Halurr everyone! Sorry for the long update, mas nag focus kasi ako sa LLD kong story since ang dami na rin ng chap neto kaya bumabawi ako sa story na 'yon, but anyways eto na nga ang hinihintay niyo, guontiveros lubog na nga ba? Stay stunned to find out!🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
~Narrator's pov~
The night air was thick with the scent of jasmine, a stark contrast to the icy dread that crept into Alice's heart. She woke up, her body still warm from Risa's presence, but the bed was empty. A faint murmur drifted from the balcony, drawing her attention. Risa was on the phone, her voice hushed but laced with a tension that made Alice's stomach twist.
"Win: Ohhh, kamusta na 'yung plano natin? Ano, napaamin mo na ba 'yung so-called "girlfriend" mo?
Risa: Che, manahimik ka diyan, at saka maghintay ka nga, ang impatient mo. Palit kaya tayo?
Win: Oo, eto na nga eh, basta gawin mo na ang plano natin.
Risa: Oo, bukas na bukas din, sisimulan ko na.
Win: Ok, good. After that, you can dump her, or better yet, kill her.
Risa: What, kill her?! Have you lost your mind?! Risa's voice rose, sharp with anger. She agreed to the plan, but the thought of hurting Alice was unbearable.
Win: Chill, I'm just joking. You know that, right? But wait, are you falling for her?
Risa: What?! Of course not. I'll never fall in love with her. I never fall into my own trap, you know?
Risa hung up the phone, her mind racing. A wave of guilt washed over her. "Maybe I really am falling for her," she whispered, the words echoing in the quiet night.
Alice, hidden in the shadows of their bedroom, felt her world crumble. The warmth of Risa's love, the stolen glances, the whispered promises - all felt like a cruel charade. The realization cut deep, a sharp blade twisting in her chest. But Alice, ever the loyal soul, decided to play along. She wouldn't let Risa fail, not when she loved her so deeply.
With a heavy heart, Alice slipped downstairs, seeking solace in a glass of water. Risa, still on the balcony, wrestled with her conflicting emotions. "Maybe I'm falling for you, Alice," she murmured, then corrected herself, "No, wait, I love you, Alice!" She shouted.
As Risa returned to their bedroom, she found Alice standing by the door, her eyes wide with surprise. Both women froze, their hearts pounding in their chests. Then, a wave of relief washed over them, and they burst into laughter.
"Love, you scared me," Risa said, her voice laced with relief, and she moved to Alice, planting a kiss on her temple.
"Sus, ikaw lang ba?" Alice teased, her voice light, but a flicker of pain crossed her eyes. Risa cupped Alice's cheek, her touch gentle, and kissed her on the lips. It was a fleeting kiss, a mere brush of lips, but Alice felt the hollowness behind it.
"Tara na, love, let's go back to sleep," Risa said, her voice soft, and Alice, masking her pain with a smile, agreed.
As they drifted off to sleep, Alice's mind was a whirlwind of emotions. The love she felt for Risa was a powerful force, but the betrayal she had witnessed gnawed at her soul. She knew she was in a dangerous game, and the stakes were higher than she ever imagined.
Time skip
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The morning light gently filtered through the curtains, illuminating the room in a soft glow. Risa lay asleep, her head resting peacefully on Alice's chest, unaware of the turmoil in Alice's heart. Tears welled up in Alice's eyes as she tenderly brushed a strand of Risa's hair behind her ear, savoring the fleeting moments of tranquility. Knowing that this day marked the end of their time together, Alice struggled to contain her emotions, the weight of their impending separation heavy on her heart.
As Risa stirred awake, she greeted Alice with a kiss on the cheek, her gesture of affection met with tears in Alice's eyes. Concerned, Risa questioned the source of her tears, to which Alice responded with a lie, attributing them to tears of joy. Together, they made their way downstairs for breakfast, their hands intertwined as they descended the stairs, sharing tender kisses along the way, enveloped in the sweetness of the moment.
To their surprise, they found their friends already in the kitchen, preparing a meal. "Oh, you're up. Come, have a seat. We'll be eating soon," Loren warmly welcomed the couple.
During the meal, Alice noticed an exchanged glance between Risa and Leni, prompting her to discreetly glance under the table, feigning a bow of her head. What she witnessed took her aback - Risa and Leni were intimately touching each other's thighs, a sight that caused Alice to choke on her food in shock.
"Hey, Alice, are you okay?" Imee's concerned voice cut through the tension.
"Yeah, I'm fine, just choked," Alice excused, trying to mask the turmoil within her.
Risa, sensing Alice's unease, expressed her concern, ensuring Alice's well-being. "Are you sure you're okay, love?" Her caring words were met with a forced smile from Alice, her emotions swirling with anger, sadness, and the sting of betrayal. Despite the hurt, Alice maintained her composure, playing along and acting nonchalant.
"Here she goes, acting all concerned, when all she's doing is playing me," Alice thought bitterly. The pain of deceit cut deep, but her unwavering love for Risa kept her committed to enduring the charade, willing to sacrifice her own feelings for the sake of their love.
In the quiet recesses of her mind, Alice grappled with the conflicting emotions, the love she held for Risa clashing with the hurt of betrayal. Despite the agony, her heart remained steadfast in its love, willing to endure for the one she held dear.
Shortly after settling in and bonding while watching Netflix in Alice's living room, she felt the urge to use the restroom. Politely excusing herself, she made her way to the bathroom. However, as she entered, a soft moan caught her attention, piquing her curiosity. Peeking through the slightly ajar door, she was met with a sight that shattered her heart - Risa and Leni locked in a passionate embrace, kissing each other tenderly.
The scene struck Alice like a dagger to the heart, overwhelming her with a mix of emotions. With a heavy heart, she returned to her seat, fighting back tears that threatened to spill. Despite the pain and betrayal she felt, Alice chose to remain silent, swallowing her hurt and suppressing her emotions. She refrained from confronting Risa or expressing her anguish, fearing that speaking up would only lead to Risa ending their relationship. Deep down, Alice harbored the fear that if she voiced her concerns, Risa might abandon her, as she believed Risa was only staying with her out of obligation or force.
In the midst of the conflicting emotions swirling within her, Alice grappled with the heart-wrenching realization of the infidelity she had witnessed. Despite the devastating discovery, she opted to keep her sorrow hidden, masking her pain behind a facade of composure and restraint, all while enduring the weight of the betrayal in silence.
○|To be continued |○
Sorry for the long wait, mwuaps, sasaktan ko muna kayo ng very very light.
-LOVE, YOUR OTOR.
