ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN
Van and Demani's story began like any other typical love story you read in books or watch in movies. They met, fell in love, got married, and planned a future together. They seemed perfect for each other, and their family even called them "the perfect couple." But like any regular married couple, Van and Demani went through a series of arguments and misunderstandings. They had their ups and downs, too. But because they loved each other so much, they tried to get through it all, hand in hand.
Until Demani had a miscarriage... and Van cheated on their marriage.
From there, everything began to unravel. They couldn’t fix their problems, and eventually, they separated.
They went through a bitter breakup, and Demani thought she would never hear from her husband again.
Until two years later, Demani received a letter from Van’s lawyer.
Van had been involved in an accident and needed surgery in the United States. One of the requirements for him to leave was to have a family member accompany him. And who else could it be but Demani? They were technically still married because Van had never filed for annulment.
Despite her doubts, Demani agreed to help.
But there was one condition: They would legally separate after the surgery.
But Van had other plans...
Basahin
Chapter: CHAPTER 003 - When His Eyes Caught HersTHREE YEARS AGO…"The birthday celebrant will be here in ten minutes, Demani! Where are you?""Fuck," she muttered as she nearly slipped to the floor.The cemented footpath was slippery because of the heavy rain, and her hurry made it even more difficult, causing her to almost slip several times. She lowered the umbrella as she took shelter under the bakery's awning. She removed the phone wedged between her shoulder and head."I just got here at the bakery. It's hard to get a taxi with the rain, so it took me longer. Just stall it, Maureen. Keep Grandma entertained and don’t let her into the house until I get there. The cake needs to get inside first before she does.""But it's drizzling here in Sucat now, what am I supposed to do to stop her from entering the house?" her cousin Maureen replied in a flustered voice from the other line.That day was significant for the whole family. It was their grandmother's 80th birthday, and everyone in the family was coming to the house.She ordere
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Chapter: CHAPTER 002 - The 6-Month Deal"Where did all this food come from?" Demani asked in surprise when she saw the dishes laid out on the table. She had only been gone for less than twenty minutes—just enough time to drop her bags off in the guest room upstairs, freshen up, and calm herself down. But when she came back down, the dining area was already set with food.Van, who was already seated at the far end of the dining table, adjusted his napkin and laid it across his lap."I asked Attorney Salviejo to send them. His assistant brought all of this while you were upstairs. My maid set the table."So now you have a maid, huh? You once said you didn’t want anyone else inside the house—just the two of us and our future kids. You didn’t want anyone disturbing us while we made love anywhere in this house.She sighed inwardly.I guess I haven’t really moved on from all the bittersweet memories…Van cleared his throat to get her attention. She turned her gaze back to him.“Have a seat and join me for lunch,” he said, motioni
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Chapter: CHAPTER 001 - Mr. and Mrs. Met AgainDemani had been standing still for several minutes, her eyes fixed on the towering house before her. She blinked a few times, making sure she wasn’t dreaming—that she had really returned to this place, the very place that reminded her why she had become so afraid to love again.“I can’t believe I’m back,” she whispered, staring up at the three-story house nestled high on the Antipolo mountain.It looked exactly the same.The first and second floors were made of solid concrete, painted pristine white. The windows were crafted from shatterproof glass, and the front door was built from a high-grade, expensive kind of wood. The third floor stood out—it was made entirely of glass. From where she stood, she had a clear view of the spacious and elegant library inside.Her gaze dropped as she looked around the property.Out front was a lush Zen garden with perfectly trimmed greenery. At the center, there was a small pond, with a quaint little bridge stretching over it. Lotus flowers floated o
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Chapter: CHAPTER 005 - PrecillaTen years ago... Back when she was fourteen years old."Rome!"Rome almost choked when her friend Jiggy suddenly tapped her on the back. She was sitting at the back of their classroom, on the grass, having lunch."What the hell, Jigs!" she snapped, glaring at her friend as she bent down to pick up the hotdog that had fallen onto the grass because of the sudden tap. She looked dismayed—it was the last bite she'd been saving, taking small bites earlier just so she could enjoy it after finishing her rice. If only she had known it would fall, she would have eaten it all earlier. She turned to Jiggy and glared.Jiggy just grinned and plopped down beside her.She eyed her friend, who was now practically lying on the grass. Jiggy was what you'd call a handsome tomboy—yes, she had looks. She was fair-skinned—courtesy of her American father—tall, with long limbs and a sharp nose. Her corn-colored hair was cut short in a barber’s style, making her look even more masculine.They had been classma
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Chapter: CHAPTER 004 – The PerfectionistsEven before she could fully enter their house, she could already hear the voices of her aunts chatting on the terrace that extended from their living room.That terrace faced a wide empty lot that was still part of the adjacent subdivision in their area. A wave of nervousness washed over her. She forgot that around this time, her aunts would usually be at their house having coffee and gossiping with her mom.Her heart pounded loudly in her chest. If she went inside, they would definitely see her because the only thing separating the living room from the terrace was a sliding glass door.Now that she had confirmed her condition, she didn’t know if she could even look any of them in the eye. If they noticed her avoiding eye contact, they’d start to get suspicious and begin probing.She took a deep breath before continuing into the house.She was about to head straight for the stairs when her Aunt Maya saw her.“Rosenda Marie!”She stopped and forced a smile before turning around. “Hey,
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Chapter: CHAPTER 003 – The Devil: Cayson MontemayorJiggy slammed on the brakes hard the moment he heard what she said, causing their bodies to nearly crash into the dashboard. If she hadn't been wearing a seatbelt, she definitely would have.Even the car behind them suddenly hit the brakes and honked loudly—perhaps also startled by their abrupt stop. And to think they were on the expressway, where cars were practically flying.Good thing they didn’t get into an accident.She felt dizzy from the sudden stop, prompting her to cradle her head and groan slightly.“Jigs, what the hell?”“Tell me it wasn’t true.”She opened her eyes and turned to Jiggy—and there she saw disbelief in his eyes. His naturally red lips were parted, and his eyes were wide as he stared at her.She adjusted her posture and glanced at the line of cars already forming behind them. Some were overtaking, while others were still loudly honking. She turned back to Jiggy, who still hadn't moved.“It’s true. But I’ll tell you how it happened some other time. For now, let’
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Chapter: CHAPTER 002 - Mad and BetrayedRome slowly opened her eyes as the soft breeze brushed against her face.The first thing she saw upon waking was the white ceiling and a fan spinning, blowing air directly at her.Where am I? she asked herself, glancing around the room.It felt familiar. Had she been here before?Wait... Am I still in the clinic?“Thank God, you’re awake!”She turned at the sound of the voice and saw Jiggy—her best friend—with wide, worried eyes. Behind her stood Doctor Olivera, arms crossed, also looking at her.Rome sat up quickly, only to wince as she felt a wave of dizziness. But instead of lying back down on the small bed inside the clinic, she forced herself to face them.“I’m... sorry. H—Have I been here long?”“You fainted when you stepped out of the clinic earlier,” the doctor replied. “Your blood pressure is normal, but I think it’s from exhaustion. You need to stay in bed for a day or two to regain your energy and relax your mind.”She nodded and looked at Jiggy, whose face had darkened. He
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Chapter: CHAPTER 001 – Pregnant Out of Wedlock"Congratulations! You're six weeks pregnant."Rome gripped both arms of the couch tightly as the elderly doctor delivered the news.Her entire body went cold, as if she’d just been doused with freezing water. A wave of nausea surged through her, and her vision blurred with panic and worry.She blinked hard and swallowed the lump in her throat, staring directly into the doctor’s inquisitive eyes.“Why?” she asked, her voice trembling.“Why?” the doctor repeated, confused by her question.“Why... did this happen?” she whispered, pressing a hand to her now-throbbing head.Over the past few days, she’d started to suspect this might be the case—she’d been nauseous and dizzy more than usual. At first, she thought it was just her migraines acting up. But when the symptoms grew worse, she finally decided to see a doctor.And now, it was confirmed. She was pregnant.This wasn’t something she had prepared for. She remembered taking a few pills for her migraine—now she couldn’t help but worry.W
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