

"NOW. MAKE WAY FOR US. I NEED A CAR. GIVE US A KEY." But no one gave them.

"I SAID GIVE US A FUCKING KEY." Nagpakawala ito ng putok sa ere." THE NEXT TRIGGER
OF THIS GUN WILL TAKE THE LIFE OF THIS BITCH!" Banta nito.

Inihagis ni Jules ang susi sa kanila na inabot ni Anton. "Use my car." Blangko ang
mukhang tugon nito.

"WALANG SUSUNOD KUNG HINDI PAPUPUTUKAN KO ANG BUNGO NG BABAENG ITO!"

Ilang sandali pa ay nakalabas sila ng bodega nang walang aberya. Tinalunton nila
ang itim na hammer at padaskol na itinulak siya ni Arnolfo sa back seat.

"DRIVE THE CAR." Utos nito kay Anton bago siya tabihan nito sa backseat.
MGA KINSE minutos na din ang nakalilipas ng makalayo sila sa lumang bodega. Walang
nagpumilit na sumunod sa kanya.

But as long as she's wearing the gps locator wrist watch, Shanna's sure na
masusundan din sila ng mga ito at mahuhuli ang demonyong si Arnolfo.

Nagtama ang tingin nila ni Anton. "Stop staring at each other. Drive fast you
bastard!" Tutok nito ng baril kay Anton.

Maya maya pa ay papasok na sila sa patag na kalsada. "Where are you taking us!"
Shanna asked. Hindi ito maaring makatakas ng ganon ganon na lang.

"TO HELL." Nanlilisik ang matang binalingan nito si Shanna.

"Sumuko ka na lang! Wala ka nang magagawa pa. Mahuhuli at mahuhuli ka din ng

batas!"

"SHUT UP!" Baling nito sa kanya.

"Pagbabayaran mo lahat ng kasalanan mo. Mabubulok ka sa kulungan! Wala ka nang

kawala pang hayop ka!" Galit na muling sigaw niya rito.

"I SAID SHUT UP!" Inumang nito ang baril sa kanya, ngunit bago pa to magpakawala ng
putok ay nakipagtagisan na si Shanna rito ng lakas at pilit na ibinaling sa ibang
direksyon ang bukana ng baril nito.

Nakalabit nito ang gantilyo at umalpas ang isang putok mula roon patungo sa
direksyon ng binata na nagmamaneho sa kanilang harapan.

Napaigik sa sakit ang binata nang matamaan ito sa tagiliran. "A-Antonnnnn." Nginig
ang boses na tinawag niya ang binata.

Napaungol sa mura ang binata at nawalan ng pokus sa pagmamaneho. Bukod sa dugong

dumadaloy sa tagiliran nito, ay sumasakit na din ang dati nang tama nito sa braso,
na bakat na din ang dugo sa damit na itinali sa sugat nito.

"HAYOP KA TALAGA! HAYOP KA!" Hindi napigilang sigaw ni Shanna habang pilit pa din
sa pakikipag-agawan ng baril kay Arnolfo.

Ubod ng lakas niyang hinampas si Arnolfo sa pinto ng sasakyan. Tumilapon ang hawak
nitong baril sa bukas na bintana.
PINILIT NI ANTON NA IBALIK ANG ATENSYON SA MINAMANEHO NIYANG sasakyan kahit pa
masakit ang buong parte nang kanyang katawan.

Damn it! Ngunit dahil marami rami na din ang dugo na lumalabas sa mga sugat niya,
at humaharang na din sa paningin niya ang namamaga niyang mata dahil sa mga suntok
na natamo niya kanina ay hindi niya magawang magmaneho ng maayos.Gumewang gewang na
ang takbo ng sasakyan na gamit nila.

Mas lalong nanlisik ang mata ni Arnolfo,nang makita nito ang ilaw na nagmumula sa
police patron car na nakaharang sa gitna nang kalsada pasalubong sa kanila. May mga
busina na din ng sasakyan na nasa likudan nila para matrapped sila sa pagitan ng
mga ito.

"Sumuko ka na nang maayos Arnolfo Melendez! Napaliligiran ka na namin." ani ng

megaphone na hawak ng pulis.

"KUNG HINDI DIN LANG AKO MAKAKATAKAS AY MAS MABUTI PANG SABAY SABAY NA TAYONG
MAMATAY!" Inagaw nito sa kanya ang manibela at minanobra pakanan.

Huli na nang makahuma pa ang nanlalabong paningin ni Anton. Humagibis na ang

sasakyan sa ere at dumausdos na pababa sa matarik na bangin.

"NO!" SIGAW NI SHANNA nang maagaw ni Arnolfo ang manibela buhay sa nanginginig na
kamay ni Anton. Gumapang siya sa katawan ni Arnolfo at marahas na tinanggal ang
kamay nito sa manibela.

"KUNG HINDI DIN LANG AKO MAKAKATAKAS AY MAS MABUTI PANG SABAY SABAY NA TAYONG
MAMATAY!" Subalit dahil pinalakas ito nang determinasyon at galit ay matagumpay
nitong ilihis ang direksyon paiwas sa mga awtoridad na nakapagitan sa kanila.

Naramdaman nalang ni Shanna ang pagtilapon nila sa ere at nang sasakyan kasabay ng
paggupo nang kanyang kamalayan sa karimlan.
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TineaGarcia
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Side Stories- SOON

David Henderson: A night To Remember

Rafael Austen: My Maid, My Fiancee
Barbara Henderson: Enchanted By Mr. Dean

Damon Austen: The Virgin Widow

Pick your most anticipated story. :)

Finish: Taming Mr. Womanizer

Starring Anton Austen & Shanna Theresa Real

Euh-Jin Austen: Tender Loving Care

Starring: Euh Jin Austen & Beauty Ferrer

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TMW 42: Five months later
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TMW 42: Five months later

MALUNGKOT na hinawakan ni Shanna ang pendant necklace na nasa leeg niya habang
nakatanaw sa paglubog nang araw.

Antonnn..

Limang buwan. Limang buwan na ang nakakalipas. At limang buwan na din siyang
nangungulila. Hinayaan niyang tumulo ang luha sa kanyang pisngi.

Araw araw... Minu-minuto siyang ganito. Nangungulila. Naghahanap ng sagot.

Bakit? Bakit tila pinagkakaisahan siya nang lahat?

Kasabay nang mga katanungan bumalot sa kanyang utak ay ang pagrolyo nang masasakit
na alaala sa kanyang kamalayan.
"B-babyyy." Masakit man ang buong katawan at parteng mukha ni Shanna ay nakaagaw pa
din sa kanyang pandinig ang paulit ulit na pagtawag ng pamilyar na boses sa kanya.

Kahit na masakit ang pag-awang ng talukap ng kanyang mga mata ay pinilit niyang
ibuka ito.

Madilim. At tahimik. She tried to capture the place where they are right now. Wala
na sila sa loob ng sasakyan. Wala na din si Arnolfo. She has no idea where the hell
he was.

Bagaman patag ang lupang nakadikit sa kanyang likod ay ramdam ni Shanna ang bako
bakong mga bato sa kanyang likod.

Napapikit ang dalaga nang maramdaman ang pagsigid ng sakit sa kanyang ulo.
Nangilabot si Shanna nang maramdaman ang pulang likido sa kanyang pisngi mula sa
kamay ni Anton na humahaplos sa kanya.

"B-babby." Mahinang anas nito sa kanyang tabi. 'A-anton! Humaygad! You're bleeding
profusely!" Nanginginig ang kamay na hinawakan niya ang braso nitong hilam sa dugo
pababa sa t-shirt nitong basang basa din sa dugo.

Pilit man niyang igalaw ang katawan ay hindi niya kaya. Hindi niya magawa. Masakit.
Sobrang sakit.

"B-babby! I l-love you. Always remember that."

"I l-love you too." Pahikbi niyang sagot.

Halos pumiyok ang boses ni Shanna nang makita niya ang nakausli na bubog ng nabasag
na salamin sa tiyan ng binata. "W-we're gonna be fine right? They're going to s-
save us. J-just hold on baby."

"Y-es baby." Hirap man ang binata ay nagawa pa nitong huliin ang kamay niya at
gawaran ng isang pinong halik. "E-evrything will be alright."

"NO ONE'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT! WALANG MABUBUHAY MAMAMATAY TAYONG LAHAT." Nanindig ang
balahibo ni Shanna nang paglingon niya ay makita niyang iika ikang lumakad palapit
sa kanya ang buhay pang si Arnolfo. May hawak si Arnolfo na lanseta sa kamay

He's alive! Tulalang bigkas ng utak niya. Natanaw niyang malayo na ang kinalalagyan
ng sasakyang halos pasukin ng halaman at kahoy ang loob. It look like a junk.

Akmang sasaksakin siya ni Arnolfo nang pigilan ito ng mga kamay ni Anton.

Binaliti nito ang kamay ni Arnolfo kung kaya nabitawan nito ang lanseta at bumagsak
sa lupa.

Nagpalitan ng suntok ang dalawa sa kanyang harapan. Inipon ni Shanna ang lahat ng
pwersa para lamang maibangon ang kanyang sarili.

Bahagya niyang naiupo ang sarili ngunit mas lalo tumindi ang sakit na nararamdaman
niya sa mga paang hindi maigalaw.

Paatras ng paatras ang dalawa. Konting hakbang pa mula sa mga ito ay ang hangganan
na naman ng isang malalim na bagin pababa.

Natulala ang dalaga nang makitang dumausdos pababa sa bangin si Arnolfo nang ubod
itong lakas na sinipa ni Anton ngunit nakakapit ito sa nakausling bato at boung
pwersa na hinagip ang paa ni Anton.
No. No. No. Histerya ng isip niya. Wala siyang nagawa kundi ang manalangin na sana
matapos na ang bangungot na ito ng kanyang buhay.

Tila huminto sa pagpintig ang puso niya nang makita ang mabagal na pagsama ng
katawan ni Anton sa pagkahulog sa bangin.

Kasabay non ay narinig niya ang pagsabog ng isang bagay kalayuan sa kanila.

"Noooooo!" Pagapang na tinawid niya ang lupa upang mahabol man lang sana ang lahat.
Ngunit huli na.

Kadiliman nalang ng kawalan ang nakita niya.

"ANTONN." Puno ng pait na isinigaw niya ang pangalan ng binata habang yumuyugyog
angbalikat sa hagulhol niya.

"KITTY." Marahas niyang pinahid ang mga luha sa kanyang pisngi nang marinig ang
boses ni Damon.

"What are you doing here?" Malamig ang boses niyang tugon rito. Simula nang lumabas
siya nang hospital ay panay ang pagdalaw nito sa kanya.

She was discharged in the hospital after three weeks of the incident. Nagkaroon
kasi siya ng bone fracture sa ibabang parte ng katawan.

Mabilis namang gumaling ang kaliwa niyang paa na hindi naman masyadong napuruhan ng
madaganan siya ng pumasok na troso sa loob ng sasakyan noon, habang ang isang binti
niya na sumailalim din sa traction ay matagal bago gumaling.

After three months, her leg casts was removed. Halos kumulang isang buwan ay
matagumpay niyang natapos ang physical therapy niya. Now, nakakalakad na siya ng
maayos.

"Baka mahamugan ka!" Lumapit ito sa kanya at umupo sa tabi niya.

"I don't care. Kahit pa tangayin ako ng alon at malunod sa gitna ng karagatan. I
just don't care!" Padaskol niyang sagot rito.

"But I care." Malumanay na saad nito. Nilingon niya ito.

Anton..

Sa tuwing nakikita niya si Damon ay mas lalo siyang nangungulila kay Anton. Mas
lalo siyang nasasaktan. At paulit ulit niyang naaalala ang huli nilang pagkikita.

"B-bakit ba kasi ayaw mo akong tantanan ha?" She narrowed her eyes on him but her
tears were showing her vulnerability.

"Bakit ba ayaw ninyo sabihin sakin kung nasan na si Anton ha? Bakit ayaw ninyong
sabihin kong anong nangyari sa kanya ha? Is he d-dead?" Yumugyog ang mga balikat na
humagulhol siya sa harap nito.

"D-Damon. Please.. Please! Just tell me the truth! It's killing me! Para akong
tanga eh. Everyone was shutting their mouth. Maawa naman kayo saakin.. Pleasee.
Gusto ko siyang makita." Naninikip ang dibdib na hinawakan ni Shanna ang dibdib
niya.

She felt breathless. She felt dying! Oh Gad. Sana nga namatay nalang siya. Sana.
She felt Damon's arm wrapped her. "Stop crying Kitty please." Bulong nito sa kanya.

"No! Let go of me!" Pilit niyang binabaklas ang braso nitong nakapulupot sa kanya.

"I said let go of me!" But she was too fragile to use all her strength on pushing
him away. Isa pa tila bakal ang mga kamay nito na matatag ang kapit sa kanya.

At last she have decided to remain still and cry on his arm.

Mahabang sandali ang lumipas nang marinig niya itong muli. "Were going to fetch him
tomorrow Kitty."

Marahang inangat ni Shanna ang mukha mula sa dibdib nitong sinandalan niya.

"He's alive?" Pabulong na tanung niya rito.

Ngumiti lang ito at masuyong hinawakan at hinaplos ang kanyang buhok.

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TMW 43: Theresa
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TMW 43: Theresa

SHANNA filled her lungs with all the oxygen she grasped in the air. This is the
day. Finally. She could see Anton again.

Oh how she yearned to embrace him. To kiss him. To see every details of his face.

Gad. Five months. She's been lonely for so long. Enough to drive her thoughts
crazy. Every teardrops on her pillow reminded her how painful and sad it was not
see Anton at her side.
Anton was her shining armor. Her confidante through ups and down. He changed her.
And she was thankful to God that she have met him.

"Kuya Anton!" She heard Barbara at the top of her lungs shouting for Anton's name.
And with an excitement heart, she turned her gaze to the man approaching them.

Naramdaman niya ang pagpisil ng kamay ni Jules sa kanya. Jenny and Shanna weren't
able to join them at NAIA. May kanya kanyang commitments ang mga ito sa trabaho.

She turned her head to Jules who were blankly looking at her. She smiled at him and
turned back her glare at Anton who looked so fresh and more handsome in his new
tanned skin. His hair had grown lengthy. How thrilled her hands are to comb his ear
level hair.

Nakangisi ito nang ginulo ang buhok ni Barbs habang nakipagpalitan naman ng tapik
sa mga pinsan nito.

I miss him! Oh gad! Her heart skipped a beat when his eyes finally landed on her
side. She was standing in between Jules and Damon.

She gave him her sweetest smile when he inched towards them. She was glad he is
okay now.

Be still my heart! Piping saway niya sa nagririgidon niyang puso. Her veins were
having marathon in supplying her heart with blood. Ilang sandal pa ay maaaring
sumabog na siya sa tindi ng pressure na nararamdaman niya sa kanyang puso.

The butterflies in her stomach who napped for so long has finally awaken and were
now happy having circular movements inside her tummy.

"Bro! Good to see you again!" Ang ngiting nakapaskil sa kanyang labi ay unti unting
naglaho nang lampasan lamang siya nito nang tingin.

Shanna bit her lip. What happened? Did he not recognized me? Mahinang tanong ng
utak niya. Nilingon niya ito na nakangising inakbayan ang kambal nito.

"Hey, aren't you glad to see me twin?" Pagkuway tanong nito nang hindi sumagot si
Damon rito.

She eyed Damon confusedly. Hindi niya alintana ang nagtatakang mga tanung ng mga
pinsan nito at ang mahinang sunod sunod na pagpisil ni Jules sa kamay niya.
Tiningnan siya ni Damon. His whole face were filled with concern as he looked at
her. Sinundan ni Anton ang tingin na ipinukol sa kanya ni Damon.

Ang mukha nitong nakangisi ay napalitan ng kunot nang magtama ang kanilang mga
mata. Shanna's facade pained when she saw no signs of recognition on Anton's face.

Mas lalo pang kumirot ang puso niya nang bigla bigla nalang sumulpot sa kung saan
si Danna at malambing na ikinawing nito ang braso sa braso ni Anton.

"Ehem!" Barbara broke the tension in them. "Why is she with you kuya Anton?"
Nakaangat ang kilay na tiningnan nito ang babaeng nakaabrisiete kay Anton.

"Ah. We met inside the plane. We were at the same flight." Anton answered Barbara
still looking at her.

"Pede bang pakitanggal yang braso mo sa pinsan ko." Mahinang asik nito kay Danna na
nakangisi lang na nakatingin rito.

"I won't. Unless he tells me soo." Mataray na sinalubong nito ang tingin ni
Barbara.

"Ah ganon?" Lumapit rito si Barbara at posturang postura na binaklas ang braso ni
Danna na nakapulupot kay Anton.

"Siguro mababa ang grade mo sa Values nung nag-aaral ka pa? AH! Mukang absent ka
ata nung tinuro ang good manners and right conduct." Nakangiting bulong nito kay
Danna na namumula na ang mukha.

"Stop holding things that aren't yours. Siguro naman may respeto ka pang natitira
sa sarili mo? You are not welcome here. This is a FAMILY meet ups."

"Barbara, what you did was rude." Seryoso ang mukhang sita ni Anton kay Barbara.
Akmang hahabulin pa sana nito ang humahangos na palayo sa kanila na si Danna ngunit
pinigilan ito ni Damon.

"Danna was the one who was rude here. Alam na nga niyang nandito si-" Nakairap na
sagot ni Barbara kay Anton.
Hindi na nagawaang tapusin ni Barbara ang sasabihin nang sabay sabay na tumikhim
sina Damon at Euh-Jin.

"Ahm." Euh Jin repeated the word, followed by David. "Something's weird with you
guys." Kunot ang noong pinalipat lipat rito ni Anton ang tingin.

Una kay Euh-Jin. Then David. Barbara. Damon. Mas lalong lumalim ang guhit sa noo
nito nang dumako ang tingin nito kay Jules.

"Hi. I'm Anton. And you are?" Seryosong pagpapakilala nito kay Jules. Jules just
shrugged and coldly gave his name.

"Jules." Tumungo ang mukha ni Shanna nang makitang inilahad ng binata ang kamay
nito sa kanya.

Ang sakit lang. Hindi siya kilala nito? Is this a joke? Isa na naman ba ito sa mga
surprises nito sa kanya? Kung joke lang sana nu?

But she saw the way he looked at her. Hindi na ito tulad noon na may kinang ang
mata.. Na may saya. Masakit na ang bawat tingin nalang nito ngayon ay walang
kahulugan. Hindi niya mabasa. At ayaw na niyang basahin pa.

Humigpit ang hawak niya sa kamay ni Jules.

Nagbabanta ng tumulo ang luha sa kanyang mga mata. "I-I'm. I'm. Theresa. A f-
friend." Hindi niya alam kong bakit ang second name niya ang nabigkas niya. Hindi
din niya alam kung bakit naduwag siyang ipaalam rito kung sino siya sa buhay nito.

Ang tanging alam lang niya ay gusto niyang lumayo rito. Lumayo sa kanila. Oh gash.
Nangangatog ang tuhod niya.

She really need to escape. Sana bumuka ang semento at lamunin nalang siya ng buhay.
Ang sakit kasi talaga eh.

Instead of accepting his hand shake, she turned her back at them. "Excuse me, I
just need to pee." Binawi niya ang kamay mula kay Jules at humakbang paabante.

Nagulat pa siya nang may isang kamay ang muling humawak sa kanyang palad. "I'll
walk you there." Sagot ni Damon nang umangat ang tingin niya rito.

"No. I can manage." But Damon started dragging her away from his couzin. Away from
Jules and Anton.

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TMW 44: Amnesia
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TMW 44: Amnesia

"BITIWAN mo ako." Shanna firmly commanded Damon as he kept his silence on their
way.

"Damon. Bitiwan. Mo. Sabi. Ako." She gnashed her teeth and tilted her head when she
taste her own tears.

Damon led her to a vacant room instead of a comfort room. "Now cry." Bungtong
hiningang sabi nito sa kanya.

He leaned back at the closed door and stare at her straight-faced. "Don't worry. I
won't dare touch you Kitty."

She sat her shaken knees on the chair. His words gave her tears a cue to cry an
ocean.

"I-is this some kind of a joke? Ha? Tell me. Is this one of his surprises? This is
not funny. B-bakit hindi niya ako m-maalala? B-bakit? Bakit hindi niya ako kilala?"
She asked Damon in between her sobs.

"He lost his memory." Damon heavily sighed.

"Ha?"
"He has retrograde amnesia due to concussion or a blow in his head during the
incident. He lose his past memories specifically last year. That's why he failed to
recognize you. Unlike you, he was able to remember us since nakasama niya na kami
sa mahabang panahon."

Tulalang nakatingin si Shanna sa kawalan. He got an amnesia?

"He lost a lot of blood when he got revived in the cliff. Hindi siya tuluyang
nahulog. He managed to stay hanging while the medics responded to him. Even in his
most deliriously state of mind, nagawa ka pa niyang ihabilin sa medics."

Oh God. He really loves me! Kahit sa huling sandali, ako pa din ang iniisip niya.
Napatutop sa bibig si Shanna.

"He got resuscitated with fluids and blood. We thought we would lost him. Four
months siyang comatose. Walang pagbabago. It was a miracle that he had awaken."

"You could have at least informed me. For God sake, sana nasa tabi niya ako noon."
She desperately demanded him. Basang basa ang mukha niya nang kanyang luha.

"How can you do that if you can't even walk with your fractures ha? Sa tingin mo
magiging mabuti para sa inyo yun? Hindi. You two need time to heal physically."

"Pero sana man lang sinabi ninyo saakin ang kalagayan niya." Hagulhol ni Shanna.
Kahit naman na pansamantala siyang natali sa wheelchair, she would do everything to
be with Anton. Regardless of what will happen to him.

"It was his decision. Ok. Yun ang habilin niya sa mga paramedics. Na kung sakaling
ano man ang mangyari sa kanya, whether he could make it or not, until you're
stable, you wouldn't know anything about him."

Nanginginig ang mga labing kinagat ni Shanna ang ibaba niyang labi. She wants to
ask Anton for his reasons, but with his current situation, he couldn't answer her.

"Here." Nakita niya ang panyong inabot ni Damon sa kanya.

"Don't worry, hindi yan nangangagat." He chuckled. Inabot niya ang panyo rito
pagkaraang titigan iyon sa palad nito ng ilang sandali.

After breathing in and out severally, her tears subside. Buo na ang desisyon niya.
Wala man siya sa tabi nito nang panahong nasa alanganin ang buhay nito. She will
let him remember all the things he has forgotten.. Including her. She will make
sure of that.

NAHULOG SA MALALIM na pag-iisip si Anton. Kanina nang makita niya sa unang

pagkakataon si Theresa, there were unknown yet intense feelings succumb him that he
couldn't explain.

It was kind of weird but seeing the woman was giving him joy. And why does he feel
like throwing her in his embrace when he saw a glint of sadness in her face?

Kanina nang hilain ito nang kambal niya palayo sa kanila ay napuno nang kahungkagan
ang buong pagkatao niya.

"Hey Couz, So you mean to say, hindi mo maalala ang mga nangyari sano nung 2014?"
Pukaw na tanung ni David na katabi niya sa backseat.

Pauwi na sila galing Airport. Hindi na nakasama pa sa kanila si Damon pauwi dahil
sinamahan pa daw nito si Theresa. Nauna na din sa kanila kanina ang kaibigan ng
dalaga na si Jules.

"Yeah." Matipid niyang sagot. Mukhang sumasakit na naman ang ulo niya sa kapipilit
niyang alalahanin ang nangyari sa kanyang buhay sa nakalipas na taon.

"Too bad hindi mo na maalala yung mga taong nakilala mo last year." Malungkot na
sabi ni Barbara.

"For sure hindi naman ganon kaimportante ang mga nangyari noon. Okay na din sakin
kahit di na magbalik yung mga memories na yon. Ang mahalaga naaalala ko kayo."
Pagkuway ngisi niya sa mga ito.

"Aba! Kawalan ata sa lahi natin pag nawala ako. Ako ata ang pinakagwapo sating
lahat." He laughed eagerly.
Ngunit napahinto siya nang maramdaman wala ni isa man sa mga ito ang nakitawa sa
kanya. They were all serious staring back at him.

"What?" He furrowed his head and glare at each one of them. Kay David na nasa kanan
niya. Kay Barbara na nasa passenger seat at kay Euh-Jin na siyang may hawak ng
manibela.

"Don't tell me sineryoso niyo ang sinabi kong ako ang pinakagwapo sating lahat?
Well, lamang lang naman ako sa inyo nang dalawang paligo." Tukoy niya kina Euh-Jin
at David.

"Taena mo Anton! Akala ko amnesia lang ang sakit mo ngayon. Mukhang takas ka din
ata ng mental hospital!" Kantiyaw naman ni David sa kanya.

"Wala kaming pakialam sa kayabangan mo. Mas okay pa nga sana na hindi ka na bumalik
para mabawasan naman ang mga mahahangin sa lahi natin." Banat naman ni Euh-Jin.

"Hindi nga kuya Anton.." Sabat ni Barbara. "Hindi mo ba talaga gugustuhing magbalik
ang memorya mo?"

Nawala ang ngiti sa mga labi ni Anton. "Gusto. Siguro." He paused.

"Pero kung hindi na. Wala naman akong magagawa. Isa pa. Wala naman sigurong bago sa
mga escapades ko last year. Same Anton pa din naman. Dating women. Sleeping with
them and-"

"Argg. Shut up kuya! If you had nothing good to tell." Napipikang putol nito sa mga
sasabihin niya. Barbara rolled her eyes.

"Hey, princess just telling the usual." Natatawang sagot niya rito.

Tssk. Ano nga kayang nangyari sakin ng nakaraang taon? Kahit anong pilit kung
isipin walang bumabalik na mga alala eh. Frustrated na tanong ng isip niya.
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TMW 45: Checking you out
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TMW 45: Checking you out.

The Legacy Tower and Suites

Shanna rode the elevator after parking her Porsche at the basement. She started her
day staying at their hide out refuge. Nakakalakad naman na siya ng maayos kung
kayat naisipan niyang magreport na sa quarter nila.

Naabutan na siya nang gabi dahil nag-usap pa sila ni Jules. Jules explained why he
was keeping his silence about Anton the whole time.

Her madness has subsided anyway. Good thing Damon has told everything to her
yesterday. Everyone was just concerned about her. Her mom, her bff's Evy and Jenny,
Jules and the agents and Anton's family.

She smiled lazily. Well, Jules and Damon, and his parents were the only people who
knew that Anton has amnesia.

Binisita pala ni Jules si Anton sa States nung mga panahong nagpapagaling siya. So
it was obvious why Anton's cousins look surprised yesterday when they've have known
Anton's genuine reaction on her presence.

As for Rodolfo, he died on the spot after his epic fall at the cliff five months
ago. The NBI got the blue book. It was hidden in a drawer inside the warehouse at
Abra the day of their abduction.
After some series of investigations, the people who were involved at the black
market has finally arrested and has been placed behind bars with no bail order.

Along with those are Senator Mando Rugaz, Senator Magnana Kao, Senator Man Lulu Co,
Senator Cora Cot with the other congressmen and men in uniforms.

Ang pagkondena ng mga ito sa black market sa mga plataporma ng mga ito was
absolutely a government deception to divert the attention of the issue to other
people.

She entered her password at her door, headed inside and sat on the couch exhausted.
After a few minutes of nap, she went and grabbed a bottle of water on her kitchen.

She took a quick shower, got dressed with her favorite pink nightgown and laid at
her bed. Masaya niyang binalikan ang mga alaala nila ni Anton together.

Those memories were her daily dose of happiness. Araw araw pinapanalangin niya na
sana buhay si Anton.

God has been her constant buddy during those times when she couldn't find any
answer to where Anton was.

She answered her phone when it rang. "Hello?" Bungad niya kay Evy.

"Bff. Are you alright? I heard Anton had an amnesia-" Agad na tanung nito sa
kabilang linya. She stood and went out to the balcony when she heard a choppy line.

"Ha? I can't hear you clear Evy, Line choppy." Umupo siya sa silya na nasa
balkonahe niya.

"Ang sabi ko, kamusta kayo ni Anton." Malumanay nitong tanung sa kanya. "I'm fine.
Don't worry. Now that he's back. I feel revitalized." Ngumiti siya na parang kausap
niya ito nang harapan.

Her two best friends were acting far like her mom. Donita has been very cool about
her situation while Evy and Jenny on the other side, keeps on playing Nanny the
past few months.

Naroong subuan siya ng mga ito sa pagkain. Buhusan ng alcohol ang kamay niya every
now and then she comes into contact with dirt.

Hindi din siya pinapayagang lumabas ng mga itong nag-iisa kahit na may private
nurse na nakatoka sa kanya. Ang matindi nito, nagleave pa ang mga ito para
masamahan siya sa Bicol nang panahong nagpapagaling siya.

Geez! Those two! Ang o-oa lang, but I love them both!

They spent chating for almost half an hour when they finally called it a night.
Maaga pa naman sa lungsod ang nine pm.

Akmang babalik na sana siya sa kanyang silid nang mahagip ng paningin niya ang
bulto ng matikas na lalaki sa kanyang kanan.

Anton... Tawag nang puso niya. She hold the left side of her chest where her heart
was located. Damang dama niya ang malakas na pintig ng puso niya.

She walked slowly and rested her back on the balcony's railings. Ganitong ganito
din ang ikalawa nilang tagpo noon after her gate crashed on his friend's stag
party.

Ang kaibahan lamang ay siya ang malalim ang iniisip noon and Anton was the one who
approached her. Watching him now, he looks like he was lost in his deepest
thoughts.

Namula ang pisngi niya nang dumako ang tingin niya sa mabalahibo nitong dibdib
pababa sa matipuno nitong abs going down to his.. To his.

Napakagat labi si Shanna nang makita niya ang balahibo nito sa tiyan na bumaba sa
pajama nitong suot. Then suddenly a gush of memories about their lovemaking filled
her thoughts.

Ang mga halik nito, ang mga yakap. It still fresh on her mind. Oh Gash Shanna!
Maawa ka sa inosente! May amneia na nga yung tao, nagawa mo pang pagsamantalahan sa
utak mo.

Hey, I'm not mind raping him. I'm just. Just. Well appreciating his physique!
Pangangatwiran ng ibang bahagi ng utak niya.

She cleared her naughty thoughts and returned her gaze on his beautiful side face.
Mukhang hindi nito narinig ang malakas niyang pagtikhim sa lalim ng iniisip nito.

"A penny for your thoughts?" Lumapit siya sa dulo ng balcony niya upang marinig
nito ang sasabihin niya. Nakasandal kasi ang siko nito sa dulong railings malapit
sa balconahe niya habang malayo ang tingin.

Tila napukaw ang atensyon nito at hinuli nang tingin ang boses niya. She smiled at
him sweetly when their eyes met.

Natuwa si Shanna nang makita niya ang mabilis na pagbabago ng ekspresyon sa mukha
ni Anton. Nabura lang ang alaala niya, but that won't pacified his old feelings for
me.

Nabuhay ang pag-asa sa puso niya nang makita niya ang pagtigalgal nito sa kanya sa
mahabang sandali. She read a glint of admiration, gladness and longing in his eyes.

Maybe a few of the old dialogue we had back then can trigger old memories to him.

"Ahm. I can see you're checking me out." Mas lalo pa niyang iniyuko ang sarili
palapit rito at matapang na tiningnan ito mula ulo hanggang paa.

Bring on your naughty side Shanna! It's now or never! Payo ng malandi niyang utak.

Namula siya ng biglang kumunot ang noo nito. Gusto niya sanang bawiin ang lantaran
niyang pagbibigay ng motibo ditto ngunit naroon na.

Anyway, she was doing it to the right person. Anton is her boyfriend. Hers to
tease.

"Well, at least the feeling is mutual, because I'm also checking you out." Pilya
niyang sabi rito.

Kinabahan si Shanna nang biglang sumeryoso ang mukha nito. Oh no!

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TMW 46: Flash of memory
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TMW 47: Their breakfast
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TMW 47: Their breakfast

MGA KALAHATING ORAS na ding palakad lakad si Shanna sa kwarto niya habang hindi
mapakali ang utak niay sa kagagawa ng senaryo. Halos matunaw na din niya ang daliri
sa kakakagat.

Grr! He's with Danna! Sa haliparot na yun! Alam na nga nang Danna na yun na ganoon
ang kalagayan ni Anton and yet she's taking all the time in the world to take
advantage of my BOYFRIEND?

No way! Her mine shouted when a flash of scene where Danna is teasing Anton eagerly
and.. And. Argh!

She went out of her pad with a worry heart. Nagdoorbell siya agad sa katabing unit.
Although she knew the password to type on his coded door. She will never do that.

Baka matakot si Anton sa kanya at pagkamalang magnanakaw. Unless, kapag tumagal ang
pagbukas nito nang pinto sa kanya. He might be being raped by that bimboo bitch!

"What do you need?" He asked her with a serious face.

Why? Did I interrupt something HA! Inis na tanung ng utak niya. I need to get
inside. If I have to drag that bitch out of here I will. Her envy heart yelled.

"You." She eyed him coldly. "Out of my way. I'm getting in." But Anton just
maintained his vision to her. "Magtitinginan na lang ba tayo? Come on!" She raised
her brow and uttered words on him.

She urged herself inside when she heard nothing from him. Lumusot siya sa espasyo
sa baba ng nakahawak nitong kamay sa hamba ng pintuan.

Dire-diretso niyang siniyasat ang unit nito. Her breath went back normally when she
hasn't seen any outline of Danna inside.

"Now what?" Hawak ni Anton ang sentido nito habang nakapikit at nakaupo sa sofa
roon sa sala nang malingunan niya ito.

Puno nang pag-alalang tinabihan niya ito and tapped his shoulder gently. "Hey."
Ngumiti siya nang iminulat nito ang mga mata nito.

"Here. You can lay your head to my lap." Iminuwestro niya ang lap niya rito. "Trust
me. I won't rape you."

Not now. Hehe! Hagikhik ng utak niya. Ilang sandal pa ay humiga ito sa hita niya.
Sinimulan niyang masahiin ang ulo nito. Maya maya pa ay nahulog na ito sa malalim
na tulog.

Bahagya niya itong iniwan sa sofa ng marinig ang doorbell sa pinto nito. Pagkatapos
kunin at ilapag sa kitchen table ang food delivery nito ay maingat niya uling
ibinalik sa hita niya ang ulo ni Anton pagkaupo niya.
She traced all the parts of his face and gently kissed him on her lips. "Sleep now.
I love you baby." And with a contented heart she felt asleep leaning her back on
the sofa.

"SLEEP NOW. I LOVE YOU BABY." Naulinigan ni Anton na litanya nito pagkatapos niyang
maramdaman ang pagdampi ng bibig nito sa labi niya. Nakangiting muli siyang hinila
ng antok at nagbalik sa matamis na panaginip.

Alas sais na ng umaga nang magising si Anton. Matagal nang gising si Anton ngunit
nakatitig lang siya sa napakaamong mukha ni Theresa. Inayos niya ang buhok nitong
tumakip sa maganda nitong mukha kanina.

He got the urged to kiss her. Kiss her? Panaginip nga lang ba nung halikan siya
nito at sabihan ng I love you? Narinig din niyang tinawag siya nitong baby. Baby?

"Yung eksenang nakita mo sa labas ng CR. Tinapat ko na siya na hanggang friends

lang talaga kami at ikaw ang mahal ko. He asked for one last hug and I gave in. His
embrace.. His touch. The totality of him has no effect on me anymore. Ikaw nalang
talaga.. Babyy.. "

"O-oi. Magsalita ka naman d-yan! A-anton." Pakiusap nito sa kanya. "Babby, sige
na, kausapin mo naman ako. Nag-explain naman na ako eh. Kahit sana man lang
lingunin mo a-ako. Di m-mo pa magawa."

Napakunot noo siya nang may dumalaw na naman na alaala sa utak niya. Sino ba kasi
yung babae sa alaala niya? Marahang umupo si Anton sa tabi ni Theresa nang walang
mapiga na sagot sa tanung niya.

She's peacefully asleep. Marahan niya itong binuhat papunta sa kwarto niya.
Inilapag niya ito sa kama at matagal na pinagmasdan. Nagmamadali niya itong
kinumutan nang lumihis ang damit nito paakyat sa hita nito.

Iwas ang tingin na tumungo siya sa bathroom at itinapat ang sarili sa malamig na
agos ng shower. Dude! She's a friend. Ang kaibigan hindi pinagnanasaan!

But what about Vivian? One of your long time bedmate? The two of you used to be
friends. How about Danna? She was also a friend back then? Hindi mapigilang sumbat
ng utak ni Anton.

Shattap Dude! I just can't do it with her. She's different? Matapos magbihis ay
tumungo siya sa kitchen. Ininit niya na lang ang pagkain na delivery kagabi for
their breakfast.

Yes! Their breakfast. He was thinking of dining with her for breakfast. Weird. But
he feels like he used to eat food with her?

MAGAAN ANG PAKIRAMDAM ni Shanna nang imulat niay ang kanyang mga mata. I'm in his
room? Napangiti siya nang maalalang nakatulog na nga pala siya kagabi habang
nakahiga ito sa hita niya.

Maingat siyang nag-inat at pagkatapos ay naghilamos sa sa bathroom ng silid nito.

Masaya niyang tiningnan ang repleksyon niya sa mukha.

Her face was glowing and happy. Narinig niya kaya nung nag-I love you ako sa kanya
kagabi? Hmmm. Hindi siguro. Tulog na siya eh. Malungkot na sansala ng utak niya.
Tinungo niya ang kusina matapos suotin ang mahabang slippers ni Anton sa kwarto
nito. Hindi na siya nagroba. Para ano ba? Kung layunin din naman niyang akitin ito.
Hehe. Hagikhik nng utak niya.

He's really gorgeous! Kagat ang labing sinuyod niya ng tingin ang kabuuan ng likod
ni Anton. Pajama lang nito ang suot sa katawan.

Haist! Huling huli nito ang malagkit niyang tingin ng humarap ito sa kanya. "Hi
gising ka na pala Theresa. Come let's eat breakfast."

Theresa? Oo nga pala. He knew I was a friend.

Anton gestured her to seat on a chair. Masaya silang nagpalitan ng kwento habang
kumakain. Hindi mapigilan ni Shanna na paminsan minsan titigan ito.

He was unaware of his mannerism. Mahilig kasi itong ipagsandok o lagyan ng ulam ang
plato niya. Sino pa ang hindi paulit ulit na mahuhuloog rito ha?

"You've got sauce on your lip. There." Nabigla siya nang biglang punasan nito ang
gilid ng kanyang labi gamit ang thumb nito.

Oh gash! Biglang nagsommersault ang puso niya. Tug tug. Tug tug. Tug tug.
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TMW 48: Confused
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TMW 48: Confused

ANTON spaced out while staring at the ceiling of his room. He was confused.
Confused of everything. Why does memories keeps on exploding his head every time
he's with Theresa?

It is possible that she's the woman in his lost memories? And why does he was
having odd feelings about Theresa? Something that he can't name.

All the things he does when he was with her comes out naturally. Ang simpleng
pagpunas niya sa gilid nang labi nito, parang dati na niyang ginagawa? Hindi din
niya mapigilang pagsilbihan ito kapag kasabay niya itong kumain.

Parang sanay din siya na lagi itong nakikita? Parang.. She played a biggest part of
his lost memories. Ang sabi nito, kaibigan lang daw niya ito. But why does he feels
a huge attraction to her?

Dude. You just need to get laid again. Find a woman who can warm your bed. Naputol
ang kanyang pagmumuni muni nang may tumikhim nang malakas sa kanya.

Dumako ang tingin niya kay Theresa na mas lalong tumingkad ang ganda sa suot nitong
yellow flowy dress.
"Morning." Again, we was dumbfounded with her natural beauty. His world stop when
she smiled at him. "It's Sunday, so I guess we can have a friendly date."

Anton knew that he had to avoid her because of the growing unknown feelings he has
experiencing, but he also knows that she can put back his old memories. It was
like, he was deeply attached to her day by day.

Sa loob nang isang linggo ay halos tumambay ito sa unit niya. She would call him
from his office pagsapit ng uwian and will tell him she prepared a dinner for them.

He knows what she is doing. But he doesn't want to complicate things. She wants
him. He wants her. But he has to remain platonic on her.

He's a womanizer for pete sake. He's not into relationship, and the way he looks at
her. She's a type of a woman who's into a commitment.

Nilapitan siya nito at umupo sa tabi niya. Her mere presence plus her sweet scent
made his buddy salute down. He was dumbfounded when she removed his blanket and saw
how he's body reacted on her.

NAKAAWANG ANG MGA labi ni Shanna nang makita ang pagkabuhay ng malaking parte ng
katawan ni Anton na natatabingan ng pulang boxer shorts na suot nito.

Oh gash. He's arouse! Namumulang bulong ng utak niya. But it's not the time to play
like a fertile goddess Shanna! You need to continue helping him to regain his
memories. Mayroon kasi silang napagkasunduan na tutulungan niya itong ibalik ang
memorya nito.

"Get out of my room." Masungit na utos nito sa kanya pagkatapos nitong bumalikwas
ng bangon mula sa kama. 'Hintayin mo nalang ako sa labas." Pumasok na ito sa
bathroom.

Nangingiting lumabas si Shanna ng silid nito at umupo sa coach. Pagkaraan ng

kalahating minuto ay lumabas na ito sa silid nito.

Ang gwapo talaga nang baby ko! Kinikilig na bulong ng utak niya.

Pagkatapos ituro ang daan kay Anton ay tahimik na tumingin sa labas ng bintana ng
kotse si Shanna. Nang makarating na sila sa isang lumang simbahan ay kumunot ang
noo nang binata.

He opened the door for her. She held his hand and led him inside. Wala pa din itong
imik nang umupo sila sa mahabang kahoy na bangko.
"This will help. Let's pray." She kneel down, crossed her fingers and say her
prayer. Naramdaman niyang lumuhod na din si Anton sa tabi niya kung kaya napangiti
siya.

Ilang sandali pa ay lumabas na sila ng simbahan na may magaan na pakiramdam. She

turned her sight to Anton. Although he was keeping a blanked face, she knows he was
feeling better.

Gusto niyang puntahan ang mga lugar na napuntahan nila noon. Gusto niyang maalala
nito ang lahat na hindi niya kinakailangan sabihin kung ano siya sa buhay nito.

"Tara na." Inilahad niya ang palad niya rito. Siya na ang kumuha ng kamay nito nang
pagkaraan ng ilang sandal ay nakatitig lang ito roon.

Sunod nilang pinuntahan ay ang pinakamalapit na parke. Patakbo niyang tinalunton

ang ice cream vendor na hawak pa din ang kamay ni Anton.

"Hey, Theresa. Stop running or you might slip." Saway nito sa kanya ngunit nag-
pagpatianod din lang ito sa kanya.

"I won't slip." Ngiti niya rito. "I knew you'll catch me if I fall."

"I KNEW YOU'LL CATCH ME IF I FALL." Anton spaced out again when she heard Theresa's
response. Back to the church where they were sitting, a memory has burst out again
his mind.

"Baby.."

"Yes?"

"I want you to." He stopped. "No. I want us to kneel down and offer prayers to all
our sufferings and fears. This might help baby." He saw himself smiling to the same
woman again.
"Manung, pabilan ng dalawa. Strawberry and ube flavor ha?" Tapik ni Theresa ang
nagpabalik ng huwisyo ni Anton.

"Here." Inabot niya ang ice cream na binigay nito. "Masarap yang strawberry, tikman
mo." Maybe it was her smile? Or her beautiful round eyes that he had found himself
licking his ice cream.

"On a second thought, patikim din ako ng ice cream mo." Then in a swift moment, she
was licking his own ice cream. "Yummy." Bulalas nito.

Then once again he fell to a flashback.

"Mukhang mas masarap sayo. Akin nalang to baby ha?"

"Babbbyyy.." Tinig ng babaeng kausap niya. "Ha?"

"I love you." She sweetly said to him.

"I love you too baby." Hinalikan niya ang labi ng babaeng kausap niya.

"Pasensya na, naubos ko na ang ice cream mo. Fave ko kasi ang strawberry eh."
Nakangiwing paumanhin ni Theresa sa kanya na nagpabalik na naman sa kanya sa
kasalukuyan.

Napangiti nalang si Anton rito. "It's okay. Sakin nalang yang ube ice cream mo."
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TMW 49: Trick
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TMW 49: Trick

NAIINIS NA SINUKLAY ni Shanna ang mahaba niyang buhok habang nakaharap sa tokador.
She knew that Anton was playing hide and seek with her the past days.

Her eyes narrowed when she recalled how he tried to avoid and reject all her
invitations to him. Mas lalong nagkukot ang kanyang saloobin nang maalala niya ang
eksenang nakita niya sa restaurant kagabi.

He told her over the phone that he has a business meeting to attend to. HA!
Business meeting ba yung kasama niya si Vivian sa resto na itinawag saakin ni Jenny
kagabi?

She immediately went to see him in that resto when she learnt about it. And Jenny
was right. He was with Vivian.

Grr! She went home with an angry heart. Ni hindi na niya naisipang kumain ng dinner
dahil sa matinding panibugho na naramdaman niya.

He said he wants her to help him regain his memories. But why does he's pushing her
away now? Why? Wala na bang halaga rito ang alaala nito?

Mas gugustuhin nalang ba nitong mag move on nalang at hindi na siya maalala? No
way! I won't give up! Not in a million time!
She was a hundred percent sure of her decision. And that is to get him by hook or
crook? She would make sure they will have the wildest connection on her bed
tonight!

Nag-apply siya ng strawberry flavored lotion sa buo niyang katawan. Bukod sa

nagbabad siya bathtub for almost one hour. Nagawa din niyang magsuot ng sexy
lingerie inside her short bath towel.

Any moment by now ay pupunta na ito sa pad niya. She called him and said he left a
business folder in her unit.

He told her he still have a meeting to attend to until nine in the evening. She
told him she was fine with that, so any moment by now he will be down to her
entrapment.

Agad na nagnotify ang Iphone niya alerting her that someone is in her door. She saw
Anton on the video and told him him she's coming.

Nakakunot nitong mukha ang nabungaran niya. "Come inside." Niluwangan niya ang
bukas ng kanyang pinto.

He looks in doubt whether to get in or not. She coldly eyed it. "Don't worry it
wouldn't take you long." Pagkapasok nito ay nagkunwaring inangat niya ang phone
nang tumunog ito.
"Theresa speaking." Aniya sa kunwa kunwariang kausap sa phone. "Ah yes. Wait."
Tinakpan niya ang mouthpiece niuto at tumingin kay Anton na nagging mailap ang
tingin sa kanya.

Lihim siyang napangisi ng makita ang pagsulyap nito sa dibdib niya kung saan
nakatali ang gamit niyang tuwalya. Yes. She was only wearing a towel and a sexy
undies down.

"Pakikuha nalang sa kwarto ko please. Nasa may bed side desk. I just need to attend
to this call." Pagkaraang makaalis ito sa kanyang paningin ay nagpakawala ng
mahabng buntong hininga si Shanna.

Tonight will be her wildest role-play ever. She's going to play a fertile goddess.
A temptress.

With a brave heart, she headed inside her room. There inside, was the pale face of
Anton staring at her red bed sheet bed.

The only light on her room was the coming from the lampshade at the bedside table.
"Where's the folder?" Seryosong tanong nito sa kanya.

She leaned on her closed door as if making sure he won't get away from her. "There
is no folder." Nakaangat ang kilay na sagot niya rito.

"So this was just a trick?" Madilim ang mukhang sabi nito.
"Why are you avoiding me?" She bravely asked him.

"I'm not avoiding you. I'm just busy with work."

"Yeah right." She rolled her eyes at humalukipkip rito.

"Out of the way. I'm going."

"You're not going anywhere Anton." Sagot niya rito habang unti unting lumalapit
rito. Ang suot niyang towel ay bumaba lang hanggang itaas na parte nang hita niya.

Sa sobrang ikli nito ay hindi man lang ito umabot sa gitna ng hita niya. The cut
was also on the middle kung kayat makikita ang pula niyang undies sa loob.

"What are you doing?" Blangko ang mukha nito nang inangat niya ang kanyang darili
sa jawline nito.

"Teasing you." Bahagyang ngiti ang gumuhit sa kanyang mga labi while her sexy
finger created fine stroke in his cheek.

"Will you stop what you are doing Theresa. Wag mong pababain ang tingin ko sayo."

"I know you want me barely flesh Anton."

"It's not like that."

"Yes it is." Putol niya sa sasabihin nito.

"I want to respect you. You're different. And you're a friend."

"I can be your friend." She paused. "WITH BENEFITS."

"But-" Nanigas ito ng idikit niya ang dibdib niya rito.

"JUST SHUTUP. AND KISS ME!" Hinarang niya ang daliri sa labi nito.

Hindi na nagawang ngumiti ni Shanna nang marahas siyang halikan nito sa kanyang
labi at palibutan ng mga kamay nito ang kanyang manipis na bewang.

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TMW 50: PRIVATE
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TMW 50: PRIVATE

Shanna let go of a groan when she felt his pulsating manhood on her stomach. Mas
lalo pa nitong idinikit ang sarili sa kanya habang marahas na sinamantala ang
kanyang mga labi.

She moan softly when he bit her lower lip a few times. She was giving him the same
intense desire as she also bit his lip.

Buong pananabik na pumasok ang dila nito sa loob ng bibig niya and bravely battled
in her fierce tongue. His two hands maneuver her body by massaging her back while
the other is caressing her thigh in madness.

The way he was touching her now is different. It was full of hunger and
agrresiveness. Ngunit kahit ganoon ay hindi siya nakaramdam ng sakit.
His hand went down to her proud behind at buong panggigigil na pinisil iyon. She
arched her back when his wet kisses lowered to her ear and bit it.

Pagkuway ay binuhol nito ang pagkakatali ng towel sa dibdib niya. She was only
wearing a red undies now because her towel was already at the floor.

"You're beautiful Theresa!" His eyes were full of admiration and lust as he eyed
caressed her barely naked body.

Lumapit si Shanna rito nang simulan nitong tanggalin ang pagkakabotones ng polo
shirt nito. "Mind if I help?" He just smirked at her and together they got rid with
his top in just a few seconds Anton removed his shoes and socks in a hurry.

Ipinalibot muli ni Anton ang mga braso nito sa kanyang baywang at binalikan ng
halik ang mga labi niya. Anton grabbed her butt up and encircled her thighs on his
waist.

Naglakad ito paharap sa kama at maingat siyang ibinaba roon. He was giving her a
burning gaze when he started unbuckling his belt. He lower down his fly and remove
his pants.

He joined her to bed with his boxer brief. Napabungisngis si Shanna nang tumerno pa
sa kulay ng boxer nito ang undies niya.

He resume his hot kisses on her collarbone and kissed her savagely. She bit her
lower lip when she felt his tongue on the peak of her bosom.
His other hand was stroking her back while the other was kneading her breast. His
tongue made a few circular chase on her nip and suck it hard.

She closed her eyes while her parted lips growl in pleasure. He maneuvered her two
mountains alternately with his hands and mouth.

Pagkuway bumaba pa ang mga labi ng binata sa kanyang tiyan at buong pananabik na
hinalikan siya roon habang masuyong hinahaplos ng mga palad nito ang kanyang
balakang.

His mouth traveled down further on her pubis and gave her soft quick kisses there
even she still have her undies on.

Itinukod niya ang siko sa kama at sinilip si Anton na nasa kanyang baba. He shoved
off her undies slowly while looking in her eyes.

He was teasing her as he slowly comes into contact with her skin while removing her
last garment from her thighs to her feet.

Initsa nito sa kung saan ang panty niya at bpinalikan ang dati nitong pwesto sa
pagitan ng mga hita niya.

She laid her back to the soft bed and grasped the bed sheet when he started playing
with her womanhood with his fingers. His thumb was robbing her clit in circular
motion while his finger went in and out of her core slowly.
She closed her eyes and gritted her teeth when he started moving in and out quickly
and quicker. And faster until she felt her inside explode in ecstasy.

"Oh baby, open your eyes. I want you to see what I'm doing." Shanna gently open her
eyes as he gently parted her legs more.

Shanna's oogled him widely in astonishment as he lowered his face on hers and
gently assault her clit with his tongue. Oh gash. Gash. Gash.

Even her hypothalamus has malfunction when she felt her body was convulsing In
pleasure, as his tongue circled her clit while his two fingers were thrusting in
and out of her core.

He started pleasuring her in a slow motion and as time goes by, she felt his tongue
and mouth were moving briskly.

Shanna moved her legs narrowly but Anton's hand restraint her legs from doing so.
She can't contain her orgasm from coming out when he moved quickly. And swiftly.
And rapidly.

Ahhhh! Nanlalatang ibinagsak niya ang likod padikit sa kama. Her kness where
shaking. Her hands were in deep tremors.

A few moments more, she felt his whole weight on her top as he started trusting his
length on hers. He penetrated her deep and deeper until she was able to accommodate
him.

"You're so tight baby." Babyy.. He called her baby?

Their gaze interlocked as he moved out. Moved in. And out on her. He cupped with
his palms her behind and assist her body to his movement.

Maya maya pa ay bumilis ng bumilis ng mas lalo pang bumilis ang galaw nito sa
ibabaw niya. They dance in a rapid rhythm as they tried to capture the fast beating
of their hearts.

A few fencing of their bodies and they have reached out their climax satisfied and
glad.

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TMW 51: Abs
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TMW 51: Abs

MAHIGIT isang linggo na sila ni Anton na ganoon ang set-up. After their work, he
would stayed in her pad, at her room and they will spend the whole night talking
to each other after a mind blown away love making.

Anton was indeed a great lover. He never fails to compliment her in every single
way he does. Hindi man nito halata sa sarili but he is behaving as like the old
Anton she used to know. He's sweet. Caring. Lagi siyang binibigyan nang red roses
nito pagkagaling sa opisina.

"What are you watching?" Umupo ito sa sofa sa tabi niya. He gestured her to sit on
his lap which she eagerly oblige.
"Mr. & Mrs. Smith." Nakangiting nilingon niya ito. Sinalubong nito ang bibig niya
and gave her a quick kiss. He leaned his face on her shoulder and wrapped his arm
on her waist.

"Ang hot ni Brad Pitt no? Ilang beses ko na actually itong napanood but I will
never get tired of him." Nang hindi ito umimik ay nilingon niya ulit ito.

She gave him a question looked when she saw his eyes narrowed. "Why?" This time she
voiced out the question when he just looked at her.

"You like him?"

"No. I loved him. He's my favorite actor ever since I got to see him on the
television." Napakunot ang noo ni Shanna ng mas lalo pang sumimangot ang mukha ni
Anton.

"Wait a minute. Don't tell me you're jealous?" She confirmed her alleged when his
face went pinkish. Ganito din ito nang bigyan siya ng bulaklak for the first time
noong nasa Hacienda Graciella sila.

"Gash. You are jealous." She eyed his darkened face amusedly. "I'm not jealous
okay? I don't get jealous. We are not an item. It's-."

"Oo na. Hindi ka na nagseselos." Inunahan na niya ito sa pagsasalita although she
knew he was. Ilang beses na ba niyang narinig itong sinabi iyon sa tuwing tutuksuin
niyang nagkakagusto na ito sa kanya.

And he will automatically answer her like a programmed machine. He would probably
bluff that he was not capable of being because he was not into a relationship.

Yeah right! She rolled her eyes and went to get finer foods on her kitchen. "Where
are you going?" He asked her.

"Sa kitchen po. Kukuha lang ng makakain Mr. Jelous. Waq ka pong mag-alala hindi po
ako mawawala. Sayo lang ako." Then she gave him a wink.

Pagkalagay niya ng marshmallow sa bowl ay bumalik siya ulit sa dati niyang pwesto,
sa lap nito. His hand automatically snaked her waist.

"Anong nagustuhan mo sa kanya?" Pagkuway bulong nito sa kanya.

"Sino?" Takang tanong niya habang inumpisahang lantakan ang marshmallow na nasa
bowl.

"Brad Pit." Bakit parang labas sa ilong ang pagkakabigkas nito sa pangalan ni Brad
Pit?

"Because his yummy. Kanin na nga lang ang kulang eh." Bungisngis niyang sagot.

"Ha?" Takang tanong nito.

"Siya kasi yung ulam." Hagikhik niya. Umayos siya ng upo ng sumeryoso ang mukha
nito. Oh geez! He didn't like what you said Shanna!

"Tell me, mas maganda ba ang abs niya sakin?" Lihim siyang natawa sa tanong nito.
He was looking so dangerous. Seloso talaga to oh! Magood time nga! Pilyang sambit
ng utak n iya.

"Oo." Seryoso din niyang sagot rito. Mas perfect sayo baby. Saka di na kelangan ng
kanin pag abs mo ang nakikita ko. Tili nang malanding bahagi nang utak niya.

Naningkit ang mata ni Anton sa nagging sagot niya. "Really." In just a brief
moment, he was able to lay her at the coach and made himself on top of her.

"I'll repeat my question. Wrong answer and you'll have your punishment." He
hoarsely told her as his lips a few inches away from her mouth.

Ang binubugang hangin ng mga labi nito ay kumikiliti sa malandi niyang pakiramdam.
"Mas maganda ba ang abs niya saakin?"

Hindi mas maganda ang sayo baby! "Yup."

"Ah. Ganoon." Naniningkit ang matangtinawid nito ang espasyo nang kanilang mga labi
and kissed her harshly.

Halik palang nito limot na niya ang pangalan niya ano pa kaya pag, pag .. She was
about to respond on his kiss when he stopped and stood away from her.

He eyed him unbelievably. Bitin te! Sigaw ng utak niya.

"Ano yun?" Tanong niya rito. She pouted her lips in annoyance.

"Your punishment." Ngisi nito sa kanya. Nakangiti itong tagumpay habang matamang
tinitingnan siya.

Nalaglag ang panga niya at bigla siyang nakaramdam ng gutom nang hubadin nito ang
t-shirt nito sa harap niya at ipakita ang nagyayabang nitong 6 packs abs.

"Mas maganda pala sa kanya ha." Bulong nito. Nasismaya siya nang mawala ito sa
paningin niya nang pumunta ito sa kitchen.

Sayang Shanna! Pagkain na. Naging bato pa! Tsk.

Susundan pa sana niya ito sa kitchen nang tumunog ang doorbell niya. Nagulat pa
siya nang mapagbuksan niya ng pinto si Damon.

"What are you doing here?" Takang tanong niya rito.

"Can I come in first before I answer your question Kitty?." He chuckled.

"Ah. Yes. Sensya na. Pasok ka." Niluwangan niya ang bukas nang pinto para makapasok
ito.

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TMW 52: The Parent
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TMW 52: The Parent

"HAVE A SEAT." Shanna signaled Damon to sit down on the coach. "You want anything?
Water? Soda? Beer?" Alok niya rito.

"You're drinking beer?" Balik tanong nito sa kanya. He was looking at her from top
to bottom. Buti nalang she dressed decently, If not, she wouldn't know what to
cover first.

"No. I am." She heard Anton's voice at her back. Pagkatapos ay naramdaman niya ang
pagsandig nang baba nito sa balikat niya.

"What brought you here bro?"

"Why are you here Anton?

Sabay pang tanong nang dalawa sa isa't isa. Shanna crossed her arms over her chest.
Palipat lipat ang tingin niya sa dalawa nang umalis sa likod niya si Anton at
sumandal sa wall malapit sa sofa na kinauupuan ni Damon.

"Wala ka na doon Damon." Nakaarko ang kilay na sagot nito sa kambal. "Then don't
waste your time asking me also bro." Damon chuckled.

Matagal na nagtitigan ang dalawa. Waring may seryosong pinag-uusapan ang mga mata
ng mga ito. "Ahemm. In case you guys don't know. I'm here." Nakapamaywang si Shanna
nang lumingon ang dalawa sa kanya.

She was kind of feeling uncomfortable when their stares went to her. "Anong
kelangan mo Damon?" Siya na ang nagkusang magtanong rito.
"I'm here to fetch you Kitty. Our parent wants to see you." Diretso ang matang
tiningnan siya nito.

"Ha?" Their parent wants to see me? But why? Suddenly she was lost in her thoughts.
Anong kelangan nila sakin? This will be the first time I would be able to see their
parent

"Bakit siya gustong makita nina Mama?" Kunot noong tinanong ni Anton si Damon.

"I don't know brother. Maybe you could ask our mother later over dinner." Kibit
balikat na sagot nito.

"Bakit ikaw pa ang kelangan sumundo kay Theresa? You could have just advise me over
the phone. We could have flown at our house right away."

"Brother you were not answering the phone. Isa pa, I wanted to see Theresa for
myself." Ngisi nito kay Anton.

"Now that you saw her already, go home. Susunod na lang kami." Masungit na sagot
nito sa kapatid.

"Ikaw na lang ang maunang umuwi Anton. Total ikaw naman ang nakaisip nang ideya.."
Pang-aasar nito kay Anton na namumula na ang pisngi sa inis.
Seriously? Ganito ba talaga sila mag-usap na dalawa? Baka mamaya niyan magsuntukan
pa sa harap ko.

"Ahmm.. Damon. Kay Anton nalang ako sasabay. Mauna ka na lang." Napilitan si Shanna
na magsalita. Baka kasi pag napahaba pa ang diskusyon nang dalawa ay tuluyan nang
magpisikalan sa harap niya.

"Okay. As you wish my kitty." Yumukod pa ito sa harap niya at kinindatan siya
kapagkuwan. Nakahinga naman ng maluwang si Shanna nang makalabas na nang pintuan si
Damon.

KANINA pa walang kibo si Anton habang nagdadrive. Hindi tuloy maiwasan ni Shannang
mag-isip ng kung ano ano.

He doesn't want me to meet his parents. Buntung hiningang konklusyon ng utak niya.
Kinapa ng kamay niya ang kamay nitong nasa manibela at marahang pinisil.

"What's wrong?" Narinig niya ang mahaba nitong bunting hininga. "Mama will
definitely like you instantly." Ani nito sa kanya. Her cheek flushed in dark red
when she heard his remarks.

"Kahit anong sabihin or ipagawa niya sayo. Don't ever agree. The last time my
mother and I talked, she was talking about me on settling down." Nabura ang ngiti
sa labi ni Shanna nang marinig ang kasunod na sinabi ni Anton.
He doesn't want to marry me? Mapait na tanong ng utak niya. "Don't worry Anton. I
think your Mama wouldn't bring out such topic to me."

She was really not feeling well that time. Hindi na niya hinintay na pagbuksan pa
siya nito nang pintuan at minabuti na lang na sumunod sa bawat hakbang nito
papasok.

Hinawakan nito ang kamay niya ngunit marahan niyang tinanggal ang pagkakakapit
noonn sa palad niya. "It's okay. You don't have to do that. I can walk. Alone."
Malamig ang boses na tugon niya rito.

"Hey. They are here already." Masayang tinig ang pumutol sa tension na nakapagitan
sa kanilang dalawa ni Anton.

"Finally. Hija." Napako si Shanna sa kinatatayuan nang bigla siyang yakapin nito
pagkatapos bigyan ng beso beso.

"Have my two boys introduced me to you already?" Pagkuway kinindatan nito si Anton
na nasa tabi niya at nilingon si Damon at ang kabiyak nito na nasa likudan nito.

"I'm Elizabeth. But you can call me tita." Hinawakan nito ang braso ni Shanna at
marahang kinayag sa loob ng mansion.

Ito na mismo ang nagpakilala sa kanya sa kabiyak nitong si Richard Austen at sa

halos lahat ng kasambahay na nasa mansion.
All the tension she was having prior their meeting vanished as she has seen how
nice their parents are. Panay ang estima nito sa kanyang pagkain. Magiliw ang
ginang. Mabait. At napakaganda sa edad nitong singkwentay nuebe.

Ang ama naman nina Anton at Damon na si Mr. Richard bagaman ay hindi masalita ay
kalmado at palangiti naman ang bukas ng mukha nito. Actually, he still looked so
dangerously handsome in his old age.

Namana ng mga ito ang tangkad sa ama ng mga ito. Their father was a former
basketball player in the country ayon sa kwento na din ni Mrs. Elizabeth.

Kasalukuyan silang nasa kitchen ng ginang upang kunin ang dessert na nasa ref ng
mga ito. Nagtaka si Shanna ng hindi mamataan ang mga kasambahay nito sa kitchen.

"Wag mo na silang hanapin pa Hija. I have instructed them to leave us alone."

Nakangiting sagot nito na tila ba nabasa ang tanong sa isip ni Shanna.

"Ah ganoon po ba Tita." Nagulat si Shanna ng abutin nang dalawang kamay nito ang
palad niya at nakangiting tumingin sa kanya.

"Mama nalang Shanna."

"Po?" Litong tanong niya. "Pero po ang sabi niyo kanina, Tita po ang pede kong
itawag sa inyo."
"Oh. That? It's just a front for Anton." Elizabeth chuckled.

"Lagi ka niyang kinukwento sakin Shanna. He would call us every day just to talk
about you. He would be so eager to tell us all the great things about you hija. And
that was the time I realized that cupid has finally shoot my playboy son's heart.
He loves you so much. That womanizer loves you so much."

Shanna left speechless for a long time. She was just staring at the old lady's eye.
Lahat ng tampo na naramdaman niya kanina kay Anton ay nawala.

"Hindi pa nagbabalik ang memorya niya?" Elizabeth asked. "Hindi pa po ti- mama."
Nagpakawala ng bunting hininga ang ginang sa kanya.

"Shanna. Please don't leave my son. Stay with him because you are his strength.
Nang panahong nag-aagaw buhay siya sa hospital, The only name he uttered was
Shanna. Nang magising siya buhat sa coma ay Shanna din ang una niyang nabigkas but
wasn't able to remember it the next day. He really loves you. Please don't give up
to my son."

"I won't Mama." Mahinang usal niya rito. "I won't. He is also my strength. I love
him. Hindi ko siya iiwan. I'll do everything para maalala niya ako Mama."
Itinangala niya ang paningin at nang makontrol na ang tearduct niya sa pagiging
active, she faced Eizabeth again who were smiling at her.

"Thank you Hija." Niyakap siyang muli nito at binulungan. "Welcome to the family
Shanna. Hope to have my gradson/daughter soon." Hindi na nito nakita ang pamumula
ng pisngi ni Shanna.
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TMW 53: Were over.
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TMW 53:Were over.

ANTON played with the glass of his drink. He was still not drunk. Tinititigan lang
niya ang basong may lamang vodka.

Tama nga siya nang hinala. His mother Elizabeth fell in love with Theresa for the
first time. Inuungot nito na kung mag-aasawa man siya, Theresa flawlessly fit the
role of a perfect wife.

Hindi sa hindi siya sang-ayun sa sinabi nang Ina, but hearing marriage from his
mother made him sick. Theresa was every inch a man could dream of. But that doesn't
include him.

He don't do love. He's not a lover but a player. That's what he keeps on installing
his mind.

But what about his heart? Hindi niya maitatanggi that he was beginning to feel
something to Theresa. A feeling that is something old, and familiar. Something
tender.

Tuwing nasa tabi niya ito, saka lang sumusulpot sulpot ang pira piraso nang
alaalang hindi pa din malinaw sa kanya.

Instead of forcing himself to retrieve those memories, he would just shrugged and
go on with the flow of his daily life. With her.

Yes. Every morning, he could not drive off the smile on his face whenever he comes
to see her beautiful sleeping face beside him.

He could just stare at her all day long and even if he would have the chance to
draw her he could do it even if his eyes were shut.

Because every single aspect of her was kept in his heart already. Heart? Man. Where
the hell did that come from? Kunot noong tanung ng utak niya.

And then he recalled her sleep talking last night. She said she loves him. And that
stopped his mind from functioning for a bit.
Damn! How could you let her fall for you Anton? Shit. What have you done man!
Sumbat ng utak niya.

But what can he do? Even him, seems to not control his fucking heart. And if this
is what they say love? He is in great fucking trouble.

That's why you have to move quick man! Wag mo na siyang paasahin. At habang hindi
pa ganoon kalalim ang nararamdaman mo sa kanya, cut your connection to her!

KANINA pa hinahanap ni Shanna si Anton. He excused himself a while back to her to

answer a call from a client, ngunit lumipas na ang kalahating oras ay hindi pa din
ito bumabalik sa lamesang nakalaan sa kanila sa party.

It was a corporate party held in one of Anton's business colleague's house and she
was Anton's date. Kanina pa matatalim na tingin ang nakukuha niya sa mga kababaihan
ngunit wala siyang pakialam sa mga ito.

She snatched air into her respiratory tract and decided to search for him. It was
useless to stay at her seat because her date wasn't around.

She roamed the whole venue but she could not see Anton. She decided to get inside
of the mansion where in a few of the business men were having business discussion
over a glass of wine.

Ngunit ginalugad na niya ang first floor ay wala pa din siyang nakita ni anino ni
Anton. She then decided to climbed the second floor where in some of the rooms
where designed to entertain guesT.

The first door she opened was a mini art gallery museum. The second door was a
conference room. Third door was a mini study-library.

She filled her lungs with air and slowly opened the last door.. The last room was a
mini bar where you could see so many wine displayed on a rack.

She walked further to see the whole place. Nangunot ang noo niya nang may makita
siyang pares na nakaupo sa sofa na natabingan ng isang wine rack sa gilid.
Nakaupo ang babae sa hita nang lalaki habang naghahalikan ang mga ito. Hindi niya
makita ang mukha ng lalaki sapagkat nakaharang ang kulot at makapal na buhok ng
babae sa mukha nito.

Due to her curiosity, she headed closer until she was able to see the pair of
couple who were making out of the sofa.

"Anton. I know you missed me. I will rock you all night darling. Hmmm." Nagawa pang
sabihin ng babae habang naghahalikan ang dalawa sa harap niya.

Her heart worn-out of her chest as pain dominated her system. "Anton, what is
this?" She bravely asked him though she was shaking inside.

Tumingin lang si Anton sa kanya na tila iniexpect na nito na mahuhuli niya ang mga
ito. Ang kasama naman nitong si Vivian pala ay namangha ng makita siya.

"What do you think Theresa? Don't ask a question that you know the answer already."
Blangko ang mukhang tiningnan siya nito.

Shanna processed everything that she saw in her mind. She wouldn't let her
irrational emotion takes place again. "Were over Theresa. I'm not the man for you.
I'm a player. A jerk. So this is where we last."

"All right. I get it. I'm going home." She declared at walang lingon na naglakad
palayo sa mga ito.

HINDI NA NAMALAYAN pa ni Shanna kung paano siya nakauwing mag-isa. Bsta ang alam
niya she needs to sit down and think.

Ayaw niyang umiyak. Kung hindi lang niya kilala na si Anton, maybe she would cried
a pail dun palang sa kwarto kung saan niya nakita ang mga ito.
She's not weak. Pero hindi din siya manhid. Masakit ang mga nakita niya. But
rationality conquered her emotions right now.

Anton was confused. She understood. He's currently having weakness, just like what
she undergone before. And he was there. Anton was there to be her strength.

Now she would be his strength. And she's not giving up on him. Not now. Malayo na
ang pinagdaanan nila. There were together through ups and down. And maybe all they
need now is space. Away from each other.

Tiningnan niyang muli ang hawak na jewelry box, cellphone at ang suitcase trolley
niya na nasa gilid. She decided to bring all of his valuable items bakc to him..
She went to Anton's pad para magpaalam..

She knew that he will come home too kahit hindi nito sinagot ang text niya. They
need to talk.

"What are we going to talk about Theresa?" Nanatili lang itong nakatayo habang
nakatingin sa kanya.
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TMW 54: Realization
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TMW 54: Realization

"Could you please sit here first?" Shanna calmly pat the space on the coach she was
seated. Nang umupo ito sa tabi niya ay malaya niyang tinitigan ang gwapo nitong
mukha.

"Do you wanna know you're past?" Tanong niya rito. "Yes." Maikling sagot ni Anton..

"What if.." Hinto niya. "Hindi na magbalik ang mga alaala mo?"

"Then maybe I should start over again and continue living." Blangko ang tingin na
ibinigay nito sa kanya.

"But.. But what if you have loved someone in your lost memories and that woman is
waiting for you." Kagat ang labing tanong ni Shanna rito.

He furrowed his forehead as he gazed at her. "I'm sure, I did not. I'm not a fool
to get in love."

"Just answer the question Anton." Why does he has to be subtle in answering her?

"I guess we are not meant to be. She has to move on. It's for the best." Shanna bit
her inside cheeks and hold her fist tightly as if she's holding a piece of paper to
tear. Masakit na marinig nag anon nalang nito tatanggapin ang lahat.

"I'm leaving." Pagkuway ay litanya niya rito. "I'm surrendering this things to you.
These are yours." Inabot ni Shanna rito ang jewelry box at ang cellphone nito.

"Where are you going?" Tanong nito sa kanya nang makita nitong hinila na niya ang
suitcase trolley niya palabas ng pad nito.

'Far from you. Were over right?" Nilingon niya ito. "Anton. Always remember that I
love you. And if you had finally realized what I mean to you. You'll heart will
definitely find me."

TULALA pa din sa kawalan si Anton kahit matagal nang nakaalis si Shanna sa unit
niya. Wala sa sariling binuksan niya ang pinto ng unit niya nang marinig niya ang
doorbell.

"Could we please talk to you?" This was the same woman he have seen his cousin Raf
was with last week in a japanese resto.

"We need to show you something." Nakaarko naman ang kilay na sabat ng isang babaeng
kasama nito.

"If not for her wish, I could have kick your balls earlier dude." Nakatiim ang
bagang sabi ni Jules sa kanya.

Parang hangin si Anton nang sumunod sa mga ito papasok nang unit niya. "There's no
need to introduce ourselves to you. I'm sure maaalala mo din kami." Ani nang
babaeng sangkot sa pinsan niyang si Raf.

"Sit down." Utos naman ng isa pang babae na may pagkamataray. At kahit hindi niya
maalala ang mga ito ay umupo siya sa sofa.

Pinagitnaan siya nang dalawang babae habang nanatili lang nakasandig sa likod ng
pinto ang seryosong si Jules.

Jenny played the video on her tablet. It was the video taken during Shanna's
surprised birthday party. Nakadikit ang mga mata ni Anton sa video sa boung
durasyon noon.

He saw himself standing at the middle of the stage, carrying a guitar and singing a
familiar song. Ang Anton na nakikita niay sa video ay puno ng buhay na umaawit
habang nakatingin sa partikular na tao.

Kumislot ang puso niya ng makita si Theresa na palapit sa kinaroroonan ng sarili

niya na kumakanta sa video.

They were staring at each other with intense affection. Nakita niya ang sariling
nag-abot nang puting rosas kay Theresa.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY." Then he saw his self again wiping Theresa's tears as she was
crying like a baby.

Tapos na ang video ngunit nakatitig pa din siya doon. "She is your girlfriend."
Tumingin siya sa babaeng tinawag na Jenny sa video footage na kapapanood lang niya.

"My girlfriend?" naguguluhang tanong niya rito. "Yeah." Sagot naman ng babaeng nasa
kaliwa niya.

"So you have no right to treat her like one of your woman." Jenny raised her brow
to him.

"Jenny, you should understand, he has an amnesia."

"Kahit na Evy. He should have treated her with respect."

"Pasensya kana kay Jenny Anton. Anyway, we need to go. We'll leave the tablet with
you. In case you need help. Just call me." Malumanay na sabi nito sa kanya bago
humakbang ang mga ito palabas ng unit niya.

"I hope you get your memories back man! She really loves you!" Jules said to him
before his door closed.

MARAHAS na sinabunutan ni Anton ang may kahabaan niya nang buhok. Oh God! She is my
girlfriend! Pagkuway napadako ang kanyang mga mata sa inabot ni Theresa sa kanya
kaninang gamit daw niya.

Tila may sariling utak ang kanyang mga kamay na inabot iyon. Dahan dahan niyang
binuksan ang jewelry box.

Inside, he saw a gold couple pendant necklace. Sabay niyang inangat ang mga iyon at
tiningnan ang kabuuan ng pares na kwintas.

Huminto ang pag-inog ng mundo ni Anton nang tumambad ang mga pangalan na nakaukit
sa dalawang pendant. Anton and Shanna.

At tila isang pelikula na dumagsa ang mga alaala sa kanyang utak. From the first
time they met. To their first I love yous.

"Babyy .." Malamlam ang mga matang tawag niya rito. "Hmmm..." Shanna answered.

"Thank you." He smiled genuinely to her.

"For what?"

"For coming into my life." Anton was looking at her as if he's saying that she's
the most wonderful gift he had ever received.

He pulled out of the box the one broken heart gold pendant with his name engraved
in there. "Please accept this baby. I want you to remember me even If I'm not with
you." Hinawi niya ang buhok ni Shanna at inilagay ang kwintas sa leeg nito.

"It's beautiful. " Hindi napigilang ibulalas ni Shanna sa kanya.

"Yeah. You're beautiful. And you deserve that. You deserve all that I can give."

"I understand you're not ready yet this time baby. Give it to me when you're ready
to be my girl. I'm willing to wait."

"Anton wait!"

"I-I'm ready."

"I'm ready to be your girl."

"You mean it baby?" Tanong niyang muli kay Shanna.

 "Yes.A-and I love you too!"

Damn It! Malakas na mura ni Anton at wala sa huwisyong nasuntok niya ang glass
table na nasa harap niya.

What have you done to her Anton?! You fuck up! You hurt her! Gumuhit ang sanga
sangang linya sa glass table sanhi upang mabasag ito.

Tulalang tiningnan lang niya ang selpon niya na nabuksan na niya habang tumutulo
pababa ang dugo niya sa kamaong isinuntok sa lamesa.

Nakaramdam siya ng hapdi sa kanyang kamay ngunit hindi niyon kayang talunin ang
sakit na nararamdaman niya habang binabasa niya viber conversation chat nila ni
Shanna.

Shit dude! You mess up! She's gone! Wala na siya! Mapait niyang inisa isa ang mga
pictures nila ni Shanna na nakasave sa gallery ng phone niya

They were happy! Dimshit! They were happy and in love! Nanginginig ang mukhang
itiningala niya ang paningin upang pigilin ang pag-alpas ng luha sa kanyang mata.

This was the first time he cried. This was the first time he ever felt this fucking
pain. And this was all because of him!

"Anton. Always remember that I love you. And if you had finally realized what I
mean to you. You'll heart will definitely find me." Those were the last words she
had said to him.

Shit! Shit! Shit! And you just said nothing? You let her go.

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TMW 55: Way back Into love
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TMW 55: Way back Into love

SHANNA went back to Burias Island in Masbate the next day. She stayed in a hotel
later that night after her talk to Anton.

One week had past. Sa tuwina'y naglalakad siya sa dalampasigan upang lumanghap ng
sariwang hangin.

Idda was her constant companion most of the day. Ang dalaga ay nagtatrabaho na sa
naturang hotel beach resort ni Yugo. She was really impressed with the remarkable
design and facilities of the hotel.

At kahit marami na itong mga parokyano sa nakalipas na dalawang buwan ay napanatili

pa din nitong ilayo ang kaingayan ng mga moderno nitong facilidad sa karugtong na
property nila Shanna.

Dapit hapon na noon at gawain na niyang umupo sa bato sa may dulo ng dalampasigan
upang tingnan ang paglubog ng araw.
Who says being alone won't make her happy? She likes the comfort that the nature
was giving her. All her worries went off her system every time she looks at the
ocean.

She misses Anton. But she has to fight the urge to see him. Soon he will realized
what she really meant to him. All they need is to be apart from each other's hand.

Yung mga gamit nito na ibinigay niya. She was holding those for a long time.
Natagpuan ang kwintas nito sa bagnin na kinahulugan nito noon. His cellphone was
retrieved in their old house at Abra.

Hindi na nagawang maibalik ang mga ito kay Anton after the cliff tragedy. Isa iyon
sa mga alaalang pinaghahawakan niya noon. Those possession of him lifts her
assurance every time she's loosing hope.

She smiled widely as she watched the beautiful color of the sunset. Malamig man ang
dulot na hampas na alon sa kanyang mukha at katawan kaya naman nitong pakalmahin
ang kanyang kalooban.

IT TOOK four days to get his schedule cleared before Anton had finally pursuit
after Shanna. He knew she would love to be near with the sea shore again.
She used to tell him that she would like them to go back here at Burias after her
mission. And now that Arnolfo was gone already. They can have all the time to spend
happy moments together.

He has been here three days ago but decided to be distant to her. Giving themselves
a time to think. A time to sort things out on their own.

But how can he do that if all he could think about was her? How he missed his baby!
How he terribly love to put her into his arms again.

Buo na ang desisyon niya noon pa man. Before he got this amnesia. He really loves
Shanna. He wants to be with her. Everyday. And forever.

For the past three days, he stayed at Royal Leisure Hotel. It was so funny that he
became acquainted with Yugo, the owner of the Hotel and Shanna's ex.

It was like, a silent truce broke the pressure between them. Yugo has also been his
constant watcher of Shanna in his absence.

Sinilip niya sa kanyang binocular ang kinaroroonan ng dalaga buhat sa terrace ng

royal deluxe suite na inuokupa niyang kwarto.

Sa nakalipas na araw na binabantayan niya ito ay hindi niya mapigilang magselos sa

bawat lalaking lumalapit rito.

Why does she has to be beautiful even in her simplest outfit? Buntung hiningang
litanya niya sa utak. Kahit naman anong suotin ng dalaga ay namumukadkad pa din ang
ganda nito.

Katulad ngayon ay may lumapit na namang lalaki rito. Ngunit katulad ng mga unang
nagtangkang lumapit rito ay nilayuan lang ito nang dalaga.

SInundan ng binocular niya ang mga hakbang nito. Nakita niya itong umupo sa
paborito nitong pwesto sa batuhan.

With an excited and longing heart, he walked his path out of his room, sure of his
footsteps towards his lady love.

"Pre, saan ka pupunta?" Takang tanung ni Yugo na nadaanan niya pang

nakikipaghuntahan sa kay Idda sa lobby.
"Kay Shanna." Matipid niyang sagot.

"Whoa. At last Pre. You have come into your senses. Aba! Ang hirap kayang
mangharang ng mga kalalakihang gustong makipagkilala kay EX." Sinamaan lang niya
ito nang tingin habang nilagpasan niya ang mga ito palabas ng hotel.

Diretso ang mahabang daan na tinahak niya ang dalampasigan. Halos takbuhin niya ang
buhangin makarating lang rito agad.

And at a hundred time, hindi niya pagsasawaang tingnan ang ganda nito habang
tinatangay ng hangin ang mahaba at itim nitong tuwid na buhok.

SHANNA settled her chin on her flexed knees and encircled her arms around it. Maya
maya ay naramdaman niya ang pagyakap ng jacket sa balikat niya.

Mas lalo siyang napangiti. She certainly got protected of his presence. Her mind,
her heart and her body knows when Anton was near or not.

"Hindi mo ba ako lilingunin Theresa?"

"Hindi mo ba ako yayakapin Anton?" Sa halip na lingunin ito ay ibinalik niya ang
tanong rito. She felt the jacket was removed on her shoulder and was shifted to
cover her legs. Pagkuway sumunod ang matitigas na brasong pumalibot sa kanyang
baywang.

Hmm.. I missed his warmth. His scent. Matagal niyang ninamnam ang sensasyon na
dulot ng yakap nito. "I love you baby." Narinig niyang sambit nito bago niya
hinarap ito.

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TMW 56: French Kiss
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TMW 56: French Kiss

"I LOVE YOU BABY." Narinig ni Shanna na sambit nito bago niya hinarap ito.
Nakasandig ang katawan nito sa malapad na bato.

"How are you?" Bahagya niya itong tiningala habang matibay pa din ang pagkakayakap
nito sa kanyang baywang. "I've never been better until now." Ang mabango nitong
hininga ay tumatama sa mukha ni Shanna.

"Now that I'm seeing you." She saw in his eyes the spark of love she'd longed to
see. "Now that I'm cuddling you."
 "Nagbalik na ba ang mga alaala mo?"

"No." Tiningnan lang ni Shanna ito nang matagal. Pilit niyang binabasa ang isip ni
Anton but his eyes went empty. "You're friends told me about us."

"Bakit di mo sinabi saakin ang lahat Shanna? I could have not treated you that way.
Hindi sana kita nasaktan at nasasaktan pa." Nalambungan ng pagsisisi ang mga mata
nito.

"Kung sasabihin ko ba sayo kung sino ako, maniniwala ka ba?" Nang matahimik ito ay
nagsalita siyang muli. "Hindi di ba? Mas iisipin mo pa nga na isa ako sa mga
babaeng naghahabol sayo noon. Kaya mas ginusto ko na lang ilihim sayo kung ano ang
totoo. Gusto ko pag naalala mo na ako. Your feelings are real. I don't want you to
take me because you have come to know I am your girlfriend." Mapait siyang ngumiti
rito.

"But I will eventually fall for you. Just like what had happened to me now."

"Mahal mo ba ako kasi yung ang dapat? Kasi yung ang sabi nila? O mahal mo ako kasi
yung ang idinidikta niyan." Itinapat ni Shanna ang palad niya sa puso nito. She can
feel and hear his heartbeats. She really wanted to make sure it was beating fast
for her. Only her.

"Sa dalawang pagkakataon Shanna. I fell for you. Na kahit burado ang mga alaalang
iyon, nagawa mo pading makapasok dito." Ginagap ng palad nito ang kamay niyang
nakatapat sa puso nito.

"My heart beats only for you baby. I love you. Kahit sino ka pa." She was stunned
when she saw the crystal tear from his eye.
This was the time he ever showed her his tear. At kahit na isang patak lang iyon ng
luha nito ay nagawang bumigay ng puso ni Shanna rito.

"Don't cry baby." She wiped off his single tear with her thumb. Tulad ng ginagawa
nito sa kanya noon. Whenever she's crying. He will wipe all her tears away.

"I love you too. And I will never stop loving you Anton." Bumaba ang hinlalaki niya
sa mga labi ni Anton at siya na ang kusang humalik rito.

NAGISING si Shanna nang makaramdam ng pisil sa kanyang dibdib. Argh! "Baby. Tutulog
pa ako." Pinalis niya ang kamay ni Anton sa dibdib niya at ibinaon ang nakapikit pa
din mga mata sa malaking unan na yakap niya.

"Baby, tanghali na. Gising ka na!" Bulong nito sa tainga niya. Nakikiliti siya pag
binubulungan siya nito sa kanyang tenga. But still. She wants to sleep. Anong oras
na kaya siay pinatulog nito kagabi.

"Baby, maaga pa." Hinila niya paakyat ang kumot at itinakip sa mukha niya. "Baby.
Ala una na nang hapon. I already prepared our brunch." Hindi na lang niya ito
sinagot and played asleep.

Maya maya pa ay naramdaman niya ang pagpasok ng kamay ni Anton sa negligee niya at
buong pangahas na hinimas ang hita niya paakyat sa.

Nanlalaki ang matang bumangon siya sa kama at naniningkit ang matang binalingan si
Anton na nakangisi lang sa kanya.

"I hate you!" Asik niya rito. Now how can she continue her sleep if her senses were
wide awake. Aching for him! Grrr.

"Believe me baby. You don't hate me. You love me especially when I'm doin-" Patakbo
niyang tinawid ang bathroom para hindi na marinig ang susunod pa nitong sasabihin.

Pagkatapos ilock ang pinto ay itinapat niay ang sarili sa shower. Then with a
wicked thought, she giggled when she came up with a revenge.

NAKASIMANGOT si Anton habang tinitingnan nito ang sarili sa salamin. Pinasuot niya
kasi rito ang male pink t-shirt na nabili niya sa souvenir shop sa hotel ni Yugo
nung isang araw.

She bought it because she had found it cute. Bukod sa kulay nitong paborito niya ay
may naka- imprint pang hello kitty design sa shirt noon.

Now that's the price of interrupting my sleep a while back! Her mind tittered as
she stared at Anton's frown face. "Baby. You're so cute!" Pinisil niya ang pisngi
nito pagdakay ikinawit ang kamay sa braso nito.

Ang cute namin! Terno! Nakajumpsuit pink tube short din kasi siya na may desenyong
hello kitty sa gitna.
"Tara na." Yakag niya rito. Tiningala niya ito nang hindi ito nagpatianod sa kanya.
"You mean where going out with me wearing this?" She can't control her soft laugh
evading her lips.

She nodded immediately and pulled him out of the house swiftly to avoid his
protest. Kanina pa sila naglalakad sa buhanginan. At kanina pa sila pinagtitinginan
nang mga tao.

Natatawa si Shanna sa mga dismayadong tingin na ipinupukol nang mga kababaihan kay
Anton.

"Girl, tingnan mo yung guy na nakashirt nang pink oh. Ang gwapo!" Narinig nilang
bulong ng isang babae sa katabi nito.

"Onga girl eh. Kaso sayang. Beki!"

They though he was a gay? Hagikhik nang utak niya. "Baby, lagot ka sakin pag-uwi
natin mamaya." Pasimpleng bulong ni Anton sa kanya.

"Baby. That's the price you have to pay for spoiling my sleep kanina." Nakaangat
ang kilay na tiningala niya si Anton.

"Ahm Miss." Naputol ang pagsusukatan nila ng tingin ni Anton nang humarang ang
isang lalaking naka-Hawaiian short sa kanila. Nasa likudan nino ang dalawa pang
kasama nitong lalaki.
"You remember me? The guy yesterday?" Yeah. He was the guy who conceitedly
approached her yesterday.

She rolled her eyes in disguise when he winked at her. "Sorry. I don't remember
you." Naramdaman niya ang paghigpit ng kamay ni Anton na kadaupang palad niya.

"It's Gino. But you can call me. TONIGHT." He motioned his hand the calling sign.
Mas lalo siyang nabwisit sa sadsad na pick up line nito. Maybe his brain got
infected that he started saying stupid senseless lines.

"I'm sorry Mister. But I'm with my boyfriend." Nakatikwasang ang kilay na
pinakilala niya si Anton sa mga ito.

"Boyfriend?" Tiningnan nito mula ulo hanggang paa si Anton at tumawa kasama ang mga
alalay nito sa likod. "Baka gayfriend."

Ngumiti lang siya sa mga ito pagkatapos salubungin ang nakakaunawang tingin ni
Anton. "Then allow us to give you guys a proof."

Napasinghap ang lahat ng mga taong nasa paligid nila kasama na ang tatlong ugok
nang harapang silang maghalikan sa mga ito. Not just a smack but a French kiss.

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TMW 57: Baby ko!
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TMW 57: Baby ko!

"BABYYY." Naramdaman ni Anton ang paghigit ni Shanna sa dulo ng shirt na suot niya.

"Hmmmm.." Ungol lang ang isinagot niya rito. He was feeling intoxicated. Last
night, or rather, a while ago, he was busy talking to a lot of people. The people
who will make a big part on his another plan. To her.

He was planning to propose to her pagbalik nila sa Maynila. He couldn't wait any
longer to reveal to her that his memories was back. He got to lie just to hide his
planned surprise to her.

He was so excited he made a lot of phone calls ensuring that everyone will be
present to witness how he will shout and confessed his love to Shanna.

"Babyyy. I wanna see your face." Pinili niyang tumalikod nang higa rito para hindi
nito makita ang pangingitim nang gilid ng mga mata niya.

"Ba-by. Ba-by. Baby ko." Napangiti na lang si Anton nang marinig ang paglalambing
ng nobya. Buhat nang ginood time siya nito at pinasuot nang pink na t-shirt kahapon
ay panay na ang pagtawag nito sa kanya ng baby ko.

It felt good. He felt warm and loved. Dude! You're smiling like a foolish jerk.

Correction dude. I'm no jerk. I'm just in love. Napailing nalang si Anton sa
pagtatalo ng isip niya.

"Ba-by ko. Come on. Show your face to me." Hinila nito ang braso niya paharap dito
ngunit pinigilan niya ang katawan paharap ditto.

"Kapag hindi mo ako hinarap Anton, I will never ever kiss you!" Pagsusungit nito sa
kanya. Napakamot nalang sa ulong hinarap ni Anton ang nakalabing mukha ni Shanna.

"Good morning ba-by ko!" Agad na lumabas ang maluwang na ngiti sa labi nito at
hinalikan siya nang mabilis sa labi.

Tulala lang siyang nakatingin dito. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa din niya
mapaniwalaan na pwede pa lang magmahal ang taong tulad niya. Mapaglaro at pusong
bato siya dati. Ngayon..

He let go of a happy sigh while his eyes were still focused on her beautiful face.
Soon. He will be able to see her face every day.

Soon, he will be able to share his name to her. Soon, they will start a family on
their own, with little Anton and Shanna on their own house.

"Baby ko! What happened to your eyes?" Kunot noong tiningnan ni Shanna ang mga mata
niya. Her hands outlined the side of his eyes.

"Nagpuyat ka ba?" She was asking him calmly but her one eyebrow is raising from its
borderline.
"Sort off Baby." Nakangiwing tugon niya rito. "Tumawag kasi ang mga clients from
manila. They are setting an appointment to meet me when we come back."

"Okay baby ko." Napahinga nang maluwang si Anton nang hindi na magtanong pang muli
ang dalaga kahit na halata naman sa mukha nito na hindi kumbinsido sa sagot niya.

"At saka baby. Hindi din ako makatulog sa." Bitin niya rito. "Sa?" Takang tanong
nito.

"Sa kaiisip sayo." Ipinulupot niya ang kamay sa maliit nitong bewang at hinila ito
palapit sa kanyang katawan.

Seeing her gloomy flawless skin, her soft body and her blushing cheeks made him
pulsate down. Ikiniskis niya ang katawan sa malambot nitong katawan.

Mas trumiple pa ang pamumula ng pisngi nito. Tuwang tuwa na tinudyo tudyo nang
kamay niya ang likod nito.

He was caressing her smoothly on her back to her earlobe, creating circles in her
ear hole. May kiliti kasi ito roon.

"Hindi kasi ako nakaskor sayo kagabi." Panunudyo niya rito. Ginagad niya ang isang
kamay nito na nasa pisngi niya pa din at kinagat kagat ang daliri nito habang buong
pagnanasang tinitigan niya ito.

Mabilis nitong binawi ang kamay nito sa kanyang bibig at maliksing lumayo sa kanya.
"Baby ko naman ang aga aga puro kalokohan ang naiisip mo!"

Mabilis din niyang hinabol ang katawan nito at maingat na kinubabawan ito. "I love
it when my girlfriend is blushing." Hinalik halikan niya ang bibig nitong
nakaawang. Namimilog din ang mga mata nito nang muli nitong maramdaman ang
pamimintig ng little buddy niya sa gitna nito.

"But I will let you pass this time baby." Binigyan niya ito ulit nang maiksing
halik sa bibig at maingat na umalis sa ibabaw nito.

"You have to save your energy for the day." He stood and offered his hand on her.
"For the meantime, I want you to stay in the kitchen while I'm cooking our
breakfast."

"Bakit kelangan pang andoon ako? Pede bang tawagin mo nalang ako mamaya baby kop ag
tapos ka nang maghain?" Hirit nito nang tanggapin nito ang kamay niya.

"Hindi pede. I want to cook with.." Inakbayan niya ito habang nakapalibot naman ang
isang braso nito sa bewang niya.

"With audience?" Sagot nito. "With my inspiration." Pagtatama niya rito. Pagkuwan
ay pinisil niya ang ilong nito.

"So sweet naman ng baby ko." Inihilig nito ang ulo sa balikat niya. "Well minus the
nose pinching." She commented. He just chuckled.
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TMW 58: D' Show
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A/N: That's the gown Ive been telling ya. See the attched picture on the side
yow! :) --> Tinea)

TMW 58: D' Show

SHANNA answered her phone when she heard her ring tone song All of me. Napangiti
siya nang rumehistro ang pangalang babyko nang caller.

"Baby ko?" Matamis ang ngiting sinagot niya ang phone as if she was seeing Anton in
person. "Ay Ma'am. Hindi po ako si Sir Anton." Nawala ang ngiti niya nang marinig
ang boses babae sa kabilang linya.

"Nasan si Anton?" And why are you answering his phone? "Ah Ma'am, si Zurayda po
ito, ang secretary niya po. Pinapasabi po ni Sir na hindi po daw siya makakauwi
nang maaga ngayon kasi po may unexpected visitor po siya."

"It's okay." She was disappointed. She wanted them to spend their night on a movie
house but.. Tss. Some other time nalang siguro Kitty. The reason was business
naman. With that thought, her spirit enlighten.

Kalalapag lang niya nang selpon sa center table nang tumunog na naman ang
notification niya. She hold back her Iphone 6 and accepted the alert. Nakita niyang
may nakatayong delivery boy sa tapat nang unit niya.

"Ms. Shanna Theresa Real?" Bungad na tanong sa kanya ng delivery boy.

"Yes." Pagkonpirma niya rito. Tiningnan niya ang hawak nitong boxes.

"Delivery po Ma'am." Kunot noong tinanggap niya ang mga box pagkatapos pirmahan ang
receiving copy na dala nito.
She went back in her room and opened the boxes. Napagkit ang paningin niya sa dark
blue stiletto na laman ng mas maliit na kahon.

Ang ganda! Her mind stated as she laid the floor length strap dark blue gown on the
ground. May mahabang slit ito sa gitna. It will surely flaunt her killer legs.
Binasa niya ang tarheta na nakapaloob sa box pagkatapos.

Baby, be ready at seven in the evening. I'll fetch you. I'll make it up to you.
Please wear the gown and the shoes. I love you.

She was smiling all ears as she waited for the clock longer arm to hit the five
digit. In a little while, she was singing a happy lullaby under the shower. Wore
her favorite pair of underclothes, dressed in the gorgeous gown and shoes.

She placed a white pearl earrings on her ears. Put a light make up and curled the
ends of her black hair.

She lastly scattered perfume on her ears and wrist and she's ready to go. She had
finished her girl thing just in time.

She grabbed her purse when she heard a door bell from the outside. She saw a man in
a brown jacket and denim pants standing opposite her door.

Nadismaya siya nang humarap ito sa kanya. "I'm not expecting you tonight."

"Good evening din tiyanak." Natutuwang bati ni Jules sa kanya. "What are you doing
here Kapre?" Sa halip ay pinamaywangan niya ito.

"Makikiinom ng tubig tiyanak." He chuckled. "You went all the way here just to ask
for water?" Salubong ang kilay na sagot niya rito.

"Silly Kitty!" He pinched her nose. "Of course, it's just a joke. I'm here to fetch
you."

"Fetch me? Don't tell me sasama ka sa date namin ni Anton?" Nakalabing tanong niya
rito.
"Of course not. He called me to fetch you since he's still talking with his
client."

"He could have just called me instead, I could have just rode my car way to there.
Teka saan mo nga ba ako ihahatid?"

"Ang dami mong tanong tiyanak. Buti pa tara na." Hinila nito ang kamay niya at
binilisan nito ang habang papunta ng elevator.

"WE'RE HERE." Jules said when the engine stopped. Kanina pa niya ito kinukulit pero
ang tanging sagot lang nito eh kay Anton daw siya nito dadalhin.

Kung kelan naman seryoso siya sa pagtatanong at mukhang tinamaan naman ng

kapilosopohan si Jules. She rather stayed silent than to be mad at his nonsense
answers.

"HMP." She read the letters in sparkling green lights that were written on a big
board. D' Show.

"The D stands for Devonne." Jules informed her.

Kaya pala katabi ito nang musical school building na pag-aari ni Devonne! "How come
Evy failed to tell me about this?" Takang tanong niya kay Jules.

"It was her secret. Kahit ako kelan ko lang nalaman. Anyway, hindi pa naman
nagbubukas ang theatro niya until now. So it's not too late for you to get informed
tiyanak." Kibit balikat nito.

"Tara." Yakag nito sa kanya sa loob. Nilampasan nila ang front desk lobby at
pumasok sa malaking theater room.

Jules escorted her to sit in front of the stage. "Teka san ka pupunta?" Takang
tanong niya rito nang lumayo ito sa kanya. "At saka bakit walang tao? Tayo lang?"
Litong sunod sunod na tanong niya rito.

"Relax tiyanak. Mag-CCR lang ako. Isa pa. You're safe here. Maya maya magkakatao na
din. Susunod na din si Anton rito." Nang mawala na ito sa kanyang paningin ay
inilibot niya ang maluwang na silid.
The giant room can accommodate 3-5 thousands of seats. Bukod sa dami nang upuan na
nasa likudan niya ay may mga bleachers sa tatlong sulok na gilid ng silid habang
ang kaharap naman niya ay isang maluwang na stage na natatabingan ng pulang
kurtina.

Goose bumps hit her skin when all the lights switched off and the only color she
could see in darkness. Her bone shivered when she felt coldness wrapping her whole
body.

Gash! I am expecting a romantic date not a creepy one!

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TMW 59: What's Going On?
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TMW 59: What's Going On?

Hindi maintindihan ni Shanna ang kabang nararamdaman niya nang marinig niya ang
pag-echo nang boses sa paligid.

The echoes came from different voices. May babae. May lalaki. Nag-aagawan ang mga
tinig nito. It was like an interview or a confession from familiar voices she can
detect.

Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven.

Mas lalong sumasal ang tibog ng puso niya nang marinig ang recorded na countdown na
bumulabog sa katahimikan ng boung silid.

Six. Five. Four. Three.

Two. One!

One!

One!

One!
The echo was occupying her mind and soul. Pinagsalikop niya ang dalawang palad ng
unti unting bumukas ang pula at malaking kurtina ng entablado.

The spotlight gave her a clear vision of what's onstage. It was a giant gift box.
If she's not mistaken, that's the same box she'd used during the stag party.

Nang tuluyang bumukas ang pulang kurtina ay nakita niya ang kalalakihang nakaupo sa
couch. This was the same scene I had at the stag party! Hiyaw ng utak niya.

Devonne went out of the box and started singing push the button while dancing in
rhythm with the music.

Pagkuway humakbang ito sa lalaking nakaupo sa mini bar stool. Same position where
Anton was seated back then! Anas ng puso niya nang mailawan ang mukha ni Rafael ng
spotlight.

What the hell is this? Kunot noong tiningnan niya ang sumunod pang mga eksena. The
bedroom confrontation after the stag party where in she kicked and throw Anton.

O-oh g-gash! Am I watching our own love story? Her mind asked herself as she can't
helped but to laugh when she saw how Devonne, who played herself, left Rafael, who
played as Anton, after they were being chased by those goons.

And then came their second meeting, as they have found out that they were
neighbors. Hindi ko malilimutan iyon! That was the time I'd come to see him again.
Na kahit pilitin kung iwasan siya, hindi ko mapigilan hanap hanapin ang presensya
niya.

Napangiti si Shanna nang makita yung eksenang nasa kotse siya nito at tumugtog ang
kantang just the way you are. That's when the clock stopped as they had savor the
moment with a kiss.

And then, Jules came out from nowhere and she saw Rafael punched him. Kaya pala!
MagCCR daw? I can't believe he can act? She mentally rolled her eyes.

The next scene was the time where she said sorry to Anton after his fight with
Jules. Nagulat siya nang makita niya sa eksena sina Barbara, David, Damon, And Euh-
Jin delivering their lines with ease.

How they'd do that? Her mind was really engrossed that she had not noticed that
she's sharing her love story to a blast of people who were coming inside the
theater to witness the play.

She was like seeing a real fighting action when she saw how Devonne and Rafael took
over the goons who chased them at the Machos restaurant.

That's Abraham! And the Machos! She giggled as she remembered how they'd dropped
their jaws after the encounter.

Hacienda Graciella.. Napangiti siya nang makita sina Nanay Pacing at ang limang mga
kasambahay. They're here?! Hindi makapaniwalang pinanood niya ang mga itong may mga
kanya kanyang linya din ng eksena.

Then the day of her forgotten birthday. Nang lumabas si Jenny ay namangha siya nang
umarte itong si Danna sa play.

Nagambala ang pokus niya sa pinapanood ng may gumagap sa kamay niya. "Mommy. You're
here?" Masiglang bati niya rito. She was really happy seeing old faces in the
environment especially her mom.

"Yes Kitty. I'm here. I wouldn't missed this important event in your life." Ngiti
nito sa kanya. "Ha? Important?" Kunot noong tanong niya sa Ina.

"Miss. Ang swerte mo! Grabe!" She heard a scream from behind. "Naku te. Ang haba
nang hair mo. Pashare."

"Ikaw na te! Ikaw na! Kainggit ka ate!" Sunod sunod na sigaw nang mga taong nakita
niya sa bandang likudan.

Oh gash! They are watching my story? Namimilog ang matang tiningnan niya ang kumpol
ng taong nakaupo sa bleachers at sa likudan niya.

"Mom, what's going on?" Nalilitong tanong niya sa Inang nakangiti lang sa kanya. "I
love you Kitty Baby. Hangad ko ang kaligayahan mo anak. Just want you to know that
you have my blessings already."

"Po?" And as an answered to her confused mind, she heard again the echos and the
yell from different voices. Sinundan niya ang mga magugulong boses na iyon at
huminto sa nakapinid na namang pulang kurtina.

He loves you!

Geez! This is so gayish!

Were very happy for you bff!

Finally!

What's going on? Mabubuang na ata siya sa kaiisip kung ano nang nangyayari sa
paligid.

Babyyyy.. I love you!

Babyyyy.. I love you!

Babyyyy.. I love you!

Babyyyy.. I love you!

Babyyyy.. I love you!

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TMW 60: The Proposal
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TMW 60: The Proposal

AS SHANNA hear a strum on a guitar, the opening of the curtains introduced the man
she wanted to see from the moment she opened her eyes earlier this morning.

Though she could only see his back, she knew he was Anton. Her heart knows.
Napahigpit ang kapit niya sa kamay ng kanyang Ina nang humarap sa audience si Anton
and started singing the song he chanted on her birthday.

All of Me by John Legend)

What would I do without your smart mouth

drawing me in, and you kicking me out
you got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down

Nakangiti ang mga mata nito habang nakatingin sa kanya. His eyes sparks with love.
His mouth is smiling while he was singing.

What's going on in that beautiful mind

I'm on your magical mystery ride
and I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright

My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
you're crazy and I'm out of my mind

Tulad nito ay nakangiti din ang mga mata niya. Tulad nito ay masasalamin mo din ang
sobrang pagmamahal niya rito. Buo at wagas.

Halos tumalon ang puso niya nang bumaba ito sa stage at naglakad patungo sa kanya
habang kumakanta.

'Cause all of me
loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
all your perfect imperfections

Her mind and heart are singing with him. Then a rewind on their love story came on
her thought. From the very first meeting to the day she admitted she loves him.

They shared happy moments together. She cried. He wiped her tears away. She was
tough, but still he was spreading his arm for her protection.

Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you
you're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
and you give me all of you, oh
She was lost but he led her the way. He was her hope to her losing heart. Those
wear just enough reasons for her to love and wait for this man.

Na kahit gaano katagal kakayanin niya. He never gave up on her. At kahit na sa

huling hininga nito ay ibibigay nito sa kanya.

Tinanggal muna nito ang gitara sa katawan nito nang ganap nang makalapit sa kanya.
"Babyy." Ginagap nito ang isa pang malaya niyang kamay.

Then she heard a soft instrumental music of all of me played on the background.
Naririnig din niya ang pagsabay ng mga tao sa musika sa banayad at mahinang pag-
awit nang mga ito.

"Baby. I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what?" Takang tanong niya rito. "For lying to you." He sighed deeply and
seriously face her. "When I pursued you at the Island. I already had my memories
back. I had to do that because I wanted to surprise you."

"I wanted to share to everyone our love story. The whole play you have watched, I
can vividly tell them to every people here. Kung kinakailangan kung magstory
telling dito baby I will. That's how I honored those moments I have been with you."

Oh gad! He planned all of this! Napakagat labi si Shanna sa sobrang ligaya na

nararamdaman niya. He was really up to something. That's why he was acting so weird
lately. The calls at dawn? Ang pagpupuyat nito nang minsan tanungin niya kung ano
ang dahilan nang pangingitim ng gilid ng mga mata nito.

"I wanted to give this back to you with all of them as our witness Baby." Inilabas
nito ang jewelry box na isinuli niya rito noon.

Ikinabit nito ang pendant necklace sa leeg niya at pagkatapos ay isinuot naman niya
rito ang pendant necklace with her name engraved on it. "I love you baby." He gave
her a smack kiss on her lips. "I love you Shanna. I love you Theresa. I love all of
you."

Tumingin ito sa kanyang Ina at wariy humihingi nang permiso ang kislap nang mga
mata nito.

"Baby ko?" Takang tawag ni Shanna nang pumagitna ito sa kanila ng kanyang ina at
inilagay nito ang mga kamay sa baywang nito.
"Shall we?" Ngiting anyaya nito nang ikinawit na nang kanyang ina ang braso sa
kabilang kamay ni Anton. She then placed her arms on his arms. Together, the three
of them went upstairs.

Puno pa din nang pagtataka ang isip at puso niya nang isa isang magsilabasan sa
backstage sina Devonne, Rafael, Jenny, Jules, Barbara, David, Euh-Jin, Damon
together with their parents Elizabeth and Richard.

Nagkulumpon din sa kabilang gilid ang mga kaibigan ni Anton. Abraham and the
Machos, Nay Pacing and the housemaids, His batchmates, Kenzoe and the others, and
the refuge agents.

All of them where smiling ear to ear. Litong lito niyang ikinalat ang paningin sa
audience. It was like the audience where programmed to maintain a long silence.

"Could anyone of you guys care to tell me what's the silence and smiles all about?"
Clueless niyang tanong sa mga ito.

If silence could be a weapon they maybe her life has been dangerously at risk.
Nanlaki ang mga mata niya ng humiwalay sa kanila si Anton at dumistansya ng bahagya
sa gilid niya. He knelt down his right knee and face her.

"B-ba-by. W-hat are you doing?" Pautal utal na tanong niya rito habang hindi
magkamayaw sa paguunahan sa paglipad ang mga paro paro sa tiyan niya.

The strong and rapid flows of her blood could gave her a heart attack promptly any
moment by now.

"Lahat nang blessings nila baby hiningi ko na. I even personally went to the
memorial together with your Mom to ask for your Dad's permission."

Permission? Blessings? Oh gad! Gad. Oh myyy.. Is he .. Sunod sunod na tanong ng

utak niya.

"Isa nalang ang kulang baby. Ang blessing mo." He lovingly smiled to her and shoved
out of his pocket a blue velvety small box.
"Shanna Theresa Real." Tawag nito sa pangalan niya. Napasinghap si Shanna nang
buksan ni Anton ang engagement ring box na hawak nito.

She covered her noisy gasped with her hands. She was stunned she doesn't know what
to say. "WILL YOU. MARRY ME?"

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TMW 61: The Answer
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TMW 61: The Answer

"WILL YOU MARRY ME?" His words doesn't shrink to any sides of her brain. Her mouth
formed an O inside her hands. Her eyes were shocked as she gawked the ring that was
shouting forever inside the box.

Yup. Forever. The 18k white gold Emerald cut diamond ring is crying forever in her
mind, with the man who was offering it with her.

Anton. The love of her life. Her savior. Her hope and strength.

Unti unting namukal ng luha ang kanyang mga mata. This was a dream come true. To be
married to the man she loves.

She wanted to say yes but she couldn't find her voice. Maybe it was because her
voice box was still paralyze? Or her neurons are having difficulty on grasping the
proper response she could give.

Iginalaw niya ang mukha at iginala sa mga taong saksi ng proposal ni Anton sa
kanya. All eyes were on her. She saw her mother smiling with approval.

She saw her best friends Devonne, Jenny Jules and the agents along with the Austen
clan saying yes on their mouth.

Puro thumbs up naman ang nakita niya buhat sa iba pa nilang kaibigan sa ibang parte
ng entablado. And the audience.

They were examining her as if they are ready to make a protest once she voice out a
wrong answer.

Binalik niyang muli ang tingin kay Anton. And with a trembling knees, she removed
her shaking hands on her mouth and finally said her answer to him.

"Yes. Ba-by ko! I'll ma-rry you! Oh gad! I love you so much Anton." She was sobbing
in joy when she lowered herself, cupped his face and kissed him on his lips.

When they finally freed each other lips, he reached for her left hand and placed
her engagement ring on her ring finger.

Anton stood up and embraced her tightly as they were being approached by their
families and love ones.

KINABUKASAN magkahawak kamay na nilandas nina Shanna at Anton ang lupang

kinahimlayan ng kanyang ama at kapatid. They were standing in front of her father
and sibling's tomb.

Anton placed the flowers at the tombs. Umupo si Shanna sa damuhan pagkatapos umusal
nang mapayapang dasal para sa dalawang yumaong mahal niya sa buhay.

Daddy. Clyde. I'm engaged. I'm happy that I have found him. I know you two are very
happy for me too. I missed you guys. We missed you a lot. Mama loves you Daddy and
Clyde. And I love you too both.

Nakangiting tiningnan niya si Anton na nakaupo sa kanyang tabi. Umusog siya palapit
ditto at isinandig ang likod sa dibdib nito. He embraced her from her behind and
lowered his chin on her shoulder.
Makalipas ang ilang sandali ay naramdaman nila ang pag-ihip ng malamig na hangin na
waring nasa paligid lang ang kanyang ama at kapatid.

"How'd you got the blessing of my father baby?" Pagdakay naalala niyang tanungin
kay Anton. "Well, the same coldness of the wind raid us the day I asked your father
trough signs baby."

"You mean naniniwala ka sa mga signs?" Namimilog ang matang nilingon niya ito.
"Your mom does." He chuckled.

"Naniwala ka naman?" Idinaiti niya ang ilong sa nosebridge nito. "Kelangan baby.
Mahirap na. Baka magalit ang mama natin, bawiin pa ang blessing na binigay niya
saakin." Ngisi nito. Ikiniskis din nito ang ilong nito sa kanya.

Bahagya nitong inilayo ang mukha nito sa kanya at mataman siyang tiningnan nang
matagal. "What? May dumi ba ako sa mukha or something?" Concious na pinahid niya
ang pisngi para mabura ang di nakikitang dumi doon, kung meron man.

"Have I told you you're beautiful?" Anas nito sa kanya habang tulalang nakatingin
sa mukha niya. She smiled at him. "Yes."

"Kelan? Hindi ko ata maalala baby." Kunot noong tanong nito sa kanya. "Ngayon
lang." Inilapit niya ang mukha ditto at ninakawan ito ng halik.

Ginagap nito ang kanyang kamay nang lumayo siya rito at humarap ng upo sa binata.
"You're beautiful baby! You're the most beautiful girl in the world." He locked his
stares on her while tracing kisses oh the back of her palm.

"Prettier than your Mom?" Hagikhik na tanong niya rito. "Yeah. My mom is the second
best of course. And Barb-" Muli ay ninakawan niay ito nang halik.

"Have I told you how handsome you are babyko?" Namumulang tanong niya rito. "Not
yet." Nakangusong sagot nito.

"Really? I thought I just said it a just now." Nakaangat ang kilay na sabi niya
rito. "Baby, that was not a statement to begin with. You were just asking me."

"Hmmm. You're more handsome than Brad Pitt. Yummier. And sexier." Then she snatched
a kiss on his lips again.
"I'm not satisfied with your answer." He stroked her palm with his fingers
naughtily. "You're not satisfied with my answer? Or my kiss?"

"Both baby." He grinned.

"Baby ko, you're the most handsome guy in the world." Pagkuwan ay bawi niya rito.

"Than your father and brother?"

"Well that's an exception. But since they are in heaven now, you can claim their
throne now." Bungisngis niya.

Natawa pa siya nang sumimangot ito. "Sige na nga ikaw na ang pinakagwapong nilalang
sa buhay ko magmula ngayon. Mas pa kina Daddy at Clyde." Kindat niya rito.

But still, he really looked upset. "I love you ba-by ko!" pagkatapos ay ninakawan
niya ito ulit ng halik sa mga labi.

"Ikaw baby, kanina ka pa nagnanakaw nang halik saakin ha." Marahang sita nito sa
kanya.

"E di gumanti ka din baby k-." Hindi na niya natapos ang salita nang ito naman ang
humalik sa kanya ng sunod sunod na smack.

"I love you Shanna."

"I love you Theresa."

"I love you baby."

"I love you future Mrs. Austen."

He confessed to her in succession as he snaked his arms on her waist and claimed
her lips on a final long sweet kisses.
"Susmio. Pati ba naman sementeryo ginawang hotel? Mga kabataan talaga ngayon.
Kulang sa pangaral" Narinig nilang komento nang isang matandang supulturera sa
kanila.

Bahagya niyang itinulak si Anton sa dibdib ngunit mahigpit ang yakap nito sa kanya.
"Hayaan mo na si Manang baby, kulang lang yan sa romansa. Malamig kasi lagi ang
gabi niya. Palibhasa walang lovelife." Kindat nito sa kanya.

"Baby ko naman puro ka kalokohan!" Marahang niyang kinurot kurot ito. But in her
mind, she naughtily agreed on him.
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TMW 62: Three Witches (Linked to ANTR 22: Cornered)
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TMW 62: Three Witches (Linked to ANTR 22: Cornered)

NAPABUNTUNG HININGA nang malalim si Shanna. It's been one week mula nang huli
silang magkita ni Anton. She missed him terribly. Bukas na ang kasal nila.

Gusto niya itong makita ngunit para siyang bata na pinagkakaitan nang mga kaibigan
niyang makausap man lang ito. Sa katunayan nakahouse detention siya.

Isang linggo na din niyang kasama ang mga ito sa Hacienda Graciella. Daig niya pa
si Juliet na bantay sarado nang Ina niya at nila Jenny, Devonne, Barbara at Godess.

They spent two months for their wedding preparations. Ang hirap din pala. Madaming
kelangan tutukan. Good thing, everyone were very supportive of them.

Devonne, Jenny and Barbara facilitated the whole committee of their upcoming
wedding, Mas excited pa ang mga ito kesa sa kanya.

Katulong ng mga ito ang mga Austen boys, ang refuge family niya, at ang mga
kaibigan nilang naandon din na sumaksi sa wedding proposal ni Anton sa kaya.

To sum up, in just two months. Her wedding was prepared with no chaos and
disruptions.

Last night, they've throw a bridal shower to her. Minus the stripper cause she
really don't like the idea of seeing a man dancing like a gigolo in front of her.

I wanted only Anton to strip while dancing in front of me! Pilyang hagikhik ng utak
niya.

"Where's the three witches?" Tanong niya kay Godess na nabungaran niya sa kitchen
na nagtitimpla ng juice. Godess was the new member of the Henderson's family.

Isang araw dumating nalang ito at si David na magkasama. David even broadcasted to
the whole family that Godess was already his wife.

Instant wife. Everybody was shocked. But at the same time, they were all glad David
had finally settle down. Isa pa. Goddess was a real goddess in beauty and body.
She's also sweet and shy.

They've liked her straightway. Palangiti at malumanay din kasi ito pag magsalita.
She'd be a perfect wife to David.

"Namasyal lang sila sa taniman Shan." Nakangiting pagtukoy nito kina Devonne, Jenny
and Barbara. "Okay sis. How about Mom?"

"Pumunta sila ni Tita Elizabeth sa bayan."

"Ahh. Okay. Ikaw Goddess, wala kayong lakad ni David ngayon?" She was amused when
she saw Goddess blushed in dark red.

"Ahmmm. W-wala eh." Nahihiyang tugon nito sa kanya. Something's wrong with her. Two
months na ang mga itong kasal pero parang aloof pa din it okay David?

She knows there's something wrong with the two. Base on their loose intimacy. "Sis,
akyat lang ako ha? Iwan muna kita ditto." Goddess nodded at her and smiled.

She throw herself on the bed and stared at the ceiling with the face of her fiancé
on her mind. I really missed him. Wala man lang akong communication sa kanya.
They've hid my cellphone. Pag tinatawagan ko naman siya sa kabilang hacienda, ayaw
naman nilang ipakausap siya sakin. Pagmamaktol nang utak niya.

Sana naman makita ko siya ngayon. Katok nang pinto ang bumulabog sa pagsesenti ni
Shanna. "Ma'am, andito na po ang wedding gown niyo." Narinig niyang sigaw ni
Chrisitne.

"Pasok lang tine. Hindi naman nakasara yan." Mga ilang minuto pa ay narinig niya
ang pagbukas at pagsara ng pintuan.

"Tine, pakilagay na lang sa couch ha." She closed her eyes and think of her fiancé
again. Ngunit lumipas na ang matagal na sandali ay hindi pa din lumalabas si
Chrisitne sa kwarto niya.

Marahan siyang bumangon sa kama at tiningnan ang matangkad na pigura na nakasandig

sa pintuan. Antonnn.

"B-baby ko?" She called him in a surprised tone. "I thought I was going to wait for
eternity bago mo ako bangunin baby." He chuckled.

She run into his embrace when he spread his arms to her. "I missed you baby!" He
hugged her tightly.

"I missed you to." She bit her lower lip to suppress her sob. He cupped her face
and lowered his face on her. Ipinikit naman ni Shanna ang kanyang mga mata ng may
pananabik.

"BFF!"

"Kitty."

"Future Couz" Sabay sabay na tawag nina Devonne, Jenny, and Barbara sa labas.
Pagkuway narinig nila ang sunod sunod na katok ng mga ito.

Shanna reached for the knob and locked it. "You have to hide." Tarantang hinila
niya si Anton sa bathroom. "Stay here babyko. Babalikan kita mamaya."
She inched and opened the door. "Bakit ang tagal mo namang magbukas Kitty?" Kunot
noong tanong ni Jenny sa kanya.

"Ahmm. I fell asleep eh."

"Meron na daw yung gown mo?" Barbara excitedly asked.

"Tara bff tingnan natin." Devonne eyed her room and went to open the giant box at
the sofa.

"Teka lang, I need to pee. Saglit ha." Kagat labi siyang nagpaalam sa mga ito at
dali daling pumasok sa bathroom. Nagitla siya nang salubungin siya nang halik ni
Anton sa kanyang labi.

Isinandig siya nito sa pinto at buong pananabik na niyakap at idiniin nito ang
sarili sa kanya. Oh gad! He's hard! Nanlalaki ang matang tiningnan niya ito.

"I missed you baby." He said in an urgent desire on his voice. "I missed kissing
you." He bit her lower lips and thrust his tongue inside her mouth when she parted
her lips.

"I missed holding you." He lift her legs up and encircled her legs to his hips. He
led her on the sink tiles.

"I missed you too babyko!" Ipinulupot niya ang braso sa leeg nito while her other
hand pulled his nape to deepen their kisses.

Her nipples tighten when he felt his hand inside her shirt stroking the peak of her
bosom.

"What's the meaning of this?" Pareho pa silang natigilan ni Anton nang marinig ang
mariin na boses ni Jenny. "Sinasabi ko na nga ba." Devonne run the fingers on her
hair and slightly smiled on them.

While Barbara rolled her eyes and emphazied the key she was holding to them.

Napakamot nalang ng ulo si Anton. Inalalayan siya nitong bumaba sa sink pagkatapos
ayusin ang nagusot niyang damit.

"Sorry girls, I just terribly missed my fiancée." Ngising sagot ni Anton. His arm
snaked her waist. "Girls, just this once." Nakalabing tiningnan ni Shanna ang mga
ito.

"Okay. We're giving you guys ten minutes." Barbara declared. "But that's too
short." Reklamo ni Anton.

"Fine. Five minutes." Ngisi ni Devonne.

"Take it or leave now?" Nakapamaywang na litanya ni Jenny. "Per-" Shanna was cut
off by her protest.

"From what he have witnessed a while back.. I guess you guys have enough of each
other." Barbara giggled. Shanna buried herself in Anton's chest due to humiliation.

"Isa pa, bukas na ang kasal niyo. You can make love all night long after your
wedding.' Panunudyo ni Devonne sa kanila.

Grr! I hate you three witches! She exclaimed in her mind.

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TMW 63: I Do.
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TMW 63: I Do.

"MOMMY, okay lang po ba hitsura ko?" Shanna asked her mother once again. Kanina pa
siya hindi mapakali. Nagsimula na ang church wedding processional at konting
sandali pa ay siya na ang maglalakad sa aisle along with her mother.

"Anak. You're the loveliest lady in white dress today. I'm sure, your groom will
definitely say I do once he laid his eyes on you. I love you daughter."

"I love you too Mommy." She hugged her mother with a teary eyed.

They when out of the bridal car smiling when the wedding coordinator signed them
she was next. She hold her mother's hand and they walked slowly at the pink
carpeted aisle decorated with red roses.
The wedding melody made her heart float in happiness. Seeing all her love ones, and
the people who participated on their love story made her teary eyed.

Everyone plastered a genuine smile on them as they walked in a slow motion. Indeed
she sense, she's the most stunning woman at that time when she felt the gaze of
each and every one.

But what made her heart erratically disturbed was the presence of the man at the
end of the aisle. He was staring at her, as if, it was his first time to see a
woman on earth.

She was drawn in the love reflected on his eyes. Her tears fell down when she was
able to see him closely. Oh gad! How I love this man!

"You're beautiful Kitty." Nakangiting bati sa kanya ng best man nito. Walang iba
kundi si Damon, ang kambal nito. "You look good in your gray vest and bow tie
Damon." She complimented him.

When her mother finally gave her hand to him. Emotions flowed down on her senses.

"We are gathered here together to celebrate the very special love between Shanna
and Anton, by joining them in marriage." The priest announced as their wedding
ceremony started.

"Do you, Anton Austen, take Shanna Theresa Real, to be your lawfully wedded wife,
to share your life openly, standing with her in sickness and in health, in joy and
in sorrow, in hardship and in ease, to cherish and love forever more?"

Anton faced her with intense affection on his face. "I do."

"Do you, Shanna Theresa Real take Anton Austen, to be your lawfully wedded husband,
to share your life openly, standing with him in sickness and in health, in joy and
in sorrow, in hardship and in ease, to cherish and love forever more?"

She smiled at him with a couple of tears escaped from her eyes. "I d-do."
Nanginginig ang boses na sagot niya. Soon, they were exchanging their vows to each
other.

"I give you this ring to wear as a symbol of my abiding love, my eternal faith, and
my undying devotion. It is an outward reminder of our inner unity." Anton repeated
what the priest says as he placed the ring on her left ring finger.

Shanna repeated the lines and placed the ring on Anton's left ring finger. "I now
pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!"
Everyone filled the church with their clap and laughter when Anton removed her
veil, grabbed her waist and bent her backwardly giving her a long passionate kiss.

"Tindi mo Pre. Ikaw na!" Someone shouted. "Hindi na makapag-antay sa laving

laving." Natatawang sigaw naman ng iba.

"CHEERS." Jenny initiated a toss after giving her message to them. Mula sa church
hanggang sa reception sa malawak na garden ng Hacienda Graciella ay hindi na siya
nilubayan ni Anton pa.

She was sitting on his lap as he whispered sweet words on her ears. "I love you
baby." He said after giving her a quick kiss on her mouth. "I love you too babyko!"
She returned his confession with the same intensity of adoration on her eyes.

They were seated on a chair at the stage with the spark of spotlight on them. The
emcee gave the microphone to Anton as he will be delivering his message to her.

Biglang tumahimik ang paligid nang magsimulang magsalita si Anton. Patagilid siyang
umupo sa hita nito upang makita ang mukha nito habang nagsasalita.

"Shanna. Baby. Daig ko pa ang nanalo sa lotto ngayon asawa na kita." Nakitawa na
din si Shanna nang tumawa ang mga tao sa intro nito.

"Raymond!" Anton called his buddy who was seated on a circle table downstairs.
Sumaludo naman ang kaibigan nito bilang pagkilala sa tawag ni Anton dito.

"Buddy, salamat. Salamat at naging isa ako sa groom's men mo sa kasal mo noon. Kung
hindi dahil sayo. Hindi ko makikilala ang baby ko ngayon." Malamlam na tiiningnan
siya nito.

"If not by that stag party, I wouldn't be able to meet my wife. I wouldn't be this
happy and contented. Shanna. Mahal na mahal kita baby. Hindi ko alam kung paanong
nagsimula itong pagmamahal na ito sayo baby. I just woke up one day realizing I
can't live without you anymore. If I had to die baby just to protect you. I will. "

Marahang hinaplos at pinisil ni Shanna ang malayang kamay nito. Just to say to him
that she would also do that to him.

"Baby I'm sorry. Sorry kung nakalimutan kita. Sorry kung nasaktan kita. Believe me
baby, I don't intend to hurt you. Nakalimutan ka man ng isip ko, hinding hindi ka
makakalimutan nito." He hold her hand and traced it to his left chest.

"This heart beats only for you. You tamed my playful heart. You tamed me, from the
beginning till eternity. I love you Mrs. Shanna Theresa Real Austen." He took her
lips for a one passionate kiss once again.

Dinig na dinig niya ang palakpakan at kantiyaw ng mga bisita, ngunit mas malakas pa
din ang kabog ng mga puso nilang naguunahan sa pagtibok.

When it was Shanna's turn to deliver her message tinanguan niya ang emcee na
nakangiti sa gilid.

"I would like to begin my message to you baby ko by singing you a wonderful song."
She stood up and pulled him gently donwstair.

They stood at the middle where everyone could see them. The spotlight gave her a
good way to see her husband's face clearly. "Can I dance with the man I love?"
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TMW 64: Taming Mr. Womanizer

They stood at the middle where everyone could see them. The spotlight gave her a
good way to see her husband's face clearly. "Can I dance with the man I love?"
Shanna offered a hand on him.

Anton smiled at her and landed his arms on her waist. They swayed gradually as the
melody played on the background.

Shanna sang the first stanza looking at him tenderly. The song itself can summarize
what he means to her.

Sa pagpatak
Ng bawat oras ay ikaw
Ang iniisip-isip ko
Hindi ko mahinto pintig ng puso

She placed her hand on the side of her head. Simula nang makilala kita Anton, hindi
ka na nawaglit sa isip ko. She silently agreed with the stanza.

Itinapat niya ang hawak na mic sa kanyang dibdib habang buong pagmamahal na
sinalubong niya ang mga titig nang asawa.

Ikaw
Ang pinangarap-ngarap ko
Simula nang matanto
Na balang araw iibig ang puso

She outlined every details of his face. His eyebrow.. His eyes.. His nose.. Then
his lips. Hinalikan nito ang daliri niyang nasa labi nito at hinuli ang kamay niya
ng mga palad nito. "I love you baby!" He mouthed wordlessly.

Ikaw
Ang pag-ibig na hinintay
Puso ay nalumbay ng kay tagal
Ngunit ngayo'y nandito na..

Shanna directed their holding hands on her left chest. Making him feel her
heartbeats saying she loves him too.

Ikaw, ikaw
Ang pag-ibig na binigay
Sa akin ng Maykapal
Biyaya ka sa buhay ko
Ligaya't pag-ibig ko'y ikaw..

Thank you Dear Lord God, for giving him to me. He was the greatest gift I have ever
received. Her thankful heart whispered.

Humihinto sa bawat oras ng tagpo

Ang pag-ikot ng mundo
Ngumingiti ng kusa aking puso

My world stop every time you're near me. My heart melts every time you kiss me.
Every single second of my life I wish I am spending it with you! Nakangiting hiyaw
ng puso niya.

Pagkat nasagot na ang tanong

nag-aalala noon
Kung may magmamahal sa'kin ng tunay

I was lonely and broken back then. But you came. You loved me in spite of my
unpleasant past. You love me for who I am.

Ikaw
Ang pag-ibig na hinintay
Puso ay nalumbay ng kay tagal
Ngunit ngayo'y nandito na

You protected me from harm. You shielded and treated my wounded heart.

Ikaw, ikaw
ang pag-ibig na binigay
Sa akin ng Maykapal
Biyaya ka sa buhay ko
Ligaya't pag-ibig ko'y ikaw

Sinamahan mo ako hanggang dulo. You even sacrificed your life for me. Just to keep
me alive. Then a flashed of the cliff tragedy ocupied her thought.

Her eyes became moist and tears fell on her cheeks. Anton thumb went on her face
and wiped off her tears. He was still hoding her hand with his palm while he was
draining the tears on her eyes and cheeks.

At hindi pa 'ko umibig ng gan'to

At nasa isip makasama ka habang buhay...

But her tear duct keeps on secreting tears that her whole cheek down to her lips
were wet.

Ikaw
Ang pag-ibig na hinintay
Puso ay nalumbay ng kay tagal
Ngunit ngayo'y nandito na

Kinabig siyang muli ni Anton nang mas malapit dito as she was trying to continue
her song. Her heart and her mind were crying. In happiness.

She leaned on his chest and continued her sob. Humagulhol lang siya sa dibdib nito
habang hinahaplos haplos nito ang likod niya. She wrapped her arms on his back as
she has found no strength to continue the song.

"Shhh. Baby. Stopp crying please." Bulong nito sa tainga niya habang patuloy siyang
pinapakalma nito. "I-im just ha-happy." She replied to him between her sobs. "I l-
love you s-soo much ba-byko!"

"I love you too baby. Just please baby stop crying. I don't wanna see you crying
again. It breaks my heart." He kissed and combed her hair with his fingers.

She stayed long on his arms. Maya maya pa ay kumalma na siya. "Looks like the bride
got emotional and so as the audience." The emcee ice broke after Anton carried her
and settled her on his lap upstage.

Dahan dahan inangat ni Shanna ang mukha sa audience and confirmed what the emcee
stated. Every girls she has seen was crying. Her mommy. Devonne, Jenny, Barbara,
Goddess as in all the women felt her emotions.

While the guys are clapping their hands and saluting their hands on them. Nakita
niya ang ibang inabutan ng mga tissue ang mga kababaihan.

Nang huminahon na ang lahat ay nakangiting ipinagpatuloy ni Shanna ang kanyang

message para sa kabiyak."I'm sorry guys, I broke down." Hinging paumanhin niya sa
mga ito.

"It's okay Kitty." Ganting sagot ni Jenny mula sa audience. "No need to be sorry.
That was so sweet." Kinikilig na sigaw ni Barbara.

Habang ngumiti lang sa kanya si Devonne habang yakap yakap ito ni Rafael. "Anton,
baby ko!" She retuned her gaze to her husband.

"Thank you. Thank you for everything." She smiled at him.

"Meeting you was the most wonderful incidence that happens in my life." She
confessed.

"Loving you was the most delightful feeling I ever had experienced." She
interlocked her finger on his hands.

"It took a lot of will to stay at my side. Some left. But you stayed. You protected
me and you made me strong. You're the air that I'm breathing babyko.I love you Mr.
Womanizer."

"And lastly, taming you, the great womanizer, was the greatest fulfilled task I
had ever handled." She ended her speech claiming his lips into a deep zealous kiss.

"I love you too wife of the tamed womanizer."

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TineaGarcia

In as much as I hated spoiling your imaginations readers, I had to really end this
book.

Salamat po sa lahat ng sumuporta sa love story ni Anton at Shanna. The truth was, I
planned to end this book at early chapters of forty, but because I have found out
you guys are beginning to enjoy reading TMW, pinahaba ko siya.

Saakin lang po kasi, mahirap magpahaba ng story, nadedefocused po kasi ako. Pero
don't worry, may two special chapters po ang TMW. J //

Please support below stories that I will start very soon.

Side Stories:

FINISHED: Euh-Jin Austen: Tender Loving Care )

ON-GOING: David Henderson: A night To Remember

Rafael Austen: My Maid, My Fiancee

Barbara Henderson: Enchanted By Mr. Dean
Damon Austen: The Virgin Widow

Again. Salamat po sa readings, comments and vote niyo po. ) Harigatougusaimaso

Minnasan!

TINEAGARCIA

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Special Chapter One

HONEYMOON (PRIVATE)

ANTON grabbed Shanna on her waist when they finally reached the suite room. "Hep.
Babyko! My smell stink! I need to take a shower."

She fenced her hands on his face when he was about to claim her lips. "But baby, I
want you so bad it can't wait." He hissed hoarsely.

She felt his manhood saluting her abdomen when he tried to pull her closer. "Na ah.
Babyko. You have to wait." She raised her eye brow in him shutting him off.

"They let's have shower together baby." He smirked. "No." She insisted.

"But-"She cut his words with her finger on his lips.

"Baby ko. Come on. I just need to take a shower. ALONE." She run at the bathroom
and immediately closed the door.

Mahirap na baka magbago pa ang isip niya at yayain pa itong samahan siya sa shower.
For sure, hindi paliligo ang gagawin nila.

She removed her gown as well as the jewelry on her hands and neck. Nilagay niya sa
sink tiles ang engagement at wedding ring niya including her necklace.
After a bath, she went out of the bathroom. "Babyko, ligo ka na din." Malambing
niyang utos rito. She was drying her hair with her towel.

She lifted her face when Anton didn't gave her a response. Nangunot ang noo niya
nang makita itong ino-on ang dvd player na nakapatong sa ibaba ng tv rack.

Then a sexy music played on the background. Careless Whisper. Nanlaki ang mga mata
ni Shanna nang magsimulang sumayaw ang asawa sa harapan niya.

He was stripping his tuxedo coat and started unbuttoning the buttons of his white
polo shirt.

I feel so unsure
As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies, something in your eyes
Calls to mind a silver screen and all those sad goodbyes.

Shit! "Baby ko, what are you doing?" She thumb bite as he inched her and swayed his
body to her body.

I'm never gonna dance again

Cause guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

"Dancing baby. And Stripping "He whispered in her ear. He grabbed her waist from
behind and led her to his teasing dance. He removed her thumb at her mouth and
gently turned her around to face him.

I should have known better than to cheat a friend

And waste the chance that I'd been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

"I want you baby.." Pilyong anas nito sa kanya. "To continue undressing me."

Time can never mend

The careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind
Ignorance is kind
And there's no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you'll find

"Ha?" She was speechless but at the same time, excitement succumb her naughty mind
when he led her on his polo shirt. "Pero baby ko, hindi ka pa nali-"He swallow her
words with his teasing tongue as he quickly showered her with his wet kisses.

"Why, do I smell bad? Wari siyang nahipnotismo ng malagkit nitong tingin.

I'm never gonna dance again

Cause guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

"No Babyko! You smell damn good." She claimed his lips as she was able to finish
undoing his polo shirt and pulled it off his shoulder down to his arms.

I should have known better than to cheat a friend

 And waste the chance that I'd been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

She pushed him at the king size bed and rode him with her legs on the sides of his
hips "Does I turn you on baby?" She sat on his lap and caressed his shoulder.

"Yes baby ko. You turned me on." She lusciously bit her lower lip and push herself
against his chest. "Can you feel this babyko?" She stress out her hardened nips
against his torso. "You're so sinfully sexy Anton, you're driving me crazy." She
shout out what her wild mind whispered.

Next thing Shanna removed was his lower clothe. Anton lifted his body and help her
removed his slacks. He pressed her buttocks against him. Bumungisngis siya nang
maramdaman niya ang kaselanan nito sa kanya. Teasing her.

"Baby you like that?" Anton croakily whispered in her ear. "I love that." Itinulak
niya itong muli pahiga and pinned his hands above his head.

"I love you Anton!" She bit his earlobe and kissed him on his neck. Naramdaman niya
ang pagtanggal nito sa robang tanging bumabalot sa kanyang katawan bukod sa pang
ibabang panloob.

"I love you too Shanna." Hingal nitong tugon sa kanya nang maramdaman nito ang
pagbaba nang halik niya sa dibdib nito. She caressed his chest possessively down to
his abs.

"You've got a wonderful six packs abs baby ko."

"Uhmmmmm." Anton moaned in pleasure when he felt her thumb stroke his nip while her
mouth taste his other with her tongue.

Agad niyang pinababa ang kamay down to his mighty buddy in between his legs. "No
baby. Not now. I think, I should be the one pleasuring you."

With his burning desire for her, he changed their position making him on top. "But
baby.. Uhmmmm." Shanna groaned in glee when Anton suck her nip and drink the peak
of her breast.

He palmed her other bosom and molded it to a perfect circle. "You like what am
doing baby?" He face her and wickedly asked her.

She pulled his nape and kissed him fiercely as an answer. "I love you baby." He
confessed as he draw his kisses down to her stomach down to her pink see through
lingerie.

"You really are sexy in pink baby." He kissed her in between her legs. She felt an
electrifying shock when his lips landed on her almost naked skin there.

"I love you too. Ahhhhh." Shanna ached her back when she felt his fingers stroked
her inside her undies. She grasped the bed sheet and panted air as she felt her
first come.

Anton pulled her undies off her legs using his teeth. "You ready baby?" Then
removed his boxer brief.

She nodded to him repeatedly and parted her legs to accommodate him. She wrapped
her legs on his hips as he trusted inside her.
"I love you baby!" He kissed her on her forehead down to her lips as he plunged in
and out of her.

"I l-love you too baby." She smiled at him as they dance in the most romantic music
of their connection.

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Special Chapter Two (Linked to TLC 25: Newborn Delivery)

Epilogue

SIXTEEN MONTHS LATER

"Babyko, I missed you too! I can't wait to see you soon." Shanna kissed the screen
of her laptop. She was having a skype conversation with her husband.

Anton will be back at the Philippines the next day. He's at California because of
an important business deal closure to a client.

"Baby! I love you. Kayong dalawa ni Hannah!" Nangningning ang mga mata nito ng
banggitin ang pangalan ng magiging anak nila.

Yes. She is pregnant, and her expected date of delivery will be next week. Ayaw na
nga nito sanang umalis but she insisted him to go.

"We love you too babyko!" Nakangiting sagot niya rito. "Can I kiss Hannah Baby?"
Pagkatapos ay ngumuso ito sa screen.

"Sure babyko." Kinuha niya ang laptop at idinikit ang screen sa malaking umbok nang
tiyan niya. Simula nang dumating ito sa California last week ay regular na silang
nagtatawagan sa skype.

He would always remind her of her routines like her morning exercise, her eating
schedule, and her nap time and bed rest.

Daig pa nga nito ang OB doctor niya sa pagchecheck sa kalagayan niya. "Siya nga
pala baby, where's Diva?' Paghanap nito sa nurse na kasama niya sa bahay.

"Ahmm." Nakagat ni Shanna ang labi niya ng walang maapuhap na sagot. Pinag day off
niya kasi ito nang malaman na may sakit ang Ina nito.

Ayaw pa nga sana nito dahil medyo uka na ang cervix niya kagabi but she insisted
her to go home. She knew she was worrying about her mother's condition.
Nakailang pilit pa siya rito bago napilitan itong umuwi sa Batangas. "Don't tell me
baby, she's not with you?" Kunot noong tanong ni Anton.

"A-ah, babyko, may binili lang sa convenient store." Nakangiwing sagot niya rito.

"You're lying Shanna." He stated. "E-eh kasi babyko, her mother is sick. Saka okay
naman ako. Maya maya darating na din sina Devonne, Jenny, at Goddess."

"Just be careful and safe baby ha? Please antayin ninyo ako dyan bago ka manganak."

She bit her lips again. The truth was kahapon pa siya nagkakaroon ng contraction
but she just ignored it. Isa pa iyong dahilan kung bakit ayaw siyang iwan ni Diva.

She lied telling Diva that those contractions were just false labor, pagkaalis nito
kagabi nang masigurong may kasama siya sa bahay which is si Jenny ay mas lalo pang
humilab ang tiyan niya.

Saglit lang siya iniwan ni Jenny sapagkat may emergency lang sa house daw nito. But
Jenny promise she'll come back with the other girls, Devoone and Goddess.

"Yes Babyko. We love you."

"Love you both!"

NAPAKAGAT LABI SI SHANNA ng mas lalo pang humilab ang tiyan niya. She was
experiencing progress of her contractions and pain. Umakyat na din ang sakit sa
likod niya.

Geez! Are you really coming out Hannah? Kausap niya sa kanyang tiyan. She was
caressing her bulging tummy with her two hands.

Katatapos lang niyang tawagan sina Jenny and unfortunately. They were stranded at
the traffic.

Kasabay nang paglalakad niya sa tumunog na doorbell ng condo niya ay ang

pagkaramdam niya sa mamasa masang likido buhat sa kanyang panty.

"Hi Shanna, c-can I come In?" Nag-aalangan na tanong ni Beauty sa kanya. Napahawak
siya sa kanyang tiyan ng mas lalo pang tumindi ang sakit na nararamdaman niya.

"Oh my, your water broke!" Nanlalaki ang mata nitong nakatingin sa ibabang bahagi
ng bestida niya. Bakat sa suot niyang bestida ang pagkapit ng likido niya.

Halos hindi na niya ito maintindihan sapagkat ukopado na ang utak niya sa sobrang
sakit na nararamdaman. Hindi na niya namalayan ang pag-alalay nito sa kanyang
kwarto.

Nang pahigain siya nito ay agad nitong inilihis ang bestida niya at ibinuka ang mga
legs niya.

"Beauty, what happened?" Bungad na tanong ni Jenny sa kanila.

"Bff, manganganak ka na!" bulalas ni Devonne. Habang ang huling kasama naman nitong
si Godess na buntis din ay humahangos sa kwarto niya nang marinig ang pagpapanic ng
dalawa ay halos mataranta na din ito.

"We need to transfer her to a hospital!" Goddess stated nervously.

"We can't, she's crowning." Kalmadong sagot ni Beauty.

"And what the heck does that mean?" Sabat na tanong ng tatlo kay Beauty. "It means,
I can see her baby's head already and she will be delivering now."

Halos sabay sabay ang naging pangsinghap ng tatlo sa nalaman. Then a rush of a
tension air filled the room.

"Listen, I need your cooperation guys. I will help her deliver the child." Kalmado
pa ding tugon ni Baeuty.

"But-" Jenny blurted.

"We don't have much time. All right. I'm a midwife-nurse. Just trust me." Nang
dumaan ang konting sandali ay narinig niya na ang listong paggalaw ng mga ito
pasunod sa instrusyon ni Beauty.

"Okay. Shanna. Trust me. We can do It." Determinadong mando nito sa kanya. "Now try
to push the baby as if you're defecating. Don't open your mouth. Just close it with
your teeth gritted as you try to push." Instruction nito sa kanya.

"Babyko! Oh god! Baby ko! You can do it!" Narinig ni Shanna ang tinig ng asawa kung
kaya nilingon niya ang pinaggalingan nito.

Nakita niya ang nag-aalalang mukha nito sa screen ng laptop niya na hawak ni
Goddess. "I love you baby. I love you Baby. You can do it. I'm gonna be there soon
baby. I love you. Oh gad, Baby I love you."

Hearing his voice made her strength triple as she do her final push. Devonne was on
her side holding her tight on her hand while caressing her shoulder. While on the
other hand, Jenny became Beauty's assistant.

"Okay Shanna. You've done great." Beauty announced and so she heard her baby's
first cry. She smiled widely before she was drawn in a long sleep. Bahagya niya
pang narinig ang I love you ng asawa bago tuluyang mandilim ang paningin niya.

MASUYONG mga haplos ang naramdaman ni Shanna bago niya iminulat ang kanyang mga
mata. "Oh Babyko! You're finally awake!" Puno nang pag-aalala ang mukha ni Anton
nang matapos siyang halikan nito sa kanyang mga labi.

She smiled at him and squeeze his hand. "Where's our baby?"

"She's at the nursery room babyko!" Nakangiting hinalikan ni Anton ang kanyang noo
pababa sa kanyang Ilong at mga labi. "She got your eyes and nose." Malamlam ang mga
matang tiningnan siya nito.

"She got our lips." Singit naman ni Damon sa kanilang dalawa. "Hi sister in law!"
Ngisi nito sa kanya. Inilibot ni Shanna ang paligid.

At first, she thought she and Anton were the only people at the room. Mali siya.
Nandoon sina David and his wife Godees, Damon, Devonne and Rafael, Jenny and her
boyfriend, Jules, Her mother, her mama Elizabeth, and Papa Richard, Euh-Jin and..
And..

"Where's Beauty?" Takang tanong niya. Biglang natahimik ang lahat at nakatutok lang
ang mga mata nila kay Euh-Jin na seryosong nakakunot ang noo. "I'm not a lost and
found officer." Tiim bagang na saad nito.
"But she's your wife. You should have known where she was." Rafael said that made
Euh-Jin lost his words.

"Why are you looking for her anyway?" Tanong naman ni David. "I want to thank her.
She delivered my child! Sayang naman at wala siya rito." Nakailing na sagot.

"She what?" Natigalgal na ulit ni Euh-Jin sa sagot niya. "Yeah. She delivered
Shanna's baby and we helped her." Jenny agreed on Euh-Jin.

Lahat pa sila ay nagulat ng walang pasabi na lumabas ito ng suite hospital room
niya.

"Anyare doon?" Tanong ni Damon.

'Lover's quarrel I guess." David shrugged.

I hope, they'll be okay. Piping hiling niya sa utak. In just a short time, she
learnt to like Beauty. At hindi siya naniniwala sa mga paratang ni Euh Jin rito. If
only he could see.

Ang pagdating nang nurse karga karga ang kanyang baby ang nagpabalik sa kanya sa
kasalukuyan. "Look oh Bff, she's soo pretty just like her Tita."

"Tita agad? Hindi ba pedeng mother muna?" Jenny rolled her eyes while Devonne gave
Jenny a daggered look.

"Look oh Donita, she got our flawless skin." Ani Elizabeth habang kausap si Donita.

"Onga Beth." Natutuwang sang-ayon nito. Halos hindi na maintindihan ni Shanna ang
kaguluhan sa paligid sa pagkaka ugaga ng mga ito kung sino ang kamukha ng anak
nilang si Hannah.

"Baby.." Marahang tawag sa kanya ng asawa.

"Hmmm." She face him with her eyes glowing.

"Kahit naman sino satin ang kamukha ni Hannah. Ang mahalaga ikaw ang nanay niya. "
Idinaiti nito ang ilong sa ilong niya. She cupped his face and claimed his lips.

"I love you Mr. Austen." She said after their kiss.

"I love you too Mrs. Austen."

"Oh siya tama na ang paglalambingan niyo diyan." Hirit ni Jules.

"Tara na guys, group picture!" Yaya naman ni Godess.

Nakangiting ibinigay sa kanya ng nurse ang kanyang sanggol na anak. Together, they
all smiled as the flash of the camera hit their happy faces.

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TineaGarcia:

DECEMBER 4 ~.~ //

TODAY is my birthday!!! So thank you for making TLC as ranked 26 in CHICKLIT. -_-
Magandang regalo yan.

Pasensya na din at hindi nakapagUD kahapon. Yesterday was the burial of my brother
in law. Sunod sunod na event sa buhay ko. May hindi maganda at meron naman
especial. :)

May mga pangit man nangyayari sa LIFE natin, may mga rason kung bakit nangyayari
iyon. -_- The important thing is to focus on what's on our present..

Continue moving forward and continue having FAITH with the LORD. :)) //

Thanks sa bati, at thanks sa mga babati.. open po ang comment box ko sa baba! Haha.
Ayon lang!

#MasLalongGUMAGANDAangIsangBABAEkapagTUMATANDA

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Hi guys. First let me officially announce that TMW is now on it's 1M reads!!!

Thank you so much!!! You guys are awesome! Thanks for the feedback and suggestions!
Thanks for becoming a part of this and my other stories! Thank you! Love you guys!

Tineagarcia