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9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 9 - Sweetest Yes
Days after Thaddeus confessed, he gave me flowers. It wasn't a typical bouquet but a single bloom he picked from their garden. Thaddeus couldn't give me expensive flowers because of his status. I understood that. I didn't need those extravagant gestures, especially when I could easily buy such things for myself.What made his gifts special was the poetry he included with every flower. Each note was carefully crafted, filled with heartfelt words that made me see a different side of him. It was thoughtful, and despite everything, I still saw him as my competitor from school.As I sat at my desk, I admired the latest flower he had given me, a delicate daisy with a small card attached. I opened the card and read:"In every petal lies a memory,Of days gone by and dreams set free.May this bloom remind you of our time,When we were young, and life was sublime."I couldn't help but smile at the simplicity and sincerity of his words. Thaddeus always had a way with language, a talent that had
Last Updated : 2024-07-239 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 10 - Love
"Cali, wait! Bakit ka ba nagagalit?!" Inis na tanong ni Thaddeus saakin."Bakit nagagalit? What the fuck is wrong with you, Thaddeus? Bakit ka nakikipaglandian sa iba? Ako girlfriend mo ah!" Galit kong sabi sa kanya."What? I didn't flirt to anyone, Cali. Teka nga, bakit ka nandito? You didn't even text me before going here." Nag-aalalang sabi ni Thad.I bite my lips to stop myself from crying. College na kami, at nasa ibang school si Thaddeus dahil Nautical ang kinuha niya at wala iyon sa Smith International Colleges. We're both first year college. Dad wants me to study at Harvard or Oxford, but I rejected him. I wanted to be with Thaddeus. I want to be there for him and I don't think makakayanan ko ang long distance relationship.Nasanay akong nasa tabi ko siya lagi. Nasanay akong siya ang laging hinahanap-hanap ko. Nasanay ako na kailangan ko siya sa buhay ko.At iniisip ko palang na malalayo sa kanya, feel ko ikakamatay ko. But now... Makes me think if my decisions are right.I we
Last Updated : 2024-07-249 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 11 - You'll Be Safe Here
Thaddeus offered his hand to guide me as we descended from the ship, but I politely declined. "I'm fine," I told him, giving him a reassuring smile. He nodded and let me go on my own, respecting my independence. I walked towards my baby, 'Calliope,' with Thaddeus following closely behind. I glanced back at him and decided to break the silence. "Wanna have a tour?" Tanong ko. "Been here before," he replied nonchalantly. I furrowed my brow and paused mid-step, turning to face him. "As a passenger or a captain?" I questioned; my curiosity piqued. He chuckled and leaned in closer, making me step back instinctively. As I stumbled, he quickly placed his hand on my back to steady me. "How can a CEO not know about her employees, hmm?" he teased, his grin widening. I rolled my eyes, straightened up, and continued walking into the ship. The crew greeted me warmly and saluted Thaddeus as if they were familiar with him. Thad returned their salutes with a nod and fell into step beside me. The
Last Updated : 2024-07-259 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 12 - In The City OF Love
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.I fell asleep during our long travel to Paris. Nagising nalang ako nang malapit na kami sa siyudad ng Paris."Did you get enough sleep?" He gently asked. Haharap na sana ako nang maalala ko na kakagising ko lang! Baka may muta at naglaway pa ako!Pero narinig ko ang pagtawa niya."You're still beautiful, Cali even though you're drooling in your sleep." He teased."Thaddeus!" Mas napalakas ang tawa niya kaya sinamaan ko siya ng tingin pero hindi alintana sa kanya iyon nang balingan niya ako saglit."Cute," he muttered.Nakaramdam ako ng kahihiyan sa sinabi niya. Feel ko nagsiakyatan lahat ng dugo ko sa mukha ko at baka namumula na ako ngayon."Don't tease me," I muttered, looking away. The cityscape of Paris was coming into view, the Eiffel Tower standing tall in the distance. It was breathtaking, and I felt my earlier embarrassment fade as I focused on t
Last Updated : 2024-07-269 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 13 - Endless Night
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised. His lips returned to my neck, his nose brushing against the delicate curve. I felt the softness of his breath against my skin, each exhale a whispered promise of desire. His kisses trailed down, leaving a trail of fire in their wake, igniting a deep yearning within me. I shivered as he whispered against my neck, his voice husky and filled with longing, "I really love your scent, Cali. It's intoxicating. I find myself drawn to it over and over again." His words sent a thrill through me, my heart pounding in response to his confession. I tangled my fingers in his hair, pulling him closer, craving more of his touch, more of him. His hands moved with purpose, exploring the contours of my body, mapping every curve and eliciting sighs of pleasure from deep within me. "Thad," I moaned softly, arching into him, my body responding eagerly to his touch. He
Last Updated : 2024-07-279 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 14 - Xian Malaria
I glared at Thaddeus, who's grinning from ear to ear, as I couldn't move my body. Hindi ko alam kung anong oras na kami natapos ni Thaddeus, pero namalayan ko nalang nakatulog na dahil sa sobrang pagod. This guy is insane! Ayaw niya akong tigilan. At ako namang tanga, ayaw ding magpaawat."Fuck." I muttered as I tried to sit down. Sobrang sakit ng balakang ko. Fuck.Mas lalong sumama ang tingin ko, kay Thaddeus nang natawa ito habang bitbit ang food tray papunta sa kama ko."You're so wild, last night, Cali," he said, smirking."Isang ngisi pa, Thad. Pupunitin ko, 'yang ngiti mo sa labi."Aw, wala nang magpapaligaya sa baby mo, Cali," he teased.Binato ko siya ng unan, pero kaagad ding napadaing. Kaagad niya naman pinatong ang pagkain sa katabing kama at nilapitan ako. Nag-aalalang nakatingin ito saakin. Feeling sorry."Careful baby," inirapan ko siya at pilit na sumandal sa headboard ng kama. Nakaalalay naman si Thaddeus.Napapikit ako nang makaramdam talaga ng sobrang pananakit ng ka
Last Updated : 2024-07-279 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 15 - Mad
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised."Anna?" A man's voice called out, using my second name. It sounds familiar.Kaagad akong napaayos ng upo at napansin kong napataas ng kilay si Thad habang inayos ang tayo. Kaagad niyang inabot saakin ang ice cream na hawak na tinanggap ko din. Napalingon ako sa lalaking tumawag saakin, and to my surprise, it was Xian."Xian!" I called his name with enthusiasm and greeted him with a hug.Niyakap din ako ni Xian at habang yakap ko siya ay narinig ko ang pag-ismid ni Thaddeus dahilan para lumawak ang ngiti ko. Nakataas ang kilay nang halikan ako ni Xian sa pisngi."Hi, I'm Xian, and you?" Xian greeted Thaddeus, and he stretched his arm to offer a shaking hand. Napatingin si Thaddeus sa kamay ni Xian, ilang sandali ay inabot niya rin iyon."Thaddeus." Pakilala din ni Thad.Napatingin bigla si Xian saakin nang marinig ang pangalan ni Thaddeus. Naikwento ko kas
Last Updated : 2024-07-279 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts 16 - The Break Up
We spent the whole night tasting and savoring each other for the second time. Tuwang-tuwa si Thaddeus sa mga narinig niya, kaya hindi niya ulit ako tinigilan.We did several poses, in several places. Muli niya akong iniharap sa siyudad ng Paris kanina, at halos malunod na sa jazucci sa walang hangganang p********k doon."Where are you going?" He asked when I moved to the bathroom."Magbabanyo,""Don't; my sperm are still swimming inside you, Cali. Don't move." Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin, pero seryoso siyang nakatingin saakin."Come here," inirapan ko siya."Edi sa'yo nalang ako iihi, nganga ka. Kaya mo naman sigurong inumin ang ihi ko?" Inis kong tanong sa kanya. Kaagad ding akong tumayo at sinundan naman ako ni Thaddeus tsaka binuhat para ipasok sa banyo."Fuck." Bulong niya.Napatawa ako dahil muling nabuhay ang junior niyang kakatulog lang."This is your fault." Mahinang sabi niya tsaka napaiwas ng tingin. Ang cute! Kakatapos lang namin, pero parang batang biglang nahiya."Labas, Th
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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
