Semua Bab The Sin of Loving You: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Hindi maintindihan ni Ainara kung anong klaseng sumpa mayroon s’ya at sunod-sunod ang kamalasan na tinatamasa niya. It wasn’t enough that she has a terrible boss, and he’s attending the same engagement which later on leads to being her stepbrother– ngayon ay katabi pa niya ito sa mahabang flight pabalik ng Maynila. As they settled into their seats, Ainara tried to ignore the way his cologne smelled like cedar and regret. He pulled out a tablet. She pulled out a book. Their elbows touched. Neither moved. Thirty minutes into the flight, he glanced at her page. “You’re still reading that?” he asked, pointing at the romance novel she’s been holding. “It’s called savoring.” “It’s called procrastinating.” She turned to him. “Why are you like this?” Tumawa lang si Andres. Isinara niya ang libro at nawalan na ng ganang magbasa. “What would you like me to do?” Andres turned off his tablet and faced her. “Talk to me.” Nalukot ang mukha ni Ainara. “At ano naman ang pag-uusapan natin?” “

The sun was just about to set and the soft flow highlighted the whitewashed walls with terracotta roofs. Ainara loved their home and it was one of the reasons why she took Architecture instead of a business degree. Tanaw niya ang lahat mula sa kanyang pribadong balkonahe. The lush gardens and centuries-old acacia trees were still there and she remembers her old tire swing. Naroon pa rin ang bougainvillea na walang sawang mamulaklak. Her favorite color became fuchsia because of it. She noticed the cobblestone path that would lead guests through a candlelit courtyard. May string lights na nagsasalimbayan doon at mistulang mga alitaptap. Romance was in the air, but how come knowing her mother is remarrying does not make her happy? Gusto rin naman niyang sumaya ang kanyang ina. It’s just that Jaime is— she had no words. Mabait naman sa kanya ito kahit noon pa kaya hindi rin niya maintindihan ang sarili kung bakit inaayawan niya ito para sa kanyang ina. Ang malamyos na kundiman ay pu

They met at Spencer’s at nauna lang s’ya ng ilang minuto kay Marge. Ainara was sipping iced tea while waiting for her. Kaagad itong b****o sa kanya at yumakap nang dumating. “Sorry, sobrang traffic. I tried to be here as fast as I can.” Naupo si Marge at umorder din ng iced tea. Ainara don’t feel like eating anything yet, but she would order a salad later. Mas interesado s’yang makipagkwentuhan sa kaibigan na kay tagal n’yang ‘di nakita. They do call each other at least once a month pero iba pa rin kapag personal silang magkasama. “It’s okay. I didn’t wait long.” Marge took a sip of her drink. “So, how was last night?” “Did you know they were dating?” Imbes na sagutin ang tanong ng kaibigan ay isang tanong din ang iginanti niya rito. Marge looked constipated. “Sa totoo lang, nakita ko sila minsan magkasama but I thought nothing of it. I mean, your family knew each other since forever.” “And you didn’t tell me?” “Ano naman ang sasabihin ko? I didn’t think it was nothing new un

Pagbukas ng elevator sa top floor, parang may switch na nag-click sa loob ni Andres. Gone was the teasing smirk, and even the playful glint in his eyes. His posture straightened, his voice low, and his steps became precise. It's like he stepped into a role he wore too well. Ainara followed, heels echoing against the marble floor, trying not to replay his last line in her head before those elevator doors opened: "If I we're not in the office, I'd ask what perfume that is. But since we're here, I'll just memorize it."She shook it off. Focus, Ainara. This was her first official meeting with the new team. The luxury resort project was finally breaking ground, and she needed to prove she belonged here— not just as the daughter of Celia and Joaquin Del Carmen, but as the architect who earned her seat.Paglapit nila sa pintong yari sa salamin, bumungad ang isang babae na naka-smart casual, may cherry red lipstick at isang clipboard na mukhang mas organized pa sa buong opisina. "Good mor

The office was quiet, save for the soft hum of the espresso machine and the occasional shuffle of papers. Andres stepped out of his office, heading toward the copy room to grab a printout of Ainara’s latest boardwalk revisions.Napatigil s'ya nang malapit na s'ya sa pinto.Inside, Pia was hunched over the printer, her phone tucked between her shoulder and ear, whispering."Hindi pa. I-sesend ko pa lang mamaya. Hinihintay ko 'yong huling markup. Pwede pa naman mamayang gabi, right?"Napakunot si Andres. Hindi s'ya pinalaking tsismoso ng mga magulang niya. Isa pa, lalaki s'ya. Listening to other people's conversations does not appeal to him. “Yes. Same specs. She doesn’t suspect a thing.”Pia turned slightly, catching his reflection in the glass. Her voice shifted instantly.“—and I’ll confirm with the site team once Mr. Bernardino signs off. Okay. Thanks.”Nang maibaba ang tawag ay kaagad na ngumiti si Pia at binati si Andres.“Sir,” she said brightly. “Just printing the updated layou