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Chapter 9
I was just sitting on the upside-down boat here in sea sore. It's been 3 months. My pregnacy was now visible. I already have a hard time moving my body. Viviane visited me once a month.
Nag-iingat na baka malaman ng pamilya ko na alam n'ya kung nasaan ako. Thinking of them, I couldn't help but blame myself. When I escaped 3 months ago, and my supposed fiance' found out, he took everything from dad. According to him it's our payment for dad's non-fulfillment agreement. Because of what he did, dad had a heart attark that lead him to be paralyzed. As much as I wanted to go back, I couldn't. Makakadagdag lamang ako sa problema na meron sila. It was all my fault. So I only go back, once I already have a solution to all problems I caused."Ate Carroll!" tawag mula sa likuran ko. Maya-maya pa'y narinig ko na ang mga yabag niya palapit. "Halika na, kakain na tayo." He reached for my hand to help me. "Thank youKaugnay na kabanata
Gift From Unknown Chapter 10
I covered my face with my hand when the rays of the setting sun hit my eyes. In the eight hours I stood in the convenience store I did nothing but smile. I didn't know that it was jaw -dropping.Walking in a the middle of the busy street has become a part of my daily life. I've encountered a million of people everyday. Some of them may be the same person I'd bump into yesterday, some may not."Oh Carroll, kalalabas mo lang sa trabaho?" asked Aling Josefa, one of our neighbors."Ah opo. Saan po ang punta ninyo?" I asked her back."Sa bayan, ibebenta ko itong kakaunting isa na nahuli ng asawa ko." Tinaas niya ang dalang timba. I just nodded and started walking again.It's five o'clock and she's still going to town? Well, that's how life works here. You must've to strive hard, otherwise you won't have a food to serve at your dining table.As I lift my chin again, there's a little boy running towar
Gift From Unknown Chapter 1
For how many times I cursed this traffic, I've lost my count. Stucked here for almost an hour, isn't really funny! A hundred times my finger messed up and fix my hair. Fuck this traffic. I tilted my head out of my car's window to lessen my annoyance. There's couple walking on the side of the road. The man halt and faced his girlfriend. I grinned when I saw how his lips curved into a sweet smile on her. He ruffled her hair while uttering something. The girl bit her lips and smiled shyly.I shook my head when suddenly something popped up in my mind. That man, the first man who caught my attention. I still vividly remember how his warm palm patted my head. How my heart skipped a beat when his eyes beamed."Fuck!" I cursed as a persecutive car horns rattling behind my car. What the hell?!Bakit ba hindi ko napansin na lumuwag na pala ang traffic. Damn Carmell, what are you thinking?! Pinagpatuloy ko na
Gift From Unknown Chapter 2
I was staring at the ceiling of my room. It's already 12 midnight, but I didn't feel even a shir of drowsiness. I pulled myself up from the bed. Binaluktot ko ang aking tuhod, and leaned my chin there.What should I do? Hindi ko na mababago ang isip ni dad. Kahit si mom at ate ay hindi siya mapigilan.Ayokong maging asawa ng matandang lalaki na nalalagas na ang buhok. Does that mean, I have to mingle with other wives of whoever Poncio Pilato? I can't!I've automatically stand up when those scenarios appeares in my head. I gotta do something to stop this stupidity plan of dad.Hindi naman ako pwedeng tumakas. I have nowhere to go. Kung meron man, siguradong mahahanap din ako ni dad. Think Carmell, think. Tinungo ko ang closet. Humila ng kahit anong hoddie roon. Sinaklob ang hood. I slowly open the door of my room.Patay na ang lahat ng ilaw. I could only hear was the ticking of the clock. I lifted my foot
Gift From Unknown Chapter 3
I just found myself sitting at the corner of the bar, waiting for someone that will get my attention. If dad wouldn't change his mind, then be it. Pero hindi ako makukuha ng matandang iyon ng buo.Muli akong tumungga sa hawak kong bote ng alak. Maluha-luha ako nang ibaba ko iyon, hindi naman kasi ako gano'n kasanay uminom.I smeared the side of my lips, as I shifted my gaze to a burly man walking confidently towards bar counter. He's wearing a white long sleeve button down shirt that well-fitted to him, leaving the three buttons above unwound, while the sleeves folded up to his elbow. I mentally rolled my eyes as I saw how other girls giggling while looking at him.Kumuha ako ng isa pang alak sa bucket na nasa aking harapan. Nakakaramdam na ako ng kakaiba sa aking katawan, marahil tinatamaan na ako ng alak.I turned my gaze toward his direction again. He's now sitting comfortably and sipping his brandy. I averted my eyes wh
Gift From Unknown Chapter 4
Seems as if everything stand stil. There's no loud music that has been rumbling inside the bar recently, while his soft and damp lips still clinging on mine. Without a second thought, my lips began to move. Gentle. Slow. Passionate. Synchronizes every movement of his'. Not even minding where we at. I felt a sudden surge of my stomach. Oh feels like my intestines crawling like a worm inside my tummy.Could it be possible, when your mind get responsive on whats your heart desire? Magical thing does really exist, once you are in love? Am I in love? No...it can't be. I automatically pushed him when everything sink in."What's wrong?" Hinawakan niya ang aking pisngi. Bahagyang yumuko upang mas matitigan ako nang mabuti."Umupo nalang tayo," sagot ko. Tinabig ko ang kanyang kamay at iniwan na s'ya roon. Ngunit ramdam ko ang pag-sunod niya."Want to go somewhere?" tanong niya nang makaupo na kami. He reached for my hand and
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All their eyes are on me. Waiting for me to explain where I went last night. If only dad's stares were scorching, I might have turned to ashes here in my seat now."Have you swallowed your tongue, Carmell?" hindi na nakatiis na tanong nito. "We're asking you. Where have you been last night?" He asked again. This time, in a low yet cold tone."I...I-I just...went somewhere, where I can relax, dad. Don't worry, I didn't do stupid things as what you always think." His jaw clenched simultaneously with the movement of his adams apple."Darling, we're just worried. Next time, let us know your whereabouts." I nodded at what mom said. "Have you eaten breakfast?""I'm fine, mom.""Stop spoiling your daughter, will you?" naiiritang saad ni dad. "She's no longer a child. Let her be responsible, Myriam," dugtong pa nito mas lalong nagtatangis ang bagang."She's my child, Raymond. Don't command me to take
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"You're exaggerated, Viviane. I'm just not feeling well, don't give a conclusion without basis. Just a reminder, we're not in court," I said and rolled my eyes at her.She took a deep breath. Her eyes still on me, as if I am a criminal and she's the prosecutor. Sinusuri niya ang bawat paggalaw ko. I stood up. Her stares really scares the hell out of me."Why do you think you felt these all of a sudden? Do you even try to take a glance at the mirror, Carmell? You look pale. There's something inside of you, admit it," pagpupumilit pa niya na tila siguradong-sigurado sa sinasabi.I pursed my lips to stop myself from talking back. Maybe she has a point, but heck my mind can't absorb it. How could I be pregnant in just one time sex? For sure that guy know what are the consequences, so he had use a protection perhaps.But what if he didn't? No Carmell, you're not pregnant. Don't jump into a conclusion.
Gift From Unknown Chapter 7
I quickly smite Viviane on her nape as soon as we get inside my room."Ouch bitch, why did you do that?!" she groaned with a sharp look, while caressing her nape.Nakakainis! I craved it for one week. Nahawakan ko na. Nasa kamay ko na, nawala pa! Gusto kong umiyak. Maglupasay. How could be this world so cruel? I only wanted to eat mango, pero bakit pinagkakaitan ako?"Oh shit! Are you crying over that mango?" Viviane stated. I just threw her a death glare. "Fine. I'm sorry," saad niya sa malambing na tono.I turned my back at her. Folded my arms over my chest, like a kid throwing tantrums. They don't know what I feel. Why I became sensitive all of a sudden? Nevermind!"Here, I brought an extra for emergency." I looked up at her. She was holding a paper bag laid out in front of me. "You know I'm a soldier, always prepared.""Yet you let me cried first." I poked her after grabbing it
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