Will you marry me, Mr. Mayor
“F*ck, you’re so tight, babe!” I put a hand over my mouth as I peeked through the gap in the door.
“I like it! I like it! Harder, Dan!” Gia moaned, nearly losing her mind.
“I don’t think we’ll be able to do this anymore, since you’re getting married tomorrow,” Gia said, breathless.
“Even if I’m married, I’ll still pound you hard like I’m single,” Daniel replied between breaths, continuing to thrust into Gia—while Gia glanced toward where I was and smirked at me, as if to mock me.
Yes—she could see me clearly. And it felt like she asked Daniel that on purpose, as if it was something they did all the time. I used to think Daniel was such a gentleman because he never asked me for that kind of thing. Turns out, he was getting it from someone else.
Inside the room, I could see my fiancé, Daniel, completely naked behind his childhood friend Gia—who was also completely naked.
I didn’t even realize the tears were falling until I felt them on my cheeks, still staring at their filthy act.
I thought I would be the one to surprise him—but I was the one who ended up shocked. I didn’t stay to watch what happened next.
I left and wiped my tears away.
“Just wait,” I whispered into the air, “and you’ll see how Althea Bailey gets her revenge…”
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Chapter: CHAPTER 18Althea’s POVAfter the woman left, the whole office fell silent.I looked at Shaun, but he wasn’t looking at me. He simply stood straight at my side, his posture stiff and expression unreadable as always.“It’s not what you think,” Alexander said suddenly.My gaze snapped back to him, and only then did I notice that he had already finished eating.“I’m not thinking anything,” I answered.But the truth was, I was thinking about who that woman was.“She’s the governor's daughter,” he explained. “I don't understand why she keeps sticking herself to me.”I raised a brow at that.Was he numb or just dense?Obviously, the woman liked him, assuming there was really nothing going on between them.“It’s fine,” I said, looking away. “You don’t have to be so defensive.”I froze when I suddenly felt his fingers under my chin, gently tilting my face back toward him.My breath caught the moment my eyes met his.“I’m not being defensive,” he said seriously. “I just want to assure you that there is n
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Chapter: CHAPTER 17Althea’s POVWe arrived at Alexander’s office quickly, and I could feel people staring at me the moment I stepped out. To be honest, I had already felt the crew staring at us earlier while Shaun and I were eating at McDonald’s.Of course, they were aware of what was happening in their city.I should have brought sunglasses or something to cover my face.“Here, wear this.”Though startled, I immediately accepted the sunglasses Shaun handed me.It was almost as if he had read my mind, because just a moment ago, I had been wishing I had brought something to hide my face.“Is Mayor Alexander here? ” I asked one of the staff members who had just come out of his office.“Yes, ma’am,” she replied.“Okay, thank you.”After that, Shaun knocked on the door before opening it.I stepped inside, and my eyes immediately landed on the spacious office. It was bright and airy, with a large window that gave a clear view of the wide park in front of it.I didn’t speak right away because I saw that he wa
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Chapter: CHAPTER 16Althea’s POVI woke up early because last night, I realized I had been acting too important. Alexander was always the one coming to me here just to keep me updated.Since Shaun was already here, I could go out without worrying because I knew he would never leave me unprotected. That was why I made sure to wake up early this morning.After getting ready, I stepped out of my room and ran into Shaun, who was pushing a cart. On top of it was a covered tray, most likely my breakfast.“Shaun, get ready. We’re going out,” I told him. “We’ll have breakfast outside.”“Are you sure? ” he asked. “Are you okay now? ”I could hear the concern in his voice.I couldn’t help but smile. No matter how much he tried to hide it behind politeness, he still couldn’t conceal how worried he was about me.“Yes,” I said. “I’m going to see Alexander.”I took my phone from my Chanel sling bag as I spoke.“With that outfit? ” he asked, glancing at me.“Why? ” I asked, looking down at myself. “I look dazzling, don
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Chapter: CHAPTER 15Alexander’s POVIt was already past midnight, and I was still busy reading important documents. The day after tomorrow seemed perfect for the wedding, which I had personally planned.I was reviewing the papers that still needed my approval when my cellphone suddenly rang.I picked it up and saw a message from the governor, asking what the big headline about my municipality was all about.“Things are getting complicated,” I murmured as I turned off the lamp.I removed my reading glasses and left the room.I headed to my bedroom, and as soon as I entered, I went straight to the bathroom. I stripped off my clothes and turned on the shower. I closed my eyes as I felt the steady stream of water fall over my body.And the moment I did, I saw her.Althea.I couldn’t help thinking back to how she looked earlier when I went to see her. Maybe it was because she had been inside her mansion, dressed only in a nightgown. The silk she wore clung softly to her figure, elegant and dangerous in a way
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Chapter: CHAPTER 14Althea’s POVAfter Alexander left, I messaged my parents about the situation because they had called me last night. I thought they would be angry because of what had happened. Of course, what parent would be happy knowing their name had ended up in the headlines because of humiliation?But unexpectedly, they were more worried than angry. They might not have asked directly about the situation, but I knew they were already aware of it. That was why they kept insisting on coming here to see me. I couldn’t help but smile as I remembered how worried sick my mother and father had been during our call last night.FlashbackThe moment I answered the video call, my mother’s face filled the screen.“Thea,” she said immediately, her voice trembling. “Are you alright? Tell me the truth.”I tried to smile, but it felt weak even to me. “Mom, I’m fine.”“You are not fine,” she snapped, eyes already glossy. “Don’t lie to me. Do you know how we found out? Your father received three calls before sunrise
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Chapter: CHAPTER 13Althea's POVThe second day after the scandal, the mansion felt like it was holding its breath.Everything inside it was too quiet—too clean, too controlled. The staff moved softly, as if loud footsteps might crack the marble. Guards doubled at the gate. Even the trees outside seemed still, their leaves barely shifting in the afternoon wind.I sat at the long dining table with a cup of tea I hadn’t touched, staring at nothing. My phone had been buzzing on and off since morning—messages from Manila, from my parents’ assistants, and from people who suddenly remembered they cared about me.I didn’t answer any of them.Because if I answered, it would make everything difficult to handle.And I needed one more moment of silence before I stepped into the next version of my life.A soft knock broke the stillness.“Ma’am,” a staff member said from the doorway. “Mayor Alexander is here.”My chest tightened.I didn’t know what I expected when he returned—maybe more questions, maybe more warnings
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Chapter: CHAPTER 13Tahimik siya habang nakatitig sa mensahe. Pagkatapos ay tumingin siya sa akin. “May pinagbigyan ka bang number mo kung kani-kanino?”“Wala, Kuya.”“Sure ka?”“Sigurado.”Narinig namin ang yabag ni Ate Luna mula sa kusina. Lumapit siya sa sala, hawak ang bimpo. “Bakit?”Tiningnan siya ni Kuya, tapos ang cellphone, tapos siya ulit.“Ano’ng nangyari?” tanong niya.Hindi agad sumagot si Kuya. Parang pinipili niya kung ipapakita ba o hindi. Pero bago pa siya makapagdesisyon, kinuha ko na sa kamay niya ang cellphone at iniabot kay Ate Luna.Pagkabasa niya, kitang-kita ko ang pagkaputla ng mukha niya.“Hindi ako nagbibiro kanina,” sabi ko, mababa ang boses. “May nakita talaga akong lalaki sa tapat.”Tahimik.Mabigat na tahimik.“Ako rin.”Sabay kaming napatingin kay Ate Luna.Mahigpit na ang hawak niya sa cellphone.“Ano?” tanong ni Kuya, biglang tuwid ang upo.Huminga siya nang malalim. “May napapansin na ako nitong mga nakaraang araw.”Nanigas ang buong katawan ko.“Bakit hindi mo sinabi?”
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Chapter: CHAPTER 12Bryden’s POVHindi na nawala sa isip ko ang lalaking nakita ko sa labas ng gate.Kahit pagkapasok namin sa bahay, kahit habang inilalapag namin ni Kuya ang mga pinamili sa mesa, kahit habang si Ate Luna ay deretsong nagtungo sa kusina para ayusin ang ilang gamit—nandoon pa rin sa isip ko ang anino ng taong iyon.Baka wala lang.Baka tambay lang.Baka napadaan lang talaga.Pero hindi ko alam kung bakit ayaw maniwala ng kutob ko.“Hoy,” tawag ni Kuya habang inaabot sa akin ang isa sa mga paper bag, “dalhin mo ’to sa kwarto mo. Baka mamaya may makalikot pa.”Tumango ako. “Sige.”Kinuha ko ang mga dala ko at umakyat sa taas. Pagkapasok ko sa kwarto, agad kong inilapag ang mga bag sa gilid ng kama. Nasa ibabaw pa rin ng maliit na mesa ang luma kong charger, pati ’yung ilang gamit na basta ko na lang hinulog doon kagabi.Tahimik sa kwarto.Pero hindi payapa.Lumapit ako sa bintana at bahagyang sumilip sa labas. Kita mula roon ang gate at bahagi ng kalsada. Wala na ang lalaking nakita ko kan
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Chapter: CHAPTER 11Pumasok ako sa fitting room dala ang mga damit.Pagkasara ko ng pinto, saka ako napabuntong-hininga.Mali.Maling masyado kong dinadala ang bawat salita niya.Maling naririnig ko ang kabutihan niya na parang may ibig sabihin pa.Asawa siya ng kuya ko.At kahit kailan, hindi dapat lumampas doon ang kahit anong iniisip ko.Paglabas ko ng fitting room, nakaayos na sa akin ang long sleeves. Pagharap ko sa salamin ay saglit akong natigilan. Hindi dahil sobrang gwapo ko bigla—kundi dahil mukhang mas presentable nga ako kaysa dati.Lumapit si Kuya at tiningnan ako mula ulo hanggang paa.“Ayan,” sabi niya. “Mukha ka nang puwedeng ipakilala sa matinong kumpanya.”“Tama na,” sabi ko, pero napangiti rin ako.Si Ate Luna ay ilang hakbang ang layo, tahimik na nakatingin. Tapos tumango siya nang kaunti.“Bagay sa’yo.”Awtomatikong napatingin ako sa kanya.At sa isang iglap, nawala sa isip ko ang suot kong long sleeves, ang mall, ang dami ng tao, at pati ang ingay sa paligid.Bagay sa’yo.Simpleng s
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Chapter: CHAPTER 10Bryden's POVTumango ako sa kanya at inilabas ang aking cellphone mula sa bulsa ng aking jogging pants.Luma na talaga ang itsura nito. May basag na ang gilid, manipis na rin ang tunog kapag may nanonood akong video, at minsan kusa pa itong namamatay kapag uminit.“Grabe,” natatawang sabi ni Kuya nang makita iyon. “Buhay pa pala ’yan.”“Matibay kasi,” sagot ko. “Parang ako.”“Parang tanga,” banat niya.Napailing na lang ako habang si Ate Luna ay natawa nang mahina sa tabi namin. Hindi malakas, hindi OA, pero sapat para mapatingin ako sandali sa kanya.Mali.Dapat hindi na ako sanay na mapatingin.Dapat hindi ko na rin pinapansin ang maliliit niyang ngiti, o kung paano siya tumawa na parang laging may kontrol sa sarili. Pero simula kagabi, pakiramdam ko kahit simpleng paglingon niya ay may kakaibang epekto na sa akin.Kaya agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin.Pagdating namin sa gadget section ay dumiretso kami sa isang kilalang stall. Agad kaming nilapitan ng saleslady.“Sir, anong model po a
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Chapter: CHAPTER 15Bryden’s POVPumasok kami sa isang restaurant.“Table for three,” dinig kong sabi ni Kuya sa waiter na sumalubong sa amin.“This way, sir,” sagot nito habang iniimbitahan kaming sumunod.Tahimik kaming naglakad hanggang sa isang mesa sa may gilid ng restaurant. Malinis ang ayos ng lugar—dim ang ilaw, may soft music sa background, at karamihan sa mga taong naroon ay mukhang mayayaman o may pinag-uusapang negosyo.Matapos kaming makaupo, binigyan niya kami ng tig-iisang menu.Agad naman akong tumingin sa mga pagkain, at nang makita ko ang mga presyo ay hindi ko maiwasang mapangiti.Grabe…Ang mahal ng mga pagkain.Pero sa totoo lang, sanay na rin naman ako sa ganitong presyo. Kahit sa probinsya namin, may mga ganito ring klaseng restaurant lalo na sa kabayanan. Madalas, kapag nagwi-withdraw ako ng pera, tinutreat ko rin ang sarili ko.Kaya hindi na bago sa akin ang ganitong mga presyo.“Pili na kayo,” nakangiting sabi ni Kuya Bryan habang nakatingin sa menu. “Ako na ang bahala.”Napatin
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Chapter: CHAPTER 14Bryden's POVHindi na siya sumagot pa. Ngumiti lang siya nang maliit at tumingin sa paakyat na numero sa ibabaw ng pinto.Pagdating namin sa taas, agad bumungad sa amin ang arcade. Makukulay ang ilaw, maingay ang paligid, at halo-halong tunog ng token machines, video games, at tawanan ng mga tao ang maririnig. Saglit akong napangiti dahil bigla akong parang bumata nang ilang taon."Tagal ko na ring hindi nakakapunta sa ganito," sabi ko habang naglalakad papasok."Talaga?" tanong ni Ate Luna.Tumango ako. "Sa probinsya, meron naman... pero hindi rin ako mahilig lumabas.""Nahalata ko nga," natatawa niyang sabi."Ano ibig mong sabihin sa nahalata mo?" kunwari'y offended kong tanong."Tingnan mo sarili mo," sagot niya, nakangiti. "Para kang ngayon lang ulit nakakita ng ganito."Napangiti na lang din ako. May punto naman siya.Lumapit kami sa counter para bumili ng game card. Nang ilalabas ko na sana ang wallet ko, agad niya akong pinigilan."Ako na," sabi niya."Huh? Huwag na, Ate.""Hay
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Chapter: CHAPTER 7R18+Third Person's POVDahil dito ay mas lalong nag init ang pakiramdam ni Clyde, sinunggaban niya si Athena na tila ba isang gutom na gutom na aso.He slowly but surely left lot of marks in her neck, visible enough for her parents to see. His kisses went down to her navel, Clyde's tongue slide to her underwear.Dahan dahan itong ibinaba ni Clyde gamit ang kanyang ngipin habang malalim na nakatining kay Athena na pinapanood siya."Beautiful," nasabi na lang ni Clyde nang makita ang pagkababae nito."It's pinkish... and wet," sabi pa nito dahilan para makaramdam ng hiya si Athena at agad na isinara ang dalawang hita na agad namang napigilan ni Clyde."Don't, it's perfect," sabi nito.Wala nang nagawa si Athena kung hindi mapakagat na lang sa labi. Dahil sa naging reaksyon niya, mas lalong nag-alab ang pakiramdam ni Clyde.Agad itong lumuhod at nag umpisang tikman ang pinkish na pagkababae ni Athena."Ohhh-- fuck!" halinghing ng dalaga nang mag umpisang paikot ikotin ni Clyde ang kany
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Chapter: CHAPTER 6Third Person's POVAthena nodded. “Rules.”Clyde raised a finger. “Rule one: discretion. Walang leaks, walang drama.”“Agreed.”“Rule two: my son stays out of this,” sabi niya, voice low.Athena paused, then softened. “Cloud.”Clyde stiffened at the name. “Yeah.”“How old?” tanong ni Athena, maingat.“Six,” sagot niya. “Turning seven.”Athena blinked, something tender flickering. “Ang liit pa…”Clyde’s jaw tightened. “That’s why I’m doing all this.”Athena nodded. “I won’t hurt him. I won’t touch your custody, your parenting, anything. Promise.”Clyde studied her like he was deciding whether to trust her.Then he nodded once. “Good.”Athena lifted her own finger. “My rules.”“Go.”“Rule one: mabilis. Before my parents push their plan,” Athena said.Clyde exhaled. “Within the week.”Athena blinked. “Within the week?”Clyde shrugged. “Money and lawyers make time bend.”Athena scoffed. “Must be nice.”Clyde smirked. “Rule two?”Athena’s mouth tightened. “You settle their debt—enough to s
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Chapter: CHAPTER 5Third Person's POVClyde: “Tomorrow, I’ll call my lawyer. Then we’ll see the earliest schedule.”“Pangalawa,” dugtong ni Athena, “you pay the debt. Not… lavish lifestyle. Just enough para matigil yung forced marriage plan.”Clyde tumango. “Okay.”“Pangatlo,” Athena’s voice softened, “no humiliation. Kahit contract ‘to, I don’t want to be treated like… transaction.”Clyde tinitigan siya. “You won’t.”May katahimikan ulit, pero this time, iba—parang may nabubuong desisyon.Tumayo si Clyde at lumapit ng dalawang hakbang, pero huminto para respetuhin ang space niya.“Listen,” sabi niya. “I’m not going to take advantage of you tonight. You’re still not okay.”Athena napatigil. “I’m okay.”“No,” firm ni Clyde. “You’re not. We will talk again in the morning when you’re sober. If you still want this… then we proceed.”Athena’s eyes searched his face. He can see a man with sense of responsibility and respect, hindi ang lalaking nasa chismis na playboy daw.“Okay,” mahina niyang sagot. “Tomrrow
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4“Yeah,” bulong ni Clyde. “Business.”“Sir?” tanong ng abogado.Clyde nag-clearing throat. “I’ll handle it. Just… prepare the paperwork. If I find someone, you do your job.”“Understood,” sagot ng abogado. “And one more thing—about your son.”Naging matalim ang tingin ni Clyde. “What about him?”“Your grandfather’s investigators,” sabi ng abogado. “They left a note. They know. The will’s first condition, as stated, is to bring him back.”Clyde napapikit. “I already plan to.”“Good,” sabi ng abogado. “Call me tomorrow. We need a plan.”Click.Pagkababa ni Clyde ng phone, hindi agad siya humarap. Parang biglang bumigat ang hangin.“Plan,” bulong niya. “I need a plan.”Sa likod niya, may mahinang kaluskos.Akala niya ay nakatulog na ang lasing na lasing na dalaga.Pero nang lumingon siya, nakita niyang nakaupo na ito—nakabalot ng kumot, gulo ang buhok, nanginginig nang bahagya. Dilat ang mata, bagama’t halatang hilo pa.Narinig niya.“Marriage?” tanong ni Athena, mahina pero malinaw. “Kai
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Chapter: CHAPTER 3Third Person's POVSa loob ng sasakyan, tahimik. Maliban sa mahinang music sa radyo at sa hinga ni Athena na mabigat.Tumingin si Clyde sa kanya, at sa isang iglap, nakita niya yung sobrang bata pa—pero may bigat sa mata.“Driver,” sabi ni Clyde. “Nearest decent hotel.”“Yes, sir.”At habang papalayo sila, sa kabilang dulo ng gabi, pareho silang hindi alam na ang pagkikitang ’to—isang simpleng “pagligtas”—ay magiging simula ng kasunduang babaliktad sa buhay nila.Pagdating sa hotel, bumukas ang pinto, at sumalubong ang maliwanag na lobby.“Sir Harrison,” bati ng receptionist, halatang kilala siya.“Room,” sabi ni Clyde. “And make sure… safe.”“Yes, sir.”Habang papunta sila sa elevator, biglang bumulong si Athena, halos walang lakas.“Clyde…”“Yeah?”“Don’t let them take me.”Napahigpit ang panga ni Clyde. “No one’s taking you tonight.”Bumukas ang elevator.At doon nagtapos ang unang gabi.Hindi pa nila alam, pero nagsisimula na ang gulo.Pagbukas pa lang ni Clyde ng pinto ng hotel r
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Chapter: CHAPTER 2Third Person's POV“Miss—” tawag ng bartender, nagulat. “Okay ka lang?”“Yeah,” sabi ni Athena, medyo slurred na. “I’m… amazing.”At naglakad siya papunta sa stage.Habang nasa entablado siya, parang nawala ang lahat. Yung takot. Yung galit. Yung pakiramdam na wala siyang kontrol.Sumayaw siya—hindi perpekto, pero may tapang. May lungkot na naging galaw. May pain na naging rhythm.May mga whistle. May mga palakpak. May mga lalaking nakatingin nang sobra.“Woo!” sigaw ng isa. “Go, baby!”Napangiti si Athena, pero blurred na ang mga mukha. Umiikot ang ilaw. Umiikot ang mundo.May lumapit sa gilid ng stage, isang lalaki. “Hi,” sabi nito. “You’re hot.”“Thanks,” sagot ni Athena, tumatawa.May isa pa. “Come here, dance with me.”Humawak ito sa ankle niya, parang hihilahin siya pababa.Doon siya napahinto.“Hey—” bulong niya. “No.”Pero parang hindi nakinig yung lalaki.Sa kabilang banda ng bar, may isang lalaking nakaupo mag-isa, tahimik, hawak ang baso pero hindi halos umiinom. Suot niya
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