Lahat ng Kabanata ng Love in Beta: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

The following day felt like a turning point for Maya. It was as if the weight of her uncertainty had begun to ease, though there was still a palpable tension in her chest. She had made the decision to face things head-on, and today would be the first step. No more second-guessing. No more hesitations.After sending her messages to both Ash and Julian, Maya tried to calm her nerves, though her thoughts kept drifting back to the heart of the matter—what did she truly want? Was it Ash, with his charming and confident ways, who had made her feel alive again after months of emotional numbness? Or was it Julian, who had been a constant source of support and understanding, even when her own world was falling apart?As she moved through her morning routine, preparing herself for the conversations that awaited, she realized that no amount of logic or reasoning would make this easier. This was about her heart. And right now, her heart was speaking louder than her mind.---When evening came, Ma

Maya was feeling a sense of relief that she hadn’t felt in a long time. Her heart, although still uncertain in some ways, was now at peace. Sa lahat ng mga pinagdadaanan niya, sa lahat ng mga desisyong kailangang gawin, finally, she was focusing on herself. Hindi na siya natatakot o kinikilig sa mga ideya ng love or relationships. It was as if, for once, she was completely free from expectations—mula sa pamilya, mula kay Ash, mula kay Julian, at higit sa lahat, mula sa sarili niyang takot.As she walked down the bustling streets of the city on a Sunday afternoon, feeling the cool breeze against her skin, Maya couldn’t help but reflect on everything that had happened up to this point. The ups and downs, the heartaches, the joys, the lessons. She had come a long way from the girl who was afraid of vulnerability and rejection. She had faced her fears head-on, and while she still wasn’t sure of everything, one thing was for certain: she was no longer the same person.Her phone buzzed in h

Habang ang hangin sa labas ay nagdadala ng lamig ng gabi, si Maya ay nakaupo sa kanyang sala, nakatapat sa isang malalim na tasa ng tsaa. Ang oras ay lumipas nang mabilis mula nang mag-umpisa siya ng bagong chapter sa kanyang buhay, ngunit hindi pa rin maiwasang mag-isip ng mga bagay na hindi pa niya kayang sagutin.Isang linggo na ang nakalipas mula nang mag-usap sila ni Ash, at simula noon ay nagkaroon siya ng konting pagbabago sa kanyang pananaw. Sabi nga nila, “Love is a journey, not a destination,” at mukhang nauunawaan na niya ito. Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat ng mga mabubuting bagay, hindi pa rin mawala sa isip niya ang mga takot at alinlangan. She wasn’t sure if she was ready for something more, something real, with Ash. Sa bawat hakbang na ginagawa niya, parang may kalakip na tanong. “Ready ba ako? Puwede ba akong magtiwala? May space ba para sa akin at kay Ash na magtulungan, or am I just setting myself up for another heartache?” Sa mga sandaling ganito, gusto niyang makipag-

Maya sat at her desk, staring at the screen in front of her, her mind elsewhere. Hindi na niya matanggal sa isip ang mga salitang sinabi ni Ash ilang araw na ang nakalipas. Ang tanong na “What’s next?” ay paulit-ulit na bumabalik sa kanyang isipan. Hindi siya natatakot—at yun ang unang pagkakataon na naramdaman niya iyon sa isang relasyon.She was learning to trust again. She was learning to be vulnerable, and with Ash by her side, it felt like she could take on the world.That afternoon, Maya met with her best friend, Ava, at their usual café. Nasa tabi sila ng isang maliit na lamesa, at habang hinihigop nila ang kanilang kape, hindi maiwasan ni Ava na magtanong.“So, how’s everything going with Ash?” Ava asked, her eyes twinkling with curiosity. “Are you two really… official na ba?”Maya chuckled, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. “I don’t know yet. We’re taking it slow. Pero… I think we’re getting there.”Ava’s eyes widened, obviously excited. “Ooh! So, you’re starting to rea

Maya had been pacing back and forth in her apartment for the past hour, trying to organize her thoughts. Today was the day. It was finally happening. Ang araw na kung saan magkakaroon sila ng official na pag-uusap ni Ash tungkol sa pamilya nila, at kung paano nila ipapaalam ang tungkol sa relasyon nila. Maya took a deep breath as she stood in front of her mirror. She adjusted her dress one last time, smoothing out the wrinkles that didn't even exist.You can do this, Maya. For you and Ash. For the future you're about to build with him.Her phone buzzed in her pocket, pulling her out of her thoughts. It was a text from Ash.I’m here, love. Just a few more minutes, okay? I’m thinking of you.Maya smiled, feeling the warmth in her chest. She couldn’t deny it anymore—she was scared, yes, but she was also excited. Wala nang atrasan. They had agreed to meet halfway—sa isang café kung saan hindi sila magiging obvious sa mga tao. Their families didn’t know yet, but that would change today.Sh