Forbidden
Sometimes, love isn't just about a feeling. It's not just hugs and kisses. It's not just I love you's and I miss you's.
There's more to love if we choose to see what's beyond it.
There's sacrifices.
Yeah, a sacrifice is truly one of the truest forms of love. Kasi naman, hindi ka naman magsasakripisyo kung hindi mo mahal, diba? You choose to sacrifice because there's more at stake than your feelings alone. Kaya kahit mahirap at masakit, you will always end up choosing the right thing to do.
Iyon ang nasa isip ni Hope. Kapag magmamahal siya, she will be more than willing to sacrifice for that person. Dala-dala niya ang thought na 'yon everyday. What she didn't know is that it is easier to say it than do it. Kasi naman, she was never in love before. Hindi niya alam na ganoon pala kahirap kapag nasa sitwasyon ka na.
Then there goes Sir Troy who came to her life one day. Bigla-bigla. Walang sign. Walang babala. Iyon na sana, kaso reality has its own way of slapping her.
He's an instructor. She's his student.
It's forbidden.
Now, she's stuck between fighting for that love and letting go.
Alin ba ang dapat gawin?
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Chapter: Chapter 23I wasn't able to quickly move. Nanatili pa akong nakatitig sa screen ng phone ko.I read his message again and again and it still says the same. I'm not hallucinating. He's really outside.I just got back to my senses when the heater made a noise, which meant the water's boiling now. 'Yon ang una kong nilapitan at tinanggal mula sa pagkakasaksak sa plug. Saglit pa akong tumitig doon, looking so crazy for waiting for it to tell me what to do.I slapped myself. Nababaliw na ata ako.After exhaling for the nth time, I decided to just go out and ask him why he's here when it's already so late.Dahan-dahan lang akong naglakad palapit sa pinto, afraid I'll make a noi
Last Updated: 2025-11-13
Chapter: Chapter 22I haven't seen Sir Troy for a week. He wasn't there during our Lab class. Si Ma'am Gel 'yong pumasok on his behalf and said he was on a seminar or something.Medyo nalungkot ako, I admit. Usually he makes announcement on our facebook page or he messages me, but that time, he didn't. Hindi ko rin siya nakausap even during the weekend.I want to be mad at myself because I waited for him to contact me. Medyo nasanay kasi akong madalas siyang kausap at ngayong hindi nga kami nagkausap, pakiramdam ko hinahanap iyon ng sistema ko and I hate it. Ayaw kong masanay sa isang bagay na anytime ay pwedeng mawala. It will just hurt me.It was Tuesday again and I have to attend his class. Hindi ko nga lang alam kung nakabalik na siya or what. I didn't try to find out.
Last Updated: 2025-11-13
Chapter: Chapter 21After class, I hurried my way out of the classroom. I didn't wait for Clarisse or for Lio. Diretso lang akong lumabas ng classroom.I'm suddenly not in the mood to deal with people right now. Parang ayaw ko rin pumasok sa sunod na klase. But I couldn't bring myself to be absent on the next class. Feeling ko ang sama ko kung aabsent ako for no particular reason, just because I don't feel like it. That's not reasonable, is it?"Hoy! Grabe 'to. Nagmamadali ka, Sis?" Rinig kong sigaw ni Clarisse.I stopped walking and took a sigh.What's up with me?I was already a few meters away from the classroom. Nilingon ko si Clarisse na kakalabas lang ng classroom. Kasunod n
Last Updated: 2025-11-12
Chapter: Chapter 20"You really have a great voice," I heard him whisper when the song ended. I put the mic on the table and slowly faced Sir Troy.He's looking at me so intensely I feel like I'm melting. Hindi ko tuloy alam kung saan ibabaling ang tingin ko. Kapag tumingin ako sa mga mata niya, I might drown and lose my mind.It cannot be.Yumuko na lang ako as I smiled to myself."Thank you," I said.I heard Clarisse groan kaya agad akong napaangat ng tingin sa kanya. Tulog pa rin ito at tinutulak na ngayon si Lio palayo sa kanya. I laughed at that scene."We should go home," Sir Troy mumbled. Tumango lang ako saka tumayo n
Last Updated: 2025-11-12
Chapter: Chapter 19My heart was beating so fast when I went out of the room we rented. Naiwan sa loob sina Clarisse at Lio na maingay na nagkakantahan.Panay ang pagbuga ko ng hangin habang papalapit ako sa may entrance ng KTV. Just the mere thought of seeing him tonight after so many days of busy days and not seeing him, excites me. Kinakabahan ako na nae-excite. Hindi ko alam kung aling pakiramdam ang nangingibabaw.I was a few meters away from the entrance door when I saw him standing outside. Napahinto ako sa paglalakad and spent a few moments just looking at him. He's just wearing a simple navy-blue shirt and jeans, but how can he look so attractive?Hindi ko namalayang sumilay na pala ang isang ngiti sa labi ko. Buti na lang ay hindi pa niya ako nakikita because his attention was on
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: Chapter 18Second week of October came and we became very busy. Panahon na naman kasi ng hell week because of the midterm exams and projects. Halos wala na naman kaming tulugan.It was Tuesday. It's our scheduled exam under Sir Troy. Buong weekend ko atang inaral ang subject niya. Nakakahiya kasing makakuha ng mababa na score sa kanya. Baka isipin niya ang bobo ko."Ang daming dapat i-memorize," reklamo ni Clarisse. Maaga siyang dumating dito sa classroom kasi nga exam na. Nagpapatulong siya sa akin sa ilang parts ng lessons naming di niya na-gets. "Sana pala nagmakaawa ako kay Sir na pwedeng magdala ng cheat sheet," she added."Cheat sheet ka diyan. Mas lalong tatamarin ang ilan mag-aral kung ganoon," I murmured."Sorry naman
Last Updated: 2025-11-10
Chapter: Epilogue“Does your tummy still hurt?” Andren asked, holding a book and looking at me. I guess he noticed I was wincing.“A little. But not too much,” I replied.“Mom, why don’t you go to the hospital?” Andrew butted in.“I probably won’t give birth yet. I’ll know when it’s time,” I murmured. I took a deep breath. This month is going to be my month. We’re finally going to have our baby girl.Zandrey and I have been married for eight years now. We already have three boys. And finally, after years of waiting, we’re having a baby girl. I had been waiting for this moment. And now, it’s finally here.“Where’s your big brother?” I asked. Andrew and Andren looked at each other. “Where’s Andrei?” I asked again.“He went to visit his crush,” Andrew replied laughing. My eyes widened at what I heard. My son has a crush without me knowing? God, he’s only sixteen!“What?” I panicked. He’s not ready for a girlfriend! He can’t get anyone pregnant yet!“Mom, I know what you’re thinking,” Andrew said. “By the
Last Updated: 2025-10-06
Chapter: Chapter 147"You may now kiss the bride," the priest said. He slowly lifted my veil and smiled lovingly at me before brushing his lips to mine. "I love you so much," he whispered when he hugged me. I returned his hug, even tighter."I love you more," I replied. I felt him kissing the top of my head.“Hey, stop that. Picture first," Daisy exclaimed after that long moment we just had. We pulled away from the hug and smiled at each other.We took pictures and a lot of pictures. We wanted to have as much documentation as possible. I can say that this is truly one of the happiest days of my life. I believe this is what Zandrey feels as well. Today, we are just really happy because after everything we went through, all the backwards and forwards that came in between, we are finally here and are officially married.I am Maria Airaleen Alfonso-cel Fuerto now. And I think what a beautiful name that is.Who would have thought that what was supposed to be just a "group blind date" would end up in a wedding
Last Updated: 2025-10-04
Chapter: Chapter 146It took him weeks to fully recover from everything. He had to go to a lot of therapy to fully recover. Thankfully, nothing else was damaged. He still has to stay at home for some more time though. But that's okay. As long as he's okay and still breathing.He already knew about my pregnancy. I will never forget the huge smile on his face when I show him a picture of the sonogram. Thank God my body recovered too, so I had no complications with the pregnancy.We decided to have the wedding after I gave birth to the baby. I didn’t want to get married with a huge belly. We agreed to it and I know we're all set for that. Daisy also needs to give birth first since she still wants to be the one to organize the wedding for us.We're currently in bed, both ready to sleep when I felt him hug me. When I turned to look at him, he was smiling at me."I can't wait to marry you," he mumbled. I just laughed. We're still quite far from the date we initially set.I remember when we talked about what hap
Last Updated: 2025-10-02
Chapter: Chapter 145I waited a while longer before I was finally able to see him. A nurse kindly accompanied me to the ICU. I couldn’t move much, so I was in a wheelchair. I couldn’t even go inside or be near him. I could only watch from the outside.He still wasn’t awake, and the longer his eyes stayed closed, the more restless I became. I almost called on every saint in the world.“His operation went well,” someone suddenly said. When I looked up, I saw a woman in a white coat. It was Hope, if I remembered correctly. She was one of Zandrey’s colleagues here. They were quite close, and she was sometimes invited to our events.“That’s what I heard. Should I be worried?” I asked. I really didn’t know. All I knew was he had undergone surgery because they found a bleed in his head. I was so scared, because most head surgeries I knew about… the patients never woke up. I needed assurance that he would wake up, that he would come back to me, that we would be whole again.Hope didn’t say anything right away. Sh
Last Updated: 2025-10-01
Chapter: Chapter 144I cried and cried while Thaniel was driving. We were still an hour away from the hospital where Zandrey was. And I couldn’t keep still. No one would tell me his real condition, and my heart couldn't stay calm.“Ai, please don’t forget you’re pregnant. That’s not good for the baby,” Thaniel said, eyes still on the road. He had said that to me many times already, but no matter what I did, I couldn’t stop crying. I didn’t know how to calm down after what I had learned.I couldn’t help but blame myself for everything that happened. If I hadn't been so stubborn, maybe there wouldn’t have been a fight and this wouldn’t have happened.From time to time, I texted Daisy or Dominic for updates, but neither of them replied. I couldn’t sit still. If I could fly this car, I would’ve done so already.I’m not religious. I don’t pray often. I don’t always call on Him, but in times like this, I have no one else to call but God. I know a lot has been happening in the past few days that really tested Za
Last Updated: 2025-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 143Aira’s POVI decided to take a vacation. I know I shouldn’t be taking one right now with everything that needs to be done at the firm. But I needed this. I needed to go somewhere so I could clear my head. If I didn’t do this, I might explode. I needed a relaxing place where I could fully be alone with myself and my thoughts.“Are you sure you’re okay?” Thaniel asked.I had asked him for help booking a room at his resort. It was very last minute, and I hated taking advantage of our friendship, but I really need this.“I’ll be fine, Thaniel,” I said. But he didn’t look convinced. There was something on his face. I tried to smile at him, but it probably turned into a grimace.“That’s creepy,” he commented. I rolled my eyes at him, and he just laughed. “Are you sure you’ll be okay here by yourself?”“Yes,” I answered.“Just call me if you need anything, okay?”“I will.”I shooed him away again. He looked like he didn’t want to leave, but I needed to be alone.I dropped my luggage and walk
Last Updated: 2025-09-25
The Charmer and the Beast
Jasmine Victoria Arizona grew up thinking she's just normal. She entered University with her dream of becoming a published writer. And then she met Flint James Montez, a hot Business major, a schoolmate. She hated his guts and his confidence but as days pass by, she realizes that Flint is more than those adjectives being used to describe him. She fell for him, but little did she know, he fell harder.
But certain things always complicate life. Jasmine and Flint can't be together. She came from a family of witches, he came from a family of werewolves. There's no way they can be together after knowing their family go way into history. Is love enough to fight for each other? Or will they let go because that's what they must do?
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Chapter: 73. The WitchWhen Mom said she's near, I went out of the apartment and waited for her outside. I brought the things I would need because we can't discuss things in the apartment because Taylor's there. It's almost dark now and I'm not sure where she would take me so we could talk. But I couldn't care less. There are far more important matters we need to prioritize. A few meters away from where I am standing, I saw her car slowing down. I felt the erratic beating of my heart again. I am about to know something tonight. It could be big. It might surprise me. But I'd rather feel that way than be clueless at all. Mom stopped the car right in front of me. She looked at me through the window to her side. "Hi, hun," she greeted. I could tell she's a little tensed. "Hi, Mom," I replied. "Hop in," she said. I did what I was told and got inside the passenger's seat. As soon as I sat there and settled, silence enveloped us. I'm not used to the silence. Mom and I talk a lot and I hate that we
Last Updated: 2024-08-08
Chapter: 72. The QuestionsAfter that interaction with that man, I couldn't go back to what I was initially doing. There are a lot of things running in my head- questions I was answers on. I can no longer concentrate so I decided to just go back to the apartment. No one was there when I get home so I'm pretty much alone- alone with my thoughts. I couldn't even stay still. I would lay on the bed, sit up, stand up, pace around the room. I was restless and I know I couldn't do anything if I don't ask my Mom. If there's someone who can explain me everything, that would be my Mom. So I got my phone and dialed her number. As much as I want to go home to ask my questions in person, but that would take hours. I can't wait for a few more hours just for my questions to be answered. I needed it to be now. Mom's phone just rang on my first call. I couldn't just give up. So I dialed her number again. On the third ring, she finally answered and my heart almost jump upon hearing her voice. "Are you okay, hun?" Was t
Last Updated: 2024-08-06
Chapter: 71. The First RevelationThe weeks continued and our set up stayed the same. Due to Flint's busy schedule, there are days when we don't see each other. It's sad and I was really longing for his presence each time, but I understand that I can't demand for his time because he has things he needed to do. I was also kind of getting used to going somewhere alone when my friends are busy. When Flint still has a flexible time, he's the one I'm always with. I'm pretty much used to being alone, but it's just sadder now. Today is one of those examples. Taylor has a thing with her organization, Sean went out with his friends, and Bailey, who I really considered one of my close friends now has a date with Elisse. Flint doesn't get jealous anymore with Bailey. He had seen him together with Elisse once and according to him, they were making out to the point that he wanted to shout at them and tell them to get there own room. After that, he never got jealous again, because he knows Bailey already has someone he's craz
Last Updated: 2024-08-05
Chapter: 70. The ForeshadowingI know Flint. I know when he's mad, when he's stressed- pretty much everything. For the many months that we've been together, I've learned not to counter his sour mood with another sour mood, and I believe he's also like that when I'm the one in a bad mood.We don't always have good days so I understand if he's in a bad mood most of the time, especially now that all his school loads are quite hectic.Hearing his tone, I know he's not in a good mood so I just try to give him a small smile as I open the gate so we can get inside the apartment. It's already dark and cold outside so we need to be inside.Nobody talked while we were on the way to our unit. All I could hear was the sound of our shoes on the floor. Right then, I knew Flint's tired and probably so stressed. I'm not really a patient person, but with him, I can always stretch it. Maybe that's how love is.When I opened the door to our apartment, I saw Taylor sitting on the stool at the counter, with her laptop in front of her.
Last Updated: 2024-08-04
Chapter: 69. The TensionRelationships really has its ups and downs. All throughout the months Flint and I were together, we had fights and also made up. There were days when I thought we were really going to break up but he would do unexpected things... he would try to win me back each time.I love Flint. And I love how he makes things better for me. I love how he always say sorry even if it's not his fault. I love how he always make sure I had coffee before classes because he knows how I don't function well without caffeine. I love how he brings me food I didn't even know I wanted even when I don't say anything.I love him. Everything he does, I love it.I've always thought that like any other relationships, ours will also have its honeymoon phase just in the beginning. But eversince we were together, Flint does everything that exceeds my expectations. In return, I also do the same. I make sure that I give him the same love I'm receiving.But no matter how perfect a relationship may seem, there will always
Last Updated: 2024-08-03
Chapter: 68. The Jealousy"Hi!" I happpily greeted. It took a few seconds before Flint looked my way. When he did, he then smiled."Hey," he murmured. I scowled a little when I realized that there was tension between him and Bailey. I don't know what's up. I just know something doesn't sit right with them.I tried to dismiss it though. Maybe it was just me reading too much into the situation. "Hey, we have a new applicant," I said smilingly. I then turned to Bailey and smiled at him. "This is Bailey. He's a transferee and we have the same major! He's interested in joining the Weekly Report," I mumbled."Hey," Bailey mumbled. He offers his hand for a handshake. Flint took it as he introduced himself."I'm Jasmine's boyfriend," he said."And the Weekly Report's layout artist," I added."Great. Nice to meet you," Bailey mumbled."Ditto," Flint said. He then turned to me. "Are you still needed here?" He queried."Yeah, I guess. Eya will be alone if I leave," I replied."Oh, no. It's okay. You can go, lovers. The
Last Updated: 2024-08-02
Chapter: Special Chapter: A Glimpse of that One Week and moreTW: Abuse, ViolenceZandrey's POVI was almost running late for my next class. Naharang kasi ako nina Jed at Dominic. Nag-aayang makipag-group date. To avoid prolonging the conversation, I just agreed to go. There's no harm in it. Besides, I might benefit from it. In whichever way, I'm not sure. Lagi lang naman akong game sa mga buhay nila. Lately, all I did was study and go home when I have the chance. I can't mess this up. Not when I don't want to be under my dad's roof anymore. Kaya kailangan kong pagbutihin ang pag-aaral. I know he has the wealth, but I don't really trust him in giving it to me as his heir. Baka may iba siyang anak, so I have to do well on my own. I don't really need his money.I passed by the Library since it was the closest route going to our building. But it was quite packed with students so I bumped into a girl."Are you okay? I'm so sorry," I quickly said. I helped her picked up her things that fell on the floor. When I looked up, I almost stopped.Man, she's
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Epilogue"Does your tummy still hurts?" Andren asked. He's holding a book while looking at me. Napansin niya sigurong napapangiwi ako."Konti. Pero hindi naman gaano," I replied."Mom, why don't you go to the hospital?" Andrew butted in. "Hindi pa naman siguro ako manganganak. Mararamdaman ko naman 'yon," I murmured. I inhaled-exhaled. This month's gonna be my month. We'll finally going to have our baby girl.Zandrey and I had been married already for 8 years. We already have three boys. And finally, after several years of waiting ay magkakaanak na rin kami ng baby girl. I was actually waiting for this. And it indeed came."Asan ba ang Kuya niyo?" I inquired. Andrew and Andren looked at each other. "Where's Andrei?" I asked again."Umakyat ng ligaw," Andrew replied laughingly. My eyes widened because of what I've heard. May nililigawan na ang anak ko nang hindi ko man lang alam? God, he's just sixteen!"What?" I asked, a bit panicking. Hindi pa siya pwedeng magkagirlfriend! Hindi pa siya pwe
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 145"You may now kiss the bride," the priest said. Dahan-dahan niyang itinaas ang belo ko and smile lovingly at me before brushing his lips to mine. "I love you so much," bulong niya when he hugged me. I returned his hug, even tightier."I love you more," I replied. I felt him kissed the top of my head."Hey, stop that. Picture muna," Daisy exclaimed after that long moment we just had. Naghiwalay na kami mula sa pagyayakapan and smiled at each other.We took pictures and a lot of pictures. We wanted to have as much documentation as possible. Masasabi kong ito na talaga ang isa sa mga pinakamasasayang araw ng buhay ko. I believe this is what Zandrey feels as well. Today, we just really happy because after everything we went through, all the backwards and forwards that came in between, we are finally here and are officially married.I am Maria Airaleen Alfonso-Del Fuerto now. And I think what a beautiful name that is.Who would have thought na ang dating "group blind date" lang sana at mau
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 144It took him weeks to fully recover from everything. He had to go to a lot of therapy to fully recover. Mabuti na lang at walang ibang na-damage sa kanya. He still has to stay at home for some more time though. But that's okay. As long as he's okay and still breathing.He already knew about my pregnancy . I will never forget the huge smile on his face when I show him a picture of the sonogram. Thank God my body also recovered kaya wala na akong problema sa pagbubuntis.We decided to have the wedding after I gave birth to the baby. Ayokong malaki iyong tiyan ko kung ikakasal ako. We agreed to it and I know we're all set for that. Kailangan din munang manganak ni Daisy because she still wants to be the one who will organize it for us.We're currently in bed, both ready to sleep when I felt him hug me. Nang lingunin ko siya, nakita kong nakangiti siya sa akin."I can't wait to marry you," he mumbled. Natawa na lang ako. We're still quite far from the date we initially set.I remember when
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 143Iyak ako nang iyak habang nagmamaneho si Thaniel. We were still an hour away from the hospital where Zandrey is. At hindi na ako mapakali. No one would tell me what's really his condition and my heart can't stay still. "Ai, please don't forget you're pregnant. Makakasama sa baby 'yan," Thaniel said, his eyes, still focused on the road. Ilang beses na niyang sinabi 'yon, pero kahit anong gawin ko, hindi pa rin ako matigil sa pag-iyak. Hindi ko alam kung paano kakalma pagkatapos ng nalaman ko. I can't help but blame myself for everything that happened. Kung hindi ako nagmatigas, siguro ay walang away at hindi mangyayari ito. From time to time, I text Daisy or Dominic for update but none of them has replied to my messages. Hindi na ako mapakali sa kinauupuan ko. Kung pwede lang paliparin itong sasakyan, kanina ko pa ginawa. Hindi ako relihiyoso. I don't pray as often. I don't call Him all the time, but at times like this, I have no one call but Him. Alam kong ang daming nangyayari t
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 142Aira's POV I decided to take a vacation. Alam kong hindi dapat ako nagbabakasyon ngayon sa dami ng mga dapat gawin sa firm. Pero kailangan ko 'to. I needed to go somewhere so I can clear my head. If I don't do this, I might explode, so I needed a relaxing place where I can fully be alone with myself and my thoughts. "Siguro ka bang okay ka lang?" Thaniel asked. I asked him for help in booking a room in his resort. It was very last minute and I hate to take advantage of our friendship, but I just really need this right now. "I'll be fine, Thaniel," I responded. Mukhang hindi pa rin siya kumbinsidong okay lang ako. There was something in his face. I tried to smile at him pero mukhang naging ngiwi iyon. "Ang creepy," he commented. I rolled my eyes at him and he just laughed. "Siguradong okay ka lang mag-isa dito ha?" "Oo nga," I replied. "Just call me whenever you need anything, okay?" "I will." I shooed him away once again. Mukhang ayaw niya kasing umalis. Kailangan ko nang map
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
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