NIKKI'S POV"Hi, you must be Dominique? Gale's been talking about you non-stop. Come inside," she said and immediately opened the door wider.I gave a her a small smile, still unsure on how should I react. I followed her inside. I wanted so bad to ask her who she is, but I couldn't seem to find the exact words to say. As if she read my mind, she turned to me and smiled."By the way, I'm Adhara. I've been friends with Gale since God knows how long," she was grinning."And I'm Dominique, Gale and I met a few months ago..." I replied."Why don't you sit here first? Gale's currently taking a shower," she offered.I nodded at her and sat on the couch. While waiting for Gale, my mind was in deep thoughts.Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit ganoon na lang ako ka-tensed na para bang may mangyayari na hindi ko inaasahan. With Adhara's presence, I admit I'm a little bit threatened. She said they were friends, and yet, Gale never men

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

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

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

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