(GRIEGO COUSINS #1)
Seven years after his mother's tragic death, Angelus Griego's father, Simon Griego, made a life-changing decision to marry a wealthy businesswoman with a troubled past and a sick child. Angelus, known for his charm, intelligence...
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A big, opulent table with a wide variety of dishes is set in front of me. I was born rich. But this place is at a higher level. I never experienced hardship because of my German father, who owns one of the most prosperous hotel conglomerates, and my Arabian mother, who inherited many properties and enterprises.
Ngunit ibang-iba rito. Hindi lang kami pinagsisilbihan. Our maids used to serve us, too. But the maids here stayed behind us, watching us eat our lavish lunch. I don't know what to feel.
I was in a mental institution when my mother introduced me to a man. When she said they were getting married, all I did was nod. Mag-isa na siya dahil wala na si Papa, habang ako naman ay nakakulong. I wanted her to be happy and to have someone by her side.
But that doesn't mean I've already accepted her new husband. I don't trust him. I don't trust his son. Hindi ko kilala ang lahat dito maliban kay Mama. Kaya paanong gugustuhin kong manatili rito?
They prepared everything for me. Lahat iyon ay mukhang pinaghandaang mabuti para lamang sa pagdating ko. But what if he just wanted to earn my trust? My father's business and properties were all inherited by me. Hindi pa kasali ang yaman at negosyo ni Mama.
These people are rich. But I know they are hungry for more power. They're probably after our properties. Si Simon Griego ang katuwang ni Mama sa pag-m-manage ng negosyo niya at negosyo ni Papa ngayon. Masiyado pa akong bata para roon at hanggang ngayon ay hindi ko alam kung paano magpatakbo ng negosyo.
"You should eat a lot, Farida. My chefs here are all from overseas. Pinaluto ko sa kanila ang mga paborito mong pagkain," magiliw ang tinig ng lalaki.
I was taught respect by my father. Though sometimes there are times I forget to pay one. Tumango ako, hindi makangiti.
"Thank you..." Pormal kong wika at ginalaw ang pagkain sa aking plato.
"I'm so happy that you're finally here, hija. I've been waiting to have you here in our dining, eating together." Mama smiled, looking so blissful while looking at me.
I licked my lips, don't know what to say. Naagaw ng matangkad na lalaki ang aking atensyon nang bahagya siyang humalakhak. He's grinning while staring at me. Hawak niya ang isang tinidor na mayroong nakapulupot na pasta.
I forgot his name. He looks older than me. The sleek side of his hair emphasized the bangs on the right side of his head. Abot-abot na nito ang kaniyang kilay. The black button-down shirt he was wearing revealed his full-sleeved tattoo arm and silver watch. His biceps were thick, indicating that he was an active and very healthy man.
"I couldn't wait either, Mama. Your stories about her made me curious..." The way his red, sensual lips curve for a grin is bothering me.
