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Tangina.Parang bulkan na sasabog ang ulo ko sa inis.Sa bawat hakbang ko papasok ng bahay, lalong umiinit ang dugo ko. Punyeta, ang kapal ng mukha niya.I just saw Edward kissing someone inside his car, and now? Nandito siya sa bahay namin, having the time of his life with my mom—as if nothing happened?Nakasalubong ko agad sila sa living room.Mom was laughing at something Edward said, her face glowing with happiness. Ang saya niya. She looks so damn happy.And Edward?Nakaakbay sa kanya. Mukhang masaya rin. Parang wala lang nangyari. Parang hindi ko siya nahuling nangangaliwa ilang oras lang ang nakakaraan.Putang ina, ang galing mo umarte, Edward.Napansin ako ni Edward at ngumiti. “Oh, Laura! You’re home early.”Nagpanting ang tenga ko sa boses niya.Napakuyom ako ng kamao ko, pilit na kinokontrol ang sarili ko.Wag ka muna sumabog. Wag dito. Wag sa harap ni Mom.Ngumiti ako, pilit at matipid. “Yeah… early enough to see things I wasn’t supposed to see.”Nagtama ang mga mata namin
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The bus finally stopped, and I stretched my arms, relieved to be away from home even for just a few days. The school trip was supposed to be a breath of fresh air—a chance to escape from everything, especially Edward and Cole.Three days of peace. No fake smiles. No walking on eggshells. Just me, my classmates, and a normal school trip.I slung my bag and a hand carry over my shoulder and followed the rest of the students as we stepped off the bus. Hindi naman ako nagdala masyado nang damit, at gamit. This is just a 3-day vacation for me. We were at some nature retreat, the kind with hiking trails, lakes, and a bunch of outdoor activities I wasn’t particularly interested in. But it didn’t matter. As long as I was far from that suffocating house, I was fine.I took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of fresh pine, and let my shoulders relax.“So, where’s our cabin?” one of my classmates asked as they gathered around the teachers, waiting for room assignments.“Dapat maganda yung view,”
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“Truth or dare, Lau?”Napatingin ako sa kaklaseng nangisi sa akin habang hawak ang bote sa gitna ng table. The whole class was gathered inside one of the log cabins assigned for us on the trip, some playing card games, others drinking, and the rest—like me—forced into this stupid game.I should’ve just gone straight to my room.“I’m not playing,” malamig kong sabi at tumayo na sana para umalis, pero agad akong hinila pabalik ni Lenie.“Oh, come on! Just one round,” she pleaded, eyes wide with amusement. “Game lang ‘to, an besides, ikaw na lang ang hindi natatapatan,”“Yeah, Lau,” another classmate smirked. “Don’t be such a killjoy. Unless… you’re hiding something?”Nagpalipat-lipat ang tingin ko sa kanila. Nakakaasar. Wala akong time para sa mga ganitong kababawan.“Fine.” I sighed, rolling my eyes. “Truth.”Napangisi ang kaklaseng nagtanong. “Tell us your biggest secret.”My fingers clenched into fists under the table. The room buzzed with anticipation, everyone waiting for me to spi
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The house was dimly lit when I stepped inside. The familiar scent of home wrapped around me, but something felt off.As I walked past the living room, I froze.“What the hell are you up to?”A voice—low, hushed—came from the study.Edward.I took a slow step forward, pressing myself against the wall as I listened.“You have to be patient,” his voice was firm but quiet, like he didn’t want anyone to hear. “I told you, I’m handling it and I already told you, this isn’t the right time,”My stomach twisted.May sumagot sa kabilang linya, isang boses ng babae—mahina, pero sapat para marinig ko ang tono nito.“You’ve been saying that for months, Edward. I’m tired of waiting.”A softer voice responded, too faint for me to make out the words, but I knew. I knew.Nanigas ako.Mistress.It was her.I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. He hadn’t changed. He was still lying, still betraying My Mom—still making a fool out of her.“Lower your voice,” Edward hissed. “Do you want her
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“Hello, excuse me? Is this Laura Smith’s designated room?” Automatic na huminto ang kamay ko sa pagsusulat nang marinig ko ang isang pamilyar na boses mula sa entrance nang room namin. “Yes, this is her classroom, do you need anything?” Kalmadong sagot ng professor ko na nakaupo at nag di-discuss ng life or Rizal. “Uh, yeah,” nag angat ako nang tingin, sakto naman na umiikot ang mga mata niya tila may hinahanap, at isang nakakasilaw na ngiti ang pinakawalan nya nang mag tagpo ang mga mata namin. “Fuck,” I muttered, “Putangina talaga,” I added, at pinilit hindi siya pansinin. “What is it? You’re actually welcome to seat in my class, I don’t mind,” napairap ako dahil sa kalandiang taglay ng propesor ko, ilang taon lang naman kasi ang tanda niya sa mga tinuturuan niya, dahil apparently, she is wway too smart, kaya nag accelerate sya nang ilang taon at naka graduate agad. “Oh, no, thanks for the offer,” ramdam na ramdam ko ang init nang tingin nang mga kababaihan sa loob ng room
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The house was dimly lit when I stepped inside. The familiar scent of home wrapped around me, but something felt off.As I walked past the living room, I froze.“What the hell are you up to?”A voice—low, hushed—came from the study.Edward.I took a slow step forward, pressing myself against the wall as I listened.“You have to be patient,” his voice was firm but quiet, like he didn’t want anyone to hear. “I told you, I’m handling it and I already told you, this isn’t the right time,”My stomach twisted.May sumagot sa kabilang linya, isang boses ng babae—mahina, pero sapat para marinig ko ang tono nito.“You’ve been saying that for months, Edward. I’m tired of waiting.”A softer voice responded, too faint for me to make out the words, but I knew. I knew.Nanigas ako.Mistress.It was her.I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. He hadn’t changed. He was still lying, still betraying My Mom—still making a fool out of her.“Lower your voice,” Edward hissed. “Do you want her
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I woke up to a white ceiling and the cool air brushing against my skin. My forehead creased, my throat felt dry, and I slowly scanned my surroundings. I was in a small, simple room with a thin curtain over the window, an old electric fan whirring, and an IV drip attached to my hand.Rural hospital?Napapikit ako saglit, pilit inaalala ang nangyari. Ang huling natatandaan ko ay ang pagod na katawan ko habang nakayakap sa sarili sa loob ng isang kweba. Ulan. Lamig. Si Cole.Napabalikwas ako pero agad din akong napangiwi nang sumakit ang ulo ko. Shit.Sakto namang bumukas ang pinto, at pumasok ang professor namin, may dalang folder at mukhang nagmamadali.“Oh, you’re awake,” aniya at bahagyang ngumiti. “How are you feeling?”“Better, po.” Kahit medyo paos pa ang boses ko, pilit kong bumangon nang maayos.Tumango siya. “That’s good to hear. Pero gusto ko lang ipaalam na ikaw at si Cole na lang ang natitira dito. The rest of the class had to return to the city immediately—may urgent matter
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“Truth or dare, Lau?”Napatingin ako sa kaklaseng nangisi sa akin habang hawak ang bote sa gitna ng table. The whole class was gathered inside one of the log cabins assigned for us on the trip, some playing card games, others drinking, and the rest—like me—forced into this stupid game.I should’ve just gone straight to my room.“I’m not playing,” malamig kong sabi at tumayo na sana para umalis, pero agad akong hinila pabalik ni Lenie.“Oh, come on! Just one round,” she pleaded, eyes wide with amusement. “Game lang ‘to, an besides, ikaw na lang ang hindi natatapatan,”“Yeah, Lau,” another classmate smirked. “Don’t be such a killjoy. Unless… you’re hiding something?”Nagpalipat-lipat ang tingin ko sa kanila. Nakakaasar. Wala akong time para sa mga ganitong kababawan.“Fine.” I sighed, rolling my eyes. “Truth.”Napangisi ang kaklaseng nagtanong. “Tell us your biggest secret.”My fingers clenched into fists under the table. The room buzzed with anticipation, everyone waiting for me to spi
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The bus finally stopped, and I stretched my arms, relieved to be away from home even for just a few days. The school trip was supposed to be a breath of fresh air—a chance to escape from everything, especially Edward and Cole.Three days of peace. No fake smiles. No walking on eggshells. Just me, my classmates, and a normal school trip.I slung my bag and a hand carry over my shoulder and followed the rest of the students as we stepped off the bus. Hindi naman ako nagdala masyado nang damit, at gamit. This is just a 3-day vacation for me. We were at some nature retreat, the kind with hiking trails, lakes, and a bunch of outdoor activities I wasn’t particularly interested in. But it didn’t matter. As long as I was far from that suffocating house, I was fine.I took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of fresh pine, and let my shoulders relax.“So, where’s our cabin?” one of my classmates asked as they gathered around the teachers, waiting for room assignments.“Dapat maganda yung view,”
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Tangina.Parang bulkan na sasabog ang ulo ko sa inis.Sa bawat hakbang ko papasok ng bahay, lalong umiinit ang dugo ko. Punyeta, ang kapal ng mukha niya.I just saw Edward kissing someone inside his car, and now? Nandito siya sa bahay namin, having the time of his life with my mom—as if nothing happened?Nakasalubong ko agad sila sa living room.Mom was laughing at something Edward said, her face glowing with happiness. Ang saya niya. She looks so damn happy.And Edward?Nakaakbay sa kanya. Mukhang masaya rin. Parang wala lang nangyari. Parang hindi ko siya nahuling nangangaliwa ilang oras lang ang nakakaraan.Putang ina, ang galing mo umarte, Edward.Napansin ako ni Edward at ngumiti. “Oh, Laura! You’re home early.”Nagpanting ang tenga ko sa boses niya.Napakuyom ako ng kamao ko, pilit na kinokontrol ang sarili ko.Wag ka muna sumabog. Wag dito. Wag sa harap ni Mom.Ngumiti ako, pilit at matipid. “Yeah… early enough to see things I wasn’t supposed to see.”Nagtama ang mga mata namin
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“Shit,” napahawak agad ako sa ulo ko nang magising, para kasing binibiniyak sa sakit. My vision were blurry, pero pinilit ko iikot ang mata ko. What happen yesterday—Shit! Were am I?! The last thing that I remembered was when the asshole Troy was dragging me to nowhere—-shit, did I got raped?! Is this his room—beige walls, rustic interior designs, huh? Why does it look like my—room?Mabilis na tinignan ko ang damit ko, mas lalong napakunot ang noo ko—I’m wearing my PJ’s? Nababaliw na ba ko? Panaginip ba yung kagabi? Teka, hindi. I was about to call Sue nang may kumatok sa kwarto ko. “Shit, my head,”“Laura, wala ka bang pasok? Almost 7 am na,” si mommy, nakasuot pa siya nang apron, at naka bun ang buhok, nakakunot din ang noo niya, paanong hindi? Eh never pa akong tinanghali nang gising, “Antok na antok ka kagabi, nakatulugan mo na daw ang research mo, sabi ni Cole. Don’t forget to take of yourself, ija,” natulala ako dahil dun, “Mag ayos ka na at sumabay ka na kumain samin, I’ll
