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Chapter 16: (Warning: This chapter contains mature content. Skip this if you don’t like.)
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Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 17
Astin fell onto her after their heated moment. Laura never expected they’d go at it multiple times. She was tired but undeniably happy. For her, it was one of the happiest nights of her life. Finally, she had given the man her long-guarded purity. She hoped this would be the bridge to their reconciliation. She didn’t care what others would say, as long as she could win Astin back. She bit her lip when he looked up at her. She smiled at him afterwards. He didn’t smile back, but she caught a peculiar gleam in his eyes. At least some of his anger seemed to fade. It was one sign that his heart might be softening towards her. After a moment, he approached her. Both of them turned to the sound of a ringing phone. It wasn’t hers—it was his. “You’ve got a call,” she said, glancing at him. He complied without a word, not even bothering to put on any clothes as he grabbed the phone. He looked at her before answering and sat on the bed, his back to her. She listened as he spoke, head sli
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LAURA smiled when she saw her father waiting for her. Despite the fact that his face looked gaunt, he still looked handsome. He quickly greeted her as she got out of the taxi. Her father guided her to a bench near the rehabilitation center's garden. Her aunt Kendra sent him a nurse personally, despite the staff still taking care of him.“How are you, my dear?” “I’m doing great, Daddy. You’re the one I should be asking about,” Laura replied. “I’m doing very well, Laura, my dear. I missed you, Princess,” he said after a moment, his eyes glistening as if holding back tears.She held his hand. “I missed you so much too, Dad. Just keep doing your best here. You’ll be able to leave soon. I want to spend time with you again,” she said, unable to stop her tears.Her father nodded but soon appeared sad, which made Laura frown.“Is something wrong, Dad?” she asked in confusion.“N-nothing, my dear. I just saw on the news that Astin is back. How are you two? Have you talked? Have you made up?
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“Astin,” she said, looking straight at him. “I thought you were tired. Why don't you lie down? Stop spending all your time on your phone,” he said, gently guiding her to lie down. Like a fool, she followed and lay down. She stared at him. Was he really going to sleep beside her? If he did, could she even sleep soundly? Oh God, she thought. Her heart started pounding at the idea. She kept staring at his face, particularly at his lips. When they moved slightly, she swallowed hard. Her eyes slowly closed as his face drew closer to hers. She was expecting a kiss on the lips, but to her disappointment, his kiss landed on her cheek. Annoyance bubbled up inside her. She opened her eyes wide, convinced her face must be bright red with irritation and embarrassment. He was looking at her, but the corner of his lips had a mischievous smile. She covered her face with her hands. How embarrassing! she taught. “Good night,” he said with a smile. He even pinched her cheek before walking
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“WHAT’S your problem, Astin?” she asked as he let her go and pushed her against his car.“Do you know what the problem is? You’re dating that Del Franco!” he yelled, making her frown.“Date? Me, dating Darryl? You just saw us together, and now we’re dating?” she angrily questioned him.“F*ck! Wow, you just call him Darryl, huh,” he muttered, then looked straight at her.He knew she called Darryl “kuya” because he was Asia’s brother and a year older than her.Moments later, he opened his car door. “Get in,” he ordered.She didn’t move and just stared back at him.“Are you okay, Astin? I have someone with me, and you want me to leave just like that?” she said sarcastically.“I don’t care. Get in,” he repeated in a firm voice.She glared at him. As she turned to walk away, he pinned her back against the car and, without warning, kissed her hard. She punched his chest, trying to stop him, but he didn’t let go.She’d admit she liked his kiss. But what he was doing was wrong. She was disres
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LAURA held the hem of her nightie tightly as she stepped out of the bathroom. She felt uneasy with how the young man was staring at her. She averted her gaze, noticing him swallowing several times.She hung the towel and faced him.“Ahm, I’ll sleep in the other room,” she told him.He didn’t take his eyes off her, so she started walking away, scratching her head. When he didn’t respond, she turned back to him, tugging her clothes to make them appear longer. His gaze was fixed on her lower body.“Astin,” she called out.He snapped out of it. “No. You’ll sleep here. Beside me,” he firmly said.“But, Astin—”He sighed. “Fine, we’ll sleep in the other room,” he said, stood up.“Fine, I’ll just stay here.” She avoided looking at him again because his bare body was fully exposed. Moving rooms wouldn’t change anything—they’d still sleep beside each other.“Maybe I should just go home,” she suddenly said as she sat on the bed, her back turned to him.“Are we starting this again, Laura? If I s
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She woke up the next morning to the gentle kiss of the man beside her. She glanced at the wall clock—it was only half past six in the morning, but he was already dressed.“Good morning, Sweetie,” he said warmly, making her smile.He seemed to be in a great mood today. Surely she wasn’t imagining the endearment. His aura was sweet, almost tender. She hoped it would last, that maybe, one of these days, Astin would finally agree to discuss their situation. She wanted him back. It was selfish—especially since he had Barbie now—but she had regretted her mistakes. Couldn’t fate grant her this one chance?“Good morning. Do you have work today?” she asked.He nodded and gently stroked her face, pinching her lower lip before planting a quick kiss. Thankfully, it didn’t deepen. Otherwise, they might have ended up back in bed.“You’re still on vacation, aren’t you?” She sat up, facing him.“I am, but they need me at headquarters. After this break, I’ll stay at HQ for good,” he said quietly.His
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LAURA didn’t notice she had fallen asleep. She woke up in the early hours of the morning. All the exhaustion from the past two days seemed to have vanished. She finally managed to rest, even if just a little.The growling of her stomach prompted her to get up from bed. It was cramping already. She had probably gone past her hunger limit. She had been asleep for nine hours, but it seemed her energy had returned—though now she was starving.She glanced around, checking if anyone else was awake. Surely, everyone was asleep. The house was so quiet.She quickly headed to the kitchen and ate.After eating, she returned to her room and sat at her small study table.Her attention shifted to her phone when it vibrated. She grabbed it and checked who had sent a message.She looked at the wall clock. It was 12:20 a.m., and Darryl was still awake. Probably out partying, she thought.She quickly replied to him. There were already several notifications from their group chat, but she ignored them. D
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Laura had just stepped out of the bathroom when Astin walked back in. Their eyes met briefly before she looked away. He headed straight to her bed while she sat at her vanity, drying her hair. Through her peripheral vision, she could see him watching her. His aura was different now. The anger seemed to have subsided. The harshness on his face was gone—and that made her vulnerable again. She silently scolded herself. So weak. She could hear his occasional sighs, each one deepening her confusion. Astin’s behavior baffled her. She and Darryl had done nothing wrong, yet Astin acted as if she belonged to him. And truthfully, a part of her wish she did. But not like this—not hidden away, not as an afterthought. Why couldn’t he just forgive her? She longed to move forward, to heal completely, like Mara, the taxi driver she once met. The constant ache was too much. This punishment felt unjust. Maybe Darryl was right—she didn’t deserve to be treated this way. But her heart refused to listen.
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Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 55: Trust
She halted mid-step upon seeing the inside of her boss’s condo. She clutched her chest several times, feeling as if she had already been here before. It was familiar to her. She was confused. Where had she seen this? In her dreams? Was this one of the buildings she had glimpsed before? Her gaze locked onto a large framed photo hanging on the condo’s wide wall. If she wasn’t mistaken, it was his wife. She couldn’t bring herself to blink while staring at the woman’s face. She took in every detail. Their eyes and lip shape were identical. Without thinking, she reached out and gently caressed the large portrait. She stopped at the sound of Lionel Richie’s *The Only One* playing. A strange pounding filled her chest. She turned to her boss, who was already watching her. He held a remote control. He raised the volume and slowly walked toward her. Before he could get closer, she felt a sharp pain in her head. “Ahh…” she groaned. A part of her head throbbed. She clutched her head, grip
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 55: Thunder (EN)
As soon as Ira entered her house, Astin sped off in his car. The next thing he knew, he was standing in front of Spotlight. He called Ian first. No answer. So, he called Lexxie instead, who immediately handed the phone to Ian. This was the first time in a long while that he was asking his friend for help. He hadn’t been active in Ian's agency since losing his wife, Laura. He felt embarrassed to call his Daddy Sebastian. His parents would find out about everything he was doing again. He needed certainty before telling them anything. So many things were running through his mind. He was so darn attracted to Ira. Not just to her face, but to her entire being. Her face was the only thing different from his wife’s. Ira’s natural scent was driving him crazy. His wife rarely wore perfume, so he knew her scent by heart. It was the same. He wanted to give himself hope. He wanted to be happy! Fate had been too cruel to him. He felt like he was going insane with all his thoughts! Even
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 54: It Hurts
HER boss kissed her lips tenderly before pulling himself out of her. They both lay on the sand, staring blankly into space. She couldn’t believe what had just happened. She had given herself to her boss, while she couldn’t even bring herself to give in to her husband. But what could she do when both her heart and body had willingly surrendered? She covered her face with her hands for a moment. When she looked at her boss, she found him gazing at her. He wasn’t even blinking, so she flicked his forehead. “You’re making me uncomfortable. Stop staring,” she muttered. “Do you really love your husband? What if I told you to leave him and come with me? Would you?” She froze at his question. “Just because this happened between us doesn’t mean I’ll leave my husband.” She shook her head. “We have a child. And what happened between us... was a mistake.” Sadness clouded his face. The moon shining down on them made his emotions even clearer. “What you just said hurts, Ira, but
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 53: Laura
Just as she had promised Kiarra. After they ate, she invited her to swim in the sea. The child was overjoyed. She helped her change into swimwear. Since she didn’t bring anything to swim in, she just wore shorts and a spaghetti top. It was nighttime anyway, so it was fine. She carried Kiarra until they reached the shore. Her boss didn’t come along, which relieved her. It was just the three of them—her, Kiarra, and the nanny. She wouldn’t feel awkward. She guided the child as she swam. They stayed in the shallow part, where the water only reached Kiarra’s waist. The little girl showed off, moving away from her using the butterfly stroke. When she returned, she used freestyle. Laura clapped for her. She never expected Kiarra to be this good. They even had a swimming race. She let the child win on purpose, which made her happy. The nanny cheered for Kiarra. Laura felt genuinely happy whenever she saw Kiarra laugh. There was something different about this child’s presence. “You'
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 52: Vulnerable
Déjà vu! Ira glanced around her surroundings—the hotel, cabins, and the other views. Everything seemed familiar. She felt like she had been here before. She blinked several times, but she was still standing there, in the same spot. She wasn’t dreaming. Her feet felt rooted to the ground, unable to move. She clutched her head when a sharp pain suddenly struck. Grasping the car door for support, she was thankful that her boss and his daughter had gone ahead. Otherwise, she would just add to their worries. She decided she would follow once she felt better. She was starting to notice a pattern—these headaches were becoming more frequent. Perhaps it was because of her amnesia. She had yet to meet the doctor who, as her husband Thunder claimed, was his cousin. When they returned to Manila, she promised herself she would consult a specialist. For years, she had suffered, unable to remember her past. The only one who gave her glimpses of her life before was Thunder. She turned her
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 51: Deep Desire
The next day, Ira woke up early, but her husband woke up even earlier to prepare breakfast for her. She smiled sweetly at Thunder when he turned to look at her.“Good morning, my wife,” he greeted, leaning in to kiss her cheek. “Good morning. Why don’t you go back to sleep? I can handle this,” she suggested. “I’m fine, honey. I wanted to cook for you,” he replied, returning to the stove to continue cooking. “Thank you so much, Thunder.”“Come on, it's my responsibility,” he said. “I know, but I really appreciate it.” Deep inside, guilt tugged at her. After breakfast, she took a shower. She had mentioned last night that someone would pick her up at six. Once she was dressed, she went to see her son. She hugged and kissed him repeatedly. She was going to miss the king of her life. She pinched his handsome face one last time, laughing when he swatted her hand, eyes still closed. Right at six, she heard a car honk outside. She recognized the vehicle immediately—it was her
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 50: Confused
Ira splashed water on her face in the restroom, her thoughts in turmoil. She slapped her forehead and mouth repeatedly. She hadn't even shared that kind of intimacy with her husband since she regained consciousness three years ago—only cheek kisses. But now? She had gone too far, giving in to someone else—her boss, of all people! “Stupid!” she whispered harshly to herself. She was alone in the restroom at the moment. Hurriedly, she fixed her appearance, dabbing powder on her face and applying lipstick. Then she stepped out. When she exited, her eyes met her boss's briefly before she quickly averted her gaze and headed straight to her desk. Before he could come out of his office, Thor entered. Thor was the boss's first cousin. He glanced at Ira. “Hi, Ira! So, this is where you got transferred. No wonder I haven’t seen you lately.” “Good morning, Sir Thor. Yes, just this week,” she replied with a smile. Her smile faltered when she noticed her boss glancing between her and
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 49: Deep Kiss
At exactly ten in the morning, she sat at Romel's former desk—the boss's previous secretary. Quickly, she reviewed the report Lesha handed her and set it aside. She planned to forward it to the boss later. She also replied to pending emails in Romel's inbox. She checked the boss's schedule to see if there were any meetings in the afternoon. There were none. Grabbing the signed folders, she stood up and informed Lesha that she would deliver them to their respective departments. She walked briskly, already familiar with which floors to visit. Her eyes stayed fixed on the folders as she walked, scanning which ones to prioritize. She winced in pain when she bumped into something broad and solid. Not something—someone. And to make things worse, she stepped on the person’s shoe. Her eyes widened in shock when she recognized who it was. It was her boss! “Careful!”“Sorry,” she quickly apologized, crouching down to clean his shoe, but he pulled it away. “I didn't ask you to clean it. I
Soldier's First Love (English) - ZL Lounge Series 01 Chapter 48: His Secretary
“Ma’am, I was told you were calling for me?” Her boss stopped what she was doing and smiled at her before looking up. “Ah, yes, Miss Santillan. From now on, you’ll be my brother’s secretary. Romel will be gone for two months. My brother has a short temper, but he’s also kind. I’m sure he’ll warm up to you. Just be yourself, Ira. I suppose you’ve already heard from the reporters around here about what happened in his life?” She chuckled lightly at her statement. Ira couldn’t help but laugh as well. On her first day at work, the story had already been shared with her by the person sitting next to her. Her boss’s eldest brother, Mr. Astin, became a widower at a young age. Even she found it hard to believe. She felt sad knowing that, according to some of her coworkers during lunch breaks, he and his late wife deeply loved each other. She admired the love story of her boss’s brother. For eight years, they were separated because he joined the military—also reportedly due to his wi
