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Cariena's POV . "Bilis!" Tawa ko habang pinagmamasdan si Diego. Ewan ko ba. Kabaliwan na yata ang pumasok sa utak ko at gusto ko siyang nakikitang nahihirapan. I knew that Diego was not good at doing labour work. But, on the other hand, Pinokyo is much better than him when it comes to construction. And seeing him covered in his sweat makes me want to kiss him. Pinagtawanan ko nga, pero hindi ko rin napigilan ang sarili at lumapit na ako sa kanya. Pinunasan ang pawis niya sa mukha at naibaba niya agad ang dalawang balde na puno ng mixture ng semento. "Why do you have to tease me like this, love? I'm working, and I have no time to. . . " Hinalikan ko na para matahimik siya. Ramdam ko agad ang mahigpit na yakap niya sa katawan ko at hindi ko na inalintana ang basang katawan niya. Nabasa siya ng sariling pawis at kahit ang amoy nito ay nagbibigay ng kakaibang init sa katawan ko. Gustong-gusto ko siya sa mga sandaling ito. Tumikhim agad si Pinokyo at nahinto na kami. Ngumiti kay Pino
Diego's POV . "Isn't it too early to buy things for the baby?" reklamo ni Ranger sa tabi ko. I couldn't stop smiling after seeing all these different things for a baby's needs. I couldn't help myself and ended up buying all of them. These are all infant toys, pacifiers, baby bottles, rattles, wooden crib and mat. I have also managed to buy some maternity dresses for Cariena. I hope these will fit her. "Okay lang. Mas mabuting ng laging handa. Boy scout ako, Reeve," pilyong ngiti ko. Napailing na siya. "Yeah, you've got a point. Excite na rin ako sa magiging anak ninyo. Ako dapat ang nasa unang listahan ng mga ninong, okay?" "Sure, Reeve. You will be the father next to me. I promise," I said with an oath. "Dapat lang. Sa lahat ba naman ng binigay ko ay dapat ako ang ikalawang ama ng batang iyan," yabang na titig niya. "By the way, Digs. Here, catch this!" May inhagis siya sa ere at isang susi ito. Mabilis ang pagsalo na ginawa ko at tinitigan ito. "What the heck. Is this your w
Cariena's POV . Kung kailan ay okay na ang lahat saka naman dumating ang kakaibang bangungot sa buhay namin ni Diego. It was a fine day, and we decided to go out using our yacht for fishing. Pinokyo was with us, and we were almost down the boundary of the other island. Malayo na ito dahil isang oras at kalahati ang tinakbo ng yate namin. Inihinto ni Diego ito sa bahagi na kung saan ay maraming isdang malalaki. I crave for a fish that taste meat and most expensive type. Hindi ito nakukuha sa kalapit lang dahil sa gitnang dagat talaga, at nasanay na kami sa ganitong routine at sistema. Hindi na bago ito, dahil madalas na namin na ginagawa ito. May iilang yate at medyo malayo sila sa amin. Mabenta ang lugar na ito sa mga malalaking yate dahil kakaiba na ang dagat dito. Ranger will be here soon. He will join us. Pinokyo and Diego dive underneath the deep blue waters to check if they caught something in the line. Umaangat si Pinokyo at sumesenyas sa akin. Siya rin mismo ang naglalag
Narrator's POV . "One, two, three, four. Come on, Diego!" Linus swore in the back of his mind while pumping Diego's heart. "Dammit, Digs! Come back!" "Shock advise." The defibrillator machine talk and Linus stop giving Diego CPR. He backed out, and then the machine shocked Diego's body. Ibinalik din niya ang kamay sa dibdib ni Diego at walang humpay ang pag-CPR nito. "Enzo, where are you? I need you, bud." He desperately pleads in the line. Linus was fearless when he arrived. When Ranger rang for help, straight away, he used his combat helicopter that could fire a missile at his enemy. He doesn't care anymore about the consequences he will face after this. Ang mahalaga sa kanya ay maisalba ang kapatid niya. But he was too late when he arrived at the location. Ranger's yacht was totally burned. Kilala niya ang yate ng kapatid dahil naka-record ito sa sistema ng high-tech na helicopter niya. Nagtaka siya dahil ang dalawang yate ni Ranger ang nakarehistro at sabog na ang dalawan
Carmella's POV . It's hard to explain everything, and I can't believe this is happening. It's unreal. Kung hindi sana ako umalis at nanatili sa tabi niya, ay siguro iba ang kahihinatnan ng lahat. Siguro buhay pa silang dalawa. Walang humpay ang iyak ni Betty, ang kapatid ni Diego na nasa tabi ko at nakayakap naman si Prince sa akin. Matigas ang tindig at pati na ang hitsura ni Drake. Bakas sa mga mata niya ang matinding galit imbes na luha. Hmp, mga lalaki nga naman. Ang tigas ng puso at ayaw umiyak sa mga sandaling ito. Agad kong pinunasan ang luha ko para hindi mapansin ni Prince ito. Gusto ko sanang ngumiti, dahil pinangako ko ito kay Diego noon na hindi ako iiyak kung mamatay siya. Mali ako, dahil heto, kusang bumabagsak ang luha sa mga mata ko na parang ulan ng langit. Ilang beses na ba na nalagay sa peligro ang buhay niya? Hindi ko na mabilang, at sa lahat ng iyon ay nakangiti siya sa akin dahil hindi pa raw siya sinusundo ni kamatayn. Pero iba na ngayon. Hindi ko na kai
Diego's POV . Eight months ago. "Are you sure about this, Digs?" Drake looked at me seriously, and I nodded. "There's no turning back anymore, Drake. Sa tagal ko sa serbesyo ay alam ko na ang lahat na maaring mangyari sa amin ni Cariena. Wala na akong ibang maisip, Drake, dahil lahat sila ay gustong mawala kaming dalawa. This is the only way for us to survive, Drake. And if luck will be on our side, I believe Cariena and I will survive." "Okay. I will arrange everything. What about the funding that's coming from Ranger?" "He already organised it, Drake. So leave it as it is. I will make sure that a Lawrence will exist in the flesh." At present, after two years. I caress her hand gently and smile secretly. She's getting better each day and loves to hold my hand. Ayaw niyang bitawan ang kamay ko, kaya sa bawat araw na magkasama kami ay wala na akong pag-aalala sa puso. Having my life beside me is enough to go on—enough for us to leave everyone behind. We must survive. It was vi
Cariena's POV . One, two, three, action! Halos ayaw ko na yatang umalis sa puwesto habang pinagmamasdan ang pinakasikat na action Hollywood star na si Tom Holland. Inabangan ko talaga ang paglabas niya, at maraming kaming nag-aabang rito sa lokasyon ng stunt nila. Karga si Lawrence sa bisig ko, ay nauna nang pumalakpak ang bata nang tumakbo si Tom Holland habang hinahabol ng mga kalaban sa likod. "Okay, cut!" saad ng direktor. Ngumiti akong lalo nang inilabas na ang magiging ka-double ni Tom Holland para sa pakikipaglaban. "Double, double, position. And, action!" saad ulit ng direktor. "Go, Papa!" si Lawrence. Mabilis ang pagtakip na ginawa ko sa bibig niya dahil napatingin na ang halos lahat ng cast at mga staff sa amin ngayon. "Be quiet, baby. Papa is working, okay?" Haplos ko sa mukha niya, at kinarga siya nang maayos. Umalis din agad ako sa puwesto at lumipat sa ibang anggulo para mamasdan ko nang maigi si Diego. Kinilig ako, at siguro naging bituin na ang mga mata ko
Diego's POV . I was lucky to be back again in the Philippines after three years. Iyon nga lang sekreto pa rin ito at alam kong hindi na ako nakikilala ng mga tao na dating konektado sa buhay ko. I have changed my looks. My hair is quite long, like Jesus. I have a beard. Enough to make me look more attractive yet, mysterious. Well, according to my wife, Cariena, who is now Joyce, I looked more charismatic in my image. Dammit. Effing shits and biscuits. I'm overloaded with love from Cariena, and I couldn't ask for more. I have a complete and happy family now. Cariena was still the same. She doesn't want to visit the Philippines as of the moment. Maghihintay na lang daw siya hanggang nasa tamang edad na raw si Lawrence. I am here in the place where I want to find a missing puzzle that Reeve left behind. Kinuha ko na ang pagkakataong ito habang nandito ako sa bagong pelikulang ginawa ng isang sikat na action star sa Hollywood. The director again, Mr Brian Macdammon, wants me to be
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