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Guilty Pleasures FIFTY-SEVEN
NIKKI'S POV"Kanina ka pa tahimik, may problema ba?" nag-aalalang tanong ni Gale sa akin.Kasalukuyan kaming nasa sasakyan at bumibiyahe pauwi ng bahay. Bumalik sa isipan ko ang nangyari kanina. Pagkatapos kong bitawan ang mga salitang iyon ay nagpupuyos na lumabas si Tita Graciella sa opisina ko. Hindi ko alam kung naintindihan niya ba ang punto ko, pero totoo sa loob ko ang lahat ng sinabi ko.Naalala ko 'yong panahon na sobra rin akong nagalit dahil sa ginawa ni Vonn. Naalala ko 'yong panahon na halos isumpa ko ang mga lalaki at pinangako ko sa sarili ko na hinding-hindi na ulit ako iibig. Pero iba pala ang plano ng Diyos. Dahil sa kabila ng lahat ng sakit na pinagdaanan ko, itinuro niya pa rin ako sa taong magmamahal sa akin ng totoo.Nilingon ko si Gale, at tahimik akong nagpasalamat sa Panginoon dahil dinala niya ako sa kanya."Wala naman. Kanina, nagpunta ang Mommy mo sa opisina," panimula ko.Saglit siyang lumingon sa akin, bakas ang pag-aalala sa kanyang mukha."What did she d
Last Updated : 2022-04-16Guilty Pleasures FIFTY-EIGHT
NIKKI'S POVIt was already past seven in the evening, but Gale is not yet home. Kinakain ako ng matinding kaba, lalo na sa tuwing naaalala ko ang sulat na nakita ko kanina. Napatingin ako sa mesa kung saan ko iyon nilagay. Nanginig ang mga kamay ko nang abutin ko iyon at halos mapaupo ako sa labis na kaba.Alam ko na masama ang maghinala lalo na kung wala akong ebidensya, pero dalawang tao lang ang alam kong makakagawa nito sa akin. There's only two person who would want us to separate, Tita Graciella and Adhara.Binalot ng kakaibang takot ang puso ko. Paano kung gumagawa na naman sila ng hakbang para paghiwalayin kami?Napatingala ako nang bigla bumukas ang pintuan ng apartment ko. Napatalon ako sa labis na gulat at ramdam na ramdam ko ang mabilis na pagtibok ng puso ko."Hey, are you okay? You look pale!" usal niya.Mabilis na lumapit si Gale at sinalat ang noo ko upang tingnan kung may sakit ako, pero umiling ako. Hindi ko napigilan ang sarili ko na yakapin siya sa kabila ng panging
Last Updated : 2022-04-17Guilty Pleasures FIFTY-NINE
NIKKI'S POV"Masaya ba kayo sa isa't isa?"His question caught me off guard. It made my heart beat wild, sending me into deep thoughts. Tinanong ko rin ang sarili ko, masaya nga ba ako? In the end, isa lang din naman ang sagot ko. There will always be fear, and the bad memories will always haunt me, but with Gale, I am happy. Masaya ako na bumalik siya sa buhay ko, masaya ako na muli ay natututo akong magtiwala sa iba.Napalingon ako kay Gale nang maramdaman ko ang katahimikan niya. He was looking at me seriously, his eyes were sparkling and I knew from that moment that we felt the same."Yes, we are happy," sabay naming sagot.Napangiti kami sa isa't isa. Indeed, our minds synchronized with each other."Alright, then. Iyon lang ang gusto kong malaman. I only wanted to know if you're happy with your decision. Hindi madali ang ipaglaban ang pag-ibig sa gitna ng masalimuot na mundo, pero kung alam niyo na kaligayahan niyo ang nakasalalay dito, then nasa likod niyo ako," Dad said, making
Last Updated : 2022-04-18Guilty Pleasures SIXTY
GALE'S POVI watched as Adhara backed away, and ran to the door with her tear-stained face. I let out a deep sigh. As much as I didn't want to hurt her, she chose this.Ilang sandali pa ay muling bumukas ang pintuan at pumasok si Mommy na galit na galit. Magkasalubong ang kanyang mga kilay, at bakas sa pagtaas baba ng kanyang dibdib na malapit na siyang sumabog sa galit. Her cheeks were red, and she doesn't look pleased at all."Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit ka nagkakaganyan, Gale! I'm so disappointed in you! You promised to marry Adhara, and then when you met that wimp, you decided to simply forget your promise," aniya."No, Mom. Ikaw po ang hindi ko maintindihan. Why are you forcing me to marry someone I don't love? Wala akong pananagutan kay Adhara because the last time I remembered, she chose her dream over me," I replied coldly.Natahimik si Mommy, pero naroon pa rin ang galit at pagkairita sa mukha niya."Yes, she left, but she came back for you," she insisted."Mom, I already
Last Updated : 2022-04-19Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-ONE
NIKKI'S POVI was standing in front of an infant clothing, and I felt my heart beat racing. Habang tinitingnan ang maliliit na mga damit na iyon ay nakaramdam ako ng kakaibang init sa puso ko. I kept on wondering, how would it feel to have my own children.I see myself smiling while watching a little boy and a little girl, as they ran along the wide lawn. Nakaupo ako sa isang lounge chair, katabi si Gale na nakahawak sa bewang ko. Napangiti ako. It was such a happy thought."Kanina pa kita hinahanap, nandito ka lang pala—"Camille abruptly stopped talking when she realized we were standing in the children's section of the Department Store. As usual, hinila niya na naman akong mag-shopping upang maibsan ang stress niya sa trabaho."Buntis ka ba?" patili niyang tanong.Halos mabilaukan ako sa sinabi niya, lalo na at napalingon sa amin ang ibang mga tao. Hiyang-hiya tuloy ako, at agad ko siyang pinandilatan ng mga mata."Baliw ka talaga! I'm not pregnant, natutuwa lang akong tingnan ang m
Last Updated : 2022-04-20Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-TWO
GALE'S POVI watched as Dominique ate everything I brought her. I watched in amazement as she took the last slice of pizza, and ate it without even offering me. Napailing ako. It's kind of weird, and fascinating at the same time.Hindi ako makapaniwala na naubos niya ang isang box ng pizza. Not that I'm hungry, but it was just so weird. Is she that hungry?When I looked at her face, she smiled in satisfaction. Hindi ko maiwasang magtaas ng kilay, she's been acting really weird."Okay ka na?" I asked her."Yep, thank you love!" she replied.Nagulat ako nang bigla siyang lumapit sa akin, at nangunyapit sa braso ko. Inihilig niya ang kanyang ulo, at yumakap nang mahigpit. I smiled, she's never the touchy one, but now she's slowly softening. I kissed the top of her head."Love, nauuhaw ako," she said."Okay, I'll just get you some water," saad ko.Akmang tatayo na ako nang pigilan niya ang kamay ko, dahilan para mapalingon ako sa kanya. She looked so freakin' cute as she pouted her lips, l
Last Updated : 2022-04-21Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-THREE
GALE'S POVKanina pa ako lakad ng lakad habang naghihintay na lumabas si Dominique. Narito kami sa isang OB-Gyne clinic para magpa-check up at ma-confirm kung buntis nga ba siya.The doctor requested for a pregnancy test via serum, and we had to wait for another hour before the result will be released. Kinakabahan ako na hindi ko maintindihan. In my heart, I can already feel the growing love for my unborn child. Kahit wala pa kaming confirmation, but I'm already hoping for a positive result.I would be the happiest person in the world if she's already carrying the fruit of our love. Dominique's head popped out of the door, and motioned for me to come in.Kinakabahan man ay natagpuan ko ang sarili ko papasok ng clinic. The small clinic was air-conditioned, but I'm still sweating as I wait for the doctor to announce the results."So, kumusta, Doc?" Dominique asked, her eyes were as hopeful as mine.I held her hand in mine, and smiled at her. I knew right there and then, that we were both
Last Updated : 2022-04-21Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-FOUR
NIKKI'S POVI paced back and forth inside our room. I was restless, and worried about my family's reaction to our news. Our pregnancy wasn't planned, but it was the best thing that happened to us. And I'm hoping that this baby may unite our family, and strengthen our ties."Relax, everything's going to be okay," Gale whispered, wrapping his hands around my waist and giving me a soft kiss on my shoulder blades.I instantly relaxed under his touch."How can I?" I whispered back."I'm here, hindi ko kayo pababayaan. I will fight the world for you, love," he assured me.I nodded my head, and turned to meet his eyes. I can see the sincerity and honesty brooding in his eyes. He gave me a small smile before lowering his lips to capture mine.A few minutes later, we were already inside the car, driving towards the restaurant where we had a dinner reservation. We decided to let my family know first. As much as I wanted to invite Gale's family, I know it would only be full of tension and awkward
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NIKKI'S POVThe bright rays of the morning sun touched our skin, making us feel a lot warmer today. I looked around, and took a deep breath, realizing how peaceful this place is.I stood in front of a grave. Nandito ako para magpaalam, at makipag-usap sa isang tao na matagal ng nawala sa mundong ito. This will be the last time, because after this, I will surely go somewhere far away."Are you sure about this?" Gale asked from behind me.Lumingon ako sa kanya at ngumiti. I've never been sure. Napagtanto ko na kapag hinayaan ko ang sarili ko na masaktan habang buhay, ako ang talo. Kasi ang taong nanakit sa akin ay matagal nang tahimik sa kabilang buhay, habang ako, nandito pa rin sa pahina kung saan puro sakit at pighati ang nararamdaman ko."Y-yes, I am." I cleared my throat. "This is the only way for me to move forward, Gale. I needed to let this one out. I need to let go of my pain, and my anger...""I know." He replied.Lumapit siya sa akin at marahan niyang hinaplos ang mukha ko, sa
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GALE'S POV"Nooooo!"A loud scream left my lips as I saw Adhara's car crashing to a ten-wheeler truck. Bumigat ang dibdib ko, at parang hindi ako makahinga habang tinitingnan ang wasak na sasakyan. Kusang tumulo ang luha mula sa mga mata ko.Mabilis kong itinigil ang sasakyan, hindi iniinda ang sakit na nanalaytay sa balikat ko. Bumaba ako at lumapit sa sasakyan. My heart was racing, fear consumed me.No! God, no! This isn't happening!Gusto kong paniwalain ang sarili ko na panaginip lang ito, pero ang eksenang tumambad sa akin ay patunay na totoo ang lahat ng ito.Wasak ang unahang bahagi ng sasakyan, at kita ko ang duguang katawan ni Adhara. Naipit ang dalawa niyang paa. Sa passenger side naman ay nandoon si Dominique. Wala siyang malay, at puno rin siya ng dugo. Kumabog ang dibdib ko nang makita ko ang dugong umaagos sa kanyang binti.Fuck, no! Our child!Wala sa sarili kong kinatok ang bintana, pilit siyang ginigising ngunit nanatili siyang walang malay. Ayaw kong isipin na... Hind
Guilty Pleasures SEVENTY
GALE'S POV"No! Dominique!" sigaw ko habang dinidiinan ang paghawak sa balikat ko, kung saan tumama ang bala.Dali-dali akong tumayo sa tulong ng mga magulang ko at susuray-suray na tumakbo palabas ng bahay. Sinubukan kong habulin sina Adhara, ngunit hindi ko na sila naabutan pa."Gale, we need to take you to the hospital!" histerikal na sigaw ni Mommy."No, Mom! I won't go anywhere until I find Dominique and Adhara. Call the police!" I instructed.Mabilis kong tinungo ang sasakyan ko at nagmaneho palabas ng village. She wouldn't have gone that far yet.I hissed from the pain that filled my system. Kinagat ko ang labi ko para pigilan ang pagsigaw. Sandali akong tumigil sa tabi ng kalsada. I tore a part of my shirt and wrapped it around my shoulder. Napapikit ako at napamura sa sakit, pero hindi ko iyon ininda. I have to find Dominique. Kapag may nangyaring masama sa kanya at sa anak namin ay hindi ko mapapatawad ang sarili ko.I wasted no time. Muli kong pinatakbo ang sasakyan at mabil
Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-NINE
NIKKI'S POVMy mouth parted and my heart started beating so loud, seeing the look on Adhara's face. She's standing on the doorway, her hands were inside the pocket of her black cloak. Hindi ko naintindihan ang kaba na biglang lumukob sa akin, hindi ko na siya makilala. She's far too different from the Adhara I knew a year ago.Siguro nga ay pagpapapanggap lang ang pinakita niya sa akin noon, pero gusto ko pa ring paniwalaan na may kabutihan pa rin sa puso niya. However, seeing her face right now, I could only think of the worse. Masama ang tingin niya sa aming lahat.I gulped when she started walking towards us. Instinctively, Gale pulled me to his side."What are you doing here, Adhara?" Gale's voice was stern, and serious."I came here to claim what's mine," she said.Napasinghap ako, lalo na nang makita ko ang kakaibang ngisi sa mukha niya. She looked like she lost her mind, and the way she laughed, I can't stop thinking that maybe she lost her sanity."Akin ka lang, Gale. You promi
Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-EIGHT
NIKKI'S POV"I'm really sorry for everything..."Hindi ako makapaniwala sa narinig ko. Tita Graciella was sitting in front of me, asking for forgiveness. It was something I never expected. After all, hindi maganda ang naging huling pag-uusap namin.I cleared the lump in my throat, trying so hard to stop myself from tearing up. Something warm touched my heart, and I felt as if it was burning. I always imagined how it would feel to make amends with her. And now I knew, the word happiness will never fit the way I'm feeling right now."I know saying sorry isn't enough to compensate for all the damage and pain that I caused you, but please know that I am sincere. I'm really sorry for all the things I did," she said, her voice started to crack.Her tears spilled uncontrollably from her eyes. Something told me that she's not lying. Her eyes held truth, and genuine regret.Hindi ko na rin napigilan ang sarili ko na umiyak. Bumalik sa isipan ko ang lahat ng masasakit na salitang binitawan niya
Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-SEVEN
LOUIE'S POVI glanced on my wristwatch, it's already a quarter past three which means she's already fifteen minutes late. I sighed, and told myself to wait for another fifteen minutes, and if she doesn't show herself yet, I will leave.The door suddenly opened, and I saw her walking inside with her eyes settling on me. Sa unang pagkakataon ay nakita ko siyang ngumiti ulit sa akin.Kumalabog ang dibdib ko at hindi ko maipaliwanag ang nararamdaman ko. It's been years, but the regret I felt for not telling her the truth is still eating me."Gracie..." I whispered her name."Louie... It's been ages," came her reply.Binalot kami ng katahimikan. Nanatili lang ang mga mata ko sa kanya, pilit na inaalala ang dating Graciella na naging kaibigan ko. She's still beautiful and regal, the past years did a good job in maintaining her beauty.Habang nakatingin sa kanya ay napagtanto ko na iba na siya sa dating babae na minsan ay naging parte ng buhay ko. And along the memories of our friendship, the
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GRACIELLA'S POV"Dominique is pregnant..."His words kept ringing inside my head. I couldn't take it! I wanted so bad to be mad at him, but when I looked at his eyes, I could see how happy he was. His eyes were filled with different emotions, and I knew it was all he ever wanted.Am I that heartless?Am I that selfish?Dominique stayed sitting on the couch, as Gale walked towards her, occupying the space beside her. He kissed her forehead, and it broke my heart. Gustong-gusto ko na hayaan sila, pero sa tuwing naaalala ko ang mga nangyari noon, hindi ko maiwasan na magalit.I trusted her parents, but they broke my trust.Unable to take the sight in front of me, I slowly backed down and left their apartment. Parang nawalan na rin ako ng lakas na pilitin pa si Gale dahil alam ko na mali ako. Alam kong mali ako, pero hindi ko pa rin talaga matanggap na sa dinami-rami ng mga taong pwede niyang mahalin, ang anak pa talaga ni Diana.Dali-dali akong sumakay sa sasakyan ni Ara na naghihintay sa
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GALE'S POV"Dominique is pregnant."My own voice resonating in my ears. Malakas na kumabog ang dibdib ko, lalo na nang makita kong nag-iba ang ekspresyon sa mukha ni Tito Louie. Alam ko, I haven't yet done much to prove myself worthy of Dominique, but this pregnancy was unexpected. Nevertheless, I don't regret having her pregnant. The only thing I felt upon knowing about it is pure happiness.Umigting ang panga ni Tito Louie, habang si Nicole at Camille naman ay parang na-estatwa at hindi agad nakapagsalita.Naramdaman ko ang init ng palad ni Dominique nang ipatong niya ang kanyang kamay sa kamay kong nanginginig."D-Dad..." bulong niya.Ramdam na ramdam ko ang kaba at takot niya. Kitang-kita ko sa kanyang mga mata ang pangamba."What's your plan now?" Tito Louie asked.His voice was strained, but he didn't sound angry. Napalingon ako sa kanya, ngunit wala pa ring nagbago sa ekspresyon ng mukha niya. Seryoso pa rin ito at hindi kakikitaan ng kahit anong emosyon.Napatingin ako kay Domi
Guilty Pleasures SIXTY-FOUR
NIKKI'S POVI paced back and forth inside our room. I was restless, and worried about my family's reaction to our news. Our pregnancy wasn't planned, but it was the best thing that happened to us. And I'm hoping that this baby may unite our family, and strengthen our ties."Relax, everything's going to be okay," Gale whispered, wrapping his hands around my waist and giving me a soft kiss on my shoulder blades.I instantly relaxed under his touch."How can I?" I whispered back."I'm here, hindi ko kayo pababayaan. I will fight the world for you, love," he assured me.I nodded my head, and turned to meet his eyes. I can see the sincerity and honesty brooding in his eyes. He gave me a small smile before lowering his lips to capture mine.A few minutes later, we were already inside the car, driving towards the restaurant where we had a dinner reservation. We decided to let my family know first. As much as I wanted to invite Gale's family, I know it would only be full of tension and awkward
