All Chapters of SACRILEGE OF DESIRE: The Sinner and Sovereign : Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

“Alya, kanina ka pa ba nandito? Marami nang bisita sa bulwagan. Hinahanap ka na rin ni Father.”I turned and saw Sister Elma behind me. She wore the long habit of a nun, the veil carefully covering her hair, and a rosary resting near her heart.I smiled.“Susunod na po ako, Sister. Nagpahangin lang po.”She nodded and left.I stood from where I was sitting and looked at the sea. The wind wrapped around me like an embrace, sending chills through my body.Huminga ako ng malalim, I walked toward the hall beside the church.Masaya ngayon sa isla. It was the first day of the fiesta, and everyone was celebrating. Ang sabi pa nila ay may mga bisitang darating galing Manila.Luxury cars were parked in front of the church, vehicles that people here rarely saw. Lumiko ako at nagtungo sa hall. It was beside the church, half the size of the chapel, built with wood but designed like a Spanish house. Pumasok ako sa loob. The room was filled with people—local officials, businessmen, and the visito

Morning light slipped quietly through the thin curtains.I stirred when the sunlight touched my face. My head felt heavy, my body strangely warm beneath the soft sheets. For a moment, I couldn’t remember where she was. Or what happened, ang naalala ko lang ay dinala ako ni Jamaica sa isang club and left me there. I moved, still eyes closed. Pinakiramdaman ko ang paligid. However, I realized someone’s arm was wrapped around my waist. My eyes opened instantly. Kinabahan agad ako. Slowly and carefully I turned my head.Beside me was a man! Bigla akong napaatras sa kinahihigaan. Tinitigan ko siya. He's sleeping soundly. His dark hair was slightly messy, his face relaxed in a way I hadn’t seen before. One arm rested lazily around me like it belonged there.His features are perfect, he has a soft oval face with a clear and smooth look. His eyebrows are thick, giving his face a strong expression. He has a straight and well-defined nose bridge that fits well with his facial shape. His lip

The moment I stepped out of the refectory, I felt like I could finally breathe again.My chest had been tight the entire time I was inside. I forced myself to eat ngumiti kay Jade and act like nothing was wrong, but the truth was I could feel his eyes on me the whole time. I didn’t need to look back to know that he was watching. Just the thought of Cameron being in the same room as me made my stomach twist in a way I couldn’t explain.I walked faster across the courtyard, clutching the edge of my veil. The sunlight was already bright, and the church grounds were slowly becoming busy again. Some visitors were entering the chapel to pray and wait for the second mass while others were leaving after the first mass. Everything looked normal. Peaceful. The same quiet place I had always known.Pero para sa akin, hindi ito normal na araw.I tried to calm myself as I headed toward the convent building. My steps slowed down when I reached the shaded pathway beside the garden. Dito ako dumadaan

"Sumama ka sa kanilang lumabas Alya, make time for yourselves. Mamili kayo at kumain sa labas," sabi ni Sister Esther. Ngumiti ako sa kanya."I'm fine, Sister Esther. Sila nalang po, tutulong nalang po ako sa mga bata—"Before I could finish my words she cut me off. "Alya, you're not here to isolate yourself. Try something new, yung alam mong tama, yung alam mong hindi mali sa mata ng diyos. It's not bad to have fun unless you're doing bad behind our saviours back."I looked down after hearing her sentiments. I am not isolating my self but rather I am protecting it. Alam kong may nagawa akong mali. I was sitting in front of Sister Esther. Nandito kami sa kanyang opisina. She made me come here para ipaalam na lalabas ng simbahan ang aking mga kasamahan at gagala. Gusto ni Sister na sumama ako. I want to go but I am afraid."Hindi naman po sa ganoon Sister. I just feel like I need to help,""We don't need this time, Alya. Bumalik ka sa'yong silid at mag bihis. Sasama ka sa kanila," S