Novel & Cerita Erring On The Side Of Caution

“Hindi ko lang alam na may staff meeting pala dito tuwing umaga.” “Security briefing,” sagot ni Caelum, calm pero seryoso. “Dahil ayokong maulit ang nangyari kagabi.” “False alarm lang ’yon, di ba?” “Even false alarms have reasons,” aniya, sabay sulyap sa laptop. “It means someone’s still testing the boundary.” Natahimik siya saglit. “You really think may gustong pumasok dito?” Tumingin ito sa kanya, diretso sa mata. “Hindi ako nag-iisip, Solenne. I act before it’s too late.”

“You don’t know me that well. I have my reasons for being cautious.” “Then let me get to know you better,” he replied softly, sincerity shining in his eyes. “I promise I won’t bite.” I laughed, but my heart raced at his words. The moment felt charged, the air thick with unspoken possibilities. I could feel the world around us fading, and it was just the two of us in that space. **Almost There** As the night progressed, we found a quiet corner, away from the noise. Renz looked at me, his expression earnest. “I know you’re worried about getting hurt. But I’m not Jarren. I won’t push you.”