Sa kagustuhan ni Astrea na hindi madungisan ang pangalan nang pamilya niya sa nakaambang kahihiyan, dahil sa "last minute runaway" nang fiance niya na si Aiden, nakuha niyang mag renta nang magpapanggap para tumayo sa dulo nang altar. Pero hindi lang pala sa araw na iyon natatapos ang lahat, at mukhang balak silang paglaruan nang tadhana.
View More“Morning, Sunshine,” he teased, grabbing an apple from the counter, “Mukhang pangit gising natin teh, ah?”I sat at the dining table, the untouched cup of coffee in front of me slowly growing cold. My mind swirled with anticipation and nerves, the weight of the upcoming competition pressing against my chest. I needed to tell him.“Do you ever take anything seriously?” I asked, watching Lexus stroll into the kitchen like he didn’t have a care in the world.Lexus strolled into the room, a towel draped around his neck, his damp hair tousled from a shower. His usual easygoing demeanor felt both comforting and infuriating as I tried to muster the courage to bring up the topic.“Sure,” he said, biting into an apple with an exaggerated crunch. “Breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day, nakakapangit ang pagpapalipas nang gutom,”I rolled my eyes, setting my coffee mug down with a little more force than necessary. “I’m serious, Lex. Can you stop joking for two seconds?”He leaned aga
Hannah lingered near the doorway, her initial shock giving way to a more composed demeanor. She pulled out her phone and scrolled for a moment before glancing at Lexus.“I came to discuss the updates on the upcoming photoshoot,” she said, her tone professional now, though her eyes still darted toward me occasionally. “There’ve been some changes to the campaign, and I need your input.”Lexus nodded, leaning casually against the door frame. “Ah ganon ba, we can talk. Sa office na lang tayo siguro.”I busied myself with clearing the plates, silently retreating to the kitchen. As their voices faded into the hallway, I focused on scrubbing the dishes, each clink of the plates against the sink filling the silence. My chest felt tight, though I couldn’t pinpoint why.Hannah’s presence wasn’t unexpected—Lexus had told me he worked with all kinds of people—but the way she had looked at me… like I was an anomaly. It stung more than I cared to admit.Once the dishes were done, I wiped down the c
The sound of rain tapping against the windows set the tone for another quiet evening. I had my laptop open on the kitchen counter, trying to finish an essay that was due in less than 12 hours. My focus was razor-sharp until I heard a guitar chord strum from the living room.It started soft, almost pleasant, but it quickly turned into a cacophony of random notes. I sighed, closing my eyes to keep from snapping.“Lexus,” I called out without looking up. “Could you maybe not do that right now?”“Ang alin ba?” His voice floated in, dripping with faux innocence.“Turn the living room into a bad open mic night.”“Wow,” he said, suddenly standing in the doorway, guitar slung across his shoulder like a modern bard. “Ang lakas mo yata mag joke ngayon, teh.”I glared at him. “I’m serious. I need to finish this.”“Lagi ka naman talaga seryoso sa buhay mo,” he quipped, walking into the kitchen and plucking a grape from the fruit bowl. “Ever heard of a work-life balance?”“Says the guy who edited
“Hoy, Bellatrix, panay tunog phone mo, gising na lahat bukod sayo!”“Shut up, will you!” I groaned and turned off my alarm.My phone buzzed, reminding me of deadlines, appointments, and everything else I had to juggle. I groaned and buried my face in my pillow, wishing for even just a few more minutes of sleep, but reality had other plans.Graduation was just around the corner, and I was struggling to finish my final competition prep. Not to mention the endless assignments, exams, and all the other distractions that kept piling up.I think Lexus had already left for his morning shoot, so I had the house to myself for a few hours. The quiet was both a blessing and a curse, leaving me alone with my thoughts and the endless list of things I had to do.I dragged myself out of bed and wandered into the kitchen, only to find Lexus, of course, already there, leaning against the counter with his usual casual air. He’d been up long before me, no doubt, his sleep schedule as chaotic as ever.“A
“Okay, tapos na,”I pulled the last of my clothes from the closet, folding them carefully into the suitcase, each motion deliberate as I tried to push away the frustration building inside me. Packing my things into this small, old suitcase felt almost symbolic. A life in a bag, ready to be uprooted once more.I glanced over at the unmade bed in the room I’d spent the night in—well, the room I’d been allowed to stay in. It wasn’t exactly home, but I’d done what I could to settle in, even if it was temporary.I tugged the suitcase closed, satisfied it was packed. The thought of leaving Lexus’s house hung over me like a cloud, but it was the only choice left. Things weren’t going to change. Not between us.As I stepped into the living room, dragging the suitcase behind me, I couldn’t help but notice how… empty it felt. The house, his house, was so quiet without the usual hum of his presence. Lexus had left early this morning, no doubt off on some photo shoot or project that demanded his
I was packing my last few belongings into a duffel bag when I paused, staring at the half-empty room. The clothes were the easy part—sweaters, a few jeans, some shirts—but there were other things.Hindi ko na din naman kailangan mag dala masyado nang kung ano ano, iniwan ko na din ang mga uniforms ko, dahil hindi na required mag uniform these days, since graduating na ako.Things that seemed to weigh more than anything in that bag. I folded up the last sweater, tossed it in, and glanced over the room once more. The place had become so familiar over the past few weeks, but now it felt foreign, like I was about to leave behind a piece of myself.I sighed, zipping up the bag and dragging it over to the door. It had been a strange decision to pack up my life and come stay with Lexus. But when everything else felt like it was falling apart, where else was I supposed to go? At least this place was… different. Quirky, even.Grabbing my things, I stepped out into the hall, the floor creaking
The air in the living room was thick with tension. Aiden’s family had left earlier, still fuming over the events of the wedding, and now it was just my parents, Lexus, and me. The weight of the situation hung heavy over us, and I could feel my mother’s gaze on me, waiting for something—anything—resembling a solution.“Astrea,” my father began, his voice calm but firm, “we can’t just leave things hanging like this. You need to think about the future. Both of your futures.” He shot a look at Lexus, who was standing by the window, his arms crossed, his expression unreadable.“Your mother and I have discussed it,” my father continued, his tone softening. “We believe it’s best if you both stay here, at the estate, until things settle down. It will be easier, and we’ll be able to help with any… complications.”Tinignan ko si Lexus, his jaw clenched as he looked out at the garden. I could see the muscles in his back tense, the familiar signs that he wasn’t happy with what my father was sugge
“What’s the meaning of these, Thea? Nagulat na lang kami sa ginawa mo,”The day after the wedding, the weight of the secret I had been carrying for so long finally started to sink in. I had married Lexus, a man I barely knew, to save face and protect my family from scandal.But now, the shock was beginning to ripple outward. Aiden’s family, my own family—everyone was reeling, and it was only a matter of time before the truth came out. But there was no turning back now.We sat at my parents’ dining table, the quiet hum of tension hanging in the air. My family had gathered to discuss the events of the previous day, and it felt like the world was closing in on me. Parang sasabog ang puso ko sa kaba, but it’s now or never.“Astrea, we need to talk,” my father said, his voice unusually stern. He rarely spoke in that tone, but today was different. He wasn’t angry, but the concern was evident.I sat across from him, feeling the weight of everyone’s gaze. My mother was beside him, her hands f
The applause was thunderous. The sound seemed to reverberate in my head, each clap ringing louder than the last. I was walking down the aisle, and though I tried to steady my breathing, my chest felt tight. Lexus walked beside me, his arm lightly brushing against mine. He was tall, confident, and seemed entirely unfazed by the eyes on us. Meanwhile, my mind was spiraling, questioning every single decision that had led to this moment.“Now, let’s welcome the bride and the groom, let’s give them, a loud of applause!” Nanginginig ang panga ko, at hindi ko alam kung bakit ako kinakabahan. Sa idea ba na sa iba ako magpapakasal, o sa reaksyon nang mga makakakita sa amin? I could barely look at anyone as we walked down the aisle, my head low, my face hidden by the veil. My mind kept replaying everything that had led to this—everything I’d had to do to keep the truth from my family.The staff had handed the script to the emcee earlier, but as soon as she said Lexus’s name, she hesitated, a
“What do you want me to do, then?” Asked the man in front of me, wearing his plain shirt and ragged pants. Like he came from straight to a fashion show, while I, wearing my wedding gown, with my smudged mascara, “You want to hire me for your wedding today? Who wants a bride who looks like that beside him?”I gave him a death glare; I was still crying; this is so fucking ridiculous; how dare that worthless man brings this kind of embarrassment not just to me but to my whole family? I fucking hate him, yet love him.“Just save me from this huge fucking embarrassment, and I’ll pay you a good amount,” I sternly said, “We didn’t put names on our the invitation, it’s just the date of our wedding, and besides, few people knew that it’s our wedding, eighty percent of our guest was my parent’s business partner,”“So, I’m not just saving you, but your surname, your family must be that rich,” he mumbled; I looked at my wristwatch; I think he noticed that; I heard him sigh, “Alright, let’s just t...
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