-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~Nang makarating ako sa bahay, nakita ko si Dean na naghihintay sa gilid ng kanyang kotse, wondering why he’s here.“Dean, what are you doing here?” I asked as soon as I exited my car.“Hi, Emy. Can we talk?” He asked with a small smile on his face.“I can’t-” Naputol ang aking sasabihin nang sumagot ito.“Please.” He pleaded, reaching for my hand before holding it tightly.I sighed. “Fine, ano yun?” Tanong ko naman.“I want to talk about last night.” He started. “I just want to tell you that, I never felt a sensual sensation towards you.” He added, which confused me.“What do you mean ‘you never felt a sensual sensation’?” I asked confusingly.“I never felt it, because all I felt for you was love.” He retorted. “Love and care, and I want to take this ‘friendship’ further.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Okay, pag-iisipan ko.” Ayun na lamang ang sinagot ko dahil wala akong maisip na pwedeng isagot ng matino rito.“Let me court you, Emy.” S
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~“Dean, bili tayo ganun oh.” Wika ko habang tinuturo ang cotton candy stand.Kasalukuyan kaming nasa carnival, at kakatapos lang namin mag-cinema at nagutom kami dahil dun.“Anong gusto mo?” Tanong nito bago ako bigyan ng corndog.“Gusto ko ng cotton candy.” Sagot ko nang kunin ko ang binibigay nito.“Sige, bili ka. Hintayin kita dito.” Saad nito na ikinangiti ko.Dali dali akong nagtungo sa cotton candy stand at bumili ng dalawa, thinking if he also wants one. Nang makabili ako ay bumalik ako kung nasaan si Dean, giving him the cotton candy that I bought.“Gusto mong magrides?” Tanong nito bago kumain sa kanyang corndog.“Sure, anong rides ba ang gusto mo?” Tanong ko naman pabalik.“Vikings.” Sagot niya. “Ubusin mo na yan para makasakay na tayo.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“V-Vikings?” Tanong ko muli na may bahid ng kaba.“Oo, ayaw mo ba?” Giit nito.“Takot ako sa heights, nalulula ako.” Ani ko bago tumingin sa malaking ferris wheel na
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)--ᄒᴥᄒ-“Hi, love… dito ka pala nakalibing…” Giit ko nang makaupo na ako sa harap ng puntod nito.Habang kami ay gumagala ni Jace ay nasabi nito kung saan nakalibing ang asawa ko, and luckily dinala ako nito ruon.Tears welled up in my eyes once more as I stared at his tombstone, the regret and grief was still within me and I can’t help but cry once more.“Ang daya mo, love. Sabi mo sabay tayong mawawala dito sa mundo, pero bakit ka nauna?” I whispered as I touched his carved name on the stone.“Hey, Lal.” Wika ni Jace as he sat beside me. “I did what you told me to do… please guide her as she heals…” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Always..” I whispered. “Please, magpakita ka sakin kahit sa panaginip lang..” I whispered once more before standing up, quickly walking away because the pain and grief was too much to bear.“Emy, wait!” Sigaw pa ni Jace.Ngunit hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, mas nangingibabaw ang sakit at lungkot sa sistema ko nga
-(KAJI YUJIRO ALDANA POV)-~᯽~~Seven months later~"Kaj, can you help me?" She asked, causing me to sit up from the sofa I was lying on."What’s wrong?" Tanong ko, seeing her lifting a basket of dirty clothes.It has been seven months since we flew back, and I’m still not used to it when she’s around the house, lalo na kung ako parati ang tinatawag niya upang may tumulong rito.“Bakit ba ako ang parating tinatawag mo? Nandiyan ang asawa mo ah.” Saad ko at saka kinuha ang laundry basket sa kanya.“Wala siya, nasa trabaho. And besides, wala namang ibang-” Naputol ang kanyang sasabihin nang sumagot ako.”“Jes, may yaya dito sa bahay. Pwede mo silang utusan na maglaba.” Giit ko bago siya talikuran upang dalhin ang maruruming damit sa laundry room.Kahit nagsasalita pa ito ay hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, her voice makes my eardrums hurt.As I walked through the hallway, nakasalubong ko si Axzie, at bakas sa kanyang ekspresyon ang pagtataka.“Bat ka may dalang ganyan?” She asked curiously
-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)--☾-As soon as I arrived where the wake is taking place, the first thing na sumalubong sa akin ay isang sampal mula sa stepmother ko. Bumaling ang mukha ko sa kabilang direksyon as anger and guilt surrounded my system, my cheek stinging from the pain that it dealt with.Who would've thought that they would all blame me for his death? It wasn't even my intention to do it. Hindi ko rin naman kasalanan na nagpadala siya sa galit niya."If you had agreed with your father's offer, he would not be in this coffin right now!" Sigaw ni Jana, my cruel stepmother."Mom, it wasn't Gelal's fault." Ani Kuya Ameer "Stop blaming him." dagdag nito."Pagkatapos ng burol na ito, I want you four out of this house!" Sigaw ulit nito."Mom, tumigil kana! Walang kasalanan sina Jace. Nor Gelal! Just accept na wala na si dad." Sabat ni Khaleed. Kahit ipagtanggol pa ako nina kuya sa stepmom ko, She still wouldn't change her mind.I didn't mimic a word. I let her blame me dahil yu
-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)-It has been three days since I saw Corlyn. After that night, I woke up without her beside me. It was the day of Dad's burial. It left me sleepless for three days but the guilt and anger inside me never faded away.The six of us, no. Seven, wore white except for the visitors who visited Dad's wake. Pagkatapos nilang maibaon ito sa lupa, we let go of our balloons and let them fly through the vast emptiness of the sky.Jana continuously cried in Khaleed's arms but I didn't care. I don't give a fucking shit if she bawled her eyes out in front of Dad's grave. Hindi na siya magigising kahit umiyak siya.Attorney Delafuego immediately came to the house to discuss the will afterwards. We all sat quietly in the conference room in the east part of the house. As they all sat together in front of the table, I was the only one leaning on the door. Obviously I don't want to sit beside them kahit na pinipilit ako ni Jace na umupo sa tabi niya."Okay, first things fir
-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)-I was in disbelief. This woman? Helping me? Pft. I am on the stage of mourning and this woman came into my unit unannounced. Hindi pa rin nagssink in sa utak ko ang sinabi nito na aakto ako para lang hindi masira ang repustasyon namin ni Dad.Pero bakit pati repustasyon ko masisira? The fuck are they even thinking to put me in this situation?."You, helping me? This is nonsense." I laughed sarcastically as I looked away."Then talk to my dad Mr. Francisco. Let's see kung sino ang magmamakaawa sating dalawa.'' Sagot niya na parang naiinis."Bakit naman ako magmamakaawa?" I asked, a grin plastered on my face.Hindi ito sumagot bagkus ay seryoso itong tumingin sa akin. "Ano? Sagot. Wala sa vocabulary ko-" I was cut off when she spoke."Kung ayaw mong umakto, bahala ka. Basta ako sinabi ko na sayo na sisisrain ni Dad ang reputasyon ng yumao mong ama at ang reputasyon mo." Saad niya bago umalis sa harap ko.But before she can walk past me, I held her wrist.
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO POV)-"We will get married next month, Tito." He answered with a smile.Next month? Is he freaking serious?"I guess na nagkakamabutihan kayo? Maganda yan para di na namin kayo pinipilit na magpakasal sa isa't isa." Sagot ni Dad sa kanya, a smile plastered on his face."Wait. Next month is a little bit too fast, is it Agathe? Bakit parang ang bilis naman? They barely know each other and your daughter just turned 18." Mom butted in, her brows slightly furrowed."I agree with you Mom. I think it is a bit too fast para agad silang magpakasal." Kuya denoted, his arms folded over his chest."Lez, why don't you just let them decide? It's as if ikaw ang pakakasalan." Ate Seraphina butted in, eyebrows furrowed."I agree with Ate Sera, Kuya." Ani Clydel at King."Just let them be Kuya. Ate Corlyn is old enough para magdecide." Ani Maria na nasa tabi nito."Old enough? She just turned 18 three days ago. I'm just worried about her dahil di natin kilala ang naka bethrode
-(KAJI YUJIRO ALDANA POV)-~᯽~~Seven months later~"Kaj, can you help me?" She asked, causing me to sit up from the sofa I was lying on."What’s wrong?" Tanong ko, seeing her lifting a basket of dirty clothes.It has been seven months since we flew back, and I’m still not used to it when she’s around the house, lalo na kung ako parati ang tinatawag niya upang may tumulong rito.“Bakit ba ako ang parating tinatawag mo? Nandiyan ang asawa mo ah.” Saad ko at saka kinuha ang laundry basket sa kanya.“Wala siya, nasa trabaho. And besides, wala namang ibang-” Naputol ang kanyang sasabihin nang sumagot ako.”“Jes, may yaya dito sa bahay. Pwede mo silang utusan na maglaba.” Giit ko bago siya talikuran upang dalhin ang maruruming damit sa laundry room.Kahit nagsasalita pa ito ay hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, her voice makes my eardrums hurt.As I walked through the hallway, nakasalubong ko si Axzie, at bakas sa kanyang ekspresyon ang pagtataka.“Bat ka may dalang ganyan?” She asked curiously
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)--ᄒᴥᄒ-“Hi, love… dito ka pala nakalibing…” Giit ko nang makaupo na ako sa harap ng puntod nito.Habang kami ay gumagala ni Jace ay nasabi nito kung saan nakalibing ang asawa ko, and luckily dinala ako nito ruon.Tears welled up in my eyes once more as I stared at his tombstone, the regret and grief was still within me and I can’t help but cry once more.“Ang daya mo, love. Sabi mo sabay tayong mawawala dito sa mundo, pero bakit ka nauna?” I whispered as I touched his carved name on the stone.“Hey, Lal.” Wika ni Jace as he sat beside me. “I did what you told me to do… please guide her as she heals…” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Always..” I whispered. “Please, magpakita ka sakin kahit sa panaginip lang..” I whispered once more before standing up, quickly walking away because the pain and grief was too much to bear.“Emy, wait!” Sigaw pa ni Jace.Ngunit hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, mas nangingibabaw ang sakit at lungkot sa sistema ko nga
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~“Dean, bili tayo ganun oh.” Wika ko habang tinuturo ang cotton candy stand.Kasalukuyan kaming nasa carnival, at kakatapos lang namin mag-cinema at nagutom kami dahil dun.“Anong gusto mo?” Tanong nito bago ako bigyan ng corndog.“Gusto ko ng cotton candy.” Sagot ko nang kunin ko ang binibigay nito.“Sige, bili ka. Hintayin kita dito.” Saad nito na ikinangiti ko.Dali dali akong nagtungo sa cotton candy stand at bumili ng dalawa, thinking if he also wants one. Nang makabili ako ay bumalik ako kung nasaan si Dean, giving him the cotton candy that I bought.“Gusto mong magrides?” Tanong nito bago kumain sa kanyang corndog.“Sure, anong rides ba ang gusto mo?” Tanong ko naman pabalik.“Vikings.” Sagot niya. “Ubusin mo na yan para makasakay na tayo.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“V-Vikings?” Tanong ko muli na may bahid ng kaba.“Oo, ayaw mo ba?” Giit nito.“Takot ako sa heights, nalulula ako.” Ani ko bago tumingin sa malaking ferris wheel na
-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-~♪~Nang makarating ako sa bahay, nakita ko si Dean na naghihintay sa gilid ng kanyang kotse, wondering why he’s here.“Dean, what are you doing here?” I asked as soon as I exited my car.“Hi, Emy. Can we talk?” He asked with a small smile on his face.“I can’t-” Naputol ang aking sasabihin nang sumagot ito.“Please.” He pleaded, reaching for my hand before holding it tightly.I sighed. “Fine, ano yun?” Tanong ko naman.“I want to talk about last night.” He started. “I just want to tell you that, I never felt a sensual sensation towards you.” He added, which confused me.“What do you mean ‘you never felt a sensual sensation’?” I asked confusingly.“I never felt it, because all I felt for you was love.” He retorted. “Love and care, and I want to take this ‘friendship’ further.” Dagdag nito sa kanyang sinabi.“Okay, pag-iisipan ko.” Ayun na lamang ang sinagot ko dahil wala akong maisip na pwedeng isagot ng matino rito.“Let me court you, Emy.” S
-(KAJI YUJIRO ALDANA POV)--❄︎-It was a normal day, chilling on the living room with Axzie as we watch Jeffrey Dahmer nang may biglang tumawag sa cellphone ko. "Someone's calling." Axzie mentioned as she snuggled in my embrace.I took it out from my pocket and saw it was Frances' name on the caller ID.Anong meron?"Who is it?" Tanong nito, looking up at me with curiosity."Just a friend, I have to take this call okay?" I retorted before kissing her cheek, making my way to the front porch.I saw Kuya Khaleed and Kuya Ameer in the front yard, just chilling with their wives as their kids played with each other."Hello Zyair?" I asked nang sagutin ko na ang tawag."Hey, Kaj. I know it's kinda late, but can you fly over to the US?" He asked, worry was evident in his tone."Why, what's wrong? Don't tell me it's about Lorelei…" I started, my brows furrowed by the thought of her.This bitch still messing with me."No, it's not about her.” He retorted, hearing him sniff made me a bit anxiou
-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)--ᄒᴥᄒ-I took her to the back of the bar, pulling her to a darker area where no one would notice us. We were both quiet before I lit up a smoke, puffing it away from her face."Ang kapal naman ng mga mukha niyo, dito pa talaga kayo sa bar ng kapatid ko." I started, disbelief was laced in my words."Hindi ka na ba talaga titigil? Akala ko ba tapos na tayo?" She retorted as she was about to take the cigar from me pero inilayo ko iyon.I smirked. "Oo, tapos na nga tayo. But seeing you? With that fucking man…" I ran my fingers through my hair. "Parang pinapakita mo lang sa akin na madali akong palitan." Giit ko bago tumingin sa ibang direksyon."Bakit? Nung ako ang wala sa paligid mo, anong ginawa mo? Diba pinalitan mo rin ako? Wala tayong pinagkaiba, Lal. Kaya pwede ba?" Giit nito sa akin."Hindi kita pinalitan, Ems. Wala akong karelasyon nung ako ang nasa pinas, mas naniniwala ka sa mga gunggong na nagsumbong sayo kaysa sa sarili mong asawa." Sagot ko
-(DEAN ALVAREZ POV)--᯽-I was literally screaming in excitement when she finally answered my text, quickly driving to her address to pick her up.Nang makarating ako sa harap ng bahay nito, dali dali akong nagtipa ng mensahe para sa kanya.Dean: I'm here now, come out, I wanna see you.I pressed send and got out of the car, leaning on the passenger door with both hands in my pockets.And damn, there she was. Wearing a bodycon dress with black stilettos, her hair in a bun."Damn you're so gorgeous." I started as she made the final step.I immediately pulled her to my embrace nang lumapit ito, quickly kissing her cheek."Did you miss me?" She asked as she hugged me back."Of course, I did." Sagot ko. "I've been messaging you but you weren't replying to my texts." Dagdag ko bago humiwalay sa yakap."Ano? Bar hopping tayo?" Aya ko, a small smile on my face.I was getting horny by the sight of her, the dress fits her perfectly and showed her curves."You look so sexy in that dress." Giit
-(GELAL THEODEN FRANCISCO POV)-ಢ‸ಢ Dali dali akong bumalik sa bahay ni Emy para kunin lahat ang mga gamit ko, nang makarating ako sa front door ay padabog kong binuksan yun.Ngunit, hindi ko siya makita. Saan na naman kayang lupalop pumunta? Pero ano bang pake ko?Dumiretso ako sa kwarto upang kunin lahat ang mga gamit ko, quickly spotting her on the edge of her bed as she faced the window.However, I didn't pay any attention to her. I just packed my stuff.After putting all of my stuff on the suitcase, I quickly changed my outfit into some sweater and joggers along with my sneakers.As I was about to head out, I heard her call my name."Ano?" I asked as I looked over to my shoulder."Talagang iiwanan mo na ako?" She asked, sadness was laced in her tone."Yan ang gusto mo eh, diba?" I asked nang humarap ako rito. "Pinipilit mong may relasyon kami ng ex ko kahit wala naman. Edi ayan, total sinabi mo rin sa akin na gusto mong makipag hiwalay edi maghiwalay tayo. Ganun lang kasimple."
WARNING: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS SCENES OF TORTURE AND MURDER!!! VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!᯽-(AXZIE GENEVIEVE FORSYTHE POV)--❥-I was awoken to the sun shining in my face, causing me to cover it with a blanket.Naramdaman ko rin na wala akong katabi so I got up, rubbing my eyes only to see myself in the room. No Kaji in sight…Tumayo na ako and wore my high heeled boots, combing my hair but still trying to find where the bathroom is.Siguro sa kitchen nalang ako mag hihilamos, pwede naman siguro yun…I opened the bedroom door at tumambad sakin ang hinahanap ko, blood splattered on his neck and hands."Napano ka?" I asked, worry was lingering in my mind.Hindi sumagot ito at basta na lang pumasok sa kwarto, heading inside on one of the doors.So ayun pala ang banyo, shuta…I closed the door and sat on the edge of the bed, the sound of water running means he's taking a shower.Grabbing my phone on the nightstand, nagscroll ako on social media as I wait. Then a message from Daddy p