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Carmella's POV.The ringing bell inside my ears deafened the whole of me. I could no longer hear anything. Not even my own heart beat."A-Axton?" Parang hangin lang na lumabas sa bibig ko ang pangalan niya at saka tipid siyang ngumiti. Nabitawan ko ulit ang susi at kusang bumagsak ito sa paa ko. Ramdam ko ito, pero ang tigas ng katawan ko at hindi ko maigalaw ang lahat. Tanging titig lang ang kayang ibigay ng mga mata ko sa kanya.Bahagya siyang yumuko at pinulot ang susi."You drop this, Miss?"Napako agad ang tingin ko sa kamay niya at napakurap ako sa sarili. Kusang umangat ang kamay ko at saka tinangap ito. Ibinalik ko ang mga mata ko sa kanya, pero ngumiti lang siyang konti at tumalikod na. Humakbang na siya palayo, at papasok sa Café Club.It's impossible. It's not him!I must be dreaming, right? Axton was long time dead. He doesn't exist anymore in my world."Woah, what was that? Did he know me? He doesn't seem like he knows me at all." I step backward as I was talking to myse
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Brodie.Standing to see him in the flesh scares the hell of me. He is alive. Axton Crimson Gray, my brother, who is not related by blood, is alive.Damn, this is for real."Brod."Buo at pulido ang boses niya. Mahina ang hakbang niya palapit sa akin at huminto nang iilang dangkal sa harapan ko. Tumikhim siya at napatiim-bagang na ako sa sarili."Axton?" I uttered as my brows creased, and he smiled."Damn, Brodie. You look fucking great, bro." He whispered and instantly hugged me.I stood stiff as my body froze for a moment. Faustino cleared his throat behind us, making my mind return to the present.Kusang gumalaw na ang kamay ko, at tinapik ko ang likod ni Brodie. This is no longer a dream because I am hugging my brother now in flesh.It took us a while to process things before we could normally smile. Faustino got in between us, and after a few minutes, he left us to talk.I have a lot of questions that are bugging me, and I want to know everything about him. I want to know what ha
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Carmella.Kung malas ka nga naman ano. Ba't pa ba bumalik mula sa hukay ang hinayupak na 'to!"Carmella, babe. . . It's a pleasure to meet you." He extended his hand for a handshake. "I've heard a lot about you from my brother," he continued.I twisted my lips in dismay and looked at him thoroughly. "Hm, the pleasure is mine, Mr. Axton Gray."Ano pa nga ba ang magagawa ko? Okay, best actress nga naman ako. Pangangatawanan ko na ito.Mabilis ko agad na binitawan ang kamay ni Axton. I felt like I'm going to vomit after I touched his hand. It felt gewy, ewy, and yuck!Naupo kami sa nakareserba para sa amin. Inalalayan ako ni Brodie at ngumiti akong lalo sa mahal ko. Humuhugot ako ng ngiti mula sa kanya."I've ordered the house specialty, Brod. I hope it's okay," Axton told Brodie."Sure, Axe, not a problem. You know me better when it comes to what I like. I'm okay with that." Brodie chuckled and sweetly looked at me."What about you, mahal? Anything you would like to add that's not on t
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Carmella.It's confusing and torturing me. Because of this, I didn't have a good night's sleep last night. I was out of sorts, and I couldn't think straight."Paano na ngayon iyan? Alam ba ni Brodie?"Nagtagpo ang kilay ko habang nakatitig kay Butter ngayon. Ininom ko na ang kape at napangiwi ako sa sarili."Ba't ang pait? I didn't order an expresso, Butter. Kainis ka na naman eh!"Natawa agad siya at umikot na sa counter pabalik sa puwesto niya."Cappuccino with four sugars?" She sweetly offered. "Akala ko mapapansin mo agad na expresso ang binigay ko sa 'yo. Hindi! Kasi iba ang tumatakbo sa isip mo. Iniisip mo ang ex ng buhay mo." Hinawi niya agad ang buhay niya at saka napabuntong-hininga na ako. Tinikman ko na ang kape at parang naalimpungatan ako sa sarili."He was abducted? By who? Do you believe it? Huh, sounds suspicious, okay?"Naupo na si Butter at tinitigan lang ako. Napalingon ako sa paligid at wala siyang ibang customer rito maliban sa akin."Is business that bad?" I cha
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Carmella.Kung may isang bagay man na gusto kong baguhin sa buhay ko, ay iyon ang burahin ko sa ala-ala ang mukha ng ina ko. Ba't pa siya bumalik? At ano ang plano niya? What the hell she wants from us after all? How dare she!"Carmella, can we talk, mia figlia?"I scoffed in silence without looking at her. I wish I hadn't shown up today, but why is everything twisted this week?"What for?" I whirled around to see her, and the look on her face made me want to vomit somewhere."Mia figlia, I know it's late, but - ""Oh? Late?" I cut her off. I have no heart when it comes to her, and she can't blame me for that."I can't remember that I have a mother. What's with you?" Tumaas ang kilay ko at namuo ang puot at galit sa puso ko. "Naubusan ka na ba ang pera at bumabalik ka na ngayon kay Papa? Huh, ang hanep ah. O baka naman, iniwan ka ng mga lalaki mo, at bumabalik ka sa lalaking pilit na nagmamahal sa 'yo sa kabila ng kapalpakan mo!" Tiim-bagang ko, at nag-aapoy ang titig ko sa kanya. Um
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Brodie."Aren't you going to tell me what's bothering you?" I held her hand, and she sighed."I'm alright, Brodie. I'm fine. Good night." She rolled over and kept her distance from me.Ngayon lang yata ito at naninibago ako. Madalas malambing si Carmella at lahat ng gusto at ayaw niya ay agad niyang sinasabi sa akin. Pero hindi ngayon. Masyadong mailap siya na parang may tinatago.Nakatulog na siya at hinayaan ko na. Ako naman ang hindi makatulog ngayon, kaya tinawagan ko pansamantala si Nathaniel sa Australia."Elizalde will help you. Give him a ring, Brod. He is open to your proposal. Have a go. There's nothing wrong with it anyway. It will be your stepping stone in joining the Wranglers."My jaw tightened as I rested my back on the balcony's porch. I might be going to the Philippines if Elizalde will accept the deal."Thank you, Nath. I will call him tomorrow.""That's good, bro. By the way, how's your brother? Is he doing okay there?""Yes, he is. We catch up a few times.""I see
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Carmella."Aray. . ." Mahinang napahawak ako sa ulo at napaupo akong bahagya."Are you okay, mahal?" Ang boses ni Brodie ito at wala sa sariling tinitigan ko siya.I was furious today. I woke up not in my best mood, and when I opened the fridge to drink something cold, the food coming from Axton with a note on top of it made my blood rise.Hindi pa ako okay sa Mama ko, at kay Papa, at nakikisali pa talaga si Axton. Huh, kalukuhan talaga!"Where am I? T-Teka lang." Tumayo ako at inalalayan ako ni Brodie. Nahinto akong saglit nang mapagtanto ko na nasa hospital ako ngayon."I'm not sick, Brodie. Let's go home," I said, sliding my feet into my slippers."Carmella, you need a little rest, mahal. You are stress." Hawak ni Brodie sa kamay ko. Nasa harapan ko na siya. Tumingala akong konti para matitigan ang mukha niya at purong pag-aalala ito. Napayuko ako at tinitigan ko na ang sariling paa.I hate it because I discovered something that I shouldn't have known. Axton was kidnapped, and it
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Brodie."And where are we going, Carmella?" I asked formally while holding her hand tightly. I don't know what's happening, but it seems like I already had an idea.Napansin agad namin ang iilang tauhan ng ama niya sa paligid at hinahanap kami. Tumakbo kaming mabilis at nangunguna ako na hawak ang kamay niya.While running, there's a lot going on in my mind.Kasalanan ng ama ni Carmella kung bakit hindi natuloy ang kasal nila noon ni Axton.I have nothing against Axton. He met Carmella before I knew her, and I understand that. But he is getting in my way now with my wife, and I will not tolerate it. I will not give him a chance for that.And for Carmella's father, I'm a victim of this. Perhaps Carmella's father already knew that I was connected to Axton.Dammit! It sounded selfish and complicated."Uuwi na tayo. Pero hindi sa bahay mo. Ayaw kong malaman ni Papa kung nasaan tayo. Let's go to Lorenzo first and see if he could help us. Then I will see my father."Mabilis ang lakad namin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
