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Owning My Brother's Ex-Girlfriend

(GORGEOUS MEN SERIES 11) Rowan Salvador, a man who they thought was a womanizer and known as a walking red flag. He has a nice body, looks, and strong facial features, and most important of all was that every woman adored him, wanted him and wished to be with this guy. But how come if they found out that he has the heart and soul of a woman? As fragile as a woman? Dressed as a woman secretly whenever there are no people around? Will they ever accept him as he is if they found out? Or will they reject him?

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Chapter: CHAPTER FOURTEEN

-SAMI GONZALES POV- ~•~Kasalukuyan kaming nasa police station ngayon, at nasa labas lamang ako naghihintay habang nag-uusap ang mga magulang ni Jason at ang magulang ko sa loob.Rinig na rinig ko rin ang pagsigaw ng Mama ni Jason mula rito sa labas at hindi ko maiwasan ang hindi maawa sa pinsan ko.Paunti-unti na akong nababagot at nilaro ko lamang ang aking mga daliri habang naghihintay nang may marinig akong magsalita.“Anong nangyari?” Tanong ng lalaki upang ako’y lumingon sa kanya.“Kuya Rowan.” Panimula ko at saka tumayo.“Ew, don’t call me Kuya.” Sagot niya na may kasunod na tawa.“Sorry.” Tawa ko na lang. “Nasa loob pa sila, halatang galit si Tita.”“Hayaan mo si Mama, deserve rin ni Jas yan.” Wika nito.Hindi na ako sumagot at ngumiti na lamang nang bahagya sa kanya, my hands still fidgeting as we wait.Pumalibot sa aming dalawa ang katahimikan habang naghihintay, at nagsisimula nang kumurog ang sikmura ko dahil ang tagal nila sa loob.“Wanna grab a bite as we wait?” Biglaan

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTEEN

-ROWAN SALVADOR POV- ~A week later~“Hey, Vee. Do you think this polo shirt suits me?” Tanong ko habang sinusuri ang sarili sa salamin.“Um Rowan, may gusto sana akong sabihin sayo. I’ve been-” Naputol ang kanyang sasabihin nang bumukas ang pinto.“Kuya, Mom needs you downstairs.” Aleina started, na naging dahilan upang harapin ko ito.“I’ll be there in a minute.” Sagot ko naman, na siyang naging dahilan upang sumara muli ang pinto.“Rowan-”“Yes, Vee?” Tanong ko at saka ito tiningnan. “You were saying?”She paused—seemingly gathering her thoughts as I waited for her to say something.“I’ve been wanting to tell you this, pero– nahihiya akong magsabi sayo.” Panimula niya habang namumula ang kanyang pisngi.“Ano ba ang gusto mo sabihin?”“Gusto kita.” She confessed with her eyes staring through mine.My brows furrowed a bit and smiled a little. “Ano?” “Gusto kita.” Ulit nito. “At alam kong-”“Vee, you do know I’m gay, right?” Paalala ko at saka binitawan ang polo shirt sa kama.“Alam

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER TWELVE

-SAMI GONZALES POV-~That afternoon~“Ma, nasaan si Kuya?” Tanong ko nang makarating na ako sa bahay.“Nasa kwarto, bakit?” Tanong nito pabalik habang siya'y nanonood ng TV.Hindi ako sumagot at basta na lang umakyat sa taas, at habang ako’y papalapit ruon ay dinig na dinig ko ang tawanan na nagmumula sa kwarto niya.“Gelal, can we-” Panimula ko nang buksan ko ang pinto, ngunit isang malaking pagkakamali iyon.Silence roamed between the two of us, and I couldn't help but blush as he sat on the edge of the bed, looking so handsome all of a sudden.“Nice to see you, Sami.” He started before focusing back on the rubik’s cube he was playing.“Hey, um–” I paused. “Have you seen Gelal?” “He’s in the bathroom, why?” Tanong niya at saka tumingin muli sa akin.“Pakisabi sa kanya, gusto ko siyang kausapin.” Sagot ko. “Nandun lang ako sa kwarto ko.”Tumango na lamang ito bilang tugon at dali-dali akong umalis, quickly closing the door before running to my room.Nang makarating ako sa loob ng kw

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER ELEVEN

-ROWAN SALVADOR POV-~•~Kasalukuyan akong nagmamaneho at ni-isa sa amin ay nagsasalita, at ang mga mata ko ay naka-focus sa daan hanggang sa mabasag ang katahimikan na pumapalibot sa loob ng kotse.“Malayo ba ang pupuntahan nating subdivision?” Tanong ng babaeng kasama nila.“A little bit.” Sagot ni Gelal na nasa passenger seat.“Rowan, akala ko ba may lagnat si Jason?” Biglaang tanong ni Sami.“Ayun ang sinabi sa akin.” Sagot ko naman at saka tumingin sa rear view mirror. “May lagnat pero nasa concert?” Rinig kong sabat ng kasama nila.“Parang nasa pageant.” Dinig kong sagot ni Sami. “Putangina nila.”Oh fvck.-SAMI GONZALES POV-~•~Nang makarating na kami ay dali-dali na kaming bumaba ni Kuya upang panoorin ang kanyang kasintahan dahil nagsisimula na sila.“Hindi ka ba sasama?” Tanong ko nang makita kong hindi lumabas si Rowan sa kotse.“I’m just gonna stay here, baka may mangialam sa kotse eh.” Sagot na lamang niya sa akin at saka ngumiti ng bahagya.Tumango na lamang ako bilang

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER TEN

-ROWAN SALVADOR POV-~•~Kasalukuyan akong nasa kwarto nagbabasa ng libro nang may kumatok sa pinto, na naging dahilan upang kabahan ako dahil hindi nakatabi ang mga gamit na aking tinatago.“Sandale.” Giit ko habang nililigpit ang mga iyon at itinatago sa ilalim ng floorboards.“Pare, ano bang ginagawa mo?” Tanong nito.Ngunit hindi na ako sumagot rito at tinapos na lang ang aking ginagawa, bago buksan ang pinto.“Ang tagal mo naman.” Panimula nito at saka pumasok sa kwarto ko.“Naliligo ako, eh.” Sagot ko na lamang bago isara ang pinto.“Naliligo o nagjajabol?” Biro nito bago damputin ang librong binabasa ko.“Pwedeng pareho.” Giit ko at pareho kaming tumawa.“Tangina mo.” Sagot na lamang niya. “Nga pala, tara. Punta tayo sa pageant malapit dito.”“Ginaganap na ba ngayon?” Tanong ko at saka sinuot ang aking sando.“Oo, pati nandoon si Jescel. Gusto ko siyang suportahan.” Sagot nito at bakas sa kanyang mukha ang pamumula.“Mahal mo talaga siya, ano?” Giit ko na naging dahilan upang t

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER NINE

-ROWAN SALVADOR POV-~•~Kasalukuyan kaming nasa bahay nina Sami, at ang unang bumungad sa akin ay ang mini table na may iilang bote ng alak na nasa porch.“Pare.” Panimula nito at saka ako niyakap.“Kamusta ka na pre?” Tanong ko at saka tinanggal ang sarili sa yakap.“Ayos lang ako, tara. Pasok muna tayo.” Aya nito at saka pumasok sa loob.Sumunod ako rito at pinaupo niya muna ako sa sala habang may kinukuha ito sa kusina.“Oh, Tita. Nasaan si Sami?” Rinig kong tanong nito.Pinsan nga pala niya si Sami…“Pumunta sa mall, nagpaalam daw sayo, ah?” Sagot ng kausap niya.“Wala siyang sinabi sakin.” Sagot nito.“Puntahan niyo ng kasama mo sa mall, makikipagkita daw siya sa mga kaibigan niya.” Utos nito. “Baka mapano pa yun.”“Ano, pre? Punta tayo?” Tanong ko naman nang makabalik ito sa sala.“Mamaya.” Sagot nito. “Baka ano pa masabi ko dun.”Tumango na lamang ako bilang tugon at bumalik kami sa porch dala dala ang isang plato ng nachos at iba pang chips.-SAMI GONZALES POV-~♪~“Babe, saa

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

The Brother In Law's Obsession

Romance

8.7

Book 2 of The Hidden Affair Of The Legal Wife. Warning: Some chapters may have mental triggers, murd3r, and s*xual content. Viewer discretion is advised. After her husband's death, Emerald finds herself locked up in her room, unable to interact with people as she blames herself over and over for it. With the help of her boyfriend, Dean, she somehow got better, and with a few people interacting and cheering her up. But, what would happen if she thought the person who helped her was the one who would cause her pain? Her suffering? Will she ever heal? Will she ever move on? Read at your own risk.

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Chapter: ~Epilogue

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO POV)- ~2 years later~ “Deanna! Halika na at malelate ka na!” Tawag ko habang nilalagay ang mga kailangan niya sa trunk. “Momma, I can't find my other shoe!” Sigaw nito na nagmumula sa loob. Nagtungo ako muli sa loob at kinuha ang lunchbox niya sa coffee table at tinulungan siyang maghanap, at mabuti na lang ay nakita ko ito. “Oh, ito. Suotin mo na.” Utos ko habang ina-alalay siya. Nang masuot na niya iyon ay kinuha ko na rin ang bag ko at sabay kaming lumabas, locking the door before heading to the car and made her sit at the back seat. “Momma, are we going to school?” Tanong niya habang ina-adjust ko ang seat belt nito. “Yes, darling. You’re going to school and Momma– Momma is going to work.” Sagot ko at saka siya hinalikan sa pisngi. “Isn't daddy ninong going to take me to school?” Tanong niya ulit. “No honey, because daddy ninong has work to do.” Sagot ko at saka nagtungo sa driver's side. Dali-dali ko nang pinaandar iyon at umalis, 30 minutes d

Last Updated: 2024-09-03

Chapter: Chapter 63

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO POV)- ~•~ As I pulled up to the side of the road, nagtataka ako kung bakit may mga elf truck sa harap ng bahay nina Gelal, at ang daming lalaking naglalabas at nagpapasok ng mga gamit. “What the heck?” I whispered to myself and got out of the car. May namataan akong isang lalaking may hawak na clip board, ngunit bago ko ito tawagin ay may tumawag sa pangalan ko. “Yes?” Tanong ko nang namataan ko ang isang babaeng patungo sa akin. “You’re Emerald, yes?” Tanong nito pabalik na may bahagyang ngiti sa labi. “Ako nga, ba’t mo ako kilala?” Pagtataka ko habang hawak ang isang envelope. “Kuya told me everything about you, darling.” Sagot niya habang hindi umaalis ang ngiti sa labi. “Oh, okay. Kuya mo si Gelal?” I asked. “Never mind, nandito ba siya? Kailangan ko lang siyang-” “He’s not here, Emerald. He left.” Sagot nito sa akin. “Saan siya pumunta?” “He left for France, went to see his– I don't know. Wife?” Giit nito na parang hindi sigurado. “Oh– but, w

Last Updated: 2024-08-30

Chapter: Chapter 62

-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)-~•~Nang makapasok ako sa bahay ay inexcuse muna ni Mr. Luxembourg ang sarili dahil may aasikasuhin daw ito, at bago kami makasagot ay nagtungo na ito sa taas.“Eve-” Tawag ko ngunit nagtungo ito sa hallway.Sumunod naman ako rito bitbit ang aking mga bagahe, kahit pagod at puyat ako ay kinaya ko iyon.“This will be your room for now.” She stated.“How are you?” Panimula ko nang maituro niya sa akin ang guest bedroom.Kaming dalawa lang ang naroon, kung kaya’t inipon ko ang makakaya upang makausap siya.But even so, she didn't answer and just opened the door for me with the words “Dinner will be ready in 20.”And before I could say anything, she left. With no choice and due to exhaustion, I entered the guest room to settle my things.Patuloy kong minumura ang aking sarili habang inaayos ko ang mga gamit ko sa closet, at alam kong sinira ko ang kanyang tiwala– Big time.-(JEAN EVOLET LUXEMBOURG POV)-~•~As I was making some food for Gelal to eat, numer

Last Updated: 2024-08-30

Chapter: Chapter 61

-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)-~Tuesday~“Sir, I have postponed every meeting you have including with your meeting with Mr. Ameer.” Panimula nito nang makapasok siya sa opisina.Tumango na lamang ako bilang tugon at saka ipinagpatuloy ang ginagawa, ngunit hindi ko pa rin makalimutan ang sinabi ni Emy sa akin nung nakaraan.(Tatanggapin ko kahit may kahati ako.)“Damn it, Ems.” I mumbled to myself and rubbed my forehead.“Sir, is everything alright?” Sambit ni Silas na naging dahilan upang mag angat ako ng tingin rito.“You're still here.” Sagot ko.“Akala ko po kasi may sasabihin pa kayo.” Sagot niya pabalik.“Wala, you may leave.” Utos ko rito na naging dahilan upang tumango ito at lumabas.Heaving a sigh, sumandal ako sa backrest ng swivel chair ko at tiningnan ang oras, seeing it was 4:40 in the afternoon.Sakto rin na tumunog ang aking cellphone, kaya kinuha ko ito at upang tingnan iyon.Eve: When are you arriving?She texted, yet I wasn't ready to reply. At least not yet.-(EMER

Last Updated: 2024-08-27

Chapter: Chapter 60

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~2:00~Patuloy akong naghihintay kay Gelal habang nasa harap kami ng bahay nito, at kahit ayokong umalis sa puder ni Callum ay mapipilitan ako.“Momma, why are we here?” Deanna asked as she yawned.“We're just waiting for Daddy Lal, okay? Kaunting tiis na lang.” Sagot ko at saka ito niyakap.“But I want to sleep na, Ma.” She yawned once again.Ngumiti na lamang ako nang bahagya at saka ito binuhat, letting her sleep in my arms as we waited.“Pasensya ka na kung nadamay ka sa gulo namin, nak.” Bulong ko rito at saka hinalikan ang kanyang noo.The cool breeze kept blowing as I waited, and I couldn't help but feel sleepy.A few minutes passed by, but there were still no headlights heading towards this direction, which caused me to sigh and close my eyes for a bit.-♪-“Emy.” Someone murmured my name, and all of which seems to be a blur.“Emy.” It called once again. “Emy, wake up.”As I came to my senses, with my vision getting clear once again, I

Last Updated: 2024-08-26

Chapter: Chapter 59

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~That night~“Babe, ayos ka lang ba?” Tanong ni Callum habang ako'y nakatingin sa may bintana.Nasa kwarto ako ngayon at pakiramdam ko wala akong ganang kumain, and to be honest, I want to be alone with my thoughts for a while.“Hey, what's wrong?” Tanong ulit nito, at ramdam kong lumubog ang isang parte ng kama.“Nothing.” Sagot ko na lang. “I want to be alone for a while.”“But Deanna is looking for you.” Sambit nito, forcing me to look at him as I felt his thumb and finger on my chin.Even though he said something, I didn't feel the need to answer him, and just looked away once again.“Can you please tell me what's wrong, Emy?” Tanong nito sa huling pagkakataon, ngunit hindi pa rin ako sumagot.Silence enveloped us and there was nothing I could think of an answer for him, all I could do was stare and remember the scene where-“Are you thinking about him?” He asked again.“Who?” I asked and looked at him.“Gelal.” Sagot niya, and there was s

Last Updated: 2024-08-25

The Secret Between Me And The Bad Boy (GMS 18: RYU STELLAN)

Other

(GORGEOUS MEN SERIES 18: Ryu Fujiro Stellan) WARNING: Some scenes may have graphic and explicit content. Viewer discretion is advised. ~♪~ Ryu Fujiro Stellan, a guy who you don't want to mess with. He may be calm, yes. But once you get to know him, he is a walking redflag. A gambler, an illegal seller, a fight starter, and an asshole. Everything you can hate on a guy, he has it as his persona. But what would happen if he stumbled upon a gorgeous beauty who did nothing but catch his attention and keep him mesmerized all the time? Can he change for the sake of this woman? Will he be able to catch her heart and take her breath away? Or, just let her be?

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Chapter: CHAPTER FOURTEEN

-RYU FUJIRO STELLAN POV- ~•~“So, anong gagawin natin niyan??? Ire-raid ba natin ang teritoryo nila?” Tanong ni Azriel habang dinidiskusyo ko sa kanila ang plano ko.“Pwede rin, pero baka ma-outnumber tayo.” Sabat ni Gauche.“We should bombard them.” Lucio and Lucius said in unison.“You twins never know nothin better but bombard an enemy?” Sabat ni Aga bago humithit sa kanyang sigarilyo.“That's way common.” Giit ni Grian.“We need something better, like luring them into this exact location.” Wika ni Clover at saka tinuro ang remote na lugar sa mapa.Pinag-isipan ko nang mabuti ang sinabi ni Clover habang sila’y nag-aargue sa dapat na gawin, and maybe that is a potential to lure them.“Ano ang dapat nating gawin para kumagat sila?” Tanong ko na nakapag-patahimik sa kanila.“Kidnap Syle.” Sabat ng isang babae na ikinalingon naming lahat.“Zen, anong ginagawa mo dito?” Tanong ni Gauche sa kanya.“Ineexplore ko lang ang bahay, pero narinig ko kayong nag-uusap. At saka baka kilala niyo

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTEEN

-RYU FUJIRO STELLAN POV- ~•~“Code black.” Wika ni Lucius sa radyo.“How many are they?” Tanong ko habang ako'y patungo ruon kasama sina Greg, Arwin at Dwight.“I don't know, a dozen maybe.” Sagot nito, at rinig na rinig ang mga putok ng baril sa kabilang linya.“Papunta na kami diyan.” Wika ko rito. “Yung babae, nasaan?”“Hindi ko alam, hindi ko siya nakita.”Pinatay ko ang radyo at pinaandar ng mabilis ang aking kotse, sinigurado ko rin na may back-up akong kasama in case na outnumbered kami.“Sa tingin mo, sino kaya ang tumatarget na naman sa atin?” Tanong ni Dwight.“Baka si Neil.” Sagot naman ni Arwin.“Neil wouldn't fvcking do that.” Sabat ko at saka niliko ang kotse.“But his sister will.” Ani ni Greg. “Talagang desidido ka niyang patayin.”“That bitch.” Bulong ko bago itaas hanggang 120 ang speed ng kotse.-ZENAIDA RANE SINCLAIR POV- ~•~Patuloy ang mga putok ng baril mula sa labas, pakiramdam ko umuulan na ng bala dito habang ako'y nakatago at pilit na tinatakpan ang aking

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER TWELVE

-ZENAIDA RANE SINCLAIR POV- ~Morning~Habang ako'y nasa balkonahe ng aking kwarto, o dapat kong sabihin, ay yung kwarto na itinuro ni Gauche, ay may naririnig akong kumakatok sa pinto na naging dahilan upang lapitan ko iyon.“Sino yan?” Tanong ko, ngunit walang sumasagot.Bumalik ako sa balkonahe at umupo muli, nang may kumatok ulit, ngunit nagpasya akong wag na itong pagbuksan dahil baka ibang tao iyon.“Open up.” Wika ng estranghero at saka kumatok muli.Ngunit hindi na ako sumagot at basta na lang kinuha ang librong kaninang binabasa.Napaiktad na lamang ako nang may marinig akong isang putok ng baril, na naging dahilan upang tumayo ako.“I told you to fvcking open up, why didn't you obey?” Panimula nito habang siya'y papasok.Napansin kong may dala itong plastic, at halatang halata na may talong at okra ang laman noon.“Ikaw si Lucio, hindi ba?” Tanong ko kung tama ba ang akala ko.Binigay nito ang plastic sa akin at hindi ako nag-dalawang isip na tignan ang laman nun, na kung sa

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER ELEVEN

-ZENAIDA RANE SINCLAIR POV- ~•~Habang nagmamaneho ang lalaki patungo sa kung saan, ni-isa sa amin ang umiimik at ang tanging radyo lamang ang tumutugtog at nagsisilbing ingay sa loob.“Sir, saan po tayo pupunta?” Tanong ko na may halong galang at pagtataka.Tiningnan ako nito sa maliit na salamin na nakasabit sa kotse, at rinig ko ang pagtawa nito–baka dahil sa aking sinabi.“Did you just really call me ‘Sir’?” Tanong niya pabalik at saka binalik ang tingin sa pagmamaneho.“Hindi ko naman alam ang pangalan mo, kaya Sir na lang.” Depensa ko naman sa sarili at saka tumingin sa bintana.Bumalik ang katahimikan sa loob, at ang tanging nakakapag-paabala sa akin ay ang sunod sunod na matataas na building na dinadaanan namin.“The name's Gauche.” Panimula nito.“Ang ganda ng pangalan mo.” Sagot ko.“Eh ikaw? Hindi mo naman sinabi sa akin ang pangalan mo.” Saad niya at saka tumingin muli sa maliit na salamin na nakasabit sa kotse upang makita ako.“Rane.” Sagot ko na lang. “Rane ang pangala

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER TEN

-RYU FUJIRO STELLAN POV- ~•~Tinitigan namin ang isa’t isa at bakas sa kanyang mata ang hiya at pagtataka, ngunit hindi ko na pinansin iyon.“Not going to say anything?” Panimula ko at saka hinawi ang ilang hibla ng kanyang buhok sa likod ng kanyang tenga.“Sino ka?” Tanong nito.Hindi niya ako kilala?“Ako si Jiro, yung tinulungan ng Papa at Mama mo.” Sagot ko at saka ngumiti nang bahagya.“Ang pangit mo pa rin.” Sagot nito pabalik at saka binalik ang kanyang atensyon sa ginagawa.Tumawa ako nang bahagya at saka kinuha ang perang binibilang nito, at walang alinlangan kong ikinabit muna iyon sa aking bulsa.“Anong trip mo?” Painis nitong tanong. “Nananahimik ako tapos-”“Ulitin mo nga ang sinabi mo sakin.” Utos ko ngunit nagtaas lamang ito ng kilay.“Ayoko nga.” Sagot niya. “Hindi mo ako utusan.”“Excuse me?” I asked, getting pissed by the minute.“Ibalik mo na sa akin ang pera ko, kailangan ko nang umuwi.” Sagot niya habang nakataas pa rin ang kanyang kilay.“Kamusta na pala ang mga

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

Chapter: CHAPTER NINE

-RYU FUJIRO STELLAN POV- ~•~“Anong sabi mo?” Tanong muli ni Jacques, at halatang hindi ito makapaniwala sa aking sinabi.Binisita ko muli ito sa Palawan at kinuwento ang nangyari, at bakas sa mukha nito na hindi siya makapaniwala.“Well-” Saad nito habang nagsasalin ng tsaa sa tasa. “This is the first time you've been rejected.”“I didn't get rejected, Jac.” Paglilinaw ko. “Hindi lang niya tinanggap ang binibigay ko.”“Exactly.” Pagtitibay nito. “Maybe work harder-charm her perhaps, and we'll see how things go.”Hindi na ako sumagot at humithit na lamang sa sigarilyong hawak ko, habang nagiisip ng ibang paraan upang makausap ang babaeng iyon.-ZENAIDA RANE SINCLAIR POV- ~♪~“May naisip ka na ba para sa stage name mo?” Tanong ni Avie habang ako'y nagpapalit ng damit.Stage name?“Wala pa akong naisip.” Sagot ko na lang at saka sinuot ang iconic gold skirt ko.“Well, you better think fast kasi pag nalaman ng mga tao ang totoo mong pangalan, hindi mo alam kung ano ang susunod na mangy

Last Updated: 2024-12-28

The Hidden Affair of The Legal Wife

Romance

Warning: Scenes/chapters may have some graphic content including s*xual as***lt, m*rd3r, c4nnibalism, and other illegal doings. Viewer discretion is advised. ~♪~ Dean Alvarez, a stunning CEO of the Alvarez Group of Companies and a business owner himself, has everything life has to offer. But Gelal Theoden Francisco, the intimidating yet arrogant business tycoon that every woman longed for, was the star that everyone wished to touch, to achieve, and to see. Apart from his looks and poise, his personality and attitude were the reasons that women wished for. Enraged by the infidelity he knew, he left her, abandoning her in thin air. But Emerald had other plans. She was determined to find him, determined to come back to his embrace only to find that her husband already moved on with another girl. A girl that she trusted for long years is beside him. Embracing him lovingly. Would Emerald fight the love she has for Gelal? Will Gelal even accept her again? Will he forgive her for the infidelity she did in the past? Will they get back together? Or just let the breeze take their feelings away? Read at your own risk. ~🩷~

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Chapter: Epilogue

-(KAJI YUJIRO ALDANA POV)-~᯽~~Seven months later~"Kaj, can you help me?" She asked, causing me to sit up from the sofa I was lying on."What’s wrong?" Tanong ko, seeing her lifting a basket of dirty clothes.It has been seven months since we flew back, and I’m still not used to it when she’s around the house, lalo na kung ako parati ang tinatawag niya upang may tumulong rito.“Bakit ba ako ang parating tinatawag mo? Nandiyan ang asawa mo ah.” Saad ko at saka kinuha ang laundry basket sa kanya.“Wala siya, nasa trabaho. And besides, wala namang ibang-” Naputol ang kanyang sasabihin nang sumagot ako.”“Jes, may yaya dito sa bahay. Pwede mo silang utusan na maglaba.” Giit ko bago siya talikuran upang dalhin ang maruruming damit sa laundry room.Kahit nagsasalita pa ito ay hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, her voice makes my eardrums hurt.As I walked through the hallway, nakasalubong ko si Axzie, at bakas sa kanyang ekspresyon ang pagtataka.“Bat ka may dalang ganyan?” She asked curiously

Last Updated: 2023-09-04

Chapter: Chapter 63

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)--⁠ᄒ⁠ᴥ⁠ᄒ⁠-“Hi, love… dito ka pala nakalibing…” Giit ko nang makaupo na ako sa harap ng puntod nito.Habang kami ay gumagala ni Jace ay nasabi nito kung saan nakalibing ang asawa ko, and luckily dinala ako nito ruon.Tears welled up in my eyes once more as I stared at his tombstone, the regret and grief was still within me and I can’t help but cry once more.“Ang daya mo, love. Sabi mo sabay tayong mawawala dito sa mundo, pero bakit ka nauna?” I whispered as I touched his carved name on the stone.“Hey, Lal.” Wika ni Jace as he sat beside me. “I did what you told me to do… please guide her as she heals…” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Always..” I whispered. “Please, magpakita ka sakin kahit sa panaginip lang..” I whispered once more before standing up, quickly walking away because the pain and grief was too much to bear.“Emy, wait!” Sigaw pa ni Jace.Ngunit hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, mas nangingibabaw ang sakit at lungkot sa sistema ko nga

Last Updated: 2023-09-04

Chapter: Chapter 62

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~“Dean, bili tayo ganun oh.” Wika ko habang tinuturo ang cotton candy stand.Kasalukuyan kaming nasa carnival, at kakatapos lang namin mag-cinema at nagutom kami dahil dun.“Anong gusto mo?” Tanong nito bago ako bigyan ng corndog.“Gusto ko ng cotton candy.” Sagot ko nang kunin ko ang binibigay nito.“Sige, bili ka. Hintayin kita dito.” Saad nito na ikinangiti ko.Dali dali akong nagtungo sa cotton candy stand at bumili ng dalawa, thinking if he also wants one. Nang makabili ako ay bumalik ako kung nasaan si Dean, giving him the cotton candy that I bought.“Gusto mong magrides?” Tanong nito bago kumain sa kanyang corndog.“Sure, anong rides ba ang gusto mo?” Tanong ko naman pabalik.“Vikings.” Sagot niya. “Ubusin mo na yan para makasakay na tayo.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“V-Vikings?” Tanong ko muli na may bahid ng kaba.“Oo, ayaw mo ba?” Giit nito.“Takot ako sa heights, nalulula ako.” Ani ko bago tumingin sa malaking ferris wheel na

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Chapter: Chapter 61

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~Nang makarating ako sa bahay, nakita ko si Dean na naghihintay sa gilid ng kanyang kotse, wondering why he’s here.“Dean, what are you doing here?” I asked as soon as I exited my car.“Hi, Emy. Can we talk?” He asked with a small smile on his face.“I can’t-” Naputol ang aking sasabihin nang sumagot ito.“Please.” He pleaded, reaching for my hand before holding it tightly.I sighed. “Fine, ano yun?” Tanong ko naman.“I want to talk about last night.” He started. “I just want to tell you that, I never felt a sensual sensation towards you.” He added, which confused me.“What do you mean ‘you never felt a sensual sensation’?” I asked confusingly.“I never felt it, because all I felt for you was love.” He retorted. “Love and care, and I want to take this ‘friendship’ further.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Okay, pag-iisipan ko.” Ayun na lamang ang sinagot ko dahil wala akong maisip na pwedeng isagot ng matino rito.“Let me court you, Emy.” S

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Chapter: Chapter 60

-(KAJI YUJIRO ALDANA POV)--❄︎-It was a normal day, chilling on the living room with Axzie as we watch Jeffrey Dahmer nang may biglang tumawag sa cellphone ko. "Someone's calling." Axzie mentioned as she snuggled in my embrace.I took it out from my pocket and saw it was Frances' name on the caller ID.Anong meron?"Who is it?" Tanong nito, looking up at me with curiosity."Just a friend, I have to take this call okay?" I retorted before kissing her cheek, making my way to the front porch.I saw Kuya Khaleed and Kuya Ameer in the front yard, just chilling with their wives as their kids played with each other."Hello Zyair?" I asked nang sagutin ko na ang tawag."Hey, Kaj. I know it's kinda late, but can you fly over to the US?" He asked, worry was evident in his tone."Why, what's wrong? Don't tell me it's about Lorelei…" I started, my brows furrowed by the thought of her.This bitch still messing with me."No, it's not about her.” He retorted, hearing him sniff made me a bit anxiou

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Chapter: Chapter 59

-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)--⁠ᄒ⁠ᴥ⁠ᄒ⁠-I took her to the back of the bar, pulling her to a darker area where no one would notice us. We were both quiet before I lit up a smoke, puffing it away from her face."Ang kapal naman ng mga mukha niyo, dito pa talaga kayo sa bar ng kapatid ko." I started, disbelief was laced in my words."Hindi ka na ba talaga titigil? Akala ko ba tapos na tayo?" She retorted as she was about to take the cigar from me pero inilayo ko iyon.I smirked. "Oo, tapos na nga tayo. But seeing you? With that fucking man…" I ran my fingers through my hair. "Parang pinapakita mo lang sa akin na madali akong palitan." Giit ko bago tumingin sa ibang direksyon."Bakit? Nung ako ang wala sa paligid mo, anong ginawa mo? Diba pinalitan mo rin ako? Wala tayong pinagkaiba, Lal. Kaya pwede ba?" Giit nito sa akin."Hindi kita pinalitan, Ems. Wala akong karelasyon nung ako ang nasa pinas, mas naniniwala ka sa mga gunggong na nagsumbong sayo kaysa sa sarili mong asawa." Sagot ko

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