LOGINWhen Jade is sold to ruthless mafia leader Eduardo, she's secretly tasked with a deadly mission: kill him. But Eduardo's son, Jackson, complicates everything. As their forbidden love ignites, Jade must confront her dark past, Jackson's own demons, and the dangerous truth about her mission. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the secrets and lies that bind them? Or will the shadows of their family's past tear them apart?
View More"Grabe ka naman, boss! Hindi niyo pa nga kilala 'yang babaeng 'yan, gusto mo na kaagad na angkinin! Paano kung may asawa pala 'yan? E 'di, masasaktan ka din sa huli? Naintindihan ko na nangungulila ka kay Ma'am Ira pero matagal na po siyang wala. Kailangan niyo na po'ng mag-move-on pero... 'wag naman sa ganito, boss. Mali 'tong ginagawa mo. Paano naman ang pamilyang naghihintay sa babaeng 'yan, boss? Kawawa din sila kung ganoon," mahabang litanya ni Graziana sa boss na si Thunder Santillan, ang kasalukuyang CEO ng Santillan Group of Companies.
"Shut the f*ck up, Grazie!" singhal ni Thunder sa kan'ya. "Naririndi na ako sa bunganga mo. Wala kang ginawa kung hindi ang sermonan ako! Sino ka ba, ha? Secretary lang kita!She might be the one who can make me whole and happy! So please, leave. Hindi ko kailangan ng sermon mo, o ni Kuya! Out!"
Natitigal si Graziana sa narinig. Parang may pumipiga sa puso niya ng mga sandaling iyon. Oo nga naman, sekretarya lang siya nito. Bakit pa kasi siya nangingialam?
Napalabi siya dahil iba na ang tono ng pananalita ng boss. Paniguradong galit na ito.
Bakit? Concern lang naman siya, ah. Paano nga kung masaktan ulit ito dahil sa babaeng nakahimlay sa hospital bed na ito? Malamang sa malamang, masasaktan ulit siya. Kasi nga... mahal niya ang boss.
Oo, mahal na mahal niya ang boss, mula pa noong unang maupo siya sa upuang nakalaan para sa kan'ya bilang sekretarya nito. Matagal na siyang inlove dito. Kahit na may asawa na ito hindi niya napigilan ang sariling hindi ito mahalin. Kaya nga kahit gaano pa kabigat ang work load niya sa trabaho ay tinatanggap niya para lamang dito. Gano'n naman talaga ang mga nagmamahal, nagtitiis makasama lang ang iniibig. Umaasa kasi siya, na mahalin din siya nito, kagaya ng mga napapanod niya sa television, mga boss na nai-inlove sa sekretarya.
Oh, yes! Matagal na niyang ipinagdarasal na mangyari iyon sa pagitan nila ng boss. Pero nang malaman niyang pinalitan nito ang mukha ng babaeng iniligtas nito ng mukha ng dati nitong asawa, para na namang dinudurog ang puso niya. Pero wala, e. Mahal niya talaga. Magtitiis na naman siya.
Akala pa naman niya nagkakagusto na ito sa kan'ya sa mga nakalipas na taon, 'yon pala hindi. Kaibigan at sekretarya lang talaga ang turing nito sa kan'ya. Sandalan sa tuwing may problema ito. Mukhang ganoon na lang siguro ang role niya sa buhay nito.
Sana kasi hindi na ito nakipagmabutihan sa kan'ya bilang kaibigan. Ito tuloy, umasa siya at nasasaktan naman siya.
Ba't 'di man lang kasi siya nito makita bilang babae? Bakit? Maganda, masipag at sexy naman siya kagaya ng dati nitong asawa? Bakit hindi man lang kasi nagkakagusto sa kan'ya ang boss niya na ito?
"What are you waiting for, Grazie? Pasko? Bagong taon? Get out, now!" matigas na sabi nito sa kan'ya.
Kailangan bang ulit-ulitin sa harap niya?
Napapikit siya saglit at inayos ang sarili. "Fine! Uuwi na ako! Bahala ka sa buhay mo! Huh! 'Wag na 'wag kang tatawag o kakatok sa bahay ko para sabihing malungkot ka! Never na kitang ico-comfort! Hindi mo pa rin talaga makuha na concern lang ako sa'yo? Hindi dahil sa kung sino lang ako boss. Hindi mo lang ako secretary, kaibigan mo din ako, remember? Ayoko talaga kasing nakikita kang malungkot," aniya dito na ikinatigil nito.
"J-just leave, Grazie. Please?" anito sa mahina ng tinig.
Nagpakawala siya ng buntong-hininga bago tumalima. Inis na hinigit niya ang sling bag at mabilis na lumabas ng silid na iyon. Pabagsak na isinara niya iyon.
Nilingon pa niya ang pintuan kasabay ng paggalaw ng itaas na labi niya.
"Bwisit! Paano mo nga ako makikita, kung sa ibang tao ka naman nakatingin! Matagal na akong nandito sa tabi mo, boss pero para lang akong hangin sa'yo. Sana makita mo rin ang halaga ko, Thunder. Sana makita mo rin ako bilang isang babae," naisatinig niya habang hindi inaalis ang tingin sa pintong nilabasan.
Malungkot na hinayon niya ang sarili palabas ng hospital na iyon. Pumunta siya para ipaalam, na handa na ang gamit ng babaeng hanggang ngayon ay wala pang malay dahil sa aksidente, at handa na rin ang chopper na sasakyan ng mga ito pabalik ng Bicol.
Dalawang beses pa na tinampal niya ang d****b bago binilisan ang lakad palabas ng ospital na iyon.
Napalabi siya ng maalala na naman ang sinabi ni Thunder na sekretarya lang siya nito.
Napakahirap talaga kapag one-sided love lang!
Jackson’s POVThe happiness I felt was indescribable when the doctor announced that she was pregnant. I watched Jade carefully as she shifted in the hospital bed; her movements were sluggish and cautious. Even after hours of resting, her body still seemed like it was adjusting to the new life growing inside of me; she looked so tired. Her face was swollen and her eyes were puffy, yet it didn't hide the fact that she was beautiful — more beautiful than ever; it was like the pregnancy added a glow to her skin. She even seemed thicker and sexier; I like this new her.When I saw she was struggling, I reached out for her hand so she could sit up well. “You need to take it easy, baby; if you need my help, you can always talk to me.”“I'll assist you,” I muttered, trying to keep my tone soft. “The doctor said not to stress yourself or the baby; I don't want anything happening to our baby.”She let out a sigh, giving me a mysterious smile; I could tell she was tired of me. “You need to stop
Jade’s POVI looked like a goddess, one from ancient Greece; I was glowing, and my skin was shining as though I were an ethereal being.I sat in front of my mirror, gently running a hand through my thick long brown hair, admiring the way it curled at the end and how puffy my face was.The light from the sun shines directly on my skin, making my skin and eyes even brighter. I am so beautiful, and for the first time in many years, it felt true on my lips. I let myself accept the fact that I had evolved and I was now perfect.I tilted my head backward just to examine the way they batted against each other; all of a sudden I had it all: the wealth, the perfect partner, and a beautiful life. I hope no one takes that away from me.My bedroom door flew open, jolting me out of my reverie. I wanted to ask who the uncultured person was who wouldn't knock, but then I couldn't say anything when I saw who it was.“Jade, I finally did it!”Jackson stood at the door frame, his chest rising and falli
Jackson’s POVThis has to be a joke; the idea of making up with my father is unbelievable. I stumbled out of the underground cell, my legs wobbly and unstable and my chest filled with so many worries that seemed to weigh me down. My mood had changed from happy to angry. It wasn’t because Jade had annoyed me, but because she was speaking the truth. If I was going to marry her, I needed his blessing—or someone to stand in for him.But he wasn't gone yet, so he still had to fill that role. As I moved down the hallway, my footsteps echoed in the emptiness of the estate, reminding me that I was alone, just me and my thoughts. The silence was beginning to suffocate me now; I had stepped out because I wanted to lash out just like Jade did to Atlas, but the. I didn't feel better, even after walking away from that conversation, from Jade's plea for me to make peace with my father, the man who killed my mother.How could I even find a place in my heart to forgive such a monster? I wasn't perf
Jade’s POVAfter I finished my bath, I felt refreshed. I stepped out of the bathroom, the steam still lingering in the air. I quickly picked out a simple outfit—a soft, light blue shirt and a pair of comfy jeans. I liked how the colors made me feel relaxed. I combed my hair, pulling it back into a neat bun. It was easy and kept my hair out of my face, which was perfect.As I made my way downstairs, I needed to see Jackson’s father. I took a deep breath and walked down the stairs, trying to look confident. Just as I reached the bottom, my stomach let out a loud growl. “Oh no,” I thought, “I’m starving!” I paused for a moment, trying to remember the last time I had eaten. It felt like ages ago. I needed to eat something before I could even think about talking to Jackson’s dad. I hurried into the kitchen, hoping the maids were already preparing breakfast. “Good morning!” I greeted them, trying to sound cheerful despite my hunger. “What’s cooking?” One of the maids, Maria, smiled at
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