Blazing Heart

Prologue

Simula

Marahang sumilay ang nakabibighaning ngiti sa aking mga labi nang mabasa ang headlines ng mga newspaper, magazines at tabloids na siyang iisa lang din naman ang pinag-uusapan. The poison of bitterness, anger and hatred filled my heart as I smiled very deviously when I saw the name.

Kaius Primitivus.

"The heir of Primitivus riches had finally come to announced his engagement party"

"Daily Golden News: Who is the lucky woman to be engaged to the Primitivus heir?"

"Attorney Primitivus betrothed at the age of 27"

"Actress Monrovia getting engaged by a rich family of lawyers"

"Two person from powerful and influential families getting married: Primitivus and Monrovia"

I rolled my eyes and looked fiercely at the glass champagne I was holding at my right hand. Padarag kong binitawan ang mga diyaryo at pahayagang hawak ko sa aking kaliwang kamay.

I hate how that traitor man filled the newspapers together with that actress. Kahit na ako rin naman ang nagpautos na kuhanin ang lahat ng mga pahayagang naglalaman ng impormasyon at kaalaman tungkol sa kaniya, well, no, hindi tungkol sa kaniya kundi sa engagement party kuno, I hate how confident he is for announcing the engagement he is having with that actress.

I am back, Kaim. Yet you really proved that you are a traitor, my man.

Nawala ang nakabibighaning ngiti sa aking labi nang maalala ang exclusive clips na aking napanood na tungkol din sa kaniya. It was a random interview at a charity gala ball.

He's very dashing wearing a black tailcoat fitted very sexily on his waist with a pair of black pants displaying a single satin stripe on both of his legs. Kapansin-pansin ang kulay itim na laso sa likod ng puting polo na kaniyang suot. While on his side was a woman clinging on to his arms.

The woman was very familiar to me. Until I realized that she is the rising star from a remarkable adaptation film. Hindi maipagkakaila ang kaniyang kagandahan habang suot ang puting long-sleeve dress na naghantad ng hubog ng kaniyang katawan.

"For the past days, rumours had spread that the heir of an influential family and one of the richest on the country was getting engaged to an actress. Is it true that Actress Monrovia is the person?" tanong ng isang interviewer.

Walang alinlangang tumango si Kaim. "Yes. She's the person. We're getting engaged by the end of the month."

His confidence driven the media people hype by excitement and astonishment. Nagsunod-sunod ang mga tanong pagkatapos noon.

"Is this the day that you two decided to reveal your relationship?"

"Yes."

"As a celebrated actress, your life must be too difficult. Is this the reason why you chose your relationship to be a secret?"

Matamis na ngumiti ang aktres at ma-dramang tumingin sa katabi niya. "It's not a secret. This is no longer a secret. But yes, the reason why this was revealed just now is because of me."

Napa-'oh' ang mga interviewer sa sagot ng babae. Muli silang nagpatuloy sa pag-interview sa aktres at Kaim.

"How does it feel to be accompanied by your fiance, Ms. Monrovia or should I say soon-to-be Mrs. Primitivus?"

Her gorgeous face reflect a glint of unadulterated joy, pleasure and affection on her eyes.

"It's very overwhelming especially that he decided to make our relationship public. I'm very happy that he supports me."