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Chapter XLVIII: Unexpected Encounter
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One Temptation Chapter XLIX: Where were you ?
“Dwight?” He was horrified when he saw me in the lift, but he tried to hide it.“Sav,” matipid n’yang bati. By the sound of it, I already know what’s up. This is not the proper way to handle the situation, keeping in mind that our relationship is not public. Bumaba ang mata ko sa bitbit nya. He held a bouquet of red roses and a Starbucks paper bag. Breakfast for Sam, I guess?The elevator ride was awkward. We couldn’t talk much because there were other people on the lift. Nang tumigil ang elevator sa fifth floor ay tinignan ko muna s’ya bago lumabas. He better explain why he’s been avoiding me these past few days.The sound of my stilettos against tiled flooring was eerie. It is straight out of a movie, if I must say. There is so much tension and anticipation.I hate to admit it, but seeing Dwight holding a bouquet of flowers pains me. He was busy with Sam while I desperately waited for his texts or calls. He even partied out with Eli and didn’t bother to inform me.Bumalik sakin ang
One Temptation Chapter L: Wild and Free
My relationship with Dwight didn’t get any better after our talk. Emotions got the best of me when we last talked. At this point, I don’t even know if we really have a relationship.He’s busy training with the national team while I’m at my dad’s office. It’s just a few days before the election, so our security is at its max. Our house security system has been upgraded. More bodyguards are deployed.“Caily, you should ask your manager to reschedule all your shoots to a week after the election. It’s your dad and aunt’s request,” Mom said when she sat beside me. My schedule has already been pushed far too long. If I do what I was asked, I might lose a few contracts in these coming years.“Mom, I hope they will understand me. I’ve pushed the shoots far too long. I might lose my contracts next year, or worse, they might sue me.” I fidgeted with my phone. Mom sighed beside me. Modeling is becoming my full-time job, and I know my mom has something to say about it because she did modeling as
One Temptation Chapter I: Her Life
Nakakairita! Bakit pa kasi ngayon ang deadline ng thesis namin. For God's sake, it's the weekend."Erica, nasaan ka na ba! Ikaw na lang mag dala nito sa school! I have to finish the flow for the coming conference!"bulyaw ko sa kagrupo kong si Erica. "Sorry,Sav. I'm outside Laguna. Nandito ko sa BGC kasama parents ko. Wedding anniversary kasi nila. Tsaka ikaw ang ineexpect ni Dr. Apu,"she said. Napabuga na lang ako sa hangin. Sav, you need to get a grip. Hayaan mo na. After passing the thesis you can have your break. Next year ay Fourth-year kana. Just have patience. "Fine." Bumaling ako sa printer na kakatapos lang mag print. Finally! Binitawan ko ang phone ko at nag hanap ng folder sa drawer na pwedeng paglagyan. At kapag sinuswerte ka nga naman, wala pa. Dali-dali akong lumabas ng kwarto at pumanaog papunta sa kusina kung saan nag lulu
One Temptation Chapter II: Party Out
Sinalubong ako ng malamig na hangin ng makalabas ako sa apartel. Mukhang uulan pa. Mabilis akong lumakad papunta sa kotse. Pagkasakay ko sa kotse ay saktong bumagsak ang malalaking patak ng ulan.Lucky huh?I started the car's engine and drive away.I'm Savannah Caily Davis Abad, a Third-year Accountancy student from NU- Laguna. My older brother is Dr. Stephen Alexander Davis Abad. He is a resident doctor of St. Luke's Medical Center. He finished his studies abroad.My Dad is Atty. Alvaro Abad. He's obviously a workaholic. Masyado s'yang busy kaya wala na s'yang time samin. Guys like my dad are not great with clingy women. I can say that I'm not clingy but I still long for fatherly love. On the other hand, my fabulous mom is Arabella Davis. I love her so much. She's really supportive. Sobrang hands-on ni mommy sa pag aalaga samin.We grew up not having a housemaid. Kaya sa bahay
One Temptation Chapter III: H.I.M
"Wow Dwight Jimenez in the house!" anunsyo ni Juan.He's the guy earlier at Inspire!My faced felt cold as he approaches the table. I should get out of here! Paano if ikwento nya yung kalutangan ko kanina?!"Juan, I have to go," paalam ko dito."Wait. Lemme introduce you," he insisted."Dwight, this is Savannah. Savannah this is Dwight, remember his face. He's the face of our national team," Juan cheered. maybe it's the alcohol talking for Juan."Hi." Friendly nitong abot ng kamay.What? He doesn't remember me? Or is he pretending?I accepted his hand and replied."Hi," I replied shortly."I'm from Eagle Mountain and you're?" he asked trying to fish for some information."National U," tipid kong sagot at pasimpleng kinukuha ang atensyon ni Juan."Which branch? MOA, Manila or Laguna?" usisa nito."Laguna," naiilang kong sagot dito. Napansin kong tumaas ang gilid ng labi nito. Damn it! He knows me now!"Oh! You're the girl from Inspire!" he exclaimed. ang lakas ng boses nito kaya nanlaki
One Temptation Chapter IV: THE Girlfriend
"Hmmm, Hello?" I woke up with a severe headache. Dang, I still have low alcohol tolerance. I reached for my phone when I heard it ringing. With my eyes closed, I answered the call."Looks like someone is still on the bed," Dave said in the other line."Yeah, Got home at I think 1 am," I tried to recall."So yeah, I'm on my way to Manila. I'm currently at SLEX. I will drive by. Want anything?" he asked."Hmmm, breakfast and hot chocolate from Jollibee is fine with me," I said as I turned to turn off the bedside lamp."Alright. I'll call you up when I'm at the lobby," he stated."Hmmm," I replied."Ingat ka," I added"Alright," He ended the
One Temptation Chapter V: Ride
Nandito kami ngayon ni Dave sa Island and unlike kagabi hindi ganun karami ang tao. Umupo kami sa table na nakapwesto sa may gilid na parte ng club."I think Kuya will be here. Nandun ako kanina nung nareceive nya yung email. Nakakatawa ang itsura nya. Hindi sya makapaniwala na nag email ka," sabi ni Dave ng maka-upo na kami. He's definitely wrong. Knowing Shaun, he's already oved on. I mean it's already a year."I have to. Parte yun ng role ko sa school," I explained my actions. "Wala naman akong sinabi ah," sabi nito habang pinapasadahan ng tingin ang buong club."So about the National Team, they are flying to Bahrain tomorrow right?" tanong ko dito."Yup," Dave replied with a popping P."You sure you ain't coming?" tanong ko dito. If he will say na he will come to watch I won't hesitate to come with him. I just need to destress."Sigurado akong hindi ako pupunta dun as a player. But I can go to watch the game if I want to. Bakit? Anong naiisip mo?" tanong nito. "I'm thinking of fl
One Temptation Chapter VI: Deal
"It's just .. I don't want to be a hot topic," sabi ko habang inaayos ang seatbelt ko. I'm saving myself, my family, and him from any scandal. Me interfering with a guy's relationship will be Dad's end. And besides, he still has a career and girlfriend to uphold.He started to maneuver the car away from the parking lot.We were on the road when he suddenly opened up a conversation."Ahmm so ah Since I'm driving you home tonight. Can I ask something in return?" he asked out of nowhere. Nabalot ako ng pagtataka dahil sa biglaan nitong panghihingi ng kapalit. I swear if this guy wants a night I'm going to straight-up call my Dad."Sure whatcha need?" I asked him casually but in my purse, I'm slowly scrolling through my contacts to look for Dad's phone number."We will be flying later to Bahrain. Since we are in the same building, I want you to come with me to the airport then drive my raptor back to the condo. I will also entrust you the key of my raptor" he replied. I felt relieved when
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