Semua Bab Her Game (English Version): Bab 31 - Bab 40

GAME 30: LoveI know it’s wrong to feel this way. To feel the magic of his kiss, to feel safe in his embrace, and to feel numb in the face of my opponent. But I can't help but close my eyes, overcome by the strange heat his lips send through my neck and my whole system. I feel like I’m parched for his kisses.Ryu deepens the kiss, making me drunk with ecstasy. After a few bites on my lips, he opens his eyes, his gaze meeting mine, filled with admiration.My breath catches in my throat, my heart racing and pounding. It’s as if I swam across the vast expanse of the North Philippine Sea from the island without stopping. What was that for, Akemi?“I love you, Mademoiselle,” he whispers hoarsely in my ear, sending shivers down my spine.I sigh and blink, taking in his gaze. By now, I should be angry. But no! My heart beats faster as I see sincerity in his dark eyes. Even though they scream of violence, authority, and possessiveness. Traits that initially irritated me. But eventually, I cam

GAME 32: RealizeI sat there, dazed, as we soared through the Luzon sky. Tears streamed down my face, unstoppable. I know it was cruel of me to leave him behind on that island. I hurt him. His cries echo in my mind, over and over. Anger and immense pain.I know I was at fault. I regret it. But this is the only way. I love him. But what about the justice I’ve been yearning for? I know it was selfish of me to do this. But what can I do? That’s what my heart is screaming. Justice.I won't get it if I just stand there, frozen, hiding on that small island.Marl gently squeezed my hand, breaking me out of my thoughts. Slowly, I looked at his massive hand holding mine. But I still felt hollow with his gentleness. Nothing. Empty. I didn't feel anything unusual from his touch. It wasn’t like Ryu, where just the tip of his finger touching my skin could make my heart pound wildly.I looked up at Marl, meeting his worried eyes. The glints of sadness, worry, and pain were visible in his bloodsh

GAME 34: PapaI was stunned as they stood before me, but I calmed down. It was like they brought peace to my struggling mind. I suspected them, but now that they were here at the Police Station, I felt at peace. And I was sure I wouldn’t be jailed tonight.“What is the meaning of t-this, Ryu?” My lips trembled as tears streamed down my cheeks. It wasn’t because I was distressed about my situation, but because I was so relieved they were here. Like they were the solution I’d been waiting for, to clear my name, to clean up the mess I made, to cleanse everything I had stained.Ryu hushed me and gently wiped away my tears. “As I said, I’ll help you, baby. They’re here because they want to set everything right,” he said softly. “It’s wrong for you to be imprisoned for a crime you didn’t commit.”“But h-how can they help? If the evidence they’re talking about points to me?”“Those videos. I don’t know why I’m the one on them. Especially that video clip El Sandra showed at Leesteel during

GAME 36: BirthdayIf Tita Ingrid hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have remembered that day was approaching. Actually, there's still a month before that day. But like in the past, I'm not happy about the approaching birthday. For years, I trembled in fear and preferred to be alone on that day. Because all the horrible memories would come flooding back furiously… and vividly. It's as if, on that day, it was all happening again. Like death was still chasing me.“What’s your plan then, Akemi? Are you going to celebrate your birthday? You know your past still haunts you, right?” asked Michaela, glancing at Marl, who was silently reading the newspaper on the other chair.I sighed heavily and problematically massaged my temple. Even though a week has passed since we talked to Tita Ingrid, I still don't know what to do. Well, I didn’t used to worry about it. But maybe it’s time for me to move on from that night. Maybe I should let myself celebrate this important day. Without thinking about my

GAME 38: AbductMy heart pounded as I walked blindfolded, Ryu holding my hand tightly. The fresh air of the woods relaxed every part of me, despite being bothered by the grass and dry leaves underfoot. I inhaled the fresh grass-scented air, trusting Ryu to lead the way. Until my nose wrinkled when a sweet-scented candle somewhere reached my nostrils. I didn't like the smell.I frowned and grabbed Ryu's arm tighter. “Where are we? You have so many tricks! It’s a good thing I’m not wearing my pumps right now, or I would’ve tripped on the grass.”He chuckled in my ear, squeezing my hand. He seemed nervous about everything. “Just shut your eyes, baby. Okay?”I smiled and wrinkled my nose again, breathing in all the positive vibes. “You said so,” I said monotonously, shrugging my shoulders.He chuckled. And someone’s deep voice chuckled too somewhere. I stopped slightly, making Ryu stop too, when the path became smoother and there was no grass or dry leaves anymore.“Why, baby? Is there