"When you find real love, you will realize that sex is only a plus and not a priority."As I watched the peaceful sky and the breath-taking view of buildings across this Italian City, my brows align as the pain strike in my head. I was rubbing my temple hoping to relieve the internal cracking sensation I feel when I noticed something on the floor.Questions suddenly homed inside my head.Thoughts were filled with hazy emotions.Heartbeat jazz romantically in rhythm.Suddenly, I remembered what had happened last night.I stormed out from the bed without minding my naked body being exposed in the whole four corner of this luxurious room. With a dizzy head, I slowly picked up the vintage hair ornament on the floor. Mabini ko itong hinaplos kasabay ng pag- alala ko sa buong nangyari kagabi.I still have vivid memories of every curve of hers, including her seductive hazel eyes, pointy nose, and rosy lips. His porcelain skin is so delicate that it feels like silky satin each time I touch it
TWO RED LINES.I blinked faster than usual. My heartbeat seems to join the rhythm. Hindi ko matanggal ang aking tingin sa hawak ko. I can feel my hands shaking and sweating.Napapikit ako nang mariin habang pilit na hinahalukay sa aking isipan kung saan nagsimula ang lahat ng ito.Damn! This can't be!I didn't notice a soft knock on the bathroom door from outside. I still couldn't let go of what I was holding, and I suddenly looked up just as the small tears that had been clinging at the corner of my eyes fell."Blythe, ang tagal mo na d'yan. Please come out, kinakabahan na ako sa 'yo!" Oh damn! I almost forgot that my best friend is here.Hindi ko na namalayan ang oras at sa kung ilang minuto na akong nalagi rito sa banyo. Ayaw pa rin talaga magsink-in sa utak ang katotohanang pinapakita sa akin ng test kit."Hey! Please say something. Ano, okay ka lang ba d'yan?" Hindi na rin nito nilubayan ang pagkatok sa pintuan ng banyo. "Do I need to call a doctor na ba?"Doon na ako natauhan sa
The hell with that question!I started feeling uneasy by running my fingers across my hand. Elisha's question caused my heart rate rise dramatically.That memory I already buried down the grave were trying to escape again.One month ago, I was with Elisha that day in Italy for an Art Exhibit. I was cordially invited by the Artist itself and I can’t say no since he was a former client of my company. I originally invited Elisha and our other friend but the latter declined. Saktong available si Elisha kaya siya lang ang nakasama ko.What happened to me during the event were totally unexpected up until I woke up the next morning , naked with red stained behind the white bed sheet as an evidence that I lost my virginity with the stranger who became my savior and my one night stand vanquisher.“You returned home in different clothes, wearing a men's white long sleeve, your hair was unkempt, and you smelled like alcohol. You definitely used your masquerade disguise to get home safely. It's a
It's already ten in the evening.Only the light from the lampshade made from precious capiz shells pacifies the study room. I'm currently keeping myself busy to divert my mind thinking into something. I need to finish my paperwork because I'll be having an important meeting with an International client on Friday."Argh!"I messed up my hair out of frustration. I'm slowly losing my attention to what I am doing because I suddenly feel hungry. I want to eat something cold and sweet.I twitched my lips about that thought. Napatingin ako sa orasan at nakitang mag-aalas-diyes nap ala ng gabi. Mas lalo tuloy akong tinamad na bumaba ng condo para magpunta sa pinakamalapit na convenient store para sa cravings ko.My body has been craving something different to eat ever since I discovered I was pregnant. That sensation of wanting something that can be ordered from a distance or that comes in an odd culinary combo.Pregnancy hormones are causing me to have cravings, mood swings, and excessive sl
“Good morning Miss Blythe, Miss Elisha.” Bati sa amin ng secretary ni Geordane nang makarating kami dito sa ospital.“Good morning Jaz,” I greeted back.Pansin ko lang na mas busy ang mga tao ngayon dahil na rin sa napabalitang poison incident sa isang public school dito lang sa Makati at isang vehicular accident dahil sa Road Rage sa kahabaan ng EDSA.Nai-kuwento ni Jaztyn sa amin na agad silang inalerto ni Geordane at nagbaba ng memo na kunin lahat ng batang pasyente at agad na dalhin sa ER para mabigyan ng karampatang lunas sa pagkalason at ma-examine din ang kinain nila na naging sanhi para sumama ang kanilang tiyan.While praying for the kid’s speedy recovery, I am happy to know that Bryce ordered the Board that all the children brought from the poison incident will be treated for free in his hospital.Jaztyn guided us from the reception until we reached the floor where Geordane’s office is located.“Andiyan na ba si Geordane?” I asked.“Nasa Emergency Room pa po dahil siya yung
“Stimmt das?” {Is that true?} Nilingon ako ni Elisha matapos mapanood ang balita sa Smart TV. Parang hindi pa rin makapaniwala tong dalawang kaibigan ko."Yes. It won't be on the news if not," sagot ko naman.Well, it was announced that my brother and Giselle Jimenez are already engage since last year and their wedding will be in the next three months. Giselle made the announcement on her Instagram with a picture of her hand with a diamond engagement ring as if Bryce was holding it.Since then, my grandfather has been planning the much-anticipated wedding, and Giselle is the perfect match to be my brother's wife. I know Giselle outside of her celebrity life since we occasionally come across each other, particularly at social gatherings to which her family is also invited. She will undoubtedly take good care of my brother. I can tell she's madly in love with Bryce.“The Jimenez went to the mansion for a private family dinner about a year ago. I was there when they break that news to e
“Ma’am Blythe, si Ma’am Elisha po nandito,” bungad ni Kelly sa akin pagkatapos kong marinig ang pagkatok niya sa pinto.Wala sa sariling nag-exit ako ng Skype App matapos ang naging pag-uusap namin ng aking abuelo. Tumango lang ako sa ang aking sekretarya at hinayaan na papasukin ang aking kaibigan.Akala ko may meeting ito kaya nga siya hindi sumabay sa akin kanina. Hindi ko alam kung bakit biglang napapunta siya dito sa akin ng biglaan at walang pasabi.Parang magsasabong ang mga kilay nito at pansin ko na namumula na rin ang kanyang tenga, sensyales na hindi maganda ang timpla ng modo niya. Isang buntong hininga ang aking pinakawalan ng marinig ko ang malutong niyang pagmura sa hangin.“Not in a mood?” I asked her.She just rolled her eyes. “Wala na nga akong matinong tulog, bubungad pa sa akin ang isang bad news pagdating ko ng office kanina,”I frowned. Base sa hilatsa ng pagmumukha niya mukhang hindi basta-basta bad news lang ang nangyari sa kanya. Hindi rin naaalis ang kanyang
My morning went well because I did not suffer from morning sickness; nevertheless, I do not have a desire to cook my own meal, which is why I chose to order some Greek breakfast from Cyma instead. This restaurant is the best for Mediterranean cuisine, and it stands out when I'm longing for Greek food. Elisha just called to say she's in France for the Cartier photoshoot and will be back by Saturday afternoon, so she could be able to join with us on our girls' date that evening. Hindi na muna ako nagpunta sa opisina dahil natapos ko na rin kahapon ang mga importanteng papeles na kailangan kong tapusin. Sinabihan ko si Kelly na hindi ako papasok sa office at kung may client na papasok ay i-resched na lang bukas. I just want to relax. I want to be free from work even just for today. Naalala ko kasi ang bilin ni Geordane na kailangan kong magpahinga at makawala sa trabaho kahit dalawang beses sa isang linggo. Natigil ako sa pagmumuni-muni ng biglang mag-ring ang doorbell. Agad akong tu
Hindi ko alam pero nang mabasa ko iyon ay kinabahan ako bigla. Parang ayaw ko nang buksan ang regalo kaso mas nangingibabaw pa rin ang curiosity sa akin kaya itinabi ko ang note at sinimulang sirain ang ribbon na nakatali rito. I started to tear the gold wrap. I can see gold edges and a crystal frame kaya mas lalo akong nagduda na isang painting ang laman nito. As I finally finished, it was revealed to be a painting. I swiftly showed it to me, however it seems like that was a dreadful mistake. Parang bigla ay nanlambot ang aking tuhod at unti-unti akong napasalampak sa sahig dahilan para mabitawan ko ang painting at naglikha iyon ng malakas na ingay. Literal aking nanginginig sa matinding takot ngayon. Kagabi lang ay tanging sa panaginip ko lang nakikita ang painting na iyan pero ngayon ay nasa mismong harapan ko na. Sa panlalambot ng aking tuhod ay ang sabayang pag-alpas ng mga luha ko na parang kanina ay pilit kong pinipigilan. Hindi ko maiwasang pakatitigan iyon sa sahig. Sa pa
I sat down on the high-end chair at the kitchen island, feeling weak after Elisha and I had an unexpected fight. This week has never been easy. I almost end up in the hospital yesterday. My brother is facing a great scandal, Throne knew my pregnancy, and I think he will stay here a little bit longer, and now Elisha knew about Khyfer being the father of my unborn child. Hindi ko na alam kung paano ako uusad sa mga susunod na araw. I am fucking messed up. I looked up the lunch Khyfer had prepared for me. I am hungry, yet I am unable to move the meal due to frustration. I am not upset with Khyfer, and I understand how difficult it is for him to be in this situation. Elisha's unexpected arrival came at precisely the wrong time. Alam ko na nasaktan ko siya kanina sa mga sinabi ko pero hindi ko naman sinasadya na masabi yun sa kanya at maisip niya na parang hindi ko siya kailangan at tinatanggalan ko na siya ng karapatan sa bata. Hindi ko lang kasi gusto na maghabol sa kanya lalo pa at a
“Sorry but your face was so epic!” Hindi ko talaga mapigilang hindi matawa tuwing naaalala ang mukha niya kanina. Para siyang bata na hindi nabigyan ng star ni teacher. He simply shook his head and told me to finish my food. I began to eat the salad and the rest of the meal he cooked. While I was eating, he informed me that he went to buy groceries while I was sleeping. Lilith and Apollo watched over me while he was gone. Nagpunta rin si Tyrell dito kanina dahil sa matinding pag-aalala. Siya ang tumawag ng doctor na unang tumingin rin sa akin sa ospital kung saan ako dinala ni Khyfer noong nahimatay ako. Tahimik ang naging hapunan ko. Hindi ko nga maiwasang hindi siya hangaan dahil maging sa gawaing bahay ay may alam si Khyfer. Siya na rin kasi ang nagkusang maghugas ng pinagkainan ko maging ang paglilinis ng banyo para kung gamitin ko ay mabango at maaliwalas. “Dito ka na matulog...” Tumingin siya sa akin habang inaayos ang aking kumot. Nakikinita ko ang pagkagulat niya dahil sa
“You're having a nightmare.”Tuluyan na akong nagmulat nang marinig ang napakapamilyar na boses na iyon. Nang sinubukan kong bumangon ay may mga matitipunong braso naman na umalalay sa akin hanggang sa makasandal ang aking ulo sa headboard.I looked intently at the man beside me. Suddenly, I remembered the man in my dream. I recall his features under that black mask, his iconic blue eyes, pointed nose, and angled jawline.Hindi na ako nagtataka kung bakit noong gabing iyon ay tila kilalang-kilala ko ang may-ari ng mga pares ng mata na iyon.I smiled, “It was a beautiful dream, not a nightmare…”“What was your dream then?”What happened that night a month ago still remains vivid in my memory. Every detail delighted and made me smile without realizing it.Napanaginipan ko lang naman ang nangyari sa aming dalawa sa Italy. Kung paano niya ako niligtas kay Lorenzo at kung paano kami nauwi sa isang hindi inaasahang one-night stand.Hanggang ngayon ay hindi ako makapaniwala na ang lalaking n
“No names. No strings. Just pleasure.”I am willing to give him all myself, not only to thank him for saving me but also because I want him to be my first since he is a stranger and after this night, no one will be brokenhearted, no one will run after one another for feelings.But aside from that, it’s sadly because I know for a fact that it is now impossible for me to fulfill my dream of wholeheartedly dedicating myself to the only man I truly love.“Just a one-night pleasure.” I corrected him and initiated a hot, longing kiss.He answered my kiss with so much desire. I could feel his manhood on the entrance of my womanhood. I groaned when he bites my lower lip gently.I dragged my eyes open to look at him as he started to part my thighs, and down there, I vividly saw his huge manhood that is ready to invade me. He kissed me once again―it was soft and gentle. At that moment, I felt a blunt of his penis pressing into my vagina. I felt the prelude pain as the invader is really close to
Damn whisky! Hawak ko ang tila minamartilyo kong ulo habang nakaupo sa kama. Mariin akong napapikit habang iniinda ang pag-iinot ng akin lalamunan at ang sumasakit kong sentido. Parang gusto ko tuloy magsisi dahil nagbida-bidahan ako kanina.Muli akong nagmulat at saktong nahagip ng mata ko ang bote ng Cognac sa bedside table. Without any hesitations, I grabbed the bottle and dispensed half of it all on my mouth straight down to my stomach.Lulubusin ko na ang paglalasing ko ngayong gabi. Kahit ngayon lang!Napaigik pa ako ng lumatay ang lasa at alab ng likido sa aking lalamunan. Tinatanong ko ang sarili ko na kung bakit kahit ganito kapangit ang lasa ng mga inumin ay marami pa rin ang gusto itong tikman, 'yong iba ilang bote pa ang nauubos.Kung totoo man ang sabi ni Elisha sa akin noon na ang alak ang sagot sa mga problema ay hindi ako magdadalawang-isip na ubusin ito. I want to shut down all of my problems, even just for tonight.I want to be out of my comfort zone. I want to be a
Marahas na hinawakan ni Lorenzo ang baba ko saka inilapit ang mukha ko sa kanya. Tinakpan niya pa gamit ng isa niyang kamay ang bibig ko kay mas lalo akong nagpumiglas. Unti-unti na ring nagiging malabo ang paningin ko dahil sa mga luhang tuloy-tuloy lang sa pag-agos.Abot-langit ang takot sa dibdib ko lalo na nang bumaba ang mga halik ni Lorenzo sa aking balikat. Bago ako gupuin ng matinding panghihina, malakas kong kinagat ang palad niya dahilan para matanggal ang kamay niya sa bibig ko. Kinuha ko iyong pagkakataon at buong lakas na sumigaw.“HELP ME!”I'm praying that someone will hear me and help me from this danger and dreadful situation.Kasabay ng pagsigaw kong iyon ay ang pagkawala ni Lorenzo sa harapan ko. Kitang-kita ko kung paano tumilapon si Lorenzo sa sahig.I took several cautious steps back after noticing that he had stopped moving for a little while. I held myself, still trembling with fear, as the chilly wind embraced me. There were blood leaks from the corner of his
“È da tanto che non ci vediamo, tesoro...” (Long time no see, honey…) nakangising sambit ng lalaki sabay lapit sa aking kinatatayuan.Mabilis na naningkit ang aking mata nang mapagsino siya.“Lorenzo, you bastard!” asik ko.Tumigil ito nang halos isang dipa lang ang layo sa akin. Hindi siya nakasuot ng maskara ngunit naka-tuxedo siyang magara. Muling nabuo ang galit ko para sa lalaking ito at kailanman hindi ako magiging masaya na mag-krus ang maing landas.I loathe him to death because this devil is a fucking bullshit.“I’m glad that you still remember me,” he said while smiling ear to ear.I held my wineglass tightly at tipong gustong-gusto kong basagin at ibaon ang bawat piraso nito sa pagmumukha niya.He is Lorenzo Valmonte, Lyam's cousin. More than that, this guy in front of me is dangerous.This man is my psychotic-stalker and a wicked man. Ilang beses na niya akong sinusundan at ipinangangalandakan ang pag-ibig niya para sa akin. Hindi rin lingid sa kaalaman ko na ilang beses d
I handed my invitation to the receptionist. Since this is an exclusive event, only those who were given a VIP invites can attend the exhibit.“Blythe Dominique Montreal and El─”“Elisha Aragon.” My friend immediately cut me off as I supposed to introduce herself.Napailing na lang ako sa ginawa niya. Nang ngumiti siya sa akin ay napairap na man ako. Lagi niya lang itong ginagawa sa tuwing ipapakilala ko siya sa ibang tao sa mga ganitong events.Upon the verification, we wear our masks and walk inside the grand hotel.It wasn't overcrowded yet, but many prominent people are scattered in the Pavilion who are busy looking over some sculptures, paintings, and unique crafts done by some famous Italian artist.“Ang gaganda ng mga paintings.” Hindi ko maiwasang hindi humanga sa mga iyon.“Yeah, and I'll buy two later.” Si Elisha. “One for my office and one for my unit. These are really beautiful!”“Me too, for my condo, and for my office. Kung may makita pa akong magaganda baka bumili na rin