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VERONIKKA ELYSE LAURIERElio and I locked eyes for a moment, our faces mirroring smiles filled with love and contentment."I love you," Elio suddenly said, breaking the silence with a heartfelt declaration. I couldn't help but smile in response, my hand instinctively reaching up to gently caress his face. The moment felt surreal, a perfect blend of intimacy and affection."I know," I teased lightly, playfully biting my lip as Elio continued to tenderly stroke my cheeks. His expression turned slightly pouty, which only made me laugh. "You know how much I love you, Elio. I was the one who flirted with you first," I grinned mischievously, recalling our initial playful interactions.Elio smiled and gently tucked a strand of hair that was on my face behind my ear, his touch tender and intimate."I was the first one who flirted with you, Nika. You were just too... oblivious," he teased, a playful glint in his eyes."Huh?" I raised an eyebrow in surprise, a hint of confusion in my voice.Kuno
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.VERONIKKA ELSYE LAURIERI woke up as the sun's rays gently kissed my skin, filling the room with a warm, golden glow. The soft light danced across the walls, casting a serene, almost magical atmosphere. I stretched lazily, feeling the lingering warmth of Elio's embrace beside me.I turned to face him, my heart swelling with affection as I watched him sleep. His features were relaxed, a peaceful expression gracing his face. I reached out, gently tracing the line of his jaw with my fingertips, marveling at how lucky I was to have him in my life.Nagising siya sa marahang haplos ko sa kanyang mukha, ilang beses pa siyang napakurap para tuluyang mawala ang antok, kaya natawa ako. A sleepy smile spread across his lips as he looked at me, his gaze filled with love and adoration. "Good morning, sunshine," he murmured, his voice husky with sleep. God, why is he s
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.VERONIKKA ELYSE LAURIERNapaungol ako nang maramdaman ko ang kamay ng lalaki sa hinaharap ko, pinipisil at nilalaro ang u***g ko."Umagang-umaga, Elio..." Natatawang sabi ko. Hindi naman siya sumagot at hinalikan lang ang balikat ko hanggang kamay ko."Good morning, sunshine." Bati niya nang humiga ulit ito sa likuran ko at niyakap ako ng mahigpit."Good morning, handsome," sabi ko. I heard him chuckled kaya napatingin ako sa kanya. I smiled when I saw him glowing. Too different from the previous months that I'm living with them.We were still naked from our passionate encounter last night, too tired to get dressed and eventually falling asleep in each other’s arms. The warmth of his body next to mine provided a comforting solace, and I could feel his steady breathing against my skin.The morning light filtered softly through the curtains, casting a gentl
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.VERONIKKA ELYSE LAURIERWe spent the remaining time exploring the museums. I had fun with the history of Spain. Habang nag-iikot, lukot na lukot naman ang mukha ni Elio dahil maraming lalaki na ang lumapit saakin para magpakilala at maging kaibigan. But Elio stepped in, saying that he was my husband."Ni wala pa nga akong singsing! Husband ka diyan!" Anas ko sa kanya, pero natatawa lang ako nang makita ko na lalo siyang napanguso."Then I'll buy you one. Right now." Napasinghap ako nang hilain niya ako papasok sa isang kilalang jewelry store. Halos mapanganga ang bibig ko sa naggagandahang alahas.It's real diamonds and gold. Wow. Sa tiangge lang ako nakakabili ng jewelry na kunyaring ginto na tig one hundred pesos lang. Pero... Magkano kaya itong mga 'to?Pinanood ko si Elio na nakikipag-usap sa saleslady in Espanol. May mga words akong naiintindihan dah
VERONIKKA ELYSE LAURIER Napaupo ako sa bench nang maramdaman kong hindi ako makahinga. I don't have my inhaler with me! Sumasakit na rin ang ulo ko at nanlalabo ang mga mata. Panic started to set in, but I fought to stay calm. No. I need to find my Vien. I need to find Elio and Vlad. I need to find them. I tried to calm myself, taking slow, deep breaths in an attempt to ease the tightening in my chest. Hindi pa naman malala ang asthma ko kaya nadadaan ko lang sa malalim na paghinga. However, the pounding in my head was relentless, making it hard to focus. I closed my eyes, trying to steady my breathing. In and out. In and out. Each breath felt like a struggle, but I had to keep going. I couldn't afford to lose consciousness here. My thoughts drifted to Vien, Elio, and Vlad. I had to find them. "Elyse?" Napaangat ako ng tingin at biglang tumulo ang luha ko nang makita ko si Harold. Nagtataka naman siyang napatingin sa akin. "Help me," nanginginig kong sabi. Kaagad namang napaluhod
VERONIKKA ELYSE LAURIER Pagkauwing-pagkauwi namin sa Pinas ay kaagad akong dumiretso sa probinsya namin para bisitahin si Haven, pati narin si mama. Gusto pang sumama ni Elio para makilala ang pamilya ko pero sinabi ko sa kanya na hindi pa ito ang panahon na iyon. No, I won't bring him here. Lalo na kapag nalaman ni Kuya na mayaman si Elio. Peperahan lang nila si Elio at natatakot ako na baka magbigay din si Elio ng pera sa kanila, at umasa na sila kay Elio. I don't want that to happen. "Tita," napatayo ako mula sa pagkakaupo ko sa sofa nang marinig ko ang boses ni Haven. She looks too tired. Inoperahan siya dahil sa appendicitis. Hindi pa siya nakakaupo ng kanya dahil sa sugat niya mula sa pagkaopera sa kanya. "Oh, nandito ka na pala. Akala ko hindi mo na bibisitahin ang pamangking mo," galit na sabi ni Ate Mina nang makita ako sa loob ng kwarto ni Haven. "Pagod ako ate, ayoko ng away." Mahinang sabi ko at inasikaso si Haven. "Pagod? Ano bang pinaggagawa mo at pagod ka?!" Sigaw
VERONIKKA ELYSE LAURIEL "Touch her again and you'll rot in jail." Nanginig ako sa malamig niyang boses. Nagsitaasan pa ang mga balahibo ko sa katawan dahil sa boses niyang iyon. Halos matumba ako nang marinig ko ang boses ni Elio. Napatingin ako sa gilid ko at nakita ko ang galit na galit niyang pagmumukha. "E-Elio..." Tawag ko sa kanya. Binitawan niya naman ang kamay ni Ate Mina at napatingin saakin. Marahan niyang hinahaplos ang pisngi ko pero napangiwi ako dahil sa sakit. Lumambot naman ang ekspresyon ni Elio. Bigla akong nakaramdam ng takot. Takot para kay Elio. Kaagad kong hinila si Elio palikod ko nang makita ang tingin ni Kuya sa kanya. He's observing him! Even Ate Mina's intensively looking at him. The tension in the air was palpable. Elio fixed his gaze on Ate Mina, a silent threat evident in his eyes. I adjusted my position, trying to calm myself down. I could feel my body still trembling. Hinila ko palayo si Elio sa lugar na iyon. Naririnig ko pa ang pagtawag ni
Warning: This chapter includes explicit sexual content and discussions of intimacy between characters. Reader discretion is advised.VERONIKKA ELYSE LAURIERNaghanda ako ng makakain para kay Elio, abala naman si Tita na nagliligpit ng mga pinamili ni Elio para sa kanila. Pagbalik ko ay nagtatawanan na sila mama at Elio."Nako, napakabait naman na bata itong si Elio, Nika." Komento ni mama. Napatingin ako kay Elio na nahihiyang kinakamot ang batok sa sinabi ni mama tungkol sa kanya."Kailan kasal?" Tanong niya pa."I will marry her as soon as possible, ma if... Gusto na ni Nika." Sagot ni Elio at hinawakan ang kamay ni mama.Napakagat naman ako ng labi habang pinapatong ang food tray sa gilid at inabot kay Elio ang ice tea.Nagkwentuhan lang kami, daming tanong ni mama. Kung saan daw kami nagkita, kung paano daw kami nagkainlaban, etc. Sinasagot naman ni Elio iyon."Actually, I already have kids, ma." Napatingin si mama saakin, at kay Elio."Tapos?" Tanong ni mama."Their mother died on