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last update Last Updated: 2023-10-02 02:43:57
Impossible

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Kaia's

[past]

His ash-gray eyes looked ethereal under the spotlight. Diniliman kasi ang paligid para ma-highlight ang paglakad ng celebrant sa aisle. Nakakawit sa kanyang braso ang katabing babae habang binabaybay nila ang red carpet na nakalatag sa gitna.

The celebrant was all smiles, while he, on the other hand, wore a serious expression.

I don't want to admit it, but he really looked dashing in his suit and tie. Black din iyon. Ang kinaibahan nga lang, tulad ng celebrant, ang panloob ng kanyang suit ay burgundy din.

Kung iba ang dating niya sa kanyang jersey at uniform, mas lalong iba ngayong naka-formal attire siya.

It felt like I am seeing him for the first time.

"Let's all welcome, our gorgeous celebrant, Mrs. Ynezaire Adriatico! With her only son, Mr. Aril Verlon Adriatico!"

I realized I wasn't breathing properly ever since I laid my eyes on him. Abot-abot tuloy ang tahip ng dibdib ko pagkatapos. I opened my mouth slightly para makahinga nang maayos. I was bewildere
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  • Her Buried Desires   021

    Come-Kaia's[continuation of 015 ; from the present]“I can’t believe that we're finally going to be in-laws!"“Me too, kumpadre,” halakhak ni Daddy at bumaling sa amin ng lalaking katabi ko. “I have never imagined this day would come!”Gusto ko ring maging masaya. I faked a smile when my father’s stare lingered longer than usual.It’s been at least two weeks now magmula nang ma-discharge siya. Ayon sa kanyang doktor, at katulad din ng sabi ni Mommy noong una, it was a good thing na maisugod agad siya sa ospital nang mga oras na ‘yon kaya hindi na nagkaroon pa ng kung anong komplikasyon.Again, I wanted to be happy that he’s finally healthy and well. Kaso hindi ko tuluyang magawa dahil sa katotohanang kailangan ko nang harapin ang lahat magmula ngayon.“The engagement will be announced during the 70th anniversary of The Shire. That would be next week,” sabi ng ama ni Aril na si Frederico Adriatico. Daddy calls him Fredo. “It’s the perfect time, together with the announcement of the

  • Her Buried Desires   Kabanata 20

    ForgetNagising ako sa marahan na haplos sa aking pisngi. Unang tumambad sa akin pagkadilat ko ng aking mga mata ang mukha niyang nakadungaw. His eyes were gently staring at me.“Did I wake you?” he whispered huskily.Marahan akong napakurap. My head is resting on his arms. Habang gamit ang isang kamay, his thumb lightly caressed my face. Ang buong atensyon niya ay nasa akin.Then I remembered that we slept cuddling with each other last night pagkatapos ng usapan na ‘yon. He didn’t say anything, but he was very touchy after that conversation. His embrace was so tight.At first, I thought that it was awkward. Dahil kahit papaano ay nahihiya pa rin ako at hindi gaanong sanay na ganito na kami kalapit muli. I never really imagined that this day would come. Ang lagi ko lang naiisip noon ay kung papaano kami makikitungo sa isa’t isa pagkatapos ng kasal.But now… here we are.It all felt new and familiar at the same time. Iyong tipong parang bago na hindi. As if it was a hobby that you lear

  • Her Buried Desires   019

    Dance-Kaia's[past]They say that when you're happy, you get inspired to do a lot of things. So, days go by without you even noticing it.And it was true enough—because I didn't even realize it was already Monday. At tama rin ako sa pag-iisip na mapag-uusapan 'yong nangyari sa party."Kaia! OMG! How are you?" lapit ni Mary Anne, na sinundan naman nina Leigh. Agad nila akong pinalibutan sa aking upuan."We heard what happened. Sana tinawag mo kami," si Arianne, halata ang concern sa kanyang boses.I smiled at them. "I'm fine. You don't have to worry.""That Lara girl is graduating, right?" baling ni Mary Anne kay Leigh. Tumango naman ang huli sa kanya. "The nerve of her! Hindi man lang natakot mapa-disciplinary committee.""It didn't happen in the school grounds, kaya malakas ang loob niya," sagot ni Leigh.Nilingon niya ako. "Hindi pa 'yon tumigil no'ng umalis kayo. She was spewing some bullshits, saying you were leeching off Aril. Gusto na nga sanang sagutin ni Arianne na hindi nama

  • Her Buried Desires   018

    Partner-Kaia's[past]Umiling-iling ako, natatawa. "I'm not, Earl.""Hmm... and I think you're lying to me. You're just too humble to admit it.""I don't know how to swim," natatawa kong amin para lang patunayan sa kanya na hindi ako perpekto. Itinabi ko ang sketchpad at pen sa bag.Earl pretended to look surprised. "Really?"Tumango ako."Then I could teach you! I'm from the swimming team, remember?"Pinaningkitan ko siya ng mata. "Baka lunurin mo ako?"Nanlaki ang mga mata niya, then he burst out laughing, kaya natawa na rin ako. "I wouldn't do that to you, Kaia!""Hindi, baka itulak mo 'ko sa malalim...""Hindi nga! I can really teach you," aniya at natatawa pa rin."Okay, but only if I get the will to do so..." sabi ko, na nakapagpangiti sa kanya."Too bad the ball's partner isn't someone you choose," sambit niyang bigla."Why?" tanong ko. "Is there someone you would like to ask instead?"Pinasadahan niya ang kanyang buhok at nahihiyang ngumiti."Ikaw..."My eyes widened. Alam ko

  • Her Buried Desires   017

    Perfect-Kaia's[past]Sinasabi ko na nga ba!Akala niya talaga na sinadya kong makinig sa kanila? Hindi naman!"I-I didn't mean to!" depensa ko dahil iyon naman ang totoo. "I was just returning the books that I borrowed! Doon ang tamang lagayan! It wasn't my fault that you were... there!""So you heard it?"Kumunot ang noo ko at napaiwas ng tingin sa kanya. My cheeks heated even more from recalling what I just heard."I said, I didn't meant to!" giit ko lalo.He shifted his weight. Ang kamay niya ay nakahawak pa rin sa akin. Hindi ko mahatak iyon pabalik sa takot na magmukha akong umiiwas at nagsisinungaling."What part exactly did you heard?" his husky voice asked.I bit my lip. Lalo akong hindi makatingin sa kanya. Bakit ba kasi kailangan pang tanungin!Hindi ako agad nakasagot kaya tinanong niya ulit."Anong narinig mo, Kaia?"I noticed him inching toward me, so I panicked and blurted out, "N-na gusto ka raw niya...""And?"Nagkunwari akong nag-isip pa. "H-hindi ko na narinig ang

  • Her Buried Desires   016

    Physical-Kaia's[continuation of 010 ; from the past]It was already an hour after he drove me home, pero hindi pa rin ako mapakali sa sariling kwarto. Are we really considered friends now? Kaibigan ko na ba siya?Wait. Why is this even such a big deal to me? Ano naman ngayon kung kaibigan ko na nga siya? It's great if we are. Nadagdagan ang naging kaibigan ko, kaya dapat masaya ako na nangyari 'yon!And I wasn't exactly the type of person who knows how to socialize well. Kung hindi niya ako natamaan ng bola no'n, I bet we wouldn't even know each other.I was so content with my sister my whole life, kaya hindi ko na kailangang maghanap pa ng kung anong kalinga mula sa ibang tao. I only wanted my family's attention, care, and love. Pakiramdam ko, hindi iyon kayang punan ng kahit sino.So it was really fine with me to have only a few friends. Pero kung dadagdag siya... okay lang din naman.Napabalikwas ako sa kama makalipas ang ilang minuto. Hindi pa rin ako makatulog.When is he go

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