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Angel“Who are you? Why are you doing this to me? What did Salvatore ever do to you to deserve this?” I asked. He still wouldn’t introduce himself or tell me his reasons so I could understand him.He stood up from the other side of the bed and walked toward me. He grabbed my chin and tilted my face up to him. Even though I was nervous and scared, I didn’t let it show. I also didn’t struggle. I wanted to appear strong so he wouldn’t get angrier.“What do you think Salvatore will feel when he finds out I’ve already claimed you?” he asked, his sinister laughter making my eyes widen.“I want him to feel what I felt when he fucked Victoria, even though he knew she was already my wife! I want him to know how it feels to watch the woman he loves give herself to another man while he’s left seething in anger, taking it out on someone who only ever loved him!”He’s… Victoria’s husband? Since I left the Philippines, I have never bothered to know what has happened to them. I didn’t even ask about
AngelMy eyes felt heavy, but I forced them open. Slowly, because I could feel the pain, it was as if they would tear apart if I pushed too hard.What happened? I thought that was the end for me. But the pain all over my face and body, as well as in my stomach, told me I was very much alive.The bright light stung my eyes when I finally managed to open them fully.“Baby…”“Sal—” I stopped immediately because even my lips hurt when I tried to say his name.“I’m here, baby. Don’t try to speak if it hurts.”I slowly turned my head toward him and saw his tearful eyes watching over me. They were red as if he had been crying.I noticed his hand lifting as if he wanted to touch my face, but he hesitated. Why? Did he know how much pain I was in?“T- Tw- ins…” I winced and shut my eyes because of the pain.“Shh… Please don’t talk yet, okay? The twins are fine,” he said, but then I remembered what that devil of a man said, and fear gripped me instantly.I shook my head as tears streamed down my
Angel“You useless woman!” Aunt Anacleta yelled at me angrily as she pulled my hair, making me grab her hand. I desperately tried to break free from her tight grip on my long hair.“Auntie, please... it hurts...” I cried, but she continued to pull my hair.“You’ll go with the men coming here later, or I’ll give Angelo to them instead. After all, your brother is a boy; they can teach him to beat up and kill people, and he’ll definitely grow up to be a criminal— that’s what your beloved brother will become if you will not do as I say.”“Please, Auntie, Angelo is still so young. I promised Mom and Dad I would care for and raise him properly.” I had to argue because I didn’t want my parents to rise from the grave or haunt me for neglecting my only sibling.“Is this still not over? You’ve been talking for a while and still can’t get her to agree.” We looked at my newly arrived uncle, my aunt’s lazy husband, who wanted Angelo and me to work for them.“Where’s Angelo?” my aunt asked him, and
AngelI slowly opened my eyes, feeling a strange drowsiness as I glanced around. I furrowed my brow when I realized the place wasn’t familiar. I was in an elegant room, and more importantly, I was in a bed. An actual bed!Then, the memory of what happened suddenly came rushing back. “Where are the men?” I asked out loud, my voice filled with dread, but no one answered because I was alone. Was it real or just a dream?I shook my head because I was sure of what I saw. Someone was killed, and I remember a man with a beautiful voice but a terrifying presence approaching me. What happened after that?I smacked my forehead as I recalled that I couldn’t remember anything after the man got close and asked Mauro, who was standing beside me, who I was. I fainted! I touched myself to make sure I wasn’t just a ghost. I pinched myself. “Ouch!” I breathed a sigh of relief, proving that I was still alive.I sat up just as the door opened, making me quickly turn to look at it. A woman, who seemed to
Angel"Huh?" I must have looked really dumb at that moment, but I couldn't help it. After all, it's not normal to hear something like that the first time you meet someone. "Sorry, I think I misheard you." We were about three meters apart, so maybe I really did misunderstand."What did you hear?" he asked, and I was too embarrassed to answer. What if I misheard, and he thinks I have a thing for him?"Could you please repeat what you said?" I asked nervously. Better to ask than to look even more foolish because of a misunderstanding."I said, take off your clothes." He spoke softly but with emphasis, and I could sense the irritation in his voice. Maybe it was because he had to repeat himself."What?" I asked, my voice trembling. "Why?""Because I want to see your body," he said as if it were nothing. I thought he might be a pervert. Just moments ago, I was captivated by his handsomeness, but now that feeling disappeared like a bubble bursting."Sir, I didn't come here to become an agogo
AngelThe man drove me out of his office and told me to go back to the room where I had come from and organize the things his men had brought.After I got in, I was surprised to find the paper bags on the floor filled with women's clothes and various cosmetics I didn't use. A small wave of happiness passed through my heart, but it quickly disappeared when I remembered what he had made me do earlier.I opened the closet after I found it in another room to the right of the bedroom. I was overwhelmed by its size, almost as big as our living room, yet it was just a place to store clothes in that man's mansion.I approached one of the closet doors, and my eyes widened when I saw men's clothes inside. That's when I remembered what the man who entered the office earlier said, ‘The rest are in your room.’ Does that mean we're both going to use this room? Does it mean I won't be able to escape him, especially since, as he said, I will be his "plaything"?I closed the door of his closet and lo
Angel"Stay right there and don’t move," the man said angrily, thrusting into the woman before him, who was now glaring at me."Look only at me," he commanded, and I could do nothing but obey, terrified of how he looked at that moment. All my anger from earlier vanished like a bubble, replaced by extreme anxiety and fear. Meanwhile, the woman he was pounding seemed to recover and started moaning."Ohh... Tore, keep going, please..." When the woman said that, I noticed that the man I now knew was named Tore; thanks to the woman’s moans, he sped up his movements. What puzzled me was that he looked at me, seemingly unconcerned with the woman he was with. I couldn’t help but swallow hard because he was staring at me as if I were the one he was thrusting into.My throat dried up as if I wanted to drink a lot of cold water. We didn’t break eye contact, and I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t look away either. I wanted to think it was because I was afraid of him, but part of me said there wa
AngelMy eyes widened as I looked into his, which were staring intently back at me as he continued kissing me. He was bent over, and I could feel his arms wrapped around my waist, almost lifting me off the ground. My hands were gripping his shoulders tightly as if I might fall.He never broke eye contact, nor did I, as I tried to mimic what his mouth was doing to mine. He’s my first kiss, and I have to admit, even though I despise him for being a murderer, I can’t stop myself from feeling something different for him, especially with how expertly he’s kissing me—so much so that I want more than just this kiss. Our lips stayed locked for what felt like an eternity, only parting when we were both out of breath.“Make sure you learn how to kiss properly, Angel.” I suddenly felt like I had been doused with cold water and pushed him away. I thought I might fall over, but Tore’s hands still gripped my waist, holding me steady. He released me quickly, and I ran out of his office, heading to th
AngelMy eyes felt heavy, but I forced them open. Slowly, because I could feel the pain, it was as if they would tear apart if I pushed too hard.What happened? I thought that was the end for me. But the pain all over my face and body, as well as in my stomach, told me I was very much alive.The bright light stung my eyes when I finally managed to open them fully.“Baby…”“Sal—” I stopped immediately because even my lips hurt when I tried to say his name.“I’m here, baby. Don’t try to speak if it hurts.”I slowly turned my head toward him and saw his tearful eyes watching over me. They were red as if he had been crying.I noticed his hand lifting as if he wanted to touch my face, but he hesitated. Why? Did he know how much pain I was in?“T- Tw- ins…” I winced and shut my eyes because of the pain.“Shh… Please don’t talk yet, okay? The twins are fine,” he said, but then I remembered what that devil of a man said, and fear gripped me instantly.I shook my head as tears streamed down my
Angel“Who are you? Why are you doing this to me? What did Salvatore ever do to you to deserve this?” I asked. He still wouldn’t introduce himself or tell me his reasons so I could understand him.He stood up from the other side of the bed and walked toward me. He grabbed my chin and tilted my face up to him. Even though I was nervous and scared, I didn’t let it show. I also didn’t struggle. I wanted to appear strong so he wouldn’t get angrier.“What do you think Salvatore will feel when he finds out I’ve already claimed you?” he asked, his sinister laughter making my eyes widen.“I want him to feel what I felt when he fucked Victoria, even though he knew she was already my wife! I want him to know how it feels to watch the woman he loves give herself to another man while he’s left seething in anger, taking it out on someone who only ever loved him!”He’s… Victoria’s husband? Since I left the Philippines, I have never bothered to know what has happened to them. I didn’t even ask about
Salvatore“Someone told me that someone was investigating Angel and that her uncle and aunt were found dead,” Sandicho said.“Are you sure about this?” I asked. Mauro just stayed quiet, listening to us.“I’m the one in Pampanga, so I know what I’m talking about.” I looked closely at my brother, whose face was also full of worry. “That’s why you have to make sure your wife is safe.”When Angel arrived at my office earlier, we were already discussing the news my brother brought. That’s why we’re here at my condo now to talk about it. I didn’t want Angel to see Sandicho just yet; she might wonder why he suddenly showed up. More importantly, I didn’t want to scare her.Sandicho is currently staying at my mansion in Angeles. Ever since we fixed our family’s issues, I let him come and go freely.We’ve always been close because we both thought our dad only cared about his organization. But we were both wrong.When Angel left, I focused on handling her parents’ case. I let everyone believe I w
AngelI woke up feeling dizzy. Slowly, I opened my eyes. The room was dimly lit, only a soft glow from a lamp. I sat up and looked around. The room was clean, the bed was soft, and the air conditioner was running. Most importantly, I wasn’t tied up.Should I feel relieved or not? Being held captive but not tied up means two things. It's either this is all a prank, and the other is because whoever my abductor was, he's confident that I won't be able to escape.But what’s really happening? Where am I? I clearly remember getting into a taxi and then suddenly feeling sleepy. My bag! My phone was there.I looked around, searching for my things, but it was nowhere in sight. I got off the bed and scanned the room, hoping to find anything. Just anything that could help me find out what was really going on.I walked to the door and tried to open it. I wasn’t expecting it to budge, so I wasn’t surprised when I realized it was locked from the outside.What kind of room has a lock from the outside
AngelSalvatore and I go to work together, and our relationship is no longer a secret at the company. Even Camille teases us whenever she sees us. I also told David through chat since he's not in Manila right now. I didn’t want him to hear about us from someone else.I also informed my team that I might not always be in the office, so most of our discussions will be online. I really don’t want to go to the office, and thankfully, Salvatore agreed. But for now, I need to finish something for the company catalog, so I have to go in.I already informed the twins' school about their transfer, and later, I’ll visit a new school to check if they can be enrolled there."Hey, where are you going?" Nadia asked when we bumped into each other."Salvatore’s office, why?" I asked back."Why?""I'm asking him to come with me to visit the twins' new school.""Oh, okay. I think Mau is there too.""Are you going there as well?" I asked."No, I’m just heading to the admin office to ask something.""Alri
Angel“Mommy, is this okay?” Savinna asked. It was Saturday, and we were in the kitchen, preparing lunch for Mauro, Nadia, and Angelo’s visit.Last week, Salvatore invited me and the kids to go out. The twins had a great time since I hadn’t really taken them anywhere like that before. Honestly, I wasn’t familiar with Manila and could only navigate around Angeles and Pampanga, which has probably changed a lot by now.“Get up and go to the living room, sweetheart. Let Mommy and me handle things here,” Salvatore said with a smile as he picked up our daughter from her chair and placed her on the floor. “Go and play with Savanna.”“But she doesn’t want to,” Savinna complained. Salvatore looked at me for help, but I wasn’t going to save him this time. I was done dealing with the twins' endless arguments and discussions about everything. It was his turn.“Besides, I want to help.”“Sweetheart, you’ll be a bigger help if you stay in the living room. Why don’t you turn on the TV and check if th
Mature ContentMauro"Nadia!" I blurted out, slapping both of my cheeks just to make sure I wasn't imagining her."What are you doing, idiot?" she asked, and I chuckled. That confirmed it was really her."How did you get in here?" I asked, stepping closer as she approached me, too."I opened the door.""And you think I wouldn’t know that?""Then why are you asking if you already know?""I'm asking you, my love. Can’t you just give me a proper answer for once?" She's always like this. Every time I try to have a serious conversation with her, she just jokes around."You're drunk. Why would I bother talking to you properly?""I'm not drunk! I just had a few drinks.""And you had to argue about it.""You still haven’t answered me. What are you doing here?""Looking for Angelo." She was staring straight at me while I was getting annoyed. Why was she looking for that kid?"Why?" I asked, trying to hide my irritation."He left his keys at my place.""He went to your house?" I asked to confirm
MauroI’m nervous about my plan. My talk with Angelo wasn’t going to take a whole week, but I told Salvatore just in case something unexpected happened.I love Nadia, and I want to be with her. Damn, I’m old, yet I’m still single because I kept waiting for that stubborn woman.Honestly, it’s fine because I allowed Nadia to do what she wanted. She could work, and I could see the happiness on her face when she finally gave her parents a good life.Now that Angel is back, I’ve decided to take things seriously with that restless woman. Well, after talking to Angelo, I hope it will go well. Salvatore is lucky; he already has twins, and I’m just about to start my own family.“What are we even going to talk about?” Angelo asked. I looked at him closely and couldn’t help but shake my head and smile.We were on the balcony of the condo we lived in. Yes, we lived together. Ever since Angel left, I took care of him. Better me than him staying with Nadia; that would’ve given him an advantage over
AngelEven though my body was sore, I still woke up early the next day. I was already used to this routine, so it didn’t really matter how tired or sleep-deprived I was.I looked beside me and saw Salvatore still fast asleep. I couldn’t help but smile, remembering how he claimed me last night while whispering that he could still keep up with me.I was momentarily confused when I realized we had ended up with our heads at the foot of the bed. I glanced at Salvatore again and gently stroked his cheek.I looked at him until I noticed something on my finger. I brought my hand closer and stared at it."Do you still remember?" I turned to look at Salvatore, who was now awake. He reached for my hand, brought it to his lips, and kissed it."When did you—""I never took that off. It was always attached to my necklace." So that was what I noticed last night."I'm sorry, I took it off.""It’s my fault. But honestly, I was hoping you’d leave with it.""Good thing I didn’t, or I might have sold it.