Marizell Socorro Acevedo found refuge in bed with Teo, her fuckbuddy. Being with Teo between the sheets was a way for Marizell to cope with her father’s death. Naniniwala siya na hindi aksidente and pagkamatay ng kan’yang ama ngunit wala siyang ebidensiya na mapatunayan ‘yon. Kahit na dumaan ang dalawang taon kakahanap ng ebidensiya, wala siyang napapala. In the morning, she would tire herself looking for leads and at night, she would get comfortable with Teo. But despite the kiss and touches she’d exchange with Teo, she didn’t feel anything. Marizell already lost hope until they finally found a strong lead. Desperate for her father’s justice, she had let go of her relationship with Teo. It was just the sex she’s after so it wasn’t hard for her to let go. Handa na si Marizell para makamit ang hustisiya pero nang malaman na isang makapangyarihang pamilya ang nasa likod ng pagkamatay ng kan’yang ama, imposibleng makakamit niya ang hustisiya. The powerful and vicious Valleros were behind her father’s death. She knew too well that it’s impossible, they’d kill her before she could even file a case. But she doesn’t lose her hope, if she can’t get justice, then she has to get her revenge. She’s thirsty for justice but she never imagines she could be thirsty for revenge too. Everything was in alignment with her plan when she received a proposal from the Valleros. An arranged marriage with one of their heirs. In a blink, Marizell knew what she needs to do. Keeping her enemies closer would be easier for her to destroy them. She was ready until she met Teo again. But this time, he wasn’t her fuck buddy anymore. He’s Mateo Vallero, the ruthless of them all. And the worst, he’s her fiancé’s brother. Now, she’s confused and dumbfounded. Her plans crumbled every time she’d feel his touch. Now, she doesn’t know what she wants. Would it be revenge or him despite committing sin after sin with him?
View MoreHeaven in HellBinaba ko ang monitor nang marinig ang pagpasok ni Gracy sa aking office. She saw the monitor on my table. Napataas ang kilay nito. “Still watching the Valleros?” I’ve been monitoring the Valleros for a few days now and so far, wala naman akong suspicious moves na napapansin. Thanks to the painting I placed there. Tinanggal ko nalang ang earphones bago sinagot si Gracy. “None.”“I know we have concrete evidences that they are involved with Tito’s death pero paano kung si Mateo lang talaga ang may pakana?” Hindi ko iyon kailan man naisip. Maybe my mind refuses to think that Teo is the only one involved. I sighed heavily. Binalik ko nalang ang mata sa aking laptop at sinimulan ang trabaho. “Sa tingin mo, inosente ang mga Vallero? Sa tingin mo wala silang nagawang mali?” “I’m just saying na huwag sana mapuno ng galit at hinanakit ang puso mo. Lately, you’ve been very different.” “I’ll have my revenge and that’s it, Gracy.” “That’s it? Paano si Mateo?” Napataas ang
UseHindi ko alam kung saan ko nakakuha ang lakas na loob para pagsabayin si Teo at Hunyo. Is it the right thing to do now? Obviously, no. Do I care if ever they get hurt? No. I was raised with different pirniciples and morals. So different from what I am doing right now. I feel guilty committing to do this. But at the same time, I need to do my revenge. I need to be tough. Walang lugar ang pagiging mabait dito. “They killed your father, Zell,” paalala ko sa aking sarili. Iyon palagi ang hinahawakan ko. Kahit nakikita ko lang si Teo, bigla iyon nawawala sa aking isipan. I can’t fathom why a single man could make me forget about my revenge. I sighed heavily as I went inside my room. Umuwi na ako ng La Libertad. Manila was suffacting after my heated conversation with Teo. Pagod akong humiga sa aking kama. Somehow, his touc last night got imprinted in my mind. Unlike before, bawat haplos at halik niya kagabi hindi mawala sa isipan ko. I just snapped back to reality when I heard the
High Road A voice at the back of my mind told me that I shouldn’t have turned in this direction. But there was also a different voice. A louder one. Mas malakas. Nagsasabi ito na puntahan siya. Na bumigay na. Dahil sa huli, hindi ko rin mapipigilan. Bumangon ako galing sa pagkahiga. I bit my lower lip. Napalingon ako sa bintana. The curtains are slowly revealing the view on the outside as the wind blew harder. The cold breeze of the wind touched my bare skin. I glanced at my shoulder. Then down to my back and then to the sheets covering me. At paunti-unting bumababa ang mata ko sa kan’ya. I looked at Teo. Mahimbing itong natutulog. I yawned and stood up. Umalis na ako sa kama at kinuha na isa-isa ang damit ko na nakakalat sa sahig. I looked for my panties and I couldn’t find it. I looked at every corner pero wala talaga. Hindi ko nalang hinanap pa. I went inside the bathroom and took a bath. Cold bath for the morning. Gustong gusto kong buhusan ang sarili ng malamig na tubig. Hind
Ruined “W-what do you mean?” napatawa ako sa sinabi niya. I nervously laugh. Alam ko sa loob-loob, nagustuhan ko ang sinabi niya. Pero… it made me alarmed. He would let go of our engagement that easily. Kailangan ko siya para sa mga plano ko. Para sa paghihiganti. But hearing him, mukhang hindi ko pa secured ang engagement. One thing is sure, he has a deep reason. Hindi ko pa alam pero malalaman ko rin. “I’m fine with you choosing Mateo.” “Why?” His lips rose to a small smile. My eyes narrowed, now focusing on him. He had this regretful small for a while until it vanished. “I know how it feels to want someone but can’t have them.” My jaw dropped slightly. Iyon ang rason niya. Does that mean, he likes someone? He looked away from me when he noticed me observing him. “Pero ayaw ko rin naman sa taong hindi ko gusto,” pertaining to Teo. Napaisip pa ako kung tama ba ang sinabi ko. I swallowed the lump on my throat. He chuckled and looked down. Parehong nasa bulsa na ang dalawang k
ProposalChapter 17Kumunot ang noo ni Teo nang makita ang gulat kong mukha. I surveyed the office, looking for a space where I can hide.“Hunyo’s here,” sabi ko at papunta na sa isang corner ng kan’yang opisina para sana magtago.Ngunit naramdaman ko nalang ang paghigit ng kamay niya sa akin. He looked confused why I’m acting this way. Ako naman, hindi magets kung bakit parang kalmado lang siya.He should panic because we’re alone together in a room! Pero naalala ko, he really doesn’t care about me.“And? Why do you look flustered?”Napanganga ako.“Ano sa tingin mo ang iisipin niya na tayo lang dalawa dito? Did you plan this?” I accused him.“What? No! You’re the one putting malice in our meeting, Zell.”Napasinghap ako. Somehow, nagets ko ang sinabi niya. I am putting malice to our situation. And how sure am I na masamain ni Hunyo ang pagbisita ko dito kung wala naman talaga kaming ginawang kababalghan?I am overthinking this. And why do I feel like a cheating wife? I sighed heavil
BeginI slowly adjusted my earrings as I finished my make-up. Napatingin ako sa aking maliit na mukha. Nanginit ang pisngi ko nang mapagtanto kung ano ang ginagawa.Nang marinig ko ang pagbukas ng pintuan ng aking office, agad kong niligpit ang aking make-up. Pumasok si Gracy at tinignan akong mabilis na nagligpit ng gamit.“May lakad ka ba mamaya?” nagtataka nitong tanong.I pouted.“Just a meeting.”“Emergency meeting? Wala sa schedule mo, ah?”Nagkibit-balikat lang ako at inayos din ang buhok. Gracy gave me a wary look. Napataas ang kilay nito at mukhang hinuhula pa ang ginagawa ko.“May date na naman kayo ni Hunyo? Why do you look so dolled up?”I bit my lower lip. Halata ba? I sighed and sat back in my swivel chair. Tiningnan ko ang wrist watch. Goodness! I’m two hours early para sa meeting namin ni Teo! I must be crazy!“Is my make-up too much?”Tumawa ito at umupo sa harapan ko.“You have a full eyeshadow on! You usually settle for natural make-up when it comes to office work.
MeetingChapter 15I took my hand from him. It dropped. At tinignan lang niya iyon. He looked so weak with every step I take away from him.Nababaliw na ba ako? Why did I even let him do that? I breathed in heavily. Ramdam ko parin ang kalabog ng aking puso. I feel the trembling of my knees even if I stand straight and strong in front of him.“Nandito si Hunyo. Hindi na nakakatuwa ang pinagsasbai mo, Mateo.”He glanced at me weakly. Nakasandal na ito sa dingding. Parehong kamay ay nasa bulsa at nakayuko na ang ulo. Mas mabuti iyon. I don’t think I would have the strength to reject him over and over again if I look straight into his eyes.“I knew you would disagree.”I gritted my teeth. Hinding hindi ko talaga siya maintindihan.“What the hell are you planning, Mateo?”“I’m supposed to ask you that,” his eyes bore on me coldly.Napalunok ako. Natigilan ako habang iniintindi ang sinabi niya. He’s supposed to ask me that? May alam ba siya? I was in the verge to breakdown to my thoughts w
BegChapter 14Sa gabing iyon, sa mansyon ng mga Vallero ako nakatulog. Hindi ko namalayan na nakatulog pala ako sa tabi ni Veronica. I watched her sleep deeply. Bakas parin sa mukha nito ang sakit. I saw her flinched and groaned.Doon ko lang napansin na pinapawisan na pala ito. In her airconditioned room, I touched her cold sweats. I sighed when my hand came in contact with her skin. Ang init niya. Babangon na ako nang narinig ko ang pagbukas ng pintuan.There, Teo went inside. Dala nito ang bed table. Sunod na pumasok ay ang kasambahay nila dala rin ang isang bed table. Diretso ang lakad nito papunta kay Veronica. Nakita ko ang gamot at agahan sa bed table.Binigyan din ako ng katulong ng bed table. Puno ito ng pagkain para agahan.“She’s sick,” wika ko.Nakita kong pinunasan ito ni Teo ng lampin sa noo at ibat-ibang parte ng katawan. Kukunin ko na sana ang bimpo mula kay Teo nang iniwas niya ito sa direksyon ko.“I know what you’re going to do. Eat breakfast first, Zell.”Hindi na
SufferChapter 13Biglang humagalpak ng tawa si Teo habang kami ni Tita Riona tulalang nakatingin sa kan’ya. Napakurap-kurap ako habang umiiwas ng tingin sa kan’ya. What the hell did he just said?I glanced at Tita Riona. She’s shaking her head in disbelief and later on, smiles at Teo. Napailing ako sa sarili. Though I know Teo is just joking and I know I shouldn’t be having any reaction but I feel my stomach having the flutters.I licked my lips and tried to smile at Teo but it turned out sarcastically.“Malayong mangyari. From the looks of you, you’re bad news, Mateo.”Tumawa ang ginang at umiiling. She doesn’t agree with me, eh?“Hija, trust me. Mateo just likes to joke.”I saw him stop for a moment and looked at me intently. Napalunok ako. May kung ano sa paraan ng kan’yang pagtitig sa akin. Hindi ko mawari. There’s something in his eyes so mysterious and wanting. We stayed like that, looking at each other’s eyes. Na para bang wala si Tita Riona.Na para bang meron kaming sariling
Goodbye Inubos ko kaagad ang isang baso ng tequila. Napatingin ako sa aking paligid. Everybody is dancing to the flow of the music. I have not seen anyone who isn’t wasted here. Gusto ko rin sumayaw at magpakalasing but I just received a text from Gracy. May lead na raw sila. They have a lead, a suspect in my father’s death. Dalawang taon na ang lumipas at akala ko wala nang pag-asa. I smirked. Kaya hindi ko magawang magpakalasing ngayong gabi dahil sa wakas, pwede ko na matupad ang pangarap ko, pangarap ng pamilya ko. Ang hustisya para sa aking ama. But there’s one thing I won’t miss this night. Lumabas na ako sa club at dumiretso sa harap nitong hotel. Kinapa ko ang cellphone sa aking purse at tinext na si Teo. I sighed as I put back my phone in my purse. I booked a room and immediately headed there. I want it fast tonight. Dahil pagkatapos nito, mukhang hindi ko na ‘to magagawa ng ilang buwan o sa mahabang panahon. Binabad ko ang aking katawan sa bathtub. I looked at the ...
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