Chapter One

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The Unexpected Encounter

Naglalakad si Sarah sa isang mall pagkatapos ng isang photoshoot. Napagod siya mula sa mahabang araw ng trabaho, pero hindi maalis ang ngiti sa kanyang mga labi. Ang kanyang mga tagahanga ay palaging nagbibigay ng saya sa kanya. Sa kanyang isip, ito ang dahilan kung bakit siya nagpatuloy sa kanyang karera sa showbiz.

As she entered a small café to grab a coffee, she noticed a familiar face from a distance. It was one of her loyal fans, always attending her events and shows.

"Hi, Sarah!" tawag ng babae. "Can I take a picture with you?"

"Of course!" sagot niya, na nakangiti. After the picture, Sarah felt a rush of excitement. She loved her fans, but as she looked around, she noticed someone standing quietly in the corner.

Sa isang sulok, nakatayo si Mark,
Ang kanyang mga mata ay nakatuon kay Sarah, parang sinisipsip ang bawat detalye. Parang hindi siya makapaniwala na naroon si Sarah. Nakasuot siya ng simple ngunit stylish na damit, at ang buhok niyang maayos na nakasuklay ay nagbibigay ng impresyon na siya ay maayos at organisado.

Mark had been following Sarah’s career for years. He knew everything about her—her favorite movies, her hobbies, and even her family. However, this was the first time he had seen her up close. His heart raced as he mustered the courage to approach her.

"Um, hi, Sarah," he said, stammering slightly. "I’m Mark. I’m your biggest fan."

"Hi, Mark!" sagot ni Sarah na may ngiti. "Thank you for your support! It really means a lot to me."

Mark’s heart soared. He was talking to his idol, and she was smiling at him! “I just wanted to say how much I admire your work. You’re amazing!”

“Salamat! I really appreciate it. It’s fans like you that keep me going,” she replied, feeling the warmth of genuine admiration.

As they chatted, Mark felt a strange pull towards her. Ang bawat salita ni Sarah ay parang musika sa kanyang mga tainga. He wanted to stay there forever, listening to her voice. But deep down, he felt a flicker of something more—an obsession that was slowly brewing.

Hindi nagtagal at natapos ang kanilang pag-uusap. Sarah had to leave for a meeting, but before she did, she smiled at Mark and said, "It was nice meeting you. I hope to see you again!"

Mark could barely contain his excitement. "Definitely! I’ll be at your next event!"

Habang naglalakad si Sarah papalayo, hindi maiwasang bumalik sa isipan ni Mark ang mga alaala ng kanilang pag-uusap. He had never felt this way before. There was something different about Sarah that made him feel alive. Ngunit sa kabila ng kasiyahang ito, may isang madilim na bahagi ng kanyang puso na nagsasabing hindi ito dapat mangyari.

Dahil sa kanyang obsession, Mark started following Sarah’s activities more closely. Mula sa social media posts hanggang sa mga interviews, he was always updated on her life. He even joined fan clubs just to get more information. However, it was all harmless—at least that’s what he thought.

One night, habang nag-iisa sa kanyang kwarto, nag-log in si Mark sa kanyang social media account. He saw a live stream of Sarah where she was answering fan questions. Excited, he quickly typed a question: “What do you like to do in your free time?”

When Sarah read his question, she smiled. “Well, I love reading books and spending time with my family. It keeps me grounded,” she replied.

Nang makita ni Mark ang kanyang sagot, napangiti siya. Para bang siya lamang ang naririnig ni Sarah. He felt a connection that he never thought possible. After the live stream, he decided to send her a message, even if he knew it was a long shot.

“Hi, Sarah! I just wanted to say that I really admire you. You inspire me every day.”

He hesitated before hitting send, but eventually, he did. To his surprise, after a few minutes, a notification popped up: “Sarah liked your message.”

Mark’s heart raced. It was a small acknowledgment, but to him, it felt monumental. Suddenly, the idea of being with Sarah became more than just a dream; it felt attainable.

Days turned into weeks, and Mark continued to support Sarah from afar. He attended her events, always keeping a low profile, but making sure she could see him in the crowd. He wanted her to notice him, to remember his face. Little did he know, he was becoming a fixture in her life, even if she didn’t realize it.

Sa isang malaking event, habang nag-perform si Sarah, ang kanyang mga mata ay naghanap ng mga pamilyar na mukha sa mga tagahanga. At sa gitna ng lahat ng tao, nakita niya si Mark, na may maligayang ngiti sa kanyang mga labi. Sa pagkakataong ito, nagdesisyon siyang lapitan siya pagkatapos ng kanyang performance.

“Hey, Mark! I saw you out there!” she said, excitement in her voice.

“Really? You noticed me?” tanong ni Mark na puno ng pag-asa.

“Of course! It’s hard not to when you’re always so supportive,” sagot ni Sarah na may ngiti.

That night, they talked more than ever before. It felt like a dream for Mark. He could see the warmth in her eyes and feel the connection deepening. Pero sa kabila ng saya, may mga senyales na nagpapakita na ang obsession ni Mark ay nagiging hindi malusog.

As time passed, Mark’s behavior started to change. He became more vigilant, tracking Sarah’s every move. He would show up at places he knew she would be, and it was exhilarating for him. Each interaction, no matter how small, fueled his obsession.

Isang gabi, habang nagbabalik si Sarah mula sa isang event, napansin niyang may isang sasakyan na tila sumusunod sa kanya. Hindi siya nag-alinlangan at pinabayaan na lamang ito. “Siguro isang fan lang,” she thought to herself.

However, it was Mark. He felt a rush of adrenaline as he followed her, thinking that this was just another way to get closer to her. He convinced himself na ito ay bahagi ng kanyang pagmamahal.

“Bakit hindi ko siya tawagan?” tanong niya sa kanyang sarili.

He pulled out his phone and sent her a message: “Hey, Sarah! Just making sure you got home safely.”

After a few minutes, Sarah replied, “Thanks, Mark! I appreciate it. You’re always so thoughtful.”

Nang mabasa iyon, nag-uumapaw ang saya sa puso ni Mark. Parang wala siyang pakialam sa mga sign na nagiging sobrang protective na siya. Sa kanyang isipan, ang mga simpleng mensahe at pag-uusap ay nagbigay sa kanya ng pag-asa.

Mark was determined to show Sarah that he was more than just a fan. He wanted to be her friend, someone she could trust. Pero sa likod ng kanyang magandang intensyon, unti-unting nalilimutan ang linya sa pagitan ng pag-ibig at obsessyon.

As the days turned into weeks, Mark’s obsession only grew stronger. He found himself daydreaming about Sarah, imagining a life where they were together. He started to think of ways to win her heart, never realizing that he was slowly crossing boundaries.

Samantalang si Sarah ay abala sa kanyang karera, unti-unting lumalabas ang mga senyales na nagiging hindi normal ang kanilang sitwasyon. She felt a twinge of unease whenever Mark was around, pero hindi niya pa rin kayang iwasan ang mga positibong aspeto ng kanilang koneksyon.

Sa kabila ng lahat, isang tanong ang bumabagabag kay Sarah: Hanggang saan ang pagmamahal ng isang tagahanga? At kailan nagiging obsessyon ang isang tila walang kapantay na pagsuporta?

As Mark continued to pursue his dreams of getting closer to Sarah, the line between admiration and obsession began to blur, setting the stage for a thrilling and intense journey ahead.

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