Sariel's point of view My lips trembling with panic, I gasped, "Hello? Is there anybody over there?" Undoubtedly, this is not a nightmare. I pinched myself and applied more pressure to my skin, feeling the discomfort. It's not a nightmare, I guess. Once I'm at the edge of the terrace, I look down to see if anything is inside, but nothing is noticeable. Since I'm having trouble falling asleep, perhaps it's just my hallucinations. Huminga ako ng malalim at naisipan na pumasok nalang ulit sa loob. Fortunately, before I knew what was going on, the hairs on the lower part around my neck rose up, and I noticed a shadow come out from my left side. Biglang nanlaki ang mata ko, sisigaw na sana ako sa pagkagulat, mabuti nalang at napigilan ko. Biglang nanginig ang mga paa ko, I don't know what to do. Should I jump out on the terrace? But that's the least option I wanted to do now. The shadow is slowly approaching me, and I'm still in shock. "You think you can escape from me, Sariel? You have
Sariel's point of view "You know, no matter what you're going to become taken down of." Jasper straitened his spine and shove me to the bed. I clenched my fist. Gusto ko na talaga siyang sipain. Kung hindi lang siguro nakatutok 'yung baril niya sa akin, ginawa ko na kanina pa. "Maybe it's time for you to shut up, but I'll tell you that you're mother is in Astrella's hand. So? Bye to your mama?" Jasper said that it was like he's playing card of lucky nine. Damn. Wala na ngamg kwenta kausap, wala pang kwentang tao. I glared at him once again. Kung nakakamatay lang talaga ang pagtitig ng masama ay nakabulagta na siya. "How dare you fvcking involved my mother in here," as I says that, tumayo ulit ako at hinarap na siya. Wala na akong paki kung may nakatutok ba na baril sa akin. Bakit naman ko matatakot kung kakambal ko na ata si kamatayan. He sneered raising his eyebrows. "Oh, I really like your feisty attitude, buti nalang at nailabas mo na?" Hindi ko siya pinansin at dahan-dahang p
Sariel's point of view The light of dawn kissed my cheeks as it streamed through my room's window. Since Astrella got me to sleep last night, I felt really happy today. She genuinely remained up until I dozed off.Hindi ko alam if makakasurvive ba ako na walang kasamang matulog sa bahay ng isang estranghero. Huminga ako ng malalim at bumangon. Kailangan ko pang makausap si Astrella, nakakahiya naman kapag tinanggihan ko yung alok niya sa libro niya. Malaki na ngang utang na loob ang pagpatuloy nila rito sa akin. Ang bait din niya masyado. Kailangan ko rin palang makipagkita kay Maddy, para umpisahan na ang inuutos ng magaling kong tito. Pumunta muna ako sa bathroom para mag-ayos ng sarili. Nang matapos ako ay nagdadalawang isip pa ba ako kung lalabas na ba o hintayin ko nalang na tawagin ako. Pero nakakahiya naman maging señorita rito. After turning the doorknob to open the door, I paused to look outside to see if anyone was there or if an assistant was on their way. However, I fai
Sariel's point of view Maddox and I haven't seen each other in five days. I have no idea where to look for him. So, I've chosen to rent an apartment as a short-term solution for shelter. While I was at Astrella's home that morning, my mom texted me to tell me to find an apartment if I hadn't discovered anything new about Maddox with me. Hindi naman pwedi na kay Meli ako tumuloy, dahil hindi pa talaga kami, okay. Napabuntong hininga nalang ako. Nandito lang ako ngayon sa apartment ko. I was startled a bit when my phone chimed. Who the hell is calling me at this hour? But I got so excited when it was my best friend, Bellatrix. I swiped the answer button. "Hello, Bellatrix? How are you doing? You miss me that much, as you call this early hour?" I grumbled. "What? I just want to tell you that I'm here in the Philippines. My fiancé and I were back here last night. And I want to have a date with you. Are you free today?" She asks, and I'm contemplating whether I will go. But she's comin
Sariel's point of view I feel terrible that I took something important from him. As I looked at him, I took a deep breath. He is still exquisite since his figure doesn't change. Five days feels like almost five years to me. And now he's close by, but I can't seem to get in touch with him. I hope that hindi pa ito ang huling pagkikita namin. I just need to talk to him, lang naman. Pero ang sabi ko sa sarili ko, na isusuli ko pa yung folder, pero parang hindi ko na magagawa. Hindi na rin ata ako makakabalik sa penthouse niya. "So, this is Maddox Ventura, babe," she snaps, and then motions for Maddox's hand to join mine. "Maddox, this is my best friend, Sariel," she says, then slightly pushes me to Maddy. I turned to glare at her. This brat. Siguro kung hindi ko pa kilala si Maddy, kikiligin talaga ako. Pero kilala ko naman 'yan, e. Baka nga siguro, hindi kilig ang nararamdaman ko ngayon, kundi kaba. "Yeah, I know her very well," he deadpanned staring at me blankly. I swallowed ha
Sariel's point of view Fortunately, Bellatrix and her fiance are making their way to Maddy's company, and I am already eager to get back home. Bellatrix offered a suggestion to accompany them for a short period of time. Mabuti pa nga si Bellatrix niyaya pa ako. Pero 'yung isa r'yan, wala talaga akong gana ayain. Si Bellatrix naman parang sa kanya, 'yung kumpanya makapang-aya. Pumayag naman si Maddy. Kanina pa niya ako sinusulyapan, hindi rin niya ako kinikibo. Kaya hindi ko rin siya pinapansin. We're going to Maddy's company, which uses an SUV as transportation. Nasa unahan kami si Maddy sina Chandler at Bellatrix naman ay nasa likod. This is going to be the very first time that I have ever entered his office, and I couldn't be more thrilled about it. Perhaps Bellatrix and I could take a stroll through his office together. Like me, she is an adventurous person. Nang makarating kami sa kumpanya ni Maddy ay kaagad kaming umakyat sa office niya. Busy ata talaga si Maddy these pas
Maddox's point of view I didn't expect to see Sariel today. Bellatrix, Chandler's fiancé, said that she would meet someone, and I didn't know that it was Sariel. I miss her so much. However, I'm displaying a different attitude towards her; I simply don't want to draw attention to myself first. But later, I'll talk to her. I haven't asked her about the document she stole from me, as I've been busy in the past few days and forgot about it. Busy din kami ni Chandler sa ganap sa kumpanya. Pabalik-balik na nga siya dito sa Pilipinas. Sinabi ko naman sa kanya na pwedi siya sa isang bahay ko muna tumira. Kaso may mga kinakailangan din siyang ayusin sa Italy. We are meeting right now with the board members, but it's almost done. Gusto ko na nga rin lumabas kanina pa. "Hey, you think it's all good now?" Chandler lashes out, causing me to blink multiple times in shock. Sinamaan ko naman siya ng tingin. He wrinkled his eyebrows and asked me, "Why?" Tsk. Hindi ko nalang siya pinansin sa why n
Maddox's point of view Sariel already has my phone number, which I gave her yesterday. Therefore, I asked Sariel to come to my penthouse today. Of course, I want to show her my adorable little pet. Also, I'm almost done building my new home at the Jungle K, so I may ask her to talk about it.Pero hindi naging madali ang pakikipag usap ko sa kanya. Ang dami niyang rason para hindi puntahan, kaya I blackmail her. So, she has no choice but to come here. Nagliligpit muna ako ng mga kalat. Bumili kasi ako ng aquarium kaya, makalat talaga ngayon. Napansin ko kasi na mahilig siya sa animals. Meron na nga rin akong regalo sa kanya na kabayo. Hilig din niya sa mga ganun. As I'm finished with everything, my doorbell chimes. And I expect that it's her. Wala naman na akong bisita na inaasahan. I stride toward the door, twitching the knob and pulling it wide to see who's out there. And I'm so disappointed as fvck that it was my two brothers. What the heck?"So, tell me a compelling reason why y