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.
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 darkened room was illuminated by the glow outside the window and he could barely see the silhouette of the woman standing at the foot of his bed."Gillian..." Rye whispered her name, then his forehead furrowed. He didn't know any woman with the name of 'Gillian.'The woman didn't answer. She started to remove her shirt languidly. It was loose like a man's shirt.His shirt...Her movements were slow and languorous, guaranteed to rouse any man...Him.Rye could only see her eyes but not her face in the darkness. They were large and sparkling and full of yearning for him.Only him.He could feel his blood heat up. All his longing had gone to his center and his body started to harden, tenting the loose hospital cloth."Gillian..." His groan was full of longing. He craved her scent, her warmth, her body...Just like in any dream, scenes changed fast. In a flash, her soft body was beside h
Sinful Pleasures - Chapter 2"My poor son! Will he ever walk again?" Alicia sobbed quietly."Alicia, don't lose hope. Rye will recuperate in the province. The renovations should be finished by now." Jim
The three-meter wide lanai wrapped around the house. It has two-step stair all-round, where the pathways started. It overlooked the flowing hills and beyond. The sun sets here, too. Rye appreciated the perfect view."I've been a good patient, Nurse Sanchez. Surely, I'm allowed a glass of wine?" Rye said cajolingly."A glass of white wine on
Sinful Pleasures - Chapter 4The next morning, Rye was in his usual place at the balcony. He was watching Gillian's house through the binoculars. There were no movements. When Nurse Sanchez appeared, he maneuvered the wheelchair towards the bedroom.
Rye had a hard time shaking himself awake. He focused on her heart-shaped face."You're an attractive woman, Gillian," he said in a matter-of-fact tone. "I was just admiring you." Then he looked at her body once again.
"I see Ginny as a younger sister," Sam protested while both his ears reddened."Well, I see Gillian as future Mrs. Rye Gonzaga," he stated seriously."I have an observation, boss. If I may express it," Sam said hesitantly."Spill it."
The atmosphere was damaged by the visit of the Terrible Three although Gillian continued giving instructions and writing down her observations. Rye followed her example--for now.He seemed cool and collected while doing the exercises that Gillian told him to do but the truth was, he was seething inside. He wanted to follow the Terrible Three and to punch them each to the nose!But he couldn't walk! And they would surely retaliate. Where would he be? Did he mana
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