Diego's POV.The smell of freedom. . . Ahh, so damn great! My mind speaks.This is what I want, and I can't wait to see the boys. But before I could jump into the private helicopter that would take me to the City, Gabriel Montanari called me."Digs, have fun, okay? And look after my penthouse for the time being. I will be away with Morris.""No worries. Thanks, bro. But I will only stay for a week or so. You know me, I hate the city, and I want to get away with the nightlife as much as possible."He chuckles in the line like he thinks that I am joking. Oh hell. . ."That's fine, Digs. But if you want to extend your nightlife, then you are most welcome to stay longer. Bayaran mo lang ang laundry shop sa baba.""No problem! Maglalaba ako. I know how to do that," pilyong ngiti ko."Okay, Digs. Let's catch up next time," sabay patay niya sa tawag.I nodded silently and kept going. Naghihintay na si Maximo sa akin, siya ang piloto ko ngayon. I know how to drive this helicopter, but I coul
Cariena'sPOV . I could no longer hold my jaw as it rapidly dropped in front of me. Oh... My... God! My mind speaks in silence. The crowds are making so much noise, and everyone adores them. Oh, I hate him! Kung laser lang ang mga mata ko ay tiyak patay na si Diego ngayon. Pagkakataon ko na ito na tapusin siya. Pero paano ko nga ba ito gagawin sa harapan nila? Huh, ang malas ko talaga! "Look at him, cuz! My goodness me. May lalaki pa pala na sumasayaw ng ganyan? That's so cute of him!" arteng tugon ni Feleona at tumaas na ang kilay ko. Cute of him? Heck! Paano naging cute ang mukhang dinosaur na maraming tattoo sa mga mata ko? Ang cheap lang din ano! "I like his moves," tugon ng isang babae. "Grabe! Ang hot na hot niya, at OMG! Maghahalikan na ba sila? Shit 'te!" tili ng isa pa. I couldn't believe it! Lahat ng mga babae rito hibang! Bulag ba sila? Ang sarap hawakan ng leeg ni Diego De Luna at sakalin! Nahinto ang lahat nang mag-iba ang musika na pinatugtog ng DJ. Nag announc
Deigo's POV . Damn that, bitch. Dimwit! I swore in the back of my mind while walking away. The crowds are noisy, and I know that Ranger is tailing me. Mabilis ang galaw ko at kinapa ang baril sa gilid ng bulsa. I have my silencer with me. A small one that is not visible to be touch. Effing, dammit! I shut my eyes and looked behind. Ranger almost running towards me. At kagaya ko ay mabilis din ang hakbang ko. Lahat ng mga mata ng tao sa paligid ay nakatingin pa sa akin ngayon hanggang sa naakyat ko na ang ikalawang palapag at mabilis ang ginawa kong pagtakbo patungo sa fire exit. I looked around again, making sure where the hell the bitch went. Then, finally, I fish out my silencer and click my tongue as I'm ready to fire it. Anim lang bala nito at wala akong ibang dala, maliban lang din sa swiss combat knife ko. "Damn, Digs. That was fucking awesome!" Tapik ni Ranger sa balikat ko at pumwesto kaming dalawa. At katulad ko ay nakahawak siya sa sariling baril niya. "May kasama
Cariena's POV . "Oh my goodness, Siobeh! Are you okay? Sino ba iyon? Ba't tinutukan ka ng baril? Okay ka lang ba?" Haplos niya sa mukha ko at kinapa na niyang ang buong katawan ko. My blood is still boiling, fresh, hot and steaming. Konti na lang at mapapatay ko na talaga sa kamay ko ang h*******k na De Luna na iyon. Pero ang malas ko talaga! Hindi pa oras niya. Inayos ko na ang sarili at isinuot kong muli ang heels ko. Tinangal ko kasi ito nang makita ko ang pag-angkas ni Deigo sa Ducati na iyon. Hinanap ko agad siya kanina dahil naninigurado ako. At sa tingin ko ay hindi ako ang sadya ni Diego sa gabing ito. Una siyang nakarating rito. So, ibig sabihin? The heck! Nagbabakasyon din siya? Huh, ang malas naman ah! "Let's go back inside, Fel. Nauuhaw ako at gusto kong maglasing!" Sabay talikod ko. Mabilis ang hakbang ko at nakasunod lang din siya. "Ang hanep ng sayawan ninyo kanina ng lalaking iyon. Magkakilala ba kayo sa isa't-isa?" Ngisi niya. Mukhang wala talagang alam si Fe
Diego's POV."What took you so long?"Pahagis ang pagbigay ko sa helmet niya at nasalo niya agad ito. Napamura ako ng lihim at kumukulo pa ang dugo ko ngayon. Naalala ko lang ang ginawa ng mukhang impakta sa Tutubi ko.That damn witch. I couldn't afford to lose another one because of her.I sat at the entrance of Ranger's hideout and puffed a cloud of smoke in the air. I don't smoke. I wouldn't say I like smoking, but I love drinking. And tonight, I want to puff some smoke in the air with Cariena's face and poke it.Kailan ko ba mapapatay ang babaeng iyon. Nakakasawa na, at nahihirapan ako sa bawat araw ko na nakikita ko ang mukha niya."Hindi naman siya maganda!" Palatak ko at naupo na."Digs, get the fuck inside. Hindi tayo puwede rito sa entrada. Makikita tayo ni Mama. Baka pagalitan ako noon."Hinawakan na niya ang kamay ko at pwersahan akong hinili. Natumba akong saglit. Nawalan kasi ako ng balanse at natawa lang din ang walanghiya."Good grief. Ang lampa!" kantyaw niya. Nauna n
Cariena's POV . "I can't stand this. I need to go somewhere. I can't stay here." I walked back and forth while thinking and Feleona's sitting in the corner, looking confused at me. "May nangyari ba kagabi? Ang huling naalala ko ay ang sayaw mo. Iyon lang at wala ng iba." Napanguso siya. Ginulo ang buhok at ininom ang mainit na tsa-a na gawa ni Pinokyo para sa kanya. "Where's Pinokyo? Lumabas ba siya? Saan nagpunta?" Tumayo siya at bitbit ang tsa-a, ay lumabas na siya rito. Mas mahalaga pa yata si Pinokyo sa kanya kaysa sa akin ngayon. At least she didn't remember anything that happen last night. She was drunk and so, be it. Ganyan na sila at parte na ng sistema ni Feleona ang makalimut. I walked back to where my things were and grabbed my phone. I dialled Mama's number because I wanted to check something. But there was no answer, so I ended it. I don't want to ring my father as much as possible, but I have no choice. He's been calling me non-stop since yesterday, and I ignored
Deigo's POV.It's dry and dusty here at St. Barbara. I wiped my sweat using my hand and flicked it around. I should have worn only my singlet. But the hell. I want to look fantastic and handsome.Effing dammit.Ba't ba ako magpapagwapo eh sa mga mata niya ay isang hamak na basted ako.Tsk, bloody idiot, Deigo! Isip ko.I unbuttoned my polo and took it off. Now, I am only wearing my white singlet, and it's wet from my sweat.Ranger looked at me and his brows lifted."I told you it's sweaty, Digs." He chuckled and shook his head. Ibinalik ang tingin sa daan at nagpatuloy sa paglakad.Putangina! Mura ng isip ko. Pinaparusahan ba ako ng langit? Mt Everest na yata ito."Malayo pa ba?" reklamo ko."Digs, malapit lang naman ito. Paakyat nga lang. Gamitin mo ang lakas mo," kantyaw na titig niya at nagpatuloy sa hakbang.Dammit. I swore again and kept my balance. Kung matapilok ako ay tiyak gugulong ako pababa nito.I never look at what's behind me because I don't want to think about it. I ca
Diego's POV . Fucking dimwit. Like an idiot, I smiled flakily and repeatedly swore, looking at her. She hasn't changed a little bit. The way she dress-up and the way she smiles is still magnetic. I adored her the time my eyes laid on her when I had my vacation here with Ranger Reeve Mondragon ten years ago. That was the time when I visited Betty province. Dalawang buwan akong nanatili sa buhol kasama ang mga alipores ko, at sa bahay kami nina Betty noon nanatili. I had so much fun, and I love the province life. I even forgot that I was a mafia don because I lived the most simple life and no one knew me. Iyon nga lang ang iilang alalay ko na kasama ko ay pinabalik ko na ng italya at kaming dalawa lang noon ni Azce ang pansamantalang nakatira sa bahay ni Betty. I have met many of Betty's excellent friends. I love the people. They always bring me food or drinks. Madalas ay lambanog ang iniinom namin noon at masaya kami. Maraming katuwaan at saya sa lahat. I also met Laura there, s
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