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CHAPTER 65 : Regret
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2026-09-01 23:58:13
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The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 65 : Regret
Mahina kong tinulak ang lumang wooden gate namin at huminga nang malalim. The familiar scent of the province from fresh soil, blooming gumamela, and the cool afternoon breeze immediately wrapped around me, trying to soothe the heavy burden I carried all the way from Manila. After everything that happened in Balesin, I needed this escape. I needed to breathe.Pagbukas ko ng pinto, naabutan ko si Tita Bing na abala sa maliit namin na sala.“Oh, Alessa! Hindi ka nagsabi na uuwi ka pala, nak,” bungad ni Tita Bing nang lumingon ito.Ngumiti ako nang tipid, pilit itinatago ang pagod sa mga mata ko. “Pasensya na po, Tita, biglaan kasi. Gusto ko lang po kayo bisitahin ng saglit dito, kamusta po pala ang lagay ni Mama?”“Naku, malaki na ang pinagbago, Alessa! Magandang balita dahil unti-unti nang bumabalik ang pagsasalita niya nang straight. Mas bumubuti na ang lagay ng Mama mo kumpara noong nakaraang buwan,” masayang balita ni Tita Bing.Nakahinga ako nang maluwag kahit papano. Lumapit ako sa
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 64: Complicated.
Napansin kong nagkatinginan sina Luz at Marky, parehong parang naghahanap ng ibang pag-uusapan para hindi tuluyang maging awkward ang lahat.“How about we drink instead?” suhestiyon ni Mia, sabay taas ng baso.“I think that's a better idea,” agad na sabi ni Luz.“Maaga pa naman. Tara, inom tayo.”Tinawag ni Marky ang waiter at nag-order ng mga inumin. Makalipas ang ilang minuto, isa-isang dumating ang mga baso sa mesa. Nagbalik ang tawanan at kwentuhan. Sinubukan kong makisabay, kahit ramdam kong may kakaibang tensyon pa rin sa paligid. Maya-maya, biglang nagsalita si Mia.“If you don't mind me asking, Alessa… sa company ka rin nina Zhean nagwo-work, right?”“Mia.” napatingin agad si Zhean sa kaniya.“What? Nagtatanong lang ako. Gusto ko lang naman makilala nang kaunti ang—” Sandali siyang huminto bago tumingin sa akin.“—girlfriend mo.” She smiled innocently.May diin ang huling salita, pilit na ngumiti si Mia. Saglit na natahimik ang mesa. I could feel Zhean beside me, but before he
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 63: Enjoy
When night came, nag-ready na kami for dinner. Zhean told me that we were having dinner at Nusa Dua Bar. “Ayos lang ba ’tong suot ko?” tanong ko habang nakatingin sa salamin, checking myself one last time. I was wearing a simple white dress soft and elegant, with thin straps that fell naturally over my shoulders. Nothing too flashy, just enough to make me feel pretty. Before I could fix my hair, Zhean suddenly wrapped his arms around me from behind. “You look good in any dress , baby.” Napangiti ako at nakita ko ang reflection namin sa mirror. He leaned down and pressed a soft kiss against my neck. “What if we just stayed here instead?” he said in a teasing, seductive tone, his fingers absentmindedly playing with one of the straps of my dress. Agad akong humarap sa kaniya. “Hey, Zhean.” Napailing ako, trying not to laugh. “Your friends might be there already. Come on.” Napabuntong-hininga siya, obviously disappointed, pero wala na rin siyang nagawa kundi sumunod. “Fine.”
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 62: Vacation
The sun was already high above us, its warmth almost making the white sand glow. Balesin was everything I expected crystal-clear blue water, lush greenery, and a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere that made the whole place feel like a private paradise.Nakahiga kami ni Cassie sa lounge beach chairs, enjoying the view while sipping our drinks.“So, what do you like about him?” tanong ko, referring to Carson.Napangiti si Cassie, her eyes still following Carson from across the beach where he was playing with the others.“I don't know. I just… like how different he is.”“Different how?” tanong ko.“Different from typical guy, you know the kind of guy who thinks he can get whatever he wants,” sabi ni Cassie.“But Carson is actually nice and humble. Hindi siya yung typical na mayaman na mayabang.”Tumango ako. “I agree. Nung una ko rin siyang nakilala, I thought he’d be like that. Pero he’s actually really nice.”“And easy to talk to,” dagdag ni Cassie. “May substance. Hindi puro flex or conn
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 61 : Open
"Please... I think three days of cold shoulder is enough. Please let me explain," nagmamakaawa niyang pakiusap.Tinitigan ko siya nang matagal. Dahil lumipas na rin ang unang pagdapo ng matinding galit ko nitong mga nakaraang araw, dahan-dahan akong tumango. "Fine. Talk."He took a deep breath, staring straight into my eyes. "Oo, ipinaiimbestiga ko ang nangyari sa apartment mo kasi naghinala ako mula pa noong una na hindi lang 'yon simpleng aksidente. At nung nalaman kong si Karen ang nasa likod niyon... nagdalawang-isip ako kung sasabihin ko sa'yo.""Bakit?" singit ko, trying to keep my voice steady. "Zhean, you could have told me.""I know! Yes, I know I should have," mabilis niyang sagot, holding my gaze. "Pero nag-alala ako sa'yo, Alessa. You had so much on your plate back then. Nung nalaman kong wala na si Karen, I thought telling you wouldn't make sense anymore... kasi wala na siya. ““Especially knowing how much you valued your friendship with her." dagdag pa nito.Pumiki
The Afterburn of Tempation CHAPTER 60 : Missed
Zhean's Point of ViewNandito kami ngayon sa Obsidian. Ilang araw ko nang pilit na tinitiis na huwag siyang tawagan o puntahan, kahit pa alam na alam ko kung nasaan siya nakatuloy.Her last words kept ringing in my head, she needed space to breathe. At naiintindihan ko naman siya. I lied to her. I kept things from her."O, Zhean, why aren't you drinking?" tanong ni Carson nang mapansing tahimik lang ako sa kinauupuan ko habang pabalik-balik ang tingin sa pinto.“Brokenhearted ’yan! Nag-away sila ng bebe niya,” panunukso ni Luz.Agad kong tinapunan ng throw pillow. “Fuck you, man.” “Spill the tea naman!” Lumapit pa si Carson, habang si Marky naman ay nakasandal sa sofa, clearly enjoying the drama.“Usisa ka rin, Marky, e!” tuwang-tuwa namang pagkukuwento ni Luz. “Kasi itong si lover boy, hindi sinabi sa bebe niya na ’yung cause pala ng sunog sa apartment niya ay ’yung mismong kaibigan din nito!”“Wait, what?” agad na reaksyon ni Carson.“That’s wild, bro why didn’t you tell her?!” na
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