I was observing them eventhough my heart is beating so loud because of what's happening. Nakatutok ang baril ni kuya Rash kay Jake. Hindi ko na maigalaw ang mga paa ko dahil nanginginig na ito. Hindi ko sila kayang pigilan.Naguguluhan na talaga ako sa mga nangyayari. My mind is really perplexed that I can't even digest every single word they are saying. I don't care if they know each other. All I want is for them to stop.Hindi kumibo si Jake at nakatitig lang kay kuya Rash na nasa harapan niya. Hindi man lang siya nagreact nang tinutukan siya ng baril sa ulo. Nakatingin lang siya sa kapatid ko at para silang nag-uusap gamit ang tingin.Umigting ang kaniyang mga panga habang pinagmamasdan ang kaibigan. It's a bit new to see them in this situation. If they're really friends, why does one of them points a gun to the other?“You're really sure that I can't twang this gun.” I heard Rash said before he slowly pulled out his gun and put it on his pocket. I heaved a sigh in relief. “You kn
“We're okay right?” Elijah asked, a bit unsure. My brows knitted as I stared at him. My mouth slightly gaped as I searched something on his green orbs. But I can't see anything. Nakatingin lang siya sa akin, walang bahid ng emosyon ang mga mata. Mababa ang tono ng boses at masasabi kong seryoso siya.“E-elijah...”“You're saying things like this because we're not in good terms. You're telling these things because you don't trust me,” he uttered with his deep voice. “We're not really okay, Rielle. We're both pretending to be.” I bit my lips as part of what he said are true. But I should still focus on what I observed on him for the time that we're together. Alam ko sa simula pa lang ay may mali na. At ngayon ko lang ito napagtanto.He was pretending to be a good guy, like the one he was before. He was a gentleman. He let me feel that I was special to him. That I am his best friend. But all of it were just lies. He's a playboy who will always loves to play girls' feelings. And I was o
September came. It's been months since my birthday happened but I didn't celebrated it. I was alone and it wasn't much special to me unlike other people. But now, it's different.Today is Elijah's birthday and I keep hearing my phone ringing because kuya William is calling me. The group wanted to have a party in Matthew's bar and I am going there. It just that, the flight I was with earlier got delayed so I am already late for the party. I got my luggages and decided to go to the hotel room assigned for me to put all my things. It will be hassle if I go to my unit. Nagpasya rin ako na rito na magpalit.I wear a leather mini skirt with a zipper in front, I matched it with a sleeveless black shirt and got a white jacket to complete my look. And a high heel sandal will do. I wear dark makeup and used a brown contact lens to hide my eye color. After I got my purse, I am off to go.I am already at the lobby when I bumped into someone. Agad napaawang ang labi ko nang makilala ang taong 'yo
My heart pounded as I stared at his green eyes. Seryoso siyang nakatitig sa akin. Hindi ko matukoy kung seryoso rin ba siya sa sinabi niya. Dahil pinaasa niya na ako no'ng sabihin niyang may nararamdaman na siya para sa akin.Just like when he asked me before, few months ago, he also asked me this question and he then took it back. I don't want to hear it again—that he just find it as a joke. Kaya naman hinihintay kong ituloy niya ang sasabihin, pero wala na siyang idinugtong doon.“You're joking, right?” tanong ko pagkatapos ng mahabang katahimikan sa pagitan namin. Napabuntong-hininga ako habang nakalapat ang mga kamay sa dibdib niya. His fine breathing was all I can hear before I felt his hand on my waist went up to my cheeks. He made me looked at him. “I'm serious now. I want to court you,” he softly said and caressed my cheeks. “I want to be responsible for what we've done. I want you to be mine.”I furrowed, completely confused. The last time he told me was that 'it's just s*
“You will not go to work?”Narinig kong tanong ni Elijah nang makita akong lumabas ng kwarto kinabukasan. Nakasuot pa ako ng pajama at walang planong lumabas ng condo para sa araw na ito.Iniisip ko pa rin kung paano ko lalapitan si Jake sa ganitong sitwasyon. Ang hirap sumingit sa oras niya lalo na't abala siya sa sariling pamilya. He has a family to take care of. I don't think it will be easy to have an appointment with him. “No, I'm still on leave,” I said. I've finished my shift for this month and took a week leave from work. Aside from that, someone signed it as soon as I requested for that. It must be Jake's or someone else. "Okay," sabi niya. Nasa condo ko na naman siya at naghanda para sa brunch namin ngayon.Lumapit ako kay Elijah at niyakap ang kaniyang likod. Wala itong suot na t-shirt kaya ramdam ko ang init ng katawan nito. I can feel his abs against my palms as I touched it. I giggled when I pinched one of it. “Rielle...”"I want pancakes, Elijah," I mumbled and sni
I can't keep my eyes away from kuya Rash while he keeps his eyes on the crowd. I can see the smirk plastered on his lips and I begin to think if he's just joking or what. But based from his expression, he's not just joking. Matagal ko na ring hinihintay si kuya Dash. Laking gulat ko lamang nang may sumulpot na naka V-neck shirt at pinaresan ng black board shorts. His hair was brushed up, different from kuya Rash that has undercut hairstyle. I agaped when my eyes met his brown orbs. Dash Ferrer, his identical twin, is here!Kaswal siyang naglalakad patungo sa direksyon namin at diretso niya akong tiningnan. Hindi man lang niya sinulyapan ang kakambal niya na katabi rin ni kuya William. Sobrang nabigla ako nang makita ko siya kaya hindi ako makapagsalita.I felt Elijah's arms let go of me before I felt him whispered on my ear. "Go to him."I nodded before I step forward. I was already a meter away from him. Hindi siya ngumiti o tumango. Nakatingin lang siya sa akin. And there's no em
We decided to go back to our room nang makita namin si Denver sa hallway. Hindi siya nag-iisa. May kasagutan siyang babae na sa tingin ko ay kasing edad ko lang base sa pangangatawan niya. Denver faced and pinned her on the wall. While I am just beside Elijah, watching them.“You know where 'she' is!” Tinuro ni Denver ang direksyon namin kaya nakita niya kami. Bahagya pa siyang nagulat bago siya tumayo ng tuwid at humarap sa amin na nakakunot ang noo. The woman grips on his arms as if she's afraid of us but recognition plastered on the woman's eyes as it diverted to me.Kumunot ang noo ko. She looks familiar. Her short hair really suits her chubby cheeks. She has dark toned skin and set of brown eyes. She's voluptuous and beautiful with the way she handle herself. Where did I see... U-huh! She's Carmienne's sister!“R-rielle?” Narinig kong bulong niya. Binitawan ko ang kamay ni Sean Elijah at lumapit sa kaniya. I smiled before I glanceed at Denver who's curiously looking at us.
After we talked with Sharmienne, Denver and I went to our respective rooms. My mind was preoccupied with this plan of ours. They want me to be the 'bait' to lure Jake out. As expected. This was also the one that Noah told me. But I feel scared to execute this. Even with that thought, I know Elijah will be against it. Earlier, he was refraining himself. He even left our room that's why it was me and Denver who came to Sharmienne. He was mad with the idea of his co-members but he can't do anything about it. He knows the risks if we cancel their plan. It will damage me or the other targets. Napabuntong-hininga ako kaya napansin iyon ni Denver. Huminto siya nang malapit na kami sa kwarto ko at sumulyap sa akin. "Sigurado ka bang mapagkakatiwalaan natin si Sharmienne?" tanong niya. Tumingin ulit ako sa kaniya at tumango. I was the one who told them about Sharmienne being our ally. She's perfect and fits the duty to be our spy. As of now, siya na ang magbabantay s
• October 14, 2020I groaned as I moved my body. I opened my eyes and noticed that I was in an unfamiliar room covered with white paint all over the four corners of the wall. I arched my back but the pain worsen making someone cuss. I looked around only to see my friends sitting on the couch. They look calm and composed as they eyed me with stoic faces.Nagtataka ako kung bakit sila nandito. They are busy and they're unusually quiet right now. Even Daniel who's the loudest of us is just eating an apple. Denver who sat on my bed just nodded with his arms crossed. The Ferrer twins are here too. Gusto ko silang tanungin kung ano ang nangyari nang may mga doktor na pumasok para tulungan ako. They let my friends stay while also explaining that they'll run some tests."Anong nangyari?" I spoke after the doctor examined me. William went out with the doctor to further ask about my case. “Where's Rielle?” "She's with Jake and Kian right now," sabi ni Daniel, tumayo mula sa sofa.I balled my
“Hey guys!” It was Rielle and she didn't even look at me. She sat beside Rash. “Sorry, I'm late.”“Rielle...” bulong ko pero nang magtama ang mga mata namin, umiwas ako ng tingin at napalunok.“You're wasted, dude,” Denver commented when he saw me. I showed him my middle finger.I may look drunk but I'm still sane. I can even stare at Rielle even with the loud music. She glanced at me but immediately looked away. I smirk and drink again.We're done playing, my lady.Napatayo ako nang mapansin kong wala siyang planong makipag-close sa akin. I went behind her and ask if she could move. Umupo ako sa tabi niya at niyakap siya bago ko ipinatong ang ulo ko sa leeg niya. Mabango. Nalalasing ako sa pabango niya. D*mn.“He's whipped!” Narinig ko si Clifford pero hindi ko siya pinansin. What important is that she's with me.“He's been waiting for you, Rielle. He thought you'll ditch him."Naririnig ko silang nag-uusap pero hindi ako maka-focus sa kanila. Gusto ko nang umuwi kasama si Rielle.
She was safe with us. She already knows my co-members and she already got close with Daniel and Denver. She's with The Falcon, the whole day. She even teases Rash who's not in the mood right now. And it was because of her sister.And as expected from him, he didn't pass this through. Rielle and he argued. William even joined. And Matthew, the m*therf*cker who's Rielle's crush (based on Daniel), was just smiling while looking at her.He noticed my glares at him which he just shrugged off. He knows that Rielle's my girl. It's our bro code. I just can't stand seeing him with Rielle especially when I saw them embraced in the kitchen.I don't understand myself. I felt like he was taking my property away from me. I just want to punch his face. He's a threat to me.“U-oh. Someone's jealous, huh?”I even heard Daniel say that but I don't care and walked out. Jealous, my ass! I don't have the right to be jealous! It's a slap to my face that she's not mine eventhough I am always claiming her to
• March 13, 2020 • She seems distant to me, I'm sure of that. And she's uncomfortable around me. Earlier this morning, she didn't even open up about herself. What she did was just ask about what happened. She can't keep eye contact with me. Tsk. What would I expect? I am the one who reject her before. “So? What happened?” she asked."You were in the bar. I just saw you going to the comfort room being unable to move because of those guys."“I drank a lot last night. I didn't remember anything,” she said. “Did something happen? And who are the guys you're talking about?”Humigop muna ako sa kape ko bago ko siya tinitigan ng buo. "They are 'The Hawk'. An underground gang who happens to be our enemy. Mas maganda kung wala kang maalala. Ngayon mo lang narinig ang sikreto nila pero napahamak ka na."“Are they after me already?” tanong niya. "Tell me, are they dangerous?"“They are,” simpleng sabi ko. Nagpakawala siya ng malalim na buntong-hininga bago ibinaling ang tingin sa akin.“Salam
• February 12, 2020 •I was in Madrigal's Tower when I received a message from Lolo Elias that I need to attend his friend's birthday (he has the same name as my dad). Tsk, if I know, he will just look for a woman for me to marry. And I just can't decline him. He always put me into trouble and will definitely tell my father about my whereabouts. It's not like, I'm afraid of my father, I just don't want to stress him out. I'm already 25, for Pete's sake.After I talked with Rash Ferrer, I immediately went out to leave. He has a condo unit here too. Zaine Madrigal, one of our friends and the owner of the Madrigal Towers, even offered me one but I'm still thinking if I will accept it. Besides, Rash gave me a personal mission and it's about his sister. Riellana Ferrer... It seems familiar and sounds like 'her' name. I suddenly miss her. I immediately shook my head as I was in the elevator. I didn't have a lead. I've been looking for her. It's been like five years. But I won't give up.I
“Eli!”I was interrupted from wearing my tuxedo when I heard my little sister's scream from my room's door. Selene walked inside and looked up to me. She pouted as she looked at my outfit.“Where you going?” she asked. “Can I come with you?” I smiled before I shook my head at her. She pouted and just give me a kiss on my cheeks. “Bring me chocolates.”"Sure." Hinalikan ko lang siya sa noo bago siya lumabas ng kwarto ko. I wonder what she wants this time. She always come to my room when she needs something.I glanced at the full-length mirror in front of me. I smirk when I was satisfied at my look. I brush my hair up first before deciding to go out. I saw Dad talking to someone on his phone. He just tapped my shoulder as he looked at me from head to toe.“I'm going.” I muttered before I went out and used my car to get 'there'. I can't suppress my smile as I remember Rielle. It's her debut today and I am her last dance.
Sean Elijah Dela Fuente's P.O.V • Clivette UniversityI always wonder why people leave? Is it because they don't want their relationship anymore? Are they satisfied to see those people they left suffer? If it's yes, then it's a total bullsh*t!That's what always stuck in my mind. I always expect people to leave after they become part of our life. I always tell myself to not get attach to them. I'm already tired hoping that they will come back.'Like what she did to us.'I can't help but to shrugged that thought off my head. It's been years since I knew that my mom left us. I already felt contented that she's no longer with us. Umalis siya. Iniwan niya kami. But here I am, still hoping that I can hear her explanation. The woman who I love so much will also be the one to hurt me back by leaving. I heaved a sigh as I remember my dad always missing my mom. He can do something about it though. He's a hacker, for Pete's sake! But he never use
Dahan-dahang tumayo ang kaniyang ina at pinunasan ang sariling luha. She nodded and just gave me a smile nang magtama ang mga mata namin. Tatayo na sana ako pero umiling siya sa'kin at tahimik siyang umalis sa condo unit.“F*ck sh*t!” Elijah was unstoppable. He punched the wall with his bare hands repeatedly until his fist were already full of his blood. “D*mn!” He cussed continuously until he knelt down to me and lowered his head on my thighs. Niyakap niya ang bewang ko nang mahigpit at ang sunod kong narinig ay ang mga hikbi niya.I covered my mouth with my right hand as I caressed his hair with my other hand. My eyes watered as I saw Elijah like this.Oh, Sean Elijah. I don't know how much pain you felt. It must be too much for you.“S-sean...” I bit my lips for the nth times so he won't recognize my stuttered voice. “Everything will be fine.”“I can't face her... I can't.”He keeps his head low and sobs. He's like this when he's badly in pain. We stayed like that until I felt h
As what Elijah told me, we visited their house where he grew up. Dito raw ngayon nakatira si Selene at ang tatay niya. Ilang oras lang ang layo nito mula sa Madrigal's Tower. Pero ramdam ko ang bahagyang panginginig at panlalamig ng mga kamay ko nang makita ko na ang bahay nila.The exterior has a modern and very intricate design. It has two floors with wide windows. The colors used blended perfectly—blue, white and a bit of black. The guard opened the gate and my heart started pounding faster than normal.Mula sa harap ng pintuan, nakita ko si Selene sa kaniyang yellow dress at may nakaukit na ngiti sa kaniyang mukha. Sa tabi niya ay isang lalaki na nasa early 50's na. Pumunta si Elijah sa gilid ko at binuksan ang pinto ng sasakyan. Iginiya niya ako palabas at pareho naming hinarap kaniyang pamilya.“Dad... Selene...” Tawag niya sa kanila pagkatapos niyang tumikhim. “This is Arabella Rielle Rivera, my girlfriend.” Magalang akong ngumiti sa kanila matapos akong ipakilala ni Elijah.Ha