FATE SERIES 01: LOVING THE STORM

CHAPTER 35.1

"A statement of truth, often veiled in lies,

Now becomes your quest to find the missing ties.

For truth is elusive and obscured by deceit,

A puzzle to unravel, leaving you in doubt's retreat.

Yet, by seeking truth's hidden trail in words you trust.

You must determine, sorting lies, what's left untouched."

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"Anong nalalaman nyo.."

"Cassano and Conztanza have the same motives, and that is to get rid each other para hindi maalis sa kanilang pamilya ang trono."
Mabilis akong napatayo bilang pagkontra sa sinabi ni Zavier that's not true! Agad na napahawak sa kamay ko si Reign upang pakalmahin ang tensyon na nabubuo sa pagitan namin ni Zavier.

Hindi iyon totoo, sinabi na sa akin ni Zyaire hindi nya ginusto ang manuno sa Zyria dahil isa yon sa naging sagabal sa kanila ni Zein.

Tinanggihan ko ang trono kaya napasa ito sa kanya.

I started to protest Zavier's revelation, but my words were quickly cut off by the urgent interruption.

"That's not true-

In a sudden shift, Zavier's words interrupted my initial response, causing me to pause for a moment. His tone was firm and serious, making it clear that he wasn't joking around.

"Your Organization, he knew your existance right? Not as Zein but as Zaina who's known as the Queen of Ace in underworld." I froze as he said that, naalala ko ang mga nakita kong impormasyon tungkol sa aking organization noong pinasok ko ang  private office ni Zyaire.

Ang mga private information na kaming nasa organisasyon lang ang nakaka alam..

"He's aware of your power both in Underworld and in the monarchy, He knew that the Heir of Monterios and Ace are just the same person. He wants to get rid of you and Zein, Zaina don't be blind!" He exclaimed as his jaw clenched kita ko ang galit sa mata nito.

Galit na puno ng pagsisi. Hindi ko mapigilang hindi makaramdam ng kaunting awa sa kanya I could sense the feeling of him not being able to protect someone he loves..

Pareho ng naramdaman ko noong p*natay ang aking pamilya sa mismong harapan ko.

"Poison Zaina, do you know why you kept fainting?" Mapaglarong tanong nya at ngumisi ng nakakaloko.

"And do you know who's poisoning you, Or maybe you choose to ignore it and surrender yourself with that f*cktard?" he continued, his voice holding a grim undertone, hinting at the gravity of the situation. Agad akong natigilan sa tanong nito.

His words struck me like a bolt of lightning, hindi ako maka sagot.

Bakit pakiramdam ko ay tama sya...

"Someone is slowly killing you inside the Cassano palace, that's the reason why we took you away from them" Maya mayang wika nito at tumayo rin mula sa pagkakaupo sa dinning chair.

He met my eyes with soft gaze, tila nakikiusap ang mga mata nito i could see his eyes became teary at pinipigilan ang luha nitong tuluyang bumagsak

"I hope you understand Ms. Monterios" He smiled at me "Ayokong bumalik si Zein na wala ng katawan na babalikan."

"Cause up until now, im still hoping na babalik sya"

"Babalik ang babaeng mahal ko sa totoo nyang katawan" With that he started to walk away, leaving me and Reign speechless..

"Did i messed up?" I utter out of nowhere. While glancing at the chair he left bumuntong hininga si Reign.

"No ate, miss lang talaga ni kuya Zav si Ate Zein. I know it's hard to believe, but we just want to keep you safe. Habang hindi pa namin nalalaman kung sino sa kanila ang nagbabalak ng masama sa kapatid ko, i hope you understand ate Zai" Masuyong turan nito at ngumiti ng bahagya sa akin her presence is so comfortive. Hindi ko mapigilang hindi napaluha.

Gulong gulo na ako. Please enlighten me completely..

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'Cause up until now, im still hoping na babalik sya'

'Babalik ang babaeng mahal ko sa totoo nyang katawan'

As I lay in bed, the darkness surrounding me, his words still echoed in my mind. Their heaviness still weighed on me, adding another layer of sadness to the already somber atmosphere.

"Sana nga Zein bumalik kana.." Bulong ko sa aking sarili habang tulalang naka tingin na bukas na balkonahe ng kwartong tinutulungan ko

I could hear the soft breeze blowing through the window, the gentle breeze only adding to the feeling of loneliness and despair that i have right now. My mind still reeling from the weight of his words.

Naaawa ako sa kanya, he had been through a lot just to be with Zein.

He'd do anything to be with Zein. The sacrifices he made for her showed just how much he really cared. He was willing to risk his own life just to see her again.

It was crazy to think about all the stuff he'd do just for her. It made me feel sad and amazed at the same time, knowing how deep his love was and how much it must have hurt him to be apart from her.

Hindi ko mapigilang hindi maisip si Zyaire..

Hindi manlang ako nakapag-paalam sa kanya noong iwan ko ito, even so if i did that siguradong pipigilan nya lang ako.

"We have the same situation right now, I guess" Turan ko sa aking sarili tila ba kausap ko ngayon si Zavier.

"Missing someone we can't have."

The ache of not having what we desired. But between his situation and mine was palpable, the difference in circumstances highlighting the unique pain we each endured.

Pagak akong natawa sa aking naisip. I couldn't help but cry as I felt the weight of in my chest. Tears streamed down my face, rinig ng buong kwarto ang hikbi ko.

Kailan man ay hindi ako umiyak ng ganito, ang bigat sa pakiramdam, parang wala ng katapusan i miss him. Gusto ko itong puntahan, yakapin at sabihin kung gaano ko ito kamahal pero ang daming pumipigil sa akin.

Hell yeah, i guess may malaking pagkakaiba sa sitwasyon ko at kay Zavier.

I smiled bitterly.

He missed someone who loved him deeply, while I was in the throes of longing for someone who, in reality, may not know me at all.

No, he knew me.

But as his mortal competitor on the throne and power.

And now wanting to end my life.