The Substitute Bride

CHAPTER 5

Chapter 5

Looking at him she knew he was not that easy. Kahit noon gusto ipakilala siya ng kanyang papa sa mga bisita to show off the business giant De Ayala Empire who was now his Son in law .Pinutol nito ang susunod pa sasabihin ng ama, at nag paalam na si Renzo na aalis na kami. Kahit napahiya si Papa he did not say anything. She smiles and to think of it na takot ang kanyang Papa sa kanyang asawa, na si Renzo.

“Your Smiling? I would like to know what you’re thinking about?”

“Nothing important, gusto niya ibahin ang usapan, by the way papaano mo makukuha ang profit mo sa deal ninyo ni Papa, Substitute bride lang pinakasalan mo hindi si Stefanie?

It is wasn’t my fault that she ran away or elope, or I don’t know wherever she goes. The deal was made, and your father knew well enough, if he broke the deal, he would face the consequences. I am not someone who can let such thing slip easily, for me deal is a deal.

So, when you sign the Marriage Contract, you sign a lifetime contract for me. And one more thing, Renzo said, Once again bimilis ang t***k ng kanyang puso, Hind malaman ni Isabella ang sasabihin at gagawin,With troubled eyes nanaitling nakatingala at nakatitig sa mukha ni Renzo, Ang kamay ni Renzo nanatili nakahawak sa braso ni Isabella, and Isabella was mesmerized by striking handsomeness even in anger.

“Renzo ’s clean breath at napatitig sa mga mata niya at pagkatapus bumaba sa mga labi niya. Hindi nito maintindihan kung saan galing ang damdaming umusbong sa dibdib. Heavens but he longed to kiss those soft lips. Nang mag ring ang kanyang cellphone sa kanyang bag, para siya binuhusan ng malamig na tubig.

“She was sure, she was being hypnotized. She could feel him fighting for self-control para hindi siya hagkan.”

In one way or another nakadama siya ng panghihinayang.na hindi nangyari ang inasam niya, and at the same time, relief, dahil hindi siya hinagkan ni Renzo.

It is not easy to ignore the charm of Renzo De Ayala, she needs to be careful next time, she cannot full for this man, no matter what, or else she will be in distress.

Renzo finish his call and then turn towards his newlywed wife, para tapusin ang nasimulan nila kanina, he was shock, tulog na tulog na si Isabella sa sofa.

“How could she sleep so soundly, after she put me on fire? Ilang minute lang kami nag usap ng ka business partner ko, tinulugan na niya ako?

“Pinagtatakhan niya ang sarili, he wasn’t angry, binuhat niya ang kanyang sleeping bride para dalhin sa kanilang, master bedroom.” She sure sound, really tired” napapangiti siya while looking at her.

Renzo POV

He remembered the party at “Don Edwardo Bustamante, pumunta siya dun para pag usapan ang kanilang kontrata para tulungan ang Don sa napipintong pag ka bankrupt. And for exchange he was offering to marry her daughter Stefanie and 50% share for the profit. Mabilis na sumangayun ang Don, lalo na ang kanyang asawa si Donya Vicky. At gusto pa I announced ang kanilang engagement sa kanyang anak na si Stefanie. He then met Stefanie who had no problem for the arrangement because she was assured na mabibigyan siya ng thousands of Dollars every month para sa kanyang luho, everything was going as per plan, Nang bigla umentra ang panganay na anak ni Don Edwardo. Si Isabella Bustamante. and her arrival makes him question if he choice the right bride for him.

He still remembers the dress that Isabella wore that day, ang pabango kanyang ginamit ng araw na iyon na hindi maalis alis sa kanyang ilong, ng dumaan siya sa kanyang harapan, at ang malambot niya kamay ng ipakilala sila sa isat isa. He didn’t even remember the last time he couldn’t get off his eye for a woman…. never. It never happens in my life that I focus in one simple woman before.

Marami siya naging girlfriend, dahil mula sapul habulin na siya ng mga babae, mga kilala sa Alta Sociedad, mga galling sa Buena familya. But no one can caught his eyes, wala siya sineryoso sa kanila.

“Isabella is a Goddes, such breathaking beauty, humahangang sabi ng isip niya, ngayun lang siya nakakita ganito kaperpektong dilag na wla ni isa mang kapintasan, Hindi siya makaimik sa kagandahan pinag mamasdan niya ngayun. He spend the entire night staring at her, nag tataglay siya ng voluptuous at perfect na katawan.

For the rest of the evening, he avoided any contact with her, rather he enjoyed watching her by distance.

He was dated many woman, pero wala ni isa man ang nag paramdam sa akin ng ganito, only this woman who captivated his attention.

The feeling of warmth that had filled his heart earlier was now slowly beginning to evaporate by his dark past.

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“Hmmmmm…. wake up Isabella, your dreaming. nang, mag mulat siya ng mata nakatayo sa harap niya ang rich and famous billionaire Renzo De Ayala, ang playboy ng Masa na kanya ng asawa, hindi siya nanaginip totoo lahat. “Maybe this just a nightmare, and when I open, my eyes, I will be in my room, in my bed and there will be no sign of Mr. Arrogant playboy”. Nagmulat siya ng mata nakatulog pla siya.

The room was dark, only a wall lamp was turned on, But the darkness in the room was nothing in comparison to the dankness on Renzo face. Tinulugan mo ako on our first night Renzo said. Before he could finish, Isabella interrupted, Renzo we have agreement, I took you as my husband for the sake of my parent. If you think you will get sleep with me to be able to consolidate your status, you better drop that though because that is only happen in your dreams matigas ang tuno ni Isabella. 

Malutong na tawa ang isinagut ni Renzo sa kanya, looking at her wife right now made his blood boil. He could feel the uncontrollable ache in his groin. He couldn’t believe that he hated her at the same time he desired for her. At bago pa ipagkanulo ang sariling damdamin ay mabilis na ito lumabas sa silid si Renzo. Tuloy Tuloy ito sa garahe at inilabas ang kotse sa pagtataka ni Aling Naty na sinundan ng tanaw mula sa bintana. Mabilis ang kotse palabas ng Mansion. He was furious with himself. With her. He was furious with what he could do to her. He was furious with himself for behaving like a foul.

Sa isang five-star hotel siya nagtuloy. Sa isa sa mga bar. Umupo siya sa bar stool, at humingi siya ng brandy. Nakakadalawang shot na siya ng lumapit ang isang babae.

“Hi Renzo” malambing nito bati.

“Hi Sandra” Sit down and keep me company.” Tumaas ang isang sulok ng mga labi niya bilang pag ngiti.” Nag iisa ka yata ngayun”?

She pouted her lips sexily at mula sa pambabae at mamahaling cigarette case ay kumuha ito ng sigarilyo. Dinukot ni Renzo ang sariling lighter and lit her cigarette. Sa pagitan ng usok ng sigarilyo ay nasasamyo niya ang mamahaling pabango ng babae.

“I always alone Renzo’. Ang tinging binibigay nito sa kanya ay tila wala siya suot. “Does it bother you?”

Kilala niya si Sandra, one of those girls who frequented this kind of place, at hinahayaang ma pick up ng mga kilalang negosiyante. Always, these women are discreet to avoid hotel detectives at blinds item sa peryodiko. At magasines.

Nag kibit balikat si Renzo, at tinitigan Mabuti ang babae. Maganda, at makinis, materyales Fuertes sab inga. Walang maipipintas, mula ulo hangang talampakan ay mabango. Napakadali para sa kanyang dalhin sa kanyang Condo unit.

“But she wasn’t Isabella”

‘Nabitin sa ere ang brandy glass na hawak niya na tangkang dalhin sa bibig, paanong pumasok sa isip niya ang asawa?”

“oh, hind ba’t dahil sa asawa mo kaya ka nandito ngayun?’ang kabilang bahagi ng isip niya.

“Hindi mo pa ako nailalabas Renzo” nakangiting wika ng babae sa nagtatampong tinig. The smile alone can melt any man’s resolve.” I’ve been dying for your attention, alam mo ba iyon?” ang mga daliri nito ay banayad na naglakbay sa mabalahibong braso ni Renzo. Enough to make him tremble with desire. Pero hindi iyon ang darama ng lalaki. Take me out of this place lover boy, I; m your; s tonight. 

“I’d love to, but you aren’t my wife.” Muli ang isip niya sa pagkamangha sa sarili. Humugot siya ng malalim na bunting-hininga at tinitigan ang babae.

“Thanks Sandra but I’m not really in the mood today. Baka hindi ko maperfect ang part ko at pagtawanan moa ko. Pabiro niya sabi. “I just want to drink…...”

Nag kibit ng balikat ang babae. Hindi pinahalata ang disappointment. Pagkunwa’y tumayo at nginitian siya. Promise you will take me out next time...Gusto lang kita talaga. Sure honey…... aniya kasabay ng pag -ubus sa laman ng baso.

Halos Alas dose na ng makauwi si Renzo. Medyo tinalaban sa ilang shot na nainum. Bumalya ang pinto ng master bedroom ng buksan nito, kinapa nito ang ilaw at bunuksan.

Naampungatang unti unti nag mulat ng mga mata si Isabella. Her eyes beautifully dazed. Her hair tumbling all about her. Banayad na nagmura si Renzo

“Renzo?’ she whisperd huskily

“Oops…. sori at nagising ko ang Maganda kung asawa. Nakangisi nito sabi. Na sinipa ang pintuan at sumarang muli. Kasabay ng paghakbang nito patungo sa banyo ay isa isang pinagtatangal ng mga butones ng sportshirt.

Tuluyang napabangon si Isabella bagaman hind umaalis sa kama.

Lasing ba ang lalaking ito? Kinakabahang sinundan niya ang tingin si Renzo na pumasok sa banyo. Ilang sandal pa ay narinig niya lagaslas ng tubig.

Matiim siya nag -iiisip habang yakap ng mahigpit ang unan na tila seguridad iyon mula sa kung anuman.