LUCIAN PROFACI (The Black Sparrow Society)

TORONTO, January 2016You can be sure that someone, somewhere will tell you that you're wasting your time and talent, that you're doomed to fail, that others have tried and failed before you, that the mistakes you keep making are portents of your own impending failure, that you lack the courage to even try, that your upbringing doesn't match your aspirations, that your personality doesn't mesh with your mission, that the task is too difficult.That someone in Lucian's life is his father. Time and time again, Don Lucio would remind him that his place is not in those glass revolving doors, confined in those four walls. But Lucian loves his job. He loves designing and understanding the rigidity, strength and stability of anything he sees.But most importantly, he loves Georgina. Loving her is choosing not to join his father's organization. Sa mata ng mga tao, isang Structural Engineer si Lucian."Have you done the calculation for the East Canyon Suspension Bridge?" Lucian's thoughts were

TORONTOThe depth of your love for someone and the impact they have on you personally have nothing to do with how long you have known them.Lucian was already asleep by the time Georgina came home. Saglit siyang nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na pagmasdan ang lalaking mahal niya at hindi na siya makahintay na matapos ang serbisyo niya. The amount of money she saved overseas is enough to last for ten generations. Georgina doesn't need to work if she doesn't want to. Pwede niyang ituon ang oras at panahon sa pagpapamilya.Nang kumirot ang balakang niya ay hindi niya napigilan ang mapangiwi. Trouble found her during her trip to Ukraine where the Hope Diamond is currently being kept. Every six months, the gems gets moved to a different country, at naroon ito ngayon. Alam niyang parating ang mga ito at sadyang hinihintay niya. They were able to get past the security at the back because she purposely left it open. She wants to send a message to whoever sent these men. "Vy znayete parol'?" The me

Another call came in to Lucian's phone from an unknown number, but he ignored it. He strolled up to the florist and picked out some blooms for Georgina. The florist has her favourite gerberas and peonies. Soft pink peonies and multicoloured gerberas would perk up this dreary winter day.Lucian saw two men harassing a woman where he was parked near an alley. He should go, but he can't turn a blind eye to the fact that one of them has the woman by the hair. Lucian began his training at a young age, beginning with firearms, knives, weapons of mass destruction and martial arts. He has a special fondness for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And the man who trained him was a former CIA agent who owed his life to Don Lucio— Danny Perilli. Ipinatong ni Lucian ang bungkos ng bulaklak sa ibabaw ng hood at saka naglakad palapit sa kinaroroonan ng mga ito. He doesn't want any bloodshed at sana ay madaan sa isang maayos na usapan ang lahat. "Is there a problem here?" Hinila ni Lucian ang babae mula sa pagka

Ilang sandali pagkatapos magshower ni Lucian ay idineliver ang pizza. They ate in the living room while watching a random show. Pinili nilang huwag pag-usapan ang nangyari kanina. Sa halip ay binanggit ni Georgina ang tungkol sa pagtawag ng ama. Gusto rin naman niyang madalaw ito and it's the perfect opportunity to keep Lucian safe. He will be away for a few days at mawawala sa radar ng mga nakalaban nito kanina. "This weekend?" Tumango si Georgina. "Sana, if you're not busy. Nagtatampo na kasi si Dad. Hindi raw ako bumibisita. You know how he is. Medyo dramatic na nga. Ang hirap talaga kapag tumatanda." "I know what you mean. Tumawag si Lorenzo. Dad's sick but he didn't tell me kung anong klaseng sakit." "Did you call him back?" Tumango si Lucian. "I did, pero madaling araw doon ngayon. I'll try him again later." They continued eating at napaisip si Georgina. Would it be selfish of her if she takes him to Spain? Mas mabuti ba kung samahan niya ito sa Italy para makita ang amang m

Nagfile si Lucia ng dalawang linggong bakasyon para masulit ni Georgina ang pagbisita sa ama nito. Mabibilang sa daliri kung ilang beses siyang nakapunta sa malaking tahanan ng mga Dela Garza sa Spain pero wala pa rin nabago sa kabuoan nito. It's still as grand as ever. The barrel shaped tiles in warm Earth tones. It's rustic and yet, sophisticated with its terracotta shades of red, orange and deep brown. Just like my Georgina. I always think it's a reflection of her— warm and cozy. She make me feel at home. "Hey, what are you doing here? It's late." Naramdaman ni Lucia ang pagyakap ni Georgina mula sa likod niya. They have three days left before they go home and it's a nice change from living in the city. Nagpapahangin si Lucian sa hardin nang puntahan siya ng babae. After dinner, he decided to take a walk para bigyan ng quality time si Georgina at ang ama nito. There is no doubt that they've missed each other. Her father raised her by himself and Lucian never asked about Georgi