Nobela ni Immanuel_Rine

Shayes’ POV Tirik na ang araw noong makagising ako. Inunat ko ang magkabilang braso at saka tinanggal ang nakabalot na kumot sa katawan. Tumatagos ang sinag ng araw sa bubog na bintana. Kinusot ko ang mga mata at tamad na tinahak ang daan patungo sa kusina. Maaga rin akong nakatulog kagabi dahil na rin siguro sa pagod. Napahinto ako nang makarating na sa kusina. Kalat-kalat ang mga kahon at lata.Maraming balat ng mga pagkain sa mesa at nakatumba ang walang laman na basurahan.Pinasadahan ko ng tingin ang hugasan. Ito ang resulta ng pagiging abala ko sa loob ng ilang araw. Napailing na lamang ako. Hindi ko alam na kasama sa responsibilidad ko ang paghuhugas ng pinggan at paglilinis ng bahay. Sinimulan ko na ang lahat ng gawain sa bahay. Siniguro kong maski karampot na dumi ay hindi makakatakas sa paningin ko. Noong nakaramdam ng kaunting pagod ay napaupo na lamang ako sa bakanteng bangko. Napaisip ako bigla tungkol sa mga kasalukuyang pangyayari. Alam ko na kapwa kami nagh

Ziyu's POV Agad akong napatayo nang mamukhaan ang lalaking kausap ni Ranz. Maglalakad na sana ako palapit sa kanila nang hawakan ni Shayes ang braso ko. "Where are you going?" tanong niya. Worry was all over her face.I don't have any idea either. Ang alam ko lang ay gusto kong malaman kung anong nangyayari. "Just wait for me," I said and gave her a comforting smile. Nilapitan ko si Ranz at si Uncle Ismerald. Nang mapansin ni Uncle ang presensya ko ay agad na napaawang ang labi niya. Bakas ang pagtataka sa mukha niya nang makita ako. "Oh! Ziyu," he said with discomfort.Tumingin ako kay Ranz at kay Uncle before withdrawing the words na kanina ko pa kinakapa sa isipan ko. "I-I don't have any idea na pupunta kayo dito, Uncle." I have a trauma na matagal ko nang iniinda. I have a horrific past with him na tila nakatatak na sa utak ko. He blankly stared at me. "I'm going, Sir," paalam ni Ranz and Uncle replied with a smile. Natatandaan ko ang mukha ni Uncle but I'm not really used w

Shayes’ POVNapabalikwas ako sa kama nang masilaw sa liwanag na nagmumula sa labas. Sandali kong ipinikit ang mga mata ko dahil sa antok. It's one of the things that I hate. I remove the covers and started cursing the world. Shet! Ang aga-aga oh.Tumayo ako at lumabas ng kwarto.Pababa na ako ng hagdan nang makita ang oras sa wall clock. 5:03 AM. I opened the lights at mabilis akong bumaba ng hagdan. Binuksan ko ang pinto at as expected nandoon na si Ziyu. Nakasandal siya sa kotse niya habang nakatingin sa akin."Pasok ka,” walang gana kong saad at tuluyang binuksan ang pinto. Hindi ko na siya hinintay pumasok at pumunta na agad ako sa kusina. Mabilis kong prinapare ang agahan. Naglakad ako pabalik ng sala at nadatnan si Ziyu na nakaupo na sa couch at mukhang malalim ang iniisip. Ibinaba ko ang dalawang kape at dalawang plate ng toasted bread sa ibabaw ng mesa at saka umupo sa katapat na sofa. Napahikab ako sa sobrang antok."Anong oras ba ang parade?” tanong ko.Tumin

Shayes’ POV Bukas na ang simula ng School fest kahit na holiday ngayon ay pumasok pa rin kami to finish the preparation. Allowed ang freestyle ngayon dahil mag-dedecorate lang naman kami ng mga rooms.Natapos ko na rin ang mga assigned task ng mga prof para matabunan ang bungi ng grades ko. Nakasuot ako ng jeans at T-shirt kaiba sa suot na mga dresses at panty shorts ng mga kababaihan. Sinuot ko ang shades bago pumunta sa cafeteria. Everyone was laughing and chatting about different topics.Pinili kong maupo sa bakanteng pwesto sa likod.Inilapag ko ang in-order na pagkain.It was unusual na si Mae lang ang madalas kong makausap sa room. There's always Hara na palagi akong kinukulit. Parang may nagbago for the past few days na lumipas. Hinubad ko ang shades at ipinatong sa table. Susubo na sana ako ng may maglapag ng tray na may lamang pagkain sa opposite side ng table. Inangat ko ang ulo ko at napataas ang kilay nang makita si Zayra."What?" mataray niyang tanong.U

Shayes’ POVIsinilid ko sa bulsa ng cloak ko ang dalawa kong kamay while walking back to the room.Pumasok ako sa pinto ng silid-aralan at kinuha ang kulay asul kong bag."Shayes.” Natigilan ako sandali nang marinig ang boses ni Mae.I have to go and get some medical supplies para sa clinic. Marami akong na-skip na klase so I have to do something para tapalan ang mga bungi kong mga grades.Napag-utusan ako ng med teacher namin na gawin ito bilang kapalit ng mga hindi ko na take na exams even though excuse naman ako ng panahon na 'yon."Sorry Mae mamaya na lang tayo mag-usap,” I said urgently at kinuha ang listahan ng mga bibilhin ko na nakaipit sa isang workbook.Nilampasan ko si Mae at nagtatakbo sa hallway. I choose the stair instead tutal kailangan ko pang magpapirma ng gate pass sa faculty. Binilisan ko ang pagbaba ng hagdan.Paliko na ako ng hagdan sa may 2nd floor nang makita ko si Hara.Napahinto ako saglit at tiningnang mabuti kung siya nga ito. Nakatalikod siya kaya I'm not

Shayes’ POV Pagkarating ko sa cabin ay naroon na rin ang mga pagkain. I heard Ziyu's footstep on the wooden floor. Umupo ako sa katapat na bangko at hinintay na maupo si Ziyu. He's just staring at me like he's waiting for me to say something. He crossed his arms and looked at me, intently. "Forget about it,” matipid kong tugon sa mga mata niya. "Let's say I can do miracles. I'm not normal and etcetera. Are you satisfied now?” Hinawakan ko ang tinidor at kutsara at nagsimula ng kumain. "Whoever you are and whatever you have I promise, malalaman ko rin lahat ng 'yon,” he said while his eyes is still fixed on mine. "Bahala ka.” We continued our dinner without any words. After a couple of minutes dumating na ang kukuha ng mga kinainan naming pinggan. She excuse herself and after taking all the dishes ay umalis na rin siya. Pumasok ako ng CR para magpalit. The comfort room was made of rocks. Pawid ang bubungan nito. After changing my clothes into a warm and loose out

“You are ready to meet my parents then?” Darrem asked Serene as soon she arrives at the house. Serene chuckled. He looks so adorable when he was excited. “Let me take a rest first.” Darrem gave her a loght kiss and assist her to their room. “They will love you no matter what. They are really nice.” Darrem was confident that there wouldn't be a problem with his parents. “I can't wait to meet them. You talk a lot about them and it makes me wonder about how they'll treat me.” Serene sat on the bed, taking off her sandals. Darrem joined her, kissing her cheeks. “They'll be nice. You don't have to be worried.” He looks so sincere for Serene to take that as a lie. Darrem settled everything. He would left the work for Brixel. His bestfriend know that this is important for them, finally introducing his fiancé to his parents.They fly to Boston, where his parents live. He informed them already about the purpose of their visit, and his parents got so excited about the news.“Oh, is she Ser

Serene was awakened by the loud ring of her phone. She pulled the eye mask to the top of her head, and grabbed the phone that is just next to her. She didn't check the caller rather speak to it in a grown. “Who is this?” she asked to the other line. A voice came, feminine.“Vanna. This is Vanna, Serene.” Her lids alerted, pulling her body up. She cannot remember the moment she lend her number to her half-sister. How did she know her phone number?Vanna cleared her throat. “You need to come here. In the house. Dad wants to see you.” Her tone was alarming, for she cannot find any cheerness in it. Vanna never speak to her with this kind of tone. She knew something was up. She wanted to aks why but hold herself. Traveling back and meeting her Dad and his family is something she cannot say a good thing. Despite her inward refusal, Serene still gave her an okay.The call had totally sank her mood. She just descend the stairs and brewed her coffee. Everyone in the house including Maricar

When Serene heard that the two had already made up, she persuaded Darrem to have a double date together with the reunited couple. “Please shove these paper away from your desk for just a day and let's have a get together.” Serene looked at him with begging eyes. “You just wanted to be with Bailey. Girls' date, not a double date,” he corrected her, but still grinning at the idea.“You can't say no at my request,” she hissed.“I'm afraid you are right. You had that effect on me Ms. Almirez.” Darrem left his chair to hugged her. When it's just the two of them, they usually cuddle. Serene allowed hugs and kisses but never intimate touch or anything beyond. Serene leaning on the desk, throw her arms on his neck and smiled to him. “I'm privileged, Mr. Roma.” Darrem bent down to kiss her but it was interrupted by the sudden opening of the door. They both pulled away and stared at Brixel. “I'm sorry to disturb you guys. Believe me I don't want to interrupt your private time together, but

“It would be better if the maids are still unaware of our relationship,” Serene said and gracefully placed the tea on Darrem's desk.“Whatever you think is convenient,” Darrem replied. It's been days after the trip, and they haven't spoke with anyone in the house about the thing that is going on between them. The two maid seems clueless. Nothing really change between them. Serene was not fond of kinship and she don't show her affection so much so as Darrem. “Do you have plans this weekend? Let's go on a date again.” Serene smiled. She likes the idea. “Depends on what kind of date it was.” She pressed her lips, enjoying the dreamy sensation whenever she is with Darrem. He closed his laptop and lifted his eyes to Serene. ”Swimming is not a bad idea.”Serene nodded. She's been here for months yet she haven't tasted the salt of the sea of the island. “But I'm not gonna wear any revealing swim wear.”“Too bad, you can't swim with your maid uniform. Just wear something that is comfortabl

Before their flight, Serene didn't forget to phone Bailey. She leaned on the balcony wall, and raised her phone right on her ears after her bubbly friend pick up the call. Bailey was still on her bed, scratching her nose. It was just five in the morning, and she is still dozzy because of hangover. She had more than enough tequila yesterday and loss her consciousness in the Var. She didn't even know how she gets in— except that she wasn't in her dorm. “Oh shit!” The loud cried had almost shaken Serene's eardrum. That was so loud and abrupt. "Are you okay? Did I call very early that you thought you're just dreaming?” She looked over the tall buildings and dazzling lights beyond but her mind was flying over what could possibly happened to her friend. Bailey continuously wagged her head. She put her palm in her heads, phone on her lap. “I'm in a different room. It's big, and white. Where am I? Oh Serene, please help me... I could kill myself right now. How did I get here?”Serene can'

Serene woke up early as the sun rise. It is not because she is excited, she just can't sleep properly the whole night. It keeps on whispering on her ear: the idea that Darrem actually likes her. She cooked their breakfast, and kill her time reading the recipe book. Darrem who is as anticipated as Serene, just gargled his mouth wash and left his room. He smiled as soon as he sees Serene. “You're early,” he greeted and took an empty seat.Serene was still nervous. Meeting his eyes, is a total torture to her heart. She wasn't high schooler to feel this kind of affection. She should manage this like an adult, but it was her first to receive a confession as straight as that. “You want coffee?” she instead ask. She has to fix herself. She was hired to serve him, and not become comfortable around and got no use. Darrem nodded, but with a sudden hesitation. “You know you don't have to work for me that way. I don't want people to think I'm enslaving you or something.” He truly cared for Se