Me, My Papa and Others (Book 1/2)
1 part Complete MatureThis story, titled "Me, My Papa and Others" is a deeply complex and emotionally charged narrative that explores themes of familial betrayal, power dynamics, exploitation, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. It follows Karen, a 23-year-old medical representative in the Philippines, as she navigates a series of increasingly troubling and intimate encounters with the men in her life, including her father, her boss, a coworker, and a stranger.
Throughout the story, Karen grapples with feelings of guilt, shame, and confusion, questioning her own role in these encounters and whether she is complicit in her exploitation. The narrative delves into the psychological toll of abuse, the normalization of inappropriate behavior, and the difficulty of breaking free from toxic cycles.
In the end, Karen reaches a breaking point and decides to leave her job and the toxic environment she has been trapped in. Her father offers her a chance to start anew by joining him in a new business venture in Batangas, and Karen sees this as an opportunity to escape her current life and rebuild herself.