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A Woman Scorned CHAPTER I: A "NOT-SO-PERFECT" LIFE
SHE was catching her breath while clutching the steering wheel tightly. Even though it was cold, she was sweating profusely, and her heartbeat had tripled. She'd never been so terrified or hysterical in her life. It felt like her heart was on the verge of collapsing."No, no! This can't be happening! This can't be true!" she cried, violently wiping away her tears.She didn't want what happened, and it wasn't her intention to do something like that.She wasn't a bad person, and she would never hurt anyone on purpose."I'm not at fault! I'm not at fault!" she exclaimed repeatedly.They forced me to do it! They made me a horrible person!She was not guilty, that's for sure. She was a good person that's why the people around her thought it was okay to hurt her. They thought they could get away with it because she would simply forgive them for their mistakes. They were, however, mistaken.She was just nice, but she was not stupid.They played with her and made
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER II: THE ANONYMOUS MESSAGE
THE couple was no longer surprised to be surrounded by the press when they arrived at the venue. Elena Salameda has a long and illustrious career as a broadcaster. Because of her passion and dedication to the field, she was admired by many in the journalism industry. She had a strong desire to achieve her goals. She would always pay close attention to the smallest of details in order to provide the most accurate information possible. That's why she's become ingrained in so many Filipinos' TV viewing habits."It's going to be an exciting program, but I'd rather not talk about it now," she joked when a reporter asked about the next season of her famous talk show."You know my wife, she is very supportive of me. No worries 'hon, you can answer their questions. My day is also your day," her husband replied and held her by the waist.Because of their sweetness, the people around them teased them. She blushed when she realized that everyone was looking at them. Her husban
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER III: THE LOVING AND OBEDIENT DAUGHTER
ELENA was twelve years old when her mother passed away. Her world felt as if it had been broken that time. Her mother was her rock and the only reason she was alive, as they had no other relatives. They had just each other. Nonetheless, they were both content. Her mother adored and looked after her. She gave her a good upbringing.She had known about their family's circumstances since she was a child. She did not wonder as to why her father only visited their home on rare occasions. He'd probably pay them a visit once or twice a month. She would sometimes go five months without seeing him. Regardless, her father made certain that they would have a decent life.Her mother was Senator Rodulfo Villegas' mistress, and she was the result of their affair.They always kept their personal lives secret since they didn't want the media to know about them. One of the country's most powerful senators' reputation cannot be tarnished. Her father was known as the most de
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER IV: A CONFLICTED MAN
SHE hoped it was all a misunderstanding. Maybe she misinterpreted it. But no matter how many times she read it, it was crystal clear to her. However, she still found it difficult to believe the said message.She wasn't being in denial. She knew her husband far too well to believe he would do such a thing. Not only that, but she never had the impression that he was doing anything inappropriate behind her back. She has a woman's instinct, so she would notice if anything wasn't quite right. Her husband was just too in love with her to even think about cheating. He would never do anything to ruin their marriage … their family.Many people were envious of them; thus the text message could have been made up. It was possible that it came from people who were envious of their family's status, particularly since her husband was a well-known businessman, and she was a well-known journalist.Whoever those people are, they can't ruin her family.She inhaled deeply an
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER V: THE UNFAITHFUL MAN
HE had finally achieved his dream."Thank you for believing in me as a leader. I'm excited to work with you all as we take the Salameda Group of Companies to new heights!"The audience erupted in applause when he finished his speech. They were all beaming as they applauded him with a standing ovation. His wife and son were seated in front of the stage when he first spotted them. His son was so happy with his accomplishments. It was a great moment for him because one of his life's ambitions was for their son to be proud of him as a father and a man.His wife, on the other hand, was not the same. Something didn't feel quite right about her, even if she was smiling. Something seemed to be bothering her, and he wondered as to what that was.She clapped her hands and gave him a broad smile when their eyes met. She exuded pride in him and seemed to have forgotten what she had been thinking earlier."Thank you! Thank you, everyone—"F*ck.She was hiding in
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER VI: A SUSPICIOUS WIFE
IT'S been two years since he had an affair with another woman. He was aware that what he was doing was wrong, yet he couldn't stop himself. His other woman gave him something that her wife couldn't give. His mistress, despite being wild and demanding, made him feel like a man. She made him feel as if he was needed. His wife, on the other hand, was self-sufficient and successful in her career. He sometimes felt like he was just a bystander in her life. It was as if their marriage was merely something to round out her whole picture of a perfect woman with a successful profession and a wonderful marriage!Of course, he knew that cheating was wrong, and no reason could justify his actions. He attempted to end their affair multiple times over the past two years. But every time he tried, it didn't work since he couldn't do it. Perhaps he was a weak person and a bad husband. But he wanted to hold on to that forbidden relationship for as long as he could. Of course, he would n
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER VII: A TICKING TIME BOMB
EVERYTHING was prepared when she walked into the studio. She was actually thirty minutes ahead of her scheduled call time. She's always been like that because she wants to be well-prepared before filming a show. She proceeded immediately to the dressing room, where she met her Glam Team. She greeted them pleasantly and allowed them to eat first. They have plenty of time to fix her later. She simply requested the script so she could go through it again. She does it all the time to clear her mind."I heard about the promotion. Congratulations!"She was startled when she heard someone speaking behind her. She set down the script she was carrying and turned to face him. It was one of their network's top male journalists, Leandro Castillo. They were batchmates in college and became good friends over time. They were both well-known as young and accomplished broadcasters."Hello, Leandro!" she said as she stood up and hugged him lightly."I was just
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER VIII: THE SHAMELESS MISTRESS
BEING a CEO and a top journalist's son had its pros and cons. It goes without saying that Peter Salameda lived a life that was far from normal. He had been sheltered since he was a kid as a member of a high-profile clan. He couldn't leave without a bodyguard. In fact, eventhough he was studying in an expensive and well-secured academy, he still had bodyguards waiting outside the school. As if that wasn't enough, his security has increased even more since his father became the CEO of SGC.He tried to understand and accept the situation, but he still struggled to adjust. He was wealthy, but his actions were limited, and he couldn't simply enjoy himself without considering the implications of his acts. He couldn't live a normal life no matter how hard he tried.Despite everything, he was thankful for his parents, who were nearly perfect. They were so in love with each other to the point of being cheesy. Despite his complaints about their cheesiness, he was glad since
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A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XXII: INSULTS & ACCUSATIONS
MARIELLA was already there when she arrived at the restaurant. Fear was written all over her angelic face, and she looked very uncomfortable while looking around the place. At first glance, it would be hard to believe that an innocent-looking girl like her was a mistress. She looked too nice and timid to even think about having an affair with a married man. But, as they say, you can never really judge a book by its cover. Her soft and kind demeanor belied a scheming and shameless bitch, and she was about to teach her a valuable lesson the hard way.Elena gave a deep sigh before approaching her. She walked slowly while looking at Mariella's back. She had an urge to grab her hair and push her to the table, but she wouldn't do that. She couldn't afford to have her reputation ruined because of that bitch. She would play her cards well and make sure she'd win this battle."Good evening," she said coldly before taking a seat across from her. "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.""No worries,
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XXI: THE BETRAYED WIFE'S RAGE
REALITY dawned on her when she woke up naked the following morning. She was still wrapped in Marco's arms, who was sleeping soundly. It was the weekend, so he didn't have to worry about waking up early. Under normal circumstances, she would have been overjoyed to wake up beside her husband after a night of intense love-making. However, she couldn't find it in her heart to feel even the slightest amount of happiness.The mere fact that she slept with her own husband felt so wrong for her. It was a mistake, in the same way that kissing Leandro was also a mistake for her. It was too confusing that she couldn't keep up with all the complications in her life. It kept on piling up even before she could solve one thing.However, she decided to make that weekend a normal day. She just had good sex with her husband last night, and maybe it wouldn't be too much if she took a break from all the stress in her life for just one day. Maybe they could have some family bonding with their son, Peter. S
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XX: A PASSIONATE EVENING
THE night didn't end well for her because of the fight she had with her brother. Elena just went home instead of doing something stupid. She knew how much she could drink, and she was obviously drunk at that point. Leandro offered to drive her home, and she gladly took him up on it because she wasn't sure if she was still able to drive."Who was that guy you were talking to?" he asked when they got into his car."My half brother," she said without much thought."But...but...""Yeah, I know. He's already married, yet he's still seeing someone else.""He's gay?""I've been keeping that a secret for so long, so you can't tell anyone.""Of course, your secret is safe with me."She groaned in frustration and then put her head on the headrest of the car."I just don't get him." She shut her eyes because she felt like her head was going to spin. "I know it's hard to tell the truth, but why would he betray his wife? If he wants to be happy and free, he should be honest, not only with the peopl
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XIX: BOTTLED-UP ANGER
LEANDRO noticed that her thoughts were wandering. Despite her best efforts to remain professional during their live broadcast, she couldn't help but drift off from time to time. Her mind was too preoccupied, and she was having difficulty concentrating."Is everything okay?" Leandro asked after their live broadcast."Yeah, I'm fine." She managed to smile at him while removing her make-up in front of the mirror."No, you're not." He chuckled. "We've known each other for far too long. I know you too well.""Don't worry, I'm just a little distracted.""I haven't seen you get distracted at work in years. You're always focused. So whatever you're going through right now has to be some serious shit.""That's probably an understatement." She still laughed despite the fact that she badly wanted to cry. "I'm sorry, I'm not usually like this. But don't worry, I got this.""Wanna some drinks?""I'm not sure about about that.""Well, we can talk about your problem over a bottle of beer. Or maybe w
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XVIII: THE FIERCE WIFE
ELENA decided to go home and rest because she was so depressed. Her mind was still on her unfinished interview with Isabella. She had so many things she wanted to say to her, but she decided to be patient a little longer. She couldn't throw serious charges against her without sufficient evidence.She was greeted by their wedding portrait as she entered the bedroom. When she looked at it, she was transported back to that special day. It was the happiest time of her life. That was the day she realized she was worthy of being loved and cherished by someone. When Miguel entered her life, she realized she no longer needed to beg for love. A special person finally entered her life to give her the love she truly deserved.However, it turned out that she was sorely mistaken. Everything was a lie... a big joke!"How can you do this to me?" she cried, tears streaming down her cheeks.She wasn't perfect, but she was a good wife. Despite being busy with her career and pursuing her dreams, she had
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XVII: THE INTERVIEW
ELENA heaved a deep sigh before starting the interview. The people inside the studio were growing wild, obviously excited to witness her conversation with Isabella de Guia. She tried to be professional and acted as if she was genuinely happy to conduct the said interview. But to be completely honest, she'd rather leave the studio before she could say something harsh to that woman.The interview started off well. She asked her basic questions so that the audience could get to know her better. Isabella was raised in a wealthy and influential family, but she maintained a humble demeanor and was always willing to help those in need. She moved to the United States to finish her studies at the age of twenty, where she met a lot of people who helped her open her mind to new ideas."So, basically, you were in the United States when you got interested in the lives of mistresses?" she asked, trying to sound genuinely curious."Yeah, I guess so." She nodded her head with a smile. "I find them in
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XVI: THE SECRETARY
THE unexpected double date went well despite the tension and awkward atmosphere. Mike, Isabella's date, dominated the conversation with his curious questions. He was such a fan of Elena that he couldn't help but ask her about her job. She gladly answered her questions, still acting as if she was having fun despite the fact that she was itching to go home."I hope that guy she's dating is single," she joked as they walked towards the restaurant's parking lot."Why would you say that?" She noticed the annoyance in his voice."Hey, c'mon, I'm just kidding.""It's not a good joke, 'hon. Isabella is our good friend."She wished she could snap and tell him she was already aware of their secrets. The fact that her husband defended Isabella only confirmed her suspicions. Isabella de Guia was unquestionably his mistress! But, of course, she kept her cool because it wasn't the right time to spill the beans. She needed to be a little more patient."I know, but can you blame me? She wrote a book
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XV: DOUBLE DATE
SHE was nervous during the live broadcast of the primetime news show she co-hosted with Leandro. Despite her extensive experience in the field of journalism, it was a big deal for her. Since it aired early in the evening, it drew a large audience. It was a turning point in her career as a newscaster. So she tried hard that night to forget about all her personal issues. Instead, she concentrated on her work and avoided making any mistakes. She wanted to provide the most up-to-date information in the most accurate and timely manner possible.Elena had always wanted to be a primetime news anchor since she was in college. It meant a lot to her, which was why she couldn't afford to make a mistake. She would do everything to prove to her network that she was deserving of that position."That was tough," Leandro chuckled. He appeared to be both stressed and fulfilled."You said it right."She let out a deep sigh when she sat in front of the mirror after the live broadcast. She exhaled a sig
A Woman Scorned CHAPTER XIV: AN UNCONVENTIONAL GUEST
THE dinner was tension-filled. Apparently, Miguel had a feeling she was up to something. Of course, she wouldn't pass up such an opportunity. She had no intention of forcing them to confess their sins because she knew they would refuse. Unless you take drastic measures, a criminal will never admit to his crimes. However, that wasn't the time for drastic measures. It was time to be a little more subtle, while still making them aware of her power. They had to know that she was in complete command of the situation. She had been fooled for a long time. It was now up to her to play her cards wisely and defeat all of her opponents. She would, however, take her time."This is nice," Isabella said as she sipped her red wine. "I am so glad to have the opportunity to spend time with you. I never imagined Miguel would have such a lovely family!""Why not?""You see, before you got married, your husband was such a playboy. I couldn't see him ever settling down. His thoughts were set on women and
