My phone rang, waking me up. I hummed idly and felt the bed where the noise was being played."Hello?"Without looking at the screen, I greeted the person in my bedroom voice."Did you just sleep?" Mom answered the phone.I just gradually opened my eyes. "Yes," I hesitantly answered.Obviously."Miraculous," she remarked.I forced myself to get up and rolled my eyes before leaning against my headboard. My foot was wrapped, and I could not help but think Dra had been here. P rimarily because it was expertly wrapped."What now, Mom?" I asked, a little bit annoyed. On the other end of the telephone, I overheard her sigh as if she needed to gather her strength before telling me her plan.I responded, "Spill it," and extended my senses.She began, "Jervien's birthday is approaching. And we'll be having a party here at our place to celebrate his birthday, will you come?" she asked.I take a big breath and sigh loudly for Mommy to let her know what I've decided."You know the answer to that
"I'm starting to get used of your face," I snorted to Jairon while we were watching a random movie on my laptop.A day passed and we did nothing but mocked each other over and over again.He laughed sexily and shook his head with disbelief. "Women would die to be with me all day but you don't even appreciate luck," he said arrogantly.I rolled my eyes and closed my laptop even though the movie is not yet finished. "I can always have you in my own way when I want to," I murmured."Hmm, how can you be so sure?" he asked mockingly.I looked at him then smirked. "Because you are mine," I declared.He stared at me for a second, then licked his lower lip. "I am not, Miss."I gave him a teasing smile and bent my face over his. "You are, bae," I said flirtatiously and brushed my lips from his side lips to tease him.I caught my breath when he quickly grabbed me from the waist causing our bodies to stick together."Stop teasing me, Quennie, I might play back. For sure, you knew how I played,"
I woke up with the feeling of something heavy hitting my stomach. I gradually opened my eyes to discover Jairon embracing me.This was the first time a male other than my brothers had hugged me, so I was both surprised and amazed.I fixed my gaze on him. He truly got my attention when I first saw him in person. His small lips, sharp nose, big eyebrows, and ideal jawline.He snarled and drew me nearer to his body, which startled me. He buried his head in my neck before abruptly sucking."Jai..." I closed my eyes and moaned while firmly holding his arm."Good morning," he said in his bedroom voice.I swallowed and tried to calm myself down. "Morning," I said back."How are you feeling?" he asked, turning his face slightly away from mine to look at me.I gulped to hide the rising nervousness eating away at my system and then looked away.Why is he so handsome, even when he just woke up?"It's okay; my foot just hurts a little sometimes," I replied while looking at the ceiling.I felt hi
I shook my head. "I do not want to. That is a scam." His forehead tensely creased at what I said. “Scam? " he emphasized. I replied directly, "Yes, I've heard it on those KDrama shows. Let's talk now, mukbang later." "Mukbang?" I rolled my eyes and went to my nightstand to set my stuff down. “Nothing. Don't you have somewhere else to go? I told you to leave." I tried not to sound snarky, but I couldn't stop it from pouring out of my mouth. He scoffed. "The photoshoot is already done, guess what? I lost millions this time," he mocked. I secretly bit my lower lip. Photo shoot? With her? Is she a model too? "It's your fault," I whispered softly. "Sit here." He patted the space beside him. I shook my head gently. "I don't want to, we won't talk," I insisted. He sighed and looked at me with disbelief. "We are already talking, Quennie." "We can communicate via distance, so why do I need to come to you?" I said. He sighed. "We can talk in close proximity as well, right? I
I woke up with the feeling of being sore. I groaned and slowly opened my eyes. "Good afternoon," a husky voice spoke beside me as I've been caged with his well-toned arms. Realization hits me that hard. “Fuck!” I cursed as I quickly got up. I winced at the slight pain in my private part. Fortunately, I'm dressed properly again. "I'm dead," I said coldly and moved quickly to check my phone. Oh god! I don't want to get shot too early. "Stop panicking," Jairon said as he remained lying down. I looked at him. "Don't talk to me. I swear, Jairon. I'll bomb you right here, right now,” I warned coldly and checked my phone. He didn't speak anymore; I scanned my phone and knotted my brows when I didn't see any missed calls from Aycxe. I went into my inbox, then my mouth dropped when I saw a conversation in it. I blinked a few times while re-reading the thread. Aycxe Where are you? Me I’m sorry, I can’t go there. Something urgent happened. Just send me the details and I’ll check it o
“Fuck!” I cursed silently as I fisted my hands with anger when Matthew Laqueza showed the picture of the man I hated the most.A week has passed since we all met. We are currently discussing information about the enemy to better prepare our moves."Farro Roque is in charge of the weapons and women they sell on the black market," he said while looking at him seriously. "He's living here in Manila," he added.My forehead knotted at what he just said. I couldn't avoid looking at him badly because of my overflowing emotions."In my years of watching him, I have never seen him staying here in Manila," I said seriously.He smirked and put his finger on the table. "Because you look only what your eyes can see, you didn't look deeper," he said with a smile.Could that be?"Yes, he is living underground," he clarified, then pressed the next slide.He continued to introduce the other group, but my mind was still flying with the man he showed earlier—Farro Roque—the man who brought nightmares to
I got in the car and started it right away. I ran it fast after tightly closing my eyes and taking a big breath.When I passed a familiar location a short while later, I likewise gradually slowed down the car. I pulled over to the side of the road and shut off my car.I foolishly cast my gaze across the neighborhood park where our home was located. I smiled sourly and exited the car.I deliberately opted to ignore the cold breeze as I continued to stroll into the playground swing. I cautiously stood up and took another glance around the area."What's up, sis?" I murmured weakly then slowly moved the swing with my body. I did that silently for the past few minutes until I felt a familiar presence approach me. He silently sat on the swing next to me, and then I felt him staring at me. I didn't look at him; instead, I looked up at the sky full of stars at that time."It was already five years ago..." I whispered into the void."Five years since Quenevere died because of my negligence,"
"That's the reason why you're chasing them."I came back to reality when Jairon spoke next to me. I smiled bitterly and stopped the swing movement.“I found out that a syndicate kidnapped and tortured Quenevere. From that day on, I started studying different weapons until I became an expert at making bombs. I isolated myself from my family because I knew they wouldn't be happy with what I was doing. Besides that, I couldn't last in a place that always reminded me of my sister," I promised at length.He didn't say a word. Silence remained between the two of us while we watched the peaceful sky."You need to see a psychologist," he said, and he carefully looked at me as if he were afraid that I would suddenly be offended.I smiled slightly and looked at the twinkling star. "I want to stay here... even if it hurts... even if it's difficult. I want to stay in this nightmare because it is my source of strength to fight,” I whispered in the void. "People are not fair. I have to use the ange