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Chapter XXXV: Bro Bond
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One Temptation Chapter XXXVI: Yielding
“Savannah,Can we talk?” I was shocked to see Lyle. Anong ginagawa n’ya sa cafe dito sa baba ng condominium? He’s wearing a dark blue sweatshirt and dress pants. I can tell that he just got out of his classes because he is still wearing his ID.“Oh.. L-Lyle” I want to smack myself for sounding hesitant. Why am I still doubting him? In fact, he is not proven a bad guy. I looked at him and tried to give him a warm smile but it looks like I failed. I saw how his eyes became gloomy when he looked at me.“Are you in a rush? I just want to talk to you.” He then gave me a soft smile. He knows what’s up. Alam niya kung bakit ako nilayo sa kanya. Of course he knows! He’s a freaking law student. He knows how to read people and their actions. Meeting Lyle after what Kuya has told me really changed how I perceive him. And I think that’s unfair.He ordered me a coffee and strawberry shortcake. I can sense that he’s testing the waters. I took a bite of the shortcake before speaking up.“Galing kang
One Temptation Chapter XXXVII: Sides
Never in my life have I imagined that I’ll be having so much excitement in my life. Pakiramdam ko bumalik ako sa pagkabata na aliw na aliw sa mga bagong bagay. Dwight and I drove away from the campus . I managed to escape my bodyguards and here we are now at the mall parking lot enjoying our coffee. “Seems like I’ve missed so much in your life,” Dwight said before handing me my coffee. I smiled at him. Unlike his younger brother, he preferred black coffee. Well I guess it suits their personality. Eli is the playful one while Dwight is the mysterious one. “Yeah, my life has been a rollercoaster since I got back from Bahrain.” I stared at him waiting for his reaction. This will be a great start. I opted to start from the moment I left him in Bahrain. “I heard that you booked a different flight. You went to the States,” I said. He smiled bitterly before taking a sip of his coffee. “Yeah, I needed to talk to my mom. I was so lost. You made me feel ecstatic while we were in Bahrain t
One Temptation Chapter XXXVIII: Isaac
Never in my life I thought that there would be a day that my brother would ever hurt me, but he just did. Umalingawngaw ang sampal ni kuya sakin. I stared at him for a moment. We were both stunned by what just happened. Moments later we finally came back to our senses.Sinubukan akong hawakan ni kuya ngunit iniiwas ko ang braso ko. Tahimik kong iniligpit ang gamit ko at kalmadong umalis kahit gusto ko ng tumakbo. Pagdating ko sa kotse ay agad na namalisbis ang luha sa pisngi ko. Looks like the world is failing me, huh? Ako na lang talaga mag-isa.The handing ceremony went well. Isaac really pushed for the date after the event. We went to the movies and ate dinner in a restaurant in BGC, Hindi ko na sinabi pa kay Dwight dahil baka maging dahilan pa iyon ng away namin.“Sav, we’ll be graduating soon,” Isaac said while we’re having dinner. Yeah we will graduate in a few. Dalawang linggo na lang at opisyal na akong tapos sa kolehiyo. Starting on Monday we will start to vacate our offices
One Temptation Chapter XXXIX: Our First
“Hoy, bakit ka umiiyak?” Hinawakan ko ang pisngi ko at totoo ngang may luha. This is so frustrating. I stood up from the sofa which made them pay attention to me. Isaac also stood up to guide me out of the sofa. I was about to thank him and tell the group that I’ll be going when a baritone voice behind me spoke which made me gasp. “I’ll take her home.” Napapikit na lang ako. How the heck will I explain it to them? “Sav, do you know this guy?”tanong ni Isaac na ngayon ay masama na ang tingin kay Eli. Tumango ako bago humarap sa grupo. “Mauna na ako sa inyo. Just call me kung papunta na kayo sa unit para masabihan ko ang front desk.” They all just nodded and continue to talk and drink. Naramdaman kong hinawakan ni Eli ang braso ko para alalayan ako. “Sav, ako na lang ang maghahatid sa’yo,”wika ni Isaac na ngayon ay nakasunod sa’min ni Eli. “Bro, it’s alright. She knows me. She will go home without a scratch I promised.” Nakita kong nagtatagis na ang bagang ni Eli, indikasyon na nau
One Temptation Chapter XL: Manipulator
How do you really differentiate casual dating from serious relationships? I actually have no idea about the difference between the two. The ones Shaun and I had was definitely a serious relationship because we get to meet each other's parents. But what really is the fine line between casual dating and serious relationships. I sighed at Eli’s non-stop vibrating phone. Why is he calling anyway? Will he ask if I’m with him? Or if he got me home safely? “Seems like you two had a fight,” ani Eli habang sumisimsim ng kape. Will I tell him? I mean it’s his brother we’re about to talk about here. “Just typical irrational fights,” I said calmly to prevent him from worrying. He just nodded and turned off his phone. We talked for a while before hitting the road once more. During our small talk, Eli opened up that he wanted to really practice medicine but he was doubting himself so he didn’t pursue it and settled for business. Hindi ko maisip ang dahilan kung bakit hindi s’ya tumuloy kasi pa
One Temptation Chapter XLI: Finally, Being Worth It
Erica and I agreed to update each other thru text messages for the meantime. Pagdating ko naman sa bahay ay sinalubong ako nila Ate Jenny. My cousins were at our house. Ate Jenny, Judy, Lorrie and Kuya Ej."Congrats our dearest," they cheered. I can't help but smile. This is so unexpected. I thought it would just be me and mom for the rest of the day.They each hugged and greeted me."By the way, our gifts are already in your room," Ate Jenny said. I was surprised that they took a time-off for me. Ibinaba ko ang folder na galing kay Doc. Apu sa coffee table sa may living room. SInundan ko sila papunta sa backyard. Napangiti na lang ako. They set-up a table by the porch with all the food.“We were thinking of going out but for safety reasons dito na lang tayo,” komento ni Ate Judy. In this bunch, I’m the youngest but they don’t treat me as if I was one. There was charcuterie board, wine, kebab, buttered shrimps and many more. Akala mo isang barangay ang kakain.“Niluto n’yo ‘to ,ate?
One Temptation Chapter XLII: Photos That Haunt Me
I was still shocked from what went down during our lunch. Malapit na bang mamatay si dad? Why on earth is he suddenly sweet and understanding?“Sapphire, I’m talking to you.” I was caught off-guard when dad uttered my name. “Po?” tanong ko dito dahil sa tingin ko mali ang narinig ko kanina.“I’m asking you when you are free. Balak ko kasing pumunta tayo sa ibang bansa bilang pamilya. That’s my graduation gift for you. So when are you free?” paliwanag ni dad.Ibinaba ko ang kubyertos na hawak ko at sandaling inalala ang schedule ko. If my memory serves right, I’ll be free after a month.“I’m not sure if I remember it correctly but I’m free by next month, I guess? I’ll confirm it tomorrow after talking to my manager.” Dad nodded and continued his meal.I swear that was the first time that he acknowledged me. If I only know that this is how I can gain his acknowledgement I should have studied way earlier. Wala sa sarili akong naglakad papasok ng lobby nang bigla akong tawagin ng recept
One Temptation Chapter XLIII: Fatherly Love from a Brother
Ever since my early childhood I’m always the type of kid who will just stare around and instantly comprehend what’s going on in my surroundings. Some adults deemed me as mature but the reason that I’m quick to pick up on what’s happening in the surrounding is because in our house we rarely speak to one another. As I grew older, I realized that I’m not that aware anymore of what’s happening around me. It’s like I’ve dived into the abyss.“Are you alright, ate?” I was brought back to my senses when Eli gently racked my body. I looked at him. I can’t figure out his look. Is he apologetic or worried? I didn’t speak. Brithey just looked at me and Eli as if she was trying to grasp what’s happening. I stared at Eli for a few minutes before my phone rang. It was Erica calling. Eli took my phone and answered it. Lumakad s’ya papunta sa may kitchen. Akala ko ba okay na ako? Akala ko tanggap ko na ang katotohanan? Napahawak ako sa noo ko. That’s bullsh*t! I’ll never be alright with it! I neve
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