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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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Half an hour later, Iris grabbed her book and went to sit outside. But when she saw the two women wearing a skimpy bathing suit and flirting with Salvo— nagpanting ang tainga niya. Is he playing with her? Hindi na nga ito bumalik sa kwarto kagabi at nagising s'ya na wala ito sa isla– tapos nang bumalik may kasamang dalawang babae?Those women looked like supermodels! The taller one has a snake tattoed on her back, while the other one has something tribal on her left arm. Nevertheless, it didn't make them less beautiful. In fact, those tattoes looked attractive and added to their appeal.She tried to focus on her book pero ang bawat irit ng dalawang babae ay lalong nagpapasakit ng ulo niya. "Have some margarita. Reina made it." Nang tumunghay s'ya ay nakita niya si Estefan na may hawak na coupette— a stemmed glass with a curved bowl. "Thanks." Tinanggap niya 'yon at sumimsim. "Tastes good.""Thank you!" Nakakalong si Reina kay Estefan at ang sweet nang dalawa. Gusto niyang mainggit p
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The party was fun last night and when she woke up this morning, the house was quiet. Maagang sinundo ng chopper sina Reina and now, it's just her and Salvo. Oh, and don't forget the two sluts. Hindi niya makalimutan ang nangyari kagabi sa dinner. She was about to sit beside Salvo when Roxy came and took that seat. She was about to take the seat on the other side when Bebe beat her to it. But she didn't want to ruin the night so she played it cool and after dinner, nagpaalam na s'ya. Salvo didn't speak to her the entire time at sobra na ang inis niya.“Are you sure you don’t want ketchup on your eggs, Sir?”Muntik na siyang magliyab sa galit nang madatnan niya sa kitchen si Bebe na nakasuot ng high heels at maiksing maid uniform. May hawak itong ketchup sa kanang kamay at walis tambo sa kaliwa. Salvo was drinking coffee at ang plato nito ay may lamang toast, scrambled eggs at bacon.“Good morning, Ma’am,” masayang bati nito sa kaniya. Hindi alintana ang salubong niyang kilay. Hindi ni
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Iris wasn't joking when she said she's not cooking. Damn! Napakatibay din. Ang gusto lang naman niya ay kusa itong lumapit sa kaniya. Isang lambing lang nito ay lalambot na s'ya. Ilang beses ba s'yang tatanggihan nito? Nagsisimula na s'yang mag-isip na baka talagang ayaw lang nitong makasal sa kaniya. May mga babae naman na ayaw ng kasal. Moderno na ang mga babae ngayon at mas gusto pang makipag-live in kaysa matali sa isang pagsasama na walang kasiguraduhan kung magtatagal o hindi. He cooked pasta and made garlic bread. Nang umalis si Iris kanina ay hindi pa sila nagkikita ngayong tanghali. Gusto yatang magpakatusta sa labas. Talagang iniiwasan s'ya nito but Roxy is watching her kaya hindi s'ya nag-aalala. "Wow. Ang sarap naman magmahal ni Mamay." Namataan niya si Bebe. She looked ridiculous wearing the slutty maid uniform pero ito ang nakaisip ng costume kaya hinayaan na niya. Mukhang tagumpay naman dahil selos na selos si Iris. Nagwalk out pa kaninang agahan.Nagpunas s'ya ng kam
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Just when things are heating up, someone knocked on the door. He wants to ignore it so he kept kissing Iris. But the urgency was driving him nuts. He couldn’t concentrate. Iris laughed and lightly bit the side of his neck. “You should get that.”“Maybe we should just ignore it.” He took one nipple into his mouth and sucked. Napaungol si Iris at humigpit ang yakap sa kaniya. Lalong nagsunod l-sunod ang mga katok. He stopped what he was doing and kissed Iris one more time on the lips. “Stay here and don’t get up. I will be right back.”Yamot s’yang bumangon at nagsuot ng shorts.“You forgot your boxers,” paalala ni Iris. She was watching him get dressed. Tumagilid ito ng higa sa kama paharap sa kaniya. She looked so beautiful with her hair sprawled in bed wearing nothing underneath the white sheet.“I don’t need it. This will be quick.” He put on his creased shirt and looked at her once more. She lightly bit her lip and nodded. Such a tease— Iris is.Binuksan niya ang pinto at nakita n
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There was nothing he could do to take back what he said, but he felt a wave of relief once it was out. This time though, he couldn't read Iris and he has never felt so much fear in his life until now. He didn't want to lose her."And I was part of your plan?" "I thought about it, but then I saw you and I couldn't put it in motion. I couldn't do it." He answered her without leaving her eyes. He was afraid that if he blinked, he would lose Iris.Iris nodded a few times. Her facial expression remained the same. If there was a perfect description for it, it would be distant. Pakiramdam niya ay palayo ito ng palayo sa kaniya. "When do I leave?" tanong ni Iris habang naglalakad papunta sa dresser. Kumuha ito ng bihisan doon saka nagpatuloy sa papunta sa banyo. "We are not finished talking." "May nakalimutan ka pa ba? You already answered my questions." Malamig ang tinig ni Iris habang nagsasalita. Mas mabuti pa noon kapag inis ito sa kaniya, halata niya ang gigil at panay ang iwas. This
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Sumabay s’ya sa pag-alis ni Iris at nagpahatid sa Maynila. From there, Iris took the next flight to Davao with Bebe and Roxy. Wala silang imikan sa chopper at hanggang airport ay hindi s’ya kinibo nito, No hug. No kiss either. “Tulala ka na naman.” Inabutan s’ya ni Estefan ng malamig na beer. Nakatambay s’ya sa bahay ng mga ito ngayon sa Albarracin. Kating kati na s’yang tawagan si Iris. By now, nasa Sta. Cruz na ito. “She’s fine. Huwag mong masyadong isipin at baka matapilok pa.” Sinamaan niya ng tingin ang kaibigan pero tumawa lang ito.“Where’s Ale?” He’s been busy with the restaurant and family life. Bihira niya itong makausap pero isang tawag niya lang ay alam niyang darating ito. “Naglalaba. At ‘yong bayaw niya, nagsasampay. Matinding ang trip ng mga buntis. Hintayin mo si Iris at baka malala pa.” Nang hindi s’ya tumawa ay sumeryoso ito. “Kidding aside, she’s going to be fine. She needs to see him kahit pa hindi na naghihingalo ‘yon. He raised her. That has to count for some
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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
