All Chapters of His Untold Lies: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11 Celebration

KiannaThe final bell cut through the classroom, and the sudden scrape of chair legs against the floor made me wince. Everyone scrambled to pack up. I kept my head down, shoving my notebooks into my bag to avoid the stampede toward the door."Kia! Wait up!"I looked up just as Miaree blocked my path. Her eyes locked onto mine, wide and bright. "Are you busy today? I really want to see your new place and meet your husband. Can we come over?"Before I could even open my mouth, Marcy slid into the space beside her. "Yeah, can I come too? I want to see if your new house is actually bigger than your dad's."My fingers tightened around the strap of my bag. I forced my lips into a tight, flat smile. "I’m sorry, guys. Not today. We have a massive list of chores to finish, and honestly... I need to check with him first. It's his house, after all."Their faces instantly fell."Sorry," I added quickly, the heat rising in my cheeks. "I promise I'll invite you both over as soon as he says it's okay

Chapter 12 Bedtime Story

KiannaThe mattress seemed to reject me, no matter how many times I rolled over or punched the pillow. My eyes stared wide into the shadows of the ceiling. Every time I closed them, my mind circled right back to Ares. A man who looked like that... how many women at his office were completely infatuated with him?I didn’t want to owe him anything. More than that, I couldn't let myself fall for him. We both knew the reality of this arrangement—a wife's duties weren't some mystery to me. We weren't children.I let out a heavy breath and threw my arm over my eyes.Why won't my brain just shut off?A faint click from the front door broke the quiet of the apartment, followed by the low groan of the hinges. Ares was finally home from work.I slid out from under the covers and padded into the living room. Ares was already slumped on the sofa, his shoulders dropped in complete exhaustion."Good evening," I said softly.He started slightly, blinking up at me through the dim light. "You're still u

Chapter 13 Suzuki Swift

AresThe morning light cut sharp through the blinds, casting pale stripes across the bed. Beside me, Kia shifted. Her breathing was soft, a quiet rhythm in the still room. I watched the way the sun caught the edge of her jaw, smoothing over the tension she usually carried. She looked small like this. Peaceful.Her eyelids fluttered. She opened them slowly, blinking against the glare, her focus landing right on me. For a second, she just stared, frozen, like she was trying to figure out if I was part of a dream.Then, with a faint groan, she pulled the blanket over her face and rolled away.I reached out as the digital clock on the nightstand started to buzz, cutting the noise before it could echo. It was 8:00 AM.A muffled voice came from under the covers. "What time is it?""Eight," I said.The blanket whipped back. Kia sat up so fast her hair flew across her face. She winced immediately, pressing the heel of her hand against her forehead. A sharp breath hitched in her throat."Eight?

Chapter 14 Don't tell anyone

KiannaThe final bell didn't just ring; it exploded.Instantly, the quiet, sluggish air of the classroom shattered as a sea of boys shoved past the threshold, practically bursting into the courtyard. The heat of the afternoon hit me the second I stepped outside, my brain still feeling like a puddle of mush after eight straight hours of lectures."Kia! Kia, wait up!"I stopped near the courtyard benches, turning to see Miaree weaving through the chaotic swarm of students. She was practically vibrating, a sharp, knowing spark in her eyes."You look like you're about to pop," I said as she skidded to a halt in front of me. "What's going on?""The best news you'll hear all year," Miaree said, grabbing my arm and pulling me toward a concrete bench. "Vincent? That absolute jerk? Karma finally caught up to him. His family is in total chaos right now. That's why he wasn't lurking around the school gates today trying to beg for your forgiveness."A dry laugh escaped my throat. "Good. Back in hi

Chapter 15 Sanitary Napkins

KiannaHis hand lunged toward my face, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that made my stomach drop. Every instinct I had screamed at me to move.I slapped his hand away and scrambled backward, my spine hitting the cold classroom wall."Get away from me!" My voice cracked, sharp and breathless. "Don’t try anything. We’re still in a school building. I’ll scream so loud the whole hall hears me."Nate tilted his head. His eyes narrowed, analyzing me like a puzzle he couldn't quite solve. A cold, sharp sneer curled his lips. "Oh? You have a mouth on you, don't you? Threatening me?"I pressed myself harder against the wall. My lungs felt tight, suffocating. "I... I just needed to use the restroom. I didn't think the sign mattered. I'm sorry I saw... whatever that was. It’s not a big deal," I rambled, the words tumbling out as my hands began to shake. "I know who you are. Nathan Zac Ramirez, right? So... please."The pressure in my chest snapped. Hot tears spilled over my eyelashes

Chapter 16 Blood Stain

KiannaThe metal bench bit through my clothes. Sixty minutes. Maybe more. Every minute felt like a heavy weight pressing down on my lower belly, a dull, pulsing ache that made it hard to breathe. The street stayed completely empty.A cold breeze swept down the asphalt, rattling the dry leaves at my feet. The gray sky overhead groaned, a low, rumbling sound that vibrated right through my chest.Then the first drops hit. They stung my face, turning the concrete dark and slick in seconds. A flash of lightning cracked the sky open."Perfect," I muttered, pulling my damp collar higher. "Just perfect."No umbrella. No bus. My teeth chattered, and my legs felt hollow. I couldn't stand here anymore. I took a shaky step toward the curb and waved my hand at a passing yellow light.The cab pulled over, and I scrambled into the back seat, sinking into the vinyl. I gasped out my address. In the rearview mirror, the driver’s eyes locked onto mine, his brow furrowing. He looked like he expected me to

Chapter 17 Fish Soup

KiannaA steady, rhythmic thudding woke me. Thwack. Thwack. It didn't sound like the usual morning birds or the rumble of distant traffic. It sounded like a blade hitting a heavy wooden cutting board."What is that?" I mumbled, my throat dry as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes."Hon, are you awake? I made something for you!" Ares’ voice drifted from the kitchen, bright and energized.A moment later, the bedroom door nudged open. He walked in carefully, balancing a steaming ceramic mug in both hands. He approached the bed, his face lit up with a wide, proud grin."You looked terrible last night," he said, holding the mug out toward me. "I brewed you some brown sugar ginger tea. Be careful, though. It’s still boiling hot."I blinked against the morning light, slowly pushing myself up against the headboard. The dull ache in my abdomen was still there, but the scent of sweet, sharp ginger filling the room made me lean forward."Take a sip," Ares urged, shifting his weight from foot to foot.

Chapter 18 Issue

Outside the gates of Cavite University, the crowd was a sea of shifting bodies and raised cardboard signs. Bold black ink bled into the cardboard, spelling out a single demand: EXPEL THE LIAR. The roar of chanting voices cut through the heavy morning air, sharp and unified, focusing all their rage on one name.The administration building had already chained its main doors, suspending all morning lectures to contain the bleeding.A sleek white Toyota Hiace cut through the outer edge of the crowd, its tires grinding against the gravel as it pulled into the restricted VIP lot. Inside the vehicle, the air-conditioning hummed, doing nothing to cool the tension....Nate"That absolute snake!" I slammed my fist against the back of the passenger seat. My knuckles throbbed, but I barely felt it. "She's twisting everything, making me look like some kind of predator! Who does she think she is?""Get a grip, Nate. Ranting in the car won't fix the damage," Miss Yun said, her fingers flying across

Chapter 19 Press Conference

KiannaThe back door of the black sedan slammed shut, the automatic locks clicking into place with a heavy, final sound. I scrambled against the leather seat, my back hitting the door panel as I stared at the person sitting in the shadows next to me."Calm down," Nate said.My heart hammered against my ribs, the blood rushing to my ears. "Nathan? What do you think you're doing?""Well, look who we have here. Kianna Myst Saavedra." He leaned forward, the faint light from the tinted window catching the sharp edge of his jaw. "We have a bit of a problem. I thought we had an understanding about that restroom. No one was supposed to know. But now... everyone is repeating this garbage story you spun."He reached out, his fingers locking around my forearm. His grip was tight, a visible tremor of anger in his hand. His eyes pinned me to the seat, dark and furious."I didn't do it!" I wrenched my arm, but his fingers didn't budge. "I didn't start that rumor!"He didn't let go, his gaze boring i

Chapter 20 Treasure

KiannaThe days had begun to blur together, quiet and steady, but Ares kept knocking me off balance. It wasn't because of anything dramatic. It was the small things. The way he remembered exactly how I liked my tea, the faint smile on his face when he thought I wasn't looking, and the effortless way he carried himself. I had expected this forced marriage to be civil, maybe even a little lonely. I hadn't expected real, bone-deep warmth.His consistency was disarming. He never slipped up. He never forgot to ask about my day.It was admirable. Frustratingly so.Sitting in the warm water, a sharp thought hit me, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth. If he had been this good to me eight years ago—when everything fell apart and I was entirely alone—would things be different now? Would I have learned to trust people?And two years from now, when our contract ended, would I regret walking away from him?The thought made my chest tighten. I blinked, staring at the tiled wall as my pulse began to

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