Vernon Thobias Alejo.
“What the hell are you doing there?” I asked.
“Having my vacation before I go to the psychiatrist hospital.” Narinig ko ang paghampas ng alon sa kabilang linya kaya paniguradong nasa Siargao nga siya. “You were right before, I’m sick. Papa made me sick, but that doesn’t matter now. What matters most is that he’s more willing to take care of me than do his work with you. Isn’t it great? I longed for this. I longed for Papa’s attention.” Suminghap siya ng dalawang beses tila pinapakiramdaman pa ang simoy ng hangin sa kung nasaan siya. “I told you, Vaughn. I’m going to take everything I was supposed to have before.”
“Take it, I don’t f
Vernon Thobias Alejo.“Mr. Alejo, totoo po bang kayo ang may pakana ng nangyaring insidente?”“Bakit niyo ho ginawa iyon kay Solange Cervana?”“Ibig sabihin po ba nito ay walang katotohanan ang mangyayaring kasalan sa pagitan ninyo ni Solange Cervana?”The media were like ants around the police car. Nakapalibot sila sa sasakyan habang wala akong ginawa kung hindi manahimik sa loob. Nang umandar ang sasakyan ay hindi na nila nagawang humabol pa. I remained silent. Napatingin ako sa posas na nakapulupot sa kamay ko.Griffin…He was supposed to wear this instead of me. I should ha
Vernon Thobias AlejoMaybe I was just too clouded by Sariah that time. Na sa sobrang pag-iisip ko sa kalagayan niya ay hindi ko na namalayan na nagiging daan na ‘yon para traydurin ako ng sarili kong pamilya.“I can’t fully know what’s between your family and Seia’s family, because I don’t have much time to investigate. I just know that you’re both going to be useless once they finish what they are planning to do. Take note, they’re not allies. Both families have respective schemes for one another,” pagpapaliwanag niya, “I don’t want to offend you, but your engagement with Seia could be part of their plan.”He continued, “The m
Solange Raviea Cervana.Unti-unti kong minulat ang mata ko, tila nanlalabo pa ang paningin dahil sa ilaw at puting kisame ng kwarto. Dahan-dahan akong tumingin sa paligid. I couldn’t utter a word or even move from my bed. The moment I saw a guy with black hoodie beside the lamp table, I shouted. I couldn’t see his face clearly kahit na maliwanag ang paligid. He tightly grabbed my neck and covered my mouth to shut it, making me lose my breath.“Stop! Please, don’t do this! G-Gusto ko pang…mabuhay.” Hinawakan ko ang kamay niyang nakahawak sa leeg ko. I felt tears on my cheeks as I couldn’t remove them because he was too strong.“You fucking deserve this,” he said, pouring his anger on me.
Solange Raviea Cervana.Kinabukasan, maliwanag na nang magising ako. Nagulat pa ako nang makita ang magulang ko pati na rin ang mag asawang Alejo. Theiana and Griffin are here, too. Ang tanging wala lang ay si Vernon.Inurong ko ang katawan ko para makasandal ako pero hindi ko agad iyon nagawa nang inalalayan ako ni Mama.“Seia, are you fine? Are you feeling okay?” she asked. I gave her nothing but a cold stare.“Don’t touch me, I can do it alone,” ani ko. I successfully sat down on my bed and stared at them one at a time. “Where’s Vernon?” Iyon ang una kong naisip na itanong dahil siya lang ang kulang dito. Hindi sila umimik kaya
Solange Raviea Cervana.“I remembered my daughter. She’s the same age as you. I hope I can hug her like this,” aniya.“Where is she?” I asked.“She died from leukemia. How ironic it is, I’m a doctor but I didn’t get to protect my daughter,” he replied.“I’m so sorry to hear that.”“It’s fine. I just want to let you know that you should live your life. I want you to do physical therapy so that you can walk again. My daughter take all the pain kaya noong nalaman namin, huli na. She didn’t even get proper medication. And to tell you…that’s my biggest nigh
Solange Raviea Cervana.The next day, Abuela visited me. I somehow felt relieved when she came to my room. She’s always been there for me. Ang akala ko nga pati siya ay pinagbawalan ng magulang ko na bisitahin ako.But, knowing Papa, I know he’s very obedient when it comes to Abuela. He’s scared of her mother. I knew that, and I can vividly remember how Papa reacts whenever Abuela’s angry. Kaya noong binalak ko magsumbong kay Abuela tungkol sa pagmamaltrato sa akin ng magulang ko, muntik niya na akong patayin. Because I knew that once I told Abuela everything, siya ang magdudusa.“Seia, my granddaughter!”Napatakip siya sa bibig n
Solange Raviea Cervana.Another week has passed. Dr. Alvarez reminded me that if I've now decided to do physical therapy, I can do it today. Dahil natatakot din ako na maging permanente na hindi na ako makalakad pa kaya pinirmahan ko na ang waiver. Dr. Alvarez was so happy about it. I’m glad he’s there because my parents haven’t visited me in a while. Hindi ko na rin nakita pa ang mag asawang Alejo simula noong may naalala ako noong nakaraang linggo. It’s always just Griffin and Abuela.Napagod na rin ako na itaboy si Griffin. I just don’t talk to him, I let him stay in my room pero pinagbawalan ko siyang kausapin ako dahil sa tuwing nakikita ko siya, puro galit at pagkamuhi lang ang nararamdaman ko.And Ve
Solange Raviea Cervana.“It’s fine, Seia. I’m here now, hush…” Kinuha niya ang cellphone ko at agaran iyong pinatay bago bumalik sa akin. “What happened, hmm?” he asked in monotone.“Anong nangyari?” Dr. Alvarez went inside.Kasama niya ay iba pang mga nurse para matulungan akong maibalik sa kama ko. I stopped crying to breathe properly dahil pakiramdam ko ay mauubusan ako ng hininga. Ngunit, kahit na tumigil na sa pag-iyak ay hindi ko pa rin napigilang humikbi at magpunas ng luha.“Nurse, please check if there are any vital problems. She panicked earlier.” Dr. Alvarez wears his eyeglasses to check t
Solange Raviea Cervana.“When will you ever leave?” Biglang sumulpot sa harapan ko si Avril. Hindi ko alam na pumunta pala siya rito. “You’re enjoying your spotlight now, huh? Don’t worry, it’s all just temporary. You will leave the company as soon as possible.”Nang matapos ako sa paglagay ng lipstick ko ay agad ko siyang nilagpasan at dumiretso sa labas ng venue para makalanghap ng sariwang hangin. Hindi pa ako tuluyan nakakababa sa batong hagdan nang hinapit niya ako para mapatingin sa kanya.“Why do you have to come back here! It’s so much better if you’re not here! Kapag nandito ka, inaagaw mo ang lahat ng sa akin! The people, the spotlight, everything! As well as my boyfr
Solange Raviea Cervana. Kaliwa’t kanan ang nag e-email na brands sa akin, pati na rin ang pag offer sa mga T.V advertisements simula nang mabalita na bumalik na ako. Ms. Kiara advised me to just let it flood. Hindi pa ako pupwedeng tumanggap ng kahit na ano sa mga iyon dahil wala pa iyong magiging mentor ko. I just did a photoshoot today for articles. It’s like a comeback photoshoot. Sinasamantala ng production ang init na pagtanggap sa akin muli ng mga tao dahil mas nakakataas iyon ng ranking ng company. “Fiercer!” Ms. Kiara de Lopez uttered with her hands crossed. The models are intimidated by her kaya tahimik ang buong studio at tanging pag-shutter lang ng camera ang naririnig. I stay calm and just do what she says. Akala ata nila, galit s
Solange Raviea Cervana.We honestly don’t care about how the media will describe us as a couple. Wala na kaming pakialam kung may nanoood ba sa amin o wala. We have already decided to just leave it as it is, dahil hindi naman sila kasali sa relasyon naming dalawa. It will only make the most out of it worse kapag magpapa-apekto pa kami sa sinasabi ng iba.“My parents don't know we’re coming.” I said to him when we entered the gate. Nagpatuloy siya sa pagmamaneho hanggang sa loob at hininto iyon sa tapat ng main entrance ng mansion.“It won’t be long. If they’re busy, maybe we can go next time,” aniya nang mabuksan ang pintuan para makababa ako.
Solange Raviea Cervana.“I need to know what’s between Westley and Avril,” ani ko.The agents accompanied me to CMC since I’m going to sign a contract today. Papa helped me, so that I could easily join the company again. I just let him do it since I’m not planning on staying here for good. Well, nothing’s new with the bodyguards I’m with since they’re always with me.“Iyong kaibigan niyo po ba, Ma’am?” Vino asked.I told them to just call me Seia over and over again, but they won’t listen to me. I said that being called Senyora is too old to hear, that’s why they decided to just call me Ma
Solange Raviea Cervana.I woke up early and went to the mansion. It’s been a while since I saw my parents. They never visited me in Australia as they knew about my relationship with Vernon. Nito lang umaga ay tinawagan ako ni Mama na ikinagulat ko. She was inviting me over for breakfast, that’s why I didn’t hesitate to go there with the bodyguards with me.The maid opened the doorway. It’s been a while since I last stepped here. It still feels the same. Very empty and frightening. Tahimik ang buong bahay na a-akalain mong walang nakatira roon. I quickly erased my negative thoughts when I successfully entered the dining area. My parents quickly glanced at me with no emotion at all. Tumayo si Mama para bumeso sa akin, tsaka ako sinenyasan na gawin ko rin iyon kay Papa. I was hesitant a
Solange Raviea Cervana.“Yes, of course, I know Avril since she joined HDL before!” I heard Sean uttered.“That’s so embarrassing, Sean! I wasn’t able to go to HDL Paris, but I’m glad I became known because of your agency. Thank you for that…” Avril sweetly replied.A was taken aback and couldn’t utter a word. I never saw her again after we fought that day in the comfort room. She never once visited me when I woke up from comatose. Seeing her now, getting more mature and successful, means so much to me because she finally got the recognition she wanted since day one. She must’ve been very happy as people are now looking up to her.
Solange Raviea Cervana. “Seia, is this your first time?” he asked while heavily breathing. “Yes,” I admitted. “I’m sorry,” “Baby, why are you sorry? There’s nothing to feel sorry for.” Inangat niya ang baba ko habang nakahiga pa rin ako sa harapan niya. “I don’t want to stop…” sambit ko, habang nakalapat pa rin ang isang kamay sa harap niya. It wasn't enough. I want to pleasure him more. Gusto kong iparamdam sa kanya ang lahat ng bagay na hindi niya pa nararamdaman noon. I don’t want him to forget what happened this night. “The visitors are waiting, Seia.” I shook m
Solange Raviea Cervana.I help him remove his necktie and button shirt while kissing him with so much passion. Bahagya akong napatingin sa katawan niya kaya mas hinabol niya ang labi ko. I didn’t bother looking at his tattoo on his chest again when he made me stand up so that he could remove his pants. Napasandal ako lalo sa manibela habang nakakapit ang dalawang kamay sa balikat niya. I thought he’s sitting down again, but he continued kissing me from my cheeks down to my neck. Pinulupot ko ang isang kamay ko sa batok niya. I craned my neck to give him more access to it, but I knew from then I can’t wait any longer to finally feel him.I push him back onto the chair while his boxers are still there. He chuckled and inclined his seat. I turn around and grab my hair and put it on the side.
Solange Raviea Cervana.“Lugi ako, biglang inuwian. Tara na nga!” Sean was about to walk away with his friends, but he was able to greet me before doing so. “It’s nice to see you here happy and well, Solange.” Binati rin ako ng doktor niyang kaibigan bago sila umalis at iniwan kami roon dalawa.“It’s nice here. City lights are everywhere, kahit na gabi na maliwanag pa rin sa paligid,” I said, opening a topic because he isn’t talking. “Hoy…” Hinawakan ko ang braso niya at bahagya iyong inalog dahil wala pa rin siyang sinasabi. “Aren’t you going to say some—”He immediately held my waist before I even finished my sentence to put his lips on mine. Ba