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Chapter 49
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Everything felt like it was falling into place. After all the mess, the heartbreak, and the miscommunications, Ash and I were finally at a point where things felt calm—more real than ever. I could see it in his actions, in the way he was prioritizing us, choosing me above everything else. He was fighting for us, and for the first time in a long time, I wasn’t just fighting alone.I stood by the window of my apartment, watching the early morning light stream through the glass. I felt peace wash over me. The city outside was bustling, as usual, but inside, it was just me and my thoughts. And right now, I felt good about everything. About Ash. About us.“Okay lang ako,” I whispered to myself, letting the gentle breeze calm my nerves. This was the calm before the storm, but I wasn’t as afraid as I had been before.Ash had made promises—to me, to himself—and slowly, day by day, he was proving that he meant them. The road ahead was still uncertain, but we were walking it together.---Days
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Ash’s POVThe drive to Maya’s apartment felt endless, even though it only took fifteen minutes. My knuckles turned white as I gripped the steering wheel, my thoughts spiraling into a chaotic mess. My father’s voice echoed in my head, his threats like daggers to everything I held dear. And then there was Victoria—always ready to exploit every opportunity to twist the knife deeper. I pulled up outside Maya’s building and killed the engine. For a moment, I just sat there, staring at the dashboard, trying to steady my breathing. I had spent the past few days juggling a dozen fires at NovaSpire and dodging my father’s persistent attempts to control my life. Pero ngayong nandito ako, I realized how much I’d missed Maya. I stepped out of the car, carrying a bouquet of her favorite lilies. It was a small gesture, but I hoped it would convey even a fraction of how sorry I was for everything. Knocking on her door, I braced myself. I didn’t know what kind of reception to expect. Would she
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The morning light filtered through Maya’s apartment window, casting a warm glow over the room. Nasa kusina si Maya, nakasuot ng oversized shirt habang nagtitimpla ng kape. Ash sat at the dining table, his laptop open but untouched. His eyes were fixed on her, a soft smile playing on his lips. “Bakit parang ang tahimik mo diyan?” Maya asked, turning to him. “Hindi ka ba sanay sa simpleng umaga tulad nito?” He chuckled, leaning back in his chair. “Honestly? No. Pero gusto ko 'to. Ikaw, ako, walang distractions.” Maya rolled her eyes playfully. “Ikaw naman, para kang hindi CEO ng isang malaking kumpanya. Sigurado ka bang okay lang na nandito ka? Wala bang tatawag ng emergency meeting dahil wala ka sa opisina?” “Let them call,” Ash replied, his tone resolute. “Ang mahalaga, nandito ako ngayon.” She walked over, placing his mug of coffee in front of him. “Sana laging ganito,” she murmured, her voice tinged with a mix of hope and worry. “Laging ganito,” Ash promised, reaching fo
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Maya sat on the couch in her apartment, scrolling through her phone while sipping a cup of tea. She was trying to distract herself from the whirlwind of emotions that had consumed her since Ash’s confrontation with his father. Hindi maalis sa isip niya ang lahat ng nangyari—lalo na ang katotohanang sila ni Ash ang nasa gitna ng gulo. Biglang tumunog ang doorbell. Tumayo siya at binuksan ang pinto, and there stood Ash, holding a bouquet of sunflowers. “For you,” he said with a sheepish smile. “I know these are your favorite.” “Sunflowers in winter?” biro niya, taking the bouquet. “You’re spoiling me.” “You deserve it,” he replied softly. Pinatuloy niya si Ash, and they sat on the couch. Maya placed the flowers on the coffee table, looking at him expectantly. “Kamusta ang board meeting?” tanong niya, kahit alam niyang mabigat ang pinagdaanan nito. Ash sighed, leaning forward and clasping his hands together. “It’s complicated. My father and Victoria are pushing harder than
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Maya woke up the next morning with a heavy feeling in her chest. Alam niyang hindi pa tapos ang laban nila ni Asher. While she believed in their love, the looming presence of his father and Victoria made her uneasy. Ash had reassured her, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that the storm brewing around them was far from over. Nagpasya siyang magtimpla ng kape at subukang mag-focus sa trabaho. But just as she sat down to open her laptop, her phone buzzed. It was a text from Ava. Ava: Girl, nakita mo ba yung article?Maya: Anong article?Ava quickly sent a link to a business gossip site. Maya clicked it, and her heart sank. The headline read: “Reed Empire Crisis: CEO Asher Reed’s Romantic Entanglement Threatens NovaSpire’s Stability”The article went on to detail rumors about their relationship, Victoria’s alleged “concerns,” and Reginald’s dissatisfaction with Ash’s decisions. It painted a picture of Maya as an “outsider” dragging down the Reed legacy. Maya’s hands trembled as
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It was a cloudy morning, and the tension in the air matched the heaviness that Ash and Maya felt in their hearts. Alam nilang hindi pa tapos ang laban nila. If anything, the stakes had grown higher after Reginald's latest attempt to undermine their relationship. ---Ash stood in his office, staring out the window as Julian went over the latest developments. “Bro, the board’s meeting tomorrow. Your dad is rallying hard against you. Gusto niyang kunin ang majority support to have you removed as CEO,” Julian said, his tone grim. Ash turned to him, his jaw tightening. “Then I’ll fight back. If he wants to play dirty, fine. I’m done being his puppet.” “May plano ka na ba?” Julian asked. “I do,” Ash replied. “I’ll use the media attention to my advantage. They want a story? I’ll give them one, but on my terms. I’m not just defending Maya—I’m defending the company and my leadership.” Julian smirked. “Now that’s the Asher Reed I know. Ano’ng kailangan ko gawin?” “Call for a press
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Maya sat quietly in the corner of her living room, her eyes fixed on the faint glow of the city lights outside. The events of the past few days had been nothing short of a whirlwind. Ash’s bold move to publicly defend their relationship had left her overwhelmed—grateful, yes, but also uncertain of what lay ahead. She clutched a mug of coffee, the warmth seeping into her palms, as Ava sat across from her, scrolling through her phone. “Grabe, Maya,” Ava said, breaking the silence. “Trending ka sa social media. ‘#AsherAndMaya’ is everywhere. Some people love you two, pero siyempre, may mga bashers din.” Maya sighed, setting her mug down. “Hindi ko na nga tinitingnan, Ava. Ayoko nang ma-stress pa.” “Hindi mo maiiwasan, girl. Pero at least, Ash stood up for you. Hindi lahat ng lalaki gagawin ‘yun,” Ava replied, her tone supportive. “I know,” Maya said softly. “Pero hindi ibig sabihin na tapos na ang problema namin. If anything, parang mas lumala pa.” --- At NovaSpire’s sleek,
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Tahimik na naupo si Maya sa kanyang maliit na kusina, ang telepono niya ay nagvibrate sa mesa dahil sa sunod-sunod na tawag at mensahe mula kay Ava at sa iba pang mga kaibigan. Napatingin siya sa headline na nasa screen ng kanyang TV: "CEO Asher Reed’s Girlfriend: Hidden Secrets Exposed!"Hindi niya mapigilang mapahawak sa ulo, pakiramdam niya ay umiikot ang kanyang mundo. Hindi niya kailanman inakala na ang kanyang personal na buhay ay magiging ganito kakomplikado. Walang alinlangang si Reginald at Victoria ang nasa likod nito. Nakakapanghina, pero hindi siya pwedeng magpatalo. --- Maya barely had time to process her thoughts when Ava arrived, dala ang laptop at isang bag ng pagkain. Diretso itong pumasok, halatang nagmamadali at puno ng tensyon. “Maya, nakita mo na ba ang social media?” tanong nito, nilapag ang laptop sa mesa at agad binuksan ang isang browser. “Yes,” mahinang sagot ni Maya. “At halos hindi ko na kayang tingnan pa ulit.” Pinakita ni Ava ang iba’t ibang
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One Year Later Maya adjusted the hem of her elegant yet comfortable white dress as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. It was a simple yet stunning piece—soft, flowing fabric that accentuated her curves without being too extravagant. She never imagined she’d wear something like this again, not after the last time she dared to believe in forever. But this time, everything felt different. This time, it was real. A soft knock on the door broke her thoughts. Ava peeked in, her hazel eyes shining with excitement. "Girl, ready ka na ba? Or are you still having your signature ‘Maya overthinking moment’?" Maya let out a soft laugh. "I’m ready." And for the first time in a long time, she truly was. Ava grinned, stepping fully into the room, holding a bouquet of white peonies—Maya’s favorite. "Good. Kasi hindi na makapaghintay si Ash sa labas. Para siyang batang binilhan ng bagong laruan. Halatang kabado pero sobrang excited." Maya’s heart swelled at the thought of him. Ash.
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Habang naghahanda si Maya para sa dinner date nila ni Ash, hindi niya mapigilang makaramdam ng konting kaba. Sa bawat galaw niya—pagpili ng damit, pagsusuot ng makeup, at pagkumpuni ng buhok—may halong excitement at nerbyos. Matagal na rin siyang hindi masyadong lumalabas ng ganito. Ngunit si Ash? He was different. Iba ang dating niya—kalmado pero intense, matalino pero humble, at higit sa lahat, totoo. "Ava," tawag ni Maya habang nagsusuot ng simpleng pearl earrings. "Okay na ba ‘to? Hindi naman masyadong formal, ‘di ba?" Naglakad si Ava papunta sa kanya at sinuri siya mula ulo hanggang paa. "Girl, you look hot. Pero ‘yung tanong talaga, ready ka na ba?" Napatingin si Maya sa salamin. Sa isang banda, handa siyang harapin si Ash, handa siyang malaman kung saan talaga patungo ang kanilang relasyon. Pero sa kabilang banda, natatakot pa rin siya. What if hindi pa rin niya kayang pagkatiwalaan ang pag-ibig? "Hindi ko alam," aminado niyang sabi. "Pero malalaman ko mamaya." --
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Maagang nagising si Maya kinabukasan, puno ng energy mula sa gabi nila ni Ash. Habang nagtitimpla ng kape, napatingin siya sa cellphone niya, nagbabasakaling may message mula kay Ash. Nang makita niyang may notification, isang ngiti ang gumuhit sa labi niya. Ash: Good morning, beautiful. Hope you have a great day ahead. Coffee na ba? Hindi napigilan ni Maya ang kilig habang mabilis na nag-reply. Maya: Of course, nauna pa nga yata ako sa’yo. Busy day ahead, pero worth it after last night. You? Agad namang nag-reply si Ash. Ash: Meetings as usual, but I’ll survive. By the way, I booked us dinner for Saturday. It’s a surprise.Napangiti si Maya. Isa na namang bagay na aabangan. ---Samantala, nasa opisina na si Ava, sinusubukang mag-focus sa trabaho. Pero sa totoo lang, nag-e-echo pa rin sa utak niya ang sinabi ni Julian kagabi. “I can’t ignore how I feel anymore.” “Ava, ano ba?” bulong niya sa sarili habang binabasa ang report sa harap niya. “Focus. Work first, emotions la
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Sa pagsisimula ng umaga, abala si Maya sa pag-aayos ng kanyang apartment. Hindi niya maikakaila ang excitement na nararamdaman. Sa kabila ng pagiging abala sa trabaho, hindi niya mapigilang maglaan ng oras para sa nalalapit nilang date ni Ash ngayong gabi. “Relax, Maya,” bulong niya sa sarili habang inaayos ang mesa. “It’s just dinner. Nothing too fancy.” Pero sa totoo lang, hindi lang ‘just dinner’ ang tingin niya rito. Lahat ng moments nila ni Ash ay parang espesyal, parang laging may kakaibang magic. ---Sa kabilang banda, si Ash ay nasa NovaSpire, nagtatapos ng ilang importanteng meeting. Bagama’t focus siya sa trabaho, hindi maiwasang magpunta ang isip niya kay Maya. “Sir Ash,” tawag ng assistant niya. “The board wants to finalize the budget proposal for the new SoulLink update.” Napabuntong-hininga siya pero ngumiti. “I’ll look into it tomorrow. Make sure Julian and Ava are looped in for any revisions.” Habang palabas ng opisina, iniisip niya ang sinabi ni Ava tungko
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Ang huni ng umaga ang gumising kay Maya. Bumangon siya mula sa kama, pinagmasdan ang sikat ng araw na tumatagos mula sa kurtina. Hindi na niya kailangan ng alarm clock sa mga ganitong araw; sapat na ang liwanag na pumuno sa kwarto niya at ang init na hatid nito sa kanyang puso. Ngunit ngayong araw na ito, may kakaiba siyang nararamdaman—hindi takot, hindi alinlangan, kundi pag-asa. Pag-asa na dala ng mga pagpiling ginawa niya nitong mga nakaraang buwan. Habang naghahanda, nakatanggap siya ng mensahe mula kay Ash. Ash: Good morning. See you later?Maya smiled at the simplicity of his text. Diretso, walang paliguy-ligoy, pero ramdam niya ang sincerity ng bawat salitang kanyang binibitawan. Maya: Good morning. I’ll see you later. Coffee’s on me this time.---Sa kabilang banda, si Ash naman ay nagmamadaling nagbibihis sa kanyang penthouse. Sa kabila ng abalang schedule bilang CEO ng NovaSpire, sinigurado niyang maglaan ng oras para kay Maya. Hindi na siya katulad ng dati—yung Ash
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Maya sat quietly on the couch, staring out of the window. The soft, golden light of the late afternoon bathed the room, making the whole place feel warm and cozy. Sa kabila ng lahat ng nangyari, naramdaman niya na unti-unting bumabalik ang kanyang lakas. May mga sandali pa rin ng pagdududa, pero sa bawat araw na lumilipas, natututo siyang tanggapin ang mga pagkatalo at tagumpay. It wasn’t about perfection anymore—it was about finding peace with herself and the choices she made.It had been a few days since their dinner, and everything seemed to be slowly falling into place. Ash, despite his responsibilities at NovaSpire, had been nothing but present in her life. It was easy to see that he was as invested in their relationship as she was. And for once, Maya felt no hesitation, no fear of abandonment. Hindi na siya natatakot na baka siya'y iwan, hindi na siya natatakot na masaktan. Maybe it was because she finally believed in herself, and because she believed in him."Hey, are you okay?
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Habang si Maya at Ash ay patuloy na nagsasama sa kanilang mga bagong hakbang sa buhay, may mga pagkakataon na ang mga simpleng bagay ay nagiging dahilan para magtulungan at magbukas ng mga pinto para sa mas malalim na koneksyon. Sa kabila ng kanilang mga takot, mga tanong, at mga hindi inaasahang sitwasyon, natutunan nilang tanggapin ang bawat isa, pati na rin ang kanilang mga imperpeksiyon.Isang linggo matapos ang kanilang getaway, umuwi sila sa kanilang mga routine. Ash, na balik sa NovaSpire at sa mga makukulit na meetings, at si Maya, na patuloy na abala sa kanyang mga proyekto sa kumpanya. Ngunit kahit abala, natutunan nilang makahanap ng oras para sa isa't isa. Ang isang simpleng dinner date ay naging ang pagkakataon nila upang magbalik-tanaw sa mga nangyari at planuhin ang mga susunod na hakbang."Alam mo, Ash, ang mga simpleng sandali na ito, kaya ko na ngayong tanggapin," sabi ni Maya, habang binabaybay nila ang kalsada patungo sa isang maliit na restaurant na paborito nilan
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Ang mga araw ay patuloy na dumadaan at para kay Maya, natututo siyang tanggapin ang lahat ng aspeto ng kanyang buhay. Dati-rati, lagi siyang nagmamadali, laging abala sa mga plano at mga bagay na kailangang tapusin. Pero ngayon, natutunan niyang huminto sandali at maglaan ng oras para sa mga bagay na mahalaga—para kay Ash, para sa kanilang relasyon, at higit sa lahat, para sa kanyang sarili.Isang umaga, habang nag-aayos siya ng mga dokumento sa opisina, nakatanggap siya ng mensahe mula kay Ash. Ang simpleng mensaheng iyon, na nagsasabing "Good morning, Maya," ay nagbigay ng ngiti sa kanyang mukha. Hindi na siya nagmamadali, hindi na siya natatakot. Kasi alam niyang kahit anong mangyari, nandiyan si Ash upang samahan siya.Nakatagilid siya sa mesa, pinagmamasdan ang cellphone habang iniisip ang mga tanong na patuloy na bumabagabag sa kanya. "Paano ba talaga ito magiging?" tanong niya sa sarili. Marami siyang mga pangarap at plano, pero hindi niya kayang ipagpaliban ang mga bagay na na
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Ang umaga ng araw na iyon ay puno ng mga pag-aalala. Habang umuupo si Maya sa kanyang desk, hindi maiwasang mag-isip tungkol sa mga susunod na hakbang. Ang trabaho, pamilya, at ang relasyon nila ni Ash ay nagiging mas kumplikado. Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito, may isang bagay na hindi kayang burahin ni Maya sa kanyang isipan—ang mga tanong tungkol sa hinaharap nila ni Ash.Nagdaang linggo, marami na silang napag-usapan ni Ash, mula sa mga plano para sa kumpanya hanggang sa mga personal nilang pangarap. Pero ang tanong ng "paano kung?" ay patuloy na bumangon sa bawat desisyon na ginagawa nila.Habang hawak ang kanyang cellphone, si Maya ay nag-aalangan kung tatawagan si Ash o hindi. Gusto niyang malaman kung ano ang naiisip nito, kung handa ba silang magtulungan sa mga bagong hamon. Ngunit bago siya nakapag-desisyon, tumunog ang telepono niya. Si Ash. “Good morning, Maya,” sabi ni Ash, ang boses nito ay malambing at maasahan. “Are you okay? I know you’ve got a lot on your plate lately.”M
