Lahat ng Kabanata ng Love in Beta: Kabanata 211 - Kabanata 220

Habang lumilipas ang mga linggo, natutunan ni Maya at Asher na ang buhay ay hindi palaging ayon sa plano. Kung minsan, may mga bagay na hindi mo kayang kontrolin, pero ang mahalaga ay kung paano ka bumangon at humarap sa mga hamon. Ang relasyon nila ay patuloy na lumalalim, at bagama't puno ito ng mga pagsubok, parehong nahanap nila ang lakas sa isa't isa.Nasa isang coffee shop si Maya ng gabing iyon, hawak ang isang tasa ng kape, habang nag-aabang kay Ash na magtungo mula sa kanyang opisina. Matapos ang ilang linggo ng mahabang araw sa trabaho, naisip nilang maglaan ng oras para mag-bonding, isang simpleng gabing walang ibang iniisip kundi ang magkasama sila.Habang hinihintay ang pagdating ni Ash, sumagi sa isip ni Maya ang mga tanong na matagal na niyang itinatago. "Paano kaya kung magpatuloy lang ito ng ganito?" Na-realize niyang hindi na niya kayang buhayin ang kanyang mga pangarap ng mag-isa. Kailangan niya si Ash sa buhay niya, pero baka may mga bagay na kailangan pa nilang pa

Kinabukasan, nang magising si Maya, may bagong pag-asa na nagsisimula. Hindi na siya natatakot sa mga tanong na wala pang kasagutan, dahil sa mga salitang iniwan ni Asher, unti-unti niyang naiisip na baka hindi nga lahat ng sagot ay dapat hanapin. Minsan, ang pinakamahalaga ay ang hakbang na isinusulong mo, kahit na may mga pagdududa at takot pa rin sa iyong puso.Habang naghahanda siya ng kape, natanaw ni Maya ang cellphone sa kanyang mesa. Isang mensahe mula kay Asher ang bumungad sa kanyang screen. Naglalaman ito ng simpleng tanong. "How are you today?"Ang tanong na iyon, kahit na napakasimple, ay puno ng malasakit. Hindi na kailangang magtakip, hindi na kailangang magtago. Si Asher, na hindi na nag-aalala sa mga maskara at poses, ay nagsimula nang maging totoo. Tumugon si Maya, "Better. Kasi nandiyan ka."Maya paused for a moment, realizing how far they've come. Sabi niya sa sarili, "Hindi ko akalain na makakarating ako sa puntong ito." Ang mga araw na puno ng takot at pangarap a

Maya sat by the window, staring at the bustling city below her. The lights were bright, but her thoughts felt like they were floating in a quiet, dark space. She had come so far—faced her fears, built bridges between her past and present, and learned to love without holding back. But now, as she watched the movement of people and cars, she couldn't help but feel the weight of the choices that lay ahead."How do you know if you're on the right path?" she whispered to herself.The ringing of her phone broke her from her thoughts. It was Asher. She took a deep breath before answering, still lost in the emotions swirling in her chest."Hey," Asher's voice was soft, but there was an urgency to it. "Maya, we need to talk."Maya felt a twinge of nervousness. His tone had shifted recently, and she couldn't quite figure out if it was just the stress of work or something more. "Sure, what's going on?" she asked, trying to sound casual."I'm coming over," Asher replied, his voice steady but with

Maya’s heart raced as she stepped out of the taxi and looked up at the towering building of NovaSpire. She had been here many times before, but today felt different. There was an air of anticipation surrounding her, a quiet hum of excitement and uncertainty. After everything that had happened, she was more sure than ever about the path she was taking with Ash, but today would be a defining moment for both of them.Ash had invited her to attend an important meeting with his father, Reginald Reed, and the rest of the executive team. It was a big step for Maya—not just as his girlfriend but as someone who was now deeply involved in his life and his company. She couldn’t deny the nerves bubbling inside her, but she was determined not to let them show. Ash needed her to be strong, and she wasn’t going to let him down.When she entered the building, the familiar, sleek, and modern environment greeted her. The air was crisp, the glass walls reflecting the city’s skyline in perfect symmetry.

The days felt like they were moving faster than Maya could keep up with. The weight of the decision to move in with Ash had settled in, but it wasn’t just about the practicalities—more than anything, it was the emotional commitment that felt overwhelming. Was she really ready to take this leap? To share a space, not just with Ash the man she loved, but with the complexities of his life, his company, his father, his own expectations?And yet, every time she looked at him, every time their hands met or their eyes locked, she couldn’t deny how real and strong their connection was. Maybe this was what love was meant to feel like. It wasn’t perfect—it wasn’t easy—but it was real.That morning, as she sat at her kitchen table, sipping her coffee and scrolling through her emails, Maya couldn’t shake the feeling of change in the air. She had always been the type to approach big decisions cautiously, to weigh the pros and cons, but Ash had a way of making her feel like they could face anything