"Mrs De Silva!" Sigaw ni Gina kaya't napatakip na lang siya ng mukha. Agad siyang inakbayan ng dalaga ng makalapit ito sa kanya. "Kain muna tayo bago chika!"

Asia sighed and nodded, sabay silang nag lakad papasok ng canteen. All eyes are in them, some are even avoiding eye contact and some are really staring.

"Ano kayo ngayon mga hotdog?" Bulong ni Gina. "Dumating na ang reyna ng kagandahan, bow down to your queen."

"Gina!" Mariin niyang bulong. Ayaw niyang napag uusapan siya ng iba, she would rather stay quiet but she's friend with Gina the bungangera.

"Bakit ba? Totoo naman! Dati kung makalayo sila sayo at apihin ka parang dika taga earth."

Asia sighed, totoo naman ang sinabi ng kaibigan ngunit ayaw na niya ng usapin pa. She wants a peaceful life in her job, she doesn't want to be treated as if she was a queen just because Loki is her husband.

"Hayaan mo na, let's just eat. Nagugutom ako."

Hindi na sumagot pa si Gina, nag lakad sila patungo sa counter pipila na sana sila ng mahawi ang pila.

"Kayo na po mauna ma'am." Wika ng mga taong nakapila sa unahan nila.

"Huh? Nako hindi ayos lang—"

"Sige na po, kayo na ang mauna."

Napayuko na lang si Asia sa hiya, at nag mamadaling nag lakad papunta sa counter mabilis silang bumili dahil hiyang hiya siya sa nangyayari, their gazes and gasped while gossiping is making her uncomfortable. Nag mamadali siyang nag lakad upang makahanap ng bakanteng lamesa ngunit full load ang lahat.

"Ano ba yan wala ng space!" Iritableng wika ni Gina. "Sa taas na lang tayo kumain?"

They were about to leave when someone approach them, Asia's eyes widened when she saw Luhence.

"S-sir Luhence?' wika niya. "Kailan pa kayo nakabalik?"

Luhence put his hand inside his pocket.

"Yesterday, looking for a table?" He asked making Asia frown dahil si Luhence ang taon hindi magiging mabait sa kanya overnight.

"Ah No sa taas na lang—"

"Yes sir! Kanina pa kami nag hahanap."

Palihim niyang kinurot si Gina ngunit tinapik lang siya nuto, Luhence nodded and ask them to sit with him na hindi na niya natanggihan.

"Gwapo talaga ni Sir Luhence!" Bulong ni Gina. "May Loki kana, paubaya mo na sakin si Sir Luhence!"

"Ano bang sinasabi mo diyan?!" Bulong din niya.

Agad silang umayos ng makabalik si Luhence bitbit ang tray nitong may pag kain.

"What are you waiting for?"

Asia blink numerable times before nodding, kinuha niya ang kutsara at tinidor at nag simula ng kumain. Panaka naka ang naging pag sulyap niya sa binata sa hindi niya malamang dahilan.

"So everyone already knows that you are Loki's wife huh."

Asia nodded.

"Oo sir, nako parang knight in shining armor si Sir Loki dun sa team building! Paano binubully kasi nila si Asia."

"Gina!" Asia said. "Tigilan mo nga yan!"

"Totoo naman! They will treat you right if they knew you have a back up in here."

Hindi na lang siya kumibo at nag patuloy na lang sa pag kain, maski pala ang balita ay umabot na kay Luhence. May pakpak talaga ang bibig ng mga chismosa.

"Is he okay with it?"

Asia's eyes darted to Luhence as if he knew something about them. She gave Gina a quick glance and realize she's not paying attention anymore.

"Oo naman..." Wika niya at kinuha ang inumin mabibilaukan yata siya sa klase ng titig nito. "Ikaw Sir kumusta ang trabaho?"

Pag iiba niya ng usapin. Luhence smirk making her uncomfortable.

"It's good, nothing new." He said. "I'm really bothered about Loki having a wife."

"Ano naman nakaka-bothered don Sir?" Sabat ni Gina. "Maganda naman kaibigan ko, matalino at mabait. Bagay sila ni Sir Loki."

Luhence chuckled, tila nag taasan ang mga balahibo sa mga inaasal nito dahil para talaga itong may alam sa mga nangyayari at mang yayari palang sa kanya.

"Can you buy me a bottled water?" Baling ni Luhence kay Gina. "Gina right?"

Tila nakakita ng alapahap si Gina dahil sa sinabi ni Luhence.

"Of course! With pleasure sir."

Nang makaalis si Gina ay bumalik ang tingin ni Luhence sa kanya.

"You are not the problem Asia, Loki is. I hope his not hurting you in anyway, or perhaps he is."

Hindi alam ni Asia ang sasabihin, tila nag lumikot ang kanyang mga mata sa sinabi ni Luhence she's bothered and scared at the same time. Pero bakit siya matatakot? Si Loki ang nananakit. She's the victim here! Or she's scared that Loki would be in trouble if someone knew what happened between them?

"I hope it's not what I'm thinking, you are better than having an abusive husband Asia."

Asia smile.

"Ano bang sinasabi mo? M-mahal ako ng asawa ko. Loki won't do that with me."

Lies!

He's already doing it, but his changing for her. Pero paano kung kasama ito sa mga plano niya? Loki hated her for the reason she don't know! How can she make sure that she's not just part of the plan anymore?

"Whatever you say." Wika ni Luhence bago tumayo. Sakto naman na bumalik si Gina dala ang tubig nito. "Thank you Gina. I'll get going."

Hindi na umimik pa si Asia, she just watch Luhence leave.

"Anong nangyari doon?" Nag tatakang tanong ni Gina. "Bakit umalis?"

"Tapos na siyang kumain."

Gina frown and look at the Luhence food tray. Then she looks back at Asia with a confused look in her face.

"Paanong kain nga ulit yung ginawa niya?" She said. "Invisible eating ba?"

Ni hindi nga yata nadapuan ng kutsara ang pag kain nito.

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"Ingat ka Mrs, De Silva!" Wika ni Gina na kumakaway pa sa kanya.

Napailing na lang si Asia sa kakulitan ng kaibigan. Loki is not at his office anymore maaga itong umalis dahil may personal daw itong lakad na hindi na niya pinansin. After there one day vacation together their usual routine came back. Loki is too busy to approach her anymore. Malalim siyang bumuntong hininga at nag lakad palabas ng elevator Pietro is already waiting fo her.

Binuksan nito ang pinto ng sasakyan, she hop in immediately. There whole ride was the same usual quite ride nit until she heard a loud bang on there car.

"Ano yon?" Tanong niya.

Pietro glance on her before he focused himself on driving, napansin na din ni Asia ang panaka naka nitong pag sulyap sa kanilang likuran. Malakas siyang napasigaw ng mayroon nanamang tumama na kung ano sa sasakyan nila until the it became continuous. Nanginginig ang katawan ni Asia sa takot ng makitang nag sisimula ng mag crack ang binta ng sasaktan nila.

"Alpha 1 someone is tailing us! They are armed."

Asia's mouth hanged open muli siyang tumingin kay Pietro na tila kalmado lang sa kinauupuan nito.

"Sino yung tinawagan mo? Baril ba yon? Bakit nila tayo hinahabol."

Bumaling siya sa likuran at nakita ang isang sasakyan na mabilis ding humahabol sa kanila. Asia's hand trembled in fear while looking at it.

"Pietro! A-ayaw nilang tumigil, hinahabol parin nila tayo."

"Don't worry my lady you are safe. This is a high-tech bullet proof car we are safe in here."

"Safe pa ba to sayo?!" She hissed. "Kung safe pa to sayo sana okay ka lang!"

Pietro didn't answer, mas binilisan pa nito ang pag papatakbo ngunit tila magaling din ang humahabol sa kanila the fire shot continuous but stopped when they are almost at the mansion. Pietro park the car at the garage, nanginginig pa siya sa takot habang bumababa ng sasakyan kaya't mabilis siyang inalalayan nito.

"Are you okay My Lady?"

Asia nodded ngunit tila wala siya sa katinuan habang pumapasok ng mansion.

"Lady Asia!" Sigaw ni Maria. "Ayos lang po ba kayo?"

Tumango lang si Asia at parang jelly ace na naupo sa sofa.

"A-ano yon? Are they after us? Bakit?"

"It was normal since you are Master Loki's wife my Lady."

"Normal yon? Normal ba yon sayo?! "

"Calm down My Lady." Pietro said. "Everything is under control, no one can harm Master's wife."

Hindi na kumibo si Asia dahil mas sumasakit lang ang ulo niya sa kausap. Why would they after her?

"Master Loki thought that it would be safe if no one would know that you are married."

Hindi sumagot si Asia, he wants her to be hidden but he exposed their marriage himself?

"Nasaan si Loki? I want to talk to him."

"He's not home, he won't be home tonight."

"What?" Malungkot niyang wika at the same time disappointed.

Tahimik siyang umalis sa salas at nag lakad patungo sa kanilang salid, para siyang jelly ace habang umaakyat sa hagdan dahil sa nangyari kanina lang. She was shock, someone is now after her life huh. Pabagsak niyang hiniga ang katawan sa malambot na kama, pinakatitigan niya ang kisame dahil wala na din naman siyang ibang gagawin. She felt so tired and didn't realize she fell asleep, nagising na kang siya sa katok mula sa labas ng kanyang silid.

Mabilis siyang bumangon at nag lakad patungo sa pinto at binuksan iyon, Pietro was standing there holding a phone in his hand.

"Master Loki would like to talk to you My Lady."

Asia hesitantly took the phone in Pietro's hand. Inilagay niya ang selpon sa tainga at malalim na bumuntong hininga bago nag salita.

"Hello?"

"Wife, are you okay?! Are you hurt?!"

Mabilis na tumalikod si Asia, she bute her lips trying to stop herself from smiling.

"Ayos lang ako, nakauwi naman ako ng buo."

"Good, I'll be home at midnight. I'm worried sick here, when Pietro said that someone attacked you I panicked."

"Come home quickly, I want to ask you something in person."

Sandali pa silang nag usap ni Loki bago nito binaba ang tawag she gave Pietro the phone back.

"The dinner is ready My Lady."

"Susunod na ako, I'll just take a shower."

Hindi na niya hinintay pa ang sasabihin ni Pietro, she close the door behind her and walk towards the bathroom. She took a quick bath and went to the dining area to eat, malungkot kumain mag isa ngunit tila nasanay na siya sa araw araw na routine. Then she went to the garden, naupo siya sa recliner seat at nilanghap ang malanig na simoy ng hangin.

"My Lady, it's getting late." Wika ni Pietro

"Sandali lang, Mag papahangin lang ako sandali. Iwan mo muna ako."

Alanganin man ay sumunod na lang si Pietro at iniwan siya sa garden. She misses her mother and Jena she wonder's what they are doing,.if they are doing good. If they are happy. Her hands slowly raise as if she's trying to reach the Moon above her.

"Mama..." She whispered. "Are you watching me?"

"I bet she is."

Agad siyang lumingon at nakita si Loki na nakatayo na pala malapit sa kanya.

"I thought you'll be home at midnight?"

Loki chuckled, he sat to the other recliner seat and hold her hand.

"I'm worried that I need to be home as soon as possible."

"Ayos lang naman ako." Wika ni Asia, "kumain kanaba?"

Loki nodded then he lift her hand placing it to his lips.

"I'm glad nothing happened to you."

Asia nodded, she's also glad but worried that it might happen again.

"Why are they after me?" Tanong niya sa asawa. "Hindi lang ito ang huli diba?"

Loki sighed and nodded. Mahigpit nitong hinawakan ang janyang kamay at tipid na ngumiti sa kanya.

"Asia you are my wife One of the most powerful, rude arrogant billionaire at the country. I have many enemies, they want me down and they are using you against me. You are my weakness Asia."

"If I'm your weakness why marry me?"

As a smart billionaire Loki should know that keeping his weakness will make him weaker.

"I have my reason, you can't still know that yet. It's too early, but one of the reason is I want to keep you by my side."

Asia wants to hear something from her husband but she was left disappointed.

"Okay, I-I trust you." Bulong niya.

Loki's face lit up, hinaplos nito ang mukha niya at ngumiti.

"I know you already do." He whispered before placing a soft kiss on her lips. "Let's get inside, I want to have my midnight snack."