Chapter: EpilogueAsher and Jezrel were happy with their family. Jezrel was now pregnant with their second child. Saksi ako sa mga napagdaanan nila. The smile on their faces was vivid. They looked so madly in love with each other. I couldn't ask for more.I guess this is how it ends. My first love whom I offered the world before finally settled with someone she chose to keep with for lifetime.Marco and Samara on the other hand, was happy too. I heard from him that Samara was pregnant with their third child. Sobrang sipag ng mokong. Natawa ako sa isipan ko.Johnson also finally got married. Akala nga namin ay walang balak eh. Pa'no 'tong tropa namin kahit dati takot mag-commit. Parang tanga. Nasaktan kasi 'yan dati kaya takot magmahal. But now look at him, he's now building a family with the love of his life and someone who she chose to keep with.Napangiti ako kapag iniisip ang mga pinagdaanan
Huling Na-update: 2022-01-31
Chapter: Chapter LV"How sure are you with me?" She asked when we got home. We were lying on the bed while her arms are wrapped around me."I felt it. Ikaw lang gusto kong makasama, Sandra. Wala na akong ibang maisip na makasama kung hindi ikaw."Napangiti siya nang malawak. "Yieeee, kilig yarn?" pang-aasar ko pa."Edi wow, Dwight. S'yempre sure ka na sa akin. Ako ba naman pakakasalanan mo eh. Malamang sa malamang," pagmamayabang niya pa. Pinisil ko ang kanyang pisngi."Confident, huh?""S'yempre." Ngumisi siya. "I don't regret talking to you that night."Bigla ko rin naalala kung paano kami nagkita nang gabing iyon. When everything was blurry but then she came and gave me the light I was once hindered of. No'ng mga panahon na 'yon halos nabaliw ako sa ginawa ni Jezrel sa akin, pero ngayon makilala ko si Sandra. Worth it lahat nang nangyari. H
Huling Na-update: 2022-01-30
Chapter: Chapter LIVWe try to work things out kahit may mga pagkakataon na hindi talaga kami nakakapag-usap nang maayos. Tulad ngayon, binabaan niya ako ng telepono. I vented out my frustrations on her which I shouldn't. I would be starting another project and it was killing me. Hindi na lang ako basta manggagawa, my father appointed me as the new president since he retired. And everything was heavy these days. Alam ko namang mali ako sa ginawa ko and I already apologized her. But she was not talking to me. Ito na yata ang pinaka-matagal sa phase ng relasyon namin na hindi kami nakapag-usap.I went to bar for a drink. It has already been days since Asher had been released. Unang hinanap nito ay alak. Baliw talaga 'tong mokong na 'to. Niyaya ko siyang uminom. Good thing, he was available."Nakausap mo na ba?" He inquired holding the glass of whiskey in his hands. Inikot ikot niya pa ito habang pinagmamasdan ang mga tao. He might really have missed the air outside. Lalo na dahil malakas tal
Huling Na-update: 2022-01-29
Chapter: Chapter LIIIThe first two months of not being with each other was so difficult. I wonder how do couples with long distance relationship? Never have I ever thought I would be in this state. My woman was away with me pursuing her dream and I was left alone here.Our communication was okay. It was more than okay. I had difficulty adjusting with her time zone but I was trying hard for her and she also did the same.I've seen her fashion walks online and her name was starting to become quite popular. She was new on that field but she managed to fight all the hurdles on her own. I couldn't be more proud with her.I already took the bath and today was our schedule for video call in Face Time. I was too to reach her but there wasn't response. Nag-message na ako sa kanya pero wala pa rin. This was the hardest being in this situation. You cannot just go to her when you want to. I was also busy with several projects. Inis kong bingasak ang phone ko dahil hindi pa rin siya sumasagot.
Huling Na-update: 2022-01-28
Chapter: Chapter LIIOne night when we were at her condo. Sandra broke a news that made my heart devastated."I'm going to work abroad," she said.My eyes widened and my muscles tensed. "Why?" I tried to remain calm even though my voice was about to betray me."Napag-isipan ko na 'to matagal na. I want to pursue my modeling career abroad.""Are you sure? Or baka nagmamadali ka lang?""Yes, Dwight. I have to do this. I was scouted for a fashion week in Paris.""What about us?" I asked with my voice broke. "What about me, Sandra?"She cupped my face. "We can still work our relationship naman. We won't lose our connection.""I can't... Sandra... Mababaliw ako 'pag hindi makita."Her eyes brimmed with years. "Dwight naman... Please allow me to go. This is for me. Kaya naman nating gawan ng paraan, e. LDR
Huling Na-update: 2022-01-27
Chapter: Chapter LIAlessandra feels home. Whenever I'm tired from work, I would go straight into her condo and sleep there. Mas madalas na nga akong matulog sa kanila kaysa sa bahay ko. She was no on the kitchen cooking when I went to her. Sa tuwing nakikita ko siya ay palagi akong nakangiti. Maingat na naglakad ako papalapit sa likiran niya. I hugged her and planted little kisses on her neck. "Stop it," she mumbled. The grin on my face did not disappear as I continued giving her sweet kisses on her neck until it reached her earlobe which was her sensitive part. "Ano ba, Dwight, parang tanga." She turned around to face me. Nakuha niya pa akong irapan bago ibinalik ang tingin sa ginagaw
Huling Na-update: 2022-01-26
Chapter: Chapter 18I received a call that night, that Zachariel was in an accident. His father was telling me that he was driving after work, then the crash happened. We were in the hospital, outside of the operating room. His father's hands were clasped together. While I, and Manang Sally stayed still as we were sitting. I closed my eyes. Zachariel might have been cruel but nobody deserves to die that way. Oo, gusto ko siyang masaktan pero hindi sa ganitong paraan. Kahit na malamig ang ospital ay ramdam ko ang butil ng pawis ko. Tito Samuel was calling someone. I also got a call from my father saying he's going to be here. "Magiging maayos din ang kalagayan ni Zachariel," Manang Sally broke the silence, trying to assure me. Things might not be okay for us, but Zachariel doesn't deserve this. I hope so. Ngumiti ako sa kanya. "Sana nga po."She also smiled at me and warmed my heart. Manang Sally knew all the dilemmas I've been through. From my younger years, until now that I'm on my age where I st
Huling Na-update: 2024-04-19
Chapter: Chapter 17Nothing was going on my mind right now. I felt like my heart broke into pieces seeing the sight of my blood dripping down my legs. Halos hindi ko kayanin ang pananakit ng tiyan. Para akong unti-unting pinapatay. But I was keeping up for my child. Para akong tinatanggalan ng balat sa sakit!Nanginginig ang mga kamay ko na halos ikabaliw ko ang sakit."Please, huwag kang bumitaw," umiiyak kong sambit habang tinitiis ang sakit.Samantha called on someone to help me. I was rushed inside the hospital. I begged God to keep my Valentine safe. Please. I never prayed earnestly like this. I was crying hard as I was lying on the hospital bed. The doctor told me to calm down because I was still freaking out. The next thing I knew, the doctor gave me medicine to drink. I couldn'tspeak at all. I didn't have any energy left in my body.Hindi ko na alam ang mga susunod na nangyari.I woke up feeling empty. Napahaplos ako sa tiyan ko. My doctor was looking at me with that grim in his face. I knew so
Huling Na-update: 2024-04-13
Chapter: Chapter 16He couldn't speak as he was staring at me. He was holding his cheek. I was sure that must hurt him. I hurriedly went upstairs. Mabuti na lang ay hindi na siya sumunod sa akin.The frantic beat of my heart never left me. I sat down, and calmed myself.I drifted myself to sleep because of how tired I was.The next day, I saw Zachariel was in the dining area. I thought he already left."Vell." I heard him call me. It's another day of trying to ignore his presence."Vell, can we please talk about this maturely?"I almost laughed at what he said. Mature? Out of all the people, he really had the guts to say it to me. "Are you hearing yourself, Zachariel?""I'm the father of your baby. I'm your husband. Get that in your head."Hindi ko pa rin siya pinansin. Nagtimpla ako ng gatas. Ramdam kong nagmamasid lang siya sa akin.Pagod ako ngayon. Parang tuwing nag-uusap kami ni Zachariel kinukuha niya lahat ng lakas ko.I walked and I could hear his strides following me. Sinundan niya ako hanggang
Huling Na-update: 2024-04-02
Chapter: Chapter 15Love isn't always going to make you change. Sometimes it's for the better, or for worse. The series of the unfortunate events that happened to me were because I fell in love. My young heart couldn't take the fact that I won't be loved the same way I wanted to be. I blamed it to Zachariel and even Samantha. This led me to realize that everything happened because it was my choice. That I shouldn't blame anyone. I had my own choices, but I chose the worst ones.I went back home after witnessing the two love birds. I smiled bitterly. All along, I thought Zachariel was starting to care for me and my baby—that he really meant what he said and what he acted to me.I couldn't help the tears to flow. Mabilis kong pinunasan ang aking luha.Ibinagsak ko ang sarili ko sa kama dahil pakiramdam ko ay sobrang pagod ako. I closed my eyes, but I couldn't sleep.I stared blankly at the ceiling. Hindi ko na nga napansin kung ilang oras na ba ako akong nakatitig dito. Naramdaman kong may papasok sa kwart
Huling Na-update: 2024-03-26
Chapter: Chapter 14What went wrong? Was it when he made me feel he was never mine? Was it when I got pregnant? Or was it when he denied my baby's existence? Everything I've mentioned all put me in this situation.It was already lunch when I woke up. I feel better now than I was earlier. To my surprise, Zachariel was still on the corner of the couch with his phone."You're awake," he said, looking at me."Yeah."Pinilit kong tumayo. Nagulat pa ako nang inalalayan niya ako. Gusto ko Mang itulak ko siya ay pinigil ko na lamang ang sarili."Do you feel better now?"I nodded."Okay. I'll go now since you're okay.""You should've gone home.""Not when you're not okay."I rolled my eyes. "Whatever.""Can you please at least be kind to me? I'm trying, Vell. I'm trying to make this right..." He breathed.I scoffed. "Can't believe you really have the nerve to say that, Zachariel.""Vell...""Umuwi ka na lang, please. Your mere presence gives me a headache."He sighed. "Fine. Just let me know if you need anything
Huling Na-update: 2024-02-24
Chapter: Chapter 13I couldn't move. I just sat there, crying endlessly. Inabutan ako ng tubig ni Rosie. She looked at me worriedly.I knew how ruthless he was, but not to the extent of hurting me physically. He never did this to me. Not even once. I pity myself for dragging myself into this mess. All for a fucking revenge."Just get rest," I told her. She helped me stand up. "I'm fine, Rosie.""Mamaya na lang po, Ma'am. Gusto ko po kayong samahan.""Rosie. Please, don't make this hard for me. Matulog ka na," sabi ko sa kanya.It took her a while before she nodded.I couldn't sleep well that night. I even woke up at 10 in the morning. Mabilis lang akong nag-ayos. Nanghihina pa rin ako sa nangyari kahapon. Pagkababa ko ay nagulat na lamang ako nang makita si Zachariel sa kusina, like he was waiting for me.I ignored him the usual like he wasn't around. Narinig ko siyang tumikhim."Vell, can we talk?" I heard him asked. Napansin ko na may nakahanda ng pagkain sa mesa. Fried rice, hotdog and egg were served
Huling Na-update: 2024-02-16
Chapter: Epilogue Part III would never forget her words she threw on me too. That was my cue to stop."Minsan, ang sakit mo ring magsalita no," bumagsak ang balikat ko at yumuko. I don't want to let her see me breaking but God, I couldn't help it. Tangina, tumagos sa buto iyon. Nanginginig ang kalamnan ko."Tama ka, I'm an asshole. A jerk. No one would love me like you do. Sige, iwan mo na ako katulad ng iba. Gago ako diba?"Pumunta pa rin ako sa bahay nila, gusto ko sanang mag-paalam, na huli na 'to dahil tanggap ko na. Pero, nalaman na ni Yael. Tinanggap ko lahat ng suntok niya, tadyak niya, sipa niya, lahat lahat sinalo ko kase kasalanan ko. Pinatos ko kapatid niya sa likod niya. Sinira ko ang tiwala ng bestfriend ko. Ginago ko siya. Kasi, kung matino ako ipagpapaalam ko siya ng maayos pero wala e, gago talaga.There are kinds of love. Love that nourishes you to grow, to bloom and become better. And there is also a love that restricts you and that forbids you. It leads you to misunderstandings until you ten
Huling Na-update: 2022-05-30
Chapter: Epilogue"Kapatid mo?" Yael was browsing his gallery and I saw his picture with a girl. Seems like his sister. Bakit tinanong ko pa?Si Yael, bestfriend ko 'yun. Kahit na siraulo, maasahan mo naman 'yun.We were at our bench, resting after an intense game. Fuck, my elbow still hurts."Yeah, ganda nya no." aniya."Oo nga, sexy pa." I licked my lips I stared at the photos together with his sister.Ngumiwi ako nang hinampas niya ako sa twalya. "Gago ka, 'wag kapatid ko! Mga galawan mo!" singhal niya. Sinapak ko naman siya sa braso."Tanga, hindi ako manunulot ng kapatid, oy! May girlfriend ako, siraulo ka ba?"Gago ba siya! Hindi rin ako pumapatol ng bata!"Ako ba niloloko mo Brent? Kahit may girlfriend ka na, kilala kita.""Baliw, hindi ah." kontra ko pa.Binatukan naman niya ako. "Kanina ka pa ha!" hinimas himas ko ulo ko."Utot mo Brent, wala pang isang araw ang pagpapalit mo ng chixx, gusto mo isa-isahin ko?" panghahamon niya."Marami ba? 'Di ko dama e. Balak ko sanang mangolekta pa." I grinn
Huling Na-update: 2022-05-30
Chapter: Chapter 33When we thought that everything's going in accord, our happiness were stolen away in just a snap. Zalayne was diagnosed with Leukemia. It was devastating as a mom seeing my daughter wincing in pain every time we go to hospital. It was hereditary because my father had that disease before which led to his death. "Go, Daddy!" My daughter cheered ecstatically. Ganyan siya simula nang sinama namin siya. This was the first she'd be out that's why she can't contain her excitement. Napapangiti lang ako sa ca-cutan niya. She was giggling while watching her daddy on the court playing baskteball together with my other kuyas.Ngumiti ako habang pinagmamasdan ang anak kong masayang masaya. I hope this little joy won't be taken away within our grasp.My heart clenched painfully. Itinago ko pa ang mukha ko para hindi ako makita ng anak ko. I don't want her to see me in this state. She'd be sad for sure but I couldn't help it. Mabilis kong pinunasan ang luha ko."Ang galing ni Daddy, naka-shoot o
Huling Na-update: 2022-05-30
Chapter: Chapter 32After the proposal, we started attending to marriage seminars. We wanted to be guided well. Because, marriage is not a joke. It isn't something you do just because you wanted. We want let God lead this marriage. We know that if we let God be the author of our lives everything will be alright.Yes, we just got married today. Kahit ako hindi makapaniwala. Isa na akong Jimenez.The preparation lasted for a month before we held the wedding. Just a few people came, our family, friends and some of our work mates were present there to support us.The memory of the wedding lingered on my mind again. We went through series of havoc, but still we managed it all.Papa Oscar was the one who walked with me though the aisle but it would be more special if Papa was around.My baby Zalayne was there with us celebrating with our happiest day. I remembered laughing out loud after Rashiel and his first love Attorney Padua danced on my wedding. They needed that time. Sinadya talaga namin ni Brent 'yun
Huling Na-update: 2022-05-30
Chapter: Chapter 31Nagising akong ramdam pa rin ang mainit na yakap ni Brent. Mas lalo akong sumiksik sa leeg niya."Hi.." he said when I checked him if he's awake and he was just looking at me. Kanina pa ba niya ako tinititigan? Paano kung nakanganga pala ako kanina?"I love you..." he whispered. Ang aga aga naman nito!He was about to give me a peck on my lips when I immediately covered it with my hand.He frowned at me. "Bad breath pa ako.""And so?" Umusog naman ako ng kaunti."Ah, basta. Ayoko. Anong oras na ba?" I glanced at the wall clock."10 na?!" I shrieked."Really?""Hindi ka mukhang nagulat, Brent. Kanina ka pa pala gising. Hindi mo man lang ako ginising.""I'm sorry I was just watching you sleep. It's your fault you look pretty in the morning,""Heh! 'Wag mo 'kong ganyanin! May pasok pa ako sa shop."Siya nga d'yan ang sobrang gwapo. My cheeks flushed. "Let me drive you,""Hindi na. Umuwi ka kaya muna sa inyo,""It's okay, Yna. I texted my Mom a while ago." he insisted. "Kahit na, nakaka
Huling Na-update: 2022-05-30
Chapter: Chapter 30"H-Hi..." she said with a smile plastered on her face. It was a smile I've never seen from her. For some odd reasons, it felt genuine."H-Hello. Why are you here?" I managed to ask. I had to show her that it was fine. I didn't want her to know how terrified I was."Can we talk for a while?" she asked with her calm voice."Sure."We ended up in a coffee shop nearby. "I've been wanting to see you, Yna but I never got the courage to do it," panimula niya. She lowered her gaze and I saw her in pain while she was telling it go md. "You know, I'm sorry for what I did back then. I was just really pissed off at that time. I know this apology is a long over due but I wanted to say how sorry I was.""Okay lang, Danica. Nagmahal ka lang naman. Mali rin ako noon dahil alam kong nandoon ka pero pinili ko pa rin siya.""Yes, Brent was the only one I love. He was there for me whenever I need him. It was difficult for me to let him go especially when you came into the picture. I thought it was your
Huling Na-update: 2022-05-24