Anton ran back home, panting and drenched in sweat. His face was pale, panic written all over it. He burst into the house, frantically looking for his grandparents. He was terrified for his "pretty big sis." Even if she always ignored him, he had grown to care about her. “Grandma! Grandpa! It’s Ate—she’s drowning! I saw her walk into the sea like she wasn’t in her right mind. She didn’t even look at me when I called out to her!” he cried out, breathless and almost gasping for air. “Oh, dear God!” his grandmother exclaimed in horror. “Go get your kuya JD. Hurry!” Mang Danny didn’t waste a second and bolted toward the shore, with Aling Ida close behind. Their hearts pounded with fear, praying it wasn’t too late for the woman they had rescued before. Anton, still crying, ran straight to JD’s rented room. JD was one of their boarders, and next door lived another tenant, Trina—a single mom. Anton pounde
Gigi stared blankly at the wide open sea, where the sun was slowly setting. She’d been lost in thought for a while now, her eyes lifeless. Just like the emptiness in her eyes, that’s exactly how she felt inside—completely hollow. Dead, even. People kept saying she was lucky to have survived the accident. She’d overdosed on drugs, suffered third-degree burns, and dislocated her hips. The doctors called it a miracle that her body managed to heal so quickly after everything it had gone through. But ever since she woke up from a two-week coma, she hadn’t spoken a word to the people who saved her—not even a simple thank you. Even now, after nearly two months of staying under their roof, she still couldn’t bring herself to talk to them. How could she thank them for saving her life… when all she wanted was to die with her family? How do you show gratitude for something that only prolonged your suffering? If they had just let her die t
Gigi was unconscious for weeks. She wasn’t in a coma, though. Her body had just gone through something intense, and it needed time to heal—that’s why she stayed asleep for so long.Word about her spread quickly in that quiet little town. But because it was such a secluded place, news of a woman found floating in the sea never reached national media.The people in that village were careful. They didn’t just share information with outsiders, especially if the person asking wasn’t from around there.Thanks to JD, not much leaked out about Gigi. He had this gut feeling—like someone had tried to kill her but failed. And for some reason, he felt responsible for her. He pitied her. It broke his heart seeing her just lying there, unconscious, with no one knowing what she went through.“Yeah, just give me something, Enriquez. Anything—explosions, fire—whatever,” JD said, ending the call. He stepped closer to the woman sleeping soundly in the hospital bed. She was getting discharged today, and
“I told you not to come with me when I go out to sea, didn’t I? You’re one stubborn kid,” Mang Danny said, shaking his head at his only grandson, Anton.Mang Danny had been taking care of Anton ever since his only son, Lando, died from an accidental gunshot, and Anton’s mother passed away while giving birth. Anton was still a baby back then, so Mang Danny raised him on his own. He always felt sorry for the boy who lost his parents so young, so even though Anton could be quite a handful, he often gave in to his requests—like coming with him on fishing trips.“But Grandpa, I want to learn how to fish. How am I supposed to learn if you don’t take me with you?” Anton pouted, clearly trying to win him over.He loved joining his grandfather on fishing trips. Watching him catch fish and then sell them at the shore fascinated Anton. He was always so proud when they sold a big catch. His grandfather was a great fisherman, and Anton looked up to him so much.“You should focus on school instead,
A loud scream escaped Gigi's lips when she saw the burning figures in the middle of the building. They were unrecognizable now, but Gigi knew they were her beloved family. This was where she had last seen her siblings and mother. Her heart refused to accept it, but her mind knew it was them burning.She never thought it would be the last time she would look into their eyes. If only she had known, she wouldn't have gone with the demon who violated her. He was so evil! She did everything he told her in hopes of saving her family. He had just manipulated her. She would never forgive him!Anger, grief, and pain enveloped her whole being. She witnessed how her family members died in the fire. Their bodies were engulfed in flames. Her poor family! Gigi shouted like a madwoman as she tried to get near the burning bodies. The intense heat kept her from getting close."Pia! No! Pia! Mama! Help! Someone help us..." She cried harder. Like a crazed person, she lunged forward then retreated from t
Even though Gigi forced herself to move, her body wouldn’t cooperate. She felt weak and numb. Her arms felt like they were tied down, and her legs were pinned under something heavy. Her head was spinning, and her vision blurred from the thick smoke.Panic surged through her as she struggled to move. She had to get out—if she didn’t, she’d burn alive. She needed to find her mom and siblings.“Oh God…” she whispered, trying to sit up in bed. Her heart was pounding as the heat intensified. Her skin stung like it was being peeled off, and it felt like her lungs were about to explode. But Gigi didn’t give up.The room was already choked with smoke, making it harder to breathe, and the fire was quickly eating through the building.All she could think about was finding her family and getting them out. She had no idea where they were—if they had already escaped or were still trapped. Her only prayer was that they weren’t inside anymore. Maybe she could escape on her own, but if her family was
The man stood in front of her. His face was emotionless. If there was any emotion visible on his face, it was only lust. He was looking down at her while she begged for mercy. He found it satisfying to see her kneeling before him.The man walked into the room. He fished out a cigar from his pocket and lit it. He took a drag and exhaled the smoke while listening to the woman's pleas. He felt empowered listening to her cries and pleas."Please, release my family. I'm the only one Fabian wants revenge on, right? They know nothing about this, I promise I won't report anything to the police! I'll do anything if you just let them go, I'm begging you, please. Help me." Gigi knelt at the man's feet. If anything happened to them, she would never forgive herself.At that point, she would do anything to free her loved ones. Whatever these people wanted, she would comply without hesitation.The man stilled for a moment at what Gigi said. When he turned around, there was a big grin etched on his l
“Oh my God, sweetheart! What happened to you? Why do you look like that?” Aling Lena rushed to her daughter, alarmed by her appearance. She cupped Gigi’s swollen cheek gently. Gigi winced from the pain.“Alyana! Get some cotton and alcohol, now!” Aling Lena shouted to Gigi’s sister.Gigi gave her mother a sad smile. Her two younger siblings rushed over, gasping when they saw her face. Gigi’s cheeks were bruised, her lips swollen, and there were faint marks on her neck—clear signs she had been strangled. Her eyes were puffy from crying.Both siblings were shocked and heartbroken by her condition. Even little Pia, who was in Aling Lena’s arms, looked at Gigi with confusion.“Ate, what happened to you? Who did this to you?” Adrian asked, his tone serious, his jaw clenched. He didn’t like what he was seeing. Despite being young, he felt it was his duty to protect his family as the only boy among them.Gigi simply shook her head. She didn’t want to tell them the truth. As much as possible,
The woman was moaning like she was having the best time of her life. Her eyes were closed, lips parted. The pleasure was clearly written all over her face with every hard thrust of the man’s body.“Damn, you're still so tight,” the man groaned, clearly lost in the moment.He was thrusting into her roughly. Loud moans filled the room, matching the rhythm of their movements. They were both completely naked. You could clearly see how his thick length slid in and out of her. Every time he drove into her, she let out a soft moan.Fabian’s blood boiled in his veins, and his heart slammed wildly in his chest. It felt like it was going to burst from its cage. His breathing grew erratic, each breath heavier than the last. His entire body trembled—not just with rage, but with deep disgust and pain.The scene was unbearable. Every negative emotion settled into his heart, and it felt like his brain had stopped working. He still couldn't fully process what he just saw in the video, but his heart k