"SAFE!"I almost passed out on my bed after I got out of the bathroom. I felt a strange sense of relief after a few days of waiting. I immediately took my calendar and kissed it. It's good that my menstruation has arrived; it was even postponed for two days, so I'm already nervous.It's been a month since that unexpected event happened. I seemed to realize what we were doing when my phone rang because of Candy's call.I rubbed my eyes when I was disturbed by the ring tone of my phone. I'm still sleepy, and my body feels like it's been bruised for reasons I don't know. I woke up and blinked a few times when I saw an unfamiliar ceiling. I swallowed and felt myself I felt like I was going to pass out in my situation when I felt a touch on my waist and a hot blast of air on my neck.I swallowed and slowly turned my eyes to the one next to me. I feel as if the blood has escaped"T-Troy." I gently patted his arm. My hand was even shaking from being so nervous"Oum..." He hummed softly and p
"W-What are you doing here?!"I blinked a few times while looking at Troy who was also looking at me now. She raised her eyebrows and took a sip of the coffee that Aunt Anne had just poured.WWhat the hell he's doing here?! Can't he just stay away from me for real? After he want me out of his life, now look at what he was doing. When I looked back at my Aunt Anne, she had an ear-to-ear smile on her lips as she snorted at theb seat next to Troy. She made me look bigger with her two eyes, I felt like she was threatening me because I hadn't sat down yet.I blew out air and gathered my hair, which was falling down as I approached the table. I also fixed my clothes and looked at the table. There was still a heavy breakfast on the table.I didn't follow Aunt Anne's wishes, I sat opposite direction to Troy. I didn't look at him anymore, I'll talk to him again later when I'm done eating. I wonder what else I can say to him when my muscles are raging with hunger."Aren't you going to eat Tro
"I don't know Candy. It's vague. It's really vague. That person is guilty of both heat and cold. I don't even know where I'm going to be. To make it worse, Jack even accused me of stealing Troy from him. ""That's really what your goal was in the first place."I was tormented by what Candy said. She didn't seem to care about what came out of her mouth because he just kept eating and even offered me her sandwich. I took it and shoved half of it in my mouth.Candy has a point in what she said. That was really my main goal, but that has all changed because, little by little, I have accepted that it is not possible. Someone will get hurt, especially myself, if I insist, even though I know for myself that there is no certainty in what I want to fight for.A few days passed before Troy headed home. We ended up falling asleep, even though I just woke up. I thought he would stay at home for a while; he is the type to reach in the dark, but when his phone rang and I saw that the caller was Jac
"Eat a lot and put your tupperware in the kitchen so I can serve you. Make the most of it because it's only once!" My aunt Anne announced it loudly.I shook my head when she even used the mic to really shout that. When our eyes met, she winked at me and once again focused her eyes on the guests and some of my classmates, who, after our graduation ceremony, went straight to Aunt's house to invite them because of the number of people who were ready.Candy and I looked at each other and both laughed. We both got up from our seats and went straight to the food piled on the very low table."Aunt Anne also prepares very well; it's like the goal is just a debut." She said this while steadily taking the lumpia."There are also many guests. Besides, they are very happy." I shot at the laughing guests, including Troy and Brando, who were also invited by my aunt earlier.I snorted. Ever since he dropped me off that night, he has been doing what a lovely man does every day. It's not that I'm acti
"It's Troy's birthday tomorrow. I heard you were invited." Candy said this to me while I was arranging my clothes to put in the suitcase. I was stunned for a moment and stared at her."Who said I was invited?" I snorted because I don't remember anyone inviting me or even Troy taking care of my invitation."It's Brando; who else? He gave me an invitation card earlier. I thought it was Troy's birthday; he was supposed to be debuting. Look at that card; it's a butterfly."I quickly reached for the envelope in his hand. I opened it with a snort, and it's true. The violet butterfly is the concept on the card; the debutante is overcome. I gave it back to Candy, who put it in her sling bag. Our eyes met again, which I quickly avoided."I asked Brando for you because I know that even if I forbid you to go there, you will still go. The case he made is that Troy said he already gave it to you."I looked at Candy in surprise. She was looking at me with her lips pressed together."Don't say no."
WARNING! This chapter contains sexual scene. Samuel and I continued walking. We both laughed in his car as he drove back home. He's been fooling me for a while now, and whatever barber story comes out of his mouth that I thought was true, when he finally retracts it, it makes me wince at him.We no longer noticed the time. It was three o'clock when we left the house and went to an expensive restaurant that he had reserved before inviting me. After that he took me to the mall, we went to the arcade and went to the cinema. The theme we chose is horror. I thought I would have someone to hold on to when I screamed or was startled, but the ending, he was the first to scream and sit on the floor as if he were a toddler. Instead of being afraid of what we were watching, my laughter prevailed until we got out. He was still pale and didn't seem to be able to move on yet, so I ran to buy water just so he could drink and not lose his life. The strength of the horror, he was the first to scream.
It's been a month since something happened to Troy and me. I can't get that out of my mind, and I'm really ashamed to meet him here at school, especially since it's the beginning of the school year. It's inevitable that he won't go to our building, even though his batchmates go here every time they go home because they're also picking up someone.It's not that often, but it's a different kind of anxiety that I live with on a daily basis."Hey, girl who likes a gay man. Aren't you going home yet?"I looked at Candy. It's really crazy. I pulled her closer and brought my face closer to her. "Is it negative, Candy? Not in our hallway?" I asked nervously and looked around.Candy snorted. "No, sister, wait." She pulled her head against my arm. "Why are you so afraid of seeing each other? Do you know that no matter how big this university is, it's still not unlikely that you won't see each other? " She said."Yes, I know, but it's been a few days, hasn't it? We don't run into each other bec
"Is that what it's like to have a child, Abigail? Your blooming has been different this past week. You're getting better, you bwakangshit!”I laughed at Candy. "It's broken, I just tried really hard to fix it, so my schedule is like this."They way she praise me, it's as if she doesn't see me every day. While my daughter and I were in Palawan, we made via calls every day."Ah just, you're beautiful! There must be a lot of people flirting with you there, right? Care to share, sis."I shook my head and was about to answer when Casper, who was still carrying Stacey from the kitchen, intervened in our conversation. I looked at my son, what flavor of lollipop was in his hand."Of course, I'm one of them!" He said, that's why Candy and I laughed. "Just kidding, I've been waiting for two years, still nothing?"I shook my head. Casper's face crumpled as if he was hurt even though the truth was that he accepted it and it was clear to both of us that we can only be friends with each other.I no
Abigail's Point of View; I felt like an idiot while walking along the hallway because I pushed myself against the wall just to avoid what I was supposed to avoid. Too messy. I'm confused. Ever since I left Troy's condo this past week, that man hasn't silenced me. I'm the one avoiding his presence, but he's the one who keeps coming. I was just surprised; he already had a bunch of roses with him and was going to give them to me all of a sudden. Candy was trying to make me explain to her what's happening, but I couldn't do it because even I was confused by Troy's sudden action, while we did have an argument before he got a fever. "You're my wife! Damn it, we're already married. We have kids; their names are Stacey, our eldest, Stella, our second, and Smael, our third born. Argh, I don't know. I don't know what to call that. Maybe it was just a dream, but it feels real. I even saw you burried—" That man. Everything was a dream to him, but I want him to punch him because why even did I
Troy Hanzou Monreal's Points of View;I don't know how I got up since I mourned the loss of my beloved wife. I don't know how I can continue my life when the only woman who gives me strength has been taken away from me by God. Is that really the life of a person? Is my wife's life really only ended there? She is not a bad person, but why was she chosen to be dead at such a young age?I don't know how to start. The ones who have accompanied me are my children, who are also shocked by the incident. They blame themselves so much, but they are not at fault. We hid it from them according to Abigail's wishes. She doesn't want to disturb our children. She wants them to make the most of their lives while enjoying their youth and zest for life. She didn't want to get in the way. It's something that makes me cry every night because I'm afraid that one day, when I wake up, she will suddenly disappear from me.I'm longing for my wife. I'm longing for the woman who makes me feel so loved and speci
"I realized my mistake in my actions, Mommy. I also know that I was not the only one who was hurt; Stacey explained everything to me. And I am the same to her. I apologize for avoiding him, I suddenly said to him. I was just afraid that we might share a heart; it didn't even occur to me that he would understand me better than I do myself." Stella gave me a long explanation.It's been a few days since she and her older sister talked. Their eyes almost met when they walked out of Stella's room together. Stella apologized profusely to the two lovers, who were only reciprocated by Lucas' smile and Stacey's hug to her younger sister. Everything is clear enough. They explained everything to each other, and eventually Stella decided to leave the country first to be healed peacefully.Troy was right. Stella will also think about this matter, so I have prepared myself.We are currently at the airport and are just waiting for Stella's flight to be announced. He was beside me with his hand on my
Abigail's Point of View;I never wondered in my entire life that my family would end up like this. Particularly to our daughters, who have misunderstandings because of one man. I can't believe it. The family I treasure was having a problem that no one could ever think of.I don't know what to say. Stella told me everything, and even Ethan did so. I don't know how to react to seeing Stella having a breakdown over something she doesn't want to feel.She's just in love. She was in love with the wrong guy, but that doesn't mean she committed a sin. while she's keeping her distance in any matter.I massage the bridge of my nose. This is absurd. In just a few days of us not having to be by their sides, this is what will happen. I really can't believe it."I take full responsibility, Mommy. I made a sin to them. I'm stopping myself; god knows how much I hate this. I didn't even think of convincing my sister to let go of her lover. I would never cross the line. I know where I should stand up,
Stacey's Point of View:It's been one week since the incident happened between me and Stella. And as I was wondering, she again pushed herself away from me and also from Lucas. Lucas told me everything; he points out those posts shared by Stella's account on social media. We're taping all those incidents that can be connected, and we are right. Stella's been having feelings since her debut. Since the day Lucas danced her on the shore in the middle of the night underneath the light moon on that July day.Feelings cannot really be stopped, because once youinterfere with your heart, it wouldn't change. In fact, it will bloom until you want to take the risk."You can't just decide for your sister's happiness, Stacey. You also need to hear what Lucas will say. You can't decide on your own because you're in a relationship with Lucas. Trust me, stop what you're thinking. That doesn't sound so good.""But I don't wanna hurt my sister—""You don't wanna hurt her, but you're going to hurt your
Stacey's Point of View;When we headed to our home, I was relieved when my parents didn't go home with my baby brother. They were most likely on a business trip with my father's team. I badly want to come with them, but I know it will be a great time for the three of them. Avoid a city with a toxic environment.I headed to Stella's bedroom, where I saw her sleeping peacefully. I heavily sighed and walked by her side. Lucas was already here. He said he's going to his best friend Thomas, and they will have a little drink. I didn't try to stop him since he's been too busy these past few days with his company. He's too stressed, and I know how he wants to spend quality time with me, but I prefer him with his friends."Why did you even try to have liquor in your body, Stella? What were you even thinking? This is the first time I've seen you like this; do you have a problem, sis?" I tried asking even though she's asleep like a princess.I squeeze her hand and hold it so close to my face.Sh
"Do you understand me, Lucas? I'll try to forget my feelings for you. But this issue shouldn't be walking to my sister's ears. I don't know anymore how I will talk to you like those normal days, and so on to her. I badly need time for this. I can't take the consequences right now; it's hard to absurb. You know what I mean, right?"I let out a breath and nodded. I understand what she wants us to do. I don't want to add fuel and set it on fire. It just didn't make any sense at all, but somehow there's something in the back of my mind saying that Stacey should know this kind of thing. After all, she's involved here somehow. But on the other hand, I can't take the act first; it must be Stella's wish."But we can't hide it for too long, Stella, just to remind you," I told her.She nodded. "I knew that; I was so ready to tell her, but then I was shocked and at the same time I was hurt seeing your scene with her inside of her office. I need her time; I want to talk to her because guilt was
Lucas's Point of View:I was let out of my words when I saw her pined post. Was it me? I immediately shook my head. Maybe it was Ethan.I sighed and checked the date when she shared it. And my, I can't help but just close my eyes."This isn't me. Probably she was referring to someone else. Yes, right. It must be someone else." I tried to convince myself.I close my phone and let it slide to my side. I can't think properly because of her account, where she shared tons of things about loving someone, but on the other hand, it's heartbreaking.I will convince myself that she's not referring to me. But I was also having a craziness of mind when I knew for sure that she wasn't friendly to others, like she is right now with Ethan.The post was shared about a month ago, before she and Ethan met and before our vacation. I am the only one who's been with her for the longest time. Should I say it was really pretty? Damn it.I was out of consciousness when I suddenly heard a noise inside my room
Lucas's Point of View:As soon as I drove away from Stacey's place, I started to call my friend. I gave him what he needed to find my girlfriend's sister right now. I saw how Stacey worried sickly for her younger sister. Of course I am too. Stella was so precious to me. Those times that I and her sister couldn't handle our friendship, she was the one who was trying to fix the damage between her sister and I. She's our bridge.But somehow, since we went back from our vacation, she's been avoiding her sister and me. She's okay with the others'. She even made a friend there, and she's had that guy until now. She is okay with her parents, her younger brother, and even my friends and Stacey's friends too. But with the both of us, I don't know what to name it.She's been very distant. Stacey burst out with what she felt towards what her sister was trying to do. She just doesn't have the strength to ask her because she thinks that maybe she's overreacting to something that's supposed to be n