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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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Now that their house has been seized, she has two choices— either she stays in a hotel or stay with Jacklyn's family. The only problem is she's not alone. Kasama niya si Bebe at Roxy at nakakahiya namang patulugin ang mga ito sa banig. Jacklyn's family is not wealthy at maliit lang ang bahay ng mga ito. Okay lang sa kaniya kahit maglatag sa sala, pero hindi niya kabisado ang mga kasama. Kahit ang mga pangalan ng mga ito ay hindi niya alam kung alyas o totoo. Bebe drove the car and Roxy sat at the front. She took the backseat and look outside the window. She took her phone out from her pocket at tiningnan kung may tawag o text si Salvo pero wala s'yang natanggap. To pass the time, nagpahatid s'ya sa coffee shop para makita ang kaibigan. Sinalubong s’ya ng isang mahigpit na yakap ni Jacklyn. “Mabuti naman at maayos ka. Nag-alala ako nang mawala ka bigla. Pinuntahan ako ng daddy mo kasama ni Rosanna.”Naupo s’ya loob ng opisina habang si Bebe at Roxy ay naupo sa corner. Pinabigyan niya
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He woke up sweating and when he checked the clock, it's already past six in the morning. Sa dami ng iniisip niya, nakatulog s'ya sa sofa at hindi na nakakain ng hapunan. Daig pa niya ang uminom ng pampatulog dahil nang magising s'ya ng alas dose ng madaling araw kanina ay ang cellphone ang una niyang tiningnan pero walang message o tawag galing kay Iris. Nothing from Bebe or Roxy either. But he was already told how they work at hindi kokontak ang mga ito unless may nangyari. This should should be a good sign pero hindi s'ya mapakali kaya pagkagising niya ay kape ang hinarap saka mabilis na naligo. At seven in the morning, he landed in the clearing at Sta. Cruz. Tanaw na niya ang bahay ng mga magulang. His friends went with him and this time, Kons did too. "They are at Bramble at Pelayo," said Georgina followed by a yawn. "I'll clear the roads for you but I can only do it for a limited time. Mas madali kayong makakauwi." "Thanks." "You're welcome. Just letting you know that the gov
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Roxy was still dizzy when she got her senses back. Nasanggi lang s'ya ng sasakyan kanina pero mali ang bagsak niya at tumama ang kaniyang ulo sa semento. It knocked her off for a bit, at nang magising s'ya ay malapit na si Teo sa kinaroroonan nina Iris at Bebe. She shot Teo's hand before he got to them at nabitawan nito ang baril while Bebe collapsed to the ground. Tanaw niya ang suot nitong puting damit na ngayon ay pulapol na ng dugo. Her head is pounding and blood is dripping from the side of her head, but she refuse to die. She will not die today and neither Bebe. "Putangina!" sigaw ni Teo. Akmang dadamputin nito ang baril gamit ang isang kamay nang dumating ang isang humahagibis na kotse. ***Nakaiwas si Teo sa sasakyan pero hindi nito maiiwasan ang kamao niya. Kaagad na dinaluhan nina Estefan si Roxy habang si Lucian ang bumuhat kay Iris at si Kons kay Bebe. “Get the fuck up!” sigaw niya kay Teo. Bumangon si Teo at tumawa. “Ikaw ang kumuha kay Iris when you fully know—“ Si
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He took the envelope with him upstairs and went to the bedroom where Iris was. Tulog na tulog pa rin ito at hindi niya alam kung ano ang posibleng nangyari kung nahuli sila ng dating kanina. Dapat ay hindi niya ito hinayaan kahit pa may mga bantay. “She’s been sleeping the whole time. Wala akong napansin na kakaiba,” said Lucian. “Salamat.” Tinapik ni Lucian ang balikat niya at tumayo. “I’m just going to get something to drink. I will be right back.” Lumabas ito ng silid para bigyan sila ng privacy. Tumanaw s’ya sa bintana. The rest of their men arrived in Davao at nakakalat ang mga ito sa property. Georgina was their eyes and ears and she has the bird’s eye view. Darating pa lang ang threat, naitimbre na nito sa kanila. His adrenaline was wearing off at ilang minuto mula ngayon ay pupuntahan niya si Bebe at Roxy para tingnan ang kalagayan ng mga ito. Iris groaned at unti-unting nagmulat ang mga mata nito. “Salvo, is that you?” May takot sa boses nito. Pipikit at pagkatapos ay mu
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They waited for an attack pero hanggang sa makaalis sila ay walang sumugod. Inuwi niya si Iris sa Albaracin at dahil alam na ng mga kaibigan niya ang tungkol sa plano niyang pakasalan si Iris, it did not take long for them to put everything together. “Kaninong bahay ‘to?” tanong ni Iris sa kaniya nang makaibis ng sasakyan. Hindi mapuknat ang mga mata sa bahay na tumambad sa harapan nito. “Ours.” Kumunot ang noo ni Iris. “Sabi mo umuwi na tayo. This is our home, Iris. And tomorrow after our wedding, we will leave for our honeymoon. We are going to New York. Gusto mong makita ang Statue of Liberty ‘di ba?" Iris did not know what to say. Meanwhile, Kons just came up to him and said. “The judge is coming here tomorrow before noon. Hindi s’ya pwede ngayon dahil may ibang kompormiso." "That's not a problem. Thanks." Iginiya niya si Iris papunta sa loob ng bahay nang maiwan silang dalawa. Sana lang ay magustuhan nito ang lahat ng pinilli niya. Pwede naman nitong palitan ang lahat kung
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Her wedding dress is an exquisite masterpiece that truly captured the essence of elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the dress showcases a stunning A-line silhouette that gracefully hugs her figure, accentuating her natural beauty. The dress features an intricate lace bodice adorned with delicate hand-sewn embroidery, adding a touch of romantic charm. The flowing skirt made of luxurious satin cascades down, creating a mesmerizing effect as she walks down the aisle. The back of the dress boasts a breathtaking lace illusion, giving it a touch of ethereal beauty, while the sweetheart neckline adds a touch of femininity. Overall, her wedding dress epitomizes timeless elegance and is truly a dream come true. Iris held back her tears when she saw the wedding gown he chose for her. It truly captured how he felt about the woman he planned to spend the rest of her life with. Halos hindi s'ya huminga habang nagsasalita ang judge. Kinse minutos na nga lang a
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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
