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Diego's POV . "Shit and biscuits!" I swore profoundly while staring at the green landscape in front of me. I'm doomed. What the hell just happened? And like an idiot, I'm walking back and forth, thinking about the best thing to do. Kung mananatili ako rito ay magiging katapusan na yata ng mundo ko. Pero kung aalis ako ngayon ay tiyak ipagkakalat lang ni Cariena sa lahat ng mafia sa Italya na wala akong buntot at takot sa kanya. Effing wicked! That will never happen. That's not me. Not my personality. Mas gustuhin ko pang mamatay na kasama siya kaysa sa uuwing talunan sa lahat ng ito. Hindi pwede ito. "Really, Digs? Cariena Siobeh Costello is there with you?" kantyaw na boses ni Ranger sa kabilang linya. "Damn you, youngster! Not with me! Of course not. But she's here in St. Barbara." I took a deep breath before talking ahead. "I thought this place was far from that wicked witch? It's a total disaster that she's here, Reeve. And now I have to deal with all this bullshit!" I co
Cariena's POV . "Nay, Melch, dito ka hahawak, okay? Ikaw naman, Nay Gin, ito ang hawakan mo, at ikaw naman Nay D, dito ka sa dulo kayong dalawa ni Nanay T." Nguso kong pinagmasdan ang posisyon nila at namaywang na ako sa sarili. Nahihirapan ako, dahil alam kong hindi malalakas ang braso ng mga Nanay na ito. Matatalo kami sa unang palaro sa tingin ko. I called them by their initial name, in my own rules. Nanay Melch for Melchora, Nay Gin for ginebra, Nay D for dracula and Nay T for Tindera. They didn't complain anyway, and they all agreed with me. "Cariena, may tiknik ako," si Nanay D. "Lahat kami sa likod mo na lang at hindi kami gagalaw. Saka na kapag sumenyas ka. Hahawakan lang namin ng mahigpit ang lubid," pagpatuloy niya. "Tama! Berry gud!" si Nanay T. Itinaas niya ang kamay at sumangayon silang lahat. "Sige, let's do that!" I know it's silly but with confidence I know, somehow we will win. Hindi porket lalaki sila ay sila na ang mananalo sa mga palaro. Malakas din yata s
Diego's POV . 'We will probably be late, Digs. Don't worry. I will be there before the finals. I have one more meeting with the board and that's it. Kaya pagsikapan mo na makapasok ka sa finals, okay? At ako na ang bahala sa 'yo.' I shook my head in dismay as I remembered Ranger's message to me this morning. I am confident that I will finish this all to the finals, but every time I think of that witch, my luck always turns upside down. She brings bad luck to me, and I hate her for that. "Ready, Diego our outstanding dick!" si Tatay Itim, at napailing na ako. The first game was easy and we won against the male contestants. The second game was the same but halfway Tatay Puti and Itim backed out. Hindi nila kinaya ito dahil habulan ang larong ito. Kaya nagpaubaya sila sa aming tatlo. At sa huli ay nanalo kami. The crowd was busy, and most of the women were cheering on me. I hear them screaming my name, and it fills my head. And what made it more exciting was when Laura watched me in
Cariena's POV . Ugh, an absolute jerk! If it were not for the free treats and sweets, Diego would probably get a flying kick from me. Mabuti na lang at maganda ang mood ko at siya ang unang nakita ko kanina sa convenience store. Tumawag kasi ulit si Mama at sa pagkakataong ito ay ang magandang balita ang sinabi niya. Emmanuel's legality has now being transferred to my name. Ang pangalan ko na ang nakalagay sa birth certificate niya. Ako na ang legal na ina ni Emmanuel sa papel. This is a good news for me as I want to be Emmanuel's legal guardian. Espesyal sa akin ang batang ito dahil noong isinilang siya sa mundo ay swerte na ang dala niya sa akin. I would probably be far from this world if it were not for him. "Masaya ka na? Nasa sa 'yo na ang lahat. Magpapa-fiesta ka na ba?" pagbibiro niya sa kabilang linya. "Saka na kapag nanalo na ako kay Diego. Elilibre ko ang lahat dito sa St. Barbara." "Talaga lang ah! Siguraduhin mo lang na matatalo mo ang pinakamalupit na kaaway mo."
Cariena's POV . Ang swerte ko naman talaga oh! Hindi mawala ang ngiti sa mukha ko nang makuha ang dalawang bagay na nakasulat sa papel na ibinigay kanina ni Nanay Mechora. I know this is cheating, but who cares. Lahat naman ay nandadaya sa laro at kasama na ito. Matatalo ka lang kung susundin mo ang patakaran. Dahil ang totoong mundo ay puno ng kadayaan at walang malinis sa anomang klaseng laro. "Hmm, not bad," ngisi ko nang mamasdan ito, at inilagay ko agad ito sa maliit na bagpack na dala ko. Ininom ko rin ang tubig dahil nauuhaw na ako. Nag-lotion ulit ako ng mosquito repellent at ininspeksyon ko ang baterya ng flashlight na nasa loob ng bag pack. Maliwanag pa naman at okay pa ang lahat. Siguro mga dalawang oras mula ngayon ay magdidilim na ang langit. Kaya pabilisan ang paghahanap ko ng mga natitirang treasure sa paligid bago mag dilim. The items were easy because I got the clue from Nanay Melchora. That was a bunos. Naupo akong saglit at itinali kong maayos ang buhok ko.
Diego's POV . Her lips are sinfully inviting me to be tasted. I was losing control, and my anger wanted to playfully inside my mind. Matapang siya. Walang halong biro ito. At alam ko ang ugali ng isang Cariena Costello. I can easily defeat her in one go, but it's always the same for me every time we are in a situation like this. I don't know what it is, but I don't want to strangle her to death. She tried to move, and I realised she would headbutt me soon. And before that happens, I need to make my move. Wala na akong ibang naisip at habang titig siya sa mga mata na habol ang hininga ko, ay ang labi niya agad ang natitigan ko. At dahil buong lakas ang hawak ko sa kanya ay hinalikan ko na siya. My lips landed against her lips, not because I wanted this, but because I needed to do this. Dammit! It wasn't easy. I thrust my tongue forcibly inside her mouth and devoured her as soon as she opened. It was a punishment. That's my best excuse for it. But the damn Cariena took it to her
Cariena's POV . I can't believe it! What happens is unbelievable. I. . . got defeated. Ang halong pilyo at demonyong ngiti ni Diego ang hindi maalis sa isip ko at walang humpay ang pabalik-balik na lakad ko sa sarili. Hindi kapanipaniwala ito. At paano ito nangyari? I got the buddha. My points were double, but then. . . Diego got a lot of items. Sana nga pala ay nilublob ko na lang ang sarili sa putukan. Pero hindi ko ginawa dahil kampante ako sa sarili, at ayaw kong magdamag na mangamoy putik. The muddy dirt, slugs, leeches, worms, and snakes remind me of what I've been through in the forest of A****n. That's why I tried not to go near it. I hate it. It reminds me of awful things that I've witnessed myself. It was emotionally distressing, brutal and inhuman. I don't care if I will be defeated as long as I will never put my body again on the muddy dirt. . . And yet, yes, it happened. I lost the game. I will deal with it. I smirked at myself, thinking about the bet we made, and
Cariena's POV . "So, what do you think?" I smiled seductively, and as I licked my lips, one of his eyebrows lifted. He looked at me suspiciously. "And you are making some rules now?" He chuckled and shook his head. I expected this expression from him. I need to get an excuse because, as I said, I will never let him toy me around just because I got defeated. Kung pisikal na labanan lang ito ay hinding-hindi ako matatalo ni Diego. Kilala ko ang bawat galaw niya. Pinag-aralan ko itong mabuti noon pa. "Hmm, and what do I get in return, baby? Aside from your body, which is, of course, given. What else is there to offer, my love?" Napangiwi ako, dahil sa totoo lang ang sarap tumawa sa sandaling ito. Pero hindi ko ito gagawin dahil may iba akong plano. "Like you've said, I'm the best offer, right? Myself. Three nights in Ibiza," taas noo ko. Hindi ko na makuhang makangiti sa kanya dahil kanina pa ako nasasagal sa pagtatagpo na ito. If only not for the four Nanay's, I would never meet
Brielle.Nakaraos din ang gabi at heto, tulala ako sa sarili.His mother and brother, Glenn, left about an hour ago. Morris and I stayed because this restaurant also provides overnight accommodations for those who wish to stay longer than a day.Hinintay ko lang na matapos si Morris sa banyo at ako na ang kasunod. Wala ako sa sarili kanina at pilit akong nakikisama sa ina niya.She asked many questions as if she were one of my teachers in school. She seemed classy, as she came from a good family, the Monteverde.Ngayon ko lang napagtanto na hindi basta-basta ang pamilya ni Morris. May pangalan siya. May pinangangalagaan. May sari-saring negosyo sa buong Asya at Amerika and mga magulang at kapatid niya. Si Morris lang ang naiiba at hindi ko alam kung bakit. Ang alam ko lang ay may negosyo rin naman siya sa Italya, pero hindi raw kalakihan ito. Hindi raw tulad ng kapatid niyang si Glenn at ng mga magulang niya."Are you alright?"I spun, and there he was, standing a few feet from me, a
Morris."Just meet them. That's the only way. Glenn is doing everything he could. He is in a tight sport, Mors. Hindi ko ito sasabihin sa 'yo ngayon. Pero ginagawa ni Glenn ang lahat para sa 'yo. He might be heartless, but he loves you as his brother."I shut my eyes while listening to Reeve in the line. Wala siya rito at nasa Amerika. Pansamantala, ay si Glenn ang humahawak sa negosyo niya na nasa parehong Isla."I already gave Glenn the details, and your mother will be there. Meet them for once," he added.I gritted my teeth. "I hate the old man," I uttered under my breath."He is not around the country at the moment. It's a good opportunity, Mors. And with the deal Glenn made with your father, it saves you."I inhaled deeply and shook my head.That lunatic Glenn, really? How many times I told him not to worry about me. He needs to worry about himself first! Ang tigas ng ulo niya."I know what you're thinking, Morris. Glenn is your brother. You and him are the same, bro. Hard heade
Brielle."All of the sudden? Akala ko ba hindi ka seryoso sa relasyon na ito? Hindi ba sinabi mo sa akin na wala kang maipapangako?" I looked at him, confused, thinking of the other way around. Excited ako, at kabog ang pintig ng puso ko habang dikit ang tingin ko sa mga mata niya. Napaigting siya, at nakuha ko agad ang ibig niyang sabihin.I sighed, feeling disappointed. "Okay lang, Morris. You don't have to force yourself to introduce me to your parents. I'm not ready for this." Inunahan ko na. I shook my head and turned away from him. I know I should be celebrating because most woman looks forward to this... To introduce them to the parents of the person they love. But Morris is different. We already had a deal. He doesn't want any lingering promises, and I don't like this. I don't want a commitment. Kahit pa sabihin na natin na sabik ako at gusto ko naman, ay puno naman ng pag-aalala ang puso ko. Kaya mas mabuting wala na."Hey, Bree. Listen to me." He followed me.I paused an
Morris."Did you stuff it up?" Bryce asked in the line."No. I did not, asshole. I'm not as sick as you," I laughed while connecting the line to Linus."Fuck. You know you're an asshole, too, at times, Mors. You almost give me a heart attack, bro." He chuckled. His line came back clear now, and I can see him better than before."Yo, looks great! What did you do to yourself, Mors? You're finger-licking good, man," Linus spat. He can see me better, too.My face flushed, and I shook my head."Psst, keep quiet, gentleman. Let me remind you that our big black bear is in love." Diezel uttered."What? Damn. Are you serious?" Bryce's mouth parted. "I can't believe it." He shook his head."Oh well, who's the lucky girl?" Linus smiled."Let me guess? Is it Brielle? Siya lang naman ang magtitiyaga sa isang katulad mo, Mors," kantyaw ng walanghiyang Diezel."Stuff you." I cursed and growled at him, and the rest of them laughed."Ibang klase… So, this Brielle what she's like?" Linus asked."Oh, u
Brielle.Mainit, pero hindi masakit ang sikat ng araw. Naka two-piece swim suit ako at tinutulungan ako ni Morris sa paglagay ng sunscreen.Nasa gitna na kami ng dagat at may dalawang fishing rod na nakatambay na para sa isda. Hinihintay na lang ni Morris na may kumain sa pain niya."All done, babe. You are well covered and protected from sunburnt." He puts back the lotion on the side bench."Thank you, babe," agap ko at kinuha ko na ang sombrero. "Hmm, gaano ba katagal ang isda?" Titig ko sa dalawang fishing rod sa harapan."In a second… here we go." Pumwesto agad si Morris at hinawakan ang fishing rod. May isda na. Pero gumalaw rin agad ang isang fishing rod. May isda na rin ito."Take that one, babe.""Okay… paano nga ba?" Pinuwesto ko ang dulo ng fishing rod sa tagiliran at saka hinatak ko ang reeling pabalik sa akin. "Ang bigat!""Just hold still. I won't be long with this, and I will help you with that," he says and quickly maneuvered his move.Steady lang ang hawak ko at reeli
Morris."Done and dusted. All sorted, boss.""Motlo bene, Blue. Very good. And please don't call me boss, especially in front of Brielle." I whispered because I could see Brielle ahead, smiling, approaching me."Va bene, capo."I smirked a little. Still, he called me boss in the Italian language. Asshole."Morris, baby!" Brielle hugged me, and I hugged her tighter. Blue sharply looked at her, and by the time his eyes glanced at me, I growled. He then dipped his head."Y-you have someone with you?" Nakatingin na si Brielle kay Bleu, at nakayuko pa rin ang gago."Yes. This is Blue, baby. He is my dear friend," I introduced. "Say hello to my girl, Bleu."Tumitig muna si Bleu sa akin at maamo na ang mukha niya. At saka kay Brielle na siya ngumiti."È un piacere conoscerla, signora." Nilahad niya ang kamay kay Brielle."Huh? Ano raw?" Brielle looked at me in confusion. I gritted my teeth, giving Bleu an ultimatum."Fanculo. Parla in inglese, Blu." I fucking swore, asking him to talk in En
Brielle.The air crackles between us. It's intense, hot, and demanding.Sa totoo lang, simula nang maibigay ko ang sarili ko kay Morris ay nakalimutan ko na ang lahat ng pait at masasamang ala-ala na pinagdaanan ko.I'm not a virgin to this, and I'm not a prostitute either. However, I am close to that because of my job, as I used to tame dangerous people, and when they got drunk and naked in front of me, a killer who was on standby would take over the job and kill them.That wasn't a bad job, and I earn a lot of money from it. Hindi man kalakihan ang pera na kinikita ko noon, ay iyon lang din naman ang nakikita kong paraan para makapag-ipon at nang sa ganun ay makatakas kami ni tiya sa imperyno.There was no escape, honestly, in that hell as they held me by the neck. I thought I could easily escape that hell, but I was wrong. But luck was on my side, and here I am with tiya, living on this remote Island.Walang nakakakilala sa amin at walang maghahanap sa amin dito.I bite my lower l
Morris."And what are you planning, Morris? Are you sure you are going to be okay on your own?"I scoffed and shook my head in disgust. Does he really think I can't do it alone?"Do you want me to cut off your head, Dez?" I scowl."Yeah, yeah, I know, bro. I'm just worried." He chuckled."Don't be worried. You don't know what you're dealing with, Dez. Worry about yourself. You are about to enter your world now, and you will be forbidden from seeing us for a while. Can you handle that?" I smirked."Oh well, I have no choice. I can handle it, Mors. I'm a big boy you know. Limang taon lang naman ang kailangan nila sa akin, at bibilisan ko ito. Sisiguraduhin ko na sa loob ng tatlong taon o dalawa ay makukuha ko na ang market target, at isa na ako sa pinakamayaman tao sa buong mundo. Fuck." Malutong na mura niya at natawa akong bahagya."I know you can do it, Dez. I will wait for you after five years, okay? Suit yourself to everything, and you know where I am. I am a phone call away. And
Brielle.Nakakapagod. Balot sa pawis ang boung katawan ko at hindi ko alam kung nasaan ako ngayon. Ramdam ko ang sakit sa paa at balot ito ng dugo at putik. Mabilis kong pinunasan ang luha at saka matapang na inayos ang damit ko.Tapos na akong umiyak, at ubos na yata ang luha ko. At kahit pa iiyak ako ng dugo ay hindi maawa sa akin ang mga iyon. Mga hayop sila! Wala silang awa!Hindi ko naramdaman na pumutak ang katiting na luha sa pisngi at mabilis kong pinunasan ito. Kinagata ko ang labi at namuo ang galit sa loob ko.Babalikan ko si tiya. Babalikan ko siya.***"Bree, baby. . ." Ang mainit na dampi na halik ni Morris sa tainga ko ang nagpamulat ng mga mata ko ngayon. Nanaginip na naman ako, pero iba ito at hindi kagaya nang mga nakaraang panaginip ko.Humikab ako at ramdam ko ang konting kirot sa hita. Napa-ungol ako nang maramdaman ko ang kamay ni Morris sa bahaging ito."I'm sorry, I made you tired, baby, and I know you want to sleep more. But we have to go." He rested his face