The Necklace Settings Novels & Stories

Sa bawat kilos ko, kumikislap ang mga kristal, na para bang bituin ang gumagalaw sa harapan ng lahat. Around my neck rested a matching diamond necklace—refined and delicate, with one large, teardrop-shaped diamond hanging in the center as a pendant. A timeless touch of opulence. My hair was swept into a loose, romantic updo—soft waves pulled back to reveal my neck and collarbones, with a few tendrils left to frame my face. Nilagyan ng konting sparkle, mga hairpins na hugis snowflakes at stars. Hindi ko man gustong aminin, pero maganda ang gown. Nakakasilaw sa ganda—parang ako rin… na ayaw niyang pakawalan.

Nakangiti niya naman akong hinarap tsaka naglakad papuntang likod ko para isuot sa akin ang kwintas. I instinctively touched the necklace, feeling the cool black diamonds, small and intricate, surrounding the large central pendant. It was beautiful, no doubt about that—heavy, but in a way that made me feel its importance. The host’s lips curled, with amusement in his face as Josh put the necklace on me. “Perfect! It really suits you, madam!” Kinikilig na saad ng lalaki, or should I say a gay? It’s really perfect, especially that it suits my attire.

She carried the presence of a strict, unyielding professor, and yet, beneath that commanding aura, her timeless beauty lingered—graceful, undeniable, and resilient against the passing years. But none of that was the true highlight. There was one thing, a sultry provocation, that could only be read as a declaration of war in bed. And it was a war she craved to ignite, one she would never fear to fight. It's the pearl necklace. The necklace's beauty was highlighted as the light hit its beads.

I am stuck between my safety or my own heart. "Sige. Let just set rules and condition." Ngumiti ako. Tumango lang siya at may kinuha sa bulsa niya. It was a silver necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. "Isuot mo muna ito." He leaned closer and put it on my neck. Amoy na amoy ko ang kaniyang pabango. It was mixed with his natural scent. Napalunok ako at nanatiling tuod hanggang sa matapos niyang suotin iyon sa akin. “Don't you ever lose it.”

Nagpadala ako sa mga maling akala ko. The necklace was well-maintained and polished. Sa paglipas ng mahabang panahon ay hindi man lang ‘yon nangitim. It looked like it was still new na para bang palaging nililinis. The ring pendant was also the same. It was shiny, and it even gleamed more when the lit of the fire reflected to it. ‘After all these years, nasa kanya pa rin pala ito? Ito ba ang dahilan kung bakit siya na-trap dito sa loob? But what really happened here… and why would Athena even risk her life for this?’

Graciela felt worried about her because the Doctor had told her that the young girl was pregnant. Lumapit siyang muli sa kama nito at hinaplos ang maamong mukha ni Ivana. “Who are you? Why is there a warm feeling inside my heart towards you?” She thought silently. Biglang nahagip ng paningin niya ang bahagyang nakabukas nitong leeg. Ngayon lamang niya nakitang may suot pala itong kwentas at lalong ikinagulat niya ng makitang ito ang design na gawa niya, “NIGHT SWAN NECKLACE” na ang ibig sabihin nito ay Eternal Love. Napasinghap siya ng lalong masilayan ang kwentas matapos niyang hawiin ang ilang hibla ng buhok na nakatakip sa leeg nito. Ang necklace na ito ang pinakasikat sa lahat ng nagawa

May kung anong bigat ang namayani sa paligid. ​Nang dahan-dahang hilahin ang tela at lumabas ang necklace sa loob ng glass case—nanlamig ako. Parang tumigil ang pagdaloy ng dugo sa mga ugat ko. ​Dahil kaparehong-kapareho ito ng suot ko. Mula sa tabas ng dambuhalang sapphire hanggang sa pagkakaayos ng mga diamante sa paligid nito, wala silang pagkakaiba. Para akong nakatingin sa isang salamin.

Mukhang na set up siya at gusto nilang palabasin na nagnanakaw siya. "gaga kaba paano ko nanakawin ang bracelet na yon gayong necklace ang mga tinitignan ko kanina" necklace lang naman ang kanyang sadya kaya impossible na may bracelet siyang ninakaw. Bigla namang kinabahan ang babae dahil tama ang sinabi nito .

wala sa sariling tanong ko. "Yes." he whispered. "Feel better from what?" I pondered. He looked at me, dead straight in the eyes, "So you would feel better when you're at the hospital." he croaked before he placed the necklace on my neck. Bumaba ang tingin ko sa dibdib ko. It was gold but the inside was filled with small diamonds. It was pretty. But what surprised me the most is the reason why he bought the necklace in the first place. Hinarap niya ako ulit. Pinakatitigan niya ang kuwintas na nilagay niya sa aking leeg. It looked good. I know it looked good. Since it complimented my outfit.

Naramdaman ko ang mabilis na pagkawala ng ngiti ko at sinalubong ang seryoso niyang tingin. Ang nawawalang ngiti ko ay humalo sa galit at seryoso niyang reaksyon. Magkasalubong ang kilay niya habang binibigay ang ganoong reaksyon. He is sternly looking not at my eyes, but at the necklace he bought as a gift. Mas lalong nanlamig ang pisngi ko sa binitawan niyang salita. "The hell, Giovanna Ivey?! Remove that fucking neckace! Now!"