Author's Note: This story is for the new generation of the Sierra Series. So, characters from the previous book will be mentioned. But rest assured, because this is a totally different timeline and storyline. It will be describe din naman para hindi malituhan. Please, don't get confused too if I show a sudden flashbacks. Mahahalata rin naman po iyon kapag binabasa na.For more information here's the list of Characters:Haven Francheska Laurier, nasa Sunshine in the Rain, siya. She's Veronikka's niece.Hari Yasiel Sierra is the firstborn son of Dr. Yasmir Sierra and Dra. Hiraya Almendral-Sierra, from the book Cure My Heart, Dr. Sierra.Sebastian Edison Sierra is the firstborn son of Eros Sierra and Samantha Sierra; they're all mentioned in the book 9 Muses Series #1: Anchored Hearts. Baste is still a baby back then. Eros and Samantha are mentioned in all the books of the Sierra Series. (I am still thinking if I would give Eros and Samantha a love story.).Daniel Fortelejo 'Daniel/Dan'G
The next morning, I woke up earlier than expected. Nalaman ko kasi na classmates ko sina Hari at Baste sa STEM, hindi ko alam na nasa STEM din sila.I knew that Hari was interested in becoming a doctor because I had learned that his parents were doctors themselves. It made sense that he would want to follow in their footsteps. But Baste’s choice was a bit of a mystery to me. I wondered why he decided to pursue a career in medicine as well.Then the thought of him in a white lab coat crossed my mind. I couldn’t help but picture how he would look, and I had to admit, he would definitely be looking so gorgeous and hot. Damn it! Why am I daydreaming about him? He already has a girlfriend! I mentally scolded myself, feeling a mix of frustration and embarrassment. Bakit ba mga ganito ang iniisip ko at pinagpapantasyahan ang lalaking iyon? I really needed to get a grip and focus on the present instead of getting lost in these unrealistic thoughts! Nakapasa ako sa exam, at highest score pa. H
Sumakit ang ulo ko nang sumama si Daniel saamin ni Hari sa cafeteria, kaya nagbabangayan na ang dalawa. Pinagsama pa ang dalawang madaldal.“Hoy! Hindi ako makakain ng maayos!” Naiiyak kong sabi nila. Imbes kasi na ako ang kumain sa mga inorder ko, sila na kumakain!“Akin 'yan, Daniel e!” Inagaw ni Daniel ang fruit yogurt ko.Nakatikim ako no'n sa bahay nila Tito Elio dahil ang daming stock no'n sa ref. At ako lang nakaubos dahil sa sobrang sarap. Pinagalitan pa ako ni Tita Nika kasi hindi naman daw pwedeng kainin lahat ng iyon sa isang araw. Sorry na, masyadong ignorante!“Tinitikman lang e! Damot!” Sigaw ni Daniel.As I reached for my yogurt cup, Daniel snatched it away again. He scooped out some with the spoon and licked it slowly while staring at me. The way he licked the spoon, savoring every bit, made my heart skip a beat. What was happening?Kaagad akong nag-iwas ng tingin sa kanya pero sinipa ko ang paa niyang nasa ilalim ng lamesa dahil sa inis nang ubusin niya iyon.“Haven Fr
“Huli!”“Hari!” Sigaw ko nang tumakbo palayo si Hari bitbit ang sketchpad ko. Nakakayamot! May mga drawing ako ng mukha ni Baste doon!Kapag nalaman iyon ni Hari, malamang ay aasarin ako no’n! At baka sabihin pa nga kay Baste!Nasa may field ako ngayon, may praktis sila Daniel kaya nandito ako, hindi nga lang para manood, kundi para mag-drawing.Pinilit kasi kai ni Daniel na manuod ng praktis nila, kahit sa praktis nalang daw. Hindi ko nga alam kung bakit pinipilit ako, pero kapalit ko nalang sa kanya iyon sa pagtulong at suporta niya saakin noong nakaraang linggo sa sportsfest pageant namin.“Ano ito? Si Baste ito a?” Takang tanong ni Hari.I cursed beneath my breath. Napatayo ako kaagad para kunin ang sketchpad, pero kaagad siyang lumayo at tumatakbo patalikod.“Si Baste nga! May crush ka kay baste?” Manghang tanong ni Hari habang tumatakbo parin.“Akin na Hari!” Sigaw ko pilit siyang hinahabol. But his legs are too long for a short girl like me! Argh!Tawang-tawa naman si Hari haba
Just like Daniel said, we became unofficially in relationship. For the sake of our wants. Him, to stay away from his fans. And me, to make Sebastian jealous of us.Daniel courted me, para hindi magmukhang planado ang lahat. He gave me roses every time na susunduin niya ako sa mansyon nila Tito Elio—siya na naghahatid-sundo sa akin, unlike dati na si Hari ang nagsusundo-hatid sa akin. Feel ko nga nagtatampo si Hari kasi may mga araw na hindi niya ako kinakausap.“Hari!” Tawag ko kay Hari nang makita ko siyang nakaupo sa may clubhouse.Nagjo-jogging kasi ako at saktong nakita ko si Hari. Ilang-araw na din kaming hindi nagkakausap. I mean, nag-uusap naman pero iniiwasan ako? Or baka feel ko lang na iniiwasan niya ako? Hindi ko din alam kung bakit, pero kasi 'yon ang nararamdaman ko.“Cheska,” tawag niya sa akin. Maging siya ay mukhang kakagaling lang sa pagjo-jogging dahil naka sports attire siya.Pansin kong siya lang mag-isa dito. “Anong ginagawa mo rito? Ikaw lang mag-isa ha?”Umupo a
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.Daniel laughed as soon as he felt my trembling body because of what he had said. Kaagad ko siyang pinalo sa braso, pero napahiga lang siya sa kama habang tawang-tawa parin.Daniel looked at me with amusement in his eyes. “You should see your face, Haven. It’s cute,” he teased, and he burst into laughter.I glared at him and shouted at him while hitting him in the chest with my hands. “Damn you, Daniel! ”Tuwang-tuwa naman ang lalaki sa ginawa ko, habang hinuhuli ang kamay ko. I could feel the heat rising on my cheeks from his relentless teasing. It was infuriating! Daniel finally stopped laughing, wiping the tears from his eyes.“But what if? What if, Haven, I did something to you? Would you like it?”He asked, and his tone suddenly got serious.I stared at him, trying to gauge if he was joking or not. His question made my heart skip a beat. Would I like
DANIEL FORTELEJOThe moment I laid my eyes on Haven, my heart skipped a beat. I know there's something in her that makes me want to be so close to her and to own her.Of course, that isn't easy with Baste and Hari with her sides. Laging nakabantay sila sa kanya. I get it, as their Tito Elio told them to take a look after Haven.Kahit na ganon, I ended up taking care of her too. Sobrang galit ko nang malamang inaapi siya—at the same time, masaya dahil ako lang ang nakakaalam. I became her knight in the shining armor. Funny, but it does sound like that to me. Her knight.“Wala ka talagang tiwala sa sarili mo, Haven.” Natatawa kong sabi sa kanya as I fixed her hair, dahil kulang nalang ay kainin na niya ang mga hibla ng buhok niya dahil sa palaging nililipad ng hangin.I tied it. Hindi ako marunong, pero para sa kanya, aaralan ko iyon. Wala naman akong mga kapatid na babae or pinsang babae para pag-aralan ang ganitong bagay, pero sa kanya ko nalang gagawin.Muli akong umupo sa harapan ni
Pag-akyat ko ay nakita ko silang nagkakagulo sa living area—the girls were playing Jenga, the boys were starting to drink outside in the bar area, and Finn and Hari were grilling some BBQ for dinner tonight. I didn't see Daniel, though. I wonder where he could be?“Haven, right? Come and join us!” Aya saakin ni Isla. I excitedly took a seat with them, even though my eyes were searching for Daniel.Naglaro kami ng jengga at ang matatalo ay pipitikin sa tenga. At ako na hindi masyado kagalingan ay laging natatalo.“Ayoko na nga!” Naiinis kong sabi. Tawang-tawa naman sila nang makitang namumula na ang tenga ko. Magkabilang tenga talaga! Nakakaasar.“I didn't know you weren't a great player, Ven,” Ana said with a chuckle.Naningkit naman ang mga mata ko sa sinabi ni Ana. At ang babae ay natawa lang. “Do I look like a player?”Tumawa naman ulit sila at pinalo pa ako ni Mila sa balikat. “Hmm, hindi naman, pero mukha lang naman.”Mas lalong naningkit ang mga mata ko sa sinabi nila. “Parang i