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The Girl She Became

Days blurred into weeks before I even realized it. And before I knew it, my life had changed. What started as one night slowly became a habit. A habit I never thought I would have. Every weekend, my friends invited me somewhere. Another party, another crowded night filled with loud music and unfamiliar faces. And every time, I went. “I stopped making excuses, worrying about my mother’s opinion, and caring what others thought of me.” At least, that's what I wanted everyone to believe. "Annika, we're going out tonight. You're coming, right?" "Of course." There was no hesitation anymore. No nervousness. No second thoughts. I would grab my bag, fix my hair, put on something that made me feel confident, and leave. Sometimes, my mother would look at me with the same worried expression. "You're going out again?" I'd smile. "Just for a while, Mom." She would sigh. "Be careful." "I will." Then I'd walk out the door. The moment I got into the car, my friends would turn up

The Night His Heart Shattered

Two months had passed since I started pretending to move on, filling my nights with parties, drinking, flirting, and endless distractions, all to convince myself that I no longer cared about Rafael. But tonight, I was sitting quietly at the dining table with my mother, her husband, and Rafael. The dinner was unusually quiet. No one was talking. Only the soft clinking of utensils against the plates could be heard. I kept my eyes on my food, avoiding Rafael and the memories he stirred, hoping the quiet dinner would simply pass. Then, without warning A sudden, searing pain tore through my lower abdomen. My breath caught as I instinctively doubled over, squeezing my eyes shut while my fingers clawed around the edge of the table. For several seconds, I couldn't breathe or move. The pain was so intense that it felt like something inside me was twisting and ripping apart. For a few seconds, I stayed completely still, hoping the pain would disappear. And then, just as suddenly, the

The Price of Letting Go

Several hours passed before the doctor finally came out of the operating room. I immediately stood up. “How is she, Doc.?” The doctor gave us a reassuring nod. “The procedure went well. she's stable now, and she is no longer in immediate danger, but we will continue monitoring her closely, but her condition is currently stable.” I finally let out the breath I had been holding. “Can I see her?” “She’s still being monitored in the recovery area,” the doctor explained. “You’ll be able to see her once she has been transferred to a room.” I nodded, but my mind was still overwhelmed by everything that had happened. Annika was safe. But our baby was gone. Moments later, I eventually decided to go home. I was still seething with anger. The moment I arrived at the house, I immediately looked for my father. I hadn't even changed my clothes or bothered to clean the dried blood, still staining my shirt and arm. I needed to confront him. I needed answers. As I walked

The Mistake I Made

Alejandro’s POV I stayed alone in my study long after Rafael left. The door had barely closed behind him, but his words were still echoing inside my head. “I just don't know if I can ever forgive you.” I slowly lowered myself into the chair behind my desk. For the first time in years, I felt like I didn't know what to do. I had always believed that I was doing what was best for my son. I had spent my entire life protecting Rafael from the things that had once destroyed me. But tonight, for the first time, I wondered if protecting him had become another way of hurting him. I looked down at my hands. They were trembling slightly. Rafael thought I had separated him from Annika because I didn't approve of her. That wasn't entirely true. I didn't hate Annika because I knew she was a good person like her mother, Isabella, my wife. But I was afraid. I was afraid that Rafael would make the same mistakes I had made when I was young. Afraid that he would fall in love too quickly,

The Loss I Never Expected

Rafael’s POV “Be there for her, Rafael. Don’t make decisions out of anger. If you truly love her, give her the support she needs and let her decide what she wants from you.” Those words from Mom stayed in my mind. I didn’t waste another second. I immediately went upstairs and headed straight to my room. I needed to shower and change my clothes before going back to the hospital. The moment I entered my room, I looked down at my shirt. There were still faint traces of Annika’s blood on it. My chest tightened. For a moment, I just stood there, staring at the stains. That blood had been on me while I carried her into the hospital. I could still remember the way she had clung to me. The way she had cried. The way her body had trembled in my arms. And the way the doctor had looked at me when he told us that she had lost our baby. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Our baby. I still couldn't believe it. I was supposed to be a father. And now, I would never get the chan

The Only Thing He Can Do

Rafael’s POV Saktong paglabas ko ng elevator sa private hospital kung saan dinala ko si Annika, nakita kong nagmamadaling tumatakbo ang ilang medical staff papunta sa silid ni Annika. Something was wrong. Agad akong lumapit sa isang nurse. “What’s happening?” “Sir, Ms. Villanueva has become hysterical. Kailangan po siyang maturukan ng sedative. Delikado po kasi kung patuloy siyang magwawala. Baka duguin po ulit siya.” “What?" Nanlamig ang buong katawan ko. Hindi na ako naghintay pa. Agad akong tumakbo papunta sa room niya. Pagbukas ko ng p***o, bumungad sa akin si Annika, umiiyak at nagpupumiglas habang sinusubukan siyang pakalmahin ng mga nurse. “No!” “Balik niyo ang baby ko!” Napahinto ako. Ang baby ko. Napapikit ako sandali. Sobrang galit ko sa lahat ng nangyari. Galit ako sa sarili ko at sa sitwasyon ni Annika Galit ako dahil wala akong nagawa. Pero higit sa lahat, galit ako dahil kahit anong gawin ko ngayon, hindi ko na maibabalik ang baby namin. “Annika…” Ag

Still Holding On

Annika’s POV Hindi ko alam kung ilang oras ulit akong nakatulog. Ang huling naaalala ko ay ang bigat ng katawan ko at ang sakit na para bang wala nang katapusan. Ang boses ni Rafael at ang mga kamay niya sa akin. At ang mga salitang paulit-ulit niyang paghingi ng tawad sa akin. Pagmulat ng mga mata ko, ilang segundo muna akong nakatitig sa kisame. Tahimik. Walang tunog ng anumang bagay na maaaring magpaalala sa akin sa nangyari. Tanging mahina at regular na tunog ng air-conditioned ang naririnig ko sa loob ng silid. I took a deep breath many times hanggang sa maramdaman ko na mas maayos na ang pakiramdam ko. May kirot pa rin sa dibdib ko lalo na kapag naiisip ko na may buhay na minsang nabuo sa loob ko at hindi ko man lang ito nalaman. Hindi ko man lang nakita, nahawakan o narinig ang unang iyak niya Our baby was gone before I even knew I was carrying." Alam kong hindi ko na maibabalik ang nangyari at wala na akong magagawa para baguhin ang lahat. pero tanggap

Choosing Differently

The days passed faster than I expected. Before I knew it, a whole week had gone by since the night everything had changed. After a week of confinement and observation, sa wakas ay pinayagan na rin akong umuwi. Mixed emotions ang naramdaman ko habang nakahiga ako sa hospital bed that morning. Part of me was relieved. Gusto ko nang makaalis sa lugar na iyon. Pero may parte rin sa akin na natatakot bumalik sa bahay. Hindi ko alam kong bakit siguro dahil alam kong pagdating ko roon, babalik din ang lahat ng alaala. The night Rafael carried me to the hospital. And the moment I found out that I had been carrying our baby for six weeks. A baby I never even knew existed. Huminga ako nang malalim bago ako tuluyang bumangon. At tulad ng mga nakaraang araw, nandito pa rin si Rafael He had barely left my side since that day Minsan, natutulog siya sa maliit na sofa sa loob ng room. Minsan naman, nakaupo lang siya sa tabi ng kama ko At minsan nasa isang sulok ng silid at tahimik na g

When Forever Doesn’t Feel Scary

The days passed faster than I expected. Before I knew it, several weeks had already gone by. My body slowly returned to normal, and eventually, I felt completely like myself again. I was no longer easily tired, and I could move around the house without having to slow down or rest every few minutes. My appetite had returned too, and I was finally sleeping better at night. Even my usual routine started to feel natural again. I would wake up in the morning, have breakfast with my family, spend time with my mom, and sometimes sit with Rafael while he worked on his schoolwork. Rafael had always been protective of me, but lately, he had become even more attentive. He would remind me to rest whenever I looked tired, carry things for me even when I told him I could handle them, and always make sure I was okay before worrying about anything else. Sometimes, it was a little too much. But whenever he became overly protective, I could only roll my eyes and smile. It was annoying sometime

Beyond the Rivalry

Later that night, we lay together on the bed, each of us working on our laptops in comfortable silence. The only sounds filling the room were the soft clicking of our keyboards. I was focused on my screen when I noticed Rafael suddenly stop typing. I glanced at him. He closed his laptop, placed it on the bedside table, and turned his attention toward me. Before I could ask what he was doing, he reached over and gently took my laptop from my hands. “Hey.” He ignored my protest and placed it beside his. “I’m not finished yet.” “We can finish it tomorrow.” I frowned at him. “You’re being bossy again.” “And you’re being stubborn again.” “I’m always stubborn.” “I know.” He smiled before shifting closer to me. I tried to reach for my laptop, but he gently caught my hand. “Rafael.” “No more studying.” “You can’t just decide that.” “I can tonight.” I rolled my eyes. “You’re impossible.” He let out a soft laugh. “And yet, you still love me.” I loo

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