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Chapter Forty-One
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2025-02-16 03:40:39
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Love Amidst Deceit Chapter Forty-Two
Amanda’s POVPagkatapos kong pakalmahin ang sarili ko, lumabas na ako ng kwarto upang tumulong sa mga gawain, lalo na’t marami ang lulutuin na inorder ng mga guest. I’d be seeing Andrew here at the resort, along with the other guests he brought along—a group of twenty people. Ate Miranda mentioned that Andrew had shared he’d be hosting a one-week art workshop here with his students. I could hardly believe how far his talent had taken him. It felt surreal to think of the man he had become, and I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride for him. I knew how deeply he loved art, and seeing his success, I could feel that every step he took toward his dreams was driven by that unwavering passion. It was as if all the struggles and sacrifices had led him to this point, and I couldn’t help but marvel at his journey.Maybe seeing him for a week wouldn’t be so bad after all. I’d endure his presence, and once it’s over, I could return to my normal life—the life I’ve carefully rebuil
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Amanda’s POV"Pero gusto kong malaman kung bakit bigla ka na lang nawala, Amanda," he said. His voice trembled slightly, and I felt a sudden stiffness in my chest. His eyes searched mine, pleading for an explanation."I have my reasons, Andrew. I’m sorry for leaving without a word," I replied, my voice soft but sincere. "The situation was so chaotic... You got hurt because of me. Your dad ended up in prison. I thought the best thing was to stay away, to not testify. I thought it would be better for everyone... I have so many regrets. I’m truly sorry. If leaving was the only choice I had, I took it."Andrew stayed quiet for a moment; his expression unreadable. "It’s okay. There were other witnesses who helped convict him," he said, his words flat and detached."I’m still sorry," I whispered."It’s okay," he repeated, his tone colder now. "He’s dead. He killed himself in prison."I froze, shocked by his words. I didn’t know this. I hadn’t asked. I had told Bea I didn’t want to hear anyt
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Andrew’s POVI can’t put into words the whirlwind of emotions I felt when I saw Amanda again. When she disappeared, it felt like I had spent an eternity searching for her, the weight of each passing day dragging me further into frustration and longing. Despite everything I poured into finding her, not one of the investigators I hired managed to track her down. Slowly, I had to accept that she was gone, forcing myself to bury the hope that I’d ever see her again. But now, here she was—in Siquijor, of all places. The joy that surged through me when I saw her again was almost overwhelming, a feeling I wasn’t ready for, a joy I never imagined I would experience again. Seeing her brought back so many emotions—so many memories—that I thought I had buried deep inside.When we finally spoke by the seashore, my eyes immediately searched for her hand. I needed to know—was she married? Had she moved on with the life I thought she was meant to have? But when I didn’t see a wedding ring, a strange
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Amanda’s POVWala akong choice kundi samahan si Andrew mag-stroll, dahil nasabi na niya kay ate Miranda. Pumayag na lang ako para hindi na nila ako usisain. Hindi na nila kailangang malaman ang nakaraan namin ni Andrew; ayoko nang magulo pa ang sitwasyon. Sana matapos na ang isang linggo at bumalik na sa normal ang buhay ko.He borrowed a motorbike that was available for guests to use, and I sat behind him. I carefully held on to his back, and our bodies brushed against each other. I could smell his cologne, which was so masculine. As he drove, I savored the fresh air. It had been a while since I last had the chance to roam the island, especially with how busy I’ve been lately.As the ride went on, I could feel him picking up speed, and the bike swerved more unpredictably. The sudden movement made me grip tighter, and the fear of falling started to overwhelm me. Without thinking, my arms instinctively wrapped around his waist, pulling myself closer to him for balance. The mix of the r
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Amanda’s POV"Saan kayo galing ni Sir Andrew kahapon? Niyaya ka ba niya makipag-date?" Maria asked curiously the next morning as we were in the laundry area."Oo nga, nakita ko kayo kagabi. Naka-angkas ka sa motor sa likod niya. Mukhang type ka ni Sir Andrew. Napapansin ko nga na panay ang pagsulyap niya sa'yo," dagdag pa ni Ate Miranda, na ikinakunot ng noo ko."Huh? Akala ko ikaw ang nag-sabi sa kanya na samahan ko siya?” I asked, a bit taken aback."Wala akong sinabing ganon," sagot ni Ate Miranda, tumango. "Ang sinabi ko lang sa kanya ay maaari niyang gamitin ang motor para maglibot sa isla.""OMG, so type ka nga ni Sir Andrew, mare! Niyaya ka pang mag-stroll sa isla. Grabe, swerte mo girl!" sigaw ni Maria, na parang tumitili pa.I couldn’t help but shake my head absentmindedly. It seemed like Andrew tricked me yesterday. But why would he do that? Why would he lie and say it was Ate Miranda who suggested I go with him? Did he really want me to be with him? Does he still have feeli
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Amanda’s POVI ended up agreeing to do the portrait, even though I was still nervous about the idea. We were now at the seashore, as one of Andrew's students, Patrick, wanted the portrait to have the sea as the backdrop. I was sitting on a rock, and Andrew was standing behind me, his arms loosely around my waist as he helped support me in the pose. We had been in that position for almost twenty minutes.“You really enjoy playing with me, huh?” I said, trying to keep my tone light, though I couldn't hide the small smile on my face.“I’m not playing with you," he replied from behind, his voice low and soft. "I just missed you so much.”His words sent a jolt through me, and my heart started racing again, just like it had earlier. There was something in his voice, something genuine, that made everything around me feel like it was slowing down. I didn’t know what to do with the overwhelming mix of emotions inside me—confusion, excitement, and the undeniable pull between us that I couldn't
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Amanda’s POVThat evening, Andrew became preoccupied with the woman he was with. He didn't join his students for dinner, instead staying with her. They ate together, talking seriously, and I could see them from a distance. I was sitting in one of the lounge chairs by the pool area, feeling a strange mix of emotions as I watched them.Meanwhile, his students were in the function room, busy with indoor games after their meal, but Andrew seemed completely absorbed in his own world with the woman. It was as if he had forgotten about everything else, and it stung to see him so focused on her while I sat there, lost in my own thoughts.I don’t know what it was, but seeing him with someone else made me restless the entire night. I spent hours just staring at the ceiling, my mind racing with thoughts I couldn’t quiet. It wasn’t until around 4 a.m. that I finally fell asleep, and when I woke up, it was already 7 a.m. The lack of sleep left me exhausted, but my mind kept replaying everything I
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Amanda’s POVToday is Andrew’s last day at the resort, and I find myself torn between conflicting emotions. Part of me feels a sense of relief, knowing that things will finally return to normal, that the chaos and uncertainty surrounding him will fade away. But there’s another part of me, a quieter part, that feels a deep sadness, the kind you can’t quite put into words. It’s the realization that once he leaves, I won’t see him again, and whatever lingering connection we had will be severed for good.I tell myself that I should be happy, that I should embrace the peace that’s coming, because I know deep down that there’s no future for us, that the past is nothing but a painful memory we can’t bring back. And yet, as much as I try to convince myself, the truth is harder to face. Maybe this encounter, this brief time we shared again, was the universe’s way of allowing us to finally close that chapter — a chapter that, even though we’ve tried to move on from, still lingers in the corners
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Amanda’s POVMatapos ang mahabang araw na magkasama sila Andrew at Audree, nagkaroon ako ng lakas ng loob na makipag-usap kay Andrew. Lumubog na ang araw at malapit na siyang umalis. Hinalikan niya si Audree sa pisngi bago ito pumasok ng dorm, saka bumaling sa akin. Ngumiti ako sa kanya bago ako nagsalita."Andrew," panimula ko. "Gusto ko lang mag-sorry sa nangyari kagabi. Tama ka, at mali ako. Sana maging maayos tayong dalawa para kay Audree. At huwag kang mag-alala, kung akala mong inaagawan ka na ni Calvin ng pwesto kay Audree, hindi iyon totoo. Inintroduce ko lang siya kay Audree bilang kaibigan dahil gusto ko munang magkaayos kayong dalawa.""Don't worry, Amanda," sagot niya, "hindi mo kailangang mag-sorry. Ako ang may kasalanan sa nangyari kagabi. Pasensya na sa mga nasabi ko." Mahinahong ngumiti siya. "Na-appreciate ko na iniisip mo 'yung mga ganitong bagay para sa akin."Ilang sandali ng katahimikan ang namagitan sa aming dalawa, hanggang sa nag-salita siya muli."Gusto ko san
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Amanda’s POVCalvin came by today at Casa Reyes, and I introduced him as just a friend because I didn't want to confuse Audree, especially since Andrew and I are still figuring out the right time to tell her that Andrew is her dad. It's a sensitive situation, and I want to make sure everything falls into place smoothly.What I really appreciate about Calvin is how understanding he is. He fully accepts that I have a child, and more than that, he's genuinely open to making compromises to develop a meaningful connection with Audree. It’s not easy, but his willingness to put in the effort means a lot.Today, he came with a small gift for Audree, and it was so sweet to see how quickly they clicked. It felt natural, like there was this unspoken bond forming between them. It made me feel hopeful for the future, knowing that he’s not just accepting my situation but is actively trying to be a positive presence in Audree’s life.We were having breakfast when I suddenly saw Andrew walking toward
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Andrew’s POVHindi ko talaga maipaliwanag ang nararamdaman ko nang makita ko si Amanda kanina na kausap si Calvin. Parang may kutob ako na siya nga ang dinidate ni Amanda, yung taong binanggit ni Audree. Pero ang talagang nagpa-bother sa akin ay yung mga ngiti nila sa isa’t isa at yung mga kilos nila na parang komportable na sila at sanay na sa isa’t isa. Hindi ko maiwasang mag-isip kung gaano na ba nila kakilala ang isa’t isa at bakit parang sobrang tiwala si Amanda sa lalaking iyon. Parang may koneksyon silang hindi ko kayang ipaliwanag, at hindi ko matanggal sa isip ko yung pakiramdam na iyon. I felt frustrated, confused, and oddly betrayed all at once. It was a feeling I couldn’t shake, no matter how hard I tried.Nanatili akong tahimik hanggang sa makarating kami sa Casa Reyes upang ihatid sila. I was doing my best to keep my composure because I didn’t want to cause a scene in front of our daughter.“Thanks, Andrew.” Amanda spoke to me first after I dropped her and Audree off at
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Amanda’s POVI didn’t know what to feel when Audree told me that we were going to the park with Andrew. I wanted to say no, but I could see how excited Audree was to go out with Andrew. I didn’t want to be selfish, so I agreed and got her ready early.Just the thought of the three of us being together, like a family bonding, was driving me crazy. I didn’t know what could happen or how to handle the situation. But then, I realized this might be good for Audree. Maybe this will help her get closer to Andrew, so when the time comes, it won’t be as difficult for her to know the truth—that Andrew is her real dad."Amanda, are we okay?" Andrew asked, his voice soft, as we sat on the bench waiting for Audree to return from buying ice cream."Yeah, we're fine," I answered quickly, glancing at him but quickly looking away. I had been avoiding his gaze for a while now. I didn’t know why, but even after all this time, there was still something about him that affected me in a way I couldn’t expla
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Andrew’s POVSabado ngayon at walang pasok sa school si Audree, kaya maaga akong nagpunta sa Casa Reyes para makita sila ni Amanda. Nangako ako kay Audree na dadalhin ko siya sa park, kaya't hindi ako makapaghintay na magkasama kami. Nakita ko online na may boulevard park sa Dumaguete, at kailangan naming sumakay ng barko papunta sa kabilang isla, kaya maaga akong umalis at nagtungo doon.Pagdating ko sa Casa Reyes, nakita ko si Audree at si Amanda. Si Audree ay nakaupo sa harap ng salamin habang tinatalian ni Amanda ang buhok niya. Pinagmamasdan ko silang dalawa, at hindi ko maipaliwanag, pero parang may kakaibang saya na bumabalot sa puso ko. Habang tinitingnan ko sila, nakaramdam ako ng init sa dibdib — hindi ko alam kung bakit, pero may isang espesyal na pakiramdam sa mga simpleng sandaling ito.Hindi ko alam kung gaano katagal akong nakatayo sa may pintuan, ngunit nung napansin ni Amanda na nandiyan ako, ngumiti siya at nagsalita. "Andrew, good morning," sabi niya, medyo magaan n
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Andrew’s POV"Please take good care of Audree, Andrew. If you plan on bonding with her, please make sure you take her home before 7 p.m." Amanda reminded me."Thanks, I will," I replied as I held Audree’s hand and led her to the car. I couldn't help but feel a shift in Amanda’s demeanor. It was strange, because just last night we were talking normally, and now it felt like there was some distance. I didn’t know why, but I decided not to overthink it and just let it be."Later, susunduin kita sa school. Gusto mo bang magpunta sa ibang lugar? Pinaalam na kita kay mommy mo," tanong ko kay Audree na nakaupo sa passenger seat."Wala naman masyadong mapapasyalan dito, kuya pogi. Gusto ko po talagang pumunta sa park," sagot niya nang malungkot."Sige, next time dadalhin kita sa park," sabi ko, sinusubukang pasayahin siya. "Pumunta na lang tayo sa isang lugar kung saan may masarap na pagkain mamaya. May gusto ka bang kainin?""Chocolate cake po, kuya pogi!" sagot niya, sabay ngiti."Chocolate
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Amanda’s POVI watched Andrew, his gaze fixed on the pictures in the photo album I’ve held onto for years. Every image, every snapshot of Audree was a piece of time I had carefully collected—her first smile, her tiny hands, even her sonogram, all of it was there. It felt like a sacred collection of moments; ones I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand. But as I saw his face, the way his eyes lingered on each photo, something inside me shifted.I pulled the album out to show him, thinking I was sharing a memory, but instead, I saw the raw pain in his eyes. I felt this wave of guilt wash over me, a heaviness that I hadn’t anticipated. In my desire to preserve these moments, I hadn’t considered how much I had taken from him. I had experienced the joy of Audree’s early days, the moments that a first-time father should have been there for, and in doing so, I had unknowingly robbed him of that.It wasn’t intentional. I never meant to keep those moments from him, but somehow, I had. I ha
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Andrew’s POVGinabi na ako sa Casa Reyes kakahintay kay Amanda na umuwi. Si Audree ay nakiusap na magstay ako ng kaunti pa upang makita ko ang mommy niya, at pabor din sa akin iyon dahil gusto kong makausap si Amanda. Alas siyete na ng gabi nang dumating si Amanda. Nagulat siya nang makita akong nandun sa dining area ng dormitory kasama si Audree.“Andrew? Ano'ng ginagawa mo dito?” Amanda asked, clearly startled by my presence.I could see her reaction, and it was clear that she wasn’t ready for the conversation or the questions that I had. But I knew I had to do it. I needed to talk to her about everything that had happened—and about our daughter.“Mommy, si kuya pogi ang naghatid sa akin pauwi galing school,” sabi ni Audree, nakangiti habang palapit kay Amanda.Tumaas ang kilay ni Amanda, mukhang naguguluhan. “Kung kani-kanino ka sumasama, diba sinabi ko na si Ate Miranda ang magsusundo sa’yo?” pangaral niya kay Audree.Di ko na rin napigilan. “Huwag mo siyang pagalitan, Amanda. Ako
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Andrew’s POVI could hardly hold back tears when I read the results of the DNA test I had ordered. Audree... she’s my daughter. The weight of those words hit me like a ton of bricks, overwhelming me with emotions I didn’t know I could feel. A mix of shock, disbelief, and a deep, overwhelming love flooded my chest. All this time, I had wondered and doubted, but now, the truth was laid out in front of me. The little girl who had unknowingly captured my heart was my flesh and blood. But as much as my heart swelled with the realization, there was also a growing anger and confusion. Amanda had kept this from me, hidden our daughter from me for years. I needed to talk to her, to understand why she chose to keep Audree away from me. What could have driven her to make that decision? How do I step into this role of a father after everything that’s happened? I didn’t have all the answers, but I knew one thing for sure—I needed to confront Amanda.I went back to Audree's school, but this time, e
