"Will you answer me yes if I tell you how I feel? Are you gonna take responsibility for it? Will you take my hand?" Those words ran into my mind. Will Anika say she loves me too? I didn't want to prolong the conversation, so I said goodbye to head home. To stay makes me suffer more. I couldn't even tell her the whole truth. "I have to go, Anika. Thanks for listening." [ANIKA HODGENS POV] All I could do was sigh when Jaz left. I want to scream out loud, to be angry at her situation. What parent would force their child to marry someone they don't love? What kind of person would be such a ludicrous? Can Jaz really spend her whole life with someone she has no feelings for? She doesn't love ?? She doesn't know ?? Because what?? Because of her parents ?? Damn !! What the hell? I thought that my parents were even better than hers. Instead of returning to my friends, I have gone home, losing my appetite to enjoy the rest of the night. Rest may be significant. When I arrived, Dad was ho
[ANIKA HODGENS POV] I swallowed steadily when Jaz and I were sides by side. It isn't our first time sleeping together, but I feel different now, as if it's our first time. I shifted, turning to her before asking. "Do I know the person you secretly love?" She laughed softly. What's funny about my question? "Hmm, no .." I was damn curious about who's the lucky guy, but I guess it will be a waste now that Jaz is getting to marry someone else. "Let me ask you again. Don't you want to come with me? We can rent a house together to save money. Let's share the expenses.You're smart, Jaz. It will be easy for you to find a job after graduation." "That is not what I'm afraid of, Anika. My parents. I can't lose them.." "Okay. I give up. Our situation may be different. Our parents are unlike. That's why I can't blame you.." Jaz also turned around. Now we are talking face to face.Suddenly the surroundings became quiet, and we just looked at each other. "How are you and Gwen? She likes you
[NARRATOR] FAST FORWARD>>>"Good Morning.." While bugging each other, a husky voice gets their attention. "Hi, Dad! What are you doing here ?!" Anika's jaw dropped, surprised to see her Dad this early. "Won't you introduce me to this beautiful lady?" Smiling, her Dad uttered. Anika swallowed, then turned to Jaz, hesitantly to speak. She's my batchmate in high school and at the same school now in college. Jaz Amanda, Dad." They shook hands, exchanging greetings. "Nice meeting you, Tito." Jaz's eyes blazed, showing her broad smile. The same goes for Mr. Hodgens. Her Dad's politeness to Jaz gave her suspicious thoughts. She never sees her Dad treating others this well-mannered. "Today is Sunday, Anika. Why don't you invite your friend to visit our resort in Batangas?" "Oh! That would be nice, Tito." Jaz is delighted to hear that from Mr. Hodgens, excitedly clapping her hands. "But I need to ask my Dad permission first, Anika." Jaz's stare goes to Anika. "There's no need. I will
[ANIKA HODGENS] After a long drive, we finally arrived as well. As soon as I exited the car, I saw Jaz's happy reaction. I also smiled because of that. Jaz was the first one I brought here because she was the only one Dad allowed. What Dad is showing up today is terrific. But anyway, it's time to enjoy the moment, not to think of anything not worth it. "Come inside?" I invited her, holding her in her hands. Her eyes were still busy touring the whole place. "Is this yours? It's so nice, and hmmm, the air is so refreshing. Thank you, Anika, for bringing me here. You are the best best friend I ever had." Yeah, and forever we will be—Spoking into my mind. "As much as you know .. Come on .. Let's set our things first." We went up to the villa together with our belongings. "Okay, so this will be your room .." I pouted, showing her place."Ha, why?" She questioned, meeting her eyebrows in the middle. I also frowned because I didn't understand her. "Why? Don't you like it? You don't
[NARRATOR] "FUCK!" Anika swore when she woke up naked beside Jaz, no clothes too."What's wrong?" Jaz asked Anika while caressing her forehead, and her eyes were still half open. "What did you do to me?" Words came out of Anika's mouth, meeting her eyebrow and still holding the blanket covering her chest. "What? Why are you asking me that? I did not do anything to you. Maybe you did something to me." Jaz's voice expressed irritatedly. "That's impossible.." Anika blurted out, unbelieving. "So, are you saying that I did this to you?" Jaz asked incredulously. "Do you mean that I raped you? Come on, Anika. Please don't make me feel like I was the culprit. You are not funny. We both drank last night." Jaz scolded, then tried to stand up, pulling the blanket covering their naked bodies. "Hey! Stop it! I'm also naked. Okay.." Anika resists, but Jaz doesn't seem to listen and forcibly continues her actions. She was upset. One by one, Jaz picked up her scattered clothes on the floor, we
[ANIKA HODGENS] Back to school again, in reality, I will spend another 5 hours here, perceiving that I got bored and, worse, I could not find Jaz. We have the same course, but she has a different schedule for other subjects. I still had 10 mins to hang out before my next period, so I first thought of smoking in a secret place. As I was walking, I accidentally caught sight of Jaz talking to a man. My eyes narrowed as the man's palm landed on her shoulder. I gasped and stopped walking. Should I approach them or not? I shook and tried to leave, but something seemed to hold my feet. I couldn't stand it anymore, and my hardcore wanted to address them. "Your boyfriend?!" My eyebrow raised as I asked her. "No!" Jaz responded immediately. I smiled, mocking. She agrees to be touched by this guy even though they don't have a thing. "Can you leave us first?" I turned to the guy, but he just smiled. "Why, who are you??" He questioned back, which made me boil out. Who am I? I got piss
"Class dismissed!" said our teacher. Jaz immediately stood up, and so did I to follow her. "Hey! Are we fighting?!" I asked, holding her hand. "You're the one who started it, Anika!" Jaz insisted, then turned me away. My grip on her loosened. I followed her with a grumpy face. "Why are you like that?!" I shouted again. "What's wrong, Anika?!" She responded, stopped, and faced me. "You! You're the problem. You weren't like that before. You even do not like men teasing or talking to you but now.." "Now what?! Go on, Anika. Go on with what you want to say," she seemed angry. "This argument is nonsense! Fine, do whatever you want. Besides, my opinion does not matter to you anymore. Go ahead."[JAZ AMANDA] Arrrggg!! I frowned. I don't know why Drake's hand on my shoulder is such a big deal to her. Even though I was annoyed, I still couldn't bear it and chased after her. "ANIKA! Hang on!" I shouted while running. She didn't even turn around. "ANIKA, WAIT!" Finally, she stopped.
[JAZ AMANDA] Will I be happy that Anika is in the house and be with me later in my bed? While eating, I felt the need to go to the bathroom. "Excuse me, guys.." I utter, getting off my seat. In my way, "Jaz! My dear!" My head tilted on the call. It is Nanny Cynthia."Oh, Nanny?!" I said, curious about what she was going to say. "Why you don't seem happy?" Nanny Cynthia asks with a broad smile. "What do you mean, Nanny?" I needed clarification on what she wanted to convey. Until I just nodded, perceiving that She was talking about Anika being here. "It's just now, nanny.." I whispered as if it would be forever. It's not! Perhaps in my dream. "But at least you can be with her tonight. Don't you want that?" I just shook my head, disagreeing. Nothing will change in my situation. "You're at the right age. Why don't you test Anika?" I frowned at what Nanny said. "What do you mean, Nanny?" My mind was full of curiosity at her words. Or maybe I realize already but turning a blind eye.
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"Tell me! Did that girl flirting with you?! When did it start?" Jaz shouted, totally angry for catching her wife talking with their son's professor at the school premises earlier in a suspicious way. "Baby, that is not what you think. Can you please calm down briefly? Let me explain what happened there.." "Then what should I think? Hmm? I saw with my two eyes. I'm going to kill that bastard! She's lingering on you.. and you let her. You didn't even move and try to go away.." "I was about to, Babe, but then you came. I was stunned by your killer eyes. I got stumbled, okay. I lose my mind.." "YOU LOSE YOUR MIND? THE HELL, WHY?! ARE YOU TURNED ON BECAUSE OF THAT STUPID TEACHER?!" Jaz was deadly, breaking down and beginning to create a commotion. Anika tried to calm her, hugging her tight and never losing her. "Hey, look at me. Listen, Babe. I will never cheat on you, you know that, don't you?!" Gradually, Jaz seems to cool down, looking thoughtfully through her eyes. "I know.
After Gwen and Gillian's wedding, their honeymoon followed immediately."For what is that for?!" Gillian outrageously yelled when she saw what Gwen was holding. "Why?! Don't you wanna try new things? It would be fun, though.." Gwen said teasingly as she played through her palm the thick dildo. "Fuck! Are you kidding me?! You won't put that... that thing on me! Don't you dare Gwen!" Agitated, Gillian jumped off the bed, distancing herself from her wife."Oh! Come on! Don't ruin the night, wifey..." Gwen uttered, letting out a low chuckle in mesmerize. "No, please, Gwen.. I'm not comfortable with that thing.. Take it away from me!" Gwen can't stop laughing out loud at how Gillian's face got frustrated. "Alright... Alright.. Whatever my Mia wants, then I'll go for it." Gwen said, then put it away and returned to Gillian, gently caressing her arm."So, can we start the night now?" Gwen said sweetly while her eyes were talking to Gillian. Gillian seems carried away without knowing what
I stood up, pacing, touching my forehead. I thought of a way to cool down her fever. The wet, cold cloth might help, so that's what I did next. Afterward, I sat on her side to place it in her temple. "I still matter.." Softly, Gwen uttered. I could hear it clearly enough to swirl me on, but I ignored it, or perhaps I didn't want to admit it. Of course, I worry. Anyone who is in my state will feel the same way. That is just a normal reaction, right? Even though my eyes were busy wiping her, I could still see how she looked at me from my peripheral view. Is it really possible to have a second chance? And if given, will it be worth it and won't hurt again? The day I ended everything between us, I admit, it broke me so much that I felt like dying and did not want to experience that pain again. It's so funny to think that it happened twice. But then, in the back of my mind, there is a pinch of happiness that Gwen at least dares to love me more than Anika, who never felt that
"ONE MONTH?! No! That can't be. I have a lot of loads left in Manila." "Hep. Zipped.." Gesturing to shut her mouth. "I already settled everything with Addie. She frees you from all the work, so you have no reason at all not to accept my offer. Besides, I won't leave you alone unless you agree to my condition." Gwen stepped closer to Gillian, which made her step back, avoiding the intensity that was about to grow. "What made you think I will let you do this? Huh?! I wanna go home, Gwen. Please.." "Fine! Go!" Gillian instantly heads out, shutting the door. But then the cold breeze hit her, turning her weak. Her arm abruptly embraced herself as she couldn't handle it. Disgusted, she went back inside, stepping flouncy. Gwen welcomed her with a mocking smile. "I thought you were going home? You miss me?" She says, crossing her arms. "Geez.. In your dream.. How can I go home? Where are your minions? They should take me back to where they captured me! Fix this, Gwen, or perish!" "I'm
"No! Don't! There is no reason to do that.." Gillian automatically opposes her. "Why not? Answer your doubts." Addie tried to convince her. Gillian halted, glaring furiously at Addie. What the hell is this girl trying to imply? "Fine, but let's just say Gwen is still single. What you gonna do?!" Gillian frowned again, frustrated now. "What am I supposed to do? Nothing." raising both her hands in annoyance. "What happened in the past stays in the past, Addie—end of discussion. We will not bring this up again. " Gillian could not hide her irritation. A few hours later, everyone was about to head home. Of course, the newlywed will spend their honeymoon somewhere else, so Gwen and Gillian are left alone. Outside the bar, Gillian is waiting for a taxi to go back to the hotel where she stays. Split second, a black Mustang stopped in front of her then abruptly pulled her in forcibly. She screamed out loud. She fought back badly, but then they succeeded in taking her away without anyon
"Where have you been, beshy? The ceremony is about to start." Eloise asked, slightly yelling when Gwen returned after roaming around the place.They are in the open field together with those who will tie the knots. Everyone is just wearing their best attire, so you won't recognize who the guests and witnesses are or who the couple will wed. "You won't believe who I bumped into," Gwen stated agitatedly. Eloise frowned in confusion. "Do you think Gillian is getting married? That's why she's here?" Eloise's eyes open widely, stunned by her presuming. "Oh! Shit! So they reach the end game." A sudden sigh came out to Gwen as Eloise got what she meant. "But anyway, it's been what? Three years, right? You are okay now, so that gloomy face of yours is forbidden. Today is my day. You have to be completely happy." Eloise tried to persuade her, acting as if she was still affected. # # # "Hey! Gillian, are you alright? What's wrong? You seem distracted. The wedding is about to start." "It
One month later, Jaz and Anika are about to get married. Jaz can't control her nervousness while sitting, facing the mirror, and staring at herself. She wore a strapless light pink wedding gown with embroidery on her bodice. Rhinestones and pearl beads were sewn on her dress. She also wore a two-tier veil with a matching crystal headpiece. Her hair was perfectly undone half-up and featured soft spirals beneath an intricate, knotty style. With her smooth latches falling behind the shoulders of her lace gown, the unfussy fashion kept any hair free from her face. Jaz was currently inside an air condition NIPA Hut. The simple yet elegant wedding is to be held at the beach, and everyone, especially Anika, is now waiting for the bride to come out and walk to the shore. With the help of other fellows, Jaz slowly got out. With the hem of her gown up, she walked softly. Tearfully, she went to the coast barefooted, where her bride was waiting restlessly. Mixed emotions filled her che
[GWEN STACY] "What must I do? I love you, Gillian. I can't be without you. I can't. I thought I could, but I can't, and I won't. I need you back, Mia. I need you in my life, please." I held and kissed her hands and tried to catch her gaze. She was speechless. I can't take it anymore, and my chest feels like it will explode. I knelt while still holding her hands. She shook her head, unable to speak. I don't know what's going through her mind. "Stand up, Gwen. Don't do this." I slowly got up while my eyes were still fixed on her, begging them to give me a chance. "I'm ready to wait. I'm ready to do everything to prove myself. I'll do everything to regain the trust that I broke. Please don't end everything." "Nothing you can do, Gwen. It's too late.." "What do you mean it's too late? It's never too late for a two-person who still loves." "Love isn't enough to stay in a relationship, Gwen. Always put that in mind. Just go now and forget me." I shook, disagreeing with all her