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This story may touch upon sensitive and potentially triggering topics that could evoke emotional distress or traumas.
You may encounter depictions of violence, abuse, mental health struggles, loss, and other distressing experiences. These themes are essential in building the story, intended to evoke empathy and understanding. Yet, I recognize that it will have different impacts on every reader.
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Cristel RossiKaugnay na kabanata
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Simula
SimulaAng EskandaloKarma. A really bad karma. Or is it just what I thought?I guess, anyone who could enter my thoughts would probably wonder why being in a place where I cannot see any hint of progress just as the States...is being... unlucky; being in a big trouble for me.Yes. There is progress here. Yet, it is still far from the great lands of America.O siguro nga, tama naman ang sinabi ni Natacia. I am a stupid, careless, heartless brat who's only smart in class.One sip of whiskey from the glass I've been holding lately then I let out a heavy sigh. Tiningnan ko ang bote nito na nasa kaliwang kamay at ngumisi. I am smart, indeed. Not only in class, but also in sneaking alcoholic drinks."Dad is really not kidding..." Nakangisi ngunit may bahid ng inis na sabi ko habang ang tanaw ay nasa gitna ng dagat. Pagod ako sa biyahe ngunit hindi ko na iyon pa pinapansin. Hindi ko na iyon pa masyadong ramdam. Last week was just my legality and I already fucked things up. I wanted to scre
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Kabanata 1
Kabanata 1: PangguguloDamn this body clock. I was not supposed to wake as early as this given that I still have a hangover. Nagpuyat pa ako kagabi.I rolled in my bed once more, trying to force myself to go back to sleep. I pulled the sheets angrily after realizing my sleepiness faded. Napahawak ako sa noo ko.My head feels like watermelon. I felt a pain in my stomach. It feels like something is burning my intestines and crumpling them.I get up slowly and took a sit. Naked. That is how I sleep. If not naked, then only wearing a lingerie.I pulled a blanket and covered my body. Medyo nakaramdam na ako ng lamig ngunit nasanay na rin naman ako. Huminga ako ng malalim. Ilang minuto muna akong pumikit habang nakaupo lang sa kama.Sa huli, tuluyan na akong tumayo at naglakad patungo sa bintana. As soon as I pulled the heavy curtains to the side, my room brightened with the morning sun.Ngunit, kaagad na kumunot ang noo ko. Is the sunlight at sunrise different here?“Oh—finally. You're awa
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Kabanata 2
Kabanata 2: Pilit na PakikisamaMom chuckled. Kumunot ang noo ko dahil doon."Mom! I can't believe you find this funny. Like, I don't even know him. How dare him suddenly come out and mess with my eating!" Reklamo ko. Mas lalo lang siyang natawa.Kinuha niya ang flowerpot na katatapos lang niyang tamnan at tumayo mula sa pags-squat. She then walked and I followed her, waiting for her response."Latti... you're acting as if it's your first meeting him.""Beacuse it is! Hindi ko nga alam ang pangalan niya. My Goodness!"I let out a heavy breath after a series of complaints. Pinagpapawisan na ako sa sobrang init ng panahon at sa init ng ulo."Your cheeks are burning. Rest there in the lanai," Mom said. Napahawak ako sa mukha ko.Kaagad rin akong sumunod at pumunta sa lanai.The garden is giving a fresh vibe to the porch. I sat on the wooden swing and kept observing Mom who's busy with her garden.In the center of the porch, there is a rectangular coffee table made with a solid slab of a
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Kabanata 3
Kabanata 3: Out of Place"Oh? Kuya?" Bakas sa boses ko ang bahagyang pagkagulat nang magkasalubong kami ni Kuya matapos kong buksan ang pinto ng kwarto ko."Are you off to somewhere?" He asked.He's wearing a gray tee and a black short. Napangisi ako."Twinnie!" I exclaimed as I stood beside him to show him our clothes' colors.Ginulo lamang nito ang buhok ko."Come with us. We're staying up late at night. Boatings and bonfires. I'm sure you'd love to explore the sea," anito at umikot upang hawakan ang beywang ko.Sabay kaming lumabas ng kwarto ko ngunit nauna akong maglakad dala ang aking camera."What's up with the cleavage?" Hindi ko inaasahan ang tanong na iyon at hindi ko inaasahang nandito na naman sa living room ang dalawang peste."Uh I mean...I think you forgot to wear your bra," she added and casually holds Caio's arm."Ngayong naka bra kalang, may sinabi ako?" Taas-kilay na tanong ko."Okay. Cool it off. We're having fun tonight, aren't we?" Kuya Nico butts in.Napa "tsk" a
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Kabanata 4
Kabanata 4: Maling AkalaAs soon as we're done boating, I immediately took off Caio's shirt and gave it back to him. Hindi ko na gusto ang sama ng tingin ni Emerald na pakiramdam ko'y may balak akong lunurin sa dagat.I could already feel my skin a bit painful because of the slight burn. The parts of my skin that were left uncovered turned red and pinkish."Are you sure you won't need this?" Cai asked, looking a bit hesitant to take his shirt from me.Tinulak ko ang kamay kong may hawak ng tshirt niya para kunin na niya ito. Biglang dumating si Emerald sa gilid niya habang hindi pa kami tapos sa pag-uusap. Kaagad niyang hinawakan ang braso ni Caio."C'mon, Cai. I've been waiting..." malambing na sabi nito kay Caio.Naibaba ko ang braso ko sa pangangawit dahil hindi agad nakuha ni Caio ang kanyang tshirt. I sighed."Ipapatong ko nalang ba sa kubo?" Tanong ko.Emerald stopped flirting. She's obviously annoyed and interrupted."Cai, halikana." This time, she interrupted Caio who was abou
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Kabanata 5
Kabanata 5: Friendly KissI slammed the door as I entered the house. Alam kong nakasunod lang si Kuya Nico sa akin. Mula nang makapasok ako sa gate, hindi na siya tumitigil sa pagtawag ng pangalan ko."Leave me alone, Kuya!" Sigaw ko nang hindi siya nililingon."This isn't helping you, Lath! Do you even understand why Dad wants you here? Kasi ang tigas ng ulo mo!"I stopped and turned to him. Furious."Yes, I am hard-headed because ever since you wanted to cage me!""That is not true, Latisha! Kung kinukulong ka namin, edi sana you haven't experienced the life you wanted in States! We've been spoiling you, especially Daddy. Pero anong ginawa mo?"Hindi kaagad ako nakapagsalita. For real, I know that I'm wrong for many reasons but it's hard to admit it. All I think is that I'm happy being free and I could enjoy my youth."Ano ngayon kung may gusto ka kay Cai—""Oh my God! Kuya! Are you serious?! Naniniwala ka sa mga 'yon? I can't believe you! I would never ever seduce someone—especiall
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Kabanata 6
Kabanata 6: Hacienda HerezoI put the treadmill on a slow speed, panting. Then, I checked my wristwatch. It's already 10 am.Hindi ko alam ang susunod na gagawin. Malalim akong napabuntong-hininga. The boredom here is making me stressed. I have no internet, no phone, no gadgets, no friends—nothing! How am I supposed to adjust here? Hindi nga ako nababagay dito! Thank God we have a gym here or else, I'd be crazy.Kinuha ko ang towel sa upuan at pinahiran ang sarili.After taking a rest for about 25 minutes, I took a bath.I put on a low-rise denim short and a cropped top. I decided to go out of the house to chill outside. Sana naman, walang man
Home in the Terrains (The Countryside Series 1) Kabanata 7
Kabanata 7: Beautiful DisasterHabang papalapit na kami sa lawa, napalitan ang tensyon ng isang nakabibinging katahimikan sa pagitan namin. It was all awkward.I had never been like this before. I've been aggressive towards my past flings sometimes, but I don't feel any regrets after. I feel like, my ego is getting crushed after thinking that he might only be playing with me.Pero... gano'n naman dapat diba? You're supposed to be just playing with each other and having fun with each other. No strings attached. That's how it works."The water here flows from that long river, then down on that small waterfall..."Or it's just me who's thinking such things. Siguro talaga, hindi na bago sa kanya iyon. But what about me? It's not new to me either."It feels...peaceful here..." Lalo na kung hindi nangyari ang nangyari kanina."Yeah. I came here alone often, especially after a heavy, stressful, and long weekday of work and business stuff," he replied calmly.My jaw tightened. It angers me so
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