Samantha Radaza

"This prosecution advices the defense to file a Motion to Dismiss forthwith, and start the Pre-trial Briefing for Mr. Lander Ponce." 
          
          "Session is adjourned." 
          
          Everyone scrambled in their seats. 
          
          Kaagad akong sumunod nang igiya si Laya ng mga officers sa detention facility. Naiwan si Ford para makipag-usap sa Judge at Prosecutor. 
          
          Her room has never been so cold. Lalo na noong iniwan kami ng mga guard sa loob. 
          
          "Laya—" 
          
          "You kissed me!" 
          
          Nanlaki ang mga mata ko. I was quick to cover her lips with my palm and wrap my arm around her waist. 
          
          "Shh! Baka may makarinig..." 
          
          Slowly, I put my hand down, resting it on her shoulder. She breathed heavily. 
          
          "You... H-hindi kita maintindihan! Hinalikan mo ako bago ako sumuko dito tapos... Tapos sasabihin mo h-hindi mo ako kilala!" Pabulong niyang asik, ngunit matalim ang sakit na dulot noon sa akin.
          
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          Broken Man 2: Warmth in the Cold chapter 24 is now up!
          https://www.wattpad.com/1573274531 

Hello, blackroses!
          
          Hindi po lingid sa inyong kaalaman na ako ay taga-Cebu. You may have known about Medellin as the setting of my novel 'Rest in Medellin' and I'm sure you've heard about the earthquake that took place near Bogo City which, unfortunately, affected nearby towns as well including Medellin.
          
          As of the moment, kailangang kailangan po nila ng mga pagkain, tubig, generators, tents, clothes, kumot, etc. If you want to extend help/donate, please do contact me via Facebook (Samantha Claire Lim Radaza). Thank you, my readers!

"Ang bait mo sa akin, Drex. Maraming salamat..." she whispered drowsily.
          
          Parehas kaming nakahiga sa kama, my arm flexing underneath her head. The curls of her hair spread though the white pillow, my fingers arbitrarily played with some strands, gently.
          
          Unti-unting bumigat ang kaniyang paghinga. She's fallen asleep. 
          
          I sighed.
          
          "Life... and this world was never kind to me, Laya. It's beautiful but never kind. That's why I'll do everything I can to make life and this world less harsher towards you. If you cannot find anything else kinder... then I will be one. Just so you can still hope for something better for you. Just so you won't give up. Just so you can stay warm..."
          
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          Broken Man 2: Warmth in the Cold chapter 23 is now up!
          https://www.wattpad.com/1572070933

Happy 200k reads, Blinding Lights! Maraming salamat po sa pagbasa at suporta!
          
          Nagpapasalamat din po ako sa lahat ng pumunta sa MIBF mula noong Sept. 10 at bumili ng aking libro. Sobrang saya ko po. Sana magkita-kita tayong lahat in the future! <333

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My boat is sinking, and the deepness of the ocean is cold but somehow soothing my burnt skin.
          
          Habang papalubog, napalingon ako at nakita na mas nauuna si Laya sa pagbaba kaysa sa akin. So I am trying to pull her up. Just until she reaches the surface. And once I bring her up there, I'd let my weight take the best of me... and finally drown.
          
          My spirit is already lukewarm, and there's no saving.
          
          My lifeline's until I have someone else to save. And once my purpose is done, I will be okay with leaving. I wonder how it feels to be the one to leave first...
          
          And until then, I'd be contented with the cold.
          
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          Broken Man 2: Warmth in the Cold chapter 22 is now up! :)
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/332822951

"Naayos mo na ba ang gamit mo? Para makaalis na tayo kaagad mamayang madaling araw," bulong niya.
          
          "O-Oo..."
          
          "Huwag na huwag kang magpapahalata sa tatay mo."
          
          Tumango ulit ako.
          
          Nang kumalma ay pinaupo ako nito sa kama saka niya sinimulang linisin ang mga sugat ko sa aking paa. I dried my own tears as I sighed heavily.
          
          Ngayong gabi... magiging malaya na ako sa lahat.
          
          And I will embrace it.
          
          I will live it.
          
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          Broken Man 2: Warmth in the Cold chapter 21 is now up! :)
          https://www.wattpad.com/1538023296 

"Consult with Astrid. Maybe she can recommend another therapist that you can confide in while we deal with all of these."
          
          "I need to prioritize this first-"
          
          "No." That was quick. May bahid pa ng galit ang boses niya. "I don't trust that. Laya will leave, whether or not this case would be favorable to our camp. And I'm scared that once it all ends, you will lose your own drive to live. Sa tagal kitang nakilala, I have known deep within me na may hero complex ka - and that's good! Don't get me wrong. It's good to help - but you are too reliant on it. You have a life to live, Drex, and until you continue to associate your lifeline with saving whoever needs you, you will never truly live your life. You are living for them, and for that feeling. At sa nakikita ko, pakiramdam ko si Laya na ang huli, eh. Parang terminal lucidity..."
          
          My throat constricted. 
          
          "Please. We will all be with you. Hadzri and I. We are your brothers, Ryner Drex."
          
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          Broken Man 2: Warmth in the Cold chapter 20 is now up. :)
          https://www.wattpad.com/1538023420

Ms. Author, kailan po next update kay Drex?

"Bakit kasi may amnesia pa? Naaksidente na nga ako, muntik nang mamatay! Hindi pa nakakatulong na wala akong maalala! Sana sinama nalang ako ni Fhina—"
          
          "Do not say that!" My voice raised. It echoed across the room. Natigilan ang lahat. Walang ni sinuman ang gumawa ng ingay. "You had a traumatic head injury! We have to be careful of what's left or you can never have it all back! I know being your friend's primary suspect is frustrating, but please, don't wish... that. No life is worthless, so please don't be indifferent with yours..."
          
          "Wow, nagsalita?" Rinig kong pabulong-bulong ni Hadzri sa gilid. I didn't pay him any attention. 
          
          "Shut up," halos pasigaw na bulong ni Row.
          
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          Broken Man 2: Warmth in the Cold chapter 19 is now up.
          https://www.wattpad.com/1537218791