Hearts Unbound

Chapter 9: Yoshi's Deceptive Plan

Chapter 9: Yoshi's Deceptive Plan

Yoshi had been humiliated by the fallout from his pursuit of multiple girls, and he couldn't accept defeat so easily. Itinuon na niya ang tingin kay Akia, at ang pag-iisip na pipiliin niya si Kenzo kaysa sa kanya ay sumingit sa kanyang ego. He was determined to win her over, no matter what it took.

After the drama with the other girls, Yoshi knew he needed a different approach with Akia. Hindi niya kayang makita bilang ang parehong manipulative na tao na naging kilala niya. He decided to bide his time and become a trusted friend to Akia, all while subtly planting seeds of doubt about her relationship with Kenzo.

Isang araw, habang nag-aaral si Akia sa silid-aklatan ng paaralan, nilapitan siya ni Yoshi na may magiliw na ngiti. "Mind if I join you, Akia?"

Akia looked up from her books, surprised but welcoming. "Oo naman, Yoshi. Maupo ka."

As they studied together, Yoshi gradually steered the conversation toward relationships. "Akia, you and Kenzo seem really close. Gaano na kayo katagal?"

Akia's eyes softened at the mention of Kenzo. "Mahigit isang taon na kami ngayon. Kahanga-hanga siya."

Yoshi nodded, his voice dripping with empathy. "That's great to hear, Akia. Pero alam mo, minsan nagbabago ang relasyon. People change."

Akia furrowed her brow, unsure of where Yoshi was going with this. "Anong ibig mong sabihin, Yoshi?"

Yoshi leaned in closer, his voice a conspiratorial whisper. "I've seen it happen, Akia. Minsan, iniisip ng mga tao na dapat silang magkasama, ngunit talagang pinipigilan nila ang isa't isa."

Akia's heart raced as doubt crept into her mind. "Pero masaya kami ni Kenzo."

Yoshi nodded, feigning understanding. "Of course, Akia. I'm just saying, don't be afraid to explore your options. Life is full of surprises."

Sa sumunod na mga linggo, patuloy na nagtanim si Yoshi ng mga binhi ng pagdududa sa isip ni Akia. He highlighted moments of tension between her and Kenzo, exaggerated stories of other couples who had broken up and found happiness elsewhere, and questioned whether they were truly compatible.

Hindi napigilan ni Akia na makaramdam ng kaba sa relasyon nila ni Kenzo. She began to question whether they were meant to be together, whether she was holding Kenzo back from something better.

Napansin ni Kenzo ang pagbabago sa ugali ni Akia, ang kanyang mga sandali ng pagsisiyasat at malayong tingin. He could sense that something was amiss but didn't know how to address it without sounding insecure or controlling.

One evening, as Akia and Kenzo were on a date, ramdam na ramdam ang tensyon sa pagitan nila. Nagdalawang isip si Akia bago tuluyang nagsalita. "Kenzo, naiisip mo ba kung tayo... meant to be together?"

Nadurog ang puso ni Kenzo sa tanong nito. "Akia, what's brought this up?"

Akia looked down at her hands, her voice uncertain. "Iniisip ko lang, Kenzo. Nabanggit ni Yoshi na kung minsan ang mga tao ay mas masaya kapag hindi sila pinipigilan ng kanilang nakaraan."

Kenzofurrowed his brow, realizing that Yoshi's words had been working their way into Akia's thoughts. "Akia, you know I love you. Marami na tayong pinagdaanan na magkasama, at naniniwala akong malalagpasan natin ang lahat."

Akia nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "Mahal din kita, Kenzo. I just... I don't want you to hold back."

Kenzo reached across the table to gently touch Akia's hand. "Akia, we make each other better. Sinusuportahan natin ang mga pangarap at ambisyon ng isa't isa. Huwag mong hayaan ang pag-aalinlangan at impluwensya ng panlabas na ulap kung ano ang mayroon tayo."

As they talked through their doubts and insecurities, Kenzo and Akia realized the importance of open communication in their relationship. Pumayag silang maging mas transparent sa isa't isa at tugunan ang anumang alalahanin nila.

Lingid sa kanilang kaalaman, nakamasid si Yoshi mula sa malayo, bigo na ang kanyang banayad na pagmamanipula ay hindi nagbunga ng ninanais na resulta. He knew he would have to change tactics if he wanted to succeed in winning Akia over.

In the weeks that followed, Yoshi decided to become the shoulder for Akia to lean on. Nag-alok siya ng suporta at pag-unawa, lahat habang patuloy na pinipigilan ang kanyang tiwala sa relasyon nila ni Kenzo.

One evening, as Akia confided in Yoshi about her doubts, he seized the opportunity to push her further away from Kenzo. "Akia, you deserve someone who understands you completely, someone who doesn't hold you back."

Akia looked at Yoshi with tear-filled eyes, her voice shaky. "Sa tingin mo ba pinipigilan ako ni Kenzo?"

Yoshi nodded, his expression sympathetic. "I hate to say it, Akia, but I think he might be. Napakatalino mo at ambisyoso, at marami kang potensyal."

Sumakit ang puso ni Akia habang iniisip ang mga sinabi ni Yoshi. Mahal niya si Kenzo, ngunit ang pagdududa na natanim sa kanyang isipan ay patuloy na lumaki.

Kenzo, on the other hand, noticed Akia's increasing closeness to Yoshi and couldn't help but feel uneasy. Nagtiwala siya kay Akia, ngunit hindi niya maalis ang pakiramdam na sinadya ni Yoshi na pumagitna sa kanila.

As the situation continued to unravel, Yoshi's deceptive plan became clearer. Matagumpay niyang naitanim ang mga pagdududa sa isipan ni Akia tungkol sa relasyon nila ni Kenzo, habang ipinoposisyon ang kanyang sarili bilang nakikiramay na kaibigan na handang pumasok at magbigay ng suporta na kailangan niya.

Akia and Kenzo's relationship was on shaky ground, and the seeds of doubt continued to grow. It was a battle for Akiams heart, and Yoshi was determined to win at any cost.

to be continued...