Wild Romance Series 3: Fornax Reeze Maddox

Chapter 1:

"AMIRA!" Kaagad silang sinalubong dalawa ni Cree ng kanyang ama at ina nang makarating sila sa hacienda.

"Oh! Could that be Cree?" Amira's mother was filled with joy and anticipation upon sighting her grandson. "Ang laki mo na, hijo."

"Hello, Meme La!" Nakangiting bumati naman si Cree sa kanyang lola. Napatingin rin ito sa may edad na lalaking nakatayo sa tabi ng ginang. "Hello rin, Dada Lo."

"Cree, we're glad to have you, little one."At niyakap naman ito ng ama ni Amira.

Amira was filled with joy, observing her parents showering Cree with love and excitement reflected in their eyes.

Ito kasi ang kauna-unahang pagkakataon na nakita nila ang kanyang anak dahil sampung taon na malayo si Amira at Cree sa mga ito.

"And Hanzo, too, is eager to meet you, little one." Wika ng kanyang ama sa bata.

She chuckled, "Dad, Cree requires some downtime. Malayo ang naging biyahe namin."

"I'm okay, Mom!" Cree's voice quivered a bit, then he took Dada Lo's hand. "Let's go, Dada Lo. I can't wait to meet Hanzo face to face."

"Oh siya sige, punta lang kami sa kuwadra saglit." At nakita naman ni Amira kung gaano kasaya ang kanyang anak kaya wala na siyang ibang nagawa kundi ang pumayag.

"How are you, darling?" Tanong ng kanyang ina nang mawala sa kanilang paningin si Cree at ang Don.

"I'm fine, mom."

"I understand it's challenging, but how are you managing? Raising a child single-handedly is no easy task." Tanong ulit ng ginang habang iginiya siya nito papasok ng mansyon. "Regardless, I propose we enjoy a pleasant family meal later. I've truly missed your company, anak."

"Mom, I've missed you as well," Amira expressed, wrapping her arms around her mother in a warm embrace, her face lit up with a smile.

Hindi na muli siyang kinulit ng ina at hinayaan siya nitong pumasok mag-isa sa dati niyang kwarto.

She took a deep breath, a wave of nostalgia washing over her. She had missed her bedroom, everything was just as she had left it, arranged just the way she liked. She then sank into her bed, finding it as comfortable as she had left it in her memories.

Habang nakahiga, nagmuni-muni siya. Hindi niya namamalayan na sa sampung taon niyang pamamalagi sa iba't-ibang bansa ay marami na ang nangyari at nagbago.

Na pakiramdam niya parang napag-iwanan na siya ng panahon.

Suddenly, for no apparent reason, the flawless image of Fornax's face surfaced in her mind. She remembered how he had rescued her at the train station, and the captivating gaze of his stunning blue eyes.

Kamusta na kaya ito? Simula nang umalis siya ay wala na siyang naging balita sa lalaki.

Her job consumed her time, causing her to lose touch with him. Despite sensing a change in Fornax, she couldn't shake the belief that somewhere deep within his heart, the Fornax she once knew still existed.

"Mommy, arise!"Napaungol naman siya at kaagad na kinusot kusot ang kanyang mga mata nang may gumising sa kanya. "Mom, it's time for dinner."

"What?" She knitted her brows in confusion, and upon glancing at her phone, she realized it was already seven in the evening.

Hindi niya namamalayan na nakatulog pala siya habang iniisip si Fornax. Dahil na rin siguro iyon sa pagod niya.

"Oh hija, you're finally awake. Hindi na ako nag-abala pang gisingin ka kasi alam kong pagod ka sa biyahe." Iyon kaagad ang sinalubong ng kanyang ina nang pumunta siya sa sala. "Please compose yourself as we are expecting a guest."