She claimed him

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"Why do you think John walked out on us like that?" Daniel asked his son Julian.

"Ewan ko rin, dad eh. Lately ang strange niya eh." Julian said as  they walked back to the car.

Daniel was busy driving while Julian and John were busy with their phones.

"Susunduin ba natin si Tita Julia sa flower shop niya, dad?" Julian asked  with a smile on his face.

"Nope, I'm driving you both back to the house before I leave for another meeting."

It has always been like this ever since they were little; Daniel would leave them with the maids or with Julia. The only time they get with him is when they have to visit their mom's grave or on their birthday.

"Tss." John reacted.

Daniel soon dropped the twins infront of their gates before driving off.

I'm on my way. Sending message to Family lawyer.

Daniel parked his car feeling very tense. He knows this is the last thing he should do, while everyone tried to stop him few days ago his decision is firm as a rock.

Daniel was approached by a sophisticated old woman.

"Are you really sure about this, Mr. Padilla?" She asked her client, as if doubting his decision.

Daniel just nodded. They entered the courtroom and the lawyer walked towards the judge to give her files. The judge quickly scanned the papers, amused. It was as if she was looking at something unbelievable. She rose as a sign that the trial was about to start.

"Today the defense gave me an easier job by telling you Kathryn Chandria M. Bernardo that your case has been closed. You are a free woman." An audible gasp was heard from everyone in the courtroom. Several tears were being shed but the only one who everyone noticed was the girl who got her heart shattered into a million pieces.

"Julia" Daniel said under his breath. He didn't expect her to be here. He didn't even tell her about the trial today.

Julia ran her way out of the courtroom, but Daniel didn't even follow her.

"What a scene you made there, Mr. Padilla." Daniel faced the woman who ruined everything, Kathryn Bernardo.

"You owe me one, Ms. Bernardo." Daniel said through gritted teeth, to  which Karthryn replied with a laugh.

"You think matatakot pa ako sayo? I've been with crazy people for 13 years, I can handle one hopeless romantic guy." Kathryn said in retaliation.

"Then why don't we start talking about my offer?" Daniel smiled devilishly.

"Shall we then?" Kathryn challenged him by offering her hand. But Daniel just walked infront of her while she followed him on the way to the parking lot.

They met inside Daniel's car since no one bothered to attend Kathryn's trial. Daniel was the first to enter the car to start the engine. A few seconds later Kathryn opened the passenger's seat and got in.

"So what?" Kathryn asked, a little agitated.

"Don't give me that attitude, Kathryn. You should be thanking me, praising me actually after what I did for you." Daniel said coldly.

"Wow, I didn't asked for any of those, Daniel!" Kathryn said, clearly infuriated already.

"I know but I want to do it, for you." He said calmly.

"Stop dreaming, Daniel. We're never getting back together." She said quickly, preventing him from even further daydreams.

"I don't want to get back with you, I want to get over you." He  replied, almost only under his breath.

"What?" Kathryn answered.

"I need you to help me get over you." He said with determination in his voice.

"How?"

"Be mine, for 3 months." Daniel said, his voice void of any emotion.

"What the fuck, are you serious?" Kathryn said furiously.

"I'll let you see the twins after 3 months." Kathryn was silenced with what he said.

"What are the rules for this offer?" She was already giving into the temptation.

"Like before,  you will be mine, but this time no bullshit. Show me the real you, the evil side of you that I never thought existed." Daniel was firm with this demand.

"How can I trust your offer?" She needed reassurannce.

"You can't, you just have to trust me like the way I trusted you before." He responded, bitter as it is.

"Where would we live?" She asked after a brief pause.

"At my play house. Remember that place?" And just like that, the bitterness  in his voice was washed away by his mischievous grin.

"How could I forget?" Kathryn smirked.

"You're definitely not the same."

"I never was, Daniel. I never was."   

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A/N: I'm really nervous to do this book 2 because I want it to be perfect and more exciting. I hope you guys are liking the story so far! I love you all, thank you so so much for the support you all are giving again please use the hashtag #SheClaimedHimKN for tweets. Thanks. Iniisip ko kung ngayon ko na iuupload ang 3rd chapter. Ano sa tingin nyo?