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Vexed 40: Athena Is Not Here
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2022-04-04 10:37:10David’s P.O.V.
“Ano bang sinasabi mo diyan? Nagtatanong lang naman ako,” pagmamaang-maangan ko.
“Sus, nagde-deny pa ang loko! Sige nga, kailan ka pa naging concern ulit sa ex mo? ‘Muling ibalik ang tamis ng pag-ibig’ na ba ang peg ninyo? Well, Carlene and Evanna were persuading her to join them, but Athena obstinately refused and said that she already booked an Uber. Iyon lang ang alam ko.” I first thought that it was the end of our talk, may pahabol pa pala ang mokong.
“At kung may alam man akong iba, I’ll zip my mouth na. Bahala ka na sa buhay mong tanungin si Athena. Aba! Galaw-galaw rin, brad. Gumawa ka naman ng paraan! Sige ka, baka maunahan ka pa ng iba riyan. Walang iyakan ha?” Pinagsasabihan niya ako habang tumatawang nakapamaywang, pagkatapos ay nilagay niya ang kanang kamay sa ilalim ng kanyang baba.
“Hmm, le
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Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 41: Won't Ever Be Good
David’s P.O.V.Pati nga si Chad ay nakisali na rin sa biglaang paghila kay Nadine at sapilitang pagdikit ng katawan nito sa kaliwa niyang bahagi. Inakbayan niya pa ito at wala nang nagawa si Nadine kung hindi ang ngumiti.Bigla ko tuloy naalala si Roger. He mentioned Nadine to me twice, and when he did that, there were sparks in his eyes the way he was talking about her. He admitted to me that he admired Nadine, pero hindi raw ang mga katulad niyang driver lang ang magugustuhan nito.“Bro, siguraduhin mong gwapo ako diyan ha! Ang ganda kaya nitong katabi ko,” sigaw ng kumag kong kaibigan na siyang ikinapula naman ng mukha ng katabi niya. Analyzing Nadine’s reaction, it appeared to me that she liked Chad.Kinuhaan ko naman sila nang maganda. Pero ‘yong sumunod? I blurred my best friend’s face, kung kaya’t si Nadine lang ang malinaw. Not becaus
Huling Na-update : 2022-04-04Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 42: Bonfire On The Beach
David’s P.O.V.So, after the picture taking, we did random sightseeing and swimming, then dinner. After that, nagkayayaang mag-bonfire sa may tabing-dagat. Actually, it was bonfire, games, and vodka.All was here, except for Cloud. Maaga itong nakatulog pagkatapos naming kumain ng hapunan. Napagod daw sa pagmamaneho. Hinatid pa raw kasi nito ang girlfriend sa airport bago dumiretso rito.As far as I heard, his girlfriend was an OFW. Isa sa mga bagong bayani ng bansa. Iyon nga lang, parang napakahirap pumasok sa relasyon na kung tawagin ay LDR.About bonfire, not all beach resorts in Batangas allow it—so before we could have start gathering twigs and leaves, I called Kuya Liam and made sure first that lighting a bonfire was allowed here. Pumayag naman siya, tutal ay isang beses lang naman naming gagawin.It was a good thing na hindi ko siya naistorbo d
Huling Na-update : 2022-04-04Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 43: His Breathing Stops
David’s P.O.V.“Well, I don’t really care what she looks like. Looks can be deceiving, you know. Bonus na lang siguro ‘yon. Hmm… I’ve been through a lot of pain and trust me, someone who has a face of an angel could make your life a living hell.”Quite disturbed, I was trying to get rid of these invisible lumps forming in my throat pero hindi ko magawa. Parang sa tuwing lumulunok ako ay may tutubo na namang panibagong harang sa aking lalamunan. It was itching my throat all the hell out!After clearing my throat, I continued my speech while seriously looking at them one by one. “I just want someone… who will never quit on me when shit gets rough. Because there’s a clear difference between somebody who just wants you yet can’t fight for you, and somebody who will do anything to keep you even if it means she has to go against the world. As
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David’s P.O.V.But I sighed in so much relief when Derek just held Athena’s hands and kissed both of her knuckles. Kung gahibla na lang ng layo ang mga labi nila sa isa’t isa ay baka kung anong nagawa ko sa kanya! Baka wala sa oras na mahila ko palayo si Athena.“As promised, Athena. I’ll kiss your knuckles every time we ran into each other…” Derek shyly said.“Tang-ina, pre! Napaka-babaero mo sa DGC, si Architect lang pala ang magpapatino sa’yo!” kantiyaw ni Rafael na nambato pa ng maliit na kabibi kay Derek.“Hindi ganyang Derek ang kilala ko—sunggab agad ‘yon sa lips! Ngayon, anong nangyari? Where’s the thrill? Wala ka pala eh!” panggagatong naman ni Terence.“Like, duh? Wala namang seryosohan ‘to, dare lang… so I guessed, Athena wouldn’t mind. I
Huling Na-update : 2022-04-04Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 45: Not Affected At All
Athena’s P.O.V.Oh, my God!Naku naman, Athena. Bubunot ka na nga lang, napakamalas mo pa!God knew how just being beside David made me feel uneasy already. Bakit kailangang ganito pang dare ang mapunta sa akin?Katulad kanina, hindi naman ako manhid para hindi ko maramdamang ako lang naman ‘yong tanging taong pinaringgan niya sa naging sagot niya. But why was I always letting him hurt me in an excruciating way where in the first place, siya naman talaga ‘yong nakipaghiwalay sa akin at nang-iwan?Ganito na ba talaga ako kamasokista? Handang tiisin ang lahat kahit ni sa panaginip ay hindi ko man lang alam kung ano ang bagay na nagawa ko sa kanya?David’s words were quite unbearable and those effortlessly crushed my heart. If not for Iñigo’s intervention,
Huling Na-update : 2022-04-04Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 46: Let's Call It A Night
Athena’s P.O.V.When you’ve had always wanted to be with that special person—the only person you would want to be with for the rest of your life—dreams were far better than the reality. It was all because you already knew that the kind of reality you had been longing for—for seven years already—would never ever happen.David cupped my cheeks and that alone automatically sent me to a stunning bed of roses. What he did was so unexpected of him, and my heart clearly stopped from beating.His touch was warm—and there was this sudden slow motion—until my heart could no longer stop from screaming. Every part of me was unsettling. Contradicting to what I should do here, he was the one who initiated our kiss.But the bed of roses that was so indulging from the world of my fantasy, all the hopes that were too high, all the anticipation
Huling Na-update : 2022-04-04Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 47: Worst Than The First
Athena’s P.O.V.“Sure, ma’am. Hindi pa naman ako inaantok eh,” sagot niya at mula sa bulsa ng shorts ay inilabas niya ang dalang maliit na flashlight. Itinapat niya ang ilaw niyon sa dagat at sa magkabila naming gilid. “See? I’m always ready. Teka, may makikita pa kaya tayo ritong boylet kahit dis-oras na ng gabi?” Then, she winked at me. I chortled at her childish way of saying things.“Thanks for the company… but no, we will not look for boys here. Baka kung ano pa ang makita natin. As they say, be careful what you wish for!” sabi ko kay Nadz at magkatabi na nga kaming umupong muli sa buhanginan paharap sa malawak na karagatan. Bukod sa iba’t ibang disenyo ng ilaw sa Casa Evangelista, napakaganda rin ng sinag ng buwan.“Hmm… sireno?” I looked at her and Nadine’s round eyes were too curious.
Huling Na-update : 2022-04-04Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 48: He Was Mine Before
Athena’s P.O.V. Nagising akong nasa loob na ako ng kuwarto naming dalawa ni Nadine na matatagpuan sa ground-floor level ng resort hotel. It was a spacious deluxe-cabana room that has a large balcony facing the sea.It was undeniably well furnished, consisting of two queen-sized beds. Although my eyes were still drooping low, I checked the time on my bedside table and figured that it was already seven o’clock in the morning.Nadine’s bed was empty, and she was clearly nowhere to be found. She might have joined the rest of the team on having a sumptuous breakfast.Like Ate Paula, Nadz had always been considerate to other
Huling Na-update : 2022-04-04
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Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 138: Chaotic Abduction
Athena’s P.O.V.“Please, Cristoff. Tap your wristband!” I was impatiently tapping my wristband, but I couldn’t do anything to know his exact location… unless he would be the one to tap his.Pakiramdam ko, nauubusan ako ng oras at sa sobra kong pagkalito kung bakit kailangang mangyari ang lahat nang ito ngayon ay wala akong ibang maisip na paraan para makita siya agad. I was about to call Kuya Liam, when I suddenly remembered Denise…“Wow, how cute!” I snapped.The mini robot’s height was only about twelve-inch long. “This one is also for you. But you only have to turn it on once, Ate Athena. Sa oras lang na ikaw naman ‘yong naghahanap kay Kuya at hindi mo siya makita.”“Hmm, what do you mean by that?” I was staring at the
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 137: One More Trouble
Athena’s P.O.V. It was just a short drive as we only decided to dine in at the ground floor of the Lexington Hotel, located at the east part of Countryside, Alabana. Halos hindi na nga kami nakapag-usap sa loob ng sasakyan. And that was a good thing dahil hindi ko rin naman alam ang sasabihin ko sa kanya. Not until… “Grabe, Cristoff! Ang dami naman nang in-order mo. Pinapataba mo ba ako?” nakangiting sabi ko sa kanya while still exploring my sight sa iba’t ibang putahe na inilalagay ng waiter sa mesa. I guessed Cristoff ordered via call or online. From the looks of it, I could say that he even reserved the restaurant for the two of us tonight. Masasarap ang lahat nang in-order niya at paniguradong masisira ang diet ko. Like The Mediterranean, the Lexington Restaurant also offers European foods—probably, to get three Michelin stars and have a healthy competition with the former. What I was seeing right now were paella, pierogi, goulash, gyros, and cheese fondue. “Hmmm, sort of!” C
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 136: Endless Loose Ends
Athena’s P.O.V. Another day had passed at hindi ko pa rin maiwasan ang mag-overthink. For almost four months, hindi na ako nakakatulog nang maayos sa gabi. Hindi dahil sa masyado akong busy sa EGC at CD Squared, kung hindi dahil sa isang bagay na patuloy lang na gumugulo sa aking isip. Pakiramdam ko, kung makakatulog man ako ay paulit-ulit ko pa ring mapapanaginipan ang nangyari nang mga oras na ‘yon. At paulit-ulit din akong sasampalin ng katotohanang ayaw sa’kin ng nakatatandang kapatid ni Cristoff. As much as I didn’t want to bury myself with what I heard, insecurities were reigning over me. I wanted to win Ate Diane’s favor, but I didn’t know where I would start with… until the plans went into ashes. “I don’t like her for you, Dave. Bakit ba paulit-ulit ka na lang na nahuhumaling sa babaeng ‘yan? High school pa lang, sinaktan ka na niya. No’ng college ka naman, halos
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 135: Sentencing Hearing
Athena’s P.O.V. It had already been almost four months since my accidental eavesdropping happened, and until now, I still didn’t know how to treat Cristoff right. I was guilty as hell, knowing that I was slowly walking away from him while weaving different sets of alibis. What I said when we were on the fire exit was true—Nadine and I really stayed at our mansion in Quezon City to talk about the reason behind that old letter. She explained to me her reasons and I was informed then, that she had also explained her side to Cristoff. I let that one pass. Siguro, kung ngayon niya ginawa sa’kin ‘yon ay hindi ko ‘yon mapapalagpas. Magagalit talaga ako kay Nadine dahil parang trinaydor niya ako sa kabila ng tiwalang ibinigay ko sa kanya. But then, hindi pa naman niya ako noon kilala at kailangan niya lang talaga ng pera. There was nothing weaker than a person’s mind, most especially in the face of money. Kapag gipit na gipit ka na, gagawin mo talaga ang lahat kahit na ang kumapit pa sa pa
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 134: Hell, All Over Again
Athena’s P.O.V.“Iniiwasan mo ba ako, Athena?” tila nagdududang tanong sa akin ni Cristoff—isang linggo pagkatapos ng insidenteng iyon.We just bumped into each other when we opened the same fire exit door at the twelfth floor. Paakyat siya at pababa naman ako. Naka-preventive maintenance kasi ang main elevator at malayo naman ‘yong secondary elevator sa office ko.It felt like my chest had swiftly congested by his question. Dahil hindi ko siya kayang tingnan nang diretso, I averted my stares away from Cristoff. Bababa na sana ako para pumunta sa tenth floor nang hawakan niya ang kaliwang braso ko.My mind was cloudy at first, but I chose to pretend like nothing had happened. Tutal, doon naman ako magaling—ang magkunwari.“Huh? Ano bang sinasabi mo diyan? I was just in a rush to see Evanna. At saka, bakit naman kita iiwasan?” pagmamaang-maangan kong tanong sa kanya pabalik. I was smiling at him, just for the two of us to feel that everything was still at ease.Pero sa totoo lang, naii
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 133: Her Whereabouts
David’s P.O.V. [Back to the Present] Nagmamadali akong bumalik sa opisina ko, pero wala na akong inabutang Athena na naghihintay sa loob nito. Just when I thought that I would be able to surprise her, I was the one who got surprised at all. And what made me even more surprised was seeing her mini robot still on top of my coffee table. I even knocked on the door of my personal restroom dahil nagbaka-sakali akong nasa loob lang siya nito, pero ni anino niya ay hindi ko nakita nang buksan ko ang pinto nito. It had been a month and I wasn’t yet able to tell her what I had discovered. Actually, hindi ko alam kung paano ko sasabihin sa kanya ang totoo. Alam kong mabibigla siya, kaya hanggang ngayon ay humahanap pa rin ako ng tamang tiyempo. Nagmamadali akong lumabas at napag-alaman kong naka-lock na ang glass door ng opisina niya, which possibly means na umuwi na siya. Kumatok pa ako roon nang ilang beses—making sure na baka nasa loob lang siya, pero wala talaga. These past few days ka
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 132: It Has Been A While
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
David’s P.O.V.But whatever it was, I would not make a big deal out of it. Kung tutuusin ay pabor na pabor ‘yon sa’kin. I knew that Kuya Liam only did it for good. For all the things he did to me, alam kong hindi ako kailanman ipapahamak at pababayaan ng bayaw ko.Kuya Liam was the one who bailed me out of the jail and at that time, he even flew all the way to Europe. He gave me a lawyer who would take care of my case, without me worrying so much about my future. Of all the people, I would trust Kuya Liam even more.Kung ano man ang naging usapan nilang dalawa ni Don Miguel involving Athena and I, the deal was indeed at my advantage if part of the plan was for our paths to cross again in the corporate world. I wished it was, pero hindi ko pa rin napigilang mapalunok.If that was the case, what about the stage
Sabotaging My Walkout Queen Book 2 Vexed 130: The Confrontation
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
