RYKER's POV"KHIANA?"I awoke feeling foggy and confused about where I was. When I opened my eyes, I saw that there was nobody in the room. When I noticed that there's no traces of Khiana, I immediately got out of bed. Napasilip ako sa orasan at namilog ang mata ko nang makita ko kung anong oras na.Fucking 2 p.m.I didn't expect to oversleep that long. Last night with Khiana was amazing and I couldn't put it into words. I want to have more nights like that with her. I am sure that I'll never forget that night. It was memorable and just fucking unforgettable."Khiana? Are you there?"Naglakad ako papunta sa bathroom para tignan kung nando'n ba siya. Kumunot ang noo ko nang makita na wala kahit anong senyales ni Khiana. I roamed around my suite and saw no traces of her, and for some reason... My suite feels empty.At first, I believed that Khiana had most likely returned to her own room, so I hastily got dressed and went downstairs to check for her. However, I did not expect what I saw
KHIANA's POVI AM SO TIRED.Hindi ko na alam pa ang gagawin ko. These past few days have been so hard for me. Hindi ko alam kung saan pa ako kukuha ng lakas para magpatuloy. Nakakapagod na. Pagod na ako. But, hell, I can't even fucking rest.I sat still in the living room of our house, obliviously fixating on the wall in front of me. What had taken place was incomprehensible to me. I was left with the sense that I had no one to turn to for support. Kahit na binibisita ako ni Tiffany and Eliz palagi para kumustahin ako. Pero hirap na hirap pa rin ako sa sitwasyon ko. Hanggang ngayon ay nanghihina ako."Khiana, saan ka pupunta?" tanong sa akin ni Eliz."Kikitain ko iyong parents ko ngayon. Nakahanap na ako ng libreng abogado para sa kaso nila. This will be a great help," sabi ko at binigyan siya ng maliit na ngiti."Alright. Mag-ingat ka ah."Sa harap ng presinto ay nakita ko na nandoon na ang lawyer na nakausap ko. Nasa early 40's pa lang si Attorney. Mabait at may simpatya siya. Kitan
RYKER's POV"I WANT TO SEE KHIANA AGAIN."While I was sitting in my car, I couldn't help but stare at the structure that was in front of me. Through the help of a private investigator, I was able to track down Khiana's friend Tiffany and get her address. I have traveled all the way from the suburbs into the heart of the city, to the neighborhood, and I am now parked in front of Tiffany's house, a part of an apartment complex.I felt a mixture of fear and excitement as I stepped out of my car and took a few deep breaths before proceeding. I have always been someone who is willing to take chances, and while I was aware that chasing Khiana constituted taking a chance, I was unable to stop myself from doing it. Mahal ko siya at sigurado na ako sa bagay na 'yon. Kaya handa akong gawin ang lahat para bumalik siya sa akin.Maglalakad na sana ako ng bigla naman tumunog ang cellphone ko. I rolled my eyes as I picked up the call. This is the last time I am picking up his call! Hindi na talaga t
RYKER's POV"YOU'RE SAFE NOW, MY KHIANA."What had happened was incomprehensible to me. I had just learned that both of Khiana's parents had committed suicide. Because I was not there for her when she needed someone to lean on, I have a profound feeling of regret as well as guilt. Hindi ko ma-imagine ang hirap na pinagdaanan niya noong mga oras na nagkahiwalay kami."I left you because my family needs me," naluluhang sambit niya sa akin. "I never intended to leave you, Ryker. Believe me. Pero nang oras na 'yon ay pakiramdam ko na 'yon ang tamang gawin. Magulo ang isip ko, nabigla ako sa mga nangyayari." she explained to me.When I heard that coming from her I was hurt. How can I be mad at her right now? Now that she's in front of me with these bruises and scratches on her body. How?'Fuck that man!' Sana talaga ay tinuluyan ko na 'yon kanina. Hindi lang dapat suntok ang dapat nakuha niya sa akin."You need to rest, baby."We're in the hospital right now because Khiana has some bruises
THIRD PERSON's POVKhiana lived with Ryker for almost a week. Pero sa loob ng mga araw na 'yon ay hindi sila masyado nag-iinteract. Ryker even used a separate room and told Khiana that he wanted her comfortable and he wanted to give her space."Hi! Kumain ka na? I cooked food for lunch," Khiana said.Ryker smiled. "Sure."Madalas ito nasa kanyang kwarto dahil busy sa trabaho. He didn't touch her or did something against her will.He really gives her time."I feel sticky," sabi ni Khiana sa sarili niya bago tumingin sa orasan. "Ang bilis ng oras. Alas sais na pala."Naisipan ni Khiana na pumasok sa bathroom para maligo. Katatapos niya lang kasi maglinis para kahit papaano ay makabawi naman siya sa pagpapatuloy sa kanya ni Ryker. Hindi niya naman kasi inaasahan sa mga ganitong bagay ang binata. He literally grew up with a golden spoon in his mouth. He's a busy bachelor. "Finally! Sarap sa feeling!" sabi ni Khiana habang papalabas siya ng shower na katatapos lang maligo.Tanging ang p
KHIANA's POV"Uncle?""Khiana, my favorite niece!" bati nito sa akin.After the night I shared with Ryker, earlier this morning I received a message from an unknown number. Agad ko naman iyong binasa at galing nga kay Uncle Lucio 'yon.From: Unknown NumberKhiana, this is your Uncle Lucio.Pwede ba na magkita tayo. I want to see you and I want to check if you're okay.I get your number from your officemate, Eliz.Kinumpirma ko naman kay Eliz kung talagang may tumawag sa kanya na Uncle ko. She said, yes. Pagkatapos ko ma-confirm 'yon ay agad ko na tinawagan ang number na ginamit niya pang-text. I talked to him for a few minutes. Then, he told me when and where I could meet him.I'm inside the coffee shop and he's here in front of me. Mabilis na binigyan ko siya ng mahigpit na yakap."Uncle Lucio, na-miss ko po kayo," sabi ko sa kanya."Mas lalo naman ako. Ang laki-laki mo na. Ang bilis talaga ng panahon," natatawang sabi niya sa akin."Oo nga po e,""Oh! Come on. Let's sit down."Agad
KHIANA's POVHillary Pineda, she's the model and sa fashio icon that was linked to Ryker before. I read some articles about her before. Maraming lumabas na article tungkol sa kanilang dalawa. Parte naman ng industry ang mga chismis at minsan pa nga ay fake news.Ryker has always been denying his romance with Hillary while she's always trying to make it seem like there's something between them.I don't like her!Kahit pa habang binabasa ko ang mga articles at pinapanood ang mga videos niya, hindi ko na talaga siya gusto. And now that she's in front of me and she's looking at Ryker, my man, seductively and trying to flirt with him made me realize why I had always disliked her. Her looking at Ryker made my blood boil."It's been a long time, Ryker." she said."Yeah. But what are you doing here?" Ryker began asking in a monotone, greeting-like tone. "I don't remember telling you to go here."Hillary approached Ryker and placed her hand on his arm before continuing her trek. "I just wanted
KHIANA's POVTHESE PAST FEW DAYS, a lot of things happened. Two days ago, pumunta dito si Hillary para guluhin kaming dalawa ni Ryker. It was stressful but Ryker stood up and said he loves me in front of her, it was enough for me. Hindi ko na dapat pa iniisip iyon.Ryker went out today because of his business. Ngayon naman ay nasa opisina ako at hinihintay ng mag-alas singko ng hapon para makapag-out na ako. It was a bit boring to the condominium, puro movie and sex lang ginagawa namin ni Ryker. But at least, I have Ryker."Kumusta naman kayo ng bilyonaryo mong boyfre, girl?" tanong sa akin ni Eliz.Sinenyasan ko siya na hinaan niya ang kanyang boses. "Shhh! Kaloka ka! Ang ingay mo girl!"Humagikgik naman 'to. "So, ano na nga? Anong status?""Wala. Okay naman. I am very happy and content with our relationship," sagot ko sa kanya."Ay pak! Very showbiz ka d'yan!""Gaga!" Sabay kaming dalawa na tumawa.After a few minutes, biglang tumunog ang phone ko. Then, I saw a message from Ryker.
RYKER's POVI could feel the adrenaline pouring through my veins as my memories began to resurface. I recalled being abducted, having my eyes covered, and being thrown into the back of a vehicle. I didn't know where I was headed or what would happen to me. I was only aware of my fear and isolation.I could hear voices and footsteps moving closer and closer as the vehicle traveled for what seemed like hours. I prepared for the worst and pondered if this was the time when my life would end."Sino kayo?" sigaw ko sa kanila."Ang ingay mo! Wala ka ng pakialam kung sino man kami!" sigaw nang isa sa kanila.After that they cover my mouth with duct tape. For them to get information, I underwent beatings and torture. I was compelled to divulge my family's location and our financial situation. The gang members were using all means at their disposal to try and get information out of me and were pursuing me aggressively."Ang swerte naman pala natin, galing sa mayaman na pamilya ang batang 'to."
KHIANA's POV"WELCOME HOME!"Finally, the both of us can be together again. We can finally be happy. Mahigpit akong niyakap ni Ryker. Kalalabas niya lang sa mental institution. He's finally okay and better right now."Are you real?" he asked me as he touched my face. "You're so beautiful."Naiiyak na hinawakan ko ang kamay niya na nakahawak sa pisngi ko. "I am real and I am yours." Hindi na ako makapaghintay at binigyan ko siya ng halik. "You know, I missed you so much.""I missed you too. Damn! Ni hindi ko nga alam paano ako nakatagal do'n ng wala ka," sabi nito sa akin."Ryker, I have a surprise for you!" I said ."What is that? I'm excited!" saad nito pero halata sa kanyang mukha ang kaba."Close your eyes!" I said.Umiling 'to kasabay nang pagtawa. "Alright!"He followed my order when I told him not to open his eyes. Then, from the room, I pushed the two cribs with wheels. When I already brought them in the living room I told Ryker to. "Open your eyes., baby"Nakita ko ang pagkagu
KHIANA's POVI will for him no matter how long it is. That was my promise to myself. Kahit maging mahirap at matagal man ang proseso ay kakayanin ko. Alam ko sa sarili ko na kaya ko. Ryker and I will be together soon.And I can't wait for that time to come."Tomorrow, you will be the wife of River Villanueva. Kaya huwag kang magpuyat," sabi ko kay Tiffany. Kabado siya sa gaganapin niyang beach wedding bukas. "Kalma ka lang muna ha!" dagdag ko pa.Nasa Vista Verde kami ngayon at ito ang napili nilang venue ni River. Around 100 to 150 lang naman ang bisita sa kasal nila. They want a simple yet memorable wedding. Syempre kahit simple lang 'yong wedding nila ay hindi papayag si River na cheap lang. Kaya sinigurado nito na rentahan ang buong beach ng resort ni Ryker."Yes, sissy! Kinakabahan lang talaga ako."Inirapan ko namnan siya. "Bakit ka pa kinakabahan? Na baka hindi ka siputin ni River?" pang aasar ko sa kanya."Khiana!""Heto naman! Hindi ka mabiro. Matulog ka na! Huwag ka magpaka-
KHIANA's POV"I won't give up to our relationship!'Ang dami kung na realize sa mga nangyayari sa amin. Ngayon ay mas lalo ko lang napatunayan kung gaano katatag ang pagmamahalan naming dalawa. Hindi ko inakala na aabot kami sa ganitong sitwasyon, na handang isakpisyon ni Ryker ang buhay niya para lang sa kaligtasan ko. Sobrang mahal niya ako, mahal na mahal.Halos walang tigil ako sa pag iyak nang makarating kami sa hospital, sobrang pag aalala ang namumutawi ngayon sa buong sistema ko. Hindi ko kakayanin sa oras na may mangyaring masama kay Ryker."Khiana, huwag kang mag alala dahil sigurado akong magiging maayos lang siya. Masamang damo ang gagong 'yon kaya makakaya niya 'yan."Alam kung pinapagaan lang ni River ang pakiramdam ko pero hindi pa din mawala sa isip ko ang makaramdam ng takot. "Thank you, River." mahinang saad ko."Don't think too much. Mahal na mahal ka no'n kaya hindi 'yon papayag na maiwan kang mag isa,"Saglit na nagpaalam muna sa akin si River para bumili ng kape
RYKER's POV"Hillary kidnapped Khiana!"I was panicking when I called River to inform him what happen and asking for a help. Nagulat ako nang paglabas ko sa convenience store ay wala na si Khiana. Hanggang sa nabasa ko ang pinadalang message sa akin ni Hillary. Damn, woman! Is she insane?From: HillaryKhiana is with me.If you want her alive, go to this addressBye!I can't believe that she has the guts to abduct my fiance! I don't know that she'll stop that low. Alam kung gusto niya na ako lang mag isa ang pupunta sa lugar na sinabi niya pero hindi naman ako tanga para sundin ang bagay na 'yon. Pupunta ako do'n pero sinigurado ko na alam na ng kaibigan ko ang gagawin."Fuck that woman!" I screamed.My thoughts were going at a breakneck pace as I drove to the spot she had texted me about. I was at a loss to comprehend what she wanted from me, as well as her motive behind this. Hindi ko alam na magiging ganito siya ka desperada ngayon, dahil lang ba sa tinanggihan ko siya? Masaya na
KHIANA's POVWhat the hell is he doing here?As I saw Ryker and River approach Tiffany's apartment, my heart was pounding like crazy. Anong ginagawa nila rito? Bakit sila nandito? Ano pang kailangan nila? Ryker walked towards me and hugged me tightly. I was confused, mad, and hurt at the same time. Why is he hugging me after he cheated on me?"Stay away from me!" I pushed him away. "Umalis ka na rito!""Khiana, please,""Please, what? Stay away from me!" sigaw ko. Parang kahit anong oras ay bibigay na ang puso ko. "Ayoko na! Sumama ka na kay Hillary!""No, baby! I don't know what Hillary told you but listen to me first," he said, almost begging.Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko at pinakita sa kanya ang sinend ni Hillary. Hindi ko namalayan na tumulo na pala ang luha ko habang pinapakita ko sa kanya ang mga pictures. "Tignan mo 'yan! You're cheating!""Ehem..." Biglang tumikhim si River.Napalingon ako sa kanya. Kasalukuyan siyang nakasandal sa pader at nakahalukipkip. "What?" I asked, angri
HILLARY's POVKhiana stormed out of Ryker's apartment, her face contorted with rage and pain. I instantly took a photo of her leaving the condo. I permitted myself a little grin as soon as she was out of sight. Finally, my plans are working! Hindi ko na kailangan pang maghintay dahil nangyayari na ngayon.Ryker has been my fuck buddy for years, ever since we met in college. We had a short affair that never developed into anything meaningful. We parted ways after graduation, then met again a few years later. I never forgot about him and I've always been in love with him. When we reunited a few years back, I knew I wouldn't let him go this time.The only issue was Khiana. She'd entered his life!Sinira ng babaeng 'yon ang lahat ng plano ko. Ang plano ko na paibigin si Ryker at ako ang babaeng aayos sa kanya. That didn't happen because of that Khiana bitch. Ugh! How I hate her so much!"I still can't believe him." I said to myself.HIndi ako makapaniwala na ang isang babaeng tulad lang n
Khiana's POV"KHIANA, HE'S A DANGEROUS MAN."As I entered the bar, I could feel my heart beating rapidly in my chest. I had a goal in mind, and I was unwavering in my commitment to accomplish it. I wants to fix our argument.Matapos niya makausap ang Uncle niya ay puno na ng tanong ang isipan niya. Wala man lang nabanggit si Ryker tungkol sa bagay na 'yon. That's why she confronted him. But, this is what happened. They end up arguing and they're on the brink of breaking their relationship.Ilang araw na ang lumipas ng huli naming pag uusap. Hindi siya umuwi sa bahay at kahit mga tawag ko ay hindi niya sinasagot, alam kung nagalit siya sa akin pero hindi ko naman ginusto na mag away kaming dalawa. Gusto ko lang siyang tulungan na maayos ang kanyang buhay. Nalaman kung madalas siyang nandito sa bar, I had been counting down the time until this moment for what seemed like an eternity. It was necessary for me to inebriate him and then bring him back to his condo. It was the only way for
KHIANA's POVUNCLE TOLD ME TO CONTACT HIM WHEN I NEEDED HIM.After what happened in the restaurant, I tried to talk to Ryker. But, he's not saying anything. Wala akong nakuha sa kanyang kahit anong impormasyon. He's not answering my questions. Nililihis niya bigla iyong topic o kung hindi kaya aayain niya akong makipag-sex.'Did I make the wrong decision?'Hindi ko na alam pa ang gagawin ko. I am so tired, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Hindi ko na alam kung kakayanin ko pa ang mga nangyayari sa akin ngayon. Everything felt so fucking heavy! I am tired! So fucking tired! Can't I catch a break?"Where are you going?" Ryker asked."To my work." I lied.Nang marinig niya iyon ay tumango na lang siya. "Alright. Take care!"Nagsinungaling ako kay Ryker at nagpaalam na ako sa trabaho ko na hindi ako papasok ngayon dahil may importante akong pupuntahan. Ang totoo niyan ay kakausapin ko si Uncle Lucio, kailangan kung malaman ang totoo tungkol kay Ryker at alam kung sa kanyang ko lang