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TWENTY-TWO
NIKKI'S POV
"Looks like you two are getting along just fine."Napalingon ako nang marinig ko ang boses ni Gale. He was standing at the edge of the couch, his eyes fixed on us and there's a smile on his face."Hi, Love. Adhara and I were just talking about her—""We were just talking about my dream, you know, the reason why I left," she finished my sentence.Her eyes darted to Gale, giving emphasis to the latter statement. Gale tensed, and he looked as if he was in discomfort. As much as I hate to overthink, but his reaction simply made me wonder."Ah, yeah. Ara had always wanted to be a model. I'm happy for you," Gale stated, looking at Adhara.I was watching as they look into each other and I knew, they were not just best friends. They share the same kind of special treatment for each other, maybe because they grew up together.I don't know why, but a sudden feeling of possessiveness and protectiveness instantlRelated chapters
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NIKKI'S POVI lay on my bed, my eyes are fixed on the ceiling. It's almost midnight, but I'm still wide awake. After that text message, I haven't heard from Gale again. No calls, no text message, and when I called him, I went straight into his voicemail. I exhaled a frustrated breath, wondering what he's been doing by this time.I sighed for the nth time, I couldn't help but to think negatively. I have been in a broken relationship, and it scarred me to the point that I find it hard to trust anyone again. Alam ko naman na mahal ako ni Gale, hindi ko lang talaga maiwasan na mag-overthink, lalo na at alam ko may kasama siyang babae.Hindi ko rin maintindihan kung bakit kahit wala namang ipinapakita na iba si Adhara sa akin ay tila hindi ko magawa na pagkatiwalaan siya ng buo. Something inside me tells me not to trust her fully, and I don't understand why.In the end, I chose to push those thoughts away from head. It's not healthy, and it would only destroy our relation
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NIKKI'S POVGale drove to a nearby restaurant for our dinner. Habang nasa biyahe ay hindi ko maiwasan ang pagmasdan siya. It has been days since I last saw him, and I must admit that I miss him like crazy. I've been in love before, but I never felt this way."What are you thinking, love?" He asked.I gave him a small smile and sighed contentedly."Just thinking of how much you affect me, love. Days of not seeing you felt like hell. Sobrang miss na miss ko ang presence mo," I answered honestly.Gale grinned, obviously liking what he hears. I groaned and pouted my lips. Nakita ko rin ang laki ng pinagbago ng sarili ko simula nang maging kami. Gone was the coldness and hesitance in me. Kung dati ay hirap na hirap ako na magtiwala, ngayon ay wala akong makapa na pagdududa sa puso ko. And I'm very thankful to Gale for that. It's like he took away all the doubts in my heart.Maya-maya pa ay itinigil ni Gale ang sasakyan sa harap ng isa
Guilty Pleasures TWENTY-FIVE
NIKKI'S POVI woke up to an empty bed, and a sore body. I glanced on the bedside table and realized it's already half passed seven in the morning. I smiled when I saw a tray of breakfast along with a cute sticky note from Gale. I shook my head and smiled at the same time, thinking about how thoughtful he was."Good morning, Love. Need to go early, but I already cooked you breakfast. Have a wonderful day ahead.With lots of love,Gale Andrew"Para akong teenager na biglang kinilig nang mabasa ko ang sulat na iniwan niya. Indeed, he never failed to make me feel so special and loved.Tumayo ako at dumiretso sa banyo para maghilamos bago ko kinain ang inihandang agahan ni Gale. I smiled, he's so thoughtful that's why I can't help but to fall deeper for him with each passing day. It's friday and I might be late, but I don't seem to mind. Sa sobrang ganda ng gising ko, pakiramdam ko ay lumulutang ako.Pagkatapos kong
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NIKKI'S POVI changed my clothes and went into the kitchen to look for something to cook. I sighed when I realized that my stocks are limited. Kinuha ko ang chicken mula sa fridge at hinayaan muna na matunaw ang ice nito habang naghahanda ng iba pang sangkap.Manaka- naka akong lumilingon sa sala kung saan naroon si Gale. He rested his head on the couch, and his eyes were closed. Hindi ko napigilan ang sarili ko na lapitan siya. I stood behind him on the couch, and gently touched his shoulder."Okay ka lang? You want some massage?" I asked.Kinuha niya ang kamay ko at hinalikan iyon. Bahagya pa siyang nakangiti kahit na nakapikit pa rin ang mga mata niya."Okay na ako, love. Having you beside me is like a breather. Don't worry about me," aniya."Are you sure?" paninigurado ko.He simply nodded."Okay. I'll just finish cooking our food, and then we'll eat. For the meantime, magpahinga ka muna. I love you," I whispered, and kissed his forehead.Bumalik a
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NIKKI'S POV"Where are we going?" I asked him.We've been on the road for quite a few minutes already, and our destination doesn't seem to be familiar with me.We are going through a mountainous terrain, but I couldn't complain because the view itself was very breathtaking."Hmm, it's a secret for now, love," he said.I didn't say another word, and contented myself with the view. We decided not to work today so we can spend time with each other. I must admit, it's kinda thrilling to ditch work, and just be with the one you love. Para akong teenager na nag-cutting class.I grinned."What makes you smile, love?" He curiously asked.Nakataas pa ang kanyang kilay na animo'y hindi siya makapaniwala na ngumingiti ako nang mag-isa. Well, it's kinda creepy if you'll ask me."I was just thinking, para tayong mga highschoolers na tumakas sa klase para lang mag-date," saad ko at saka iyon sinundan nang mahinang ha
Guilty Pleasures TWENTY-NINE
NIKKI'S POV"Ma'am, I'm really sorry, but you need to have an appointment before you can see Ms. Suarez. She's busy at the moment." I glanced up when I heard the door to my office clicked open, followed by Mariz strained voice while explaining to someone."You don't know who I am, umalis ka sa dinaraanan ko bago pa man kita ipasesante rito," sagot ng isang pamilyar na boses, ngunit hindi ko mapagsino ang nagmamay-ari nito.I released the ballpen I was holding, and gathered all the scattered documents above my table. I looked at the visitor, and was beyond surprised to see who it was. Agad na napakunot ang noo ko, ano'ng ginagawa niya rito?We were never close to each other, hence, it made me wonder to what do I owe this unexpected visit."It's okay, Mariz. Let her in," I interrupted.Hindi ko kasi gusto ang tono ng pananalita niya sa sekretarya ko. My father taught me to treat our employees
Guilty Pleasures THIRTY
NIKKI'S POV"Tita Mommy!"I automatically smiled when I heard the twins calling me. Kakababa ko lang mula sa sasakyan at mabilis nila akong sinalubong para yakapin."I missed you, kids!" I cried as I encircle my hands around them."No work today?" Napalingon ako nang marinig ko ang boses ni Ate mula sa likuran ng mga bata.Umiling ako, "I took the afternoon off, ate."I smiled weakly at her. Dala marahil ng sari-saring damdamin na hindi ko maipaliwanag, lumapit ako kay ate at agad na yumakap."Are you okay, little sis? Is there a problem?" she asked.Humiwalay ako sa kanya at ngumiti nang tipid. I cannot lie to her, can I?"Ayos lang ako, ate. Don't worry about me," I said.Umiling-iling lang siya at hinila ako papasok ng bahay, patungo sa front porch ng bahay. Umupo kami sa couch, at ilang sandali pa kaming naging tahimik."You're not okay, Dominique. Sa akin ka pa ba naman magsisinungaling? I've been there, and I know how it feels like to have
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