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7 - Stay
REID SIERRA
As I paced outside the operating room, each minute felt like an eternity. The sound of medical equipment hummed in the background, amplifying my worry. I couldn't shake the image of Lily lying on the table, vulnerable and exposed. All I could do was wait, my heart heavy with anticipation.
"Fuck, Reid! Can you stop?! Nahihilo na ako kakaikot mo!" Sigaw ng pinsan kong si Errol. Masama ko naman siyang tinignan ng mapahinto ako.
"Did I tell you to stare at me?" I furiously asked while glaring at him. Huminga naman ito ng malalim at napatayo mula sa pagkakaupo sa tapat ng operating room.
Lumakad naman ito papunta sa pintuan ng operating room.
"Where are you going?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Huminto ito at tumingin saakin, "Sa loob. Sasama ka?" Nanghina ako sa tanong niya. Kaya ko bang makita si Lily na nakahiga sa loob, habang inooperahan siya?
"Edi 'wag." Sabi ni Errol at papasok na sana ito nang pigilan ko.
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Twisted Fate 8 - Confused
CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZ I stared blankly at him. Hindi ko alam kung anong isasagot sa sinabi niya or kailangan ba ng sagot. Nakatitig lang ako sa mga mata niya at hinahanap ang pwedeng makita sa kanya, pero wala akong mahanap sa kanyang mga mata. Why would he want me to stay kung meron naman siyang Luxury? Kaya nga niya ako hinila papunta sa kanila dahil gusto niyang makipagbalikan kay Luxury? So, bakit? I don't get him. He's really confusing me. Umiwas na ako ng tingin at humiga tsaka tumalikod sa kanya. Rinig kong binubuksan niya ang tupperware na may lamang pagkain sa lamesa. "You need to eat, Lily." Malambing niyang sabi. Dati, puro galit at inis kung makapagsalita siya saakin, tapos ngayon malambing na siya? Hindi ko talaga siya maintindihan. Mas bipolar pa ata siya kesa saakin kung magkaperiod ako. Pinikit ko ang mga mata ko dahil sa hapdi kakaiyak. Pero kaagad ding dumilat nang sumagi sa isip ko ang nangyari saakin habang nasa loob ng mansyon ni Donya Gigi. Nanginginig akong
Twisted Fate 9 - Birthday
CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZLumipas ang dalawang linggo, at bukas ay may pagsasalong gagawin dito sa mansyon ni Reid dahil birthday niya daw. Kaya medyo abala ang mga kasambahay sa paglilinis, pag-aayos ng mga decorations, may hi-nire ding event organizer para maging maayos ang event ni Reid. Aside from family and friends, mga business partners niya rin ang dadalo.Tumulong narin ako dahil mababaliw ako kung tutunganga lang ako sa kwarto ko. Dalawang linggo narin kasi akong nandito lang sa bahay ni Reid. Ayaw niyang lumalabas ako mag-isa for my safety daw. Pero kapag kailangan kong lumabas ay may kasama pa akong security.Nakakainis! May mga nakatakas daw kasi nung ni-raid nila si Donya Gigi. Kaya baka balikan daw ako. Hindi ko naman kasalanan! Hindi ko naman sinabing iligtas niya ako!Matagal ko nang alam na illegal ang ginagawa ni Donya Gigi, pero sa kanya parin talaga kami lumalapit, lalo na noong nasunugan kami. Marami kaming kailangang bayaran non, lalo na ang pampasweldo sa mga farmers.
Twisted Fate 10 - Unwind
CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZ"Faster, Lily!" I let out an exasperated groan at Reid's impatience. Aga-aga heto at pinapamadali ako dahil pupunta daw kami ng Palawan. Unwind daw, pero stress na kaagad ako!"Kung bagalan mo kaya? Hindi naman mahahaba binti ko!" Inis kong sigaw sa kanya. Tumawa lang ito ng marahan pero huminto din, at ginulo ang buhok ko na ikinasama ng tingin ko sa kanya. Siya naman ay malawak ang ngiti sa mukha at gustong-gusto na inaasar ako."Should I carry you instead?" he teased, his tone laced with mischief. I responded with a series of exaggerated eye rolls, my frustration mounting with each passing moment.Nasa mall pa kasi kami, mall nila! Bumili ng mga iilang gamit na dadalhin doon sa Palawan. Ewan ko nga rito at bakit kailangan pang bumili e pwede namang magdala!"Manahimik ka kung ayaw mong mabaog ng maaga!" I yelled in frustration, my voice echoing through the mall. Amidst our squabble, the security guards and maids nearby couldn't help but share amused glances at o
Twisted Fate 11 - Owning
Warning: Rated 18+ Read at your own risk.CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZNapatingin ako kay Reid na, takam na takam. Nagutom ata kakalangoy. Medyo dumidilim narin, kaya umakyat kami sa may deck pagkatapos kumain para manood ng sunset."Ganda ng sunset!" Sabi ko at lumapit sa may railings. "Careful, Lily." Natatawang sabi nito at lumapit saakin.We watched the sunset together, tahimik lang kaming dalawa. But the silent in between us is not awkward. Instead, I find it comforting.Nang gumabi na ay naisipan na naming bumalik ni Reid sa isla. Nakarating naman kami ng ligtas. At papasok na sana ako sa kwarto ko nang tawagin ako ni Reid. Nagtaka ako kasi napakamot pa ito sa batok."Can we sleep together, Lily? Nakakatulog kasi ako kapag katabi kita, but it's okay if ayaw mo." Sabi niya tsaka ngumiti. Hindi ako nakasagot kaya hinawakan na niya ang door knob ng pintuan niya."I'll take a shower first. Puntahan nalang kita," sabi ko, ngumiti naman ito at pumasok na ako sa kwarto ko.Wala namang masama, a
Twisted Fate 12 - Control
CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZAt 3 AM, in the kitchen bathed in moonlight, sleep remains elusive as my mind buzzes with unending thoughts and worries.Sipping on wine, its rich aroma and smooth taste momentarily distract from the whirlwind of thoughts. The warmth as it trickles down my throat brings a fleeting comfort, yet fails to quell the restlessness within me.Replaying the night's events, the intimacy with Reid lingers vividly in my mind. Despite the passion and connection, unease gnaws at me. I feel like I'm treading on thin ice, entering a realm of uncertainty and potential heartache.I heave a heavy sigh and place the glass on the countertop, leaning against the kitchen island. Closing my eyes, I try to quiet the tumultuous thoughts racing through my mind. But even in the stillness of the night, the weight of my emotions bears down on me, leaving me feeling adrift and unsettled.In these moments, I usually find solace in the quiet solitude of the night, my breath's gentle rhythm remind
Twisted Fate 13 - Granted
REID SIERRAAs I sank onto the edge of my bed, the weight of my conflicting emotions settled heavily upon me. I couldn't shake the sense of guilt that lingered after my conversation with Lily. Her reaction, or lack thereof, left me feeling uneasy. Did she truly believe my words, or was there doubt in her mind? The uncertainty gnawed at me, casting a shadow over my thoughts.A wry smile tugged at the corners of my lips as I reminisced about Luxury's similar disposition. She, too, valued her independence and autonomy fiercely, detesting any attempts to impose limitations on her freedom. Yet, despite our differences, I couldn't help but draw parallels between the two women who had captured my heart in different ways.But Lily is in danger. Hindi ko gugustuhing may mangyaring masama sa kanya, kaya kung pwede lang na ikulong ko siya ay gagawin ko just to make sure she's safe and sound."Sir, umalis po si Ma'am Lily." Sabi ni Patrick nang kumatok ito sa kwarto ko, kaya pinagbuksan ko siya n
Twisted Fate 14 - Collapsed
REID SIERRAI glanced over at Yuri, who was already knocked out on the sofa in the bar area, while I continued drinking, hoping it would help me fall asleep.Will I ever be able to sleep again without Lily here to help me?I lay down on the sofa opposite Yuri's, draping my arm over my eyes to block out the light. But no matter what I did, sleep wouldn't come. My head throbbed painfully, and I knew I needed rest to avoid being irritable at work tomorrow.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lily's face, especially recalling that night we shared. The memories were so vivid that I had to sit up quickly, trying to push them away.Desperate for distraction, I decided to walk to my room to finish some work. But as soon as I sat down at my study table, my mind went blank.The quiet room seemed to close in on me, and the weight of my thoughts felt heavier than ever. The documents in front of me blurred as I struggled to focus, the fatigue and emotional turmoil too overwhelming to ignore.Sobran
Twisted Fate 15 - Dangwa
CHANDRIA LILY LOPEZWARNING: RATED 18+. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK."Lily," sumeryoso ang mukha niya, pero huminga din ng malalim. "Fine," niyakap ko siya nang pumayag siya at hinalikan ko pa siya sa pisngi, napatawa naman siya."But I'm working with you." Napanganga ako nang sabihin niya iyon. "Ikaw? Sa arteng mong 'yan? Kaya mong magtrabaho sa dangwa?" Ngumiti ito at napakamot sa ulo.He did what he wanted to do. Sumama ito saakin sa dangwa at pinagpalit ang posisyong bilang presidente ng Sierra Bank Inc. bilang florist.Akala ko noong una ay nagbibiro ito, but he's not. Pinasa niya kay Ravi ang posisyon bilang presidente temporarily."Kakayanin mo dito?" Tanong ko habang nag-iinventory. Kasama ko si Dahlia at naglilinis ng shop namin dahil tatlong linggo kaming hindi nakapagbukas."We should do a makeover." Sabi niya habang nililibot ang tingin sa paligid at nag-iisip kung ano pwedeng ipangdesenyo sa store."No, I don't have much budget as of now, Reid." Seryoso kong sabi sa kanya haban
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