Hindi ko alam kung dapat na ba ko mag explain kay mama or mamaya na, natataranta ako sa bigla nilang pag sulpot sa harap ng apartment ko, Hindi ko alam kung dapat na ba ko mag explain kay mama or mamaya na, natataranta ako sa bigla nilang pag sulpot sa harap ng apartment ko.“Surprise, Ate!!” bumaba agad ang tingin ko kay Sam, he’s ten years old now, at kasalukuyan na nasa grade three. Lumapit ako agad sa kanya at pinisil ang mataba nyang pisngi, “Awray! Atche!” anagl nya pero tinuloy ko pa rin.“Oh, hindi mo ba kami papapasukin? Tatayo na lang kami dito?” sabi ni mama, inabot ko agad ang kamay nya at nag mano, “God bless.”“Mama, kasi ano, mag eexplain muna ko.” Baka batukan talaga ako nito pag nalaman nya na may lalaki ako na kasama sa loob tapos ganito ang suot ko, sure na ko don, kilala ko nanay ko, pwera na lang kung naging mabait ka sa kanya at good shot ka, eh kaso hindi pa naman sila nag kikita dalawa.“Den, mamaya na, papasukin mo muna kami, ang init sa labas ha, bilisan mo n
Mabilis lumipas ang oras naming ngayong araw, gabi na rin ng makaalis sila mama, sabi ko ay ditto na sila matulog dahil malayo ang pinanggalingan nila, kaso kailangan daw nila umuwi, nag offer din si Jaxon na ihatid sila, pumayag si mama pero hanggang sa bus station lang, diretso na to sa kanto namin.Dumaan muna kami sa drive thru, nag crave ako bigla sa burger and fries, wala naman masyado pila kaya hindi rin kami nag tagal don. Medyo nalalamigan na rin ako dahil shorts at shirt lang ang suot ko, nag cap na lang ako, samntalang si Jaxon naka six pocket at white shirt, may black cap din sya, inggit ako.“Kilala mo pala si mama no, love?” sabi ko habang kumakain ng fries, nakatingin lang ako sa daan, medyo madilim na rin dahil alas otso na ng gabi. Hindi sya sumagot kaya tinignan ko sya, nakahawaka sya sa dibdib nya, agad na nanlaki ang mata ko dahil don. “Hey, are you okay? Masakit ang dibdib mo?” tarantang tanong ko, hindi pa rin sya sumasagot kaya tuluyan na akong naiyak. “Love, wh
“You what?” mali yata ang rinig ko sa sinabi nya. Tumayo sya at pinindot ang something sa remote, nag iba nanaman ang kulay ng glass window.“Sorry, but I can’t risk the information I’m about to disclose,” tumango lang ako, habang ginagawa nya yon, nang masigurado nya na ayos na ang lahat, ay umupo sya sa tabi ko. “I’m scared to tell you this, once I disclose this to you, delikado na rin ang buhay mo, and I don’t want anything dangerous happen to you.”“Mas lalo lang akong walang magagawa kung hindi mo sasabihin sakin, mahirap mangapa sa dilim, Jaxon. Araw-araw nadadagdagan ng mga tanong sa utak ko, so please tell me, kahit yung dapat ko lang malaman.” tumango sya bilang sagot, narinig ko ang malalim na buntong hininga nya.“It’s all started when I was twelve years old, when my Mom died from a shoot out, while my dad is on duty, he became so busy, halos wala na syang oras sakin, he’s always quite, as if he’s thinking something deeper that his usual. When I turned fourteen, that’s when
I thought it was just a crush, I mean, it’s not impossible to like someone, but turns out that I found my first love. I followed her like a fool around, while doing my mission, I’m saving her without her knowing, I don’t know, I must be fvcking dumb to felt happiness by just seeing her smile, seeing her safe, I don’t know, five years had past, I’m still dumb.I parked my car, far from the building I’m going in, I wear my receiver and opened my tracker, It’s been ten since past midnight, I’m not gonna let this fvcker touch my woman, in my wildest dream.I made my way to the exit of the building, I made sure there wasn’t anybody when I got in, I went straight to the staff room and stole on pair of uniform, and wear my black mask.I turn left and bow a little when I saw a cctv camera on the right end side, “Thres’s one camera facing exit number three.”“Hold on.” Nianaanswered, I continue walking, I even bumped into a couple of crew, they just gave me a nod, seems like tonight is a busy
“Jaxon, I need to go, papasok nga ako!” Kanina pa kami nag kukulitan dito, naka ayos na ko, nakabihis na, kailangan ko nang pumasok dahil dalawang araw na akong absent sa trabaho. “Jaxon please, I’ll be late.”“Love naman, hindi nga pwede, you have to stay here, hanggat hindi ko nalalaman kung sino ang humabol satin kahapon.” Gusto ko syang pag bigyan, pero kailangan ko na talagang pumasok kawawa naman ang mga co-dept ko, naiwan sa kanila ang mga dapat na ako ang gumagawa. “Please?” I looked at him, he’s smiling, his eyes were hopeful.I smiled, and kiss him. “Still a no.” I saw his his face turned sad, but I just laughed, and kiss him again, “Samahan mo na lang ako, you have to look after me, since it’s your fault,” he stood up, so I hug him, “You have to look after me, I know I have you.” Looks like he was not expecting that.But he manage to give me a warm smile, “Of course, I think I was born to protect you, for my whole life.”What the heck? “Corny!” tumawa sya at niyakap ako lal
“Love, pikit ka, may ibibigay ako sayo,” I chuckled, this man will always be full of surprises, parang ewan lang, everyday may bagong gusto gawin sa buhay nya, at lagi ako ang ginugulo.“Bakit nanaman? Nung huling pumikit ako pinahiran mo ko ng hot sauce sa ilong.” Sagot ko, totoo naman kasi, ang pula pula tuloy ng ilong ko, at imbes na tulungan nya ko, tinawanan nya ko, he even sang Rudolf the red nose reindeer, I ain’t talking to him.“Ikaw nga, nung huling pumikit ako, iniwan mo ko! Nasayo pa naman wallet at phone ko! Muntik ako di makauwi!” tawang tawa ko don, kala mo maiiyak na sya, sobrang bad trip sya non, tawang tawa ko, nakaganti na ko sa kanya. “Dali na pikit ka na.” tinignan ko muna sya ng masama bago tuluyang pumikit. I suddenly felt a cold metal thing on my neck. “Okay, open your eyes now.”So I did, hinawakan ko agad ang sinuot nya sakin, it’s a gold necklace with a green something as the pendant. “Para saan to?” May occasion ba ngayon? Why would he give me a present?“N
I woke up feeling heavy, what happen? Para ko nasa movie nang magising ako, white walls, white room, white everything, there’s a purifier beside my bed, ano nanaman ginagawa ko dito? Naramdaman ko ang IV na nakakabit sakin, kaya pala medyo Makati na makirot.The door opened, a doctor with a nurse beside him came in, lumapit sakin ang nurse, and smile at me. “Check lang po ng vitals, mam.” I nod, nanlalata pa ko sa hindi malaman na dahilan. “Doc, okay na po.”“Good evening Mrs, Vanth.” My heart jump for s while. “You do not need to worry, it’s very normal, you have to take car e of yourself though, I’ll be prescribing vitamins for you.” Gulong gulo ako sa mga sinasabi nya, as far as I remember, wala akong sakit, are those vitamins for stress?“Wait doc, wala po akong sakit, and why are you calling me, Mrs. Vanth? I’m not married, well, yet.” Malay naman natin mag propose si panget sakin diba.I saw how confused he is, “Oh, I’m sorry, your friend brought you here early this afternoon, a
Naramdaman ko ang vibration ng phone ko kaya binuksan ko ang bag ko at hinanap yon. It was Jc who’s calling, oo nga pala hindi ko pa sya natatawagan simula kanina na magising ako, nakakain na ko at lahat hindi ko manlang nasabihan si lukret.“Hel-“ pinutol ako agad ng tili nya.“Baklaaaa!!! Okay ka na? bakit wala ka sa ospital?! Dinala ka na ba ng asawa mo?! Hihi!” irit nya, kaya napasimangot ako, sira ulo talaga to kahit kelan.“Gaga! Anong sinabi mo don na may asawa na ko, ha?! Wala pa nga ako singsing, asawa agad? Advance ka?” narinig ko ang higikgik nya, kung katabi ko lang sya ngayon, nasapok ko na to, ang kiri eh.“Kunwari ka pa! pupusta ko kiki ko, kilig ka no?!” pang iinis nya pa sakin, gusting gusto ko sya sabunutan.“Sasampalin kita Jc, tsaka ano ipupusta mo? Wala ka naman kiki girl.” Tawang tawa ako dahil sumigaw sya sa kabilang linya.“Bastos ka talaga! Pasmado bibig! Layas! Layas!” sigaw nya, pinatay ko na ang tawag, masaya na ko na may nainis ako ulit, nakakatawa kaya ma
The evening sky was painted with hues of orange and pink as Lily walked away from Lee, her heart heavy with emotion. She could hear his footsteps behind her, his voice calling out, begging her not to leave. But she knew that she had to do this, for herself.Lily sat at the edge of her bed, tears streaming down her face. She couldn’t believe what she had just learned. For months, she had been living in a blissful illusion, thinking that her promotion, her raise, her new apartment were all a result of her hard work and determination. But now, the truth had been revealed, and it hit her like a ton of bricks.Lee stood in the doorway, his expression pained. He had been the one behind it all, pulling strings, making calls, ensuring that Lily got everything she wanted. And now, seeing her broken and betrayed, he didn’t know what to do.“Lily, I’m sorry,” Lee said, his voice filled with regret. “I just wanted to help you, to make your life better. I didn’t mean to deceive you.”Lily looked u
In the bustling city of Havenridge, there was a building that stood out among the rest. The Havenridge Tower was a marvel of modern architecture, stretching high into the sky with its gleaming glass facade. It was the tallest building in the city, a symbol of prosperity and success.But for Lily, the Havenridge Tower was more than just a building. It was her workplace, her home, and her prison.Lily worked as a receptionist on the 50th floor of the tower, where the prestigious law firm of Anderson & Associates was located. She had been working there for years, ever since she had graduated from college, and she had always prided herself on her work ethic and dedication.But lately, things had started to change. The long hours, the demanding clients, the constant pressure to perform – it was all starting to take its toll on Lily. She felt trapped, suffocated by the walls of the tower that seemed to close in on her more and more each day.One day, as Lily sat at her desk, staring out at
Catherine stumbled into the condo, her vision blurred from the tears that streamed down her face. Sin stood in front of her, his expression unreadable. Outside, the rain poured down in a relentless torrent, the sound of it drumming against the windows like a thousand tiny fingers. The sky was a dark, brooding mass of clouds, obscuring the moon and stars from view. The air was thick with moisture, the humidity making it feel like a sauna. The condo was a small, cozy space, with soft, dim lighting that cast a warm glow over the room. The walls were painted a soothing shade of blue, adorned with framed photographs of happier times. A plush couch sat in the center of the living room, facing a small television set. The floor was covered with a plush rug, soft underfoot.“Please, Catherine, you need to leave,” Sin pleaded, his voice tinged with frustration.Catherine shook her head, her voice trembling. “No, not until you tell me why. Why were you avoiding me all these years?” Catherine sto
Sin sighed as he pulled on his jacket, preparing to slip out of the house unnoticed. It was a typical Saturday afternoon, and he had plans to meet up with his friends at the park. But just as he reached for the doorknob, his mother’s voice echoed through the hallway.“Sin! Can you come here for a moment?”He froze, knowing that tone all too well. With a resigned sigh, he turned around and headed towards the living room where his mother and brothers were gathered. As he entered the room, he saw Catherine, his ten-year-old sister, sitting on the floor surrounded by coloring books and crayons.“What’s up?” Sin asked, trying to sound casual.“We’re having a bonding moment with Cath,” his mother said, gesturing towards the coloring materials. “We thought it would be nice for you to join us.”Sin glanced at Catherine, who looked up at him with big, hopeful eyes. He felt a pang of guilt for wanting to leave her behind. “I’m sorry, I can’t. I’ve made plans with my friends,” he replied, alread
As Letisha sat in her car, tears streaming down her face, she felt utterly alone. The weight of being scammed pressed down on her, and she didn’t know where to turn. She had always been independent, used to solving her problems on her own, but this time, it felt like too much.She stared blankly ahead, trying to gather her thoughts, when a sudden knock on her car door made her jump. Startled, she turned to see Alex standing there, looking concerned.“Letisha, are you okay?” Alex asked, his voice filled with genuine worry.Letisha wiped her tears and tried to compose herself. “I… I’m fine,” she replied, her voice shaky.Alex didn’t seem convinced. “You don’t look fine. Can I come in?”Letisha hesitated for a moment before nodding. Alex opened the car door and sat down beside her, his presence comforting.“What happened?” Alex asked gently.Letisha took a deep breath and explained how she had been scammed, losing a significant amount of money. She felt embarrassed and foolish for fallin
Letisha arrived at the party venue, the soft glow of the lights casting a warm ambiance over the room. She scanned the room, spotting her colleagues mingling and chatting animatedly. She made her way over to the group, her red dress catching the light and drawing admiring glances.“Letisha, you look stunning!” exclaimed Sarah, one of her coworkers, as she approached.“Thank you, Sarah. You look lovely yourself,” Letisha replied with a smile.As the evening progressed, Letisha found herself engaged in lively conversations with her colleagues. She shared anecdotes from work and laughed at the funny stories that were being exchanged.“So, Letisha, any plans for the weekend?” asked Mark, another colleague.“I’m thinking of taking a day trip to the countryside. It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to relax and unwind,” Letisha replied.“That sounds wonderful. You deserve a break,” Mark replied, raising his glass in a toast.As the night wore on, Letisha felt a sense of camaraderie and
As Avianna stood before Sebastian, tears streamed down her cheeks, reflecting the shimmering moonlight. The gentle breeze carried the scent of the sea, mingling with the faint aroma of tropical flowers. They were on the beach, the soft sand beneath their feet, the sound of waves lapping against the shore providing a soothing backdrop to their conversation.Sebastian’s usually vibrant green eyes were clouded with confusion and pain, his tall, lean frame tense with emotion. His raven-black hair tousled slightly in the breeze, adding to his disheveled appearance. He looked at Avianna, his expression a mix of defiance and vulnerability, as if he were fighting an internal battle.Avianna, on the other hand, was the picture of anguish and determination. Her caramel skin glistened in the moonlight, her long, flowing hair cascading down her back. Her eyes, usually bright and full of life, were now red and swollen from crying. She looked at Sebastian with a mixture of love and desperation, her
“Welcome aboard! Enjoy your stay, our dear visitor!” This was the greeting that welcomed me as I stepped off the plane. I thought it would be like any other trip, where we would disembark at the airport. I was surprised when we landed directly on the island, confirming Charline’s statement that the island was indeed exclusive.There were only ten of us on the plane, and it felt like we had rented the entire island.We were greeted by our tour guide, Korina, who would be with us for the first two days of our stay on the island while we familiarized ourselves with the area. I felt like I was the only first-timer, as some of my companions seemed to be quite familiar with the place.“Miss Aviana, this will be your room, feel at home. Just call me if you need anything,”Korina said as she showed me to my room. I nodded and smiled, watching as she left. The room had two single sofas, a center table, a cabinet, a mini-kitchen, and a bathroom, the latter visible from my vantage point due to t
The night was cast in shadows, the sky a blanket of thick, stormy clouds that unleashed a torrential downpour upon the city. The rain fell in relentless sheets, drenching everything in its path and shrouding the world in a veil of darkness. Detective Taliya stood in the alley, her gun held firmly in her hands, her eyes darting warily from shadow to shadow. Beside her, Zachary lay on the ground, his body battered and bruised, a dark pool of blood spreading beneath him from a wound in his side. “Taliya, please,” Zachary gasped, his voice strained with pain. “You need to go. They’re coming for us, and I won’t let you get hurt because of me.” Taliya’s heart clenched at his words, but she remained steadfast. She had a duty to uphold, to protect and serve, no matter the cost. But as she looked into Zachary’s eyes, filled with fear and desperation, she felt a tug at her heartstrings, a pang of something she couldn’t quite name. The sound of approaching footsteps echoed in the alley, the h