When Love is an Accomplice
After being betrayed and left behind by her ex-lover, Zara told herself that she won’t fall in love again. But when she crossed path with Kestrel, the wall that she was trying to build slowly crumbled. But would it be right for her to love him when she took something precious from him and caused his misery?
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Zara Ruiz was the type of person who’s willing to do everything for the person she loved. So when her boyfriend, Matt accidentally killed a woman in a hit-and-run, she took the blame for it and was imprisoned. Four years after, Zara was determined to find her Matt who left her and vanished while also trying to start a new life. Unable to find a job, she decided to work as a maid for Kestrel de Silva—President of JP Investment Corp., one of the largest conglomerate in the Philippines. Kestrel, who hadn’t opened his heart to anyone after the death of his lover soon found himself slowly falling in love with Zara. But love wasn’t that easy and Zara soon found out Kestrel’s connection to her dark past. Does she still have the right to love him after the pain she had caused him? And with the sudden appearance of Matt, Zara is determined to take off his facade and drag him down.
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Chapter: Chapter 05“IRIS,” Kestrel groaned. The woman glanced up at him, her lips curling into a grin. “Yes, honey?” she replied in a sweet and seductive tone. She swept up her tongue up the length of her cock, rubbing her lips over the head. “You know I have to leave early,” he choked out. “Is that so?” He hissed a breath when she flicked her tongue against the underside of his cock. She then wrapped her lips around the head and sucked. Kestrel mumbled a curse. With a groan, he pushed his entire length deeper into the woman’s mouth. Breathing through her nose, she relaxed her throat as she took him deeper. He cradled the back of her head, driving in and out of her mouth with steady strokes. Iris’ fingers cupped his sac, eliciting a hoarse cry from him. His hips retreated and his cock slid out of her mouth. “Guess we have to hurry, honey.” She brought back his length back to her mouth, her fingers wrapping around him. His groans grew more desperate. She quickened her pace, sw
Last Updated: 2022-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 04ZARA was about to enter the passcode when the door sprung open, causing her head to bump against it. She swore loudly, rubbing her forehead with a small wince. She glanced up, feeling annoyed. She was expecting to see Kestrel but was surprised to see a woman instead. “Oh, sorry,” the woman said, smiling with saccharine sweetness. “I didn’t know there was someone on the other side when I opened the door.” Confusion crossed her features. “I…” For a moment, she wondered if she got the wrong unit. Then she heard a familiar voice. “Why are you just standing there? Are you still not going to leave?” It was Kestrel. “Well, there’s no need to rush, honey,” the woman replied, her intense gaze fixed on her. She then eyed her up and down. Her lips twisted into a wry smile. “You must be the new maid?” Her tone was belittling. Zara raised an eyebrow instead and said nothing. The woman shook her head with a soft chuckle. “I’ll take my leave now.” She flipped her long bla
Last Updated: 2022-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 03“MATT? Oh, you mean Matthew Serrano?” “Yes,” Zara answered. She had no work today so she grabbed this chance to look for Matt. Her aunt had already told her not to look for that guy but there was no way she could stay still. She had to know his whereabouts. So here she was—talking with the landlord of the house where Matt stayed before. “He’s not here anymore. He already left. I think it was around—”the old lady paused. She bent her head, pondering—“I think it was four years ago. I remember he was actually in a hurry when he left.” “D-do you have any idea where he is right now?” The old lady eyed her suspiciously. “Why are you looking for him?” Her jaw clenched at the question. “I… I’m a relative of his. I haven’t gotten in touch with him. So I… I’m kind of worried.” She winced at her words. “I was told that he’s living here.” “Matt is not staying here anymore. And I don’t know where he is right now. He never told me where he was going. He just… left.”
Last Updated: 2022-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 02THE MAN eyed Zara up and down. “So you’re the one Elise recommended?” he spoke, breaking her from her trance. She swallowed as if her mouth had run dry. “I’m Zara. Zara Ruiz,” she introduced herself. “Come in.” She followed him inside his unit obligingly. Her gaze wandered around the house, gaping in awe. No matter how many jobs she took or how long she would work, it’d still be impossible for her to have this kind of house. “I’m Kestrel by the way.” She stared at him, wondering. “Do you entertain your guests wearing only nothing but that?” He looked at her. His forehead knotted in a frown. “No, I don’t,” he answered. “I just came out of the shower when you arrived.” She shrugged her shoulders. Not sure if she’d believe him or not. He pointed to the sofa. “Take a seat. I’ll get dressed first.” Zara watched him quietly as he went into his room. Good, she thought. It was making her uncomfortable seeing him wearing nothing but a towel wrapped around hi
Last Updated: 2022-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 01WE’RE not perfect. We were all flawed. At some point in our life, we had probably made a decision that we ended up regretting in our whole life. And for Zara, if there was one thing that she regretted in her life, then that’s how she just simply let a man ruin her life. She sucked in a breath of air and let it out slowly. Her thin lips curled into a smile. She just stepped out of the jail where she had spent her four years. She loathed every hour and minute she had spent inside the prison. But now she was finally free. Waiting outside the building was her Aunt Livvie along with her 9-year old daughter, Zoe. Her aunt’s face brightened as soon as she saw her. “Oh, dear,” Aunt Livvie beamed, pulling her into a tight hug. “I’m so glad to see that you’re finally free.” She pulled away and took a quick glance on Zoe who was just staring blankly at her. “Indeed, I am,” she replied, turning her gaze back at her aunt. Aunt Livvie held her arm, a warm smile on her face. “Let
Last Updated: 2022-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 28: RecollectionA LIGHT knock on the door made Kylian stop from reading for a moment. Napakunot-noo siya nang si Dylan ang pumasok sa loob ng office. “What’s up?” Kylian shook his head in dismay. “You sure have a lot of freedom,” he commented. Dylan plopped down on the sofa. A frown quickly wipe away his smile. “Bakit naman ganyan ang mukha mo? Parang hindi mo yata ako gustong makita.” Muli niyang ibinalik ang atensyon sa binabasa na article sa laptop. “What brings you here?” tanong niya na hindi man lang ito tinitingnan. “Wanna chill out?” “Maybe next time.” Napabuga ito ng hangin. “Come on, Kylian. I think you need to relax for a bit especially with what’s going on right now. Nabasa mo na ba ang ilang mga komento ng mga tao sa’yo?” He rubbed his face with a heavy sigh and leaned back in the swivel chair. “I know,” he muttered. In fact, iyon nga ang kasalukuyang binabasa niya ngayon sa laptop niya. Sa kanilang tatlo, siya
Last Updated: 2022-04-17
Chapter: Chapter 27: Looks Familiar“I SAW that from the news last night. I was actually shocked. Akala ko namamalikmata lang ako. I even had to search for it on the internet.” Zariyah gazed up at her wide-eyed. She was too shocked to speak. She rarely watched the news kaya wala siyang ideya. Ngayon ay naiintindihan na niya kung bakit ganun na lang ang tingin ng mga katrabaho niya sa kanya kanina. “Is it true? Are you really married to Kylian Fontanilla?” Hindi siya sumagot. Rather, she didn’t know what response she’d give. Pero hindi ba’t ito naman ang gusto niya? Ang malaman ng lahat ang tungkol sa kanila ni Kylian.
Last Updated: 2022-04-11
Chapter: Chapter 26: Cat Out of the BagGREY’S gaze fell sternly on Zariyah’s face. “Is there something you’re hiding?” Her lip began to tremble. Napalunok siya. “No. I’m not hiding anything,” she answered. Hopefully her voice sounded more composed than she felt. Grey studied her face with mocking eyes, and his mouth twisted into a humorless smile. “Nothing, huh?” he mumbled. Ibinalik ulit nito ang tingin sa tv. Hindi na ang asawa niya at si Lexie ang nasa tv screen. Tapos ng ibalita ang tungkol sa dalawa. “I thought
Last Updated: 2022-04-04
Chapter: Chapter 25: IntuitionZARIYAH bit her lower lip. Matiim ang tingin sa kanya ni Grey. She looked away, feeling uncomfortable under his steady gaze. “Ano na naman bang kalokohan ang pinagsasabi mo? Is this another trick again?” Grey leaned toward her and asked, “What tricks?” He pondered for a few moments then laughed softly. “I’m not playing any tricks on you. I am… intrigued by the sadness within your eyes. Could it be because of that man?” “Whether it is because of that man or not, it has nothing to do with you,” she answered icily. Tinalikuran niya ito at muling naglakad. She took a deep breath. Her chest
Last Updated: 2022-03-24
Chapter: Chapter 24: Sadness Behind Her EyesSANDALING napahinto mula sa pagtitipa si Zariyah at napasandal sa kinauupuan. She checked the time on her computer. It’s already lunch time. Marahas siyang napabuga ng hangin at bumalik muli sa ginagawa. She wanted to finish the meeting minutes first before grabbing her lunch. “Hey! Hindi ka pa kakain?” Mula sa ginagawa sa computer ay nag-angat ng mukha si Zariyah. It was Nadia. Nakaangat ang kilay nito na nakatingin sa kanya. Bahagya siyang natawa. “Mauna ka na. Tapusin ko lang ito.” “Seryoso ka ba, Zariyah? Nakikita mo ba ang oras? It’s already our break. Tama na yan pagiging workaholic mo at kum
Last Updated: 2022-03-13
Chapter: Chapter 23: He Doesn’t Need to KnowINALOG-ALOG ng batang si Kylian ang balikat ng batang babae na nakasandal sa kanya. Namamasa pa ang gilid ng mga mata nito. “A-andyan na ba si tatay? Makakauwi na ba tayo?” Kylian opened his mouth to say something pero naudlot iyon ng biglang nabalot ang buong warehouse ng mga hiyawan ng mga lalaking dumukot sa kanila. The little girl beside her trembled in fear. Napalingon siya sa direksyon ng mga ito na abala sa pag-iinom at paglalaro ng cards. “Gusto ko ng umuwi. Gusto ko ng makita si tatay,” naluluha nitong sabi. And once again, sinubukan niya ulit makawala mula sa pagkakatali nila but failed. “Set us free!” hiyaw niya sa mga lalaki. Pero tila ba bingi ang mga ito at dinedma lang ang pagsisigaw niya. He closed his eyes. Gusto na niyang makauwi. Nasaan na ba kaya ang daddy niya? Hinahanap na ba siya nito ngayon? O baka naman ay mas abala pa rin ito sa trabaho nito? Iminulat niya ang mga mata at ang scenario sa paligid niya ay nagbago. There was c
Last Updated: 2022-03-08
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