When I had finally avenged what happened and felt ashamed of what he did to me, I looked at him with an incredulous look. I laughed forcibly and suddenly turned serious.
I harshly returned the check he gave me earlier. I slapped his immaculate chest with the check worth 5 million pesos.
"I'm not like the other females you've slept with for one night and paid with your money! I'm not like them, and I don't give a damn what you've imagined in your filthy imagination!" I said firmly and picked up my scattered clothes one by one.
I went to the bathroom to change, not wanting to do so in front of him, even though he already took my virginity last night. I cried at the thought of it.
As soon as I finished changing, I quickly went out without even glancing at him. But as I was about to leave, he suddenly spoke.
"So, you're saying you're not one of them, the woman I've always had in my bed? Whom I met in a pub or on the street," he said rudely.
I raised my eyebrows and looked at him, while he had a serious face. I quickly approached him, ready to slap him, but I realized what I was about to do, so I lowered my hand and bowed. My mother didn't raise me that way.
"Are you sure you're not a prostitute?" he asked again, grinning wickedly.
His question made my jaw clench.
"It doesn't matter to me what you think. I knew I wasn't a prostitute from the start," I said firmly and left the room.
I didn't wait for his response. I might do something terrible to him if he continued to say unpleasant things to me.
I breathed a sigh of relief as I left the room. I leaned against the wall when I felt weak.
I looked around, where was I? Where did I end up last night? This wasn't the place Troy and I talked about.
I quickly left that place and went to the hotel where Troy and I checked in.
After showering and getting ready, I went to Troy's room, but the staff was already cleaning it. Troy's things were gone too.
"Hey miss," I caught the attention of one of the cleaners.
He approached me politely, "What can I do for you, ma'am?"
"May I know where the man who checked into this room is?" I asked him.
"He already checked out, ma'am, at 6 in the morning," he replied.
I just nodded and left. I returned to the room I rented feeling sad. I lay down on the bed, picked up my cell phone, and saw that Troy had 68 missed calls and 43 messages.
I sat up and opened his most recent text message. "I've been waiting for you all night. Where did you go? I'm going home, what a nice gift you gave for our 2nd anniversary," I read it.
I didn't know what to say to him. Tears started falling, which I had been holding back earlier.
How would I tell him what happened last night? I wiped my face.
I lost the most important thing that I should have kept, and someone else got it instead of him. Why did it have to be someone else?
I am feeling mixed emotions right now, I am hurting so much. I feel like such a dirty woman. I am so annoyed with myself! Because I can't even remember what happened to me, to us last night.
I am hesitant to call or text him because I don't know how to explain to him what happened. I don't want to lie to him because I love him.
Suddenly my cellphone rang, it was a message from my best friend Nica. "How's your anniversary best?" she asked, with a heart and a happy face emoji.
I was about to reply to Nica's message when I read her next text, "Where are you now TJ?" I furrowed my brow upon reading her message.
TJ? That's Troy's nickname, TJ is short for Troy James, that's why Nica calls him TJ.
Nica sent the wrong message.
Is there something I don't know Nica? Did you have something to do with what happened to me last night? Did you set me up? I want to ask her that, but I don't have the energy to type on my cellphone anymore.
My mind is tired of thinking about too many questions. I decided to lie down on my bed and cry my heart out.
I woke up late at night, I must have fallen asleep from crying earlier. I decided to get up and go to the bathroom.
My eyes were puffy when I looked at myself in the mirror. I heard my cell phone ringing on my bed, so I went out of the bathroom to see who was calling, maybe it was Troy.
My eyes widened when I saw who was calling, it was Troy's Mommy. Although I was nervous, I answered the call. This was the first time she called me.
"Hel..." I didn't finish my sentence because she spoke up from the other line.
"Anastasia, I called you to tell you to stay away from my son, Troy! You don't suit him. I can't believe you made my Troy fall in love with you. You’re a flirtatious woman," Troy's mom said angrily and straightforwardly.
She hung up the phone after saying that.
The next morning, I decided to go home. I cried all night because of what happened to me and the hurtful things Troy's mom said.
It's just so disappointing. I thought our 2nd-anniversary celebration with Troy would bring happiness, but it turned out to be a nightmare for my entire life.
How am I going to face Troy, the man I love? I don't have a face to show him because of one night's mistake.
When I boarded this jeep, my fellow passengers couldn't help but stare at me. The men in the jeep grinned while looking at me, while the women looked at me with disgust. They examined me from head to toe.What's going on? Why are they looking at me like that? It only made my headache worse to think about it, so I just ignored them."That's her, right?" I heard a woman in front of me say.I pretended not to hear and just covered my face with my handkerchief and closed my eyes.I was suddenly awakened by the sound of my cell phone in my bag, so I took it out and read the message. It was Blessy, one of my colleagues at work."Tasia, do you know about the news?" her text message said.I ran out of load so I couldn't reply, so I was about to put my cell phone back in my bag when it rang again. It was Blessy calling."Manong, stop here, please," I told the driver, and he stopped the jeep.As soon as I got off, I answered Blessy's call."Hello, Blessy, what's the news you're talking about?"
I woke up early to prepare for work. It's been a month since I became famous on social media. I haven't left my apartment for a month and my one-month stock is already gone. I don't have any money left, so I have to work even if I don't want to. I don't want to die of hunger. I have no one to rely on but myself.After getting ready, I went to work. It's been a month of sulking. I thought that by not showing up for work, they would forget what happened, but they didn't. Some of my colleagues still treated me the same, but some looked down on me.It was my first day at work, but my colleagues gave me a mountain of work to do. They gave me all kinds of tasks, thinking I couldn't complain because I had no right to. I went home late after finishing all the tasks they gave me, so I wouldn't have much to do the next day.The next day, the same thing happened. I had a lot of work to do. I wanted to complain, but I didn't say anything because they would just remind me of what happened last mon
DANNIE'S POVI woke up to the sound of someone knocking on my door. Glancing at my clock, I saw that it was only 6 am and my meeting wasn't until later, so I wanted to go back to sleep.But the knocking persisted.I groaned and covered my head with my pillow, hoping they would go away.The knocking continued."URGH!" I muttered as I got up and opened the door, annoyed at being woken up so early."I SAID, WAKE UP DANNIE!" the person shouted in my ear.I jumped at the sudden loud noise and saw that it was my grandmother, grinning at me."What are you doing here so early in the morning, Grandma?" I asked, still groggy from sleep as I made my way to the kitchen for some coffee."I want a grandchild, Dannie," she said, a serious look on her face.I nearly choked on my coffee at her statement. "Grandma, I don't have time for that," I told her, exasperated."But what about that girl at Hilton's party last month?" she asked, a hint of disappointment in her voice.I regretted telling her about
I gradually opened my eyes when I heard a voice. Where am I? I looked around and all I could see was white."You're awake, how are you feeling?" she asked with concern as she put her cell phone in her bag.I was surprised by her sudden appearance and words. I didn't know her, and her face was unfamiliar to me. I looked at her closely, noting her expensive clothes and the scent of wealth about her. Who could this woman be in front of me?"Hey, stop staring at me," she said.I snapped out of my reverie and averted my gaze from her. I estimated her age to be around 40 years old."I'm sorry," I apologized and bowed my head.I instinctively touched my head as it suddenly hurt. The woman accompanying me here panicked and called for a nurse.The nurse arrived and checked on me. After she finished checking, she smiled at me. It was puzzling."Mrs. how are you feeling?" she asked.Mrs.? Who? Me?"I'm feeling a bit dizzy," I replied to her.I was confused, but I just answered her question. Was
I said, 'Manong, please stop here,' to the jeepney driver I was riding with. He stopped and I got off. I looked at the building where I work; the drop-off point was a bit far from it. I couldn't get off in front of our building because it could cause traffic. They seem to know everything, as there's traffic everywhere you go. I started walking quickly because I might be late again. Fortunately, I felt better while getting dressed earlier. While walking, something caught my eye, so I stopped and slowly looked into a restaurant. I suddenly had a headache when I saw the happiness on their faces, while I have been suffering for months. I forcefully pushed the door open and entered. Some people looked at me, but I ignored them and walked straight to where the two of them were sitting, sipping their coffee. I stood in front of them, but they still hadn't noticed me. Were they that happy because I'm no longer a part of their lives? "How's my best friend who snatched my boyfriend?" I shout
I cried when I got home until I felt better.It's me now, sitting in front of the dining table but I have no appetite. I just stared out my window.I have realized everything that is happening to me now. I realized that I could expect nothing but myself.As it happened to me, it was hard for me to trust again.I sighed when I saw that I had not been eating and that my food was ringing.My baby was hungry so I ate even though I didn't have much appetite I still ate.After I eat I cling to what I'm eating. While washing I was nauseous but nothing came out of my mouth.I leaned against the wall when I suddenly became dizzy. Gradually I kicked things I could rely on until I got to my room and lay down.I closed my eyes and felt drowsy right away.Every day, every morning before I go to work that's what happens to me.The hard work arose because I was so heavy, after I ate I was just overwhelmed. When I smell baby I get dizzy I sometimes get nauseous.But that's not why I stopped working b
"Mama, mama wake up," my adorable child shook me gently.I smiled and slowly opened my eyes, but he wasn't there. Where is my child?"Mama, mama please don't let me go," he cried.I cried too. I wanted to find him, hug him, and calm him down, but I couldn't move my body and remained lying down."Anastasia," someone called my name.I suddenly woke up because it felt like I was falling into an endless abyss. I was breathing heavily and held my chest as my heart raced."Anastasia," he said my name and held my hand.I looked at the hand holding mine and followed it upward until I saw who it belonged to."What are you feeling? Are you in pain?" he asked, concerned.I just shook my head while gazing at his worried face.I felt him wiping my cheek, realizing that I was crying."You're so sensitive. It's okay; our baby will be with us," he said.Baby? Our baby. "My baby," I said, touching my stomach.He placed his hand on my stomach and gently caressed it.I looked at him, smiling, as he look
"We're here," Dannie's voice shattered the silence.I had been quiet for a while now, contemplating whether I made the right decision.I glanced out the window of the vehicle I was in and was amazed by what I saw.The house in front of me was enormous. I wondered who lived in this mansion-like house.I took in the sight of the huge house in front of me; it looked so simple and unassuming.I was about to continue observing when someone suddenly appeared behind me and said, "I'm tired, let's go inside," Dannie said without enthusiasm as she entered.I scowled, taking one last look at the entire house before following her inside.Little did I know that I would be even more amazed once inside the house. It was spotlessly clean and shining, everything around me sparkling. I could almost see my reflection in their shine.Scratching my head, I saw Dannie standing on the stairs, looking bored and staring at me."What?" I pretended to ask innocently.She just shook her head and gestured for me
Ate let my straight hair down. She was busy fixing my eyelids and lightly applying blush on my cheeks."I'll put those earrings on, alright? It'll enhance your beauty," she said.I nodded slowly and didn't complain. I wasn't used to wearing jewelry on my body. I feel uncomfortable with those things. I don't know why.She smiled and then applied pink lipstick to my lips. I parted my mouth and closed my eyes."Finished. Stand up, lady. Let me see the result," she happily said.I grinned and gave her a confident aura. She winked and clapped."You look really beautiful," she exclaimed.I looked at the mirror to see myself. I wore a red sleeveless dress that suited my fair complexion. With a smile, I gently touched my face and couldn't believe what I saw. Only a few things were done by Ate, but why? It seemed like I became more beautiful."Yes, I am beautiful!" I exclaimed and winked.She handed me her black clutch bag."It matches your outfit," she said with a hint of joy.I accepted it.
I slowly got uncomfortable with his presence. "What brought you here?" I sheepishly asked. After he called me, I immediately said goodbye to Benjie and Lavly. Though they seemed puzzled, they allowed me to leave. Actually, Benjie even drove me back to Manila. I'm really thankful to them for trusting me, at least to some extent.He just shrugged off my question. I carefully placed my bag down and approached him. "Where's Pa?" I wryly asked. A tray with snacks was already set on the small, fragile table between us."I'm glad you're here! I just need your company tonight," he muttered. I rested my elbow on the armrest of the sofa and messily ran my fingers through my hair."You need me tonight? And then what am I supposed to do there?" I skeptically asked him. He was wearing tokong-shorts and a fitted white polo shirt, resembling a model from famous magazines."Be my date," he casually replied."Why me? I have a lot to do right now. You're insane," I said through gritted teeth.With his
"You're late." I almost swallowed all my saliva when he started speaking.He pretended to sit on the mahogany chair and it was obvious that he had just arrived. He was wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a necktie and black slacks. His physique was even more pronounced. He looked at me seriously from head to toe.I raised an eyebrow."Have a seat! Why are you late?" he coughed.I avoided looking at him and quietly sat on an empty chair.I glanced at him again and rolled my eyes. He silently read the menu placed on the table."What do you want?" He glanced at me. I stared intensely back at him. A smirk played on his lips."You disappeared for days! Just when I was about to take a break, you show up." I added irritably.He slightly loosened his necktie."I just wanted you to know that I haven't forgotten about you." His response was cold.I sighed."Can we stop? It's not really my fault, right? You're the one who claimed that I did something wrong to you, right?" I answered sharply.
The next morning when I opened my eyes, I immediately felt a headache. I sat on the edge of the bed and massaged my temples.I didn't know what time I fell asleep last night. When I woke up, I already felt the headache.I redirected my attention to something else to ease the pain a bit.Earlier, after we ate, Manang gave me a paracetamol. I took it and immediately drank it.Afterwards, I took a walk by the beach to at least sweat a little and alleviate the burden I was feeling.I found out from Shara that Xahel left early for Manila. She said he had a lot of paperwork to take care of and projects scheduled for this month until the fourth month.I couldn't understand why he left so suddenly. He only stayed for a day. Maybe he lost interest after seeing his ex!I also contemplated teaching him painting every weekend! I'm not really sure about it?But how can I back out now when I promised him that thing? He might get even angrier at me and make things more difficult for me."Zhanea, how
"What's your drama there? Why do you need filters and effects?" I said. The corner of my lips slightly lifted.His mind seemed like a video, so chaotic! The other day, he said he liked a girl who didn't like him back!We're walking along the shore now. He looks frustrated. His hair is messy, and his face is slightly scowling."She's pestering me!" he muttered.It's already eight in the evening, and the moonlight is our only source of illumination on the path we're taking."Huh? She's actually beautiful. As a sign of courtesy, couldn't you just talk to her?" I almost got nervous with what I said. I even emphasized it. It's like damn.He raised an eyebrow and gave me a stern look."What?" he asked, pretending to be innocent."Do you want me to repeat it?" I said.He sarcastically glanced at me."Shut up your mouth," he muttered.I raised an eyebrow and shrugged. When I got into his car, I glanced briefly at the girl. I saw her wiping her cheek.At that moment, I felt like slapping Xahel
I took a deep breath and raised my hand. It's getting a bit numb from the four hours of painting.I'm lying down on the hammock now, feeling the breeze brushing against my skin. Eventually, I lowered my hand from its raised position.I just wanted to enjoy my vacation and paint, but why did that guy have to come here? Hasn't he forgotten what I did to him? Huh? That was last week, for crying out loud. He has quite the memory.I closed my eyes, trying to let go of my worries caused by the cold wind. Well, also the view.I'm just really thinking about what Xahel said! Yeah, what's wrong with us having a meal together? But when we meet, all of that turns into a fight.It's also my problem, being clumsy like this. I don't want to add more problems with him, especially if it's about the woman he's with.It's hard to be jealous! I'm not used to having enemies. I may be talkative, but I don't know how to catfight. That would be embarrassing for me.Especially since I'll be a teacher. What wi
"In the next morning? I had a long sleep. No sound of cars and no neighbors shouting!The only things you can hear and feel are the cool breeze and the sound of waves on the shore.I held my head. It doesn't hurt anymore, unlike last night. Maybe it was just a migraine.I got up from my bed and walked towards the window. I pushed the curtain aside and partially opened the two windows.The blue ocean greeted me. The sun was beautifully positioned above, and a few fishermen were sailing in the distance.I smiled peacefully and took a gentle breath. It's such a really good start to the day. I rested my elbows on the windowsill and let the wind play with my loose hair.A wide smile appeared on my face as I glanced below. But before I could close my mouth, I couldn't help but be surprised.Under the shade of a coconut tree was a handsome young man. He was looking seriously at the accompanying woman. Every movement of his jaw and lips was like a hair-raising melody.I closed my mouth and sl
If that is how fast the world rotates? The journey of the day was also easy.I've been back and forth in the Echavez family mansion! I'm just grateful and Xahel didn't mess with me.I learned from Shara that one week she was on vacation with friends!Is that how he really is? No goodbye to me and if I go home? Don't know the right day and month! The world just revolves around itself.I also found out that he used to be Xahel's friend! But when they had each other's lambs he stayed away.I would have asked her about it? But don't. I don't want to care. Atleast I'm not kidding Xahel! So my brain is peaceful and there is no variety of thought events today. I wish he had been there for a long time and he would never remember my fault with her! That's okay!I turned around and followed the couple. We are here today at the rest house they bought in the lagoon. The wind is fresh because it is the beautiful sea! There is no vehicle in. No to poll! Yes to Fresh. Kidding.Thanks and they though
"I'm Xahel Royce Echavez. And you are?" He said while lifting the edge of the lip."Zhanea!" My answer is heartbreaking.He was even more sorry."You're suffering from a rare disorder!" I scolded and shook her."Really? Then prove it, Baby!" She was waking up.I want to rock her with this paint brush I hold! Then we could encounter each other. He pulled me over and never finished eating. My jaw dropped before I could speak he immediately suspected me. Its still tight in my arm."Go ahead!" I will invite him.We are here today in front of their infinity pool! After he hugged me earlier he brought me here.He sat in the non-cement chair and then whistled."Paint of me, baby. Paint!" He was a scout.She convinced me to paint for her! According to me I pay for everything I did wrong to her! Whack what!"Don't try to run away from me again!" He said after I took my left foot.I nodded at him. His strength to be able to concentrate ha? Proud that he is, what?She was weak in front of me.I