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A NEWLY FOUND FRIENDSHIP
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Seffy was looking at a curly-haired girl entering the school canteen. She sensed the girl’s agitation as she forced herself inside the premises. “Such a freak,” Steffy said. “She’s too pretty to be a freak.”
Waving her hand, the girl immediately saw her and started walking in her direction. “I’m sorry, I—I didn’t know the arrangements of the tables here. It’s my first time coming here.”
Smiling, Steffy gestured her to take a seat. Marie heaved a sigh as she nervously faced Steffy on the table. “It’s okay. We all have our first times. So, let’s grab some food now, shall we?” Steffy grabbed Marie’s hand as they took their lines.
“I—I don’t think it’s nice to get this line, Steffy. Someone might get angry.”
Amused by Marie’s nervous reactions, she shushed her by shoving her to the counter. “Hey, Arturo!” Steffy greeted the man with th
17 ACQUAINTANCE PARTY ∞≠∞ Without any second thoughts, Marie turned on her heels and hastily walked back toward the stage. ‘I’m not going in there. I’m not going…’ “Hey! Stop,” the guy said in a loud voice as he quickened his steps to catch up with her. “Leave me alone!” she replied nervously. She hastily ran as she felt the abrupt drumming of her heart. There was only one person who could help her. Steffy. Marie could feel her legs wobbling as she climbed the stairs. ‘I’m not going to be his sex toy again. Never again.’ “Marie!” She then felt his hand on her right arm and her heart winced in pain. Shivering, she blew several deep breaths as she continued to run away from him. But she was even more terrified when the guy caught up with her. A different sensation on her skin sparked up her veins the moment he touched her. She tried to break free an
18 THE TEACHER’S FARMHOUSE ∞≠∞ “Welcome to my humble abode.” Teacher Greg and Steffy were standing in front of a wooden gate. He had brought her to his small farmhouse located just a few miles away from school. “I want to let you see this during the day but since we’re already here, let’s just savor it anyway.” Giggling, Steffy took exciting steps as they marched on the rocky pathway. Both of them agreed to leave made up excuses so they could sneak out of the party. “Oops, be careful,” said Teacher Greg as he guided Steffy towards the part where there was better lighting. They passed by a huge fish pond that looked so serene as the moon hovered over them. Fireflies were seen flying around the trees just a little further away and the sight ha truly captivated Steffy’s attention. “Do you kno
19YOLO’S REAL INTENTIONS∞≠∞Marie was still shaken when the guy had brought her to his car. “I don’t know how to thank you for saving me,” she meekly said in a hoarse voice.Yolo let out a boyish grin at the shivering girl beside her. They were currently seated inside his car, completely away from the horror that this girl experienced a while ago. He looked at her sympathetically as she fumbled with the bottle of water he gave her.“It’s nothing, Marie. I’m sure anyone will also help you if they have seen what the principal was doing to you.”The girl shook her head. “N—No. No one will ever dare to help me. Everybody thinks I am the principal’s slut.”Silence engulfed them as Marie calmed herself down. It gave him a minute to look back to the incident that happened a while ago. &ldqu
20 WHO IS LUCIO HERNANDEZ? ∞≠∞ Suspension of classes was declared as the faculty and staff, along with the students, lamented for the sudden death of their good principal. A mass was being held at the school gym and Teacher Greg was sure that the hallways were pretty much deserted now. He decided to walk back to the principal’s office. Mr. Seson had been a good godfather to him. He saved him that fateful night when the Alphas killed both of his parents and his only brother. Who would have thought that Mr. Seson will come just in time for his rescue? One by one, the horrible images replayed on his mind as he walked with heavy steps towards the office. “Lucio! Run,” his mother said as the bad guys raped her in front of him and his little brother. Grabbing her brother’s hand, they ran towards the secret passage that their father had built for them inside the house. Little R
21 CONFESSIONS ∞≠∞ Hesitation. Steffy sensed Marie’s discomfort as they approached the only bar that stood in that small town. She knew Marie Joyce only agreed to this because she was so persistent and would not stop begging her to come. Well, Steffy did not take ‘no’ as an answer either, and Marie Joyce completely understood that side of her. She will just punish her if she did not concede. “Come on!” Steffy said as she lightly pushed her little friend inside. The party had already started and many people were already huddled inside. Most of them were already dancing and sweating as their bodies collided together underneath the glimmer of green and blue disco lights. “...too crowded,” mumbled Marie which Steffy did not able to comprehend. Marie leaned closer to her as they continued to move forward. “What did you say?" Upbeat music was already reverbera
21 THE BREAK-UP ∞≠∞ “What are you planning to do now, señorita?" Elizabeth's echoing voice startled her as she laid on her bed, facing the wall. The woman's shoes created a clicking sound against the tiled floor, reminding her of the cemented hallways of LNH. She felt Elizabeth's weight at the foot of her bed but she did not move from her position. She remained to lie to her side. "I'm planning to take a break from all these shitty things and just sleep here all day." "W—Well, that's not a good plan. Your father called. He told me that he's been preparing for your wedding. The Alphas have voted for a decision." Closing her eyes, she cursed under her breath and moved her head a little. "That's bullshit. They did not even ask for me!” “They said the task is taking too long. That's why you have to go now and finish your business. Otherwise—" "I know
22 PATRIARCHAL SHITS ∞≠∞ Neon lights and naked ladies welcomed them as Tiffany and the Don walked together inside ‘Gracias bar’, a bar that they both own. Yuan and several of their bodyguards were following them, looking from side to side and eyeing the multitude of people inside. The del Viajes owned a couple of bars around Manila and this bar was the most expensive. Rich people and business tycoons often come to meet here to discuss business-related matters. And tonight was not different from such situations. "We are here to meet with the Murillo Clan," her father whispered to her. "Just try to behave and let me and Yuan, do the talking." "Why can't I talk?" she argued, eyeing Yuan disgustingly. “I might contribute better plans.” "You did not even succeed in your mission. What makes you think that you can contribute something? It just doesn't suit you, hija," calmly re
23 MARIE WAS KIDNAPPED ∞≠∞ The fact that Tiffany was out there, completely naked and defenseless almost made Yuan’s head go insane. He had been wanting to see her looking like that and now, things had quite made everything easy for him. Without any second thoughts, he stripped his suit and left not a piece of clothing on. He plunged to the water; his muscles glittered with every stroke. Tiffany was standing before him, with the sea just a little bit above her waist. He swam near her and upon reaching her, hungrily consumed her mouth. It took a couple of seconds before he felt her pushing him away. A hard slap came flying to his face as Tiffany heaved long deep breaths. “What the fuck is wrong with you?” she angrily shouted at him. Yuan let out a snicker. “I should be asking you the same thing, señorita. Tell me, are you flirting with me?”