Novels by Cherish-telle

Walang gaanong laman ang cupboard niya kundi ilang pirasong canned goods, instant coffee, noodles at cereals. Mabuti na lamang at may itlog pa sa ref, ilang pirasong hotdogs at gulay na pwede niyang lutuin. Mabilis na naghanda si Melissa. Sa kaniyang peripheral view ay nakikita niya kung paanong at-home na at-home si Jared habang prenteng nakaupo sa sofa. Ngunit ilang sandali lang ay tumayo na rin ito mula sa sofa at lumapit sa kaniya. "Let me help you." Anito. Hindi na siya tumutol pa dahil alam niyang hindi rin naman ito magpapa-pigil. Sa ayos nilang iyon ay hindi niya maiwasang mapa-ngiti sa sarili. Pakiramdam kasi niya ay official couple sila ng mga oras na iyon. Nagtutulungan sa paghahanda ng almusal habang paminsan-minsan ay nagbibiruan. It was a scene she longed to see three years ago. Pero hindi nangyari. Napaisip tuloy siya bigla kung para saan ang mga kilos na iyon ni Jared. Jared, set the table and made the coffee. Makalipas ang ilang sandali ay tapos na rin siya sa pa

Soledad noticed how Artemio gritted his teeth as he was standing at the veranda. He may not seemed to notice anyone as looked like he was seriously thinking about something.Sa mga pagkakataong iyon ay hindi maiwasang mag-alala ng babae. Sa isip ay pilit ng inaalis ang ideya sa marahil ay nasa isip ng asawa. For more than twenty years of being together ay kabisadong-kabisado na niya ang bawat kilos ng lalaki. Kaya naman hindi niya maiwasan ang mangamba.Natatakot siya sa hindi maipaliwanag na dahilan. At kahit ayaw man niyang isipin ay tila bangungot iyon na hinahabol siya hanggang sa kaniyang pag-gising. Bago pa man nito mapansin ang presensiya niya sa paligid ay umalis na siya sa kinatatayuan. ----"Sigurado ka ba sa nakita mo?" Naninigurong tanong ni Tomas sa asawa. Ipinikit ni Leonila ang mga mata at saka tumango. Pagkuwa'y dumilat at tungkol tumingin ng diretso sa asawa."Nakita ko sa sarili kong mga mata, Tomas. Hindi ko man siya nalapitan ay alam kong siya iyon. Hindi pa ri

"Bihis na bihis ka yata? May pupuntahan ka?" Tanong niya sa babae. Nakatalikod pa lamang ito ay alam na ni Jared na si Melissa ang babaeng nakatayo sa labas ng lobby. Mukhang may lakad itong napaka-importante kaya naman na-curious siya at lumapit dito. Nag-iwas ito ng tingin at saka sumagot. "I have a job interview." Mahinang sagot nito ngunit sapat na upang marinig niya. "Ganoon ba?" Bumaling siya sa direksyon tinitingnan nito. Malakas ang buhos ng ulan at malamang ay bihira ang taxi na papara at magsasakay ng pasahero sa parteng iyon ng daan. Muli siyang tumingin sa sideview ni Melissa. Mukhang naiinip na ito dahil sa pagkakatiim ng mga labi nito. "I can give you a ride." Bigla ang pagkakasabi sa alok niya dito. "No thanks." Ngunit mas mabilis din an pagkakasabi nito. "I insist. Look, you might get late for the interview kung hihintayin mo pa na tumigil ang ulan." Aniya. "Let it be." Sa halip ay sagot ni Melissa. "I know you, Melissa. First impression matters to you kaya

"So, ano nga pala ang pinagkaka-abalahan mo sa buhay?" Tanong ni Selena habang magkasama silang nagka-kape sa unit nito. Instant best friend agad ang naging turingan nilang dalawa. Paano'y nagkapalagayan agad sila ng loob dahil magka-vibes sila sa mga bagay-bagay. May common ground kumbaga. "Actually, I'm a chef. But apparently, kasalukuyang naghahanap ng trabaho." Sagot niya. "Wow, really?" Manghang sabi nito. "Pero bakit naghahanap ka ng trabaho ngayon? Why not build your own restaurant?""Actually naisip ko na rin 'yan. Pero hindi pa ako sure kung talagang gusto ko ng pumasok sa food business. Alam mo na, mahirap ang magdesisyon agad lalo na at hindi basta-bastang puhunan ang ilalabas.""Sabagay." Napakibit-balikat na lamang ito. "Well, may mga ka-kilala akong nasa food business din ang line. I can help you find a job." "Naku, nakakahiya naman kung ganoon." Alanganin siyang napangiti. "Baka isipin ng mga kakilala mo na tini-take advantage ko ang pagiging magka-kilala natin par

Sa isang condo sa Makati nakahanap ng matutuluyan si Melissa. Bachelor's pad kaya convenient na para sa kaniya tutal ay mag-isa lang naman siya doon. Mabuti na lamang at may koneksiyon pa siya mula sa mga dating katrabaho at kaibigan kaya naman may pag-asang makabalik siya sa dating trabaho.Ngunit medyo malas nga lang yata siya ng araw na iyon. "Sorry talaga, Mel. Wala kasing bakante ngayon eh." Hinging paumanhin sa kaniya ng dating boss na si Chef Luis. "Okay lang, Chef. Actually nagba-baka-sakali lang talaga ako since kababalik ko lang din from Germany." "Speaking of Germany, what happened to your career in Germany? Bakit naisipan mong magbalik-bayan?" Curious nitong tanong."To be honest, maganda ang naging career ko doon. But there's just things na hindi natin pwedeng iwanan. I had stayed there for two years pero ng makaramdam ako ng homesick, iniwan ko rin at umuwi dito." Tipid siyang ngumiti. "Pero sa tingin ko sobrang sayang ang opportunity na pinalampas mo." Umiiling-il

Nagmamadaling pinuntahan ni Soledad si Artemio sa study room nito ng makarating sila ng mansion. "Guess where I just came from?" Padabog nitong inilapag sa sofa ang shoulder bag nito. Walang reaksyon ang mukha ni Artemio ng mag-angat ito ng paningin mula sa binabasang papeles. "Alam kong nagpunta ka sa mga Dela Vega." Tila walang ganang sagot nito. "Right! Galing nga ako sa mga Dela Vega." Inis na sabi ni Soledad. "Well, let me guess. Nagkasagutan kayo ng isa sa mga anak ni Roberto?" Isinandal ni Artemio ang sarili sa backrest at tinitigang mabuti ang asawa."Napaka-impertinente!" Kulang na lamang ay maglupasay sa sahig si Soledad dahil sa sobrang inis. "Kung umasta ang mga iyon ay napakataas ng tingin sa sarili. Mga hampas-lupa! Mga walang modo!"Napa-iling na lamang ang lalaki sa nakikitang reaksiyon ng asawa. Ramdam na ramdam niya ang matinding inis na meron ito para sa mga nakababatang Dela Vega."Sa tagal ng panahong magka-kilala kami ni Roberto, ganoon ko din ka-kilala ang

A smile was wiped from Madison's lips as she saw the familiar vehicle in the villa's garage. When her car was parked, she immediately got out to confirm her suspicion. When she entered the house, she was a little surprised that there was no Mrs. Carlson to greet her. She looks so confused as she finally entered the household. "Where have you been?"She almost jumped when suddenly a loud voice spoke. Only to find out that the man who just asked her were standing on the stairs. Seriously looking at her. "Arthur?" She almost stuttered. What is Arthur doing here? "I'm asking you. Where did you come from?" He asked as he started to walk down the stairs. She took a deep breath as she spoke. "I just wander around the corner.""Around the corner?" He repeats when he finally get down and they face each other. "Where's that around the corner?"In Madison's eyes, even though the man looked chill and composed, she knew that was not really what he had in mind. "Do I really have to tell yo

Her heart suddenly skip a single beat without her knowing why. Although still smiling, the confusion on Madison's face was obvious as she turned to the man. "Leaving?" She repeats. "Just a moment and the sun will go down, we can leave later."Conrad smiled. Smile that she could not understand. "What I mean is, I'm going back home. My vacation is over."Madison was stunned for a moment. She couldn't think of anything to say. She felt awkward because of the moment of silence so she just turned her eyes in another direction. "Good to know." She just said that. "When's your flight?""The day after tomorrow." The man answered. "Ah.""Madison?""Hmm?""Thank you.""What for?""For everything. For accompanying me. For apologies, and for the memories."Even though she wasn't looking at him she knew Conrad was looking at her now. So she suppressed the urge to turn in his direction. She doesn't want to be wrong. "You're welcome." She says. "Madison?""Yes?" She answered before finally tu

Two, three, four to the fifth day. They have toured almost all the tourist spots in Zagreb, the country's capital. They have almost no idea where to go next. Every restaurant, street foods and other pastry shops have been visited and tried by them too. "Where do you want to go now?" Conrad asked her as he drove the car. "I can't think of anything else. I think we've been to every places we can go to." She replied. "Is that all?" He asked with a frown. "Hmm.""How about we get on the yacht? Sailing at sea, then." He suggested. "Yacht?" She asked. "Are you in?" The excitement was painted on his face. "Sure. I think it's better to watch the sunset when you're on a yacht. It's a different feeling when you're in the water than on the ground when you're watching the sunset." Smiling, she said. Her eyes were focused ahead so she didn't notice the moment Conrad's gaze turned to her. The man smiled in amazement at what she said. However, he never spoke again. ---***Felix stopped wa

They thought to visit some of the famous museums and restaurants that day. Madison noticed that as long as they were together and talking, she also got to know the man in a way he didn’t intentionally show. The day passed without her being aware of it. Somehow, it also makes sense to talk to the man. He's also easy to get along with though he loves to spill some daddy jokes everytime.And true to his words, all expenses including her daily wage are the all charged to him. "Why don't you want me to take you home?" Conrad asked as he stopped the car on the side of the road. "It's also a waste of the fare if you have to ride home.""Nevermind. My house is just around the corner." She refused as she got out of the car. "Are you sure?"She rolled her eyes. "Yes.""Okay. Just be careful going home. Call me when you're home." He ordered that makes her raised an eyebrow. She grinned at him. "Do I have to tell you if I'm home or not?" She asked. The man smiled as he scratched his forehe

‘My wife is going to give birth that day. The baby she will give birth to is a pre-mature baby so she has to be taken to a bigger hospital. We were on the road when we suddenly heard a series of gunshots so in fear I stopped my pick-up truck on the curve and thinking about turning back. But I saw that Margarita was bleeding. I was afraid that something worse would happen to my wife and my son so I carefully thinking what to do first. When I was sure the gunshots were gone, I went back. A few meters away on the curve, I saw a car. Black and looks expensive. But the windshields are all destroyed. I did not catch up with the culprits, but I saw a woman lying on the ground. A few meters from the car. Fearing that we will get into trouble, I planned to leave the woman alone. But I felt sorry for her. I thought we would go to the hospital too, so I decided to go back and take her with us to the hospital. ' Peter narrate the whole thing. 'When we got to the hospital, I first took my wife

Mrs. Carlson slowly opened the door of the room. The woman sleeping in the bed reflected in the dark surroundings. Its deep breathing was listened to carefully in silence. He knew the woman was sound asleep. Probably tired of what was done wherever it went before. He has also been late for Madison's outing for a few nights. He knows it’s careful in action so he doesn’t matter but what it doesn’t know is that he sees its every move. She just waits long enough to let Arthur know everything is going on. He closed the door again and then silently went to the kitchen. He took the jar containing the sugar from the pantry and then pulled a small bottle out of his pocket. He mixed the white powder with the sugar and then shook the meat to make it thicker. He then covered it and returned it to the pantry. He also put away the small bottle and then threw it in the trash. He left the kitchen and then went to his own room to continue sleeping. ***'Let's meet this afternoon at three o'cloc