[ANIKA HODGENS] It's like losing my whole bet in a gamble when Jaz did not choose me over Drake. Her arm clutching to Drake's nape became slowly in my eyes. My body stiffens for a second, trying to control my emotion. I stand, total effort, accepting my forfeiture as I gulp to lessen the tension. While they were walking away, my eyes were rooted on them as my heart seemed to tremble for a reason I was unsure of, just filling my whole system. I despise admitting it, but Jaz got me there. "You don't seem cool," turning my sight as Gwen spoke. "What made you think of that?" I sputter as lines on my forehead appear. "You are so into her, Anika. So visible even if you won't say or acknowledge it. "Gwen's voice is like a sound from an empty can. "What?!" blowing up in my disbelief. She chuckled in a low tone. "Whatever, Anika," Gwen said as she vacated. Another suspire from me as my mind can't clear up. Why Drake?! And why not me? A sudden thought crops up. Is Jaz referring to Drake a
[ANIKA HODGENS] "Are you sure about this, Gwen?!" I asked her, clarifying things that might happen in the future. This show will be all about pretending nothing less or more than that. "Yeah, Anika. Better me than a random girl, right?" I slowly nodded, agreeing with her. She knows very well my heart's sacred secret. It's been a goddamn week since the last time I had sight of Jaz. She is still on my mind day and night or, most likely, all the time—more than torture and crucifixion in the Calvary. That's how I can describe what I am feeling right now. "Let's go in the canteen, and I'm starving.." Gwen complained, caressing her tummy. We just finished our two consecutive subjects. We settled on our seats after buying. I snort, looking at my food. Honestly, I don't have the appetite to eat, but even in the worst scenario, we must act like everything is going fine. That's the reality we have to face every day. Revealing what's troubling me is not my thing. I would rather be grumpy th
"Where have you been?!" Gwen asked again, annoyed, raising her hands. "I just answer that. What makes your blood boil, anyway? Aren't you happy now? Everything goes according to your plan." The first time Anika saw Jaz talking to Drake, Gwen was also there, not too far from them. From that day forward, Gwen got connive with her cousin Drake Raven. Gwen overheard all of Anika forbidding Jaz to talk to or get close to Drake again. For Gwen, it was a fortuity to separate Anika and Jaz. To put an end to whatever kind of connections they have. That's where Drake's impersonation began. No one knew that Drake and Gwen were ties of blood. The second time Jaz encountered Drake in the hallway and used to make Anika jealous is not a coincidence. In fact, Drake was waiting for her that moment as the plans started. When Anika asks Gwen to eat together at the canteen to make Jaz jealous, Gwen jumps at the opportunity. Gwen got a sight of Jaz in the corner sitting alone. She purposely chatted,
FAST FORWARD>>> At School [JAZ AMANDA] This is what I'm afraid of, and now it's happening. It's all Drake's fault. None of this unsavory scenario would have happened if he hadn't dare kissed me in public. "So you're bound to get married?! After college?" Drake said in shock. I told him that kiss made my judgment day take over quickly. Gossip has wings and mouth that had reached my parents. "Sorry, Jaz! I didn't mean to pull a pin and cause this grenade to boom." I can feel his sincerity, but it's a waste now. What I am avoiding is about to happen, nevertheless. The whole life of being imprisoned in the company of someone I don't even know and even more cruel, I don't love. "What about Anika? Did she know?" I hissed, disapproving. I shouldn't have told Anika, or it's accurate to say I shouldn't have returned here to the Philippines to be with her. "Yeah! But that doesn't matter.." I said, tilting my head and looking down. "I guess it matters.." Drake said, getting my attention b
[JAZ AMANDA] The school was supposed to study, but my mind was preoccupied with other bullshit things. I'm getting married then. Anika and I are not okay. We last talked a few days ago. I don't see her anywhere on campus, either. I saw Gwen earlier, but why is Anika not around? Aren't they in a relationship? Am I too desperate to ask Gwen where Anika is? I don't know if I should message Anika or not. Should I tell her that Drake is not my boyfriend if that's what she thinks? Especially not my secret love. Arrrgggg! What should I do? Does it make sense if I clarify the misunderstanding to her? Gwen is already her girlfriend, and I.. I'm getting married soon. After my last subject, I fell indisposed, leaving the room and walking to the gate. When I got there, my driver was already waiting. I was even more depressed when I remembered that aside from having no control over my life, I was being grounded for two months. , so I didn't have a car or credit cards. Dad confiscated ever
[JAZ AMANDA] When I got home, Mom immediately met me. "Put it on, Jaz." She said quickly, then handed over the big rectangle box. It landed on my palm with no choice as I looked at it with a frown. What's up?! My brain wakes up in an instant. Something is odd because my parents don't usually append me to a party. Why do they suddenly want to include me? They don't use to do that. I'm always begging them to take me sometimes, but they said I'm too young for such gatherings. I wasn't in the mood to ask, so I followed and went straight to my room, doing what she ordered. As I opened the box, it captured my eyes. The dress is dashing, but it doesn't excite me that long. Since I discovered I was doomed to marry a total stranger, I lost interest in everything, including my parents. There seems to be a boundary between us. Taking a deep breath as I reminisced about my destiny, I went to the bathroom to wear it—a quick grin flashed as I looked at my whole body in the mirror. If someone
AMANDAS MANSION>>> "Dad! Anika and I can't be knotted! Please don't do this to me. Married me off to anyone but not her. I'M BEGGING DAD! MOM!" Jaz pleaded with her parents in tears. "This will be good for your future, Jaz." Her father responded. "Is it for my future?! Or for your interest? For the company you love the most!!" Jaz lamented, then walked out, crying. "JAZ! Come back here! Don't you ever talk to me that way!" Her Dad shouted, but it didn't stop her from leaving. [ANIKA HODGENS] In the chaos happening in my fucking life here at the bar, my dead end. Gillian is on duty now, but it's okay. I don't care what she thinks about what I am struggling with. "Is drinking your habit now?" She dares to say, but my ears are preoccupied to listen. "Is your job to interfere with your customer's personal life?!" I said with irritation. "There's a lot of bars I can go to if the service here is this bad.." I postscript. She seems to realize, serving me my drink at last. "Would yo
I didn't realize I had fallen asleep while crying. When I woke up, it was time to go to school again. What a tiring day it would be. Before, it excites me, knowing I'll be with Anika, but now a lot has changed drastically. I reluctantly got up from the bed and went to the bathroom. I held my stomach, rumbling. I didn't eat before bed last night as my soul was shattered. A long sigh just came out of my mouth. I looked in the mirror, remembering what Anika had said. Her upset face won't leave my mind. She strongly disagreed with our parents' plan. I could not believe our company's joining forces is more important to our parents, especially mine. I didn't imagine them that way. After getting myself ready, I went downstairs but not to eat. Having these negative thoughts caused me to lose my appetite eventually. "Let's have breakfast now." It was my Mom and Dad waiting in the dining area. "I'm late already, Mom. I will eat at school," I said hesitantly, but I didn't feel like facing
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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