Instantly, the scene played again in her mind. Brie saw the black car disappeared when it collided with their vehicle. It went up to a roiling smoke before it was gone.
"Who wanted to hurt us?" Brie cried curiously.
"I don't know yet."
"Ivana lost her memory..."
Ivana felt sleepy after the first wave of people during the launch of The Enchanted Chefs' bakery. The restaurant would be launched this evening."Mom, I'd like to take a nap," Ivana told her mother, Eve."Okay, child. You take a rest. Belinda and I will do a last-minute inspection of everything for the launching of our restaurant." Eve was energetic and enthusiastic. "Friend, come on!"
Zac woke up at the sound of running water. Ivana was not beside him anymore. She was taking a shower.As if in a trance, he followed her sweet smell. He could imagine her naked beauty. How the water sluiced her smooth skin...Desire roared inside his mind. He was deaf to reason. It had been so long...
Ivana braided her hair again while still wet. She watched Zac as he peeled off his damp white shirts and old jeans along with his dripping socks. His sneakers were removed earlier and left outside."I'll try to get extra clothes," she promised while avoiding to look at his wide hairy chest and muscled arms."Ivana."
The first day of their bakery and restaurant, 'The Enchanted Chefs,' was successful.It would appear on the local tv news tonight. It would be published extensively on the local newspaper and local business magazine."Let's drink to that!" Eve was over the moon. She opened a bottle of wine and poured into five glasses.
Orlando was still deep in his thoughts when they arrived home. He gripped the steering wheel for several seconds after he stepped on the brakes.'Tell her... Tell her...!'He was perspiring profusely as though he had done heavy work. Actually, he was very nervous.'What
"Why is he running around, Father?""Maybe, he's missing the queen.""Isn't he the 'Great Master Ram?' The king of the tamarind tree?""He was." Lulo, the new lead guard, said sadly to his son.
Brie drove the pick-up truck. Vino was beside her. Ivana and Zac were in the back seat."We have to learn how to drive," Zac announced suddenly. "We can't depend on you, Ivana, Brie.""Let's enroll at a driving school, Zac," Vino said practically."We will."
Orlando rained kisses on Belinda's shoulder and arm until she stirred."Darling, it's morning. I have to go to work," he murmured as laid down on the bed.He was roused by Ivana's call. She was asking for a warehouse. He told her about the old storage. It was scheduled for renovation but Ivana mentioned it would be for a month or two.
Ivana stirred slowly. She was lying on a rug, in front of a crude fireplace. Her pillow moved when she turned her head towards the fire.She sat up instantly when she realized that Zac was beside her."Don't come near me!" Ivana scooted backwards. She was shocked when her blouse gaped. Her bra was unhooked. Her jeans were unbuttoned and unzipped. She scrambled to clutch together the flaps of her blouse.
Brie could not sleep again. She had been like this whenever she thought of Vino Blanco.'That sorcerer! He is dominating my mind again!' She was irritated. She desperately wanted to forget him.Brie went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. She went to take a peep at her sister's room. Ivana and Kobbie were sleeping peacefully.
Zac Logan waited for Vino Blanco. He was getting impatient but he knew that patience was a virtue when it came to these silly trials.'Just a little more time, bro...' Vino told Zac many times.While waiting at the ledge of a mountain ravine, Zac watched the creatures below. They were living in harmony. The valley he found three years before had become home to fairies, goblins, tikbalangs, and even dwarfs.
"This is the shop where I saw Ivana and Brie bought their wedding dresses," Millie stated in a sure tone. "Let's come inside, Ben.""Okay, Millie." Ben followed her cheerfully.She made a beeline towards the rack of dresses."Ma'am, this one is more your size," the sales attendant o
Grandma Nerida had discussed to Ivana and Brie that Zac Logan and Vino Blanco would not remember their time together."How do you know, Grandma?" Brie was a bit doubtful."Grandma knows." Ivana forced herself to believe."Hove sought my help when his dream persisted. Ram always visi
Six months later...The bakery was very busy. As usual, the customers of 'The Enchanted Chefs' went in early to buy their favorite breads, pastries, and cakes."Mmm, this pastry is always so good! It keeps me going for all day at work!" commented a girl to her compan
When Vino closed his eyes to avoid the twin balls of black fire, a jolt shook his whole body. A great tremble started to vibrate inside his system.Tania was able to possess him!"Tania, get out of my body!" Vino ordered harshly."Why should I? Ti hi hi hi! Your body is now mine!"
Vino reeled from the heavy thump on his head. Good thing, he was wearing a helmet. When he looked sidewise, he saw Ram.Ram wore a growling expression. His eyes were wild. His drool trickled from his mouth while breathing rapidly.Vino assessed his opponent. Ram was possessed but by whom? Tania had gone to Tamarind Tower when Vorno was defeated. At least, that was his assumption...
"Hove?" Vino asked in disbelief."Forgive me, Queen Mother Fairy! I can explain!""You're a traitor but I'll let you explain." Nerida controlled her anger with difficulty.Vino came near the paralyzed tikbalang. He touched his head. "Speak."