I sighed while my eyes were on the road. Years after years, maraming nagbago. Mas nakilala ko kung sino ako noong minahal ko nang buo at totoo ang sarili. At that process, kasama ko si Cydeo. He helped me to love myself more. He helped me to choose the things that will make me happy and, at the same time, will create a good harmony with ot
"What if the lady isn't really the Beast and the Prince Charming is really meant for her?"Nakangiti akong pinagmamasdan ang nagbabardagulan kong mga kaibigan. Tawa sila nang tawa kahit na nagsisigawan at nagbabalyahan na sila. Napakaingay namin dito sa bar, buti na lang ay pagmamay-ari ni Stephen.I looked at him. Sakto namang napatingin siya sa 'kin tapos kumindat pa. I made face. "Lagot ka kay Oshlov," I mouthed to him without a sound. Napailing na lang siya habang natatawa-tawa sa tabi ng pinsan ko.His hands snaked around the waste of my cousin. Napatigil tuloy si Oshlov na nakikipagbangayan kay Olivia tungkol sa Beauty and the Beast, lasing na naman kasi ang princess namin. Oshlov smiled at Stephen and kissed him. Katapat ko lang sila kaya naman huling-huli ko a
"French macarons. Isang box. Strawberry lahat."The cashier titled her head as she took my order. Pati tuloy ako ay napakunot-noo sa reaksyon niya. First time yata nitong makakita ng babaeng bakat ang nipples sa black silk camisole na spaghetti strap at mini skirt na fur ang tela."Excuse me." Akma kong tatanggalin ang mask kong kulay itim din nang bigla na siyang matauhan."Okay po, Ma'am." She immediately punched my order.Habang hinihintay ko siya, hindi ko maiwasang makinig sa mga empleyadong nagtatrabaho rito at naghahagikgikan. Lunch break naman kaya walang kaso at nasa pantry sila.Pero mabilis nang napataas ang kilay ko nang marinig ko na sila nang maayos.
The click of the glasses as we tossed for the celebration gave enough excitement to how the things I planned would work out. Everyone was filled with joy as they joined me in one of the happiest moment of my life. From doctors, pharmacists, co-workers, staff, interns, and the friends I gained in the field within the years of doing my projects and planning to build my own laboratory, they were all invited in the bar where I chose to celebrate this good news. Walang mintis at kumpleto sila. "Grabe, Ma'am. Parang dati lang nakikita pa kita sa hallway na busy sa pag-roam sa ibang class dahil tumatakbo kayong council president sa college of pharmacy." I couldn't help but smiled as one of my staff reminisced that moment of my college life. "Sana tuloy-tuloy na! Congrats, Ma'am! Finall
I instantly vibed with the song the moment I stepped in the bar George had told me to barge in. I even popped my chest and walked in rhythm based on the beat. My hands kept on snapping as I tried to look for my friends when, in fact, I could barely see people at this moment. The flickering neon lights dominated the whole room. Sinubukan ko silang hanapin sa kumpulan ng tao at nang mahagilap ko ang mahabang table kung saan may limang nagtatawanan, napangiti ako. Wearing a only a oversized sweater over my two-piece swimsuit, I joined them. Mabilis akong umupo sa tabi ni Olivia na mukhang pawis pa. I pointed her with a confused look while glancing at the two couples in front of me. "Halos sabay lang kayo. May inasikaso rin 'yan sa bagong libro na ilalabas ng team nila sa isang project kaya late," Oshlov initiated to answer me. "Galing ka sa—" Bago pa maipagpatuloy ni Stephen ang sasabihin niya ay tumango na ako saka ngumisi nang makita ko kun
“What if Beast is a lady and she met somebody’s Prince Charming?” PINK NEON LIGHTS that swayed in every single doom in the smokey cube room, the soothing smell of the strong liquors mixed with head-turning perfumes—it’secstasy. Eight in the evening and for a graduating college girl, probably, you should be doing your home works or stressing yourself thinking about your thesis but... that’s nothertype of routine. That’s notIbiza Blessed Bartolomebecause she preferred to stay in this place to change the cruel agonies into desired fantasies. She was oozing with sex appeal. She grooved and walked as if she was the queen to be respected, feared, and honored. Everyone could say that, indeed, she was a neck breaker as she wore her leather boots, denim skirt, pink sports bra and see-through cardigan. “That’s it? Th
“Wake up, little monster.” I wrinkled my nose as I felt something tickling my nostrils while I was still half asleep. I somehow smelled that thing and it pretty sucks, smells like nature.“Go away, Oshi. I want to sleep more. It wasn’t spring to wake me up with that vibe,” I snorted. Imbis na tumigil ang loka-loka kong pinsan, mas kinalikot niya pa ako gamit ang bagay na iyon. Amoy lupa na hindi ko maintindihan kaya naman wala na akong nagawa kung hindi dumilat.Bumungad sa umaga ko ang nakangiti kong pinsan. Ang lawak-lawak noon at pakiramdam ko, ikapupunit iyon ng labi niya. Halatang nagpapa-cute siya na parang anghel pero imbis na haleluya ang background song, chant na ‘p.i.’ ang naririnig ko. Was there a black emo angel? But I could refer her as one...“Why are you staring at me? Are you turning gay?”“You look like a smirking demon, not a smiling angel, babe,” I commented as I
My eyes were closed as I felt every beat of the first verse. Trying to loosen up and release all the negativity of my freaking life, I tried to feel the water up until my neck. The pool area was dim so the reflection of the arctic blue tiles filled the room because of the lights under me.I swayed my arms to make waves so I smiled. I looked down and check my suit, bandeau style top and thin-stringed bottoms, while mimicking the song “Strip” by Little Mix on my Playlist. “If you got little boobs, love it. If you got a big ass, grab it. If you got nothing big, rock it. It's your life, go get it, if you want it,” I sang and swayed my hips this time.
“Shit,” I moaned as I heard my phone ringing. I opened my eyes. Nabuhay ang dugo ko, like I was obliged to sing “The National Manthem” by Little Mix. “Don’t break your promise. Thou shall be faithful and honest.” Damn. If a doctor told me that I only have thirty-two seconds in my life, I would definitely listen to this perfect song.“Yes, hello. What do you need in the morning?” I answered the phone without checking who called me but instead of a furious replied, I received a sexy chuckle.“Blessed