"Hija? My dear? Are you okay?" I don't know how many times Manang asked it from outside my door.Even though I don't want to ignore her, I don't have the strength to answer or show my face to anyone. I feel like I'm dirty. Yes, it's my fault that Agustine punished me, it's my fault of what happened to both of us. But I never thought I would get into a situation where I would be attached. I wanted to blame him, but I know I'm at fault too. I did not ask anything about his relationship status.I laughed and leaned on the edge of my bed. I sat on the floor hugging my own legs. My tears don't stop flowing. I replayed everything over and over in my head. From the time we met until what happened earlier.I do not know what to think. So messy. I feel like something is missing, something I don't know. There is a part of my chest that hurts and is afraid of the possibility that he really just played with me like Mommy reminded me earlier.Why did he offer me a relationship if he already has som
I was staring at my door for almost five minutes. I repeated what Mommy said several times in my mind before she went out. I don't know if I should go out or just stay in my room. But I thought, the woman is innocent in everything. If anyone can be called a victim of what is happening, it is her.I have no idea why she is here. Is it to threaten me? To make me look even more ashamed of what I did?I took a deep breath and composed myself for a moment. Maybe I have to finish the mess I made, I have to apologize. After being satisfied with my appearance, I slowly moved to go out. Every step I take seems to squeeze my heart with the fact that I really made a mistake.I immediately saw Agustine's fiancee sitting on the sofa when I got off. Our eyes met. Even though she didn't say anything, I could feel the anger and pain from her eyes. I sat on the one-seater couch that was on the side of where she was sitting when I finally got closer."I'm sorry," I murmured.I spoke first. She automatic
"Khrystal." Nexus stared at me in shock as I stood in the doorway of his house. I decided to come here the moment Agustine's fiancee left the house. I don't know but my body just took the initiative to act. I no longer know what is right and should be done to end all my problems. To get rid of the pain in my chest. I gave him a small smile. "Can I come in for a second?" I asked. He immediately nodded and then stepped aside to let me pass. Just by his worried gaze, I knew that the issue that happened to me had reached him. I have no news about that. I avoided turning on my cellphone, I didn't even look at the television, so I have no idea how much people know about the scandal I was involved in. "Would you like some juice? Tea? Coffee?" he offered me when we got to the living room. I shook my head gently. "Don't. I just need someone to talk to." I finally sat down on the three-seater couch. Nexus stared at me for a moment then sighed. After that he sat next to me. I smiled a litt
"Where did you go?" Mommy Francheska asked when I came home. She had a glass of wine in her hand as she sat on the couch. The epiphany suddenly came back to mind. I can't help but get annoyed and feel awful. I made my way up to her slowly. When I reached her front, I turned and gave her a hard stare. She met my cold gaze head-on. "Why?" I whispered. She raised an eyebrow. She didn't speak and just waited for me to add to what I said. My eyes clouded with tears. "Why did you send me to him, knowing that he's a dangerous person?" I continued. Her face lost all emotion. She slowly distanced her back from the chair and then placed the glass she was holding on the center table. After that she crossed her arms while looking at me. "Are you going to blame me?" she asked again instead of answering my question. I laughed so hard and my tears started to fall. "Did you even think of me as your child?" "You wouldn't be in this household if I didn't accept you as a child." She aver
The familiar heat of the weather touched my skin when I came out of the airport. I was wearing a black crop top shirt underneath my denim jacket that was hanging loosely on my back shoulders, paired it with my ripped fitted jeans—which made me look sophisticated. I roamed my eyes around and a small smile plastered on my lips when I saw my father. He was standing by the side of his car, waiting for my arrival. He didn't notice me yet because he was focused on typing on his phone so I started walking. My heels made a noise every time I stepped on the cement as well as the wheels of the suitcase I'm carrying, so when I was only two meters away from Daddy, he looked up at me. He quickly straightened up and greeted me with a smile. "Welcome back," he murmured as he gave me a hug. I let go of my suitcase and hugged him back. "Thanks, Dad." Daddy slowly let go after a few minutes and then stared at me blankly. He caressed my cheek for a moment before smiling again. I couldn't help but ch
"Are my babies behaving while Mommy is away?" I asked my children softly as we sat in the kitchen—preparing food. I'm sitting between the twins. Gio was on my left while Gia was on my right. They both know how to eat on their own, so I don't have too many problems when it comes to feeding. "Opo," they answered together in Tagalog slang. (Yes) I was stunned for a few seconds when they spoke Tagalog. Ever since the twins grew up and learned to talk, I never heard them like that. Even though I occasionally speak to them in Tagalog, their English is perfect for me. That's why I couldn't help but be surprised, adding that I suddenly remembered someone. I tried to smile at my children and then looked at my family who were watching with a smile. It seems that they have heard the two speak Tagalog because they are no longer shocked by it. I just shook my head and dismissed the memory that entered my mind. It is also good for them to learn to communicate with other children. We started e
It felt like deja vu. How I now ogle the structure as I stand in front of our workplace. The heartbeat I had experienced in the past was still present. The amazement as well as anxiety. I breathed in and out. I took one look at myself before deciding to walk. I can't deny that my nervousness doubled when I entered the company. When I was at home, I had already prepared for the employees' scrutinizing looks, that's why I was surprised when all I saw in their reactions was pure shock. Some of the employees are still familiar to me. There are some that I don't know, maybe they came in when I was gone. I tried to plaster a small smile on my lips. "Good morning," I greeted formally. The employees quickly returned to their respective ways and greeted back. Some of the staff who is wondering about my presence also did the same, maybe they felt that I was one of the higher ups. After that, a woman came right up to me and introduced herself as Daddy's secretary. "I will take you to your
"Mommy? Are you still there?" I couldn't speak. I could not even move. I tried to swallow the lump in my throat as I slowly ended my daughter's call. "Mr. Revelar," I uttered, acknowledging his presence. I almost had several saints to thank because I didn't stutter when I spoke. I composed myself and stood up from my seat. I adjusted my coat before looking at him. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be distracted. Anyway, you are here for the meeting, right?" I asked the obvious and glanced at my watch. Since this is how he actually was before, I cannot say that he is too early in the meeting. Before or during the meeting's scheduled time, he unexpectedly showing up. I attempted to put my internal dialogue aside and pay attention to him."Have a seat." I pointed to the visitor's chair with an open palm. He went over without saying anything. His legs were crossed as he sat in front. The stress I was feeling in my chest loosened gradually. He was acting professionally, which put me at ea