Joe called them to eat. She saw Brent sitting in the corner, his eyes never leaving her. She felt awkward, so she moved closer to Katrina and Eunice. Once everyone had their food, Brent stood up to get his.Thankfully, no one asked about her and Brent anymore. The atmosphere lightened again with laughter as Joe told stories. She and Brent were the only ones who remained silent. Whenever their eyes met, she immediately looked away.After eating, they all started packing up their things. She was about to head to Joe's car when Brent spoke up."Ride with me, Zy. I don't have anyone with me. I might fall asleep during the drive," he said, as if it was nothing.It didn't sound like a request, but more like an order. She could feel the curious stares from everyone, though no one said anything. When she looked at Brent, the passenger seat was already open, waiting for her to get in.Reluctantly, she walked over to the car. She didn't want their friends to notice anything. They exchanged a br
They all laughed at what Joe said. They were all sitting at a large table on the veranda. Joe had already placed the food on the table, so they started eating while chatting. Joe's partner also began passing around glasses of wine. No one was allowed to refuse, so they all accepted it. The glass was being passed around among them."Zyline, why the sudden decision? Next thing we know, we'll hear that you're not coming back," Katrina said."What's wrong with you? It's just a vacation to change things up, and besides, you're the ones who said I should explore to find Mr. Right," she replied.Her face was starting to flush because the glass of wine had already gone around them a few times."We thought you already found Mr. Right?" Eunice asked, sounding a little tipsy."Is William the one you're going to Dubai to see?" Eunice added."Who's going to Dubai?" a sudden voice came from behind her.Even though she didn't turn around, she recognized that voice."Brent! I really thought you'd ski
Brent immediately closed the bedroom door with his foot. He lifted her while their lips never separated. He carefully lowered her onto the bed while staring at her. She swallowed nervously as he began to undress. He casually threw the clothes onto the floor. The only thing left on him was his white briefs, which couldn't hide the bulge. He smiled when he noticed that she was staring intently at his erection."You can stare all you want. Now, we'll be doing it with the lights on. I want to see all of you," she could clearly see the desire in his eyes.He took off his shoes first. He bent down as he climbed onto the bed and kissed her legs even though there was still a cloth covering them. His kisses went up her thigh. He moved his mouth to her other thigh and kissed her up there. He stopped and unbuttoned her pants and unzipped her zipper. He licked her parched lips with his tongue as he watched what he was doing.He took off her pants, and all that was left were her thin panties. She
Sunday.By morning, Joe was already at her cousin's place. He seemed restless. Thankfully, her cousin had a gold-colored dress, so she didn't need to buy something to wear. As for the men, it was just black and white.By afternoon, Joe had already started getting her dressed. He was good at fixing hair and doing makeup because of his job, so he did her hair and makeup. He tied her hair up, leaving a few strands loose. He pinned a large gold flower-shaped hairpin in her hair. She smiled when she saw herself in the mirror."Maybe I'll outshine Katrina tonight," she joked."Oh, just leave it. It doesn't matter because her love life is already secured," Joe said with a laugh while still fixing her hair.Her smile faded as she thought of Brent."Oh, why did you suddenly get sad? I'm sure with your beauty, your love life will also be secured tonight," Joe added, laughing quietly.They were all ready and were just waiting for Albert to pick them up. Her mom called and said she was already at
Soon, more pictures of just her and Brent appeared. They were always together back then. She felt like she might cry while staring at the photos being shown on the large TV in front of the stage. Her friends also quietly gazed at the pictures. She saw Eunice and Katrina wipe away their tears. Her mom had already hugged her. She wanted to cry too, but she held it in. Luckily, the segment ended, and the lights brightened again."Alright! I know you're all getting emotional, so let's lighten the mood!" the host suddenly said."Let's play a game! I need three pairs in the middle. You just need to race to pop those balloons and give the contents of each balloon to your partner, then tell them what's inside. Okay, I will choose the pairs," the host suddenly said.He pointed to Joe and his partner, then to Katrina and her fiancé. The last pair chosen was her and Brent. She hesitated to stand up. She noticed that her mother was smiling widely.There were five balloons in front of them, and th
She smiled and hugged each of her friends, thanking them. Other guests she didn't recognize also came up. They were Brent's relatives who lived in Manila. That's when she saw his aunt, Joli, and Jojo. They were sitting at the back so she wouldn't spot them right away.One by one, the guests greeted them. She didn't feel tired at all that night. She was so happy, even though she still couldn't believe she was engaged to Brent.Brent wanted them to get married after two months. They would actually be getting married before Katrina. He was afraid that she might change her mind, so he was rushing it. The man also clarified things about Hannah. He said that the woman had returned to the States after he told her he planned to propose to her. He also confirmed that he and Hannah had never been in a relationship. The woman also did not pursue a partnership with Brent in the business he had started.Before their wedding, they found out that she was already two months pregnant. Brent was overjo
Katrina and Eunice approached her with smiles, seemingly giddy on her behalf."Your 'my loves' is on the way," Eunice whispered, because Brent was nearby, engrossed in his comics.The four of them were gathered under a large tree in the vacant lot, their usual meeting spot as a group of friends. The six of them were childhood friends who lived close to each other. They were just waiting for the last two, Nick and Joe.Three of them were girls and two were boys—yes, only two boys, because Joe was gay and the loudest among them.She quickly grabbed her comb and mirror, fixing her hair, which wasn't even messy to begin with. They were all high school students attending the same school. Only she and Brent were classmates; the others were in different sections.She placed the comb and mirror back into her small shoulder bag and waited for Joe and Nick to arrive. The girls were seated on a large fallen tree trunk while Brent was perched up in the tree, still absorbed in his comics.They soo
They no longer saw each other daily after starting college since they went to different schools. However, they made sure to bond at least once a week when they weren't too busy.Among them, she and Brent were the only ones who still saw each other daily since they lived just one house apart. Brent often hung out at her house whenever his cousins bothered him at his aunt's place.This setup worked in her favor since her mom, a businesswoman, was often away for work, traveling to sell products. Her father had passed away a long time ago, and as an only child, she often found herself alone at home when her mom was away. Luckily, Brent was always around.She had met the two girlfriends Brent had before. She never knew why they broke up, but both relationships lasted two years.It had been almost a year since Brent broke up with his last girlfriend.As for her? As usual, she was still hoping Nick would notice her despite being surrounded by other girls.That day, she was in her room with E
She smiled and hugged each of her friends, thanking them. Other guests she didn't recognize also came up. They were Brent's relatives who lived in Manila. That's when she saw his aunt, Joli, and Jojo. They were sitting at the back so she wouldn't spot them right away.One by one, the guests greeted them. She didn't feel tired at all that night. She was so happy, even though she still couldn't believe she was engaged to Brent.Brent wanted them to get married after two months. They would actually be getting married before Katrina. He was afraid that she might change her mind, so he was rushing it. The man also clarified things about Hannah. He said that the woman had returned to the States after he told her he planned to propose to her. He also confirmed that he and Hannah had never been in a relationship. The woman also did not pursue a partnership with Brent in the business he had started.Before their wedding, they found out that she was already two months pregnant. Brent was overjo
Soon, more pictures of just her and Brent appeared. They were always together back then. She felt like she might cry while staring at the photos being shown on the large TV in front of the stage. Her friends also quietly gazed at the pictures. She saw Eunice and Katrina wipe away their tears. Her mom had already hugged her. She wanted to cry too, but she held it in. Luckily, the segment ended, and the lights brightened again."Alright! I know you're all getting emotional, so let's lighten the mood!" the host suddenly said."Let's play a game! I need three pairs in the middle. You just need to race to pop those balloons and give the contents of each balloon to your partner, then tell them what's inside. Okay, I will choose the pairs," the host suddenly said.He pointed to Joe and his partner, then to Katrina and her fiancé. The last pair chosen was her and Brent. She hesitated to stand up. She noticed that her mother was smiling widely.There were five balloons in front of them, and th
Sunday.By morning, Joe was already at her cousin's place. He seemed restless. Thankfully, her cousin had a gold-colored dress, so she didn't need to buy something to wear. As for the men, it was just black and white.By afternoon, Joe had already started getting her dressed. He was good at fixing hair and doing makeup because of his job, so he did her hair and makeup. He tied her hair up, leaving a few strands loose. He pinned a large gold flower-shaped hairpin in her hair. She smiled when she saw herself in the mirror."Maybe I'll outshine Katrina tonight," she joked."Oh, just leave it. It doesn't matter because her love life is already secured," Joe said with a laugh while still fixing her hair.Her smile faded as she thought of Brent."Oh, why did you suddenly get sad? I'm sure with your beauty, your love life will also be secured tonight," Joe added, laughing quietly.They were all ready and were just waiting for Albert to pick them up. Her mom called and said she was already at
Brent immediately closed the bedroom door with his foot. He lifted her while their lips never separated. He carefully lowered her onto the bed while staring at her. She swallowed nervously as he began to undress. He casually threw the clothes onto the floor. The only thing left on him was his white briefs, which couldn't hide the bulge. He smiled when he noticed that she was staring intently at his erection."You can stare all you want. Now, we'll be doing it with the lights on. I want to see all of you," she could clearly see the desire in his eyes.He took off his shoes first. He bent down as he climbed onto the bed and kissed her legs even though there was still a cloth covering them. His kisses went up her thigh. He moved his mouth to her other thigh and kissed her up there. He stopped and unbuttoned her pants and unzipped her zipper. He licked her parched lips with his tongue as he watched what he was doing.He took off her pants, and all that was left were her thin panties. She
They all laughed at what Joe said. They were all sitting at a large table on the veranda. Joe had already placed the food on the table, so they started eating while chatting. Joe's partner also began passing around glasses of wine. No one was allowed to refuse, so they all accepted it. The glass was being passed around among them."Zyline, why the sudden decision? Next thing we know, we'll hear that you're not coming back," Katrina said."What's wrong with you? It's just a vacation to change things up, and besides, you're the ones who said I should explore to find Mr. Right," she replied.Her face was starting to flush because the glass of wine had already gone around them a few times."We thought you already found Mr. Right?" Eunice asked, sounding a little tipsy."Is William the one you're going to Dubai to see?" Eunice added."Who's going to Dubai?" a sudden voice came from behind her.Even though she didn't turn around, she recognized that voice."Brent! I really thought you'd ski
Joe called them to eat. She saw Brent sitting in the corner, his eyes never leaving her. She felt awkward, so she moved closer to Katrina and Eunice. Once everyone had their food, Brent stood up to get his.Thankfully, no one asked about her and Brent anymore. The atmosphere lightened again with laughter as Joe told stories. She and Brent were the only ones who remained silent. Whenever their eyes met, she immediately looked away.After eating, they all started packing up their things. She was about to head to Joe's car when Brent spoke up."Ride with me, Zy. I don't have anyone with me. I might fall asleep during the drive," he said, as if it was nothing.It didn't sound like a request, but more like an order. She could feel the curious stares from everyone, though no one said anything. When she looked at Brent, the passenger seat was already open, waiting for her to get in.Reluctantly, she walked over to the car. She didn't want their friends to notice anything. They exchanged a br
She woke up because of something heavy pressing on her thigh. She blinked a few times as she slowly opened her eyes. She saw Brent's face, still peacefully asleep while holding her. She almost jumped out of bed when she remembered what had happened last night. When she looked at the lower part of their bodies, she saw Brent's thigh resting on her. That was the heavy thing pressing on her. The blanket had shifted slightly below, so she could clearly see one of Brent's thighs between her. Her face suddenly turned red when she realized they were both naked.The sun hadn't risen yet. She carefully removed the arm that was wrapped around her to avoid waking him up. Brent moved a little, so she stopped for a moment. When she saw that he was still asleep, she removed Brent's thigh from her. She almost gasped when she saw Brent's "ready" state. It was still standing tall even though the man was asleep. She stared at it for a while, because she hadn't seen it last night due to the darkness.Wa
After Brent finished setting up their tent, she kept rubbing her arms, feeling a bit uneasy. In the distance, she could see the other tents of their friends."Zy," Brent called out to her.She turned her attention to him."Let's get inside," he said, extending a hand toward her.She swallowed hard and approached him. She bent down to enter the tent while he held the opening, only following her inside once she had entered. She sat down and watched as Brent zipped the tent closed. Swallowing again, she felt her heart race, making it difficult to breathe.Brent sat down beside her, their initial silence stretching between them as if they were both testing the waters."W-why aren't you with Hannah anymore?" she asked, breaking the awkward silence."She had to return to Manila because her brother got into an accident. He's doing fine now but needs to stay in the hospital for a few more days," Brent replied.She nodded, and silence fell again."About what Nick mentioned earlier—was it true?
She learned from Joli that Brent was in Manila, busy with the construction of his condo and rent pad. Hannah had accompanied him to Manila a day earlier. The news saddened her because it felt like Brent had only passed through her life again to reopen the wounds that were beginning to heal.For the past few days, she had been in touch with William, her cousin's boss in Dubai, through video calls. He was kind, and she was slowly allowing him to get closer to her. Despite the distance, he managed to show his interest in her every day, calling or messaging without fail. He even sent flowers that her mother found delightful.It had been two weeks since she last saw Brent. Joe called, saying their group of friends planned to return to the resort they had visited before. Katrina and Eunice had already agreed, but Eunice's husband and Katrina's fiancé couldn't join due to work. Joe would bring his partner, and Nick would also come with his wife. She agreed, although Joe did not mention wheth