“You're having a nightmare.”Tuluyan na akong nagmulat nang marinig ang napakapamilyar na boses na iyon. Nang sinubukan kong bumangon ay may mga matitipunong braso naman na umalalay sa akin hanggang sa makasandal ang aking ulo sa headboard.I looked intently at the man beside me. Suddenly, I remembered the man in my dream. I recall his features under that black mask, his iconic blue eyes, pointed nose, and angled jawline.Hindi na ako nagtataka kung bakit noong gabing iyon ay tila kilalang-kilala ko ang may-ari ng mga pares ng mata na iyon.I smiled, “It was a beautiful dream, not a nightmare…”“What was your dream then?”What happened that night a month ago still remains vivid in my memory. Every detail delighted and made me smile without realizing it.Napanaginipan ko lang naman ang nangyari sa aming dalawa sa Italy. Kung paano niya ako niligtas kay Lorenzo at kung paano kami nauwi sa isang hindi inaasahang one-night stand.Hanggang ngayon ay hindi ako makapaniwala na ang lalaking n
“Sorry but your face was so epic!” Hindi ko talaga mapigilang hindi matawa tuwing naaalala ang mukha niya kanina. Para siyang bata na hindi nabigyan ng star ni teacher. He simply shook his head and told me to finish my food. I began to eat the salad and the rest of the meal he cooked. While I was eating, he informed me that he went to buy groceries while I was sleeping. Lilith and Apollo watched over me while he was gone. Nagpunta rin si Tyrell dito kanina dahil sa matinding pag-aalala. Siya ang tumawag ng doctor na unang tumingin rin sa akin sa ospital kung saan ako dinala ni Khyfer noong nahimatay ako. Tahimik ang naging hapunan ko. Hindi ko nga maiwasang hindi siya hangaan dahil maging sa gawaing bahay ay may alam si Khyfer. Siya na rin kasi ang nagkusang maghugas ng pinagkainan ko maging ang paglilinis ng banyo para kung gamitin ko ay mabango at maaliwalas. “Dito ka na matulog...” Tumingin siya sa akin habang inaayos ang aking kumot. Nakikinita ko ang pagkagulat niya dahil sa
I sat down on the high-end chair at the kitchen island, feeling weak after Elisha and I had an unexpected fight. This week has never been easy. I almost end up in the hospital yesterday. My brother is facing a great scandal, Throne knew my pregnancy, and I think he will stay here a little bit longer, and now Elisha knew about Khyfer being the father of my unborn child. Hindi ko na alam kung paano ako uusad sa mga susunod na araw. I am fucking messed up. I looked up the lunch Khyfer had prepared for me. I am hungry, yet I am unable to move the meal due to frustration. I am not upset with Khyfer, and I understand how difficult it is for him to be in this situation. Elisha's unexpected arrival came at precisely the wrong time. Alam ko na nasaktan ko siya kanina sa mga sinabi ko pero hindi ko naman sinasadya na masabi yun sa kanya at maisip niya na parang hindi ko siya kailangan at tinatanggalan ko na siya ng karapatan sa bata. Hindi ko lang kasi gusto na maghabol sa kanya lalo pa at a
Hindi ko alam pero nang mabasa ko iyon ay kinabahan ako bigla. Parang ayaw ko nang buksan ang regalo kaso mas nangingibabaw pa rin ang curiosity sa akin kaya itinabi ko ang note at sinimulang sirain ang ribbon na nakatali rito. I started to tear the gold wrap. I can see gold edges and a crystal frame kaya mas lalo akong nagduda na isang painting ang laman nito. As I finally finished, it was revealed to be a painting. I swiftly showed it to me, however it seems like that was a dreadful mistake. Parang bigla ay nanlambot ang aking tuhod at unti-unti akong napasalampak sa sahig dahilan para mabitawan ko ang painting at naglikha iyon ng malakas na ingay. Literal aking nanginginig sa matinding takot ngayon. Kagabi lang ay tanging sa panaginip ko lang nakikita ang painting na iyan pero ngayon ay nasa mismong harapan ko na. Sa panlalambot ng aking tuhod ay ang sabayang pag-alpas ng mga luha ko na parang kanina ay pilit kong pinipigilan. Hindi ko maiwasang pakatitigan iyon sa sahig. Sa pa
"When you find real love, you will realize that sex is only a plus and not a priority."As I watched the peaceful sky and the breath-taking view of buildings across this Italian City, my brows align as the pain strike in my head. I was rubbing my temple hoping to relieve the internal cracking sensation I feel when I noticed something on the floor.Questions suddenly homed inside my head.Thoughts were filled with hazy emotions.Heartbeat jazz romantically in rhythm.Suddenly, I remembered what had happened last night.I stormed out from the bed without minding my naked body being exposed in the whole four corner of this luxurious room. With a dizzy head, I slowly picked up the vintage hair ornament on the floor. Mabini ko itong hinaplos kasabay ng pag- alala ko sa buong nangyari kagabi.I still have vivid memories of every curve of hers, including her seductive hazel eyes, pointy nose, and rosy lips. His porcelain skin is so delicate that it feels like silky satin each time I touch it
TWO RED LINES.I blinked faster than usual. My heartbeat seems to join the rhythm. Hindi ko matanggal ang aking tingin sa hawak ko. I can feel my hands shaking and sweating.Napapikit ako nang mariin habang pilit na hinahalukay sa aking isipan kung saan nagsimula ang lahat ng ito.Damn! This can't be!I didn't notice a soft knock on the bathroom door from outside. I still couldn't let go of what I was holding, and I suddenly looked up just as the small tears that had been clinging at the corner of my eyes fell."Blythe, ang tagal mo na d'yan. Please come out, kinakabahan na ako sa 'yo!" Oh damn! I almost forgot that my best friend is here.Hindi ko na namalayan ang oras at sa kung ilang minuto na akong nalagi rito sa banyo. Ayaw pa rin talaga magsink-in sa utak ang katotohanang pinapakita sa akin ng test kit."Hey! Please say something. Ano, okay ka lang ba d'yan?" Hindi na rin nito nilubayan ang pagkatok sa pintuan ng banyo. "Do I need to call a doctor na ba?"Doon na ako natauhan sa
The hell with that question!I started feeling uneasy by running my fingers across my hand. Elisha's question caused my heart rate rise dramatically.That memory I already buried down the grave were trying to escape again.One month ago, I was with Elisha that day in Italy for an Art Exhibit. I was cordially invited by the Artist itself and I can’t say no since he was a former client of my company. I originally invited Elisha and our other friend but the latter declined. Saktong available si Elisha kaya siya lang ang nakasama ko.What happened to me during the event were totally unexpected up until I woke up the next morning , naked with red stained behind the white bed sheet as an evidence that I lost my virginity with the stranger who became my savior and my one night stand vanquisher.“You returned home in different clothes, wearing a men's white long sleeve, your hair was unkempt, and you smelled like alcohol. You definitely used your masquerade disguise to get home safely. It's a
It's already ten in the evening.Only the light from the lampshade made from precious capiz shells pacifies the study room. I'm currently keeping myself busy to divert my mind thinking into something. I need to finish my paperwork because I'll be having an important meeting with an International client on Friday."Argh!"I messed up my hair out of frustration. I'm slowly losing my attention to what I am doing because I suddenly feel hungry. I want to eat something cold and sweet.I twitched my lips about that thought. Napatingin ako sa orasan at nakitang mag-aalas-diyes nap ala ng gabi. Mas lalo tuloy akong tinamad na bumaba ng condo para magpunta sa pinakamalapit na convenient store para sa cravings ko.My body has been craving something different to eat ever since I discovered I was pregnant. That sensation of wanting something that can be ordered from a distance or that comes in an odd culinary combo.Pregnancy hormones are causing me to have cravings, mood swings, and excessive sl