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18 - How Can I Love You?

Author: NicaPantasia
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-07-27 07:40:15
A stunned silence fell over the room as Daddy's announcement sank in. I could feel the weight of his words pressing down on me. Becoming the Chairwoman of Devin Cruise Lines was a responsibility I had always anticipated, but hearing it declared so suddenly made it all feel so real.

But things turned different now, gusto ko nalang tumigil sa pagtatrabaho at mas bigyang oras si Thaddeus para sa ninanais kong pamilya. But dad had no one to entrust the company with.

Erato is still immature to handle the company, Kleio has no interest managing our family business same as Ali who’s busy making a name in entertainment industry, she know nothing about business at tanging alam niya lang ay ang pagpapasaya ng tao sa mga kanta, acting at pagsayaw niya. Melpomene has no patience when handling even small projects, she’s a troublemaker and no matter what she do, trouble will always come to her. Lia has no interest in cruise lines as she is engrossed with fashion industry, same is true of Poly, who’s
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WARNING: This book contains mature content and themes, including violence, explicit language, sexual content, etc. Reader discretion is advised. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. A/N: This is the first book of the Nine Muses Series; magkakapatid, but their stories are not totally connected, though there are some scenes na ma-mention dito mula sa ibang story. The Sierra Series is also mentioned, especially Eros Sierra, Yasmir Sierra, and Rafael Sierra. As of now, story ni Yasmir palang mababasa sa Goodnovel and Novelah You can read the Sierra series on Novelah and Goodnovel..

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   19 - Mama

    Thaddeus's eyes, filled with tears and regret, met mine with a profound sadness that pierced through me. It hurt me to see him like this, so vulnerable and torn. He was always transparent with me, and that honesty was one of the things I loved most about him. Kasi hindi ako manghuhula, para malaman ang mga sakit o kung ano pa mang nararamdaman niya.I'll still be clueless if he doesn't say a thing to me. Tulad nang mga panahong nasa ikatatlong taon na kaming nagsasama. He became distant.But now, the question remained—how much could I really know if he kept his pain hidden?"I don't want you to hate your father, Cali," he said quietly, his voice trembling as he sat on the edge of the bed, his elbows resting on his knees. He ruffled his hair, a sign of his distress. Seeing him like this was a stark reminder of how complicated our situation had become.Palagi nalang ba kami magsasakitan? Hindi na ba kami sasaya?It seemed like we were stuck in a cycle of pain and misunderstanding. I want

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   20 - Trust

    ***"Mama! Si Thadeo oh!" Tili ko nang hinahabol ako ni Thadeo sa sala nila. Nagpapatintero kami sa lamesang nasa gitna ng sala.Gumagawa kasi ako ng project sa bahay nila at si Thaddeus ay gustong halikan ako. Magkaiba naman kami ng strand, dahil ABM ako at si Thaddeus naman ay STEM."Hoy, Thadeo! Ano na naman iyan?!" Kaagad na napatigil si Thad nang makitang may hawak na kutsilyo si mama. Kakalabas lang galing kusina."Mama, hindi mo naman papatayin ang sarili mong anak, hindi ba? Mahal na mahal mo kaya ako!" Kabadong sabi ni Thad, habang ako ay tawang-tawa."Kung wala kang gagawin kay Cali, pero kung oo, aba hindi ako magdadalawang isip, Thadeo!""Mama naman! Anak mo ako e, bakit mukhang ako ang sampid dito?" Nakangusong sabi ni Thad. Nag-belat naman ako sa kanya kaya mas lalong humaba ang nguso niya."Ano ba ginawa sa'yo, Cali?" Tanong ni mama saakin. "Ginugulo ako mama, tapos gusto niya ng kiss." Sumbong ko.Naningkit naman ang mga mata ni mama at hinabol si Thaddeus, dala ang kut

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   21 - Officially Yours

    Habang titig na titig ako sa picture ay bigla akong ginulat ni Thaddeus dahilan para mabitawan ko ang picture frame pero kaagad niyang nasalo iyon. "Thadeo!" Singhal ko sa kanya. Tawang-tawa naman siya kaya sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. "Good morning, baby." Bati niya pero sinamaan ko lang siya ng tingin. "Wala ng good sa morning ko!" Singhal ko ulit sa kanya. He pursed his lips in amusement that made me roll my eyes again. Bakit ba masyado siyang palaasar? "I prepared breakfast for you, kain na tayo." Aya niya. Tumango naman ako at naglakad na palabas sana ng kwarto nang bigla akong buhatin ni Thaddeus. "Thadeo!" Gulat kong sigaw sa kanya. "What? I want to carry you to downstairs, mahal." Pinaningkitan ko siya ng mga mata. "I can walk, Thaddeus!" Inis kong sabi sa kanya. Umiling naman siya. "Well, not now." Sabi niya sabay ngumiti ng pilyo saakin at inilapag ako sa kama. "Isa, Thaddeus!" Asar kong sabi sa kanya. Natawa naman siya at kinurot ang pisngi ko. "Ang cute m

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   22 - Sunset

    Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.“I’m officially yours, Thaddeus Dela Vera.”Nang sagutin ko ang tanong ni Thaddeus ay kaagad niya akong niyakap, binuhat at masaya pa akong inikot sa ere. Nang inilapag niya ako, ay hinalikan niya rin ako. Ilang segundo din nang mapahiwalay sa isa’t isa ay kaagad niya ring sinuot ang singsing sa daliri ko at nang tignan ko iyon ay halos mapanganga ako dahil totoong diamonds ang nasa singsing.“See? May mararating din ang pagiging makulit ko,” he said with a smile that radiated pride and satisfaction, as if he had accomplished something extraordinary.I couldn’t resist teasing him. “Dinaan mo lang ako sa sex,” I joked. Bigla naman siyang napanguso, kaya nilapitan ko ang mukha niya at hinalikan ko siya, pero nakanguso parin siya, kaya natawa ako ng mahina.“Oh see, ang hilig mong mangasar saakin, pero kung ikaw na inaasar, asar talo ka rin naman.” Sabi ko

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   23 - Hint

    Thad and I spent the night on the yacht engulfed in passion, exploring each other in every possible position and space. The yacht became our private haven, with every corner bearing witness to our intimate connection.As the night wore on, we finally collapsed onto the bed, both exhausted and sated. The physical exertion left us drained, but deeply fulfilled. I nestled against him, my body feeling a pleasant heaviness from the intensity of our time together.As I began to drift into sleep, feeling the heavy weight of fatigue pulling me under, I felt Thad’s gentle touch. He carefully cleaned me up, his movements tender and attentive. His soothing presence was a comforting balm after our fervent night.“Good night, Cali,” he whispered softly, his voice warm and filled with affection. I managed a sleepy smile in response before finally surrendering to the embrace of slumber. The last thing I felt was his loving gaze, a perfect end to a night of shared passion and deep connection.Nagisin

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   24 - The Wedding

    Nagkwentuhan lang kaming dalawa ni Zen, nag-iisip narin sa mga ipapangalan ng anak namin, oo dinamay niya ang akin kahit na hindi pa naman ako sure na buntis nga ako. Tsaka kaninang umaga ko lang na-feel ang ganong sintomas, kaya imposible namang buntis ako—hindi din, ilang beses na bang pinutok ni Thaddeus sayo?"Gaga ka! Sex on the yacht? While Thad steering the wheels?! That sound incredibly hot, Cali! Nainggit ako!" Zen exclaimed, her eyes wide with excitement. She playfully hit my arm, clearly thrilled by the juicy details.I couldn't help but grin, remembering how Thaddeus looked in the cockpit area. "He was mad while I'm teasing him," I said, a mischievous smile playing on my lips. "He looked so intense and focused, but it was also... really hot."Zen shrieked with laughter. "Gaga ka! Hindi daw marupok!" komento niya dahilan para matawa kaming dalawa. "Talandi din ano!" sunod niya pang sabi."Gagi kasi, ang hot niyang tignan, tapos nang-aakit pa mga mata." I admitted, I suddenl

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   25 - Emotions

    After the reception, the after-party was in full swing. The room buzzed with laughter, music, and lively conversations. Guests were enjoying themselves, dancing and mingling, but I was far from feeling the same excitement. My earlier symptoms had worsened, and I found myself making several trips to the restroom, trying to escape the overpowering smells of the food that made me queasy.Thaddeus, ever-observant, noticed my discomfort. He approached me with a look of concern, his brow furrowed slightly. "Are you sure you’re okay?" he asked, his voice laced with worry."Walang strawberry cake." Mahinang sabi ko sabay nguso. Nagulat naman si Thaddeus, tinignan ako, kaya napatingin din ako sa kanya. Halata ang pagkagulat sa kanyang mukha nang sabihin ko iyon.Then he suddenly smiled and said, "You're craving something? I'll request it from the chef. Do you need anything?"I shook my head, though the mention of the cake made my mouth water. "Just the cake," I said with a soft giggle, my mood

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   26 - Jasmine

    Kinabukasan ay naghanda kami ni Thaddeus sa pagbalik sa Amsterdam, as Urania will set sail in the next two weeks, but I need to prepare everything. But before we went to Amsterdam, I needed to go back to Miami first to check everything.Tinanong ko si Thad kung anong barko namin ang una niyang dinala, dahil hindi ko pa naitatanong sa kanya iyon."My baby," he replied, which made me stop putting my MacBook in my luggage.I looked at him, a bit confused. "Calliope," he clarified, still smiling. "She was my first baby as a captain." He patted the bed next to him, inviting me to sit down.As I moved to sit beside him, he gently pulled me onto his lap. I instinctively wrapped my arms around his neck and gave him a quick, affectionate kiss. His smile widened, but he didn't let up; instead, he leaned in and kissed my neck, sending a delightful shiver down my spine. I tightened my grip around his neck, savoring the warmth and closeness of our embrace."I requested it, though." he said softly,

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  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   Epilogue

    Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.THADDEUS DELA VERAAs our friends left after the party, nagkakaundagaga kami sa paglilinis ng bahay ni Cali. Ako ang naghuhugas, habang siya naman ay nag va-vaccum kahit na may cleaning bot na umiikot sa buong lapag.Hindi daw kasi enough iyon at kailangang mabusisi siya sa paglilinis ng bahay para sa health ni Anchor. Lalo na't may asthma si Anchor.While living with her for a few weeks, I noticed her maturity. Maybe being a mom and raising Anchor by herself makes her even more mature, strong, and independent.Pero kahit na ganon, kabado parin ako na baka hindi niya ako kailangan sa pagpapalaki kay Anchor dahil nakaya niyang wala ako ng mahigit tatlong taon."What are you thinking?" Pagbabasag ni Cali sa mga iniisip ko.Umayos ako sa pagkakaupo ko sa kama habang si Cali naman ay nagtutupi ng mga tuwalya.“Do you need me, baby?” I asked. I bit my lips, fe

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   45 - Sweet Home

    Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.THADDEUS DELA VERAPabalik na kami ng Europe nang may nangyaring hindi namin inaasahan."Captain! The ship is sinking!" My first mate said as he went inside to my room. Nagpapahinga ako saglit dahil halos twenty hours na akong walang tulog dahil sa paiba-iba ang panahon, lalo na't umuulan na ng snow.Kaagad akong nagbihis at lumabas para puntahan ang bridge, but as soon as I went out of my room, everyone was panicking. Crew members were running in every direction, passengers were screaming, and the sound of water rushing through the hull was growing louder.Kinuha ko ang radio sa pantalon ko para iinform ang mga direktors na pakalmahin ang mga pasahero. My hands trembled slightly as I spoke, trying to maintain a steady voice despite the panic."This is the Captain speaking. I need all directors to inform the passengers to stay calm and proceed to their l

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   44 - Together

    THADDEUS DELA VERANilibing si mama. Hirap na hirap akong bumangon dahil ang hirap bumangon ng wala ng dahilan para mabuhay. Pero tulad ng sabi ni Rafael, lalaban ako. Ilang buwan na akong umiiyak at feel ko hindi maubos-ubos iyon dahil sa sunod-sunod na nangyayari saakin.The house was taken away from me. Wala akong nadala kundi ang sarili ko at mga dokyumento at iilang mga damit. Hindi ko na sinabi sa mga kaibigan ko dahil sobrang dami na nilang naitulong saakin at hindi ko na alam kung paano bayaran lahat ng iyon.Ang alam nalang nila ay may tinitirhan ako. Nakakatawa kung paano ako umabot sa ganito. Wala nang natira sa perang iniipon ko na para sa apprenticeship ko dahil nagamit ko iyon sa libing ni mama.Napatambay ako sa labas ng convenience store, kumakain ng tinapay at nagbabasa ng libro para sa exam."Thad?" Nanginig ako nang marinig ko ang boses ni Dustin. Pag-angat ko ay kasama niya si Andrei at mukhang lasing na."Bakit dito ka nag-aaral?" Napangiti ako sa tanong ni Dustin

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   43 - Broke

    THADDEUS DELA VERAPagkatapos ng gabing unang pagtatalik namin ni Cali ay mas naging malapit kami sa isa't isa. Halos hindi ko na siya layuan. At wala akong pakealam na kung muling lalapit saakin ang tatay ni Cali.Mahal ko si Cali at hinding-hindi ko kayang malayo sa kanya. Ikakamatay ko.Parehong third-year na kami sa college. Parehong hectic na ang mga schedules kung kaya't hindi kami masyadong nagkikita.Graduating na sana ako ngayong taon, dahil tatlong taon lang naman ang kursong nautical. At isang taon bilang apprentice. Pero dahil sa working student ako, ay naging irregular ako at may mga subjects pang hindi nakukuha.Naging busy ako sa school, projects at trabaho. Minsan nakakalimutan kong replyan si Cali... O sadyang lumalayo lang talaga ako sa kanya...Muli akong binisita ng tatay niya, isang warning nalang ay tuluyang mawawala si Cali saakin at hinding-hindi ko na siya makikita pa.Kahit na busy ako sa sarili ko, hindi ko naman nakakalimutang tanawin si Cali mula sa malayo

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   42 - Anniversary

    THADDEUS DELA VERASince that day, hindi ko na alam kung paano harapin si Cali. Natatakot ako na kung baka mas lalo ko siyang lapitan ay tuluyang dadalhin si Cali sa Europe.Mabuti nalang naging busy ako sa school at part-time—na hindi alam ni Cali na nagpa-part-time ako, dahil alam kong papahintuhin niya ako.Days before my birthday, Cali texted me.From: My World 💜Thad, are you free next week? Miss na kita. Tapos na ba kayo sa finals niyo? Call me when you're free. I love you!Humigpit ang pagkakahawak ko sa cellphone ko nang hindi ko siya magawang replayan."Bro, basketball later, saan ka pupunta?" Tanong ni Marcos nang makitang nagmamadali akong ligpitin ang gamit ko."Pass, may gagawin ako." Walang emosyon kong sabi sa kanila tsaka nagmamadaling lumabas ng school.Uwian narin ni Cali. Tinanong ko kay Zen ang schedule niya. Nagtataka man siya pero hindi na masyadong nagtanong.Mula sa pwesto ko, kita ko si Cali na kakalabas lang ng gate. Nakakunot ang noo habang titig na titig s

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   41 - Pride

    THADDEUS DELA VERA"Ma! Magsimula na tayong magtamin ng bulaklak!" Kinikilig kong sabi. Napatingin naman si mama saakin na nagtataka.I mean, sinong hindi, may mga bulaklak naman sa tapat namin, 'yun nga lang hindi magagandang bulaklak tulad ng rosas."At bakit naman? Huwag mong sabihing project, Thadeo! Hindi na uso ang ganon!" Natawa ako sa sigaw ni mama."May liligawan ang anak niyo, kaso mayaman nililigawan, kaya hindi ko mabilhan ng bulaklak, kaya magtatanim nalang." Nakangiti kong sabi kay mama.Lumapit naman siya saakin at pinalo ako ng tabo. "Magtanim ka! Hindi iyong ginugulo mo ako!"Muli akong natawa kay mama, parehong-pareho kay Cali, ang bilis uminit ng ulo. Napaka asar-talo!Kaya simula no'n ay natuto akong magtanim ng mga bulaklak, dumadami na ang tanim ko, kaya araw-araw dinadalhan ko si Cali ng bulaklak, tig iisang stem lang baka maubos agad mamoblema pa ako."Good morning, Cali!" Bati ko nang makita ko siya sa loob ng room, mag-isa palang. Hindi naman kasi uso early bi

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   40 - Asar-Talo

    THADDEUS DELA VERAIlang linggo na ang nakakalipas, pero natotorpe parin akong kasaupin sa Cali. Paano, laging death glare ang binibigay saakin kapag ako ang may pinakamataas na score sa quiz. Hindi naman ako nakikipagkompetensya sa kanya, sadyang nakakabisado ko lang talaga kaagad ang mga lessons kahit na hindi na ako nagrereview.Lumabas ako para sa lunch kasama ang barkada, kasama rin namin si Zen at Lila, pero si Cali ay nagpaiwan sa loob at nagbabasa ng notes dahil may quiz kami mamaya.Naaawa akong makita siyang ganon dahil tingin ko pinipilit niya ang sarili niyang mag-aral kahit na feel ko talaga na ayaw niya, na para bang may nakapatong sa kanyang balikat na sobrang bigat. At kapag binagsak niya ang mga balikat niya, ay parang ikakabagsak niya rin iyon.May baon akong dala, pero bumili parin ako ng clubhouse sandwich at strawberry milk na lagi kong nakikitang binibili ni Cali para sa kanya. Kahit nabasawan man ang perang baon ko ay okay lang para rin naman kay Cali iyon.Nauna

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   39 - Crush

    THADDEUS DELA VERANaghahanda ako ng gamit ko para sa unang pasukan sa Smith International Academy. Sobrang tuwa ni mama nang makapasok ako roon, at libre lahat.Isa iyon sa pinakasikat at mahal na school sa lalawigan ng Cebu. Isa din sa school na may mataas na rate para sa mga nakapasok sa colleges."Oh, anak, heto baon mo. Ubusin mo ha!" Sabi ni mama habang pinapasok ang baon sa bag ko, habang ako naman ay nagsasapatos na bagong bili ni mama."Aba oo naman, ma! Luto mo 'yan e. Wala ng mas sasarap pa sa luto mo!" Nakangiti kong sabi."Aysus, Thadeo! Nangbola pa nga. Wala akong pera," anas ni mama kaagad kaya napatawa ako."Kiss nalang mama!" Sabi ko sabay tayo at lumapit kay mama para halikan siya sa pisngi."Oh siya! Bilisan mo na at baka mahuli ka pa sa unang araw mo sa SIA!" Sabay tulak ni mama saakin palabas ng bahay. Napanguso naman ako sa ginawa niya pero tumawa lang si mama."Bye ma! Bye pa!" Sabi ko sabay halik sa litrato ni papa na nasa tabi ng altar namin."Mag-iingat ka sa

  • 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts   38 - Memories

    THADDEUS DELA VERAI stared blankly at the ocean, where the waves crashed fiercely against the shore. Despite the chaos of the sea, I found a strange comfort in its power. The night was dark, but the moon’s light was so bright that it outshone the stars.The cold breeze brushed against my skin, and I felt a tightness in my chest that I couldn’t quite understand. The calm of the night contrasted with the turmoil inside me, making the moment feel both peaceful and unsettling.“Thad,” I heard a voice and turned to see Jasmine approaching. She wore a thin fabric that barely covered her, shivering slightly in the cold.She sat on my lap, placing her hands on my shoulders, and leaned her head against my chest. “What are you doing here?” she asked, her voice soft.“Nagpapahangin. Ikaw?” sagot ko, halata ang pag-aalala para sa kanya. “Malamig na ah. Sobrang nipis pa ng sinuot mo, magkakasakit ka niyan.”Jasmine lifted her gaze, a hint of surprise in her eyes. She grinned and leaned closer. “A

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