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Who knows that this is how it feels to see your enemy almost turning pale while wearing their shocked face. It is kinda satisfying as well as my favorite moment so far."How's the meeting with the board? Hindi ka naman hinarang sa labas ng opisina 'di ba?" I rolled my eyes and began smoothly shaking the glass of my wine while a small yet sarcastic grinned plastered on my lips."Zy, you have no permission to interrupt their meeting yet you did," he added."As far as I know I am now the chairman of the board after Dad passed away. What's wrong with that?" Tinaliman ko ng tingin si Duex na biglang napaayos ng upo sa couch ko at patagong natawa.Huminga ako ng malalim at pinagkrus ang binti habang pinaglalaruan ang yelo sa inumin. Saglit pa akong napataray nang maalala ang reaksyon ni Styx. Looks like he saw a ghost but maybe I am . . . the ghost of his past."Tsk. I'm just concerned about you, babe. Anong sabi ng pinakamamahal mong asawa?" Muntik ko nang madura ang iniinom ko sa ginamit niyang term. At talagang diniin niya ang pagkakasabi roon."Wala naman . . . and please take note this. He's not my husband." Tinarayan ko siya at tumayo sa pagkakaupo sa office chair, hinarap ko ang tanawin sa labas mula sa glass wall.He is not my husband.But he was my fiancé.Kumuyom ang panga ko habang nakatanaw sa mga maliliit na sasakyan mula sa kinaroroonan ng office ko. Nasa ikadalawampung palapag ako kaya madali para sa akin na masilayan ang mga nagaganap sa ibaba.Narinig ko na naman ang nakakainis na tawa niya."Babe, don't tell me. Affected ka pa rin sa ex mo?""No freaking way," mabilis na sagot ko at hinarap siya. Hinayaan kong lumikha ng tunog ang suot kong heels at inis na nilapitan siya. Sinubukan kong ikalma ang sarili ko pero hindi ko na matiis dahil parang pinapalabas niya na may nararamdaman pa rin ako sa lalaking 'yon.The hell I care about him!He ruined me.I lost myself while loving him.Masyado ko siyang minahal na umabot sa puntong naubos ako and I would never let that happen again. I want to see him kneeling and begging for my forgiveness. I want to see every drops of his tears coming out from his dark eyes while in pain. I want to see him wrecked."Okay. Okay, I'm just joking. How 'bout Tito? Did they asked about him?" malumanay na tanong niya na para bang tinatantya kung tama ba ang tinanong niya. Mabigat akong bumuntong hinanga nang maramdaman ang pamamasa ng mata. Naramdaman ko naman nangalay ang binti ko mula sa pagkakatayo kaya tumabi ako kay Duex at bahagya naman siyang umusod para makaupo ako. Nilagay niya ang mga braso sa likod ko at pinatong 'yon sa sandalan ng couch habang mataman akong pinakakatitigan."They d-didnt. Akala nila walang magmamana sa shares ni Dad and as expected, they didn't see me coming. They were all shocked especially Styx." Kagat ko ang labi habang napapailing. "He c-changed a lot. Kumpara noon, h-he's really better now." Pinikit ko ang mata para mawala ang luhang naiipon sa mata ko.Ayoko nito.Umpisa pa lang at naiiyak na 'ko at gusto kong sampalin ang sarili ko dahil doon.My Dad, Antonio Xedler and Duex were the ones who helped me during those times that I almost forgot how to breathe without feeling the pain inside my chest. I almost died but he saved me. And now, he's gone and all I have now is myself and Duex.Talagang tinago ni Dad sa lahat na anak niya ako. I'm not his biological child pero dala ko ang apelyido niya at sa akin nakapangalan ang lahat ng ari-arian niya base sa kanyang last will. Noong una hindi ko alam kung paano muling magsisimula. Siya kasi 'yung tumulong sa 'kin na bumangon muli at magpatuloy sa buhay kahit na hindi ko magawang kumbinsihin ang sarili ko noon na ipagpatuloy ang buhay.Sinubukan kong wakasan ang buhay ko sa pag-aakalang 'yon ang magiging solusyon but he gave me reasons to live and be happy again. He treated me as his own daughter and I am forever thankful that I met him.Hindi niya 'ko dugo't laman pero sa 'kin niya binuhos ang pagmamahal na para sana sa anak niyang namayapa ilang taon na ang nakakaraan."I hate that man for making you cry. I'll always despised him for ruining my girl," bulong ni Duex na hindi ko namalayang nakayakap na sa 'kin. Ngumiti ako ng mapait dahil kahit anong gawin ko ay hindi na nasundan pa ang luhang kanina'y naiipon sa mata ko."Do you think Dad will hate me for doing . . . this?" nag-aalangang tanong ko habang nakapatong ang baba ko sa balikat niya.Narinig ko ang ilang beses niyang paglunok at malalim na buntong hininga. Duex grew up living with Dad. Siya ang una nitong naging anak-anakan simula nang mamatay ang asawa ng matanda. Siya rin ang mas matagal na nakasama ni Dad kaya gano'n kahirap para sa kanya no'ng nawala si Dad.I saw him crying all night while hugging Dad's picture frame inside his room. He's so . . . wrecked and I can't stand seeing him in that state kaya masaya akong nakikitang nagiging mabuti na siya pagkatapos ng isang buwan."Whatever you do. He's always proud in your achievements." Napangiti ako roon.I hope so.But I know he's just saying that so I won't feel guilty for doing my plans.For proceeding in our plan.Hindi ako mapakali habang tinutusok ako ng tingin ng mga tao, lahat sila ay magpare-parehong reaksyon nang umapak ako sa loob ng malaking hall na pinagdadausan ng isang engrandeng selebrasyon ng Syruis Corp.Styx originally owned the company but something happened and he had to sell his shares and lose his position in his company but now, I am the new Chairman of the Board and he's just my employee.Well, most of them still weren't informed about the new chairman of the company.Some were looking at me as if I was a gate crasher, maybe they were the ones who felt intimidated by my presence but few of them didn't care."Gago, nasaan ka na ba?" Hininaan ko ang boses nang tumawag sa 'kin si Duex. Sabi ko kasi ay magsabay na kami pero ang loko, may dinaanan pa kaya mag-isa lang ako."Ilang oras pa lang tayo nagkahiwalay, miss mo na 'ko agad?" Nagpakawala siya ng nakakalokong tawa kaya napairap ako."Duex. Halos saksakin na ako ng tingin ng mga tao rito. Hindi ka pa rin ba dadating?" May dumaang waiter sa harap ko at may bitbit na wine, nginitian ako ngunit hindi ko nagawang suklian 'yon. I maintain my blank yet elegant look. I was wearing red dress that fitted my body. Labas rin ang hita ko dahil may hiwa roon at nakalantad ang mga balikat ko at ang maliit na hiwa sa dibdib ko."Okay. Chill, babe. Parating na 'ko medyo natagalan lang since dumaan ako sa mot—" I hang up the phone before getting the red wine and pour it in my mouth. Hindi ko pinansin ang waiter na tulala sa ginawa kong pagtungga sa baso at inilibot ang paningin sa paligid hanggang sa magtama ang mata namin ng lalaking kanina pa ako pinagmamasdan mula sa malayo. Nanlaki ang mata niya at umawang ang labi na para bang hindi niya inaasahang titingin ako sa direksyon niya samantalang kanina pa ako halos tinutunaw ng kanyang tingin. Mula sa layo ng distansya namin ay nakita ko kung paano siya ilang beses na lumunok habang pinagmamasdan ako ng maigi. Imbis na umiwas ang tingin ay tinitigan ko rin si Styx ng mariin habang pinaglalaruan sa labi ang wala nang lamang baso.Naramdaman kong may pumulupot sa bewang ko kaya roon natuon ang atensyon ko. I looked at Duex who is staring at me with dark emotion. I bit my lower lip before reaching for his face using my damn cold hands."You're late," mahina ngunit madiing wika ko habang sinasaksak ako ng tingin ng lalaking kanina lang ay halos nagpalamig sa kinatatayuan 'ko."Yeah, because you're too early." Maloko siyang ngumisi at pinasadahan ng daliri ang pisngi ko. My red lips curved, I lean closer to him to whisper in his ears. "He's looking at me now. Kiss me," I said and before he fucking do, someone grabbed my hand and pulled me away from Duex."Don't fucking touch my girl." He gritted his teeth while his dark eyes were now bloodshot. Ngumiwi ako nang maramdamang masyadong mahigpit ang hawak niya sa braso ko."Sty—"Hindi niya ako pinatapos at mabilis akong hinila palabas ng hall. Ramdam ko ang tingin ng mga tao na ngayon ay nasa amin ang atensyon. Bago pa man kami makalabas ay muli akong tumingin kay Duex na ngayon ay nakangisi, itinaas niya ang hawak na kopita at kumindat sa 'kin bago ako tuluyang makalabas.H******n ako ng malamig na hangin kasabay ng madilim na tingin ni Styx. I gulped when I saw three buttons undone in his blue long sleeve partnered with black pants."What?" walang emosyong tanong ko matapos ang ilang minutong pagpapalitan namin ng matalim na tingin. Unti-unti ay lumambot ang ekspresyon ng mukha niya. Napalunok ako matapos hanginin ang buhok niyang nakalaglag sa noo at bahagyang tumatakip sa kilay at mata niya."Xhia . . . " Nakaabang lang ako sa sasabihin niya ngunit pilit kong pinatigas ang loob kahit na unti-unti akong nanghihina sa paraang ng pagtitig niya.The way he looks at me.It was nostalgic. After 3 years of longing for his stares I was able to feel it again. Standing closely to him, hearing and feeling his warm breath."I-I didn't know that—""You don't have to know," I cut him off.His brows furrowed and his jaw started to move aggressively."I fucking have the rights to know that you're alive! I fucking suffered because I thought . . . I lost you." Nagulat ako sa biglang pagsigaw niya at maya-maya'y nagtubig ang mata niya, mabigat ang hiningang inisang hakbang ang distansya namin. Napapikit ako matapos maramdaman ang malamig niyang kamay sa kabila ng walang emosyon kong mukha. Patuloy kong pinatigas ang sarili kahit na ramdam ko ang panghihina ng loob ko."A-And now, I saw you again. Xhia, hindi mo alam kung gaano ako kasaya. I-I suffered and now, all of it was worth it because I have you now." His voice broke while tears were uncontrollably streaming down on his face.At ako, hindi? I wanted to shout but I remained silent despite of anger arising inside me. Naikuyom ko ang kamay habang bumabalik sa akin lahat lahat.Kung paano ako nasaktan mag-isa.Kung paano ako halos mamatay dahil hindi ko na kaya.Kung paano ko unti-unting sinukuan ang sarili ko dahil hindi ko na kaya."I miss you love," puno ng lambing at pagmamahal na bulong niya at nilapit ang labi sa akin ngunit bago pa man ito magtagpo ay may braso nang humatak sa akin at inilagay ako sa malapad na likod nito. Doon lang ako nakahinga ng maluwag na hindi ko namalayang kanina ko pa pinipigilan ang paghinga."Too much interaction for this day," Duex uttered and without saying goodbye, he pulled me away from Styx and guided me inside his car.Sumulyap ako kay Styx na ngayon ay kumakatok sa bintana ng sasakyan habang gumagalaw ang bibig, tila tinatawag ako pero hindi ko 'yon pinansin.I remained blank. No emotion could be seen and my eyes seemed lifeless."Are you okay?" Halata ang pag-aalala sa boses ni Duex ngunit hindi ko siya tinapunan ng tingin.I'm not okay.I think my heart was still stupid for reacting that way. It beats fast and pouding hard inside my chest.I don't want this. I don't like how it reacted with his damn tears.Business ProposalBumuntong hininanga ako matapos ang limampung minutong pagtitig sa puti kong kisame. Hindi ko mabilang kung ilang beses akong nagpakawala ng malalim ng buntong hininga dahil hindi maalis sa isipan ko ang nangyari kagabi sa party.Styx said kept on running and appearing on my mind. The way he uttered 'I miss you' was so realistic that I almost believed it. Sarkastiko akong napangisi at naikuyom ang kamay na nakalagay sa ibabaw ng dibdib. Nakasuot pa rin ako pantulog at gulo-gulo pa rin ang buhok dahil wala akong lakas na bumangon ngayon araw. Ilang beses ko ring narinig ang pagtunog ng telepono hanggang sa inis akong bumangon at sinagot 'yon."Good morning," masayang bati ng nasa kabilang linya pero wala ako sa mood para sumagot."Tsk, tsk. Ano't nakasimangot ka na naman, aga-aga, ah?" Pumunta ako sa loob ng cr at humarap sa salamin, napasimangot ako nang makita ang itsura ko. B'wiset. Para akong walang buhay."Sabagay lagi ka namang nakasimangot," dagdag niya at huma
The Kiss "I suggest, we expand the casino so we'd attract more tourist since our target are foreigners and businessmen. What do you think Mr. Syruis?" Nanlaki ang mata niya at napaayos ng upo matapos marinig ang sinabi ko. Tsk, tsk. Sabi na at hindi siya nakikinig dahil kanina pa siya nakatitig sa 'kin habang pinaglalaruan ang kanyang ballpen. Ngumiti siya ng alanganin bago ilibot ang paningin sa mga taong nakaupo sa mahabang lamesa na ngayon ay inaantay ang sasabihin niya. Lahat sila ay nasa kanya ang atensyon kaya hindi ko maiwasang mapangisi."I agree with uhm, Ms. Xedler. That's nice suggestion." Tumango ako bago nagpatuloy. I need to earn their trust as soon as possible. Lahat sila ay nagdadalawang-isip pa sa kakayahan ko pero hindi ko hahayaang maging gano'n lang ang tingin nila sa 'kin sa paglipas ng panahon.Umupo ako sa swivel chair habang pumipirma ng mga papel na inabot ng secretary ko, hindi pa rin ako kumakain kaya ramdam ko ang pagkalam ng sikmura ko pero hindi ko 'yon p
Reunion"Sasusunod na gawin mo 'yon walang kaibi-kaibigan ah?!" sigaw ko kay Duex habang kinakabit ang hikaw sa tenga ko. Inis akong sumulyap sa kanya na ngayon ay tawa-tawang nakamasid sa 'kin habang nakadantay ang dalawang braso sa sofa.Nakapasok siya sa bahay ko habang tulog ako dahil may sarili siyang susi rito sa bahay. Madalas siyang tumambay dito kaya hinayaan kong may susi siya pero hindi para gisingin ako ng maaga! Late na ako nakatulog kagabi, hindi pa rin mawala sa isip ko kung paano ako titigan ni Styx kagabi. He looked at me like he is really in love with me. Nakakatawa dahil habang masayang-masaya siyang kinukuha ang loob ko ay palihim ko siyang tinatawanan.Nag-uumpisa pa lang ako sa plano but everything was going smoothly according to our plans. Hindi kami nahihirapan dahil si Styx na mismo ang lumalapit sa 'kin at halos lumuhod sa harapan ko para mapatawad siya.In-expect ko nang mangyayari 'to but hindi gano'n kabilis. Kinailangan ko pang tiisin ang mga halik niya p
Zenith'Yong pakiramdam na akala mo okay na pero panandalian lang pala. That's when you realized that things won't stay like that forever. Kung makaramdam ka man ng kasiyahan ay darating din sa puntong babalik din sa lahat, walang panandalian maging ang kasiyahan."You said that she's in Florida." I gritted my teeth while my fist were clenched. Ilang beses na nangilid ang luha ko bago ko siya tapunan ng tingin."Ang sabi mo wala siya rito?" puno ng sumbat na tanong ko. He shifted his weight uncomfortably and looked at my eyes straightly."'Yon din ang alam ko, Zy." I laughed sarcastically while trying to hide the pain that I have felt inside me. Inilibot ko ang paningin sa apat na sulok na opisina ko na tila na mahahanap ko roon ang sagot sa daan-daang tanong na tumatakbo sa isipan ko.Kailan pa siya nakauwi?And why the hell did she come back?I don't know why but recalling what happened in the grocery immediately clenched my heart."Honestly, Zy, don't be mad at me. I have no control
JealousBuong araw ay ginugol ko ang oras sa pagtapos ng mga papeles para ma-check ang location sa Zambales. It was really an exhausted day because something came up and it created a huge problem in our company. The team was now doing their task to address it but I couldn't think properly because I know some of them will blame me. Kasalanan ko ba na nag-back out ang investors galing France? Anong magagawa ko? We need them to continue our projects, we can sue them for not following the contracts and the legal team are now working on it."Kaya mo bang pumunta mag-isa doon? Hindi ka ba maliligaw?" tanong ni Duex at sumandal pa sa kotse ko habang magka-krus ang braso.It's a BMW and I got it from him, it was his gift."May waze naman." I combed my hair using my fingers out of frustration. Napaka-stressful talaga!He arched a brow, I examine his body. He was only wearing a plain white shirt partnered with khaki shorts. Bumagay sa kanya, well, lahat naman."Okay, just call me when you need
SharesI decided to take a shower to calm myself, the face of Styx was lingering on my mind and I couldn't help but to groan when heat started to eat my whole being.I almost rolled my eyes while water started to come into contact with my bare skin. I almost had sex with Styx! And I fucking respond to his kiss and the worst is I begged him to touch me.After cleaning myself I brush my teeth and do my skin care routine. Hanggang sa paglalagay ko ng mask sa mukha ay ramdam ko pa rin ang pag-init ng mukha ko sa eksena namin kanina. Good thing that his secretary called kaya naudlot ang dapat hindi mangyari. Humiga ako sa malaking kama para mamahinga pero hindi ako tinantanan ng mga pangyayari kanina. Pakiramdam ko ay nakadikit pa rin sa labi ko sa labi ni Styx. Muli na namang mamula ang mukha ko. I fucking hate myself because I let him see me in that state. I should be happy because I know I was already in the middle of my plans but I couldn't help to feel nervous while recalling how I re
Trauma"Are you sure you're okay staying there?" tanong ni Duex sa kabilang linya. Inayos ko naman ang buhok kong magulo dahil sa lakas ng hangin at kahit hindi niya makita ay nagawa ko pa ring tumango."I think I need a break muna, at saka pa, Styx wasn't that threat to us, willing pa nga siyang ibigay sa 'kin lahat ng shares niya kagabi eh." I laughed.Narinig ko ang pagbuntong hininga niya sa kabilang linya. "Do you think he's still clueless about our plans?" My forehead creased before walking at my couch and played with the remote control.Napaisip ako. "Yes . . ?" hindi siguradong sagot ko."I mean yes! I was doing great kaya, I was so sure he's still have no clue about our real agenda. He may not be dumb but a little stupid." Tumawa ako nang maalala ang napag-usapan namin kagabi ni Styx. Hindi ko alam kung seryoso ba talaga siya sa pag-transfer ng shares sa 'kin o nagbibiro lang. Kapag ginawa niya 'yon ay mapapadali ang kanyang pagbagsak. Hindi ko na kailangan pang magpakahirap n
Engineer DryltoInabot ng kalahating oras ang pagbiyahe namin patawid sa kabilang isla, hindi gano'n kainit ang araw kaya na-enjoy ko ang simoy ng hangin at tanawin. Mayamaya naman ang tanong sa 'kin si Styx kung ayos lang ba ako but I just always nod as a reply.Wala akong ganang magsalita at makipag-usap sa kanya. I just want to finish this trip and attend the ground-breaking ceremony and go home. Ayaw ko muna siyang makita ngayon. Pakiramdam ko ay bumalik sa 'kin ang lahat at hindi ko maatim na makita siyang maayos lang sa kabila ng paghihirap na dinadala ko patago."Are you sure you're okay?" he asked while we're walking on the beach sand. Tanaw ko mula sa kinatatayuan namin ang site. Maraming mga tao roon at nakahanda halos ang lahat maging ang maliit na stage na inihanda para roon mag daos. I bit the inside of my cheeks and Styx caress my arm. Kanina pagkababa ay agad kong binitawan ang kamay niya, tumupad man siya sa pangako niyang hindi niya bibitawan ako kamay ko habang nasa
"Daddy, can I play with Kerrin after school?" Zella, my seven-year-old daughter, asked. I put down my paper and glanced at her. She was peeking at the door of my room, pouting, and her hands were clasped. I motioned for her to come closer, which she did, but her mouth pouted more."Did I say that you should call him Kuya Kerrin because he's five years older than you?" I said softly. Zella snaked her arms around my waist and looked up at me."I told you, Daddy. I like Kuya Kerrin," she shyly said. I chuckled lightly, carried her, and made her sit on my lap. I removed my eyeglasses and started combing her hair using my slender fingers. I stared at my daughter's eyes and smiled as I saw that some of her features mirrored her mother's."But your mom won't like it when she hears it; you're too young for that kind of stuff, my princess." Zella bit her lower lip, trying to restrain herself from crying, but she couldn't. Umalpas ang luha sa mata niya at nahihiya siyang nagtago ng mukha sa dib
Wedding Day"Hindi ka iiyak! Hindi ka talaga iiyak, sinasabi ko sa 'yo baka matanggal ang makeup mo mamaya," bulong ko sa sarili habang pinapaypayan ang mukha. Styx and I decided to hold the wedding at his private resort in Zambales. Naging mabilis ang lahat ng preparasyon dahil may mga koneksyon siya.I was wearing my wedding gown and my makeup today. Simple lang ang gown na napili namin dahil beach wedding naman ang theme nito. Nauna na sina Styx sa lugar kung saan pagdadausan at mamaya pa ako susunod dahil kakatapos ko pa lang mag-ayos.My makeup artist entered my room after knocking. She smiled at me. Pinilit niya akong pakalmahin dahil paulit-ulit na namamasa ang mata ko sa sobrang kaba. Paano kapag hindi sumipot si Styx?! I swear, I'm going to make him pay if that happens.Matapos ang ilang minuto ay dinala na nila ako sa labas, malapit sa dalampasigan ang venue, at nakahanda na ang lahat nang makarating ako. I was wearing my veil while still standing outside the venue. Ngunit n
Zella"Mommy! Zella is crying!" papungas-pungas akong bumangon at lumapit sa crib. Zenith was the one who looked after his sister. Hapon na pero antok na antok pa rin ako kaya pinabantay ko muna sa kanya para umidlip.Lumapit ako sa crib at hinalikan ang noo ni Zenith bago binuhat si Zella. My daughter was now 1 year and 2 months old, and breastfeeding ko pa rin siya until now dahil sabi ng doctor ay healty raw 'yon."Very good, Kuya Zenith. Thank you for taking care of your baby sister," I said and caressed his hair. Zenith giggled and hugged me by my waist. Sobrang responsable niya tuwing siya ang naiiwan sa kapatid, unlike other children who get jealous when they have siblings.Buhay ko si Zella at tumahan na nang makita ako. I kissed her chubby cheeks, and she just cried again, obviously getting impatient because she's hungry. Binaba ko ang strap ng bra ko at pinadede siya. Zenith playfully covered his face and turned his back."Anak, you don't have to do that. Dito ka rin kaya du
Sweet Goodbyes "Where are you going?" Nanigas ako sa kinatatayuan nang biglang may nagsalita sa likod ko. I was about to get into the car that would take me to the airport.Dahan-dahan kong nilingon siya at nakita ko ang pagdaan ng sakit sa mata niya. They are tears forming at the corner of his eyes at namumula rin ang mukha niya."Iiwan mo na naman ba ako?" Nabasag ang boses niya. Tumulo rin ang mga luha niya at mahinang humikbi. Sumikip ang dibdib ko at lumapit sa kanya para sana punasan ang luha sa pisngi niya ngunit tinaboy niya lang ang kamay ko at bahagyang umatras."You promised me that you would never leave me, pero heto ka, nagplano na naman na umalis nang hindi sinasabi sa akin. Tell me, Xhia. Do you really love me?" Hindi ko alam kung paano magpapaliwanag sa kanya. I need to stay away from them. Hindi ako makatulog knowing na lahat sila nasaktan ko, kailangan ko munang matutunan na patawarin ang sarili bago bumalik at ibuhos ang pagmamahal sa kanila.I stepped closer to him
Styx SyruisI wanted to bury everything and look for her again, but that wasn't exactly what happened. I am ready to forget what happened and start a new life with her because there's no point in lying to myself that I no longer have feelings for her.That day she stepped inside my office, I felt the familiar feeling in my chest, and my heart still beats fast for her. Alam ko na marami nang nagbago sa kanya at 'yon ang napatunayan ko nang magsimula siyang maging malamig sa pagtrato sa akin.I knew that Mr. Xedler, the man who adopted her, died of a heart attack, and I admit it was all because of me. I threatened him to tell Zyxhiaxy everything I knew about his underground business, and he was scared for a reason. Nakita ko kung paano siya matigalgal sa kinatatayuan nang makita ang lahat ng ebidensya na mayroon ako laban sa kanya.That day, he died while his knees were bent, and Duex witnessed it. Wala akong naramdaman na awa maski saglit nang makita siyang mabawian ng buhay sa harapan
A/N: I know some of you will be disappointed in Styx's reason for hurting Zyxhiaxy, but that's the only reason I could create for Styx to not prolong the story. You see, this story has already celebrated its anniversary, and I badly want to end Zyxhiaxy's agony and let her be happy. You can skip this chapter if it doesn't meet your expectations. Thank you. ***Styx SyruisWarning : ViolenceI wanted to bury everything and look for her again, but that wasn't exactly what happened. I am ready to forget what happened and start a new life with her because there's no point in lying to myself that I no longer have feelings for her.That day she stepped inside my office, I felt the familiar feeling in my chest, and my heart still beats fast for her. Alam ko na marami nang nagbago sa kanya at 'yon ang napatunayan ko nang magsimula siyang maging malamig sa pagtrato sa akin.I knew that Mr. Xedler, the man who adopted her, died of a heart attack, and I admit it was all because of me. I threaten
Styx SyruisWarning : Violence I remained looking at the door while hearing my parents exchanging words while yelling. My nanny, which was standing beside me looked at me worriedly but I remained my face blank."Siguro labas muna tayo? Maaga pa naman," she said while stammering. I held my trolley bag tightly as I hear my father's raging voice."Do you think I'm stupid to believe that you don't love that bastard anymore?!" His voice was filled with anger and jealousy. I couldn't believe that this happen everytime I go to school.I let my nanny held my hand and guide me outside the gate. I once look at the house I treated as home and after 10 years of existence, I couldn't feel any comfort in this house anymore.I was waiting for nanny Ayeng to arrive, she said she needs to go to the counter to order our foods. It's my first time eating in a fast food chain and I'm sure mom will get mad when she'd learn about this.I played with my fingers while recalling what happened earlier. Actually
The Sweet Revenge I sat on the sofa while waiting for someone to arrive. Nagpapawis ang palad ko sa sobrang kaba at hindi rin ako mapakali. I waited for almost 20 minutes, nang may marinig akong kaluskos sa labas. I sighed and smiled a bit, knowing that he was already here.I checked my gun under the study table and sat properly on my couch as if I weren't aware of his presence.Narinig ko ang pagbukas ng pintuan dahilan para mapunta roon ang atensyon ko. I looked at him blankly as he stared at me with a hint of surprise."Hi," I said, almost inaudible because of the building lump in my throat.He stopped and closed the door behind him before walking in my direction. I swallowed the lump in my throat when I noticed that there was nothing in his eyes but rage. Malakas ang kalabog ng dibdib ko, at kahit anong pagpapakalma ko ay hindi ko iyon magawa."How are you, my dear?" I smiled as a lone tear fell from my eye. Kung sa ibang sitwasyon siguro kami ngayon ay magkalukumahog akong lumapi
Another Plan"Noong magising ako matapos ma-comatose, nagulat na lang ako dahil may bata sa tabi ko." Mahina akong natawa nang maalala ang itsura ni Zenith noong baby pa siya. "Kasi ang akala ko umabot lang ng araw o linggo 'yong pagkakatulog ko pero ang sabi ng doctor, anak ko raw ang sanggol." Humigpit ang yakap sa akin ni Styx at tila ba pinapakalma ang sarili matapos marinig ang mga sinabi ko. I felt comfortable talking about my past now, kahit paunti-unti ay kinakaya ko sa tulong ni Styx."What did you do next?" Binaon niya ang mukha sa leeg ko at mas hinigpitan pa ang yakap sa akin. Nasa kwarto lang kami at nakahiga sa kama habang nagkukwentuhan, magkasama na naman si Zenith at ang mga tito niya ngayon kaya may oras kami para gawin ito. "At first I was shocked," tumatawang sagot ko ngunit bakas doon ang sakit. "Hinanap din kita sa kanila but they told me that no one tried to look for me after I vanished just like that." "Tell me more, please." "I tried to reach out to you noo