Ever since she was young, she has been loving Cedric Miguel Villacencio but unfortunately, he happens to love her stepsister Leanna. Having an evil stepmother and a stepsister, her life couldn't be more lucky when they slandered her to her father and the latter chose to believe them over her. She may have a Cinderella life but not a Cinderella story. Cinderella was loved by the prince but unfortunately, she was hated by the prince. As growing up, she never cared about what other people thought of her. She was often being misunderstood and regarded as the troublemaker but what hurt her the most is when Cedric Miguel chose to believe the lies of Leanna over her. Running away from home, she decided to stay and live with her mother's best friend in Calor Del Cielo to move on and have a peaceful life. Years had passed and their paths crossed again in unexpected ways. Cedric Miguel apologized for misjudging her years ago and started to get closer again with her. But what surprised her is when he suddenly confessed that he like her and wanted to formally court her. Guarding her heart from another heartbreak, she tried to avoid and reject him. Unfortunately, no matter how she tried hard to hate him, the more she was falling hard for him. So to get rid of him, she accepted Inigo as her boyfriend and frankly told him that she will never like him. Will she can stand her decision of learning to love Inigo or be betrayed by her own feelings just to follow what her heart wants?
Lihat lebih banyakFirst impressions are often entirely wrong. People easily make judgments based on what they can see and often jump to conclusions without considering the whole picture. It is easy to form an opinion about someone, especially if you convince yourself of it or others make you believe it. I have always been used on how people look at the harder edge of me, that I am mean, selfish and conceited spoiled brat. I don't usually care for what people think of me. The less I care, the less I hurt. I have trusted people but ended up being deceived and betrayed. In this cruel world I have learned not to trust easily. Some are skilled in disguising and experts in making people believe in their goodness while secretly playing a dangerous game. They hide their true colors behind a facade of innocence just to seize what they desire. I'd say I'm not a good judge of character, but trust me, I'm often easily judged.
They say love is amazing, but love can be a dangerous game. It can be treacherous, painful and can leave scars that will run deep through the heart. It can nurture hate and anger, but it is a much more difficult thing to grasp, especially when it's unrequited. In my case, I don't chase love or attention. If it's not given freely, then it's not worth having. That's what I used to believe but not until I met Cedric Miguel Villacencio- the only man who never failed to make some havoc in my system. He's almost perfect in every way and excellent in every aspect. I know I won't stand a chance on him not only because he's way too out of my league but also because he has eyes for only one woman and that's Leanna- my stepsister. He thinks the worst of me and I hate him for always being a jerk. He can never be mine, I have known that a long time ago.
Sometimes, I hate that the heart is persistent and very hopeful. I hate that it can endure pain and can love deeply without expecting in return. That love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and in my case, it's a volatile mix. I hate him with a passion. I hate that I'm so easily affected no matter how hard I try not to. I hate that things don't always go the way we want them to be and I hate that this love is so strong, patient and selfless. But I guess, I hate myself more for keep on loving him for all these years.
I have known that life isn't always fair. That in this lifetime, we cannot always get what we want no matter how badly wished to have it. Luck might favor us in some desperate moments but there are also times that no matter how we strive hard to have it when it's not bound to be yours, you can never have it. It's the harsh reality of life, I guess. I can be a fighter, but I won't keep fighting a battle I know I will lose. Yes, I can love silently, but I won't fight for something that was never meant to be mine in the first place. I know my limits too. Trust me, I know when and how to stop. That even it will hurt me so deeply, I will still know how to let go...
I am Gavriella Dela Garza, and this is my bittersweet love story.
After dinner, Cedrick Miguel took me to his room. His bedroom in their mansion was huge, almost as big as his bedroom in his penthouse. But unlike his penthouse, which had a more masculine interior, his room in their mansion felt homier and more elegant in design. It had floor-to-ceiling windows, a modern fireplace, and a massive TV that promised a cozy evening. Even his walk-in closet was grander, more spacious than the one in his penthouse."You have a spacious and beautiful room," I told him as I walked around, inspecting every detail in his room.My breath caught in my throat when he suddenly pulled me close, gently guiding me down onto the soft expanse of the bed."You've been inspecting my room for a while now, and you haven't been paying attention to me," he said, his voice a low, husky murmur that sent shivers down my spine. "Let me kiss you. I've been wanting to kiss you for a while now," he confessed, his eyes dark with desire as he hovered above me.
"I'm happy you two are together now," Cedrick Miguel's mom said, her eyes twinkling with affection."Thank you, Ma'am" I replied, a shy smile gracing my lips.Cedrick Miguel had invited me to dinner at his parents' mansion to formally introduce me as his girlfriend. Despite being nervous upon meeting them, I managed to return the Villacencios' warm smiles and compliments.I couldn't help but notice how sweet Cedrick Miguel's parents were. Their love for each other was very evident in their gestures, especially Mr. Villacencio. The way his eyes filled with adoration whenever he looked at his wife, the way he was incredibly attentive, always ensuring her plate was filled first before his own. They even shared desserts, feeding each other with obvious delight and looked cute teasing and bantering with each other like playful children. And Cedrick Miguel seemed unfazed by his parents' antics, as if it were the most normal thing in the world for him.Honestly,
I confessed to Kaycee about Cedrick Miguel and me after she got back from her mission. What surprised me was that she wasn't shocked at all. I had been expecting her to be mad, but she wasn't."I was actually expecting him to start wooing you again as soon as he found out that you and Inigo had broken up," she said, her eyes searching mine."Aren't you... mad? Aren't you going to tell me I'm making a mistake?" I asked her, feeling confused by her reaction."Why would I be mad at you? You just followed your heart. Besides, Cedrick Miguel clearly loves you, based on all the crazy things he's done just to get a chance with you. I can't see any reason to deny him the opportunity to prove his feeling. Don't be so hard on yourself, Gav. There's nothing wrong with wanting to give yourself a chance at happiness.""Thank you," I whispered, tears stinging my eyes. "Thank you for understanding, for not judging me.""When have I ever done that to you?" she tea
"What were you thinking?" Cedrick Miguel murmured when he noticed me being silent. We lay tangled in the sheets, resting. His hand gently caressed my cheek and then gave me a gentle kiss on my temple."I just remembered Kaycee," I confessed. "Good thing she's on a mission in the North, or she would wonder why I didn't go home to the apartment last night.""That friend of yours… she doesn't like me, does she?" I chuckled softly at what he said."How did you know?""I just sensed it." He said, smiling as if amused. "The few times I went to your apartment to see you, she confronted me, all fire and anger. I thought she was hiding you, but you were in Santa Lucia that time. She even called the police to drive me away from your apartment.""She did what?" I burst out laughing. Kaycee hadn't told me, probably because she didn't want to bother me at the time. But I still can't quite believe she did that, and I can't help but laugh at how feisty she is.
I woke up in the morning, and Cedrick Miguel was no longer beside me. I smiled when I noticed I was wearing his clothes, which looked like a dress on me. I wasn't wearing anything underneath, not even on my lower half. I don't remember putting it on, so he must have been the one who dressed me.Was I really that tired, sleeping so deeply that I didn't feel him dressing me? A soft smile slowly painted my lips as the memories of last night flooded back. We hadn't had a chance to talk last night, too preoccupied, lost in each other's touch and kisses, expressing the heat we felt. Every touch, every sigh, was its own language, a burning expression of our desires. Last night was beyond amazing.I got out of bed and went straight to the bathroom to freshen up. It was the first time I'd been in his bathroom, and I noticed its masculine design. It had a dedicated area for a soaking tub, a separate shower, a vanity, and a private toilet room. The floors and walls were made of h
I was completely weak, while he still looked eager and full of stamina. After indulging in that most intimate part of my womanhood and savoring every intoxicating drop of my juices, he slowly arose and removed his belt along with his pants and boxer briefs. He spread my legs wider, and I willingly stretched them even further for him. He firmly held my parted knees and then positioned himself between my legs. He stared at me with a look full of love, yearning, and desire, then without hesitation, he staked his claim on me and penetrated me.His thrusts were intense and a bit aggressive, and I gasped because it was a bit painful. I remember it has been a while since we last did it. He seemed to sense my discomfort because he had a bit of difficulty entering my opening, so he slowed down and became gentle as he pushed and pulled. Gosh, he was so damn big that my opening couldn't cope immediately and that it was being stretched so much whenever he was entering it. When I felt him
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