I hugged Ravnal tightly before we parted ways. It was not enough. Not enough. I still wanted to dance with him. My vision clouded with tears as I watched him standing there. I was already inside the car, we were ready to leave. He was watching our car."I wish I was also able to hug Ravnal," Sussie said.I glanced at her and sighed deeply. I was silent until we reached home. I immediately took a bath. I was staring at the ceiling as I laid in my bed. Ravnal occupied my mind until I fell asleep.But when I heard the news about him the following day, I was suddenly confused. "Ravnal was rushed at the hospital last night! My auntie is a nurse there, right? Because of peanut allergic reaction. That man you danced with last night was not Ravnal, Nathrelya. It was Ravaniel!" Kristina sounded so shock as she told me about it. It took me awhile before I was able to process her words. I tried my best to understand her."Impossible," I whispered, shaking my head."What do you mean impossible?
"Is it true, Nathrelya?! Ravaniel is your boyfriend already?!" Kristina gasped when she went to me as soon as I entered our classroom.I creased my forehead as I put down my bag on the chair. "Huh? Why would he be my boyfriend?" My face contorted with disgust and annoyance. A lot of women have been his girlfriend and I refuse to have my name on his list!"I just heard from my sister. It is all over the grade twelve! That is what they have been talking about in their building. And Ravaniel confirmed it, she said! Why are you even lying? And I thought that Ravnal is your type?"My ears heated with so much anger."That asshole is not my boyfriend!" My voice raised because of annoyance.What the hell does that asshole want?!I fisted my palm as I walked towards the grade twelve building. I could feel my cheeks burning because of anger. That asshole is crazy. Why would he say that to all those people?! Why would he lie?! I know that it is their vacant time right now but I am not sure if h
When I opened my eyes, those memories lingered in my mind. I zoned out for a moment. Those memories somehow helped me to have an enlightenment about my identity.My eyes stung painfully when I remember Ravnal. My heart clenched miserably whenever I see his image in my mind. Tears fell like a heavy rain. I can't... I can't even imagine that he is... gone.I love him... I know... I could feel it.I can't accept the fact that he had left me. If I ever remember the day when he died, I do not want to remember it at all. I do not want to look back on it. I do not want to feel the devastating pain.I thought about my mother.Where is she? Is she still living in Conlabefio? Who is she with? Isn't she looking for me?When I went out of my room, I did not expect to see Ravaniel in the living room, talking to Kevin."Oh. There she is. I will just go out." Kevin tapped his back before my brother left. Ravaniel stood up, eyeing me carefully."Hey," he said in soft tone.I looked away because his
I stared at the woman crying hysterically infront of me. My heart was pounding loudly inside my chest. I wanted to calm her down but my mind was full of twists and turns. "Miss..." I whispered, still confused. I tried to pull away from her hug so I could face her but she didn't let me. I could hear her heavy sob."I can't believe it! Nathrelya! You are here! You are alive!" She scrutinized every parr of my face as tears continuously fall. Her hands were trembling as she held me. "I... I can't remember you..." I uttered under my breath, almost inaudibly. She froze, staring at my face. She opened her mouth, attempting to say something but no words came out. "W-What?" her forehead creased. Hee tears suddenly stopped. "Y-You can't remember anything? H-How?" Danica showed up and asked about what was happening but I just shook my head. I held the woman's arm and dragged her towards the powder room. I did not hear any complain from here until we got inside the room. I let go of her and
"I think Sir Ravnal is in the pool area," the maid smiled at me.I thanked her before I walked towards the pool area. I received a message from Ravnal. He wanted me to go here for lunch. He said that he will not be able to fetch me because he was busy cooking.I fixed my plain white shirt. I paired it with denim shorts. I forgot again to bring a hair tie so my hair was falling in my back.The water in the pool was moving and I saw a figure there. The slamming of the water was harsh and it was too loud, as if he was angry or frustrated. I pouted as I sat at the sun lounger.The sun was hiding. It was a bit gloomy. I think this is the typhoon which I heard from the news earlier this morning.After a few moments, Ravnal stopped swimming. His back was on me. He was topless. I stood up to go near him."Rav!" I called him, making him glanced at me.His brows knitted a bit but eventually, he smiled. I stopped when I saw something in his eyes but when he talked, I was relieved."Hey. You wann
"Do you think he will like this?" Yvenia asked anxiously, pertaining to the cupcakes which were placed inside an elegant white box. The colorful cupcakes can be seen because the top was transparent. She is nervous. I believe that she baked those with love and well, effort. I am sure that Ravaniel will not be fussy."Of course, he will. Anyone will appreciate that, Yvenia." I smiled gently at her.She bit her lower lip as she stared at the box. "I asked my dad if he knows the Larussovans. And I can't believe what he said," now, she sounded more anxious. "They own the Merveille! God! Ravaniel is the son of Raviel Larussovan! And I heard he has a twin?"I pouted. She looked like she can't believe that a Larussovan saved her."Uhm, yes. His name is Ravnal." That made me smile wide. Ravnal called me last night and showed me the steak he cooked. I just woke up this morning with a dead phone. I think he did not end the call. And when I charged my phone, I received numerous messages from him.
"Is that Larussovan courting you, Nathrelya?" My mother asked me as soon as I got inside our house. It seems that she has been watching us.My heart pounded in nervousness. "No, Ma," I replied in a small voice, dropping my gaze on the floor."And why the hell not? Make use of that beauty of yours, Nathrelya! If a Larussovan will court you, do not be hard to get! It does not matter if it is Ravnal or Ravaniel! Do not settle for a good for nothing man. I was not able to answer. I watched as she grabbed her bag and went out of our house. I was left with a flying mind.I did not sleep very well. I talked to Ravnal the whole night. We just finished at around three am I guess. I just had a few hours of sleep."Dad wants to meet you. I always talk about you, guys. He's happy that I already have friends here in Conlabefio. This Saturday? Will you be free?" Yvenia smiled at us. She fixed her eyeglasses as she waited for our response. Her eyes remained at me."Uhm, I think I am shy around your
We were both silent inside the car. He was still holding my hand. I have been trying to pull my hand away from him but he just never let me."How will you be able to drive correctly if you are holding my hand?" I rolled my eyes."If we ever get into an accident, I will still be holding your hand. I will die peacefully," he uttered softly as his eyes were on the road.My eyes widened in shock. "You are crazy!" He did not say anything as he focused his attention on driving.When the car stopped infront of their mansion, he immediately went out and jogged towards the door beside me. I just let him to open it for me."What are we going to do here?" I asked him before I reluctantly accepted his waiting hand. The surrounding was already darkening. He told me that my mother is not home. I think she went earlier."Do not ask a lot of questions," he said in a low voice and dragged me inside their mansion.I just let out a deep sigh and let him dragged me.Their maids greeted us as we passed b
"Thank you so much!" I smiled at the cashier and grabbed the brown paper bag. My water jug is empty so I bought a bottled water at a convenience store. I went for a jogging this morning. Ravaniel was still asleep when I left. He was sleeping soundly. Our plan was to job together but when I woke up, I noticed that he was so tired so I just let him sleep there and went on a jogging alone.I was wearing a white sport bra and biker shorts with my white shoes. I gulped my water down before I continued jogging. I decided to buy pasta for our kids. It is their favorite food but of course I do not let them eat it every single day because it is not healthy. I entered the restaurant.There were three people inside. It is too early that is why.I sat on one of the table as I waited for the pasta. I checked my phone. There was still no message or any call from Ravaniel. He was still probably sleeping.My eyes shifted at the door entrance. A man entered the restaurant. Like me, he was also wearin
I cried myself to sleep that night. I do not even know what time I fell asleep. I do not even know how long I have been crying. But all I know was my heart feels so heavy and painful when I woke up the next day."Ravaniel is still outside. I think he slept in his car..."I was shocked to hear my mother's words. But I remained cold. I did not let them see any emotion in me. Ravaniel and I are done. Whatever happened between us is a sin. It was a mistake that I should forget.He is married. He has a kid. I do not have the right to be in his life and I refuse to be part of his life. I do not want to settle for a married man. I am not that desperate.And I regret everything that had happened between us.I looked at the window of my room and there, I saw his car. I am not sure if how long he has been there but I heard that since last night, his car is already there but he never went out. He remained inside his car.I swallowed. What is he still doing there if he is not coming out?"Nathrel
Without bringing anything, I rode a bus. I could not be more grateful to Jenny because she lent me some money for my transportation. I did not have any money with me. I am still so broken for the death of my baby that I was not able to work. Until now, I do not know how to continue my life. All I know is that I need to see Ravaniel. I need him by my side. I need his soothing. I need his touch. I need his kiss. I need his embrace. I need all of him. I miss everything about him.When the bus had stopped, I immediately went out of it. I still have to ride a jeepny before I reach Conlabefio. I think it will take me almost an hour."Miss, can I ask you something?" A man suddenly went to me. He was wearing a black shirt and faded jeans."Yes? What is it?" I asked politely."I think I am lost. Do you know where the terminal of bus here?" He asked confusedly."Oh!" I nodded. "It is a bit far from here. You have to go straight that way and turn left.""Can you accompany me, if it is not too mu
We went to their mansion. I was shocked to see a lot of people. And then I realized...This is our engagement party...I bit my lip as I roamed my eyes around the surrounded, looking for Ravaniel. But I did not see him in the crowd. I promise myself that I will find a way to see him and talk to him. I will tell him everything. I am not sure if he will be here but I just so.People have been congratulating us. Ravnal was beside me, his arm around my waist the whole time. He never left my side. Of course. We were in public. A lot of people were here. He is thinking that I might tell anyone about him threatening me. But I am crazy to do that especially that I know that the bomb he planted in Ravaniel's car is still there. I am not stupid to put Ravaniel's life in danger.I do not know if I will be able to see Ravaniel here. But whatever happens, I will not let anything happen to Ravaniel.People were having fun when suddenly, we heard commotion. My heart pounded inside my chest when I sa
When I finished cooking, we started eating. I was watching Ravnal silently while we were eating. I could say that he acts... normal now. I do not know what is happening to him but I am certain that he is not in the right state of mind.Does he use drugs again? That is not impossible. He has done it before. He will do it again if he wants to even though he has been in a rehabilitation center.He volunteered to wash the dishes. He even told me to go back to the room and take a shower so I took that opportunity to look for my phone. I am not sure if it is in his pocket or what. But I tried to find it in the room. I moved quickly. I do not want him to see me rummaging through the cabinet. He will surely think that I am doing something and that is what I am avoiding to happen.But I failed. I did not see my phone. It must be in his pocket. Right. He is not stupid to just leave it here in the room.I closed my eyes tightly as I released a deep breath. Okay. Now, I should just take a shower.
Ravnal left home after our quick conversation. Somehow, he made me happy. I could feel the love of him but not in a romantic way, of course. I could feel his concern towards me. He knows that I am hurt and I need someone to talk to. I am glad that he visited me even at this late hour just to check on me. I could not be even more grateful.For the whole two months, I live my life alone. I have already found a good job that offers high salary. It was in a restaurant.My phone rang when I was preparing to go home. It was Ravnal."Hey," he greeted."Hello. Yes?""I am just wondering if you are free tonight?" he asked curiously.My brows knitted. "Uhm, yes, I am. Why? Is there any problem?""No. Today is our first anniversary. I want to surprise Rose so I thought of calling you to help me." He laughed.I smiled. "Oh. Yes. Of course. I will help you.""Thanks. I will just fetch you at the restaurant.""Okay. I will wait.""No. Actually, I am already here. Outside."My eyes widened. "Are you
I do not know if it is good for me to stay here at the Fronacios' mansion if Governor has feelings for me. But I need this job. What should I do?I am not really sure how to act infront of Governor Fronacio. I always catch him staring at me. And it scares me. What if people notice it also? What would they think? I know that it is not appropriate especially how Governor stares at me. It was full of... love. He always smiles whenever our eyes meet. I just swallowed and look away to avoid him.I know that the only thing I have to do is to leave this place but I just can't do that. This job is important to me. I need this job. I think I have to look for another job first before I resign.I was silently staring at the dark skies one evening when I felt a presence behind me.My heart filled with rage when I saw who it was.She smirked as she crossed her arms infront of my chest. "What are you looking at?" She hissed at me.I gritted my teeth. I can't believe this woman. She really has the g
"I hate you! How could you do this to me!" I sobbed painfully as I tried to push Ravaniel but his arms were tight around me. I doubt if he would ever let me go as his hug was so tight that I could not even move. There were already some people outside the elevator, wanting to enter but they were hesitant. Ravaniel seemed to be careless about the people watching us. He was still on his knees, hugging myself, burying his face on my stomach as he cried harder."Enough! I am breaking up with you! Let's stop this so you could freely do whatever you want in your life!""Baby, no..." He shook his head miserably as his hug tightened. "Do not do this to me. I will die...""Then fucking die! I do not care!" I yelled with so much hatred. I did not even feel any guilt after saying those words. I was blinded by my wrath, pain and all that I was feeling at the moment.I was pushing his head but he never moved. I could feel my shirt wet by his tears.Just a few moments, two security showed up. They a
"W-What..." My lips trembled. "What do you mean?" I gasped as I tried to decipher Rael's words.He smiled bitterly. "My brother had already ruined his life, baby..." His tears fell and my heart broke into million pieces.I pulled him closer to me and hugged him so tightly. He sobbed like a kid in my neck. He was whispering some words I could not even understand. I know that he was sad and angry about what his brother had done. Even I, myself, could not imagine that Ravnal had done such thing. I cooked for Ravaniel. He was not talking that much. I know that he still feels lost about Ravnal.I tried to entertain him so he could forget about his brother even for a while. I told him to relax but he just smiled at me and kissed my forehead.When I came back to the mansion, I keep myself busy with cleaning. I am very worried about Ravaniel but he assured me that he is going to be okay. I have been thinking if I could see Ravnal and talk to him. I also want to check how he has been this pas