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Chapter 20
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AVAS POVAng araw na 'to, para akong nakakulong sa isang malaki, madilim na kahon ng mga tanong at pagkabahala. I mean, I was trying to be there for Maya, trying to support her through her pain. Pero, at the back of my mind, alam ko na may sarili din akong mga problema na kailangan harapin.Kaya nang magring ang phone ko at makita ko ang pangalan ni Liam, hindi ko na alam kung anong mararamdaman ko. Naramdaman ko ang kilig, at the same time, ang takot. Takot na baka maulit na naman ang mga bagay na hindi ko na gustong balikan.Maya and I were at a cafe, trying to distract ourselves from all the emotional baggage, when I felt my phone buzz. Pagtingin ko sa screen, nagilid ang mata ko. Liam.Napaisip ako sandali, kung tatawagan ko ba siya or ignore ko na lang. Ayoko na sanang balikan siya, pero hindi ko maiiwasan ang curiosity ko. Lalo na't ang huling nakita ko sa kanya, hindi maganda."Are you gonna answer it?" Maya asked, her eyes still focused on the menu. I could hear the curiosity
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AVAS POVPagkatapos ng ilang araw na tahimik, nagdecide akong makipagkita kay Liam. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang aasahan ko, o kung anong magiging reaksyon ko kapag makita ko siya ulit. Pero isang bagay ang sigurado-gusto kong tapusin ang lahat ng tanong na nagpapalabo sa isipan ko. Hindi ko na kayang magdalawang-isip pa.Sinabi ko kay Maya na magkikita kami ni Liam. She wasn't exactly thrilled about it, but she understood. "Ava, just be careful, okay?" she reminded me before I left. "Alam ko na may pagkakamali siya, and maybe he's changed, but please... don't let him hurt you again."I smiled at her, trying to calm myself. "I promise, I'll be okay. I just need to see him. I need to hear him out, Maya."She just nodded, though I could tell she was still worried. But I needed this. For me. Hindi ko na kayang maging stuck sa isang lugar kung saan puro tanong lang ang sumasakop sa akin.Pagtapak ko sa cafe kung saan kami magkikita, I couldn't help but feel the weight in my chest. Para bang
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AVAS POVHindi ko pa rin lubos maisip kung ano ang nangyayari sa pagitan namin ni Liam. After the talk, things seemed... different. He wasn't the same guy na nakasanayan kong makita-yung parang walang pakialam sa nararamdaman ko. This Liam was gentle, sincere, and apologetic. Pero parang may bahagi pa rin ng utak ko na nagsasabing mag-ingat. Kasi, hanggang ngayon, hindi ko pa rin kayang itapon yung mga bagay na ginawa niya noon.Pero kahit papaano, binigyan ko siya ng chance. Minsan, kinakalabit ko pa ang sarili ko para tanungin kung tama ba ang mga desisyon ko. But I wanted to believe him. Gusto ko kasing maniwala na tao pa siya na kayang magbago, na may chance kaming magsimula ulit.Lately, madalas kami mag-usap. He'd send me sweet messages-yung tipong mga "how's your day?" or "I miss you." And surprisingly. I was starting to enjoy it. Na hindi lang siya naglalambing, but we were actually talking. About life, about our past, and even the future.Pero alam ko, hindi ko pa rin kayang
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AVAS POVHindi ko alam kung anong nararamdaman ko. Parang may mabigat na bagay na bumagsak sa dibdib ko, but I couldn't cry. Hindi ko kayang umiyak sa harap ni Liam. Kung kaya ko lang magpanggap na okay lang ako, I would. Pero hindi ko na kayang magsinungaling.The whole walk back to my apartment felt like I was carrying the weight of the world. Ang laking pagbabago ng nararamdaman ko. Gabi na, at parang ang lamig sa labas, but it felt like the coldness inside me was worse. Hindi ko alam kung anong nangyari kay Liam. Was he really sincere? Or baka ako lang yung tanga na nahulog na naman sa manipulation niya. Pero kung may natutunan man ako mula sa lahat ng ito, it's that I can't keep lying to myself. I had to be strong. I couldn't keep falling for someone who would only bring me pain in the end.Pagdating ko sa apartment, I threw my bag on the couch and collapsed on the bed, trying to shake off the feeling that something was missing. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang nararamdaman ko. But one
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AVAS POVIsang linggo na ang lumipas mula nang magkausap kami ni Julian, pero kahit anong gawin ko, hindi ko pa rin maiwasang mag-isip. Ang mga tanong na hindi ko pa nasasagot, mga bagay na hindi ko pa lubos na naiintindihan. Ano ba talaga ang nangyari sa amin ni Liam? Bakit ba ako napagod ng ganito? And why does it still feel like I'm holding on to something that's already broken?That day, I had a meeting with a client. Medyo maaga pa, so I had the whole afternoon to myself. I decided to go for a walk to clear my mind. When I reached the park, I took a seat on the bench, looking at the people around me. Some were walking their dogs, others jogging, while some were just simply enjoying the warm sunlight. It felt peaceful, yet somehow, my mind was still full of noise. Lahat ng nangyari, lahat ng iniwasan ko, parang andiyan pa rin, nag-aantay na masaktan ako ulit.It didn't take long before my phone vibrated in my bag. I knew it was from Julian."Hey, I hope you're doing okay. I'm just
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Maya's POVMaya sat quietly in the corner of the cafe, fingers absentmindedly tracing the rim of her coffee cup. Her mind was a whirlwind, swirling with thoughts she couldn’t quiet. The words Ash had said earlier that night—“Maya, I need you to trust me.”—kept echoing in her head, but they felt like a distant plea, one that she wasn’t sure how to respond to anymore.Naalala ko pa nung una, when we first matched on SoulLink. Back then, everything felt so effortless, so simple. Ang saya ko pa nga nung may nakakausap akong someone who seemed to understand me, without the baggage of being the "CEO" or "rich kid" na laging hawak ng mga tao kay Asher. But now, everything was different. Now, there were secrets, expectations, betrayals... and a future neither of them could ever fully control."Hey, are you okay?" Ava’s voice broke through the fog of her thoughts. Maya looked up to find her best friend standing in front of her, concern etched on her face. Ava, ever the empath, must have sense
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Maya sat down, her heart pounding in her chest as she stared at Ash. He had that look in his eyes—conflicted, vulnerable—but also resigned. There was no way around this now. She had to know the truth, even if it broke her heart in the process. The café was quiet, the hum of the city outside the only sound between them. For a moment, neither of them spoke. Maya waited, her fingers tightening around the cup in front of her, feeling the coldness seeping through the ceramic.Ash exhaled deeply, running a hand through his hair before meeting her gaze. “Maya, I know I’ve hurt you. And I know I’ve lied to you. But I never meant for any of this to happen.” He paused, like the weight of his own words was almost too much to bear. “I’m not just the guy you’ve been talking to on SoulLink. I—”“I know,” Maya interrupted, her voice surprisingly calm. Her eyes didn’t waver from his face. “I found out. That you’re Asher Reed. CEO of NovaSpire.”The silence that followed felt heavy, as if the air its
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The days after their conversation at the café felt like a blur. A part of Maya was still processing everything that had happened, but she couldn’t deny the small flicker of hope that had sparked inside her. She had agreed to give Ash a chance—to let him prove that his feelings for her were genuine. Pero, as much as she wanted to believe him, she couldn’t just forget everything so easily. Hindi siya ganoon. Hindi siya ganoon ka-bilis magtiwala ulit.It wasn’t just about him being a CEO. It was about the lies, the secrets, and the fact that, at one point, he had hidden his true self from her. And now, she was supposed to pick up the pieces and pretend like nothing had happened? Hindi. Hindi pa siya handa para doon. Not yet.She had been avoiding him for a few days after their talk, not because she was mad, but because she needed space. Hindi niya kayang magdesisyon agad-agad. Every time she thought of him, she felt the weight of his promises, but also the weight of the past. The trauma
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The day started like any other, or so I thought. Ash had promised that he’d be back by dinner—he’d been so busy lately with work that I’d barely seen him for the past few days. I’d spent most of my day doing some work of my own, trying to keep myself occupied while waiting for him to finally come home. It was supposed to be a quiet night, just the two of us, catching up and relaxing. But as the hours passed and the sun dipped below the horizon, I started getting that nagging feeling that something was wrong.I called him twice, but he didn’t answer. It was unusual for Ash to not pick up, especially when he knew we had plans. My fingers hovered over the phone, wondering if I should call again, but before I could, my phone buzzed with a message from him.Asher: Hey, sorry babe. Something came up at the office. I’m going to be late tonight. I’ll explain later, promise.Something came up. That didn’t sound like him at all. He was always clear about his schedule. If he said he was going to
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The past few days had been… complicated, to say the least. Ever since that party, Victoria had been like a persistent shadow, constantly lurking around, trying to get under my skin. I tried my best to ignore her—after all, I had Ash, and that was all that mattered. But Victoria seemed determined to make my life as difficult as possible. I had a feeling she wasn’t just trying to win Ash back. She was trying to prove something. And unfortunately, I was the target.It was late afternoon when I got the first message. Victoria: Are you sure you know what you're getting into, Maya? I just don't want you to be another one of Ash's distractions. You deserve more, you know. But, if you're okay with playing second fiddle, that's on you.I stared at the screen for a moment, trying to keep my cool. But the more I read it, the more I felt my blood boil. Second fiddle? Distraction? I had been nothing but genuine with Ash, and yet here she was, trying to undermine me at every turn.I thought about
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As we made our way out of the party, my heart still racing from the encounter with Victoria, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. It was over. Or so I thought. Ash’s hand was a steady comfort in mine, and we walked towards the car, the cold night air refreshing after the suffocating tension in the ballroom.“Thank you for having my back,” I murmured, looking up at him, feeling the weight of the evening slowly lift.“Always,” Ash replied, squeezing my hand gently. “I’m sorry you had to deal with her tonight.”I shrugged, trying to push away the feeling of frustration that still lingered. “I can handle her. It’s just… sometimes I wonder why she’s still in the picture. She doesn’t know when to back off.”Ash’s jaw tightened slightly, but he said nothing more as we reached the car. The driver opened the door for us, and we slid into the backseat. I leaned against Ash, taking comfort in his presence, letting myself relax as the car started moving through the quiet streets. But just as I
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The night had started off so perfectly. After the tension with Victoria, I’d managed to shake off the discomfort and focused on enjoying the rest of the evening with Ash. We danced, we laughed, and I even felt a little bit more at home in the sea of well-dressed strangers. Ash was, as always, a calming presence beside me. But deep down, I couldn’t shake the feeling that tonight wasn’t over. Not yet.The soft murmur of conversations filled the large ballroom as we made our way through the crowd, Ash keeping a protective arm around me. We stopped to talk to a few more of his colleagues, and I was starting to feel more relaxed when, suddenly, the atmosphere shifted.I felt a chill that cut through the warmth of the room. I didn’t know why, but the air felt different, heavier. It wasn’t until I heard the high-pitched voice that I understood why.“Maya! What are you doing here?”Victoria.I didn’t even need to turn around to know it was her. The voice was unmistakable. I turned slowly, my
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It was the weekend, and Ash had invited me to a birthday party hosted by one of his business associates, a prominent figure in the tech industry. He had casually mentioned it the week before, but I wasn’t expecting the level of formality involved. I had heard a lot about these high-society gatherings before—glittering events filled with executives, politicians, and other influential people. I wasn’t exactly comfortable in those circles, but I was excited to be spending the evening with Ash, who promised to keep me grounded in the chaos.“I promise, it won’t be that bad,” he assured me when I expressed my nerves earlier in the day. He had even gone so far as to pick out my outfit—an elegant navy blue gown with subtle silver embroidery that made me feel like I was stepping into a different world. Ash was already dressed in his usual impeccable style, looking every bit the CEO he was, but with a kind, warm smile that made him approachable despite the polished persona. “You look stunning
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A few more weeks had passed since that perfect day at the park. Ngayon, ang relationship namin ni Ash seemed to be falling into a natural rhythm. We’d settled into a comfortable routine—hanging out after work, texting in the mornings and before bed, random date nights, and sometimes, even doing nothing but sitting in silence, just enjoying each other’s company. I still couldn’t get over how easy everything was between us. Wala nang awkwardness, wala nang pretense. It was just… us.But today, there was a certain excitement in the air. Ash had been texting me all morning with hints about a surprise he had planned, and I was getting curious.I’ll pick you up at 7. Wear something nice, but not too fancy. We’re going somewhere special tonight.I smiled to myself while reading his message. I wasn’t used to this kind of attention, this kind of thoughtful planning. I used to think that love had to be dramatic and loud, full of grand gestures and endless declarations. But with Ash, everything
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It’s been a month since we officially became a couple, and things were starting to feel... right. Hindi ko alam kung anong magic meron kami ni Asher, pero araw-araw, it just felt like we were getting closer. Everything was falling into place, and kahit na medyo may mga moments of uncertainty, parang lahat ng obstacles na dumarating were just part of the process. Every day was better than the last, and I couldn't help but feel like I was exactly where I was supposed to be.Today was a typical Saturday, pero this time, I had a feeling it would be a bit different. Ash had hinted the night before na meron siyang plano for us today, and I was honestly curious kung anong meron. I wasn’t the type to get all hyped up over surprises, pero with him, I couldn’t help but feel a little excited.As I sat at my kitchen counter, sipping my coffee, I checked my phone for messages. True enough, there was a text from Ash. Good morning, Maya. I know you probably have no idea what’s going on, but trust m
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Isang linggo na ang nakalipas mula nang maging official kami ni Ash, at honestly, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt this content. Parang ordinaryo lang, pero hindi—everyday with him felt special, in the simplest ways possible. Wala nang grand gestures, but it was in the little things—like how he'd always check on me in the morning or how we'd send each other random memes throughout the day. It was becoming a routine, and I was loving it.I woke up early this Saturday, the sunlight peeking through the blinds of my room, and reached for my phone. I smiled the moment I saw the message from Asher.Good morning, Maya. How’d you sleep?I couldn’t help but smile at his simple message. I replied quickly.Good morning! Slept well, thanks. How about you?I waited for his reply, savoring the few quiet minutes before my day officially began. Minsan lang akong maging morning person, but with him, I was looking forward to starting the day right. Parang natural lang na may taong magmamagand
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Pagising ko kinabukasan, ang unang bagay na tumakbo sa isip ko ay si Ash. I couldn’t help it. After the events of yesterday, everything felt like a dream come true. Hindi ko pa rin ganap matanggap na magkasama kami now, officially, as in boyfriend-girlfriend na. Yesterday was perfect, but today—today was just as good.I rubbed my eyes, stretching as I sat up in bed, and glanced at my phone. I was half-expecting a message from Ash, and I wasn’t disappointed.Good morning, Maya. I hope you slept well. How about we grab breakfast together later?I smiled at the simplicity of it. It wasn’t grand or overly romantic, but it was just right. It felt real.Good morning, Ash. I did, thanks. Breakfast sounds perfect. See you in a bit?A few minutes later, he replied.I’ll pick you up in 30. Don’t keep me waiting.I chuckled. That was Ash, playful and direct. I stood up from the bed and started getting ready. It was strange, but in the best way possible, I felt a little lighter. I had nothing to
