AN anger showed on his face while he settled beside his best friend. Hindi siya makahanap ng tamang salita na sasabihin rito. Nilibot ng paningin niya ang buong kwarto at hinanap ang presensya ng kapatid.
Carl raised his head and said, “I guess your sister doesn’t love me,” bakas sa boses nito ang lungkot.
“Why did you said that? Anong nangyari sa inyong dalawa?” aniya.
“Hindi ko alam buddy. Kanina lang ang saya pa namin sa baba habang kinausap ang mga bisita. Saglit lang siyang nagpaalam sa akin na umakyat muna dahil magpapalit nga raw siya ng damit pero di na siya bumalik,” muling nakatungo ang ulo nito.
“We should find her before the party start. Malilintikan talaga sa akin ang malditang iyon. Ano
BRENT tried to sober himself, absorbing the news Brielle had told him. His unica hija had gone and someone abducted her. A sound of a strong voice echoed on Brent's brain. Gustong magwala ni Brent dahil sa labis na galit na nararamdaman ng mga sandaling ito ngunit tila unti-unti siyang nawawalan ng lakas sanhi ng takot na pumuno sa puso niya.He can’t figure out who was the culprit. When he regained his strength, he began to speak again, “What’s going on, son? I mean, how on earth does this nightmare happen to your sister?”“Dad, please calm down. We need to stay strong amidst this crisis,” Brielle said.Naramdaman ni Brent ang pagtapik ni Erick sa balikat niya. “Buddy kalma ka lang mahahanap din natin ang anak mo. I will ask some of my close friends
CARL heaved a deep sigh. Magkahalong pagod at pag-aalala ang nararamdaman niya ng mga sandaling ito para sa fiancee niya. Lihim niyang sinisisi ang sarili sa biglaang pagkawala ni Denise.“I think we all need to rest first,” Erick said.“No. We need to work now and make a plan because I can’t sleep peacefully when my daughter is in danger,” Shantal said, wearing a tired face.“Love, magpahinga muna tayo, nandoon na eh, may naghahanap na kay Denise, kumilos na ang mga tao ni Brielle, siguro naman di sasaktan ng taong iyon ang anak natin,” anito.“Brent, iyan lang ba ang sasabihin mo? Buhay ng anak natin ang nakasalalay sa sitwasyong ito, paano mo magawang magpahinga?” halos maiyak na tugon niton
SHE was scared when she heard his statement. At bawat salitang sinabi ng estrangherong lalaki ay naghahatid ng takot at pangamba sa puso at isipan niya. She bravely summoned enough strength and answered him.“Ano bang problema mo? Kung galit ka sa pamilya ko, di magpakilala ka at lumaban ng patas. Sa palagay mo, palalampasin ka nang tatay at kapatid ko sa ginawa mong ito? Hindi nakakatuwa ang laro mong ito, pauwiin mo na ako dahil wala kang mapapala sa kalokohang ito. Ikakapahamak mo lang ang pagtangay mo sa akin,”“Oh, do you think they could easily kill me, with you around? I doubt it. I don’t think they will risk your life and make an abrupt plan without making sure of your safety. And oh, tch… sad to say, I will not let your fiance, Doctor Carl Cruz, have you. Your body and soul only belongs to me,” he roared. Kasu
AFTER putting on a comfortable shirt, Reymond picked up the dress that he prepared for Denise. He headed back to the room where Denise was staying. Marahan niyang binuksan ang pinto at pumasok sa loob ng madilim na kwarto. He saw the sleeping form of Denise on the bed. Napapailing na lumapit siya rito habang tangan ang damit na pamalit ng dalaga. Nakatayo na siya sa mismong harapan nito at naramdaman niya ang malalim na paghinga ng dalaga, indikasyon na tulog na naman ito ulit.Marahan niyang ibinaba ang bitbit na damit sa paanan nito. Bumalik siya sa mismong harapan ni Denise at umangat ang kamay niya para hawiin ang ilang hibla ng buhok na tumakip sa mukha nito.“What should I do to you? Hindi ko alam kung paano ka kakausapin dahil alam kong galit ka sa akin. I don’t want to return you too, to your family because I know you’ll choo
HE opened the light and it spread quickly. Looking at Denise under the quilt, the guilt feelings came crashing in his mind again. Lumapit siya rito at puno ng hinagpis ang puso niya ng makita ang ilang mapupulang marka na iniwan niya sa leeg at sa buong katawan nito. His hand gently cupped her beautiful face and he let out a deep sighed.Umupo siya sa gilid ng kama habang tinititigan ang tulog na anyo ng dalaga. Ilang saglit pa tumayo na siya at pumasok sa banyo, pinuno ng tubig ang bathtub. Binalikan niya si Denise na malalim pa ring natutulog, marahan niyang ginising ito kapagdaka.“Honey, please wake up. You need to take a bath!”Marahang dumilat ang mga mata ni Denise ng marinig niyang may tumawag sa pangalan niya. Sa nanlalabong paningin, bulto ng lalaking nakatayo ang nasilayan ni
SUDDENLY a loud noise coming from his phone distracted him. Nang tiningnan niya ang screen tawag mula sa Mommy niya ang nag-pop-up.“Mom!” Mabilis niyang bati sa ina matapos sagutin ang video call nito.“Where have you been? Ilang beses na akong nag-chat sayo noong mga nakaraang araw ni hindi mo man lang ako sinagot,” himig tampo nitong tugon.“I’m just busy lately Mom, trying to formulate another medicine,” He lied.“Are you okay? You sound tired. Son, if you’re not feeling well, you should rest. We haven’t got our revenge on the Santillian, and your brother is still in jail!” paalala nito.He heaved a deep sigh and said, “I
HIS phone rang. He quickly grabbed it and saw it was Brielle’s call. He cleared the lump in his throat before he spoke.“Brielle!”“Carl, how are you? I hope you’re okay now?” Brielle said.“Yeah. I’m good, but I am so worried about Denise,” seryosong tugon ni Carl.“Huwag kang mag-alala kumilos na ang mga tauhan ko, matatagpuan din natin ang kapatid ko,” anito.“May ideya kana ba kung sino ang tumangay sa kanya?” balik-tanong ni Carl.“May pinaghihinalaan na ako pero kailangan muna nating masiguro kung tama nga ba ang assumption ko dahil di nga natin nakita ang anyo talaga
HEARING her son’s confession, Samantha was shocked. Iba agad ang naging kutob niya lalo na’t biglang nawawala si Denise. She now realizes Reymond's sudden appearance at the engagement party last night has a strong possibility that he is the one responsible for what had happened.“Are you sure it was your Uncle Reymond?”Nate nodded and said, “He talked to me and told me not to tell you that I saw him inside the comfort room. I thought Uncle might shy to show himself to you,”“You spoke to your Uncle? I see! Nate, Mommy, will be going to work now, I have a lot of things to do,” She quickly said.“Eh Mommy, aren’t you looking for Uncle Reymond? I thought you wanted to know if he is still here in