Lenie Faigaoの小説

I blinked at the words again, like they might rearrange themselves into something that made sense. Hunter’s voice, soft, certain, kept looping in my head: he won't let anyone steal me… lalo na ngayon nasa kanya na ako. Did he mean it literally? Did he know me in a way I didn’t know myself yet? My heart gave a small, traitorous tug and I had to press my palm flat against my chest to stop it from answering for me.A hand waved in front of my laptop. “Mrs. Monteverde, are you okay?”I snapped back to the present. The meeting window on my screen was full of small faces and name tags; Andres Fortajelo’s box was highlighted. His eyebrows were arched like he was studying me more than the figures on the spreadsheet. He was one of the few who had kept faith in RGC when everyone else ran. He had opened doors for us, the biddings, the introductions and right now his patience felt like a lifeline.Around me, the office smelled faintly of reheated coffee and disinfectant. My laptop’s fan hummed, t

“Are you alright?”Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala na unti-unti nang bumabangon ang company ng daddy ko. Parang kahapon lang, halos gusto ko nang sumuko, pero ngayon, everything is slowly falling into place.“Yeah. I was thinking,” I replied softly, my voice barely above a whisper.Lumapit sa akin si Hunter at tumabi sa kama. The mattress dipped slightly under his weight, and just that small thing made the moment feel real, it’s comforting. We were in our room, the quiet hum of the aircon filling the silence. Kakauwi lang namin galing sa bidding, pero hanggang ngayon, parang nasa alapaap pa rin ako.I called my parents earlier to tell them the good news. The joy in my mom’s voice, something I hadn’t heard in so long, made everything worth it. For the first time, I felt like I did something right… for him, for our family.“What were you thinking?” Hunter asked, his tone gentle, eyes searching mine.“I just can’t believe I made it, Hunter. All those sleepless nights… all

The week before the bidding felt like a blur. My office became both my sanctuary and prison. Folders piled up, charts and projections scattered across the table. I hardly noticed the sun rise and set, only the ticking clock and the glow of my laptop screen.Denise would peek in from time to time, bringing coffee or reminding me to eat. “Ma’am, baka mapagod kayo nang sobra. Hindi po kayo robot.”Napangiti ako kahit halatang drained na. “I can’t afford to lose focus, Denise. This is more than just a project, it’s survival.”At night, when I finally came home, Hunter would be there. He never said much, but his actions spoke louder than words. A glass of warm milk left on my desk, a gentle reminder to rest, or sometimes, just his quiet presence sitting across from me while I typed away.One night, as I buried myself in proposals, naramdaman ko ang mga mata niya sa akin.“You’ve been staring at that screen for hours, Thaliya,” he said, voice low, almost tired.I didn’t look up. “I don’t ha

The tension was already thick between me, Andres, and Benjamin. My grip on the folder tightened, but before I could even speak, a familiar low voice cut through the air, deep, steady, and one I knew all too well. “I didn’t realize this site visit would turn into a reunion.” Napalingon ako agad. My heart skipped a beat. Hunter. My husband. He walked toward us with that composed, intimidating aura he always carried, tailored suit despite the dust of the construction site, his presence effortlessly commanding attention. His sharp eyes immediately swept over me, then to Andres, then finally lingering on Benjamin. I swallowed hard. This wasn’t part of the plan. Benjamin, of course, was the first to react. “Ah, Mr. Monteverde. I should’ve guessed you’d show up. Always protective of your territory.” That mocking tone. I hated it. But Hunter? He didn’t flinch. Instead, he slipped a hand casually into his pocket, his other hand brushing against mine briefly, as if grounding me,

“Miss Thaliya, ito po ang schedule mo today.” Monday na naman, parang dumaan lang ang weekend sa isang iglap. Hindi pa man ako nakaka-recover sa dami ng trabaho last week, heto na naman at panibagong hamon ang kailangan kong harapin. May mga dokumentong nakatambak sa mesa ko, kasama na ang ipi-present ko mamaya sa ibang investors. Napabuntong-hininga ako habang inaayos ang ilang folder. “Ma’am, may pinapabigay po pala si Mr. Fortalejo na invitation para sa bidding ng mga contractors. Baka daw po interesado kayo. Makakatulong daw po ito para makakuha tayo ng bagong projects.” Inabot sa akin ni Denise ang envelope. Agad ko itong binuksan. Bidding for contractors for private sectors. I scanned the details, isang malaking proyekto ng mga bagong condominium na ipapatayo sa Pampanga. Promising. Kung makukuha namin ito, siguradong malaking tulong sa kumpanya lalo na ngayong kailangan namin ng long-term projects para muling makabangon. “Sino-sino kaya ang mga kasama dito?” tanong ko hab

I have never seen Hunter this hot before. After I swallowed his release, I wiped my lips slowly, teasing him with a playful smirk.“Sarap mo,” he whispered, his voice low and rough.“Really?” I teased back, tilting my head.He gave a short nod. I was about to stand up when he suddenly pulled me down on the bed, trapping me beneath him. His hand pinned both of my wrists above my head as if he had no plans of letting me go.“What are you going to do?” I asked with a smile, though my heart was already racing.“I’m gonna make sure you experience how good I can really be.” His words melted against my lips before he kissed me again, deep and hungry. I could feel his growing hardness pressing insistently between my thighs, searching, teasing.I parted my legs, surrendering, letting his length graze against my aching core. A soft moan escaped me as he rubbed against me, his movements slow yet full of longing.His lips trailed from my mouth down to my collarbone, leaving burning kisses in thei

Morning came too fast. Para bang kagabi lang ay pilit kong pinipikit ang mga mata ko, pero hindi talaga ako dinalaw ng maayos na tulog. Every time I tried, bumabalik lang sa isip ko ‘yung katotohanang simula ngayong araw… araw-araw ko nang makakasama ang taong minsang kumuha ng pagkababae ko.At hindi ko pa rin alam kung paano ko siya haharapin na parang wala lang nangyari.“Hoy, tulala ka d’yan.”Naputol ang malalim kong pag-iisip nang marinig ko ang boses ni Monik. Umupo siya sa tapat ko, dala-dala ang plato niya. Amoy ko pa ang bagong prito kong spam at itlog habang umaangat ang usok mula sa sinangag sa gitna ng mesa.Nilingon ko siya, pilit kong pinipigilan ang pagbuntong-hininga. “Hindi ko kasi alam kung papasok ba ako ngayon,” mahina kong sabi, sabay tingin sa tasa ng kape sa tabi ko na kanina ko pa hindi nauubos.“Gaga ka,” sagot niya agad habang nagsasandok ng kanin. “Bakit naman? Naging personal assistant ka lang, eh. Ayaw mo ‘nun? Direct mong makakausap yung boss natin.”Nap

“How was your meeting with our new President?” I froze at the question, my throat tightening as if the words I wanted to say were lodged there, refusing to come out. I was still in shock, still trying to piece together how I ended up in this mess. Everyone’s eyes were on me, curious, expectant. Waiting. Pero paano ko sasabihin? Should I even say it? My heart was pounding so hard, I was sure the others could hear it. But no….I didn’t have to tell them. Not yet. I forced a faint smile, but it didn’t quite reach my eyes. “Miss Agnes… what if magreresign nalang ako?” My voice cracked slightly. Agnes’s brows furrowed. “Huh? Bakit? Napagalitan ka ba? Dapat nagsorry ka nalang.” Mabilis akong umiling, trying to hold my composure. “Hindi po.” “Eh, bakit ka magreresign?” Before I could think of an excuse, a deep voice cut through the air like a knife. “Sinong magreresign?” My blood turned cold. Parang lahat ng tao sa paligid ko ay biglang nagkandarapa sa pag-alis. Chairs scraped again

Chapter 3 Halos hindi ako makagalaw sa kinatatayuan ko. Nanlamig ang buong katawan ko, para bang may yelong dumaloy sa mga ugat ko. My chest tightened, my knees felt weak. I never expected to see him again-ever. “Ayos ka lang ba? Bakit ka nagtatago d’yan?” nagtatakang tanong ni Monik nang mapansin ang pagkailang ko. Nakasalubong niya ang mga kilay niya habang pinagmamasdan ako. “Okay lang ako. Matagal pa ba tayo dito?” bulong ko habang pilit kong idinidikit ang katawan ko sa likod ng mga kasama naming nakatayo sa unahan. Parang gusto ko na lang lamunin ng sahig. “Hindi ko alam, eh. Pero kung gusto mo nang bumalik sa office, baka pwede na tayong magpaalam…” alanganing sagot niya. Napangiwi ako. Imposibleng payagan kaming umalis hangga’t hindi pa kami ipinapakilala sa bagong boss. Pero ayoko, ayoko talagang humarap sa kanya. Paano kung makilala niya ako? Paano kung maalala niya lahat? Napapailing ako nang mariin, pilit tinataboy ang kinakatakutan ko. “Miss Lopez.” Para a

Monday came so fast. Kung wala lang siguro akong bills and dreams baka umabsent na ako. Pero I have bills to pay, and dreams to achieve. Hanggat hindi ko pa natutupad ang pangarap ko hindi ako pwedeng tamaring pumasok. “Monik, good morning.” masiglang bati ko sa kaibigan ko nang lumabas ito ng kwarto. Our apartment have 2 bedrooms, it wasn’t small but it’s also not big. Tama lang sa aming dalawa. May nakasabit pa na towel sa balikat niya. She’s wearing her pajamas. It was a pair of sleeveless and short silky pajamas. “Ang aga mo nagising ah. Ganyan ba kapag bagong dilig.” she teased but I only give her a look. “Shut up. Kinalimutan ko na nga eh.” “Ganun ba kabilis lumimot?” natatawang tukso niya. I was about to grab a spoon and throw it to her pero mabilis itong tumakbo papasok ng cr. Habang nasa shower it ay hinanda ko naman ang baon namin. Mas prefer kasi namin na magbaon kesa sa bumili sa canteen, doon kasi paulit ulit ang ulam. Siguro kumakain lang kami kapag tin

Ang sakit ng katawan ko nang magising ako kinabukasan. Kinusot kusot ko pa ang mata ko bago tuluyang ilibot ang tingin sa kwarto kong nasaan ako. I was about to scream when I feel something is moving besides me. Nanlaki ang mata ko. “S-Sino ka?” Mabilis kong hinila ang kumot ng mapagtanto ko na wala pala akong saplot. My dress is on the floor. “Anong ginawa mo sa akin at nasaan ako?” Natataranta kong tanong habang tinitingnan ang lalaking nakatalikod sa akin. “You’re so loud. Tss.” he coldly replied at bumangon, bumaba ng kama pero nanlaki ang mata ko ng makita ko ang kanyang morning glory. It’s standing proud and tall. “Bastos.” Binato ko siya ng unan at mahigpit na hinawakan ang kumot sa dibdib ko na para bang hindi niya pinagsawaan kagabi. Humarap sa akin ang lalaki. Ngayon, kitang kita ko na nang mas maliwanag ang kanyang mukha, napalunok ako. He was a perfect example of physical perfection. His eyes? It’s chinito. His nose? Ang tangos. His lips? Oh my God

“Kaela, sigurado ka bang kaya mo?” nag-aalalang tanong ni Monik, kasama ko sa trabaho. Nasa isang bar kami ngayon. Sa loob ng anim na buwan kong pagtatrabaho dito sa Maynila, ito ang unang beses na pinagbigyan ko siyang sumama sa kanyang mag-bar. Lumaki ako sa probinsya kaya wala akong alam kung anong kalakaran ang meron sa Maynila. Ang alam ko lang, masaya, mas malaki ang sahod, at mas maraming oportunidad kaysa sa probinsya. “Ano ka ba, kaya ko.” Tumayo ako mula sa upuan at pinilig ang ulo ko. Ang lakas ng tugtog ng musika, kumukutitap ang mga ilaw. Gusto ko pa nga sanang sumayaw, kaso parang naninikip ang sikmura ko at nasusuka na ako. “Kaela, nasusuka ka ba?” natatarantang tanong ni Monik, mabilis siyang tumayo para alalayan ako at hawakan ang braso ko. “Don’t worry about me, okay lang ako. Dito ka lang, wait mo ako.” Mahina ko siyang itinulak pabalik sa upuan namin at naglakad akong mag-isa papunta sa CR. Habang naglalakad, pinipilig ko ang ulo ko at pilit inaayos a