Chapter: Chapter 52The Shadow Has GoneTinapik ko si Kiko sa kanyang likuran. He's in-charge with the lights and sounds for tonight's Foundation day celebration."Pare baka malintikan ako nito, ha!" banta niya sa akin. "Ayokong ma-expel, graduating na tayo.""Ako ang bahala sa ‘yo. Abangan mo lang ang senyas ko. Alam mo na ang gagawin mo.""Basta ‘yong thesis natin ikaw ang bahala.""Ako ang bahala." Tinanguan ko siya at saka ko inayos ang aking sarili.‘
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Chapter: Chapter 51Dream Come True"I love you.""What?" she looks fascinated."Jeg elsker dig means I love you. Noon pa man, mahal na kita Miranda. Hindi mo lang alam pero ilang beses kitang gustong agawin kay Fiore. Tuwing nakikita ko kayo, sobra akong naiinis sa sarili ko. Sana nagtapat agad ako sa ‘yo. Sana ako ang pinili mo. Sana ako ang parating kasama mo... Sana..."Natigilan ako nang bumalik ang tingin ko sa kanya. She's crying. "M-Mir...""S-Sana ikaw ang kasama ko tuwing sasapit ang araw ng kamatayan ng mga magulang ko. Sana ikaw ang kausap ko sa kabilang linya bago ako makatulog sa gabi. Sana Xylon... I wish
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Chapter: Chapter 50Jeg Elsker DigThe sun was setting in front of us, the resort still packed with guests and the smell of freshly mowed lawn surrounded the place. She leaned on my shoulder and I encircled her with my arms. I couldn't ask for anything in this world right now."Tired?" I asked her."Yeah. But it's worth it, Xylon. Akala ko hindi na mangyayari ito."Mahigpit ko siyang niyakap ng aking dalawang kamay."Akala ko rin. Ang layo mo kasi. Ayaw mo 'kong tingnan."Mahina siyang tumawa. "You're wrong. Dahil sa sobrang lapit mo noon, masyado nang nasanay ang mga mata ko-"
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Chapter: Chapter 49All Yours"X-Xylon...""Sa akin na 'to hindi ba?" pilyo siyang ngumiti sa akin. Nahihiya naman akong tumango. "At ito pa..." Napasandal ako nang pagbigyan din niya ang kabilang dibdib ko."T-They... are all... yours..." I answered.Nahuli ko ang pagngisi niya. Nagulat na lang ako nang tanggalin niya isa-isa ang butones ng suot kong puting blusa. Simula sa ibaba... pataas... I felt his hand on my slim stomach."Softy," he whispered. His rough palms crawled on my sides, eliciting a moan from my mouth. Gumapang pa ang mga kamay paitaas. He stopped below my breasts yet he was teasing me there using his fingers. He kissed me on my lips while he caressed my bosom. I wanted to moan for the pleasures
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Chapter: Chapter 48MineDoon ko pa lamang pinahid ang mga luha ko. Gusto kong malaman kung panaginip ba siya o namamalikmata lamang ako. Ngunit humakbang siya palayo. Hindi lamang ang mga kamay ko ang nanginginig kung hindi pati mga tuhod ko."Ano?!" galit na singhal ko sa kanya. "Ano, Xylon? Aalis ka?" tanong ko habang pilit na pinapakalma ang sarili ko. "Huwag mo 'kong talikuran! Bakit hindi mo sinabing sa ‘yo ang bahay na 'to? Bakit ka nagsinungaling?"Sinubukan kong lapitan siya. But I can only make one step and my knees will be shaking."I could have escaped this place back then. You told me this was too far from f*cking civilizations! You told me Godo was a killing beast. You told me to choose you over Fiore! And you even said that you're not going to touch me unless I beg you..." Humihingal ako sa bawat pagbigkas ng mga salita. Punong-puno ng emosyon ang loob ng dibdib ko. Pero ayaw pa rin niya akong harapin.
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Chapter: Chapter 47Long Waited"That’s bullsh*t, fiore!" Galit na hinarap ko siya. "Bakit hindi mo na lang siya diretsahin? If you don't love her, then just set her free.""And disappoint my parents once again? Si Mir ang gusto ng daddy at mommy na pakasalan ko. Kaya binabawi ko na siya sa ‘yo!""She's not a thing, Fiore!" nauubusan ng pasensyang sabi ko. "You asked me to let her fall for me-""I did! And you didn't win her at all. She still loves me, Xylon. You had your chance and you blew it all off."Napahiya ako sa sinabi niya at hindi agad nakakibo. Everything wasn't enough for Miranda to also see me like the way she looks at Fiore. Hinding-hindi ko kayang palitan ang laman ng puso niya.The night she left me and called Fiore on the phone, I wasn't really sleeping. The sound of her voice asking Fiore to get her away from me was a piercing sword that wounded me. Ang makita siyang muli ay pananariwa ng sugat na ini
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Chapter: Epilogue MALAKAS ang palakpakan nang umakyat ng entablado si Maris. Mabuti nga at nakahabol siya kahit hindi na siya nakapagbihis. Tinanggap niya ang kanyang diploma at iwinagayway iyon sa harap ng mga manonood. Mas umingay ang mga tao dahilan sa lahat ng inimbitahan nila kanina ay nagsunuran din sa kanila ni River.Binitbit ng isa niyang kamay ang mahabang laylayan ng kanyang trahe de boda at dahan-dahan na bumaba ng entablado. It was the first time that her University allowed such ridiculous idea in attending a graduation. Mabuti na lang at malakas ang mga Andrada at siyempre, matunog pa rin ang pangalan ni Professor Pulumbarit. And besides, she's a cum laude and earned the seventh place on the latest Civil Engineering Board Exam. Sigurado siya, masayang-masaya ang yumaong ina para sa kanya. She looked up the sky and uttered to herself, "Thank you, Mama." Saka siya umusal ng maikling dasal at pasasalamat sa Maykapal dahil sa tinatamasang biyaya na akala niya ay hindi na niya mahahawakan kail
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Chapter: Chapter 101"SORRY, bes. Nadulas ako. Iyang asawa mo kasi. May Press Con daw kaya tuloy..."Hindi makapaniwala si Maris. Paglabas nila ng bulwagan ay naghihintay na roon ang kanyang ama. Kasama si Manang Bola, si Nurse Lita at Vookie."Ano na naman ito, Stella Maris?"Sa halip na sagutin ang ama ay si Vookie ang hinarap ni Maris. "Gabing-gabi na. Paano kung may mangyari kay Papa?" Hinarap din niya sina Manang Bola at Nurse Lita. "At kayo? Hindi n'yo man lang naisip na mapapagod si Papa?""Si Prof kaya ang may gustong sumugod dito..." dugtong pa ng kaibigan."Ako ang nagpumilit na pumunta rito nang malaman kong kasal ka na!"Ngunit hindi niya pinapansin ang ama. "Vookie mooo!" nagpipigil sa galit na sabi niya."Vookie mo rin, bes!"Napapikit na lang siya. At unti-unti ay napangiti siya. Panahon na upang aminin niya sa ama ang tunay niyang nararamdaman. Hindi na siya bata. Siguradong-sigurado na siya kung sino ang i
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Chapter: Chapter 100HALOS matapilok si Maris sa pagtakbo. Ibig niyang makaalis agad mula sa lugar na iyon. Hindi niya kayang harapin ang kahit sino. Sobrang bigat ng kanyang nararamdaman. Mahal niya si River. Mahal na mahal. Mas masakit aminin ngayon kung gaano niya ito kamahal kumpara noon. Dahil ngayon ay dobleng sakit ang kapalit nito. Dinudurog nito ang kanyang puso.Isang hakbang bago siya makalabas ng bulwagan ay may humagip sa kanyang palapulsuhan. Sobrang higpit ng kapit nito sa kanya kaya't napahinto siya. She looked whoever it was who stopped her from leaving away. Only to find out it was River with his endangering eyes. "And where do you think you're going?" humihingal nitong tanong sa kanya. Halatang sinugpong nito ang kanilang pagitan upang maabutan siya.Napalunok siya. Hindi niya matagalan ang mga titig nito sa kanya. "R-River..." Nangatal ang labi niya at napayuko na lamang. Naroroon pa rin ang mga tao na tila hinihintay na tuluyan na siya
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Chapter: Chapter 99"HELLO, River. It's been a long while."River turned around to check where the voice came from. Wala siyang reaksyon na pinagmasdan si Amelia Yap. Tumanda na ang hitsura nito. Alam niya kung gaano nito itinatago sa pamamagitan ng mga kolorete ang mga gitla sa maamong mukha. He couldn't find her angelic face like what he saw with her years ago. Wala na siyang alam tungkol dito. Noong umalis siya sa Pilipinas at tumungo sa Norway, iisang babae lamang ang hinahanap ng kanyang mga mata. The angel with the poisonous venom that killed him so many times in his dreams. Yet he's still longing for that woman to see."It's you," he said. He doesn't have any idea what Amy is still doing in his property. He remembered not inviting any of the Yap's family in any of Andrada's entities. "Just saying hello to an old-time friend," she told him. "Why don't you sit here?" It was Tristan. Trying again to be friendly. Habang nanahimik naman sina Hawk at Hero.
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Chapter: Chapter 98THE huge hall was dark. But darkness filled with dancing lights. Nakasisilaw ang mga iyon sa tuwing tatama sa mga mata ni Maris. Maingay din ang tugtog. Hindi niya halos marinig ang tinig ni River na mahigpit ang hawak sa kanyang mga kamay."Don't go anywhere! Just hold my hand. I don't want to lose you," River nearly yelled for her to hear.May imi-meet lamang daw ang asawa at pagkagaling dito ay pupuntahan nila ang mga magulang na nasa pinakaitaas ng floor sa mismong gusali na iyon. Hindi nga niya maintindihan kung bakit isinama pa siya nito sa party na iyon dahil hindi naman siya imbitado.River was smiling very wide while greeting his friends. Napapatingin ang mga nakakakilala rito sa kanya. But he didn't mention anything about her or about their sudden marriage. Akala niya ay ilalantad siya nito sa mga kaibigan? Mali ba ang narinig niya?Malayo pa lamang ay tanaw na niya ang pamilyar na mga kaibigan ni River. Si Hawk Salazar ay guwapong-guwap
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Chapter: Chapter 97NASA sala si River at kampanteng nakaupo sa malambot na sopa. Naka-de kwatro pa ito habang nanonood ng TV."Hindi ka ba papasok sa work?" tanong ni Maris. Nakabihis na siya ng simpleng puting t-shirt at maong shorts.Lumandas ang mga mata ni River sa katawan niya. Pakiramdam tuloy niya ay may gumapang sa kanyang buong katauhan. The way he looked at her was so intense. With a lecherous touch. As if he's removing her clothes piece by piece."Not today..." he asserted. "Come sit with me." Tinapik nito ang bakanteng eapasyo sa tabi. The ef! Ibig magmura ni Maris. Panay na naman kasi kabog ng dibdib niya. Pero sinunod naman niya ito.Parang nanigas siya nang dumantay ang braso nito sa kanyang katawan. Inakbayan siya nito at bahagya pang hinapit palapit. Napasinghap siya nang idikit ni River ang ilong sa kanyang basang buhok. "Ang bango mo..." he mumbled. Her body shivered. Kaya napapikit tuloy siya. "I want to eat you. I want to sme
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Kiss in the Shadows
When Miranda Forbes wakes from a stolen kiss under the cover of darkness, her world unravels. The man before her is not Fiore Ilarde, her devoted boyfriend of three years and newly minted fiancé, but Xylon Diaz—Fiore’s closest confidant and the last man she ever wanted to be near. What should have been a moment of bliss becomes a haunting betrayal that sets their lives ablaze.
Fiore’s anger destroys their future, leaving Miranda’s heart fractured and her disdain for Xylon consuming her every thought. Yet, fate intervenes, forcing Miranda and Xylon into the isolation of a remote estate nestled deep in the woods.
Resentment gives way to reluctant understanding, and Miranda begins to see beyond Xylon’s arrogant facade. The fiery disdain she once felt begins to transform into something she cannot control: longing. Against her better judgment, she finds herself drawn to the very man she swore to despise, craving the touch that awakened her soul.
But when Fiore reappears, promising redemption and reigniting old flames, Miranda faces a harrowing choice. Torn between the man who was her first love and the one who now claims her desires, she must decide: Will she follow her heart or surrender to the untamed passion that could destroy everything she once believed in?
A tale of betrayal, redemption, and the unpredictable nature of love—a story where every choice carries the weight of the soul.
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Chapter: Chapter 68The Shadow Has GoneI tapped Kiko on his back. He's in charge of the lights and sounds for tonight's Foundation day celebration."Dude, make sure I'm not getting involved with this!" he threatened me. "I don't want to be expelled. We're already graduating.""I'll take care of you. Just watch for my signal. You know what to do.""As long as you take care of my thesis.""I'll take care of it." We did a fist bump and then readied ourselves.‘You're crazy Xylon Diaz. They said that you were the notorious lady killer. Almost all girls are into you. What nonsense is this you're thinking? Over a girl, you didn't even know? Where's your charm, man?&r
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Chapter: Chapter 67I Love You"I love you.""What?" she looks fascinated."Jeg elsker dig... means I love you. I've always loved you, Miranda. You just didn't know, but there were so many times I wanted to snatch you away from Fiore. Every time I see you, I am so disgusted with myself. I wished I had confessed to you right away. I wished I was the one you had chosen. I wished I was the one who was there with you... I wished..." I was startled when I looked back at her. She's crying. "M-Mir...""I-I wish you're with me every time I remember the day of my parents' death. I wish you're the one I was talking to on the other line before I go to sleep at night. I wish Xyle... I wish you were my first boyfriend. My first date. My first kiss..."
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Chapter: Chapter 66The Meaning of the WordThe view of the orange sky covered the entire surrounding where we sat. The resort was still filled with guests, and the smell of freshly mowed lawn filled the air. I encircled Miranda with my arms as she leant on my shoulder. I couldn't possibly ask for anything more in this world right now."Are you tired?" I inquired of her."Yes, indeed. But it's all worthwhile, Xylon. I thought this would never happen.”I wrapped my two hands around her and hugged her tightly. "I had the same thought. You're so far away. Your eyes weren't looking at me."She let out a soft laugh. "You're wrong. Because you were so close at the time, my eyes became accustomed to your presence.
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Chapter: Chapter 65Granted Wish"F*ck, I am!"Xylon pulled my chin up, forcing me to look into his teary eyes. "Please don't let me repeat it, Softy. Allow me and I'll prove to you—"I didn't let him finish what he’s about to say. I tiptoed and kissed him on his lips. "Then start proving your love to me now," I demanded.I saw him bite his lip and he immediately complied by grabbing my ass with both of his hands and lifted me.The groaning sound of his piano spread throughout the entire room as he gently slammed me to sit on his keyboard.Xylon kissed me. Like he was thirsty for it. He touched me. Like his life depends on it. Unexplainable emotions overfl
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Chapter: Chapter 64I Will Love YouThough my tears were stubborn as they continued to fall down my cheeks, I still tried to control and wiped them using my fingers. My hands and my knees were shaking.I wanted to know if I was dreaming or I was just imagining. But I panicked when I saw Xylon step away as if he didn't notice me."What?!" I growled at him. "What, Xylon? You're going to leave? Huh?" I asked, trying to calm myself. "Don't turn your back on me! Why didn't you tell me about this house? Why did you lie?"I tried to approach him. But I could only take a step because my knees were still trembling."I could have escaped this place back then. You told me this was too far from f*cking civilizations! You tol
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Chapter: Chapter 63Leaving Her"That’s bullsh*t, Fiore!" I confronted him angrily. "Why don't you tell her directly? If you don't love her, then just set her free.""And disappoint my parents once again? My parents want me to only marry her. So I'm taking her back from you!""She's not a thing, Fiore!" I howled. I was running out of patience. "You asked me to let her fall for me—""I did! And you didn't win her at all. She still loves me, Xylon. You had your chance and you blew it all off."I was embarrassed by what he stressed out and I immediately fell silent. Everything wasn't enough for Miranda to also see me like the way she looks at Fiore. I could never change the shape of her heart.
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