บททั้งหมดของ The Sweet Revenge (English) : บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

ZyxhiaxyAs expected, Tita Isabel was surprised when I told her that I would take Zenith with me when I returned home to the Philippines. At first, she didn't allow me because she said that Zenith's father might take my son, but when I said that we would live in Duex's house, she allowed and agreed with us.Today is the day of our departure, and Tita Isabel has been crying for a while because she will probably miss my son.My son was also crying while kissing Tita Isabel's cheeks. They've been together for a long time, so I can't blame my son if it's so hard for him to be separated from Tita.I also asked Zenith if he wanted to come home with me, and he agreed without a doubt. I couldn't afford to leave him here again. Even if I say Zenith is in good hands, it's still different if I'm with him."Are you ready, baby?" I asked as I arranged his seatbelt.He nodded innocently. "But I'm a bit nervous because we're going to ride a plane."I smiled at him. "Yes, but Mommy and Tito Duex are

"How many days have I been out of my mind? One? Two? Or has it been a week? I don't know, but I feel different now. Mama always leaves every night and goes home the next morning, which is unusual. She doesn't hurt me anymore, and that's a big thing, but I can't help but feel bothered."Xhiaaaaa!" Aira, my friend, called me. I saw her running from the hallway, so I quickly stopped. The other students looked at me, so I couldn't help but feel shy."Don't scream!" I reprimanded her while hitting her softly.Aira frowned and held out the thick book she was holding. I shuddered and laughed."You're like that because the man from the other department is flirting with you!"I rolled my eyes before proceeding to walk. "Where did you pick up that gossip?"I don't know if this girl is really just a certified gossip or if the news is spread all over the campus. After all, David was always tailing me last week, so I wouldn't be surprised if it spread. He's too famous, so we can't be together; I d

Note : The next chapters will address delicate issues that may elicit strong emotions, such as sexual harassment, violence, and death. Please proceed with caution and at your own risk.The day passed like a wind. Graduation day arrived for Styx and me, and we both received honors.Life became hard for me, but everything was paid off, even the tears I shed, because I saw my Mom smile at me, even though it didn't reach her eyes. I nearly sobbed that day; Styx couldn't calm me down while we sat in a restaurant. He kept saying he was proud of me, as well as Mom. Even if she didn't say it, I knew Mama was happy for me. I just hope that one day she can finally tell me that she's happy I am her daughter."Two months, give me two months to prepare everything. I can't wait to marry you," Styx kissed the back of my hand while resting his head on my lap. We were inside his apartment, resting. We had just finished crying because we saw that we passed the board exam. I cried again because I couldn

"Child, stay here for the meantime. There's no need for you to come with me. Don't worry, I'll have my bodyguards with me."I shook my head vehemently. I didn’t want to let him leave without me. I wasn't comfortable when he was out of my sight. Maybe this is because of what happened two weeks ago.He sighed and reached for my hand. "Daughter, I can't always be by your side. I need to take care of our business."I shook my head and glanced at my child, who was quietly sleeping in bed. There was a pillow beside him so he wouldn't notice if I left. He cried whenever he couldn’t feel me beside him.I was thankful nothing bad happened to my child that day. Because if something did, I would never forgive Styx and the people who did this. We might not be acting now, but we’re all thinking about the next steps."Where's Duex?" I asked after the silence. I moved away slightly from Dad and stared at his wrinkled hand. His gunshot wound on his shoulder was healing, while Duex was still recoverin

"How are you feeling? Are you okay now?" I turned to Inang when she entered the room. As soon as I woke up, all the events from earlier rushed back to me. It's real. I am not dreaming, and he's real. I don't know how I managed to stay alive after our encounter. I lost consciousness earlier, and I don't know where he is now. Zenith, on the other hand, was sleeping soundly next to me."Did he leave?" I asked weakly. Inang sighed heavily as she sat beside me."He's still in his car, waiting for you. It seems like the man truly has done you wrong," she said. I smiled bitterly, feeling the tears well up in my eyes.I looked at my son, who was hugging my pillow comfortably. "I don't know what to do anymore, Inang. I want to run away, but I know it would be pointless because he will still find us. Can I ask for a favor?" Inang's eyes were dim as she looked at me."Please take care of Zenith if I disappear. I know I won't last long, but please don't neglect Zenith." I bit my lower lip to stifl