"Alright, I'll give you three days. You need to give me the full amount with interest. 50 million." My mouth hang open. Three days only?! For 50 million?! Ganoon ba kalaki ang utang nila, Mama at Papa sa kanila? "Ha? H-Hindi madaling hanapin ang ganyan kalaking pera sa loob ng tatlong araw lang, Mr. Montealegre!" "Then, leave..." malamig nitong wika. Nakagat ko ang aking labi. Sunod-sunod akong umiling. Hindi ko maaninag ang kanyang mukha ngunit alam ko na kita niya ang namumuong luha sa aking mga mata. "I can't just leave, Mr. Montealegre. Please... I'll do everything to save the plantasyon." I heard his cold low laughs. Umiwas ako ng tingin. The room is still dark. I feel like a submissive at siya ang dominante. Totoo naman dahil ako ngayon ang walang-wala. "If you insist... Let's have a deal then." Napalunok ako ng lumapit ito sa akin. I met his forest green eyes. Aaminin kong para akong nakakita ng anghel ngunit may bahid ng pagkademonyo. I felt his fingers caressing my cheeks. Dala ng marahan nitong haplos ay hindi ko naiwasang mapapikit. Hindi ako nakaimik. I am lost for words. Sigurado akong dehado ako kapag pinagpatuloy ko ito but this is the only choice I have! Ayokong mawala sa amin ang plantasyon. Iyong tanging alaala nila Mama at Papa noong nabubuhay pa sila. It feels like I am sacrificing myself to a devil. Iyong wala akong kawala. Ngumisi ito na kinalunok ko. His forest green eyes are deep as the wild woods. Matinik, mabangis at nakakatakot pasukin. I should not be afraid of it. Sanay na akong maglakad sa gubat pero ang mata niya ay nababadya ng panganib. Doon ako natakot bigla. "Deal..." I said without blinking my eyes.

❌ WARNING || SSPG || R18+ ❌ ⭐ READ AT YOUR OWN RISK ⭐ This is not a typical unwanted marriage story. You'll know more about this when you open the book and start reading it. ❤️ - Yana ⭐

Serafina, a journalist for Sun's Bulletin, was forced to go to Negros Oriental to work as part of the Ambrosia government's media team. Nangyari ito matapos matuklasan ng administrasyon na siya pala ang nasa likod ng isang website na matagal nang bumabatikos sa kanila. Ano'ng gagawin niya? Kung hindi siya susunod, makakasuhan siya. Mawawalan siya ng trabaho. Baka pati ang career na ilang taon niyang pinaghirapan, mawala nang parang bula. Pero paano ba naman siya nahuli? She was careful. Bahala na. Wala siyang choice kundi sumunod. Sana ay maging mabait sa kanya ang bayan ng Negros Oriental. At siguro, ito na rin ang chance niyang malaman ang totoo tungkol sa pagkamatay ng kanyang mga magulang sa probinsyang ito. Iyon lang naman ang dapat niyang gawin. But she never expected everything to change when she met Theodore-a tall, tan-skinned man with downturned eyes and slicked-back hair. He was her tour guide for the package she had booked. Inis pa nga siya rito. Akala niya hindi na niya ulit ito makikita pa pagkatapos ng tour. Ngunit maliit lang ang Dumaguete. No matter where she went, he was there too... until one day, he asked her out on a date. Bakit? Para saan? Falling for someone was never part of her plan. She was only there to work-to expose the truth behind the Ambrosia government's lies. Pero ano'ng nangyari? She fell in love with Theodore-deeply and unexpectedly. Only to discover it was all a lie. He wasn't just a tour guide; he was the son of the very governor she despised. The man she trusted had been deceiving her all along. Now, she wondered-was any of it real, or was she just another pawn in his father's game?

Pollux, the man with so much passion about being perfect, why not? He was known by his perfect looks and perfect life, he's the perfect description about with women's 3 F's: Face value. Fat bank account. Fat c*ck. Those characteristics weren't from his father Castor, but he made his popularity known to all people....alone. He was a well known photographer who loves to capture things that doesn't have any imperfections. But how about when he saw the most beautiful woman he ever saw, but then she's not that perfect? --

[Self-Published] SHORT STORY In the world of love, we often see it as a fairytale, especially when we believe we've found the right person. When life's plans seem to align perfectly with time, and you think everything is set. Even the toughest challenges can feel like they can be conquered, as long as you're together. This is how Amythist felt about her relationship with Kai. But in this world, nothing is perfect. Every love story carries a hidden shadow.How far are you willing to go when it comes to love? Are you ready to fight for what you believe is yours, or are you willing to take a risk because deep down, you know it's the right thing to do? Love often forces us to face our fears, make difficult decisions, and take leaps of faith. It asks us whether we're willing to sacrifice comfort for something greater, whether we're willing to trust in the uncertain and embrace vulnerability. In this tale, trust will be tested, loyalty questioned, and love enveloped with doubts. Amid the flowers, promises, and hopes, Amythist will find herself caught in the eye of an unexpected storm, as long-hidden secrets begin to surface.

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