Kinabukasan, malalim na ang gabi ngunit hindi pa rin umuuwi si Anthony. Ang sabi kase sa akin kanina ay inaya siya ng kaniyang kasosyo sa negosyo na mag relax at mag-inom. Sino ba naman ako para pigilan siya, and besides, kaibigan naman na niya ang mga kasama n'ya ngayon. Isa pa ay hindi pa naman alam ng lahat kung sino ang tao sa likod ko. Hindi pa rin nila alam na si Anthony iyon. Well, except na lang kay Patricia, Jhamir, Cedric, and Angelo. Mag-isa ako ngayon na nakaupo sa couch sa kwarto namin ni Anthony habang kumakain ng strawberries with chocolate. I opened an app and watch a drama. Sa bidang pinapanood ay hindi ko maiwasang maisip si Anthony. That man looks like a Hollywood actor. Nothing is more perfect than his sexy eyebrows and intense eyes. Habang busy sa pagkain ay natigilan ako nang makarinig ng sunod-sunod na bell. It was 11:30 na ng gabi. Agad akong lumapit malapit sa pinto saka sinilip kung sino iyong nagdodorbell. Si Anthony pala. "Sandali!" Sigaw ko. Dali
"good morning, Love" bati ni Anthony sa akin kinabukasan."Good morning" bati ko rin rito. "How are you?" Tanong niya. "Still sore?" Tanong muli nito. Humarap naman ako sa kaniya saka inirapan siya. "Fvck you" sagot ko na lamang rito. "Yeah, mamayang gabi na lamang ulit, Love. I'm sure hindi pa makakaya ng katawan mo kung aangkinin na naman kita sa ngayon." P ani nito saka tumawa. "Pero, sino ba naman ako para tanggihan ka diba?" Dagdag pa nito saka mabilis na pumaibabaw sa akin. "Hey you, ang yabang mo na" ani ko rito. "I'm kidding, of course" ani ni Anthony saka umalis na mula sa ibabaw ko. "Get up, let's eat breakfast na" huling sabi nito bago nauna nang lumabas. Pagkalabas ni Anthony ay mabilis naman akong nagbihis saka naglinis ng sarili. ..."Good morning, 'nay, Lyka" bati ko sa mag-ina nang makarating na ako sa kusina. They're all sitting sa kani-kaniyang pwesto at mukhang ako na lamang ang hinihintay. "Good morning, ate""Good morning, 'nak"Bati ng dalawa sa ak
'Omg. Sinasabi ko na nga ba. Kaya pala familiar 'yung lalaki sa post last last day, It was Anthony Montenegro naman pala! Swerte nila sa isa't-isa''Famous owner and famous CEO, accxkkk. Saan kaya ako makakakuha ng ganon huhu. Hirap naman ng requirement. Wala bang para sa mga tamad d'yan? Huhu''Congratulations, both!'I cannot help but to smile dahil sa nakikitang comments sa post ng nag interview sa amin. The comments, makes my heart flutter. Aliw na aliw ako habang nagsscroll sa internet nang maagaw ko ng pansin ang isang comment. 'You deserve all the happiness and love in the world, Marisse' komento ng isang netizen named Vanessa Dela Fuente. I made a fake laugh nang mabasa ang comment nito. Whatever. Ang comment na ito ng kapatid ko ay nareplyan ng maraming komento. Hindi pa rin pala nila nalilimutan ang inispill kong tea noong revealing day ko as a person behind this successful business. Habang busy sa pagsscroll ay hindi ko na namalayan na nakapasok na pala si Anthony sa o
"Ma'am, nandito na po ulit 'yung babae na pumunta dito last time" ani ni Danica sa akin mula sa kabilang linya. Hindi agad ako nakasagot at sa halip ay ibinaba na ang tawag. Ano na naman ang gagawin ni ate dito? At talaga ba hindi s'ya napapagod? Kase, wala na. Wala na siyang kapatid. Simula noong ipagpalit n'ya ako sa pera, simula noong nakipag sabwatan s'ya kina Adrian para sirain ang buhay ko, itinakwil ko na s'ya. "Hmm" ani ni Anthony. Kasalukuyan pa itong nakahiga at nakaunan sa hita ko. "What time is it, Babe?" Tanong nito habang nakapikit pa ang mata. Napasulyap muna ako sa cellphone ko para tingnan ang oras. "2:30, Love" sagot ko. Pagkasabi ko noon ay mabilis itong napabangon. "Ngalay ka na ba? Sorry" ani nito. Ngumiti naman ako rito. "no, Love. I actually loved to watch you sleeping" "I heard your secretary calls you. May unexpected important person or visitor ba?" Tanong nito. Umiling naman agad ako rito. "It was my ate" Napatigil na nakatingin naman ito sa akin.
Lumuluhang nakatingin sa akin si Are. "Marisse, I'm sorry. I know I hurt you in the past, and I regret it deeply. I want to make things right between us"Nang mapahid ang aking luha ay mabilis na akong humarap ng ayos rito. Ayos ka rin pala, ate. After how many years na pagdurusa ko, ngayon, ang lakas ng loob mo na magpakita sa akin para humingi ng tawad. The H*ll. Galit at may pait sa boses na sinagot ko ang kapatid ko. "Vanessa, I can't just forget everything you've done. You hurt me so much, and it's not easy to forgive and forget. Ang kapal ng mukha mo na magpakita sa akin. Para what? Humingi ng tawad?" Natawa na lamang ako sa nasabi. "Sorry, not sorry" ani ko pa. " I understand, Marisse. I know I can't erase the pain I've caused you, but I'm truly sorry" ani ni ate sa mahinang boses. "I'm willing to do whatever it takes to rebuild our relationship and earn back your trust" dagdag pa nito. Hindi ko maiwasang matawa. Did I hear it correctly???"E'di sana, inayos mo ang rel
"It's nice to see you, Mayor Levi" bati ko sa tumatakbong Mayor ngayon sa bayan namin. Kasalukuyan akong nandito sa isang private coffee shop para pag-usapan ang mga hakbang at gagawin namin para sa parating na eleksyon at kampanya."Good morning, Ms. Marisse. I'm sorry, medyo natagalan ako. Traffic" ani ni Mayor sa akin saka naupo sa tapat ko. "Waiter" baling nito sa waiter. Agad naman na dumalo sa amin ang isang waiter saka iniabot sa amin ang listahan nbg menu's. "Order all you want, Ms. Marisse" ani ni Mayor Levi sa akin habang nakatuon pa rin ang mga mata sa meals. "One slice of blueberry cheesecake and grape smoothie" sagot ko maya-maya. Iniabot ko na rin sa waiter ang lists. Habang hinihintay ang order namin ni Mayor ay nagsimula na itong magsalita. "I am so glad na napaunlakan mo ang imbitasyon ko" panimula nito. "I am so glad, too, na kuhanin mo ako sa panig mo, Mayor" ani ko naman rito. "Finally, mawawakasan na rin ang kasamaan ng mga Acosta" dagdag ko pa. Mahina n
“Levi Dion : A Journey of Hope and Determination”Kakatapos lamang ng parade. Lunes na ngayon kaya naman ang simula na ang pangangampanya ng bawat kandidato at kandidata para makuha ang puso at boto ng madla. I stood at the podium, facing a sea of eager faces nang tawagin na ako ni Levi para mag speech at ipangampanya sila ng mga kasamahan niya. Ngayon ay sa City lamang kami mangangampanya, bukas ay sa iba't-ibang baranggay at lugar na. Araw-araw ay isa o dalawang baranggay ang pupuntahan namin. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the crowd gathered in the town square. The air was filled with anticipation and excitement as I began my speech."I stand before you today not as just a girl from this town, but as a voice for change, a beacon of hope," My voice echoed passionately. "I believe in Mayor Levi. I believe in his vision for our city, and I believe that together, we can make a difference."The crowd erupted into applause, cheering and clapping for my powerful words. I
One month ago.....The crisp air nipped at my cheeks as I stepped out of my limousine, a smile painted on my face despite the growing unease in my gut. Today was the launch of my latest dress collection, and the crowd that gathered outside the fashion boutique was nothing short of electrifying.There were Vendors sold popcorn and hot dogs to eager onlookers, their excited chatter filling the air like the soundtrack to a Hollywood premiere. I glanced up at the massive banner that spanned the length of the building, featuring my name in bold, elegant letters. It was a far cry from the days when she was building and designing the dresses all by myself. Matapos ng eleksyon at pagkapanalo ni Mayor Levi ay naisipan ko na mag release ng bagong collection ng dresses ko. Anthony and I, minsan na lamang kaming magkita. Ni hindi rin siya minsan umuuwi sa bahay. He said he's busy with his work on their office. I understand it naman. Habang busy si Anthony sa office works n'ya ay busy rin nam
One week later..... As we arrived back in the Philippines, the warm embrace of our homeland welcomed us with open arms. Sinundo pa kami nina Mommy and Daddy, Mama and Papa namin ni Anthony. Present din doon si Patricia at ang kaniyang anak, maging si Angelo. The familiar sights and sounds of our surroundings filled their hearts with a sense of nostalgia and belonging, a reminder of the roots that anchored them to the land they called home. As they settled back into the rhythm of their lives, a sense of peace and contentment settled over their family, a testament to the enduring bonds of love and connection that held them together. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, a joyous surprise awaited Marisse and Martin, a gift that would fill their hearts with anticipation and excitement. The news of Marisse's pregnancy for their second child spread like wildfire, a beacon of light and hope in the midst of their everyday routines. The echoes of laughter and celebration filled
In the peaceful embrace of the garden, Marisse, Martin, and their son Matthew found solace and joy in the simple moments of life. As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, their bond deepened, their love growing stronger with each passing day."Happy birthday, anak" bati ko sa aking anak na ngayon ay ipinagdiriwang namin ng ika pito niyang kaarawan. Matthew grown into a big and gentle man. One day, nang makauwi na siya sa bahay galing sa school, nagkwento ang anak ko na mayroon daw siyang inaway sa school. At first, napagalitan ko siya, I just don't want my child na lumaking basagulero, pero noong nag explain na siya, namangha ako. Hindi ko lubos akalain na sa murang edad ng aking anak, marunong na siyang mag tanggol sa iba. Ani ni Matthew, inaway n'ya raw ang isang kaklase niyang lalaki dahil inaway raw ang kaklase nilang babae. "Bakit ba inaway yung girl, anak?" Tanong ni Martin sa tabi ko habang nandito kami ngayon sa Salas. "E kasi naman Dad, may ipinapagawa
Two years later.....As I stood in the bustling kitchen of my successful restaurant, the aroma of culinary delights wafting through the air, I felt a sense of contentment wash over me. Sa wakas, Nanay, Tatay, natupad ko na po ang pangarap ko noong bata pa ako. May sarili na akong restaurant. The echoes of my dark past, now relegated to the shadows of memory, resonated in the background, a reminder of the trials I had overcome and the strength I had found within myself. The news of Glenn Acosta's confinement in a psychiatric ward and Adrian's incarceration brought a sense of closure and relief to me, a chapter of pain and suffering finally coming to an end. Dahil sa kahihiyan ng pamilya, ang ginang ni Glenn Acosta ay nawala na na parang bula at walang tao ang nakaka alam kung nasaaan iyon. The people who had once cast shadows over my life were now held accountable for their actions, their presence fading into the background as I embraced a future filled with hope and redemption.
As I stood at a distance, hidden from view, my heart heavy with the weight of regret and longing, I watched Marisse, the high school crush who had once captured his heart, walk down the aisle towards a future that no longer included mine. The echoes of our shared dreams and successes, now overshadowed by the darkness of our past mistakes, resonated in the space between us, a haunting reminder of what once was and what could have been.I was crying. Imbitado ang buong angkan namin, pero ako lamang itong hindi pumunta. Napatawad na din ni Marisse sina Mama at Papa. Everyone was in peace now.In the quiet of my soul, I grappled with the memories of a love that had bloomed and withered, a bond that had weathered the storms of life only to crumble under the weight of betrayal and loss. The image of Marisse, radiant and resplendent in her joy, stirred a mix of emotions within him, a tumultuous blend of regret, longing, and acceptance.Ang g*g* ko. Nagawa ko pa na saktan siya. Akala ko, hang
Vanessa's POVAs I stood at the threshold of a new chapter in my life, my heart brimming with gratitude and humility, for the past few years, noong mahigit apat na taon na nasa kamay ng mga Acosta si Marisse, doon, I reflected on the journey that had led me to this moment of redemption and reconciliation. The echoes of my past mistakes, the shadows of betrayal and regret that had once clouded my existence, now seemed like distant memories as I embraced the forgiveness and acceptance that Marisse had extended to me. Minsan, pakiramdam ko, sa dami ng pagkukulang at kasalanan ko sa kaniya, hindi ko deserve na mapatawad niya, o mapatawad ng pamilya niya. I still clearly remembered back when we were young, si Marisse palagi ang apple of the eye nina Nanay at Tatay. Inggit na inggit ako sa kaniya dahil pakiramdam ko, hindi pantay ang pagtingin nila sa amin. So, nag rebelde ako. 'yung pang tuition ko, ginagastos ko lamang sa kung ano-anong bagay, 'yung mga kaibigan ko, iniwan ko dahil kun
As I stood inside the hallowed halls of the church, my heart beat with a rhythm that echoed the memories of a love long lost and found once more. The soft strains of music filled the air, a melody that wove a tapestry of emotions and longing around him as I watched Marisse, radiant and resplendent, walking down the aisle towards me. She's so perfect in her fitted wedding gown made out of diamonds. She's so gorgeous, everything about her is so pretty. Idagdag pa ang napaka ganda at perpektong kanta na sumasabay sa lakad niya, sa saliw ng musika at isang violin na tinutugtog ng kaibigan kong seaman. One step closerI have di*d everyday, waiting for you Darling don't be afraid, I have love you for a thousand yearsI'll love for a thousand more~Time stands still Beauty and all she isI will be brave I will not let anything take awayWhat's standing in front of meEvery breath, every hour has come to thisOne step closer~In that fleeting moment, time seemed to stand still, the year
Author's Note: Hello, thank youuuu so much po sa lahat ng nakarating hanggang dulo, sa lahat ng nagbabasa hehe. I love y'all po🥹 nasa dulo na po tayo, oo. Hindi ko pa siya matawag na epilogue kasi mayroon pang POV ang ilang characters. Happy reading po.___________In the aftermath of the tumultuous events at the café, after a month, Marisse and Anthony finally found themselves face to face once more, the wounds of betrayal and heartache still fresh in their minds. The air between them crackled with unspoken words and shattered dreams, the weight of their shared past bearing down on their fragile connection.As they stood in the quiet solitude of the park, their conversation turned bitter and painful, each word a dagger that pierced the fragile bond that once held them together. Marisse's voice trembled with resolve as she declared that she no longer needed Anthony in her life, that she could bear the weight of her child's future alone."Kamusta ka?" Panimula ni Anthony habang pare
"Ano bakit parang nakakita ka ng multo?" Tanong ni ate Vanessa sa tatlong babae na nasa harap namin. "T-this is not true. Hindi i-ikaw si Marisse" nauutal na ani ng babae sa amin habang maluha-luhang nakatingin. "Ano! Ilabas mo ngayon ang tapang n'yo. Mga duwag" sigaw muli ni ate Vanessa sa kanila. "Sharmaine, tara na" bulong ng babaeng naka short hair sa babaeng sinampal ni ate Vanessa kanina. So, her name is Sharmaine..."P-patay ka na" naiiyak na ani nito. "Ano, kaya ka ba nawala dahil pagkaraan ng ilang taon, guguluhin mo ang pamilya namin? Kukuhanin mo sa amin ng anak ko si Anthony? Naghihiganti ka ba sa ginawa ko, sa ginawa namin?" Sunod-sunod na tanong nito habang umiiyak. "Shocks" bulong ng isang babae malapit sa amin. "Ano, takot ka girl? Kasi nagpabuntis ka sa lalaking hindi ka naman mahal, napilitan pang magpakasal sa'yo si Anthony dahil diyan sa k*landi*n mo" ani ni ate Vanessa habang nakataas pa ang kanan na kilay. "Alam mo, bakit ka ba sabat ng sabat. E si Marisse
As I woke up the next day, a wave of dizziness washed over me, sending a rushing to the bathroom in a panic. The sensation of something strange pressing against my stomach made my heart race, and before she knew it, she was doubled over, vomiting in a whirlwind of confusion and fear."What the. Wala naman akong masyadong kinain kagabi" ani ko habang nakaupo na sa loob ng bathroom ko. Amidst the chaos of my bathroom, a soft knock on the door interrupted her turmoil. "Nak, breakfast is ready. Halikana, sabayan mo na ang Mommy at Daddy mo bago sa pagkain bago sila umalis para magtrabaho" Yaya Dulce, the family maid, stood outside, her voice gentle yet concerned as she announced that breakfast was ready. My mind spun with a mix of emotions as I tried to compose herself and face the day ahead."Ayos ka lang ba diyan? Gusto mo ba pumasok ako?" Tanong ni Yaya Dulce nang hindi agad ako nakasagot. "A-ayos lang ako, Yaya. Medyo masakit lang ang tiyan ko kasi hindi ako nakakain ng ayos kagab