CHAPTER 01
I was in the middle of driving when my mom called. I answered it immediately.
[Anastacia! I miss you baby!] iyon agad ang bungad niya.
[I miss you too mom! Teka wait…] I started my car when cars in front were moving, ugh! Ngayon pa talaga na first day of class! Damn this traffic!
[Let me guess, you’re in the middle of traffic, right?] my mom asked.
[Yeah mom, ugh! Ngayon pa talaga] reklamo ko and started moving my car again. Napatingin ako sa relo ko and 10 minutes nalang, my class will start na! Geez.
[I told you naman na you should get a driver, o di kaya I will send Hermos to be your driver.] she suggested and finally I was out in the traffic.
[No ma, I can handle myself already. Don’t worry ‘bout me.] I answered and drove faster but safely.
[Okay, by the way, don’t forget about Nate’s party.] she said at sakto naming na park ko na sa school parking lot. I saw cars who owned by my bestfriends, their probably inside.
[When is it mom? I forgot.] I asked while getting my things on the backseat of my car.
[Next weekend honey, don’t forget to tell the girls] She reminded me.
[Yes mom, bye mom! Im gonna be late for school] paalam ko sakanya.
[Okay honey, I love you!] I smiled when heard that 'I love you' came from mom, we’re really vocal and it’s sweet.
[I love you mom, see you this weekend!] and with that I ended the call and rushed to get inside our school.
But I thought I was going straight to my room when a soccer ball was thrown in my direction. It accidentally hit me and made the side of my shirt dirty. It was okay for me basta galing ang putik na yun sa soccer.
“Hi! Can you throw that ball here?!” sigaw ng lalaking athlete. But instead of throwing the ball I showed them tricks I know in soccer. It’s my favorite sport, they said I was like my father who loves this sports too.
People around me cheered as I played the ball in my feet, made it roll like this and that and swiftly moving the ball. Until I reached the athletes.
“Wow!” all of them just cheered, nahiya naman ako at napayuko.
“You played it well, miss…” tinignan ako ng isang athlete, I recognized him, his one of the trainees of my dad. Well I know he doesn't know me coz we haven't met yet.
“Anastacia Bonnette.” I offered my hand and he did likewise.
“Grey.” he simple said and smiled. “You’re really good, well actually you slayed it.” he said, nahihiya naman akong tumawa.
“No, not as good as you.” I said and we both chuckled.
“Well if you’re a boy I would definitely get you to join my team.” sabi niya naman, I was touched by what he said.
“Well if only.” I said and chuckled. “by the way, I got to go. I’m late for my class, see you around Grey.” paalam ko and waved my hand pati na rin sa teammates niya.
“See you around.” sabi niya. When I turned nagulat ako sa nakita ko. They were many students looking at us. I immediately rushed to the room.
I saw our adviser walking on her way to our room kaya naman nag dali dali akong pumasok, the girls waved their hands and pointed one of the extra sits beside them. Kaya napaupo ako agad, Safiela handed me a jacket, she probably saw the dirt in my shirt.
After a few minutes, some of the students got inside, most of them are transferees. Kasunod nila si Miss Diaz. Someone sat beside me, he was wearing a simple black shirt and maong pants partnered with blue jacket and black shoes.
He removed his hood and his well fixed black hair shows, ang haba din ng pilik mata niya, his nose is pointed too, even he wasn't facing me I saw his perfectly shaped pink lips. Natinag ako ng kinalabit ako ni Hanna.
“Vaka matunaw gurl.” ang jejemon talaga ng bestfriend kong 'to. I just rolled my eyes at her and he mouthed ‘maldita’.
The teacher started introducing herself, and of course kami rin.
“Pia Alexandria Ramos, 18.”
“Safiela Therese Corpuz,17”
“Grezellle Hanna Irellano, 18.”
“Anastacia Bonnette Corpuz,18”
I sat back when I finished introducing myself. I saw my other seatmate stand up.
“Memorize mo name, tapos add mo sa facebook.” Hanna whispered, nagulat naman ako sa kanya.
“Why would I do that?” I hissed but still kept my voice low.
“Coz you’re not interested.” she smirked, bruha talaga, I just rolled my eyes at her again.
“Ethan Emmanuel Guttierez, 18.” he introduced, kitang kita ko na halos lahat ng babae ay napalingon sa gawi niya. Even his voice sounds so manly and sexy.
Natapos ang klase ng walang ibang ginawa kundi ang mag pakilala lang. When the bell rang, we got up to eat outside. But I was shocked to witnessed what’s going on outside. They were juniors cheering outside our room. When I got out, napatili sila. I even saw banners with my name on it. And even with Grey’s name.
“Aruy sikat na lola mo.” Hanna teased.
“Ano bang ginawa mo kanina?” tanong ni Pia.
“obviously, she just played soccer.” Saf answered it for me at tinuro ang mga banners na may drawing na soccer ball.
“Hi Ate Anastacia!” one of the juniors ay lumapit samin with girls on her back, probably her friends.
“Hi!” I greeted them with a humble smile.
“Pwedeng pa picture ate?” she asked. Tumango tango naman ako.
“Sure sure” sagot ko at pumwesto na sila at pina gitnaan ako.
“Are you and Kuya Grey dating?” sagot ng isa sa mga kasama ng babae. Nagulat naman ako sa tanong niya, and chuckled, maybe they misunderstood our talk kanina ni Grey magsasalita na sana ko ng matamaan ako sa braso that made me turn a bit.
I saw Ethan, sisigawan ko sana siya pero nagtilian na ang mga juniors. Tsk. Ang laki laki ng daan talagang binundol niya ako, gwapo sana wala lang manners. Hmp!
CHAPTER 02The day went kind of rough coz juniors and some of seniors that saw us, Grey in the field kanina ay nagkakagulo. Rumors we’re spreading about me and grey, na kesyo nag de-date daw kami. I have to talk to Grey tomorrow so we can clear things out to everyone. Papunta ako sa isang restaurant ngayon, alone. I was about to invite Saf but she said she’s gonna visit her parents. I want to be there for her but she said she can do it alone. Eversince her parents died, it’s like her life turned into black and white. Kaya hanggang andito ako I won’t leave her.I arrive at the restaurant then ordered food. It was kind of lonely coz I’m eating alone. I was just looking outside the window, and it makes me realize that this is life. At the end of the day, you are still the one yourself can count on. I thought I'm gonna be eating alone but someone just joined me. It was Grey.“I hope you would not mind me joining you for dinner.” he said and smiled kaya nginitian ko rin siya.“I won’t min
I’m mad right now, I really am. What just the fudge he just did!? He made the situation even worst. Napilitan lang ako kanina na sabihin sa kanya na pag iisipan ko, para naman hindi siya ganoong mapahiya. Then he replied with cheesy lines which made the crowd go crazy.“Ana—“What the hell did you just did, Grey? Wala 'yon sa napag usapan natin.” I cut him off immediately. I just kept my voice calm kahit na nagagalit na ako deep inside, I badly wanna blow all my anger but I’m just controlling myself.“It was a surprise, I prepared all of it last night—“We both agreed to make it all clear, but you just made it more complicated. Ano nalang masasabi ng parents ko Grey? That I am letting myself easy to get by you? That I’m not even thinking of my decisions?” I can’t control myself anymore. It was truly a surprise pero hindi ako natutuwa sa surprise na yun.“No no no, I can give you time Anastacia, I will patiently wait for it. I'm not rushing you” he said and smiled, I look at him with fr
A week have passed, ganon parin. Crowd was wild,and these past days I’ve been so uncomfortable of my surroundings. Pero still, I kept my positive view, baka akalain nila na ang maldita ko. A week have passed na rin ng nagsimula na kaming mag date ni Grey, minsan nga sabay kaming mag lunch and mag dinner outside.Tonight is Nate’s party. Hindi daw makakapunta si Grey because he has something to do, his parents left her tasks. So I had to go alone, but I know my friends would be there. I’m just wearing my simple white spaghetti strap dress that fits my body well, I also put light make up on my face so I won’t look pale and wore my black heels. Afterwards, I drove myself to Nate’s Residence, sa bahay lang kasi nila gaganapin yung party.Nate is our childhood friend ni Safiela, we we’re living in a same village with them. So when we we're still kids ay kung lalabas kami ni Saf, lagi namin siyang nakikita sa playground kaya naman we invited him to play with us, then our friendship started.
I'm having dinner with my dad and with his trainees, and this is my first time. I was sitted beside my dad so there is a vacant sit beside me, Grey didn’t hesitate to grab the chair and took a sit. It’s like I want someone to sit beside me it’s just ah… nevermind.They we’re talking about their games which I can’t relate but then it didn’t get me bored coz it was my favorite sport they we’re talking about. They we’re talking until the food was served.Different kind of food was served, at talagang nakakatakam ang mga ito. I served myself a steak and also got my self a chicken stew. I also served my dad steak and chicken stew.“How sweet of you anak, thank you.” he said and caressed my hair. I smiled sweetly and mouthed ‘you’re welcome daddy.’“Ang sweet talaga ni Anastacia.” Drex suddenly said, napangiti lang ako.“Ang swerte naman ni Grey.” napanguso pa si Rimo, I smiled awkwardly.“Here, eat this. It’s delicious.” napatingin ako kay Grey mg bigla niya akong binigyan ng shrimp, I don’
I don’t know but I just found myself inside of Ethan’s car, like days have passed. And yes, he let me choose between the two. It really feels weird, lalo na ngayon na lagging nakangiti si Ethan. Gosh, parang kelan lang ha ang cold ng pakikitungo niya sakin, then his attitude would suddenly shift like that? Gosh.“What?” I asked him, kasi kanina pa siya tingin ng tingin sakin at nagmamaneho pa siya.“Haha, nothing.” he replied and smiled, showing his dimples. Geez this man!I don’t know where we are heading out, kasi kanina pa siya nagmamaneho. Like sinundo niya ako six in the morning, like ang aga ha. Anastacia doesn't know the word early pa naman, hay. Kanina pa ako hikab ng hikab coz i'm still sleepy. Kaya I decided to sleep nalang muna.I had a weird dream, like I feel like this just happened, like déjà vu. Then after that I woke up. Napakusot pa ako sa mata ko, nakarating na pala kami. And what shocks me the most, andito kami sa Rizal Memorial Stadium. I looked at him and he just s
“I never expected that she’s like this. What a girl.”“Hindi ko inaakala na ganito siya, like ang bait niya tignan. Pero sa likod nga naman ng maamong mukha...”“May tinatagong landi amp.”“Isa isa lang girl, share ka naman ng blessings.”“Infairness, dalawang gwapo ang natuhog.”I was crying all night, reading all the posts and comments of people. Photos of Ethan and me when we we’re eating at a restaurant, when we went to the mall and lastly at the park.Inumaga ako kakaiyak, kaya I decided to not go to school. And besides, parang wala na akong mukhang maihaharap sa kanila. I feel so embarrassed.My head hurts so much kaya I decided to sleep, it was 7 o’clock in the morning when I was awaken by my doorbell. Nahihilo ako but then I managed to stand up and walk towards the door.The door opened and I saw my friends with a worried look, tumayo ako ng tuwid but ended up losing my balance. Buti nalang nasalo ako ni Saf agad. Pinagtulungan nila akong buhatin hanggang sa living room ng cond
“Remove your hands, Ethan.” I whispered.“Why would I?” he questioned at talagang napakalas kaya napatingin sila kay Ethan.“Ethan. . .” Pagmamakaawa ko, ayaw ko kasing ma-“Ahhh!” napatili ako ng biglang sumugod si Grey at sinuntok si Ethan, agad naman itong natumba. Duguan ang labi niya at namumula ang pisnge niya. Agad naman akong lumapit para tulungan siyang tumayo.“Ethan, gosh…” sabi ko habang hinahaplos haplos ang pisnge niya.“Are you...two in a...relationship?” tanong ni Grey. Napalingon naman ako sa kanya.“No Grey-
“Anong nangyari girl? Rate his performance.” binatukan ko si Hanna, parang sira talaga tong isang to.“Performance pinagsasai mo diyan?” sinamaan ko siya tingin."Girl you need brainwash." Hanna said, what the freaking- brainwash?!"Whaaaaaat?" Sabay sabay naming tanong kay Hanna. Pia laughed so hard while Saf just shook her head."Brainwash, wash your brain. Duh." Hanna replied with matching eyes roll. Geez this girl."Enough of that puns." Saf said while scrolling through her phone.Nasa canteen pala kami kumakain, di ako masyadong komportable kasi pinagtitingina
ANASTACIA's POVI don't know how to react on stuffs like this, but I still managed to be professional in front of him."Mr. Guttierez, Please take a sit." I said, he looked at me but then looked at her daughter and guided her to sit.
ETHAN's POVFor the past years that I have been with Athena, I respected her. I spend my life with her, Yes her presence fill up those shallow inside me and I thank her for that.We had a daughter, Acianna Bonnette Guttierez.She's our adopted daughter."Acia." Athena called Acia for breakfast.Acia was still 3 years old when we adopted her, now she's been with us for almost 3 years."Daddy! Daddy! carry me!" Acia said pouting, what a cute little girl. I pinched and kissed her cheeks before I carried her."This little girl really loves her daddy, hmp!" Athena said while pouting too."I love you too mommy, don't be so selosa." Athena and I laughed because of what she said. She's learning how to speak tagalog, even if we both sounded weird haha."And daddy loves you too, right daddy?" Acia said, I pinched her nose and smiled."Let's eat!" I said and guided Acia to her baby chair."When are we going to Philippines?" Athena asked. I looked at her."Maybe next month? I don't know yet." I re
CHAPTER 16 Ethan's POV"Ethan!" my mom shouted at me while I was packing my clothes back to my suitcase."What do you think you're doing?! Come back to your senses Ethan!" Mom grabbed my hand, I can't surpress what I am feeling right now."Im going home! Whether you like it or not!" I said and grabbed my suitcase and went outside my room. "Ethan Emmanuel! Get back here in instance!" she shouted from my room. I was about to open the door to went outside the house but mom got me and grabbed my arm, causing me to look back to her."Your not gonna step out of this house! and you will never go ack to Philippines!" She shouted in front of my face. I just felt cold and i felt defeated. I know mom won't let me go back to the Phillipines. Today was supposed to be our graduation day, the day I will claim my diploma, got up to stage and celebrate.Celebrate with Anastacia. "When will I have my freedom mom? When will i have the chance to choose something for myself? When will I have the chanc
CHAPTER 15
Ethan won’t attend the Graduation…He won’t be there…He will be leaving…Leaving manila…And leaving me…This is the last night I will spend with him. Kanina ko pa siya pinagmamasdan maghanda ng dinner namin. Kanina pa rin siya nag ke-kwento about the pasta his making. Actually favorite naming dalawa ang prinepare niya, it’s carbonara.“You know this-“I love you.” I cut him off, actually kanina pa pag magsasalita siya nag iinsert ako ng ‘I love you’.
A month have passed ng mangyari yung sa debut party ni Safiela. Ethan and I continued our relationship. I spend most of my time with him, I’m making more memories with him that I will treasure.“Baby, this formula is making my head ache!” I said while looking at my papers on my desk.“Let me see.” He said, I handed him the paper at nakangusong nag aabang sa ituturo niya. He grab my hand then I landed lying on his chest. He locked me between his arms and showed me the paper I handed him.“Here, multiply this to this then divide it. After that, simplify your answer baby.” he said, medyo mahirap mag sulat ng ganito posisyon namin pero kinikilig ako kaya ganito nalang, hehe.I got t
Mom and Dad slept at my condo but left early in the morning because they are both busy. I wanted to spend more time with them but then I understand coz they have work. Habang nagli-ligpit ako ng hinigaan ko may biglang nag doorbell. I went outside to see who it was. It was my boyfriend.My boyfriend. . .
We had a little moment at the seaside like singing, then people around us started to tease us. Nakakapanibago talaga, like now, I can call Ethan mine.People we're having fun, my friends also greeted
Weeks have passed, unti unti ng bumabalik ang dati. Well, maybe some things have change like Safiela got justice for her parents, the girls are happy with their lives. For me and Ethan, we get to know each other more, we spend a lot of time and we're not yet officially in a relationship."What do you want to eat?" tanong ni Ethan ng nasa canteen na kami for lunch.