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Chapter 23
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Despite refusing the glam team, his father insisted. Pagod na s'yang makipagtalo kaya umayon na lang s'ya sa gusto nito. There's no escaping her fate now. Magiging asawa na s'ya ni Teo at hindi na s'ya umaasa na magiging maligaya pa s'ya balang araw. Hindi niya alam kung alin ba ang mas masakit? Ang pambababae ni Teo noon o ang kaalaman na ginamit s'ya ni Salvo para maghiganti sa kaniyang ama. She should not believe what Rosanna said to her. But it got too her and she can't dismiss it. Kapag naaalala niya ay kumukuyom ang kamao niya sa galit. What's wrong with people? They all existed in her life to use her. "Ma'am, okay lang po ba kayo? Ang tagal n'yo pong hindi kumukurap." She didn't realize that until she her eyes felt dry. She just nodded and blinked a couple of times. Habang ina-applyan s'ya ng make up ay may isang nag-aayos ng buhok niya. Balak sanang itaas ng mga ito ang buhok niya pero umayaw s'ya. Gusto lang niya itong ilugay at ayaw niya ng kahit anong hairspray. Beach wav
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Naglalayag sila ngayon papunta sa kabilang isla. From there, a helicopter will take them to Estefan’s private island. Kons had to go back to the city to get his place ready at Albarracin. Kapag maayos na sila ni Iris ay doon sila titira. But the way she reacted when she woke up was unexpected. He doesn’t understand what she was mad about. S’ya pa nga ang dapat mainis sa kanilang dalawa dahil hindi nito sinunod ang usapan nila. He didn’t have to resort to Plan B kung sumunod ito. Limited lang ang oras ng lahat para dukutin ito sa city hall kanina. Mabuti na lang at magagaling ang mga tao nila at nakaalis sila roon kaagad. It was as if Iris was never at the bathroom.His mind was preoccupied when he went back to the deck to join his friends.“So, how did it go?” tanong ni Lucian sa kaniya. Kasama nila si Ale at Estefan sa yate pati na ang asawa ng mga ito. Some of their men stayed in the area to keep watch. “She’s upset.”“Baka dahil hindi ka sumipot kagabi. You know when you make a p
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They arrived at Saunigan Island and the choppers left immediately after dropping them off. Iris didn't speak a word and barely look at him. Somehow, he knew she wouldn't be rude to his friends kaya nang iwan niya ito bitbit ang gamit nila ay hindi s'ya nagdalawang isip. Georgina and P are pregnant kaya mabagal talaga ang lakad ng mga ito. It was Reina who kept the pace with Iris. Umupo ang apat na babae sa patio at kaagad itong dinalhan ni Manang ng malamig na inumin. Tamang tama ito para sa mainit na panahon. He was up in the balcony when the guys joined him. Ale handed him a cold beer. "Mukhang nagkakasundo naman ang mga babae. Iris is smiling, look." Itinuro ito ni Lucian. "She's mad at me because Rosanna told her I was just playing her." Uminom s'ya ng beer at ibinalik ang tingin kay Iris. "And she believed her?" tanong ni Lucian. "I think so. Otherwise, why would she get mad?""Did she at least ask you to confirm?" Tumango s'ya. "And what did you say?" Isang kibit balikat a
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Mataas na ang araw nang magising s’ya. Ang akala niya ay wala na si Iris sa silid kapag nagmulat s'ya pero tulog na tulog pa rin ito sa kaniyang tabi. It was the first time they slept in. Noong una niya itong makatabi sa pagtulog ay maaga s’yang umalis. They didn't even had the chance to have coffee together.He was torn between getting up and staying in bed a little longer. Sa pagod ni Iris kahapon, hindi na ito nakapagpalit ng pajama. Gustuhin man niyang bihisan, baka lalo naman itong magalit sa kaniya kaya hinayaan na niya. “Salvo, huwag kang— hmm.” Nagulat s’ya nang magsalita ito kaya bumangon s'ya at umupo sa kama. Her eyes were closed. Mukhang nananaginip. He didn’t do anything and just listened. Kapag erotic ang panaginip ni Iris ay mapapaaga ang shower niya. But Iris sobbed, and when her tears fell, bigla s’yang nataranta. Baka binabangungot na ito. “Baby, wake up.” Marahan niyang tinapik ang braso nito. "Don't die. No!" Muntik pa itong mauntog sa kaniya nang biglang buman
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She can’t believe Salvo would do that to her. Nang marinig niya ang mga yabag nito palayo ay saka lang s’ya nagmulat. He was no longer in the room at that point. Nakahinga s’ya ng maluwag. Dali-dali niyang ini-lock ang pinto, at kumuha ng bihisan bago nagpunta sa banyo para maligo.She dried her hair with a towel at isang simpleng cotton dress ang isinuot niya. The girls are asking her to play watch a movie and hangout. Kung hindi pa uminit ang araw kanina ay hindi sila aahon. Hindi na siya magtataka kung bukas ay sunog na ang balat niya. The whole place is incredible.Aaminin niya, masarap kasama sina Reina at ang tangkang pag-iwas ay hindi niya magawa. Mababait ang mga ito at masayahin. When she joined them at the entertainment room, ang tatlong babae lang ang naroon. Naupo s’ya sa isang bean bag. “Iris is here! Ate, bilisan mo na. Naiihi na rin ako.” P knocked on the bathroom door. Georgina answered with a muffled voice.“Upo ka na. I have popcorn and fruits. Kailangan pa rin ng
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Nagising si Iris sa sunod-sunod na katok. Pagkatapos niyang maglibang sa tabing dagat kanina ay umakyat s'ya sa silid at nagpahinga. The breeze was so nice that it lulled her to sleep. She glanced at the time and saw that it was already past five in the afternoon. "Come in." She stayed in bed and yawned.Nabitin sa ere ang paghikab niya nang makitang pumasok ang dalawang buntis at isang beauty queen. They were holding a few dresses, hair accessories and make up. She doesn't know exactly what's going on, pero ngayon pa lang ay nahihimigan niyang gagawin s'yang guinea pig nang tatlo. She sat on the bed and asked, "What do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" "Hello, darling. Did you wash your hair today?" P was holding a round brush and a curling iron. "I did. Why?""You had a shower?" tanong naman ni Georgina."Yes. Thank you for asking." Inamoy niya ang sarili. "I don't smell. Do I need to take another shower?"Tumawa ang Espanyolang buntis. "I was just asking in case you end up mak
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They had a wonderful meal together and avoided discussing any issues. A stroll was the icing on the cake. Even though the sky looked dark, they were able to see clearly because of the solar-powered lights that were draped around the coconut trees. Nakaramdam ng ginaw si Iris at niyakap ang sarili. Ngumiti ang lalaki at hinapit s'ya palapit sa katawan nito at niyakap. "Better?" "It's nice and warm, thank you." Iris' arms remained on her side. "That's good. But it will help you warm your body faster if your arms were wrapped around me." Nagmistulang bulong 'yon dahil sobrang lapit nila sa isa't isa. Iris didn't know what to say and let her heart lead for a bit. She didn't want to ruin the moment. Yumakap s'ya at inihimlay ang pisngi sa dibdib ni Salvo. She stopped shivering instantly. Hinagod ni Salvo ang likod niya. "Gaano tayo katagal dito?" "For as long as it takes." His answer was vague. "As long as it takes to what?" Pero hindi na s'ya sinagot nito. "What are you doing?
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He was antsy all day and he can’t wait to go home to Iris. She didn’t reject him last night, but he was shocked when she did not say yes. He was expecting that after that romantic dinner by the beach and their lovely walk— she would. It was the perfect time to propose to her. May ibang oras pa naman para pag-usapan ang lahat. Gusto lang niyang makasiguro na hindi na maaagaw sa kaniya si Iris. “What do you mean they have stopped looking for her?” kunot noong tanong niya kay Kons.“That’s what the intel said. Nagkaroon ng gulo kahapon. Some ex showed up at the city hall looking for Teo and said she’s pregnant with his baby.”Umiling s’ya ng ilang beses. “I don’t think they would give up that easily. They are planning something big.”“Or maybe, the guy moved on.”“Believe me, Teo will not give her up without a fight. Bumebwelo lang ‘yon.” Kapag nabuwag nila ang sindikato ay babalik sila sa Sta. Cruz kung doon gustong manirahan ni Iris. For now, they will stay at Albarracin. "Okay. For
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SALVATORE SALCEDO (The Black Sparrow Society) Epilogue
A few days later... Situated at the outskirts of the city, the old abandoned factory stands as a silent testament to its former industrial glory. Once a bustling hub of activity, its vast structure now exudes an eerie sense of desolation and decay. The weathered brick walls, cracked windows, and overgrown vegetation portray a scene frozen in time. Inside, the once-thriving machines remain motionless, covered in layers of dust and rust. The absence of workers and the echoing emptiness contribute to the sense of abandonment that permeates the atmosphere. The factory's dilapidated state creates a haunting backdrop, inviting curiosity and contemplation about its storied past. Sa gitna ay dalawang pirasong 6x6x10 wood post. Mistula itong malaking ekis at nakatali roon ang gobernador. Nakataas ang dalawang kamay at magkahiwalay ang dalawang binti. "Ahh!" hiyaw nito nang buhusan ng napakalamig na tubig. The bucket was full of ice at dahil malamig ang klima sa Tagaytay ay hindi nito maiwas
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Hindi niya magawang alisin ang mga mata kay Iris sa takot na maglaho itong bigla sa harapan niya. Just when he was losing hope of finding his wife, an angel was sent to them. Hindi niya alam kung angkop ang salitang 'yon sa matandang lalaki na nasa baba at kasalukuyang kausap nina Lucian, pero nang sabihin nito na nasa sasakyan si Iris ay kaagad s'yang bumaba at pinuntahan ang asawa. He was told that she had to be sedated dahil walang tigil ito sa pag-iyak. He didn't care if Aldo was lying or not, or if he came to kill him. Somehow, he knew Aldo wouldn't be stupid enough to attack them at Albarracin. Ale and Estefan stayed with Iris in the bedroom. Bumaba s'ya para kausapin si Aldo. Gusto niyang itanong kung paanong napunta rito ang asawa niya at ano ang connection nito sa gobernador. Lucian and the other guys excused themselves, pero tanaw niya ang mga ito. Si Aldo ay isa lang ang kasama sa loob ng bahay. The rest stayed in their vehicles. Marami rin itong tauhan. "Nice place you h
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The governor won't even get a quarter of his money, but he would received some. It was one of their plans. Ipinakita kaagad nito ang totoong kulay nang hingin niyang ipakita si Iris. Hindi pa rin maiwasan na hindi s'ya mag-alala para sa asawa. He sent some of his men to the resort to retrieve Iris dahil malakas ang kutob niyang hindi ito isasama ng matanda sa Kopiat. Si Lucian ang naglead ng operasyon na 'yon at dito siya. Ale and Estefan went stayed with him at ang kasama ni Lucian ay si Kons. "Where's the rest of it?!" sigaw ng gobernador sa kaniya nang nasa speedboat na ito. "Give me back my money!" "You didn't complete your end of the bargain. Wait for my next call or you won't see the rest of it." Iyon ay kung may ititira pa s'ya sa pera nito. Kapag nabawi niya si Iris ay siya mismo ang dudurog sa matanda sa kulungan na kasasadlakan nito. They parted ways at walang nagbuwis ng buhay ngayon sa isla. Each of them want something and until then, they will try and scam each other. U
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Nagising s'ya nang marinig ang pagbukas ng pinto. Sa amoy pa lang ng pabango nito alam niyang ang gobernador ang dumating. It was one of those Brut fragrance for men. She doesn't particularly like it. Masangsang ang amoy nito para sa kaniya. But some people are stuck in a particular year at siguro noong panahon ni Gov ay ito ang sikat kaya nakasanayan na niya. "You're awake." "What do you want?" Tumayo s'ya pero nanatili sa sulok. Wala s'yang makita na kahit ano'ng pwedeng ihampas dito kung sakaling manakit. She has seen him mad at his men. At noong minsan ay sa isang katulong na nagkamaling matabig ang mainit na kape. Napaso ang gobernador sa kamay. He used that same hand to slap the woman twice. Namaga ang mukha nito at putok ang labi. "I just want to let you know that I am meeting your husband a few minutes from now. He wants to do a trade." Nakasilip siya ng munting pag-asa na makauuwi na siya sa piling ni Salvo. Hindi niya gustong sumama kay Rosanna kahit nakita niyang dugua
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“Calm down, Tor. She’s going to be fine.” Ale tapped his shoulder. Kanina pa siya hindi mapakali. Abot kamay na niya si Iris, pero kailangan nilang magplano ng maayos. One wrong move and Iris could be gone forever. Lucian just finished setting up their gadgets. He has been talking to his wife this whole time and making sure all the connections are good to go. Seeing the support he has around him is overwhelming.“Tor, it’s all set up. You can make a call whenever you’re ready." The goal is for the governor to say yes to meet in a neutral ground. Mas madali nilang maililigtas si Iris kung wala ito sa basement. Tumayo s'ya at pumwesto sa harap ng computer. "Are you ready, Tor? I will connect you to his phone. He can't track you," said Georgina. He was using the earpiece at pakinig niya ang sinasabi nito. "Yes, I am." A few seconds later, the governor picked up. "You have something that is mine." "And you have something that is mine as well. What are we going to do about that, Salva
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While the doctor was taking out the bullet from his abdomen, unti-unti s'yang hinila ng antok. His friends were present at sa isang private clinic s'ya dinala ng mga ito. Narinig niyang isang resident ang nag-asikaso kay Estefan kaya kahit paano ay nabawasan ang pag-aalala niya sa kaibigan. When he woke up, kaagad ang pagsigid ng kirot sa bandang t'yan niya nang subukan niyang bumangon. Wala s'ya bahay niya, pero nang makita niya si Lucian na tulog sa silya ay alam niyang nasa bahay s'ya nito. "Hey. How are you feeling?" Tulog manok ito kahit noon pa. Kaunting kaluskos, gising kaagad. Living life on the fast lane and running a syndicate for years taught him that. "Fine. How long was I out? Where's Iris?" Tumayo si Lucian at tinulungan s'ya na maglagay ng unan ng likod. He doesn't want to lay flat. Pakiramdam niya ay umuuga ang paligid niya.Tumingin ito sa relo at nagbilang. "About four hours. The doctor gave you something for the pain. He said it will make you sleepy pero hindi na
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PRESENT TIMEAt the airport washroom, she engaged in a heated argument with Iris. The atmosphere was charged with tension as both individuals were visibly upset. Their exchange of words echoed through the confined space, drawing the attention of those nearby. Despite the commotion, it was important to maintain a professional demeanor and ensure the situation was handled with utmost care."I won't beg you if your father's life is not on the line." Kinuha niya ang cellphone at ipinakita ang litrato ni Octavio kay Iris. "Tingnan mo s'ya at saka ka magdesisyon na hindi ka sasama sa akin. Ayaw ko ng gulo. Ayaw ko rin humingi ng kahit ano sa 'yo. Pero sa oras na ito, ikaw lang ang makapagsasalba sa buhay niya. So I am begging you now." But Iris stood firm. She had to resort to plan B. Mabilis na kumilos ang isang babae na nagpapanggap bilang ground stewardess at tinakpan ng panyo ang ilong ni Iris. Nawalan ito ng malay at inupo nila sa wheelchair bago tuluyang matumba sa sahig.Nakita niya
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FLASHBACK "Rosanna, ikaw na!" sigaw sa kaniya ng isang bading na crew. Mahirap lang s'ya at umeekstra sa mga shooting— pelikula man o drama series sa TV. Isa s'ya sa mga nangangarap na aasenso at makaaahon sa hirap. Patay na ang mga magulang niya at dahil hindi naman sila mayaman, kahit second year college ay hindi niya natapos. Mabuti na lang at mahilig s'yang manood ng mga Hollywood movies sa TV ng kapitbahay nila kaya natuto s'ya ng tamang bigkas at kilos. Kayang kaya niyang umastang mayaman kahit na mas mahirap pa s'ya sa daga. Kaya kahit malayo itong Davao, nang alukin s'ya na gumanap bilang diwata sa ilog ay pumayag s'ya. With the kind of face she has and the body she possess, walang tatanggi sa alindog niya. Ganoon pa man ay hindi s'ya mabigyan ng magandang break. Hindi iisang beses s'yang ibinuyo ng mga kasama na makipagsabayan sa mga bagong artista— ibig sabihin ay kailangan niyang sumiping sa direktor para makuha ang pinakamagandang role. Pero hindi niya kaya. Ayaw niya.
SALVATORE SALCEDO (The Black Sparrow Society) Chapter 44
Sta. CruzThe day before the weddingIn the midst of a bustling street, a chaotic scene unfolded as his son engaged in a violent shootout. The air was thick with tension and fear as gunshots echoed through the urban landscape. Panicked pedestrians scattered in all directions, seeking safety in the chaos. The sound of tires screeching and alarms blaring only added to the mayhem that engulfed the street. Law enforcement swiftly arrived, attempting to diffuse the situation and restore order later on. Madalas namang huli ang pagdating ng mga ito, sa pelikula man o totoong buhay. Tinulungan ng mga ito si Teo na duguan. Iyon ang nakita niya nang mapanood ang video mula sa restaurant. They had cameras all over the place at maging sa alley kung saan napuruhan ang anak niya. Teo has always been the weak one between his sons. Kaya nga ang panganay na anak lagi ang inaatasan niya ng mga gawain, at hinahayaan si Teo na gawin ang mga gusto nito. Katulad na lang ng pagkahumaling nito sa anak ni O
