"Anthony, kaya ko naman" reklamo ko rito habang kumakain kami. Paano ba naman kasi, parang ginagawa niya akong may sakit, gayong kaya ko naman na subuan ang sarili ko. "Tsss. Okay okay. Kumain ka ng marami" pagsuko nito saka itinoon na ang pansin sa kaniyang pagkain. "Mabilis akong mabusog" ani ko rito saka pinaglaruan ang pork chops na nakatusok sa tinidor ko. "Uhuh, magpakabusog ka ng sobra. Hindi puwedeng kaunti lang ang laman ng tiyan mo mamaya" angil pa nito. Problema ng lalaking ito...."Matutulog lang naman tayo" ani ko habang nakanguso pa. "Talaga?" Sarcastic na ani nito saka nag angat ng tingin sa akin. Ngayon ay nakakunot na ang mga kilay nito, para siyang natatawa na ewan. "Sino naman ang may sabi sa iyo na matutulog tayo ngayong gabi?" Dagdag na tanong pa nito. Dahil sa sinabi niya, pakiramdam ko ay umakyat sa mukha ko ang lahat ng dugo ko lalo na kapag naaalala ko ang nangyari sa amin kanina. Matapos ang pangyayaring iyon, pakiramdam ko, sobrang komportable ko na
"I will miss you, baby" ani ni Anthony habang nasa loob na kami ng sasakyan. Tatlong araw ang lumipas bago tumigil ang pag-ulan. Sabi sa balita ay may bagyo raw. Mabuti na lamang at sumikat na ang araw ngayon. Nakalulungkot lamang at mawawalay na muli kami ni Anthony sa isa’t-isa. "I'm going to miss you, too" ani ko saka marahang hinahaplos ang palad niya na nakakapit sa akin. "Magkita na lang ulit tayo sa sunod na araw" suggest ni Anthony habang tumutulak na kami palabas ng village. "Pwede naman. Palipas muna tayo ng ilang araw" sagot ko kaagad. "Ayaw mo bukas?" Tanong nito. Napatawa na lamang ako rito saka sumagot, "baka magsawa ka na niyan sa akin kung araw-araw na lang tayong magkikita" "Tss. Papaano ako magsasawa, e ilang taon din kitang hindi nakita. Pinapaniwala pa kami ng parents mo na p*tay ka na" ani nito. "I'm sorry" mahinang ani ko saka napabuntong hininga na lamang. "It's okay, baby. At least ngayon magkasama na ulit tayo" ani nito. "Habang hindi pa tayo magkiki
Hapon na at hindi pa rin lumalabas sa kwarto si Marisse. Sa halip na bumaba para kumain ng hapunan ay napagpasyahan na lamang niya na matulog. Though, maaga pa naman. 6:19 in the afternoon pa lamang. "Ma'am, dinner is ready na po" ani ng isang katulong mula sa labas ng kaniyang kwarto. "I'm okay, Yaya. Hindi po ako nagugutom" sigaw ko saka mabilis na humiga na. Marisse lay in bed, her heart heavy with unspoken emotions. Despite her exhaustion, sleep eluded her, overshadowed by the unsettling feeling that her parents were keeping secrets from her. The room was cloaked in silence, broken only by the faint rustle of the curtains in the gentle afternoon breeze.As Marisse tossed and turned, thoughts of Vanessa, the mysterious girl she had encountered earlier, lingered in her mind. She wracked her brain, trying to recall where she had seen Vanessa before. The memory danced just out of reach, teasing her with its elusiveness.A sudden wave of pain shot through Marisse's head, a sharp ac
Akala ni Marisse ay makakatulong na siya nang matiwasay, ngunit iba pala ang inaakala niya because as Marisse drifted into a restless slumber, her dreams carried her through a labyrinth of memories and emotions. In the realm of the subconscious, fragments of her past intertwined with the present, creating a tapestry of vivid images and unspoken truths.In her dream, Marisse found herself standing in a sunlit meadow, the grass swaying gently in the breeze. Vanessa stood beside her, a serene expression on her face that mirrored Marisse's own sense of peace and belonging. The sisters shared a knowing glance, a silent acknowledgment of the bond that now united them.As they walked hand in hand through the meadow, Marisse felt a sense of familiarity wash over her. The landscape seemed to shift and change, morphing into scenes from her childhood that she had long forgotten. Laughter and crying echoed in the air, mingling with the rustle of leaves and the distant chirping of birds.In the di
As Marisse remained confined to the solitude of her room, the weight of her memories pressed upon her like a heavy shroud. The images of her past, intertwined with the newfound knowledge of Vanessa as her sister, kept her imprisoned in a cycle of contemplation and uncertainty. Her parents, Nanay and Tatay, watched with growing concern as their daughter withdrew into the recesses of her mind, lost in the labyrinth of her thoughts.Days turned into nights, and Marisse's world became a tapestry of shadows and echoes, each whispering fragments of a past she struggled to reconcile with the present. The walls of her room seemed to close in on her, suffocating her with the weight of unspoken words and unresolved emotions.Sa ilang araw na paglalagi niya sa loob ng kaniyang kwarto, kapag iniisip niya ang napanaginipan na iyon, walang araw na hindi sumasakit ang ulo niya, dahilan para magkaroon na naman ng panibangong imahe na lumalabas mula sa utak niya. One fateful morning, a sliver of ligh
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
"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
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
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