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Chapter 3: RUNAWAY
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2024-10-29 19:42:56While waiting for a certain 'VIP 7' to come for her, inikot muna ni Asteria ang buong kwarto na pinasukan niya.
She inhaled the inexplicable sweet scent emitted by the lighted candles that seemed to enhance and lighten her mood. Her feet crushes every red-colored rose petal that lays beneath her feet as she strolled inside the wide and dim room.Niyakap niya ang sarili ng maramdaman ang lamig ng kwarto."Ba't naman kasi ang tagal ng lalaking 'yon?" Sambit niya habang nakatigil at nakaharap sa pinto.She had mapped out her plan earlier. Failing is not her option, lalong-lalo na ngayon na marami ng nakakita sa mukha niya kanina.Para siyang napasong tumakbo papunta sa loob ng cr nang marinig niya ang mga lagapak ng hakbang na galing sa lakbas ng kwarto. She was sure those footsteps were headed towards the room.It must be him. Naisip niya habang sinara ang pinto ng cr. She leaned at the door and pressed her ears against, waiting for sounds that will give her the slightest idea of what's happening outside.Kumunot ang noo ni Zeke nang makitang walang tao sa loob ng silid na pinasukan niya. He lingered his eyesight and still saw no one. Tuluyan na nga siyang pumasok sa kwarto. He quickly smelled the aromas emitted by the candles and a curve on his lips slightly formed.Agad niyang napansin ang nakasaradong pinto ng cr at nilapitan iyon. Nang pipihitin na niya sana ang knob ay biglang bumuka ang pinto. In an instant everything went black in Zeke's eyesight."It's fifty-two solaries."Pakarinig nito'y agad bumunot ng pera si Asteria sa kanyang bulsa. The cashier handed her plastic bag of groceries after packing it."Thank you", she said with a smile and left."Thanks for the treat, VIP 7." She smirked habang binibilang ang paper bills at barya na ninakaw niya mula kay Zeke.She walked proudly as the scene of how she knocked Zeke down kept playing on her head. Napapahagikhik pa ito sa tuwing naaalala ang mukha ni Zeke nang mawalan ito ng ulirat.Asteria managed to run away from that damned auction after being sold, and now she had no idea where to go.------------------"Are you okay Sir?" Bumungad sa paningin ko ang nag-aalalang mukha ni Jomer habang inaalalayan ako nitong makaupo mula sa pagkakahiga."What the hell happened? Where's the girl?" Tanong ko habang sinasapo ang nananakit na bahagi ng aking ulo.I groaned after touching a lump on my forehead. Nang kapain ko itong mabuti, napagtanto kong nagkabukol ang ulo ko. It was located on my upper left forhead.Nang tumingin ako sa driver ko'y nababalot din bg pagtataka ang mukha nito."Kayo lang pong mag-isa ang nakita ko sa loob ng hotel Sir.""May nakakita po kasing isang staff sainyo na nakahandusay sa loob habang bukas ang pinto...at pagpasok ko po'y nakita kong dumudugo yung ulo niyo kaya inuwi ko nalang ho kayo." He explained."Fuck!" I cussed angrily."S–sir?" Naguguluhang tanong ni Jomer.I sprang up the bed and grabbed my coat hanging on the rack."Saan po kayo pupunta Sir?", paghabol niya sa akin?"Let's go back to that damned building." I said as I rushed my steps out of my room."I want my eighty-eight million back!""What do you mean she's gone?" My voice echoed in the hallway."W-we are t-terribly sorry S-sir." Nagsusumamong tugon ng staff who's accomodating me at the moment."What do you plan to do about this? Hahayaan niyo nalang bang ganito?" Nakapamewang kong saad habang magkasalubong ang mga kilay."P-pasensya na ho talaga, i-it was so unexpected that—"Stop giving me excuses!" Singhal ko na lalo pang nagpa tense dito."How can your management make up for this? Paano kayo makakabawi sa kapalpakan niyo?" Nanggigigil kong tanong."We'll give back your money Sir. You can tell us the mode of transfer and we will immediately send it to you." He replied slowly.I neared and lowered my gaze to him, "What if I tell you that I don't want the money?"Nag-angat siya ng tingin sa akin."W-what do y-you mean S-sir?", utal-utal niyang tanong."I've got my eyes on that 'Item 10' but thanks to your lax of security, she managed to run away without even her shadows caught on one of your cctv's!" I growled."We've got many ladies who are far better than—"I don't want any other ladies!", I cut him off. "She's the only one that I want! Find her for me or I'll make sure this building is ruined first thing in the morning!" Walang bahid ng biro ang iniwan kong pagbabanta sa kanila. Hindi maipinta ang mukha ko nang makalabas ako ng building.Mabigat ang katawan kong isinandal sa may bintana ng kotse. I rolled down the window and leaned closer. Ang bawat buntong hininga ko'y sinasalubong ng malamig na hanging nagpaurong sa ulo ko sa loob ng sasakyan.I threw my head back, "Damn" I murmured.I knew she wasn't ordinary but I never thought it would end up like this. Ni hindi ko man lang nakita ang mukha niya ng harapan. All I saw was her swift hands na hawak-hawak ang dinampot niyang lampshade na nakapatong sa nightstand na malapit sa pintuan ng cr na nilabasan niya. She was swift and precise, hitting my forehead and knocking me in one go.To be knocked out by a woman is embarrassing on my part. Nevertheless, this is such a refreshing experience. In my whole life, hindi ko inaakalang may babaeng magpapadugo sa akin.This makes her want her even more.Natauhan akong muli ng marinig ang pagring ng aking cellphone. Kinuha ko ito mula sa bulsa ng maong kong pantalon at sinagot ang tawag.Bumungad agad saakin ang boses na pinakaayae kong marinig sa mga panahong ito."So, have you found a suitable one yet?" Bungad ng matanda sa akin na hindi man lang nag-hello."The fuck!" I cursed, "Did you call just to ask me that?"I heard him chuckled from the other line. "Well, pinapaalala lang naman kita. You know it's only a week left before this month ends.""I know, I fucking know" Irita kong saad."Well then, goodluck on finding a bride." He said in a taunting tone, malinaw na gusto niya lang akong asarin."You don't have to worry about me, I already found my bride." Pagyayabang ko na nagpatigil sa mga tunog ng tawa niya sa kabilang linya."Really?" Biglang naging seryoso ang boses niya. "That's good then, bring her to me this friday. Let the family meet her."Pagkatapos ng pag-uusap namin, saka ko lang narealize kung gaano kabobo ang ginawa kong pagsisinungaling kanina. Why did I told him I already found a bride even if the one who's supposed to be have run away?"Ugh, this sucks" I grumbled as I closed my eyes at minasahes ang aking noo."Take me to Paradis, I'm gonna have a few drinks there." I ordered Jomer at agad naman nitong pinaharurot ang kotse patungo sa club na paborito kong puntahan.I should relax my mind and look for pretty girls at the same time. They might not be as interesting as Item 10, but who knows? I might find a suitable one there who can provide me a first aid for this emergency.Kaugnay na kabanata
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 4: DRINK
Napadaing ako ng marahas niya akong isinandal sa pader. He pinned me on the wall and pressed his lips on mine. Nang maghiwalay ang aming mga labi, tumingin ang mapupungay niyang mga mata sa akin."Did I hurt you?" He roughly asked. Habol niya ang hininga habang nakapukol ang tingin sa'kin.I gently shook my head. He then smiled, and pressed his lips on mine again.Naglalaban ang dila namin sa loob ng aming bibig. His mouth is so warm and sweet. Para akong tinututunaw ng init niya. Hindi nagtagal ay maramdaman ko na rin ang pag-iinit ng aking katawan. My body is against him, I can feel his hardness in soft skin. Hindi ko mapigilan ang pag-ungol habang naglalakbay ang kanyang dila sa mga sulok ng aking bibig.Hindi ko na matandaan kung paano ako napunta sa sitwasyong ito. Pumunta lang naman ako dito sa Paradis para makipagkita kay Owen. But this unknown guy suddenly came to me.He looked wasted ng mabunggo niya ako sa may hagdan. His eyelids were dropping, he looked high on drugs. And th
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 5: BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS
A tear escaped my eye when I felt his entire manhood enter me. It felt bigger than it looked like. Parang may kung anong napunit sa loob ko na talaga namang nagpapikit sa akin sa kirot.I bit my lower lip at hindi ko namalayang unti unti n palang bumabaon ang mga kuko ko sa likod niya.When slowly opened my eyes, bumungad sa akin ang mukha niya. There was a trace of reluctance in his face as he slowly straightened his back and pulled his body away. Ngayon ay nakaluhod siya sa harap ko without removing his c*ck inside me. He's between my open legs. Umatras siya ng kaunti at dahil dito'y medyo nahugot ang sandata niya sa loob ko.I really wish he wouldn't move, it hurts.Nakita ko ang bahagyang pag-awang ng labi niya habang nakatitig sa may bukana ko."F*ck" he cursed while looking down."Why didn't you tell me?" I looked away para iiwas ang mga mata kong naluluha dahil sa matinding kirot."Y–you didn't ask" I trailed and bit my lower lip.Nagulat nalang ako nang bigla niya akong siilin
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 6: "FOUND YOU"
Dahan dahan kong ibinuka ang aking mga mata at nagising sa isang 'di pamilyar na kisame. Bumangon ako at napagtantong sa isang couch pala ako nakatulog. Inilibot ko ang tingin sa loob ng maliit na kwarto at bigla akong napayuko ng maramdaman ang pumipintig na sakit sa noo ko.When I lowered my hand from my forehead, I saw several scratches on wrist and just like a movie, everything that happened last night played in my brain.Nagmadali akong bumangon at sinuot ang pantalon at white long sleeve ko na nakalapag sa sahig. I searched for my phone and found it quickly after I heard it rang. It was Jomer."Sir asan po kayo?" Bungad agad nito"Pick me up here at Paradis." Nanghihina kong sagot."Ayos lang po ba kayo sir?" Nag-aalalang tanong ng nasa kabilang linya ng mapansin nito na may kakaiba sa boses ko."I'm fine, don't worry. Just hurry up." Saad ko at pinutol na ang linya.While waiting for Jomer, I tried my best to recall what she looked like. But to no avail, all I can remember wa
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 7: EYES IN SHADE OF GREEN
I blinked off raindrops as I continued my steps inside Paradis. Its familiar neon lights bringing the word PARADIS alive is stationed just ln top of the entrance.Paradis is the biggest club here in Noirville which serves as an oasis for the people who loves the night more than the day.And Oliver, as its owner, is one of the prominent figures of the city.Pumasok ako sa loob ng club at nakitang may isang lalaking naka bkack suit and tie ang kumakausap kay Kian. Parang may kung ano silang hindi mapagkasunduan.I paid no attention to them and headed to the stairs that lead to Oliver's office. Nagulat nalang ako ng makabangga ako into a hard something. Pagtingin ko ay isa pala itong lalaki.I wasn't able to recover my balance on time at nung matutumba na ako ay hinigit ako ng lalaki paharap sa dibdib niya.With my 5'6 frame, I felt him tower over me. Inangat ko ang ulo upang tingnan siya at sinalubong ako ng kulay luntiang mga mata.His eyes reminded me the color of a deep green forest
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 8: DINNER NIGHT
Besides being called as a cold-eyed man, it is also widely known that he is a womanizer. Rumors have it that he never slept twice with the same woman. On that note, why was he looking for me, a woman whom he already slept with?Umalis na ang sundalo ngunit nang makalayo na ito'y nakita kong lumingon ito upang tingnan uli sina Asteria at Zeke. He can feel that something is off about the pair pero napagpasyahan niyang 'wag ng makialam pa lalo na't isang Zeke Devereaux ang kasama ng babae.Nang makalayo ng ilang hakbang sa lalaki, Asteria siezed this chance to run away from him."Wait!" Habol ni Zeke."Bwesit, bwesit, bwesit talaga!" Usal ni Asteria habang matuling tumatakbo.She had waisted ten minutes of her time there and there's a high chance now that she might miss her target.Sumuot si Asteria sa grupo ng mga tao at tuluyang naglaho sa paningin ni Zeke. Nang marating ni Zeke ang gitna ng dance floor ay hindi na niya nakita maging anino man lang ng babae."Damn it!" Nagbuga siya ng h
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 9: BLOODHOUNDS
While driving along the road where my target is supposed to be, may nadaanan akong isang building. Nakapaskil sa taas ng entrance nito ang isang signage where the words The Black Pearl is illuminated by led lights.That was it. I stepped on the brake at ipinarada ang motor sa back alley ng building. I've reached the restaurant where Erwin Alvarez is supposed to be having a dinner with someone whom he had a business transaction with.The goal of this mission is to kill Erwin Alvarez. Isa siyang key figure sa gobyerno ng Estria. Bukod sa pagiging pinuno ng Reform partylist ay siya rin ang pinapa-handle ng Ministry of Defense sa arms dealing.At ayon sa intel na nakuha ng grupo namin, nandito ngayong gabi sa The Black Pearl restaurant si Mr. Alvarez upang makipagmeet-up sa isang dealer. It is my mission to stop it because those guns and bombs are what's going to kill my compatriots if I fail.In the note from the box given to me by Oliver was Alvarez bkack sedan's plate number. Nag-ikot
Refusing to be Owned Definition of Terms
🍀Howdy! Since this story is set in a different world, I made a list of the terminologies used in the story's universe so that you can understand them. This list will continue to grow as I write more and more chapters so don't hesitate to scroll back to this chapter in case you encounter an unfamiliar word as you read through my story 😉.**************************************************• Estria- country located in the east- neighboring country of Westaria - Westaria's current enemy country- This is Zeke's county• Estrian (plural: Estrians)- people of Estria• Solari (plural: Solaries)- Estria's currency**************************************************• Westaria- country located in the west- neighboring country of Estria- Estria's current enemy country- This is where Asteria came from• Westarian (plural: Westarians)- people of Westaria• Luminar (plural: Luminars)- Westaria's currency**************************************************• EEA (Espionage Eradication Agency)-
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 10: Predator and Prey
"I heard that you're finally planning to get married."Muntik pang mabulunan si Zeke nang marinig ito mula sa kanyang Uncle Erwin na akala niya nakalimot ng bumanggit ng mga bagay patungkol sa kanya.Zeke didn't answer yet he smiled awkwardly habang binalingan ng masamang tingin ang amang nagkibit-balikat lamang.So the news of his marriage already reached the ears of his Uncle Erwin. He thought.Ipinagkalat na ito ng magaling niyang ama upang lalong dumagdag ang pressure sa part niya."I have sent you dozens of files of young and unmarried women coming from different prominent families here in Noirville pero ni isa'y wala kang pinili sa kanila..." May tono ng panghihinakit sa boses ni Mr. Alvarez."I know you put a lot of effort and attention to that Uncle and I appreciate you for that, but—""Is there a woman?" Naputol ang pagsasalita ni Zeke nang tanungin siya nito."Wha—...I mean no, there's no one." He managed ro recover from being questioned unguarded.His Uncle have always been
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Refusing to be Owned Chapter 17: Truth and Lies
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"Dad," humarap si Zeke sa ama, "wag ka ng magtanong, baka magbago pa ang isip." He warned his dad as if I'm not in front of them. Nilunok ko ang namumuong tawa sa lalamunan ko at pinilit ibalik sa seryoso ang aking mukha. Tumikhim ang ama ni Zeke."I know that Zeke doesn't have a very good reputation in terms of having a woman," tumingin itong muli sa akin, "but knowing that he's willing to settle down puts me in ease."Inosente akong ngumiti sa kanya at tumingin kay Zeke."So...how did you two meet?" Dumagundong ang tanong ng ama ni Zeke sa tainga ko. Biglang binalot ng kaba ang dibdib ko."We met at Paradis." Maagap at maikling tugon ni Zeke. "We met there one night, we were both drinking and..." malokong ngumiti si Zeke, ngiting nagbabadya na may hindi ito kanais-nais na sasabihin. He's taunting me and he finds pleasure in doing that."And we talked for a while, napagtanto namin na aligned pala ang mga interest namin sa buhay and before leaving, he asked for my number. We were in
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"D-deal", nangangatal kong salita na nagpalingon sa ulo ni Zeke na sinusundan pa rin ng tingin ang paalis nang si Oliver.His green eyes widened as he looked at me. Hindi na niya kailangan pang magsalita at magtanong dahil kitang kita ko na sa mga mata niya ang hindi makapaniwalang ekspresiyon sa sinabi ko."Fine, p–payag na ako sa kasunduan mo." Inulit ko ang nais kong sabihin sa kanya ngunit parang hindi yata siya natuwa rito at nakita ko ang bahagyang pagtaas ng kaniyang kilay. "Aren't you satisfied?", tanong ko sa kanya nang hindi pa ito nagsalita, "Isn't this what you want?"He took steps to near me and gave me a look as if deciphering every inch of me. I stood still, waiting for our faces to come close."Why the sudden change of heart?" A grin worked on his lips and his emerald eyes sparkled under the sun's rays."Tell me, which sane person will let the chance to get a hundred million Solaries slip away?" Iniangat ko ang tingin sa kanya, I didn't looked away. Dapat niyang maram
Refusing to be Owned Chapter 14: New Mission
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Refusing to be Owned Chapter 13: Deal? or No Deal?
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Refusing to be Owned Chapter 12: Nicole Orlov
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My eyes rounded as soon as I opened the door and saw that someone was out here waiting for me.Shivers ran down into my body as he forced me to step backwards. We are now back inside the ladies room. Without looking back, he locked the door behind him.I gulped. "What are you doing?". Matigas kong tanong.His eyes looked at me eerily, his lips twitching into a dangerous smile. "Making sure na hindi mo na ulit ako matatakasan."I supressed the feeling of tension in my stomach. Tumalim ang tingin ko sa kanya. "Step away"With eyes either lying or saying the truth, he then smiled."Relax honey, I'm here to help you."Umalingawngaw ang pangungusap na iyon sa aking tenga at nang matauhan na ako'y nakita ko siyang nakaupo sa tabi ko sa loob ng isang kotse.His eyes darted on my face. Inaabangan ang bawat ekspresiyon na ipipinta ng mukha ko."What were you thinking?""Nothing" I replied drily at sabay umiwas ng tingin.I heard his subtle scoff. Ibinaling ko ang pansin sa senaryo sa labas ng
