The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...

Prologue [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

" I want your hand in marriage Dominique" Ilang saglit akong nakatunganga sa harap
niya then suddenly he laughed, lasing na nga talaga ang mokong. His words sent
shivers to my spine. Hindi ko inaasahan ang mga salitang lumabas sa bibig niya.

" But I know you won't give in to that easily huwag kang mag-alala I can still wait
but don't make me wait long. Six fucking years Is enough for me I can't take it any
longer" he said bago niya nilapag yung basong pinaginuman niya sa mesa. Napalakas
ang pagbagsak niya ng bago kaya napalaki yung mata ko.

" You're drunk Gin" Sabi ko chaka ko itinabi yung alak sa harapan niya pero
nagpumilit siya. Pilit niyang kinuha yung pinag inuman niya at takhang magsasalin
pa sana ng tabigin ko.

" Enough Gin" suway ko

" I'm not, I can still drive you home" akmang tatayo sana siya ng ako naman ngayon
ang pumigil sa kanya upang paupuin siya muli.

" Stay Gin, I know you're drunk you drank the whole content of that bottle, don't
make me dumb" humalakhak na naman siya ng napakalakas. Lasing na nga talaga siya.
My eyes roamed around the dance floor. My friends are still enjoying. Kami nalang
ni Gin ang nakaupo.

" You think I would be drunk that easy. Come on Dominique sanay na ako" halakhak
ulit niya

" At papaano ka naman na sanay aber?" Pasungit kong sabi. Kung ako talaga niloloko
ng Gin na ito. Ni hindi nga siya masyadong
umiinom noong kami pa.

" I drank a lot with those years you left me Charmaigne, that's all I can do to
ease the heartache you left me" should I say sorry. I can still see pain in his
eyes kahit hindi sabihin ni Gin sa akin I know what he'd gone throughout those
years. George sometimes tells me news about him going on a fight every night on the
first 3 months after I left him. Muntik na daw siyang masaksak kung hindi lang
inawat nina Ralf at Jake yung lalaking nakasagupahan niya.
" Hinanap kita alam mo ba iyon, kung kailangan kong halungkatin lahat ng pasikot
sikot ng mundo gagawin ko." He sounded so desperate. Tila hindi ko maintindihan
kung bakit ang bilis mag-iba ng mood niya

" Nahanap mo ba ako?" Tinanong ko parin siya kahit alam ko na ang sagot

" Oo and I saw you happy with your job. Tangina, I wanted to drag you out of that
damn country and bring you home but I wanted you to reach your dreams first. I know
you did not leave me for another man Dominique because that would be another thing,
you left me because of your damn passion, and I let you" I was startled by what he
just said. I know he's capable of taking me home, pero hindi niya ginawa. He let me
finish my dreams.

" Thank You" I can't help it but to be emotional. He embraced me tightly bago niya
isiniksik yung mukha niya sa leeg ko.

" I love you" I heard him whisper in my ears

" I love you too" I whispered back then he claimed my lips with an ardent but
passionate kiss the moment those words slipped through my lips. Damn how I miss his
kisses.

" Shit babe if were not going to stop this we might end up naked in my bed making
love" he's still kissing me and I can't help but moan. He was making me drunk with
his kisses. All I did was accept his kisses.

" Then let it be" I whispered. He wrapped his arms around my waist then guided me
out of the place.

~ߓ~

Warning:

This has been written with some explicit scenes and vulgar words inorder to justify
the roles of the characters. This is for mature readers, I guarantee you that some
chapters contain amatory scenes. You know what I'm pertaining to, nevertheless I've
warned you.

This story hasn't been based on real life scenarios. Any names, characters, places
and incidents here are just products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance
to actual events or locales, persons living or dead is entirely coincidental.
And I don't own any images or videos supporting the story. Credits to the owner.

1 : Crestfallen [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Crestfallen

Who would have thought that after 6 years, here I am looking meters away from one
of the county's most sought bachelor's billboard Luke Gin Montero the next
generation business magnate. Masaya ako because finally he was able to reach his
dreams, dreams that he was very willing to give up just for me 6 years ago.
Napapikit na lamang ako while those memories came flashing back like a lightning
volt. The memories of the past's still hunting me and until now, it's still fresh
on my mind. That day.

" Babe huwag na mang ganito please" he was begging me not to leave him. I showed
him no emotions at first but it was too late for me to realize that numbered tears
coming out from my eyes. Deep inside I cannot take it anymore seeing him cry and
beg in front of me makes my heart tremble in pain. Dito naman kase ako mahina, pag-
ibig. Love makes you strong but it can also do the other way around.

" Buo na ang desisyon ko Gin" I tried removing his arms wrapped around my waist but
he was so persistent not to let go of me. He just held me as tight as he can.
Clinging into me like a child that's about to be left alone by his mom. Napabuntong
hinga ako at kasabay noon ang pagtulo ng mga luha kong muli. Masakit man sa akin
ngunit kailangan ko siyang pakawalan.

" Please Babe tell me, what did I do wrong, I'll fix it, please baby don't do this
to me. If you want me to accompany you when you go shopping, tell me I'll do it. I
promise to obey all your orders. You want me to buy you ice cream everytime you're
stressed, I'll fucking do it baby just not this one, not this one. " He tightened
his arms on my waist trying not to let me go. I can see him show all emotions. He
was crying in front of me, He doesn't even care that people are staring at us. I
looked around and saw people murmuring and saying words of nothing. Kahit na
pinagtitinginan na kami ng mga tao dito sa parke, wala parinsiyang paki alam. I
tried my very best to make everything acceptable to him but it turned out the
worst. He was still able to control his emotions at first but he totally bagged
down the moment I told him I want out of this relationship. Alam kong hindi niya
inaasahang sabihin ko iyon sa kanya ngunit kailangan. Masmasakit para sa akin na
hiwalayan ang lalaking mahal ko. Sobrang sakit. But here I am, doing it.

" I'm sorry Gin sana mapatawad mo 'ko. I'm so sorry" that was all I could manage to
say infront of him. I tried my best to sound normal as much as possible pero hindi
ko kaya. Nanginginig pa rin ang boses ko. Letting go of the man I love is the
hardest thing I could ever do. But I should do it and I need to do it.
" Bullshit! Don't give me that goddamn answer cause I don't give a fuck about it
Charmaigne Dominique" I saw him hissed. Ang lakas ng boses niya at ang lutong ng
mura niya. He was hurt and I know that the last thing he would do was to get mad at
me but I can see him mad right now. He's beyond his control at kung titignan ko
siya ngayon, hindi ko siya kayang awatin. He was looking at me straight in the eyes
but I looked away. Hindi ko kayang pantayan ang tingin niya sa akin kung masasaktan
ko rin lang siya.

" I want out Gin" I spoke once more but he ignored it.

" Why Babe?" He placed his palms in my cheeks and have me look into his eyes. He
was looking at me in the eyes ngunit hindi ko parin magawang tingnan siya ng
deretso sa mata. Mga tingin niyang nagpapalambot ng aking puso. Gusto ko, gustong
gusto kong bawiin lahat ng mga sinabi ko at yakapin nalang siya, pawiin ang kanyang
mga luha ngunit hindi ko magawa, andito na 'to e. Panindigan ko na.

" Gin-" I cried. I started crying already. I can't take it anymore dahil nasasaktan
na rin ako.

" Putangina! Sagutin mo ako!" I held both of his cheeks kahit pa medyo nanginginig
na ang mga kamay ko dahil sa sobrang iyak ko. I was not suppose to cry but damn it
really hurts, a lot.

" Gin listen to me, if we're going to continue this relationship mahihirapan lang
tayo. Tama na, ayoko ko na, masyado na akong nasasakal sa relasyong ito, It's
better if we just end this here" I lied, never did I felt that when I was with him
but that's the only way I could make him leave me, hurt him even though it damn
breaks my heart.

" End this, you want me to fucking end this! Tell me what the fuck do you want me
to do and who'se manipulating you to do this bullshit thing you're fucking doing
now cause I'm really not liking this Charmaigne Dominique and I don't want you to
fucking leave me. You want space I can give you space baby just don't leave me
cause I won't make it. That's bullshit cause I don't even want you to fucking break
up with me baby." He was still insisting on what he wants I can see he's really
mad. He curses a lot when he's mad, konti na lang Gin, konting konti na lang
babawiin ko lahat ng mga sinabi ko. Oh god how can I be so stupid on letting this
man go.

" Gin naman eh" you're making me change my mind, why does it need to be so hard to
do this?
" Please just let me go" napapikit na lang ako pinapanalangin na sana hindi
nangyayari ang lahat ng ito but this was not a dream at all and I am about to loose
the man I love. I was about to open my eyes when I felt him kiss me. He kissed me
with so much love and aggressiveness despite the situation and fear. I kissed him
back like it was the last time I'll kiss him. He pinned me in his car totally
trapping me with his arms,I can feel my back pinned against his car's door.
Naramdaman ko namang tila nabasa niya ang aking iniisip dahil sa pagtugon ng mga
labi ko sa mga halik niya.

" Mahal na mahal kita Dominique at hindi ko kayang mawala ka sa akin" He was still
kissing me, habang tumatagal lalong lumalalim at dumidiin ang bawat halik niya,
umabot pa sa aking leeg ang kanyang mga labi. He was dominating mine. Mahal din
kita mahal na mahal kaya ko 'to ginagawa. I wanted to shout how much I love him but
I said the other way around.

" I'm so sorry but I fell out of love" That's when I thought everything would just
end up here. I broke the kiss, I broke him, were both broken

"I fucking love you baby " I heard him whisper despite him crying infront of me. I
finally was able to unwrap his arms around my waist leaving him. He let go of me. I
pushed him with all the strength I still have with me. The moment I turned my back
on him, drops of racing tears fell. Hindi ko na 'to kaya.

" Huy Charm nakikinig ka ba sa akin" It was when I looked at my friend patting my
shoulders .

" Sorry may iniisip lang" I saw her gazing at the direction of my eyes. Nakakunot
naman siya.

" Ikaw Charm ah pinagpapantasyahan mo na naman si papa Gin" Pakuway saad ni Joey,
my gay friend and at the same time my assistant fashion designer.

" Huy hindi ah pero masaya lang ako para sa kanya" hindi ko napansing napaiyak na
pala ako. It was 6 years ago but it felt like it happened yesterday

" Mukha kang baliw, umiiyak ka mag-isa. Ano iyan ha masaya ka pero naluluha ka, hay
nako gurla tara na nga at buti na lang umuusad pa tong trapiko dito sa EDSA"
pakuway saad ni Joey. Kahit kailan talaga tong si Joey napapangiti niya ako sa mga
simpleng pang iintriga niya sa akin.
" Miss Charm tumawag pala ang executive coordinator ng MGC kanina (Montero Group of
Companies). They plan to celebrate their 30th Anniversary this coming month at tayo
ang napili nilang magcater sa preparations ng upcoming celebration. We are tasked
to design the venue and also some of the dresses the major guests would wear."
Pambungad sa amin ni Lenny, my secretary pa alis pa lang kami galing ng elevator

" Oh my god you mean my chance na kaming magkita ni papa Gin! This is destiny"
Nagtitili naman itong si Joey na napatalon talon pa.

" Hay nako Joey ha, iyang kaechosan mo bawas bawasan mo pag andito tayo sa
kompanya" Sabat ko habang inaayos ang mga designs na tatapusin ko pa ngayong araw.

" Di ko kase mapigilan Charm ang guwapo kase ni papa Gin daig niya pa si Zac Efron
na ubod rin ng guwapo feeling ko tuloy bagay kami" Hay nako talaga itong si Joey
walang preno ang bibig pagdating sa mga guwapo.

" Pero alam mo Charm nagtataka lang ako dahil walang ni isang modelo o kahit sinong
artista jan ang nalink kay papa Gin ni wala nga akong nabalitaang dinedate niya e
di kaya'y kauri ko siya?" Sa sobrang kadal dalan talaga nitong si Joey kung ano ano
na ang lumalabas sa bibig niya. Kung alam mo lang Joey hindi lang iyan ang
sasabihin mo sa harapan ko ngayon

" Hay nako Joey kung ano ano na ang lumalabas sa bibig mo tama na iyan at
magtrabaho na tayo" Daig ko pa si Madam Auring kung makapagsalita

" Eto naman oh nagsasabi lang naman ng emotions"

Kahit kailan talaga. That word Emotions

" Ma'am Charm naghihintay po pala si Sir Axen sa baba" saad ng Sekretarya ko
pagkatapos niyang ilapag sa aking lamesa yung pinatimpla kong kape.

" Sabihin mo bababa ako within 10 minutes tatapusin ko lang ito" sabi ko at tinuon
muli ang aking mga mata sa screen ng laptop sa harap ko

~ְߓ~

" Hi Dom!" Bungad sa akin ni Axen. He used to call mi that when we were still
together as friends. Umalis kase siya 2 years ago, he went to paris to continue his
studies in medicine
" Ang gara at ang porma natin ngayon ah, so?" Sinadya kong binitin ang huli kong
salita dahil ako man din ang tatanungin ninyo'y hindi ko alam ang sadya niya.

" So? Let's have a coffee talk then" paanyaya niya. No doubt he still doing this
because he wants to court me kahit pa tinanggihan ko na siya noon. He looks more
mature now and he looks really like a doctor. A real one.

" Okay" I smiled, It's just a simple coffee talk no other things, just a talk no
more no less. I said to myself. Axen's also a good man ngunit hanggang ngayon hindi
parin kaya ng puso kong magmahal ng iba.

" Okay then shall we?" Linahad niya ang kanyang mga kamay sa akin. No doubt, every
girl he would show this side of him would surely fall in love with him in an
instant. He was really a gentleman and he knows how to treat his woman well.

Minutes later we finally had our orders placed in the table. He brought me in one
of the finnest and most popular coffee shop.

" I can see that your company is running well" pag-uumpisa niya while stirring his
coffee

" Oo nga e, I know I wouldn't have reach this far if not because of the support my
family had given me" I took a sip of my coffe

" E ikaw kumusta na man ang buhay doctor?" He laughed at my question

" I'm sorry natawa ako, bihira lang kase ang magtanong sa akin nian, you know, they
thought I would be a great businessman someday but I ended up being a doctor" He
answered, his family doesn't want him to become a doctor but he still pursued his
dreams without any support coming from them.

" Being a doctor is not far from being a bussinessman, both are just going to live
a very stressful life" Saad ko ngunit nagulat na lamang ako sa naging tugon niya sa
sinabi

" Saving lives is somehow different from playing with lives" He answered, nagtaka
naman ako gusto ko sana siyang tanungin pa but I just kept quiet at tumango na lang
ako
" Nevertheless, I came back for something and I intend to stay if that's what makes
it possible for me to have her" He took a sip of his coffee and stared at me.

" So it's a girl then" suddenly I became more interested with this 'girl thing' if
that's what he calls it

" Yeah, it's definitely a girl, my girl" A smile kept on his face when he said the
words while looking at me in the eyes.

" Oh really, well can you tell me something about that girl baka matulungan kita" I
asked but he just nodded in reply.

" You really want to hell me" He jokingly laughed

" Oo, I can help you" That was wierd

" No need, besides I'm so close to having her" he answered with so much
determination but he still had that wierd look on me.

" Wow, you really are in love Mr. Samaniego or should I say Dr. Samaniego" natawa
naman kaming pareho dahil sa pinag-uusapan namin

Nagtagal pa ng ilang minuto ang pag-uusap namin ni Axen bago niya inihatid muli sa
kompanya. Papasok pa lang ako ng bumungad agad sa akin ang aking mga empleyado

" Magandang araw po ma'am Charm" isa isa silang nagsibati

" Charm may note na pinadala sa akin ang secretarya ng MGC! Gusto kadaw kausapin ni
Mr. Montero, oh my god this is it!" Patiling saad ni Joey sa akin na siya namang
pagdagundong ng puso ko.

2 : Passion [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Passion
Biglang bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko dahil sa narinig ko but I stayed not affected.
This is where I'm good at, hiding my feelings na kahit na nasasaktan na ako ang
manhid ko parin kahit nagmumukha na akong tanga. Tanggap ko nang walang kami. Now
that he has built an empire of his own, I bet he wouldn't mind me anymore. He can
have everything he wishes to have.

" Huy Charm ano bang nangyayari sa iyo kanina ka pa ganyan ah may problema ka ba?"
Sunod sunod na tanong ni Joey sa akin habang binabasa yung schedule ng meeting
namin ni Gin

" Wala to naalala ko lang na kailangan mo nang ipasa sa akin yung pinapagawa kong
bagong model ng gown natin para sa issue ng magazine next month" Sabi ko, pag-iiba
ko ng usapan

" Ay oo nga pala, bigay ko sa iyo bukas I'll just let my team polish it before
giving to you the final output. I already have the expenses for the gown handled
pati na rin ang tailoring at designs nito, I had them managed by my team" she said.
She didn't expand more in the other details about it because I can see that she's
more focused on the papers she's holding. Yeah I call her a she even though she's
biologically a he.

" Oh my god Charm can't you believe it! You're going to have a meeting with the CEO
tomorrow at 8 sharp and they also asked us to prepare our proposition for the
presentation during the meeting" she continued halatang naeexcite siya sa mga
nangyayari even me was quite surprised by the sudden change of catering company ng
MGC dati rati kase sa iba sila nagpapacater during
big events, nakapagtataka lang na ngayon sa amin sila nagpacater.

" Is the meeting perhaps with the board of directors?" I asked mabuti ng alam ko
para malaman ko din kung papa ano ko paghahandaan ang presentation namin.

" I think hindi, It's only a meeting between you and Papa Gin and ofcourse yours
trully" She hapilly said even though I myself really don't like his proposition.
Masmaiintimidate kase ako pag kami kami lang. And besides, the meeting should be
with the board of directors. I don't even know how would I react to him when I
would finally meet him face to face.

Umalis muna ako ng companya at tumungo sa bahay kung saan nagkakaroon ng siyahan
ang aking mga magulang. My parents were very welcoming kung tutuusin kaya marami
silang kaibigan. My dad owns a company ngunit ayokong magtrabaho dun I already have
my own, my mom has her own dance studio because she really loves dancing. Pansin
kong puro rin may edad na rin ang mga andito. Hay sina mama talaga, kung ano ano na
ang gustong gawin sa buhay.
" Darling you come join us" sabi sa akin ni mommy nang mapansin niya akong paakyat
ng hagdan

" Oh there's my lovely princess" Rinig ko din namang sabi sa akin ni daddy. I don't
have any choice naman but to walk towards their direction. Pinakilala ako nina papa
sa mga kaibigan nila. Halata namang simpleng tango lang ang naging sagot ng mga ito
kahit alam kong kilalang kilala na nila ako.

" Oh the most influencial fashion designer" Sabi ng isang ginang.

" Opo" I answered with a smile

" Nice to meet you po, ma'am--"

" Tita Liza nalang masyadong mahaba ang Elizabeth" We both laughed at her way of
introducing herself.

" Sige po mauna na po ako tita Liza" pamama alam ko

" Bye mom, dad" I gazed towards my parents

" Princess hindi ka ba kakain muna, I cooked your favorite dish" Sabi ni mommy

" Mommy kakain po ako mamaya, I'll just check on to something in my room" I said
then went directly upstairs.

Napahiga naman agad ako sa kama. Thinking of how fast things are happening.
Nakakapagtataka lang talaga kase there are other companies naman na pwedeng
magcater ng event nila but why in a sudden they've decided to choose ours.

Napamulat naman ako when suddenly my phone rang again. It has been quite often na
may tumatawag sa akin this late and it has always been the same number. I tried not
to answer the calls for the past few days pero ewan ko ba, this time I suddenly had
the urge to answer it.
I answered the call and waited for a few moments for the person in the other line
to speak. A minute passed but still the other line's silent.

" Hello who's this?" I already initiated the talking

" If this is a kind of joke please whoever is this please stop calling me kung wala
ka rin lang sasabihin" I'm already a little bit pissed. Sino ba naman kaseng
nilalang na matino ang tatawag tapos hindi rin lang magsasalita. I just ended the
call, I swear kung sino man iyon kaasar siya.

~ְߓ~

Kung kahapon sobrang kaba ko nang malaman ko ang balita ngayon kulang na lang
matapilok na ako sa kalalakad dahil sa di maintinhang kaba. Ewan ko ba, 'Charm it
has been 6 years ago I bet he'd already moved on' sabat ng isip ko.

" This is it Charm!" Patiling saad ni Joey na siya na mang may hawak sa ibang
documents namin

" This way ma'am, the CEO is already waiting " saad nung sa tingin ko'y secretarya
ng CEO. No need for introductions halata nmang kilala niya ako.

I just smile then entered a hall the secretary accompanied us with. Nakasunod lang
nman sa akin si Joey na halatang sobrang excited.

Nang makapasok kami bumungad agad sa akin si Gin na prenteng naka-upo habang
diretsong nakatingin sa aking mga mata.

" Finally" that was all he said with a smirk plastered in his face

" Goodmorning Mr. Montero, nice to meet you" nilahad ko ang aking kamay to initiate
hand shake but he just looked at my hands and smirked.

" Cut the formality Dominique and give me a hug babe" Damn it! What's he up to now.
Wala manlang ba siyang paki alam kahit nandito ang sekretarya niya and worst andito
si Joey na sa tingin ko'y napaghahalataan na din kami.
"Really Mr. Montero, we're here for business and not for personal matters" Sinadya
kong diinan ang dalawang huling salitang sinabi ko. I saw him change his
expressions.

" Right, let's talk business then Ms. Ramirez" He finally said, atleast kahit
konti'y nakahinga ako ng maluwag.

I started speaking about how our catering services would be, how the preparations
would be done, how are we going to do it and how would it look like starting from
the stage decorations up until the exterior decorations of the venue. We also
showed sample pictures of our latest Catering works and some of the effects we can
make. Joey added some details regarding the interior designing of the venue hall
and the gowns. Nang matapos siya agad ko na mang pinatay ang LED projector.

" Do you have any questions about the presentation Mr. Montero?" Joey asked. But it
seems that he's not listening at all. He was just focused on the ring that's in my
hand.

Damn it! Why did I not remove this ring! Ang tanga ko. All this time he was not
eye-focused on the screen but on my ring, his ring. It was his promise ring.

" Please excuse me" Agad akong nagpaalam para lumabas. I entered the lady's comfort
room at hinarap ang salamin na nasa may harap ng sink. Aalisin ko na sana yung
singsing nang bigla nalang bumukas yung pinto ng CR at iniluwa nito si Gin.

" Gin-" hindi ko na natapos ang sasabihin ko ng bigla niya akong yakapin.
Nagpumiglas ako pero masyado siyang malakas para maitulak ko siya.

" I miss you babe and don't dare remove my ring" He said like it was a threat. He
tightened his arms around my waist still trying not to end the hug. Amoy na amoy ko
ang kanyang mamahaling pabango.

" Your hair still smells the same, your smell still has the same effect on me" Saad
niya habang isa isang hinalikan ang aking buhok, ang aking noo at napatitig siya sa
aking labi.

"And your lip's still tempting as ever" And with that he claimed my lips. Napapikit
ako. It had quite been too long since I tasted his lips at masasabi kong wala
paring nagbago. Ganoon paring ang epekto ng mga halik niya sa akin.

" Gin sa-sandali" naitulak ko siya. We're not suppose to do this. I came here for
business and not for personal matters.

" Please, I'm not here for this Gin" I looked at him and I can see red stain on his
lips because of my lipstick. He stared at me and my destroyed lipstick. Kasalanan
niya ito. Nasira tuloy yung lipstick ko

" You're wrong, this is not about business Dominique, this is about me taking you
back" I looked at him in the face and saw him drop dead serious, seryosong
seryoso siya. I was about to open the door when he spoke one more time. I stared at
the mirror, atleast hindi masyadong sira iyong lipstick ko.

Damn you Luke Gin

" And don't worry cause I intend to give you another ring the next time" Iyon lang
ang huling narinig ko bago ako tuluyang lumabas. Dumeretso ako agad sa hall kung
saan ko iniwan si Joey. Naabutan ko siyang nagliligpit ng mga gamit habang may mga
documents naman na ibinibigay iyung sekretarya.

" Uhmm Joey ano kase" I don't know how to explain everything to her. I know Joey
hindi ko maitatago ito sa kanya.

" I know gurla and you need to explain everything to me later as in lahat. Hay nako
kumulot ang bangs ko kanina" nagtaka ako at biglang nawala ang pagkalokaloka ng
konti nitong si Joey.

" Pero ang mahalaga, tanggap ang presentation natin Charm" pa palakpak na saad ni
Joey. Pero kung siya natutuwa, kabaliktaran namam ang sa akin.

3 : Madness [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Madness

Mabilis akong dumeretso sa dance studio ni mommy. Nakita ko siyang may kasayaw na
isang batido sa tango. Umupo muna ako saglit sa visitor's seat dahil
napagdesisyonan kong umupo nalang muna doon at hintayin siya when my phone rang. It
was George Cassidy Marquez, my childhood friend. Maybe she's up to some midnight
gala again.
" Hey Charmaigne what's up! Sama ka sa gig namin mamaya sa Nightshift kami ngayon"
She happily said. I know it's a bar. She's always been to different bars after her
fiance ditched her during their wedding day, since then George had been so
different, she went on parties, she always have fun in different bars. She's just
really in so much pain after what happened and maybe she just wants to forget it.

" Sure, I'll be there" Magiliw kong saad. I heard her laugh in the other line.

" Okay then, we'll meet you there at 7 see yah!" She said and the line ended.

~ְߓ~

Sounds of party crowds, neon lights and the smell of tequilias, iyan ang bumungad
sa amin ng makapasok ako sa loob ng bar. Agad akong hinila ni George papunta sa
dance floor habang yung iba naming kasama ay umupo muna at umorder ng inumin.
Sumama din kase sina Mike, Ralf, Rizza, at si Jake puro mga kaibigan din namin.
Ilang minuto din ang nakakalipas ng tumayo sina Mike at Jake upang samahan kami sa
dance floor. We were dancing like partners but has no malice at all.

I can loudly hear noises from the crowd. I didn't notice na may sinasabi pala si
George sa akin

" Charm I forgot to tell you, Gin's comming here. He wants to hang up with the
group, may babantayan lang daw sabi" She halfly shouted and continued dancing.
Napamura na lang ako. What now Charm , don't tell me may epekto parin iyon sa iyo?
But it has.

" And talking about that, he's here" Sigaw ni George. All of a sudden something
frozed inside me. I gazed at our seats only to see him directly eyeing me straight
in the eye. He was looking at me with jealousy. That look always reminds me years
ago ganyan siya makatingin kapag nagseselos siya but hell with that mga kaibigan
namin ang mga kasayaw ko, I don't even see any malice with that. Bigla na mang
pumulupot ang mga braso ni Jake sa akin dahilan upang mapamura ako, shit! Kagaguhan
ito.

I removed Jake's hands on my waist. Shit Charm! Why do I feel like a cheating
girlfriend now. Kahit di ko man linungin alam kong madilim ang tingin sa akin ni
Gin. Nakita ko naman ang pagtataka sa mukha ni Jake kaya nilingon ko si Gin saka
lang siya ngumiti ng napakaloko.

" Don't dare make him punch you Jake, alam mo kung paano magselos ang isang iyon"
Pagbabanta ko sa kanya ngunit parang wala lang sa kanya

" Why where's the thrill of it Charm, just relax" Saad niya nang bumalik na sa
upuan namin. He held my hand na para bang sinasadyang ipakita kay Gin

" Wait Jake! Dammit!" Diretso lang ang lakad ni Jake at hindi man lang ako
nilingon. I saw Gin smirk.

I sat beside George nagulat na lamang ako ng tumayo si Gin at umupo sa tabi ko. He
was still on his usual aura. His eyes became more darker this time.

" Flirting with that bastard huh" Napaigting baga ako nang bumuling sa akin si Gin.
He said it na para bang may kung anong gusto siyang hamunin.

" I'm not and he's not a bastard Gin, kaibigan natin ang pinagsasabihan mo niyan."
Saad ko. I really hate this side of him mula noong kami pa.

" Yes you are at nagseselos na ako" He simply whispered in my ears and placed his
arm around my shoulder.

" Stop it Gin, don't act as if you're my boyfriend because we both know you're not"
Mariin kong saad napansin ko namang dumilim ang kanyang mga mata dahil sa sinabi
ko. He just stared at me at nagsalin ng alak saka niya ininom iyon magsasalin pa
sana siya ng pigilan ko siya.

" Gin tama na, you're making yourself drunk magmamaneho ka pa mamaya" Suway ko sa
kanya ngunit nilagok niya yung kalalagay lang niya

" Make me stop" Panghahamon niya na para bang tubig lang sa kanya yung alak

" Make yourself stop Gin, I'm done with this" Takhang paalis na sana ako ng
hablutin niya ang kamay ko upang pigilan ako dahilan para mapaupo muli ako.

" godamn it" rinig kong bulong niya sa sarili

" I'm sorry" he whispered

" I just don't want you near those bastards kahit kaibigan mo pa dahil kinakain ako
ng selos" He's very vocal when it comes to his feelings, hindi niya iyon maitatago
sa akin

" It's just a dance Gin, walang masama kung makikisayaw man ako sa mga kaibigan ko"
I stated as a matter of fact ngunit napailing lang siya

" Ikaw ba hindi ka nagseselos kung may kasayaw akong ibang babae?" Napalunok ako
ewan ko ba iniisip ko palang

" Makakalbo ko iyang babae mo Gin kaya huwag na huwag mong susubukan" Huli na ng
mapagtanto ko ang mga sinabi ko. Shit! Charm, you and your big mouth. Sumilay ang
nakakalokong ngiti sa pisngi ni Gin.

" That's precisely my point Dominique kaya kung ayaw mong makapatay ako huwag mo na
akong pagselosin" He said still his lips are on my earlobe.

" I've seen the worst in you Gin kaya hindi na ako magtataka pa" Ako naman ngayon
ang lumagok sa alak na kasasalin ko lamang kanina.

" Believe me Dominique, You've not yet seen half of it." He's now giving me sweet
kisses on my hair. Alam kong pinipigilan niya.

" You're just jealous right now Gin kaya mo nasasabi iyan, mawawala rin iyan" I
don't care if he has all the power, besides it doesn't mean he can do that to me.

" Yes I am jealous Dominique and it is beacause I love you and I don't trust those
bastards"
He's sugar coating it again. Hindi pa niya idirekta sa akin, he clearly doesn't
trust me, saan ka nakakita ng pagmamahal na walang pagtitiwala sa isa't-isa.

" But you don't trust me Gin, You think I could just go with other guys and do what
I want" I hissed, I didn't even thought of doing that dahil hindi ko kaya, I never
did moved on. Hanggang ngayon wala akong ibang pinapasok sa puso ko dahil siya
parin ang laman nito
" Anim na taon Charmaigne Dominque, anim na taon kitang binigyan ng kalayaan
because I trusted you dahil kung hindi matagal na kitang itinali sa apelyido ko at
malamang may anim na anak na tayo ngayon so don't accuse me of that damn trust
issues cause you don't know what I am capable of." Napakagat labi ako sa mga sinabi
niya. Napatingin ako sa mukha niya seryoso nga talaga siya.

" You want me to thank you then?" I sarcastically said. Nagsalin ulit siya sa baso
niya ng alak at ininom iyon.

" I want more than that, can you give it" It was more like a statement to me

" It depends, kung kaya kong gawin" I smirked chaka ko pinaluwangan yung neck tie
niya. I usually do it when we were still together madalas kase siyang nasisikipan
at naiinitan sa polo niya paglasing

" Still the same, babe" how I've missed that endearment.

" Ano nga kase iyon" pag-iiba ko ng usapan namin. He smirked

" I want your hand in marriage Dominique" Ilang saglit akong nakatunganga sa harap
niya then suddenly he laughed, lasing na nga talaga ang mokong. His words sent
shivers to my spine. Hindi ko inaasahan ang mga salitang lumabas sa bibig niya.

" But I know you won't give in to that easily huwag kang mag-alala I can still wait
but don't make me wait long. Six f cking years
Is enough for me I can't take it any longer" he said bago niya nilapag yung basong
pinaginuman niya sa mesa.

" You're drunk Gin" Sabi ko chaka ko itinabi yung alak sa harapan niya pero
nagpumilit siya. Pilit niyang kinuha yung pinag inuman niya at takhang magsasalin
pa sana ng tabigin ko.

" Enough Gin" suway ko

" I'm not, I can still drive you home" Akmang tatayo sana siya ng ako naman ngayon
ang pumigil sa kanya upang paupuin siya muli.
" Stay Gin, I know you're drunk you drank the whole content of that bottle, don't
make me dumb" humalakhak na naman siya ng napakalakas. Lasing na nga talaga siya.
My eyes roamed around the dance floor. My friends are still enjoying.

" You think I would be drunk that easy. Come on Dominique sanay na ako" halakhak
ulit niya

" At papaano ka naman na sanay aber?" Pasungit kong sabi. Kung ako talaga niloloko
ng Gin na ito. Ni hindi nga siya masyadong
umiinom noong kami pa.

" I drank a lot with those years you left me Charmaigne, that's all I can do to
ease the heartache you left me" should I say sorry. I can still see pain in his
eyes kahit hindi sabihin ni Gin sa akin I know what he'd gone throughout those
years. George sometimes tells me news about him going in a fight every night on the
first 3 months after I left him. Muntik na daw siyang masaksak kung hindi lang
inawat nina Ralf at Jake yung lalaking nakasagupahan niya.

" Hinanap kita alam mo ba iyon, kung kailangan kong halungkatin lahat ng pasikot
sikot ng mundo gagawin ko." He sounded so desperate. Tila hindi ko maintindihan
kung bakit ang bilis mag-iba ng mood niya

" Nahanap mo ba ako?" Tinanong ko parin siya kahit alam ko na ang sagot

" Oo and I saw you happy with your job. Tang na, I wanted to drag you out of that
damn country and bring you home but I wanted you to reach your dreams first. I know
you did not leave me for another man Dominique because that would be another thing,
you left me because of your damn passion, and I let you" I was startled by what he
just said. I know he's capable of taking me home, pero hindi niya ginawa. He let me
finish my dreams.

" Thank You" I can't help it but to be emotional. He embraced me tightly bago niya
isiniksik yung mukha niya sa leeg ko.

" I love you" I heard him whisper in my ears

" I love you to" I whispered back then he claimed my lips with an ardent but
passionate kiss the moment those words slipped through my lips. Damn how I miss his
kisses.
" Sh t babe if were not going to stop this we might end up naked in my bed making
love" he's still kissing me and I can't help but moan. He was making me drunk with
his kisses.

" Then let it be" I whispered. He wrapped his arms around my waist then guided me
out of the place.

4 : Banned [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Banned

Ilang sandali pa ay napagtanto kong nakapasok na pla kami sa loob ng elevator

papasok sa unit niya. Hindi ko masyadong napapansin kung saan kami tumutungo dahil
hanggang ngayon ay sakop parin ni Gin ang labi ko at ayaw niyang bitawan ang mga
iyon.

We entered his private lift but he's still kissing me. I tried to let go of the
kiss, at nang tuluyan ko nang makawala sa mga halik niya I stepped back ngunit
maagap siyang humakbang palapit sa akin napa atras ako ngunit naramdaman kong wala
na akong pagaatrasan dahil pader na pala ng elevator yung nasa likod ko. He placed
both of his hands in my side to corner me at muli akong hinalikan, he wasn't
talking at all but I can see pure love, want and lust in his eyes. Am I even ready
to give up this thing for him?

He carried me when the lift opened. Still kissing me, I know I should stop this but
I was the one who initiated it in the first place,

He entered his password and his unit door immediately opened. Pumasok kami roon at
iginaya niya ako papasok sa kanyang kuwarto.

" Dammit Dominique, you're driving me crazy" He cursed. I felt the soft bunk on my
back. He already let me lay flat on his bed. Agad naman siyang pumaibabaw sa akin
at muling hagkan ang aking labi. His kisses were igniting my lustful desire. Pababa
ng pababa ang kanyang halik. I didn't know he already was able to remove my dress.
Tanging yung dalawang saplot ko na lang sa katawan ang naiwan. He stood up and
removed his shirt and unbuckled his belt and and shove of his pants. I cursed when
I saw his manly sword stood proudly. It was like as if it was ready to devour mine.
I swallowed hard at the sight of it.

He didn't waste any minute. Agad siyang pumaibabaw sa akin he removed my brassier
together with the last piece I have.
" You're mine Dominique"
He kissed my lips, he kissed me like I was his. Walang siyang tinirang kahit anong
parte ng katawan ko na hindi dinapuan ng kanyang labi. Napaliyad ako ng tuluyan
marating ng kanyang labi ang pagkababae ko.

" Shit Gin!" I cursed. I cannot explain what I'm feeling para akong may gustong
marating

" I'm gonna take you now babe" He hissed then started kissing me again. Ilang
saglit pa'y naramdaman ko ang kanya sa bukana ng aking pagkababae. He slowly
entered me while he still wasn't ending the kiss. I know he's just distracting me
by his kisses. Agad akong napadaing ng maipasok na niya ng buo. He stopped kissing
me and waited for me to adjust to his size. Damn he's so big and it damn hurts a
lot. It tore my hymen of and I know for sure that it bled.

" Can you still take it?" His face was shouting like he can stop if I can't take it
anymore but we already did it, he's now inside me. Tumango ako, na naging sanhi ng
paggalaw niya. His thrust became deeper and deeper and we both dance in a rhythm
only us knew.

" Damn it baby you're so tight" He muttered while still moving inside me.ւ The pain
I was feeling was replaced by pleasure afterwards. I was continuesly moaning his
name while he made his pace faster, pounding into me. He went deeper consuming my
everything that my body has to offer.

I gave up everything to him. Letting him penetrate through my well being. Owning me
and make love to me.

I woke up feeling a heavy mass in my waist. Napamura na lamang ako ng mahagip ng

mga mata ko ang lalaki sa tabi ko. I can't believe we did it. Shit! I slowly
removed his arm wrapped around my waist and his thigh in mine. Tsst pati ba naman
sa pagtulog halatang napakapossessive ng lalaking ito. Nakahinga ako ng maluwag ng
hindi siya gumising, pagod siguro kagabi dahil hindi niya ako tinantanan at
talagang paulit ulit niya akong inangkin. Agad namang hinanap ng mga mata ko ang
damit ko na nasa sahig. I stood up at inisa isang pinulot ang mga damit ko na nasa
sahig. Mabilis akong nagpalit ng damit. I cursed when I remembered that I left my
phone and my bag in his car.

I had no choice but to leave my bag and my phone in his car kaysa naman gisingin ko
siya. I tried finding his car keys pero talagang hindi ko siya mahanap. Hindi rin
ako pwedeng magtagal dito dahil baka magising na ang mokong.
I rode a taxi papunta sa bahay buti na lang at nadatnan kong wala sina dad, naka
alis na daw sila papuntang kompanya. Mom went to her dance studio. Nagbihis na din
ako cause I'm freakin' late with my work tiyak na sesermonan ako ni Joey. Even
though I still feel sore between my thighs.

It was already 10:30 when I reached the company at lahat ng mga designers ko ay
nandun na rin. Nakita kong napataas ng kilay sa akin si Joey.

" Sorry, I'm late" Napalabi kong saad kay Joey at lumapit sa kanya

" May problema tayo gurla feeling ko kukulangin tayo sa mga araw para sa
preparasyon, kulang pa tayo ng mga tao" She said, buti na lang at mabuting partner
'tong si Joey.

" Hayaan mo gagawan natin ng paraan iyan, contact Mr. Guazon tell him I need men
for the exterior and interior works" Si Mr. Guazon lang sa tingin ko'y makakatulong
sa akin ngayon. Siya lang naman kase ang alam kong maraming tauhan da kompanya
niya.

" Noted" Agad namang saad ni Joey sabay pasok sa opisina niya para tawagan si Mr.
Guazon. Rinig ko namang may tumikhim sa likod ko

" Axen, what brought you here" I smiled, nagulat ako sa pagpunta niya dito

" Bakit masama na bang bisitahin ka?" He smiled back. I saw him hand me a bouquet
of flowers.

" For you" He handed me. Tinanggap ko naman iyon at ginaya siya sa loob ng opisina
ko at pinaupo ko sa may couch.

" Anong sadya natin ngayon Axen?" I asked him. Habang inaamoy ko yung bulaklak na
binigay niya

" Well, I'm planning to open my new hospital tomorrow gusto ko sanang imbitahin ka"
He said
" Really Wow, bakit hindi mo sinabing may pinatayo ka palang hospital dito?" I
smiled. I'm so proud of him. He finally have a hospital of his own

" Well, I guess I wanted it to be a surprise for everyone" He crossed his arms and
smiled

" I'm happy for you I said. I hope your family would also be invited" Nakita ko
namang ngumuso siya

" I hope so, I invited them but I think they still wouldn't accept that I've chosen
to be a doctor instead of becoming a business man." Nakita ko namang pilit siyang
ngumiti ng bahagya.

" Always remember Axen that you have my full support at hindi ako magdadalawang
isip na suportahan ka sa kung ano mang gusto mo" I hugged him. Nakita ko naman
siyang ngumiti bago niya ako yakapin pabalik

" Thank you" He whispered

We talked more bago siya tuluyang umalis. Nagbabasa ako ng mga files ng may tumawag
sa office phone ko.

" My Goodness Charmaign Dominique! Where the hell did you both go last night, bakit
bigla na lang kayong nawala sa upuan niyo! Hindi mo ba alam na nag-alala kami sa
iyo" Bulyaw agad sa akin ni George pagka angat ko ng telepono

" I'm sorry, I'm with Gin" Huminga ako ng malalim bago ko siya sinagot

" And why don't you answer your phone Charm" She asked in the other line

" I left it in Gin's car last night" I explained rinig ko namang napatili siya sa
kabilang linya

" Oh my fucking god don't tell me you did what I'm thinking now" She actually
shouted with exclamation not asked like it was a question.
" Yes we did" Napapikit ako. Biglang siyang walang imik sa kabilang linya. Ilang
saglit din ay nagsalita na rin siya

" Holy fuck" She whispered.

" Did you two get back together?" She asked. Hindi ko alam ang isasagot ko.

" We did not" I simply answered hindi naman kase porket may nangyari na sa amin ay
maibabalik na namin ang lahat sa dati

" Okay I understand, just make sure you have the same perspective with Gin, Charm.
Alam nating hindi madaling paniwalaan iyang mga sinasabi mo pag si Gin na mismo ang
makaharap mo" Hindi na ako magtataka kung iyan nga ang mangyayari. George witnessed
how Gin and I went through when we were still together. Kulang na lang sabihan
kaming mag-asawa na daw e kolehiyo palang kami noon ngunit kung makapag-asta kami
parang higit pa daw sa magnobyo.
He has his own ways. Nasanay siya na pagsiya lang, siya lang. I'm afraid he would
just barge inside my office and demand me an explanation for leaving him this
morning.

" We're not in a relationship right now George kaya wala siyang karapatan" I
sounded like it was nothing but hell kung iisipin ko nga naman. Ngunit hindi ibig
sabihin na porket may nangyari na sa amin e may magbabago na dun.

" Okay then, I know only you can tame him. Nevertheless I just called to make sure
you're fine and to tell you that I'm going back to San Francisco tomorrow." She
said, nagulat naman ako sa desisyon niya. Why all of a sudden?

" Is there something wrong" I asked. Alam ko namang napailing siya sa kabilang
linya

" No, nothing's wrong I just thought it's about time for me to stop this shit I'm
putting myself into and just forget the past and move on. I'm tired of it already
Charm. I wanted to start a new life walang mangyayari sa akin kung habambuhay akong
magpapatali sa nakaraan ko" Rinig kong saad niya sa kabilang linya. I'm happy for
her atleast magagawa na rin niyang makamove on sa mga nangyari sa kanya

" Buti naman at natauhan ka na" I joke tumawa naman siya sa kabilang linya
" Nagising sa katotohanan kamo. Well sana nga at maayos niyo din ni Gin kung ano
man iyang problema niyo. My god Charm ilang taon ka na ding nagpapakamadre jan sa
pag-ibig na iyan at kung wala pa iyang Axen na iyan ay walang walang ka na talagang
love life no" Panenermon sa akin ni George.

" Ang hirap nga kasi ng sitwasyon namin ngayon" Muli kong tugon sa kanya.

" You know that friend of mine is madly and head over heels in love with you Charm.
Hindi ka niyan hihintayin ng anim na taon kung hindi ka niyan mahal"
Sita niya sa akin.

" George hindi naman kase ganon kadali iyon e. Oo mahal niya ako pero hindi iyon
ang basehan na magiging okay na kaagad ang lahat. Alam mo naman ang totoong
nangyari noon diba, ayaw ako ng mama ni Gin. " That's true hindi ako gusto ng mama
ni Gin para sa kanya.

" He doesn't know it right?" Walang alam si Gin tungkol do'n

" He doesn't" I answered

" Then tell him, he has the right to know and besides wala rin namang magagawa ang
pamilya niya dun" Our conversation is starting to get really deeper.

" Hayaan mo na George, I just wanted to stay out of it. Ayokong mag-away ang mag-
ina dahil lang sa akin" Napabuntong hinga na lamang ako.

" Okay then, at tatapusin ko pa itong ineempake kong mga damit" She said.

" Sige, salamat"

" Thank you for everthing Charm" Rinig kong sabi niya bago naputol ang linya

Napaupo na lamang ako sa aking upuan habang masugid na iniisip ang mga nangyari na
para bang ang bilis ng mga pangyayari. I've stayed in New York for almost 3 years
at nang makabalik ako. Nagawa kong magpatayo ng sarili kong designing company. I
didn't expect him to be single after 6 years. His mom told me, he's bound to marry
someone. I didn't believe her at first ngunit nang ipakita niya ang mga litrato ng
babae kasama si Gin, naniwala ako. It was Gin's first love according to her.
Highschool palang daw siya nang makilala niya yung babae. Gin was so madly inlove
with that girl. She was his first love after all. The girl left him but promised to
come back. This sounded like a typical love story and I'm the antagonist, the
intruder for short.

Masakit mang isipin ngunit iyon ang katotohanan. I never mentioned it to him dahil
natatakot akong malamang totoo iyon at manggagaling pa mismo sa bibig niya. At kung
sakali mang darating ang araw na iyon, sisiguraduhin kong hindi ako masasaktan
muli. Heaven knows I love him but it seems that the odds are not in our favor. I
don't wanna risk my heart kung sa huli'y masasaktan din lang ako.

-----

5 : Avouchment [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Avouchment

Days passed and we have really been busy with the preparations for the upcoming
anniversary next month. Halos ang bilis naman yata ng oras. Ewan ko ba I just feel
like something's bothering me quite like big time and I don't want this feeling.
Masmabilis na ang pagaayos ng venue ngayon kase pinadala na ni Mr. Guazon iyung mga
tauhan niya.

" Miss Charm ilalagay na daw ba iyung lighting effects sa harap ng stage?" Tanong
sa akin ni Lenny na mukhang pagod na din. Pasado alas nuwebe na din kase ng gabi na
ngayon e nasa kompanya pa kami.

" Ipagpabukas na lang natin siguro at mukhang pagod na kayo at pagod na din ako.
Let's wrap everything up and go home. Everybody needs a long night to rest." I
smiled

"Si Joey pala asan?" Matumal na tanong ko. Kanina pa kase busy si Joey sa pag-
aasikaso ng designs na gagamitin, puro na lang kase papeles ang inatupag ko halos
buong magdamag doon sa opisina. Imbes na andito ako sa venue, ang dami ko din
kaseng kailangan ifinalize para sa upcoming issue ng next magazine namin.

" Ma'am andun po kausap iyung isang tauhan ni Mr. Guazon mukhang nagkakatuwaan ata
sila" Napabuntong hinga naman ako.

" Kahit kailan talaga 'tong si Joey pati tauhan ng kausyoso kong kumpanya hindi
pinapalampas" Bulong ko sa sarili.
" Po?" Ay nako naman narinig pa yata ni Lenny.

" Ah wala may naisip lang ako, sige sabihin mo na dun kay Joey at tantanan niya
muna ang pakikipag kwentuhan at mag-ayos na sila doon ng gamit para makauwi na
kayo" I told her. Tumango naman siya at lumakad na papunta sa kinaroroonan ni Joey.
Ang lawak kase ng venue para siyang isang gymnasium. Talagang palaging
pinaghahandaan ang magiging event dahil isa ito sa malalaking event na mangyayari
sa MGC.

" Charm andito ka na pala, buti naisipan mong humabol, Oh ano maganda ba? Feeling
ko mas okay kung lalagyan pa natin ng konting lightning effect sa gitna chaka sa
dulo para maraming lights" She said na para bang nag-iisip din.

" Pwede naman pero baka magmuhka ng bar iyang iniisip mo ah kulang nalang DJ at
chaka dance floor." Sabi ko bigla namang sumilag ang ngiti sa kanyang labi na para
bang nakaisip ng magandang ideya

" Oh my god Charm, alam ko na ang gagawin natin, bakit di natin lagyan ng dance
floor ang set, let's design it para if ever man na may konting sayawan ang event
atleast magagamit nila" She proudly said. Napaisip naman ako

" Pwede rin, nice idea. But we should atleast inform them about it I guess" I told
her.

" There's No problem with that Charm we can handle that besides I'm sure papa Gin,
oh I mean your Gin would agree about that" Ngumiti naman siya ng napakalawak.

" Huy tumahimik ka nga Joey baka may makarinig sa iyo. Chaka anong konek nun?" I
asked. Talaga naman kaseng walang konek iyun.

" Anong wala meron kaya, Siyempre, papayag agad yun kase gusto mo. Kung gusto mo
edi no choice siya, gusto niya din" At inemphasize niya pa talaga ang salitang 'no
choice'

" Paano kung ayaw niya" Panghahamon ko sa kanya

Nakita ko naman siyang napatikom ng bibig
" Edi natahimik ka din" I said, mukha naman siyang natalo base sa itsura niya.
Napasimangot naman siya.

" Papayag iyun for sure. Ang gusto ko lang naman kase e subukan natin iyun." She
said. Halata ko naring pagod na siya

" Sige subukan natin pero ngayon pahinga muna tayo para may lakas ulit tayo bukas"
Sabi ko habang binibilisang basahin iyung pinapahabol ipaperma ni Lenny.

" Naman pala e sige na nga gora muna aketch at ako'y haggard na haggard na" Sumilay
ang ngiti sa kanyang labi sabay paalis upang kunin ang kanyang bag.

Ilang sandali pa'y nagpaalam na din sila. Sabay na din kami ni Joey palabas ng
building ng MGC. Nang makalabas na kami ng tuluyan na hagilap ng mga mata ko iyung
pamilyar na sasakyan ni Gin.

" Bye Charm una na ako at mukhang may sundo ka pa ata" Joey baded goodbye na halata
kong sinadya niya talaga akong iwan.

I ignored him at dumeretso na sa parking lot kung saan nakapark yung sasakyan ko.
Nakita ko namang bumaba ng kanyang sasakyan si Gin at lumakad patungo sa akin.

" Let me bring you home" Malumanay ngunit may bakas parin ng autoridad sa boses
niya.

" Huwag na Gin I brought my car. Just give me back my bag and my phone" Hinarap ko
siya ngunit bakas sa mukha niya ang hindi pagsangayon sa gusto ko.

" Let me bring you home then you'll have your bag and your phone" He said like he
was giving me no choice. Pagod na kong makipag-away sa kanya ngayon. At alam kong
pagod na din siya.

" Okay " He smiled. Then escorted me towards his car. He opened his car's door for
me. Tahimik naman akong sumunod sa kanya at pumasok narin sa loob.

"I'll let your car be handled by my butler" He said bago pinaandar ang kanyang
sasakyan. Napatingin naman ako sa likod ngunit nakita kong wala dun iyung bag ko.

" Where's my bag Gin?" Malalagot talaga 'tong lalaking ito kung niloloko niya ako.
I should have looked for it before entering his car.

" I have it baby, don't worry" He said like we were just having a normal
conversation

" I'm not playing dumb here Gin seriously, where is my bag and why are we heading
in a freakin' wrong way" I'm freaking out because I know we're heading to his condo
unit.
He's not driving me home.

" We're going home baby" He still on his normal tone of voice. Napapikit ako. Why
is he making every damn things difficult?

" Gin what are you up to now? Bakit mo ba 'to ginagawa?" Hindi ko namalayang
nakarating na pala kami sa garage area ng building.

" I love you that's why" He managed to say before guiding me out of his car. He
held my hand and intertwined it with his.

" I'm finally home" He breathed sapat na para marinig ko. We both entered his unit
hindi na ako nagpumiglas pa sa paghawak niya sa kamay ko. He hugged me matapos
niyang isara iyung pintuan ng unit niya

" You're home baby" He planted small kisses on my forehead. Napatunganga naman na
ako. Iginaya niya ako papasok ng kanyang kwarto. Inaasahan kong andun iyung bag ko
ngunit napagtanto kong wala pala.

" Gin I need my bag now, I need to go home" But it seems that he didn't hear it.
Hinubad niya iyung suot niyang business suit and then faced me.

" Do you want to take a shower first? Your clothes are in your closet" Lumakad siya
at umupo sa gilid ng kama upang tanggalin iyung sapatos niya. Napapikit akong muli

" Gin" Hindi siya nagsalita at tinitigan lang ako.

" Go take a shower Dominique or we both will" He stated like he was waiting for me
to just get my clothes and move into the bathroom. Pagod na din ako. Kanina pa
gustong pumikit nitong mga mata ko. I just took my clothes and went to the
bathroom. Halos 30 minutes ako sa banyo bago lumabas. Nakita ko naman siyang
naghihintay parin sa kama kung saan ko siya huling iniwan. Pinasadaan niya ako ng
tingin bago tumayo at sumunod na sa banyo.

Humiga nadin ako sa kama dahil antok na antok na talaga ako at wala na akong lakas
para makipag-away sa kanya ngayon.

Ilang sandali pay naramdaman ko ang paglubog ng kama. Humiga na din siya at
naramdaman kong lumapit siya sa akin at pinulupot iyung braso niya sa beywang ko.

" I miss you" He whispered near my earlobe

" You left me this morning baby. You should have woken me up" He sounded calm.
Waves of answeres flooded my mind.

" You really hit me by the heart baby, big time. You've taken my heart with you
when you left and I demand you to return my heart sealed with yours now" He
whispered. He was still calm but damn, it send shivers to my spine.

" You know that I have reasons Gin. I did not leave you for nothing" Malumanay kong
saad habang nakapikit parin.

" Don't ever leave me again baby" He guided me to face him and kiss me on the lips.

" Nakakarami ka na Gin ah, kala mo di ko nahahalata" Saad ko sa kanya. Napangisi

naman siya.

" Huwag kang mag-alala, lahat naman ng hinahalikan ko akin." Sagot niya na para
bang totoong totoo.

" Yabang ah" Ngumisi naman muli siya at bigla nalang pumaibabaw sa akin.
" Kaya Ito" Sinimulan niyang halikan ang aking noo pababa sa aking leeg

" Ito" Hanggang sa aking tiyan. It was an erotic scene. We were like so close to
making love again. He raised my spaghetti strap and kissed me on my navel. He had
full access on me, I am just wearing my sando that's why.

" Lahat nito sa akin lang and I don't share what's mine baby." He looked at me in
the eyes staring intimately. Umiwas ako ng tingin ngunit iginaya niya yung pisngi
ko paharap sa kanya. Naghuhumentado na ang puso ko sa kaba. He just seems very calm
habang sukdulan na ang kabog ng puso ko.

" I want you officially mine again baby, will you let me" It was not a question
cause it's more like a statement. His eyes are gazing with love.

I nodded. I don't even know what's wrong with me. Nadadala ako sa mga titig niya.

" Say it baby" He demanded. Ano ba iyan kahit malumanay na bakas parin ang
autoridad sa boses niya

" I-I'm yours Gin" My voice puked. He waited for me to answer him before he finally
claimed my lips for an ardent and breath taking kiss. He took my lips marking me
with everything he has. Exploring all sides of my mouth. Ilang sandali pay napansin
kong hinubad na pala niya yung kanyang damit. He smirked then kissed me hungrily
again.

" No we're not doing it again" I breathed but damn his kisses are making me drunk.

" Yes we are" He said then stripped my clothes and unclasped my brassier. Now my
upper body's naked. Matagal niya akong tiningnan bago muling sunggaban ang aking
labi.
Minutes later hindi ko namalayang nahubad na din pala niya ang kanyang boxer shorts
pati na rin iyung aking huling saplot sa katawan.

" I'm going to take you over and over again baby until you realize you belong with
me" He whispered before pushing himself. S hit it damn hurts, a lot. It still
hurts. I endured the pain of his enter. Seconds passed he started pounding in me.

" Look at me baby" He muttered while fastening his pace. I looked at him at muli
niyang sinunggaban ang aking labi. He was giving me a very intimate kiss.

" My goodness Gin!" I almost shouted when he pushed himself deeper. Sagad na sagad
ang sandata nito sa akin

I can't believe we are actually doing it again. I don't even know if he planned it
all along.

" Gin!" Shit! I literally moaned his name loud. He changed our position. He placed
me on my front, I'm now facing the bed in a prone position while he was lying with
his bare chest in my back. He took me at my back then continued pounding, thrusting
his manhood inside me. Owning me once more

~0ߓ~

I woke up the next morning feeling tired and sore. I decided to stay this time. I
left him in his bed and headed straight towards his kitchen. I cooked a simple
breakfast for him. Nagluto ako ng tortang itlog at nagtimpla na din ako ng kape
niya. Alam ko kaseng puro nalang frozen foods iyung kanyang kinakain sa umaga.
That's what he could afford to cook. I tried eyeing on my bag ngunit wala parin
akong makita.

Ilang sandali pa'y may naramdaman akong yumakap sa likod ko.

" Goodmorning" I smiled.

" Goodmorning babe, I thought you left me" He whispered

" But I didn't" I answered back still focused on what I'm cooking

" Who the fuck is Axen babe" I literally stopped what I am doing. Ewan ko pero
bigla na lang kumalabog ang dibdib ko.
Damn it! He knows. He read Axen's messages on my phone.

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7 : Doubt [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Doubt
We ended up heading in a park. Ngunit huli na ng mapagtanto ko kung saang park niya
ako dinala. This was the same park.

The same park where I Left him.

He stopped the car and went out first to open the door for me. He also brought out
the pizzas and other foods he bought.

" Let's go babe" Iginaya niya ako papuntang sa may malapit sa may parang kids park.
We sat in the bermuda grass. He was at my back hugging me habang ang mga mata namin
ay nakatuon lamang sa mga batang naglalaro sa may sliding at swing. His hand held
my hand and intertwined it with his habang iyung isa naman niyang kamay ay nasa
bewang ko.

" Tignan mo yun Gin, ang cute nung bata" I suddenly spoke out of the blue. Natutuwa
ako sa batang lalaking medyo chubby na ilang beses ng nagslide sa sliding area.

" You want us to make one" He whispered into my ears. It wasn't a question, It was
completely a statement. Napatingin naman ako sa kanya. A smile was plastered in his
lips.

" I know what you're thinking Gin" I halfly laughed at his way of smiling at me. We
both laughed. Napakababaw lang nun ngunit natawa kaming pareho.

" You guess, Tell me what Am I thinking then" He spoke while playing with his ring
in my finger.

" That we should have been married now, If I didn't leave?" May halong question
kong sagot ngunit napangiwi na lamang siya.

" No" He simply answered.

" E ano nga kase" Ano na naman bang iniisip ng lalaking ito?

" That you're bearing my son, that you're pregnant by now" He was actually thinking
of me being pregnant by now. Ngunit alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi mangyayari yun
ngayon.
" But I wouldn't" Humigpit ang pagkakahawak niya sa aking kamay kasabay narin ang
paghigpit ng kanyang yakap.

" We did it many times Dominique, I already gave you my DNA. I'm sure you are
pregnant" Mataman ko siyang tinitigan. I saw him looking at me. He kissed my hand
intertwined with his.

" I'm not fertile when we did it Gin, babae ako alam ko ang sarili ko and besides,
It was only two days, impregnation takes time " I answered him

" goddamit" I heard him cuss. It was just a whisper but I still heard it loud.
Hindi ako tanga dahil alam kong sadyang ginawa niya iyon para may dahilan siyang
pakasalan ako.

" Huwag ka ngang magmura dyan" Inis kong saad sa kanya.

" That's not possible, you always have your period first week of the month" He
defended himself. Pati ba naman 'to pagtatalunan namin ngayon.

" I changed cycle Gin, A woman changes her menstrual cycle sometimes"ւ
Nakita ko kung paano mabalisa ang kanyang mukha. Isiniksik niya na lamang ang
kanyang mukha sa leeg ko.

" What week are you suppose to have it" Seriously, siya lang ang lalaking
nagtatanong kung kailan dadatnan ang isang babae.

" Bakit mo tinatanong?" Ayoko ngang sabihin, baka ano pang gawin niya. Mautak pa
naman 'tong lalaking ito.

" Because your future husband needs to know when would his future wife be capable
of getting pregnant" Ba't ba atat na atat ang lalaking 'to makabuntis

" Alam kong iyan ang dahilan mo, naninigurado lang na tama ang hinala ko at chaka
ba't ba napunta sa ganyan ang usapan natin?" Inabot ko yung box ng pizza at kumuha
ng isang hiwa. Sinubuan ko muna siya bago ako kumagat. He won't freakin' eat if I
won't do that. Maarte kase ang lalaking kasama ko.
" Ikaw, ba't ba kase ayaw mo pang magkaanak. Diba nga sabi mo noon sabay tayong
bubuo ng sarili nating pamilya at pupunuin natin ang ating bahay ng ating mga anak"
Saad niya habang ngumunguya.

" Hoy Mr. Montero aminado akong totoo ang unang katagang sinabi mo pero my god,
hindi ko sinabi yung huli. Wala akong balak punuin yung bahay mo ng mga anak ko.
Mamamatay ako ng maaga dahil dun. At anong bahay ka jan, hindi lang kaya bahay ang
tirahan mo, you live in a freakin' mansion Gin at hindi ko kayang punuin iyon ng
mga supling mo" Halos pukpukin ko na siya ng bigla ba namang tumawa ang mokong.

" Anong tinatawa tawa mo jan ha, walang nakakatawa sa sinabi ko Gin kaya tumigil ka
at naiinis na ako" Kaasar talaga ang Gin na 'to. Nagulat na lamang ako ng bigyan
niya ako ng napakalalim na halik. Hindi siya gumalaw ng ilang segundi ngunit
inangkin niya din lang ito pagkatapos. Iba talaga kung humalik ang lalaking 'to.
Halik niya palang wala ka ng kawala.

" Ang cute mo talaga babe pagnagagalit ka. Huwag kang mag-alala okay na ako
pagnakabuo tayo ng isang football team" Maslalong kumulo ang dugo ko sa mga sinabi
niya

" Nahihibang ka na ba! You freakin' want me to be in the delivery room for 11
freakin' times huh, I need 9 months to carry your child in my uterus, laboring is a
freakin' pain in the ass and bearing down is not a joke Gin" I think this man needs
to see a specialist. My female organ would be tortured for that. Ayoko kayang
mangyari yun.

" Uhuh, sounds like that" Nagmamaangmaangan pa ang loko.

" Ayoko, maghanap ka na lang ng ibang babae jan I'm sure maraming may gustong umire
para mailabas lang iyang football team mo, spare me" Kinuha ko yung strawberry
frape ko para uminom.

" I should be married now if I wanted to Dominique, but I didn't. You know why?
It's because I couldn't bear seeing my future with a woman who's not you. I always
look forward on us because I want a lifetime with you Dominique" Binaba ko yung
hawak kong frape at kukuha pa sana ng isang slice ng pizza ngunit hinigit niya ako
dahilan upang mapaupo muli ako malamit sa kanya.Hinalikan niya muli ako. I closed
my eyes.

" Don't close your eyes babe and look at me" He muttered between our kiss. He
placed my hand in his chest near his heart. I can feel the beating of his heart. It
was beating fast. As fast as mine does.

" Only you can make this heart beat fast but it's also you who would make it stop,
I hope you wouldn't make it stop, I love you" He was serious as hell. Sa tono ng
boses niya palang alam ko na. Ilang beses na kaya kami naghalikan. Para tuloy
kaming pro PDA dito sa park.

" I love you too" I whispered, sapat na para marinig niya. He smiled and gave me a
peck on the lips. Walang kahirap hirap kung halikan ako ng lalaking ito. Ilang
saglit pa'y nakarinig kami ng umiiyak na batang babae. Nakita kong wala ang kanyang
mga magulang. I immediately stood up, inalis ko ang pagkakahawak ni Gin sa akin
upang dumiretso sa batang umiiyak. Nakaupo siya sa gilid ng seesaw.

" Hey, little angel bakit ka umiiyak?" I asked, she looked up at me at muli na
namang umiyak. Tumabi ako sa kanya at umupo. I hugged her and caressed her back

" Tahan na, diba sabi nila hindi dapat umiiyak ang mga angel. Dapat palagi silang
brave" Sabi ko. She clung into me tight. I hugged her more.

" Miko bullied me, he told me na I'm so small daw kaya hindi ko daw siya kayang
ipagtanggol sa mga bad guys sa school" Iyak niyang sabi.

" You're not small angel you're still gonna to grow up and you're gonna grow up
brave hanggang kaya mo na siyang ipagtanggol" I said, pinunasan na niya yung
kanyang mga luha at tumingin sa akin.

" Am I gonna grow up sooner" She asked para siyang anghel kung magtanong, her voice
is sweet in the ears.

" Yes angel" I assured her.

" My name's not angel. My name's Mika and Miko is my bestfriend how 'bout you?" She
replied, I smiled. Such a small girl. She already knows how to love and care for
someone.

" I'm your ate Charm" Pagpapakilala ko

" Ate Charm, your name is so beatiful it's like a princess' name" Napangiti naman
ako sa naging sagot ng bata

" Baby" Narinig kong tinig ni Gin sa likod.

" Gin" I faced him. Nakita ko naman ang pagkalito sa mukha ng bata

" Hey Mr! why are you calling my ate Charm baby?" The little girl ask. Nakita ko
namang napasimangot si Gin

" Because she's my baby" He simply answered. I eyed him to stop talking nonsense to
the little girl

" Pero she's big na po, she's not a baby anymore" Magaling din sumagot yung bata.

" She's still a baby to me, she's my baby, nevertheless" I rolled my eyes and faced
him one more time.

" You stop it" I whispered. He smirked

" Don't bother him Mika, where's your mommy and daddy I'll bring you to them" I
asked her mukha kaseng wala siyang kasama.

" No, ayoko I'll wait for Miko to come pick me up here" Iyon ang naging sagot ni
Mika.

" Okay, where is he then?" Tanong ko muli.

" He promised me he's coming back" She muttered. May nakita naman akong paparating
na isang batang lalaki. Di hamak na masmatangkad nga kaysa sa kanya. Mukhang nasa
grade 6 na ata siya. Si Mika naman ay parang nasa grade 2 pa lamang.

" I told you, he's coming" Nakangiting saad ni Mika.

" Hey Mika, I'm sorry It took me too long pero huwag kang mag-alala andito na si
kuya" The little boy said. Inakay niya patayo si Mika then he looked at me

" Salamat po sa pagbabantay sa kanya ate" Magalang na saad ng batang lalaki.

" Walang anuman Miko" Tila nagulat siya na alam ko ang pangalan niya ngunit nawala
rin saglit. He smile then looked at Mika at his side.

" Ba bye din po ate, and to you Mr" She waved her hands slightly before they both
looked back and starting walking away. Mga bata pa lang sila ngunit marunong na
nilang pahalagahan ang isa't isa. Napahinga ako ng malalim bago tuluyang humarap sa
likod kung nasaan nakatayo si Gin.

" Let's go" Aya ko sa kanya, we both walked back to where we got off. Umupo muli
ako bago siya umupo sa likod ko.

" I like those kids" I muttered to myself

" You're really fun of kids baby" Yes, noon pa man gustong gusto kong makipaglaro
sa mga bata. Iyan siguro ang isang epekto ng pagiging only daughter.

" I love kids, a lot" I answered him honestly.

" Don't worry we'll have kids of our own soon" He said. Eto na naman tayo. Baka
ipaalala na naman niya yung Football team niya.

" I want a princess" I muttered to him

" I want a son" He answered back. I smiled

" I also want a prince" I stated, he smiled.

" Well then, let's make our own prince and princess" We both laugh at his
suggestion.

" Loko ka talaga Gin, alam ko ang gusto mong sabihin. Pinaganda mo lang" He's very
good at sugar coating words.

" I didn't, all of it are true. I'm not a king if I don't have you as my queen and
a King also needs to have his own prince and princess" A fairytale ngunit wala yan
sa totoong buhay.

" Fairytales" I said

" It's not, that's me and you and our future family" Napapikit ako. Kung hindi lang
sana mahirap paniwalaan iyan.

" You really love me huh" Pati ako nabigla din sa mga sinabi ko.

" Damn much, babe" He muttered.

" I haven't thought that you would wait for me" Ngayon ako naman ang naglalaro sa
daliri niya. He doesn't have any accesories except for his wrist watch. No ring.

" You know why" I intertwined his to mine. Simple pero makahulugan niyang sagot.

" Your fingers perfectly fits mine, how's that even" He smiled at my sudden
amusement

" Because you're mine, you belong with me" Napapikit akong muli.

~0ߓ~

Medyo madilim na din ng mapagpasyahan naming umuwi na. He was about to bring me
home with him in his condo unit ngunit hindi ako sumang-ayon.

" I still need to go home to my parents Gin" He breathed out.

"Don't you really wanna come home with me, promise I won't do anything sneaky" He
puppy eyed me. Asus, hindi na iyan uubra sa akin.

" I slept in your unit for two nights Gin at alam kong alam mo ang nangyari sa
dalawang gabing iyon" I averted my gaze to the window side.

" I am completely aware of it baby,I will never forget what happened,It were the
best nights of my life, all I want is for you to be by my side the moment I close
and open my eyes" He parked the car infront of my house. He looked at me na tila ba
binibigyan niya ako ng kalayaang mamili kung aalis ba ako o sasama sa kanya.

" Go home Gin, We both need to rest. We both have a work tomorrow" I tried to open
the door but it's lock, tumingin ako sa kanya pasimple pang pinapapili ako, nilock
din naman pala niya ang pintuan ng sasakyan niya.

" Open the door Gin" I demanded him

" Hindi mo ba ako papapasukin sa loob?" He asked. He was looking at me in the eyes.
Ganun talaga kapag kausap niya ako, palaging sa mata ko siya nakatingin. Hindi ko
naman alam ang isasagot ko. I just said the craziest thing that came to my mind.

" Uhmmm, g-gusto mo bang magkape muna?" Ano yung sinabi ko? No choice alangan
namang suwayin ko na lamang siyang umuwi. Sumilay ang ngiti sa kanyang mukha

" Gladly"

8 : Schmooze [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Schmooze

" Gin! Could you please put that down" aagrrhh kaasar na talaga ang lalaking 'to.
Kung bakit ko pa kase pinapasok 'to sa bahay. Ang buong akala ko kase, uuwi na ang
mokong pagkatapos niyang magkape, ngunit hindi na nahiya at dumiretso pa talaga sa
kuwarto ko. Pagod na daw siya at kailangan na daw niyang magpahinga.

" You wear pink panties?" What the hell! He even raised it like he was monitoring
it.
" Gin I said put my undies back" gustong gusto ko na talagang magalit ng lubusan sa
lalaking ito.

" Victoria's Secret" One more word and I'll punch the hell out of him.

" This is the last time I'm going to repeat myself Gin, put that thing back to
where you took it" seriously pati ba naman panty ko pinagdidiskitahan niya. He
properly brought back my panty to my closet. He closed my closet and looked at me
with a smile.

" Don't get mad please babe, I'm just checking out those things" pasimple niyang
dahilan. Bago niya tuluyang inalis yung shirt niya. Para bang bigla na lang umusok
sa galit ang aking ilong isama mo na rin pati ang tainga ko.

"Well, you don't have the right to check those things" napameywang kong sabi sa
kanya he just smirked

" Then I want my rights" Napapikit na lamang ako. He said it like it was just
normal for him

" And what do you think you are doing" Tinuro ko siya

" You know I don't sleep with clothes on babe" this man is practically insane.
Napapikit na lamang ako. Ang hirap talaga pagsabihan ang taong matigas ang ulo.

" Arrgghh you are impossible" todang toda na ako sa lalaking ito

" Magpalit ka na din babe, you talk too much mapapagod 'yang bibig mo" Saad niya
habang tuluyan ng humiga sa kama ko

" What?" Aba kung makapagsalita ang mokong. Sobrang naiinis na talaga ako sa kanya.

" Let's sleep babe, the night is no longer young" Ayoko

" Matulog ka mag-isa mo" The hell with what he's doing. Sigurado akong uuwi na sina
papa maya maya lang at maabutan nila si Gin dito. Ngunit hindi pa ako nakakahakbang
ng hapitin niya ako upang ikulong sa mga bisig niya.

" Alam kong mali 'tong ginagawa ko, ngunit sadyang masmatimbang parin ang
kagustuhan kong makasama ka Dominique. I'll talk to your dad first thing in the
morning" he breathed. What's he up to now?

" You don't need to, Gin" sagot ko naman sa kanya

" No" huminga ako ng malalim dahil sa naging sagot niya.

" Gin" I whispered. He kissed my forehead

" I'm gonna ask your hand in marriage, Charmaigne Dominique" He's doing everything
fast. Ngunit kitang kita ko sa mga mata niya ang kaseryosohan. But I wouldn't agree
with what he wants now.

" No Gin, you're not gonna do that. It's too early" I demanded him

" It's not Dominique, in fact we're 6 years late" he stated like a matter of fact.
Napansin kong namutawi ang kaseryosohan sa mukha niya.

" Please" It breaks my heart seeing him emotionally in pain now. Yes I love him so
damn much but something's holding me back and it pains me even more. Napapikit
siya. He rested his head in my neck. I can hear his heavy breathing.

" What's holding you back babe, tell me" he questioned nang iangat niya ang kanyang
mukha upang mapantayan ang mata ko.

" Nothing's holding me back Gin" I simply answered. Narinig kong namang napabuntong
hinga siya.

" Let's sleep" then he took the pillow and placed it near the other one. Kung
makapag asta kami para kaming mag-asawa. Natutulog sa isang kwarto.
" Gin" I tried waking him up ngunit sadyang ayaw na talagang dumilat pa ng lalaking
katabi ko ngayon.

Nagbihis na din ako and did my usual night time rituals before heading to bed. I
thought of all the things that happened in justւ
few days. Gin's a very vocal man but most often, I don't actually know what he's
planning. I only base some on his facial expressions ngunit gaya nga ng sinabi ko
hindi mo parin siya maintindihan sa halos lahat ng pagkakataon.

~0ߓ~

I woke up the next morning wala na sa tabi ko si Gin. I prepared myself and went
down. Nakita ko namang walang katao tao sa bahay except kay Manang Lourdes na
siyang naglilinis.

"Goodmorning po manang" bati ko sa kanya pagkababa ko ng tuluyan sa hagdan

" Oh iha, gising ka na pala. Maaga nga pala umalis sina Ma'am kanina may pupuntahan
daw sila, sasamahan daw niya si Sir" sabi niya. Siguro may problema na naman sa
companya sa Cebu kaya sumama si mommy.

" Ah ganun po ba" iyan lamang ang naging sagot ko.

" At sha nga pala, iha iyung kasintahan mong si sir Gin maaga ding nagpaalam sa
akin. Naku talaga kayong mga bata buti na lamang at hindi niya naabutan sina Ma'am
dahil masmaagang nakaalis sina ma'am. Naku anak hindi mo naman sinasabi sa aking
nagkabalikan na pala kayo ng batang 'yon" napabusangot ako. Kung alam mo lang
manang kung gaano kakumplikado ang lahat sa amin.

I prepared my things Didiretso muna ako sa isang branch namin sa Quezon. I'm just
going to check the gowns for our clients bago ako pupunta ng kumpanya. Andun naman
si Joey at chaka hindi parin siya ligtas sa ginawa niya sa akin kahapon.

~ְߓ~

"Miss Charm, may problema po tayo, yung mga gowns natin" pambungad sa akin ng isa
sa mga designers ko.
" Yung cliente po natin si Ms. Rivas pinapaulit yung gown niya, gusto po niyang
papalitan lahat ng designs, ayaw niya daw po yung beads na nagamit e dalawang araw
nalang po bago yung kasal niya" sabi ni Hydee.

" We cannot do the changings within 48 hours. Total revision of the gown is not
that simple. Hindi niyo ba siya pinakitaan nong brochure natin?" This is really a
problem

" Ma'am pinakita po namin sa kanya yung brochure, nong una po nagustuhan niya yung
design ngunit nang isuot niya po kanina bigla pong nagbago, gusto na po niyang
papalitan yung disenyo" I placed both of my hands in my waist. Ito ang unang
cliente ko na gumawa ng ganito.

" What's her name ulit?" Tinanong ko.

" Vanessa Cornelia Rivas" her name doesn't sound familiar to me.

" Can I have her number" Saad ko kay Hydee. Tumango naman siya at naglakad na upang
kunin yung lists ng mga pangalan ng mga cliente
I immediately called her pangalawang ring palang ay sumagot na siya

" Goodmorning ma'am this is Charmaigne Ramirez of Lavender Line, I heard about your
complains About the gown and I just want to talk about it ma'am if you would like
to" I said. Whoever is this girl, her name doesn't rings a bell

" Oh Charm, bakit hindi mo ba kayang gawin ang yung gusto kong disenyo ng gown sa
loob ng dalawang araw? I thought you can? " may halong panunuya sa bawat pagbitiw
niya ng mga katagang iyon.

" Who are you Vanessa Cornelia Rivas?" Kung sino man siya, alam kong may malaking
galit siya sa firm ko o baka naman sa akin.

" You know me Charmaign Dominique, ang bilis mo naman atang makalimot" she answered
back. I tried recalling her name more pero wala talaga akong maalala.

" Sino ka ba talaga? May kasalanan ba ako sa iyo?"

Kung mag kasalanan man akong ginawa sa kanya wala akong matandaan
" Malaki Charmaign at simula palang iyan ng pagbabayad mo sa kasalanang ginawa mo
sa akin" kinabitan ako bigla sa mga katagang binitawan niya.

" Wala akong kasalanang ginawa sa iyo, kaya bakit ka naghihiganti" I spoke with
authority

" Babawiin ko siya sa iyo, tandaan mo iyan" Ano ba ang sinasabi niya. Kailan man
wala akong inagaw sa kanya at wala akong inagaw sa kahit sino. She ended the call.
Natulala ako when realization hit me. A girl just called me telling me things I
don't even know I did.

" Cancel the design Hydee. That client is really someone. Walang kasalang magaganap
two days from now. Pagtumawag siya ulit tell her to talk to me. I don't tolerate
that kind of client in my firm" I told her. Tumango naman siya bilang pagtugon.

Umalis din ako sa firm pagkatapos kong ayusin yung iba pang kailangang ayusin doon
at dumiretso na pabalik sa kompanya.

" Goodmorning ma'am" nagsibati lahat ng aking empleyado. Pagpasok ko sa opisina ko

sandamakmak na papeles ang nasa table ko. Eto na nga ba sinasabi ko eh. Kung hindi
lang dahil sana sa ginawa ni Joey. 'Tumigil ka Charm ginusto mo din iyan' saad ng
isa kong isip

Ang dami kong kailangang tapusin daig ko pa ang secretarya, ang daming designs na
kailangan naming ihabol. At kailangan ko pang pumunta sa venue para makita kung
kamusta na ito.

" Ma'am may nagpapabigay po ng bulaklak" saan ni Lenny. Kinuha ko iyon at binasa
yung katagang nakalakip doon

" I miss you Dom, Can you be my date tonight? I'll pick you up at 6" I read it. No
doubt si Axen 'to.

Narinig ko namang tumunog ang phone ko.

" Dom" It's Axen

" Axen" I breathed

" So? Ano na" Napangiti ako, palagi na lang kaseng may 'so' yung mga tanong niya.

" Is it a date" I asked while smiling

" Yes" he answered

" A friendly date then" there was silence. Napabuntong hinga ako nawala ang mga
ngiti ko sa labi.

" No, It's a courtship date" I heard him sighed. He's doing it again

" Axen" I called

" I know, I just want to give it a try again, maybe this time you would give in.
Kaya ko na mang maghintay e. I've waited for a long time now" he answered. Ramdam
ko ang senseridad sa bawat salitang binitawan niya. Ngunit sa sitwasyon ko. Para
naman yatang pagtataksil din ang ginagawa ko. Something happened between me and Gin
for pete's sake and here I am having a date with someone and letting him court me.

" Sorry, I can't" I breathed out. I cannot do it.

" Please, just this one Dom" pagmamakaawa niyang saad. Paano ba kami napunta sa
ganito ni Axen. We were simply friends before but now, it's totally different.

" Just this one Axen, you know that I'm still in love with someone else" sabi ko

" I know, wala na ba talaga akong laban sa kanya. Kaya ko naman e. I can do better
than him" napapikit na lamang ako.

" Siya parin" muli kong saad. Simula nang pumasok ulit sa buhay ko si Gin
everything is in chaos. Handa na ba talaga akong ipaglaban ang nararamdaman ko
ngayon.
" I understand, all I'm asking is a date with you." Pagsusumamo parin niya.

" okay a date then" alam naman niyang wala paring makakapalit kay Gin sa puso ko
siya at siya parin ang nilalaman nito.

" Thank you" After the call napaupo na lamang ako. Minasahe ko ang aking sentido.
Why is everything so complicated. A girl I just called said things I don't even
know. And here is Axen.

Why do everything need to be out of place now. Never did I thought that love would
be this complicated as now. May kutob akong may kinalaman ang mga sinasabi ni
Vanessa kay Gin ngunit hindi ko mawari kung ano iyon.

" Ma'am pinasasbi po pala ni Ma'am Joey na kailangan na po kayo sa venue" Joey,
mananagot talaga iyang si Joey sa akin.

" Sige sabihin mo papunta na ako, isasign ko nlang 'tong mga papeles para maibalik
mo na din sa kanila." Tumango naman si Lenny. Ilang minuto pa'y nakarating na din
ako sa MGC. Nakita naman agad ng mata ko si Joey na nakasuot pa talaga ng shawl.

" Ang init init naka takip yang leeg mo" saad ko sa kanya

" Hay nako gurla hayaan mo ito, this is what they call fashion. Oh ano na
nagkabalikan na ba kayo ni papa Gin? I'm sure ikakasal ka na next year" tinapik ko
siya sa balikat

" Hhe! Anong kasal iyang sinasabi mo, kasal agad" she displayed her hands infront
of just the way other homosexuals do.

" Well, sabi nga nila saan pa't sa simbahan din lang ang bagsak niyo"

" Kalokohan iyan wag kang maniwala at chaka sinong nagbigay sa iyo ng karapatang
ipaubaya nalang ako kay Gin kahapon?" Napameywang tuloy ako sa kanya
" Asua in denial ka pa kase gurl, gusto mo din naman iyon e" pakuway saad niya

" Anong gusto ka diyan" I lied

" Liars will become ugly tomorrow sige ka" panghahamon niya.

" O sige sige na ginusto ko rin yun pero sana naman nagpakipot ka din kahit konti
lang" She smiled

" Haler naman Charm sinong bang hindi kikiligin kapag si Gin na ang nakakausap
magpapakipot pa ba ako dun?" tama nga naman sino nga ba ang hindi kikiligin doon.

" Pero infairness pati boses niya ang hot. He's a freakin' greek god thrown to
earth for a woman like me" kilig to the bones na saad niya.

" Feeling mo ah" patawa kong saad sa kanya

" Gwapo nman talaga si papa Gin" saad parin niya

" Oo alam ko ng gwapo siya. Kamusta naman ang pinagkakaabalahan mo dito?" I asked

" Madaming muscles syempre kase madaming boys" nagpaypay pa siya ng mukha niya
gamit ang pamaypay niyang sobra sobra na ang styles

" Hindi yun ang tinatanong ko Joey" 'tong si Joey talaga.

" It's almost done, furnishing and a little bit of polishing and it's all done"
saad niya. Base din sa nakikita ko mukha namang malapit na talagang matapos.

" maraming salamat" I simply said. Ngumiti siya

" Ano ka ba Charm, trabaho ko kaya 'to" napatawa na lamang ako sa sinabi niya.
" Maraming salamat talaga Joey" kasabay non ang pagtanggap ko ng isang mensahe sa
phone kong hawak hawak ko kanina pa.

" Magkita tayo sa Sage bukas ng alas nuwebe kung gusto mong malaman lahat ng
sinasabi ko sa iyo"

9 : Marked [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Marked

Who are you Vanessa Cornelia Rivas?

Sino ka ba talaga sa buhay ko. Mahigit isang oras kong nilalaro 'tong ballpen na
hawak ko. My life was fine but now, I don't even know It already. Okay naman ang
buhay ko ngunit parang nagbabago na ang lahat ngayon. A girl even threatened me. Is
she perhaps Gin's woman? 'Yon ang ngayo'y sumasagi sa isipan ko na tila ba ang
hirap hirap mabura.

" Mommy" I picked my phone ng marinig ko itong magring

" Anak kamusta ka na jan, pasensya ka na at ngayon lang ako tumawag. May problema
kase tayo sa companya, may nawawalang malaking pera" Napapikit na lamang ako. My
god why is this happening

" Mom, you want me to come over there?" Tanong ko kay mommy. I heard mom sighed.

" It's okay anak we can handle it. You take care of yourself okay babalik din kami
pagkatapos naming ayusin ang problema dito" saad ni mommy

" No, I can-" pagtutol ko

" It's okay anak, no need to worry too much. Kaya namin to ng papa mo" she replied.

" Magkano po iyung nawawala?" Tanong ko ngunit wala akong narinig na naging sagot
ni mommy.
" Okay mom, I'll just wait for you here. I hope you would fix the problem as soon
as posible" iyon lamang ang naging sagot ko.

" Take care sweetheart" then the line went off.

Hours passed, busy parin ang lahat sa pag-aayos ng venue. Malapit na din kase ang
event It's almost ten days from now. I just want this event to be done first.
Natitiyak kong lalabas ang detalye ng selebrasyon sa media, ano pa't isa itong
selebrasyon ng isa sa pinakasikat at pinakamakapangyarihang kumpanya dito sa
Pilipinas.

I settled myself in one of the chairs. Napansin ko na mangւ halos pagod na rin ang
lahat. Ewan ko ba, konti lang naman yung ginawa ko ngayong araw na 'to ngunit
parang napagod na din ako.

Nakauwi na rin ako pagkatapos kong icheck lahat. Wala naman akong dapat ikabahala
doon dahil hawak ito ni Joey. Isa kase siya sa mga pinagkakatiwalaan kong kaibigan.
She always does the best.

I'm tired

Hindi rin nagpaparamdam si Gin sa akin. At laking pasasalamat ko doon. Busy din yun
sa kumpanya niya. I was about to take a shower when I received a message from Axen

Damn I totally forgot about it!

Dalidali na akong nagshower at nag-ayos It's almost 6.

Ilang sandali pa'y narinig kong nagbusina na si Axen. He's here. I was looking at
my face in the mirror for a minute and all can see is no longer the girl I used to
be but a woman.

~0ߓ~

"Axen" I greeted him

" You look so stunning Dom, you always do" he complemented. I can see a small smile
in his face

" Thank You" I smiled back

" So shall we?" Inilahad niya yung isa niyang kamay. I held it and let him guide me
inside his car.

It was when I realized a car really very familiar to me just parked infront of us.

Shit! I silently cursed. Why is he here? He immediately stood out from his car. He
was smirking, and I can see anger in his face. He's shooting daggers already.

"Get your f cking hands off my woman" He said it with a calm but very authorative
voice. He walked near us. His eyes are still fixed on mine. Kinakabahan tuloy ako.

" Gin" I whispered. He was looking at me intently but I looked away. Naglakad naman
palapit kay Gin si Axen at inilahad ang kamay to initiate hand shake. Hindi na ako
nagulat ng hindi iyon binigyang pansin ni Gin. His eyes are still on mine

" Axen Villarama Alcantara, nice to meet you" wala parin. There was a minute of
silence. Akala ko hindi niya ito papansinin ngunit binalingan niya ito ng tingin.

" Luke Gin Montero, future husband of the woman you're messing with" pormal na saad
niya. He spoke like he owns something. Ni wala kang makikitang bahid ng anumang
emosyon. I guess It's because he's a business man after all.

" Go home, she doesn't need you" he spoke once more.

" Why would I? I have a date with her" pagmamatigas na saad ni Axen. I saw Gin
clenched his fist. Shit! Napamura na lang ako. Nagtatagisan sila pareho ng tingin.
Kung nakamamatay lang ang tingin malamang pareho silang dedox na ngayon. Bigla
namang mapaklang natawa si Gin.

" You're having a date with my woman. Well, I've warned you.." Saad ni Gin sabay
sugod para suntukin si Axen.
" Gin!" I literally shouted. Nagulat ako sa ginawa niya. Natumba naman si Axen.
Hinawakan niya yung pisngi niyang duguan na dahil sa suntok ni Gin. Susugod pa sana
si Gin ng pumagitna ako upang yakapin siya.

" Gin, tama na" I muttered

" Get the f ck out of here" he

Angrily said.

" Domy" I heard Axen say behind me. Gusto ko siyang tulungan ngunit ayokong
maslumala pa ang sitwasyon.

" I'm sorry Axen. Masmakabubuting umuwi ka na muna" I felt Gin moved. May balak pa
atang sumugod ang lalaking 'to.

" Gin stop it" I wanted to shout at this man

Thankly, Axen understood it. Tumayo na siya then immediately entered his car and
drove off. Naiwan akong yakap yakap si Gin. I can hear his heavy breathing. Dali
dali akong kinaladkad ni Gin papasok ng bahay. He closed the door and cornered me
against the wall. His eyes are burning with anger.

" Is that how you treat a friend Dominique. Going out on a date this late" Anger
was evident in his voice.

" It's just a friendly date Gin, ano bang kinakagalit mo dun? At bakit mo siya
sinuntok? " He punched the wall near me.

" You really make me jealous all the time Dominique. That man clearly wants you and
you know I don't f cking share" he said it will full authority, he smirked and
gazed away. I am suppose to get mad at him but his words made me freakin' out of
myself.

He's change, a lot. He wasn't this

Angry when he's jealous before, konting ngiti ko lang alam kong nawawala na ang
galit niya. I thought of trying it now but I guess it wouldn't work. I placed both
of my palms in his cheeks. I guess I need to try it once more, there's nothing
wrong in trying
" Tingin ka nga kasi sa akin" I called for his attention. Huli ka din sa wakas Mr.
Montero. Pakipot pa kase

" Ano ba kaseng klase ng paglalambing ang gusto mo at nang magawa ko para hindi
yung nakasimangot ka na lang jan" tssk pakipot pa kase. Hindi na umuubra ang mga
ngiti ko ngayon. Lumelevel up din kase ang lalaking 'to. Tumingin ulit siya sa
ibang direksyon.

" babe" I tried calling his attention in the sweetest way I can.

Deadma

" Baby?"

Deadma parin

" honey?" yuck parang asukal din yun

" Sugarpie?" Masyuck ata yun.

" Honeybunch" Ano ba Charm wala na ba talagang mas igaganda pa jan

Deadma parin ang mokong.

" heart?" Ano ba yan Charm sobrang pambata na iyang ginagawa mo.

" sweetheart?" Wala pa rin.

" Okay I give up" magwawalk out na sana ako ng hagipin niya ako sa beywang. We
stared at each others eyes for a moment
" Tssk pakipot pa kase" I muttered, he smiled

" Ano naman ang nginingiti mo jan ha lalaki ka matapos mong gumawa ng eskandalo
kanina. 'Kaw pa may ganang magtampo. Tapos ngayon ngiti ngiti ka jan! Ano bang
gusto mo" Arrgghh gusto ko talagang sabunutan ang lalaking 'to. Psychotic!

" Gusto ko yung huling sinabi mo" sagot niya sabay tingin sa mga labi ko.
Naiintimidate tuloy ako

" A-Alin dun? Yung sweetheart?" Shit ba't ba ako naiintimidate kase.

" Oo chaka gusto ko din ng halik mo, I want your sweet lips sweetheart" Sweetheart?
Matamis na puso? ayoko nun only mom calls me sweetheart.
Sabi ko sa sarili pero huli na ng mapagtanto kong nasa labi ko na pla ang labi
niya.

" Your lips would only be for me. No one's allowed to kiss this except for me. No
one but me" he said while still kissing me.

" Ikaw lang naman humahalik sa akin eh" I spoke. Kissing monster kasi 'to.

" Good, you're not yet forgiven. I still need to have a lot of kisses from you"

" What" I stated curiously

"Now let me have my date with you sweetheart" He literally dragged me out of my
house.

" You kissing monster, why do you keep on dragging me. And FYI Mr. You're actually
dragging me out of my own house." I almost shouted at him. Tuloy parin siya sa
pagkaladkad sa akin palabas

" This is not your house sweetheart, your house is where I would want us to live
sooner. Kung bakit kasi ayaw mong magpakasal para maging legal na akin ka na."
This freakin' man is out of his mind
" Didn't I tell you na ayaw ko pang magpakasal. I'm not yet ready for that so
please lang ha drop that wedding thing cause I won't give it now. At pagsinabi kong
ayoko, ayoko" bigla siyang tumigil sa kakalakad and faced me in an instant.

" Then stop dating other men, stop making me jealous. Don't push me through my
limits cause you don't want me to force you into marriage. You know I could make us
legally married my way. I don't do forgery but I am willing to do it if that's what
all it takes to have you forever. I can legally make it authentic after all. But
don't worry, I still value fidelity when it comes to you, Sweetheart " He had his
word on it. Natameme na lamang ako sa mga sinabi niya

" You controlling kissing monster" I breathed.

" Mark my words" He smiled

10 : Despicable [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Despicable

I haven't forgot that I have to meet with Vanessa. I want to settle everything kung
anu man yun. I'm willing to have a talk with her if that's what it takes. Mapanatag
lang ang loob ko.

We met in a cafeteria near Gin's company. She was the one who had decided for it.

She took a sip of her coffee before she spoke.

" It's nice that you came. I'm expecting it though that you would come" she said it
na may halong pangaasar.

" You know me too well Vanessa, hindi na 'ko magpapaligoy ligoy pa, now spill the
beans" I literally rolled my eyes. She smiled wildly.

" Still the same na Charmaigne nakilaka ko, masyadong mataas ang tingin sa sarili,
nagtatapang tapangan ngunit may tinatago ring kahinaan. I know you too well but you
don't even remember me. How sad is that" Shit, I really wanted to slap her right
now. I honestly don't know what this lady is upto but one thing's for sure I wanted
to stranggle her until she couldn't take it anymore in that case baka magsalita na
siya.
" Sino ka ba talaga? Ha" It almost sounded like a plea.

" Alam mo bang dapat ako ang nasa kalagayan mo ngayon? Alam mo rin bang dapat ako
kasama ng lalaking inagaw mo sa akin? Pero syempre hindi mo alam yun. Hindi ko alam
kung nagbubulag bulagan ka ba o tanga ka lang talaga" She fiercely spoke ina
serious tone

" What the hell are you saying. I don't know what your talking about?" Medyo
napataas na din ang boses ko.

" I'm not that crazy enough to spoon you everything Charmaigne. I want you to find
it out yourself, every details of it. Sana magdusa ka." She stood up and eyed me
before turning back. I thought kusa na siyang aalis sa harap ko ngunit tumingin
muli siya sa akin

" And one more thing, stop meddling with Gin kung ayaw mong masaktan din lang sa
huli. Masmagiging kawawa ka kung nagkataon, sabi nga nila the earlier the better"
This is too much. Everything she's saying are bullsh ts. I stood up. That's when I
realized, masmatangkad pala ako kesa sa kanya pareho naman kaming nakaheels Buti
nga.

" You're so proud of yourself

Vanessa. You don't even know what you're putting yourself to. Messing with me is
not that easy. I don't just fight Vanessa, Fighting is an underrate for me, War is
more appropriate I guess. You speak like you own him, act like you have possession
on him. Don't worry, kung mahal ka niya, sayong sayo na siya. I wouldn't push
myself to the man I know who doesn't even love me either. Hindi ako ganon ka
desperadang tulad mo. Ang tanong Mahal ka ba niya?" Nanggigigil na talaga ako sa
galit ngayon.

" How dare you!" She shouted at me.

" How dare me? Diba dapat ako ang magsabi niyan sa 'yo. I came here not even
thinking of starting a fight with you but you made me start it yourself. Excuse me,
I guess this meeting is over though this wasn't even worth to be called a meeting
after all. This is just a waste of time" After I said those words, tuluyan na akong
nagwalk out. That girl is really getting on my nerves. It made my blood boil,
having a high blood pressure is an underestimation for this. I'm really fuming mad.
Thankly I still managed to control myself kahit papaano naman ay nakakahiyang
mageskandalo sa loob ng cafe kung sakali man. I still have my human dignity with
me.
Umagang umaga nasira na ang mood ko. Haist ano ba naman iyan. After the celebration
I really plan to have a vacation. Everything is becoming like a roller coaster. I
think I need to have a break. I thought to myself.

~ְߓ~

" You really are freakin' unbelievably amazing Charm, you always have the last talk
when it comes to almost everything" It's George. I'm having a video call with her.

" Pero this lady really bothers me a lot. She told me I knew her daw but hell I
can't even remember her name. She even told me to stay away from Gin" I told her.

" Woaah ! Ang tapang niya ah. I bet she doesn't really know Gin that much." She
told me. Halatang nagluluto si George. I know she's in her kitchen.

" Okay enough of talking about my endless problems. How 'bout you? Care to tell me
about that man you were suppose to tell me the other day?" I asked her. Bigla naman
siyang nagreact ka agad.

" Oh my god, I think I need to have my bathroom rituals!" She shouted.

" Style mo bulok" I laughed

" Drop it Charm, I'm not even interested with that guy you're talking about. I just
met him in a bookstore, we did talk, a little but it's not that super duper 'wanna
be friends with me' talk" She said while chewing her food.

" Hmmmm you have a point to that George but still you both talked and guess what,
you're both bookworms I guess" I stood up to look at my window glass. I saw a
familiar car just parked. It's Axen's.

" Bakit? May problema ba Charm?" George asked. Umiling ako

" No wala naman. It's just that I think Axen's here. " I told her

" Alright, time to put him on place Charm. Kung ako sayo huwag mo ng palalain pa
ang sitwasyon. It's best to tell him now to stop what he's doing It's not going to
work din naman." I breathed

" I know, baka andito lang siya para magpaalam. He's going back to Paris soon." I
told her.

" That's good atleast less punch from Gin, baka puro pasa na 'yan sa susunod na
pagbalik ko ng Pinas kung nagkataon mang wala pa siyang balak umalis" She laughed.
I smirked

" Ang sama mo talaga, George ba't ba kita naging kaibigan" I almost talked like a
kid

" Light up from your senses Charm. I'm just stating the fact. If he stays, more
punch. If he goes, less punch. That's practically how it's going to work with you
being the Billionaire's queen" napasimangot na lamang ako

" Oo na oo na. Ba't pa kase kailangan mo pang ipagdiinan sa akin iyan" Sagad sa
buto kung makapagsalita talaga 'tong si George.

" Kailangan e, I'm just reminding you lang naman. Malas mo, nagkataon lang na may
super duper half genius and half goddess kang kaibigan. Huwag kang mag-alala It's
not a threat pero sa ngayon parang ganun na nga" Arrrggh mukhang maiisahan na naman
ako nitong kaibigan ko nito.

" hehehe" mapakla akong ngumiti

" Ayan dapat. Itawa mo na lang iyan at ayusin mo yung problema mo kay Axen" She
told me sabay subo sa pagkain niya

" That was actually a fake laugh" I smirked bago tumayo and closed my loptop. I
took my corporate upper suit and head of outside. I also received a message from
him.

" I want to meet you Domy, I'll be waiting for you at the parking lot" It says

" Okay, 5 minutes" I replied then entered the elevator.

" Charm! Sandali" I looked at Joey.

" Hi Joey, bakit?" She was holding some papers

" I bet you're going to meet with Axen" she answered

" Yes I am, bakit?" And there was that smile. Yung ngiting alam mo na ang ibig
sabihin.

" Hoy Joey alam ko iyang iniisip mo" I halfly shouted. Ba't ba lahat ng kaibigan ko
iniinis ako ngayong araw.

" Asus, ano ka ba gurla. Huwag kang mag-alala tanggap kita kahit mag two timer ka
man" OMG did I hear it clear

" Arrggh, Joey wala kaming relasyon ni Axen okay. Magpapaalam lang ako sa kanya
dahil babalik na siya ng Paris. Iyon lang iyun" I explained. Ba't ba ako
nageexplain

" Asus goodbye date ganon"

Arrrgghh

" Oo ganon!" I halfly shouted I don't wanna prolong my anger today. Todang toda na
ako sa kanila.

" Charm punta pala tayo sa venue mamaya. For the finishing tapos na din kase." She
told me

" Thank you, buti na lang may maganda pa akong narinig ngayon." I told her

" Bakit, pangit ba iyung sinabi kong una , ganda nga e." Tong baklang 'to talaga.
What is seriously wrong with my friends today

~ְߓ~

That awkward moment sitting infront of the guy Gin just punched for heaven's sake.

" Axen" I muttered

" You're worth a fight Domy, If that's what you think. I'm willing to fight for you
If that's what all it takes to have you in the end even if I have to go through
that Gin Montero. But I guess your eyes say it all. The fight hasn't started yet,
But I'm already declared the loser. You love him Dom, though you always say the
other way around. You love him, and that's very evident in your eyes. Remember what
I told you the day I came back to the Philippines?" He asked. Strucked by all his
words today

" That you are going to win a girl's heart?" I remembered

" nevertheless, I came back for something and I intend to stay if that's what makes
it possible for me to have her" he took a sip of his coffee and stared at me.

" so it's a girl then" suddenly I became more interested with this 'girl thing' if
that's what he calls it

" yeah, it's definitely a girl, my girl" a smile kept on his face when he said the
words while looking at me in the eyes.

" oh really well tell me something about that gurl baka matulungan kita" I asked
but he just nodded in reply.

" no need, besides I'm so close to having her" he answered with so much
determination

" wow, you really are in love Mr. Samaniego or should I say Dr. Samaniego" natawa
naman kaming pareho dahil sa pinag-uusapan namin

" Now you know, I came back for you" He uttered it. I suddenly felt despicable.
" I'm sorry, I didn't.." I was cut off by him

" It's okay Domy, It's not your fault. I fell for the woman who's already inlove
with someone else." Hindi ko na namalayang tumutulo na pala ang luha ko

" As much as I want to punch myself for making you cry. It doesn't justify the fact
that I made you cry. I'm letting you go Dom. This fight is over hindi pa man
nagsisimula. Alam kong talo na ako. I just want you to be happy. Please be happy
with him and fight for the man you love if conditions require you to. I'll always
be at your side no matter what. Always remember that" And with that he stood up and
left me dumbfounded. I think I just lost a friend.

11 : Perfervid [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Perfervid

It hurts. Para na rin akong nawalan ng kaibigan. Sinisisi ko ang aking sarili, if
only I haven't met Gin, Hindi ko pipigilan ang sarili kong mahalin siya. But you
can't dictate what your heart wants. I can never dictate it and my heart still
remembers one man. Para na ring akong nagsisinungaling sa sarili ko kapag sasabihin
kong hindi ko mahal si Gin. Because I love Gin, hindi nagbago yun at hindi kailan
man magbabago. Axen needs someone better than me, yung babaeng mamahalin siya higit
pa sa pagmamahal na mayroon siya. Yung babaeng sa kanya ng buong buo at walang
kahati.

I wiped my tears away. I fixed myself and went out of the cafeteria. But it hurts,
still hurts. I just can't give him the love he desires to, the love that's more
than what I can afford to give him. I can only offer him friendship and not a
relationship

Napabuntong hinga ako.

I wanna go out with the group. I guess I just need a short break. One week na rin
akong hindi sumasama kina Rizza sa midnight gimik ng barkada, wala na rin kase si
George na nagpupumilit sa aking sumama. I'm sure gigimik ang mga 'yon mamayang
gabi.

~ְߓ~

I was dancing on the dance floor amidst the crowd cheering, dancing and making
different noises I don't even understand. The place was surrounded with neon lights
just how I imagined a party night to be.

" Hey Charm!" I heard Mike shout. Shit! I think I'm drunk natapilok pa ako.
" Damn it Charm! Mapapatay ako ni Gin nito" he literally pulled me out of the dance
floor. Rizza was just giving me a ' listen to him' look but I'm really to tipsy to
follow him. Damn, I can't even walk straight.

" No he won't, unless you would let him know" I muttered to myself

" I'm sure he will Charm, so put your damn ass back on that chair and sit down, no
going back to the dance floor anymore" Mike said, tsst, pati ba naman mga kaibigan
ko pinagbabawalan ako.

" E bakit si Rizza pwede, ako hindi. This is so unfair" I was insisting like a
child.

" As much as I don't want her to, I can't do anything about it, she's the boss. You
know I'm here Charm, I'll guard her. I'm not going to let anyone touch what's mine"
nakita ko na mang namula bigla si Rizza sa kinauupuan niya. I can sense something
about them.

" But as for you, Gin's not here and believe me Charm, he wouldn't want to see you
either, dancing on that dance floor along with those pool of bastards. Hell will
pay kung nagkataon. Consider this conversation done" he said.

" Ba't ba takot na takot kayo sa lalaking yun ha" tanong ko na lang bigla. It just
popped out of my mouth.

" Because he's the king of the jungle Charmaigne, got the logic to that" what? I
definitely don't understand that. Umiling na lang ako

" That only means your drunk Charm. You on your normal state would know the answer
to that in a flash. You can drink as much as you can but no dancing anymore" Mike
said.

" No she can't" Someone interrupted from behind and that voice seems very familiar.

" Speaking of Gin" I heard Rizza muttered

" Gin" tumayo si Mike upang salubungin si Gin but I can feel him staring at me.

" No doubt, he's the really the king of the jungle Charm" bulong ni Rizza sa akin
but I'm too drunk to process what she said.

" Oh Gin's here, Hi Gin" I smiled I even waved at him. Ang gwapo niya talaga. Kaya
siguro ako nainlove sa kanya. He just stared at me for a few seconds before he
spoke once more.

" We're leaving" yun lang ang narinig ko bago ako tuluyang mawalan ng malay.

~ְߓ~

I was halfly awaken when I felt someone carrying me bridal style. He opened the
door and made his way inside.

" hey handsome" I smiled, what is wrong with me. This man infront of me is a
freakin' Greek god. I can't help but to adore his handsome face

" What" Medyo may inis sa kanyang boses

" Carry me more please handsome" parang bata kong saad. I saw him smirk

" Your drunk Dominique, don't flirt with me now. " Rinig kong bulong niya sa akin.
He moved his way on top of me and placed his face near mine. I can feel his
breathing

" I'm not flirting" medyo walang gana kong saad sa kanya. He properly laid me on
the bed.

" Why do you look so handsome babe?" Sh t! Why does he look so handsome really and
I'm not joking.

" You make me handsome Dominique and you know that" yun lang ang naging sagot niya
bago siya umalis sa pagkakadagan sa akin.
He then removed my shoes. Napasimangot ako
" Do I?" Parang bata kong tanong muli sa kanya

" Hmmn" was all he answered. And gave me a deep kiss.

" Damn, I don't wanna take you when you're drunk Dominique so please behave" he
muttered in my ears.

" I'm not drunk handsome, I'm just tipsy" I said as a matter of fact

" Still, you're not in your state of mind. You've drank too much today" He
answered. Umiling ulit ako

" I want you to carry me please handsome" I whispered like a child

" You really are childish when you're drunk Dominique" He said before removing his
tux and his shirt. It made an access for me to see his 6 packs abs.

" Oh my God is that your abs. They look scary." I shockly said.

" Honestly, you won't tell me that when you're not drunk. You actually enjoyed it
the last time you saw it" he smirked. Then he removed his pants. It made me even
more surprised.

" Oh my god. Is that.." Wait, I can remember that but I can't remember the last
time I saw it.

" You want me to let you remember this" Oh no! Did he read my mind

" That thing looks big, really big" I just muttered to myself

" But it perfectly fitted on you Dominique" Did that really fit?
" It did?" I managed to ask. Napalunok ako

" Dominique" he muttered

And he doesn't call me with his endearment anymore.

It means he doesn't love me anymore. He doesn't call me babe.

" You don't love me anymore" I suddenly wanted to cry

" What's that again this time Dominique" See? He doesn't love me.

" You don't call me baby anymore" I cried. He laughed

" What would you do if I don't love you anymore?" I cried louder. He came closer

" I'm going to leave you and I'm going to show you what you've just lost" His smile
disappeared and became serious

" Try doing that Dominique and see what I am capable of" he seriously said

" But you don't love me anymore. See, you're calling me Dominique! No endearment at
all" I halfly shouted like a child

" Shit, my woman is really so sensitive and emotional when drunk" I heard him
whisper to himself.

" Baby" He called me in a sweet tone. I don't care anymore

" You call me baby now kase nagtatampo na ako" And I seriously wanted to sleep. I
wanna sleep
He walked heading beside the bed. He laid and hugged me from behind. Nakatalikod
parin ako sa kanya. Nakasimangot

" I love you Charmaign Dominique. Always remember that" he spoke

" Now sleep Dominique, you have a lot to explain tomorrow." He spoke once more.

" Goodnight handsome" I smiled before I drifted to sleep. I'm really drunk. I'm
kinda wasted

~ְߓ~

I don't know but I just woke up the next morning feeling really heavy and my head
hurts

"Sh t!" Napasabunot na lang ako sa aking buhok. This is what I get for drinking too
much last night. And what the hell am I doing in Gin's unit?

Napamura na lang ulit ako when suddenly I managed to recall the events.

" I'm literally going to be dead" patay talaga ako nito. Paano ba kase niya nalaman
na nasa bar ako kagabi. I tend to pull out my phone in my bag. It's 9:00 in the
morning

" Goodmorning babe" napabalikwas ako ng tingin kay Gin. He was walking towards me
with a tray of food.

" Breakfast in bed" he placed it near me then kissed me on the lips

" W-what are you doing Gin" I didn't stop myself from asking

" I prepared you breakfast babe. Eat. You still need to drink your medicine" he
said and then place the medicine near the bed's lampshade table together with a
glass of water.
" Thank you" I smiled "No work?" I ask then started eating. No doubt Gin's a good
cook. Simpleng pang umagahan lang yung niluto niya pero ba't ang sarap.

" I'm the boss remember?" He sat on the bed and started staring at me

" May dumi ba mukha ko?" I innocently ask him. Nagulat na lang ako when he suddenly
kissed the side of my lips

" Wala na" he smiled

" Puwede mo namang sabihin para ako nalang yung nagtanggal" Nahihiya kong saad.
'Seriously Charm, ngayon ka pa talaga mahihiya' I thought to myself

" Why did you get yourself drunk last night" Pag iiba niya ng usapan. He finally
asked. Actually I was already prepared for that question. Hindi na ako nagulat pa,
knowing Gin, he wouldn't stop asking questions until you satisfy him by your
answers

" Stressed sa work" I stated as a matter of fact. But he seems unsatisfied

" What" I looked at him

" Really, babe. I thought that doctor made you cry yesterday" I literally stopped
chewing and put down my utensils. No doubt he asked someone to spy on me yesterday

" Anong sinabi mo sa kanya

Gin?" Hindi ko napigilan pang itanong sa kanya

" Now you became interested. I'm kinda threatened babe" he smirked

" Gin, matagal ko ng kaibigan si Axen and I assure you he's a good friend. You
don't need to force him to leave the country" I calmly said. Why is this guy in
front of me really doing things he's not suppose to do. It's not even his right.
" I'm glad you know me too well babe. I'm not a Montero for nothing. I just protect
what's mine" napapikit ako

" But you're barking on the wrong tree Gin" I defended. He smirked again

" Oh come on Dominique, you don't expect me to just put my ass on a damn chair and
watch him date you" Eyes open wide, I saw him change mood

" I told you he's a friend" Why is it really hard talking with a man having a
different perspective.

" Then I don't like your friend Dominique. I told him to back off. Besides he's
still lucky, no damage happened but I assured him, a fight is yet to come the
moment he tries stealing what's mine" I didn't expect him to say that
But he's a beast when he wants to and no one would want to mess with a freakin'
Luke Gin Montero

" You are unbelievable Gin" I told him.

" Deal with it babe that's how it's going to be until you agreed on putting my ring
on your finger. Well, that's still how it's going to be even though you agreed on
it. No suitors allowed, no datings and no party nights for you" umagang umaga na
naman kumulo agad ang dugo ko

" This is my life Gin. You don't have a say on it. You also have your own as well
as I have mine. I don't meddle with yours in the exchange that you won't meddle
with mine. I want to get this straight to you. Do I make myself clear" He doesn't
have the right to dictate me on this

" Everything's unclear babe. You barged into my life. You taught me how to love and
to be loved. You made me realize how lucky I am to have a woman like you. And now
you're asking me not to meddle with your life? I know it's difficult invading into
my world but it's more difficult leaving. You've not just invaded my world
Dominique but you first penetrated my heart" Okay? Speechless is my thing now

" Anong gusto mong gawin ko?" Nagtanong pa talaga ako.

" Panindigan mo" he smirked

 12 : Sentiment [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Sentiment

After days of preparations. The Montero Group of Companies' finally is going to

have its annual anniversary Celebration.

" Charmaigne this is it" Joey stood beside me. We were intently watching the master
of ceremony lead the program. We were just making sure everything will go on based
on what was planned.

" And now, may we welcome the president of the Montero group of companies, Mr.
James Montero to give his outmost thanksgiving on this set event" I heard the emcee
announced. Nagpalakpakan namn lahat ng dumalo with a standing ovation.

" Charm kaya pala ang gwapo ng jowa mo. May pinagmanahan magkamukhang magkamukha
sila oh" Saad ni Joey sa tabi ko.

" Hindi ko siya jowa Joey" It was the truth

" Asus in denial queen lang ganern" Si Joey talaga.

Natapos na din ang speech ng matandang Mr. Montero. Sumunod naman sa kanya si Gin.
Another applause was made by the crowd. I saw him stood up from his seat and walk
towards the stage. No wonder why he was called a Greek god, he's almost perfect. No
doubt his smiles can even easily melt your heart. His tone of voice is just
perfect. He stood up infront and meanwhile, I saw him gaze at the back. Pinasadahan
ng mga mata niya yung buong hall and then he finally stop when his eyes met mine.
He smiled.

" Everything finally came to

reality. With the hardwork of everyone we've not just sustained a company but we've
maintained an empire. This company had its struggles through the years but
nevertheless it all just resulted into a more competitive one. Ladies and gentlemen
this is not the end of everything. It just marked the foundation of our beginning.
Thank you and enjoy the day" A crowd's cheer were heard after Gin's short but
meaningful speech.

He looked at me once more before He went down the stage. I'm proud of this man.
He'd become the man I prayed for him to be.

After a few more hours, the celebration finally came to an end.

" Natapos na rin sa wakas Charm" I heard Joey muttered.

" Congratulations to us" Joey continued.

" Let's celebrate with the group" I smiled

" Libre mo" saad naman ni Gin

" Oo na libre ko. Alam ko na mang madamot ka" I joked. She laughed.

" Hindi naman masyado, slight lang" I rolled my eyes.

I can see the crowd having conversation with each other. Everyone seems so busy
kaya napagdesisyonan na naming umalis na ni Joey. The crew will just do the pack
ups later when the hall's clear.

We were about to head out of the hall when someone made a sound from behind

" Ah hmm" Napalingon kami sa likod namin. It was Mr. James Montero.

" Magandang araw po sir" Magalang na bati namin

" Ms. Charmaign Dominiqueւ

Ramirez, nice meeting you again." Nakipagkamayan ako sa kanya

" Nice meeting you to sir" Tanging naging sagot. Nakipagkamayan din siya kay Joey
" I didn't know you were the
one who organized everything. My son didn't tell me." Magalang niyang saad.

" No worries sir It's not a big deal" I assured him. Ngumiti lang siya ng tipid.

" I know my son too well. He has a mind of himself. He doesn't want me preaching
him about this. I hope you don't get everything personal Ms Ramirez" he said. I
practically understand what he's talking about.

" No sir...I mean yes sir. It's all pure business" Yes I know you don't want me for
your son. I wanted to add up.

" Well then good job Ms. Ramirez. You and your team did well" Ngumiti ulit siya.
Napansin ko namang nawala na yung mga ngiti ni Joey.

"Thank you sir. I think we need to leave already. Enjoy your day" Nagpaalam na kami
ni Joey sa kanya

When we got to the car. Nakita ko yung nakalukot na mukha ni Joey.

" Bakit Joey?" I asked

" Halatang ayaw ka nung si Mr. Montero Charm. Bakit, what happened?" I breathed
out.

" I don't know Joey. I don't remember na may ginawa ako sa kanila. Well, that's
what my memory says" I simply answered her. She just nodded.

" Papa Gin's dad doesn't like you" It was more of a statement

" Uh huh. Oo ganon na nga" I answered. Bago ko pinaharurot yung sasakyan

" Ganon na lang ba yun Charm? Oo alam ko boss kita pero grabe naman harap harapan
pa talaga sinasabi sa iyo. Hindi nila alam kung ano ang halaga mo kung sabagay
hindi mo iyan kawalan, dahil kawalan nila iyon kung sakali. My god Charm, alam ba
iyan ni papa Gin?" Umiling ako

" Try mo kaya sabihin sa kanya. Sa kinadami dami ba naman ng magiging hadlang sa
pag-iibigan ninyo, mga magulang pa talaga niya" Joey is kinda upset about it

" No need Joey" Tanging sagot ko

" Manhid ka ba Charm. Sinasabi niya sa iyo na hindi ka nababagay para kay papa Gin
ng harap harapan tapos okay lang iyun sa iyo? Alam mo girl kung ako sa iyo
magsusumbong ako kay papa Gin. I'm sure ikaw kakampihan niya" I looked at Joey.

" I cannot do that Joey. It's just that ayokong balang araw ako pa ang maging sanhi
ng hindi pagkasunduan ng mag-ama." I answered. I just fixed my eyes on the road.

" Alam mo Charm. Ikaw na ata ang pinakata_ngang kaibigang nakilala ko. Kung mahal
mo yung tao kahit sino pa iyang pontio pilato kakalabanin mo maging masaya ka lang"
Joey sermoned me on that

" His family doesn't approve on our relationship sa simula pa lamang. They want a
different woman for their son and I cannot fight them on that" I know I'm such a
coward for saying that

" Hindi kita magets gurla. Aba't wala na silang magagawa kung ikaw ang mahal ng
anak nila" Daing patin ni Joey sa tabi ko.

Nagring yung phone ko. Si mommy

" Hello ma." Pambungad na sagot ko

" Sweetheart, Sinugod ang papa mo sa ospital. He had a heart attack" pahikbing saad
ni mommy sa kabilang linya. Para naman akong nabuhusan ng malamig na tubig dahil sa
narinig ko.

" Mommy, saang ospital po kayo ngayon?" I made my voice firm. Joey just looked at
me with a blank face.
" St. Luke's" Pahikbi paring saad ni mommy

" Okay mommy, just calm down I'm comming

I drove fast.

" What happened Charm?" Tanong sa akin ni Joey after I ended the call

" Sinugod sa ospital si Papa. Na heart attack. We need to get there as fast as we
can" Alam kong nagulat sa sinabi ko si Joey ngunit tumango lang siya

Sh t!" Why all of a sudden?

Pagkatapos ng ilang minuto nakarating din kami sa wakas sa ospital. I immediately

parked my car and went out straight running towards the hospital's entrance.
Sumunod naman sa akin si Joey

" Sir, where is the emergency room?" Tanong ko dun sa guard pagkapasok ko dun sa
entrance door

We went straight heading right then turned left after we saw the nurse's station.

" Good afternoon Ma'am. Can I ask you where's the emergency room? I'm here for the
man they just brought to the ER minutes ago" I asked the nurse on duty

The nurse showed unto us the direction. Hindi rin nagtagal at nakita ko si mommy na
naka upo sa isang bench n gawa sa kahoy na umiiyak. May mga nakita fin akong
kasamahan ni papa sa trabaho.

" Mommy" nilapitan ko si Mommy at niyakap siya.

" Anak, your dad" she's still crying. Hindi ko na rin napigilan at pati ako'y
naluha narin
I went near her and hugged her tight. Ilang sandali pa ay lumabas nadin yung doktor
galing sa ER.

" Is my husband okay doctor?" Tanong agad ni mama pagkalabas ng doktor.

" I'm sorry Mrs. Ramirez but your husband had an Acute Myocardial Infarction. He
had an ischemic heart attack. Myocardial Infarction or heart attack is the
irreversible death (necrosis) of heart muscle secondary to prolonged lack of oxygen
supply to the heart." He explained napahagulgol na sa iyak si Mommy.

"The patient's vital signs showed an increased in his heart rate secondary to a
high sympathoadrenal discharge. His pulse are irregular because of ventricular
ectopy, an accelerated idioventricular rhythm. He is also suffering from
ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. The patient's blood pressure is
initially elevated because of peripheral arterial vasoconstriction resulting from
an adrenergic response to pain and ventricular dysfunction. Mrs. Ramirez, I'm sorry
but we need to perform a Coronary artery bypass graft as soon as possible" Wala ma
kaming magawa kundi ang matulala na lang sa sinabi ng Doctor.

Those are sh ts. Those are just lies. Gusto kong paniwalaan ang sarili kong isang
bangungot lang ito but it's not

" Do it, just do everything you can to save my husband's life" My mom said.

" Okay Mrs. Ramirez we'll conduct the operation already" Tumango kami bago tuluyang
umupo muli sa upuan. Joey said nothing ngunit alam kong she's just giving us both
time to accept everything.

" Dad can do it mom." I assured mom. There's no use if both of us would just cry.

" Yes he can sweatheart" mom whispered

13 : Possession [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Possession

It's just that everything doesn't seem to fall in place. Dad's in a critical
condition. He's practically under observation. Mom's not fine. I know she's
stressed. Our company's at risk of bankruptcy and here I am dealing with the
billionaire himself

" What" I asked him. I'm still currently pissed at him. I mean who wouldn't? He
actually kidnaped me without any reason. And he demands an explanation for not
having a date with him after the anniversary celebration. I can't believe this man.
How would I do so when my dad's fighting for his life in the Intensive Care Unit
and this is such a childish act, kidnaping me because I didn't go on a date with
him? This is bullsh t

" I told you Gin my dad's in the hospital right now, you won't expect me to come
knocking on your door late at night with a bottle of Chateau Margaux on my hand
offering you a drink to celebrate" I sarcastically told him but I think it's no use
at all. Guys like him doesn't even think of others, they only think of themselves.
More like a self-centered creature.

" I know" He calmly said

" Then what does your tongue wants to tell me? It has been silently saying 'I don't
even know what' things since you kidnaped me" My day's not good today. I literally
woke up in the wrong side of the bed and I don't like to explain on everything to
the man in front of me.

" I never heard of a single congratulations from you since yesterday babe" My
blood boil in an instant based from what he said.

" Seriously Gin, you kidnaped me just for that shitty word you wanted to hear from
me. Well then 'congratulations Mr. Luke Gin Montero you did really well. You're now
a billionaire' I hope you wouldn't mind if I leave you here. I still need a lot of
things to finish and my mom needs me Asap" I planned to walk out from him only to
be brought back to the couch by his firm hands.

" Stay" His voice was firm and authorative. Any person who would hear this kind of
tone would seriously put his ass back on the couch in an instant but this man never
has the right to dictate me. Mainit na talaga ang ulo ko sa kanya.

" You do not summon me" I made my voice firm as possible but seriously, this guy is
having a dark stare at me right now. He's showing me his dark side. If looks would
just shatter the place then maybe we're both dead and shattered here. I can sense
his dark omen.

" Try me" He stated like he was starting an argument. An argument I don't even plan
to start on with him. Wala rin lang mapupuntahan 'yon kung sakali man.

" What do you want Gin? Can't you not see? This whole damn thing is just making
everything like sh t. We're better off without each other. You can live your life
like the usual things you do. Go on dates, meet some girls I'm sure you would want
one of them. A lot of girls are dying just to be loved by you. You just need to
choose among them. Love her, marry her and be happy with that girl. I'm going to do
the same thing. We just can't be together anymore, your fa-" I suddenly shut my
mouth, sh t that was close. He stared at me for a moment before claiming my lips
for an ardent kiss. It was a kiss of dominance and supremacy and It makes me more
furius because I can not even do something about it and damn, I like it. His kisses
say it all. I'm being drowned by his kisses already.

" Please" If time would come that I will need to beg for him to let me go then I
guess this is going to be that time. But as soon as I finished talking he claimed
my lips once more. More ravishing and breath taking this time. He doesn't talk but
his stares and his kisses says everything. I love this man so much but I don't want
to be that girl who would be the cause of a misunderstanding between the man she
loves and his family. Family first before anything else, that's practically how I
am raised. Blood will forever be thicker than water no matter what. If his family
don't like me then I better not insist on myself. I hate pushing myself to someone
who doesn't need me at all and more over, my presence

" Gin" I moaned. His kisses were going down my neck. Inches away from my breasts.
He carried me. My legs are wrapped along his waist while he's still giving me the
kiss I will never forget. He brought me to his room

" I'll make love to you babe. You pushing me away doesn't make sense. " He laid me
on the bed. I felt the soft bed on my back and he immediately positioned himself on
top of me. His eyes were filled with love and lust as he continued to devour me
with his tongue. He never left any part of me unkissed by his. It made me want it
even more. Damn his kisses were deep. He explored my mouth like it was his and only
his. He was murmuring words of possession and ownership but I was too weak to even
tell him he was wrong. And hell damn it, my body was loving it. Shit! I mentally
cursed when he started pleasuring me down there. I grasp his hair because of the
ectasy he's giving my body.

" Don't dare leave me again babe. I can be the perfect prince you want but
goddamit! I could be the beast you wouldn't like." He said before getting back to
what he was doing.

After a long foreplay. He positioned himself. I know he would take me already. I

can already feel his manhood near my core poking it

" I" He entered me roughly then withdrew afterwards

" Love" He entered me once more then withdrew again. Shit, I mentally cursed

" You" He entered me again then continued pounding himself into me. Shit! You are
making me insane Luke Gin! He went faster. He was already bringing me to cloud
nine, nonstop.

" I love you babe" He muttered before he spilled his DNAs inside mine.

He still on top of me looking at me in the eyes. Still with lust.

" Say you love me to baby" He whispered then gave me a deep kiss. No lies, his
kisses were all deep and penetrating.

But I'm speechless. Is this perhaps what an after s x can do. Make you speechless?

" Sh t" I cursed when I felt him move. I moaned once more. This man really knows
how to make me speak

" Speak or I'll make love to you 'till you're sore" He threatened. I practically
don't want myself sore but I can't say it either

" I ca-" I haven't finished my statement yet when he started moving in and out.
That made me moan. He wasn't joking all this time. He claimed me once more just
because I couldn't tell him I love him back. He made his second orga m. He's
filling me up with his DNAs

He trapped me with his embraced while still on top of me.

" Say it babe" He whispered. I think I'm sore. Sh t! Come on Charmaign! This
billionaire will never give up. He wouldn't give up 'til tenth round until you say
the magic words. I said to myself. I give up. There's no use of winning this
'survival of the fittest' kind of game

" I..Love you, happy?" I breathed out. Still not satisfied.

" Did you mean it?" He asked

"Yeah I love you idiot. You think I would just give myself to you if I don't even
love you" he laughed

That's the time he withdrew totally and collapsed beside me. I felt that tingling
sensation the moment he withdrew.

" Try telling me that again babe. You might end up pregnant in no time" He stated
as a matter of fact. The heck he didn't even use any rubbers.

" You dimwit" I punched his chest. He laughed

" Scared? I might as well hope for it to bear" He stated. I punched him more.

" You are impossible" I exageratedly said it to his face. He just kissed me.

" Just be ready Mrs. Montero" How I wish I could have that name. But I can't
clearly have it.

" You wish!" I halfly shouted.

" Oh Hell yes, I wish Mrs. Montero" I wanted to just punch this guy.

" I want us to go to the hospital together" he said. I didn't expect him to say
that.

" Why?" I asked. He smirked

" What why? My dad's in the hospital too" He said like it wasn't kind of a joke.
I rolled my eyes. This man is unbelievable
" That's my dad you dimwit. It isn't yours" he smirked.

" He is babe and he will soon be my dad too you know" Yeah tell me that after we
just made love twice

14 : Amusement [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Amusement

We entered the hospital. No lies. It smells like medicines. His hand intertwined
with mine and placed it on his jacket's pocket. Just like the old times. I smirked.

" What room baby" He asked me. My dad was brought to the private room. His
condition went stable and I really thank god for it.

" 216 " I simply answered. He just nodded at me and we went straight to the hall
way where my dad's room was.

" Nagmamadali" I practically blurted out. He walks fast, really fast dragging me in
the hallway. I saw one nurse eyeing us. She just came from my dad's room. She might
had given him some IV meds. It's nearly 12 midnight.

" You just walk slow baby. Why don't you make it fast" Arrhhg Bakit pa kase sumama
pa siya sa akin kung iinisin din lang niya ako. He literally ravished me awhile
back, nonstop and now he's asking me to walk fast. That's bull. I stopped walking.
He looked at me,

" What" Naiinis kong saad. He smiled

" You want me to carry you baby" He teased. I know he was thinking about it too
that's why he was smiling big time

" Carry me your face. No thanks I can manage. Ano pa ba't anim na metro na lang" He
laughed. I made a face.

" You're still beautiful when you're mad baby" That's a joke.
We entered my dad's room. Nakita ko si mommy na nakatulog na pala sa tabi ni papa.
Agad naman siyang bumangon ng mapansin niyang may pumasok.

" Hi mom" I kissed her cheek. She smiled.

" Sweatheart " She muttered

" Mom uwi na muna po kayo. You have to rest to ako na po magbabantay kay dad
ngayon" Instead of answering me. She looked at Gin who was standing behind me.

" Iho andito ka pala." Mom called his attention. I smirked

" Opo tita sinamahan ko lang po yung girlfriend ko" At diniinan pa talaga yung
salitang girlfriend, hindi na nahiya.

" Oh so you're back together" Saad ni mommy

" Ah mom, kamusta na pala si dad" I asked pagiiba ko ng usapan.

" The doctor told me he's stable already. We'll just wait for him to wake up" she
answered. I halfly smiled.

" Mabuti naman po at bumubuti na po ang kondisyon ni dad" I assured her. Mom smiled

" You take good care of your dad. I'll just take a warm bath I'll come back
afterwards. Si Manong Tacio nalang ang maghahatid sa akin pauwi" Mom gave me a
quick kiss on the cheek.

" Is Gin going to stay with you" Pahabol na tanong ni mommy

" No-Yes" Sabay na sagot namin. Mom just laughed at us

" Okay, you two both agree on one answer. I'll go ahead sweatheart. Take care you
two" Mom kissed dad's forehead before she went out of the room. Naiwan naman kami
ni Gin. Gin just looked at me with a wierd smile

" What, don't look at me like that" I told him.

" I really love your daughter sir" He said it sabay baling ng tingin sa papa kong
walang malay.

" She means the world to me" He continued. I just listened to what he's saying and
what he's going to say next.

" And I want to ask for her hand in marriage formally when you wake up sir. So
please make it fast" he was now looking at me. I looked away. I know he saw it but
he just continued what he was saying. He just sticked his eyes on mine not leaving
it.

" I want her to be my woman sir. My wife. My everything. I want to wake up every
single day with her by my side. I want to see her beautiful face before and after I
wake up. I want her to cook breakfast for me. Iron my clothes. Prepare my tie. I
want to see her waiting for me when I got home. I want her to kiss me whenever I go
to work and hug me when I got home from work. I want to have multiple dates with
her. I want to buy her ice cream when she's stressed. Be her chaperone when she
goes shopping and I badly want her to bear my child" A confession it is. I know
he's talking to my dad but it seems that he's talking to me.

" And I can't even think of how am I suppose to live a day without her by my side.
Your daughter makes me happy sir. She's my happiness and I want to have her for the
rest of my life" As soon as he finished what he said. I cannot take it anymore.
Napaluha na lang ako ng tuluyan. Damn it! I can't even cover up these freaking
tears not to flow of.

" My baby's crying" He teased. I punched him again

" You moron!" Why do you have to be so vocal now Gin. How can I make a decision of
letting you go when all you did was make me love you over and over again.

" You called me lots of names today babe. Mind to tell what's next in line" I
literally punched teally hard this time.
" You always annoy me Gin. You're really a total bastard" I said. He smirked

" Bastard it is then but always remember. This bastard will never let you go." He
said with finality. I knew Gin for too long, enough for me to know a part of him.
He knows me too well. Damn I can't even read his mind but it seems that he can read
mine.

" You jerk!" I wiped my tears up. He smiled again. Why does he keeps on smiling? It
annoys me.

" Jerk it is then, but this jerk will do everything in his power to make you his
forever and he means it" He just stated it again. He was just sitting infront of me
smiling while here I am. Turning like a tomatoe.

" Birdbrain" I said it like a child but he just suddenly laughed out loud. He came
near me then hugged me tight, I mean really tight

" You birdbrain, I can't breath" I muttered but he just hugged me tighter this time

" Don't worry, I'll breath for the both of us" He's crazy. He's really such a
birdbrain

" I hate you" I whispered

" And I love you more" He whispered back

" Dad might just kill you for making me cry" He laughed again but this time it was
lighter

" I might just kiss you to make you stop" I punched his back. That's all I can do
because he's hugging me really tight.

" I won't complain baby, never will I complain whenever you punch me on the back or
even infront as long as I get to hug and tease you everyday" Why does he say all of
it like it was kinda normal for him. He never fails to amuse me.
" You really need to go home already Gin. I let you accompany me already. You also
need to go home and rest" He breathed in

" I love you" He whispered to me

" I know you do but you really need to get some sleep. Work's tiring and I know it.
Go home" I said but I didn't receive anything from him.

" Gin" I warned him

" I love you" That's not what I'm suppose to hear from him

" I know. You placed your car keys on left pocket in case you forgot" I said but he
just looked at me.

" Go Gin" I motioned him

" I love you" Sh t! Such a childish act again Gin

" I love you to, now get up" He finally stood up and gave me an ardent kiss

" I love you babe, take care of yourself for me. Don't drive, call manong Tacio to
do it for you. I'll see you tomorrow" he said before he left finally.

" Dad, you know what, that guy really annoys to me most of the times" I started.

" I love him dad, but I can't be with him. I just can't" It's was like I'm talking
to my dad pretending that he was in his conscious state.

Gin
Why do you love me that much huh?

What do I have that other girls don't?

~0ߓ~

I went to the company earlier than the usual time. But I was bombarded with a lot
of reporters and media cameras

What is wrong?

" Miss Charmaigne, totoo bang may namamagitan sa inyo ng billionaryong si Mr. Luke
Gin Montero?" Tanong sa akin ng isa sa taga media. Sh t! What made them think of
it. Agad naman akong nilapitan ng mga guards mula sa companya upang tulungang
makalayo mula sa press.

" Charm" Bungad sa akin ni Joey pagkapasok ko

" Anong nangyayari?" I asked. She gave me a newspaper. I read the headline
immediately

" Charmaign Dominique Ramirez spotted dating hot billionaire Luke Gin Montero" It
says and at the side of it was a picture of us having a date on a park. Someone
took a picture of us when we had a picnic on a park. I was smiling on it and he was
to. This was taken weeks ago.

" Sh t" I cursed. This is not good, really not good. My name is literally on that
newspaper's headline.

" Oh my God I think you need to watch this Charm" Saad ni Joey then handed me his
loptop.

It was a video footage of a random interview with Mrs. Montero, Gin's mom.

" Mrs. Montero Is something going on between your son and Ms. Ramirez." The
reporter asked. I heard Mrs. Montero laugh at the question
" Sorry for my reaction but nothing's going on between my son and that fashion
designer" I heard Mrs. Montero answered

" But Can you explain this picture?" Asked the reporter then she showed my stolen
picnic picture with Gin

" Oh well, I think it's better if you ask my son about it" Mrs. Montero just
answered. The reporter didn't ask more

Why is this happening now?

15 : Assiduous [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Assiduous

Gin confirmed everything. He told the media we've been dating for quite sometime.
Damn that's what I've thought either. He didn't even asked me about it. That guy
really is something.

But what really pissed me the most was an article saying that I'm a social climber.
Sh t! That's even worst than being a gold digger for pete's sake. Never did I
dreamed of having Gin so I would just make my name be known in tabloids and not
even on magazines.

I heard my phone ring. It was Vanessa. What's this woman up to now?

" Well well well, I heard your name's being played on in social media" she stated
as a matter of fact. I already receive a lot of hurtful words from bashers though,
if only she knows

" What do you want this time, Vanessa?" I am definitely furious now

" Time to take what's rightfully mine Charmaigne" She laughed at the other line.
This is practically bull.
" I haven't taken anything from you Vanessa so stop pestering me" She laughed
harder.

" I can't wait to see you fall from where you are now Charmaigne" With that she
ended the call.

" Damn it!" I verbally cursed

I opened my loptop. Thank god George's calling, you're just on time George. I badly
need someone to talk to.

" Olah Charm! Mind to tell me what's going on there?" She greeted me.

" It's so so not good George. My name's all over tabloids and it sucks being the
media's flavor of the month" But hell! My so called friend just laughed at me

" I already saw that coming Charm. Ears and eyes are everywhere and I am definitely
not an excemption to that. You don't expect them to just tame their tongues and
shut their mouths about it. Your issue is quite interesting actually. A business
magnate like him hasn't been involved in a romantic theme until now. Well, he was
involved actually with you before but you left him. You can't blame the public if
they want to meddle on that issue. Who wouldn't? If I were you, I better calm down
and just relax. You know everthing's under control. He's Gin Montero Charm for
heaven's sake, In case you forgot" On the other hand, she has a point to that but
this never did enter my thoughts.

" Oh god, Please take me now." I cursed

" Have you talked about it with Gin already" She asked

" No" I simply answered

" Charmaigne, not yet. He would definitely talk to you about it. Who knows, he
might have been the master mind of your so called Public display of affection" This
friend of mine is really so brilliant but so straight forward at the same time.

" He wouldn't dare do that George." She's actually eating pop corns with 2 cans of
coke. A lot of carbs to burn afterwards.

" I'm sure he can Charm. He could even overpower anything and actually I'm afraid
that he can overpower anyone. I've known my friend for quite a long time Charm and
I assure you of that. He's not someone you wouldn't like to mess up with. He can be
as caring as feather but as notorious as archfiend." Arghh! My life's fucked up

" Any moves about this Vanessa Rivas?" I remembered what Vanessa said prior to this
video call

" Still ruining my day. I had her googled actually and it came out, she's the ex
wife of the late billionaire Crissanto Antonio. A widowed woman trying to preach me
on having what she is suppose to have now and I'm kinda playing this detective what
so ever kind of game here. She's a graduate of Harvard University and she had a lot
of scandals in Las Vegas. A party girl like you. She was seen every night in
casinos. She had wasted almost all of her husband's cash in playing poker and she's
a freakin' certified psychotic" She laughed in the other line

" I'm so going to stay tuned on what's going to happen next Charm. I bet Gin's
having some secret agendas after all. And that Vanessa Rivas has really some issues
on you but nevertheless, try trusting on Gin. He knows what he's doing" She said. I
breathed out

" How 'bout your dad? How's he doing?" She then asked

" He's better now. Still recovering. I'll take over his company for the mean time
until he can work again but I guess it would take some time" I answered. I'm
starting today. I'm taking over dad's company until he recovers totally. And I am
fully aware that dad's company's struggling economically due to loss of investors
and withdrawal of some stock holders.

" Oh great! Should I give you an award of being the best workaholic woman in town?"
She joked. I faked a laugh

" I gotta be going George. I still have two companies to run. By the way, say hi to
Vince for me." I said to her

" No way! He wish. I don't want to talk to him" I was the one who laughed this time
" Okay." She's now furious right now

" Please don't ever mention that name." I smiled. I think they're having a lovers'
quarrel kind of thing. George's a little bit of talkative and I bet she ended up
having her not so religious homily on Vince

" What did he do now. I mean he's sort of a good man" I blurted out.

" He freakin' flirted with a four-eyed nerd who looked like a beautiful old lady
yesterday at the grocery store. He even helped her carry her grocery bags until the
parking lot. And he freakin' left me holding the pack of napkins I just bought" I
laughed. My friend really has some jealousy issues. She just couldn't realize it
now, maybe sooner.

" Oh really, that's great I believe that your pack of napkins seems heavier than
what that old but pretty woman you're talking aboutւ was carrying" I mockingly
said. It doesn't look like the pack of napkins was really heavy for Vince to help
her carry it. It's obvious that Vince had been a gentleman for doing that but it
seems that George saw it the other way around

" Your boyfriend had been a gentleman George. You're suppose to be happy with it"
I said. Suddenly I saw someone hugged her in my screen

" Hi Love" It's Vince. I hid a smile

" Don't hug me you brute, go hug that four-eyed lady yourself" I seriously wanna
laugh at them. They look so cute

" I don't like her, she's not you and-" He cut off what's he is about to continue.

" And what?" George asked

" And she's not sexy like you" I bursted out laughing

" Uh-oh I think I really need to leave George. The atmosphere's getting sweet out
there and I seriously can smell sugar. Love is in the air" I joked. I saw her roll
an eye on me. I smiled at her before I closed my loptop.
Way to go.

I'll head first in dad's company before coming back here. I need to conduct an
emergency meeting with the board. They need to know about dad's condition.

" Mellissa, tell the board I need to talk to them. I'm on my way, I'll be there at
10" I called Mellissa, dad's secretary

" Copy, Ms. Ramirez. I'll tell them" She answered

" Okay, thank you" And it's traffic. I really hate it when the road's crowded with
cars. I looked at my phone for the mean time

" Have a date with me tonight babe. Spare me your night. I'll be at your house at
7. See you. I love you" I mentally cursed. Problems. A lot of problems. This date
would seriously aggravate the issue.

I called him. He answered after the second ring

" Baby" He whispered

" We're the people's topic Gin. Don't make us an item for them to obtrude in and
besides, I'm busy" I said.

" I don't care. I demand a date with you Mrs. Montero." I closed my eyes.

" Gin" It sound more like a cede. This conversation would just lead to nothing. He
wouldn't stop insisting either.

" I've warned you Ms. Ramirez. Stay away from my son. I don't want you for my son"
That words which came from Gin's mother stabbed me once more.

" Why don't you want me for your son ma'am" I don't even know where I took the
strength to ask her that

" It's non of your business Ms. Ramirez. He's bound to marry someone so stop
pushing yourself to him. Never did I beg but right now, I beg you. Leave him alone.
He's more than willing to waste everything just for your stupid relationship and I
beg you to leave him" She said and it broke my heart.

" I don't want my son to throw away his future just because of a girl like you. He
deserves someone not you. Forget him, leave him, end everything between you and him
and don't try messing with us again"

" I love you baby" It was he said but meant a lot. I silently cried. I'm sorry Gin.
I can't even fight for you, for us

16 : Furious [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Furious

My god! Pakiramdam ko nagkakasala na ako. My mind's asking me to stop but my heart

tells me the other way around.

Gin, why are you making this hard for me? Tell me, how can I let this man go when
he's so persistent of not letting me to. But I needed to. It's about time I make my
decision. All this time, he still has the upper hand.

After that night, Gin brought me to his private plane. He said he would just tour
me somewhere but it turned out to be a freakin' island. Arrgg! Gin and his freakin'
mind! He was just laughing at me all the time even though I wanted to skin him
alive already.

I woke up the next morning feeling a heavy mass on my waist while the sun really
shines brightly with all its glory spread out filling the room. The rays of the sun
is somehow touching the floor, showering it with its brightness. Instead of getting
up on bed I just stared at the man sleeping infront of me. He really has a perfect
facial features. His eyes are perfect even though asleep. His nose has its perfect
curves and those lips, those lips that are worth dying for. I brushed my finger on
his eyebrows. Feeling how soft his eyebrows. I dreamt before waking up everyday
seeing this face and I always wanted it to last for a life time. Pero sino bang
niloloko ko? We clearly have a forbidden love. As much as I want to, we can't and I
can't. But I can't think of other things to let him leave me. I did it before kahit
halos ikadurog na ng puso ko and I can do it now kahit paulit ulit ko pang
pinipigilan ang sarili kong mahalin I somehow end up letting him invade my whole
being. My body, my heart. Even though I pushed him many times and god knows how
many times was it, he still always comes back to me like nothing happened at all.
Gin suddenly moved. He moved closer to
other arm still wrapped on my waist. I
him to be clingy as a 7 year old child
clingy. Don't ask me, this is how this
him.
me placing even his leg on my thigh and his
smiled. You won't expect a billionaire like
hugging his mom. And I bet, he's more
man sleeps for the last 12 years since I met

" Morning handsome" I greeted him then pinched the bridge of his nose. He'll ditch
work I bet.

" No work today?" I curiously asked even though I already knew the answer but he
showed me no emotion at all. I suddenly felt curious.

" You're so beautiful and don't worry, I'm the boss, I get to decide whenever I
want to" He gave me an ardent kiss which I expected from him but not that so
ardent. Just a peck would be fine.

I ended the kiss at lumayo ng kaunti sa kanya. But he was persistent to kiss me
again. Tinakpan ko yung bibig ko this time

" Nakakarami ka na. Di pa ako nagtotooth brush" Saad ko. He smirked then removed my
hands.

" Paamoy nga" The heck! Ako ba niloloko niya.

"Ayoko" Umiling ako. Baka badbreath pa ako. Ngunit mabilis niyang pinulupot yung
paa niya sa akin sabay hinigpitan niya yung braso niya sa bewang ko bago niya ako
ginawaran ng halik.

" Hindi naman ah, sarap kaya ng halik mo" He laughed. Suddenly, I felt nauseated.
Shit! I ran towards the bathroom and vomited on the bathroom bowl. This is not
happening. This is not good.

" What's wrong baby? Are you sick?" Gin asked from behind. Something's wrong. I
wanted to tell him

" Nah, I think I just ate a lot last night. My stomach kinda didn't like the
mixture of it" I just answered not showing how tensed I was right at this moment. I
thought of all the possibilities of this and one of those was me being oh shit!
Pregnant

" Let me carry you back to bed" He now carried me back to bed. He was just eyeing
me all the time. Observing my every move. He brought me water and caressed my back.

" Let me bring you to the hospital baby. I'm seriously worried" Muntik ko ng
mailabas yung iniinom kong tubig

" No! I mean wala 'to pagod lang siguro ako this past weeks" I assured him. He
breathed out.

" Okay then let me buy you a pregnancy kit baby" Oh shit! Then what now Charmaigne.
You submitted yourself in an unprotected sex so you won't expect your reproductive
system to be numb on it. But I'm sure I wasn't.. But he hadn't freakin' used any
rubbers all damn time. Damn those possibilities.

" I'm not pregnant Gin" I seriously don't know how to make this man believe me. I
mean how could I when even me shit! I don't know what's really wrong with my body.
I don't usually feel like this. This is not fatigue nor some body pains. I know but
maybe it's just the food I ate last night.

" Then prove me baby. Prove to me that I'm wrong. Subject to a pregnancy test and
give me a proof." He was seriously eyeing me like I was some kind of precious jewel
he wouldn't want to let go. I suddenly felt concious not with the fact that he
stares at me like that but with the truth that he isn't that dumb not to think of
it. He's genius as hell. If this was what they call a morning sickness then shit!

" I-" I tried to speak more only to be cut by him. He brought out his phone and
contacted someone

" I need you to bring me something here. A PT. Yeah. Twenty of it. I need it as
soon as possible." Then he turned back to me again after the call. He gave me a
good smile which didn't look like a good one on me. It was more like a smile of
victory. Yes, his victory.

" I'd love to see two lines baby" Okay that was it. Well he was proudly waiting for
a positive result.
" Don't be so sure of yourself Gin. We still have a possiblity of a false alarm"
He just eyed me one more time before walking out of the room. Yeah, he's pissed. I
just sat down on the bed's edge heavily breathing. If ever that I get to carry a
life inside my womb then I'll gladly raise him into this world. Ready or not. I'm
not going to regret my child. He's a gift. A gift a couple should treasure but in
our case, I guess I don't even know what we're labeled for.

An hour later, Gin came back with a paper bag of pregnacy tests. He took one first
out of the box and handed it to me. I silently took it and went straight to the
bathroom. He wants to come in with me at first but didn't let him. I motioned him
to wait. Gin's so excited I know for a f ck but I have to see it first. I want to
see it first.

I read first the steps on how I would use the pregnacy test. I urinated then placed
a bit of it on the tube then patiently waited for 5 minutes and hell that five
minutes seemed like forever. Finally a result showed up and I saw it with my own
naked eyes.

" Not done yet baby?" I heard Gin speak outside. I know he's kinda not onto this
long waiting but he freakin' needs to wait.

I fixed myself and get up the bowl. I bet he's not gonna like the result.

One line. The test says it all

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" Gin" As soon as I walked out the door Gin automatically snatched the test from
me. I soon as he saw it. His shoulders slumped as a sign of dismay more like
frustration and discomfit. I don't know how to calm him in this situation but all
thought of was to hug him. I encircled my arms around his waist and rested my face
onto his chest. I can still hear his hard and deep breathing.

" You really want a child with me don't you" I looked up to him nodding. It was
only now again that I see him so quiet and speechless. He barely keeps silent in
his lifetime. I know I hurt him, more of his ego actually. But on the contrary, I
still wanted to have my pregnancy after marriage, prepared and planned. That's how
I like it to be but nevertheless I can't dictate what our creator planned on.
" Don't be sad, big boy" I pinched his nose trying to lighten up the mood here

" Maybe it's not what god had planned for" I tried to sound so expectant of
something even though I don't have a good vision of what would happen between us.
He really looks like a sad big boy.

" Maybe I need to improve my performance baby. Or maybe I need to get to make love
to you often" He breathed in. His voice sent shivers to my spine that made me
swallow hard. His manly scent invading through my nostrils marking my upper clothes
with his manly scent. As much as I wanted to be close like this with him, there's
always been a wall between us. It's high time for me to stop making myself believe
that nothing's wrong, that everything's just going to be fine. It's just time for
me to face reality already.

" I-I'm sorry. We can't. We just can't. This whole damn thing shouldn't have
happened in the first place. I know it's my fault. I accepted your offer. I took
it. It's all my fault and I'm sorry" I managed to blurt out to him stepping back
placing a distance between us. He just stepped forward while I stepped backwards,
more. My heart pumps hard. I can feel the hard beating of my heart. I can feel fear
escaping inside me. Now that I get to say that to him.

" Tell me that again. What did you say, this whole damn thing shouldn't have
happened in the first place?" I can sense anger in his voice. But instead of
trembling, I managed to stand straight still. I stepped backward until there's no
more space behind me. I was trapped between him and the wall. He furiously placed
both his arms on the sides of my head with force cornering me, leaving me no chance
to escape at all. He moved his face closer to mine. I wanted to curse now.

" Well f ck it. You don't have any idea of what I'm f cking thinking right now.
Baby" His voice was so deep and threatening. He cursed a lot when anger consumes
him. When he cursed, I should get to be alarmed.

" What else do you want from me Gin. I gave it already. What else?" I gave him
access to own me and take my virginity. All I'm asking from him is for him to just
let me go. I will surely suffer the consequences of having a total heart break
afterwards, months to cry and suffer onto but atleast I get to let go of him.

" Goddamn it Dominique! Now you're asking me that stupid question. I thought I made
myself clear. I want you back Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez. I want you mine forever
and you f cking leaving me isn't an option here" I heard him say my whole name and
it awakened my bodily cells to face the truth. This man infront of me doesn't have
any plan of cutting this relationship off.
" Let's just stop this Gin. Masmahihirapan tayo kung sakali mang pilitin pa natin
'to" He punched the wall beside me. It ached me to see him like this infront of me
but all I can do was to aggravate the condition. It will be better if I hurt him
now. I believe it will pass soon

" The hell I will! What made you think of this s hit Dominique huh. Goddamit tell
me!" I flinched a little bit on his sudden increase in tone but I completely
composed myself to it.

" Your family doesn't like me Gin. Right from the start they hated me. They want me
out of your life and I don't want to push myself to them. We better call it off.
They want someone better than me. She's better than me" I tried my best not to
puke. I shouted it right onto his face. I saw him turn red. He looks like someone
who wants to get onto a fight. He numerously punched the wall beside me not minding
off the pain it causes him making his fingers bleed.

" Oh my g-" He pinned me back on the wall when I tried to get closer to him.

" Is that what f cking takes you back all this f cking time Dominique?" He asked
me, still furious. He said it like it wasn't a problem at all!

" You don't understand what I -" He combed his hair with his fingers trying to clam
himself.

" I f cking understand it Dominique. I f cking understand it too well to f cking

want to go ballistic!Tell me, is this the reason why you left me" I stood still. I
don't want to answer his question. I just stayed quiet on it.

" Puta gina sagutin mo ako! Sila ba ang dahilan!" his anger pushed me through my
limits to talk

" Oo Gin, kinausap ako ng mama mo na hiwalayan ka noon. Nagmakaawa siya Gin, she
begged me to leave you because you were so much willing to waste your future just
because of me. Just because you wanted to come with me and I can't do anything
about it. Gin, mismong mommy mo na ang nakiusap sa akin noon at wala akong
karapatang tanggihan siya dahil alam kong pamilya mo parin ang mas importante" I
sobbed after telling those to him. I was expecting him to shout at me more but I
just heard his heavy breathing
" F ck it! " I heard him curse once more. He positioned both of his hands on my
sides back to how he cornered me minutes ago

" Look at me" I immediately followed him. I looked at him and all I saw was no
longer anger but there's something else, not anger

" Listen to me. I want you to listen to me intently this time" I nodded giving him
the signal to go on

" Whether they like it or not, you are going to be the first and last woman my
heart would beat for. You are going to be the only woman this" He took my hand and
placed it on his chest, near his heart " This heart will forever remember" He
continued

"And as long as I exist, no one is going to interfere with my love for you not even
my family nor any body else. It's either they accept you or they will f cking loose
me. Either of the two, let them choose not you. They don't have the right to
manipulate me on this cause I'm not going to loose you. Do you understand? " He
stated his word on it like it was the law. I looked away

" Goddamit! Give me a f cking answer Dominique" I turned to look at him with teary
eyes. This love hurts. A lot. I nodded in response enough to satisfy him.

" Very well baby, have dinner with me in my house tonight. Let them meet my queen
one more time." It took me a minute to realize what he said. It was surely some
kind of another law again.

It was his law even me couldn't break.

17 : Heartache [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Heartache

Luke Gin Montero

All this time, I thought of some other things that holds my woman back but it
turned out to be one of the woman I love, my mom. I wanted to curse a lot. I wanted
to make her realize the damage she made. She ruined my relationship with my woman.
I made a word with her right from the start that I won't take my back on pursuing
our business. I'll do it. I made her perceive it but she still had the guts to make
my woman leave me. That's bullsh t!

Tonight, I wanted them to know how much I treasure my woman. How much she means to
me. I want my woman to feel accepted in my family.

Charmaign Dominique Ramirez

I just closed my eyes for a while. Realization struck me. Am I doing things right
this time? Am I perhaps heading the right path? If this is how it takes to love a
man like him then loving him takes a lot of guts and visceral.

Time runs so fast, dad still hasn't waken up yet. I should be there now with him in
the hospital and study onto the company's issues afterwards but here I am heading
to where this man beside me takes me to. He drives fast. His hand was maneuvering
the steering wheel while his other hand held my hand captive. He placed it near his
lips and kissed it. He wasn't saying anything at all but his actions speaks
everything.

Ilang saglit pa'y napansin ko ng bumagal ang takbo ng sasakyan. We entered a huge
gate where I saw a huge wooden bar and written on it was seven bold leters MONTERO.
He didn't give me a chance to backout on this but right at this moment waves of
emotions are bringing me back to my senses. I felt warm palm of his hand which
fully brought me back to my senses. He cupped my cheeck and made me look at him
straight. He gave me a smile before he spoke

" You're beautiful my queen. Let's go" He gave me a quick kiss before opening the
car's door for me.

We entered the mansion and we were greeted by two maids on the front door.

" Oh there you are son, good evening to both of you. Come join us in the table"
Magalang na salubong sa amin ng mama ni Gin. She hugged his son and gave him a kiss
on the cheek, and did the same with me. She gave me a good smile. I smiled back in
respect. I know everything she's doing on me is just a show for Gin. We headed
straight to the table. There, seated Gin's father, Mr. Montero and Gin's younger
sister Xenny. Xenny smiled and waved hello to me and I smiled and waved back to
her. How I miss this cute little girl. She's now a grown up woman. Gin pulled a
chair for me. We both seated near each other

" Son, mind to tell me what's this dinner all about?" Mr. Montero started to ask
Gin but Gin looks like he wasn't even surprise to hear his dad's question at all.
" Well dad, I just thought it's time for me to introduce to you AGAIN the woman I
ought to have my lifetime with. It seems that you don't remember her at all
anymore. Once again, I want you to meet my Queen, Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez." He
introduced me with no stain of any regrets in his voice. He even emphasized the
word Again. It was as firm as his posture. He smiled at me. I smiled back. Gin's
mom was really giving me a face of disrespect now. She looked at me like I'm some
kind of a whore. Nothing's different about it actually, that's how she looks at me
right from the start.

" Son, we already talked about this. How about Vanessa?" Who's this Vanessa? My
mind asked itself only to be shocked by a new guess who just showed up infront of
us.

" Hi tito, tita" Then she gave both of Gin's parents a hug.

" Hi Gin. It's been a while" He went near Gin and gave him a peck on his cheek
before seating on the vacant seat in front of us. I felt shock on the sequence of
event. Is she Gin's childhood love? The girl his mother told me years back. But
she's married. She's a widow.

" And helo to you young lady. Gin who's this woman with you?" You know me Vanessa.
Why lie about it

" Ai Oo nga pala. She was the woman you made a bet on when you were waiting for me
to come back but don't worry, now I'm back. For good" A bet? So I was just a bet
huh

" We're glad you came dear. We thought you wouldn't come" Bungad sa kanya ng mama
ni Gin. Napabalikwas naman ang attensyon namin kay Mrs. Montero. I saw Gin clenched
his fist. It was more like he's suppressing his anger.

" Son, aren't you not happy. Vanessa's finally back. You can now-" Mrs. Montero was
cut of by Gin's thunderous voice

" Stop. If you planned to ruin this dinner then well, you just did. We're leaving"
He grabbed my hand pulling me out of the place. He didn't even gaze on the woman
who just entered. Even me didn't have the chance to say goodbye to Xenny.

" Son" I heard his father call him but Gin didn't give attention to that.
Vanessa Cornelia Rivas, Gin's first love. I thought to myself

He drove fast. I don't even know where he's heading to.

" Gin" I called his attention but he didn't look at me. That made me feel pain
inside.

" Bring me home" I decided. He made his U turn heading on the way going back to our
house. He was so silent through out the drive and so was I. None of us brought out
the scene a while back.

His car stopped infront of our house. He didn't even lock the door.

" Thanks for driving me home" I muttered before I went out freely.

I was half way towards the house's door when Gin came out of his car and approached
me. He grabbed me by the wrist and hugged me tight. I don't know what to feel but
my heart beats erratically. He kissed my forehead down to the bridge of my nose
then my lips.

" I'm sorry but I love you" He kissed me fervently. His kiss was consuming my every
being but I cannot do anything with it.

" You take a rest baby. I know I still have a lot to explain to you" He gave me a
peck before he waited for me to enter my house. As soon as I closed the door. I
don't know what happened to me but tears just came running through my cheecks.

I heard his car leave. No one's in the house except for manang Lourdes pero tingin
ko tulog na din siya. She usually sleeps early at night. I headed straight upstairs
to my room. I did my night rituals before I change my clothes. I never imagined
that this will happen.

This is how my love for Gin does to me. I just prepared myself for all the
possibilities that had happened tonight and it turned out unexpected.
This day has been a total sh t! I need to go to the hospital.

" Yes mom I'll come over papunta na ako jan" I hurriedly wore my civilian clothes.
It's still 12 oclock in the evening when mom called. She was in panick on the phone
and I don't even know what's happening

" Calm down mom. I'm comming" I hurriedly took my car keys and drove fast going to
the hospital.

Naabutan kong umiiyak si mommy. Dad was brought to the emmergency room. I was about
to ask mom about dad's condition when the doctor came out from the ER.

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" The patient seems like having a major heart problem. His heart isn't responding
to treatment already. We had some cases like this before Mrs. Montero but I suggest
you seek for higher medical support" Then the doctor politely left us dumbfounded.

" No no no" Mom spoke this isn't happening.

" Mom, it's okay, we'll get over this" I tried to make my voice as calm as
possible.

My family needs me.

18 : Forbidden [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Forbidden

Mom and I both made a decision. Kailangan naming dalhin si papa sa Amerika upang
ipagamot. We need to seek better medical support. We planned to transfer him next
week. We still need to accomplish some documents and requirements before we leave
the country. It isn't easy, I know. But my dad needs it.
I headed straight to my dad's company. I still haven't had enough sleep these past
nights but I managed to wake up early. I'm just going to read on the company's
monthly reports before I drive through heading to my designing company. Maybe I
would let Joey take over my company for now. I need to focus on dad's company. The
marketing sales are slowly dropping and it alarms me, big time. Pagtutuunan ko muna
ng pansin ito. I cannot deny the fact that the company's at stake.

Hindi ko na namalayang kanina pa pala tumutunog ang phone ko. It was Gin. I was
struggling whether to answer it or not but I chose to just ignore it. My mind have
a lot to process today. At dadagdag pa yung problema ko kay Gin. Atleast our issue
wasn't that rampant on media lately. I don't know what Gin did to make the issue
die but I thank him for it.

I became busy these past few days. I worked over night just to finish reading and
analyzing reports, Trouble shooting every problem the company is having at this
very moment. It made me just so tired. I slouched myself on the couch feeling tired
and exhausted. I never had a conversation with Gin since that night we had dinner
with his family. Vanessa also haven't shown up to me since then and I don't mind it
at all. I'm still hurt for the fact that I was just a bet back then. I didn't know
it until she said it that night. But it hurts.

This kind of love we have sucks. I am hurting inside and it's affecting my whole
being. But I wanted him to speak for himself. I wanted him to prove me I'm wrong. I
wanted him to defend himself.

I get back to work after taking a nap. My eyes were focused on the computer infront
of me for almost the whole day and I badly wanted to go home and take a cold shower
after this, take a few hours of sleep before going to the hospital. I know mom's
kinda getting hard up sleeping in the hospital. She doesn't even want to leave my
dad. Marami namang magbabantay sakanya kung sakali ngunit ayaw lang talaga ni
mommy. She wants to be with my dad herself and I can't do anything about it
anymore. I do visit my dad daily but I do it every night even though I'm tired from
work I still manage to visit him.

I drove my car. Gustong gusto ko na talagang umuwi at magpahinga atleast just a few
hours. I need it for myself. Minutes after, I finally reached home. I was about to
park my car when my eyes caught a familiar car infront. It's Gin's. I stopped the
car and went out. He did the same. Halos magkasabay pa naming sinara yung pintuan
ng aming sasakyan. I saw him holding a bouquet of flowers. White roses. He walked
fast just to hug and kiss me on my forehead

" I miss you baby and you, avoiding my calls wouldn't work" He stated as a matter
of fact. I pushed him a little bit this time. May utang pa siya sa akin. Hindi ko
yun makakalimutan dahil pinag-isipan ko din yan ng mabuti ngayong araw.
" You know what I want to know Gin" He swallowed hard. This was the second time I
saw him tensed

" Forgive me baby but it was all in the past. I never thought that simple bet would
lead me to falling inlove with you deeply. I cut off the bet as soon as I realized
it myself. I never intended it to happen. Believe me baby, I cut it off two days
be-" I didn't let him finish his statement when I slap him. Masakit mang tanggapin
pero isa lang pala akong pustahan. I was just a bet.

" So this is all it is. I'm just a bet. You never really loved me Gin. I was just
merely a play to you. Don't worry, your waiting has finally come to an end. Your
Vanessa has finally come back. I guess you don't need me anymore. Let's end this
things between us. We won't go far from what we have here anymore. It's all over" I
was about to turn my back on him when he hugged me from behind. He literally
dropped the bouquet of flowers infront of me. I closed my eyes. Please let me go
now Gin.

" Take your hands of me Gin" I commanded him but it seems like he didn't hear
anything from me instead he hugged me tighter.

" Goddamit! Ayoko" He was in pain. Based on how his actions show me, pati ako ay
gusto na ring maluha ngunit pilit kong pinipigilan.

" Please Gin" I pleaded but He didn't move an inch at all. He rested his head on my
shoulder. I can feel his breath. His scent lingers through my nostrils.

" I don't want to Dominique. I don't love her. I love you and I want you to believe
me. You were not just a bet. You are more than that. Please believe me" This guy
behind me is seriously crying. Gin's not that type of guy who get to let you know
he's crying. He usually hides it but he can't hide it from me. I know when he's
crying. He doesn't sneeze, he's voice wasn't croaked. It was still as normal as how
his voice was but I knew it when I felt a hot liquid flowing down my neck. Proves
me right.

" Gin" I suddenly wanted to take it back. Gusto kong sampalin ang sarili ko ngayon.
Matapos kong simulan, duwag din pala ako at hindi ko manlang magawang tapusin.

" Ptangina! Ayoko Charm. Tell me what the f ck can I f cking need to do for you to
f cking believe me. Just take me back" He pleaded. Oh god! Ang hirap hirap
makipaghiwalay sa taong ayaw kang pakawalan.
" Paano kung gusto ko, Gusto ko pakawalan mo na ako. Gusto ko ibigay mo sa akin ang
kalayaan ko. Gusto ko-" Nagulat nalamang ako nang bigla niya akong hatakin paharap
sa kanya bago niya ako hinalikan. It was already past eight in the evening and here
we are. Eating each others' face. His kiss wasn't like the other kisses we shared.
It was more dominating, more possessive and more pacifying. His tongue fought with
mine like there was no tomorrow.

It was no longer a passionate kiss for me. It was more like a kiss of fear and
demur.

" Ask me to do f cking anything Dominique but not that one. You won't get any of
it. No one's leaving me tonight because you won't be leaving me tonight" He
literally dragged me inside his car not even giving much attention to the roses on
the ground. I wanted to take it. Sayang naman. He pulled his car's door open for me
but I don't want to.

" Get your ass inside the f cking car Dominique or I'll deposit you myself" Trying
to show you're angry Gin but I know you're not cause you're scared. Scared of what?
Loosing me? I wanted to tell him

" Stop it Gin I'm no-" Sinubukan kong suwayin siya ngunit wala parin.

" I said get inside the f cking car Charmaign Dominique. Sakay!" He shouted. I
heard the dogs bark at his loud voice.

" Okay fine. Don't shout. Nakakahiya naman sa mga tulog na kapitbahay gabing gabi
kung makasigaw ka jan, at chaka saan mo ba ako balak dalhin ha. It's almost past
eight in the evening halos magaalas nuwebe na ng gabi" Tanong ko sa kanya sabay
sakay sa kotse niya. Malakas niyang isinarado ang pintuan.

" Tssk siya pa may ganang magalit ngayon" I whispered to myself. Sumakay na din
siya at pinaharurot ang sasakyan. He wasn't talking anymore. I was just eyeing
intently to where we are heading on. And it looks like he has plans on taking me
home with him in his condo unit. He parked his car and went out first just to open
his car's door for me.

" Bakit mo 'ko dinala dito?" Tanong ko habang hinihila niya ang kamay ko papasok sa
elevator papuntang unit niya.

" I haven't had a real sleep the other nights and I want a good sleep now" The f ck
with that answer. That's not even an answer to my question at all.
" And I'm not your sleeping pill you dimwit. Ibalik mo 'ko sa amin ngayon din"
Haist ba't ba ako nagdadrama dito kung wala rin lang silbi 'tong mga pinagsasasabi
ko sa kanya. He won't surely listen to me.

We made our way inside his unit after he entered his passcode.

" I don't need a f cking pill Dominique. I need my woman beside me" He loosens his
tie and remove it. Followed by his suit then his polo.

" Go take a shower first" He commanded me. I followed his orders directly and went
straight to the bathroom without anything in hand and without saying a word.

I took a bath, long enough to clean myself up. I came out of the bathroom using his
towel. Well, I don't have a choice.

He unbuckled his belt and let his pants fall freely on the floor. He went next but
before that, I hurriedly dressed myself up and handed him the towel. He took it and
went inside the bathroom. Parang wala na lang sa amin ang gumamit ng iisang
tuwalya.

I laid back on the bed. And it really feels good to sleep. It seems that I was
deprived of it for a very long time. I planned to visit my dad tonight but it seems
that I cannot do it at the moment. How can I when I'm held captive by the jerk
himself.

I fell off to sleep. I was half asleep when I felt a weight on the bed's side and
an arm wrapped along my waist. His manly scent on my nape. He was showering me
small kisses.

" Sleep Gin. Hindi ka ba nagsasawang halikan ako" I asked still with closed eyes.

" I will never get tired of kissing you baby. I get to have a good sleep with you
by my side" He pulled me near him. It felt like he was securing what's his.

A few minutes later, I felt his slow breathing. I guess this man is already asleep.
 19 : Heartbreak [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Heartbreak

I went to work just like how my typical day goes on. Everything's getting done fast
lately. I've already finished all documents needed to transfer dad to one of the
good hospital in America. I already settled everything together with the private
plane we would use to transfer dad. We're now ready to leave the country tomorrow
night.

I've drained myself to too much work the past few days. I barely get to visit dad
in the hospital because Gin always take me to bed with him. That guy is seriously
making up lots of excuses lately just to be with me. Last night he called me saying
that he's freakin' sick. I went to see him in his condo unit only to confirm him
he's actually not but he keeps on acting like a sick baby. He even wrapped himself
with his blanket and put the aircon on its full blast. What a dumbass, he didn't
think of it. He never get to lie to me. He seriously just wants me to cook for him
his favorite dish. It was such one of Gin's styles of being clingy and childish

I tend to give him what he wants. I've been with him every time he wants me to even
though I know we both have slight chance of being together.

Though it may seem to low to think that I would just give up my love for him due to
the fact that his family doesn't like me, I accept my cowardness but I also don't
want to push myself to his family. Alam ko kung paano pahalagahan ng isang anak ang
kanyang mga magulang.

I always look forward to both of us being together until our last breath but I am
not dumb to think of how impossible things would be for us.

I came to know that Vanessa was Gin's first love. She was the woman who promised
him love. She was the woman who promised him marriage. And I am just the woman he
made a bet with just to keep him going while waiting for his girl. But in spite of
those conditions, I'm still stupidly in love with him. I still get to forget those
things when I'm with him. I still allow him to own me, kiss me, love me. Give him
the access to my whole being

I left the company early and made my way to the hospital. I called Mang Tacio to
come help us take home some of dad's things.

Walking on the hospital's hallway, I went directly to dad's room. I gave mom a hug
before making my way to dad's bed and kissed his forehead.
" Let's get you to a better hospital dad" I whispered to him.

" Thank you for everything sweetheart" I heard mom mutter from behind. I faced her
and smiled. She gave me a hug

" Everything's gonna be fine mom" I rested my face on her shoulders

~0ߓ~

I was packing up my clothes when my loptop sounded. I bet, George's calling me. I
entered my password. George's face showed up immediately

" What's up Charm" She greeted

" Hey George" I greeted her back

" How is everything going?" She asked me

" We're leaving tomorrow night. I'm packing up my things here. Remember this dress"
I showed her a dress infront of the camera. She made a face

" I've moved on with everything that involves him. I don't find that dress
sentimental anymore" She said it like she has nothing to do with that dress. It was
the dress I wore during her wedding day but it went unexpected.

" That's good. How are you and Vincent?" I managed to ask but she ignored my
question and kept silent for a little while

" Oh please stop asking about that guy. That bastard always piss me of, big time.
He changes his women as often as he changes his underwares." She complained

" A man changes when he gets to meet the woman who would tame him" I answered while
my eyes were still busy packing up clothes
" He wish! I'm never going to be that woman" No you will be. I wanted to tell her

" Does Gin know about it?" She suddenly asked

" No. I'll talk to him tonight"ւ I answered

" What if he doesn't want you to leave?" I thought of it also, a lot of times but
damn! It's for my dad.

" Maybe I'll just deal with it when I get to cross the bridge" I muttered. I heard
her exhale

" Why does love always have its own complications Charm?" I looked blankly at the
ceiling

" Maybe it's how God tests a relationship" I blurted out.

" Yeah, If only you could stop your heart from falling inlove. Believe me Charm,
I'll do it without second thoughts" She took of her eyeglasses and closed the book
she was reading.

" That book makes me emotional" She tried hiding her tears. I focused my eyes on
the screen. She's having teary eyes

" You okay George Cassidy? What happened?" I curiously asked her but she just
rewarded me with a forced smile

" That f cking bastard happened" She hissed

" I'm so stupid for believing that" She whispered more

" I'll see you here Charm" She just continued. Kapag nagdadrama si George, I
usually just keep silent, I'm just hearing what she wants me to hear.
" I'll see you there George" Pagpapaalam ko sa kanya

" See you to George" I said before the video call ended.

I continued fixing my clothes.

~0ߓ~

It's past 6 and I've planned to meet with Gin. I've thought of seeing him in his
office. Even though there's no exact name to what we have now I still want to see
him before I leave the country. My phone suddenly rang, I saw the caller's ID. Joey
is calling.

" Hello Joey" I'm currently driving that's why I had my earphone placed on my ears

" Charm saan ka na? Makakarating ka ba dito sa pa party ni Lenny?" Joey asked.
Lenny's my secretary.

" Try ko humabol mamaya" I answered

" Okay, Text me if you're coming gurla" Iyun lang ang tanging sinabi niya bago niya
binaba ang tawag.

I parked my car at MGC's parking lot.

Pumasok na ako sa loob ng building. I beg Gin's still busy on his work load. Paper
works

" Ma'am Charmaigne, Goodevening" She greeted me. I smiled.

" I'm here for Mr. Montero. Can I talk to him?" I asked. Mukhang nagulat naman siya
at biglaang si Gin ang ipinunta ko dito
" Ah ma'am may kausap po si Mr. Montero ngayon. I'll make you an appointment with
him Ma'am" She said but I spoke when she was about to go inside

" Leanna, huwag na. I guess I changed my mind. I wanted to surprise him" I just
spoke and made my way inside Gin's office

My jaw dropped when an unexpected scenario greeted me.

Gin kissing a woman no other than Vanessa. Vanessa's arms were wrapped around Gin's
nape. All I saw was Gin's back and Vanessa's face in front of me

I immediately turned around ready to go out when suddenly I heard Gin's voice

" Charmaigne Dominique" I heard him ran after me but I literally ran heading
straight to the elevator. Sh t! Ba't pa kase ako nagpunta dito? Ano ngayon
Charmaigne?

" What" I said if with no emotions. Nakatalikod parin ako kay Gin. I don't want to
face him now baka maymagawa pa ako.

" Look at me baby" Pagmamakaawa niya. I turned to face him this time. His lips were
painted with Vanessa's lipstick. That sucks!

" Please let me-" Hindi pa man niya natatapos yung sasabihin niya ng inunahan ko na
siya

" No need to explain Gin" Malinaw naman sa akin ang nakita ko. Hindi ako bulag at
maslalong hindi ako bingi at pati ungol nila ay narinig ko pa.

" I just dropped by to tell you I'm leaving tomorrow night. I just want to tell you
that, kahit papaano naman e may pinagsamahan tayo. Expect that this will be the
last time we'll be seeing each other. Goodbye Gin, please take good care of
yourself" Humigpit ang pagkakahawak ni Gin sa braso ko. He just stayed silent and
looked down. He looked stressed but damn he still looks handsome with his business
suit.
" Gin " Still he hasn't loosen his grip on my arm. And that's when I forcefully
removed my arm on his. Dumiretso na ako sa elevator. Sakto naman ang pagkabukas
niyo kaya pumasok na ako kaagad.

Gin didn't follow me anymore. He just stayed to where he was standing habang
nakakuyom ang mga palad niya. I entered the lift, his eyes were still locked on
mine. Our eyes met, glued with each other until the elevator closed.

Tears kept falling from my eyes the moment the elevator closed. It damn hurts. Big
time.

I drove my car. I don't know where I want to go. Minutes later, I never thought I
was actually heading to the park. The same park I had my first heartbreak. I
pulled over, and went out of the car. I looked up at the sky, millions of stars
blinking, it seems that they don't even know what's happening in this world. It was
a half moon, the sky seems so calm and yeat here I am pooling with tears.

Letting you go doesn't mean unloving you. Leaving you doesn't mean forgetting you
Gin. I did it because we both need time.

Just time

If we're meant to be together, then destiny will find its way to bring us back
together.

-----

20 : Dangerous [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Dangerous

A year and a half later

Dad's transfer in a better hospital was a success. I thought we would loose him but
thank god, dad didn't give up. I know much of heartache would it bring about most
specially to mom if that happened. He also fully recovered and I still kept telling
him not to stress himself to too much work. Pero minsan talaga masyadong matigas
ang ulo ni dad.

I've been working full time in my company for half a year already since dad
recovered. I've also had my hands of dad's company since then.

Looking on the busy street, I've held a silver scented paper. A smile plastered on
my face the moment I read the silver paper finally they're settling down. I said to
myself.

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Suddenly the glass door of my office opened with a sliding sound and sounds of high
heeled sandals. I looked back to see a friend of mine no other than George.

" Charmaigne!" George shouted. She came to me even with her 4 inches long Jimmy
Choo holding lots of bags with international clothing trademarks written all over
it.

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" George!" I welcomed her with a hug and a friendship kiss on the cheek.

" Oh my god Charm, your hair grew longer in just six months and you really looked
so much beautiful with that big curls of yours! And what the hell did you think on
making your hair blond? Well, kahit huwag mo ng sagutin iyan. That sexy hair suits
you a lot Charmaigne" George made her way on the couch and tiredly placed the bags
she just bought from the mall on the floor.

" Nagshopping ka mag-isa mo?" That's George Cassidy ladies and gentlemen.

" Yap It's been a long time since I had my shopping with myself here in the
Philippines, and I just bought you a Channel Charm. Look at this dress, so sinful
yet beautiful. I'm sure you're going to love it that's why I bought one for you"
She brought out the one she bought for me and handed me.
" Here Charm, try wearing that on Rizza's wedding para naman matauhan iyang Gin na
iyan. Naku talaga kung hindi ko lang talaga kaibigan iyang Gin na iyan malilintikan
talaga iyan sa akin. Hindi lang suntok sa tiyan ang matitikman niyan baka makalbo
ko pa
siya" I took the dress she handed me and placed it near myself. I was actually
trying the dress to myself if it really suits me. The fainted pink color of the
dress seems fine to me.

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" I'm really awesome Charm. Ang galing ko mamili diba" She pleased herself and
brought out the same dress as mine but the difference was that mine's fainted pink
while hers is dirty white. Same style but different colors.

" Oh please George, I'm going to attend that wedding because It's Mike's and
Rizza's and not to see Gin. We both have our own lives now George and I seriously
don't want to involve myself with his. Anymore" I'd lie if I say it has been easy
moving on from the heartbreak My love for him had caused me but that's the truth.

" He's been on TV just lately. That bastard has freakin' been caught dating that
bitch. That widow bitch, ang itim talaga ng budhi niya at nagawa pa niyang landiin
ang isang bagay na pagmamay-ari na ng iba" The news about Gin dating Vanessa Rivas
is all over the country's media. Sabagay, sino ba naman ang hindi pagpipyestahan ng
midya. We're talking about Luke Gin Montero, a freakin' billionaire.

" I haven't had a relationship with Gin back then kaya wala akong karapatang
magalit." I answered her but George really is fuming mad.

" Arghhh mapapatay ko talaga iyang Gin na iyan. Sakit talaga sa ulo ang mga lalaki"
Naiinis niyang sabi.

" The group's having party tonight. Sa Nightshift daw tayo" I changed the topic
buti na lang at tumigil na din si George

" Oh yeah nasabi na din sa akin iyan ni Rizza. I'll go. Matagal narin akong hindi
nakakapagparty ng walang bantay. I think I wanted to get wasted" She smirked, I
smiled
" Let's go then. Stress na din ako dito sa work. I need a break once in a while. I
think It's time for me to look for someone I would settle down with in the future"
Bigla namang sumilay ang nakakalokong ngiti sa labi ni George.

" Leave that problem to me Charm. May alam akong perfect guy for you. A bachelor
and a freakin' billionaire Charm. He owns three airlines and holds a lot of
business companies" She happily said

" Hindi ako mukhang pera George. Hindi ang estado sa buhay ang nagiging batayan ng
pag-ibig ko." I said but she just continued talking.

" You know Lance Villarama. He's one of a hell handsome billionaire. A perfect man
for a goddess like you. Ako na bahala makipag-usap sa kanya. I'll set a date with
both of you. Ano pa ba't naging kaibigan ko si Lance. That cousin of mine needs a
woman like you that wouldn't ran after his wealth and fame. He's a good man
Charmaigne, I assure you that and never, I've never seen him dating. If I'm not
mistaken, He's 32 and very available. You're still 28 Charmaigne and very available
to. You know Charm, Gin obviously moved on, it's very evident on tabloids and I
think you should start moving on to by giving this a try" Napalunok na lamang ako
sa sinabi ni George. It's time, George's right. I need to forget him and let
another man.

" Oh ano na Charm." She stated like she was really looking forward to a positive
answer from me. I knew Lance. He was one of the popular basketball players during
my college years.

" You're right George. Let me meet that Mr. Villarama." She gave me her killer
smile and mouthed 'okay'

~ְߓ~

We went out with the group. Nagpunta nga kami sa nightshift. I happily greeted Mike
and Rizza with regards to their upcomming wedding.

" You're having a shotgun wedding Rizza. Nagulat nga ako at ikakasal na pala kayo
ni Mike" I told her. She was about to pour a wine in the glass cup when Mike
stopped her

" Let me drink that for you" He muttered then drank the cup of wine.
" Hay nako Mike. Huwag mo masyadong pagbawalan si Rizza baka iwan ka niyan" Sabat
ni George. Napansin naman naming may ibinulong si Mike kay Rizza dahilan para
mamula ang mga pisngi ni Rizza

" Gin's comming guys" Ralf informed the group. Hindi man nila pinapahalata, I saw
the group eyeing my reaction.

" And...he's here" Jake muttered

" I'll go for a dance" I suddenly spoke and stood up, walking on the dance floor.
Napatingin naman sa akin si George

" Wait Charm,I'll go with you" Then she literally drag towards the dance floor.

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" Iniiwasan si Ex?" Sigaw niya sa akin. Umiling ako

" Hindi, asa naman siya" Sigaw ko sa kanya pabalik. Bigla namang may bumungo sa
akin sa likuran ko.

" Hey baby wanna dance with me?" Patanong na sigaw ng lalaking bumunggo sa akin sa
likod. I faced him, may itsura. I thought to myself

" Sure" I shouted back and face him fully. I started dancing and he did the same.

" Alone?" He asked

" Nope, I'm with my friends" We continued dancing ng bigla niyang ilahad ang
kanyang kamay sa harap ko.
" Sean Axcel De Guzman" Pagpapakilala niya

" Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez" I held his hands

" Nice name" He just said. I smiled

" Charmaigne please be aware of that man seating not far from you. If looks could
kill, malamang tegok na iyang kasayaw mo" Singit sa amin ni George.

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" Let him be George." I answered bago ipinagpatuloy ang pagsasayaw.

" Your Ex?" Sean asked

" A friend" I lied. There's no point of telling him the real score

" Looks like that friend of yours wants to skin me alive." Sean whispered to me. I
gazed at Gin who's sitting together with Jake upstairs at the private section kaya
tanaw na tanaw ang table nila dito sa baba. Damn it Gin! His eyes were locked to
mine. Halatang kagagaling lang niya sa kompanya dahil nakabusiness suit parin ito.
Those eyes so dark and dangerous

Pinagpatuloy ko lamang ang pagsasayaw, ignoring what Sean whispered.

" I like you" He shouted next but I just smiled at him. He smiled back.

~ְߓ~

After sometime, we've decided to head home. Sabay sabay na kaming lumabas.
" Gin's pissed" Bulong ni George sa akin

" Let me bring you home beautiful" Saad ni Sean

" Back off she's mine. I'll bring my woman home" That voice sounded so possessive.
I felt Gin encircle his arm around my waist bringing me closer to him. The smell of
him was mixture of wine and his perfume but he's not drunk at all.

" Chill dude, I'm not going to" Sean raised his hands in the air showing defeat. Si
Gin naman parang walang pakialam

" Okay then, guys ganito na lang. Mike and Rizza will definitely go together since
sabay silang dumating dito kanina. Me, Jake, Ralf and Sean would use our own cars.
And you Charm, you go with Gin since we used my car coming here and you did not
bring yours" That's it, George spoke in my behalf. She didn't even ask me about it.

" San-sandali" I opted to say when all of them walked to different directions
already not minding me. Napatingin naman ako kay Gin na nakatingin sa akin habang
nakapulupot parin yung kamay niya sa bewang ko.

I suddenly felt awkward.

" Don't stare Gin, that's rude" I whispered. He stared more. At talagang
sinusubukan ako ng lalaking 'to

" I'll stare whenever I want to Dominique" He replied like that thing was normal
and so much appropriate to say. But it wasn't for me, damn it.

" Bye guys" Paalam sa amin ni Rizza. We baded back. Nagtanguhan naman sina Mike,
Ralf at Gin even Sean. Arghh that George.

" See yah tomorrow Charm" Sigaw sa akin ni George bago siya pumasok sa sasakyan
niya

Tahimik akong pumasok sa passenger's seat. Nagulat na lang ako ng magsalita si Gin.
" Don't make me your goddamn driver Dominique" He spoke with so much authority. I
went out of the his car's passenger's seat and entered his car's shotgun seat.

The moment I sat beside him, he immediately started his car. He drove and I stayed
silent all through out the drive. I'm not that drunk bacause I haven't drank that
much. Pasimple kong tinignan si Gin habang nagmamaneho. He's still has the same
body figure, same hair cut, and the same scent. Walang nagbago sa kanya. He didn't
even change his car.

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Minutes passed I felt the car stopped. I just stayed silent for a minute.

" Thank you for the ride Gin" I thanked him before opening his car's door.

Naglakad na ako papuntang bahay when he suddenly went out from his car and followed
me.

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I continued walking when he suddenly caught me and encircled his arms around my
waist, hugging me from behind. I stopped walking and stood still.

" I missed you babe" He whispered. His voice sent shivers through my spine and his
scent lingering through ny nose.

~ְߓ~

Nick Bateman as Luke Gin Montero

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Gigi Hadid as Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez

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21 : Unwelcomed [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Unwelcomed

" We're running late Charmaigne" Tonight is Rizza's Engagement party and we're
kinda late for almost an hour but it's okay for me unlike George

" That's a freakin Engagement party George. I cannot see any problem even though
we're late" I started putting on my lipstick. I didn't tie my hair at all because I
don't have time to do that knowing that George keeps on rushing me. She dropped by
my house an hour ago wearing a maroon turtle neck dress

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" Time's running Charmaigne" She was typing something on her phone while laying
flat on my bed. I haven't considered looking at her because I'm still finishing my
make up rituals. I wore a black long sleeves that matches my contact lenses and
make up tone.

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" 10 minutes and I'm done" I said to her. She pouted.

" My plan is really going to work tonight Charmaigne. I'm so happy the boys are not
going to mess with our night. Jake texted me, the boy's party had already started
in Mike's house so you better make it fast." I stood up, took my bag and faced
George

" I'm done, let's go" I told her. I took my keys when she suddenly stopped me from
doing that. I turned to her with doubt plastered on my face

" Na ah, drop that key, you're not gonna use your car to night. Mr. Billionaire is
gonna take you home later and believe me, you can count on me on that" She lectured
me on that. I smirked

" That's not going to happen George. We actually have a separate venue with the
boys and I am going home with myself tonight, god! You literally let Gin drive me
home the other night knowing how tangled our situation is and that was honestly not
a good plan of yours" She smirked. I made a face.

" Oh come on George don't give me that look. You know what let's just go. I thought
we're running late?" I went down stairs first, she followed me

" Well then Charm. I won't argue with you on that but don't accuse me of not
telling you what might practically happen. You know Gin more than I do. I bet he's
going to stamp at Rizza's party later after, the boys will do, generally and I
really hope they wouldn't come earlier than 11" She rolled eyes. Her phone rang
that's why I wasn't able to argue with her on that

" Oh hell yes, you mean a macho dancer. What! A stripper. Nice. Okay bring him on
maybe later at 10 sharp. It's a surprise. Yeah. Thanks" She ended the call and gave
me a ' surprise look' and smiled

" Mike doesn't know this Charm. The other boys doesn't know this either, all they
know was that, we're going to have fun with ourselves but not with a stripper and
I'm really hoping Mike wouldn't know it, Rizza's going to be in big trouble,
especially you" Can anyone please explain to me how am I suppose to have a
bestfriend like George.

" Oh great!" I muttered sarcastically. She laughed

" There's nothing wrong being a bad girl once in a while. It's just for fun
Charmaigne and besides, the stripper is actually gay but that's a secret. Uh oh
it's nearly 8, I think we have to go" I used my car, George used hers.

" Drive fast Charmaigne" She shouted before driving first. I followed her. Minutes
later, we finally arrived at Rizza's house 15 minutes later.

Loud noise of music and the glittering sight of neon lights welcomed us the moment
we entered the venue.

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" Hey Charm, Rizza. Come on, the party's about to start" Said Lev. A friend of ours
but we didn't really got along with her. We have trust issues on her.

" Sorry late kami. Ang bagal kase kumilos ni Charm" We just laughed at George's
statement

We all gathered near the pool placing those surprise gifts we prepared for the
bride on a round table

" Okay maybe let's start the party by letting Rizza open those gifts we have for
her" George spoke for everyone

" Right! Let me open these gifts" Rizza smiled then started opening a particular
gift.

" Mama mia! A baby shampoo? Not bad" We all laughed at the first gift she opened
" Well, let me opened the next." We waited for the next gift she was about to open.

" Wow! This is amazing!" It's a heart shaped small red pillow with fake eyes and
big mouth. We all laughed again.

" Who gave this?" Tanong niya sa amin. It's me who actually gave that to her.

" Wait, I'll guess. Uhhm I think it's Charmaigne" Oh damn! Why does she know it?

" Yes" I simply answered

" You're really fun of cute pillows Charm that's why Gin- Oh sorry. No need to
mention that" Damn it! Ba't ba lahat na lang kasali ang pangalan ni Gin

" It's okay" I muttered and smiled. George just gave me a very awkward smile

The party went well for the next few hours. George's right, the party will run so
boring if she didn't think of something to boost the mood. It's nearly 10 and the
show is about to start

" Okay" I tossed my cup of wine and followed George near the balcony

" Whoahh!" We heard loud cheers the moment the gay dancer came out, dancing on the
fixed stage near the girls. I was just watching along with George here at the
balcony

" The show started already Charm. We need to go down and enjoy the show

" Let's go" We went down the balcony and joined the other girls

The gay dancer came nearer and nearer to where we were standing looking at me. The
girls' shouted louder
" Oh no no no! Not here, notւ me" I muttered to myself

" It's okay Charm, just go with the flow" George muttered beside me

The gay dancer came near me pursuading me to dance with him. I gave him a dance,
Lev then took a picture of me dancing with the stripper. Dang it, George do
something

" Stop that Lev" I told her

" Oh my god, I better upload this on facebook" What the hell! I literally pushed
the dancer

" Stop, Lev no" George tried to take her phone

" It's just a photo George. This is not going to bother you much" Damn it. This is
not going well and will absolutely bother me a lot. Arrghh!

" That's not just a photo Lev. Please huwag mong gawin iyan" Lev just smiled

" I've uploaded it already George." Lev said. She's trying to explain more when
George pulled her hair initiating a fight. Lev didn't think twice and pulled
George's hair also. The girls started to scream at the sudden change of atmosphere.

Oh my god!

" George stop it!" I shouted trying to pull Greorge from Levi.

" What the f ck is happening here" That thunderous voice made everybody stop

" Shit" I whispered. The girls just stood up eyeing these men who just intruded the
party.
" What the hell Rizza. Why is a stripper here?" Mike spoke eyeing Rizza. Sh t!

" I just-" Rizza tried to explain when Mike cut her off

" I know. Let's getta' out of here" Mike pulled Rizza out of the place. Leaving me,
George and the other girls. This leaves me shaking without any intense reasons.
Just the mere thought of Gin eyeing me murderously had given me enough reason to be
nervous.

" This is a misunderstanding guys" George tried to explain but Jake interrupted.

" You better get the hell outta' here dude" Jake told the stripper. Mabilis namang
tumakbo paalis yung lalaki. Damn it.

" Uhm Gin it's not what you think" Damn it! I was expecting him to get mad but not
literly dragging me out of the place. I looked at George.

" I'm sorry" She whispered

" Where are you bringing me Gin" He was still dragging me out of the place. He
brought me out of the gate near his car.

" Stop it Gin! Don't act like a jealous boyfriend again cause-"

" Oh yes I am Dominique. And I have all the right to act this way because you're
mine. The night you gave yourself to me was the night you gave me all the right on
you." I slapped him. He was fuming mad already.

" How dare you! No body owns me Gin" I shouted at him. That was below the belt and
he knows it. He cornered me against his car and pinned me on it.

" Listen to me Dominique. I love you. How many times do I have to explain that to
you. " He whispered trying to calm me down
" No listen to m-"

" You listen to me Charmaigne Dominique. I want you to give me the right to talk."
I looked away.

" Look at me Baby. We are running out of time. We've wasted a lot of years already
and I need you to come back to me baby. I want you forever in my life. Is that hard
for you to understand?" He rested his head on my shoulders, wrapping his arms on my
waist. He was giving me an intimate hug.

" Stop it Gin, Please stop. Let's not start it again" I whispered. None of us
moved. His warm breath lingering through my neck.

" You ran away. You haven't even given me the chance to explain myself Dominique"
He whispered back. I tried removing his arms on my waist but he's just too strong
to resist it. I closed my eyes trying to absorb the reality that he's right here
with me now. This man, I've pushed him a lot of times but he's still so persistent
on getting back to me

" I've moved on Gin. Can't you see? We're both better now. Just please Gin, let's
just stop this and move on. The more we continue this, the more we get to hurt each
other. You're dating Vanessa, don't make me your third wheel" My voice almost
sounded like nothing, it seems like it was just carried by the wind. Gin just
stayed calm, his breathing never changed and my heart beats so fast at his sudden
silence

" I can't baby cause I don't want to. I fucking need you Charmaigne Dominique and
I'll be damned if I'll let you go." He whispered more near my neck.

" Gin"

" She kissed me that night. She knew you were coming that's why she did that. I was
about to end it but you saw it already. The rumors are not true, I'm not dating her
and I will never date her. It's you that I love Dominique and I will never date any
woman but you" I closed my eyes not realizing those tears falling from my eyes.

" Your family doesn't li-" I haven't finished what i was about to say when he
kissed me hungrily, fervently.
" They'll love you babe, they need to love. They'll better get to love you or
they'll rather loose me.I've talked to them already and I made everything clear to
them" He kissed me more.

" It's not that easy Gin. I mean what's the reason. I know they wouldn't just don't
like me for no reason" I tried asking him.

" Didn't your mom tell you that?" He curiously asked

" Tell me what?" I asked him

" Shit!" He suddenly cussed

" What?" I asked again. Gin's making me curious as hell.

" Your parents was the reason why my older brother died." That made my whole system
froze

22 : Owned [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Owned

" Ma Is it true? Sabihin niyo pong mali ang paratang nila sa atin" My mom started
crying infront of me. Napayuko ako. No, this ain't happening.

" Dad" My dad went near mom trying to comfort her. Maslalo akong napayuko dahil sa
naging asta ni dad. Sa harap ko. So, all these years ito pala ang puno't dulo ng
lahat and I don't even know anything about this. I thought something's wrong with
me. Ito pala 'yon.

" Ma naman, sagutin niyo naman po ako" Pamimilit ko sa kanila. Mukha kasing wala
silang balak sabihin sa akin.

" You don't have to involve yourself with this problem sweetheart" Pagaalok sa akin
ni dad. Damn it! I have been involved with this problem right from the very start.
" I destroyed my relationship with Gin dad dahil hindi ako tanggap ng pamilya niya.
And I am about to give up my love for him because of that issue and here it is,
I've known about my parents being blamed on to some car accident which caused the
death of Gin's older brother" I demanded them. Himinga ng malalim si dad bago
muling nagsalita.

" Sweetheart, listen to me, 20 years ago, your mom and I just came from a vacation
trip in Macau. I drove the car from Manila back to Cebu. Sweetheart believe me, we
didn't intend for that to happen. The weather was not good and it was raining hard
that time, I cannot see the road clearly and It so happened that Gabriel Montero
was also at the same line. The Montero hated us for that, they sued us many times
sweetheart but they always lose in court. Ipinalo namin lahat ng kasong isinampa
nila sa atin dahil sa isang CCTV footage na nagsiwalat ng lahat ng totoong
nangyari. The case was dismissed after 2 years gayunpaman malaki parin ang galit ng
mga Montero sa atin. Gabriel Montero was brought to the hospital after the incident
but he was declared dead on arrival. Even us was brought to the hospital at sobrang
duguan ang mama mo noon. god! I thought I would loose your mom that time. Pati kami
ng mama mo ay hindi rin makapaniwalang dahil lang sa aksidenteng yun ay magdudulot
ng higwaan sa kumpanya natin at ng kumpanya ng mga Montero. We were once good
friends with the Monteros but not until that night. Anak, do you still remember the
time when our company bagged down to the point that it's near to bankruptcy? That
was solely because one of our biggest stock holders pulled out his investments from
the company. The Montero actually was the mastermind for that problem. The Monteros
negotiated with them, they lured them to pull out their investments from us."
Napabuntong hinga ako dahil sa sinabi ni dad. Ang sama sama nila. Why would they
even have the guts to take revenge from us when it was clear that the incident was
an accident. At ngayon lang nila nagawang sabihin sa akin ito.

" Why dad? Bakit niyo nagawang itago 'to sa akin? Dad alam niyo bang matagal ko
nang palaging tinatanong sa sarili ko kung ano bang mali sa akin at hindi ako
magawa gawang tanggapin ng pamilya ng kaisa isang lalaking minahal ko at kung bakit
sobra sobra ang pagkamuhi nila sa akin. Dad naman, ilang taon kong kinimkim yun
dito sana naman ay nasabi niyo sa akin ng masmaaga. Dad pamilya ko kayo at
maiintindihan ko kung ano man ang sasabihin niyo at wala akong karapatang husgahan
kayo doon dahil mahal ko kayo" Ang sakit sa puso. Ang sakit malaman ang
katotohanang ito na pala 'yon. At nasasaktan akong malaman na kahit ganon nga ang
nangyari, nagawa parin nilang tanggapin si Gin sa pamilya namin. Rinespeto at
pinahalagahan.

" Anak, alam namin ng daddy mo 'yan at alam din namin kung gaano mo kamahal si Gin
kaya tinanggap namin siya ng walang bahid ng pagsisisi dahil alam naming kahit
ilang taon pa ang dumaan, siya at siya lang ang kikilalanin niyang puso mo. Oo
inaamin namin ng papa mo, masakit ang loob namin sa mga Montero dahil hindi parin
sila tumitigil sa pangingialam nila sa kumpanya dahil sa kagustuhan nilang
mapabagsak ang kumpanya at ng mabigyan nila ng hustisiya ang pagkamatay ng anak
nila ngunit maniwala ka man sa hindi, anak ayaw ka naming idawit ng papa mo sa
higwaan namin ng mga Montero. Ayaw na namin ng away ng papa mo. Nakakapagod naring
pumatol sa mga Montero. Gusto naming makipag-usap ng maayos upang ayusin ang
problema ngunit ayaw magpatinag ng mga Montero. Anak sinasaktan ka nila upang
makapaghiganti sa amin at wala kaming magawa" napaiyak na rin ng husto si mama sa
harapan ko. Lumalabo na ang aking paningin dahil sa di mapigilang tulo ng luha mula
sa aking mga mata. All they cared was me, all they cared was my happiness and I
never knew those sacrifices they did made them suffer the consequences.
" Ma, mahal ko kayo ni papa at hindi ko kayang makita pa muli kayong nasasaktan
dahil sa akin" niyakap ko sina papa. Ako naman ngayon ang may kailangang gawin para
sa kanila.

" It's okay anak, you know we love you so much" I closed my eyes, napakamakasarili
ko.

Nagising ako dahil sa lakas ng sinag ng araw. Pasado alas otcho na ng umaga kaya
pala ang ganda na ng sinag ng araw.

"Ang gandang araw para wakasan na ang lahat." Bulong ko sa sarili. Nakatanggap ako
ng halos 35 na tawag mula kay Gin at iilang text kagabi pa. Binasa ko yung huling
text niya sa akin kanikanina lang.

" Mahal kita" Napapikit na lamang ako sa binasa kong text niya. Siguro noong kami
pa nong kolehiyo kami, tiyak na kikiligin ako ng todo dahil lang sa simpleng text
niyang ito. Ngunit ngayo'y takot na ang nararamdaman ng puso ko. Takot sa pwedeng
maging bunga nito sa amin. Mabilis akong nagreply sa kanya.

" Mag-usap tayo Gin" Nang masend ko na iyon dali dali na akong naglakad papuntang
banyo. Sa buong magdamag na inaayos ko ang sarili ko ay ang mga sasabihin ko kay
Gin ang tanging nasa isip ko.

Matapos kong magayos ng sarili hindi na ako nag abala pang mag umagahan. I told Gin
to meet me at the park at 10. Didiretso muna siguro ako sa opisina bago makipagkita
kay Gin. Talagang kinakabahan ako sa pwede niyang gawin.

" Hey Charm!" Bungad sa akin Joey na nakaputing maong pants na tinernohan niya ng
Vneck na polo at may ribbon sa taas. Naka eyeglassess rin siya. Tapos nakaflat
shoes lang. Pwede nang gawing fashionista si Joey kung tutuusin mo.

" Morning Joey." I greeted her back. Dumiretso na si Joey sa third floor para
icheck yung ibang designs. Naiwan naman akong na nakatunganga lang sa harap ng
aking komputer.

" Lenny, pleas cancel my meeting at 10. I have to meet someone" Saad ko kay Lenny
ng makapasok siya sa loob ng opisina.
" Uhmm pasensha po Ma'am Charmaigne pero si Mr. Montero po nasa labas" Napatigil na
lamang ako bigla sa pinagkakaabalahan kong document na binabasa ko at napatingin
kay Lenny na mukhang hindi rin inaasahan ang pagdating ni Gin. Tumayo ako, kasabay
non ang pagpasok ng isang matipunong lalaki na kung pwede lang sana ay mamayang 10
ko pa kakausapin. May dala siyang bulaklak. White roses. Lumapit siya sa akin at
gagawaran sana niya ako ng halik ng umatras ako. Napansin ko namang hindi na siya
nagulat sa inasta ko.

" Lenny, can I have the room with Mr. Montero" Tila naintindihan na ni Lenny ang
gusto kong sabihin kaya siya na mismon ang kusang lumabas ng hindi na nagsalita pa.
Nilingon naman ng mga mata ko si Gin pagkasara ng pintuan.

" Please sit down" Pormal kong saad kay Gin. Seryoso siyang umupo. Ako man ay hindi
ko lubos mawari kung ano ang tumatakbo sa isip ni Gin ngayon. He looks so calm
habang ang puso ko nama'y kinakabahan na. Ultimo mga titig niya sa akin ay para
bang pati kaluluwa ko'y nakikita at nababasa niya.

" Do you like the flowers" his voice was monotonous, still so calm. He was looking
at me the whole time I was fixing some papers in my table.

" Yes, I do like the flowers but that would be the last time I'm going to receive
that from you" He placed his hand on his chin the moment those words came out from
my mouth. Napalunok ako bago ipinagpatuloy ang aking sasabihin.

" And since we met early. Masmabuti pang sabihin ko na lahat ng gusto kong sabihin
at ng matapos na 'to" He now fixed his chair and faced me. He glued both his hands
together and placed it on top of the table infront of me with his eyes still on
mine. Huminga ako ng malalim bago tuluyang magsalita

" Let's both end all of this Gin, and this time it's for real. I don't want to be
involve with you especially your family. Let's just stop everything and move on
with our lives. I promise you I won't interfere in yours as long as you won't in
mine" Umigting ang kanyang baga. Kasabay non ang pagdilim ng kanyang mga mata. Para
siyang bomba na gusto ng sumabog. His face turned red, and it's shouting danger. He
stood up and immediately walked near me. His action made me stand up fast. I don't
want what he is about to do.

He placed his arms on my waist pulling me near him. Agad naman akong umatras dahil
sa ginawa ngunit sadyang napakalakas niya masyado at hindi ko manlang nagawang
lumayo sa kanya.
" That's bullsh t" He bit my earlobe and guess what, he's trying to seduce me right
now.

" No it's not Gin and I'm serious. Alam ko na ang lahat and I don't want anything
to do with you and your family anymore" I moaned when his lips suddenly travelled
through my neck. Sh t!

" And now you're lying" He sucked a skin on my neck. Tinulak ko siya at mabilis
naman niya akong binitawan.

" Damn it Gin! Ayoko na. Ayokong may mamagitan pa sa atin dahil damay ang pamilya
ko at alam kong alam mong pati pamilya mo damay dito. Itigil na natin 'to Gin at
sabihin mo sa magulang mong itigil na rin nila kung anu man ang binabalak nilang
gawin sa pamilya ko dahil hindi ako magdadalawang isip na labanan sila. Umalis ka
na Gin, tapos na akong makipag-usap sayo" Nagulat na lang ako ng bigla siyang
magmura ng napakalakas

" goddamn it! Woman. Didn't I tell you na kinausap ko na sila. I've warned them to
stop whatever they're doing and planning to do!" He shouted. Napaatras ako dahil
unti unti siyang lumalapit sa akin.

" Kahit na Gin. Ayoko na. I want us to stop this" I voiced out to him. He brushed
his hair with his fingers and looked at me once more.

" That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard" mariin akong napahawak sa pencil skirt
ko ng makita kung paano masumiba ang anyo ng mukha ni Gin. Parang gusto niyang
manuntok at natatakot na ako. Lumapit siya sa akin, hindi ko na nagawang umatras pa
dahil pader na ng opisina ko ang nasa likod ko. He cornered me with both of his
arms and looked at me dangerously in the eyes. He placed his hand in my chin
lifting it up so that our eyes would meet. Kanina pa ako kinikilabutan dahil sa
asta niya ngayon. Suddenly, his eyes roamed through my body and stopped on my face,
particularly my lips.

" I want to kiss those lips so badly. I want to remove all that's hindering me from
seeing your naked body. I want to make love to you right now and I want you to
scream my name repeatedly everytime I enter you. I want to own you, Body, mind and
soul because I love you and you kill me every f cking time you leave me. You let me
chase you every damn time but I don't give a f ck about it. I'll chase you until
you get tired of running away from me. Until you give in to me. Until you say that
you can't live without me as much as I can't f cking live without you" Hinalikan
niya ako matapos niyang sabihin iyon. His kisses were an addiction, so intense and
alluring. Pero hindi nako pwedeng maging mahina pa sa mga halik niya. I pushed him
hard at kasabay non ang paggawad ko sa kanya ng malakas na sampal.
" How dare you!" I literally shouted at him. Nakita ko kung paano siya magulat sa
ginawa ko sa kanya. Umalis ako sa pagkakahawak niya sa akin.

" You leave my office right now!" I shouted. His cheek was painted pink because of
how hard I slapped him. He nodded and looked at me straight in the eyes.

" I still love you damn much" He said it before walking away from me. Napaupo na
ako sa swivel chair ko bago tuluyang iiyak lahat ng kahinaan kong kanina ko pa
pilit tinatakpan sa harap niya.

23 : Claimed [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Claimed

It has been two days since that day, two days of total heartbreak for me. Hindi
madaling iwasan ang kanyang mga tawag, he always texts me how much he loves me
every damn time. I never texted him back but Gin never gave up. Halos araw araw
parin ay may nagdadala ng bulaklak sa opisina ko. I tried to avoid him as much as
possible. Today is Rizza and Mike's wedding. It was a simple beach wedding but it
seems so grand to me. The weather was perfect, just perfect for a wedding day.

" You are so beautiful Rizza, such a beautiful bride" George complemented Rizza na
halatang kinakabahan sa sariling kasal niya.

" Huwag kang kabahan Rizza, everything's going to be perfect. Mabuti pa'y bilisan
na natin at hinahanap ka na sa akin ni Mike. Asan na daw yung asawa niya" I showed
her Mike's text. Napangiti na man siya sa text ni Mike.

" Asan na yung asawa ko? Ang feeling naman ni Mike hindi pa nga kami kasal asawa
agad" Pangiting saad sa akin ni Rizza habang inaaayos na namin ni George yung gown
niya para sa huling pictorial shot niya bago kami pumunta sa wedding venue.

" Last shot ladies" Sabi nung photographer sa amin. We smiled at the camera at nang
matapos ay nagpack up narin sila para pumunta na kami sa wedding venue.

Bilang lang ang mga kasalo sa kasal. Halos mga kamag anak lang nina Mike at Rizza
ang dumalo pati na rin ang mga principal sponsors. Gin was Mike's bestman while I
was Rizza's bridesmaid. The procession started the moment we arrived at the venue
halatadong si Rizza na lang ang hinihintay ng lahat.
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The music started. Alam kong naluluha na si Rizza habang ang mga mata'y nakatutok
kay Mike. Napatingin naman ako kay Mike ngunit hindi kay Mike napako ang tingin ko
kundi sa katabi niya. Gin was eyeing me like I was the only one he was seeing. He
never left my eye until we finally reached the altar. The music went on, I started
fixing Rizza's wedding dress nang makarating na kami ng tuluyan sa altar.

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The wedding continued, halos lahat din ng pamilya nina Mike at Rizxa ay naging
emosyonal din sa kasal. Rizza and Mike exchanged vows and wore their infinity rings
after the procession. Tahimik lamang ako buong magdamag. Gin did the same but I
always catch him turning his gaze on me. He even grabbed my hand and intertwined it
with his, placing it in his lap. I tried taking back my hand but he was just so
strong kaya hinayaan ko na lang siyang gawin 'yon. None of us spoke kahit na
magkatabi lang kami ng upo. We just stayed in that position. His hand holding mine
while we were both focused on the wedding ceremony that was happening.

Natapos narin ang kasal kaya dumiretso na ang lahat sa venue kung saan gaganapin
ang reception. Napansin ko na lamang na napadpad na pala ako sa tapat ng swimming
pool. Rinig na rinig ko hanggang dito ang kasiyahang nagaganap sa kinaroroonan ng
venue.

" Yes, give me an hour. I'm coming. Okay" Rinig kong saad ng isang lalaking
nakabusiness suit na takatalikod sa akin. May kausap sa phone. Napatitig na lamang
ako sa lalaking takatalikod. Mayamaya pa'y natapos na rin yung tawag at napansin
niya sigurong may tao sa likod niya kaya nama'y humarap siya sa akin.
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" Lance? Lance Villarama? Mr. Basketball player slash campus' hearthrob" Patanong
ko saad sa kanya. He smiled and placed back his phone inside his pocket.

" Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez, campus' fashionista slash the campus' forbidden
apple" He joked. Natawa na lamang ako dahil sa sinabi niya, that was true. I was
considered as the forbidden apple way back college and don't ask me why. I was in a
freakin' relationship with the owner of the university I am studying in that time
who happened to be so possessive.

" Kamusta ka na? Isa ka sa mga sponsors?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Natuwa naman siya sa
naging tanong ko sa kanya.

" I believe Yes. Nagulat nga ako't ikakasal na pala si Mike unlike me still a
bachelor. Busy kase araw araw. How 'bout you?" Maagap na tanong niya

" Sinabi mo pa. Nakakastress kaya magtrabaho pero masaya naman ako sa trabaho ko" I
answered. Napalakad na kami pabalik ng venue habang ipinagpatuloy ang pagkukwento

" Still single?" Bigla niyang tanong. I laughed

" Not married, so that means I'm single" I answered him. He looked at me and
smiled.

" Taken?" He became more specific in asking me. I wasn't able to answer him.
Nagulat na lamang ako sa sarili ko dahil hindi ko magawang sagutin ang tanong na
'yon.

" Still taken by him" He concluded kaya naman napangiwi ako.

" Not this time" I answered. Nakita ko naman ang pagkalito sa mukha niya.
" What do you mean?" He asked once more. Huminga ako ng malalim bago muling
magsalita.

" We're not an item anymore" He paused for a moment quite like shocked by what I
just said.

" Well, he made the wrong decision. If I were him, I won't let you leave me" He
said. Napalunok na lamang ako sa sinabi niya. You're wrong Lance, I was the one who
ended up things between us. I was the one who gave him up.

" Let's not talk about it anymore Lance" I just said. He agreed to that and we just
continued walking. Makalipas ang ilang minuto'y nakarating na din kami sa tapat ng
venue.

" Tara na sa loob" Pag aaya ko sa kanya. I was about to enter the entrance towards
the hall when Lance grabbed my arm making me face him.

" You told me you're not an item anymore, can that give me a chance to ask you on a
date then?" He asked. Napalunok ako. I don't see any sign of him joking about it.
He was damn seriously asking me to go out on a date with him.

Will I give him a chance?

Maybe it's time to start moving on. Maybe this is it. It's a sign that I need to
move on.

" Yes, why not" I answered back. He smiled. He looked so happy I agreed on having a
date with him.

" Tomorrow night then, I'll fetch you at 6. Where do you want me to see you"
Napangiti naman ako sa naging tanong niya. He looks seriously excited about it.

" Nakakahiya naman kapag nakabusiness attire ako sa date natin. Sa bahay na lang
siguro at nang makapagpalit ako ng damit" I answered. I saw him place both his
hands inside his pockets.
" It's okay besides, I also want to see you on your business attire" He mockingly
said. I smiled at him. I always smile at his answers. I can't even believe that he
was once a playboy before but looking at him now, walang siyang bahid ng
pagkaplayboy.

" Okay, I'll just meet you at my company" Tanging naging sagot ko. Atleast no need
for me to think of what I would wear this coming night.

" Okay then. Thank you for giving me a chance Charmaigne" He said bago kami sabay
na pumasok sa loob. Agad namang bumungad sa amin ang hiyawan ng mga tao.

" Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!" Sigaw nila. Napatingin ako sa stage at napansin kong madyo
nahihiya pa si Rizza na halikan si Mike kaya si Mike na ang umunang hakbang at
hinalikan si Rizza. Nagpalakpakan naman ang mga bisita. Napansin kong tumunog yung
phone ko. Nakita kong galing kay Gin yung text message. I entered my password at
bumungad agad sa akin ang hindi na nakakagulat na text message niya

" Flirting with that Villarama huh, you're damn making me jealous baby. Where have
you been? I've been f cking looking for you all damn time" pagbabasa ko sa text
message niya. I decided not to text him back. Hindi ko maitatangging kahit mga text
niya'y may epekto parin sa akin.

Pinasadahan ng mga mata ko ang buong hall. I'm trying to find George but I don't
expect to see her flirting with some random guy again. I breathed out. You're doing
it again George. Nagpaalam na muna ako kay Lance bago tumayo upang lumapit kay
George.

" Sasamahan ko lang muna yung pinsan mo dun." I averted my eyes towards George and
the guy. He nodded

" You want me to accompany you?" He offered

" No need. By the way, nice meeting you" Pahabol kong saad bago tuluyang naglakad
papuntang kinaroroonan ni George.

" Hi George, looks like you're having fun, a lot" I sarcastically said. The guy
offered me a drink but I declined. Kung 'di ba naman nila ginawang parang bar ang
kasal ni Rizza.
" Hey Charm. I want you to meet my new friend Vincent. Vincent, this is Charmaigne
my bestfriend" And then she laughed

" Same name right? What a coincidence" She even looked so happy about the fact that
this stranger infront of us has the same name with her Vincent. Damn George, you're
definitely drunk and this guy is obviously taking advantage of it.

" Sorry for the interruption but I think I need to take my friend, she's drunk" I
even rolled my eyes on the guy.

" Wait, I'm not yet done having fun with her" Buwiset na manyak ka. I tried
removing his hand on my arm.

" Get your f cking hands of my woman Alvarez" Gin spoke from behind. Vincent's hand
automatically slipped away from my arm. Agad na mang napayuko na lang yung lalaki.

" Thank you" I thanked him. His stares were as dark as the night. Napalunok na
lamang ako.

" Where do you plan to bring her?" He asked then took George's from my support. I
just let him.

" In the lobby. In her room" I told him. Dumiretso na kami sa lobby. We were in a
beach resort here in Batangas kaya naman bawat isa sa amin ay may inn na tutuluyan.

We immediately entered George's room and Gin deposited her on the bed. Inayos ko
naman ang posisyon niya. I removed her sandals at nilugay ko din yung buhok niya.
Gin was just looking at me the whole moment of it.

" Where's your room?" He asked.

" Just beside George's" I answered still fixing George. Hindi ko na siya kinumutan.
Sigurado kaseng maiinitan lang siya. George always takes off her clothes when she's
drunk mainit daw.

" Tell me, anong pinag usapan niyo ng Villarama na 'yon?" Maagap na tanong niya.
"Hanggang dito ba naman Gin." I said, still not facing him. Binuksan ko yung aircon
bago lumabas ng kwarto ni George. I waited for him to come out before closing the
door, making sure I locked the door for her. I walked pass him thinking of going
back to the hall. The party's still on and I don't wanna miss anything tonight.
Rizza's wedding only happens once in a lifetime and I came here to support her for
that.

" Let's talk" He grabbed my arm. Sinubukan kong alisin ang kamay ko ngunit hindi na
ako nagulat pa ng hindi ko iyon matanggal.

" Tapos na tayo Gin, alam mo 'yan" I hardly said

" No we're not and you fucking know that. I want us to fix this babe that's why I
want us to talk. If you would just give me a chance to explain everything" He
calmly said.

" There's nothing to fix anymore Gin, tapos na tayo. You know what, why won't we
just go back and support Rizza and Mike on their wedding party" I told before
trying to loosen his grip on me but he didn't even give me the chance to.

" Para ano, so that you can go back to that Villarama huh?" He sounded so
frustrated all of a sudden

" He's just being friendly Gin" Naasar kong sagot sa kanya

" And you want me to f cking buy that? Oh come on Dominique don't judge me when I
say so, that guy is obviously hitting on you and you would expect me to f cking
watch him earn you. goddamit Dominique! That's bulls hit cause I'm not gonna let
him" He hissed. I placed my other arm on my waist trying to calm my anger down

" Then tell me how do you want me to explain everything to you Luke Gin. How do you
want me to do things? We are trapped into family ties and that's already enough
reason for me to end this thing between us. Our relationship is hanging Gin and god
knows how much I tried but we just can't and we definitely can't. Look at me Gin,
tell me what to do still want me do to about it?" I placed my palm in his cheeck.
He kissed my forehead before answering back.

" Trust me. I want you to trust me on this. I want you to stop deciding on yourself
what to do and what not to do for us. I want you to believe on me. I want you to
stay with me. I want you to keep loving me cause I f cking want you in my life
Dominique" He placed more kisses on my forehead

" Gin" I whispered

" Say it" He demanded. Napangiwi na lamang ako making him place his lips on mine

" Say it babe. I want you to say you want that to" He muttered while his lips was
still on mine. I didn't notice those tears falling from my eyes. He was now close
from me and I can even feel his breathing. His manly scent that I've been missing.
His kisses that my body has been aching for.

" I'm sorry" I hugged him like this was the last time I'm going to hug him. He did
the same. He placed his head on my neck and we just stayed like that for a couple
of minutes.

" I love you still" He whispered before claiming my lips with a blazing kiss. I
felt so consumed with his kisses. Habang tumatagal lalong lumalalim ang kanyang
halik. It was like he was pouring all his emotions to this kiss we're sharing. I
felt him carry me, walking through my room. He opened it fast, locked the door at
sinandal ako sa may pintuan ng kuwarto ko. Kinalas niya yung kanyang neck tie. He
unbottoned his polo shirt before ravishing my lips once more. He started unzipping
my dress habang patuloy parin siya sa paghalik sa akin. Pati ako'y nalalasing na
rin sa init ng kanyang mga halik. Ilang sandali pa'y naramdaman ko ang malambot na
kama sa likod ko. Dahan dahan niya akong inihiga sa kama. Inalis na niya ng tuluyan
yung kanyang polo bago niya ako muling dinaluhan. Damn it! My mind was in total
turmoil right now because I wanted this as much as he wanted it.

He pinned both my hands using
lips traveled to every part
way so good at making love to
I moaned when he played on my
Sh t! I cursed.
his before he continued worshipping my nakedness. His
of my body leaving no part untouched by him. He was
me to the point that I cannot eveb stop him anymore.
br east. I grabbed his hair while he was doing that.

" These are just mine" He spoke before continueing what he was doing.

Minutes later I felt his manhood poking mine. I gasped when I felt him enter an
inch. Sh t! You're still so big.

" I want to make love to you tonight babe" He said it before he thrust himself
inside me. I almost screamed at his act.

" Still so tight babe" He waited for some time for me to adjust on his length
before he started thrusting more on me. We were both moaning while he was making
love to me.

He had multiple thrust before he finally spilled his DNA's inside me.

" I don't want your sorry babe. I want you to say you love me instead" Then he
collapsed beside me hugging me from behind.

Sh t!

I just gave myself to him again. Napapikit na lamang ako. I wasn't expecting this
to happened.

24 : Dumbfounded [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Dumbfounded

Gin never stopped making love
we were both satiated. I woke
His arm wrapped around me and
and cussed looking blankly at
word every damn time on it.
to me last night. We made love couple of times until
up the next morning with Gin still asleep beside me.
I can hear his calm breathing. Sh t! I bit my lips
the ceiling. He took me endlessly last night with his

" Gin" Tinapik ko ng kaunti yung kanyang pisngi. Enough for him to wake up.
Napaungol na lamang siya bago niya isiniksik ng bahagya yung kanyang mukha sa may
leeg ko. Damn it Gin!

" Gin we seriously need to get up" I made my voice louder this time. He just
moaned. I tried removing his arm from me when he suddenly held it tighter. He
composed himself to me and went back to sleep again.

" Luke Gin. You seriously don't wanna get up from bed don't you" I hissed. Kung
isiksik ba naman ng lalaking 'to ang sarili niya sa akin, wagas. He didn't answer
me. Alam kong gising na 'tong lalaking 'to. Nagbibingibingihan lang.
" Gising na Gin, I need to seriously used the bathroom Gin at naiihi na ako" I
muttered and that's when he opened his eyes.

" Goodmorning babe" He then gave me a morning kiss. Damn it Gin

" What's good in the morning when you don't even get to give me the chance to use
the bathroom Gin" He smirked.

" My woman is furious so early in the morning" He smiled

" What" I questioned him blankly. I know he wants to say more

" I know you're sore babe, let me carry you to the bathroom" He considered that.
Namula naman ako sa sinabi niya sa akin. This man really makes me blush when he
says that to me.

" No I'm not. I can bring myself to the bathroom" I lied. He laughed. Napapikit na
lamang ako dahil naasar ako sa kanya

" Yes you are" He declared

" Hindi nga sabi. Ang kulit" Pagmamaktol ko sa sinabi niya.

" Then let me make love to you again until you're sore baby" What the f ck with
that kind of answer

" The heck you will Gin. Hindi ka pa ba nakuntento kagabi at halos wala ka atang
pagod" I furiously said. Ang sakit pa nga e gusto pang gawin namin ulit.

" I love making you blush babe and you know I don't get tired making love to you. I
know you're sore and you can't lie about that" His laughter echoed inside the room.
He scooped me with his arms and walked towards the bathroom Bago niya ako binaba.

" Go out Gin. I don't expect you to watch me do it" Yes, I'm still totally naked
and I don't care at all. Gin have seen it already.
" Okay. I just wanna make sure it doesn't hurt when you-" Sh t! You are
unbelievable Gin

" Out Gin!" I shouted at him. He laughingly exited the bathroom.

We put on our clothes before we both went out. Siguradong magsisialisan na ang mga
bisitang dumalo ngayon. I went to check on George. She's not inside her room
anymore. I conclude, she's at the pool right now. Palagi rin kaseng nagbababad si
George sa tubig kapag may hangover. She believes that water relieves the body from
stress and hangover.

I went to look for George while Gin went to buy food in the nearest cafeteria.

" George" I called her ng maabutan ko siyang lumalangoy mag-isa sa pool. She gazed
at me and swam near me.

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" Hey Charm. Thanks for you know, kicking my ass of that guy I just met last
night." She said.

" It was actually Gin who came George" I answered. Napakurap naman siya sa sinabi
ko.

" Oh, really. I see. So you're kinda back together." She concluded. Umiling ako.

" Buo parin ang desisyon ko George" I muttered

" So what Charmaigne. You're telling me na buo parin ang desisyon mo when in fact
you just let him sleep with you" Girl instincts, she knows something happened last
night.
" I know George, I went off the line" I breathed.

" Tssk I thought he's damn over you but it looks he's never going to actually. Good
thing Vanessa's not bothering you anymore. She had been spreading false rumors all
this time. That girl really has some mental issues" She said. Napatango na man ako.

" Yeah. I haven't received any calls from her already. But you know what, I met
Lance last night" Sumilay naman ang kanyang mukha sa sinabi ko. Sa lag iiba ko ng
topic.

" Really, that's not a surprise though. He was one of the wedding guess. And?" She
asked

" And he actually asked me out on a date tonight" There, I said. She smiled

" Pumayag ka ba?" I nodded.

" You know what Charm, you are seriously taking the risk here. If Gin would know
this, kawawa ang pinsan ko, nevertheless you always have my support. San' pa't
naging kaibigan mo 'ko" I breathed out. Am I really chained to Gin?

~հߓ~

Sabay sabay na kaming sumakay sa kotse ni Gin. Knowing Gin, he wouldn't leave
without my presence. Call him abusive, he's not Gin when he's not like that. And
besides, I don't want to allow George to drive long. Baka makatulog lang siya sa
daan. Gin drove of, hindi na kami nakapagpaalam kina Rizza dahil maaga silang
umalis papuntang palawan for their honeymoon. Masaya ako para sa kanila, hindi ko
lubos maisip na si Mike rin pala ang makakapagpatino kay Rizza, they were
considered as cat and dog among my circle of friends. Sobra kung magasaran ang
dalawang yun noon. Sigurado kaming may bangayan pagmagkasama ang dalawa noon.

Napabalikwas ako ng tingin ng ihinto ni Gin yung sasakyan sa tapat ng isang

mamahaling restaurant.

" I'm hungry babe" He pulled over. Ginising ko na muna si George na sobrang tulog
sa likod. Nabangon naman siya agad kaya nauna na muna kaming pumasok sa loob ng
restaurant. Gin needs to park the car first, susunod na lang siguro siya sa amin.
The restaurant is really a grand one. The dishes were specially made and cooked by
known chefs in the country.

They serve a lot of dishes but their menu focuses mainly on French cuisine and
Filipino cuisine.

We ordered. Ako na ang nagorder para kay Gin. I ordered Filipino cuisine for him as
well as mine. Pati rin si George.

Minutes later, the food came as well as Gin. We started eating the moment the food
was served. Paminsan minsan ay sinusulyapan ko si Gin, nakakalakas gana siyang
tignan kumain. He eats well like a real man. Napansin ko namang tumingin pala siya
sa akin, napayuko ako ng mabilis ngunit huli na dahil nakita niya na akong
nakatingin sa kanya.

" You don't want the food babe?" He asked. Napatigil muna siya sa pagkain. Umiling
ako

" Hindi, tinitignan lang kitang kumain" I told him the truth. I'm gonna miss this
when time comes. I thought to myself.

" You always see me eat like this babe" He said then continued eating. Tinuloy ko
naring kumain.

Gin paid for the bill after we finished eating. Natatawa na lamang ako dahil naasar
si George sa lalaking nagserve ng payment chit namin. The guy winked at her at di
ko lubos akalaing isang waiter yon sa mamahaling restaurant na kagaya nito. I
actually expect they would choose courteous ones.

" It's okay" George spoke to that waiter who on purpose actually touched her hand.
Gin and I just laughed at it. Si George talaga, mala Amazona pa man din siya
paggalit, walang sinasanto.

" Stop it Charm, kung ikaw namanyak ng lalaki kanina malamang bugbog sarado na siya
kay Gin" She irritatedly said. Buti na lang hindi narinig ni Gin.

Nagpatuloy si Gin sa pagdrive. Halos alas kwatro na ng makarating kami sa Maynila.

Sh t! I cussed when I remembered I made a promise date with Lance. Hinatid muna ni
Gin si George bago kami dumiretso sa bahay.
" Thank you for driving us home" I told him nang makarating na kami sa bahay.
Napansin ko namang bumukas ang gate ng bahay at iniluwa nito si papa na kagagaling
lang sa kompanya.

Gin immediately went out from the car the moment he saw my dad coming out from the
gate.

" Good afternoon Mr. Ramirez. Good to see you sir" Bati sa kanya ni Gin pagkasara
ko ng pintuan ng sasakyan niya. Lumabas na din ako ng makalabas si Gin.

" Good to see you to young man. It looks like you drove far. Thanks for bringing
home my daughter safe" My dad said. They talk so businesslike, so formal. I cannot
see any hint of shock in my father's face though I told them to end things between
us already.

" I want to talk to you young man, privately" My dad told him na agad namang
sinunod ni Gin. Napatingin naman ako kay dad na binigyan lang ako ng isang tingin
bago tuluyan naglakad na papasok.

" Excuse us sweetheart" Saad ni dad. Pumasok na silang pareho sa loob ng bahay
leaving me dumbfounded outside.

What is happening? What the hell was dad about to talk with Gin?

Mabilis kong sinundan sina papa sa loob

" Dad you don't have to-" My dad interupted.

" Stay there sweetheart. I need a word with this man" matapos sabihin iyon ni papa
sa akin ay tumaas na sila ni Gin papuntang opisina ni papa sa taas. I looked at
Gin, he looked so damn prepared for anything my dad would tell him.

Napabuntong hinga na lamang ako bago nahiga sa couch sa sala thinking of every
possibility my dad would even tell Gin. Of what those guys up there is talking with
each other. I went to the kitchen to drink a glass of water. Where's mom? I don't
see any sign of mom inside the house yet. Pati sasakyan niya wala pa. Baka nasa
dance studio na pa. I stayed for a couple of minutes in the kitchen. As soon as I
went back to the living room sakto namang pagbaba nina papa. Gin still has the same
face when he went upstairs awhile back with dad and now, nothing changed at all.
Even my dad looks hell damn serious. Nagpaalam na si Gin kay papa kaya na man
sinundan ko siya palabas.

" Hey Gin" I walked fast and went beside him trying to approach him.

" Anong pinag-usapan niyo ni dad?" Hopefully he would tell me, but I really doubt
it. I know Gin wouldn't tell me anything about it.

" It's a secret babe, you don't need to know it" He simply answered. Sabi ko na nga
ba.

" Tungkol ba iyon sa atin?" I tried my luck once more. But he just gave me a smile.

" Goodbye Babe. I'm surely going to have a good sleep tonight. You definitely need
to rest to " He said then kissed me on the lips before entering his car and driving
off leaving me completely dumbfounded again. Damn it Gin! What the hell does that
even mean?

Nakabusangot na akong pumasok sa loob ng bahay.

25 : Messed [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Messed

Sinubukan kong kausapin si dad tungkol sa pinag usapan nila ni Gin ngunit bigo rin
lang ako. Nakaka asar lang kase wala akong kaalam alam sa kung ano man ang pinag
usapan nila ni Gin and it's making the situation stressful

Napabalikwas ako ng tingin nang makita kong may tumatawag na bagong numero sa phone
ko. Hindi ako mahilig mang angat ng telepono kung bagong numero ang nasa screen. If
it's business then it's my secretary whom they usually call not my private number.
I don't know what pushed me to answer the call but I just answered it.

" Hello Charmaigne" I heard a male voice in the other line. It must be Lance. I
said to myself.
" Lance?" I confirmed.

" Yes, this is Lance. So, at your company?" He shyly asked.

" Uhmm can you pick me up at my house instead?" I guess I'm not going to the
company now. Maaga na lang siguro ako bukas.

" Sure, I'll pick you up there at your house then" he said

" Thank you" I muttered to him at the phone before finally ending the call.

Pagkatapos kong binaba yung tawag, dumiretso na agad ako sa shower. I still have an
hour to get ready and prepare before Lance would pick me up.

I ended up wearing a simple black dress. I haven't did much on my hair but I made
sure everything's simple.

After making some make up errands, I went down, sakto namang nakita ko si Lance na
naka black suit with his hands placed inside his pockets. No lies, he looks really
handsome with his black suit. Pero iba parin ang nasa isip ko, it was Gin's face
that kept on showing in my head. I mentally cursed pati ba naman anino ni Gin,
parang nakadikit sa isipan ko.

I smiled to him before we both head of outside.

~ְߓ~

Lance was a gentleman. Talagang pinaghandaan niya ang date namin. He obviously
knows how to make a woman just say wow just for this simple date.

" It's beautiful" I said, while looking at the whole place, amazed. It was one of
the best restaurant. I can see a lot of people, looking down here at the balcony of
the restaurant. We were in a private seat not far from the others.

" And only for you" He pulled a chair for me. Inayos ko ang pagka upo ko when
suddenly, a waiter approached us. Nagsalin siya ng wine bago niya isinerve sa amin.
" Wow" I complemented. Napatawa naman siya sa sinabi ko.

" Pumasa ba ako sa first date natin? I thought of renting the whole place but I
know you wouldn't like it that's why I just let it be like this" He mockingly said

" Bolero." I joked but he suddenly changed his reaction and looked at me in the
eyes.

" Charmaigne, you know I'm not doing this just for fun right? I asked you out on a
date with me because I wanna get to know you more and I wanted to do it the
gentleman way. I like you Charmaigne" He started. Napahinga naman ako ng malalim sa
mga sinabi niya.

" Lance" I breathed

" And all I'm asking is for you to tell me if I have a chance" His eyes were
shouting chances. He looks damn serious.

Napatunganga na lamang ako. Sh t! I saw him drank the whole content of his wine
before looking back at me.

" I'm sorry, that was completely out of the line. So shall we?" He smiled at me
then he began touching the served food.

" Paano kung sabihin kong oo" I whispered. His face lit up at my words. He wiped
his mouth with a table napkin before speaking once again.

" I'm ready to fight for you Charmaigne as long as I have your word on that. Thank
you for giving me a chance" He smiled bago niya ako tinitigan. Nalito na man ako.
He's looking at my lips.

" Bakit? May dumi ba ako sa mukha" I was about to touch my lips when he stood up
halfly from his chair.
" Let me" He suddenly wiped the sauce from my lips and I really find it
intimidating.

" I hope I get to touch these lips more often" He muttered. Lakas din niyang
mantrip, sh t nakakahiya.

" Sorry, ang dumi ko kumain" Sh t lang Charmaigne, sa kina dami dami ba naman ng
sasabihin mo yun pa talaga. Namumula na siguro yung pisngi ko.

" But I find it cute" He smiled before he continued eating.

" T-thank you" Cute pala ako kapag namumula dahil sa kahihiyan

" Ang cute cute talaga ng baby ko" sabay halik ni Gin sa pisngi ko.

" Nakakahiya ka Gin. Sino bang may sabing gawin mo iyun. May paluhod luhod pa
kaseng alam." Kung pwede lang sigawan ang isang 'to gagawin ko talaga. Biruin mo ba
naman lumuhod ang mokong sa harap ng buong university campus dahil lang sa naasar
ako sa kanya.

" E ayaw mo 'kong pansinin eh. Tapos hindi mo sinasagot mga tawag ko. Tapos hindi
mo narin ako tinetex na inumin ko na iyung gamot ko dahil may sipon ako ngayon.
Tapos ngayon galit ka na sa akin" Parang bata niyang sagot. Nakapameywang akong
humarap sa kanya

" E ikaw kaya ang lagyan ko ng eye liner sa labi. Matutuwa ka ba ha" Naasar kong
sagot bago naglakad muli. Gawing lipstick ba naman niya ang eye liner. Maagap naman
niya akong sinundan.

" Kaya nga lumuhod ako kanina diba, para mapatawad mo 'ko. Ano pang gusto mong
gawin ko baby?" He asked. Halatang pinagsisisihan talaga niya yung ginawa niya.

" Lagyan din kita ng eye liner sa lips tapos rampa mo ng isang araw sa buong
campus. Huwag kang mag-alala isang araw lang naman" Tapos binigyan ko siya ng
killer smile nasiyang ibinago ng mukha niya.

" Baby naman, I thought that was a lipstick for pete's sake!" Biglaan niyang sigaw
nang sabihin ko yung dapat niyang gawin para mapatawad ko siya.

" Charmaigne, are you okay?" Napabalikwas ako ng marinig kong nagsalita si Lance.
Ano ba kaseng iyung inisip ko.

" It's nothing" I managed to say before I took the glass of wine and drank from it.

" Okay" Tumango naman siya sa sinabi ko.

Nagtagal pa ng ilang minuto yung dinner date namin ni Lance bago niya ako inihatid
sa bahay. Pasado alas ocho narin ng makarating kami sa bahay.

" As much as I wanted to talk to you more mukhang kulang ang isang date lang para
sa akin" he mocked. I looked at him trying to figure out what he means by that.

" Thank you for the date Lance" I thanked him. Magpapa alam na sana ako when he
interrupted me.

" Charmaigne, can I ask you on another date?" He asked me. I tried digesting the
fact that this man is actually on the stage of courting me already and I'm
seriously letting him.

" Oo naman" I answered. I should be happy that I'm finally moving on. I don't see
Lance as a rebound. I see him as Lance himself, hindi siya panakipbutas para lang
makamove on ako kaya Gin.

" I might as well start fetching you from work starting tomorrow" He added. I just
nodded in reply

" Thank you for accepting me Charmaigne. I look forward on seeing you tomorrow" He
said before maneuvering the car pagkatapos kong lumabas ng sasakyan niya.

" Bye, drive safe" Paalam kong sabi sa kanya. Bumusina lamang siya bilang tugon.

Pagka alis niya nagring agad yung phone ko. It's George
" Hello George" Bungad ko sa kanya

" Goodness Charm, your face is all over the media again. I'm 100 percent sure it's
you whom I'm looking in the internet now. It's your freakin' picture with my cousin
Charm. I'm telling you this now dahil talagang inaasahan ko na 'to " She said in
the other line. Napahinga ako ng malalim. Media again

" I never thought this would happen George. I mean why would people care about my
social life. I'm not an artist" For pete's sake.

" Your dating another Billionaire that's even with the Monteros Charm. Kung pera
lang din ang pag uusapan natin, kapantay lang ng mga Villarama ang mga Monteros.
That's why people meddle with that thing. Hindi basta basta ang date niyo ng pinsan
ko. Malamang alam na rin ni Gin at malamang rin ay papunta na siya sa bahay mo
ngayon. At huwag ka ng magtaka pa kung bakit pinakiki alaman nila lovelife mo,
dawit parin ang pangalan mo kay Gin. Is it true that fashion designer Charmaigne
Ramirez has been dating both Billionaires, Luke Gin Montero and Lance Villarama at
the same time? Iyan ang kalat na news article sa net ngayon Charm." George told me.

" Charm kung iyan lang sana ang issue natin wala tayong problema, but Gin would
probably be furius about this" The hell with that, how can I even move on with that
man if his shadow keeps on messing with me?

" I'll face him. He needs to understand." I told George

" Okay, If that's what you want. But I suggest you don't speak about that issue for
the mean time. I'm sure Lance would make a statement about that. Let's just wait
for it. Haba kase ng hair mo Charm pang rapunzel ang dating" She joked.

I entered my room and gazed through the window. Medyo nakataas kase yung kurtina ko
kaya kitang kita sa labas.

Fortuner black. Gin's car

26 : Dark [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Dark
I immediately went down bago pa man pumasok si Gin sa gate sinigurado kong nakababa
na ako. Naghuhumentado na ang puso ko ngayon. I feel like something not good is
going to happen now.

Maskumalabog ang dibdib ko nang mapagtanto kong nasa labas na pala ng pintuan si
Gin. Tulog narin siguro si manang Lourdes ngayon dahil napansin kong wala ng ilaw
sa kusina. Hindi ko na siya hinayaang kumatok pa, pinagbuksan ko na mismo siya ng
pintuan.

As soon as I opened the door, he entered immediately. Alam kong galit siya base
narin sa mukha niya. His face shouts danger. He seems so dangerous right now. Wala
akong magawa kundi ang titigan na lamang siya. Nakapameywang siyang tumingin sa
akin. Halatadong kagagaling lang niya sa unit niya.

" So it seems that you've heard about the news Gin" I started. Wala siyang ginawa
kundi ang titigan lamang ako na para bang pinipigilan niya ang sarili niyang
sumabog sa galit.

" Are you shitting me, Dominique. We had sex last night. I was fucking inside you
last night making love to you while you were moaning my name again and again and
now you're fucking dating that Villarama you've met in the wedding? That is
bullshit" He hissed but I stayed calm.

" And we both know that wasn't suppose to happen Gin. I'm dating Lance already Gin.
That's the truth" I said to him. He placed both his hands on his face na para bang
hindi makapaniwalang kaya kong gawin yun.

" You wanna play that game with me huh, Dominique. You know I play dirty and I
don't play fair." He came closer to me but I didn't step back this time. Pinantayan
ko siya ng tingin. I am not afraid of him getting mad but I fear the possibilities
and the things that's running in his mind.

" No Gin, I'm not playing games here. I already told you the reason why" I said.
Bago lumapit ng tuluyan sa kanya. He stood still.

" Do I even mean something to you Dominique because damn it, You mean everything to
me. Tell me Charmaigne Dominique, what else do you want me to fix for us. You want
me to call my mother just to say sorry to you? You want me to ask Vanessa to tell
you that we never dated and that we had never been in a relationship? Tell me what
do you want Dominique" His voice was pleading. I held both his arms using my hands
and I slightly tilted up my head just to make my eyes in lined with his.
" I don't ask for anything Gin. All I want is for us to just let go of each other"
Napapikit ako matapos kong sabihin yun sa kanya. A lot of women are running after
this man infront of me but here I am, he loves me and cares for me more than what I
could imagine but I always hurt him, push him away. Until now he still cares for me
but still, until now it still hurts.

" You're asking for too much babe. You fucking know I cannot do that. I cannot
allow you to do that. I am slowly fixing everything Dominique. And damn it! I don't
even see this as a problem. It's you who only view it as a problem." He stated bago
niya ako kinulong sa yakap niya.

" Gin, I cannot do this anymore" I whispered to him. Enough for him to hear me.

" Do you still love me?" Hindi ko inaasahang tanungin niya ako.

" Tell me babe, Do. You. Still. Love. Me?" He repeated. He emphasized more on each
word. His scent from his clothes are marking mine as his. We both stood still as he
waits for me to speak

" I-" I stammered but he just kept still. Still waiting for me to speak.

" I don't" I lied. I felt him tilt his head on mine placing it's weight on my
shoulder.

" You're lying" He breathed. I tried pulling off from his hug but he embraced me
more, tighter this time

" I'm not" I lied once more. Mas lalo niyang isiniksik ang sarili niya sa akin.

" You're lying again" He breathed.

" We are out of the problem in the first place. It was an accident, no one wants
that to happen. It's just that my family wants someone to be blamed on the death of
my brother, but no one is to be blamed not even your family." He caressed my back
while saying those words. We just stayed at that position for more minute.
" I'll be damned if I let you leave my life just because of that f cking problem
between my family and yours. And I don't intend to just hand you over someone else.
I cannot do that cause that's bullshit. That's never going to happen. I'll never
get tired of showing you how much you mean to me babe. I thought it's childish when
I hear others say this but damn it's f cking true. I can't even breath without you.
I can't think straight when I know I don't have you and I can't fucking live
another day without you. You always leave me behind but I always chase after you.
And I won't get tired of doing that until you make me as your forever. Until I make
you my forever because you're mine. You belong to me" He said while hugging me
tight. I let my tears fall. Why does he seem to say all those things like it was as
simple as eating cake?

" You are my one and only Dominique. You are my life. My woman, I want you to
become my wife and the mother of my children. You know I always want to see you
bear my child in your womb but I want to know where do I stand in yours" Kumalas
siya ng kaunti sa pagkakayakap sa akin upang harapin niya ako.

" And this time, I want you to tell me the truth " He placed his hands on my
shoulders. He wiped my tears and kissed my forehead. Kung alam lang niya, sobra
sobra ko siyang mahal ngunit hangga't hindi tinatanggap ng pamilya niya na inosente
ang pamilya ko, pati ang pagmamahal ko kay Gin maaapektuhan.

" Mahal kita Gin, mahal na mahal, sobra kitang mahal na nasasaktan na ako. I onced
dreamed a future with you. I onced hoped to have you as my husband, the father of
my children but I made up my mind already Gin. I don't want to prolong the pain we
were both feeling. I guess that was once upon a time and let's start accepting the
truth that your family cannot accept mine." I cried in his arms. He hugged me once
more. I can feel the loud beating of his heart against mine. He again wiped the
tears falling from my eyes and started kissing my forehead down to the tip of my
nose to my lips. I was crying while he was kissing me hard and deep. His kiss was
consuming, dark and dangerous. His kiss was owning. He poured all his emotions in
the kiss we are sharing right now.

" You have no right to end things between us without my permission. And don't
expect me to fucking let you go because that won't happen, that will never happen.
It's better if you stop dating that Villarama or I'll make him stop dating you my
way" He sucked the skin in my neck before kissing me again.

" He's a good man" I hissed.

" I don't care. Tell him to find another woman cause you're taken already. And for
the record, tell him you're taken by me. The next time he fucking dare make a move
on you. Hell will pay, I'll destroy all that he worked hard for" He was more like
threatening me on that. Napalunok na lamang ako
" You're a beast. You cannot do that to him" Depensa ko kay Lance.

" I agree with you on that. I am a beast but I can be the devil himself when you
push me on my limit." Damn it! Ba't ba palagi nalang sa simula, feeling ko kayang
kaya kong pantayan ang isip ni Gin pero sa huli talong talo ako sa kanya.

" Magmamadre na lang ako" I angrily said to him. Hinalikan niya muli ako. Hindi ako
makahinga ng normal dahil literal na nilalamon niya ang mga labi ko.

" Nah, hindi rin lang ako papayag. Don't think of doing that baka mabuntis kita ng
maaga" His kisses became more agressive and more consuming. Nagulat na lamang ako
ng buhatin niya ako habang hinahalikan.

" Luke Gin ibaba mo ko!" Sigaw ko sa kanya ngunit hindi ko masyadong nilakasan
dahil baka marinig nina Manang Lourdes at magising pa sila.

" You turn me on" I can feel his organ bulging in between his pants.

" You can't be serious Gin. Mapapatay kita." He continued kissing. He wasn't even
that humorous tonight. His face was serious all damn time.

" Sa sarap ba? Tell me, I gladly let you kill me" He wasn't even smiling for pete's
sake. He walked up the stairs with me still carried by him. I encircled my hands in
his nape while my legs are wrapped in his waist

" You pervert" I hissed. We both entered my room.

" Hummp" He pinned me on the wall of my room and continued kissing me. god! Can he
even do it here? He's not seriously going to do it here. I'm in my parent's house
for pete's sake.

He laid me flat on the bed before he removed his shirt. Agad naman niya akong
dinaluhan sa kama. Sa kama ko mismo. He started giving me butterfly kisses. Unti
unting lumalim yung kanyang mga halik. He massaged my breast while doing wanders
inside my shirt. I literally pushed him panting because of the fire we've created.
Napa upo na ako sa kama, squat style. I looked at him. He was also slightly
panting. His eyes were still on lust.
" Damn it Gin! Hindi, hindi pwede" We cannot do it. He pulled my feet making my
body move closer to him.

" No we can, pwede" He started kissing me again. Laying me back slowly in the bed
before positioning on top of me. I tried opposing but It was too late, unti unti na
akong nalulunod sa mga halik niyang nakakalunod.

" Gin" I moaned his name while he was slowly removing my clothes. Pinasadahan ng
mga labi niya ang aking paa pataas sa aking hita.

" Let's make this night a memorable one babe" He whispered before claiming my lips
once more.

27 : Rugged [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Rugged

" Stop it Gin" I forcefully pushed him. Hingal na hingal kaming dalawa ng
maghiwalay ang aming mga labi. Aaminin ko nadala ako kanina it just maneuvered my
fleshly need in a flash of a lightning volt, damn he was really the master of
seduction. I can still hear his heavy breathing, we were both panting while we were
both staring at each other's eyes, his facial expression was still evidently seen
because of the slight light reflection of the moon outside. He was completely
turned on. I stood up and walked going to my walk in closet, still blankly staring
at the floor, ang tanga ko ba't ko hinayaang mangyari yung nangyari kanina. That
wasn't suppose to happen. I wore my night robe bago tuluyang pumasok sa banyo.
Napatingin ako sa aking sarili sa salamin. My cheeks were almost red and my lips
were sore from Gin's kisses. Naghilamos ako ng mukha bago muling tinitigan ang
sarili ko sa salamin. Ilang sandali pa'y napansin kong pumasok na din si Gin sa
loob. He was already on his clothes but his hair says it all. He's frustrated. I
know it based on his aura. Magulo tignan yung kanyang buhok habang nakapameywang
siyang nakatingin sa kinatatayuan ko. He combed his hair with his fingers then
placed it back to his waist again. He came near me, walking behind me while looking
at our reflection in the mirror. He kept still while standing at my back looking at
my face in the mirror. He didn't speak anything at all and I did the same thing.
Walang nagsalita sa amin ng ilang minuto. Ilang saglit pa'y naramdaman ko na lamang
ang pagyakap niya sa akin mula sa likuran. He rested his head on my shoulder. I
just kept still. We were like a newly wed couple having an intimate moment
together. I mentally cursed when I felt how hot he is. Not the hot thing you think
but he was really physically and medically having a fever.

" May sinat ka" Nilingon ko siya bago ko marahang dinampi yung palad ko sa noo at
leeg niya. He really is sick.
" You're sick" Pagkukumpirma ko sa kanya. Bakit ngayon ko lang 'to napansin.
Kanikanina lang muntikan na ulit naming gawin yun without me feeling that he's
slightly thermic.

I blinked. Did I just see him smile seeing his face infront of the mirror?
Napakunot ang noo ko sa naging reaction niya. I faced him.

" Don't smile. Walang nakakatawa. Ba't di mo sinabi sa akin na masakit pala ulo mo?
Halika" I pulled his arm out of the bathroom. He followed me like a 6 year old
child.

" Aalagaan mo ulit ako kase may sakit ako?" Pakuway tanong niya sa akin. Napanguso
naman ako sa sinabi niya. Pinagpatuloy ko ang paghila sa kanya pabalik sa kama.

" Hindi, pauuwiin kita" Pataray kong sabi. Kaya pala natutuwa ang lokong 'to dahil
alam niyang palagi akong nagaalala sa tuwing nagkakasakit siya. That's actually one
of my weakness when it comes to him, hindi ko kayang makita siyang nagkakasakit.
Konting ubo lang niya noon. Gamot agad ang palagi kong ibinibilin sa kanya. Kaya
gustong gusto ng mokong na 'to ang magkasakit eh.

" I don't want to. I want you to take good care of me. It's you that I need babe.
Only you" He whispered.

" You stay here, kukuha lang ako ng malabnaw na tubig sa baba babalik ako agad" I
helped him lie on the bed. I fixed his pillow, slightly elevated. I also adjusted
the airconditioner, masyadong malamig sa kanya ang kwarto ko kaya kailangan kong
iadjust yung aircon. I turned on the light bago ako kumuha ng pajama niya.

" Hubarin mo yung shorts mo, palitan mo nito" Utos ko sa kanya. Nakangiti niyang
kinuha sa akin yung pajama niya bago siya muling tumayo sa gilid ng kama upang
hubarin yung shorts niya. Napamura ako sabay takip ng mga mata gamit ang dalawa
kong kamay nang makita kong wala siyang suot sa loob. Kung hindi lang nilalagnat
ang lalaking 'to baka masigawan ko pa ng wala sa oras. He was smiling all the time
while putting on his pajama. Kinuha ko naman yung shorts niya sa sahig bago ko siya
pinahiga muli sa kama.

" Tssk pervert" I accused him

" Get used to it, you'll see this often" He stated like it was the best answer. But
it wasn't. Bwiset na Gin ka. Nilalagnat na nga may gana pang maglandi.
" May masakit pa ba sayo bukod jan sa ulo mo?" I asked him. He nodded. Napaupo ako
malapit sa kanya. Naku talaga 'tong lalaking 'to kung anu ano na lang kase
ginagawa.

" Saan ang masakit pa?" Tanong kong muli sa kanya. Kinuha niya yung kamay ko bago
niya linagay yun sa may puso niya. Napahinga siya ng malalim bago nagsalita

" Masakit 'to, sobra at gusto na niyang magwala" Naramdaman ko kung paano kabilis
ang pagtibok ng puso niya. Napalunok na lamang ako bago ko marahang hinablot mula
sa pagkakahawak niya ang kamay ko. Kasabay non ang pagbilis din ng tibok ng puso
ko.

" K-kukuha na muna ako ng malabnaw na tubig sa baba" Nabubulol kong saad sa kanya.
Tatayo na sana ako ngunit hinigit niya ako sa beywang dahilan para mapaupo akong
muli sa kama.

" Ayoko ng malabnaw na tubig gusto ko lang andito ka sa tabi ko" He said. Titig na
titig siya sa mukha ko. I slowly nodded and took out the thermometer in the
nightstand. I took his temperature per axilla. Mataas nga ang kanyang temperatura.

" Gin I need to go downstairs and get you-" Umiling siya.

" I told you I don't need that" He insisted bago umayos ng paghiga malapit sa akin

" Ang kulit" Bulong ko.

" Kung ayaw mong bumaba ako then will you atleast allow me to get you meds. I
believe it's in my medication box kaya kailangan kong tumayo para kunin" I told
him. Lumuwag naman yung paghawak niya sa bewang ko. I stood up immediately and took
an antipyretic in my med box buti nalang din at may potable water ako sa table.
Lumapit ako sa kanya. He sat on bed the moment he saw me with a glass of water.

" Here, drink this." I said. He obliged and drank the medicine.

" You need to rest. Maybe you were just too tired at hindi nakayanan ng katawan mo
ang sobrang pagod. You'll feel better the next morning" I told him bago ko siya
kinumutan.
" Sleep beside me" He said.

" Okay. I'll sleep beside you big boy" I told him bago ako tumabi sa kanya.

" You're too far, come nearer" Muling sabi niya kaya naman umusog na lamang ako
palapit sa kanya. I hugged him at ginawa ko nang unan yung chest niya. Ramdam na
ramdam ko ang init ng kanyang katawan. I felt him place his arm on my shoulder. I
feel so safe and secure whenever I get to stay close as this with Gin. Sa lahat ng
nangyari palagi na lang siya ang nagpapakumbaba, palagi nalang siya ang lumalaban.

" Luke Gin Montero get to fall inlove only once and I get to love that woman for
the rest of my life" Napangiti ako sa sinabi niya. Pinisil ko ang kanyang ilong
bago ko siya dinampian ng halik sa pisngi.

" Ang sweet naman ng baby ko. Siguraduhin mo lang na ako iyang woman na iyan" Sabi
ko bago siya muling niyakap. Kasalukuyan kaming nasa silong ng puno dito sa campus.
Ito lang kase ang break namin na sabay kami ng sched kaya napagdesisyunan naming
pumunta na lang dito tutal dalawang oras naman ang break namin

" Damn I'm whipped" He whispered in my ear bago niya kinagat yun. Napailing ako sa
ginawa niya.

" Buti nga sayo. Huwag kang mag-alala hindi ka mag-isa, may kasama ka dahil
sasamahan kita diyan sa sinasabi mo kung anuman iyang whipped na iyan. Ako rin
nawhiwipped ako sa kasungitan mo" Napangiti naman siya sa naging sagot ko.

" Wala ng bawian iyan ah, forever na iyan hanggang kamatayan" Biglaang pagseseryoso
niya. Kani kanina lang seryoso siya pero ngayon, mas seryoso na siya.

" Huy. Wala namang ganyanan. Kamatayan agad. Ayoko pa kayang mamatay. Gusto ko pang
iexplore ang world bago ako kunin ni lord" Nag acting akong parang natatakot talaga
ngunit tinawanan niya lang ako. Tssk abnormal talaga 'to. Kanina lang seryoso siya
tapos pagkalipas ng ilang minuto naging mas seryoso siya tapos ngayon tumatawa na.

" Matakot ka sa pag-ibig ko huwag sa kamatayan Dominique" He whispered. Sh t!

Natakot ako dun ah. Bakit parang may ibang ibig sabihin iyun.
" At bakit naman ako matatakot dyan sa pag-ibig mo? Papatayin ba ako niyan?" Maarte
kong tanong. Hindi ko rin kase gets yun actually. Ewan ko, baka slow lang talaga
processing ko ng information ngayon. Pagod sa maraming paper works

" Ang pagmamahal ko sayo hindi mamamatay dahil habambuhay 'tong mananatiling buhay
para sa 'yo. Isang beses lang 'to magmamahal ng totoo" Sabay turo niya sa puso niya

" At tumitibok na 'to ngayon dahil may isang Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez na
nagpatibok nito." He continued. Napanganga ako sa sinabi niya. He raised his
eyebrows while seeing how I reacted to what he said.

" I love you Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez. Malinaw na ba yun?" He smiled. I nodded

" Pwede na" I joked. Bigla namang umiba ang mood niya.

" Anong pwede na?" He looked at me. I laughed

" Joke lang yun. I love you to Mr. Sungit. Huwag na magalit" Sabay taas ng peace
sign ko sa kanya

Maaga na akong nagising kinabukasan. I ought to prepare breakfast for him. I've
also checked his temperature a while ago. Walana na siyang lagnat pero kailangan
parin niyang magpahinga pa muna. I was busy stirring the soup I'm cooking when
someone hugged me from behind. Kahit hindi na ako lumingon, amoy palang kilala ko
na kung sino yung nakayakap sa akin.

" Good morning babe." Bati niya sa akin sabay langhap sa may leeg ko. Napailing
naman ako sa ginawa niya

" Ang aga aga nanlalandi ka nanaman Gin" Saad ko pabalik. Sakto namang pinatay ko
na yung niluluto ko para maipaghanda ko na rin siya.

Nagluto ako ng mushroom soup with corn. Nilapag ko ito sa mesa habang siya naman ay
naka upo na sa harap ng mesa habang nakangising nakatingin sa akin.

" You need to eat Gin. I want you take in your medication later. " I told him sabay
upo sa harap niya. Nakanguso niya akong tiningnan bago niya binaling yung tingin
niya sa pagkaing nakahanda sa harap niya

" Tabi ka sa akin" He pulled a chair near him and tapped it.

Tumayo na lamang ako at tumabi sa kanya

" Arte" Saad ko sabay upo sa tabi niya

He placed one of his arm around my nape before he took the spoon. Sinubuan niya
muna ako bago siya nagsimulang kumain.

We both ate using the same spoon.

28 : Consumed [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Consumed

Lakas ng busina ng mga sasakyan. Traffic talaga ngayon sobra. Katabi ko ngayon si
Joey na ginagamit na yung folder pamaypay sa kanyang mukha dahil nga sa init kahit
na naka aircon kami ramdam mo parin ang init. Ang lakas ng tunog ng bawat busina ng
mga sasakyan. Halatang maraming naiinip na rin sa trapiko.

" Hay nako gurla, naiistress na talaga ako too the max dito sa pagong na trapiko na
'to." Maarteng saad sa akin ni Joey. Papunta kami ngayon sa New World Manila Hotel
para sa reservation ng isa sa aming cliente.

" Alam mo Charm, pansin ko lang ha. Ano na ba talaga ang status ninyo ni papa Gin?
Naloloka na talaga ako jan sa inyo ha" Tuloy niya. Diretso lang ang tingin ko sa
daan. Sa wakas ay umusad narin yung trapiko kaya malaya na akong magpatakbo ng
mabilis.

" I don't know" Tipid kong sagot habang nakatutok parin ang aking mga mata sa daan.

" Kaloka ka gurla, naunahan pa ata kitang magkaboyfriend. Ang tagal niyo ha. Hindi
ka ba nagseselos sa akin? Tignan mo, ako may love life ikaw wala diva, hindi ka ba
nagtataka na dapat baliktad?" Sunod sunod niyang sabi sa akin. Nalala ko tuloy ,
Joey once introduced a guy to me. I thought the guy was gay but he wasn't. I'm
happy for Joey dahil alam kong tanggap siya nung lalaki. Hindi dahil sa nakaaangat
siya sa buhay kundi dahil mahal siya nito.

" Si Micheal?" Patanong ko. I remembered, si Micheal yun kababata ni Joey.

Childhood crush niya actually. Nakwento narin minsan sa akin ni Joey iyan.

" Oo si Micheal. Si Micheal my love and my forever. E ikaw, ang tagal mong sagutin
si papa Gin." Masalita na naman si Joey ngayon kaya sobra siya kung magdaldal.

Honestly, I seriously don't know what to do anymore. We're like playing tug of war
here but I always lose the game. Siya na lang palagi ang nanghihila sa akin. I
don't even do anything for him.

" I'm dating Lance" Simple kong saad. Napamulat naman ng mata si Joey.

" You mean the one and only Lance Villarama of the Villarama group of companies?"
Namamanghang sigaw niya na may bahid ng pagkagulat.

" Yes" Hindi na ako magtataka kung bakit kilala siya ni Joey. The Villaramas are
well known in the country. Halos kapantay lang nila ang Monteros kung tutuusin.

" Haba na talaga ng hair mo gurla." If only you know Joey. I told myself.ւ

The reservation in the hotel went well. We reserved the same day the event our
client wanted to. Joey and I almost did all the talking just to get the reservation
slot. May kasabay kase kaming magpapareserve sa venue same day, same time kaya
talgang ginalingan namin ni Joey sa pakikipag usap sa reservation personnel ng
hotel. Mahigit isang oras din kaming nakipag usap ni Joey. We were walking down the
hotel's hallway when I saw a familiar face coming.

" Hello Ms. Ramirez. Mukhang nagulat ka yata?" Bungad sa akin ni Mrs. Montero.
Halatang hindi rin niya inaasahang makita ako. Inalis niya yung shades niya bago
niya ako binalingan ng tingin. Napansin ko namang napameywang si Joey ng mahalata
niyang hindi maganda ang pakikitungo sa akin ni Mrs. Montero.

" Mawalang galang na po Mrs. Montero but we need to go." Respeto kong saad sa kanya
napansin ko namang umasim ang mukha niya. Hihilain ko na sana si Joey ng magsalita
pa siyang muli.
" Hindi ka pa rin nagbabago Charmaigne. Mabait at malinis ka pagharap harapan
ngunit kasing dumi mo rin naman pala pagnakatalikod ka na. Sa tingin mo ba
mapapatawad ko ang kasalanang ginawa ng pamilya mo sa pamamagitan ng paggamit mo sa
anak ko? Use your brains Ms. Ramirez. Alam kong naiintindihan mo ang tinutukoy ko.
Sa'n pa't nakapag-aral ka sa ibang bansa. My son is going to marry Vanessa soon.
Don't worry, I would still invite you to the engagement party so you should better
attend and see it yourself. I believe I'm not lying here Ms. Ramirez so if I were
you. Stop pestering my son. Leave him. Leave him like what you did before" One word
struck me the moment I heard it. Gin is going to get married. And he's going to
marry Vanessa? I don't know what to feel. I don't know how to react with what I
just heard.

" Thanks for the information ma'am. Huwag ho kayong mag-alala. I don't insist
myself to someone who doesn't want me anymore." Saad ko bago tuluyang lampasan siya

" Excuse us Mrs. Montero" Narinig kong saad ni Joey bago niya ako tuluyang hilain
palayo.

We were both silent the moment we entered the car.

" Kung hindi lang talaga matanda yun. Malamang nasabunutan ko na siya kanina pa."
Naiinis na saad sa akin ni Joey. Napaisip ako ng tuluyan. Gin didn't text me since
that night he got sick. He didn't even bother to call me, send me flowers and do
the usual things he does. Maybe his mom's right. Maybe he's getting married
already. Maybe he's tired of chasing me. Tired of doing things for me. Tired of
doing everything for me. Tired of explaining. Tired of waiting. Tired of fighting
for me. Tired of- loving me.

Iyan naman talaga ang gusto mo Charm. Ginusto mo iyan. Panenermon ko sa aking
sarili.

" Charmaigne andito lang ako. You can always talk to me" I can hear sisterly
approach in Joey's voice.

I halfly smiled. Way to go Gin.

" Salamat Joey"

We headed straight in the company. I acted normal. Buong araw akong nakaupo sa
harap ng loptop ko when Lenny suddenly came in.

" Ma'am Charmaigne may nagpadala po pala nito sa inyo" Lenny handed me an envelope.
I immediately read who the sender was but it was just an initial L. I opened the
envelop only to be surprised by what I saw.

It was a picture of Gin and Vanessa having a date in a public restaurant. The next
picture was Gin kissing her. I immediately browsed it to see the last of it. It was
Gin kissing Vanessa while she was pinned in his car. It pained me seeing these
pictures. Damn it!

" Lenny" I called her. Pumasok naman agad si Lenny sa loob ng opisina

" Who send this?" I asked.

" Ma'am Charmaigne sabi po ng assistant sa baba hindi daw po iyan galing sa post
office. May nagbigay lang daw po sa kanila." Saad sa akin ni Lenny

Kung sino man ang nagpadala nito, he's up to something else.

" L" I whispered. Who are you L? At bakit niya naman ako pinadalhan ng mga
litratong 'to.

Bumalik ako sa pagkaka upo ko when George's call popped out my loptop.

" Olah Charmaigne!" She was obviously not in her house. I bet she's somewhere in
San Franciso.

" Hey George" Bati ko. She was in her usual corporate attire when I called her

" Why is your name always on top of the food chain Charmaigne?" She questioned.

" Bakit naman?" Pakuwa'y tanong kong muli

" Hindi ka parin nagbabago Charmaigne late ka parin palagi sa balita. Gin's
engagement proposal to Vanessa Rivas is all over the news Charm. At dawit parin ang
pangalan mo dun. And what made me furious was the wrong article they uploaded. Gin
dumped you? That's a freakin' lie. Gin can never do that to you!" She exclaimed. I
brushed my hair with my fingers before speaking

" I know all of it George. I know all about those articles. I know about the
engagement and I know about the upcoming wedding" I calmly said.

" Then what the hell are you doing Charmaigne! If you decided on ending things
between you and Gin that way then can you atleast have the courage to talk for
yourself. Prove to them na hindi ikaw ang kawawa dito. Have a word for that issue
Charm. Alam ko ang galawan ng mga media. They're just doing it for publicity
purposes. Money is the prize for it and you know it. You might as well also give
your best to that. Wala ako sa Pilipinas para sermunan ka." I've read the articles
about me many times. George's right. A lot of it are just made up stories. Halos
lahat walang kabuluhan dahil walang katotohanan.

" You better do something about that Charmaigne" Saad sa akin ni George. She took a
sip from her cup of coffee before she continued.

" Gin seriously f cked things up." She said. Bago niya itinutok yung mata niya sa
papel na binabasa niya kani kanina lang.

" And I'm also seriously f cked up here." Makahulugan niyang saad.

Pasado alas otcho na ng gabi ng bumaba ako ng building. Some reporters wanted to
interview me but I declined it. I have enough for today.

Nagulat na lamang ako when I saw Lance waiting for me outside the building.

" You still work this late?" Takhang tanong niya. I nodded before asking him

" Ba't ka andito pala?" He smiled before walking near me.

" Sinusundo ko yung nililigawan ko" Sabay kindat niya sa akin. Does he even know
about the rumors spreading?
" Lance you can't-"

" I know what I'm doing Charmaigne. I'm serious when I told you I would do
everything to have you. And I don't care about the paparazzi and the medias. Let
them be. Pinabasura ko na rin lahat ng hindi totoo dun. You'll never see them
again." Diretso siyang nakatingin sa akin bago niya ako pinagbuksan ng pintuan.

" I hope you still want to have dinner with me hon?" Hon? Dinner?

" Lance. You know eyes are everywhere" I calmly said. He started the car's engine
before he spoke

" Tongues are everywhere too but I don't care at all. Let them. That's normal to
me. Now, where do you want to go hon?" Hon? Again. Why does he call me that word?

" Hon?" Nilingon niya ako bago ngumiti

" That's my endearment to you hon. Mula ngayon hon na ang tawag ko sa 'yo at sana
ganon din sayo." Halos parang napatigil ako sa paghinga ng marinig ko yung mga
katagang iyung mula sa kanya.

" So where do you want to go?" He asked again.

" Ha? " I stammered.

" Okay let me choose for now. I think you're still in shock right now hon" Natatawa
niyang saad habang ako ay nagpoproseso ng mga katagang sinabi niya.

Ang bilis ng oras dahil ilang minuto lang ay nakarating agad kami sa isang
mamahaling restaurant.

Iginaya ako ni Lance papasok sa loob. He held my hand while we both entered the
place with an intertwined hand.
Someone escorted us to our seats. My eyes roamed around the whole place when a
familiar eyes caught my attention.

Those dark and dangerous eyes. Madilim na nakatitig sa akin.

29 : Wanted [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Wanted

I stared at the woman beside Gin. Vanessa was smiling from ear to ear while
obviously flirting with Gin. Ilang sandali pa'y naramdaman kong na sa akin parin
nakatutok yung mga mata ni Gin. Every minute that passes by mas lalong dumidilim
ang mga titig sa akin ni Gin. Lance looked back only to see Gin eyeing me. Nakita
ko ang pagkuyom ng kamao ni Lance dahil sa nakita niya. I stayed silent while
seeing how he reacts with what he just saw.

He averted his gaze towards me before smiling.

" You want us to order already hon?" He asked. I looked at him bago tumango.

After we ordered tumayo ako para magpaalam sa kanya papunta ng restroom

" Would you mind if I go to the restroom for a while?" Pagpapa alam ko sa kanya

" Gusto mo samahan kita" He asked. Umiling ako.

" No. Huwag na. Mabilis lang naman ako" Saad ko bago tumalikod para pumunta ng
restroom. Pagpasok ko, laking pasasalamat ko ng wala akong madatnang tao. I looked
at myself in the mirror for a few minutes. A woman entered and I gazed at her only
to see Vanessa approaching me. A smile was plastered in her face. She placed her
bag on the side of the sink and brought out her make up kit.

What the hell! At dito pa talaga siya magpapaganda?

" You need to put on some make up Charmaigne. Look at you, you look so plain and
simple. I thought you were a fashion designer. It seems questionable cause I don't
even see a fashion designer infront of the mirror now. You look more like a
heartbroken girl dumped by the man she loves." She sarcastically laughed after she
said those words that literally made my blood boil an instant.

" Let's get straight to the point Vanessa. I'm not here for some trashy words. Look
at yourself too Vanessa, you look like a clingy and flirty woman. Make ups and fine
dresses doesn't astonish or even thunderstrike Gin. He's not into fashion either.
And don't think high of yourself Vanessa. We both know what's the catch here."
Muntik niya na akong masampal kung di ko lang hinawakan yung kamay niya bago ko
siya binalingan ng isang magarbong sampal sa kanyang pisngi.

" No one dares to speak that low to me." I muttered in disgust to her. She rolled
an eye on me. Maslalo lamang tumaas ang mga kilay ko sa kanya.

" We're getting married Charmaigne and you have nothing to do with that" She
strongly and forcefully took back her hand from my grip. I let her.

" I bet I don't have something to do with that but surely I think Gin has something
to do with that instead" I honestly said. I made my voice cold as I can. I heard
her breathed hard.

" How dare you! You manipulative bitch! Ang kapal ng mukha mong ipamukha sa aking
sayo parin si Gin when in fact we both know you gave up that easily. You already
gave him up Charmaigne. Ni hindi mo manlang siya pinaglaban. And now you talk like
you love him. You never really loved him Charmaigne. Kung kailangan kong ipakain
ang katotohanang iyan sa 'yo gagawin ko. Unlike you, I love that man Charm. I can
fight for him. I can give him the attention you cannot give him. I can marry him. I
can see my future with him. I can even bear his child. How 'bout you? Did you ever
think of that? I bet puro pagdududa lamang ang naisip mo. You don't even think of
how much you hurt him. How you always turn him down" I was caught of guard by what
she said. Kahit papaano'y nakuha niya ako dun. All those things she said to me were
nothing but the truth. All but the truth. I never even fought for us. Isampal ko
man iyan sa mukha ko wala akong karapatang magalit dahil totoo lahat ng iyon.

" You don't know anything about me and Gin so stop telling things as if you know
everything about us" I saw her laugh at me. Before closing her make up kit and
putting it back in her bag.

" You need to swallow your fears and face reality Charmaigne. You're not dreaming
just so you know. And you're about to loose the man you once love and I bet, the
man you still love." She looked at me once more before leaving me.

I stayed at the restroom for quite some time more before I headed out.
Nakita ko naman si Lance na halatang hinihintay na talaga ako.

" Hey. What took you so long" He asked politely. I smiled in response to him. I
don't want him to feel that I actually lost my appetite on eating.

" Sorry. Medyo sumama lang ang pakiramdam ko" That's a lie. Charmaigne, wala ka na
ba talagang ibang sasabihin bukod sa gasgas na linya na iyan. I told myself.

" We can go home-"

" No okay lang ako" Nakarinig kami ng tumikhim sa likod. It was Gin.

" Let's dance Gin" I heard Vanessa speak. I can clearly see Gin's face. Halos
parang kaharap ko lang siya because of the position of our tables. The music
started and they both stood up from their seat.

Lance poured some wine. Halatang naiinis siya dahil sa palaging paglipat ng mga
mata ko sa may likuran namin.

" You wanna dance too." He offered afterwards. Iiling pa sana ako when he suddenly
stood up at nilahad yung kamay niya

" Come on hon. I know you wanted to dance to. Dance with me" He asked. Tumango na
lamang ako bago siya binalingan ng tingin. He took my hand gently and led me to the
dance floor.

We danced in the rhythm of the song.

" You look so beautiful tonight" Lance complimented me while we were both swaying.

" You too, you look so handsome tonight" I saw him smile. He turned me before
catching me in the waist.
" You're too skinny too. I really need to learn how to cook good food for you"
Those words made me smile but unlike Gin, maybe if those words came out from Gin's
mouth. It would have a different effect in my system. I tried to clear my mind with
those thoughts. Ano ba iyan Charm. You're with Lance and yet you keep on thinking
about Gin. I told myself.

" You're too sweet Mr. Villarama" He smiled once more before turning me again.
Feeling ko tuloy para akong tumilapon na lang bigla ngunit naramadaman ko na lang
na may brasong humawak muli sa beywang ko. I placed my palms in whoever chest was
that. Napalaki naman yung mga mata ko when I suddenly smelled that familiar scent.
I mentally cursed looking at the body build of the man holding me. It's the same.
Unti unti kong inangat yung tingin ko. I saw him smirked the moment our eyes met.
He held me tighter. Guiding me to the rhythm of the music. I placed my arms in his
nape bago ko siya sinabayan.

He placed his face near my ear enough to send shivers to my whole being.

" I f cking can't wait any longer baby. Naiinip na ako" He whispered through my
ears. I mentally cursed when those words made my heart beat so fast. I don't
understand him. What does that even mean?

" What?" I asked him. He didn't answer me. He just continued dancing with me. I
rested my head in his chest while the music continued. Naramdaman ko na lang ang
pag ikot sa akin ni Gin.

I felt another man holding me. Ibang kamay. Ibang pabango. Ibang init ng katawan.
It wasn't Gin anymore. Not my Gin anymore. Why Charm? Bakit ngayon kung kailan ka
na niya hindi pinapansin saka ka naman nagiging ganito? I asked myself.

" Sorry. Someone pulled you away. I wouldn't let that happen again" I heard someone
whisper in my ear.

" Lance" I whispered back

" Hmmm" He answered. Napalunok ako bago muling nagsalita.

" Bakit?" Pinigilan ko ang mga luhang gusto ng kumawa sa mga mata ko. I felt him
kiss my nape before whispering something else
" I think I'm falling in love with you Charmaigne Dominique" Napapikit ako sa
narinig ko mula sa kanya. No lance.

The music ended after a few minutes and all of us went back to our own seats. Just
like the music ended, my heart also stopped beating fast. Tonight, I feel so
incomplete. Something is missing.

Natapos narin kaming kumain. Lance guided me out of the place at kasabay naming
lumabas sina Gin. Vanessa was clinging in his arm like he was her property. At sa
kasamaang palad, Lance's car was parked near Gin's. They both have a luxurious car
every woman would feel proud of. Tila ba nag uunahan pa sila kung sino ang unang
makakarating sa kani kanilang sasakyan. Sabay nilang pinatunog yung kanilang
sasakyan bago ako inakbayan ni Lance. Gin looked at me with a blank stare.
Pinagbuksan din ni Gin si Vanessa at sabay din kaming pumasok sa magkatabing
sasakyan ni Vanessa. Hindi ko na nagawang pansinin pa si Vanessa. Pumasok na lamang
ako sa sasakyan ni Lance without even looking at Vanessa or Gin.

Lance closed the door before he entered the car. Gin's car drove off first. Ang
bilis ng pagpapatakbo ni Gin sa kanyang sasakyan. Nakaramdam ako ng konting kaba
dahil doon.

We also drove off. Lance drove like the usual. Napansin ko na lamang ang paghawak
ni Lance sa kamay ko bago niya ito itinaas at hinalikan.

" Lance" I whispered

" Hmmn" He answered back

" I want to hold your hand like this" He continued. I just closed my eyes.

30 : Jealousy [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Jealousy

Gin never texted me nor called. Sa totoo lang, I am actually waiting for his calls.
I wanted him to call me so badly. The thought of him with another woman kills my
peace of mind. I hate it when I get jealous. I hate it when I feel this way.

Bumangon ako mula sa kama ko dahil hindi ako makatulog thinking of what happened.
The night is so calm and it doesn't seem to care of whatever is happening. The cold
air of the night hugs my inner being telling me how badly I need someone to make me
feel warm. Hug me from behind. Kiss me. I silently cursed when an image of Gin
popped out into my mind.

It's almost 12 midnight and I'm still awake. My phone rang, it was the same number
that usually calls me before. Nagtataka ako kung bakit ngayon lang ulit ito tumawag
sa akin.

Inangat ko yung tawag. I haven't made a sound when I heard heavy breathings in the
other line. Two minutes passed and the line was still counting. That's when I've
decided to speak.

" W-who's this?" I weakly muttered enough for the person in the other line to hear.
But all I heard in response was still a heavy breathing. Nothing more.

" If you're not going to say something whoever you are, Don't expect me to answer
your call the next time" Medyo naiinis ko ng saad sa kung sino man ang nasa
kabilang linya. Ngunit wala parin akong nakuhang sagot.

" Goodbye" I muttered before ending the call. That was nonsense. Tatawag tapos
hindi rin lang magsasalita.

I had been with Lance for the next couple of days. He always fetch me from work at
nights at kung puwede lang daw siya pa ang maghahatid sa akin papuntang opisina
ngunit tinanggihan ko na.

Everyday, I receive envelopes containing hugging and kissing pictures of Gin and
Vanessa. Lahat yun diretso sa basurahan. And those letters always came with an
initial L from the sender. Same person who sent an envelope the first time.
Everyday, jealousy kills me. I never thought I would be this jealous over another
woman Gin actually choose to being with. Everyday, reality makes me feel, jealous.

And this is the time when I finally get to say to myself. I'm jealous.

I turned on the television when a news flash welcomed me. It was a live interview
with Gin. Halatang pababa na siya mula sa kanyang kompanya ng habulin siya ng mga
press.
" Mr. Montero, is the rumors true that you're engaged with with Ms. Vanessa Rivas?"
Tanong sa kanya nung reporter. I silently cursed while waiting for his answer.

" Yes. We're engaged" He confirmed. The media looked really shocked about the
unexpected confirmation.

" What about Ms. Charmaigne Ramirez Mr. Montero" The reporter once again asked.

Nakita ko naman kung papaano sumilay ang mga ngiti sa labi niya.

" She doesn't want to marry me. So I'd rather choose someone who's willing to marry
a billionaire like me" He said it like it was the best joke he ever wanted to crack
on to the media people.

" You are unbelievable Luke Gin Montero" I muttered alone to myself.

" Have you already planned on the wedding date Mr. Montero?" The reporter asked
again.

" My fiancee and I are still planning on the date" He still on his usual English
accent. No further questions were asked by the reporter after that. Laking
pasasalamat ko naman ng hindi na tinanong ng reporter yung tungkol sa amin ni
Lance.

I was about to turn off the television when Lenny came in with a newspaper on her
hand.

" Miss Charm. Kailangan niyo pong makita 'to." She handed me the newspaper. I read
the title of the article.

" Charmaigne Ramirez was seen dating another Billionaire, Lance Villarama" That was
the title of the news article.

" At napag alaman ko na din pong kinumpirma na ni Mr. Villarama na may namamagitan
sa inyo" Lenny added.
Napa upo ako muli sa aking swivel chair.

I need to talk to Gin. Hindi pwedeng hindi ko siya makausap.

What now Charm? What do you plan on telling him?

I drove my car going to MGC. I didn't even think twice before dragging myself on
going to Gin's company.

You just wanted to see him Charmaigne. My mind accused me.

I drove fast going to his company. Ilang sandali pa'y nakarating narin ako sa
kompanya niya.

I immediately headed straight to the top floor. At agad bumungad sa akin ang mukha
ni Vanessa. Why is she here?

" Charmaigne. Why all of a sudden?" She asked ngunit linagpasan ko lang siya.

" I need to talk to Gin's secretary. Where's Ramille?" I asked one of Gin's
employee.

" Si Miss Ramille po ma'am. Nagresign na po si Miss Ramille ma'am Charmaigne. Si

Miss Rivas na po ang bagong sekretarya ni Mr. Montero ngayon" Magalang na saad sa
akin ng isa sa mga empleyado ni Gin. Rinig ko ang mga bulung bulungan ng ibang
empleyado sa akin. Nagulat ako sa sinabi ng empleyado ni Gin. I faced Vanessa who
was still standing to where I left her.

" I need to talk to your boss" I firmly said.

" Sa pagkaka alam ko wala kang appointment kay Mr. Montero." She walked passed me
this time but I don't give a damn about it.

" I need to talk to Gin now ASAP." I gave emphasis to the word asap. Ngumisi naman
sa akin si Vanessa bago ako pinatuloy sa loob ng opisina ni Gin.
" You have 15 minutes Charmaigne. Mr. Montero has a meeting with the stockholders
at 10" She said before guiding me inside Gin's office

Pagpasok ko palang sa loob ng opisina ni Gin. Agad na bumungad sa akin ang dahilan
ng pagpunta ko dito.

I saw him smirked the moment he saw me entering the room.

" Finally" He almost shouted

" What brought you here Miss Ramirez" So were back to formality Gin.

" What was that Gin? What the hell was that? And why is your fiancee your secretary
now huh?" I furiously bombarded him with those question. He stood up from his
swivel chair and approached me.

" The marriage thing? That was for you to hear it babe. And yes, she's my secretary
and also my fiancee. You don't question that. Now tell me, was that the only thing
that brought you here?" He walked nearer. His eyes were shouting something I don't
even get to understand

" What happened to not dating Vanessa Gin"

" She kissed me that night. She knew you were coming that's why she did that. I was
about to end it but you saw it already. The rumors are not true, I'm not dating her
and I will never date her. It's you that I love Dominique and I will never date any
woman but you" I closed my eyes not realizing those tears falling from my eyes.

" And tell me what happened to no dating other men Dominique" He asked me back

" Stop dating other men, stop making me jealous. Don't push me through my limits
cause you don't want me to force you into marriage. You know I could make us
legally married my way. I don't do forgery but I am willing to do it if that's what
all it takes to have you forever. I can legally make it authentic after all. But
don't worry, I still value fidelity when it comes to you, Sweetheart " He had his
word on it
"That's no longer applicable now Gin. You answer me first" I saw him hissed. I
mentally cursed when he pulled me by the waist just to have me so near to him.

" You know that's still on my book Dominique. Tell me, what really brought you here
babe?" He asked me using his bedroom voice.

" Alam mong gustong gusto kitang magselos Dominique. But I wanted you to tell it
yourself. Are you f cking jealous Dominique?" He sexily asked me. I swallowed hard
before answering.

" No " I boldly answered.

" Alright then you may leave the room Miss Ramirez" He said the moment I said no.

" What!" I blurted out. I wasn't aware of that

" I hate you lying Dominique. Anything else to say Ms. Ramirez. Say something that
would let me allow you to stay" Yes, I'm jealous and I'm lying. He stood still
trying to patiently wait for what I was about to say next.

" Congratulations. You're finally engaged" Hindi ko alam kung guni guni ko lang
iyon but I'm sure I saw him shocked at what I just said.

" Goddamit Dominique! Leave!" He shouted. Nagulat na lamang ako sa biglaan niyang
pagsigaw sa akin. He'a fuming mad all off a sudden.

" Okay. Don't shout" I said before I stepped back ngunit hindi pa man ako
nakakailang hakbang ng magsalita muli si Gin.

" I'm still waiting Charmaigne Dominique" He whispered enough for me to hear him.
Hindi ko siya maintindihan. Waiting for what?

" Goodbye Gin" I faced him for the last time before heading out of his office.
Naabutan kong nakangisi sa akin si Vanessa pagkalabas ko ng opisina ni Gin.

I walked pass her. She didn't speak anything. Nakababa na ako hanggang sa entrance
floor ng building ng maramdamam ko na naman ang paninikip ng dibdib ko. I hate it
everytime I feel this. Hindi ko lubos maisip na pati puso ko nauulila na sa
pagmamahal niya.

Hanggang ngayon ba naman nagmamanhid manhidan parin ako.

Tumigil ka Charm, ginusto mo iyan. Sabad sa akin ng isipan ko.

Bumalik na din ako sa kompanya after that talk with Gin. Halos hindi na ako
nakalabas ng opisina matapos ang pag uusap naming iyun ni Gin.

Babad na babad ako sa trabaho. It was already 6 in the evening when someone called
me.

" Hon" Bungad sa akin ni Lance.

" Lance" I muttered

" Wanna go somewhere?" He invited.

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31 : Chased [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Chased

I woke up the next morning feeling tired and exhausted. Matapos akong dalhin ni
Lance sa isang skating station. We enjoyed ourselves together ngunit paggising ko
kakaiba parin ang aking pakiramdam. Madalas wala naring oras sa kin si Lance.
Ngayon lang ulit kami lumabas. He told me someone's pestering his business. That
his company is facing a big problem right now kaya kailangan niyang pagtuunan iyun
ng pansin.
It has been a week since I was updated with the real score between Gin and Vanessa.

I decided on visiting mom sa kanyang dance studio today. Maybe I would try to
unwind myself kahit papaano'y mabawasan 'tong nararamdaman ko. Halos halo halo na
ang emosyong nararamdaman ko. Pain, guilt, hopelessness knowing that Gin wasn't
pestering me anymore.

Kinakain ko lahat ng mga sinabi ko. I thought I can overcome him but it turned out
the other way around. I always think of Gin every time hanggang sa pagtulog ko, si
Gin parin ang laman ng isipan ko. And I seriously don't know what he's planning to
do now.

The wedding wasn't a joke. The engagement party was true but it pained me too much
to attend it in the first place.

" Sweetheart, the dance session is about to start. You change already, we'll wait
for you" I heard mom's voice call my attention. Tumingala ako sa kanya. I saw her
halfly smile at my facial expression.

" Let's take a break first ladies and gentlemen" Saad ni mom bago niya ako
nilapitan. Hindi pa nga nagsisimula yung dance session, break na agad. The dancers
went to their own lobby kaya naman naiwan kaming dalawa ni mom.

" You can tell me what you're feeling sweetheart" Mom encouraged me to speak. I
suddenly hugged her bago tuluyang umiyak sa balikat niya. Ba't ba ang emotional ko
ngayon. Dati kaya ko naman ang ganitong sitwasyon e.

" Mom ang sakit pala. Akala ko kaya ko. Ma ang tanga ko. I thought I made the right
decision. I thought leaving him will make everything fine but I can't even focus on
living my life thinking about that man getting married to another woman" I cried.
Mom just tapped my back, comforting me.

" Right from the start, I've seen how much you love Gin sweetheart. You just love
me and your dad so much that you thought sacrificing your love for Gin was the best
solution for that. Anak, remember what we told you, tanggap namin si Gin. Right
now, we don't care kahit sobra pa ang pagkamuhi ng pamilya niya sa atin. All we
care is your happiness. If that man will make you happy then go for it" Mom said.
She is surely my mom. Words are not enough to express how precious a mother's
advice is. And right now I can hear my mom talk to me like I wasn't her 28 year old
daughter.
" He's going to get married soon mom." I whispered. Mom just smiled at me.

" You know what to do sweetheart. I believe I've already raised a woman now. If you
trully love that man then go for him. I saw him do all the chasing for quite some
time. And I'm pretty sure he wants you to do the same." Mom smiled once more before

" Thanks mom" I hugged her tight before heading out of the studio.

I tried calling Gin's phone. I breathed in when he answered it on the second ring.

" Gin I-"

" Charmaigne this is Vanessa. Sorry but Gin's still in the bathroom naliligo"
Napalunok ako nang marinig ko yung boses ni Vanessa sa kabilang linya.

" Oh" I stammered.

" I suggest you better not call my fiance anymore Charmaigne. It's not good to hear
you call my fiance. At wala naman kayong pag uusapan diba. Am I right Charmaigne"
She continued. Napahigpit ang paghawak ko sa manubela ng aking sasakyan.

" Bye girl, Gin just got out from the bathroom" Nagmamadali niyang saad sa akin. I
haven't ended the call. She forgot to end the call kaya malaya paring pumapatak ang
oras sa phone ko.

" Hey honey. Ang bilis mo naman atang maligo" I heard Vanessa speak to Gin in the
other line

" Who called me Vanessa" Matigas na boses na saad ni Gin sa kabilang linya

" Just a random call Gin nothing serious" I heard her answer him.

" You liar" I muttered to myself.

" Let me see my phone. Hand it over" Gin commanded her

Napalunok ako. He would know the line's still up once he sees his phone

Nakarinig ako ng mga yabag papalapit sa phone ni Gin. Kasabay non ang pagkaputol ng
linya

I waited for a few seconds before calling back.

Agad namang inangat ni Gin yung tawag ko.

" Gin" I spoke

" Babe" His voice was serious as hell.

I miss that voice.

" I-" I stammered again

Do it Charm. Tell him

" What babe" Still his voice brought no emotions at all.

" I want to talk to you" I said.

" Luke you still have a meeting at-" Napasinghap ako ng marinig ko yung boses ni
Vanessa sa kabilang linya

" Reschedule the meeting. I'll be meeting my woman" I heard him talk to Vanessa
" Where are you?" He then asked me.

" Nasa dance studio ako ni mom" I whispered enough for him to hear it.

" Don't tell me you're leaving Luke Gin" I heard Vanessa raise her voice in the
other line.

" Yes I am. Wish me luck" Those were Gin's last words before the line died.

I've decided to just wait for Gin to come over. Nasa labas parin ako sa parking lot
ng studio ni mom. And it didn't shock me when I saw Gin's car in not more than 10
minutes

" That fast" Bulong ko sa aking sarili.

I got out from my car immediately and I seriously don't know what's wrong with me
when I suddenly ran towards him and wrapped my arms around his waist clinging into
him like I missed him so much.

I rested my face in his chest while breathing fast. Medyo malayo layo din kase ang
tinakbo ko papunta sa kanya. Tapos ang bilis ko pang mapagod ngayon. I saw Gin
smile.

I hugged him more this time.

" Hey, why the sudden clingyness babe. Miss me?" I didn't answer him. I just placed
my arms around his nape before kissing him. I initiated the kiss this time. I felt
him stiffen from what I just did before he placed his hands in my nape to deepen
the kiss.

" My baby misses me now huh" I nodded after ending the kiss.

" What am I suppose to do about it now baby. I miss you to. I miss you damn much.
And you let me wait for f cking two weeks now baby. That Villarama has a lot to
pay" He hissed.
" I can't Gin.-" I saw him change his mood. He put up both his hands like he was
about to be arrested. He didn't expect that coming out from my mouth.

" The f ck are you saying again Dominique!" He was now halfly raising his voice on
me.

" I can't loose you again" I completed my sentence. I immediately saw again how
fast his facial expression changed.

" Well, I'm not surprised. I don't want to f cking loose you too and you know that"
Mayabang niyang saad pagkatapos.

" Kaya pala magpapakasal ka sa Vanessa na 'yun" Matabang kong saad sa kanya

" Yeah" Biglaan ay gusto ko siyang batukan.

" Bumalik ka na lang sa Vanessa mo total siya naman gusto mong pakasalan" Takhang
aalis na ako palayo sa kanya ng hagipin niya ako sa beywang. Naasar na ako sa
kanya.

" Tell me, papaano kita papakasalan kung ayaw mo akong pakasalan huh." Saad niya

" Basta ayoko na sa 'yo. Ayaw mo 'kong pakasalan" I demanded him. What is seriously
wrong with me?

" You want to get married now?" He suddenly asked. I rolled my eyes

" Papaano naman si Vanessa mo?" Nalilitong saad ko sa kanya.

" She knows the real score between us. She knows her boundaries. She knows I can't
love her because I'm inlove with you. She knows I can't f cking marry her because I
wanna marry you" Madamdamin niyang saad sa akin
" Paanong-"

" Those were just my stunts babe. I told you, I play dirty. I never play fair. Now,
let's get back to were we are a while back. I've asked you this before babe and I'm
asking it again" Nagulat ako ng bigla siyang lumuhod sa harapan ko sabay lahad sa
kanyang kamay ang isang pulang maliit na box mula sa bulsa ng pantalon niya.

He slowly opened it showing me a silver diamond ring nakaparehas lang din nung
unang singsing na binigay niya sa akin. My eyes widen the moment I saw the ring.

" Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez, would you give me the honor of having you as my
wife? Come on baby, marry me and I will give you my world. Make me the father of
your children. Give me the right to kiss you every night. Hold your hands every
damn time I want to. Give me the right to hug you everyday. Just say yes and I'll
give you my name baby" He knelt on bended knees while waiting for my answer.

Hindi na ako nag-isip pa ng kung ano anong posibilidad dyan. All I thought was
that, I wanted to be with this man. I wanted to be with Gin. I wanted to marry this
man

" Yes babe, I'll marry you" He stood up and kissed me deeply, passionately. Our
kiss lasted for almost more than a minute.

" Yes!" He shouted. Rinig na rinig siguro ang boses niya hanggang sa loob ng studio
ni mom.

I smiled while seeing him happy.

" There's no turning back here baby. You're finally mine. No wedding is going to
happen unless you would agree on being my bride." He kissed my forehead before he
guided me inside his car.

" Sa'n mo 'ko dadalhin Gin?" I asked him. He started the car's engine before gazing
at me.

" You're getting clingy baby. You're too emotional too. You know what that means"
He finally said. His words made me close my mouth.
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32 : Hugged [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Hugged

" Where the hell are you bringing me Gin?" I furiously asked him. He just smirked
and focused on the road.

" I want it baby. I damn want that" He hissed. I made a face, hindi ko maintindihan
kung anu yung sinasabi niya.

" Can you please explain it Gin. Hindi kita maintindihan." I placed my hand in his
lap.

" We're going to see an OB baby. A female OB." Nagulat naman ako sa sinabi ni Gin.
Kasabay non ang paglaki ng aking mga mata. Napahawak na lamang ako bigla sa aking
tiyan. I saw Gin gaze at me with a smile plastered in his face.

" Let's talk about pregnancy baby." He spoke with authority. Hindi ako tanga
pagdating sa ganitong sitwasyon kaya nakuha ko agad ang ibig sabihin ni Gin.

" When do you plan on telling me about the pregnancy babe" He continued. Napailing
na lang ako bigla.

Papaano ko sasabihin sa kanya kung ako ma'y hindi ko alam.

So that explains my sudden mood swings. My sudden sleepiness. My sudden clinginess

to Gin.

" I don't know about this" I whispered enough for him to hear. Why didn't I even
think of it?

" Can't wait to hear so much of good news today baby. You really made me a damn
hell happy man today" He took my hand and intertwined it with his before kissing
it.
" Gin" I called his attention. Maagap naman siyang lumingon sa akin

" Why do you act like you didn't even intend to marry someone else?" I asked. Eto
na naman tayo Charmaigne.

" Two weeks without you had been two weeks of hell. You gave me no choice babe.
That's my only chance of waking you up from all of your dramas and make you start
accepting the fact that you can't live without me too. Jealousy kills me every damn
time I saw you with that Villarama and now, I'm making him pay for that. I'll let
him suffer from bankruptcy" The moment he said it; That's the time I talked back.

" That's childish Gin. You better stop what you're doing and planning to do with
Lance. I told you, he's a good man" I defended Lance. I saw his eyes turned black
in an instant.

" I don't care. Alam mong napakaseloso ko Dominique. I was born a billionaire to do
everything in my power to win you back. And don't think I would let this pass. That
man is f ckingly earning you at harap harapan niya pa talagang ginagawa. Don't
worry babe, he knows you're not available. I made it clear with him you're off
limits but he's really making me a mad man babe and I'm so close to crashing his
company into pieces" He seriously told me. Napameywang akong tumingin sa kanya. Gin
cannot do that. Hindi niya pwedeng gawin yun kay Lance

" Huwag mong gawin iyan Gin. Leave Lance. I'll talk to him at sigurado akong
maiintindihan niya ako. Don't use your money to over rule his company. Let me
handle it Gin. You don't need to do that" I told him ngunit umiling lang siya sa
paraan ng pagkakasabi ko

" Money is name of the game babe. Let me win you over" Aaminin ko, walang silbi
yung mga sinasabi ko dito kanina

" But you already won me over Gin. Pumayag na nga akong magpakasal sa 'yo. What
else do you mean by winning me over?" I raised my voice at him already

" We're here baby. Don't stress yourselve too much with that damn Villarama baka
malamig na bangkay na iyan bukas" He pulled over before going out of the car first
just to open a door for me.
" You're seriously joking Gin. I won't buy that" Tipid kong saad

" I'm seriously not joking babe. I suggest you buy that" He smiled. More like a
smile of a devil which made my mood change.

We entered the clinic at agad namang may bumati sa amin

" Goodmorning, Mr. and Mrs.-" Naputol yung sinasabi ng babae ng mapagtanto niyang
hindi niya pala alam ang apilyedo ng tinutukoy niya

" Mrs. Montero" Tipid na saad ni Gin

" Ms. Ramirez" Pakuway pagtatama ko sabay tingin kay Gin.

Nakita ko naman kung papaano papalit palit ng tingin yung babae.

" Is the OB doctor here?" Saad muli ni Gin. The girl nodded

" Yes po sir doctora Arcadia is here. I'll just make an appointment for you" She
politely told us before going back to her table then started writing something

Pumasok siya sa loob ng office ng OB pagkatapos niyang makipag usap sa amin.

Lumabas naman si Doktora pagkatapos ng ilang minuto.

" Mrs. Montero. I'm Doktora Arcadia. Nice meeting you" Bati niya sa amin.

" Ms. Ramirez" Pagtatama kong muli. I heard Gin smirked at my back ngunit hindi ko
na siya pinasin.

" I need you to check on my wife Dra. I made her pregnant" He said it like he was
very sure of it. I heard the doctor laugh slightly at what she just heard from Gin.
" Okay Mr. Montero. Ms. Ramirez let's get inside so I can do the assessment" Muli
saad ni Dra. Arcadia. Hindi ko na pinansin si Gin at pumasok na lang ng diretso sa
loob ng mismong clinic.

" Can I come in?" I heard Gin muttered

" Ayoko, maiwan ka jan" I said, narinig ko namang napamura si Gin sa likod ko.

Sinimulan na ni Dra. ang pagassess sa akin. She asked some questions concerning
signs and symptoms of pregnancy. She also made me subject to an early ultrasound
to confirm my pregnancy.

Dra. showed me the image from the ultrasound monitor and explained everything to
me. After a few minutes we finally went out from the monitoring room. Naabutan kong
pabalik balik ng lakad si Gin habang hinihintay kaming lumabas.

" Mr. Montero" Saad ni Dra. Napatingin naman si Gin sa amin

" What's the result?" Tipid na tanong ni Gin. Halatang kinakabahan ang lalaking
'to.

" She's -"

" Wait Doctora, ako nalang po pala ang magsasabi kaya Gin. Okay lang po ba?" I
interrupted her

Gin walked near us with his eyes fixed on mine.

" Tell me now doctor. Is my wife pregnant?" Pakuwa'y saad ni Gin. I looked at her
sabay iling ko sa kanya motioning her not to speak.

" I'm sorry Mr. Montero but with all due respect. I will acknowledge my patient's
decision" The doctor said. I immediately gave Gin a smile of victory.
" I'm paying for that result doctora and I need to know it. I have the right to
know it because I'm her husband. Just an answer and we'll be good" Gin said. You're
not my husband you dimwit gusto ko sanang sabihin sa kanya ngunit nakakawalang
galang naman kung dito ko pa talaga sasabihin sa kanya

" I'm the patient here Gin" I also said. Tipid na ngumiti lang sa amin si Dra. bago
tumingin sa akin

" You have to tell it Ms. Ramirez. Mukhang nababagot na si Mr. Montero" Dra. said
bago siya nagpaalam sa amin.

I baded goodbye bago lumabas ng clinic halatang wala sa mood si Gin. Hindi ko rin
siya pinansin hanggat sa makarating kami ng tuluyan sa kanyang sasakyan.

Pinaandar niya yung sasakyan para gumana yung aircon ngunit hindi niya parin
pinapatakbo ito.

" Tell it baby" He started. I rolled an eye to him.

" Sabihin mo munang titigilan mo na si Lance" I actually made an ultimatum with

him.

" No. Stop saying his name. Don't make me a murderer" He hissed

" Edi hindi ko rin sasabihin sayo kung ano yung resulta ng test" I threatened him.
His face changed even more.

" Now what Gin" I asked again. Halatang pinipigilan niyang magalit

" Tell me you're pregnant and I might f cking change my mind" He answered. Still
very business like when talking.

" You might change your mind huh? What do you mean?" He now pulled over and started
the car.
" Well, that depends on what you're gonna tell me babe" He made it clearer this
time. His choice of words made my blood boil an instant

" You dimwit! I'm pregnant! Happy! Now stop what ever you're doing with Lance" I
heard him cuss before pulling over, parking the car on the side of the road.

He suddenly pulled me making me cling my arms to his back. He pulled me nearer

hugging me as tight as he can

" Damn. I'll be a dad soon." He whispered

" Yes you are so stop that jealousy issues Gin. Ano pa ba't dala dala ko na anak
mo. " I can see how happy Gin was knowing about my current pregnancy. Seeing him
happy was beyond what I ever imagined.

Ngunit bagama't masaya si Gin kalakip ng kasiyahang iyun ang konting kirot sa puso
ko. How would Lance feel the moment he would know about my pregnancy. I cursed deep
inside at the sudden realization that hit me.

" Lance" I whispered

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33 : Talked [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Talked

Ilang beses akong sumuko at ilang beses ko rin siyang itinaboy palayo ngunit hindi
niya ako sinukuan. He never gave up his love for me. Many times I thought I was
doing the right thing. Many times I thought I would be happy without him ngunit
tama nga ang sinabi nila, kahit gaano pa kalakas ang pagtulak mo sa isang taong
lubos mong mahal ay wala ring silbi dahil babalik at babalikan mo parin. And that's
how both of us played it. And I must say, I played it well.

But things are different now, I'm carrying a life in my womb and I don't want to
raise up my child without his father. Kailangan ng anak ko ang ama niya. At higit
sa lahat, mahal ko ang tatay ng anak ko.
I thought I can do it without him pero dalawang linggo palang hindi ko na kaya. I
did it six years ago, I continued life without him six years ago but two weeks
without him now is a total pain for me. Maybe it's because of my pregnancy hormones
but my heart says otherwise. Dahil kahit paulit ulit kong sabihin sa sarili kong
tigilan na 'tong nararamdaman ko, patuloy parin sa pagtibok 'tong puso ko para sa
kanya

" I need to talk to your parents as soon as possible. They have to know about the
pregnancy and same is through with my family. There's no point of keeping my child
a secret dahil wala akong balak gawin yun" Napahawak ako sa aking tiyan while
hearing those words of decision from Gin.

I stared blankly at the window realizing how things went fast. I wouldn't be
surprised that I got pregnant. He didn't use any rubbers with all those intimate
moments we shared and I can't blame him for that.

Sigurado akong magugulat sina papa about my pregnancy. If Gin don't have any plans
on keeping it a secret then surely, even the media would know about this. Lalo na
ngayon na ang kasal nina Gin at Vanessa ang hinihintay ng media. And here I am,
pregnant with his child.

" Seryoso ka ba Gin" I blurted out of no where.

" I'm damn serious babe" He calmly said while his eyes are still on the road.
Napansin ko namang nag U turn siya pabalik sa pinanggalingan namin.

" Gin saan ulit tayo pupunta?" I asked

" Babalik tayo sa studio ng mommy mo bago ko tawagan si tito. I want them to know
about it already. You know me Charmaigne Dominique, ayoko ng pinapatagal ang lahat.
I'll talk to them, explain everything to them. Ask your hand in marriage with or
without their permission." Agarang saad niya sa akin. I once wish, sana kaya kong
pantayan ang takbo ng isip ni Gin. He somehow thinks rationally.

Minutes later nakarating na kami sa studio ni mom. Nauna ng bumaba si Gin para
pagbuksan ako. He held my hand, intertwined it with his while we both walked
entering mom's studio.

I can hear the sound of the music. Ang lakas kase. Napatingin sa amin ang lahat ng
mga nagsasayaw nang tuluyan kaming pumasok. I saw my mom stop for a moment then
looked at us.
She walked near us. Na may ngiti parin sa mga labi niya.

" Both of you, you follow me" She said. Napabalikwas ako ng tingin kay Gin na
seryosong nakatutok ang mukha sa dinadaanan namin.

Mom brought us to her office.

" Mrs. Ramirez" Bungad ni Gin sa mama ko

" Tita Jenny, call me tita Jenny" Gin breathed in before continuing

" Tita Jenny, I'm here to talk to you. If you would allow me to speak with you and
Mr. Ramirez." He asked

Napatango naman si mom

" Okay what is it iho?" My mom asked

" Say it babe" Gin gazed at me inviting me to tell it to my mom instead. Napalunok
ako bago magsalita. Shit! Ba't ba ganito ang paraan ni Gin.

" I-i" Why can't I even say the words. My eyes roamed st Gin and my mom

" Ano yun sweetheart?" Tanong na man sa akin ni mom

" Mom I'm pregnant" There, I said it. I said it like a teenager who got pregnant by
her boyfriend. Nagulat na lamang ako ng bigla akong niyakap ni mom

I hugged her back.

" Oh my god Charmaigne, does that mean I'm soon going to be a grandmother" I shyly
nodded at mom. Napatingin naman siya kay Gin bago muling nagsalita

" Are you the father?" Pakuwa'y tanong ni mom kay Gin. Damn it mom! Sino pa bang
ibang pwedeng maging ama ng dinadala ko.

I heard Gin cursed before speaking

" I am ma'am because no one else would be" Tanging naging sagot ni Gin

" Mabuti naman, I'm just making sure Charmaigne is with the right person now"
Napalaki naman agad ang mata ko.

" Mom!" Nagulat kong saad

Tumikhim naman si Gin sa likod ko bago nagsalitang muli

" Bakit, meron po bang iba pa tita. Sa pagkaka alam ko po ako lang at ako lang din
ang pwede" Gin said. My mom suddenly laughed and the realization hit me.

Seryosong usapan kase tapos nagjojoke pa si mom.

" I'm happy for both of you" Mom just said.

" Kayo na bahala magsabi sa papa mo sweetheart. You know you have my assurance that
I will support whatever decision you both are going to make" Mom hugged the both of
us.

" Mom" Naiiyak nanaman ako e.

It was already nearly six when Gin decided to bring me home dahil balak na din
niyang kausapin si dad. Kinakabahan ako sa pwedeng maging resulta ng pag uusap
namin. I don't know what would be dad's reaction the moment he would know about it.
Alam kong nakauwi na si dad, based on his car parked in the garage.

Gin held my hand as we both entered the house. Nagulat na lamang ako ng pagpasok
namin ni Gin ay prenten ng nakaupo si dad sa may sala.

" Sir" Bungad sa kanya ni Gin

" What brought you here young man" Saad ni dad habang nakatutok ang mga mata sa mga
papeles na hawak niya.

" I came here to formally ask your daughter's hand in marriage" Saad agad ni Gin.
Hindi na siya nagpaligoy ligoy pa. He made it straight forward.

" No Mr. Montero. I won't allow you to take my daughter's hand in marriage unless
you bring with you your family." Dad plainly said. Bago niya ibinalik ang tingin sa
mga papeles na hawak niya. Naramdaman ko naman ang paghigpit ng hawak ni Gin sa
kamay ko. Mom was just sitting beside dad. She was trying to speak with dad ngunit
sadyang may isang salita din kase ang papa ko.

" Dad-" I tried speaking but dad interfere

" Let him speak sweetheart" Dad warned

" If that's what you want sir but I will still marry your daughter no matter what
happens" Gin stated

I saw dad raise his head to look at us.

" We talked about it young man. I am sure I made it clear for you" Dad again spoke
with authority ngunit sa tingin ko'y hindi manlang natitinag si Gin. Ni kaba wala
akong makita sa kanya

" Dad let me speak" I interfere. Mukhang sila lang kase ang nag uusap. Hindi
manlang nila ako sinasali. Aba, ako naman tong magpapakasal hindi sila.
" What is it sweetheart" Rinig kong saad ni dad. I looked at mom. She nodded,
giving me her support.

" Dad, I'm pregnant and I'm pregnant with Gin's child." Mahina kong sabi sapat lang
para marinig ni dad. Binaba na ng tuluyan ni dad yung binabasa niyang papel at
inilapag iyon sa mesa bago tumingin sa akin.

" You're not going to marry that man without my words Charmaigne Dominique" Dad's
words were final. I felt Gins hand tighten in mine.

Naasar ako sa aking sarili dahil sa kakaibang nararamdaman ko sa bawat araw na

lumilipas. I almost vomit everyday. I feel nauseated and dizzy most of the time.
Hindi mapakali si Gin sa bawat sandaling halos takbuhin ko na ang sink ng banyo
para lang dumuwal. Worry was plastered in his face everytime he sees me with my
condition now. I can say, morning sickness is really a pain in the ass.

Pinagbawalan ako ni Gin na pumasok sa opisina. He never left my side at lahat ng

gusto kong kainin pinagbibigyan niya. He cook when I want to eat something. He
drives through lots of supermarts just to buy the food I crave on and never did I
saw him get tired of looking for those foods and stuffs.

" Gin" Napabalikwas ako ng bangon ng kumalam na naman ang sikmura ko. I checked the
time, It's almost three in the morning. Ang aga aga, naghahanap nanaman ako ng
pagkain. He opened his eyes the moment he felt me move.

" Babe" Saad niya pagkabangon mula sa pagkakahiga halatang pagod parin dahil
nagpuyat siya kakabasa ng mga monthly reports galing sa kompanya niya at kung pwede
lang ay matulog na muna ulit siya.

" Gusto ko ng ubas na may suka" I blurted out. He tapped my shoulder and slightly
smiled before getting up on bed

" Okay then, my baby wants grapes with vinegar, I'll buy it for the both of you.
Give me twenty minutes, I'll just buy it. god, I really need to buy a lot of frige
just to place all the foods in the world" He mocked exageratedly, I made a face

" Bilis na natatakam na ako, kasalanan mo kase 'to masyado kang mahalay" Paasar
kong saad sa kanya. He simply laughed at it
" Dawit ka din sa kasalanan ko dahil ginusto mo din yun. It takes two to tango
babe. And that's practically the same as making babies" He took his keys from the
night stand. He came near me just to kiss me on my forehead before leaving the
room.

" Bilisan mo ha!" I literally shouted

" You really shout a lot when you're pregnant babe. I'm amazed you don't get tired
of eating" He sarcastically blurted out before totally walking out of the room

" You impregnated me Gin, you now suffer the consequences" I shouted again

" I won't suffer the consequences babe, I would enjoy it instead" I wasn't able to
shout back at him again.

" Tssk, wala man lang paalam" I immediately got down from bed planning to find food
in the kitchen. Is being pregnant really this hard? Pakuway tanong ko sa sarili.

~0ߓ~

AN: Someone asked me, bakit nasusuka ka pagbuntis? Dahil iyan sa HCG (Human
Chorionic Gonadotropin). Which is a pregnancy hormone, formed in the placenta that
nourishes the egg after it has been fertilized and becomes attached to the uterine
wall. Ngunit hindi lahat ng naduduwal, buntis.

34 : Reasons [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Reasons

Naglapag ako ng apat na plato sa malawak na mesa. Gusto ko kase madaming plato sa
mesa. Feel ko lang. Binuksan ko yung ref para maghanap ng makakain habang
hinihintay yung ubas na pinabili ko kay Gin ngunit wala akong nagustuhan kaya
napaupo na lamang ako sa harap ng mesa habang nakabusangot mag-isa

Napatingin ako sa malaking orasan na nakasabit sa wall. Limang minuto palang ang
nakakalipas ngunit naiinip na ako. Ang tagal ni Gin. Marunong naman akong maghintay
noon kahit gaano pa katagal yan ngunit ngayon, ni limang minuto ang tagal na para
sa akin.
Napatutok naman ang aking mga mata sa letrang nakasulat sa loob ng orasan. Isang
cursived na letter L. Bigla ko tuloy naalala yung letrang nakalagay sa sobreng
pinadala sa akin. It was the same style compared with the letter written in the
envelope that contained those pictures of Gin and Vanessa.

Tumaas na naman ang dugo ng maalala ko iyon. I concluded one thing, Gin did it.
Damn you Luke Gin.

Napabalikwas ako ng tingin ng marinig ko yungւ tunog ng mga yapak ni Gin habang
papalapit sa akin.

" Hey baby, I've got your grapes" He said while walking near me. He placed a small
kiss in my lips before placing the paper bag of grapes on the table infront of me.

Tinuro ko yung wallclock niya. Nakakunot naman siyang tumingin sa akin bago muling
binalik yung tingin niya sa wallclock.

" It's three in the morning babe. What's wrong with the time." He confusely said. I
stared at him with disbelief.

" Ang sama mo, ikaw pala yung nagpadala nung mga litrato niyo ng babae mo. Tapos
may pa L L ka pang nalalaman diyan" Mangiyak ngiyak na ako sa harap niya. Shit
Charmaigne.

" Babe" He called my attention ngunit ayokong timingin sa kanya.

" Hinalikan mo siya, ang sama mo. Akala ko ba-"

" Ikaw lang Dominique, alam mo iyan" He emphasized. He pulled a chair, sat down and
faced me. Placing his arm at the back of my chair. Yumuko siya para pantayan ang
mga mata ko.

" Ang drama mo 'pag buntis ka alam mo ba 'yon babe. Didn't I explain myself to you.
I did it on purpose and I'm glad it worked. Please don't cry babe. You're crying
for nothing. Look at me" He placed his hand in my chin raising it slightly making
our eyes meet.
" Ikaw lang kaya dapat ako lang din" He stated before crashing his lips to mine.

" Yung baby mo gusto ng kainin yung ubas." Saad ko habang hinahalikan parin niya
ako. I felt him smile before ending the kiss

" Our baby wants to eat grapes. What will he want to eat next?" He asked placing
his hands in my tummy. Natatakam na talga ako sa ubas kaya sinimulan ko na itong
inisa isang kinain.

Sinubuan pa ako ni Gin at nakikain na din siya kahit ayaw niya yung lasa ng ubas na
sinawsaw sa suka. Well, wala din siyang choice.

Sa bawat araw na dumadaan lalong umiinit ang issue tungkol sa pagbubuntis ko. Even
the media has their own way of gathering information at talagang dinamay pa nila
ang mga magulang ko. Gin was persistent on telling the public but It was I who made
the delay again. It has been three days since our talk with dad.

Hindi rin ako manhid para hindi maramdaman na may problema si Gin. He always smile
in front of me but I always tend to feel him kahit pa nakatalikod na siya.

Ngunit sadyang hindi mo talaga malalaman kung ano man ang magiging tadhana mo. You
can never see what's ahead of you until the time comes.

I didn't have a talk with Lance since that
Pinagbawalan na niya akong makipagkita kay
sadyang gusto ko lang din magpaliwanag kay
niya sa akin dahil kasalanan ko din naman.
chance. And then now, it turned out that I
day Gin knew about my pregnancy.
Lance. I know Gin won't allow me ngunit
Lance. Tatanggapin ko lahat ng pagaakusa
He asked for a chance. I gave him a
am pregnant with Gin's child.

There's no space for weakness and cowardness now. I need to face reality. And I
know I'm not going to face it alone. I'll face it with Gin.

News spread as fast as a lightning volt. Gin confirmed everything. Maaga akong
pumasok sa opisina ngunit hindi pa rin ako nakaligtas sa mga mediang gustong
makakuha ng impormasyon.

" Charmaigne" I heard Joey called my name.

" Let them, I'll speak" I motioned the guards

" Ms. Charmaigne, Mr. Montero had just had confirmed your pregnancy. Is it true?" A
reported bombarded me with a straight to the point question.

" Yes" I answered. Ba't ba mas sobra pa sa pagiging artista ang pag usisa ng mga
reporter sa buhay ko.

" What then can you say about the cancelled wedding Ms. Charmaigne?" Another
question followed.

" I already answered the pregnancy issue so why don't we just settle to that first"
I spoke before walking off.

Walang wedding na magaganap. I said to myself.

Hindi na naghabol pa ang mga reporter sa akin. Palibhasa kase siguradong headline
nanaman ako mamaya.

Napabalikwas naman ako ng tingin ng makita ko ang pagpasok ni Gin sa loob ng

opisina ko. He looks so fucking handsome with his business suit. But his eyes
showed all the emotions. Smile was plastered in his face while walking near me.
Kasabay non ang pagpasok naman ni Lenny na halatang natataranta.

" Ms. Charmaigne, Mr. Monte-"

" It's okay. Alam ko namang wala kang magagawa" I smiled. Lenny went out silently
leaving the both of us.

" Babe" Bungad niya sa akin. Ganyan palagi ang bungad sa akin ni Gin.

" Gin" Napatayo ako upang lapitan siya ng hapitin niya ako upang bigyan ng malalim
na halik.
" I told you not to work, ang kulit mo" He whispered

" May kompanya akong pinapatakbo Gin." I answered. Huminga siya ng malalim bago
inayos yung neck tie niya.

" I've talked to Vanessa. She understood it already" Pakuway saad niya.

" You shouldn't have done that Gin. Para mo na ring pinaglaruan ang isang babae sa
ginawa mong iyan." I said ngunit parang wala rin sa kanya ang mga iyon.

" I did it because I'm so damn in love with you babe and if playing dirty would
mean having you then why should I not do it. Let's fix this things first before I
get to ask your hand in marriage formally. And when I say formally, my family and
yours would be my witness." He stated.

" And that's the reason why I need you to give me a chance to speak with Lance to
Gin. Alam mong may kasalanan ako sa kanya" I stated na naging dahilan ng pag iba ng
awra niya.

" No" He authoratively said.

" Gin, pati ba naman yun pinagseselosan mo parin" I breathed out. The heck

" Oo" Simple niyang sagot. Bahala siya. I still need to fix everything between me
and Lance. I've called him this morning at halata ko ang gulat sa kanyang boses.
Nguniy kalakip din yun ng sakit na nararamdaman niya. And I know kasalanan ko. One
term that describes me

Paasa

Isampal ko man yan sa mukha ko. Yun ang totoo.

Akala ko kase kaya ko. Nagtapang tapangan akong kaya ko ngunit hindi ko parin
talaga kaya.
Pinalampas ko na lang iyun kay Gin at hindi na nagsalita pang muli.

" Ba't ka pala andito?" Tanong kong muli sa kanya.

" Andito ako para sunduin ang asawa ko dahil hindi siya magtatrabaho." Agad niyang
sagot.

" Hindi nga kasi pwede. Sino na ang magpapatakbo ng kumpanya ko" Saad ko naman.

Napansin ko ang pagsuko niya kaya napangiti na lamang ako.

" Alam mong hindi kita matiis babe, ngayon lang" He said.

Gusto ko sanang tanungin kung nasabi na ba niya sa pamilya niya ngunit ayokong
unahan si Gin. But I know Gin has a plan for everything.

" I'll pick you up later. Bawal kang magover time" He spoke.

Naglakad na kami palapit sa sliding door ng magsalita muli ako.

" Huwag na Gin" Dahil kikitain ko pa si Lance. Saad ko sa sarili

Napatingin naman siya sa akin.

" I know you would meet with Lance babe wether I allowed you or not. I'll have you
guarded." He said. Napalunok na lamang ako.

" Thank you" I said. Hindi siya ngumiti ngunit hinalikan niya lamang ako.

" Don't thank me. We'll both talk with him" I'll have you guarded that's when I
realized what he just said.
" You are unbelievable Gin." I muttered

" Oh yes I am babe" He muttered before heading outside.

I went back to seat after Gin left. Narinig ko naman ang pagtawag ni George sa
loptop ko kaya nagmadali akong naglakad palapit sa swivel chair ko.

" Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez kailan mo sasabihin sa akin na buntis ka" The heck!

" I just knew it three days ago" Simple kong saad. Nakita ko naman ang gulat sa
mukha niya.

" What month are you now" Pakuway tanong niya.

" Don't worry, I'm still in my first trimester" Saad ko. Magsasalita pa sana ako ng
mahagip ng mga mata ko si Vincent na papalapit kay George. He motioned me to keep
quiet. I just stared at the both of them in the screen.

Nagulat na lamang si George ng yakapin siya at halikan ni Vincent.

" Carlos Vincent! You are not allowed to kiss me. You brute!" Sigaw ni George na
rinig na rinig ko. Napangiti naman ako sa inasta ni Vincent. Maslalo niyang nilapit
yung mukha niya kay George.

" I'm allowed. As far as we both are concerned, I'm allowed" Rinig kong saad ni
Vincent.

" Makikilig na ba ako George" I told George and for the first time after a long
time. I actually saw George Cassidy Marquez blush.

" I'll just call you later Charmaigne. I need to deal with this bastard first. I'll
sue him for trespassing" She stated before the video call ended.

I smiled. George Cassidy is in love.

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George and Vincent's story is out sweethearts you can already check it in my
profile, Sweethearts.

35 : Worth [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Worth

My planned meeting with Lance was a total pain in the ass. Gin really made true to
his words when he said I'll guard you. And what pissess me of big time, was the
fact that halos buong oras na paguusap namin ni Lance siya na ata ang nagsasalita.

He just made me a witness to what he wants to say to Lance.

" Lance sandali lang ha puwede bang sumingit muna ako saglit. And you" Binalingan
ko si Gin. Nakita ko naman ang pagngiti niya na halata ko namang peke

" Yes babe" He spoke. At talagang nagawa pa niya akong landiin sa harap ni Lance

" You stop interfering here and let me do the talking" I said authoratively. I
honestly don't know how to explain it to Lance when Gin made it more complicated.
And worst andito mismo si Gin na prenteng nakikinig.

" Lance" I started

" Yes Hon" Saad naman ni Lance na naging sanhi ng pagiba agad ng awra ni Gin.

" Call her that again. You'll lose your company" Saad agad ni Gin kay Lance ngunit
parang walang paki alam si Lance. Lance didn't even looked threatened by the mere
fact that Gin said that.

" You getting her pregnant doesn't assure you of the future Montero" Lance stated.
Magsasalita na sana ako ng unahan ako ni Gin.
" I fucking know it Villarama, and that's practically the reasons why I'm infront
of your face now." Walang galang na saad ni Gin. Pinandilatan ko naman siya ng
mata. Mukhang walang patutunguhan ang pag uusap naming ito.

" You should be scared now Montero. Because I won't give her up. She had given me
her word and I'll hold onto that" Linagok ni Gin yung isang baso ng alak na
nakaserve sa harap niya bago muling binalingan si Lance na seryosong nakatingin sa
akin.

" Do what you can Villarama. I'll do mine. Just so you know, hindi ako lumalaban ng
patas." Napatawa naman si Lance sa sinabi ni Gin.

Yes he is Lance. Hindi iyan lumalaban ng patas. Gusto ko sanang sabihin kay Lance.

" Hindi na iyan bago sa akin Montero. Alam mong kaya kong pantayan kung ano man ang
meron ka at kung ano man ang kaya mong gawin" Dammit! What have you done
Charmaigne.

" Lance, I hope you understand. Oo inaamin ko, ako ang may kasalanan dahil pinaasa
kita ngunit-"

" But you gave me your word. Kaya panghahawakan ko iyan" Lance interrupted me. I
looked at Gin. He looks calm now ngunit alam kong hindi iyan kalmado. Tumayo na si
Gin at sumunod naman ako dahil kanina pa niya hawak hawak ang kamay ko.

" Look after everything that you have Villarama, before I take them from you" Saad
ni Gin pagkatayo ko. Umigting naman ang panga ni Lance bago muli ring nagsalita.

" We both know that money is replaceable Montero, but she isn't. I have lots of it
after all but I don't have her." I heard Lance said before Gin pulled me literally
dragging me out of the place.

We went out together, leaving Lance

Gin never said anything but I can hear his heavy breathing. Napatingin ako sa kanya
bago ko siya hawakan sa pisngi niya.
" Gin, mahal kita" I whispered enough for him to hear it. Pinantayan niya ako ng
tingin bago siya nagsalita.

" Are you ready?" Napakunot noo naman ako sa sinabi niya

" Ano-"

" Are you ready to meet my family babe?" He completed what he was saying. I looked
at him. He pulled me into a hugged before resting his face in my shoulder

" What babe" He asked once more. I breathed out before answering him

" Yes" I whispered enough for him to hear me

" Let's have dinner with them tonight then. We're going to tell them about your
pregnacy and our wedding" He stated calmly.

I don't know how to react hearing those words from Gin ngunit and tanging alam ko
lang, Gin knows what he's doing. And I trust him on it.

" Okay" I answered. I saw him smile.

" I damn love you Charmaigne Dominique" He said before claiming my lips into an
ardent kiss.

Hinatid muna ako ni Gin sa amin. He doesn't want to but I insisted. Kailangan ko
rin namang magpaganda kahit papaano.

" An hour babe, do all your woman thing in an hour. I'll be waiting for you here"
Gin said nang makarating kami sa bahay.

" You do yours in more than an hour Gin. Let me atleast do mine in two hours." I
stated. Hindi kasya ang isang oras sa akin. Ultimo ligo ko halos abutin na ako ng
kalahating oras. Idagdag mo pa ang pagaayos ko. Kulang na kulang ang isang oras.
" Two hours then" Gin said before we both head of inside the house.

I saw Manang Lourdes na kagagaling lang sa kusina the moment we entered the house.

" Hi po Manang. Magandang gabi po" I greeted her

" Naku talaga ikaw bata ka, ilang araw ka na ring hindi umuuwi" Kasalanan ni Gin.
Gusto ko sanang sabihin kay manang Lourdes.

" Magandang gabi po manang Lourdes." Bati naman ni Gin na nasa likod ko

" Iho, bakit di ka naman marunong magbalik sa alaga ko. Pagsinundo kailangan paring
ibalik pagkatapos. At chaka alalahanin niyo, hindi pa kayo kasal" Saad ni Manang
Lourdes na ikinatuwa naman ni Gin na nasa tabi ko.

" Huwag ho kayong mag-alala manang, papakasalan ko po si Dominique at hindi po ako

marunong magbalik ng akin" Napangiti naman si manang sa naging tugon ni Gin.

" Oh siya siya. Basta alagaan mo ng mabuti 'tong alaga ko. Aba'y ilang taon ko ding
inalagaan iyan" Baling ni Manang Lourdes kay Gin.

" Makakaasa po kayo" Maikling sagot ni Gin.

" Si mom po?" Tanong ko.

" Magkasama sila ng papa mo, pauwi na siguro sila" Napatango na lamang ako

" Sige po manang pakisabi na lanang po kay mom na umuwi ako" Gin was just silent,
listening to my conversation with manang Lourdes.

Umakyat na ako upang magayos na. I hope mom comes home early. I haven't talked to
her personally, puro nalang tawag at text. Nevertheless, I know I have my mom's
support in whatever decision I will make.
Thinking of the possibilities that might happen. I blankly stared in the mirror.

I'll prove to them I am worthy of their son despite of what happened.

Naligo na ako, halos nagtagal talaga ako sa shower bago lumabas na. Pagkalabas ko,
sakto namang may narinig akong katok sa pintuan.

I opened the door at hindi na ako nagulat pa ng makita ko si mom. I immediately

hugged her.

" How are you sweetheart? I hope Gin treats you well" Tanong agad ni mom

" Opo naman mom." I answered her

" Aalis ka ulit? I thought you came home already. Your dad actually didn't agree on
what Gin did but I talked to him." Mom said

" Salamat mom. Si papa po?"

" He's downstaires talking with the man waiting for you" Mom simply answered

" Mom, tonight I'm going to meet with Gin's family and I'm feeling nervous,
honestly" Saad ko kay mom. Ngumiti naman sa akin si mom bago muling nagsalita

" It's high time for the Monteros to accept reality sweetheart. Their son loves you
so much and as parents, that's enough reason for them to accept you" Mom said. We
just hugged each other

" Thanks mom" I smiled

" Go show them what you've got sweetheart" Mom said after a while.
I wore my best clothes, did slight make over and wore flats. I know that one of the
disadvanages of getting pregnant is the fact that you won't wear high heels for
nine months and that's almost a year.

Sabay na kaming bumaba ni mom. I wasn't shock when I saw Gin and dad avert their
attention at us. I don't know what they've discussed all the time I was busy making
myself presentable but atleast, I'm already okay with the fact that they still
talked with each other.

Dad in the other hand stood calm watching me come down from the stairs. His eyes
were the same just like how it seems to be when I walked down the stairs during my
18th birthday. Kay tagal narin non, hindi ko nga maalala yung mga nangyari noon but
seeing dad's eyes now, it reminds me of the past.

" Dad" Saad ko ng makalapit na ako kay dad. Dad looked at mom before speaking

" Our daughter's a woman now wife. She's no longer our little girl" Madamdaming
saad ni dad

" Dad" I just hugged dad. Niyakap din ako ni dad bago binalingan si Gin

" I trust you on this young man. A Montero knows what he is suppose to do. Winning
a woman's heart is not just showing her you love her but rather, proving to her,
her worth. You know what I mean young man. You're a business man after all" Dad
said to Gin.

Napangiti si Gin sa sinabi ni dad.

" I'll have my family's approval of everthing sir. I give you my word on that."
Saad ni Gin

" Very well. Being a father, I don't just hand my daughter to someone who's unable
to fight for her. But I know you would do the right thing young man." That was
dad's last words before we both baded goodbye.

" Thank you sir" Tanging saad ni Gin

" Have a good night sir, ma'am" Gin announced

" Call me tita, Gin. Dapat masanay ka na" Mom added.

" Have a good night, tita" Gin corrected

" I love you sweetheart" Mom kissed my cheek bago kami tuluyang umalis

We both entered Gin's car. Gin immediately started the car.

" I love you so much Charmaigne Dominique Montero" Gin stated before we drove off.

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36 : Vulnerable [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Vulnerable

Again. I'm going to face them again. This doesn't feel the same anymore, the last
time I came here was because I wanted to prove them something but this time, it's
no longer because of my sake, it's because of the life I'm carrying now.

Entering inside the Montero's compound, it was like viewing myself doing what I was
suppose to do way back years ago. I never thought everything would get to be
serious as how it seems to be right now. And seeing Gin's facial expression, I
cannot even see anxiousness in him. He looks calm and confident.

He held my hand as we both walked inside the mansion.

He held mine like it was solely his.

As soon as we entered the house, sinalubong agad kami ni Mrs. Montero. Her smile
was obviously fake.
" Luke Gin, I thought it's just you. I told you it's a family dinner son." Mrs.
Montero said without even looking at me. She acted like she didn't even see me
infront of her.

" Mom, In case you didn't see my woman." Gin said pulling me nearer to him.

" Oh sorry son, Oh dear" Sabay halik sa pisngi ko. god! How can I even tolerate
such an act. Pinapakita niya harap harapan. I know Gin saw that, and I felt him
stiffen. He's starting to get pissed already.

" Just stay with me baby" He whispered to me before we both followed his mom. The
scenario inside the dining table didn't shock me already.

Nakita ko si Vanessa na nakaupo sa tabi ni Xenny.

" Sit down son. Let's eat already." Saad ni Mr. Montero kay Gin. It pained me that
his dad didn't even acknowledge my presence.

" Hi Gin" Saad naman ni Vanessa.

" Hi Charm" Dugtong pa niya. I saw her smile at me before continuing her talk with
Gin's mom. Gin just glanced at her giving her a nod. I don't actually know what
they're talking about but it seems that the talk was about new sale bags.

Gin pulled a chair for me before he pulled another for his own. He placed his arm
at the back of my chair before pulling my chair nearer to his.

The food was served right away. And just like that, we started eating already. It
felt like this house seems under rules, and that's practically how I felt also the
last time I had dinner with them here. Kaya hindi na talaga ako magtataka kung
lumaki si Gin na may sariling paninindigan sa buhay. That's how he was raised
that's why.

Napatigil na lamang ako sa aking ginagawa ng magsalita si Mr. Montero.

" Why did you bring her here son?" His dad asked.
Napatigil narin si Gin sa pagkain, bago niya pinantayan ng tingin ang kanyang ama.

"Let's finish dinner first dad. We'll be talking later" Gin said, tumango naman si
Mr. Montero bago nagpatuloy sa pagkain.

I glanced at Xenny who was silently eating, she saw me in her peripheral vision I
assumed she saw me looking at her that's why she gazed at me.

" Hi" I muttered. Napangiti naman siya bago ako binati.

Dinner went so fast that I didn't even notice we've finished eating already.

" Why did you bring her here son?" Pakuway ulit na tanong muli ni Mr. Montero.

" We came here because we wanted to tell you about the wedding and the pregnancy"
Gin stated calmly. Hindi na ako nagulat ng magreact kaagad ang mama ni Gin.

" That can't happen Luke Gin" She interrupted. Halatang nagsisimula ng maginit ang
ulo ni Mrs. Montero.

" It can. And it will. I brought her here to tell you that I'm going to marry this
woman with or without your consent. But you know I will be more than happy if you
would start to accept the truth that I'm going to live my entire life with her." I
eyed Gin's dad and if looks could only give you an answer, wide eyes open, he
wasn't shock at what Gin just said. Pati narin ang mama ni Gin.

" You can't marry her Gin" We all faced Vanessa who raised her voice.

Gin gazed at her encouraging her to speak.

" You can't marry that woman because she's pregnant Gin, well I'm pregnant too. And
I'm pregnant with your child Gin" Para akong naestatwa sa mga narinig ko. There was
a moment of silence until it was Gin who finally spoke.

" What else" He asked, giving her the chance to speak more.
" Something happened that night when you got drunk in your office Gin. I took a
test and it confirmed my pregnancy" She continued.

" What else" Saad muli ni Gin. I was silently breakingdown in my seat just hearing
those words from Vanessa. But all I did was sit in silent and to hear what she was
saying.

" I didn't expect it to bear Gin. And It's only you whom I had sex with Gin." Saad
niyang muli

" What else" He asked her once more. His eyes were glued on mine this time. I just
stared at him with all those emotions I have in me. How come Gin looks calm habang
ako, gusto ko ng magwala ng hindi ko manlang alam ang totoong dahilan kung bakit
gusto kong magwala

" I'm not lying here Gin, here, you can see it yourself for you to believe me" She
said then handed him the pregnancy test result. Mr. and Mrs. Montero kept silent
to. It was just Gin and Vanessa talking right now.

I took a glance at the result she handed Gin. It was positive. No doubt. Gin stared
at the pregnancy test before handing the test to me.

It took me sometime to realize what he just did.

He placed the test infront of me when he saw me not able to extend my hand just to
get from him the PT.

Napayuko na lamang ako ng mahagilap ng mga mata ko yung PT sa harapan ko. Gin
placed his fingers on my chin enough for him to raise my head and level it to his.

" That's not mine baby" He finally said. It felt like I had been set free from a
load of bondage the moment I heard him say that to me.

" This is definitely yours Gin. Be man enough to accept it" Saad ni Vanessa na
naging dahilan ng paglingon namin sa kanya.
" Nothing happened that night Vanessa. I wasn't that bullshit to have sex with
you." Daig pa ni Gin ang sobra pa sa pagtitimping magalit.

" Why don't you believe her son" Nagsalita na si Mr. Montero.

" Because you know I get to love one woman dad. And I don't intend to love another
aside from this woman I am with now" Saad ni Gin sa kanyang ama.

" Oh son, you know I won't allow you to get married with that woman." Mapait na
saad ni Mrs. Montero na naging dahilan ng paghawak ni Gin sa kamay ko.

He held my hand and confidently showed how tight he held it.

" I know you won't. I don't actually need your permission. In case you don't see
it, I'm doing this for respect but it seems that it's nothing compared to the
conceit you have. It's either you accept my woman or lose me, permanently" With
Gin's last words, he stood up not even giving much attention to the scene.

" Luke Gin!" Biglaang sigaw ni Mrs. Montero.

" What mom, it's better for you to stop everything you're doing and start accepting
the fact that I won't be able to tolerate your act" Gin said before we headed out
of the dining place.

Dumiretso na kami sa kotse niya. Gin drove immediately. I was just silent the whole
time. The scenes awhile ago came flashing back to me.

Napahawak na lamang ako sa aking tiyan.

Why is it hard to love a Montero?

Nalabalikwas naman ako ng tingin ng maramdaman kong tumigil na ang sasakyan.

Pinagbuksan agad ako ni Gin bago niya ako inalalayan palabas ng kotse niya.
And I don't know what made me do it but I just found myself hugging him.

I felt so vulnerable with my state now.

" Why" Hindi ko na napigilan na mapaiyak sa harapan niya.

Gin just placed his finger in my chin, tilting it up for him to have full access on
my lips.

He planted his lips in mine before whispering something I don't even expect him to.

" Because you love me, that's why and I want you to continue loving me" He then
claimed my lips without surprise.

I kissed him back.

He guided me inside his unit without breaking the kiss.

" Is she lying?" I suddenly stopped kissing him the moment I remembered the
pregnancy issue.

" Is she lying" Balik na tanong sa akin ni Gin. I looked at him with a smirk.

" Answer me Gin" I demanded. I was about to walk out on him when he grabbed me back
to his embrace.

" You answer me babe, Is she lying" He firmly asked. Damn it Gin. It was supposed
to be you answering my question

" Yes" I blurted out. I know Vanessa is lying.

I saw Gin smile before kissing me more. He carried me bridal style and gently
dropped me in the bed.

" Right, because I only get to make love with you. And I want to make love with you
now babe" Pumaibabaw agad siya sa akin bago niya ako literal na sinimulang halikan
sa labi pababa sa leeg ko.

" Seriously, Gin" I muttered to him. He just smirked and continued what he was
doing.

" Daddy wants to make love with mommy, baby. So you keep still." He whispered in my
tummy when I felt him raised my dress and placed a small kiss on it.

" And I'm serious babe" He whispered in my ear. He raised his head and started
kissing me again.

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37 : Emotions [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Emotions

Gin's kissess were so addicting. It's practically making my whole system want more.

" You are making me crazy Gin" I whispered to him while he was busy taking his time
worshipping my nakedness.

He continued making love to me.

" The feeling is mutual babe. You're making me damn crazy for you" His bottom lip
started making magic kisses on my belly making me even moan louder.

We practically made love on a slow pace. He was very careful while performing every
love scenes he was the master of.

" I love you Mrs. Montero" I heard him whisper to me before finally entering me,
penetrating my whole being once more. Owning me, possessing me once more.
" I love you too, Mr. Montero" I almost moaned while saying those words to him in
the middle of his every thrust.

" Damn it!" He muttered before speeding his pace. He was practically on set to have
his release. I thought he'd go slow but I was wrong.

" Babe" He still muttered. Moaning his name was all I was able to say. The
intensity of our intimacy was getting over the line and every time he thrust his
organ inside me, tons of pure pleasure was penetrating my whole system leading me
beyond cloud nine. He's making my whole body love the sensation he was giving while
he kept hitting and aiming on the same spot.

" Moan my name babe" He muttered before claiming my lips with a wild and intense
kiss.

" G-Gin" Damn it! I can't even say it. How would I literally do it when his tongue
was also penetrating mine. I can feel his sweat and smell his manly scent which
just made the scene in much more intense degree.

" Louder babe. Moan my name louder" He was still pounding multiple times inside me
while kissing me. Sounds of his deep breathing was obvious already but he didn't
change his pace, still the same. Still mindblowing; If that's what they call it.

He was making me more crazy and I can't even stop myself from wanting more.

I want more.

And he is making me want more of him.

" I love you babe" And with a deep thrust, he released his semen inside me.

" I love you too" I whispered, enough for him to hear me.

He stayed inside me, still throbing for a few minutes before finally widrawing
himself.
A tingling sensation was overly felt by my system the moment he widrew himself.

He rested his body beside me before placing his arm in my waist possessing me like
I was his and resting his face in my neck.

" I love you babe. Always remember that. No matter what happens, trust me. Keep
loving me because I won't stop loving you either. I won't fight for you, because
I'd win for you" He kissed me again.

I felt like I was not just marked, he actually was sharing me his scent with every
dedication of him.

" I smell like you" I blurted out.

He laughed at my sudden change of topic.

" Don't laugh at me Gin, nothing's funny" He actually just laughed after we made
love.

" You always smell like me babe, in case you still don't know it" He mockingly
said. I weakly punched him in the chest

" Tell me that when I'm literally living inside your house" I told him, totoo naman
kase e. His scent is all over the whole place. Kahit wala siya, amoy niya parin ang
halos bumabot sa buong unit niya.

" Be immuned to it babe, you'll smell like me for the rest of your life" That's how
this man beside me makes me shut my mouth instantly.

Tell me; How would I even answer back such a sentence

" I'll smell like myself not yours" That was not even worth an answer pero sinabi
ko parin. Damn it Charmaigne Dominique
" Believe me babe, I'll make sure you'll always smell like myself" He said it in
finality.

Hindi na ako nagulat nang gumising akong may mabigat na nakadagan sa may beywang
ko.

Yung mukha niya, nasa may leeg ko rin.

That was always Gin's position whenever we sleep together.

Kulang na lang gawin niya na akong unan.

I moved a little, slowly removing his hand from my waist ngunit konting galaw ko
lang gising na agad ang mokong na katabi ko.

" What babe" His voice was monotonous, halatang kakagising lang din niya.

I took a glimpse of his wall clock. It's already 7 in the morning.

" What do you want me to cook for you Gin" I asked him.

" You're not going to cook babe, I'll cook for you instead" He smile before giving
me a peck

He stood up afterwards, heading straight going to the bathroom.

" Ako na lang" Pahabol kong sabi. Gusto ko siyang ipagluto, palagi na lang kase
siya ang nagluluto para sa akin.

Nagpumilit akong ako na lang ang magluluto ng umagahan namin ngunit ayaw niyang
magluto ako.
I tried arguing about it.

Sa huli, siya din lang ang nagluto. Hinayaan ko nalang siya baka magalit pa ang
lalaking yun.

I decided to fix his suit, and iron his tie para diretso ligo at palit na din siya.

Minutes later, we both ate. No doubt, Gin's a great cook when he really is
determined to cook.

Ako na ang nagligpit ng pinagkainan namin.

Sakto namang pagkatapos kong magligpit ng pinagkainan namin at mag ayos ng kanyang
kusina, natapos na din siyang maligo.

" Babe, where's my tie?" Bungad niya agad sa akin

" Nasa may closet mo siya, binalik ko. I'll get it" I walked passed him heading
straight to his closet.

I took his tie out. He came closer to me with a smirk plastered in his face.

He smiled

" Ako na maglalagay" I said. He obliged and allowed me to do it.

I simply knotted his tie. I saw him smirk again at my act kaya naman napatanong
agad ako sa kanya

" What Gin" I asked

" You look beautiful" He complimented me. I laughed

" Bolero ka Mr. Montero. I know I look beautiful" Patawa ko ding naging sagot sa
kanya.

" I'll be home early babe, don't cook cause I'll bring you out tonight. Be my date
babe" He told me while I was busy finishing what I was suppose to do with his tie.

" Aye aye Captain" He now placed his hand on my nape pulling me into a kiss the
moment I finished what I was doing

" Work good Gin" I said to him

" For you" He said before bading goodbye

" I love you babe" I heard him shout. I suppose he was at his front door.

Umalis na din si Gin few minutes later.

I actually want to go grocery today. Hindi naman ako mahilig magrocery pero
talagang gusto kong magrocery ngayon. I just honestly want a lot of foods to be
stored in his frige when he actually has a lot of stored foods already.

Pregnancy effects

Hindi ko na sinabi sa kanya dahil alam kong pagbabawalan lang niya ako. Knowing
Gin, he won't let me go alone.

He forbid me to work. I can't do anything about it kaya naman I appointed Joey to

take over. Sa lahat kase ng mga naging kaibigan ko, Joey was one of which I trust.

I drove my car to the best Supermarket I know. I told you, I don't do groceries
before, ngayon lang that's why I don't have any idea what grocery store is the
best.
Walking inside the grocery store. Binati ako ng isa sa may guard.

" Goodmorning ma'am" He told me. Napangiti naman akon sa kanya

" Goodmorning too" I answered him.

I took one of their push carts and decided to enter the center lane.

Palihim akong napangiti sa aking sarili.

Way to go Charm, starting to do wifely duties.

I said to myself.

Madami din akong pinamili, halos puno ang cart na kinuha ko.

I was busy eyeing some foods in the fish and meat corner when I saw a man walking
his way near me.

Kahawig ni Gin

No, It's Gin

" Enjoying the view babe" He started to say

Why is this man seriously here.

" Why are you here Gin" I suppose ako lang dapat ang andito. But why is this man
here
" Because you're here babe" He said it like it was nothing. The point is that, why
does he know I'm here

" How did you know I'm here Gin?" I asked.

" Because I love you" That's not even an answer to my question

" I love you too" I blurted out all of a sudden

He laughed again

Seriously, nakararami na tong lalaking to

" I take it back; Now tell me, bakit mo alam na nandito ako" I am starting to get
furious Luke Gin

" I had you followed babe" He answered me, finally

" Please don't get mad" Pahabol pa niyang sabi. Halatang natatawa siya.

" I'm not mad"

" I'm relieved to hear that babe" He said

" Because I'm furious Gin" His face dropped

Sinamahan ako ni Gin, as usual. Hindi niya talaga ako tinantanan.

I was about to pay everything when he interrupted

" When did I let you pay Charmaigne Dominique" I heard him say my name.

Okay, he's pissed.

Pagpangalan ko na ang narinig ko sa bibig niya. I seriously need to shut up. Galit
iyan.

" Okay, magbayad ka na Mr. Montero tutal ikaw din naman kakain ng lahat ng iyan" He
didn't answer me back, instead, he paid.

I saw the cashier smile at Gin. That smile wasn't a typical smile shared to a
stranger. Ngiti yun ng nanlalandi.

I clung my arm with Gin's

" Babe" I heard him say to me. I smiled

" Kiss me babe, please" I told him. Hindi naman nagdalawang isip si Gin at talagang
hinalikan niya ako sa labi at sa harap pa talaga ng cashier.

Napansin kong namula ang mukha ng cashier.

" Sorry, sobrang gwapo lang kase ng asawa ko" I told the cashier. I saw Gin smile

Binitbit na ni Gin yung mga pinamili namin. He place it inside his car's trunk.

" I'll let your car handled babe" He told me pagkapasok ko sa loob ng kanyang
sasakyan.

Ilang sandali pa'y napansin kong hindi pa kami umaalis.

" What Gin" I told him

" I like you jealous babe" He smiled

I made a face. Arrghh

" You shut up Luke Gin" Kaasar

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38 : Problem [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Problem

We drove off after a short argument. Hindi ko na iyun pinalampas pa. Kaasar kase
yung lalaking katabi ko. Ang saya. I was still inside Gin's car when my phone
vibrated.

Nagulat na lamang ko nabasa kong galing kay Lance yung text message. I hidely read
it.

" Hon, let's talk please" Napansin ko namang tumitig si Gin sa akin.

" What did he say" May bahid ng galit niyang sabi. Kahit kailan, hindi mo maiisahan
si Gin.

" He wants to talk to me. Gin, I need to talk to him. Alam kong hindi-" He cut me
off.

" No" He U turned.

" Sa'n tayo pupunta Luke Gin" I hissed. He smirked.

" Your company has a problem babe" He said while eye focused on the road.
Sandali, sa pagkakaalam ko walang sinasabi si Joey sa akin.

" What do you mean problem, wala namang sinasabi sa akin si Joey" I told him but he
turned his at me.

" Your company, Mrs. Montero" He emphasized. I got it.

" You mean YOUR company Gin" I corrected. He just smirked and continued driving

" That's yours" He said lowly

" Damn that Villarama" He looks furious right now. Ilang saglit pa'y nakatanggap na
naman ako ng text message mula ka Lance.

" Hon, I hope you would come" I read it again. Minutes later, I felt Gin stiffen.

" Gin" I called his attention.

He took my hand, intertwined it with his. Hindi na ako nagulat pa ng marahang

dampian niya ang kamay kong hawak niya ng halik.

" Pakasal na tayo babe" He suddenly blurted out of no where.

My eyes widen. He looks really serious. Wala akong makitang kahit anong bahid ng
panloloko sa kanyang mukha.

" Gin, ano ba kase ang nangyayari at-" He didn't let me finish when he interrupted.

" When I'll ask you to wait, would you wait?" He added. I stayed silent.

" Would you wait baby" He asked me one more time. Ako ma'y nalilito sa mga
pinagsasasabi niya I just took the courage and nodded.
" I'm not going to let you meet with that Villarama. Alam mo iyan. " He told me,

"I'll be away for a week Dominique and all I'm asking is for you to wait for me."
Napakaseryoso niyang saad sa akin

" Is that really serious?" I asked him again. He just nodded and gave me a smile.

" Slight" He joked. I punched him.

" I'm serious here, Luke Gin" I told him ngunit binalewala niya lang.

" I'll have you guarded by my team. Don't worry, a week is nothing compared to
those six years we've lost" He held my hand tightly before placing a kiss on it

" Can you atleast tell me what's wrong Gin. Can I atleast know the problem?" I
asked, hoping he would give me the answer. I've actually waited for him to speak up
but it ended up the way I wasn't expected to be. He just gave me an intimate kiss.
A kiss of a life time, that's how I could explain it.

" That's practically the problem babe, I love you so damn much" He answered again.
I made a face. Hindi naman kase iyun yung hinihingi kong sagot mula sa kanya. It
wasn't even a bit of an answer to my question.

We headed straight to his company afterwards. Gusto kong sumama sa kanya, perhaps
to know the reason, kung papalarin man. He was holding my hand while we both
entered his private lift. Nagsibatian naman sa kanya ang kaniyang mga empleyado.

Bumati agad sa amin ang bagong sekretarya ni Gin. It was Emmily. He had Vanessa
resigned when he came to know about her fake pregnancy. She wasn't really pregnant.
She just made everything seems so real even though we all know it wasn't. I myself
closely believed that thing in the first place kung hindi talaga nagsalita si Gin
nung gabing iyun, malamang, naniwala narin ako sa mga kasinungalingan ni Vanessa.
Kahit papa ano naman kase, It's still posible that something might had happened
between them that night Gin was drunk. But true to Gin's words, I believe him.
Besides, I had known Gin enough for me to judge her wrong. Gin wouldn't do that. He
won't have sex easily to somebody else.
" Mr. Montero, the board is waiting for you inside the meeting hall" Saad ng
kanyang sekretarya.

Gin just nodded and looked at me.

" You wanna come with me inside babe?" He asked. I nodded in response.

Bagama't gusto kong supportahan si Gin. Kalakip nun ang kagustuhan kong malaman
kung anuman ang problema ng kanyang kumpanya.

" Goodmorning sir" Bati sa kanya ng board.

" Take a seat" He announced. He pulled a chair for me beside him before seating
near me.

" Here are the documentaries Mr. Montero" Then everybody has his eyes glued on the
large TV screen. Pinalabas nito ang isang foreign news kung saan napapakita ang
isang building na nasusunog. Huli na ng mapagtanto kong companya pala yun ng
Montero sa United States. The company was obviously set on fire at base narin sa
news reporter, talagang sinadya daw ang pagkasunog ng kompanya.

Napatingin naman ako kay Gin nahalatang napaka seryoso ng kanyang mukha. Kung
tutuusin kase, malaking kawalan ang kumpanya sa business niya, it was one of his
biggest empire. And that company will be a great lost to his business, dali din
dito ang kanyang mga investors.

" Mr. Montero, some of our foreign investors are also contacting us now about the
said incindent. Nababahala na din daw sila sa agarang pagkalugi ng kumpanya." One
of the board of directors said.

" The body is opened for any suggestions" Saad naman ni Emmily dahilan ng pagsalita
ng pinakamatanda sa Board.

" Malaki ang hinala kong, kagagawan 'to ng mga Villarama. We just persuaded three
of their biggest investors to invest to our company instead of continuing their
investment with them. Maybe it's their way of getting revenge and looks like they
had really been that clever to strike first on our biggest company." The eldest of
the board spoke. Gin looks so calm but little did everybody know.
His calmness doesn't give you an answer to everything. Most of the time, he's calm
because he's hurt or angry.

" The Villaramas are going to celebrate their annual company anniversary this week
and guess what, they are soon going to open up their new company in the United
States. They planned all these, Mr. Montero. This isn't a coincidence. It was a
planned thing" Another member of the board spoke.

" The company is still at its peak. Investors wouldn't pull out their investments
because of the incidence. And let the Villaramas do their plans, it won't back fire
on us. The builing just crashed but not the empire." Gin spoke with full authority.
Everyone stayed quiet, no one had his suggestions afterwards. The silent atmosphere
was broken by a text message read by Emmily.

" Mr. Montero, Mr. Yuan of the Yuan group of comapanies wants to speak with you"
Emmily spoke. Sa pagkaka alam ko, Mr. Yuan is the most valuable investor of the
Montero Group of Companies.

" Tell him, I'll meet with him at 4. Reschedule my meeting with Mr. Chan. I'll do
it tomorrow at 8. And I'll be leaving with some of the board members tomorrow at
10" There was a hint of finality in his voice kaya naman wala ng nagtangkang
magsalita pa.

The meeting was adjourned afterwards. Magkahawak parin ang kamay naming lumabas ng
hall ni Gin. Hindi narin nagsalita pa si Emmily, even the Board members, one by
one, they left.

Sumakay na din kami ni Gin sa elevator when I had the courage to ask him.

" Aalis ka na bukas?" I asked. He looked at me before answering.

" Kung papayagan mo ako" He answered. Napalunok ako. So paghindi ako papyag, hindi
siya aalis.

" Hindi naman ako ang magdedesisyon nun eh, ikaw naman ang may kompanya nun hindi
ako" I told him but he just stood with his question a while back.
" Would you let me leave babe?" He asked once more.

" Yes" I answered. He faced me and pinned me on the elevator's wall cornering me
with his arms.

" A week babe, give me a week. I'll fix it. I'll come back to you as soon as
possible" He gave me his assurance. I just nodded in response to his words.

Kung ako lang ang masusunod ayoko sanang umalis siya. I don't want him to leave.
Kung pwede lang sumama, gagawin ko.

" Gusto kong sumama" I told him. He just kissed me.

" Babe, kung sasama ka sa akin baka di ko matapos ang trabaho ko. We'll be stuck
there forever. Gusto mo ba 'yon" I nooded at what he said. Masgugustuhin ko pa iyon
kay sa maiwan ditong mag-isa. He laughed at my answer.

" Tumahimik ka Gin, hindi nakakatawa" I blurted out

" I love you Charmaigne Dominique, that's what keep me going and you know that" He
whispered in my ears.

" I love you to Mr. Montero" With that, he claimed my lips once more

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39 : Queen [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Queen

I saw his travelling bag on top of his bed the moment I entered his room. Hindi ko
alam ngunit sadyang napapaluha na lamang ako habang nakatingin sa nakaimpakeng
damit niya. I don't want him to go. Am I that selfish to forbid him to go? Pero
madamot na kung madamot ngunit ayokong umalis siya.

Ilang sandali pa'y naramdaman ko ang pagyakap ni Gin sa akin mula sa likod.

" My baby's so emotional" He said na may halong paglalambing. I removed his hands
on my tummy ngunit pinihit niya ako paharap sa kanya.

He came near me, placing his face near mine. Marahan kong pinunasan ang aking luha.
He smiled the moment he saw it.

" What do you want babe?" He finally asked. If words could tell everything a man
thinks, I would conclude he wants me to tell him my queries.

" Wala" I answered him then hurriedly turn away my gaze at him ngunit marahan
niyang hinawakan ang pisngi ko at binalik sa kanya. His gesture made me look at him
in the eyes.

" Bakit mo 'ko iniiwasan? Look at me babe" He asked. I know he was just trying to
hide his smile. I tried my best not to cry infront of him but it was too late.
Drops of tears came flowing out of my freakin' eyes and I can't even control it.
Damn you Luke Gin.

" Hindi kita iniiwasan, Luke Gin huwag kang feeling. Napuwing lang talaga ang mata
ko" I told him. Marahan niyang pinunasan ang mga luha sa mata ko bago niya 'to
dampihan ng halik niya.

" Tingin ka nga sa akin" He commanded but I refused to do so.

" Ayoko, tinatawanan mo na ako eh" I complained. He smiled, finally. He wrapped his
arms on my waist before pulling me near him. I was just wearing a simple sando
that's why he had easy acces to my waist. I looked away but he was persistent on
turning my gaze back at him before giving me an ardent kiss. We shared a passionate
kiss. Dito kase magaling ang lalaking 'to. He was so good at this, ang galing
niyang manlambing.
" Stop smiling Luke Gin. Aalis ka din naman" I told him. Sinadya ko talagang
bumusangot. He suddenly laughed. I made a face again.

" I hate you" I whispered to him. Tinatawanan ba naman ako ng lalaking 'to.
Nakakaasar lang kase. I thought he was going to leave when he pulled me closer to
him once more before whispering something.

" And I love you too. Pack your things babe, I don't want you crying when I leave"
He said smiling. Napatingin akonsa kanya ng bahagya bago muling nagsalita.

" Talaga" I happily told him. I saw him smile. Ngiti palang niya, nasagot na ang
tanong ko.

" I might miss you so much babe that's why" He left the room smiling after saying
those words to me. That left me dumbfounded.

Oh my goodness. Did he just say I should pack my things because I would go with
him?

" Hey Gin, are you sure!" I shouted, still shocked at what he said

" I love you babe!" Was all he answered before walking out of the room.

" Yes!" I cheered. Dapat pala, kanina pa ako umiyak.

We rode his private plane going abroad. Knowing Gin, he wouldn't ride in a public
plane, masyado siyang maarte para sa public plane.

I gazed at the man seated beside me, ang amo niya matulog. He looks so calm and
peaceful sleeping. I was literally sleeping on his chest when my eyes landed on
his hand intertwined with mine.

Hanggang ngayon kase wala paring singsing ang kamay niya. Proof that he isn't
married yet.
Naramdaman ko ang bahagyang paggalaw ni Gin. He lightly kissed my forehead before I
was able to gaze back at him.

" I love you" I whispered. He smiled.

" I love you more, Mrs. Montero" He kissed me on the lips. I thought he would just
give me a peck but we ended up doing an intimate kiss.

" Gin, we're in a plane in case you forgot" I warned him but he just smirked before
ending the kiss.

" You make me forget babe. Thanks for reminding me." He smiled. I lightly punched
him in the chest.

" You're lying" I know he is freakin' aware of where we are.

" I'm not" He slightly laughed

" Huwag mo 'kong tawanan Gin. You are not allowed to kiss me anymore" I tried to
sound serious but he just laughed at what I've said.

" Really?" He mockingly said

" Oo nga sabi. Seryoso ako Luke Gin" I hissed. He laughed again. What is
seriously funny with what I've said.

" How serious are you babe?" He asked again. I made a face. Sino ba naman ang hindi
maiinis sa sinasabi niya.

" I'm really serious here Gin" As much as possible, I made my voice as serious as I
can but it all ended up with him laughing at me even more.

" Baliw ka ba?" I hissed but he just gave me peck

" Oo, Baliw sayo" He said after the kiss.

" Ikaw nakararami ka na." I complained.

Pinaharap niya ako sa kanya bago niya inilabas ang isang maliit na kahon. If I'm
not mistaken, it really looks like a ring box. Nagtaka naman ako. May balak ata
siyang punuin ang daliri ko ng singsing niya.

He gently opened it, revealing to me a necklace with a diamond pendant.

My eyes grew wide at what I saw. The diamond was honestly shining.

Dahan dahan niyang pinasuot sa akin yung necklace. I touched the pendant, this is
expensive I know.

" Why did you give me a necklace Gin, It's not my burthday" Nagtataka kong saad sa
kanya.

" Well it's my birthday" He answered back. But it can't be, today's not his
birthday.

" Matagal pa birthday mo Gin, huwag mo 'kong lokohin." I threatened him.

He looked at me and smiled.

"This was exactly the same day you came into my life babe. This was the same day I
realized the reason I was born" Makahulugan niyang saad.

" Charm, we seriously need to have this project done" Saad sa akin ni George. We
were practically inside a thick cartoon character costume and we are tasked to
render enjoyment to the public. Well, a mandatory project we need to do.
" Ayoko na George, ang init dito sa loob ng makapal na costume na 'to" Reklamo ko
sa kanya.

" Kaya mo 'yan, we can do this" She just answered. Pinagpatuloy na lang namin ang
pagsasayaw. Our group really did great. The crowd obviously enjoyed the
presentation. Nagsipuntahan na kami sa backstage para magpalit immediately after
the presentation.

" Congratulations guys we all did our best" Our dance manager said. We all had a
short talk before leaving the backstage.

" Charm saan tayo?" Tanong ni George sa akin na halata mong gusto na ring
magpahinga muna.

" Uwi muna siguro tayo. Mukhang pagod ka na, pagod din ako" We dicided to go home
para magpahinga muna. We were about to exit the gym when someone grabbed my hand.

" Excuse me" Saad ko sa lalaking humawak ng braso ko. He was with some of his group
members na halata mong pinipigilan ang kanilang mga tawa.

" Hi" Was his first word. Nagulat man ako sa ginawa niya, I decided to be polite
since he really looks appropriate. No doubt, he also looks handsome.

" Hi" I smiled back before attempting to leave again when he stopped me.

" Luke Gin Montero" Pagpapakilala niya sa sarili. He handed his hand to initiate
hand shake. Napatingin muna akonsa mga kaibigan niya. They were obviously waiting
for what I would do next. George was just silent, baka naiinip na rin at gusto na
talagang umuwi

" Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez" I simply answered. He smiled before talking once
again.

" Nice to meet you, my Queen" He looks so damn handsome while saying those kaya
naman hindi ko na 'yun natanggihan pa.

" I think we need to go" Pagpapaalam ko. He just smiled again.

" Take a rest, Dominique. I'll be seeing you tomorrow" Yun lang yung sinabi niya
bago kami tuluyang umalis ni George sa gym.

" That man is a playboy Charm. You know exactly what I mean" Banta ni George
pagkalabas namin ng gym.

" I know" I simply answered.

" And after that day hindi mo na talaga ako tinantanan" I told him. He really had
been the master of pissing me off after that day. Halos araw araw niya na akong
inaasar

" That was just my way inorder for you to give your attention to me" He said.

" Ang sama mo talaga, alam mo bang nilalayuan kita noon. Girls are hating me
because of you" I saw him smile at my honesty

" I know, that's why I had demanded more attention from you" This guy is the total
definition of a jerk.

" You're totally a jerk" I hissed at him.

" I'm just so damn inlove with you babe" He whispered.

" The plane has landed babe. Welcome to the United States." He told me before
kissing me deeply on the lips.

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 40 : Infinity [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Infinity

I had been in a tight sleep near Gin for some time. He made sure I was asleep
before he made his way to the company. Napabalikwas na lamang ako ng bangon when my
phone rang. It was George.

" Charmaigne, I'm glad you're in the country already. Magkita kaya tayo. You know,
I wanna show you to a really good clothing line " George cheered at the other line.

" Sure, saan mo ba gusto?" I asked her. She made a sound like she was thinking.

" Nah, I changed my mind. Let's go shopping for my future inaanak" She happily
said. That's George ladies and gentlemen and shopping is her life.

Hindi na ako nagulat pa sa sinabi niya. Hindi si George iyan kapag hindi iyan
nabubuhay sa pagsuot ng iba't ibang magagarang damit.

" I'm still in my first trimester George. It's still early for that" I told her.
Alam kong nakabusangot na siya sa kabilang linya kaya naman nagsalita na agad ako.

" Daanan natin mamaya kapag may oras pa tayo" I heard her happy voice the moment
those words came out of my tongue.

" The baby must be a she, Charmaigne. Dapat babae iyan. Para naman may susunod na
sa yapak ko at may magmamana narin ng beauty ko" She hapily shared. I almost
laughed at what she said. Kung makapagsalita kase siya, parang anak niya ang
dinadala ko. How could my child possibly look like her when it fact, it's not even
made from her gene. It's only miracle that might just prove the existence of such a
theory.

" Joke lang Charmaigne" She added after a while. I cannot image how this woman
evolved with just a few months of living in San Francisco. Seriously, ganon na ba
kalala ang epekto sa kanya ng Alcantara na iyun.

Our conversation went well. Though she may be quite far from my place, time was all
it took for us to see each other.
I went out with Gin's body guards as usual. Hindi na ako magtataka pa kung bakit
may kasama akong lumabas. I planned to meet with George in one of the finnest
restaurants. Food was on my top list everytime I get to meet with a friend outside.

Ilang sandali pa'y nahagip na ng mga mata ko si George. She actually looks stunning
with her new hair style.

" Hi Charm, you look beautiful as always even with that slightly visible baby bump"
Bungad agad sa akin ni George.

George looks more mature with her looks right now. Well, even before, she had lived
her life with complete independence but right now. It seems that her looks
complemented with the way she does things. With the way she does every decisions
that needs to be adressed with.

" Thank you" I thanked her. She smiled and shyly composed herself.

" So, what do you see of me now" She asked. I smiled at her.

" I see the hidden George now. I can see George version 2.0. And I'm happy for you.
It seems that you really are enjoying your life here" She immediately agreed to
what I just said.

" Yes I am." She said.

We ordered after a few minutes of talking with each other about some girl stuffs.
Para kaming mga college students kung makapagchismisan. We practically blurt out
what's in our mind. Konting napansin lang namin na kakaiba. Our eyes are becoming
like telescopes, focusing on every detail of it just to find something to talk
about with.

Natapos na rin sa wakas ang pagkain namin. I was about to stand up when I suddenly
felt a slight ache in my head. Para akong nahihilo.

I sat down again. Nakita ko namang napansin ni George na napahawak ako sa sentido
ko.
" Masakit ba ulo mo. Are you nauseated" She asked. Napailing ako.

" Nahilo lang ako but I think this is just normal" I told her. She looked at me
with pure concern.

" I think we should head first to the hospital Charm. Baka mamaya kung ano na pala
iyan, mapagalitan pa ako ni Gin niyan." I halfly smiled. I also made that decision
to visit an OB. It's just now that I get to feel this again and I don't know if
it's possible.

We walked more. Isa na sa mga body guards ni Gin ay lumapit sa amin para tulungan
ako. Litle by litle, I can feel a sharp stabbing pain radiating at my belly back
and it damn hurts like hell. Halos nahihirapan narin akong maglakad.

" Ma'am gusto niyo po bang buhatin ko kayo" I heard one of Gin's body guard told
me.

I declined his offer. But George said the other way around.

" Carry her Mr, my friend is obviously unable to walk straight. And tell your
butler to bring us to the nearest hospital" George told him. Napatango naman yung
body guard na bumubuhat sa akin.

The pain in my abdomen is unexplainable, ngayon ko lang 'to naramdaman.

We head fast in the nearest hospital kaya naman halos limang minuto lang,
nakarating nanagad kami sa may pinakamalapit na hospital.

I was about to stand up when I suddenly felt blood dripping out on my legs at
nahihilo na rin ako.

No! This ain't possible. There's no reason for this. I told myself. Just as I was
about to walk, everything suddenly felt turning upside down, then all I saw was a
faint black view.
I never thought that this day would come. It was just a typical day for me.
Nothing's different from the other days that had passed. Never did I expected such
a scene. Kung ako lang ang papiliin, I wouldn't think of choosing because as much
as it pained me to know, I don't want to be in this situation. And as much as I
wanted to make myself believe that this is just a dream, who am I kidding. Reality
kills those who are into fantasies.

I woke up knowing that I am already inside the hospital's facility. George was
beside me and her face really looks worried.

" Oh my goodness Charmaigne, Thanked god you're awake" She almost looked relieved
by the thought that I was finally awake.

" I called Gin, the moment we were able to bring you here and he's on his way"
George told me. But that wasn't what I want to hear. I supposed, I wanted to hear
something else.

" I-I'm sorry Charm" Tears were evident from George's eyes. It took sometime to
realized what it really meant just by the looks on her face.

No, this isn't true.

I silently closed my eyes. I didn't see this coming.

" It's all my fault" I suddenly bursted out crying. I might have took my pregnancy
for granted. I haven't been that careful with my pregnancy.

" No, hindi iyan totoo Charm. Alam natin iyan pareho so don't blame yourself for
this. Everything happens for a reason, remember" She tried to calm me as much aa
possible but it felt like my whole system doesn't bulge in the situation. It pained
me too much knowing that I am practically in this unexpectable situation.

Minutes later. We heard footsteps of nurses on the hospital's hallway. There were
giggling sounds of nurses trying to express their thoughts on a new visitor.

Nagulat na lamang kami ng biglang bumukas yung pintuan ng hospital at iniluwa non
si Gin. He doesn't look pleased with what he saw the moment he entered the room.
Ako agad ang hinanap ng mga mata niya. My eyes suddenly became watery at the sight
of him kaya naman dumiretso siya agad sa kinaroroonan ko. He kissed me on my
forehead before giving me a hug. I bet he doesn't know it yet. And god knows how
much I don't want him to know it.

" Gin" I whispered, enough for him to hear it. He just stood silent for sometime
before raising his head inirder to level it with mine.

" How do you feel" He asked me. I just hugged him back. Ayokong makita ang reaksyon
niya pagnalaman na niya ang situasyon ko.

" My-I'm sorry" I almost puked while telling him those words. Gin was speachless
for sometime. He just stared at my eyes with so much love. We stared at each others
eyes for god knows how long before he finally spoke.

" I love you both" He whispered before giving me a kiss. Tears continued to fall
from my eyes while the realization hit me. I was lying flat on the bed when I ended
the kiss. He gave me a light kiss on the forehead before returning his gaze to
mine.

" I'll talk with your doctor. Give me sometime, babe" Pagpapaalam niya sa akin.
Tinanguan niya si George. George was just silent all the time but her silence says
it all. It was a nonverbal gesture from her showing how crestfallen she was with my
situation.

" I'm always here for you Charmaigne." George said while we kept quiet.

This isn't the future I expected and this isn't the present I ought to be.

Loosing a gift wasn't that easy to realize. As much as I want myself to face the
shock I have just now. It really pained me a lot to accept that a gift was once
mine.

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41 : Downfall [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Downfall

Realizations and lots of realizations maneuvered every inch of my whole system.

Never did I imagine what would be the reaction of Gin once he accepts the
situation. George never left my side though. Ramdam ko ang pananahimik niya, not
the typical George I know. If this is just a simple problem, baka nasesermonan na
ako niyan but this time, it's different. I cannot deny the fact that I am going to
face a situation on the spot. I had just been subjected into one of my life's
biggest downfall.

Tears came pooling out of my eyes while the doctor explains to me every single
detail of it. He talks science. He had been explaining to me everything but I'm not
that dumb to sum it all up in just few words: my child is gone and it's because of
my fault. It's because of my carelessness. I haven't been that careful while
carrying the pregnancy.

Gin was just at my side the whole time. He never showed me any signs of distress
nor anger. He stood calm despite the situation. I wanted him to show what he feels.
Gusto ko ilabas niya yun. If he wants to get mad at me then so be it. I know he has
the right to.

A procedure has to be done to me prior to having me assessed again. Napapikit ako

ng mata. Why am I so careless.

" Babe" Gin placed his hand on my chin, raising it just to be on level with his.

" I-I'm sorry" I broke down into crying again. He suddenly kissed me on my forehead
before speaking.

" And I love you" He whispered before claiming my lips for an ardent kiss.

I pushed him. Why is he not mad. Everybody has the right to become mad about it.
Bakit 'di niya pa ipakita sa akin na galit siya.

" You can hate me all you want Gin. Matatanggap ko iyun dahil kasalanan ko" I
whipped in crying. My eyes are blurry because of the tears stucked on it but Gin
just stayed calm despite what I've said.

" How would you want me to hate you then, babe" He asked. I stopped for a couple of
minutes staring at his face.

" Huh?" I asked him back

" What kind of reaction would you want me to show you babe" He made his question
clearer this time.

" I know you're mad Gin. Huwag mo ng itago yun" I told him. I helped my self sat
down at the edge of the bed. He helped me though before pulling a chair near the
night stand and sitting infront of me with his face still unreadable.

" Gin- you're being unfair. Hindi ka manlang ba magagalit sa akin. I lost the baby
for heaven's sake. What kind of mom would even do such carelessness to her child" I
hissed. I poured all my heartaches and cried it all when Gin suddenly wiped the
tears falling down from my eyes.

" Tell me, how would I get mad at you when all you did was blame yourself for what
happened babe. Tell me, how would I get mad at you when all you did was take good
care of my child. Now tell me" He demanded an answer like it was an easy thing to
do.

" At sinong gusto mong sisihin ko Gin." He's sugar coating everything again.
Matatanggap ko naman kung sasabihin niyang kasalanan ko ang lahat.

" No one is to be blamed babe." He finally answered.

" Why are you so calm Luke Gin. Bakit parang wala lang sayo ang mga nangyari. See,
you don't even get mad at me. How come you still act like this was just a normal
problem to you" He seems so calm. Ni wala siyang pinapakitang galit and it's not
just right.
" You just don't know how much I wanted to go ballistic right now Dominique." He
whispered in my ear.

" You just don't know how much I wanted to punch someone's face Dominique" Nakita
ko naman ang bahagyang lagkuyom ng kamao ni Gin. I was just crying the whole time.

" Gin" He hugged me like his life depended on the hug we were both having. I don't
know what's running in Gin's mind but one thing's for sure, he's in pain right now.
Masakit mang isipin ngunit hanggang ngayon, I am still hoping that this was just a
dream. A nightmare I wouldn't like to happen.

Napapikit ako ng mata. I placed my hand on my belly.

I'm sorry baby. I'm so sorry. Mommy has not been that careful. Kung naging maingat
lamang sana ako, hindi sana 'to mangyayari.

Days passed, and I keep blaming myself for what happened. Even George, she was
really sorry for what happened.

I had been planning to have a break for myself since everything had been in so much
blur. Gusto ko munang mapag-isa. I wanted to free myself from all those that had
happened. Hindi madaling mawalan ng anak. Sobra pa sa typical na sakit na
mararamdaman mo kapag mismong anak mo na ang nawala sa 'yo.

Gin never changed. He was still the typical Gin I used to have. Well, he had his
company fixed with just a snap of his finger. That's how he practically good at. I
also waa able to go back home since there was no reason for me to stay there
anymore.

News about my loss pregnancy had spread all over the media. I received many
nagative comments and I hate it. I myself don't want it to happen. Sino ba naman
ang may gustong mawalan ng anak.

Nevertheless, I stood strong despite the situation. Pamilya ko parin ang naging
sandalan ko. Hanggang kailan ba ako maghihintay para lang maging masaya ng tuluyan
if problems after problems comes our way.

I also went back to work a couple of weeks ago. There's no point on isolating
myself just because of what happened. Keeping myself busy with the company was a
lot very helpful. Gin never stopped being at my side. He always made sure
everything is fine.

Lance had been trying to talk to me. Many time he did but many times, he failed.
You cannot beat a Montero if that's what you want to know. Gin is always steps
ahead of you.

But it shocked me more when I heard the news that Lance and Vanessa are actually
dating already. Well, I guess it's time for both of them to find true love. Sa
kinatagal tagal ng mga pinagdaanan namin, I never thought all these things would
just fall on it's places just now. Halos lahat na rin ng mga kaibigan namin, they
didn't think twice of settling down. Mike and Rizza had a son already at alam kong
masaya sina Mike sa pamilya nila. Well, Jake's still single and I cannot question
that. Ralf is going to get married soon to his half Filipino, half Swedish
girlfriend.

Ilang sandali panakong natigilan ng pumasok sa loob ng opisina ko si Joey.

Nakangiti siya sa akin.

" Ui gurla mukhang tinotopak ka ata jan at nakangiti ka mag-isa mo" She joked. I
laughed

" Wala, may inisil lang ako" I told her.

" Gurl, may party night ang mga dyosa mamaya baka gusto mong sumama sa amin" She
invited. I smiled at her.

" Pass muna siguro ako jan Joey. Pero hindi ako kill joy ah. Just give me time" I
assured her.

" O sige na nga. Hindi ko man alam kung gaano katagal iyang time na iyan. Sana
huwag masyadong matagal ha Charm. Matuto kang timbangin ang mga problema dahil
lahat ng pagsubok na dumarating, nasa iyo lang din ang desisyong iyon." She
preached. I smiled at her.

" Salamat Joey" I thanked her. Nilapag na niya yung mga documents na pipirmahan ko
bago siya tuluyang magsalita.
" And by the way Charm, I'm getting married" Nagulat ako sa naging balita niya

" No way! For real. Si Michael ba" I asked, still shocked by what I've heard.

" Definitely. We're getting married abroad. Napagplanuhan na din namin ang kasal
and please don't tell others first. Actually, ikaw lang ang nakakaalam dito."
Masaya ako para sa kanila. Joey is one of a hell happy gay.

" Congratulations Joey. I never thought you would get married someday" I jokingly
said

" Uy grabe ka naman Charm. Dream come true kaya 'to" She happily said. I can see
joy and excitement in Joey's eyes. Kahit hindi niya sabihin sa akin, I know she is
happy with her life.

" When is the wedding" I asked.

" The wedding date is still not finalized but I assure you, this year, I'm going to
get married" She said.

" Dapat imbitado ako jan ha" I told him. Hindi naman siya nagdalawang isip na
sermunan ako.

" Grabe ka gurla. Ano tingin mo sa akin. Siyempre imbitado ka no" She said. Hindi
na nagtagal ang usapan namin. Nagpaalam na rin si Joey dahil madami rin kase kaming
aasikasuhin sa kumpanya.

I planned to go home early since mom told me, we will have a family dinner. Alas
kwatro palang nag-aayos na ako ng gamit pauwi.

While walking along the parking lot, I saw Gin's car. He immediately went out from
his car upang salubungin ako. I looked at him. He just gave me a smile.

" Let's go somewhere else babe" He told me. Hindi na ako nagdalawang isip pang
sundin yung sinabi niya.
" Where do you plan on bringing me Gin" I asked but he just smiled and kissed me on
the lips.

" I love you Mrs. Montero" With that, he kissed once more. It was a deep and
passionate kiss.

" I love you too, Mr. Montero" Was all I was able to say. He looked at me with so
much love before smiling.

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42 : Breakdown [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Breakdown

Gin brought me to the same park. The same park which had been a witness to how
everything started.

We both went out of the car. Not to lie about it. I honestly came here with him
having a decision in mind.

Gin held me by the waist while we both head to the same spot we sat down to the
last time we came here. Tanaw na tanaw namin ang kasiyahan ng bawat batang makita
naming naglalaro sa damuhan. After all, it's a children's park.

We sat down together. Gin was just holding my hand the whole time. He was sitting
at my back encircling his arms on my waist.
" Ang saya tignan ang mga bata, Gin." Those kids seem to have no problem at all.
They seem not to care what's happening around their surroundings. All they did was
to enjoy life while they're still kids.

Gin rested his head on my shoulder

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" Baby" Gin called me. I gazed at him eyes closed.

" Hey, open your eyes" He said but I still held it closed.

He placed his lips on mine before whispering once more.

" Open your damn eyes Dominique or I'll kiss you" He threatened me but I still
closed my eyes.

" Then kiss me Gin" I told him. He obliged with it and kissed me

" Right" He kissed me. He kissed me with so much passion and love. I cannot explain
the feeling I have right now. It felt like I am having the last kiss of my life. I
kissed him back with the same intensity. I was never a fan of public display of
affection but with Gin, I somehow learn to be showy sometimes most specially if
conditions call me to and right now, I don't even care if we're having what they
call public display of affection, all I care for was the fact that I will miss this
kiss for quite sometime.

I placed my hand in his cheek, eye focused to him.

" I will miss you" I almost whispered those words to him. Realization struck him
before I saw him look at me straight in the eyes. He placed his hand above my hand
placed on his cheek.

" No" He disagreed. I cannot stop those tears coming from my eyes already. It felt
like I had been stuck on a line between what to do and what not to do.

I moved closer to where he was, hugging him with all the strength I have.

" We both need time Gin but this time, I wouldn't go that far. And I won't leave
you as well. I want you to trust me on this." I spoke once more. Nakita ko siyang
umiling sa sinabi ko.

" No " He authoratively said. Napapikit na lamang ako.

" I have decided already Gin. And all I'm asking is for you to atleast respect my
decision" I told him. I heard him curse lightly at what I've just said.

" At saan mo nilugar ang desisyon ko Charmaigne Dominique" He hissed. I can now
feel anger based on his tone of voice but I stayed calm knowing that Gin could all
of the possibilities, god knows I cannot enumerate.

" I'm doing this for our sake Luke Gin, can't you see, we both need time. We're
both stuck in this situation already" I explained. Insaw him greet his teeth with
what I just told him.

" And you fucking think that you leaving me would fix everything. Goddamit
Charmaigne Dominique, Didn't I tell you, You cannot fucking leave me without my
permission. And the fuck with that decision of yours. You think it will make me
happy." I silently prayed for a miracle to fall out of its place and hand it over
for me to use it just for now.

" We need to give this relationship a break Gin. We both need it now. I completely
understand how you feel. It's just a matter of time Luke Gin. It's not as if I'm
going to leave you for good." I assured him but all I was able to receive from him
was a tight hug and an ardent kiss. He caged me with his embrace and captivated me
with his kisses I cannot refuse to accept.

" Don't you dare leave me Charmaigne Dominique. I wouldn't think twice on dragging
your ass back to me when that happens" He threatened. I just placed both my hands
on his cheeks

" I know. You are not Luke Gin for nothing" I told him. But it shocked me when I
suddenly saw his eyes watery before tears came falling out from his eyes.
" Damn it Charmaigne Dominique. You are making me unmanly because of your fucking
decision I won't still accept" He hissed. I smiled at him.

" And don't dare give me that smile. Your smile wouldn't make any difference
Dominique. It won't change my mind still. You are not going to walk away from me
with that decision of yours in mind" He continued.

" Do I really need to kneel down and beg for it, Luke Gin" I countered his answer.
But his next move shocked me the most. He freakin' knelt instead.

" This might fucking change your mind Charmaigne Dominique" He said.

" You stand up Luke Gin. Ako dapat ang gagawa niyan eh. You freakin' think of your
own style at huwag mo akong agawan" I seriously said that. Kung hindi siguro
seryoso ang usapan namin ni Gin baka tinatawan na niya ako ngayon.

" This is my style Charmaigne Dominique. It was always my style to kneel down
infront of you just for you not to leave me and now, I'm still fucking doing the
same thing. So you better give me an acceptable answer, Dominique. You tell me now
that you take it back. That you wouldn't leave me anymore because you don't want to
give this relationship a break as much as I fucking don't want to let you go" He
breathed in. I guided him to stand up but he still knelt still like his body had
been permanently glued in the ground.

" Stand up Luke Gin" I told him.

" You take it back first Charmaigne Dominique" He insisted.

" Stand up" I repeated

" Come on babe, take it back and we're both good" He repeated also.

" Stand up Mr. Montero" I almost laughed at what I am seeing now. I didn't expect
myself to laugh at Gin but I just did.
" Are you fucking laughing at me Charmaigne Dominique" He is literally angry right
now.

" I know that reaction was below the belt Gin, I'm sorry. Tumayo ka na kase jan.
Hindi rin lang magbabago ang desisyon ko Gin. We need a break" I answered him. I
never realized he was now standing right in front of me with a face I bet you
wouldn't want to see.

" And I'm also not going to change my answer Dominique. So you better stop that
fucking goddamn decision that I don't even care." He answered right in front of me.

" Okay then, I won't insist on it. But don't expect me to change my mind. I am
still going to take a break from this and it's either with or without your
permission" I was about to turn back my gaze at him when he grabbed me by my waist
pulling me near him. Encircling his arms with it. I tried freeing myself but who am
I kidding, I cannot even manage to free an inch of myself from his embrace. He had
me caged with his tight arms embracing me like I was his.

" I am so close on loosing my fucking self control Charmaigne Dominique so you

better fucking get your ass back on the ground and let me earn you" He hissed like
a boss ordering you something you wouldn't want to do.

" Gin naman eh. Please don't make this as complicated as it shouldn't be. You're
making it a big deal for pete's sake. Ano ba naman ang konting oras na hinihingi
ko, tanggapin mo ang desisyon ko dahil ito ang kagustuhan ko. Ano ba naman 'to
katumbas ng panghabambuhay mong desisyon. " I demanded. I was about to face him
when I felt tears on my shoulder. I raised my head only to see Gin crying. Luke Gin
Montero is crying for pete's sake.

" Can you promise me a lifetime in exchange for what you want me to give you then"
He whispered.

I faced him before kissing him deeply in reply to what he said. He kissed me back
before having his last talk

" I'm not a patient man Charmaigne Dominique, In case you still don't know. Don't
make me fucking miserable for too long. I might not be able to fucking wait that
long anymore. That's torture. Find time for yourself while I myself is going to
find you, in case you plan on leaving me" This guy is seriously having trust issues
with me here. Ilang ulit ko bang sasabihing hindi ko siya iiwan.
" Ang kulit" I said before giving him one final hug.

" What's with the fucking hug Dominique" He sounded furious with what I just showed
him.

" Is it bad to hug you now. It's a goodbye hug Luke Gin" I answered him. He just
cursed. Ang alam niya siguro hindi ko iyun maririnig.

" You just cursed sixteen times Luke Gin at hindi na ako natutuwa" I told him
ngunit binalewala lang niya ang mga sinabi ko.

" Well, I might fucking curse more for couple of days without you by my side,
Charmaigne Dominique" I just closed my eyes at what he said.

-----

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43 : Unwell [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Unwell

After that god knows how long we've been arguing and fighting just for that simple
discussion, I finally had the urge to go home.

I was hesitant at first. Ni hindi ko alam kung magpapasundo na lang ba ako or I'll
just ride a taxi going home pero sa kinarami rami ng naisip kong solusyon, I still
ended up seated inside Gin's car.
" Let's go home together baby" He muttered before we drove off. Napatingin naman
ako sa kanya.

" Anong let's go home together ka jan. Luke Gin, in case you forgot, we are going
home separately." I hissed but all I received from him was nothing but a poker
face.

" My house is waiting for you, baby." He answered. I looked at him, and he's still
with his 'I don't fucking care look'

" Luke Gin" I warned him. He finally looked at me while he was still wearing that
poker face look. Seriously, what's the matter with that look Gin.

" What babe" He ignorantly said.

" What's the matter with that look, Gin" If eyes could just tell everything, I
myself would say that this man right beside me is freakin' so emotional. He had
been with teary eyes for freakin' too long now.

" Tingin ka nga kase sa akin" I held him by his cheek while he was busy eye focused
on the road.

" And drama mo Mr. Montero. Kung makapagdrama ka naman parang hindi na ako babalik
ah. Paano pa kaya kung totohanin ko" He gazed at me with a deadly stare. Shit!
Dapat hindi ko na sinabi yun.

" You fucking not think of doing that fucking bullshit Charmaigne Dominique. You
wouldn't like it when I do something you wouldn't fucking like. You might be
pregnant in no time, Dominique" He threatened me. Well, nothing to hide off. I'm
freakin' threatened. Boses niya palang kinilabutan na ako.

" Okay hindi na. Eto naman oh. Ang drama mo kase. Para namang ikamamatay mo 'to" I
told him.

" You just fucking killed me awhile back Dominique." Damn it Luke Gin. Ba't ba
palagi ka nalang ganyan.
" Pero buhay ka ngayon" I don't know what really am I thinking for blurting it out
loud.

Pero ako lang ba ang nakakapansin nito or pati siya. Kanina pa kami pasikot sikot
dito sa parke at ang bagal bagal pa ng takbo ng sasakyan ni Gin. It has been thirty
freakin' minutes ago already for pete's sake and it's like we haven't even moved on
from this place.

" Have you forgotten the way out Luke Gin. Kanina pa tayo pasikot sikot dito, In
case you don't know." I told him pero mas binagalan niya pa ang pagpapatakbo niya.

" Sayang ang gas, Dominique. Matuto kang magtipid" I almost wanted to laugh out
loud at what I just heard from him.

" At kailan ka pa natutong magtipid ng gasolina Gin." I told him. He just smirked
at me before gazing back at the road.

" Ngayon lang din. And you don't question me about it" He plainly said. I suddenly
bursted out laughing at him.

" You seriously don't need to lie about it Gin. Come on big guy, let's go home.
It's getting dark already" I told him. Bigla naman niyang itinigil yung sasakyan sa
gilid

" Can't I not fucking change your mind anymore, Dominique" He asked like a kid. Eto
na naman tayo eh. Umiiyak na naman ang lalaking kasama ko.

" You cannot Gin" I told him. Napasimangot siya bago niya muling pinaandar ang
sasakyan.

" Then no one's going home today. I don't care. Full tank pa naman ang kotse ko."
Pinalakihan ko siya ng mata.

" Gin, you seriously cried multiple times today. And don't be a baby today. Let's
go home. Enough with your dramas" I honestly told him.

" I don't fucking care." He managed to say. I smiled at him.

Honestly ngayon ko lang 'to napaghahalataan. May tinatago rin palang kadramahan ang
lalaking 'to.

" Sige kung ayaw mo edi huwag. Baka mawalan pa tayo ng gas dito sa daanan niyan,
kasalanan mo pa" I told him as a matter of fact.

" I'll let my butler bring me my spare car" He said it like it was nothing serious
at all.

" You seriously can't do that Luke Gin. You have lots of spare cars for pete's
sake. I can't even freakin' count how many Fortuners are in your freakin' garage" I
demanded. He just smirked before looking at me.

" The earlier you change your mind. The earlier you get to go home babe. I'm
satisfied that you actually know I have lots of cars. Well, I can let them buy more
in case it will take us forever here" This man is seriously out of his mind.

" I won't change my mind anymore Luke Gin. Can you bring me home now." I told him
ngunit sadyang napakadrama lang talaga ng lalaking katabi ko ngayon.

Ilang sandali pa'y naramdaman kong nagring yung phone ko. It was a call from mom.
Hindi na ako nagdalawang isip pang sagutin ang tawag ni mama.

" Mom" I greeted her.

" Anak, dinner's at six. Don't forget to come over earlier. Your dad will come over
early." Mom said.

" Yes mom, aagahan ko po ang pagpunta jan." I told her

" Sige anak. I'll be preparing your favorite dish" Mom added. I smiled

" Thanks mom" I told her. We talked more before I finally ended the call.
Napatingin naman ako kay Gin na halata mong nakikinig sa usapan namin.
" What time is the dinner, babe" He asked.

" At six and it's almost 5:30 already Gin." I complained. He just smirked at what
I've said before maneuvering the car faster. Atlast, this guy thought of driving
fast already.

" Thirty minutes more and I'll drive you home. Just give me thirty minutes more
babe" He whispered. I can now feel pain in his voice.

" Okay" I whispered back. Nagpasikot sikot muna kami saglit ni Gin. No one dared to
speak. We were just both silent within that duration.

I looked at my wrist watch. I only have ten minutes left before six.

Naramdaman kong nag U turn si Gin bago binilisan ang pagpapatakbo. He knows the
time that's why we drove fast heading home.

Minutes later nakarating narin kami sa bahay. Dad's home, I know for sure. Mom too
is home.

I gazed at Gin only to see him quiet.

" Goodbye Gin" I almost whispered. He just stared at me for quite sometime before
speaking.

" I'll give you time if that's what you want but I need a forever in exchange for
that" He said. I nodded.

" Okay, Forever it is then" I smiled. He didn't even smile, instead, he gave me an
ardent kiss. Damn it, the kiss was getting deeper and I cannot stop my self ftom
moaning.

I ended the kiss afterwards.

" Drive safe, Luke Gin" I told him before finally leaving.

He waited for me to enter the house before finally leaving.

I just hope I made the right decision. Seeing Gin's reaction awhile back was really
unexplainable. It wasn't a typical reaction you would receive from him. It was
actually more than what I've expected.

Nakita ko agad si mom pagkapasok ko sa bahay. She was wearing her favorite dress
paired with her favorite sandals.

I immediately hugged her the moment I get to walk near her.

" How are you anak" She asked

" I'm fine mom, I need to be fine" I answered. She smiled

" I'm happy. Tara, the table's ready. Your dad's waiting for us" She said. Sabay na
kaming naglakad papuntang etiquette room. I call it an etiquette room because it
was the only place in the house whichւ I considered being bound by the rules. Sa
hapagkainan ako palaging pinagsasabihan ng mga magulang. Diyan din ako
pinapagalitan noon.

Those were the times I tend not to forget during my college years, most specially
my high school years.

" My princess is home" Bungad sa akin ni dad pagkakita niya sa akin. I kissed him
in the cheek before sitting right next to mom.

We started eating afterwards. Dinner went well. We had different conversations as

well. I guess even my dad and mom knows what's the real score between me and Gin.
Hindi na nila binanggit pa si Gin. We just talked about other typical things about
business and other stuffs related to business.

Dinner ended fast. May importante din kaseng aasikasuhin sina dad. Well, I totally
understand them both. When it comes to business, they really need to sacrifice time
but they always see to it that family must come first before anything else.

Tumulong narin ako sa pagliligpit ng pinagkainan namin.

After everthing is fixed, I decided to take a long bath since I had been subjected
to exhaustion today.

I had been thinking of what happened awhile back and it came like lightning,
flashing in my mind.

Hindi ko na namalayang matagal na pala akong nakababad sa tubig kaya naisip ko na

ring magbanlaw na ng sarili. I guess I just need a rest.

I was about to close my eyes when my phone rang. I saw the caller ID. It was Gin. I
was thinking if I would answer his call or not but don't judge me, I honestly
answered his call.

" Gin" I whispered.

" I think I'm really sick right now babe. I'm fucking having a fever" He said at
the other line. I smiled. Another way of Gin, I know.

" What's your tem-" He didn't let me finish what I'm going to ask him when he
interrupted.

" It's one hundred degrees babe. Please come over here. I'm really burning hot" He
said. I really wanted to laugh at him right now. Sino ba naman ang magkakaroon ng
fever na one hundred degrees but I thought of just going with the flow.

" You have an Antipyretic on your nightstand Gin. Get one and drink it" I told him.

" I burned my nightstand awhile ago, babe" He answered.

" Seriously Luke Gin" I almost really wanted to laugh at his lies.
"Yeah, I really burned it and I burned it into ashes" He added. Natatawa na talaga
ako sa kalokohan niya.

" Don't worry I remembered, I had placed some meds on the fridge' side court.
Hanapin mo nalang doon" I told him. Hindi mo ako maiisahan Gin. I told myself.

" My refrigerator's fucking not working just awhile ago that's why I let them throw
it" He answered. I cannot contain it anymore that's why I laughed

" Then what do you want me to do about it Gin" I asked while silently laughing
making sure that he won't hear it in the other line.

" I want your hug. And your kiss. I want you here with me and not these fucking
medicines in the nightstand or in the fucking refrigerator. I want you fucking here
Charmaigne Dominique" He said in the other line.

-----

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44 : Accident [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Accident

It has been a month now since I've decided to take a break.

Everyday, I tend to make myself believe that I had made the right decision.

But everyday, it made me long for him even more.

I miss him. And I miss him so damn much that I wanted to be with him. Ngunit sino
ba ang niloloko ko, ginusto ko 'to. I've wanted this in the first place. That's why
I don't have the right to complain.

Loving him is not a joke but loosing him is more than that.

I made a promise to him that I won't go anywhere, mananatili ako sa Pilipinas

basta't ibigay niya ang pansamantalang kalayaang gusto ko.

Leaning into my swivel chair, I realized, Life is too boring without the person you
cherish the most.

It's plain. It's colorless. It's not even worth living. Am I too exagerated to say
it but it is true. Lahat yun totoo. When you get to be damn inlove, being away from
him doesn't complete your day. Hahanap-hanapin monparin siya.

Here I am, like crazy, holding my phone thinking twice if I would just call him and
tell him to come over. I wanted to be with him again. I cannot literally explain
what I feel. It's just that, I can't be away from him for too long.

It has been 30 days already. Kahit papaano'y nakayanan ko paring itawid ang 30 days
na yun.

Damn it!

Nakakamiss kase ang Lalaking yun. I miss his scent, I miss his smirks, I miss his
creepy smiles, I miss his scarry laughs. I miss his hugs, I miss his kisses, I miss
his damn I love yous

Just as when I was about to have the courage to call him, my phone suddenly
vibrated.

I gazed at the caller ID. It was Gin.

Am I going to celebrate for this? This is honestly the first time he called me. He
didn't even texted me.

Inangat ko agad ang tawag niya hoping to hear his voice.

" Hello ma'am, this is St. Lukes medical team. I called you to inform you that the
Mr. Montero had a car accident and since your name is listed in his recent contact,
I called" The woman from the other line explained.

Saglit naman akong napatunganga sa kinauupuan ko.

No, hindi 'to totoo. He didn't have an accodent.

" Ma'am, are you still there. The patient needs you badly Ma'am Sweetheart" She
added

" What? Sweetheart?" I clarified. My name's not sweetheart

" Sorry ma'am. It's just that your name listed in his contact was Sweetheart" She
explained.

I wanted to smile. I like my name in his contact.

Sweetheart

But this is not the right time to be flattered. Gin needs me.

" Okay, papunta na ako." I told her.

The call ended.

Agad naman akong lumabas ng opisina 'ko. Sinalubong 'ko ang naguguluhang mga tanong
ni Lenny, my secretary
" Ma'am Charm. Saan po kayo pupunta? Mamayang ala una pa po ang meeting niyo kay
Mr. Tan" She politely said ngunit diretso lamang akong naglakad.

" I have to leave. It's an emergency. If somebody calls tell them to wait for me
'till I come back and reschedule my meeting with Mr. Tan, he can wait if he really
needs the contract but this, this cannot wait anymore." I told her. Ngumiti naman
sa akin si Lenny. Mukhang nakuha na niya ang gusto kong sabihin sa kanya

" Goodluck sa forever niyo ma'am" Pahabol niyang saad sa akin

Dali dali na akong sumakay sa pinakamalapig na lift.

Damn it Luke Gin. I thought you're a good driver. What happened to that?

I wanted to scold him for being careless in driving but my main priority is to see
him.

I finally went out of the building. Not minding those who seems questioning my
sudden rush. Even the guards are calling my name but I don't care.

I immediately entered my car. Not wasting any time, I drove off fast. I need to get
there on time.

I thanked god, walang traffic. And this is the first time I wanted to thank the
road.

Binilisan ko na ang pagpapatakbo still thinking about Gin.

Please, let him be fine.

Let him be fine.

I don't want to lose him. Not now, not tomorrow, not in a lifetime.
Nakarating na rin ako sa hospital. Hindi na akong nag-abala pang ipark ng maayos
ang aking kotse. I don't even care if I don't abide with the rules.

I entered the hospital. Shit! Napamura na lang ako ng makaramdam ako ng kaba.

" I'm here for Mr. Luke Gin Montero" I told the nurse who approached me.

" Ma'am, Mr. Montero is in the Intensive Care Unit. Masyado pong malalim ang natamo
niyang sugat" The nurse who approached me said.

" What" I almost shouted.

" I'm sorry ma'am but Mr. Montero is in a critical condition right now. We might
lose him anytime" I broke down the moment I heard it from her.

" That's a lie. Where's his doctor, I need to talk to his doctor" I demanded

" Ma'am Dr. Gutierez is still attending to the patient. They're still in the ICU"
She told me.

I felt alone. Wala manlang akong matanungan ng maayos dito.

I need to inform his family about this.

Hindi ko pa man natatawagan ang pamilya ni Gin, nakita kong lumabas na ng ICU ang
doktor.

I was trying to compose myself the moment I saw the doctor come out of the room.

"Mrs. Montero?" He asked. I just nodded. Wala na akong lakas ng loob para
magpaliwanag.
" I'm sorry but the patient-"

" No!" I interrupted.

" Huminahon ho kayo Mrs. Montero" The doctor said. Trying to calm me down.

" I need to see him." I said. Takhang papasok na sana ako ng harangan niya ako.

" Ma'am pinagbabawal po ang pumasok sa loob ng ICU." The doctor explained.

" Wala akong pakialam. I need to see my husband" I almost shouted.

Husband

" I'm sorry ma'am but the patient is still under strict observation" The doctor
said before leaving.

I brokedown. Napaupo na lamang ako dahil sa sobrang hinayang na nararamdaman ko.

How could Gin do this to me.

A nurse approached me afterwards. He tapped my shoulders before saying something.

" Ma'am, I think it's better if you would come with me" The nurse said. Tumango na
lamang ako.

Damn it, I cannot even think straight.

" Where are you taking me. I need to be here. My-my husband is in that freakin' ICU
and I don't have time to roam around" I told the nurse. Ngumiti lamang ng tipid
yung nurse sa akin
" Someone wants to see you badly" She said.

" Well tell that someone, I'm on a very disturbing condition and I don't want to
leave this place unless I'm with my husband" I told the nurse

My phone suddenly rang. I read the caller's ID. It was Rizza.

" Charm I think it's better if you listen to that nurse. I swear pagsisisihan mo
'pag 'di yan sinunod" Rizza told me na may halong saya sa kanyang boses

" Rizza-I'm in the hospital-Gin had an accident and-" I explained ngunit isang
salita lamang ang sinabi sa akin ni Rizza.

" Go" She said then the line ended

I gazed at the nurse.

" Bilisan natin, baka magising si Gin, wala ako sa tabi niya" I told the nurse. She
just smiled and accompanied me out of the hospital

" Saan ba tayo pupunta and mind telling me your name" I asked her while we were
both walking towards I don't know where

" I'm Shy" She said

" What, you're shy" Ako ba pinaglololoko nitong nurse na 'to. Matapos niya akong
piliting pasamahin sa pupuntahan niya. She would just say, she's shy

" Yes, I'm Shy" She said

I looked at her amusingly

She laughed
" No, I mean my name is Shy. Short for Cashmere" She said.

" Ang layo naman ata kase ng Shy sa Cashmere" I told her as a matter of fact.

" I actually asked that a lot of times too. But they call me Shy, short for
Cashmere, they say" She told me.

"Malapit na ba tayo" I asked.

She answered me with a smile

" Shy, what, malapit na ba tayo. I swear, I hope that person is really important
kase kung hindi" I swear

" He is Charmaigne." She said

" And how did you know my name" I asked her again, seriously, Ilang beses na ba ako
nagtanong ngayong araw na 'to.

" Everybody knows your name, Miss Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez" She answered.

" Well, I don't actually care that much that everybody knows my name. My future
husband wanna be is currently in that freakin' ICU right now and I swear,
idedemanda ko talaga ang ospital ninyo kapag may mangyayaring masama sa
mapapangasawa ko dahil siya pwedeng mamatay okay. Hindi pa niya ako napapakasalan"
I started to become emotional already.

Damn

" Alam ko and Mr. Montero knows that too" She answered me. Kung makapagsalita 'tong
nurse na 'to, it seems that she knows Gin.
" Do you perhaps know Gin" I asked her once more.

" Yes Ms. Ramirez, and he is about to make it up to you" After she said those words
nagulat na lamang ako ng mahagilap ng mga mata ko ang pamilyar na kotse.

" Fortuner Black" I whispered to myself

-----

45 : Proposal [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Proposal

The nurse brought me to the hospital's parking lot. Ilang beses akong napakurap ng
mata. I was trying to clearly look at the car that took my attention. There were a
lot of cars in the parking lot but none of those took my attention. I was just eye
focused to the only car my eyes wanted to see for the last 30 days.

" This has to be his car" I whispered to myself. I'm very sure of it because it has
the same plate number as Gin's car.

" I thought he had a car accident" I looked at Shy but she just gave me a smile

" What is happening here" Nagtataka kong tanong sa kanya. Dinala dala niya ako dito
para lang makita yung maayos na sasakyan ni Gin tapos si Gin nasa ICU.

" Gin happened" Pagkasabi niya iyon, halos mapintahan ng kulay ang mundo ko ng
iluwa ng sasakyang iyon ang lalaking kanina pa hinahanap ng aking mga mata.

It was Gin. And he still looks damn gorgeous with his business suit

He came out from his car wearing his signature smile that I won't miss seeing for a
life time. Halos magkatapilok na ako sa kalalakad papunta sa kanya. He was twenty
meters away from me kaya naman binilisan ko ang paglalakad papunta sa kanya.

He stretched his arms wide open when he saw me walking fast near him with a really
good smile
Damn you Luke Gin.

I ran. Hindi ko na kase matiis. I wanted to hug him. I wanted to kiss him and feel
the contentment of his embrace.

Nang makalapit na ako sa kanya, I aimed for a hug. Sinalo naman niya ako. He hugged
me, really tight.

" Your time's up babe, I want mine too." He said to me as I was still trapped in
his embrace.

" Why just now Gin" I told him. Pinatagal niya pa kase.

He laughed

" A month of your freedom in exchange of a forever with me. I granted it even
though it kills me every night trying to stop myself from barging into your house
and abduct you instead." He said.

" You should have done that. I won't complain" I demanded. He laughed more.

" I thought you said a month babe" He said while his lips trailed down to my colar
bone

" You could just made it a week Gin" I demanded again but he just laughed again.

" I could just made it a day babe if only you said it" He said again.

" And what is that freakin' accident thing you just came up with Gin. Hindi ako
natutuwa dun at isinali mo pa talaga ang doktor at nurse na yun." I furiously said

" At sandali, asan na ba 'yang Shy na iyan ha" I roamed my eyes around the whole
parking lot only to see Shy handing Gin an umbrella.

" Mr. Montero" She said with respect

" Babe, meet Cashmere, my secretary" He introduced her to me.

" What! She's your secretary. And you just lied to me about your car accident" I
hissed at him. He nodded

" I lied babe" He answered

" My goodness Luke Gin. Hindi mo alam kung gaano ako nag-alala sa iyo. Faking an
accident is below the belt and you know that" I sermoned.

He kissed me to stop.

Damn it

" What the fuck Luke Gin" I hissed.

Gin handed me the umbrella before kneeling down infront of me.

" It's too early to curse babe. Do that tonight. I would love to hear you curse
tonight" He said with a smirk.

" You pervert" I hissed at him.

" Tonight babe, I might be a pervert tonight" He answered with a creepy smile.

" You shut up Gin. Hindi ko nagugustuhan iyang lumalabas sa bibig mo" I furiously
said to him.
" I bet you would like this instead" He took out a small box from his pocket before
looking at me straight in the eyes.

" I did this before and I want to do this again infront of your family and mine" He
said. I can now feel tense he was while kneeling infront of me.

I looked everywhere only to see all my family, friends and his family come out from
different cars which were parked near Gin's car.

I saw mom and she was just smiling wide at me.

Dad was doing the same too

Napatingin naman ako kay Mrs. Montero. I never thought she would smile at me. At
maslalo na si Mr. Montero. They were all smiling at me na para bang they already
know that this will happen.

I averted my gaze back at Gin who was now seriously eyeing at me.

" Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez, babe. With our families as witness, may I ask you
again" He started.

He breathed in before continuing what he was about to say.

" Will you marry me?" It was a question every woman wants to hear from the man they
love.

And it was a question that demands to be answered by a Yes.

" I need an answer now babe" Gin said na halatang naiinip na sa kahihintay

" You wait Gin" I said. I'm still enjoying the view. I wanted to memorize this
scene for the rest of my life.
Gin doesn't do too much of public proposal but seeing him now, I can't believe he
just chose to propose to me in a freakin' parking lot. And worst, sa parking lot pa
ng isang magarang ospital.

" The fuck with that answer Dominique" He hissed.

" Gin-"

" I swear, bubuntisin kita dito kapag hindi ka pa pumayag" He threatened me with
that pregnancy issue again.

" Ask me again, Mr. Montero" I told him. He looked at with his poker face

" Damn this woman" I heard him whisper

" Luke Gin" I warned him

" Babe, Will you now give me the privilege to wear this ring in your finger" He
asked again

I made a face

" Ayoko niyang tanong na iyan. Gusto ko yung pormal" Nakakahalata na ata si Gin sa
akin kaya naman inayos niya ang kanyang pagkakaluhod bago niya ako tinanong muli.

" Babe, Will you fucking marry me?" He said

I made a face again

" Ba't may kasama pang mura. Ayoko, alisin mo yung mura dun" I demanded.
He whispered something but I didn't hear it cleary

" You are going to be my death end, Dominique" He said

" Ask me again Gin" I told him again

" Charmaigne Dominique Ramirez, Will you marry me?" He completed my name and I want
it.

" Yes Gin, I will always say Yes" I told him. Narinig ko naman ang hiyawan ng
pamilya ko at ng pamilya ni Gin.

" Oh my god! They're finally getting married." I heard one of them say.

Nagulat naman ako ng yakapin ako ni Gin bago niya ako bahagyang itonaas sa ere.

" Baka mahulog ako Gin. I said." He smirked

" You're so light. I must feed you a lot" He said when he put me down.

" Ayoko baka tumaba ako. Ipagpalit mo agad ako" I said as a matter of fact

" I might kill myself first before thinking of infidelity" He honestly said.
Thinking of Gin, I know he won't do that.

" I love you" I said

" I love you more, babe" He said before we both walked to where our parents are
waiting.

" And please don't cry when we get there" He said before we finally drew near to
them.
Nakita ko agad ang masayang mukha nila mom at dad.

" Mom-dad" I hugged them both. Ang drama ko

" Congratulations sweetheart" My parents said. I answered them

With a smile

" Thanks mom-dad" I told them.

Sunod ko namang binigyang pansin ay sina Mr. and Mrs. Montero na pakuwa'y nakangiti
rin sa akin. Naguluha. Naman ako. I thought they don't want me for their son.

" Iha, Charmaigne. I know we didn't actually like you right from the start. We're
very sorry. We just don't want to let go of the pain caused by the death of our
first born. It pained our family that we won't have any justice for our son's death
but we can't never blame innocent people for the rest of our lives that's why we
chose to let go. We chose to forgive because it's not your parent's fault. My son
was drunk that night that's why he doesn't have a good balance with his driving
that time. And we also believe, kung saan man siya, he's happy. He's happy that
we've finally had the strength to let go of him. You see Charmaigne, my son, Gin
loves you so much. He never gave up his love for you. Years had passed but he still
remained faithful to one woman. Ilang taon naming ipinagkait sa inyo ang pagmamahal
na sana'y noon niyo pa nakamtan. I'm sorry-we're really sorry." Mrs. Montero was
crying while saying those words to me. Hindi ko na din napigilan pang umiyak kaya
naman niyakap ko na lamang siya ng mahigpit.

" Hindi pa po huli ang lahat. Salamat po sa pagtanggap niyo sa akin. Maraming
salamat po. At matagal ko na rin po kayong napatawad, ma'am" I cried

" Tita, from now on, call me tita. And thank you for forgiving my family" She said

" You can also call me Tito, iha" Saad naman ng matandang Montero. We both smiled
at each other

" Maraming salamat po" I told them both.

Niyakap naman ako ni Gin bago bumulong sa akin.

" I hate to see you crying, babe. I'm sorry for making you cry" Gin whispered

" I love you, Gin" I just said

" I love you more, babe" He whispered back

-----

46 : Preparations [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Preparations

Doing wedding preparations had been a handful of workloads. A bride does the
preparations that's why here I am, infront of a glass table planning on a wedding
I've dreamt of while trapped in the arms of the man I suppose to have the rest of
my life with.

" You're getting clingy Mr. Montero" I told him. He had been on hold of me for
almost everyday. His hands are seemingly glued to my waist for a lot of times now
and yet he doesn't get tired of doing the same thing.

He haven't received any complain from me not until now.

" Is that a complain, babe" He asked. He really asked that obvious question to me,
yet he still didn't attempt on removing his hands on my waist while we were both
seated together. I appreciate the fact that he had been so supportive of the
wedding plans I get to do. He also tend to speak up his suggestions of how he wants
it to be but it still ended up with the way I wanted it to be.

Women will always be the upper hand when it comes to wedding talks. It's
practically because we know better than them. Men would just provide for the
expenses or else there's no wedding for them.

" Yes it is a complain. You know I won't go anywhere Gin. So please, don't make it
obvious" I mocked. He plainly let the topic be carried out by the wind.
" How many children do you want, babe" He asked. It was just a simple question but
it made me think.

How many do I like

I practically am aware that accepting marriage would therefore give my husband

every right to my whole being and so as he to me. And bounded by that would mean me
giving him the satisfaction and needs of him, including children.

" I am satisfied with two" I told him. His face lit up a smile before intertwining
his hands on mine.

Knowing Gin for so long, he doesn't have the same idea as mine when he get to do
such an act of sweetness. His smile says it all though.

" Well I'm not" He said. And I wasn't shock at what he said. Having two children is
somehow less numbered for him. He wants more.

" You want a football team" I told him without looking at him, instead, I focused
myself on the wedding invitations I were doing. He suddenly held me near him before
lifting my chin in order for me to look at him in the eyes.

" I want as many as you can give me" He isn't joking and I'm sure of that. His face
says it all.

" Well, I can give you two" I averted my gaze back to what I am doing.

" You can give me more" He said back. It didn't took me that long to realize what
has been in his mind for the whole time

" After the wedding Gin" I warned him. He just gave me a smile.

" You finally understood what I mean, babe. Might as well start making Alexander"
He said with a smile. Curiousity struck my whole being
" Alexander" I asked him.

" That's our baby's name, babe" How in the world does a man think of that. Naming a
child who hasn't even been conceived.

" What the-" He suddenly interrupted me with a kiss.

" Stop talking and just kiss me, babe. How can we make Alexander when you keep on
talking" He carried me. He haven't even given me the chance to deny him of his
wants. He just assumed I wanted it now since he does want it now.

He started kissing me with so much passion and lust. His kisses were so consuming,
dominating, so addicting that I cannot refuse.

He walked passed the kitchen going to his room practically locking his door even
though no one would enter. His kisses were torrid. His tongue was penetrating mine
like he was very used on kissing me. Like he memorized every spaces of it.

I moaned.

He cupped my breast and massage it before expertly unhooking my brassiere.

" A-after the wedding Gin" I cannot even say the words clear enough since he was
sucking my nipples like it was his.

I grasped his hair because of the heat of lust we just ignited. A woman must have
control over sex because a man doesn't.

I was about to stop him from doing it when his hands slipped of my underwear giving
him full access to my femaleness.

I moaned even more. The lustful desires he was giving me now was beyond my self
control. I cannot stop him anymore.
" You're wrong, there's no such rule as after the wedding babe. We can do it
anytime" He said before kissing me again. His kisses travelled to every part of my
body marking it with his scent. Owning me.

" Luke Gin" I almost gasped when I felt his manhood poking at my entrance.

He spread my legs even wider for him to have full access on me. He looked at me
with so much desire, love and longing.

" I damn love you" He whispered before entering me in one swift move.

" Luke Gin" I practically shouted. It was still painful.

" It will soon vanish, babe." He said while he was giving me time to adjust on his
length.

Minutes later, he slowly moved. Taking me slowly with so much love.

We danced in an ancient dance only both of us knew. He took me again and again
until we were both satiated.

He rested his head on my neck while he was still on top me completely exhausted and
satisfied.

His male organ is still earthly pulsating and throbing inside me. I thought he
would pull out already when he suddenly started to move again.

" Another round babe" He asked with a smile plastered on his face.

" Are you not tired yet Gin" I asked him. He just answered me with a thunderous
laugh you wouln't dare want to hear from him.

" The night is still young babe. Too early for my wife to sleep. I would like it
more to hear her moan than snore" This man on top of me still had the capacity to
laugh while he's throbing inside me.
" We're not yet married Luke Gin, In case you don't know" I reminded him. He just
laughed once more before moving.

" That's just for paper matters babe. In case you don't know yet, I choose to be
married to you for a very long time now" He answered while I was moaning his name
repeatedly because of the intensity he was making my body feel.

" Oh my god Luke Gin" I practically moaned louder when he speed up his pace making
us both moan.

" Just moan my name babe." He whispered while he was still on the process of making
his way before he released his semen inside me. He pushed harder inside me, filling
my female organ with his DNA's.

" I love you babe" He smiled before giving me a tired kiss. He stayed inside me for
quite sometime, taking his rest before gazing up at me. Seriously, doesn't he not
have a plan on removing his male organ from me.

" Round three" He asked again before moving inside me.

" You aren't serious about that Gin. I'm seriously going to divorce you for this."
He laughed at my sudden change of mood.

" I'm seriously not going to let you do that babe. I'm not going to sign any
divorce papers either. Divorce is not for us." He said before finally driving my
whole system to another load of orgasm.

Morning came, I woke up because of the alarm.

I was about to initiate on turning off the alarm when I felt an arm on my stomach.
I slowly removed it from me before getting up on bed only to find myself seated
back.

" Shit, my lower part hurts a lot." I complained looking straight at the person
beside me sleeping peacefully. This man sleeping beside me never stopped ravishing
me last night. It wasn't just three rounds of making love. He took me more than
that. I cannot number it anymore since he just stopped when I was completely
exhausted. Damn, I might just backout on having him as a husband for that matter.
He was totally a certified pervert last night.

I slowly stood up from bed and went straight to the bathroom to do my morning
rituals before cooking breakfast for the both of us.

It's already 8 in the morning, I might be late for my wedding gown try out if I
won't move fast. Gin's mom would accompany me in the dreesing shop.

I was still brushing my teeth when I felt someone hug me from behind.

His hair was messy yet he's still the most handsome man my eyes ever laid sight on
to.

" Goodmorning wife" He greeted while he was looking at me infront of the mirror.

I continued brushing, I cannot answer him since my mouth is full of toothpastes.

He kissed my neck, sending me tickling sensation.

" Stop it Gin" I told him. He's obviously distracting me from brushing.

" Stop what" I innocently said. I looked at him really pissed.

" Stop kissing me" I told him before cleaning of myself. I placed back the brush to
where I took it. And I was about to leave the bathroom when he suddenly held me by
the waist encircling his arms around me.

" I want my goodmorning kiss, babe" He demanded. I gave him a quick peck. I was
about to leave the bathroom completely when he stopped me again.

" That's not even a kiss babe" He complained. I gave him another one. A kiss that
would pacify him.
" Is that a kiss then" I asked. He smiled.

" Give me that kind of kiss everymorning and were good" He said.

" I will for sure" I answered. I didn't speak more and left him in the bathroom
with a smile plastered on his lips.

" Are you pregnant!" He shouted when I was about to exit the room's door.

" Not yet!" I shouted back. That man can't freakin' wait at all.

47 : Wedding [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Wedding

Walking down the aisle, I never thought that this would be the feeling. Nakakataba
ng puso. I never even thought that my dream would come true. Kung tutuusin kase,
I've doubted everything. Ako ang unang sumusuko, siya palagi ang lumalaban. Ako ang
nagtatampo ngunit siya na lang palagi ang sumusuyo. And now everything is finally
going to come true.

0ߎWhen the visions around you

Bring tears to your eyes

And all that surround you,

Are secrets and lies

I'll be your strength,

I'll give you hope,

Keeping your faith when it's gone

The one you should call,

Was standing here all along..հߎ

Our wedding song started and I slowly walked down the aisle with eyes straight to
the man I am about to spend my lifetime with. Gin was standing right at the altar
waiting for me.

Smiling with total awe, my eyes were just focused on him. I can see him looking at
me with so much love and compassion. His eyes says it all. Ngumiti ako ng tipid sa
kanya.

հߎAnd I will take

You in my arms

And hold you right where you belong

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you

This I promise youհߎ

Our wedding song went on and I can no longer supress the tears that's coming out
from my eyes.

հߎI've loved you forever,

In lifetimes before

And I promise you never...

Will you hurt anymore

I give you my word

I give you my heart (give you my heart)

This is a battle we've won

And with this vow,

Forever has now begun...հߎ

He was just smiling while seeing me with teary eyes. His face showed happiness and
contentment.

Ilang sandali pa'y napagtanto kong malapit na pala ako sa altar, malapit sa kanya.

հߎJust close your eyes

Each loving day

I know this feeling won't go away

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you..

This I promise you..

Over and over I fall

When I hear you call

Without you in my life baby

I just wouldn't be living at all...

And I will take You in my arms

And hold you right where you belong

Till the day my life is through

This I promise you babyհߎ

I walked more finally reaching the altar meeting his gaze. Mom was just silently
smiling too, with tears flowing down her cheeks.

Hindi rin ako makapaniwalang pati si dad ay naiiyak narin.

հߎJust close your eyes

Each loving day

I know this feeling won't go away

Every word I say is true

This I promise you

Every word I say is true

This I promise youհߎ

The song ended the moment I've stepped my foot inches away from Gin.

" Sweetheart, I've been a witness to your underying love to this man. I hope you
happiness throughout your marriage years" Mom told me before giving me a hug.

" Salamat ma" I told her back.

" You take good care of my daughter, son. I look forward on seeing her smile and
happy with you rather than crying." Dad told Gin.

Napangiti naman si Gin sa sinabi ni Dad bago siya sumagot.

" I will, sir. You have my word on that" Gin answered

" Dad, from now on, you can call me dad" Dad told Gin before handing my hands to
him.
" Thank you, dad" Gin answered.

I've still chosen a church wedding. It is because I still want us to have an

exchange of vows in front of God.

It was a simple wedding. It isn't that fancy or grand.

But I belive that having a fancy and grand wedding doesn't predict the kind of
future a married couple would have. It's how a married couple manages to make it
work and make it worth it.

We did our exchange of vows upon wearing our infinity rings.

Grabe kung makapagtitig si Gin sa akin habang isinusuot niya sa akin ang singsing.

The wedding went well. Gin just kept starring at me the whole time the priest was
on the process of initiating the wedding ceremony.

" You need to stop starring at me that much Luke Gin and focus on what the priest
is saying" I muttered when I practically saw him just looking at me.

" You don't know how much my whole system rejoice for making you my wife finally,
babe" He whispered back

" I know, you don't need to exemplify that to me. We feel the same, in case you
wanted to know" I blurted out. He chuckled.

The priest suddenly stopped talking and looked at the both of us.

" My dear beloved couple, I know that you wanted to a time for yourselves but with
due respect, the ceremony is still taking place" The priest told us.
Nakakahiya.

Damn it, Luke Gin

" Sorry po father" I told the priest with a peace sign.

Gin just composed himself.

The priest continued what he was saying. I averted my attention back to what the
priest was saying when Gin whispered something.

" We could just ditch our wedding and have our honeymoon babe" He whispered

Damn it. I wanted to make him stop what he's doing.

" Stop it Luke Gin" I whispered back

" Stop what" Painosente niyang saad.

" Is there anybody who wants to object to this wedding" We heard the priest ask.

Narinig ko naman ang pasimpleng pag-ubo ni Gin.

" Father, obviously, there isn't. Shall we continue with the ceremony" Saad ni Gin.

Agad ko siyang nginisian.

" Makakatikim ka talaga sa akin mamaya" I whispered

" Baka ako ang titikim sa 'yo mamaya" Panghahamon niya.

" Shut up, Luke Gin" I told him

He just gave me a smile

" With the power vested in me. I now pronounce you, husband and wife" The priest
proclaimed.

" Finally" I heard Gin mutter.

" You may now kiss your bride" The priest added

Mabilis akong hinila ni Gin palapit sa kanya bago niya ako mabilis na hinalikan. It
wasn't a peck for a legal kiss. It was a freakin' torrid one for everybody to see.

Nagpalakpakan ang mga dumalo pagkatapos ng halik na pinagsaluhan namin.

I saw George on the front seat. She came home from San Francisco just to attend my
wedding. And I've not even expected that she would come home with a full packaged
man seating beside her.

I looked at her. She was just smiling at me.

" Congratulations" I was able to read her lips for that word.

" Thank you" I muttered back.

Napansin ko ding nakabusangot si Vincent.

I silently smiled.

George knows a lot when it comes to love and heartbreaks. Minsan na kase siyang
natalo sa larangan ng pag-ibig kaya alam kong alam na niya kung paano pangunahan
ang lahat.

She isn't George Cassidy Marquez for nothing.

The wedding ended with a smile plastered on everybody's face.

Ito na siguro ang isa sa pinakamasayang araw sa buhay ko.

Being wedded to the man I love is priceless.

We headed straight to the reception part after the wedding. As usual, a typical
wedding aftershot would be, the bride riding on the groom's car.

And that's practically what I did.

Me, seated on my husband's car.

" Wife" He called me.

" Yes, my dear husband" I answered back.

" Wife" He said it again

" Bakit nga Luke Gin" I told him. He just smirked at me before smiling

" My wife. The woman beside is my wife. Charmaigne Dominique Montero is my wife"
Paulit ulit niyang sinasabi.

" Oo naman talaga, Kakakasal nga lang natin diba" I curiously told him.
" If only you know how much I've waited for this day to come, babe. It almost took
me years of waiting for this day to come and I can't believe you're now having my
name on yours, Mrs. Montero" He told me.

I smiled

" There's still a lot of days and years ahead of us Gin but I believe and hold on
to your promise. I wouldn't give up on us as long as I breath." I saw him smile.

" I love you, Mrs. Montero" He said

I kissed him. The kiss didn't take that long since I am aware that he is driving.

" I love you too, Mr. Montero" I answered back.

~հߓ~

A day has come to an end, and yet here I am, trapped in the arms of the man I just
had a promise of a lifetime with.

Gazing at the moon, Gin was just hugging me from behind while we were both silently
looking at the beauty of the moon.

" I seriously hated seeing the moon" He muttered

" Bakit naman" I asked him.

" Because everytime you leave me, I always stare at this ugly moon" He told me.

Agad ko siyang hinarap.

" You wouldn't see the real beauty of the moon unless you learn how to see it with
your heart Gin" I told him.
I heard him breath in before helding my hand, playing his ring at my finger.

" I don't see a beauty in everything when I don't have you, babe. That's
practically why I never did see beauty in the moon" He answered

" But-" He interrupted

" And I can now see it because you are my moon. You are the light to my darkness.
The glow to my night. You made my night glow, my life worth it" He whispered

" And I love you" I muttered. He kissed me.

" And I love you too my Queen" He said while kissing me.

" Queen?" I asked while his lips was still devouring me, possessing me.

" You're my queen babe, you're the billionaire's queen" I kissed him back.

-----

Epilogue [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

" Oh my goodness, I think I'm going to give birth, Luke Gin. Manganganak na 'ko" I
practically shouted.

My bag of water broke and my amniotic fluid was evidently flowing down my legs.

" Shit" I heard him curse.

Gin hurriedly took his keys. He carried me bridal style since I cannot walk
straight because of the pain my system is feeling right now.

He immediately opened the front seat of his car.

" On the back seat Gin. Sa back seat ako" I told him but he didn't listen to me.
Instead, he placed me slowly on the front seat.

" I want you on the front seat babe" He told me. I rolled an eye. At ngayon pa
talaga tinopak ang lalaking kasama ko.

" To the hospital, Luke Gin" halos sumigaw na ako dahil sa sobrang sakit na
nararamdaman ko.

" Don't come out yet Alexander. Mommy's still on her way to the hospital" I heard
Gin mutter before placing his hand on my tummy.

" Luke Gin, bilisan mo, your son is freakin' coming out" I literally shouted.

He just stayed calm and talked to his unborn son inside my tummy.

" I'm warning you son, daddy said don't come out yet. You have to wait until we get
to the hospital" He actually talked to his unborn child like he could listen to
him.

" Your son wouldn't listen to you, you dimwit. You don't feel my labor pains right
now Luke Gin kaya bilisan mo ang pagmamaneho" I told him while I was hardly
grasping air. Ang sakit sobra. Para akong nahahati sa dalawa. My tummy keeps on
contracting, a good sign that the baby is indeed coming out.

" Believe me babe, he does" He told me.

" Drive faster, Luke Gin" He just smirked

" I'm driving fast now babe" He said.

I placed my hands on my hips hoping I would alleviate the pain I am feeling.

Minutes later, we finally reached the hospital. Agad namang bumungad sa amin ang
emergency medical transport.

" Ma'am, dadalhin na po namin kayo sa delivery room" Saad ng isa sa mga nagtutulak
ng transport.

" Luke Gin" I called him.

" I'm here babe" He assured me.

Dumiretso na kami papuntang delivery room. We had chosen a private delivery, Gin
insisted kaya naman puwede siyang pumasok sa loob, given that he would abide by the
hispital's policy. He wore a surgical gown and a scrub shoes for that matter. That
is to maintain aseptic technique inside the delivery room preventing now postpartum
infection on the part of the mother since they are so much vulnerable to
infections.

My private doctor immediately came, ready.

" Mrs. Montero, it's Dra. Arcadia" Pagpapakilala niya sa akin. I just nodded.
Doctors usually do that during an emergency delivery. They need to let their
patient know, they are to be the one aiding in delivery most specially for private
patients.

She wore her surgical gloves and did an internal examination. An internal
examination is done to assess the wether the baby had expertly passed through the
mother's pelvic inlet.

" Station plus two, prepare for a delivery" She told the whole team.

In every delivery, there must always be a circulating nurse, an actual nurse and a
nursery nurse with the obstetritian or the OB doctor herself. But in my situation,
Gin was also with me throughout the delivery.

" Your wife is going to give birth now, Mr. Montero." I heard her tell Gin.
" Mrs. Montero, we are going to coach you on bearing down. At the count of three,
dun lang po kayo iire" The nurse made her instructions.

" Okay" I answered.

I held Gin's hand fir support.

" One, Two, Three, and Push" Saad nila sa akin.

I followed what was instructed to me.

My god, if only I knew that giving birth would be this painfull, I would rather
abstain from sex than getting pregnant.

But I also know that this is the perks of being a mother. As they say, you will
never feel the essence oc being a woman when you haven't felt the pain of giving
birth.

" One, two, three. And push" I once again obliged.

" Luke Gin, I am seriously going to divorce you for this" I literally blurted out.

The pain is unbearable, I'm telling you.

Ang sakit sakit. It seems a hindred times painful than having a simple
mittelschmerz or dysmenorrhea.

" And I love you even more for bearing my son, babe" I heard him say.

" You're doing good, Mrs. Montero. Nakikita ko na ang ulo ng bata." I heard Dra.
Arcadia say.

" Another push" She added.

Pinagbutihan ko pa ang pag-iire. My goodness. My body seems like breaking a part.
Ang sakit sakit manganak.

" I swear I'm going to divorce you after the baby is out Luke Gin" I muttered after
making another push.

" You're not going to say that after you delivered babe" Gin answered me. He was
just looking at me the whole time I get to push further

" Here comes the baby, Mrs. Montero" I heard the doctor say.

And with one final push. I heard my baby cry. Halos mawala ang sakit na naramdaman
ko ng marinig ko ang pag-iyak ng anak ko.

" Alexander's out baby" I heard Gin say.

" Congratulations Mrs. Montero. It's a healthy baby boy" Saad ni Dra. Arcadia.

Hindi ko na narinig pa ang iba nilang sinabi. I drift off to sleep the moment I am
relieved that the baby is out. Luckily, I was able to deliver the baby normally. I
know Gin was anticipating for a caesarean in case I can't do with the labor and
delivery anymore but I wouldn't have a caesarean for this matter. I can give birth
normally.

Well, I had an episiotomy and that's for sure but that's reversible. It would heal
over time.

" Thank you for such beautiful baby, babe" I heard Gin say before I finally closed
my eyes, totally exhausted.

~ְߓ~

The moment I was able to open my eyes, my husband's face greeted me with a smile. I
can see so much love in his eyes while carrying our son.
" I love you babe" He gave me a peck on the lips.

A small smile drew on my lips.

" Mommy's awake already son" He talked to his son like he was hearing him.

I stretched my arms, motioning him to let me carry the baby

" And mommy wants to carry you but daddy needs to help mommy get up from bed first,
baby" Gin continued talking to his son. He placed his son the baby's crib near the
bed and helped me position my self on high fowler's position, sitting position.

" How are you feeling, babe" Gin asked

" I'm feeling better but my cut hurts" I honestly told him. He just gave me a kiss
for that.

" I hope my kisses would do something for that babe" He said

" You know your kisses always make me feel better, Gin" I assured him.

" I know babe" He smiled.

" Can I now carry my baby" I asked him.

Umiling siya

" It's our baby, babe. It's my semen, in case you forgot" I rolled an eye at what
he said.

" Ganun na rin yun, you dimwit. I cannot make a baby with my own Gin." I told him.
I heard him laugh.

Why in hell is my husband so sexy when he laughs.

" You don't get to laugh at me like that Gin at naasar ako" I honestly told him.

" You don't just know how happy I am right now babe." He answered back.

" But your happiness is exaggerated" I complained.

He just gave me a kiss in reply.

" I love you, wife" He whispered.

" I love you too, Gin" I whispered back

Gin kissed me once more before having the baby placed on my arms.

" Hello, my angel" I greeted our son.

I felt him move. Though he was still asleep, like all babies does, I am in awe of
having him carried in my arms.

" My baby looks like mommy" I told my baby.

I saw Gin smirked

" Stop that lie babe. Our baby looks like me" Saad naman ni Gin.
I silently smiled.

I cannot win this argument with Gin. I know for sure

" He looks like you, Gin. No doubt, you're the father" I suppose to make it a joke.

" Hell yes I am, babe. Because no one will" He said it with full confidence.

But honestly, our baby looks exactly like Gin.

His eyes, his lips, his nose. His everything are damn like father's.

Wala atang nakuha sa akin.

Damn your DNA Luke Gin.

Ilang sandali pa'y pumasok sina mom at dad, kasama nila ang mga magulang ni Gin.

" Oh my goodness! Is this my grandson" My mom said. I smiled at her reaction.

" Oh my god, my grandson looks exactly like my own son" Saad naman ng mama ni Gin.

" Well, it's my son mom you're nit supposed to get shocked at what you're seeing"
Gin muttered from behind. He was just looking at me from behind with arms crossed.

" I am surely going to have my grandson play with me everyday" Rinig kong saad ng
mama ni Gin.

" We'll surely talk about it, amigo. You cannot have my grandson for your own" My
mom told Gin's mom.
Gin was just silently laughing the whole time.

" Congratulations son, you did a good job" Dad told Gin.

" Thank you Dad" Saad naman ni Gin kay dad

" I'm proud of you son" Rinig ko ring saad ng papa ni Gin sa kanya.

" Thank you dad" Saad ulit niya sa papa niya.

" Oh my goodness, we have to call for a celebration" Saad ni mom.

" I agree with you amiga" Saad naman ng mama ni Gin.

" Honey" My mom called dad

" Yes Honey" Saad naman ni dad kay mom

" I think I need to spend some of your money" Saad ni mom kay dad.

Tumawa lamang si dad.

" You always spend my money, honey" He said

All of us in the room laughed at what dad said.

I gazed at Gin. He was just smiling all the time while his eyes are fixed with
mine.

" I love you" He muttered

" And I love you too" I muttered back

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Amniotic fluid - It is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn
baby (fetus) during pregnancy.

Episiotomy - A sugical cut in the muscular area between the vagina and the anus

Mittelschmerz - lower abdominal pain associated with ovulation

Dysmenorrhea - painful menstruation

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Extra Chapter 1 : The pervert husband

I've never been this happy throughout my life not until these past few years of my
existence.

Everyday, I just wanted to thank God for giving me such wonderful and loving
husband and son. Minsan tuloy napapaisip ako, I might have been a very good human
being in my previous life because I had been rewarded with how my life is now, big
time.

I had been awaken by a tingling sensation near my neck. I slightly opened my eyes
only to view at my husband planting small kisses on my skin, on every part of my
body. And Gin has been doing this for almost everyday.

" Goodmorning, wife" He greeted me with a smile, embraced with a kiss.

" Goodmorning too, my husband" I greeted him back with a smile. He embraced me
tight and kissed me senselessly.

" Luke Gin, I just gave birth with your son in case you forgot" I warned him. A
small smile evidently appeared in his lips.

Instead of answering me, he kissed me again senselessly.

I smiled at his action. How would I even get to ignore this man when all he did was
invade my whole attention.

I gave him back the favor and kissed him with the same intensity when suddenly, we
both heard our son cry.

I stopped but he didn't

" Gin, your son needs attention" I told him but he just continued what he's doing
with my lips.

" Gin, Alexander's a bit irritated on his crib" I told him again but he won't
listen to a single word I say.

He stopped for a while before making his word to his son.

" Son, daddy's kissing mommy now. I'll attend to you later" My eyes widen at what
I've just heard from him.
" Luke Gin, I am really going to divorce you for this. Maskailangan ako ng anak mo
kaya tumigil ka diyan" Saad ko kay Gin bago ako tumayo para kandungin si Alexander.
He's hungry, I know for sure.

" Kailangan din naman kita ah" Saad niya muli na mas ikinagulat ko.

" You're not the baby here Gin. Your son's hungry and yet you're complaining like a
half grown man" I accused him.

" I'm not complaining babe, I'm just a little bit jealous of my son" He honestly
said.

I practically smiled at what I've just heard.

" Well, you don't have a choice Gin. My full attention would be with our son. I'll
attend to you later" Inulit ko lang 'yung sinabi niya kanina. Agad namang umigting
yung panga niya sa narinig niya mula sa akin.

Pakuway ngumiti siya pagkatapos na para bang may naisip siyang kalokohan.

" Me too babe, my full attention's with my son, I'll attend to you later. We'll
attend to ourselves LATER" Saad niyang muli.

What the hell are you planning again Luke Gin.

I've known for a fact that I've married a very intelligent man.

" I'll attend to you IN BED" He continued. Napalunok na lamang ako sa narinig ko
mula sa kanya.

I've also known for a fact that I've married a pervert man.

A pair of smile plastered on his lips

" Your smiles seem to be scarry Gin, kaya itigil mo iyan" I practically blurted
out.

" Are you scarred then, wife" He was seriously looking at me while breastfeeding
our son while asking that question

" I'm not, why would I" I told him. His smiles became wider. It has been five
months since I gave birth and my husband had been deprived of sex for five months
now.

" I love you" He whispered.

" I love you too" I whispered back.

Minutes later, I carefully placed our son back to his crib. He fell asleep after
I've breastfed him awhile back.

My husband was just looking at me the whole time I was feeding our son.

He had been saying I love you for couple of times now. And I cannot number it
anymore.

I saw him smile widely, the moment I fixed my night gown, planning to join him in
bed.

His hands expertly started roaming around my body the moment I laid on bed.

" I've been craving for my wife for the past five months." He whispered seductively
in my ears.

I'm seduced!
Damn it.

His hands went down, touching my sensitive part.

His touch send shivers to my spine.

No doubt, I married a master in bed.

He was kissing me now while sending tingling sensation in my whole being.

" Gin" I moaned.

" Wife" He whispered.

" I want you now" He added. Before completely ravishing me.

He placed small kisses in my neck, going down to my shoulders, to my colar bone

then to my navel. I silently cursed at the sensation my husband was giving me.

He expertly parted my legs after a few foreplay. I know for sure that my husband is
dying to be inside me again.

" Look at me, wife. Look at me while I make love to you" He whispered.

This man is seriously dying to make love to me, so early in the morning.

" Gin" I whispered

He slowly entered me

I gasped the moment I felt him plunge his male oragan inside me.
" Luke Gin" I moaned his name.

He was smiling at me when he heard me moan his name.

" Yes babe" He seductively asked while his male organ was still throbing inside me.

" Shall I now start my performance, wife" He asked with a smile

I nodded.

I badly want my husband too. I thought to myself

" Let's dance" He muttered before moving inside me. He took me, missionary. We've
both dance an ancient dance only us knew.

" I damn love you, wife" I heard him whisper

" I wouldn't bear you a son when I don't love you Gin" I muttered.

He placed his hands over my belly.

" I wouldn't get tired thanking you for making me more than happy, babe. I wouldn't
ask anything else because I'm so fucking contented with my life." He cursed.

Siniko ko siya ng bahagya

" I told you Gin. Stop cursing. Ayokong naririnig ka ng anak nating nagmumura
habang lumalaki siya" I told Gin.

" He's not a man when he doesn't curse babe. A true man curses" He justified his
words.

" You and your ego, Luke Gin" I muttered before placing my head comfortably to his
chest.

Ang lakas ng tibok ng puso niya.

" You hear that wife" He asked me.

" Ha, what do you mean" I asked him.

" My heart beats fast. And it's beating because of you" He whispered.

I smiled.

" Well, my dear husband. You're not the only one." I took his hand and place it
right on my chest.

I let him feel how fast my heart beats for him too.

He smiled at his sudden realization before claiming my lips for an ardent kiss.

" I'm overwhelmed" He stated as a matter of fact.

I smiled before looking at the clock near the nightstand.

It's 8 in the morning.

" I'm late for making us breakfast Gin." I told him. Kung hindi ba naman kase
tinopak ang asawa ko baka nakaluto na ako ng pang umagahan namin ngayon.
" It's okay, I'm completely full" He joked. I tapped his chest lightly.

" Sex won't relieve your hunger Gin. I'm

not that dumb" I told him before getting up to bed.

" Why don't you believe a man who says what he feels after an amazing sex from his
wife, babe" He added. I made a face.

Why is my husband so vocal.

Damn it.

He talks about sex like it was just an ordinary topic.

" You shut up and compose yourself Gin. I'll prepare breakfast and come down in a
few minutes" I told him.

" I'll help you in the kitchen babe, I'm sure you're going to need the help of your
husband" Gin said before putting on his boxer together with his pants and shirt.

" No need Luke Gin. I don't want another round in the kitchen." I told him. At
seryoso ako.

" You're a real genius my wife." He happily said.

I literally made a face

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NO COMMITMENT

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THE PLAYBOY'S QUEEN

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Extra Chapter 2 [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

Extra Chapter 2 : The Billionaire husband

I've mastered the art of cooking omelet but it seems like I still fail to make a
perfect one for my family.

I concentrated cooking the dish when someone encircled his arms around me.
His perfume named it all. My husband just came out from the bathroom, completely
dried.

" My wife smells like omelet, but she smells more like me" He whispered.

" Don't be dumb Gin. I'm cooking omelet and you just freakin' made love to me less
than an hour ago" I told him. He smiled seductively.

" Let me show you how to cook it, babe. You're doing it wrong" Gin whispered
afterwards.

" I can manage" I smiled at him.

In a minute, I finally finished cooking and served it infront of the table.

Gin was just looking at me all the time. I took a fork and sliced some of it before
placing it near his mouth.

" Taste it Gin" I muttered. I actually feel nervous all of a sudden, ayokong
mapahiya sa asawa ko.

He tasted it then smiled.

" Mrs. Montero, You've failed this omelet" Gin told me. I silently cursed before
bowing my head humiliation.

Gin took a glass bowl then expertly cracked some eggs, beated it, while I was just
eyeing him.

He placed the beated egg on the pan, and set it on a low fire.

" You married a billionaire who fortunately knows how to cook omelet, wife" He
smirked at me. Natameme na lamang ako sa sinabi niya. Ang hangin ng kusina, I
swear.
" Yabang" I whispered.

" I still love you wife. Even though you don't know how to cook omelet" He smirked.
My widen at what he just said. Seriously, Luke Gin. This man knows that I freakin'
know how to cook. 'Tong itlog lang na 'to ang palagi na lang palpak kung lulutuin
ko. Bakit ba kase sa lahat na lang ng puwede kong pagpalpakan, 'tong omelet pa
talaga.

" It's just this omelet, Luke Gin" I told him with seriousness but he just freakin'
answered me with a laugh.

" I hate you, Luke Gin" I told him.

" I love you, wife" He whispered.

" I told you I hate you" I said.

" I love you still, wife" He smiled. He finished what he was cooking before
expertly serving it in front of the table.

" For the love of my life" He smiled. I took the fork before slowly tasting it. And
I really wanted to curse a lot when it tasted so damn delicious. It's more than
perfect.

" If only I'm not a post partum wife here, I would really kick you out of this
kitchen" Then he just answered me with a laugh again.

" Huwag mo akong tawanan, I'm serious as hell going to kick you" Then he raised his
hands in the air.

" Okay then. Wife, you have the best omelet I've tasted. I would die to taste it
everyday, every night." Halos lumuwa ang mga mata ko sa sinabi niyang iyon.

" You pervert. Umagang umaga, minamanyak mo ako" Untag ko sa kanya but he just
kissed me. Napabuka tuloy yung bibig ko bago niya inilagay yung pagkain sa bibig ko
gamit ang dila niya.

" I will die for that kiss wife" He muttered. Ilang sandali pa ng marinig namin
pareho ang iyak ni Xander.

" Your son is crying" Akmang aalis na sana ako ng nakita ko ang pagsimangot na
naman niya. That's why I placed both my palms in his cheeks before planting a kiss
on his lips.

" I love you" I whispered. I felt him bit my lips before speaking back.

" I love you more. Alxander really needs to grow up fast" He muttered. Ngayon, ako
naman ang natawa sa sinabi niya.

Habang hinehele ko si Xander ay hindi ko maiwasang hindi mapangiti. My son is the

complete carbon copy of his dad. Mula mata hanggang sa kanyang bibig ay kuhang kuha
niya ang kanyang ama. I wish and pray that my son will grow up like his dad.

He will find a woman that would love him so much just like how I am madly inlove
with his dad.

Our love story is just so simple but full of twists. Hindi ko lubos akalain na kami
parin pala ang magkakatuluyan. All I thought before was that he is going to find a
woman better than me. But he didn't. Destiny brought us back together and made our
love story come to past.

Masaya at sobrang kontento na ako sa kung ano ang meron ako ngayon.

I am more than contented with my life as a mother to my son and a wife to my

husband.

-----

A/N : Alexander's story is also available in case you want to read it. It's
entitled
" The Playboy's Queen"
PROLOGUE

A Montero falls inlove just once.

And He falls madly in love with the woman he will forever cherish and love. He fell
inlove with the woman who doesn't even care he exists. But he doesn't give a damn
about it, he cares for her, a lot. His name says it all, a Montero doesn't lose
when it comes to love.

She fell in love with the man she will never dare have a second glance with. She
doesn't believe in love. She believes that love only exist to those who deserves
them and she's not one of those. She grew up with the notion that she had lived
this life not because she wanted to but because she is destined to. She just live
life because this is what she can atleast do for herself.

But it didn't take that long for her to live that plain and simple life when a
Montero laid his eyes on her. She definitely just stepped into a world where
simplicity and plainliness will never be an option to her. She is the Playboy's
queen after all.

Alexander Montero

~ְߓ~

CHAPTER ONE SAMPLE

Blackmailed

"Jerry, magsisimula na ang kasal!" Sigaw sa akin ni Shey.

" Sandali lang bakla, hindi pa tapos make-up'an si Kelly." Saad ko sa kanya. We
were practically rushing Kelly's make-up. Ewan ko ba, palagi na lang kaming late sa
lahat ng okasyong pupuntahan namin.

" My god, ha bisogno di essere lփ (kailangan andun na siya)" Saad naman muli ni
Shey.

" Hoy Shey, Io non sono la sposa (hindi ako ang bride okay). At chaka magsisimula
parin naman ang kasal kahit wala ako" Saad naman pabalik ni Kelly.
" Pero dapat ikaw ang apple of the eye ng mga tao sa wedding" Natameme na lang kami
sa sinabi ni Shey.

" Ikaw na lang kaya ang maging bridesmaid Shey at chaka puwede ba, kasal ni Kat
'to" Pabalik na saad sa kanya ni Kelly.

" Huy eto naman, nagjojoke lang ako. Bilisan niyo na kase at hinihintay pa ako ng
prince charming ko" Saad ni Shey.

" At sinong prince charming na naman iyang sinasabi mo Shey" I practically asked
him.

" I heard awhile ago that Alexander Montero will be attending the wedding" Saad ni
Shey.

" Anong naman paki ko jan" I blurted out.

" My god Jerry, everybody knows that playboy billionaire Alexander Montero, except
you" Panenermon sa akin ni Shey.

" Well, I don't care. As if naman I would gain something if ever that I get to meet
that billionaire so I don't care" Saad ko.

" Kung ikaw talaga, Jerry. Pagnagkataong mainlove ka kay papa Alexander, who you ka
sa akin" Saad sa akin ni Shey.

" That won't ever happen Shey." I assured her.

" Let's go Jerry, Shey" Saad ni Kelly.

All the bridesmaid line up for the procession of the wedding. Kasal kase ng isa sa
mga kaibigan namin kaya kailangan andito kaming lahat.
Kami na lang siguro ang hinihintay nila.

Andito na rin si Kat, she's really a beautiful bride and we're very happy for her.
She's finally settling down.

" Kay oh my god. Ang ganda mo" Saad ni Kelly kay Kat.

" Oh my god, buti nakapunta kayo ni Shey. I thought hindi kayo makakapunta" Saad ni
Kat.

" Shempre kailangan andito kami, kasal kaya ng isa sa mga kaibigan namin" Saad ko.

" Thanks for coming. Sana sinabi niyo ahead of time para naman isinali ko kayo sa
bridesmaid ko" Kat said.

" Oh my god, sana nga para naman matry ko maging bridesmaid chaka dapat partner ko
si Alexander Montero." Pakuway saad ni Shey.

Tumawa lamang si Kat.

" Alexander Montero is inside the church. Hindi ko din mawari na dadalo pala siya
sa kasal ko. Well, given the fact that he's my future husband's bestfriend" Saad ni
Kat

" Oh my god, buti na lang talaga umuwi pa ako ng Pinas para lang sa kasal mo" Saad
ni Shey.

Siniko ko siya.

" Ano ka ba Shey, andito tayo para sa kaibigan natin at hindi para diyan sa love
life mo" Saad ko kay Shey.

" Sabi ko nga" Saad niya.

" Sta 'zitto, Shey ( Tumahimik ka Shey)" I told him.

" The wedding is about to start ladies" Saad sa amin ng wedding coordinator.

The door of the church opened and the music started.

Isa isang nagsilakaran papunta sa altar.

Ang ganda ng decorations. I can tell, hindi lang ito simpleng kasal, the
decorations are obviously expensive.

I stayed on one of the seats here at the back.

Kahit hindi naman ako umupo sa harap, I know Kat knows she has my support.

Napansin ko namang hinahanap ng mga mata ni Shey kung sino man yung Alexander
Montero na 'yun.

" Found you" I heard him whisper

" Goodness Jerry, that Montero is a freakin' Greek God. I wonder how many girls did
that man tasted in bed" Tumindig naman ang mga balahibo konsa sinabi ni Shey.

" Nakakadiri naman iyang sinasabi mo Shey" I told her.

" Be open minded Jerry. A man needs sex. That's not even new to you" He practically
told me.

" I know that Shey. Hindi mo na kailangang sabihin pa" I told him.

Natapos na rin ang kasal, it just took us an hour and a half before the wedding
ended at dumiretso na kami sa reception venue.
We were seated in one of tye nearest table to the newly wed couple.

The people were creating noises from their glass of wine demanding for a kiss from
the newly wed.

" Kiss, Kiss" Saad nila.

Ngumiti lamang ang mag-asawa bago naghalikan.

The crowd cheered some more.

Not far from where we've seated, My eyes roamed around the place and my attention
was taken up by a man drinking his own wine while intimately starring at me.

If I'm not mistaken, I am starring at the playboy Billionaire himself.

I saw him looking at me with those alluring yet promising eyes.

My heart suddenly beated so fast that I cannot control it.

I averted my gaze back at the couple totally ignoring his stares.

" Shit" I muttered

I drank my wine.

I decided to check my phone. It's already 9:00 in the evening and I practically
need to take a rest already.

" Kelly" I called her attention. Kelly and Shey were obviously enjoying the night.
I too was enjoying it just minutes ago but I guess I just had this urge to go home
all of a sudden.

Good thing, I have my car with me.

" Bakit, Jerry" Kelly curiously asked me

" I think I need to go ahead. Maiiwan pa ba kayo dito" I asked her.

" We can go home now if you want." She told me pero alam kong ayaw pa niyang umuwi.

" It's okay, I can manage. Dala ko naman ang kotse ko." I smiled.

" Sigurado ka ba Jerry" She asked once more

" Oo naman" I assured her

" Okay, mag-ingat ka. Sakay na lang si Shey sa akin" Saad na lamang niya.

" Sige, salamat" I told her.

Nagpaalam na rin ako kay Shey bago tuluyang umalis sa reception area.

Palabas na sana ako ng reception area ng may narinig akong tumikhim mula sa likuran
ko malamit sa pintuan ng reception venue.

Napalingon ako kung saan nanggaling yung pagtikhim.

Nakita ko na lamang si Alexander na nakatayo ng 'di kalayuan sa kung saan ako

nakatayo.
He was just standing there with a glass of wine on his hands.

I tried to ignore him but he just walked closer to me.

Naglakad na ako papalayo sa kanya when he suddenly grabbed me by the hand pulling
me near him.

" You let me go, Mister" Matigas ngunit malumanay kong saad.

" I want you" Rinig kong bulong niya.

Mabilis akong humarap sa kanya bago ko siya tuluyang sinampal.

" Ang kapal din ng pagmumukha mong
tingin mo'y mahuhulog nalang basta
wanted to clap for myself. I spoke
proud at myself since I am dealing
standing right infront of me now.
gago ka. Ibahin mo ko sa mga babaeng kung sa
basta sa kagwapuhang taglay mo" I suddenly
tagalog-straight. But I never intended to be
with a playboy billionaire who's unfortunately

" I want you for myself" Ulit niya. I wanted to burst out. At may gana pa talaga
siyang ulitin ang mga sinabi niya.

" What the heck are you saying, Mister." I spoke.

Bigla niyang nilahad ang kanyang kamay.

" Alexander Montero" Pagpapakilala niya. I just looked at his hand without planning
on receiving it for politeness.

" I don't care who you are Mister. and I don't know why you are here dahil sa
pagkaka alam ko, you are suppose to be inside. No one's going to entertain you
here" I blurted out for him to know.

I suddenly saw a creepy smile on his face.

" Who told you that No one's going to entertain me here, babe" Saad ulit niya.

" Oh please, don't call me babe" I technically corrected him.

He smiled

" Bahala ka sa buhay mo" I was about to walk away from him when he suddenly dropped
his glass of wine, completely letting it fall in the ground before captivating me
with both of his arms on my waist.

I mentally cursed.

So much intimacy from a stranger, Jerry.

" Do I still need to blackmail you for this" He whispered in my ear.

" Pakawalan mo 'ko Mr. Montero. I'm not the woman you think I am." I threatened him
but he didn't seem threatened at what I've just said.

" And I'm not the man you think I am, babe" he spoke

" Then please, I don't even know you. If you just followed me here because of sex
then better yet get off your arms of me and leave. I won't give you what you want"
I bitterly told him.

" I don't want sex right now babe. I just want a hug and a kiss from you" He told
me before crashing his lips on mine.

Shit

I pushed him
" What the heck" Pagsusmbat ko sa kanya

" I am damn into you, babe. Where have you been all my life" He asked while
touching his lips full of my lipstick.

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STORIES IN ORDER [The Billionaire's Queen (Comp...]

STORIES IN ORDER ( Please be guided accordingly)

STAND ALONE

1. The Billionaire's Queen [R-18]

2. No Commitment [R-18]
3. The Playboy's Queen
4. His Fake Fidelity
5. Just Pretend
6. Under His Sheets ( ONGOING )
7. Night Encounters ( ONGOING )
8. Unmasked Deceit ( ONGOING )

JAGUAR SERIES GUIDE

1st Batch of Jaguars:

1. Marco Luis Valdemar - His Payment Kiss ( COMPLETED )

2. Josh Blue Alvarez - The Break up Plan ( COMPLETED )

3. Code Vans Castaneda - The Game Plan ( COMPLETED )

2nd Batch of Jaguars:

1. Zachary Titus Valdemar, Jamie Peyton Alvarez and Phoenix Castaneda - Make me Lie
( But the story is still ongoing. Hindi ko pa siya tapos. Charot lang. Saka ko na
tatapusin kapag may time.)
3rd Batch of Jaguars:

1. Noah Miguel Zarate - Forbidden Affair ( COMPLETED )

2. Kiefer Slade Monteverde - Favorite Affair ( COMPLETED )

3. Shannon Luke Villarte - Indolent Heart ( ONGOING )

4. Kyle Ryx Valera - Obnoxious Escapade ( ONGOING )

5. Gregory "Gigs" Hans - Conceiled Identity ( ONGOING )

4th and last Batch of Jaguars:

1. Luke Pierce Santillan - Piercing Fate ( COMPLETED )

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