Zach’s POVRoses with thorns remind us that there’s beauty in imperfection. Hindi man naging perpekto ang buhay ko, pero mananatili akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng bagay. Lalo na nung kapanahonan na kailangan ko magpaka-magulang sa kapatid kong si Axford. I was 13, while Axford was 3 when my parents died in a car accident.“Zach, sa ngayon you’ll be living with us, okay? If you need anything, just tell me. We’ll take care of your guys from now on.” Tumango ako sa sinabi ni Tito Elias.“Salamat po, tito. Maghahanap po ako ng paraan makatulong pos a inyo.” Ginulo ni tito ang buhok ko at ngumiti sa akin.“Tsaka mo na yan isipin, ang importante ay maalagaan kayo ng maayos. Sige na, settle in muna kayo.” Umalis na siya sa harapan ko iniwan kami ni Axford sa kwarto. Nilingon ko si Axford na hawak-hawak ang isang laruan na motor na bigay nila Mom and Dad sa kanya. Huminga ako ng malalim at inayos nag mga gamit namin, habang nag-aayos ako ay bigla akong natigilan sa sinabi ni Axford.“Kuya A
Zach’s POVKinabukasan ay inutusan ako to keep a close eye on her, kung dati ay nasa labas lang ako dapat ng kwarto, ngayon ay nasa loob na ako ng kwarto niya nagbabantay. Minsan ay sumusulyap ako sa kanya at nakikita ko kung gaano siya ka bored sa ginagawa niya. Hindi ko na din kasalanan yan kung takas ka ng takas, Solaria. Dapat lang that you’re stocked here, baka mamaya may makahalikan ka na naman na mga germs sa paligid.Bigla nalang lumapit at nagsalita siya."Hey, asshole! I need to take a shower. You need to get out," I raised a brow at her while looking at her. "Ano? Gusto mong tignan akong maghubad dito? Or do I need to kiss you in order for you to obey me?" She asked me boldly, tumikhim ako ng palihim saglit to compose myself."May walk-in closet po kayo na konektado sa bathroom niyo po, young lady. Pwede po kayo maghubad doon, inihabilin ng daddy niyo na hindi po pwede mawala po kayo sa panigin ko." She rolled her eyes at my remark.Pwede rin naman maghubad ka sa harapan ko
Zach’s POVConfused and hurt was all I was feeling right now. I didn’t know what it went wrong and I needed answer, I even begged her to take back what she said but she remained firm about her decision. Sobrang sakit sa pakiramdam na pinagtutulakan niya ako palayo sa hindi ko alam na rason. But when I stared into her eyes, it was very different. Her eyes are hiding something and I couldn’t decipher what it was.“Do you love me?” I painfully asked.“No, I don’t.” I know that she was hiding something and I don’t know why. I need to know what she was hiding.Days have passed at nagawa na yung plinano namin. Wala man si Solaria na sa akin, pero ipagpapatuloy ko yun upang makuha siya ulit. When we’re on our way to meet them ay may tinanong ni Axford na isang tanong na talagang napa-isip ako.“Kuya Ace, paano mo makukuha si ate kung talagang desidido na siya?” I stop fixing my tie, and I looked at him and it made me think for a while. I haven’t thought about that, I only know that is that
Solaria’s POVI woke up early in the morning to cook myself a meal. Mabuti nalang talaga at may ingredients doon at tinuruan ako ni Zach magluto, dahil kung hindi malamang ay nagutom na ako dito. I don’t know kung ano na ang nangyayari sa bahay, pero I’m pretty sure that they’re in a panic. Lalo na at malapit na ang wedding pero tumakas ako.I was also listening to the news while cooking at nakita ko na naka-broadcast that I’ve gone missing again. Napa-iling nalang ako habang nagluluto, when will he ever learn? Lumayas ako dahil sa pag-uugali niya and hindi na din tama lahat ng to, I’m sure walang mag-iisip na pumunta dito, except nalang kila Cleona, Chandria and Cooper. Pero nagdasal ko na sana hindi nila maisipan na pumunta dito.I find ways para maaliw ako dahil nga mag-isa lang ako ay naglinis na ako dito sa hide-out, I worked out, nagbasa ng libro and watch movies. Mag-isa lang ako dito and medyo bored na din ako. Ganun lang din ang ginawa ko kinabukasan, nung kinagabihan ay may
Solaria’s POV“Zach, what took you so long?” naluluha kong tanong.“I know, baby. And I’m sorry if it took so long, but I’m here now and I knew from the very beginning how eager you are to know the truth about your father.” Seryosong tugon niya sa akin.“WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?! GUARDS!” the guards immediately pointed a gun at him and I took off my veil immediately run towards him and made myself a shield.“Drop your fucking guns down! If you’re going to fire, then shoot instead!”Everyone in the church gasped but I didn’t care, I turned to Zach who looked at me worriedly. He instantly kissed my forehead as I started crying in front of me.“Are you okay?” Nag-aalalang tanong niya sa akin. Tumango lang ako habang umiiyak. “Everyone, do you really think that this arrange marriage won’t benefit Mr. West the most? Well, of course, he can but it was something more into this marriage.” He pointed at Dad with anger in his eyes. “You used Solaria to be in this arrange marriage so that your il
Solaria’s POV“Love, pagod na ako mag-aral!” pagmamaktol na sabi ko kay Zach. Nasa mansion niya ako ngayon, inaya niya kasi ako na dito matulog at na-miss niya daw ako, at para tulongan ako mag-aral dahil finals namin ngayon.“What do you mean pagod ka na? You wanted to take that course, tapos ngayon, magrereklamo ka?” I pouted at him. Pinisil niya naman ang mga pisnge ko at hinalikan ang labi ko. “Psychology and Psychiatrist was your dream course and profession, alam kong nag-back to square one ka, but it was worth it naman, diba? Kaya sige na pagpatuloy mo na yan.” I groaned inwardly as I continued studying, tinatanong niya ako about sa topic na pinag-aralan ko at sinasagot ko naman iyon. Ngayon kasi ay kinuha ko yung kurso na gusto ko in the first place, which is Psychology. And Zach was quite supportive about me taking it kahit back to square one ako, binabayaran niya rin ang tuition ko para daw di na ako mamroblema.“And what are the 5 hierarchy of needs of Abraham Maslow?”“Phys
Solaria's POVLoud Music. Fountain of liquors. Wild people dancing. Now this is what life is all about!As you can see, I was partying without my father's knowledge, tumakas ako sa bahay just to have fun! I was bored and sobrang higpit pa ng daddy, takot kasi that my life be in danger dahil lang sa isa siya sa pinaka wealthiest man in this country."Hey, beautiful. Why are you partying alone?" a very handsome and tall man asked. I smiled at him flirtiously and even slid my hand into his masculine arm."Well, I didn't bring any company. Perhaps you want to join me?" dahan-dahan kong inilapit ang mukha ko sa kanya. Giving our lips only a little bit of space left. He did not think twice and just took the gap between our lips. He's kissing me lustfully, and I'm liking it.When our lips parted, we looked into each other's eyes. "You want to escape this party, don't you?" I asked with full of desire. Well, not gonna lie, he is turning me on right now. He smirked playfully.Before I knew it,
Solaria's POVNasa kwarto ako ngayon, feeling bored as fuck! Last night, my dad was very angry about what I did. Nireport ba naman na tumakas ako? Buti nalang di niya sinumbong yung nawitness niyang ginawa ko kasama yung lalaki kagabi. My dad did not attempt to ground me, kasi kapag grounded ako useless pa rin yun, tatakas pa rin ako kaya hindi niya na ginawa yun.Tinignan ko ang taong may salarin sa nangyari kagabi, nasa loob ko siya ng kwarto ko because daddy ordered him to. Hindi daw ako pwede mawala sa paningin niya kaya pinahintulotan siya ni daddy na bantayan ako mula sa loob ng kwarto ko. He was just standing behind the door like a freaking statue, wala siyang pinapapasok unless kung kinakailangan. I rolled my eyes and decided na mag tingin nalang ng vids sa ipad ko, dumapa ako sa kama while watching videos on my ipad. Umabot sa punto na I was watching a rated-18 video, isa siyang clip ng sikat na movie. Suddenly, a crazy idea came into my mind, I looked at Zachary and smirked.
Solaria’s POV“Love, pagod na ako mag-aral!” pagmamaktol na sabi ko kay Zach. Nasa mansion niya ako ngayon, inaya niya kasi ako na dito matulog at na-miss niya daw ako, at para tulongan ako mag-aral dahil finals namin ngayon.“What do you mean pagod ka na? You wanted to take that course, tapos ngayon, magrereklamo ka?” I pouted at him. Pinisil niya naman ang mga pisnge ko at hinalikan ang labi ko. “Psychology and Psychiatrist was your dream course and profession, alam kong nag-back to square one ka, but it was worth it naman, diba? Kaya sige na pagpatuloy mo na yan.” I groaned inwardly as I continued studying, tinatanong niya ako about sa topic na pinag-aralan ko at sinasagot ko naman iyon. Ngayon kasi ay kinuha ko yung kurso na gusto ko in the first place, which is Psychology. And Zach was quite supportive about me taking it kahit back to square one ako, binabayaran niya rin ang tuition ko para daw di na ako mamroblema.“And what are the 5 hierarchy of needs of Abraham Maslow?”“Phys
Solaria’s POV“Zach, what took you so long?” naluluha kong tanong.“I know, baby. And I’m sorry if it took so long, but I’m here now and I knew from the very beginning how eager you are to know the truth about your father.” Seryosong tugon niya sa akin.“WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?! GUARDS!” the guards immediately pointed a gun at him and I took off my veil immediately run towards him and made myself a shield.“Drop your fucking guns down! If you’re going to fire, then shoot instead!”Everyone in the church gasped but I didn’t care, I turned to Zach who looked at me worriedly. He instantly kissed my forehead as I started crying in front of me.“Are you okay?” Nag-aalalang tanong niya sa akin. Tumango lang ako habang umiiyak. “Everyone, do you really think that this arrange marriage won’t benefit Mr. West the most? Well, of course, he can but it was something more into this marriage.” He pointed at Dad with anger in his eyes. “You used Solaria to be in this arrange marriage so that your il
Solaria’s POVI woke up early in the morning to cook myself a meal. Mabuti nalang talaga at may ingredients doon at tinuruan ako ni Zach magluto, dahil kung hindi malamang ay nagutom na ako dito. I don’t know kung ano na ang nangyayari sa bahay, pero I’m pretty sure that they’re in a panic. Lalo na at malapit na ang wedding pero tumakas ako.I was also listening to the news while cooking at nakita ko na naka-broadcast that I’ve gone missing again. Napa-iling nalang ako habang nagluluto, when will he ever learn? Lumayas ako dahil sa pag-uugali niya and hindi na din tama lahat ng to, I’m sure walang mag-iisip na pumunta dito, except nalang kila Cleona, Chandria and Cooper. Pero nagdasal ko na sana hindi nila maisipan na pumunta dito.I find ways para maaliw ako dahil nga mag-isa lang ako ay naglinis na ako dito sa hide-out, I worked out, nagbasa ng libro and watch movies. Mag-isa lang ako dito and medyo bored na din ako. Ganun lang din ang ginawa ko kinabukasan, nung kinagabihan ay may
Zach’s POVConfused and hurt was all I was feeling right now. I didn’t know what it went wrong and I needed answer, I even begged her to take back what she said but she remained firm about her decision. Sobrang sakit sa pakiramdam na pinagtutulakan niya ako palayo sa hindi ko alam na rason. But when I stared into her eyes, it was very different. Her eyes are hiding something and I couldn’t decipher what it was.“Do you love me?” I painfully asked.“No, I don’t.” I know that she was hiding something and I don’t know why. I need to know what she was hiding.Days have passed at nagawa na yung plinano namin. Wala man si Solaria na sa akin, pero ipagpapatuloy ko yun upang makuha siya ulit. When we’re on our way to meet them ay may tinanong ni Axford na isang tanong na talagang napa-isip ako.“Kuya Ace, paano mo makukuha si ate kung talagang desidido na siya?” I stop fixing my tie, and I looked at him and it made me think for a while. I haven’t thought about that, I only know that is that
Zach’s POVKinabukasan ay inutusan ako to keep a close eye on her, kung dati ay nasa labas lang ako dapat ng kwarto, ngayon ay nasa loob na ako ng kwarto niya nagbabantay. Minsan ay sumusulyap ako sa kanya at nakikita ko kung gaano siya ka bored sa ginagawa niya. Hindi ko na din kasalanan yan kung takas ka ng takas, Solaria. Dapat lang that you’re stocked here, baka mamaya may makahalikan ka na naman na mga germs sa paligid.Bigla nalang lumapit at nagsalita siya."Hey, asshole! I need to take a shower. You need to get out," I raised a brow at her while looking at her. "Ano? Gusto mong tignan akong maghubad dito? Or do I need to kiss you in order for you to obey me?" She asked me boldly, tumikhim ako ng palihim saglit to compose myself."May walk-in closet po kayo na konektado sa bathroom niyo po, young lady. Pwede po kayo maghubad doon, inihabilin ng daddy niyo na hindi po pwede mawala po kayo sa panigin ko." She rolled her eyes at my remark.Pwede rin naman maghubad ka sa harapan ko
Zach’s POVRoses with thorns remind us that there’s beauty in imperfection. Hindi man naging perpekto ang buhay ko, pero mananatili akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng bagay. Lalo na nung kapanahonan na kailangan ko magpaka-magulang sa kapatid kong si Axford. I was 13, while Axford was 3 when my parents died in a car accident.“Zach, sa ngayon you’ll be living with us, okay? If you need anything, just tell me. We’ll take care of your guys from now on.” Tumango ako sa sinabi ni Tito Elias.“Salamat po, tito. Maghahanap po ako ng paraan makatulong pos a inyo.” Ginulo ni tito ang buhok ko at ngumiti sa akin.“Tsaka mo na yan isipin, ang importante ay maalagaan kayo ng maayos. Sige na, settle in muna kayo.” Umalis na siya sa harapan ko iniwan kami ni Axford sa kwarto. Nilingon ko si Axford na hawak-hawak ang isang laruan na motor na bigay nila Mom and Dad sa kanya. Huminga ako ng malalim at inayos nag mga gamit namin, habang nag-aayos ako ay bigla akong natigilan sa sinabi ni Axford.“Kuya A
Solaria POVThis party was quite unbearable. Kasi kahit saang banda ako pumwesto ay ramdam na ramdam ko ang pagsunod ng tingin ni Zach sa akin habang kumakausap ng bisita. Si Daddy rin ay lowkey na nakakatanggap na mga negative comments about sa nangyari sa amin, kaya grabe ang pagpipigil niya ng inis. But I don’t really care about it because he deserves it. Habang nakipag-usap din sa mga bisita ay naramdaman ko ang pagod, kaya I excuse myself para makapagpahangin muna. Lumabas ako sa terrace ng venue, malaki ang espasyo pero nasa loob lahat ng tao.Madilim dito at talagang ako lang ang tao sa area, ayos na rin yun para naman ma-relax ako ng kaunti. Sinalubong ako ng malamig na simoy ng hangin kaya naman ay pumikit ako at dinamdam lang ito. As I kept my eyes closed while enjoying the cold night breeze, someone wrapped their arms around me and kissed my shoulder.“You look beautiful.” I open my eyes as soon as I heard that familiar voice. When I looked at him, muntikan maglapat ang mga
Solaria’s POVNung naka-uwi ako galing kompanya ay sinabi ko kila dad ang about sa party at pagmamaka-awa ko na ibalik ang kompanya. Hindi na sinabi yung pagtatanong ko kung mahal ba ako ni Zach at baka mas lalo lang itong magalit. Galit na nga siya sa narinig niyang party kung saan invited kami eh, yun pa kayang tinanong ko kay Zach?“The audacity of that bastard, hindi man lang siya nahiya?! He acted like he owned that even though he didn’t work hard for that company.” Galit na asik ni Dad.“That just proves na mas matalino siya kesa sayo, Dad.” Inis na sabi ko sa kanya. Dad harshly turned to my direction.“What did you say?!”“You heard me. Whatever shit you’re doing, it already showing some results. Kung naging matino ka lang edi sana hindi mangyayari to.” Galit na lumapit si Dad at tinaas ang kamay upang sampalin ako pero sinigawan ko siya. “Sige! Gawin mo!” his hands stopped mid air and stared at me in shock. “Dyan ka magaling, diba? Ang saktan ako? Well if ganito rin naman pag-
Solaria’s POVThese past few days became very chaotic, lahat kami stressed at nagtataka kung paano nangyari yun. At nalaman nalang naming na binili na naman pala yung shares ng company namin, hinanap nila daddy yung investor pero hindi na nila mahanap. Ang balita daw ay umalis na daw sila ng bansa at hindi nila alam kung nasaan. Daddy was so stressed out about the whole situation, lalo na nung nalaman niyang tanggal na din siya pagiging CEO.Ngayon ay nasa conference room kaming lahat to see kung sino na ang nagmamay-ari ng Solar’s Group of Companies. Kinakabahan na din ako to see who owns the company now, I wanted to know what kind of a person he or she is. I’m already biting my nails para man lang maibsan ang kaba ko pero hindi naman ito tumalab. Maya-maya ay may biglang pumasok sa conference room and my eyes widen when I saw Dylan walking in and went straight in front of all of us.“Dylan?” Hindi makapaniwalang tawag ko sa kanya. Dylan looked at me and smirked and even waved his ha