SHATTERED HEART.
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MYSELF AUTHOR 😚😚
Hey Sunbeams ☀️,
MYSELF AUTHOR 😚😚
Just a small note before you continue reading.
MYSELF AUTHOR 😚😚
This story is purely my imagination. It contains an obsessive male lead and emotional elements. If this kind of storyline makes you uncomfortable, I completely understand and you are free to skip the story.
MYSELF AUTHOR 😚😚
But I kindly request you to avoid leaving hurtful comments. I write only to share my imagination and sometimes small inspirations from real life around me. That’s why many of my stories contain female struggles and emotional journeys.
MYSELF AUTHOR 😚😚
And yes, my English may be simple and not perfect because I am still learning. I just write from my heart and share my imagination.
MYSELF AUTHOR 😚😚
Thank you to the readers who choose to stay and support my story. Your kindness truly means a lot to me.
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I am really happy that he is coming to our house.
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(giggling like an child)
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(looks at him and smiles)
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(walks towards them while smiling)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Hii (◕ᴗ◕✿)
PHILIP ADONIS
(eyes only on someone)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(didn't notice it)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at Philip)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Don't misunderstand her. She must be very tired after traveling.
PHILIP ADONIS
(looks at her and smiles but it doesn't reach his eyes)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(about to hold his hand)
PHILIP ADONIS
(backs away)
PHILIP ADONIS
I...I have some work with your mom. I will come back after finishing it.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
O...Okay
PHILIP ADONIS
I won't (moves closer to her face)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Philip...
PHILIP ADONIS
I missed you so much, Katie.(kisses her)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(pushes him)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Is that why you started dating Zarina?
PHILIP ADONIS
N...no, I...
PHILIP ADONIS
She had a crush on me. And you went abroad.
PHILIP ADONIS
I just started dating her because...she somehow resembles you
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(looks at him with wide eyes)
PHILIP ADONIS
(looks at her and nods)
PHILIP ADONIS
I swear. I never have any intimate connection with her.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(slaps him)
PHILIP ADONIS
I...I am sorry
PHILIP ADONIS
I know I shouldn't have done that but I...
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Shut up!
PHILIP ADONIS
I love you, Katie. You went abroad without any trace and I was left alone.
PHILIP ADONIS
Don't you also love me. (holds her shoulder)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(looks away)
PHILIP ADONIS
Tell me? (asks deliberately)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Leave
PHILIP ADONIS
No...I won't
PHILIP ADONIS
(grabs her jaw and kisses her deeply)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Hmph~
PHILIP ADONIS
(holds her waist and kisses her deeply)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(kisses him back slowly)
PHILIP ADONIS
(smiles and deepens the kiss)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(walking through the house, looking for her sister and her boyfriend)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Mumma, I can't find Sissy and Philip (pouts sadly)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Stop behaving childish, Zarina
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
No, Mumma. I am not
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
You are.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
What happened, mom? (came there)
PHILIP ADONIS
(beside Katie)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(a dark mark on her neck)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(looks at the hickey, then at Philip)
PHILIP ADONIS
(hair messy, shirt wrinkled)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
...(says nothing, watches)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Philip (beams up)
PHILIP ADONIS
(sighs)...Yes?
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(noticing everything)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
You said we would go to...(before she can finish)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Are you and Katie going out? (interrupts)
PHILIP ADONIS
(looks at Giselle and nods) Yeah, Aunty.
PHILIP ADONIS
She came back after six months. So I thought, why don't I take her out.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Oh, it's good. Then you guys should go now. (smiles)
PHILIP ADONIS
(nods and holds Katie's hand) Let's go.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at their hands) ...
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(tries to take her hand back)
PHILIP ADONIS
We are getting late Katie (held her hand tightly and said softly)
PHILIP ADONIS
Let's go...(drags her with him)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(looks back at Zarina)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looking at them)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(looks at Zarina)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(standing at the same place)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Why are you still standing here?
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at her and walks away silently)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
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As days passed, Philip always spent his time with Katie and took her to various places.
Zarina's mom came to know that Katie and Philip loved each other, and she supported them in every way.
PHILIP ADONIS
(finding Katie)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Philip...
PHILIP ADONIS
(looks at her, says nothing)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Umm...can we talk?
PHILIP ADONIS
No. I have something to do.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Okay...(walks away)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(places a bowl of hot water on the kitchen counter and goes toward the cupboard, picks up a glass)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(picks the glass)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(Comes there and touches the hot water without looking properly)...Ahhh.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at her, eyes widened)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(hand already red)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(runs towards her)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Sissy... why are you so careless? (takes her hand, dips it in cold water)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
It hurts...(whimpers in pain)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Why didn't you see it, Sissy? (worriedly)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
I didn't check it properly
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(enters after hearing Katie's scream)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Let me get the ointment, sissy. (already moving)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
What happened? (worriedly)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(pauses at the doorway, doesn't turn around) Sissy got her hand burnt.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Oh my god. (goes towards her)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
How did this happen?
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(leaves to get ointment)
PHILIP ADONIS
(goes towards Katie worriedly)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(Sitting on the couch, holding Katie's hand)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(sitting beside her)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(placing ointment on her hand gently)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
How can you be so careless, baby?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
I...
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(barely above a whisper)
Sissy didn't see the hot water. I placed it on the kitchen counter. And she...!!
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(gets up, pulls Zarina by the arm, and slaps her)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(eyes widen, breath stops)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(eyes widen, frozen)
PHILIP ADONIS
... (Says nothing. Watches)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
M...Mumma? (voice cracks)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
You did it intentionally, right?❄️
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(flinches, doesn't answer)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Mom...
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Tell me, Zarina ❄️
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
No Mumma. (looks down)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
How can you be so low?❄️
ZARINA LAWRENCE (FL)
(says nothing)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
You hurt your own sister. Just because she's spending time with your boyfriend❄️
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
I am not...(freezes, touches her cheek with wide eyes)
PHILIP ADONIS
How dare you try to hurt, my Katie?❄️
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
*My Katie?*
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
PHILIP!
PHILIP ADONIS
(looks at her)
PHILIP ADONIS
Katie, I already told you. She's not as innocent as she looks.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
... (stood still)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Philip! (voice louder)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
I was the one who burnt my hand. My carelessness. It's not Zarina's fault.
PHILIP ADONIS
(eyes widened)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(eyes widened)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(places the ointment on the table. Gently. Quietly. Then leaves without a sound)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Zari...
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(already gone)
PHILIP ADONIS
I...I am sorry...
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(left from there angrily)
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3
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(about to enter the house, but stops at the entrance)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
I am very happy. (smiling warmly)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(sitting beside Philip)
PHILIP ADONIS
(holding her hand)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at them from the entrance)
Her cheek still remembered the slap. Her heart still echoed the words: My Katie.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
I have something to do. You guys talk. (takes her phone and walks away)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(looks at Philip)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
We should talk to Zarina. She should know... hmph—
PHILIP ADONIS
(kisses her before she can finish)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(freezes)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(kisses him back)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(lowers her eyes, tears fall silently)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(clears her throat) Ahem.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(taps Philip's shoulder and whispers) Philip.
PHILIP ADONIS
(broke the kiss)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
M...Mom (blushes)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(scratches his neck)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(Warmly, to Katie and Philip) No need to get embarrassed, baby. You guys are going to marry anyways.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄-⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄
PHILIP ADONIS
Mom and Dad said that they will come from abroad in a few days.
PHILIP ADONIS
After that, we can decide the wedding date.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(nods while smiling, approving)
PHILIP ADONIS
(pecks Katie's hand softly)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Philip ⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄-⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄(whispers)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(chuckles while looking at them—then her eyes fall on the entrance)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Zarina?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(gets up immediately)
PHILIP ADONIS
(gets up immediately)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(enters the house without looking at any of them with her trembling hands but hides them)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Zarina?
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at her)
Her face was pale. Her eyes were dry—not because she wasn't crying, but because she had no tears left.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
I am calling you, right? Why are you behaving like you didn't hear me?
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(quietly, voice hollow) Umm... I am kinda tired. So, I am going to take rest.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(About to walk away)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
*Did she hear anything?*
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Arrogant...(coldly under her breath)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(heard it, stops)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
M...Mom
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(turns and looks at Giselle)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Whatever I do, I will always be an arrogant, rude girl in your eyes, right, Mumma? (Voice low, trembling but steady)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(eyes widened)
The word lands. She didn't expect Zarina to hear. Or maybe she didn't care.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Zari...
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(walks away)
She didn't run. She didn't sob. She controlled her tears—every single one of them—because no one here deserved to see them fall.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
...
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
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ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(sitting on the floor in her room, knees pulled close, eyes puffy and red)
She has cried until there is nothing left. The tears have dried on her cheeks like salt on old wounds.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(mumbles to herself, voice hollow) Marriage.
The word tastes like nothing. Like ash.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(gets up slowly, as if her body weighs more than it should, walks outside)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(comes there, searching) Zari?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(finds her. Sees her sister's face—the redness, the emptiness)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(Softly, guilt creeping in) Zari...
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at her)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
I... (stammers)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at her neck. At the dark mark on her sister's skin. The one Philip left)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(has a hickey on her neck)
She didn't try to hide it. Or maybe she forgot.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
I have something to tell you...(said nervously)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
That you and Philip are going to marry each other. (finishes her sentence)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(eyes widen) You...heard?
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(Lets out a small, broken sound—not a laugh, not a cry. Something in between)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Yeah. (chuckles sadly, looks down at her own hands)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(voice low, trembling) Was it fun?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(taken aback) Wh... what?
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(lifts her wet eyes) Was it fun to play with my feelings for you with your lover?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(shook her head, desperately) No... I...
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(interrupts, voice cracks) You could have told me earlier, sister.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Sister?
The word hung between them like a wound.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(quietly, bitterly) When you didn't see me as your sister, why would I be the only one?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Zari...(reaches out)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Does it hurt? (pulls away from here)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
I am sorry...(voice small)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
You both love each other?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(nods while looking down)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(lets out a small, broken chuckle)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
So... he started dating me after you went abroad because I resemble you a bit?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(looks at her with wide eyes. Guilt. Fear. Regret. All of them at once)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
So I am right? (Voice hollow)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Zari, listen...I...
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(steps backwards. Puts distance between them. Not angry. Just... protecting whatever is left of herself)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Zari...?
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(Touches her own chest, right where her heart is)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(Voice breaks—not loudly, but quietly, like something cracking under pressure) Why am I feeling extremely hurt?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(eyes filled with tears)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at her sister—really looks at her. Voice soft, broken, like glass barely holding together) Sister, I am feeling like someone broke my heart.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(shakes her head while crying)
As if saying no, don't say that. As if saying I didn't mean to. But she did. And they both know it.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(tilts her head slightly, tears clinging to her lashes, not falling yet) Is it because my sister and my boyfriend are secretly having an affair behind my back?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(Opens her mouth. Closes it)
What can she say? There is no excuse. No explanation that will undo any of it.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(Voice cracking, each word heavier than the last) Or because my own mom knew about this—that I liked Philip—and even after that, she supported you guys?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
Stop...(breaking down)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(wipes her tears)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(Quietly, not angry—just hurt beyond words) At least he should have broken up with me before you guys got together, right?
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(nods while crying)
Because yes. That would have been the bare minimum. And they both know it.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(A hollow, bitter laugh escapes her) Woah.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
My own sister and my mom betrayed me. (chuckles bitterly)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(heart hurts)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
So... I have to see your wedding? (quietly)
PHILIP ADONIS
(comes there)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(behind him)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(seeing Katie's tears, Zarina's hollow eyes) What happened? Why are you crying?
PHILIP ADONIS
(looks at Katie worriedly. Not at Zarina. Never at Zarina)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(laughs while looking at them)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at all of them—her mother, her sister, the boy who used to be hers—and smiles sadly)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(voice low, trembling with restrained fury) Was it fun?
PHILIP ADONIS
? (confused, as if he has no idea what she's talking about)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(takes deep breaths)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(walks toward him. And then—she slaps him. Hard)
PHILIP ADONIS
(eyes widened)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(gasps)
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(shocked)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(before anyone can speak, slaps him again. Harder) This is for playing with my feelings.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
And this— (slaps him again) —is for using me as a substitute.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(eyes widened)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
*she knows everything*
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
And this is for cheating on me. (gives him a tight slap—the hardest one yet)
PHILIP ADONIS
(cheeks got bruised)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Fucking bastard.
PHILIP ADONIS
(eyes widened)
He has never heard her curse. He has never seen her like this.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
Zarina! (sharp and warning)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
Shut up ❄️
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(shocked into silence)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(looks at Katie) I forgive you sister. (voice soft and broken)
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(shook her head, tears streaming)
As if saying no, don't forgive me. I don't deserve it.
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(Looks at Katie one last time, voice is quiet, tired, final) Just die in guilt. Because I don't have the heart to slap you.
KATIE MILTON (FL SISTER)
(heart hurts)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(turns and looks at Giselle) You are the worst.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(froze)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
I wish I could go to my Dad right now.
GISELLE MILTON (FL MOM)
(eyes widened)
ZARINA MILTON(FL)
(turned and walked away)
No one followed her. No one called her name. And somehow… that hurt more than everything else.
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