Chapter: Chapter 69 (Special Chapter)“CAN you believe this?” “Can you?” Bullet asked back as he squeezed Astrid’s hand, her engagement ring sparkling on her finger, together with her wedding band. An endearing smile lit her face as they walked hand in hand towards the fireplace. “After more than a decade, after everything that has happened, we’re here,” Astrid beemed after sipping her wine. “At last.” She then looked at her husband and suddenly, she felt this warm fuzzy feeling inside her chest. God, Bullet is now her husband. It was just like a dream. Everything was just like a dream to her now since his proposal. Bullet sat next to her on the extravagantl
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Chapter: Chapter 68 AFTER SIX MONTHS... THE humble Italian diner located at the hotel rooftop was packed with guests early that evening. Though it was a simple ceremony, Carl and Michelle made sure to invite all the people closest to their hearts including Astrid, Luna and Bullet. They were surprised when they got the invitation just a week ago. In fact, everyone was surprised, especially Luna. Oh, surprised wasn’t the right term. She was ecstatic! When she saw Carl picking her up at the gate of her school, she cried, literally. According to Carl, they’ve decided to hold a simple civil wedding since they are just staying in Manila for a couple of weeks. They were already married in the states anyway and they just wanted to celebrate their marria
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Chapter: Chapter 67ASTRID was on her way out of her coffee shop when somebody blocked her way. She was busy going through her bag for her cellphone so she wasn’t able to see what’s on her way. “Oh, I’m sorry, I-” And when she looked up, she saw a huge bouquet of red American roses. She couldn’t quite figure out who’s holding them due to the size of it and she had to step closer to recognize whoever it was.“Hi.”She has already prepared a smile but when she realized that it wasn’t who she was expecting, she straightened and all the muscles in her face tightened.It was Theo. He’s all dressed up with his freshly-ironed light blue long sleeves shirt and cream
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Chapter: Chapter 66“AM I late?”Everybody glanced at him at the gate, including Luna who’s trying hard to stay awake by her mom’s side. But when she heard that voice, she quickly stood up and shrieked.“Daddy!” Luna rushed to her Dad and hugged him tight. “I knew it, you’re gonna come! I’ve been telling Mommy that you told us you’re not coming but you are just going to surprise us this Christmas eve!”“Yes, hon, you’re right.” Bullet crouched and kissed his daughter on the cheek. “Did Daddy’s plan worked?”“Yes Dad!”“Did you miss Daddy?”“Oh, I missed you so much Daddy! I’ve been telling Mommy to call you and tell you to visit but she said...” Luna had to take a deep breath before continuing. “She said that you are very busy with work and meetings and stuff that I don’t really understand.&
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Chapter: Chapter 65ASTRID was just about to turn off the moon night light on her night stand when she heard a knock at her door. It was Bullet, his hair already scruffy. His smile was quite uneasy when he entered her room.“She fell asleep even before she was able to read to me her new book.”She sat up and straightened up her blanket. ”I bet she got tired from riding her new bike around.”“Yeah, she told me about her ‘adventure’ in your backyard.”“Anyway, thank you for staying. You better go now so you can still catch the last full show.”Bullet shook his head. “I already called Audrey. Told her to take a rain check on the movie tonight.”“Why?”“Because you’re sick, that’s why.”“I feel better now, really.”He moved towards her bed and touched her forehead, just like what he did earlier. “Have yo
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Chapter: Chapter 64OH MY GOD, Astrid! What has gotten into you?She shook her head while looking at the pictures on her phone - pictures of Luna with Bullet and some stolen shots of him. She can’t remember when it happened or how it happened but one day, Astrid just found herself thinking about him all the time.And she hates it.She hates it every time he’s with them but his mind is into something else - oh yeah, someone else. She hates it whenever he promises to visit but doesn’t keep it due to ‘unforeseen’ circumstances. And she hates it when she wants to see him but he’s not available.She’s going crazy, she’s certain about it. Because if not, she wouldn’t be like this at all.This is all because of Bullet. All the flirting he’s been doing, all his sweet talks in the past months were now replaced with coldness. Now, he barely visits and when he does, he’s not his usu
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Sahara's Dirty Little Secrets
Dark intentions. Scandalous affair. Carnal desire.Her life is nothing but perdition.Sahara Smith. Model by day, singer by night.Desired by men, envied by many.Her beauty is a blessing, her charm is a curse.She sings like an angel, she moves like a tease...She meets men with different desires and with each or them, she falls. Hard. She is admired, used, manipulated, hunted, betrayed. But her name is synonymous to grit. She's willing to do anything to get what she wants - even if it means using her body to seduce men and destroy them.If there's one man Sahara worships and desires, it's Max. But he's a schmuck so she chooses Baste instead - the only man who puts her in the pedestal. There's one problem with him though - Baste is dirt-poor, something she really can't put up with.Her life is going according to plan when she crosses paths with Arnold Del Mundo. Again. He's a respected professor and a decent family man - but he's also obsessed with her, dangerously.She then meets Ace, who's smitten the very first time he sees her. He is Sahara's depiction of a prince charming - gorgeous, well-off. He's her lifesaver but also her damnation.As Baste discovers her dirty secrets, Ace suddenly disappears. She's left without a choice but accept Ricardo Aguas in her life - a fine gentleman who promises her the world in exchange for being his mistress. But the lavish life he promises has a price - her freedom.Then comes Armando Tantoco. Known for his cold attitude, he saves Sahara from her nightmare. He proposes marriage and guarantees protection. As Sahara gets everything she ever wanted, she's confronted with the men from her chaotic past...Max. Baste. Arnold. Ace. Ricardo. Armando.Who's willing to keep Sahara's dirty little secrets?
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Chapter: Chapter 125 (EPILOGUE)NAG-INATsiya at inilapat ang likod sa sandalan ng upuan. Saglit niyang isinara ang mga mata at tsaka kinapa ang cellphone sa ibabaw ng mesa.Limang missed calls, apat na text messages, isang notification sa messenger - lahat ay galing sa iisang tao. Napangiti siya at napailing matapos maisilid ang telepono sa loob ng bag. Isa-isa na rin niyang inilagay ang mga gamit sa tote bag at inayos ang pagkakasuot ng salamin sa mata.Pagkatapos siguruhing patay na ang lahat ng ilaw sa shop at nakakandado na ang pinto ay lumakad na siya pauwi.Mangilan-ngilan na lang ang tao sa daan nang mga oras na iyon, mga galing sa trabaho na tulad niyang pauwi na sa kani-kanilang bahay. Iyon ang isa sa mga nagustuhan niya sa subdibisyon na ‘yon. Tahimik, simple. Malayung-malayo sa nakasanayan na niyang buhay sa Maynila. Ngayon, hindi na siya naghahangad ng marangyang buhay o ng kasikatan dahil ngayon, nasa kanya na ang pinakamahalagang bagay na sadyang nagi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-05-21
Chapter: Chapter 124“SHIT, Sahara, a-ano 'to? Ano'ng kalokohan 'to?”Hindi na namalayan ni Sahara na tumutulo na ang luha niya habang nakatutok kay Max ang hawak niyang baril. Kahit sina Ace at Armando ay napanganga sa pangyayari.“Sahara, baby...Ibaba mo ‘yan, baka pumutok ‘yan,” anito, iiling-iling. Akma itong lalapit sa kanya pero maagap siyang lumayo rito.“Ipuputok ko talaga ‘to, Max. Papatayin talaga kita, hayop ka!”“Come on, Sahara.” Sa halip na matakot ay natawa pa si Max. “Hindi ‘to kasama sa plano natin.”“Wala tayong plano, Max. Ikaw lang ang nag-plano ng lahat ng ‘to kaya huwag mo ‘kong idadamay sa kademonyohan mo!”Doon biglang nag-init ang dugo ni Max. Sinuntok nito ang mesa na agad na nagpadugo sa kamao nito. Pero tila wala itong sakit na naramdaman at nagawa pa nitong isalya ang mesa na nagpagulat sa kanya, dahilan para m
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Chapter: Chapter 123TUMAYOsi Max mula sa pagkakaluhod sa harap ni Sahara. Tinitigan siya nito nang mabuti at saka itinutok ang baril sa ulo ni Ace, at pagkatapos ay kay Armando.“So, Sahara, baby, nakapili ka na ba kung sino dito sa dalawang ito ang uunahin natin?”Mula sa pagkakayuko ay dahan-dahang nagtaas ng tingin si Sahara. Natatabingan ng makapal na hibla ng buhok ang halos buong mukha nito kaya hindi masyadong maaninag ang ekspresyon ng dalaga.“Kung ako ang papipiliin, unahin ko na ‘tong mas bata. Kumukulo ang dugo ko sa tarantado’ng ‘to, eh.” Idiniin ni Max ang dulo ng baril sa sintindo ni Ace. “Ano, baby? Tuluyan ko na ‘to?”“Huwag!” Mula kay Ace ay binalikan niya ng tingin si Max.“Ah, etong si Tanda ba ang gusto mong mauna?” nakangising nitong tanong sabay tutok ng baril kay Armando. “Kung sa bagay, kaunting taon na lang rin naman ang itatagal n
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Chapter: Chapter 122“HUWAGkang gagawa ng kahit na ano’ng pagsisisihan mo.”Halos pabulong iyong sinabi ni Max habang matalim ang pagkakatingin sa kanya. Pilit siya nitong pinaupo sa kama at agad itong tumabi sa kanya. Pormal na pormal ito sa suot na maroon na polo na pinatungan ng itim na blazer, itim na slacks at makintab na itim na balat na sapatos. Kung hindi niya ito kilala ay mapagkakamalan niya itong may mataas na posisyon sa isang malaking kompanya. He looked elegant and respectable, which was quite contradictory to his character.Matapos magpaalam kay Manang V na magliliwaliw kasama ng mga ka-trabaho ay tumuloy na siya sa parking area ta nagpahatid sa The Forum kung saan naroon ang opisina ng kanilang modelling agency.It was already her routine, actually. She goes to The Forum, have a cup of coffee, goes to the adjacent shopping center and spend at least 15 minutes there. She then takes a cap going to
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Chapter: Chapter 121DAHAN-DAHANGbinuksan ni Sahara ang mga mata at inaninag ang madilim na paligid. Wala siyang makita maliban na lamang sa repleksiyon ng buwan na kumikislap sa salamin ng basag na bintana at ang mga bubog ng mga iyon sa sahig. Sinubukan niyang gumalaw pero hindi niya iyon magawa dahil sa mahigpit na pagkakatali ng kanyang kamay sa kanyang likuran. Maging ang paa niya ay nakatali rin at nang tatangkain niyang sumigaw para humingi ng tulong ay tanging ungol lamang ang kanyang nakayanan. Mahigpit ang pagkakabusal sa kanyang bibig at tulad ng pagkakatali sa kanyang kamay at paa, kahit ano’ng pilit niyang tanggalin iyon ay hindi niya kaya. Napapikit siya nang biglang makaramdam ng matinding kirot sa sintido, na lumalala sa tuwing sinusubukan niyang gumalaw.Pilit niyang inisip kung ano ang nangyari at kung bakit siya napunta sa lugar na iyon. Ang huli lang niyang naaalala ay nagpunta siya sa restaurant para makipagkita kay Ace pero sa halip na si Ace ay
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Chapter: Chapter 120“SORRYif I wasn’t able to answer your call last night. Nakatulog agad ako pagdating ko from the shoot.”Pabulong iyon, para hindi marinig ni Armando na noon ay mahimbing nang natutulog sa kanyang tabi. Dahan-dahan siyang umupo sa kama, isinuot ang roba at pumunta sa balkonahe para doon ituloy ang tawag.“It’s late, bakit gising ka pa?” tanong niya sa kausap sabay tingin sa suot na wristwatch. Mag-a-alas tres na ng umaga at ilang oras na lamang ay gigising na si Armando. Kahit Sabado ay nakagawian na nitong gumising ng maaga para asikasuhin ang mga halaman nito sa hardin.“I just got back from the airport. Gusto ko lang marinig ang boses mo bago ako matulog.”Napangiti siya. He never fails to make her heart flutter, especially these past few days while he’s away for business. He made it a point to call her whenever possible and there were times when they video call each other and
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