CHLOE I left Trace in the dining room and went upstairs. I don’t want him to see me crying, for I can’t let him know my weakness. I know he cares for me even though he always acted tough and rough with me. The way he joked about asking if I am an ‘unggoy’ was adorable. A man who cares and loves animals is a kind one. I know that. Psychology explains that. The way Trace cares for his pets means he is compassionate, and that is why I am not losing hope for both of us. He might one day admit he loves me again, for I felt it. I saw how he fought and almost killed Nite, and I know he can kill… I was scared of him before. I was afraid of him and his friends. I was threatened with Nite, and the four who tried to transport me that been killed by Indi and Greg, Lev’s men. But that was nothing, for I remember that I experienced meeting some guy before, even though I was scared because I thought he was a bad guy. Yet, he looked so helpless, and I helped him. I wonder what happened to him,

CHLOE I don’t know why I need to say that, but it’s true. I mean it. I am not thinking of any sexually transmitted disease. Trace is not stupid to acquire that kind of disease. Truth is, I just don’t want him to see any other women while we are together. Masakit isipin kung may iba pa siya. Our relationship is not normal, but being with him is the only thing I want now. I swayed my hips and moaned loudly when I orgasmed bago ako dumapa sa ibabaw niya. Panting. Sweating. Trace kissed me more passionately and sat to change our position. Hindi niya sinagot ang sinabi ko. Wala siyang sinabi na mga salita na nangangako na ako lang, but his kisses tell me otherwise. He is telling me how he wanted me alone, na kontento na siya sa akin. And I hope that what I am feeling is right… I wish I am right for trusting my instinct even though the man himself is telling me he doesn’t care at all, that I am only his tool, his possession. “You are being possessive, Chloe.” Trace said after he r

CHLOEPagdilat ko ay madilim na ang nakikita ko sa sa labas ng yate. Mabilis akong bumangon. Umalis kami ng Agri… Agrianto… whatever that island name na narinig ko kanina kay Calli ay 'yon na tinutukoy ko. Iyon daw ang name ng island nina Trace.So, Logan has a beautiful wife. That night na wala si Logan sa birthday ni Trace ay kasi kakakasal pala nila ni Calli. I like her name for it sounded like Carly’s name. And I wanna talk to her more as she seems nice and soft-spoken. She has the angelic beauty. Bagay na bagay sila ni Logan. Parang sina Elliot at Malori din, and Lev and Bree. Trace’s friend are all happily in love maliban na lang sa kaniya na happily in lust always. I rolled my eyes on what I am thinking. Nakakainis pero iyon ang totoo. Mabanggit lang ang word na 'love' ay nabubuang na si Trace.I checked the time. It is past seven in the evening, at hindi man lang ako ginising ni Trace. And where is that man? Bakit wala siya rito? After doing my stuff in the bathroom, ay luma

CHLOE We were talking casually, like some lovers who just have a date, hang out, and make quality time together. And I know I need to wake up from this dream state, for we are not lovers. But yeah… come to think of it, I am still hoping. We looked like we were dating. It is obvious that some people in the area, whom I noticed, were giving us glances. And I claim that we are an item more than anything. It is better to think that Trace brought me here in Palawan because he needs to spend more time with me as he loves me. I smiled with my thoughts while looking at the beautiful white roses that caught my interest. Actually, it was not the flowers that made me look in that direction at first; it was the family near the area where the peacocks are located that caught my attention. A young family with two beautiful daughters. The father was carrying the youngest, and the mother was holding their eldest daughter’s hand. They made me remember my childhood. Daddy was the one who was alw

CHLOE “Do… Do we have a relationship, Trace? A real relationship?” I don’t know why I need to ask that. Alam ko naman na kung sasabihin niya na oo ay dahil sa nagse-sex kami, but for me… what we have is not counted as a relationship. Technically, yes… it is still considered a relationship, not the kind of relationship I prefer, but still… yeah, it’s a fucking relationship. “Kailangan pa ba ang opisyal na relasyon? Akin ka na at hanggang magkasama tayo ay akin ka lang. At kung darating ang panahon na ayaw ko na ay palalayain na kita,” he arrogantly said those words, as if I have no option… as if I have no right to demand for more… I nodded and tried to smile. “Then I will be free to date any other men after that, right? Like I am free to have someone who will love me and respect me, find someone who will treat me well…” I uttered those words. I need to know if there is still hope for me. Hindi naman siya nagsalita. He was like telling me that what I said won’t matter at all to him.