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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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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 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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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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It’s Saturday night. Maya slumped onto her couch, knees tucked under her, a mug of chamomile tea going cold on the side table. Outside her apartment window, the city buzzed with life—people laughing in the streets, cars honking in traffic, lights gleaming across the skyline. But here, in her pristine minimalist living room, everything felt unnervingly quiet. Too quiet. Maya hated this. It reminded her of loneliness. Her phone buzzed, the screen lighting up with yet another text. 𝗔𝘃𝗮: Girl, mag-SoulLink ka na. Swear, it’s time. Baka andiyan na ‘yung soulmate mo! She rolled her eyes but couldn’t stop the smile pulling at her lips. Ava, her bestfriend, had been on a weeks-long crusade to get her on SoulLink, a new dating app marketed for “deep, genuine connections.” Ava swore by it. Her? Not so much. Betrayal leaves scars, and her scars ran deep. Her father, who left when she was eight. Her ex, Alex, whose idea of love was an endless string of lies. Opening up again? Pass.
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The soft morning light spilled into Maya’s minimalist apartment, casting a warm glow on her beige walls and the scattered potted plants that added life to her space. She leaned back on her couch, one hand wrapped around a mug of coffee, the other holding her phone as her conversation with Ash continued. 𝗔𝘀𝗵: I’m glad we met on SoulLink. Sometimes, life has a way of putting the right people together in the most unexpected ways. Maya smiled, taking a sip of her coffee. Where'd he learn that line? At a romcom screening? Still, there was something about him that felt genuine, even behind the screen. 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮: I know, right? Minsan, you don't even notice the things you're missing until someone drops into your life. Her thumbs hovered over the keyboard for a moment before she added, 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮: Or maybe it's just luck. Di ba? Before he could reply, a knock on her door snapped her attention away. "Hoy, Maya! Open na, alam ko nandito ka!" Ava’s familiar voice rang out. Maya chuc
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Nakatayo si Ash sa harap ng glass wall ng kanyang opisina sa NovaSpire habang pinagmamasdan ang lungsod sa ilalim ng lumulubog na araw. Kanina pa niya iniisip ang dinner nila ni Maya. It wasn’t just a date for him, either. Maya was... different. Hindi siya tulad ng mga babaeng nakilala niya—hindi tulad ni Victoria. Maya didn’t care about his wealth or his title or let’s just say his status in life. Alam niyang ang gusto ni Maya ay ang pagiging totoo niya. And that scared him. “You're distracted,” biglang sabi ni Julian, papasok sa opisina nang hindi kumakatok. May hawak itong isang tablet, pero hindi nakaligtas sa kaibigan niya ang seryosong itsura ni Ash. “I have plans tonight,” sagot ni Ash at tumawa nang mahina habang nakaupo sa kanyang desk. Julian raised an eyebrow. “Plans? Don’t tell me—date? The CEO of NovaSpire is going on a date?” Napailing si Ash pero may ngiti sa kanyang labi. “Don’t make it a big deal, Julian. It’s just dinner.” “Just dinner? Kung ganon, bakit p
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The following days after that hangout with Ash felt like they existed in a different dimension-one where she could breathe easily, laugh freely, and not worry too much about what came next. Maya found herself looking at her phone more often, expecting to see a message from him, but she reminded herself to stay grounded. She didn’t want to seem like she was waiting for it-baka maging clingy pa dating ko, she thought. But deep down, there was that little flicker of hope, like a tiny flame that refused to go out. It wasn’t just the excitement of getting to know someone new. There was something else, something deeper. She couldn’t quite put her finger on it. Every time they talked, whether about trivial things like their favorite ice cream flavors or more serious topics about their pasts, she felt... connected. As if she was finally talking to someone who didn’t expect her to be anything other than herself. No pressure. No pretenses. Just her. But even with that, Maya knew she couldn’t l
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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
