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...||...||....Sia pressed her lips against his, causing him to pause. The kiss was sudden, unexpected, and filled with an intensity that took him by surprise. Just as quickly, Sia pulled away, her eyes widening as she looked behind him."Alessa!" she whispered urgently.Rican turned around and saw Alessa standing in the doorway, her face a mask of shock and hurt. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, and her mouth was slightly open, as if she had been about to say something but the words had been stolen from her. For a moment, time seemed to stand still as the three of them were caught in a silent tableau of tangled emotions and unspoken words.Alessa's heart felt like it had been shattered into a million pieces. She had been trying to keep her distance, to protect herself from further pain, but seeing Sia kiss Rican felt like a dagger to her chest.As she ignored them and walked out, Alessa kept her head high until she reached her room. Once inside, she closed the door with
......||...||... . Her friends left one by one, the tension in the room too thick for anyone to enjoy the gathering. Only Xavier remained, their expressions a mix of concern and frustration. Xavier, knowing the full story of how Rican was forced into this marriage because of his father, Nia told him. Xavier looked at her, Alessa always told her that she was fine and he treat her better but today it's clear how Rican treat her and how happy she was in this house. Alessa’s façade crumbled, tears welling up in her eyes. “I thought I could handle it. I thought I could just endure it for a year, but it’s so much harder than I imagined. I thought I made him fall in love with me. How foolish I am?" Xavior's heart ached for her friend. “Alessa don't think about that way." Alessa shook her head, tears spilling over. “But look where it’s gotten me. He’s still in love with someone else, and I’m just…here. I’m nothing to him.” Xavier stepped closer, his voice gentle but firm. “You a
...||...||...( Mature content ahead).|Alessa|What you do when you love someone dearly? You want to stay by his side for forever and you want him to stay by your side at the rest of lives but it’s not the case for me.I have already made my mind I will stay away from him, it’s the best for me and for Rican and for everyone.I need to understand Rican doesn’t love me and this marriage had no meaning. Even if it hurts like hell, I can’t do anything about it.It’s already midnight, sleep was nowhere to be found, I even hadn’t had my dinner and what hurts the most when no one seemed to be care about that whether I ate or not?‘Stop it, Alessa! No stop thinking about it.’Alessa quietly got out of bed, the soft sounds of footsteps in the hallway catching her attention. Her first thought was that it might be a thief, but as she peered around the corner, she saw Sia. She was wearing a hoodie, moving stealthily through the house.Why is she sneaking around like a thief? Alessa wond
....||...||....It was so embarrassing, remembering what happened yesterday. I still can't digest the fact—shit! It was partly my fault too. How could I just enter his room without knocking, and moreover, in the middle of the night? I want to curse myself. You idiot! As I sat in my classroom, today was the date when our professor would announce...My thoughts trailed off as the professor entered the room, her stern expression commanding immediate attention. She cleared her throat, and the classroom fell silent."Good morning, everyone. As you know, today I will be announcing something really important and the project pairs for our final assignment. This project will determine a significant portion of your grade, so I expect all of you to give it your best effort," – Miss. Jewel, Professor of Business management said.I was zoned out; trying to focus on Professor Jenkins' words, but my mind kept drifting back to last night. The look on Rican's face, as his hand clutched his co
...||...||....Xavier looked at her as Alessa was busy working, his eyes filled with admiration. She felt his gaze and looked up, catching him smiling at her. She furrowed her brows slightly and smiled lightly. "What? Focus, Xavier," she spoke, trying to keep the tone light.He chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Nothing, just thinking how dedicated you are."Alessa rolled her eyes playfully and turned back to her work, determined to stay on track.Lia, who had been observing the exchange, nudged Xavier slightly with a grin. "Hey, don’t just look at her like that I know you like her but you’re supposed to be working too, remember?"- she whispered in his ear.Xavier laughed and nodded. "Yeah, yeah but I don’t think we need to do anything as it seemed like she will manage everything on her own.”- He praised her.They continued working, but Alessa couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered by Xavier’s attention. She appreciated his support and friendship, but she needed to keep thin
...||...||....As soon as Alessa opened the door, she saw Rican sitting in the middle of the couch, his eyes fixed directly on her. To his surprise, Alessa didn't even look at him. She ignored him completely, her expression unreadable as she walked past him.Just as she was about to ascend the stairs, she heard him speak, his tone sharp and accusing. "Aren't you getting too comfortable with your so-called friend?"Her footsteps stopped, and she turned slightly, glancing over her shoulder at him. She didn't respond, knowing it was pointless to engage in another argument where all he would do was blame her. What would she even say? That Xavier had proposed to her today in the library, and she had said no? That revelation would only create problem than it already had.Seeing her silent, Rican's eyes narrowed, a mixture of frustration and suspicion flickering across his face.Rican's patience, already hanging by a thread, When she still didn't respond or react acoording to his exp
...||...||....Time passed, and Xavier and Alessa grew closer. Xavier's kindness and genuine affection for her shone through in every interaction. Despite Alessa turning down his proposal, Xavier remained a steadfast friend, never becoming bitter or distant. This unwavering support and understanding from him made her feel valued and appreciated, something she had longed for.Alessa found herself enjoying Xavier's company more and more. His ability to make her laugh, his thoughtful gestures, and the way he respected her boundaries—all these traits endeared him to her. They spent more time together with their mutual friend Lia, forming a tight-knit trio that brought joy and comfort to Alessa's life.However, despite these moments of happiness, Alessa couldn't help but compare Xavier's warmth to Rican's cold and bitter attitude. She remembered the countless times she had felt invisible, unimportant, and unwanted in her own home. Those memories brought numbness to her eyes, a dull
...||...||....Sun rays peeked through the corner of the ventilator, casting a soft glow into the dark room. Clothes were scattered haphazardly on the floor, remnants of a night that had left the room in disarray.Amidst the chaos, a man lay on the floor half naked, his breathing deep and steady. A small figure lay atop his chest, nestled securely within his protective embrace. His arms were wrapped around her waist, holding her close as if to shield her from the world outside.The man stirred slightly, his grip tightening around the woman in his arms subconsciously, as the rays of the sun reached them, he blinked, adjusting to the light, and slowly lifted his head. His eyes met her peaceful face, and a soft smile curved her lips when he looked down at the women lying on his chest. He reached up, gently brushing a strand of hair from her forehead and placed a soft peck.Rican couldn’t help but think about the moment when their fight had turned into aggressive lovemaking. He r