Semua Bab Love in Beta: Bab 151 - Bab 160

Maya woke up to the soft hum of the city outside her window. The sun had just begun to rise, casting a warm, golden hue over their new apartment. She stretched lazily in bed, feeling Ash’s arm wrapped around her waist. He was still asleep, his breathing steady and calm, his face peaceful in a way she hadn’t seen in a long time. For the first time in what felt like forever, everything seemed perfect. Ash had stepped away from NovaSpire, finally choosing a life that was his own, and together, they were building something beautiful, something real. Maya couldn’t help but smile as she turned to face him, her fingers lightly brushing his cheek. But even in the stillness of that moment, Maya knew that life wasn’t always as simple as it seemed. Though they had come a long way, she couldn’t shake the feeling that another storm was on the horizon. She didn’t know what it would be, but she had learned by now that life never stayed calm for too long. There was always something—always a challen

The ride back to the apartment felt longer than usual. Ash stared out the window, watching the city blur past him. His thoughts were a whirlwind, still trying to process everything that had just happened. Reginald’s cold dismissal, his father's relentless grip on everything Ash had believed in—it was too much. The confrontation hadn’t been what he expected. He thought it would be a battle for control, but instead, it felt like a hollow surrender. His father hadn’t even tried to fight for him.He remembered the look in Reginald’s eyes—more disappointment than anger, more indifference than anything. As if losing his son to ideals wasn’t even worth a second thought. That realization cut deeper than any confrontation. Reginald wasn’t just a father; he was a man who saw family as an asset, a means to an end. It was all business to him.But Ash wasn’t business. He was still trying to convince himself of that, and now more than ever, he had to believe it.The car stopped in front of the apar

Maya had always been the steady force in Ash’s life. Nandiyan siya, hindi lang bilang kaibigan, kundi bilang isang taong palaging nandoon, nagmamasid, at nagmamahal ng tapat. And now, while Ash was starting to figure out what his next step would be, it was Maya who was quietly paving her own way too.In the weeks that followed, things between them had become more grounded. Though there was still an undertone of uncertainty about the future—both of their futures—they had become accustomed to the ebb and flow of their relationship. Ngunit hindi pa rin nila alam kung anong direksyon ang tatahakin nila. Saan sila pupunta pagkatapos ng lahat ng naganap?Ash had been meeting with various mentors and old colleagues, picking their brains on ideas for starting a business, a non-profit, or even just something simple. Wala pang malinaw na plano, ngunit alam niyang hindi siya pwedeng magpatalo sa kanyang takot. He had lost too much time being someone he wasn’t. Kaya naman, he was determined to ke

The days after that conversation between Maya and Ash had been filled with more determination than ever. The tension was still there, looming over them like a dark cloud. But they refused to let it consume them. If anything, their bond had grown stronger. They were not just fighting for their relationship anymore; they were fighting for something bigger. A dream. A future. A chance to prove to themselves and to everyone around them that they were capable of more than just the expectations set for them by others.They had started to meet with the investors who had shown interest, and though the meetings were productive, there was an underlying sense of urgency. Reginald was still out there, working in the shadows, trying to pull the strings in ways they hadn’t anticipated. Each email they received, each phone call they made, had an edge to it. Maya could feel the pressure building, but she remained steadfast. She had seen what Ash was capable of when he had the right support, and she k

Maya at Ash, parehong tahimik, patuloy na nag-a-adjust sa mga pagbabagong nangyayari sa kanilang buhay. Ang kanilang relasyon, na dati ay puno ng init at sigla, ngayon ay puno ng tanong at hindi pagkakaintindihan. Tinutulungan pa rin nila ang isa’t isa, pero may mga hindi masabi, mga bagay na hindi nila alam kung paano haharapin. Kung tutuusin, parang tumigil ang oras para sa kanila. Para bang sa bawat minuto, ang distansya nila ay hindi na lang pisikal, kundi emosyonal na rin.Dahil sa patuloy na agos ng trabaho at mga pagsubok sa NovaSpire, hindi na nila nabigyan ng sapat na oras ang isa’t isa. Ang dating mga simpleng bagay—tulad ng mga tawanan nila o yung mga pag-uusap nila tungkol sa mga pangarap—ay unti-unting napalitan ng matinding stress. Ang dating mga yakap na nagiging comfort, ngayon ay puno ng takot at hindi pagkakaintindihan. Hindi nila alam kung paano mapapalitan ang pagkadurog ng puso na nararamdaman nila.Habang umiinom sila ng kape sa isang tahimik na cafe sa tabi ng N