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Chapter 10: Maria and Gabriel’s First Date
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#### **Chapter 10: Maria and Gabriel’s First Date** Maria stood in front of her closet, flipping through the clothes hung neatly in rows. Today was a big day—her first official date with Gabriel. The mere thought of it sent butterflies swirling in her stomach. They had been spending more time together lately, sharing laughs, stories, and the occasional flirtation. It felt so effortless, so easy, unlike the tension that Keisha often described with Jarren. _"Anong isusuot ko?"_ Maria muttered to herself, pulling out a few options. She tossed aside a floral sundress and a fitted top, finally settling on a light blue jumpsuit that accentuated her figure without being too flashy. _"Perfect!"_ she exclaimed, grabbing it off the hanger and slipping it on. --- As she did her hair and makeup, Maria couldn't help but recall her recent outings with Gabriel. The way he would make her laugh with his g
Magbasa paChapter 11: Breaking Down the Walls
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#### **Chapter 11: Breaking Down the Walls**Sa paglipas ng mga araw, nagiging mas madalas ang pakikisalamuha ni Keisha at Jarren. Ang kanilang proyekto ay nangangailangan ng mas maraming oras na magkasama, at kahit na madalas silang nag-aaway, may mga sandaling nagkakaroon sila ng pag-unawa sa isa’t isa. Pero sa kabila ng lahat ng ito, hindi maikakaila na ang mga isyu nila ay nananatiling hindi pa nalulutas.---Isang hapon, nakaupo sila sa isang coffee shop malapit sa opisina. Nakatayo ang kanilang laptop sa gitna ng mesa, ngunit higit sa lahat, abala silang nag-uusap tungkol sa kanilang proyekto. Napansin ni Keisha na mas pinipili ni Jarren na makinig sa kanyang mga mungkahi kaysa sa dati._"So, I think we should focus on the marketing strategy first. It’s essential na maipahayag natin ang layunin ng proyekto sa mga tao,"_ she suggested, sipping her cappuccino.Nakatitig si Jarren sa kanya, bahagyang nakangiti. _"I never thought about that angle. It makes sense."_Hindi makapaniwal
Magbasa paChapter 12: Clarisse’s Concerns
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#### **Chapter 12: Clarisse’s Concerns**Habang lumalalim ang ugnayan ni Keisha at Jarren, unti-unti ring nag-iiba ang pakikitungo ni Keisha sa kanyang mga kaibigan. Napansin ito ni Clarisse, ang mas seryoso at mapag-alaga na kaibigan ni Keisha. Nagtataka siya kung ano ang nangyayari sa kanila, lalo na’t madalas na nagkukuwentuhan sina Keisha at Jarren sa opisina.---Isang hapon, nagkasama ang grupo ni Keisha sa isang maliit na cafe sa kanto. Sa gitna ng mga tawanan at kwentuhan, hindi mapigilan ni Clarisse ang pag-aalala na bumuhos sa kanyang isip. Habang umiinom ng iced latte, sinimulan niyang bantayan si Keisha at Jarren, na abala sa isang usapan sa kabilang dako ng mesa._"Parang ang saya nila, 'no?"_ Maria said, a smile on her face.Tumingin si Clarisse sa kanyang kaibigan, bahagyang nag-aalangan. _"Yeah, pero… I don’t trust Jarren. Alam mo na, ang mga mayayaman, madalas nilang ginagamit ang kanilang kayamanan para makuha ang gusto nila."_Nakangiti si Angela habang nakikinig sa
Magbasa paChapter 13: The First Kiss
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### **Chapter 13: The First Kiss****Keisha’s POV**Nasa opisina ako, nag-aabang ng meeting kay Jarren. Ang kanyang presence ay tila nagbibigay ng init sa buong silid, ngunit ngayon, ito rin ay puno ng tensyon. Nagpasya akong ipagpatuloy ang aking trabaho, subalit hindi ko maiwasang mag-isip. Tila nagiging mahirap ang lahat.Hindi ko maalis sa isip ko ang mga pagbubulong ng aking mga kaibigan tungkol kay Jarren. Lahat sila ay tila may mga alalahanin, at sa kabila ng lahat, hindi ko maikakaila ang nararamdaman ko para sa kanya. Sa tuwing naiisip ko ang kanyang mga ngiti at ang kanyang mga titig, parang may apoy na sumisiklab sa aking puso. Ngunit ang mga pag-aalinlangan ko ay patuloy na bumabalot sa aking isipan._"Keisha!"_ narinig kong tawagin ako ni Jarren, at lumingon ako sa kanya.**Jarren’s POV**Nagtataka ako kung paano nagbago ang pakikitungo ni Keisha sa akin. Hindi na ito katulad ng dati. Palaging may wall na nakatayo sa pagitan namin. Ngayon, tila mas matigas ang kanyang pus
Magbasa paChapter 14: Sean and Angela’s Love Story
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### **Chapter 14: Sean and Angela’s Love Story****Angela’s POV**Sa mga nakaraang linggo, mas lumalim ang aming relasyon ni Sean. Ang kanyang witty na personalidad at relaxed na attitude ay parang hangin sa init ng aking buhay. Minsan, napapaisip ako kung paano nagtagumpay ang isang taong kasing-cool niya sa mundo ng mga corporate at high-pressure na sitwasyon._"Ang saya ng araw na ito!"_ sabi ko habang naglalakad kami sa park. Ang sikat ng araw ay nagbigay ng init sa aming paligid, at ang mga puno ay puno ng buhay._"Oo, ang ganda ng panahon. Perfect na araw para sa isang picnic,"_ sagot ni Sean habang naglalakad kami. _"Gusto mo bang magdala ng pagkain at maghanap ng magandang spot?"_Natawa ako. Sa kanyang mga mata, may kagandahan at kasiyahan. Sobrang natural ng aming mga pag-uusap. Wala akong iniisip kundi ang kasiyahan at ang pagiging present sa moment na ito.**Sean’s POV**Habang naglalakad kami, damang-dama ko ang saya sa puso ko. I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to have
Magbasa paChapter 15: Luke’s POV
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### **Chapter 15: Luke’s POV****Luke’s POV**Habang naglalakad ako sa opisina, damang-dama ko ang tensyon sa paligid. Ang mga tao ay abala sa kanilang mga gawain, ngunit may isang tao na hindi ko maalis sa aking isipan—si Jarren. Sa nakaraang mga linggo, napansin kong may pagbabago sa kanya, at hindi ito ang tipo ng pagbabago na gusto kong makita, lalo na sa sitwasyong kinakaharap namin sa trabaho.Hindi ko maikakaila na naguguluhan ako. Sa isang banda, natutuwa akong makita siyang mas masaya. Pero sa kabilang banda, naiisip ko na maaaring magdulot ito ng panganib, hindi lamang sa kanya kundi pati na rin sa buong kumpanya._"Jarren!"_ tinawag ko siya nang makita ko siyang nag-iisa sa kanyang opisina. Ang mukha niya ay tila nag-iisip, ang mga mata ay nakatuon sa laptop na nasa harap niya._"Hey, Luke! What’s up?"_ sumagot siya, ngunit sa kanyang boses, may halo ng pagka-distracted._"Kailangan nating pag-usapan ang tungkol kay Keisha,"_ sabi ko, hindi nag-atubiling ipahayag ang aking
Magbasa paChapter 16: Clarisse and Renz’s Tension
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### **Chapter 16: Clarisse and Renz’s Tension****Clarisse’s POV**I never thought that working closely with Jarren's group would put me in such an awkward position. Ever since Keisha and I started collaborating on our project, I felt the tension in the air—not just between her and Jarren, but with their friends as well, particularly with Renz.Renz is calm and collected, but there’s something about him that irks me. Maybe it’s because he’s part of Jarren’s circle, or maybe it’s because I sense that he might not be as loyal to Keisha as I am. I wanted to believe that he would understand our situation, but there’s always this unspoken competition between us._"Tama ba ang nararamdaman ko? May init na nararamdaman ako kapag kasama siya,"_ I thought, shaking my head in frustration. I can’t afford to get distracted. My loyalty to Keisha comes first, but why is it so hard to ignore the way Renz’s eyes seem to linger a little longer than necessary?**Renz’s POV**As the days passed, I notic
Magbasa paChapter 17: Keisha Pulls Away
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### **Chapter 17: Keisha Pulls Away****Keisha’s POV**After that kiss, everything changed. It was as if a dam had broken inside me, unleashing a flood of emotions I wasn’t ready to confront. _"Ano ba ang nangyari? Bakit ako nagpakita ng kahinaan?"_ I thought, feeling the weight of my confusion. The rush of passion had been intoxicating, yet now, in the cold light of day, I felt vulnerable and exposed.I couldn’t let this happen. Jarren was my enemy, the epitome of everything I detested about the corporate world. _"Dapat lang na lumayo ako,"_ I told myself firmly, even though my heart was screaming for me to acknowledge what we shared.**Maria’s POV**I could tell something was off with Keisha. She had been unusually quiet, and her laughter didn’t come as easily as it used to. I found her in the kitchen, staring blankly at her coffee. _"Keisha, what’s going on? You’ve been so distant,"_ I asked, pouring myself a cup.She shook her head, avoiding my gaze. _"Wala, Maria. I’m just busy w
Magbasa paChapter 19: The Big Revelation
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### **Chapter 19: The Big Revelation** **Keisha’s POV** The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm glow over the city as I stood on the balcony of my apartment, staring out at the bustling streets below. The distant hum of cars blended with the laughter of children playing in the park. But instead of feeling the comfort of home, I felt restless, my mind consumed by thoughts of Jarren. _“Bakit ba siya ang laging iniisip ko?”_ I muttered to myself, gripping the railing tightly. Our project had brought us closer, and while I enjoyed the moments we shared, I couldn’t shake the fear that clung to me like a shadow. I knew he was a powerful CEO, and the wealth and privilege that came with it made me uneasy. _“Masyado siyang malayo, at ako… wala akong silbi sa mundo niya,”_ I thought, feeling a mix of longing and apprehension. **A Surprise Encounter**
Magbasa paChapter 20: Angela and Sean’s POV
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### **Chapter 20: Angela and Sean’s POV** **Angela’s Perspective** The sun streamed through my window, casting a golden glow across my room. I blinked awake, a smile forming on my lips as I remembered the evening before. _“Tama na, Angela. Huwag kang masyadong mag-expect,”_ I chided myself, even though the thought of Sean made my heart race. He was different from anyone I had ever met—witty, charming, and somehow effortlessly cool. _“Kaya mo ‘to,”_ I whispered to myself, trying to gather the courage to text him. I had spent the night replaying our moments together, from the stolen glances to our easy laughter. **A Text That Changes Everything** After a few moments of hesitation, I finally sent him a message: _“Hey! Want to grab coffee later?”_ My heart raced as I pressed send. Would he say yes? Secon
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