Chapter: EPILOGUEWhat is the happiest moment of my life? It is when he kneel down in front of me, holding a ring that will make me cry, and feel so much love and happiness in my whole existence. I never thought that crying can be a happy for me. Until that day came. Sa buhay ko ay madalas akong umiyak dahil sa pagkadapa, sa sakit, sa iniwan, at sa kahit ano pang nangyari at naranasan ko sa mga nakalipas na taon ng buhay ko. Lahat ng masasamang bagay na nangyari sa buhay ko ay wala akong ibang ginawa kundi ang umiyak, umiyak dahil masakit at hindi ko na kayang harapin at danasin pa ang mga iyon. Pero sa pagkakataong ito? Wala akong ibang masabi kundi masaya ako at ibinuhos ko ang huling luha ko sa kaniya. Sa taong alam kong siya ang bubuo sa buhay ko, ang kokompleto sa'kin. "Will you marry me?" Agad akong napatakip sa aking bibig habang nakatulala sa kaniya. Ang sahig na niluluhuran niya ay p
Huling Na-update: 2020-09-18
Chapter: CHAPTER 45Xalent Planze Nang banggitin ng doktor ang mga katagang 'yon ay halos manlumo ako. Tita is a soft hearted woman. She's very kind and of course, a loving mother. Kaya napakahirap sa'min ang masaksihan ang kalagayan niya't ang nais ko lamang ay sana may pag-asa pa, pero tila ba tadhana na ang nagsasabi na wala na. "H-hindi..." I heard my love and I hugged her so tight, at saka hinimas ang kaniyang likod para tumahan. Hindi ko kayang nakikita siyang nasasaktan. Masakit na nga sa'kin ang malaman na namatay si tita kahit na hindi niya ako kadugo. Kaya alam kong mas masakit sa kaniya ito dahil anak siya ni tita. Ilang taon silang hindi nagkaroon ng kahit anong komunikasyon. Masyadong naging matigas ang puso ni Lushhiane, at ginawa niya ang lahat para lamang hindi na sila mag-usap ulit. Pero sino ba naman ako para husgahan siya? Sisihin siya? Tao lang din naman siya at nasasaktan.
Huling Na-update: 2020-09-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 44Nakaupo kaming tatlo at ang nasa gitna namin ay si Xalent habang hinihintay na lumabas ang doktor. Tumahan na rin ako, pero hindi pa rin ako mapakali. "Rendein." Napaangat kami ng tingin nang may magsalita. Lalaki siya, na sa tingin ko ay nasa edad lang ni daddy. Siya ata ang daddy ni Rendein at ang mahal ni mommy. Napatingin naman siya sa'kin na naging dahilan ng pagyuko ko. May kasama pa siyang batang babae na namumugto ang mga mata. Naramdaman ko naman siyang naglakad palapit sa'kin at umupo sa tabi ko. "Are you ate Lushiane?" Nagulat ako nang tanungin niya ako, kaya napalingon ako sa kaniya. Ang cute niyang bata. Sa tingin ko ay nasa five or seven years old na siya. Maputi rin siya at may pagka-brown ang bagsak niyang buhok. Medyo singkit ang mga mata niya at nakasuot ng pink na dress habang may hawak na teddy bear. Sumisinghot-singhot pa siya at tintigan ang mukha ko.
Huling Na-update: 2020-09-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 43My lips started to tremble as I looked at him with so much questions in my eyes. I felt my heart hurt a little bit, at sobrang kaba na ang nadarama ko ngayon pa lang dahil sa kaniyang sinabi. "W-what happened?" Napatayo na ako at tuluyan nang nawala ang tama ng alak sa'kin. Gusto kong malaman kung ano ang nangyari at bakit ako kinakabahan na tila ba masama ito. "Your mom... Sinugod siya sa hospital ngayon. Umiiyak si Rendein nang tumawag siya." "Puntahan natin siya... Puntahan natin, Xalent!" Nanginginig kong bulyaw sa kaniya at niyugyog ang braso niya. "Yes, baby. Huwag kang mag-alala, magiging maayos din si tita. Let's go to her," sabi niya't patakbo na kaming lumabas at sumakay ng sasakyan. Habang nasa loob ng sasakyan ay punong-puno ako ng katanungan sa aking utak. Nanginginig na rin ang mga kamay ko at unti-unti na rin
Huling Na-update: 2020-09-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 42Nang humiwalay na sa'kin ang lalaking nanghalik ay agad ko siyang tinitigan. Kahit nahihilo na ako ay kita ko pa rin ang mukha niya kaya agad akong bumungisngis at nilapit ang bibig sa kaniyang tainga."Xalent," bulong ko at tatayo na sana ng mapaupo ulit. Damn this alcohol!"Let's go home," bulong niya.Tinulungan niya naman akong tumayo at hindi pa kami tuluyang nakakaalis ng biglang magsalita ang lalaki na kausap ko kanina."Saan mo siya dadalhin, bro?""Uuwi na kami ng grilfriend ko," Mariin na sabi ni Xalent kaya agad natameme ang lalaki."Woah?" 'Yun lang at iniwan na namin siya.Natatawa ko namang hinawakan sa pisnge si Xalent habang inaalalayan niya ako palabas. "Girlfriend?""Ayaw mo?" Agad naman akong umiling at kumapit sa braso niya."Gusto. Boyfriend na kita, ha! Doon tayo sa bahay natin." Natawa naman s
Huling Na-update: 2020-09-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 41Dalawang linggo na ang lumipas at bigla na lang akong bumait kay Xalent. Parang biglang naglaho ang lahat ng hinanakit ko sa nakaraan at bumigay na sa kaniya. Pumayag na rin ako na ligawan niya ako.Gosh! I'm so marupok pala?After ng happenings sa café at sa site ay napagdesisyunan kong 'wag nang magpabebe pa. Naisip ko rin na wala namang mangyayari kung papayagan ko siyang manligaw. Pero na-bad trip ako no'ng pauwi na kami, pagkatapos ng lunch, dahil ang h*******k na 'yon ay nilagyan na naman ako ng hickey dahil naka-spaghetti straps daw ako. Todo tabon tuloy ako ng buhok ko sa leeg ko para hindi makita ni tita.Napakurap-kurap ako nang biglang mag-ring ang cellphone ko, kaya agad ko namang sinagot ito dahil si Deylia ang tumatawag."Where are you?""Café.""Pupunta ako diyan at nasa eroplano na ako. Samahan mo ako sa bistro at maglasing tayo."Napakunot naman ang noo ko. Anong nakain nito't talagang gumastos para makapunta lang sa
Huling Na-update: 2020-09-17
Chapter: Chapter 8I sneezed as the pixies showered me with some glitters for the final outcome of my dress. I'm wearing a white glittery ruffled dress that is above my knees, white sandals, and my hair is braided by Azaloeri. She also put some light make-up on me. According to her, the make-up was brought by her to the mortals' world which made me smile.She's so cute and innocent. "Gorgeous!" I grimaced as I heard the pixies' chuckle while Azaloeri retouched my hair and face. When we are finally done, the pixies bid their goodbye. Azaloeri guided me on the way to the Misagonia River, and explained that the ceremony of being a member of this pack will be held there. "You know, this is my first time meeting a goddess-like wolf like you, Aksha. And it makes me shy, though I'm quite talkative. I just want to be honest that I still feel a bit of embarrassment while talking to you, especially when staring at your gorgeous face. You also remind me of Lunaria when I first met her during the wolf ceremony."
Huling Na-update: 2023-03-29
Chapter: Chapter 7It's as if we have a staring match here, the brown wolf looks confused at me. I'm assuming that he's thinking how on earth I understand their wolf language. "Let me try again. Can you understand me, human?" I bobbed my head. "Yes, clear as water." He took a step forward which made me step backwards."Wait! Stop right there or…or…" I scanned the area and grabbed a thick stem. "Or I'm going to hit you with this stick!" He scowls at me. "Do you think I'm some kind of scaredy cat?" He stepped again. "How come you understand me? Are you a wolf? If so, what color? Don't try to trick me, little human. I have my own ways to identify if you're lying." "I'm a white wolf," I responded. But instead of seeing a satisfied wolf, he went ballistic as he jumped on me. Pinning both of my arms on the ground. "What is your problem, Wolfie? It hurts!" "You're lying." He squinted his eyes. "You are one of them, right? What are you up to, Viloscarian?" Huh? My brows furrowed. "What do you mean by Vil
Huling Na-update: 2021-10-03
Chapter: Chapter 6"What really troubles you, Aksha? I've been observing you ever since you entered our shop earlier," Mr. Ty asked. "I'm sorry, Mr. Ty. It's just that…some things really bother me." I bit my lower lip, diverting my gaze to Feyra's who is busy getting the customer's orders. It's kinda embarrassing to have a nonbusiness conversation with our boss right now. "If that really frustrates you that much. Then face it, look for a solution—or rather know the cause of your situation. The thing that bothers you will always haunt you if you only set aside it." He sighed and patted my head. "Your problem must be tough to deal with to the point that it keeps distracting you." "I'm sorry." He smiles at me. "It's fine. Let's get back to work." It's just that, the problem is…supernatural. Instead of attending to the customers in line, I walked straight to the comfort room and locked the door. Staring at my reflection in the mirror, I removed my contact lenses and untied my hair. My skin became fair
Huling Na-update: 2021-05-25
Chapter: Chapter 5An obnoxious white wolf came out of nowhere. I took a step back as she sauntered toward me, a grimace plastered all over her face as if she was going to pop up the hell outta me. "Accept who you are, Aksha." I nodded in panic. "Welcome, Aksha Beatrix Aslenovie."I catch a glimpse of my hands, turning into white hairy legs. Or was I imagining things? A howling voice echoed in the forest as I opened my eyes. Why does it feel…different? I darted my eyes at the woman in front of me. Why does it look like she became taller than earlier?"How does it feel, Aksha? It was delightful to know that you accepted your wolf that fast." What is she blabbing about? Wolf? My nerves quivered as I recalled the white wolf's eagerness to be close to me. I don't want to be intimidated by it, it's just that this dream feels so natural. What if that wolf devours me alive? I'm not afraid of dying, it's the thought of departing the earth because of a mythical beast that makes me pee in my pants. "You're
Huling Na-update: 2021-05-20
Chapter: Chapter 4I don't know what's on my mind, I just found myself walking deeper into this forest. It's gloomy, and the only light here is coming from the m oon. What if something happens to me? Like what happened to that vlogger? However, thinking about those wolves' things, monsters, or whatever they called it makes me the biggest joke in the universe. They aren't real. It's just that, I'm curious where those howls came from earlier. Is there someone here, a psycho maybe, playing a radio, or does he have a huge sound system to make it real and audible in the whole town of Colambi? I quickly snatched the thick stem on the ground as I kept going. I'm getting far from the road so there's no turning back, and I should verify my theories about that incident. If I figured out that I was right, I'd smack it to the face of my friend—kidding aside. What if I saw a rite here? You know, something like witchcraft or encountering some cannibalistic humans.I swallowed hard as the air embraced me with its c
Huling Na-update: 2021-04-29
Chapter: Chapter 3What is happening to me? Is it normal to have hairy palms? I rubbed my eyes, trying to wake myself up, hoping that this was only a dream. But the hair is still there which makes me disturbed. When did it grow? This is crazy!Instead of screaming out my confusion, with trembling hands, I instantly opened the hanging cabinet and grabbed the razor out of panic. This isn't normal! Who would have a kind of palms like this? It is acceptable that hair can grow thicker in my arms, but not in this area. Why didn't I notice it earlier?I started shaving my palms, reminding myself that all of this is normal. The unsteady feeling almost smashed me. As soon as I finished it, I put back the razor on the cabinet. "Aksha!" An abrupt knock startled me.“Aksha, are you done? I need to pee now.”“Yes! Wait a minute.”I put the razor back on the cabinet as I fixed myself before going out of the bathroom. “Thanks!” Feyra blurted out and immediately got inside the bathroom.We do not usually eat dinner
Huling Na-update: 2021-04-27
Chapter: Chapter 21: NervousI blinked several times because of the closeness of our faces. I can even smell his manly perfume, which I seemingly thought he had bathed himself in the perfume because of the fragrance."Ehem." In an instant, I was estranged from Xalent because of my good friend. Goodness!"I-I'm sorry," I said, and I didn't know if I was going to walk or not, as if I was glued to where I stood because of his presence. Shit!He smiled and held out his hand. "May I?"I just reached out his hand, and he hung my hand on his arm. I can still see Aisie on the side, smiling like a fool. Furthermore, I, on the other hand, was anxious because of the impulsive beats of my heart, as if I was going to have a heart attack because of the extreme nervousness I was feeling.Shit! Am I doing it right? Maybe, I look like a fool.When we entered, I was amazed at how well they designed the ve
Huling Na-update: 2021-06-04
Chapter: Chapter 20: GorgeousThe next day, I informed dad that I'm going to sleep here at Aisie's house. I also sent him a message that I will spend the night later because there was an event at school, and I am glad that he still let me to, even if I make him disappointed because of my actions. I thought daddy wouldn't reply to me but he replied, saying 'take care' and 'I love you'. I just smiled and realized that he still cares for me even though I did that, I lost my respect for her.I woke up at ten o'clock and the gown was delivered here at Aisie's house, exactly nine o'clock, she said. That girl is full of positivity and always thinking that she might be the chosen Mrs. Claus and maybe Mr. Claus is said to be her lifetime partner. I just rolled my eyes because of her exaggeration.Aisie's imagination is really something.I’m also grateful to be here with Aisie. She knew I had a problem and she had witnessed my destruction yesterday, but
Huling Na-update: 2021-06-03
Chapter: Chapter 19: Meet"Are you ready?" Daddy asked when we got in the car.I don't know if I'm ready, I don’t know if I will be able to smile at my mom thinking about the pain she caused leaving us. I don't know... If I could."I think so..." I just looked out the window when the car commenced.Today, we are going to meet my mom. And dad still wants me to talk to mommy, like the old times mommy is my favorite to talk to, the one who I want to sleep next to, and the one who I want to be informed about my dilemmas. My favorite person in my whole life, but she's the first one who broke my heart. The one who left me just to be with the other family.Sometimes I thought that she didn't like me so she left and looked for someone else. Sometimes I also doubt her love. If she really loved me, me, and daddy, or did she really consider me a child. Lots of questions, but I don’t know if I’ll get the right answers.
Huling Na-update: 2021-06-03
Chapter: Chapter 18: In LoveThe next day, Aisie came to me early and reminded me that we were leaving at three o'clock to the shop of a well-known designer of gowns. I was sleepy when she arrived here at six in the morning, and she really disturbed sleep. I didn't want to face her, but she sprinkled water in my face that makes me so irritated that is why I just woke up even though I wanted to hit her with my lampshade.She said that she was tired of waiting for the time at their house, and she didn't have anyone to talk to there so she just decided to come here. I just rolled my eyes because of what she was saying, she just didn't want to admit that she's too excited.I bring her out of my room and told her to just wait in the living room because I was going to take a bath and she had nothing else to do in my room. It's better that she's just downstairs and watched, she's also used to it, sometimes she doesn't get my permission for her to watch Netflix downstairs.
Huling Na-update: 2021-05-19
Chapter: Chapter 17: FriendToday is Friday and I didn’t come out of the classroom yesterday even though I was so hungry, I endured everything just so I couldn’t see him and couldn’t remember again the embarrassment that happened because of my shameless post. But now... Now I won't hide anymore.Why should I hide? And who am I hiding from? I shook my head because of my question that seemed like I was just fooling myself.Aisie teased me yesterday because of my post and what Xalent said and I'm really irritated, I don't know if it's because I'm just annoyed or embarrassed, maybe it's the same. I was about to hit Aisie in the face with my bag so that she stopped talking, and will regain back myself. Also, I didn't felt the presence of Xalent yesterday so it was really good, I was able to breathe easily because of it.But one of my concerns is the upcoming Sunday because I will finally meet again my mom, but can I do it? Maybe, when
Huling Na-update: 2021-05-16
Chapter: Chapter 16: Stupid"What do you want?" I asked and withdrew my elbow he was holding.Even though I look calm, I still can't change the fact that I'm feeling so nervous right now. It was as if my heart was the only thing I could hear at these moments. You are giving me the highest intensity of yourself, Xalent. I'm going crazy because of you and I don't know how to regain myself back from being a normal being.He licked his lips. "You," he said and leaned over to my side."You're kidding me, right?"Instead of answering, he just kept his eyes on nothingness, looking so serious, but when I started to walk, he followed. I heave a sigh at what he did because I could not understand him. He was so vague and seemed like he was just playing with me because of what he was doing."Look... I'm sorry.""Huh? Why are you apologizing to me?" I gripped the strap of my bag tightly. "Than
Huling Na-update: 2021-05-15
Chapter: Kabanata 8Ngayong araw gaganapin ang debut ng anak ng kaibigan ng boss namin which is ang tito ni Heremia. Isang linggo na rin nang biglang maglaho ng parang bula si Giel. Talagang na-hit and run ako...pero sa kama. Hayst! Mabuti na lamang at wala pa akong nararamdaman na kung ano, siguro ay safe naman kami for the possible consequence. kasalukuyang inaayusan ako dito sa bahay nila Heremia. Ala-una pa nga lang ng tanghali ay nagpunta na ako dito kahit na alas-syete pa ang party, aniya kasi ni Heremia ay matagal daw ayusan ang mga babae. At tama nga siya, mag-a-alas-kuwatro na, pero hindi pa rin ako tapos ayusan. Siya na rin kasi ang gumastos sa hair and make-up stylist, na si Pinky, kasama na rin ang gown na mapipili. "You're maganda pala," mataray na sabi ng baklang si Pinky, ang nagmi-make-up sa'kin. "Sadyang losyang ka lang talaga, 'no? Try fixing yourself sometimes. Love yourself, girl. Malay mo kahit chubby ka, makabingwit ka ng fafa. Pero to be honest girl, hindi ka naman talaga ganoon
Huling Na-update: 2023-06-15
Chapter: Kabanata 7Naalimpungatan ako nang maramdaman ang sakit ng kaselanan ko. Marahan kong iminulat ang aking mga mata at halos malaglag sa couch nang maalala ang nangyari. Agad kong tinaas ang kumot na nakatakip sa katawan ko't halos mapatili nang makompirmang totoo nga ang lahat nang nangyari kagabi. The way he kissed me, touch...thr*st. Oh God! Naaalala ko ring ipinut*k niya ang kaniyang tam*d sa dibdib ko. Damn! Akala ko ba kapag lasing ay may posibilidad na hindi naaalala 'yong mga nangyari? Bakit sobrang linaw sa alaala ko ang mga iyon?! Sabi na, dapat hindi ako naniniwala sa mga libro o telenovela. Pero imbes na umiyak dahil isinuko ko na ang bataan ay iginala ko na lamang ang aking mga paningin sa silid. Ako na lamang mag-isa dito. Ano 'yon, hit and run? Grabeh! Matapos akong pagurin ay iiwan lang ako dito? Jusko dai! Kahit masakit pa ang ari ko ay pinilit ko na lamang tumayo at magsuot ng damit. Napatingin ako sa wall clock at halos mapamura nang makitang alas-dose na ng tanghali. Sa sob
Huling Na-update: 2023-05-24
Chapter: Kabanata 6Hindi ko na talaga alam kung anong iri-react ko. Kung kikiligin ba o matatakot...I mean, gulong-gulo na ako't naghahalo-halo na ang nararamdaman ko. Pero siguradong mukha na akong natatae sa harapan niya dahil sa pilit na ngiti ko. Sadyang nakaka-intimidate lang ata siya, 'no? "Change of plan. Let's move to the VIP room."Nanlaki ang aking mga mata. "P-po?"VIP room?! Tapos ay kaming dalawa lang ang nandoon? Baka tuluyan na akong mahimatay 'pag nagkataon. Hindi sa pagiging OA, pero parang gano'n na nga! Kaming dalawa lang, opposite sex...malamang sa malamang ay iba ang tatakbo sa isip ko. Napahinto kaming dalawa at sabay na nilingon si Jed, ang kasalukuyang bartender, nang ilapag niya sa harapan namin ang dalawang baso ng martini. Napalunok na lang ako't ibinalik kay Giel ang aking mga tingin. "I will bring these at the VIP room," aniya't kinuha ang dalawang wine glass at saka tumayo. "And by the way, Allanna, bring us a bottle of martini and jack daniel's, also some nuts. Don't w
Huling Na-update: 2023-04-09
Chapter: Kabanata 5"Leave me alone, Anesthesia." Muntik na akong humagalpak ng tawa dahil sa narinig ko. What? Anesthesia? Napatikhim ako nang pasimple ko silang balingan ng tingin at pansin na pansin ang magkasalubong na kilay ng babae, pero mukhang wala namang pakialam si Giel dahil nakatitig lang siya sa kawalan. Anong nangyari sa kaniya? Mukhang malalim ang iniisip niya. "What?! My name is Anastasia, not anesthesia! Anong akala mo sa'kin pampamanhid? Pampasarap lang ang kaya kong ibigay, I can give it you every night." Napangiwi ako. Ano ba itong naririnig ko? Napailing na lang ako't umalis na para i-serve sa isang table ang bucket ng beer, hindi ko na rin nakita si Gale, baka sa VIP room siya nagsi-serve. Mabuti na lang din at mukhang distracted na si Giel dahil hindi na siya nakatitig sa'kin. Kundi ay hindi ko magagawa ng maayos ang trabaho ko. Sobrang ilang na ilang pa ako, dahil na rin siguro sa fitted na suot ko. Siguradong kitang-kita niya ang bilbil ko. Nang mailapag ko na ang bucket ng
Huling Na-update: 2023-01-13
Chapter: Kabanata 4"Anong nangyari sa'yo? Para kang matatae ng wala sa oras. Bakit hindi mo na lang inilabas iyan sa banyo kanina? At saka bakit bitbit mo 'yang pumps? Seryoso, para kang may tinakasan." Napainom ako bigla ng juice dahil sa sunod-sunod na tanong ni Gale. Anong nangyari? Grabeh mga teh! Umatras ang ihi ko dahil sa aking nasaksihan. Kabado is real pa ako no'ng tumingin siya pwesto ko, buti na lang at hindi na natuloy ang akmang paglapit niya dahil hinila na siya paalis ng babae. Hindi na nga ako umihi at nagtatakbo na lang paalis doon, nakita ko pa silang may kausap na bisita. Kaya hindi nila napansin ang pagdaan ko hindi kalayuan sa gilid nila. Jusko dai! Kung nagkataon ay malilintikan na naman ako. Nakailan na ako ngayong araw, ayaw ko nang dagdagan pa. "Umatras ang ihi ko," wala sa sariling tugon ko. Kaya bigla akong siniko ni Gale sa aking tagiliran. Napakurap-kurap ako na tila ba bumalik na ako sa katinuan. "I swear, if I'll know the person who shouted and said that this place is o
Huling Na-update: 2023-01-10
Chapter: Kabanata 3Sabi ng iba, kapag nakahanap ka raw ng taong magugustuhan mo...magiging inspired ka sa buhay. At tama nga! Dahil wala na akong ibang ginawa ngayon kundi ang ngumiti habang nagta-trabaho. Pakiramdam ko pa ay para akong nasa alapaap tuwing naririnig ko ang malalim at seryoso niyang boses.And those brown eyes...gosh! Nakakaloka."Mukhang happy ka ngayon, ah." Humarap ako kay Heremia at nginitian siya ng malapad. Naglilinis na kami dahil maaga kaming magsasara ngayon at birthday ni boss. Inimbitahan nga ako, eh. Hindi naman ako makatanggi, mukhang absent muna ako sa Centro mamaya. Ipapaalam ko na lang kila Gale. Ngumuso ako nang bigla siyang sumingit sa utak ko. Mukhang hindi ko siya makikita ngayon sa bar. It's been three days na kasi mula noong una ko siyang makita at gabi-gabi rin siyang nakatambay doon. Iba't ibang babae rin ang kasama niya, pero ang mga babae niya ay talagang mga sexy, mapuputi at malalaki ang hinaharap. Grabeh! Ganoon ba ang mga tipo niya? Nakakainis man, pero p
Huling Na-update: 2022-04-04