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Chapter 9
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The following week was a blur of meetings, work deadlines, and constant back-and-forth messages with Ash.Maya found herself looking forward to his texts more than she'd care to admit, but at the same time, she couldn't shake off that lingering feeling of unease. She had known him for a while now, their conversations were easy and comfortable, but there was always something in the back of her mind that kept her from fully letting go.Maya wasn't the type to rush into things, and while she enjoyed the time they spent together-like the jazz bar date or their spontaneous Facetime calls-she couldn't ignore the questions building up in her head. Who was Ash really? What was he hiding? Why had he chosen to hide behind a different name on SoulLink?Her thoughts were interrupted when her phone buzzed. It was a message from Ash.Ash: Hey, Maya. I know you've been super busy, but I was thinking... maybe we could grab dinner tonight? I found this new Italian restaurant I think you'll love.Maya
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Maya stared at her phone, the text from Ava still burning in her mind. I found something. I'm not sure what it means, but you need to know. I'm sorry... The message was so vague, it only made her more anxious. She didn't know if she should respond now or wait until after the dinner. But then again, was it even something she could afford to ignore?"Everything okay?" Ash asked, his voice gentle yet laced with concern.Maya blinked and quickly tucked her phone back in her bag, forcing a smile. "Yeah, just... work stuff. Nothing to worry about."Ash didn't look convinced. "Are you sure? You seem a little distracted. I thought tonight was about you and me."The way he said it, so soft and sincere, made her heart skip a beat. But the urgency in her gut told her that whatever Ava had discovered couldn't wait. The words "I'm sorry" echoed in her mind, and it felt like the ground was shifting beneath her feet."I'm sorry," Maya muttered, a little too quickly. "I just... I need to check someth
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The following days felt like a blur.Maya couldn't stop replaying everything in her mind-the dinner with Ash, the strange tension between them, and Ava's warning that kept echoing in her head. He's not who you think he is. What did that even mean? Maya wanted to push it all aside and focus on her work, but the questions kept circling. Was she really ready to trust Ash, knowing that there was something she didn't know about him? She wasn't sure.She tried to distract herself, but every little thing seemed to remind her of him. His name popping up in her notifications, the way his eyes would soften when they talked, the subtle way he made her laugh even when she didn't want to.But then, just when she thought she was beginning to get a grip on her emotions, she got another text from Ava. Her hands were trembling as she read the message.Ava: I found out more. You have to confront him. You can't keep ignoring it. I'm scared, Maya.Maya's heart sank. The more Ava tried to warn her, the mo
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The days that followed felt like an emotional roller coaster for Maya. She couldn't shake off the conversation she had with Ash. His words kept replaying in her head, "I'll prove it to you. I just need a little time." But despite his earnestness, something inside her was still unsettled. The nagging doubts, the warnings from Ava, and the lingering feeling that there was more to Ash than what he was letting on... It all swirled inside her like a storm she couldn't control.Maya tried to distract herself with work, but it felt different now. Everything felt distant. Even her usual back-and-forth with Ava couldn't keep her mind off of him. Ash had left her with so many questions, and every time she saw a notification from him or saw his name flash across her screen, her heart would skip a beat.That Friday, as the weekend loomed closer, Maya found herself in the familiar silence of her apartment, surrounded by her scattered thoughts. She decided to go for a walk, hoping the fresh air wou
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The coffee in front of Maya had long gone cold, but she didn't care. Ash was sitting across from her, his presence dominating the small café, and Maya couldn't seem to take her eyes off him. The air between them was thick with the things left unsaid. She had heard his words, had listened carefully, but there was still something she couldn't quite grasp. Her heart still felt like it was in a state of constant tug-of- war-between the part of her that wanted to believe, and the part of her that was too scared to hope.Ash leaned forward slightly, his eyes never leaving hers. "Maya," he began, his voice soft yet steady, "I know that I've been distant lately. I know it must have hurt you. But I promise you, it wasn't because I didn't care about you. It's just... things aren't simple for me. I have so many things in my life I can't explain just yet."Maya's gaze faltered for a moment. She felt herself getting lost in his blue eyes again. As much as she wanted to believe him, as much as a pa
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Ava's POVWala na akong ibang maiisip kundi si Maya. Alam ko kasing she's been struggling these past few days. Hindi ko na siya nakikita as her usual bubbly self. I could tell that something was bothering her, but she just kept brushing it off whenever I asked her. I was starting to think na baka si Ash na naman ang dahilan.Kahit na hindi ko kilala si Ash nang personal, I could see how much he meant to Maya. They've been talking nonstop these past few weeks, and I knew from the way Maya smiled at her phone na may something special between them. I was happy for her, honestly. She deserves someone who'll treat her right after everything that's happened in her life.But still, there was this nagging feeling na parang may kulang. I've been trying to shake off this suspicion, pero every time na nag-uusap kami ni Maya about him, there's always this look in her eyes na parang... I don't know. Parang hesitant, pero hopeful at the same time.This morning, nag-usap kami ni Maya after her meeti
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Maya's POVThe days following my last dinner with Ash felt like a blur, a series of fleeting moments that left me both light and heavy at the same time. His words echoed in my head, especially the way he told me he wanted me to see him- the real him-and not just the CEO, not just the man behind SoulLink. It's been hard for me to believe him, to let myself fall into this feeling that kept stirring inside me. But the way he made me feel seen, understood-it's something I hadn't experienced before.Sana hindi ako magkamali.I didn't tell Ava about our dinner. She'd been asking more questions lately, and I wasn't sure I was ready to explain the things I was feeling. Not when it still didn't make sense to me. Asher was so different from the guy I imagined him to be. The walls he had built around himself were real, but so were the cracks I saw every time we talked. Still, I couldn't deny that I was drawn to him. And yet, there was still a part of me- nag-aalangan parin-afraid that things wou
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AVA'S POVIt's funny how life throws curveballs when you least expect it.I was just sitting on my couch, scrolling through my phone like I always do when I'm avoiding the chaos of my thoughts. My mind was on autopilot, and I was so focused on the meme I was reading that I didn't even notice the text message from Maya until it was too late. I had been meaning to call her for hours, to tell her everything, but every time I thought about it, my stomach twisted. I didn't want to worry her. Hindi ko pa nga rin sigurado kung tama ang ginagawa ko, pero nararamdaman kong kailangan ko itong ibahagi.I texted her first.Ava: Maya, I need to talk to you. There's something you don't know.I saw her reply almost immediately.Maya: What's going on?The moment I saw that message, I realized how cryptic and vague my words had been. Was I really ready to tell her everything? The truth about Ash? The things I had uncovered?But I couldn't back out now.Ava: I think I found something. About Ash. Someth
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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
