The Spanish Love Deception Novels & Stories

They exchanged vows that were more than just words—they were promises built on trust, on the battles they’d fought to get here, and on the love that had defied all odds. "I used to believe love was just a concept," Maya said as she gazed into his eyes. "That it was fragile, conditional, something people lost when things got too hard. But you—" her voice trembled slightly, "—you taught me that real love doesn’t just disappear. It’s messy, complicated, sometimes frustrating, but it’s also the most beautiful thing I’ve ever known. And I choose you, Ash. Always."

She once saved his life, and that life debt was paid when she fed him the morning dew. “You don’t love me. You’re just in love by the idea of it. Because what we had three years ago was nothing but pretension. We’re simply scheming against each other. What makes you think the marriage alliance will work without trusting each other?” seryosong wika niya.

Girls were trying to get his attention but no one succeeded. Ang snob niya. That's the exact word to describe him this night. Snob. Hindi siya ngumingiti. When the announcement of the fixed marriage came, the mood changed. He never liked the idea and here I am, making it worst. I deceived him by thinking na I'm his maid and nothing else. Ano nalang yung mararamdaman niya kapag nalaman niya na ako pala yung fiancée niya? It would be chaos! He doesn't deserve more disappointments. He did insult me a bunch of times tonight but that doesn't justify the deception I'm doing.

Mabuti na lang at medyo kumalma na ito ngayon. "Honestly, si Diego ang nagpasimuno ng lahat ng ito. He betrayed his wife," saad ko at sinulyapan ang katabi kong si Venice. "Can you imagine kung paanong pagtataksil ang ginawa niya kay Venice? Araw ng kanilang kasal iyon. Araw ng kasal niya pero ako ang ihinarap niya kay Venice sa harap ng altar para lamang mas makasama ang kaniyang girlfriend na si Anna nakiusap siya sa akin. And I feel sorry to Venice because, she can't even notice that the man who made a promise in front of god and to the crowds, ay hindi naman pala ang lalaking mahal niya. Even you and Uncle Bernard, right? Until Diego decided to file an unnulment and the separation become

Isang bahagi ng sarili ko na alam kong hindi ko na maibabalik. Paglabas namin ng gusali, agad kaming sinalubong ng mga camera. Mga ilaw. Mga tanong. Isang eksenang hindi ko inasahan sa unang araw ng pagiging engaged ko sa lalaking kinamumuhian ko. “Ms Reyes, is it true that you are marrying Mr Monteverde?” “Is this a business arrangement?” “Are you in love?” Nararamdaman ko ang kamay ni Lucas na kumapit sa braso ko. Automatic ang reaksyon ko na pigilan ang sarili kong umiwas. “Smile,” bulong niya.

"Hindi puso ang ginagamit mo kundi pera. Sadly, hindi nabibili ang pagmamahal, Mr. Sevilla. Love is a lot more complicated than you think. Hindi ako batong singtigas mo. Tao ako at nakakaramdam ako." Nakatiim ang bagang na tumayo ang lalaki at saka siya mahigpit na hinawakan sa braso. "You're too quick to judge, aren't you? If love's the real issue here, then let me play my part as a lover, Issa. I promise you, you wouldn't miss a thing..." his gaze glinted with such fervor. "At malalaman mong tao rin ako at handang magkasala."

“Tanda ko pa dati na mabait ang papa mo. Mahal na mahal niya si mama ngunit naghiwalay sila dahil sa papa ni Dehlia.” Hindi ko alam may ganoon palang nangyayari sa buhay ni mama. “No’ng maghiwalay sila, saka lang nalaman ni mama na pinagdadalang tao ka niya ngunit wala na ang papa mo. Nakauwi na ng Spain.” Tumango ako sa sinabi niya. Saka ko nalang uusisain ang lovestory ng mama at papa ko kung makaharap ko na si mama.

Ang malas lang ni Debbie dahil iiwanan niya itong luhaan. Well, he is Kevin Delgado. Never been in love at hindi pa siya nasisiraan ng ulo para maniwala sa salitang pag-ibig. Mas lalong hindi siya naniniwala sa salitang ‘marriage’. Well, marriage for convenience, pwede pa. Pero para pakasalan ang isang tao dahil mahal mo ito? Hah, para sa kanya ay isang malaking kalokohan lamang iyon. Oo, he needs someone for companionship and sex. But never for love. He does not do love. Ano bang napala ng kanyang Lolo Teodoro nang maniwala ito sa pag-ibig?

sigaw ni Uno na nagbabadya pagpatak ng mga luha sa kaniyanv mga mata. "Yes, we decieved you. We act as a lovely couple, we have a relationship made by a contract. But even you believe me or not, i really fell in love with Manuela. Iove her to stay as my wife so please lolo, sa akin nalang kayo magalit. Manuela and Lucas loves you, so huwag mo akong papiliin dahil totoo na ang nararamdaman ko kay Manuela. I love her, lolo, at ayoko siyang mawala sa tabi ko." pahayag ni Uno na ikinatitig ni Don Victorino sa kaniya, bago ito nagpambuntong hininga.

Lumapit siya, halatang nag-aalala, bawat linya sa mukha niya puno ng concern. “What are you talking about, my child?" Tumingin ako sa kanya. Nakita ko ang genuine concern, ang affection na parang tunay na apo ang turing niya sa akin. At dahil sa kabaitan niya, sa unconditional acceptance na ’yon, hindi ko na kaya ipagpatuloy ang kasinungalingan. “I’m an impostor, Sir Gerardo.” Halos pabulong, pero masakit, parang pinunit mula sa pinaka-ilalim ng dibdib ko. “Lahat ng ’to… our marriage… it’s all a lie.”