Judith's POV,I tried to sneak out of the house early that morning, not wanting to encounter Amihan. I thought I had gotten up early enough to avoid her, but to my surprise, she was standing in front of my door, dressed and ready for the day, with an insufferable smirk on her face. My heart sank with disappointment. I had hoped to escape without having to talk to her, but it seemed that fate had other plans. I prepared myself for the inevitable confrontation."You almost gave me a heart attack!" I exclaimed, clutching my chest as my heart raced from the shock of seeing her. Amihan's smirk deepened as she raised an eyebrow, as if to say "Nice try, but I see right through you.""I wasn't expecting to see you this early," I stammered, my mind racing to come up with a reasonable explanation for my early morning departure. "What brings you up at this hour?" I added, hoping to buy myself some time to come up with a more convincing excuse. Amihan looked at me with a knowing smirk, as if sh
Carter's POV,As her lips met mine I felt a cool sensation. I had dreamed of this moment ever since our last night together and now it was finally happening. I had always had a crush on her, and now it seemed like my feelings might be reciprocated. I returned the kiss, my heart racing as I explored the contours of her lips and I found myself getting lost in the moment. Although I knew I had to be careful, to be sure that she felt the same way before I let myself get too carried away, I had to be sure that we were on the same page.Her abrupt withdrawal from the kiss left me reeling, unsure of what to make of the situation. Had I done something wrong? Had I been too aggressive? Too shy? I racked my brain, trying to figure out what could have possibly caused her to pull away in such a manner. I felt a wave of embarrassment wash over me, it was the first time I was kissing a lady. I might not be the most experienced kisser, but I was determined to improve."How dare you!" she shouted, he
Maxwell's POV, Every morning for the past week, I dreaded the thought of going to work, knowing that Judith would be there, waiting to make my life miserable. Whether it was through her snide remarks, her passive-aggressive behavior, or her constant need for attention, she always found a way to make my work hours unbearable. I felt like a prisoner, trapped in a cycle of misery that I couldn't escape. After my last visit to Judith's apartment, I realized that there was more to her than I had originally thought. The friendly and innocent girl that Amihan knew was just a facade. Underneath the surface, Judith was bitter and resentful. When I pulled into the parking lot and saw her standing there with a guy, I took a deep breath and steeled myself for the drama that was sure to follow. I knew from experience that she would be full of theatrics, and she didn't disappoint. From Amihan description, I could tell the guy was Carter, the same guy that Judith had treated with the same call
Judith's POV, I couldn't understand why I had agreed to help Max cover up his mess when all I truly desired was for him and Amihan to be separated. I questioned my own resolve, wondering if I had the strength to see this through. Just then, the shrill beeping of my phone broke the silence, jolting me back to the present moment."Hey, bestie!" I greeted her with a forced cheerfulness, hoping to mask the turmoil I felt within."Hi, girl!" She responded, her voice bright and energetic, obviously excited that I had called. "How're you doing?" Her excitement was palpable, even over the phone. I took a deep breath and steeled myself for what I was about to do. "I'm fine," I said, trying to keep my voice level despite the turmoil I felt inside. I forced a smile, though I knew it didn't reach my eyes. I could feel Maxwell's gaze upon me, and I could sense his uneasiness and fear. It only made the situation worse, and I felt my irritation rising."You're not fine," She said, her voice gentl
Maxwell's POV,As I walked into my office and shut the door behind me, I breathed a sigh of relief. I had narrowly avoided a disaster by convincing Judith to help me. If she hadn't agreed, I would have been in big trouble. The thought made me shiver. I sank into my chair, feeling the tension drain from my body. That was close. I wondered how long I would have to continue with this. As I opened the pack bag, the sweet and savory smell of the pancake filled the air. It instantly brought back memories of the times I had enjoyed the treat in New York. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, savoring the familiar aroma. I pulled out my phone and dialed Amihan's number. "Hey, sweetheart!" I said, my mouth still half full of pancake."Hey yourself!" she replied, laughing. "Don't tell me you're already stuffing your face with pancakes!"I laughed, too. "Maybe just a little," I admitted. "It's so good!""I bet it is," she said, her voice warm and affectionate. "Enjoy it while it lasts!""Y
Judith's POV,Coming home from work used to be something I looked forward to, especially when I knew I would get to spend time with Amihan. But recently, that had changed. I found myself avoiding going home, preferring to spend time outside by myself rather than engage in conversation with her. It seemed like no matter what we talked about, she would find a way to bring up Maxwell, and that was the last thing I wanted to hear about. I knew she meant well, wanting to let me know how happy she was in her relationship but I just couldn't deal with it anymore.Each day, I found myself loitering at the local restaurants and other places, just to kill time and avoid going home. I knew it was childish, but I couldn't bring myself to face Amihan. I tried to time my arrival so that I would be home after she had already gone to bed, and I could slip into my room without having to speak to her. The day's exhaustion had finally caught up with me, and all I wanted was the comfort of my bed and the
Amihan's POV, As I listened to Judith's questions, I felt a little uneasy, her questions were so probing, and her tone was laced with some touch of bitterness, I couldn't place why, The look on her face was so mean as well like she and Maxwell had been a sworn enemy even though she tried to cover it up with her laughter, but I saw through her and I knew something was off,A part of me felt bad about how she had insinuated those things about my boyfriend but I also understood she was going through a tough time, and maybe that was why she behaved the way she did."That was one of the most delicious meals I've had in a while," Maxwell said, his eyes shining with gratitude.I smiled, a bit taken aback by his kind words. "You're too kind," I said, not wanting to accept the compliment. "But you're quite the chef yourself."I started clearing the table, hoping to diffuse the tension that had been building. I didn't want things to get awkward. "Let me help you with those" he offered,"Plea
Judith's POV,My footsteps were quick and hurried as I made my way out of the house. It was like I had a purpose, a mission to complete. I had to get away from that place, from those people whom I once found solace. They were like a poison, seeping into my veins, slowly killing me from the inside. I needed to escape.I got to my car breathing heavily from the hurt I was feeling inside, "These people came to mock me tonight, how dare them do this to me, they'll pay, I'll surely make them pay for what they've done to me and for all they're making me go through," with my teeth clinched I swore to get back at them, my fist were set as well as if I was bracing up for a fist fight. I slammed the door in anger as I got into my car, the same determination of revenge that had held me, drove me off that sight irrespective of the speed limit, with no destination in mind, I stepped on, I just wanted to go far, far from home, far from the pretentious scene at home, far from the people who backs