After the exhausting intercourse, Gillian fell half-asleep. Her body was still trembling from the inside. Every atom in her being was jolted by the series of orgasms that she had never experienced before.
Rye rinsed both of them with a warm shower. While the spray of water sluiced between them, his mouth was grazing her neck and his hands were caressing her smooth body. She noted absently that he was not avoiding the scars on her back. He stroked her soft skin again as though he could not commit her texture to his memory.
Genova was stronger now these days although she kept taking her medicines at the specific times. Nurse Sanchez always seen to that. Bless that woman because she was feeling better."Hello, Genova! You have enough sun? Would you like to go inside?" Nurse Sanchez greeted the patient who was out in the morning sun."No. The sun isn't hot." Genova smiled gently. "Where is Ginny?""Ginny's in the kitchen. She is cooking porridge for Li-an."Genova's smile faded slowly. 'Li-an, my poor child!' she thought despairingly."Oh, is she awake now?" she asked in a forced cheerful tone."Yes, since yesterday. Sir Rye said she's still resting but he thinks she can accept visitors now," Nurse Sanchez reassured wryly."I want to see her," Genova stated eagerly. The nurse nodded as she pushed the wheelchair towards the house.This place was a paradise but Genova always thought of the serpent. There was always a snake in a paradise."Rye is attracted to Li-an. She was nestled with him in his bedroom ever
Gillian went downstairs in the afternoon. Genova was in the living room. Nurse Sanchez was just nearby, writing on a medical journal."Oh, Mother! You are well!" she exclaimed happily. She hugged and kissed her mother."Thanks to Nurse Sanchez. She took care of me," Genova said cheerfully while observing her daughter very carefully.
Gillian was brushing her hair by the window at the far corner when Rye appeared. He thought he was alone in the bedroom. He was limping. He plopped down on the bed and lied down.Gillian's professional eyes saw the limp was bad. He needed to see a doctor. His strict self-discipline managed to hide the pain and the stiff leg...'Poor Rye!' she thought as she gazed at his stern features. Because she knew what to look for, she saw the lines of strain on his mouth and on his forehead.She waited until his breathing was regular before she crossed the bedroom noiselessly.She went to see Nurse Sanchez."Ginny is feeding Genova.""I'll see Mother after our talk. I'm worried about Rye," she said forthrightly."I'm worried, too. Sir Rye had asked me for an added dosage of painkiller.""What shall we do?" Gillian was shocked and guilty at the same time. They had rough sex last night."I texted Sam. He'll know what to do."Sam knocked on the slightly ajar door. "May I come in?""We are worried ab
The dinner lasted for about two hours. Everybody was talking in low voices. The two bodyguards stood outside the lanai. Ginny and Gillian cleared the dirty plates and utensils. They left the glasses and a bottle of brandy, which Sam had produced after dinner.Jamil was explaining something to Rye earnestly. The younger man remained enigmatic while listening intently.Gillian glanced at his direction sporadically. She wanted to catch his eye but he was elusive.When Ginny started yawning, Gillian took the opportunity to escape."You're sleepy, Ginny. Say goodnight to everyone."Ginny came near Sam and kissed him on the cheek. "Goodnight, Sam! Goodnight, Mr. Jamil and Sir Rye! Goodnight, everyone!" She waved to the two bodyguards."Goodnight, Ginny." Sam stood up to give Ginny a chaste kiss on the forehead.Gillian bowed her head wordlessly in the direction of the men. Her lips remained unsmiling and her eyes lowered as she bade a silent goodnight. Her throat tightened as they walked ins
When Arnault sank into her, she screamed discordantly."Yes! Yes, scream all you like and I'll cream you all night!" he joked obscenely.Foul-mouthed rejoinder and laughter were heard all around them.She did not know how long she shrieked and squealed like a small animal. Maybe, the whole night long. Her voice had vanished. Her throat was raw.Gillian was sobbing weakly. She lost consciousness for short while. She was on and off but Arnault was still rutting inside her. She couldn't feel her arms and legs. They seemed dislodged and numb.She was staring unseeingly to the brightening windows when dawn arrived.When Arnault opened his eyes, a white paper was waving on his face."You must marry her, my dirt Arnault! She's only fifteen! How could you?" Lupo was smirking slyly. "Or I'll call the authorities? One mobile car is already outside!""W-what--?" the nonplussed Arnault managed to peek at the windows."Transfer this mansion to my name. And you will pay me one million per month unti
"Here we are, bitch!" Arnault paid the taxi.Gillian peered at the sprawling mansion disinterestedly. She was languidly neutral.They entered a large door with two guards. They did not question them but they stared at Gillian very closely. Arnault cleared his throat."The dungeon, Mr. Schmidt," the first guard said courteously.The wide hallway was full of lavish objects. They were not there to decorate. They were on display to boast the riches of the owner.After the long array of extravagant purchases, like the diamond studded of life-like bust of Medusa, they turned to a narrow corridor. The eyes of the snakes on its head were glittering menacingly. An invisible door opened when Arnault touched the wall."Come in, Mr. Schmidt!" a booming voice called from within.There were no windows. The walls were lined with books and magazines. There was one wall that had several television screens with black and white images.Gillian glanced around impassively. There were a handful of balding m
Gillian knew a brief respite from hell when Lupo was imprisoned.After Arnault died and Lupo was caught by the authorities, Genova was able to find Gillian."Li-an, you are four months pregnant. You must be strong." Genova was crying every time she talked to Gillian.Gillian remained silent. She was in a state of shock. She did not recognize anyone. She ate, slept, and woke up. She walked when Genova urged her to go to the health center.The bruises on her body had healed but her mind remained on the white beach and white waves... Until Gillian gave birth to a baby girl. She looked at her child disinterestedly."Li-an, here's your baby! What a beautiful girl!" Genova had named the baby 'Genevieve'.Ginny had been six months old when Gillian woke up from her trauma."Mother, there's a baby!" she croaked happily. "She looks like you?""Yes..." Genova thought Gillian had gone to so much sufferings at a young age. She would tell the truth to her distressed daughter at a later time.Genova
"Gillian?" Her mother called out her name groggily.Gillian was startled. She was suddenly aware of her present surroundings. She had looked back on the dark part of her past with a new perspective. And she felt revived and reawakened.Wiping her wet cheeks, Gillian smiled tearfully at Genova.
Rye had given the President himself the thick bundle of money. He had closed the three accounts of Gillian, Genova and Ginny. It was late in the afternoon when they reached Manila. He was given an audience by the President."President, I give you a hundred and fifty million pesos. Fifty million is intended for kids who couldn't go to college and get an education. One hundred million is intended for the victims of the three typhoons, which ravaged our country in one month! The money is inherited by my wife and her family. Please, do not name them. "
The big wedding started coming upon them one week before the exact day. The Tinbul family clan went on pouring from different parts of the globe. Helicopters went to and from the site where half of the hotel was finished.The finished half of the hotel was occupied by the guests, all relatives and friends of Jamil Tinbul."I don't want to overwhelm you, Genova dear." Jamil introduced his family, batch by batch.
After the trauma created by the 'shed' incident, life had been peaceful and serene.Ginny continued her studies. She had resigned from her hospital work."Grandpa Jamil is building a clinic for me," Ginny said proudly."That's a good idea," Genova praised her granddaughter.
Aduelo's clan and Tommy Manlupa's team of people worked together to fight the remaining army of Sualo. They were unreasonable. They were deaf to Aduelo's pleas. They drunkenly ran into their deaths.Rye could see the battle happening in front of him very clearly. Aduelo was old and exhausted but he did not stop until the rebels were defeated.Afterwards, the creature faded one by one. Aduelo was the last one. He was waving his hand solemnly.
"You are so brave, Chedeng," John praised her again about a dozen times."Genevieve is such a sweet child. I'd do anything to help," Chedeng said primly. Ginny was Genevieve now, as per instruction of Rye. "If you'll excuse me, I shall dress now.""It's too early." John glanced at the wall clock.
"Are you afraid that I'll leave you and go somewhere?" Ginny asked thoughtfully. She stared at Sam unblinkingly.Sam thought for a second before he sighed in a resigned manner. "I promised myself that I'll never keep you in the dark. Wait, here."He got up and picked up the bathrobe. He went to his room and when he came back, Ginny was dressed again. She was sitting on the bed while waiting for him. Wordlessly, he handed over the paper.
"Siblings don't marry within one year!" Genova was the first to protest half-heartedly."But Gillian and Genevieve are not siblings, my dear Genova," Jamil reasoned calmly. "They are mother and daughter.""Oh! I forgot! Yes, of course.""So there's no more problem?"
"What's bugging you, Sam?" Rye asked Sam.He was walking by the beach one full moon night. He didn't think his former employer had seen him pacing the sands."It's the shed," Sam blurted out. "I'm hearing voices--and one them sounded like me!""I'm not hearing voices but I believe y
Genova was fussed over by everybody when she came home. Chedeng became the official nurse. While Gillian, Ginny, and Rhys were the companions."I cannot carry you yet, Rhys."The baby gurgled and chortled as though he could understand what her grandmother said."I heard you farted l