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Vexed 111: Who Are You With?
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2022-07-18 04:25:28Athena’s P.O.V.
“H-Hello, Dad?” bahagyang gumaralgal ang boses ko.
Shit, I forgot to call him last night!
I shook my head upon the realization. Napapikit din ako, then I bit my lower lip after. Ramdam ko ang unti-unting pagbilis nang tibok ng puso ko, kasabay nang hindi maipaliwanag na takot.
Hindi ko inaasahan na tatawag siya ulit ngayon. As a matter of fact, we seldomly talked to each other.
Aside from yesterday morning, I guessed we only talked for a while when I greeted him a happy birthday and that was two months ago. Not to mention the fact that he also called me when I came back here last December.
Yesterday, I still hadn’t mentioned to him that I was working with Cristoff. Hindi ko alam, pero pinangunahan na ako ng takot. I had known my father to be the greatest deceiver of all time and he wouldn&rsquo
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Athena’s P.O.V.Bahala na. Hinanda ko na lang na patigasin ang sarili ko sa kung ano pa mang sasabihin niya. Tutal naman, magkalayo kaming dalawa. Hindi niya ako agad-agad na mapupuntahan.And just in case Daddy would go here, how about I asked Cristoff to elope together? May oras pa kaming dalawa para tuluyan nang lumayo.I knew how Cristoff managed to show his love and respect for me in any best way possible. He even accepted Angelo, not knowing that the adorable kid wasn’t really my son after all.This time, patutunayan ko na kaya ko rin siyang ipaglaban. Higit sa lahat, paninindigan ko ang sinabi ko kay Vanessa na hindi ko na siya kailanman pakakawalan.“Hey, relax! I didn’t say that it was wrong for you to be with him, Athena.” Daddy told me in contrast. In a matter of seconds, it changed the whole ambiance.
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Athena’s P.O.V.“Did you—did you tell him that you’re with me?”Cristoff asked while we were walking in the corridor. His left hand was quite clammy and cold.“Yeah, I told him the truth… that I’m with you again. And I was really shocked when I heard his response. Hanggang ngayon nga eh hindi pa rin ako lubusang makapaniwala! I’m not sure if he already approved of us, but you know what? He told me that I already have my freedom. He’s even sending his regards to you and Kuya Liam,” I answered him.We were already in front of my penthouse door when I decided to take Angelo. I also broke the deafening silence that managed to reign the whole area, mula nang hindi na siya sumagot.“Thanks for this day, Cristoff. Thanks for being with us.”I smiled at him… but deep inside, hindi
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Athena’s P.O.V.My lips parted to let out a banter but before I could even move, Cristoff hastily strode towards me and cupped my jaws. He crashed his lips against mine in just a second.It wasn’t just a simple kiss. It was gentle, yes… but at the same time, it felt like he was punishing me. Saglit akong natulala, pero agad din naman akong nakabawi.With Cristoff fully claiming my lips like he had never done before, I got stiffed like a statue. But unconsciously, I was thinking of a much better position. I was silently asking for more—silently wishing that there could be more. Would it be better to lie on the floor?I closed my eyes while relishing his scent, with an indefinite anticipation of how this night would end. With the way how he kissed me, it only showed that I was still the one Cristoff needed. He tried to replace me before, but he couldn’t.
Huling Na-update : 2022-07-24Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 115: Trapped In A Spell
Athena’s P.O.V.“Request granted, Athena. I’ll eat you until dawn and you will end up screaming for my name! And that being so, I’m already famished. Where’s the kitchen?” Cristoff responded and asked me at the same time.“Oh my goodness, that was hot!” I squealed with what he did next.It was because Cristoff hurriedly carried me, with his muscular forearms supporting my waist and with his hands mischievously playing with my butt like he was kneading a bread. I didn’t know what he was planning to do with me, but I seductively directed him to the kitchen.“Well, uhm… go straight, then turn right.”Para akong nagdedeliryo. I got aroused beyond what was the real meaning of the word. I got suddenly trapped in a spell that I could no longer control. Nandiyan ‘yong iisipin ko kung paano ba niya ako patitikimin ng sensasyong ngayon ko lang mararanasan sa buong buhay ko.Lalagyan niya kaya ng chocolate syrup ‘yong cupcake ko bago niya kainin ‘yon? Ihihiga niya ba ako sa lamesa bago niya pags
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Athena’s P.O.V. Unlike my previous routine, I woke up earlier than usual to prepare for work. I widely stretched my arms while contemplating that it was one of my most comfortable sleep ever. During the dawn, I was too sleepy to fully recognize it, but it felt like someone kissed me on my lips and it was none other than Cristoff. As expected, pagmulat ko ngayon ay wala na si Cristoff sa tabi ko… pero nakapagtatakang wala rin si Angelo. Siguro ay nakauwi na si Tyler kaninang madaling-araw at ginising ang bata. I was only curious kung saan siya pumunta kagabi, pero mamaya na lang siguro kaming dalawa mag-uusap. Bukod doon, may isang bagay rin akong gustong malaman mula sa kanya. It was the first time it happened. I couldn’t believe that Tyler buried himself at work until dawn, and it made me think na mukhang seryoso nga ang problema sa DLA. But then, I didn’t want my thoughts to be swayed by Tyler when I was too busy thinking about Cristoff. Ngayon lang naman ako magiging selfish e
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Athena’s P.O.V.“Pero, bakit? Bakit kailangan niyang gawin sa akin ‘yon, Tyler? Para ano? Para kapag nagkabalikan ulit kaming dalawa ni Cristoff, gagawa na naman siya ng paraan para paghiwalayin kaming muli?” saglit muna akong tumigil para huminga nang malalim.“It doesn’t make any sense! He hated Cristoff. So, hindi ko talaga maintindihan si Daddy kung bakit kailangan niyang gawin ‘yon! Why does he have to torture my feelings again? Palagi na lang kasi eh… I mean, paulit-ulit na lang! Hindi pa ba siya nagsasawa?” litong-lito kong tanong sa kanya, habang binibigyang-diin ang bawat salitang aking binibitiwan. Nakahawak pa rin ako sa ulo ko at kulang na lang ay sabunutan ko ang sarili kong buhok sa sobrang kalituhan. Napakabilis ding pangilidan ng luha ang aking mga mata.
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Athena’s P.O.V.His lips were so kissable, naturally reddish, and it was as if drawing me much closer to him. Cristoff was not a smoker and it was a damn good thing.Biglang nag-iba ‘yong pakiramdam ko at bigla na lang bumilis ‘yong tibok ng puso ko. Saglit na napaawang ang mga labi ko at sunod-sunod na ang naging paglunok ko.Nararamdaman ko na rin ngayon ang pag-iinit ng mga pisngi ko at ang pagdaloy ng hindi maipaliwanag na kuryente sa buong katawan ko. Hindi talaga nagbago ang kung ano mang nararamdaman ko para kay Cristoff. Mula noon hanggang ngayon, gano’n pa rin—walang nagbago.Hindi nabawasan ang pagmamahal ko sa kanya kahit na pinahirapan pa niya ako sa simula. Lalo lang iyong nadagdagan. Alam kong lahat ng sobra ay masama pero parang tubig sa baso ang pagmamahal ko sa kanya—umaapaw pa nga. Wala akong ibang taong nanaising makasama sa hinaharap—siya lang.Kung hindi ko lang naririnig ang iba’t ibang ingay rito gawa ng construction works ay sigurado akong maririnig ko pa lalo
Huling Na-update : 2022-08-06Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 119: On The Tenth Floor
Athena’s P.O.V.“Cristoff, stop it!” awat ko sa magkabilang braso ni Cristoff dahil baka kung saan pa mapunta ang pag-uusap nilang dalawa. Dumarami na rin kasi ang mga contractor na nakakakita sa kanila.After that, Iñigo laughed out loud. “Chill, Dave! I was just kidding. Ito naman, masyadong seryoso. For me, Athena is only a friend at alam kong hindi naman niya ako magugustuhan kahit ano pa ang gawin ko.”“Who was I compared to you, ‘di ba? Baka nga sa boses ko pa lang, ikaw na agad ang unang maisip niya. And I am not that pathetic to be with a woman who would only think of another man sa tuwing magkasama kaming dalawa,” pagpapatuloy niya.Then, he removed Cristoff’s hands on his collar. “I’ll go ahead, guys. Ituloy niyo na ‘yong lunch niyo, Dave, at baka nagugutom na si Athena. But take my advice, man. I’ll really steal Athena from you if you will only let her be your flavor of the month! She is a wife material.”“I know so there’s no need for you to lecture me, Iñigo! I’ll assure
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David’s P.O.V. “Take care of Athena, Dave. Angelo and I—we are leaving. We are going back to Germany,” Tyler hissed. “You don’t have to tell me what to do. I’ll always take care of her. But why are you leaving so soon? Is it because of Angelo’s mother?” walang paligoy-ligoy at diretso kong tanong. Hindi naman sumagot si Tyler. Nag-iwas lang ito ng tingin at saka sinuklay paitaas ang buhok. It was none of my business, but I wanted to make him realize some sense. I wasn’t expecting him to listen to me, but for Angelo’s sake… I was hoping. Then, I narrowed my eyes. “I don’t have any right to tell you this or instruct you on what you should do next, but just a piece of advice. Angelo deserves to meet his real mother. Huwag mo naman sanang ipagkait sa kanya kung ano ang totoo.” Tyler remained speechless for a while until he was able to say, “I had to resume work and take care of our business in Germany, Dave. Well, about Angelo’s real mother… she’s dead. That’s why Athena stood up for
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 131: Masking His Fear
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David’s P.O.V. “About Angelo. Whose son is he?” I found myself asking him despite the fact that I didn’t want to begin any conversation with him. If I had a firearm here, I would have threatened him at gunpoint for him to divulge the truth to me. Mahina ang pagkakasabi ko dahil baka magising sila Athena, ngunit binigyang diin ko naman ang bawat salita—habang diretsong nakatingin sa mga mata ng taong naging bahagi ng masalimuot kong nakaraan. Nagtatagis ang aking mga bagang habang kaharap ang isa sa mga taong minsa’y pinagkaitan ako ng kaligayahan. “Enough with all the lies, please!” My voice was still controlled as I snapped at Tyler. Right now, the gushing blood through my whole system was already at boiling point and my nose was indeed flaring in anger. Matigas kong kinuyom ang mga kamao ko. Pinipigilan ko ang sarili ko ngayon dahil kaunti na lang talaga ay baka bigla ko nang mahawakan at maiangat ang kanyang kuwelyo. His son already spilled the beans, and I believed Angelo with
