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Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 7: Like
Josh Rain Montez“Nice game, Josh!” Byron greeted me with a smile, tapping my arm.“You’re really good, Papa Josh!” Ramil chuckled, putting his arm around me as we walked back to our bench.I sat down exhausted, wiping off my sweat. As usual, we won again in the university basketball tournament. One more victory and we’d reach the finals, where the winner would represent the university in the National Collegiate Basketball Tournament.As I took a sip from the bottled water handed to me by a teammate, I checked my phone in my bag. I saw an unread text message from Yannie, so I quickly opened it.From Yannie Ace: Good luck in your game (smiley emoji)I smiled and promptly replied.To Yannie Ace: Thank you. Our game just ended, and we won again (wink emoji)“Josh, who’s the person you’re always texting?” Ramil asked curiously.“Yeah, I’ve noticed lately that you always have your phone in hand. And you often smile to yourself, like now,” Byron remarked.I smirked and put my phone
Last Updated : 2024-02-02Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 8: Where You Are
Yannie Ace RuizI don't know how long I've been staring at my cellphone screen. Every now and then, I tap it softly, patiently waiting for the following message from Josh. He mentioned earlier that he had something to do, but almost four hours had passed, and there was still no message from him. I've already returned from the market, completed other household chores, and had dinner, but he hasn't texted me again."Whose text are you waiting for, Ate?" suddenly, Yuri asked me. Apparently, she's been observing me for a while."Huh?""You've been staring at it for a while," she pointed out.I adjusted my sitting position and pretended, "I'm not waiting for any text," denying it to her. In a few moments, my cellphone quickly lit up and vibrated. I immediately grabbed it and checked. However, I paused abruptly and glanced at Yuri when I felt her still looking at me."Tss. She said she's not waiting for any text," she muttered softly, with a slight roll of her eyes. Then, she left my s
Last Updated : 2024-02-03Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 9: Picture
Yannie Ace RuizI woke up to the sound of my cellphone's alarm. With half-closed eyes, I groped for it beside my bed and turned it off. I stretched, a sweet smile forming on my lips as I opened my eyes. I was still very sleepy since I went to bed late last night. But as I remembered why I stayed up late, I couldn't help but smile.I got up and checked my phone. There was an unread text message. I opened it with a smile and read:From Josh Rain: Good morning (smiley emoji)I bit my lower lip as I typed a reply.To Josh Rain: Good morning, too (smiley emoji)"Ate? Are you okay?" I turned as I heard my brother's voice. It was James. He peeked into my room from the door."Huh?""I've been knocking for a while. You're awake, but you weren't responding. And... you're there, smiling at your phone," he remarked, puzzled."Huh? Oh... were you knocking? I didn't hear you," I responded, followed by a chuckle. I quickly got up from bed and tidied up the sheets."Mama said you should have
Last Updated : 2024-02-03Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 10: Demand
Yannie Ace Ruiz"He messaged, Yannie!" Veron exclaimed, handing me back my phone. I took it from her and feigned nonchalance. "What did he say?" Veron inquired. I had no choice but to open and check Josh Rain's message.Josh Rain: Hi! (smiley emoji)Veron and Ivory let out a slight scream. "He's handsome, Friend! But just to be sure, video call him!" Ivory suggested."Oh, right! Video call him, Yannie, so we can see if he really looks like his profile picture!" Veron seconded."Uh, what are you guys..." I started."Hey, what's going on?!" We all jumped as Jenny suddenly entered the room, followed by Jomar. My lips parted as if I had something to say to him, but I wasn't sure what."Friend, Yannie's texting a really handsome guy!" Veron enthusiastically informed Jenny. Jomar overheard, and his gaze intensified on me. I pursed my lips as if I wanted to tell him something, but I wasn't sure what."Oh, really? Let me see!" Jenny said, grabbing my phone again to check Josh Rain's so
Last Updated : 2024-02-03Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 11: Let’s Meet
Josh Rain MontezI forcefully tossed my cellphone onto the table, catching the attention of Ramil and Byron."Oh? What's wrong, bro?" Ramil asked."Nothing," I replied curtly."Nothing, but your eyebrows say otherwise," Byron teased.Ramil picked up my cellphone and started messing with it. I quickly grabbed it back, but he skillfully avoided me."Don't tell me you're in a bad mood because of Yannie Ace?" Ramil asked with a grin, holding my phone and inspecting its contents."Give that back!" I snapped."Yannie Ace?" Byron inquired."Yup, Yannie Ace, bro. Josh's new chick," Ramil explained to Byron."Ah, the textmate?""Yeah, that's her!"In the end, I successfully retrieved my cellphone from Ramil, swiftly hiding it in my pocket."So, a lover's quarrel?" Byron jokingly asked.I didn't respond and instead stood up, turning away from them."Hey, Josh! Where are you going?" Ramil called after me."To the library. I need to finish my plates," I replied lifelessly, continui
Last Updated : 2024-02-03Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 12: Refuse
Yannie Ace Ruiz"I'll leave on the 23rd. My parents are sending me to Samar province to represent their company's foundation mission. I'll be there for ten days, and the signal there is quite weak. I hope to see you before that."I quickly opened my eyes, the repeated words echoing in my mind. It was already 1:00 a.m., yet I couldn't sleep as Josh's words kept replaying in my head. He mentioned in our chat that we should meet. When I first read it, I felt a strange mix of excitement and nervousness. I was both thrilled and scared. That's how I felt, which is why I didn't immediately respond to him. Instead, I changed the topic. However, before he went to sleep, he called me and uttered those words that are now troubling my mind.He'll be gone for ten days. For ten days, I won't be able to talk to him because there's no signal in the place he's going. And he wishes to see me before he leaves—something I don't know how to decide on.It's not that I don't want to meet him; I'm just he
Last Updated : 2024-02-03Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 13: Upset
Josh Rain Montez"Hey, Josh! Long time no see. I thought you wouldn't come?""What made you think that I wouldn't go?" I lazily sat beside Ethan and reached for the bottle of alcohol he was drinking. I poured some into a shot glass and downed it. I felt the warmth of the liquid hitting my stomach."Rica said you're a good boy now," Ethan grinned at me while pouring alcohol into a shot glass and taking a sip."Really? Are you a good boy now, Josh? That's why you weren't here during the last session," Rodnie suddenly joined the conversation, squeezing himself between Ethan and me. He sat down there."I was just busy these past few days because of our game," I replied, refuting their claims."Oh? Is that so? I thought it was because someone's prohibiting you," Rodnie said with a sly smile."What?""Hey, Josh! Why are you here?" We turned our heads when Sissy, accompanied by Sydney, came out of the kitchen. Ethan sweetly smiled at Sydney and gestured for her to sit beside him."Wh
Last Updated : 2024-02-03Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 14: Missing
Yannie Ace Ruiz"I really can't search for him," Jenny said while busy with her cellphone."Same here. Maybe he deactivated his social media account," Ivory added."Maybe," Veron said, then shifted her gaze to me. "You should try calling him on his cellphone if he's not responding to your texts," she suggested to me.I took a deep breath, biting my lower lip. It's been three days since Josh stopped talking to me. He hasn't been responding to my text messages, and he deactivated his social media account. I don't know how to tell him that I've decided to attend the 4SBLUE fandom gathering this Saturday and meet him. I didn't plan on changing my mind, but when I told Veron about it, they insisted that I should go. Honestly, I really wanted to attend and see him. However, I wasn't ready yet because I lacked confidence. I was afraid that he might see me differently in person. I mean, I won't pretend to be someone I'm not. Josh is handsome, famous, and comes from a well-off family. Even
Last Updated : 2024-02-03
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"Oh my gosh! This is it, girls! Finally!" Ivory exclaimed happily as she approached us."Yes, finally! Can you believe it? We all made it here," Jenny added."I'm so proud of us, girls! Finally, this is it! Congratulations to all of us!" Veron chimed in joyfully.I smiled sweetly at my friends. "Congrats to us. I'm so happy and proud of all of us," I said as we gathered for a group hug.Two fast-paced years have passed, and finally, one of the most awaited days has arrived. The day when we would march together to mark the end of our studies. Yes, today is our graduation day, and my heart is bursting with overwhelming joy. All the exhaustion, sleepless nights, hardships, and sacrifices are finally paying off.I still remember the part-time jobs my friends and I took on just to support ourselves and our families. And now, the day we've all been waiting for has finally come.In a few moments, the line where we stood started moving, as they began letting us in one by one into the venue."
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Epilogue:
"Yannie..." Ramil uttered my name with a hint of concern when he saw me entering Josh's room.I looked at him questioningly until my gaze landed on Josh's empty bed. My brows furrowed slightly."Where's Josh?" I asked Ramil and Byron. The two took a deep breath, and I could see the worry and concern on their faces. It seemed like they had something to tell me but were hesitant. "Why? Did something happen? Where is Josh?" I asked again.Before answering, the two exchanged glances, seemingly urging each other to respond. Eventually, Ramil met my eyes and spoke. "Josh left. We caught up to him, but... he wouldn't be stopped.""Huh? What do you mean he left? Where did he go? Did he go home? Was he discharged?" I asked, confused and bombarding them with questions."He insisted on being discharged by his doctor. He left and went to the airport... to chase after Arriane," Ramil replied."H-Huh?""Arriane told him she was continuing her studies abroad. So, he hurried off to the airport to cat
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 110: True Love
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Nice! Nice try, bro. But drop that joke," Ramil broke the silence that enveloped us after Josh asked who I was."What try? What joke?" Josh asked Ramil, confused."Bro—""I'm serious. Who is she? Who are they?" Josh pointed at me and Veron."Get it together, bro. This isn't funny—""You get it together," Josh quickly interrupted Byron, then looked at me again. His gaze was far different from how he used to look at me. It was as if my presence confused him deeply. It was as if he had forgotten everything about me—everything about us.Because of those looks, my heart immediately grew heavy. I couldn't explain what I felt at first."Son!" Josh's parents suddenly arrived. "How are you, son? How are you feeling now?" his father quickly asked."I'm okay, Dad. I just... don't understand why I'm here," Josh replied to his father."You don't remember... what happened?" Josh's mother asked in confusion."I can't," Josh answered simply, which made my heart feel even heavier and
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 109: Forget
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Rhiana..."I quickly wiped away my tears and just as quickly let go of Josh's hands when I heard Ate Rica's voice.My heart immediately pounded with anxiety as I slowly straightened up and turned to face them. There, I met the gaze of Josh's mom. I struggled to swallow because it felt like the words I wanted to say were fighting to come out of my lips. I didn't know how to start apologizing to her for being here now.I knew I had promised her before that I would never show myself to her son again. I had promised her before that I would disappear from Josh's life, but... here I am now, crying in front of her son. It was as if, in an instant, all the promises I had made to her and my determination back then had suddenly crumbled. I wanted to kneel before her again and beg for her to let me be with Josh.I struggled to swallow again before starting to speak. "S-Sorry," I said weakly while trying to hold back my tears. "I just wanted to make sure Josh is okay." I looked d
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 108: Unconscious
Yannie Ace Ruiz"No! No, Yannie! No!" Josh cried repeatedly, holding me tightly in his arms."J-Josh..." I managed to say with difficulty. I forced myself to utter his name despite the intense pain caused by the bullet wound."Don't leave me, Yannie. Just hang in there, okay? You can do it, Yannie. Please, don't give up!" Josh kept crying to me."D*mn it! How did she get away from you? You idiots!" I heard the man who shot me yelling at his men."You bastard! I'll kill you!" Josh shouted angrily at the man."I'm the one who's going to kill you! Thank your girlfriend for taking the bullet that was meant for your head! If she hadn't done that, you would be dead by now, and she would be crying over you. But don't worry, you won't be around much longer because I'm going to finish you off too." The man pointed the gun at Josh again.I swallowed with difficulty, feeling my breathing become labored."D-Don't..." I whispered weakly, trying to protect him."Wow. That's touching. You love this
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 107: The Revenge
Yannie Ace RuizMy tears continue to flow incessantly while my chest keeps rising and falling with the intense anxiety I'm feeling right now. I hold my breath as if exhaling freely might bring something wrong upon me, even though I'm just sitting inside this car.I don't know how many minutes or hours have passed since these men took me. I don't know who they are or why they are doing this to me. Over and over again, I replay in my mind if I have wronged someone."We're here," said the man in front of his companions. He stopped the car, and they got out one by one.The man beside me opened the car door and stepped out, giving me a sharp look. "Get out," he commanded.I struggled to swallow and looked around at where we were. It was dark surroundings, but I could see tall grasses around us, with a large warehouse in front of us."Get out, I said," the man repeated his order."Who are you? Where are you taking me? What are you going to do to me?" I asked fearfully, one question after an
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 106: In Danger
Josh Rain MontezArriane stood quietly in front of me after seeing whoever arrived inside the coffee shop where we were."Aunt..." she said as the footsteps approached us.I lifted my emotionless gaze to the person who came closer and faced me. I could see the deep concern on her face as she looked at me, as if afraid of what I might do after learning the truth from Arriane. Her throat moved repeatedly as tears seemed about to fall."I'm sorry, Aunt," Arriane broke the silence. "I did everything, but... he's truly, madly, and crazy in love with that girl. With Yannie," she said to Mommy, then sadly walked out of the coffee shop, leaving us behind.I avoided looking at Mommy and lifelessly stood and turned away from her. I was about to step away, but she quickly stopped me and blocked my path. "Josh..." she said my name. I didn't respond and instead continued walking past her. But I stopped when she spoke again. "Aren't you going to ask me about what you've learned?"I smirked sarcasti
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 105: The Truth
Josh Rain Montez"Bro, that's enough. You've had way too much to drink," Ramil interrupted me as he reached for the alcohol I was drinking. But I quickly pulled it away from him."I'm okay, Bro. I'm not drunk yet.""But, Bro, you've been here drinking for a while now. And you've been doing nothing else but drinking for days. You might get into trouble.""Yeah, Bro. Who knows what might happen to you with all this," Byron added.I took another sip of my drink and replied to them, "Whatever happens to me, it's probably better than this.""Bro, that's enough. You're drunk," Ramil intervened again, successfully taking the alcohol away from me this time."What the heck? Why are you so persistent? Why are you meddling?" I snapped at him, getting annoyed as I stood up."Easy, Bro!" Byron said to me."You're already drunk, so stop drinking—""Damn it! So what if I'm already drunk? Why do you have to interfere? Can't you just leave me alone?!"Ramil took a deep breath and looked at me wearily
Sweetest Love (ENGLISH) Chapter 104: The Mother’s Love
Josh Rain Montez"Are you drunk again?" Mom started as soon as I walked into the house. But I ignored her and continued walking past her. "Seriously, Josh? Until when are you going to behave like this just because of that worthless girl?!" I stopped walking after she said those words. "She's gone, Josh. She left you, but you're still wallowing because of her!"I slowly faced Mom. "Have you been in love, Mom?" I asked gently, which seemed to stun her momentarily."What?""You know what, Mom? I've always wondered if you've ever been in love with Dad. Because every time I look at both of you, I don't see love between you."Her jaw clenched. "Stop talking nonsense, Josh. Don't drag me and your Dad into your drama.""I guess you've never been in love. That's why you're like this, maybe because you've never experienced loving someone, especially getting hurt." My vision started to blur as tears threatened to escape from me.Several days have passed since Yannie blatantly rejected me, but un
