I sighed when I finally realized what I did. Did I fucking shout? I should be cute at least. I slumped out with those thoughts, I didn't control myself this time.Has my mood changed again?!I should be cute every time! He's too really annoying about what kind of relationship he wants and how possesive he can be at this point.I was about to start walking when someone held my arm and hugged me tightly. I froze because of that. I looked up at Caelum, and that's when my whole face started to heat up. Why was he hugging me right now?!"E-eh?!""I'm sorry for what I did earlier," he whispered, so I stared at him. Why was he sorry?"W-why?" I shyly said."It's supposed to be a date, but I ruined it, right?" I heard the fear in his voice as he said those words."I am the one who ruined it... I'm really sorry," I whispered to him. He kept brushing my hair. He released his hug on me and looked at me closely."Then can we have a date at least in Bohol?" He said, making me wide-eyed in shock."
"Can you tell me?" He said with a pleading voice, but I can't... I can't bring this back... Please stop. I don't want to talk about this one!"I want to help you, Phoebe," he said, making me confused."How can you help?" I snapped at him. He stared at me. Something had changed to my behaviour once again."I can help you with this, so tell me," he said softly, making me so damn confused about it. "Just tell me this... I can complete you. I will complete you," he added."You can't..." I whispered, putting aside my spoon."I can.""No, you can't," I said firmly, making him shiver."I will understand you... Phoebe, I can complete you," he said with a pleading voice.Complete? No, I wasn't a broken glass, so why would I need someone to complete me?!"You will never understand me!" I snapped again. He looked at me in wide shock."Do you think I'm fragile?! I'm not a broken glass! I don't need someone to complete me!" I shouted at him."You can help me?! What the heck is that?!" I shouted ag
It's been a week since the last time I saw Caelum. It's actually Saturday today, and Meggay is already awake. She was sitting with me on the sofa."Savannah said that you went to Bohol," she said, furrowing her brows at me, making me nervous."And with a boy," she smirked. "Finally moved on to Kevin?" she teased again, then ate chips afterwards."He wants to court me, eh! I just think maybe this time I should fall in love again?" I said, questioning my last words."You can fall in love every time, but don't forget the pain he caused you, Phoebe," she said firmly. "I don't want to see you hurt again because of a man."I sighed at what she said. "I was actually scared that maybe history may repeat itself?""If the history of you loving again repeats the pain that the Kevin man caused you, it means he's not the one for you," she said while smiling at me.I was looking at her directly, taking her words in because I know it will help and benefit me someday."How about you! How are you and
"Yes, you're always there, right? You won't betray me, right?"Those words keep coming back to my mind. I don't know why, but I feel she knows something! And why would I betray her?I didn't answer her last time because I was left dumbfounded by what she said to me.It's been days since Meggay and us fought. We saw her crying that night and left us dumbfounded. I supposed she's with her mother, so I kept calm."You're thinking too much," I heard Olivia say as she smoked a cigarette.We're here at our base, on the rooftop exactly. I was telling her what Meggay said to me. It's only noon today."Later, we are going to raid that man who kidnapped Meggay. He was threatening us," Olivia said with a sigh, so I managed to keep calm."What else does he want from us?" I asked sarcastically."Here comes Phoebe's bad side," she said while smirking as she blew air from the cigarette."Calm down."Hours passed, and night came. I didn't expect who was with Lim."Hmm, you must have missed me," Megga
SPICE WARNING.It's been days, and it's now Friday! It's actually a holiday today, so I feel lucky because Saturday and Sunday are the best!I'm with Caelum today because we planned it.I was surprised when someone closed my eyes. "You're thinking deeply, baby."My face flushed red. "W-what b-baby?!""You're my baby, but you haven't agreed yet. It's been a month since I started courting you," he said, chuckling.I grew attached to him. I love being with him. I enjoy his company every time we go out.He showed me a world full of love. I found him! I found the man I will treasure again!I pointed my two fingers at him and looked at him. "Actually, I'm considering it. I grew attached to you."I saw his smile widen suddenly, shocking me.How can this man smile like that?!He suddenly pinched my cheeks. "Then what do you think?"I hesitated, but I remembered what Meggay said."You can fall in love every time, but don't forget the pain he caused you, Phoebe."Meggay was right. I can love wh
The weekend ended so fast, and here I am again in my classroom, wondering what Caelum's doing. I'm longing for him right now and I keep thinking of him. Gosh.My cheeks went red when I remembered our first night in Bohol. I feel so embarrassed about it! I can't even look at the fries in the same way! I can't forget about it, it gave me so much pleasure that I can't even forget about it."Hey, airhead," Savannah teased, startling me. I looked at her with wide eyes, she looked at me dumbfounded."What?""The bell rang a while ago, and you're here daydreaming! We've been waiting for you, Phoebe Ivory Santos!" She added with a smirk. I just shrugged. I stood up and joined them.Meggay looked at me blankly before walking away, sending shivers down my spine. It feels like she's reading me, gosh! She's so scary when she knows something.This has been happening to me every time I come home. My thoughts are always deep, and Meggay always watches me closely. She's analyzing every moment I do ha
I felt devastated as soon as I saw my reflection in the mirror. The bruise in my mouth had stopped bleeding, but it was still very obvious.What would Meggay say if she saw this? How should I face them? I'm so, so stupid! I let her hurt me again!They would just keep worrying about me because of this. It's really too much. The abuse is too much for me to bear.My head suddenly feels dizzy once again. Just kill your sister, Phoebe. Everything will be fine again if she dies.I shook my head to dismiss those thoughts. Even if I wanted to, I just can't hurt or do anything about my sister.Even though they keep hurting me... I just can't do anything. They are my family.I grabbed my bag and hopped on my motorcycle, speeding home to our apartment.When I got there, I quietly made my way inside. They were all sitting on the sofa, drinking coffee. When they saw me, their faces suddenly became worried at the sight of me. The bruises on my lip, my cheeks were so red because of how strong the sl
Spice warning.Meggay's words kept echoing in my mind. They were all happy about my new relationship, and I was happy because they accepted and understood me. They were the best people in my world!Unlike my own family who didn't even support me and Diana stealing my ex to me."My, my, someone looks happy," Caelum said with a wide smile, making me chuckle. He kissed me on the forehead, causing me to blush."I love you, baby."I narrowed my eyes at him. He's so attractive as ever. "I love you so much, Caelum."He pouted suddenly, making me confused. So cute. He really can make my heart flutter this way. Godness."Why won't you call me baby?" he asked, making me laugh a bit. I looked at his eyes who looked intently on me."E-eh? Should I call you that?""Of course! I'm your baby too!" he demanded. I bite down my lower lip and looks at him, trying to down my laughter.There was a big difference between Kevin and him. He was more demanding and so cute."What if I don't want to?" I stuck m
She tilted her head in confusion which makes her look cute. She's so cute!I was the only one who's clapping my hands, it's embarrassing but I would do it for her every time.I really do love her.Lahat ay napatingin sa akin, at pati siya ay tumingin sa akin nang may kahihiyan. She did look at me like that, but for me to be seen like that is already a big thing."Okay, dear student. Please take your seat and stop clapping like that," wika ng host kaya tumaas ang kilay ko at napanguso bago umupo."Bago ka lang ba dito, tol? Terror 'yang teacher na 'yan," wika ng katabi kong student. "Ayaw niyan ng may pumapalakpak, para saan pa ang event kung gano'n? Pati sa klase nambabagsak, dahil 'yung student may ginawa lang na ayaw niya."I tilted my head. "What is his name?""Sir Mike Santiago," sagot niya kaya tumango tango ako. Bumalik na ulit ang tingin niya sa stage kaya ako kinuha ko ang telepono ko at pinindot ang pangalan niya at sinend kay Penguin.For sure papahirapan nito ang Baby ko.N
An expensive pen keeps tapping to the wooden table that he has, he was getting bored. His silver gray eyes are looking boredly at the huge monitor in front of him, he can't find her.He can't find the one he loves.Lots of cameras footage around the three huge monitors, he keeps looking around, every single footage of the monitor but still he can't find her."Where the hell did she go?" he said. He quickly undoes his necktie, it was making him uncomfortable at the moment. He let go of the ball pen and stood up from the chair and went nearly to the monitor. "Should I add another satellite?" he suggested to his self. "It should be around three-o'clock in the afternoon, she should already be left from her school."And it's already five-o'clock in the afternoon. He clenched his fist and so his jaw, he quickly shut his eyes, getting worried about what happened to her. As he open his eyes, he continuesly look at the monitor before getting his glass.Iinom na dapat siya ngunit napatigil na
"Viviana, are you ready? The stage is all yours," one of the staff said. Her smile grew wider, she loves the fact that the stage is only for her. Everyone will watch and love her, continuesly. Her light hazel eyes followed the staff, she's smirking. She quickly put the red mask on her eyes. She was wearing a robe.As she walked to the stage, she could only smirk throughout it. The familiarity of joy and excitement is seeping through her veins. She's ready every night to be the one and only woman they would love and pay for. As the spotlight came forward to her and everyone's eyes were fixated on her. She starts undressing the robe and everyone gasps off the perfect body she has, everyone looks at her with amusement that she keeps seeing every night.She's wearing red lingerie, perfect for her name. Perfect for her code name.Everyone in the crowds is wearing their own mask to hide their identity. Not only are famous people here but also those people who have power and wealth.She's
It's been ten years since all the ruckus happened to all of us. I found it cute seeing my daughter happily dancing in my office.My bipolar disorder is finally under control after years of therapy. I've finally become happy again.Her name is Harmony Ivory Scott.I put Ivory in her second name and put Harmony in her first name. She likes singing and dancing. Meggay visited me yesterday, and Kuro is with her.Kuro is like her mother before, even though Harmony was scared of him, but after some moments, they finally became friends because Meggay's personality towards me became Kuro too.I happily smiled at how I saw Harmony's happy face; it was enough for me. I hated the fact that I shot Meggay without knowing it before.But finally, we're back to how we were before because Meggay is still the same even though we broke her before.The last two pieces of my puzzle are Meggay and Harmony, who completed the whole me."Come here, love," I said and motioned Harmony to me. She happily walked
His eyes were now dry, and he was looking at me with those sincere eyes that made me fall in love with him before.The rain stopped pouring as if it was done screaming. I wiped the tears from my eyes."What happened back then, Caelum?" I asked as I rubbed my eyes."My Mom had an accident that day, so I hurried there, but I didn't mean to leave you clueless. When I saw the missed calls I had, I called you at that time, but there was no response. I was so scared because you weren't answering any calls," he said, giving me a lopsided smile as he ruffled my hair."What about the penthouse?""Ah, that time. I was looking for a new condo to move into, so I brought all my belongings there, and only the one I was selling was left. It was supposed to be a surprise for you because I wanted to live with you," he said sweetly, taking off his coat to put it on my shoulder."What about the marriage?" I asked again, rubbing the back of my head."Ah, it was planned, but I canceled it and told them th
"Soon, my ass!" I snapped at him and rolled my eyes.He chuckled and smirked afterward, making me want to punch him in the face."I don't want it," I whispered to him, making him stop.I looked outside at the glass wall, seeing the darkness swallowing the light. Outside seemed so peaceful with the small number of people out there.I wanted to inhale the wind again to find peace once more. I looked at him and called the waiter to get the bill, and I paid for it."I hope you enjoyed our dinner," I said as I grabbed my bag to leave the restaurant."Phoebe, wait!" he said, so I looked at him.Luckily, there were few people on the street. He looked at me with a lost face, inhaling a large amount of oxygen as he looked at me.The rain suddenly poured down, making me look at him with a serious face and a small smile."Why are you pretending to be happy? Why are you treating me nicely?" he snapped as he grabbed my arms.I sighed and tried to let go of my hand, but he insisted and held on so t
"She's my sister, Phoebe, not my lover," Caelum said with a pleading tone. But I didn't bother to look at him again, just leaving him there dumbfounded.I went back to the office once more, trying to shake off everything he said to me. Why was he explaining this to me? I don't even care.I bit my lower lip as I thought, "Is he playing with me again?"I rolled my eyes and submitted the rest of the reports to Meggay. Opening my phone with too many thoughts, I saw a new piece of news. I clicked the link, and the video started playing."We're back with another update on this case. We suspect the family may have had another Daughter, as evidenced by clothes and a picture frame with another child. They are four in total, indicating another child or perhaps one who is old enough to work. We found no fingerprints of other people, and the picture frame with the other child's face is damaged. We suspect this person may be responsible for the entire family's deaths—"My jaw dropped at the news.
I woke up in the familiar room; I suppose I am in my condo right now. But why am I here? I raised my eyebrows when I saw the sun rising once again.I looked around and saw my friends scattered in my condo. Olivia was sleeping on the couch, Savannah was sleeping on the floor with just one pillow, and Meggay was beside me.They were sleeping peacefully, as if they were just sleeping now. Why are they sleeping here?I rubbed my eyes and looked around. My head was full of questions regarding what happened tonight. I went to the kitchen to drink some milk and started making breakfast for them.I cooked bacon because Savannah loves it, fried rice with egg because Olivia loves it, and I also made tuna mayonnaise with egg and put it in a sandwich because Meggay loves it.I made coffee too because they love it."Oh, you're already awake," I heard Meggay's voice as I heard the sound of a chair at the counter. I smiled at her and placed the sandwich in front of her."Good morning, Meggay," I gre
Trigger warning. (This chapter might trigger you, so stop if you need to.)I covered my mouth as panic took over my whole body. Meggay stopped me from killing that woman, waking me up from the darkness she had shown me.I squeezed my eyes shut and opened them again. I breathed deeply to calm myself."Meggay, I already took care of the DNA that led to her bones," TJ said, showing her a plastic container."How long until you find out who the person is?" Meggay asked coldly. TJ paused, thinking about how long it would take."Maybe tonight I can do it. I'm sure you'll still be at headquarters later," TJ said, and Meggay nodded in response.Meggay leaned closer to me and held my hand, smiling."You did your best out there," she said, giving me a soft smile. I kept looking at her."Your foster Mother is in the interrogation room. I asked Savannah and Olivia to bring Diana and your father along with her," Meggay said, but I couldn’t even respond. I looked at her and held her hand as tightly