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CHAPTER 031 - Boiling Tempers
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2025-07-15 15:00:03It was Thursday afternoon when Demani decided to go to a shopping center to buy new summer dresses for their upcoming vacation in El Nido, Palawan. She had already started packing when she realized she barely had any beach clothes, so she thought of heading to Ortigas to shop first.
She had already spoken with her parents during her visit a couple of days ago. She told them that she and Van would be going on vacation and wouldn’t be back until Monday. Surprisingly, her family didn’t question her about it, and when she informed her Grandma Val, the old woman was even delighted to know that Van had finally made time for her.
Demani was relieved she didn’t have to make up any stories just to avoid being questioned about their absence at the upcoming Sunday get-together. Even Van was visibly pleased that the trip was pushing through.
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ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN CHAPTER 032 - The Overflow
Van was taken aback by her sudden outburst, and truthfully, so was she. The sharpness in her voice, the force of the push; it hadn’t been intentional. She hadn’t meant to lash out. But she had been wound tight all afternoon, frustration simmering beneath the surface, and it had taken only one unexpected touch to make it all boil over.She was overwhelmed. Not just by the burnt dinner or the throbbing pain in her hand, but by everything; her thoughts, her day, and that maddening encounter at the mall.Van’s brows drew together in quiet alarm. “Are you… all right?”She pressed her hand to her forehead, sighing deeply, but didn’t answer. Instead, she turned away, needing something— anything— to do with her hands. She walked over to the cabinet and pulled out a stack of plates, moving with stiff, robotic precision.
ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN CHAPTER 031 - Boiling Tempers
It was Thursday afternoon when Demani decided to go to a shopping center to buy new summer dresses for their upcoming vacation in El Nido, Palawan. She had already started packing when she realized she barely had any beach clothes, so she thought of heading to Ortigas to shop first.She had already spoken with her parents during her visit a couple of days ago. She told them that she and Van would be going on vacation and wouldn’t be back until Monday. Surprisingly, her family didn’t question her about it, and when she informed her Grandma Val, the old woman was even delighted to know that Van had finally made time for her.Demani was relieved she didn’t have to make up any stories just to avoid being questioned about their absence at the upcoming Sunday get-together. Even Van was visibly pleased that the trip was pushing through.
ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN CHAPTER 030 - Caught in the Middle
As she expected, Van remained quiet the entire drive home.He had said goodbye to everyone politely when they left, and he even helped her into the car. While they were still on the way out of the city, he asked if she wanted to stop by a restaurant for dinner. But since she was still full from the hearty lunch with the whole family, she declined.Since then, Van had been silently driving. And though he was beside her, she felt the discomfort. She knew his mood had been completely ruined because of what happened at lunch. He was just forcing himself to keep talking, and she could tell. She also knew he would stay quiet and keep his frustration to himself unless she made the effort to talk to him.She figured it would be better for their relationship if they were honest with each other and talked about
ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN CHAPTER 029 - Tensions at the Sunday Table
"Good that you made it this Sunday, Van," said Luis, Demani’s father, as the couple approached them. Everyone else in the family was already at the house for their Sunday get-together, and it looked like they were the only ones they had been waiting for."I found a free hour, Dad," Van replied with a polite smile to his father-in-law.Daliah, Demani’s mother, stepped out from behind her husband and greeted her daughter with a kiss on the cheek. “Just in time, darling. I just finished cooking.” Then she turned to Van. "How have you been, hijo?"Van respectfully took her hand for a mano before responding. "I’m doing well, Mom. I’m sorry if I’ve missed a few of the Sunday gather
ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN CHAPTER 028 - A Love Rekindled
She took a bitter bite of the last pizza slice she held in her hand. Her throat was tight, aching from the tension, but she chewed and swallowed anyway. The anger was so sharp, so overwhelming, it made her feel like crying.But she refused.No. She would not cry.Even if the weight in her chest felt unbearable, she grabbed another slice and shoved it into her mouth. She chewed in rage, like eating would somehow quiet the storm inside her. Maybe if she swallowed fast enough, she could force down the tightness in her chest and the lump in her throat.But despite her efforts, a tear slipped free.She quickly wiped it with the free napkin from the pizza box.
ANOTHER DAY ROTTING IN VAIN CHAPTER 027 - Even Love Has Limits
After getting dressed, Demani remained inside the walk-in closet, standing motionless in the silence. Her ears strained for any sign of movement beyond the door, and her heart beat louder with every second of anticipation.She wasn’t ready to see Van. Not after last night. Not while the sting of their fight still throbbed in her chest.Then she heard it. The soft creak of the bedroom door, followed by the quiet but unmistakable sound of it closing.Only then did she step out, her bare feet brushing against the cool floorboards as she cautiously emerged into the room. Her eyes darted toward the bathroom. The door was wide open, the light still on, but the room itself was empty.Van was gone.Just like that.
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