"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
It took us almost two hours before we finished our project. We made sure that every detail was precisely defined. That professor is very fussy and strict in our subject. Even a very small detail will not be ignored by him.We were cleaning the table when a woman suddenly showed up. It seems that she just woke up because her eyes were still hoody and a bit puffy. She was wearing a pajama. Her hair didn't even reach her shoulder. She was tall and I noticed that there was a distant resemblance between her and Yvenia. At first, I thought she was her sister but I remember that Yvenia was an only child. "Oh! You are awake. I thought you will wake up at afternoon." Yvenia smirked at the woman.The woman frowned at her but when her eyes drifted to is, she smiled."Oh! I'm sorry. Guys, this is Chaundria. She's my cousin. She will study here next semester," Yvenia mentioned."Hi." She waved at us in a shy way. Our eyes met so I smiled at her. She blinked several times and ran her fingers throu
It took us almost two hours before we finished our project. We made sure that every detail was precisely defined. That professor is very fussy and strict in our subject. Even a very small detail will not be ignored by him.We were cleaning the table when a woman suddenly showed up. It seems that she just woke up because her eyes were still hoody and a bit puffy. She was wearing a pajama. Her hair didn't even reach her shoulder. She was tall and I noticed that there was a distant resemblance between her and Yvenia. At first, I thought she was her sister but I remember that Yvenia was an only child. "Oh! You are awake. I thought you will wake up at afternoon." Yvenia smirked at the woman.The woman frowned at her but when her eyes drifted to is, she smiled."Oh! I'm sorry. Guys, this is Chaundria. She's my cousin. She will study here next semester," Yvenia mentioned."Hi." She waved at us in a shy way. Our eyes met so I smiled at her. She blinked several times and ran her fingers throu
That has been going on for a whole month. He goes at the coffee shop everyday and sends me home. "Where is your boyfriend? It is a surprise that he is still not here at this hour," Sonya commented. "He is not my boyfriend," I lazily answered. "Get out! It is so obvious! Why do you even have to deny it?""I am not denying anything. I am just telling the truth." I shrugged, trying to be nonchalant. "What? He is always waiting for you! Stop messing with me, woman! He is too hot to be denied.""He is not my boyfriend.""I do not believe you!""Then don't.""But are you really serious, Nathrelya? Why is he always here then if you two are not in a relationship?""Because he is crazy.""Too hot to be called lazy, dear.""He is crazy." I playfully rolled my eyes. My phone suddenly rang from my pocket. When I checked it, it was a message from Ravaniel. Ravaniel:– I will be late a bit. There was an emergency but I am on my way there. I had to send someone in a hospital. I saw an old woma
"Oh, dear. I totally understand. You do not have to worry about anything." Mr. Dela Rosa smiled at me.I went straight to the coffee shop and talked to him about me having to quit this job."Thank you so much for understanding, Mr. Dela Rosa."He nodded.When I went home, I received a message from Ravaniel.Ravaniel:- Hey, where are you now?I sighed as I typed for a reply.- I just got home. I wil take a shower.I put down my phone and went to the bathroom. After taking a shower, I grabbed my phone to call Ravnal. He told me that he is going here. I decided to cook for our lunch. My mother is in her room right now. I bought her some fruits earlier.A knocked on the door made me stopped slicing the chicken. When I opened the door, I was welcomed by Ravnal's smiling face. I hugged him immediately and pulled him inside our house."I am cooking adobo. I am sorry. I have no time to think about other dish so I decided to cook the simplest." I giggled.He laughed softly. "It is okay. I br
When Ravnal covered my eyes with the red cloth, I knew in my heart that there is going to happen. It made me scared a bit. I do not know why but I was scared. Maybe because I already know what will happen next.He guided me as we walked somewhere. It took us few minutes before we stopped walking. My heart was pounding so fast. I felt like I am going to pass out any moment. My knees were trembling. I will not be even surprised if I am going to lost my balance now. "Ravnal..." I uttered softly when I felt him behind me. "1, 2, 3..." he whispered and slowly, he removed the cloth.I blinked multiple times to adjust my vision and when I could completely see the surrounding, I gasped.There were a lot of people. I saw his parents, the maids, and... Ravaniel.But I trembled under his glare. It was full of hatred and... pain. I could not take it. It was too strong to the point that I could almost feel what he feels. I could feel the pain, the longing, the anger... all of it.My lips shook w
"How are you feeling, baby?" Ravaniel whispered in my ear as he hugged me from behind.I sighed deeply. I do not know what to feel after those memories poured in my heart like a heavy rain. It was so vivid. I could feel the warmth it brought in my heart. Ravnal...I broke his heart. But mine became whole. Ravaniel made me feel whole. He is the man I am truly in love with. He is the man who was in my dream. Not Ravnal...The corner of my eyes swelled up with tears. Oh, god. I know now. I swallowed before I slowly faced Ravaniel. His eyes were tired as he stared at my face. I parted my lips to breathe properly. I love this man. I love him. I truly love him. Not anyone else. "Ravaniel..." I whispered his name as I caressed his cheek. He closed his eyes tightly as he held my hand. "Yes, baby?" His voice too soft."I remember now... I remember now who I truly love," I whispered in a shaky breath.Slowly, he opened his eyes. I saw tears brimmed his eyes. There were a lot of emotions th
"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