Burning Betrayal Novels & Stories

"I failed to keep the name clean. But I will be the one to end the rot." I poured myself a glass of neat scotch, my hand finally steady. The sounds of their wailing were muffled by the thick walls, but I could still feel the vibrations of their grief. It didn't move me. Not anymore. I drank the liquid, feeling it burn its way down, matching the fire of betrayal in my heart.

At habang nakapikit ako, may dumating na kakaibang warmth — hindi lang sa katawan ko kundi sa puso ko. Para akong tinawag. Tatlong munting tinig na hindi ko marinig pero ramdam. At doon ako humikbi. Hindi dahil sa lungkot. Hindi dahil sa takot. Kundi dahil… Finally, hindi na ako nag-iisa. At kahit nagdaan ako sa pinakamasakit na betrayal, kahit dinurog ako ng sarili kong kambal,

Alliah Valleroso has always believed that hard work and commitment will lead her to the life she dreams of. It was almost graduation when she met Elton Zavalla, a charming and helpful young man who unexpectedly became her closest companion. But there was one problem: Elton was the son of the family behind their rival company. What begins as an unexpected friendship soon develops into something neither of them can ignore. As their paths become more intertwined, Alliah finds herself caught between a love she once had and a love she never expected to find. But sometimes, the person who teaches you to believe in forever is also the person who will teach you how easily a promise can be broken.

Ito ang lalaking binuwisan niya ng oras at pagkatao—ganito lang pala kababaw? Nanginig ang mga kamao niya. Bumaon ang mga kuko niya sa sariling palad hanggang sa mag-marka ang sakit. Pero wala ang pisikal na sakit na ’to sa matinding betrayal na dumudurog sa dibdib niya ngayon. Deep breath. Tanya pushed the door open. Tumahimik ang buong silid. Nabitin sa ere ang mga baso ng alak.

Napahawak siya sa damit nito. Tinugunan niya ito nang walang pag-alinlangan. Dala na rin siguro ng kalasingan kaya nadadala na silang pareho sa init ng naramdaman. There's something burning inside on them, and they couldn't help it.

Habang pinagmamasdan niya ang pagluha nito, pakiramdam niya ay unti-unting dinudurog ang kanyang puso. Alam niyang sa lahat ng taong nasangkot sa trahedyang ito… si Katreese at ang kanilang mga anak ang pinakawalang kasalanan. Wala silang kaalam-alam. Ngunit sila ang pinakamatinding nagdusa, at walang katotohanan ang makakapagbura sa sakit na iyon. "Katreese… patawad. K-Kasalanan namin. Kasalanan namin ang lahat."

Muli niya itong pinagmasdan mula ulo hanggang paa. He sighed and decided to give a decent explanation. "Hindi kita kayang ikama dahil mas masahol ka pa sa bayaran at p****k na babae.” Milley felt a sharp pain in her chest. Para siyang binuhusan ng malamig na tubig sa kan’yang narinig. He continued in his tracks, but guilt ate him up. He looked back once again and saw the pitiful state Milley was in. Arfeo leaned to the wall and tried to light his cigarette before continuing the confrontation.

She shivered at his cold dark voice. Mariin muna siyang napalunok bago lumingon. And their eyes met. At kung gaano kalamig ang boses nito, higit pa ang mga titig. Hindi lang kalamigan ang nababanaag niya sa mga mata nito, she can also see fire of hatred in them. Apoy na gusto nang tumupok sa kanya sa mga sandaling iyon. "Z-Zeth..." Tanging nanulas sa kanyang labi.

I can’t stay with him anymore. I cried that night. I just cried and let my anger out through crying. I was alone in my room, broken and miserable. I let everything out that night, so I could finally mask what I really feel once again. I promised that I’d never, ever, let anyone betray me again. Papatunayan ko sa kanilang lahat na mali ang binabangga nila. Na kasalanan ang kalabanin ako. I will show them and make them realize that it’s them... who’re actually digging their own fucking grave.

Pakiramdam niya durog pa din siya at wala ng pag-asang mabuo kahit ano ang gawin niya. Naalala niya ang lahat ng masasakit na nangyari sa nakaraan. How he cheated on her with her bestfriend. Their betrayal was unforgivable. It's still haunting her. Ang sakit-sakit at pakiramdam niya hindi na iyon basta-basta mawawala. Huminga siya nang malalim. Ayaw niyang umiyak, lalo na sa harapan ng lalake. "I miss you... I'm sorry. I'm sorry..." bulong ng lalake kaya nagsalubong ang kaniyang kilay. Sorry for what?