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CHAPTER 129: Jaded
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The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 129: Jaded
Alessa’s Point of ViewAfter my confession in the restroom, Cassie insisted na mag-leave muna ako. She saw how traumatized I was, so I submitted my request and suprisingly, Bianca approved it right away without any drama.Naisipan kong umuwi muna sa probinsya para mabisita si Mama. It’s been months since my last visit home to Iligan City. Habang nakatitig ako sa bintana ng bus, I couldn't help but fall deep into my thoughts.Bakit ganun? Bakit parang ang malas-malas ko pagdating sa mga lalaki?First was my dad who completely abandoned us. Then Marco, my childhood sweetheart and first love, who just ended up cheating on me and breaking my heart. Then Zhean with all his chaotic situations... and now Brion, the guy I thought would protect me.What did I even do wrong to deserve all of this?"Iligan! Iligan Terminal na po!" sigaw ng konduktor, cutting through my thoughts.Pagbaba ko ng bus, napansin kong wala man lang akong bitbit na pasalubong dahil sa sobrang pagmamadali kong makaalis n
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 128: Inconsistent
Content Warning / Reader DisclaimerTRIGGER WARNING: This section contains sensitive themes, including trauma responses, sexual assault disclosures, emotional distress, and internal conflict. Reader discretion is advised.---Cassie’s Point of ViewSince morning pa, napapansin ko nang sobrang tahimik ni Alessa. She was so out of it. During our morning alignment meeting, panay lang ang titig niya sa screen niya. She looked completely drained, as if she hadn't slept a single second.Nung lunch break na, kumakain kami nina Alexis at Alessa sa cafeteria while gossiping about random office drama."Girl, imagine if matuloy talaga 'yung 10 million bounty!" Alexis chattered away."Like, I’d literally resign on the spot! Ikaw, Cass? What would you do with 5 million?""Bumili ng bahay at mag-exit na sa corporate life, obviously," natawa kong sagot.Patuloy pa rin ang chikahan namin ni Alexis tungkol sa panibagong audit advisory mula kay Sir Mendoza, pero napansin kong hindi man lang ginagalaw n
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 127: Hysteric
Content Warning / Reader DisclaimerTRIGGER WARNING: This section contains sensitive themes, including alcohol-induced aggression, attempted sexual assault, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you are sensitive to these topics or feel uncomfortable reading scenes involving non-consensual advances, please feel free to skip ahead. Your mental well-being is the top priority.---Alessa’s Point of ViewBuong gabi akong hindi nakatulog. Nakasandig ako sa sulok ng kama ko habang nakayakap sa sarili kong mga binti, unti-unting pinoproseso ang lahat ng nangyari. The heavy darkness of the room felt suffocating, and every time I closed my eyes, I could still feel his hands violently tearing at my clothes and his rough, desperate lips forced against mine.Hanggang sa dahan-dahang sumikat ang araw.I heard rustling sounds from the living room. Gising na siya.Agad na tumaas ang balahibo ko. My heart hammered wildly against my ribs as I listened intently. Then came the
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 126: Grotesque
Content Warning / Reader DisclaimerTRIGGER WARNING: This section contains sensitive themes, including alcohol-induced aggression, attempted sexual assault, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you are sensitive to these topics or feel uncomfortable reading scenes involving non-consensual advances, please feel free to skip ahead. Your mental well-being is the top priority.Alessa’s Point of ViewNagsimula na nang tuluyan ang party para kay Brion. Masaya ang lahat, at kitang-kita sa mukha niya ang labis na kasiyahan nang isa-isa kaming lumapit para bumati sakanya."Happy birthday, Brion!" nakangiting bati ng grupo habang ininaas namin ang aming mga baso."Salamat, guys! Sobrang na-appreciate ko 'to," sagot niya habang abot-tainga ang ngiti.Pagkalipas ng ilang oras ng kainan at inuman, dahan-dahan akong lumapit sa kaniya para iabot ang balot na regalo ko. "Brion, happy birthday uli. Simple lang 'to, pero sana magustuhan mo.""Wow, salamat, Alessa," sagot niya
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 125: Foreboding
Alessa’s Point of ViewPagkapasok na pagkapasok namin sa conference room, agad kaming nag-ayos ng mga gamit. Inilapag ko ang mga printed documents sa harap ng bawat upuan habang inaayos naman ni Cassie ang projector screen. We were preparing for the monthly Q3 finance review, a crucial meeting bago i-present ang numbers sa executive committee at sa board of directors.Ilang minuto lang, pumasok na rin si Bianca. As usual, the click of her high heels echoed sharply against the tiled floor, giving off that arrogant aura."Let's start the meeting," malamig niyang utos sabay upo sa dulo ng mahabang mesa.Pinangunahan ni Sir Mendoza ang presentation. "Alright, team. Let's look at the overall performance for Q3. So far, the numbers are looking solid on most sectors, especially with our local distribution. But let's dive deeper into the breakdown."Habang pinalilipat-lipat ni Sir Mendoza ang mga slides sa screen, abala naman ako sa pagre-review ng detailed balance sheet sa tablet ko. I was c
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 124: Enigma
Bianca’s Point of ViewPagkapasok na pagkapasok ko sa departament, nakita ko agad silang tatlo na nagchichismisan malapit sa water dispenser sina Cassie, Alexis, at siya.Nakita ko agad ang pagmumukha ni Alessa. Ugh, that girl.Before, I was so ready to humiliate her right then and there. Gustong-gusto kong kaladkarin at sabunutan siya hanggang sa mawalan siya ng mukha. But Zhean is the one stopping me from doing this. I can’t touch his precious little toy, and that’s the only reason why I’m keeping my calm. Pero tuwing nakikita ko ang mukha ng babaeng 'yan, pakiramdam ko gusto kong humawak ng kutsilyo at deretsong hiwain ang mukha niya."It’s too early to gossip, don't you think?" malamig kong puna habang naglalakad papasok."Get to work. Hindi kayo binabayaran ng kumpanyang 'to para lang magchismisan."Agad silang natigilan at mabilis na nagsibalikan sa kani-kanilang pwesto.I smirked to myself as I walked past them. Well, that is what you call power.Pagkapasok ko sa opisina ko, I
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