บททั้งหมดของ The Billionaire's Doll: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Chapter 21 - The Outcast"Why is he here?"Ander looked at me with ease. It's like he's watching a melodrama film playing in front of him. His forest eyes hinted a sense of pride and victory. Like the one he's capable of giving whenever he conquered another region, another trade, and another gang.But I was too infested with hate and doubts that I couldn't see it at first glance."I said I'll handle everything.""You should inform me about your plans.""When I say I got it — I mean it.""I know, but... This is Guzman...""And I am Ander Caruso, Corelle. Ni minsan, hindi pa ako pumalpak sa mga plano ko."Nagkatitigan kaming dalawa. Igting panga niya akong pinagmasdan na tila ba wala na siyang ibang iniisip kundi ang iniisip at nararamdaman ko.I shifted on my feet and glanced at Guzman's. He's busy looking at our pictures. The one that Ander framed when we got back from different vacations or pa

Chapter 23 - New Arrangements"Good morning,"I glanced at Ander, then looked away. He's the first one who greeted. Quite bit shocked and still feeling a bit unusual I only nodded a bit. I moved a bit, trying to be free from his legs.Dito kasi siya natulog sa parehong kama na pinagpahingahan ko. Nilagyan ko ng harang ang pagitan naming dalawa dahil ayaw kong maramdaman na tila ba sobrag dikit na kami. Pinagmasdan ko sandali ang pwesto namin. Nawala na yung harang na nilagay ko tapos tingin ko pa ay may pagkakataon na nagkayakap kami habang natutulog.I slightly tug at him again. Buti na lang, nakuha niya agad ang gusto kong mangyari. He mumbled his soft apology."A-ayos lang...""It's nice to sleep here.""Medyo mainit...""Really?" There is doubt in his voice. "But you're wearing a see-through night gown, and the air condition's max-""Basta... Dahil siguro sa panahon.""I see."

Chapter 25 - The Feast"See you soon," I kissed Selena's cheeks as we both stepped out of the mall.Nakahanda na ang sasakyan ko kaya nilabas ko na ang susi ko at sinenyasan muli siya. Isang mahigpit na yakap muli ang binigay niya. Na tila ba may gusto pa siyang sabihin o sadyang namiss lang niya ako.Pero alam ko... mayroon pang ibang dahilan. Ramdam ko rin na malungkot at nangungulila siya. Ilang ulit ko siyang tinanong kanina na tingin ko'y nakulitan na siya sa akin.Sinulyapan kong nag-uusap sila ni Sage — to the point na akala ko nagtatalo sila. I wanted to come to her rescue, but she glanced back at me and nodded — telling me that she got it.I drove all the way back to the penthouse. I was hoping I'd run to Lisa today, and ask her to clean the whole yard. Balak ko sanang mag-invite ng mga kilalang personalidad mula sa book club ni Mommy. It's a great way to maintain my image, and my reputation — as well as showing off how grea

Chapter 27 - RescuedI knew how much Casino Real matters to Ander, the whole La Stessa Cosa, and even the La Russo family. So I understood why he's angry — he almost snapped. He almost turned the whole penthouse as he plans the thing he should do.I heard him cursed a few times. I knew how much this is affecting him. He's too livid — that I didn't bother speaking to him. I wanted to understand him, and the least I can do is to get in his ways.Tinignan ko ang Casino Real bago tuluyang bumaba ng kotse. Sinulyapan pa ako ni Ander para masiguro na naroon ako sa tabi niya. Nang makitang mabagal ako, kinuha niya ang kamay ko at pinagsiklop sa kanya.Gusto ko sanang tanggalin iyon dahil hindi nama kailangan kaya lang, ayaw ko na lang makigulo. The situation is not looking good. From this point, I can see a lot of black private vehicles in front of Casino Real, blocking all of its entrances. Ang mga security guards na naroon ay nakatali sa marmol na pund

Chapter 29 - PillsMaaga kaming nagising ni Ander kahit na medyo inumaga rin kami sa ginawa namin bilang mag-asawa sa papel.Maigi na 'yung malinaw.Inayos ko ang roba ko at tuluyang umupo sa upuan sa aming teresa. Si Ander ay medyo namumula-mula dahil sa iniy ng sikat ng araw. Inayos niya ang t-shirt niya at nilapag ang cellphone sa harapan ko. Napatikhim kami parehas."So, how's Serena?"He just got off the phone with Sage, and I am sure that it's not looking good.Nagtataka nga ako. If Serena is such a threat, and an enemy — why would Ander bother to save her?There is an answer at the back of my head. Bitterness crept like poison ivy — causing me to frown. I know this is not the right way to start my day. A bad mood would kill all the thunderstorms my way.I sighed as I look at our breakfast. Hindi ako naghanda niyan. Hindi rin si Ander. It is probably Lisa."She's fine.""Gising na?"